SPRING 2016
Dianne Livingstone Spice London & Spice Bristol/Cardiff
As I write this Spring has officially arrived (or so they tell us) and with the promise of less rain (goodness knows we need it!), warmer temperatures and longer evenings hopefully everyone is starting to feel a bit more like getting out and about and really making the most of your membership. Over the coming pages you’ll find some interesting articles (hopefully) including a look back at the ski season which after a pretty difficult start due to an absence of snow has turned into another great year. We are working on next year’s offerings at the moment but they are not quite ready for release here so do keep an eye on the Spice UK and your local group websites over the next few weeks for when these are ready to book! Another big set of events for Spice over the summer are our weekend breaks and not only is our national Center Parcs weekend in Sherwood available now for you to book but also lots other national weekends too including Dragon Boating, Edinburgh Festival, Murder Mystery and Sailing. There are also many, many more weekends available around to country (to many to list here) so you will never be without something to look forward to!
Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands
Lauren Fawkes Spice Manchster & Yorkshire
Jamie Morris Spice Scotland
And as a final mention I have to ask – have you booked your place on the Spice 35th Anniversary Ball yet? If you haven’t heard this takes place on 1 October at the Queens Hotel in Leeds and with almost 400 booked already it promises to be a night to remember!
Steve Dell Spice East Midlands
We are still adding some extras to the night and will be announcing the band and meal choices very soon plus keeping a few things back for surprises on the night. Have a read of the article as there is a chance for two lucky members to WIN event tickets by simply answering some questions. We still have a few rooms left in the Queens Hotel itself or you can stay anywhere else you like but don’t miss out on this one…
Dominic Renshaw Spice Thames Valley & Solent
Whatever your interests the Spice programme keeps delivering and I hope to see as many of you are possible in June at Center Parcs. So get booking and give yourself something’s to look forward to over the next few months.
Until next time what are you waiting for…Live your Dream.
Ian Purvis Spice UK
Ian Purvis, Spice UK General Manager
Name: Emma Swankie
Group: Scotland Why did you join Spice? I transferred with work from our Cambridgeshire office to our Edinburgh office. What has been your favourite event? Oooo, difficult as I have enjoyed every minute of being a Spice Member though if I really have to choose one, it would be the weekend in Pitlochry that I have just returned from, fabulous venue, amazing, fun company & beautiful location. The weather was on our side too. Bonus! What has been your most challenging event? I thoroughly enjoyed White Water Rafting on the River Tunnel & although I’ve rafted 3 times before around the world, the rapid at the end of the session was fantastic. What is your funniest memory in Spice? It has simply got to be the Pitlochry weekend. I honestly laughed ALL weekend. My stomach was aching with laughter. Not knowing the Ceilidh moves certainly contributed to the continuous giggling! What would be your advice for a new member? If you are looking to enjoy a whole range of different activities with like minded, fun, enthusiastic people then Spice is definitely the social group for you. Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Not yet though having had a look at what is on offer, I’m definitely considering it. Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? Oh yes. I had a wardrobe malfunction with a new dress I was wearing at the Nearly New Year Ball in January - oops! What is your life philosophy in one sentence. Life is what you make it, you get out of it what you put in, make it work for you!
Name: Helen Somerton Group: West Midlands. How long have you been a Spice Member? 5 years
Name: Donald Campbell Group: Spice Scotland How long have you been a Spice member? I joined in 1993, but I have not been a member continuously since then. Why did you join Spice? I read an advert in my local newspaper for an adventure/social club, went to the preview night, liked what I saw and the rest is history. What has been your favourite event? Too many to name individually but the weekends are always good. The planned parts are fine but the unplanned parts and the interesting people you meet are what make them so good. What is your funniest memory in Spice? That has to be the Manikin episode at Christmas Center Parcs 2010. I was the one who made it onto the floor. (with a little help from my friends) What would be your advice for a new member? Go for it, you’ve got nothing to lose.
Your favourite movie? The Holiday - without a shadow of a doubt! It’s fabulous.
Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? I did a Zambezi White Water Rafting trip and a Trek America trip along with some Skiing trips a while ago, but I’ve not done any holidays recently because of other commitments.
Most treasured belonging? My memories/ photos.
Most treasured belonging? My health
Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? Only 4, there are so many though a start would be. Oliver Reed, Marilyn Monroe, Gandhi, Sophia Loren
Why did you join Spice? I moved, on my own, from London to the West Midlands in 2010. I had no friends and my life consisted of just going to work and coming home again. I even started looking forward to Mondays and began to dread Fridays! I figured that this situation wasn’t going to work and if I didn’t try a bit harder to find a life I would just end up packing up my stuff and going home. 5 years on and I am still a member of Spice and I have more friends now than I ever did in the capital. What has been your favourite event? Dragon Boat Racing is by far my favorite event, especially when it’s sunny. I love the team spirit, plus the mixture of relaxing in the sun (rain) with my friends and intermittent activity so I am never bored. What has been your most challenging event? I can’t say the any of the events are difficult, there is always someone to help out and if I am a bit rubbish, well who cares? I guess the first event (Behind the Scenes of the BBC) and getting over the nerves is the toughest part.
Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? Embarrassing moment = The girl that kisses a random on the dance floor and then falls over tells me I have had too much to drink! Your favourite movie? Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightly - I love Mr Darcy and I want to marry him. Most treasured belonging? My phone of course! It’s an addiction I ought to try and break.
Center Parcs Sherwood Our unmissable summer Center Parcs Weekend is now a Spice institution - a brilliant weekend break with TWO great exclusive parties and as much sport or relaxation as you can cope with!
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The fancy dress theme for Saturday night is Heroes and Villains. After the success of our included bike rides and walk last year, this year we are mixing it up a bit and we are working on an extended programme of included activities for you to join in with (or not) - whatever takes your fancy. Plus we have the return of the Dastardly Spice Challenge adding a brilliant fun event into the weekend which will be another hi-lite – planned by Dianne from Spice London if you were there last year and took part in this then you’ll know how
just how much fun it was but don’t worry there will be a few changes to keep things fresh this time! This is a mix of Treasure Hunt, Photo Challenge and Scavenger Hunt with a couple of twists. Teams of five. We will put teams together if you don’t have 5 of you. The sub tropical paradise is the centre of attraction with giant waves, water chutes, Jacuzzi’s, flumes, a thrilling wild water rapids ride, and much more. You can spend all day in the tropically heated ‘dome’, or move outdoors - tennis, squash, sailing, bikes, canoeing, gym, badminton, bowls, archery, - the list is endless... (you pay extra for these). There are also few extra Spice Events organised by your local Spice Group like our Welcome Drinks Reception, BBQs, Badminton group sessions, ten pin bowling games to provide some great group focal points during the weekend. Or you can just choose to chill! We also have our exclusive Friday and Saturday night parties! Friday Night sees our exclusive Welcome Disco to get the weekend off to a flying start and Saturday night is our exclusive Heroes and Villains Fancy Dress Party.
Sample programme of the weekend (subject to change!)
Friday – Arrive and find your lodge (don’t forget to return your car to the car park). Meet your fellow villa mates and head to your welcome drinks in your coordinators villa! Then it’s on to the Welcome Disco in the Venue. Saturday – Wake up (eventually!). Grab a bite to eat and let the day’s activities begin. Today you can choose from – • • • • • • • •
AM short orientation walk of the village centre (great for any newbies or just to get some air!) AM exercise class in the Venue (1-2 hours) PM Group badminton sessions (small charge) PM Ten Pin Bowling (small charge) PM the Great Spice Quiz (you do not want to miss this!) PM Rapids meet up in the Village Dome PM moderate mountain bike ride off Village Back to the villa to freshen up and a bite to eat. Get into your Fancy Dress or best party dresses (gentlemen) and it’s off to the Venue once again to PARTY!
