Wouldn't it be good to have a local group rather than go to Beckenham? I too have bi polar. I don't go to support groups but have often thought about it. I don't medicate now, long story. It is tough. I have been 'well', i.e no major lows for about a year now. I have a lot of highs though. Thankfully not dangerous, just tiring. I have a lot of what I call low blips where I feel really crappy for short times. I would be happy to meet up. :-)