Nadders - I'm from just outside Chesterfield and did a little of my training with Pheonix (most of it in the US). Upon my return with shiny new licence, I rented from Pheonix for a while. Just about the cheapest rental you'll find anywhere at £65 for a C150.
Once you have the licence (have faith my lad/lass, you'll do it) if you fancy some cost-share flying to keep the costs down, send me a PM....