Thanks guys - if anyone is feeling a little deja vu on this that'll be because there was something of a premature celebration a little earlier in the year, organised without input from me at a time when Brad's band were playing locally!! Nevertheless, in the nicest possible way I feel like a queen now ( - I'm sure I could phrase that better...), what with an official birthday on a separate day to my actual one!!
Anyway, must get back to my pipe and slippers... nurse tells me the visitors have been and it's nearly time for my Horlicks...
PS The B&Q tip is useful, thanks!!