Depending on the event, we could also make the meets 'away days'. There could even be a cruise to 'where ever' (examples would be nice), starting from the Fancott (possibly meeting others on route in the case of those in the north)
Do also bear in mind that we (Debbie, Alex and I) won't be travelling here there and everywhere every weekend, so missing a week is more of an impact to us than others.