Steve, by your comment "not everyone is able to go for drives etc... because of kids or other halves etc..." the runs to Forbidden Corner and White Scar Caves were suitable for families, I would have got earache of the other half otherwise who's not keen on going "to fast". Not doubt some would have wanted to go quicker.
By having the monthly meet in addition to other events I think they will be less likely to happen, turnout for some of the previous events has not been particularly high, FC, WSC for example.
As for shows there always Scooby Shoot Out, 10 of the best and not forgetting the NBO of course.
Andy