So as promised I've picked the bike up today - now it's safely back home I can reveal that it was Dave Marsh at Universal Cycle Centre in Maltby, South Yorkshire who did all the work cabling up the delta's and the shifters, applying the decals and the bar tape. And what a good job you've done Dave. I've said it before, if you like Raleigh's Carltons, or simply want to see Chris Walker's old Banana Falcon, call in and ask for Dave.
I took some pics in the shop, as did Dave - and while we were snapping away Jon Clay's mother called in, and was able to share a tale with us of Jon having a similar bike stolen - this was stamped PS for Pascal Simon, should you ever happen upon it.
Have I dropped enough names yet ? Sorry back to my thread - you know you've taken your retro bike to the right place when they want to take some pics before you leave. I duly obliged, and took the Saddle and the SGRs.
As I like to tease, I've also taken some more pics on the way home, which I'll share after reviewing them.