Bluehair
Agree with WWW - do the Class One first, without that your going nowhere.
Bristol GS is a good move and while you're down there check out Bristol Flying Centre. They've got excellent instructors and have a very good pass rate (on display near the vending machine). Both come highly recommended ( I did both).
Remember the addage for most things in life " It's better to have tried and failed than have failed to try", otherwise you'll probably end up with a chip on your shoulder. Your timing could work out very well if world events stay stable. Best of Luck and when the going gets tough, as it will on many occasions, remember the end goal - it is worth it despite what some have posted on these forums.