Congratulations Jazzgirl !
Down the slippery slope ... but hours of fun.
After 3 decades of doing cryptics I have just been given Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary - 8th Edition. Wish I'd had it years ago. Treat yourself as your reward.
Thanks Julie and Tony. I gave away some huge "anagram finder" books to a neighbour as I never thought I would ever attempt cryptic puzzles. I did find this one hard-going but am starting to get the idea :)