I would be interested in growing a more unusual variety, I take it
that the adopt a veg is the way to go ?

There must be at least a hundred varieties available from ordinary shops
and mail/web order.
Here's just one example:

http://www.podseeds.co.uk/acatalog/O...omato_294.html

Of course you are right Steve, there are lots to buy from other sites it is
just when I read a personal recommendation - Sacha - I fancy trying it.

kate