Hi and welcome to WB.I'm not too far away over in Trowbridge.
We hope to get some steady rideouts sorted soon as there are several of us who are either new or recent riders, have slower bikes or like me recovering following an off. Or maybe just prefer to take life more gently! As you say not the best of weather to commute.
I did bikesafe last year on a 350 and plan on doing it again this year on a bigger bike. Look forward to meeting you soon.
BB