I poped an e-mail into theese guys about applying for use of a practice set and getting in on some lessons and workshops, i have yet to hear anything back - is there a better point of contact?
I am over the Pennines so i may not qualify but as far as i can tell Leeds dosent have any pipers 
Hi there
Best thing to do is come over to one of the monthly meetings.
http://www.nwup.org/Meetings.htm
See you there
Jim Horan
on behalf of the Manchester Pipers
thank you. ill try and get down for the novembre meeting.