Sunday - Wake up again (eventually!). Plenty to do today – • • • • • • • •
AM before the cars start to build up Speedy Road Bike ride off Village. Between 1525 miles depending on the general consensus from the group. You will need your own road bike (a Center Parcs hire bike won’t do!) – more details with joining. AM exercise class in the Venue AM Steve easy walk 5-6 miles off Village AM Easy bike ride around the Village AM Moderate bike ride off Village PM Dastardly Spice Challenge (small charge) Farewell BBQ’s with your local group Evening Spa deal (spaces will be limited so will need to be pre-booked - more details to follow)
Your weekend finishes on Monday but some of you may need to leave this afternoon. If you can stay for the night we normally get together this evening in the Sports Bar where there is usually a small disco but this isn’t exclusive to Spice! Monday – That’s all folks for another year – you will need to vacate your villa by 10am but can stay on site much longer. We usually have a discounted Spa session today but spaces will be limited so will need to be pre-booked (details to follow)
Book with your local Spice group
Ski Reflection
What a Ski season! It looks like you all had a lot of fun.... So we took over 400 members and we have our photos and memories to look back on. What are your stories? What’s your favourite memory? We have loved all the photos that have been shared and liked on Facebook. Some of the areas visited include the 3 Valleys, Les Deux Alps, Andorra (twice), Courchevel, St Christoph, Courmayeur, Champoluc and Arabba - all destinations across France, Austria and Italy. The snow for European ski resorts was late yet again but this did not deter our groups who all made the best of it with real zeal and enthusiasm which is the Spice way. Fortunately, for the first time other than the usual knocks and bruises our own co-ordinators got the short straw and two of them had injuries Richard from West Midlands fractured his shoulder and Jonathan who looks after Yorkshire had concussion after a fall. Richard is on the mend and driving again and so is Jonathan but this highlights the need to wear a helmet when skiing - you wouldn’t ride a bike without a helmet - Spice strongly recommends that helmets are used at all times!. We have a very active Spice Facebook group for Skiers (Search on “Spice Ski UK Group”) which is a fun way to break the ice and keep in touch with your ski pals. And if you are thinking of joining us next year – watch out for those early booking discounts, and book early to secure the trip you want.
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Coordinator’s Corner Welcome to our Spring 2016 newsletter which gives you an overview of lots of the Spice events coming up in the next three months – as always, full information is on the website and we always recommend checking out the web write ups to get the full picture. The Spice office’s favourite time of the year is fast approaching, the nights getting lighter and the weather seeming to be full of promise of balmy summer nights & days ahead. And of course with the better weather our sights turn to lots more outdoor activities with Water-Skiing, Go-Ape, gliding, White Water Rafting, Dragon Boating, Camping, Narrowboating, Evening Rambles, Carriage Driving, Windsurfing, and much more to whet our appetites. We have recently added several National summer events to the events listing namely the fabulous Center Parcs weekend, the brilliant Dragon Boat Racing (Camping & Party), the entertaining Edinburgh Festival break and the ever popular, great value hostel Weekends that Spice Yorkshire are famous for. Our theme for summer Center Parcs this year (which was voted in by Spice facebookers) is ‘Heroes & Villains’, which gives you great scope for outfits. April and May are also our most prolific months for Bank Holidays with two bank holiday weekends – we have plenty of weekends away if you feel like getting away from it all but you need to be quick if you want to book something as they are already filling fast. You can quickly take a look at all our forthcoming weekend breaks by going to the events page on the website and selecting UK Breaks on the drop down list of categories. We also have our National 35th Anniversary Ball taking place in Yorkshire for the first time, it is in Leeds on 1st October 2016; this may seem a long way away but it already has 325 people booked and with room for just over 400 it won’t be long before we are full. We only celebrate the anniversary of Spice being formed every five years and people are still talking about how much fun they had at the 25th & 30th balls – so this is one not to be missed with lots of surprises on the night.
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Welcome to new members You’ve taken the first steps and joined Spice; the next step is to come along to your first event. We know this can be a daunting prospect when you don’t know anyone else in the group but there’s no need to be apprehensive, Spice are a friendly bunch. Most of us come along on our own to events so we’re all well used to meeting and welcoming new people. A great way of getting into Spice is by booking your first events right away and getting your first event “under your belt”. Even better is to try a weekend away and get to know a smaller group of people really well. If you’ve not been to a Spice Preview Night we hold them every month (see page 13 for dates) so do make an effort to come to one of these, and please next time we are on an event, come up and say hello so we can put a face to the name! If you have any queries at all, please give us a call in the office and we will always do our utmost to help you.
Contact us The Spice office is open from 10am until 6pm Monday to Friday except on public holidays. You can contact us on 0161 864 2554 during these hours or leave a message on the 24 hour answerphone. Email us at info@spiceyorks.com Book events online 24 hours a day at www.spiceyorks.com/events Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiceYorkshire Follow us on Twitter @YorksSpice Our postal address is: Spice Yorkshire, The Stables, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9AN Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Ramble: White Hill, Denshaw + Windy Hill Walk
Discover Scuba at Metrodome
Crazy Golf, Burger and a Drink at the Roxy Ball Room
Book Club Sheffield
Colonic Hydrotherapy Workshop
Sherwood 50km Mountain Bike Ride Williams F1 Exclusive HQ Tour
Peak District Walk: Bleaklow and the Aircraft wrecks
Harrogate Pub Meet at the Winter Gardens
Inflatable Action Fun
Tank Battle Experience
Saturday Shuffle at Chino Latinos Leeds
Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience
Badminton Concord
Anderton Boat Lift Experience
Spice in the City : Sheffield U40 Wharfedale Lodge Weekend
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Badminton Concord
Bring a Board Game Night Sheffield
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
Spice Curry Club visits Indian Blues, Chesterfield
BBC - Behind the Scenes at Media City!
Wake up the Zoo
Theatre: Breakfast at Tiffany's, Leeds
Pre-Spring Party Luncheon Meal
Big Breakfast and Steady Stroll Slaithwaite to Marsden and back
Spice East Mids Spring Sleepover Party: Let Robbie Entertain You
Peak District Walk: Hartington and Sheen Pitsford Reservoir Ramble
Pool and Pizza Evening at Slate NQ Leeds
Ramble: River Don from Wortley Zipworld Velocity Ultimate Zipline Wolf Experience and Walk - Bedford Sunday Lunch at The Milestone, Sheffield
Sailing Weekend around the Solent Walking Weekend Arundel West Sussex and Downs
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Food and Drink Quiz South Yorks
Badminton Concord
Food and Drink Quiz West Yorks
Spice Dines Greek at Nikoz
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Beginners Mountain Bike Course
Faux Stained Glass Workshop
Fire Eating and Breathing Workshop Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting
Peak District Walk: Wootton and the Weaver Hills
Pie Meal at The Hop Leeds
Ramble: Malham Classic
A Spring In Your Step Pub Crawl in Sheffield North Wales Hostel Walking and Social Weekend Serenity Weekend Shropshire and Long Mynd Walking and Social weekend Walking Weekend Ballachulish and Glencoe Walking Weekend Snowdonia Mountains and Coast
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Dinner Shuffle at Bill's Bar Leeds
Music Club Sheffield
Dinner Shuffle at Mamas and Leonies Sheffield
Comedy Night at Jongleurs Leeds
Sailing Introductory Taster Day
Gargrave 12 mile Bike Ride
Cabaret Night at Genting Club Sheffield
Bollywood Dance Workshop
Badminton Concord
Haddon Hall Guided Tour Afternoon Tea at Haddon Hall
Mid Week Treat at Ate O'Clock York
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Water Ski Taster Session
Spice Dines Vietnamese and Karaoke Night
Peak District Walk: Alstonefield and Narrowdale Workshop: Internet Dating Skills
Tour and Lunch at Newby Spice in the City at The White Hall Ripon Swan Leeds 7 Stanes Mountain Biking Weekend Arrochar Bargain Break Golf Break - Telford Hotel and Golf Resort Overnight Forest Experience
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Discover Scuba at Metrodome
Book Club Sheffield
Spice Curry Club visits Aagrah Leeds
Abseiling for the Terrified
Motorbike Off Road Experience
Spice Preview Night in York
Murder Mystery The Hound of the Biskervilles in Leeds
