Greetings Rob,
Welcome from the folks of the Manchester TRF.
I note that your name is coloured 'black' so I presume that you are not yet a full member. No worries, the answer to your question is a varied as the Members and everybody has an opinion. Might I suggest that you get in touch with your local Group/s and make arrangements to visit them. I am sure that you will be made most welcome and you will find lots of information to help with your decision making, take your time.
Follow;
http://www.trf.org.uk/find-your-regional-group/TTFN
Hugh.