Hi Andy,
Glad to see that you joined the forum as it will help you gather information about the U.K. circuit.
As I stated in the initial mail in the first instance travelling to selected areas and environments is ESSENTIAL as you need to get some Technical experience The New Year Cup Would be a good place to meet people BUT you would need to get some focussed technical instruction initially to get things started for you "The Swindon" Crusaders" & "The Cambridge Minotaurs" are both worth a visit as is Milton Keynes & Poole. Just to gain BASIC SAFETY & TABLE TIME learn to Pull safely and what is a Dangerous position in the Sport.
Take a video camera & record in BASIC STEPS whats right in terms of Angles & direction, How to Pull correctly is essential
Look forward to watching you progress
Cheers
Neil