bd01uk,
As others have said, don't be embarrassed. Look at the other thread on a similar topic - there are people who've left gaps of YEARS!
Seven months is nothing, especially over winter. When I was learning to fly, a chap walked in who owned his own aircraft, but he hadn't flown for six months and wanted to go up with an instructor for an hour to make sure he was safe. The school didn't require it as it was his aircraft - but he said he needed to as he wasn't sure he was safe to fly solo. It's normal - but you will feel a bit rusty at first, especially as regards checks and stuff. I fly helicopters regularly, and f/w aircraft just occasionally, and I find my hands and feet remember what to do better than my brain remembers checks and so on - so bear that in mind and take care.