Quick post as promised.
Weather made my decision for me really. I went to Welshpool from Leicester with my dad. I am planning to go to IOW on Monday weather permitting. The Welshpool trip has boosted my confidence for the IOW flight as their was plenty of RT with Birmingham/Cosford & Shawbury.
Thanks again for all the suggestions. I've posted a video of the landing at Welshpool in the video's thread.