I agree about the hotel - I tend to go with Premier Inn for the same reason. That Holiday Inn is quite nice, I think, I've been to a few events there. I'm not sure what's happening with the football that weekend, so maybe a good idea to book early. I think @gillianpearce may be interested, too.
Hosting a session would be great: I hope other people will offer ideas, too, it would be good to have five or six to offer people ... only two or three more to go, in that case.
It would be good to have a meal, too, either or both evenings.