If only the Garrick had had more careful vetting processes in place, the unscrupulous members who had no qualms about leaking its confidential afffairs to the press would never have been elected, and the Club might have survived last year's disastrous vote.
Not a club in the sense you are covering but this recent example of a society not doing enough due diligence is a cautionary tale. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/avon-valley-railway-horrified-wanted-9992587
Also in terms of places to search, some public libraries allow members access to PressReader through your library card.
If only the Garrick had had more careful vetting processes in place, the unscrupulous members who had no qualms about leaking its confidential afffairs to the press would never have been elected, and the Club might have survived last year's disastrous vote.
Where might one glean an invitation to these, "louche parties?" Asking for a friend