Go on Veals website and get yourself a 12ft Beachcaster, Fixed Spool Reel loaded up with about 18lb Mainline depending on what sort of venue your Fishing, a load of Swivels (not too big as they're more expensive), Beads, Crimps, Forceps and some 60lb Line to use as a Shockleader and Rig Bodys.
I could go on forever with a list of Gear to buy but you don't need loads, just get yourself a basic set up and have some fun!
There's plenty of sites which show how to make different Rigs (Flappers and Pulleys are what I mostly use)
Any questions just ask, I'm In Ipswich, not sure how far that