Thanks for that positive response T250!!
I was hoping someone knew of a good deal on a hotel close to the centre in order to save someone going through the process some cash, having just heard about my stage 2 was understandably excited and didn't have a look on the internet before I typed my post, sorry if this has upset you in some way as it seems to have done.
Anyway, I've now booked a hotel and a flight and will hopefully get through and get a chance to meet friendly people like yourself