getting a spot

i want to get into a band,, i did have soemthing started with a guitarist and drummer, but there moving to manchester and liverpool,, the guitarists my bro!

i need to get out and play,, either start my own or join an existing group ,, whats the best way to get round this,, and does anyone know of a website where i could offer my services,, i live in England, cumbria and more specifically carlisle,, so it would help if it was uk based??