Yeah i've got the % wildcards in my database queries, i'm ok with that sort of stuff because it's the same as php, sql i'm fine with, it's just this dreaded ASP.NET. You most certainly have been extremely helpful, thank you so much for taking so much of your time to help me out, it really is much appreciated, i thought i would never get this done a few hours ago and now the website is very nearly complete, just a few design bits to do.
Thanks so much,
Dave