In reply to Slick0707:
Yeah, lifts and partners is the place.
Be honest about your abilities/experience and aspirations and im sure you'll find someone to get out with. Even if you just second a load of stuff first, its all good experience.
When you start leading, make sure you can easily do the actual climbing so you can concentrate on the gear placement and rope work etc, ease into it cos it can be a headf*ck!
Good luck to you!