I have planted Fargesia murielae - it is non-invasive, very hardy and grows quickly. It will give you year round privacy but will not take over your or your neighbours gardens. This is the Bamboo that I would suggest for you - it is very easy to plant and grow and cheap to buy.

If its going in a pot, I'd choose Phyllostachys nigra, with black stems, or Hibanobambusa 'Shiroshima'. Make sure the pot is at least 2 feet deep by 18 inches wide.

Very helpful comments as always, THANK YOU!

and never let it dry out.........

Right ok - It has to be well watered all year round? Does it need any special compost when planting?

I had one customer who wanted her pots of bamboos maintained, so I started by repotting them into ordinary compost with a helping of 'growmore' slow release fertiliser. They stayed happily in the pots atleast until I left.

Multi purpose potting or John Innes No. 2 or a mix of the two will be fine. Don't feed initially - there's some food in the compost if its new.