After reading through all of the very helpful advice on the forum I have finally decided to join. Have booked my Stage 1 test for 1pm on 21st Feb at the Novotel in Sheffield.
I will be going down on the 20th Feb and staying overnight at the Novotel so I would be happy to meet up with anyone who will be there too. Just leave a message or PM me.
Best of luck to everyone taking their Stage 1 tests.