keep a look out for post about the northern quarter training days near manchester airport, ive not been my self (but will be soon) but its dead easy to get to, cheap (£12.50 and they can arrange paint to i belive). loads of the manchester players train there, and from the photos ive seen of the xsv day it looks like a very proffesional set up. more than likely markie c who runs it will post on here too.
there are loads of teams in the north of the uk, you shouldnt have too much trouble finding someone at your level to train and play with