Don't know about Doncaster Pete, but there's nothing wrong with Kent. A very close friend of mine lives in WHITSTABLE. Many a superb holiday spent there, sober and otherwise. Don't like the oysters though UUgghh.
Don't worry about being a NEWBIE, we've all been there. You'll be amazed at the information,tips and tricks not to mention patterns from our superb pattern makers. So all you have to do is ASK and someone will come up with an answer. Sometimes they are sensible answers .
Again, a big WELCOME to the village Pete.