Badminton Concord
Theatre: Single Spies, Sheffield
Spice Curry Club visits Viraaj
Huddersfield Meal and Bar Night Killer Pool in Sheffield
Peak District Walk: Derwent edges from Ladybower Ramble: Farmers Foot Walk
Sailing Cross Channel Race - Cowes to St Vaast Ambleside Bank Holiday Bunk Weekend Walking Weekend Hadrian’s Wall and Gilsland Spa Walking Weekend Plymouth, South Devon and Cornish Coasts Walking Weekend Spring into Windermere and Ambleside Welsh Camping Long Weekend
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Coming Events May 2016 Monday 2 May
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Peak District Bank Holiday Walk: Monyash and Magpie Mine
York Bowling Evening
Mid-Week Landscape Trail: Castleton
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
Spice Hits The Angel Inn on Wakefield Road
Beginners Mountain Bike Course
Peak District Walk: Tissington Well Dressing
Ramble: Simons Seat
Ramble: River Don from Grenoside
Badminton Concord
Eve Ramble: Harewood Hop
Meet the Meerkats Experience in Nottinghamshire
Live Salsa Music Night and Meal Revolucion de Cuba
Pottery Painting Afternoon and Optional Meal
Go Ape! in Dalby Forest
Bar Crawl Leeds Spice in the City : Sheffield Narrowboat Weekend - Anderton, Cheshire Sailing Weekend around the Solent
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Eve Ramble: Burley Blunder
Lottery Quiz South Yorks
Medieval Jousting
Dinghy Sailing Intro
Lottery Quiz West Yorks
Spice Curry Club visits The Raj, York
Tandem Skydive
Badminton Concord
Cinema Night at Huddersfield Odeon
Movies and Meal Night in Sheffield
Peak District Walk: Castleton, Hope and Edale valleys
Wine Tasting at Veeno Leeds
Ramble: Route Canal Walk
Horse Riding Weekend for Beginners and Improvers See Glasgow - Cultural and Social Break Walking Weekend Derbyshire’s Dales and Eastern Peaks Walking Weekend Sidmouth and the East Devon Coast
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Dinner Shuffle at The Cosmopolitan Hotel Leeds
Gliding Evening at Pocklington
John Smedley knitwear factory Tour and Rhododendron Gardens visit
Badminton Concord
Music Club Sheffield
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Workshop EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
Improvers Mountain Bike Course Abseiling for the Terrified Crich Tramway Village and Museum visit
Dinner Shuffle at Graze Inn, Sheffield
Laser Quest in Sheffield (Revenge of the Ladies) Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds
Peak District Walk: Chatsworth Park and Edensor Afternoon Tea and Tour of Skipton Castle Sunday Lunch at Crosspool Tavern, Sheffield
Camping Afloat - Miners, Monks and Spaghetti! Drawing and Watercolour Weekend Sailing Weekend Poole, Jurassic Coast and Weymouth Scottish Walking Week, The Isle of Mull, Iona and Killin ‌
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Discover Scuba at Metrodome
Eve Ramble: Wyming Brook and Lodge Moor
Book Club Sheffield
Spice Curry Club visits LaLa's Batley
Extreme Dodgems
Penistone Figure of Eight Mountain Bike Ride
Spice Preview Night in Leeds Badminton Concord
Spice Dines Around the World at Thai Sakon
Spice Curry Club visits Shapla
Stone Carving for Beginners White Water Rafting Bank Holiday Meal at the Banyan Bar Harrogate
Ramble: Irwell Vale to Holcombe Moor Peak District Walk: Hathersage to Hope Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford Sunday Lunch at Manahatta Leeds Bank Holiday Madness Pub Crawl
Sailing Cross Channel to the Cherbourg Peninsula Beverley Friary Bank Holiday Weekend Ilfracombe and North Devon Bank Holiday Walking and Social Weekend Inner Hebrides May Bank Holiday Sailing Weekend - Firth of Lorne Secret Ridges of Wales Walking Weekend Evesham North Cotswolds Walking Weekend On Ilkley Moor Walking Weekend Tenby and Pembrokeshire Coast
New Members Brief A great way to get into the Club is jump in the deep end and book yourself on to an ACTION Event such as Dragon Boating, Windsurfing, Badminton, Rounders or the Rambles. By far the best 'way in' is to book an activity weekend - you'll never look back! Introduce yourself as a new member to the first Spicer you come across and simply say "what have you done with Spice". You will either end up saying how brave your fellow Spicer is or they will say "nothing - I'm a new" member" in which case you can both go looking for someone with experience! You will find one thing all Spicers have in common, all over the country, is that they are friendly, positive people happy to talk freely to each other - there is no such thing as a stranger in Spice. Offer to share transport - meet people before you even arrive! Attend a preview night as soon as you can! Wear your best smile and GO FOR IT! LIVE YOUR DREAM!!! Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Coming Events June 2016 Monday 30 May
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Ramble: Greenfield + Dovestone Reservoir
Badminton Concord
Eve Ramble: Tapton and Chesterfield Canal
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
South Indian Cookery Session
A Walk through the Garden of Time
Spice Hits Huddersfield
Ministry of Chocolate Workshop
Peak District Walk: Youlgreave, Lathkill and Bradford Dales Ramble: Crowden Circular
Ossett Brewery Tour and Pie and Peas at the Old Vic Ossett
Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience
Spice in the City : Sheffield
Sunday Brunch at Tamper Sellers Wheel
Walk and Talk York Around The Walls with Ken Goor
Visit and Afternoon Tea at Kiplin Hall Richmond
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Badminton Concord
Film, TV and Radio Quiz South Yorks
Eve Ramble: Shibden Valley
Spice Dines Chinese in Doncaster
Beginners Mountain Bike Course
Abseiling for the Terrified
Discover Carriage Driving Experience Day
Wolf Experience and Walk – Bedford
Learn to Drift!
Huddersfield Real Ale Bar Crawl
Film, TV and Radio Quiz West Yorks
Ramble, Scramble and Dangle!!
Ramble: Monsal Head
Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds Seahouses Bunk Barn BBQ Weekend Sailing Weekend around the Solent Sea Kayaking with the Seals
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Eve Ramble: Mam Tor
Ramble: Stoodley Pike from Hebden Bridge
Mid Week Treat at Go Down, York
Spice Curry Club visits Ashoka, Chesterfield
Sailing Introductory Taster Day
Badminton Concord
Ten Pin Bowling at Xscape
Spice dines French at Le Jardin Cafe and Bistro Harrogate Sheffield Film Title Bar Crawl
Peak District Walk: Baslow and Curbar Edges Water Ski Taster Session Windsurfing Intro
Center Parcs Sherwood Walking Weekend Beddgelert Snowdonia
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Theatre: ABBA Mania in York
Spice Curry Club visits Kerala Leeds
Cut Gate Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Auto Stunt School
Doncaster Bowling Evening
Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Birstall
Spice Curry Club visits Seven Spices
Beginners Kayaking
Badminton Concord
Music Club Sheffield
Dinner Shuffle at Ego Sheffield
Historic Country Ride
Workshop Guilt to Go Cup Cake Decorating Workshop Rounders and Picnic in the Park
Gower Walking and Social Weekend Walking Weekend Bournemouth Hampshire and Dorset Coast
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Mid-Week Landscape Trail: Millers Dale
Book Club Sheffield
Harrogate Pub Meet at the Winter Gardens
Beginners Horse Trek
Sunday Lunch at Staindrop Lodge, Sheffield
Discover Scuba at Metrodome
Spice Dines Around the World at Maxis, Leeds
Badminton Concord
Spice dines Spanish at Meson La Pepa
Dinghy Sailing Intro
Sailing Round The Island Yacht Race Liverpool Social Weekend Mallaig Summer Weekend - Social and VC Walking Break - 2 or 3 nights Walking Weekend Lake District Watershed Ultimate Challenge Part 1
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Badminton Concord
Eve Ramble: Whirlow
Theatre: Contractions, Sheffield
Get together at the York Tap
Abseiling for the Terrified
National Dragon Boat Racing
Theatre: Rehearsal For Murder, Leeds
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
Ramble: Erratic Capers Trick Horse Riding
Medieval Jousting
Horse Archery
Ramble: Howden Moor
Mastering Your Confidence
Tank Battle Experience
National Dragon Boat Party National Dragon Boat Weekend
The event list on our website is updated daily at www.spiceyorks.com/events
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Spice Preview Nights in Leeds, Sheffield and York… Our Preview Nights are a great way to make your start with SPICE and the easiest way of meeting a few new people and finding out how it all works. We also run a free raffle for all who attend (existing members too) with events as the prizes – just to add a touch of Spice to the evening. The plan is to welcome everyone, talk through the basics of Spice, and give you more info on the coming programme and an opportunity to book on events if you like. You can of course book in the usual ways (phone, web, or post - but remember the Spice motto – “You snooze, you lose – you rest, you rust!” Jonathan and enthusiastic volunteers will be on hand to answer any queries you may have and there may be an opportunity to watch the Spice DVD. Remember, everyone who attends is in the same boat so don’t be nervous about attending, come on your own (lots of people do) or come with a friend. Call us to book in advance or just turn up - either way, do come and see what you’ve been missing!!
