New to surfing! Tynemouth?

Hi guys,
I'm pretty new to surfing and in actual fact have surfed very little, but always really really waned to be able to! I live in Newcastle so thought Tynemouth would be the best place to go? I have a board that I purchased cheap when on holiday in Devon so had a bit of a go down there, although I wasn't exactly brilliant!
I decided to do up the board, spray painting it and redesigning it, I am going to lacker it soon then try and get out with it! It will still float won't it?! I has no real dings in it!
Also, anyone know any good surf teachers that aren't a fortune? I have a wetsuit and board and that is what half the cost is for usually?
Thanks
Sophie
I'm pretty new to surfing and in actual fact have surfed very little, but always really really waned to be able to! I live in Newcastle so thought Tynemouth would be the best place to go? I have a board that I purchased cheap when on holiday in Devon so had a bit of a go down there, although I wasn't exactly brilliant!
I decided to do up the board, spray painting it and redesigning it, I am going to lacker it soon then try and get out with it! It will still float won't it?! I has no real dings in it!
Also, anyone know any good surf teachers that aren't a fortune? I have a wetsuit and board and that is what half the cost is for usually?
Thanks
Sophie