thanks everybody i apreciate the other suggestions.
I think im going to take a trial flight at a couple of schools to get the feel for the instructer etc.
The only thing thats put me off grass strips is the weather. Were heading in to winter months now and rain im sure is going to be plenty.
Asphelt r/w's dont take days to dry out.
however i will still check out some of the grass strips and hopefully will be proven wrong.
I spoke to EFG earlier and they currently have 5 hour courses for £500 as i said earlier im wanting to complete a minimum of 20 hours before i return to manchester.
The lady on the phone kindly agreed to put together a package for me. Ill see what comes up.
I only pray the weather holds out lol
Thanks again everyone, greatly apreciated