Wow thanks guys, very helpful. I think that I may keep the red dot finder (just use it as a guide) and purchase a Orion Right Angle (to save the neck

) Correct-Image 9 X 50 Finder Scope.
And thanks for the link Suzy, Sirius Optics is quite literally around the corner from me so might try and drop by this weekend.
Hopefully the new finder scope will make things easier. Thanks again guys will let you know how it all goes for me.