Yeah. That's one of those which do not work like that :-)
I was a full club member 20 years ago in Poland, and I know how all works there. I really do not expect much differences in UK, and that's my main problem. I do not go to every bike meeting where some clubs can be, and not try to be "best friend hanging around" all the time.
If it work different way in UK please tell me now, maybe I was wrong for long time :-)