HI Stephen
Following on from my post, I searched for club contact details, should you wish to seek help. The Wirral club can be contacted:
Mr. Dennis Abraham
8, Colliery Green Drive,
Little Neston,
Cheshire,
CH64 0UA
Phone:- 0151 336 6570
Hoylake club:
http://www.hoylakemodelboatclub.co.uk/136277613.
Hope this helps.
Please don't be put off by others comments on the forum. in my opinion most clubs are more than willing to welcome any modellers.
Good luck
Dave