Well I've managed to pick up a low shutter count 40D and a pristine 50mm f1.8 for £125 which seems a fair price and got batteries, memory card, filters etc included which will be sufficient to get me started again. (so much for saving up!) I'll probably look for a 24mm in a few months once I've got some practice in. Only got an old laptop to edit on (screens not up to much) but it's a start! Look forward to sharing some photos soon
Congratulations on the 40D and the 50mm; that's a good deal.
You mention you are using a laptop with not so great a screen. As and when funds allow, you might want to investigate whether you can plug a monitor into your laptop--if so, you will end up with a much bigger/better screen for editing. Something like this (£120) might suit: Dell 24 Monitor – S2421HN
Have fun with your 40D when it turns up -- we've got snow here today, so I might put my 50mm on my 450D, and go for a stroll once there's a little more light...