This site is just a baby. A couple of months if that. I think many of us have come from different forums that the Admin were all ready members on. Always nice to see a new face though.
I am from Kent which is in the far south east of England. I live about 30 Miles from London. I have been interested in photography for as long as i can remember but it has really taken off with the advent of digital. Used to do quite a bit with a film SLR but got fed up with getting 3 or 4 good prints out of a roll. Plus I get impatient waiting for them to be developed. I love the freedom of digital and the ability to alter and adjust the photos after taking them.
Don't be afraid of digital. There is very little difference between the two mediums. Much of the photo editing software on the market is very easy to use and you will be supprised at what you can acheive.