As for Britain being classless [...] bollocks!

I'd agree with that but I do know that in local to me at the times (I've not traveled far) sessions I have played in, I have played with a tax exile as well as someone on the dole. I have played with a highly qualified scientist as well as someone with not a CSE. I have played with an All Ireland Champion as well as a beginner (and been the beginner too once), etc. I think it can be a meeting point for all.