Yeah from my limited experience of the settings you are totally right, I just couldn't go there alone.
Honestly I feel rejection is something I'd handle quite easily, I've come to realise that it's not a big deal. It has an effect for about 5 minutes and then I'd be fine but with girls I'd only just met I don't think I'd be bothered at all.

I feel somewhat disadvantaged by not really going in clubs, since I believe in completing what I started, I will constantly push myself further.
If anyone comes up North for a night out I'd definitely be up for it and I'd be up for travelling for nights out and courses; I'm just dead set on improving.