Few tips
Hi mr_rodge,
Here's a bit more guidance for you then.
If you are bent upon flying for a career, then do the PPL (not the NPPL) on Group A aeroplanes. If you are going to fly for a hobby, then fly three axis microlights. They are infinitely better aeroplanes and cost vastly less to fly.
I see several other ppruners have recommended various clubs at which they have been well served. I do not know any of these because I fly further South than your area. So here are a few guidlines for choosing where you are going to fly.
First of all, don't go to a very small club with only two aeroplanes and a couple of part time instructors. If you don't get on with one instructor, you will find the other can't take you on as he/she is already loaded up with other people who can't get on with your instructor. Go somewhere where they have at least six single engine, basic training aeroplanes and even more instructors.
Relying on part time instructors is OK if you are always able to fly on the days they are available. Otherwise, you could find yourself in the situation where you are available, the aeroplane is available, but the instructor is not available.
Avoid places where you fly with a different instructor every flight.
What julian_storey says above is absolutely correct. Your working relationship with your instructor is crucial. Career instructors are almost always good, while 'hours builders' are a mixed bag; some good some bad. Trouble is it is expensive to find out which of them is which.
Good luck.
Broomstick.