Hi Tracey.
Welcome to the club.
Seeing that you are in Manny, you are close enough to get involved in some of these runs maybe?
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=36641
As for maintaining your bike, there are plenty of threads on here about most things you will need to do, to keep your bike in tip-top condition, otherwise just ask.
G ; )