Charlie
Welcome, where are you / your dad based in the country as I'm sure this will help with your quest.
Asbo's point is a good starting place. If you can access 'Miscellany' magazine or get the centre info from the MSCC website:
http://www.mscc.uk.com/links.html this would enable you to heck out possible contacts who might not be too faraway geographically
HTH
G