on the main subject,
i have visited my local club field once, and it is just that, a field with mown runways. not shelter, tables or and other amenities. cost joining fee £55 annual fee £57 inc BMFA insurance.
seem a friendly bunch and offer free training.

on the "OFF" subject,
in my youth i drank (as i still do) and drove a few times until one time i had a near miss, only involving myself. i have since viewed drinking should not be associated with any kind of machine operation, be it car, bike, lathe, drill and i don't think flying a projectile at speeds up 100MPH should be done either.
although i don't see any harm in a beer after when packing up or spectating, providing your not driving home