thanks for the replys,looking to have 500 on the travel card plus 100 loose cash on me mainly for meals out and drinks,only have a credit card on me for emergencies,travel insurance is sorted,think the visa has been connected to my passport,just working on what type of clothing i would need,will have another look at peoples reviews in march or april,heathrow airport hotel on the friday sorted just need the trains to run,do not want to be driving up and having the extra 13 nights parking on top.HAPPY NEW YEAR.