Hi Bob,
Become a full member and a host of excellent information will open up for you.
The bonnet release is a common problem to do with a connector box located on the engine bay inner off side wing. Looks also like your heat shield matting has come adrift and let go. Its a coarse material with a silver covering. Mine went ages ago and has not been a problem.
Fill in a membership form and send it to Tim. You have a lot more reading to do.