Well done.
The ideas are excellent. Skywatch has I think one of the best. Go and find another really competent pilot who flies regularly. You should find that will increase your own confidence no end and will start to open up some of the places to go and other skills to develop. I reckon it is the one thing most clubs are poor at - they get you through your PPL and then you are on your own. Sure you can hire the aircraft but it is great fun to share the flight with another pilot who has more experience that you and from who you will learn a lot.