Thanks for the continued replies.
Nobby90 - yes reading it the correct way but i have realised that my starting 1.000 sits 1 notch above the bold black line that goes right around the hydrometer (read this part wrong) so in fact it's only 1.008. still o.k though I should still fall down after a few
Johnnyboy - kit was called pilsen barr lager. from hamstead homebrew centre in Great Barr near Walsall. It is a 2 tin kit so no sugar until primer added at barrelling. Not too sure about leaving hydrometer in the wort as i wouldn't be able to take the reading from a level point of view only from a diagonal.
As this is my 1st attempt I've read, read and read again then posted a question or 2 to get an experienced answer/view.
I'm not expecting it to be top notch quality as i'm still very new to it all but I know I will enjoy the fact I'm drinking something that I've brewed myself.
Thanks again for the replies, they have all been helpful.