Given how long it took me (yes, I'm the designated driver) to drive to Great Yarmouth last year, I'm not in any hurry to repeat it unless I happen to be heading in that direction anyway for another event. It takes longer to get to Great Yarmouth than it does Colchester.
Besides, the first Saturday of the month is a regular event for us and the bloke will object if we miss it as we no longer do the other local-ish meet.