FrancisA...very much in agreement and well put.
Interesting to know their is new BA management at LGW, I wasn't aware of this. (maybe I need to brush up my BA insider knowledge!!) Once again is forum has been fantastic insight and I will continue to appreciate all the advice whilst also offering any relevant experience or advice myself whilst trying to work my way to gold eventually!
I will certainly see what reception I get on my first No.1 Lounge experience next weekend and will post if anything interesting happens.