Hi Medusa,
Yes there are quite a few members frequenting this forum.
I ccan wholeheartedlt recommend the Tiger Club and yes, it is well worth the travelling time. It was for me even though Redhill was an extra half an hour's drive. Headcorn was closer though.
At the Tiger Club you will meet many people of all ages. There are still many 'big' names there and you will have the opportunity to fly with some of them.
Don't be afraid of them, they are all there to help.
Furthermore, it is part of our aviation heritage. I don't believe anything like it exists any where in the world.
But I have met other members in strange places around europe and the bond, respect and helpfulness has always been strong.
Even one time when I was called to the tower (for a bllocking, I feared) the atmosphere was immediately soothed by the recognition of the badge on my flight suit. turned out they were members too and the case was a nosewheel pilot who wasn't where he said he was and came closer than he thought safe to my known and approved operation. No case to answer but plenty of reminiscing to be done.