Andy, welcome to the forum. Amongst the club members there is a wide knowledge base so you should be able to get most of the answers you are looking for. Paid up members have the advantage of been able to put requests for help in the club magazine which all club members will see, (not all club members use the website). The club also publish a list of suppliers and have a members directory. Membership year runs from 1st Jan, but if you join now membership will run till end of 2018. The club magazine will give you an idea of what people do at shows.