had another look this morning with new torch it coming from the middle of the pump.
thankfully not affecting the running of the car. think your right dave . book it in after xmas now.
Its a simple diy fix less than an hour start to finish all you need is a new seal...the bay get a vitron one a small pick to pull the old seal out...it will mostly just fall out and some time
Oh yes!! I've been sampling slightly too much of that over the Christmas period! You just can't beat a good G+T in my opinion! Hope you had a good un mate!