Thanks for the ideas folks,
After the AOL experience, I'm not sure I'm ready to sign up for a year in advance, just in case it's cr@p (or turns into it after three months)!
I'm not sure if NTL runs down my street, but that does sound like a good deal.
I'll probably take a look at freeserve, s'pose they'll offer a free trial.
Any more ideas - keep 'em comin'.
Cheers!