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Dates: Tuesday 24th May Tuesday 12th July Place: Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 6DT)
Dates: Tuesday 12th April Tuesday 14th June Place: The Old Queens Head, 40 Pond Hill, Sheffield (S1 2BG)
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Tuesday 26th April Tuesday 26th July Place: The Royal Oak, 18 Goodramgate, York (YO1 7LG)
Brooklyn Bar is on Call Lane, between the entrance to Queens Court and the railway bridge. Disabled access is through the side entrance from Queens Court. The nearest outdoor parking is opposite the Adelphi pub unless you get very lucky and get a space just outside the venue. Indoor car parking is in the Trinity Leeds Car Park behind Chaophraya or in the Q-Park Criterion Place upstairs from Bibis Italianissimo. Why not get a drink from the bar downstairs and then join us upstairs?
The Old Queens Head is right alongside Sheffield Bus station and adjacent to Ponds Forge International Sports Centre on Pond Hill. The nearest tram stop is Fitzalan Square / Ponds Forge just a 5 minute walk away. The railway station is a 10 minute walk. There is some street parking on Pond Hill and more on Pond Street, or you can use the car park at Ponds Forge or the Castle Gate Q-Park next to the Travelodge. We meet in the area to the right as you enter through the main door from Pond Hill.
The Royal Oak is at the Monk Bar end of Goodramgate. There is no parking along Goodramgate so use one of the car parks just outside of the walled shopping centre. We meet in the upstairs function room which is through the inner door and then up the stairs on your right. Why not get a drink from the bar downstairs when you arrive and then join us upstairs?
For all locations we meet from 7:45pm. Please try to be there by 8pm for the talk.
Can’t make it? Don’t worry … Don’t worry if you can’t make it to any of our preview nights – it’s not essential! You can always find out more about Spice on our website at www.spiceyorks.com. Or give us a call during office hours on 0161 864 2554 where we’ll be happy to answer any questions whether they are general ones about Spice or about a specific event. If you’re not already a member you can join either online or by phone and get started! Once you have your membership number you can login to the website to book events. The next page has lots of suggestions of great events to start you off, but there aren’t any set rules – just choose something that looks fun or interesting and get involved. Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Recommended New Members Events We understand it can be very daunting when you are a new member, or thinking about joining Spice. To help you, we have put together a New Members’ Pathway that guides you through the best route to getting out and about, experiencing new things and making lots of new friends. This is just a suggested pathway; you are of course welcome to dive into Spice on any event. Look out also for our Easy and Evening Rambles for a gentle introduction to walking – walks are a great way of meeting a few people.
Ten Pin Pyramid Bowling at Hollywood Bowl Ten Pin Pyramids is a fun and social way of scoring ten pin bowling
Leeds – Thursdays 7th April, 5th May, 2nd June, 7th July at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall Road Leisure Park, Leeds (LS4 2DG) Sheffield – Mondays 4th April, 9th May, 6th June, 4th July at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl Valley Centertainment, Broughton Lane, Sheffield (S9 2EP) A favourite amongst all Spicers, our regular monthly 10 Pin Bowling night at Hollywood Bowl is action packed from the word go. More than just a bowling night, this is the night when friends old and new come together for a fun packed evening. It’s a very popular evening that offers great value for money, and the chance of a good “chin wag” to catch up on the latest gossip over a beer. This is an evening suitable for all abilities as with our pyramid way of scoring we play in teams of two, and you don’t have to get strikes all the time to win – in fact you have to not get strikes!
Dinner Shuffles Our dinner shuffles are a great social night out
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Saturday 2nd April at 7:15pm Tuesday 19th April at 7:30pm Thursday 21st April at 7:45pm Tuesday 17th May at 7:30pm Thursday 19th May at 7:15pm Tuesday 21st June at 7:30pm Thursday 23rd June at 7:15pm
Place: Chino Latino, Park Plaza Hotel, Boar Lane, Leeds (LS1 5NS) Place: Bill’s Bar, 1 Albion Place, Leeds (LS1 6JL) Place: Mamas and Leonies, 111-115 Norfolk Street Sheffield (S1 2JE) Place: Cosmopolitan Hotel, 2 Lower Briggate, Leeds (LS1 4AE) Place: Graze Inn, 315-319 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield (S11 8NX) Place: Ciao Bella, 20 Dock Street, Leeds (LS10 1JF) Place: Ego, 88 Surrey St, Sheffield (S1 2LH)
Our dinner shuffles are a great way to meet lots of new people. We enjoy a three course meal each time, but we will ask everyone to change seats between each course so you will get more chances to chat with more people! The menus for these meals are on our website. Please choose your meal and state your choices when booking.
Spice Curry Clubs If you like curry, you’ll love curry club
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Friday 8th April Friday 29th April Friday 29th April Friday 13th May Friday 27th May Friday 27th May Friday 17th June Friday 24th June Friday 24th June
Place: Indian Blues, 7 Corporation Street, Chesterfield (S41 7TP) Place: Aagrah, St Peter's Square, Leeds (LS9 8AH) Place: Viraaj, 743 Chesterfield Rd, Woodseats, Sheffield (S8 0SL) Place: The Raj, 21-23 Bootham, York (YO30 7BW) Place: LaLa’s, 351 Bradford Road, Batley (WF17 5PQ) Place: Shapla, 28 Cumberland St, Sheffield (S1 4PT) Place: Ashoka, 19 Holywell St, Chesterfield (S41 7SA) Place: Kerala, 2 Eastgate, The Headrow, Leeds (LS2 7JL) Place: Seven Spices, 120 Mayfair Court, West Bar, Sheffield (S3 8PP)
Curry club is a great way to start your weekend. Come along and enjoy a curry and a chat. For some of our curry clubs we meet an hour beforehand at a nearby pub. Check timings and meet places online.
Quiz nights With a variety of themes, our quizzes are always fun and are one of our most popular social nights
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Wednesday 13th April Food and Drink Quiz – Tasting rounds included! Yum. Wednesday 11th May Lottery Quiz – A general knowledge quiz with an element of luck. Wednesday 8th June Film, TV and Radio Quiz – For the telly addicts and film buffs. Wednesday 13th July Elevator Quiz – You think you know the answer, but how confident are you? Cavells Café Bar, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) or Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 6DT) 8pm
The second Wednesday of each month is quiz night. We’ll put you into small teams on arrival. Usually everyone puts £1 into the prize pot for the winning team. Sometimes the quiz is on a particular theme, and other months it’s more general knowledge, but we have a special twist to the scoring! 14
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Regular Events
Music Club Sheffield A chance to discuss & appreciate a range of music
Discover Scuba at Metrodome Have a go session at scuba diving
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Every last Tuesday at 7:45pm Metrodome, Queens Rd, Barnsley # (S71 1AN) £12.50 Member, £15 Guest Smudge on 07889 071230
Don't miss this fantastic experience at this bargain price. Ever fancied trying a little scuba diving? Did you join spice to try new experiences? Want to do something you can boast about to your workmates? If you’ve answered yes then book this now! This is a basic introduction to Scuba diving in the confines of a heated swimming pool, designed to introduce the complete beginner to the underwater world. You will be introduced to the equipment and learn the all-important safety points. Then it’s off to the pool as it’s time to get wet, where you will get an hours’ time to put into practice everything that you have learnt. If you find any treasure amongst the wrecks, make sure you keep it to yourself! Our course tonight is run by an old Spice favourite; Smudge of ProScuba Diving and his team.
