I dont't know your location in UK, but there is a lady from Stoke On Trent, North Staffordshire, that has a lovely & fun blog. She meets in a number of different places. Seems like a great group of ladies. Reading her blog is a bright spot in my day. If you are not near, perhaps she can give you some locations or shops that may have room for you to work.
Her blog is at
angiesquilts.blogspot.com