@ Frank. Are we going for the cheapest servers or is that an assumption?
If you think MSC funds should be directed elsewhere why not assist in drumming up interest and opening a channel to Kev? If there's interest then there's possibility for different events. We used to do a LOT more events in the past, but standard of shows dropped considerably and so did the interest in them as a result, (remember some of us have been here since 2000).
JAE is one of the main UK events of the year and is advertised all year so people can plan ahead to attend. People come from all over the country, people car share, convoy, help each other out to attend and some people come from overseas just to be there. Every year I have attended everyone has always had a blast! Also JAE is more suited to those in the Midlands, which is perfect for you Frank eh 
It's the one show which is as close to the middle of the country, (excluding Scotland), that the JAP arena gets, so gives the North/South members the greatest opportunity to meet and mingle and have a good time....
@Anderson - Your skills could come in handy on here mate
