Your response is very encouraging INH but not actually being in London sort of makes my point re misinformation that only emerges slowly and confusingly
. You can at least ID your local Amateur Radio Society for us [I'm sure there will be one] without revealing any personal information. Someone on here might also be a local Radio Society member and they may respond or not.
Nothing to lose either way but lots to gain I think! It's about having confidence but people who are not so genuine as you [or really don't listen] usually don't attract Forum support in this way!
Dave