Ok, thanks guys.
So you have to pay to join as a fellow member and then buy tickets to the meeting. That was the bit i wasn't sure of.
The members meeting sounded (on the surface of it) that it was a free event as a treat for members

What it actually means is it's an exclusive event with tickets open to member only.
For me to join just to attend this event makes it a pricey day our lol
On the other hand, if there is a 3 year waiting list to become a full member then it is still very popular with wealthy people

Thank you all again for the clarification.