Thanks a lot Elliot for your quick response it is much appreciated. count was my next move. I managed to get the first answer working but your answer was no less useful so thanks again for taking the time

Thanks a lot for this, its much appreciated. Cannot believe the multiple ID schoolboy error. Feel so stupid for that one! What is the significance of using return false;. With that included, the collapse stopped working but then without it, its fine and works a treat