Badminton Date: Every Tuesday at 8pm Place: Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield (S5 6AE) Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Host: Andy Butler Badminton is one of those sports where whatever your ability or level of fitness is you can still have a great game. Don’t worry if you haven’t a clue, you’ll soon get the hang of it and there are plenty of people who will be only too happy to help you get started. Rackets and shuttlecocks are provided.
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Every third Wednesday at 8pm Rutland Arms, 86 Brown St, Sheffield (S1 2BS) £2.50 Paul Timewell on 07956 586851
With a different theme each month. You are requested to select one track that, to you, best illustrates the theme under discussion. You will be invited to give a short explanation as to why you chose it (‘I just like it’, will do!) and then we will all listen. After each track, there will be a short time to comment. Please let us know your choice of track and the artist when booking. The coming themes are: 20th April: Cartoon theme 18th May: Number one you may have forgotten 22nd June: Swear word song! 20th July: Rock God/s
Book Club Sheffield All event proceeds go to Book Aid www.bookaid.org
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Every last Thursday at 7pm Cavells, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) £2 minimum donation on night to book aid Gill Siddons
A fun social night discussing one or two of the latest best sellers. We discuss different books each month. Please read the book before the event so you can join in the discussion! Many book clubbers arrive early (around 6pm) for tea if you want to join them! 28th April: House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz and/or You by Caroline Kepnes 26th May: Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman and/or Burial Rites by Hannah Kent 30th June: Life of Pi by Yann Martel and / or The Corridor of Certainty by Geoffrey Boycott
Spice in the City
Spice Hits Town
Our big Saturday night meet up with friends old and new. We meet once a month in Leeds and Sheffield for our Saturday night out. We will have a mystery offer on the night but to be eligible for the offer you must book on Spice in the City by the Tuesday beforehand. You can book online or give us a call in the office to book. We meet from 8pm.
An informal Friday night in the pub – a chance to catch up with friends over a few drinks, find out who’s doing which events, sort transport, swap photos & stories. No set format just drinks with old & new friends. Please note these venues are not hired exclusively. These events are free and a great way to start your weekend. Please book online so we know how many to expect!
2nd April, The Devonshire Cat, 7th May, 49 Wellington St, Sheffield (S1 4HG) 4th June 23rd April, The White Swan, 18 Swan Street, Leeds (LS1 6LG) 21st May, 1th June Please dress appropriately if you want to be allowed into the nightclubs afterwards!
1st April, 1st July (7:30pm) 6th May (8pm) 3rd June (8pm) 8th July (7:30pm)
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The Winter Gardens, Royal Baths, Parliament Street, Harrogate (HG1 2RR) The Angel Inn on Wakefield Road, 55 Wakefield Road, Rothwell (LS26 0SF) The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, Huddersfield (HD1 1JF) Get Together at The York Tap, York Train Station, York (YO24 1AB) 15
Rambles - Grading System
Spice Rambles Rambles: Essential Information All Spice walks are designed to be fun, enjoyable, and above all, safe. All the walk leaders we use are experienced and carry first aid and emergency equipment but all walkers must ensure that they are properly equipped for the conditions. If you are a newcomer to Spice Rambles, please feel free to contact the walk leaders through the Spice Office. The leaders will be happy to discuss the appropriate type of clothing and equipment for use on Spice walks but here are a few general points to bear in mind. No jeans or trainers, please. Any Spice Ramble of Grade 3 or harder may involve walking over open country, not necessarily over welldefined paths, and it should not be assumed that you are going for a stroll in the park. You should wear warm clothing, preferably in the form of several layers, and all walkers must bring waterproof jackets and trousers. Happily, accidents and injuries are extremely rare but "injuries" are often caused by ill-fitting boots or inappropriate socks. A relatively minor injury out in the wilds can result in the walk being curtailed, so please ensure that you are happy with the fit of your boots and socks. Bring liquids and a packed lunch. Even if the write up suggests a convenient pub stop, please do not take this for granted. Pubs have been known to be full or even closed. A Spice ramble is not a race. The leader's responsibility is to ensure the safety of all the party, so he will often have to spend time at the back of the group. All walkers should ensure that they do not lose contact with the leader. If you can't see the leader, please stop and wait. (Neither Spice nor the walk leaders can be held responsible if a walker sustains an injury whilst out of touch with the leader.) Please be ready on time. There will be over 20 walkers taking part in a typical Spice ramble. The time specified in the newsletter is the Start time. If you are not ready to start walking promptly, you will be inconveniencing all those who had the foresight to get ready on time. Some rambles give a postcode near to the meet point; these are given for guidance only and members should not rely on Satnav systems to find the precise meet point for a walk. Always take the printed directions and a map with you. Please remember that Spice cannot be held responsible for the security of the car parking. Please ensure that you take sensible precautions to protect your car and belongings. Well behaved dogs are welcome on most walks unless otherwise stated, but must be pre-booked - please write it on your booking form or in the notes when booking online if you are bringing dogs. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the dog is kept under control on a fixed lead with a length of no more than two metres at all times, and is not allowed to cause a nuisance. You must bring a suitable lead and use it. Dogs must not be allowed off the lead at any time unless agreed with the walk leader after consultation with the other walkers.
Facebook We have a Facebook group for our walkers and walk leaders to share News, Photos, Gossip, Events and all things ‘walk’ related. Please follow the link below & join if you are one of our many, many walkers! www.facebook.com/groups/SpiceYorkshireWalkers
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Grade 1: STRENUOUS: Very strenuous, mountain walking and hill climbing with steep rough ascents and descents. Some rock scrambling, fixed rope and / or snow / ice work may be involved. Suitable only for strong, fit and experienced walkers. Normally 14-20 miles and / or 3000-4000ft of ascent. Grade 2: HARD: Strenuous mountain and hill walking on distinct paths. Ascents and descents steep and rough. Previous hill walking experience advisable. Normally 8-12 miles and / or 1000-3500ft of ascent. Grade 3: MODERATE: Energetic walking over less difficult mountains, hills and moors following paths and tracks. Some rough ground on most walks. 7-10 miles and / or 1000-2000ft of ascent. Grade 4: EASY WALKING: Walking along lower hill slopes, distinct valley tracks, lakeside paths. Rough stony ground may occur on some walks. 3-7 miles with up to 1000ft ascent. Easy to moderate pace. Suitable for reasonably fit beginner. Grade 5: EASY-PEASY WALKING: Walking mostly paths, fairly level, maximum 6 miles at an easy pace. Good trainers OK.
