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I'd suggest looking up a local BMC climbing club (https://www.thebmc.co.uk/map). Up where you live there must be some good active ones. You will be able to meet others who climb at varying levels. You can learn a lot from more experienced climbers but don't expect them to teach you everything. Once you are ready (maybe after learning to lead in a gym), it's very useful to take a course outside with an instructor as a sort of springboard to get you up to a competent level. Then you can develop those skills with other climbers.

Also, I would highly recommend this book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rock-Climbing-Essential-Techniques-Mountain/dp/095415116X/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

It has all the basics as well as more advanced skills, very clearly explained. I've always wished I'd heard about it sooner!