Thanks guys, to add to my collection the postie brought me a new 50cm soft box with 4 colour backdrops and a white round diffuser/reflector.

Thanks for the link Dianthus, it looks like a great setup, but at the moment i'm trying to work within a strict budget.

Mind you, any advice anyone can give on cheap lighting setups will be greatly appreciated. At the moment i'm using 2 x 20w halogen multi-positionable  desk lamps. but would like something better as/if i get better.

I'll work on some shots over the weekend to show my lack of prowess. :p