Post heading triggered a memory of a late 70s TA attachment to HQ NE Transport and Movements - another captain, and 4 staff sergeants all of whom worked on the railways. My oppo asked the guys if they knew any good pubs in York. They gave us an address and some directions so Saturday night off we went. Should have been put on our guard by having to knock for admittance. had not been there many minutes when we both noticed that all the couples were of similar gender - it was probably the first gay bar in York. As they say in the Sunday papers, we made our excuses and left. Appropriate retribution was applied! Good clubs near York indeed. Good luck, but check if you have to knock to get in.