Peak District Walk: Bleaklow and the Aircraft wrecks Date: Meet: Cost: Host:
Sunday 3rd April at 10:30am Glossop # (SK13 8HT) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399
After meeting in Glossop we drive to the small layby at Doctor’s Gate, the course of an old Roman road, we follow this route to Old Woman the crossroads of the Pennine Way and from here we follow the old packhorse route, on reaching Ashton clough we cross the small brook and climb steadily beside the waterfalls on an often narrow path, here we find the first sign of the Skytrain which crashed further up but some wreckage has fallen down over the years, to get to the actual site is a steep climb up the grassy bank of James's thorn, another short climb to the spur overlooking Glossop is the site and memorial to the Lancaster, circling round shelf moor to the Superfortress site, by far the largest. We then pick up the Pennine Way for our return. This walk is mostly on open moor so good boots and warm clothing are essential as is a reasonable level off fitness. Distance: 8 miles
Peak District Walk: Hartington and Sheen Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 10th April at 10:30am From Hartington village # (SK17 0AL) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399
Starting from the village of Hartington, famous for the cheese, first descend to cross the River Dove into Staffordshire then we head to the hamlet of Sheen with the impressive church, the site dating back to 1158. Over to Brund to cross the infant River Manifold, turning south to Hulme End and the cafe at the end of the Manifold railway for a lunch stop, heading back to the start via the Raikes and River Dove. Distance: 6 miles
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Ramble: River Don from Wortley Stepping stones & footbridges over the Don
Peak District Walk: Alstonefield and Narrowdale
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Sunday 10th April at 10:30am Wortley (near junction 36 of the M1) (S35 7DH) Free to Members, £7 Guest Roger Letch on 07939 585881
Sunday 24th April at 10:30am From Alstonefield village (DE6 2FX) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399
Join me Roger, for the second in a series of walks tracing the route of the River Don. Today we criss-cross the river on a variety of stepping stones and foot bridges. A pretty walk along the banks of the river, encountering turbulent & calm sections along the way. Starting out from the Trans Pennine Trail car park we initially head south towards Stocksbridge before turning north to reach Oxspring returning to the car park via the Trans Pennine Trail ‘tunnel’. Bring a spirit of adventure however if poor weather we may need to reroute. Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and are familiar with the Rambles: Essential Information page. Grade: 3; Distance: 7 miles
Starting from the village of Alstonfield, the parish stone spelling, we follow bridleways and footpaths to descend below Narrowdale Hill to the hamlet of Narrowdale. A steady climb to cross Beresford Lane and turn to cross Archford Moor, descend to the lane below Ecton Hill to Back of Ecton. Finally circling round the Wetton Hills to follow footpaths back to the start. Distance: 6 miles
Peak District Walk: Wootton and the Weaver Hills
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Sunday 17th April at 10:30am From Dimminsdale # (ST10 4BU) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Marie and Paul Moss
We start off on the flat for a mile or so to warm up, before we start the ascent – Firstly through woodland to skirt Alton Towers. Next we go through a hole in the wall to enter Wootton Park. Climbing steadily, we cross the Park, through Wootton, and up onto the ridge of the Weaver Hills and our ½ way point. On a clear day, the views are stunning. Having gained about 300m in height it’s (mostly) downhill all the way back, via Ramshorn Common. Distance: 10 miles
Ramble: Malham Classic Malham in the spring
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Sunday 17th April at 10:30am Malham, Yorkshire Dales (BD23 4DA) Malham visitors Centre car park £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526
Join Roy and Linda for this Grade 3, eight mile traditional to Spice 'first walk of spring.' Spring time is the best time to visit Malham, one of the most popular villages in the Dales. The tourist droves have not yet reached summertime saturation levels and the wild garlic valley near the beginning of the route makes your mouth (and eyes) water. This 8 mile route is the classic Malham walk which tours the main features of the area, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove in an anti-clockwise direction. The route up the waterfall at Gordale Scar involves a little bit of scrambling but it is well within the capabilities of most people, if there is too much water in the stream we will walk around. Ring Roy if you are unsure about this section of the walk. Bring food and drink for the halfway lunch stop. Lost? Late? Can't make it? Ring or text Roy. Texts have a better chance of getting through in country areas. Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles
Peak District Walk: Derwent edges from Ladybower Sunday 1st May at 10:30am Fairholmes Derwent Water (S33 0AQ) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399
Starting from the Fairholmes information centre we follow the path alongside the reservoir passing the area where the village of Derwent was flooded in 1943, after crossing the end of the reservoir we start the steady climb through woodland at first. Then the open country and the superb views, on the way we pass the landmark features you could see from below, first the Hurkling stones to the Wheel stones on to White Tor and the distinctive Salt Cellar before joining Derwent edge, Dovestone Tor, Cakes of Bread and Bradfield Gate Head lead us to the highest point Back Tor. From here we descend via Lost Lad, named after a shepherd boy lost his life in a blizzard, on reaching the reservoir we follow the edge to Derwent Dam, with views almost as the Dambusters would have seen of the twin towers, crossing below the dam to the visitor centre. Distance: 10 miles
Ramble: Farmers Foot Walk The man who put his foot down
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Sunday 1st May at 10:30am Ripponden, West Yorkshire Booth Wood reservoir car park £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton 07801 070526
Join Roy and Linda for this 9 mile grade 3 ’the Farmer who put his foot down’ walk. Stott Hall Farm has stood perched 1100 feet up on the bleak Pennines since 1737. For over 200 years there was nothing else there but the birds, the sheep, the wind and the rain. But, after two centuries of splendid isolation, the M62 arrived - literally on the farm's doorstep. When the M62 motorway was being built in the 1970s a local farmer refused to sell his farm and as his farm house was bang in the middle of the proposed motorway route, he kind of figured that he had them over a barrel, Doh! The powers that be decided they’d had enough and split the motorway to pass both sides of the farm house. We pass the well double glazed farmhouse on this walk. This 8 mile moderate walk manages to capture the flavour of the moors before and after the incursion of the M62. Grade: 3; Distance: 9 miles
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Peak District Bank Holiday Walk: Monyash and Magpie Mine
Ramble: River Don from Grenoside
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Monday 2nd May at 10:30am Monyash village # (DE45 1JH) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399
Starting from the former mining village of Monyash we follow footpaths to visit the Magpie Mine, one of the oldest and best preserved lead mines complete with a curse from 1833, descend to cross the Bakewell road and into Lathkill Dale. We follow the valley back to the start passing the Lathkill Head Cave where the river emerges, sometimes, and the old quarry at Ricklow. Distance: 6½ miles
Mid-Week Landscape Trail: Castleton Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:
Wednesday 4th May at 11am Mam Tor, Near Castleton (S33 8WA) Blue John Cavern Car Park (Free) £8 Member, £10 Guest Richard Langthorpe 07740 698432
A mid-week walk which goes down past ‘the Shivering Mountain’ and up a secret dale, giving access to the higher ground and so back to the cars. En route there is much to see of interest. We’ll see evidence of ancient underwater ‘avalanches’, some unusual minerals, volcanic rocks, and even the remnants of a significant reservoir of oil, now long gone. Grade: 5; Distance: 5½ miles
Eve Ramble: Harewood Hop Join Roy for this short evening walk around Harewood
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Wednesday 4th May at 7pm Church Lane, Harewood (LS17 9LJ) SE321452 £3 Member, £5 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526
Why not break the week up and join Roy for this short evening walk around Harewood. This walk uses the Ebor Way and the Leeds Country Way to circle the Harewood House estate. There is also a view down to the set where Emmerdale is filmed. The Harewood Arms is handy for après walk refreshment.
Ramble: Simons Seat With extensive views of North Yorkshire
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Saturday 7th May at 10:30am Barden Bridge, North Yorkshire (BD23 6AS) £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526
Join Roy and Linda on this Grade 3 moderate 9 mile traditional Spice walk. The walk starts from Barden Bridge on the river Wharfe, above Bolton Priory and heads upstream before climbing to the focal point of the day, Simon’s Seat. This is usually the first big hill of the walking season and requires a 'bit at a time' strategy for most of us and a bit of patience from the Gym Freaks. The views here are extensive and all the better for the suddenness in which they appear and the fact that it’s lunch time. The return is a gradual descent to the famous Bolton Abbey estate. Dogs are not allowed on this walk because of the grouse moor regulations. Grade: 3; Distance: 9 miles 18
Hidden but not overlooked
Sunday 8th May at 10:30am Grenoside, Sheffield (S35 8PR) The Old Red Lion (limited free car park at pub) Free to Members, £7 Guest Roger Letch on 07939 585881
Third in a series of walks tracing the route of the River Don. Today we start at the pub after a short walk though woods we emerge at Whalejaw Hill where we walk along an edge treating us to fabulous views over Sheffield. Heading down to the river we walk upstream to Oughtibridge, after eating our sarnies (byo) we head back to the pub for a well-earned drink passing through Wharncliffe & Greno woods. There is limited parking at the pub so please consider car sharing. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing & are familiar with the Rambles: Essential Information page. Grade: 2/3; Distance: 7 miles
Peak District Walk: Tissington Well Dressing Date: Sunday 8th May at 11:15am Place: Near Ashbourne # (DE6 1RA) Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest This is a lovely Peak District walk and not only takes in the beautiful Tissington village but is timed to coincide with the well dressing displays. Tissington has not one but 6 wells dressed each year. The walk will be around 7 miles and as well as Tissington village we will use some of the Tissington Trail (course of a disused railway) and the Limestone Way with both pretty and dramatic scenery. There is just one steep ascent as we walk out of Dovedale.
