[Yorkie]

See all these subtle comments flight right over my head as i just dont do subtle

I forgot to warn you we're quite good at going off-topic too 

Also suggestions gladly accepted for some nice winter veg to grow.

I think you're probably looking at brassicas, perhaps perpetual spinach or chard (not sure about these), garlic for next season?  There's quite a few posts in this forum about what can be grown at the moment, might be worth a browse through them for some more ideas.