The North West group meet up at the Davenport Arms, Marton, 4 miles north of Congleton on the A34, first Wed of every month. That may a bit far for you, but if not look forward to seeing you next Wednesday.
I live close to U in Sunny Southport and often head over to settle and Devils bridge for a blast. Your more than welcome to tag along, currently booked to go to the N Ring in April with a bunch of guys on Gixers should be fun.
Here is my addy "orfordj@hotmail.com" I just got the 749R back in my garage yesterday afternoon all I need to do is give her a run to work and see if the stalling problem is fixed or not.