Eve Ramble: Burley Blunder An easy evening stroll
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Tuesday 10th May at 7pm Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale (LS29 7BT) Across from the Red Lion £3 Member, £5 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526
The walk starts and finishes at Burley in Wharfedale village centre near the railway station near Ilkley; you could even let the train take the strain. The walk starts via Scaleborough Park, the redeveloped hospital institution before heading northwards towards Ilkley Moor we then cross Hangingstone road end follow the Moor Road before dropping down to follow Rushy Beck past Burley Station and an après walk social at the Red Lion. Grade: 4-5; Distance 3¾ miles
Peak District Walk: Castleton, Hope and Edale valleys Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:
Sunday 15th May at 10:30am via Rushup Edge & Lose Hill # (S33 8WN) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Marie and Paul Moss
Today we explore the beautiful and much-visited landscape where the limestone of the White Peak gives way to the millstone grit of the Dark Peak. Distance: 10 miles
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Ramble: Route Canal Walk This route follows the Pennine Way over rolling farmland
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Sunday 15th May at 10:30am By the river bridge, Gargrave (BD23 3LX) £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526
Join Roy and Linda on this 8 mile, moderate rated, South Yorkshire Dales walk. Chosen for its ease of navigation in the winter months, the walk starts in Gargrave near Skipton and follows the Pennine Way over rolling farmland to East Marton and lunch near the famous double arched canal bridge. The return to Gargrave is an easy meandering ramble alongside the Leeds to Liverpool canal. Après walk refreshments are taken at the Swan Inn. Why not get to the meet point a little earlier and take breakfast in the Dalesman Café opposite the meet place? Distance: 8 miles; Grade: 3
Ramble: Trollers Gill A classic Yorkshire walk
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Saturday 21st May at 10:30am The Village Green, Burnsall (BD23 6BU) £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526
Join Roy and Linda for this grade three moderate rated, eight mile walk, which has only a few hilly bits (none too steep) and is one of the classic Yorkshire walks. The beautiful village of Burnsall, where the walk starts and finishes, boasts a Maypoled village green, one of the best river bridges in the Dales and, oh yes, a pub! The walk starts by following the river Wharfe down to How Gill before climbing gently to Trollers Gill. Other points of interest on the walk are a broached dam wall and ancient lead mines. Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles
Peak District Walk: Chatsworth Park and Edensor Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 22nd May at 11:15am Carlton Lees Car Park, Peak District (DE4 2NX) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801
A classic Peak District walk exploring the area around the Chatsworth Estate and Park. From the Carlton Lees car park we head up towards Beeley Moor. Along the Rabbit Warren and we go in Stand Woods and pass the Swiss and Emperor Lakes and onto the Hunting Lodge. Dropping down to the river we return via Edensor – described as “A very pretty estate village set within Chatsworth Park with some beautiful houses and cottages” The walk will have some gradients but we will take our time and enjoy the great views. No doubt we will find somewhere for a drink and Sunday Lunch after the walk. Distance: 7 miles
Dogs Well behaved dogs are welcome on most walks unless otherwise stated, but must be pre-booked – please write it on your booking form or in the notes when booking online if you are bringing dogs. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the dog is kept under control on a fixed lead with a length of no more than two metres at all times, and is not allowed to cause a nuisance. You must bring a suitable lead and use it. Dogs must not be allowed off the lead at any time unless agreed with the walk leader after consultation with the other walkers.
Eve Ramble: Wyming Brook and Lodge Moor A great evening's walk on the edge of Peak District
Date: Wednesday 25th May at 7pm Place: Redmires Road between Lodge Moor and Redmires reservoirs (S10 4QX) Meet: Wyming Brook car park Cost: £3 Member, £5 Guest Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 This is Stuart’s first evening ramble for this year in a picturesque area on the edge of Sheffield. From the car park we make our way past Redmires reservoir, before heading across the fields towards Lodge Moor. Cutting down to the ridge above the Rivelin valley we can look across to the northern part of the city and the reservoirs below. We then follow the ridge back to Wyming Brook and the car park. It is only a short drive then to the nearest pub. Grade: 4; Distance: 4 miles
Peak District Walk: Hathersage to Hope Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Extras: Host:
Sunday 29th May at 10am From Hope station # (S33 6RD) 10am for 10:15am Train £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest train fare Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399
An early start for the train from Hope station to Hathersage, 10:15 train (fare £2.60 pay on train). From Hathersage station we first pass the church and Little John's grave before descending the valley to Bronte cottage where we start the climb to join the top of Stanage Edge, superb views from this edge. Following the edge past the highest point High Neb, follow the edge to its end at the A57 where we cross to follow the footpath then bridleway down to the Ladybower Inn. Crossing the viaduct and the Ladybower Dam for the final climb of the day through the trees to the top of Win Hill Pike for panoramic views, descending to Thornhill Brink and passing Twitchill Farm for the return into Hope. Distance: 11½ miles
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Ramble: Greenfield + Dovestone Reservoir Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Monday 30th May at 11am Greenfield, near Oldham (OL3 7DD) £5 Member, £6 Guest Lauren 07852 366055
Today’s walk sees us starting in the village of Greenfield on the outskirts of Oldham, Lancashire however it was formerly in the West Riding’s of Yorkshire. There is some climbing on this route to reach the reservoirs on the moor, but it is very gradual and once up at the reservoirs the way is very clear and on a nice day you can enjoy views of the surrounding crag bound hills. Grade: 4; Distance: 7 miles
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Walk and Talk York Around The Walls with Ken Goor Taking in the history of York as we circle the city
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Monday 30th May from 10:30am to 4:30pm York Railway Station (YO24 1AB) York Tap pub just inside the station £7 Member, £8.50 Guest Ken Goor on 07742 223926
This is a full day walk taking 6 hours but we will have plenty of breaks and Ken will tell us all he knows about the city walls and the history of the city as we make our way round. Actual walking time is about 3½ hours; the rest of the time is for coffee stops and pub lunch (not included). This is a great way to learn more about York! Meet at York Railway Station in the pub just inside the entrance. We end around 4.30pm back at the station.
Wednesday 1st June at 7pm Tapton Lock visitor centre Chesterfield (S41 7JB) £3 Member, £5 Guest Stuart Davies on 07754 853880
Peak District Walk: Youlgreave, Lathkill and Bradford Dales Sunday 5th June at 11:15am Near Haddon # (DE45 1UW) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801
This Sunday the walk will be in the beautiful valleys of Lathkill and Bradford Dales; we start in the village of Youlgreave and head towards Lathkill Dale and then follow the River Lathkill through several weirs and waterfalls as it winds its way up the valley. We leave Lathkill Dale and head up the smaller Cales Dale and then onto the Limestone Way as we head back towards Youlgreave. Before we make our way back to the village we drop down to Bradford Dale to the return ‘home’. Distance: 8 miles There is an option to have Sunday Lunch at the pub.
