I don't believe it - it worked!!!!
i checked the original zip file i downloaded and the add.cgi etc in that do NOT have this final }
So it can't have been my error.
Very strange.

I just spent 15 mins or so testing it all. I can now add and modify and search OK.
BUT i still have a problem - it throws up a 500 error when i try to rate a site.

I have re-checked the syntax and permissions etc and can't find any obvious reason.
I feel like i've run a marathon here, so a few more yards ain't gonna hurt ;-)

Thanks
Alan