Thanks everyone. I'm sure I'll enjoy my stay on the forum

Had a closer look at the bike. The gear cable is very slack so that's my job for tomorrow - adjust the gear cable. If I need to put on a new one, we have a cycle shop about 2 miles away (give me an excuse to ride it ).

I've found out it's either a Raleigh Impulse Ladies Racer or the Romano (there's not much difference between the two), probably round about 20 years old (maybe a bit less). Once I give it a good clean up I'll post a piccy of it.

Can anyone recommend a good cycle lock for it? Unfortunately, bikes can be a target for thieves and I don't want to go somewhere and find my bike's gone.