Cheers all.
I have pump, a decent multi-tool, and puncture repair kit - so looks like I am good to go then! Going on a 20 mile round jaunt on Saturday, so should get a feel for any adjustments then.
It is a Dawes Kara Kum, Jay - not everyone's cup of tea, but I like the butterfly bars (I have an occasionally dodgy neck) , and in my price range I thought it was the best specs for what I needed.
Unfortunately, I was limited to
Halfords, so was worried it might not be a brilliant set up, but a friend who does quite a bit of mountain biking says the bike mechanics are not that bad at our local branch.
I will ask the LBS about the adhesive. We have a good LBS, so I will be going there for anything in future.
Can't wait to get riding!