I think a more practical idea would be to see how much interest there is for an Exeter meet and to organise one for locals. Attendance is pretty fluid for events like this and the nearer to home it is for people, the more likely they are to attend on a regular basis.
I've got a council meeting unfortunately, although not as unfortunate as the 2:45am start next Sunday when I have to drive a van full of bikes up to Hyde Park Corner... the things one volunteers for