From what I can tell, the starter sounds like it is working O.K. but I won't be able to tell if the battery is in a good state til I put a multimeter across it this weekend.
I presume I am starting it correctly? I turn the ignition on and wait for all the test lights to turn off and even wait for the low-volume whine, from what I presume is the fuel pump, to stop. Then pull in the clutch and press the ignition....
I hope it's not the start of a bigger problem developing