Thanks for the advice chaps.
My plan is to do the bulk of the hour-building over the summer, keep current by flying every couple of weeks over the winter, then start CPL in the Spring.
I don't want to be spending 3 months hour-building next spring. Time is money un-earned, as it were...I need to be in a position to get work asap when i get my fATPL. And don't worry, I know how difficult it is to get a job
I was hoping someone could suggest trips to the Channel Islands, Ireland or other places where the flying (and landing) is interesting. If I've got to spend £s getting those hours, I want to have fun!!!