I know Brownhills. Used to be at Shire Oak motorbike training school most weekends. They are a good bunch there.
Good Luck to ya Wezzy ! Im in my 3rd month and going stronger and stronger each month. Work is out there but you gotta find it. Is a hard slog but worth it.
Cant say ive seen any work for sale locally, but will keep my ears open if i hear of anything for sale