That's a good idea, flyvirgin, a trek around various aviation establishments is always a good idea. Quite often you will get a good reception particularly from pilots. They know what it's like. The likes of skydiving and gliding centres are good to visit but you won't get flying with them anytime soon. They have their own specific requirements and low time CPLs don't fit the bill. But if you visit somewhere and they suggest you turn up and help out. I suggest you do so. At worst you'll have a bit of fun, maybe you will make contacts and at best you may even get some work out of it. Pilot who turn up, have a chat, leave their CV and are never seen again will never be contacted.
You do seem to realise that, no one is going to chase you for jobs. That's your role. But if you make enough contacts and get known as a good guy. Sometimes, just sometimes the phone will ring and voice at the other end asks if you would be interested if flying their aeroplane, sometimes they'll even offer to pay you.
All this pays off when you finally get the interview and you have something to talk about other than your old job.