Thanks all
and Thanks for the link Whopity.
I knew where the local squadron was located but couldn't find what time the meetings took place. The link provided this information for me
The local squadron to me is the 240.
Does anyone know whether he has to join the local squadron or can he join the 2nd closet one to him.
Thanks for the advice Mary meagher, he wants to join regardless of whether he gets to fly or not. but will look into the British gliding association and see if he wants to do that too.