Blythsea22,
I come over to the coast quite a bit, I live in Northallerton, so when I am driving sometimes come to Brid, but Malton could be a good place to meet up, if that might appeal. It is an interesting place and they have some good markets and food things going on thee. Also I am very fond of Saltburn, up the coast from you. It is a quieter place, good beach, and has a funicular, which is rather lovely. They have a little railway, besides the actual normal type railway, and some pleasant cafes etc. Just at the moment I am waiting for a cataract operation so not able to drive , but usually happy to drive anywhere. Perhaps you might make the York meeting this time, and we might meet there. Anyway hope we might get together in the near future