Most clubs in the country won't let you join a club until you have complete a beginners course.
To find your nearest club look here.
http://www.archerygb.org/support/clubs/club_finder.php
Don't rush in to buying your equipment until you have spoken to someone first.
I've been coaching for almost 20 years, i can't remember how many times people have bought equipment to early on, then to find it's no good buy the time they have finished a beginners course.
Terry