Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. Thats very helpful. I can't wait to get out diving now. Just bought my first BCD and regs. woohoo :teeth:
Purplevonny- will defo let you know if/when

we go to swanage
JAG- we'll be sure to beg for your help if/when (lol) we decide to try out gildy. Thanks for the offer.
are you ready to dive as a buddy pair alone?
Did you do any training in the sea?
No to both. But the lucky thing is i know an expereinced diver who lives in selsey whoose offered to take us out to the lifeboat station (hello dad, if your reading, lol)
mattbin- how was your dive in selsey. hope you enjoyed it.
cheers again everyone for your suggestions. :teeth: