Hi Gary,
that is a shame, the Shepton Mallet Caving Club had a new members meet this weekend which would have been the perfect opportunity for you to come along and meet us and see if you like us.
There is information about us and a calendar of meets on our website here:
http://www.shepton.org.uk/
Home meets are usually a good option for coming along to meet us and cave with us for the first time.
There is a contacts form on the website if you want to get in touch, or send me a PM and I'll send you my email address.
cheers
Jo