To be brutally honest, the time to train commercially isn't now. I know that this may be contrary to all your hopes and dreams, that you some how think that by the grace of god that when you complete training you will become employed. We all think that way when we start out. It's new, it's exciting, it's the beginning of a new chapter where the possibilities seem endless.
I don't blame anyone for wanting to fly for a living. I've been at it for over a year and a half now and i love it. I feel very fortunate to do what I do. However the industry is in absolute tatters. If Danny is giving a talk then it may just be worth going along and paying the £8.50 to listen to what he has to say. It may encourage you to hold on to that training fund which is currently burning a hole in your pocket!