Thank-you very much John,
I will read through Don Pensacks article and surely learn a thing or two and definitely invest in one of those collimating eyepieces.
I've just had my first night time look through my telescope. Unfortunately I couldn't see the moon (it was directly above me) maybe later tonight. I looked at a few stars (guessing the next bit from my startracker app); Aquila(?). I think i need to invest in some different eyepieces.
I cannot wait to learn more about astronomy
Once again, thank-you for your advice.