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Sunday 5th June at 10:30am Woodhead (SK13 1HZ) Crowden car park Free to Member, £7 Guest Roger Letch on 07939 585881
The car park is on right hand side (heading west) on A628, it is a relatively small car park so please consider lift share. From the car park we head up past an old quarry (clamber over for some!), fine views open up of Woodhead reservoir, passing a trig point we visit the wreckage of a Gloster Meteor (the first jet fighter used by RAF). On our way back we pass Laddow Rocks & are treated to grand views down the Crowden valley, passing over Crowden Brook on our way back to the car park. Grade: 2; Distance: 7 miles
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Join us for an evening stroll along the pretty Chesterfield canal as it winds its way through the town and countryside. The path is easy and we can keep a look out for wildlife on route. We make our way back on a different part of the tow path. Perhaps we can stop near the end of the walk for some refreshments before returning to our cars. Grade: 4; Distance: 4-5 miles
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Eve Ramble: Shibden Valley
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Ramble: Crowden Circular
Thursday 9th June at 7pm Godley Lane, Halifax (HX3 7AY) Stump Cross Inn car park Free to Members, £5 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Join us for an evening stroll around Shibden valley. Tonight's route follows a mixture of paths and open pasture and partially follows the route of the old packhorse track. We'll end by walking through Shibden Park and past Shibden Hall before returning to the Stump Cross Inn where we can enjoy a well-earned drink. Grade: 4; Distance: 4 miles
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Sunday 12th June at 11am Monsal Head, near Bakewell (DE45 1NL) Pay and Display Car Park at Monsal Head £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard Langthorpe 07740 698432
A satisfying Monsal Dale/Millers Dale circuit on good tracks and paths. Some of the paths are steep, so you will need walking boots with ankle support, however the views over the pretty valleys are more than ample compensation. Please bring sandwiches to keep you going on the way round. We will be ending up at the excellent pub at Monsal Head where they will be serving food if you’d like a late lunch. Grade: 4; Distance: 7 miles
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Wednesday 15th June at 7pm Castleton Visitors Centre car park (S33 8WP) Free to Members, £5 Guest Roger Letch on 07939 585881
This evening we walk along The Classic Peak District ridge walk. Starting off from Castleton we have a short distance of strenuous effort to get up to Hollins Cross, it is worthwhile because we will be treated to fantastic panoramic views with the Hope Valley on one side & The Vale of Edale on the other, following the ridge we reach Mam Tor. The splendour will be magical on a hot summers evening, bring some snacks as we will be watching the sun set from the top of Mam Tor. Grade: 2/3; Distance: 5 miles
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Peak District Walk: Baslow & Curbar Edges Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 19th June at 10:30am Near Chatsworth # (DE45 1SR) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Paul and Marie Moss
Bring a Board Game Night Sheffield Bring your own game or just come along and join the fun
We head through Baslow village, and ascend to Baslow Edge via the ancient Bar Road. We pass the Eagle stone, and follow Baslow and Curbar Edges Northwards, with great views of the surrounding areas, until we reach Froggatt. From here, it’s all downhill through the trees to cross the River Derwent at the 17th Century Froggatt Bridge. We then simply follow the River back to Baslow where a choice of refreshment opportunities awaits us! Distance: 7 miles
Eve Ramble: Cow and Calf Stampede Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:
Tuesday 28th June at 7pm Hangingstone Road, Ilkley (LS29 8BT) Cow & Calf car park £3 Member, £5 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526
Why not split the week up and join Roy for this evening walk? The walk starts at the famous Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley. We cross the moor past the 12 apostles stone circle to Dropping Well before skirting the Moor to return to the start point and a well-earned drink in the Cow and Calf Hotel. Please dress appropriately, stout shoes or boots are recommended, warm, windproof and waterproof clothing is essential. A torch may be a good idea on an evening walk but is not essential. Grade: 4
Mid-Week Landscape Trail: Millers Dale Date: Wednesday 29th June at 11am Place: Millers Dale (GR154743) Meet: Tideswell Dale Picnic Area Car Park Cost: £8 Member, £10 Guest Extras: Grade 4: 6 Miles Host: Richard on 07740 698432 A walk in the limestone dales of the Peak District. We’ll be looking at lava flows that were erupting here 340 million years ago. As luck would have it, at one place the lava flowed over a soil and preserved it, so we’ll be having a look at 340 million year old soil too! There are also some fossils, plus a bit of mining interest.
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Sport, Social and Adventure
Wednesday 6th July at 7pm Ecclesall Road South, Whirlow (S11 9QD) £3 Member, £5 Guest Stuart Davies on 07754 853880
A pleasant ramble around the wood and fields in this attractive area of western Sheffield. Grade: 4; Distance: 4-5 miles
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Wednesday 6th April at 8pm Cavells, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) £2 Member, £3 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851
I’m sure we’ve all got some games hidden on top of a cupboard or in the loft just asking to be played! Bring your favourite to Cavells, find some friends and just play. The idea is just to spend some time with friends, relax and relive the cosier parts of our childhoods. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a game, come along anyway and we’ll find you a friend to play with!!
BBC - Behind the Scenes at Media City! Enjoy a tour of BBC Manchester's new home
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Saturday 9th April from 3pm to 4:45pm BBC Media City, Salford# (M50 2EQ) 3pm prompt inside main entrance £12.50 Member, £13.50 Guest
Includes: ticket price and the services of a Spice host Hurray!!! The BBC has thrown open its doors at its fabulous Media City centre, offering the chance to go inside the state-of-the-art studios at Salford Quays. Take a peek behind the scenes of programmes which are made here and try your hand at some interactive fun! During the tour there is always the chance of bumping into a favourite presenter or radio DJ, hearing some trade secrets or being party to some juicy gossip while passing the actors' green room...
Pool and Pizza Evening at Slate NQ Leeds Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:
Saturday 9th April at 7:30pm Merrion Street, Leeds (LS2 8JE) £17.50 Member, £19.50 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Includes: first drink, game of pool and buffet Extras: additional drinks Come and join us for a fun evening of pool and pizza at the newly opened Slate bar on Merrion Street, formerly the Lounge Bar and Grill.
Wake up the Zoo Date: Sunday 10th April at 8:40am Place: Dudley Zoo, Dudley # (DY1 4SQ) Cost: £28.50 Member, £32 Guest Includes: English breakfast! Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a major zoo before it can open to visitors each day? How much food has had to be prepared for every animal and what cleaning jobs have to be completed before the visitors arrive? Well now you can, with a guided tour with a keeper. After breakfast you are free to explore the zoo at your own pace from the visitors’ side of the fence this time!
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Big Breakfast and Steady Stroll Slaithwaite to Marsden and back Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 10th April at 10:30am Lock 22 Cafe, Slaithwaite (HD7 5JN) £10 Member, £11 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785
Come and join Karen for a delicious Full English at the Lock 22 Cafe followed by a leisurely stroll along the canal to Marsden. Upon reaching Marsden you can see the Standedge Tunnel, famous for its engineering prowess and enjoy a drink in one of the pubs before heading back along the canal side to Slaithwaite. Distance: 5 miles
Wolf Experience and Walk - Bedford Dates: Sunday 10th April Sunday 12th June Place: Bedfordshire Time: 10:30am to 1pm Cost: £45 Member, £48 Guest
Includes: starter, main and tea or coffee Extras: desserts and other drinks Come and join us for one of our Spice Dines Around the World meals at this lovely Greek and Mediterranean restaurant. This small run restaurant in Ossett prides itself on freshly prepared food. It has also been recommended by several of our members.
Spice Dines Around The World On our Dine Around The World meals we will give you a stamp in your Spice passport and once you have ten stamps you get a free bottle of wine! Don’t worry if you don’t already have a Spice Dines passport – your coordinator will have one for you at your first meal.
Great for those new to mountain biking
Sunday Lunch at The Milestone, Sheffield Sunday 10th April at 12:45pm 84 Green Lane at Ball St, Kelham Island (S3 8SE) £22 Member, £24 Guest Gill Siddons on 07905 922905
Includes: main course and pudding Extras: drinks Come and join us for Sunday lunch at Sheffield's premier gastropub. Today's lunch is two courses - main and pudding.
Zipworld Velocity - Ultimate Zipline Experience Date: Sunday 10th April at 1:45pm Place: Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda # (LL57 4YG) Cost: £59 Member, £65 Guest (Deposit £10) Includes: 2 x Zipwire trips (little zipper & big zipper), flying suit, goggles. Quarry tour by truck Zip World has the longest zip line in Europe and is claimed to be “the nearest thing to flying like Superman”. The Zip World site contains two specially constructed and spectacular zip lines; the first will take you down to the bottom of the quarry where you will pick up your specialised vehicle for a magnificent quarry tour, before zip lining back (one mile!) to the start.
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Date: Thursday 14th April at 7:15pm Place: 43 Dale Street, Ossett, Wakefield (WF5 9DB) Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest
Beginners Mountain Bike Course
Includes: exclusive Spice visit with opportunity to walk and feed the wolves Walk and feed the wolves - another unusual and truly amazing experience and a popular event with Spice members. We have run this event many times and always receive excellent feedback. Are you afraid of the Big Bad Wolf - probably, so now is a chance to confront your fears and dispel those childhood myths. We meet the wolves and their handlers at the Anglian Wolf Society which is located between Bromham and Turvey near Bedford. The wolves are known for being moody and temperamental and sometimes fall out with each other. Please Note: This event is not easily accessible by public transport but the nearest train station is Bedford and you would be able to get a taxi from the station.
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Spice Dines Greek at Nikoz
Dates: Saturday 16th April Saturday 7th May Saturday 11th June Place: Otley Chevin, Yorkshire # Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm Cost: £42 Member, £48 Guest, £60 Member + Bike Hire, £68 Guest + Bike Hire Host: Iain Johnson of Cycle Yorkshire 07958 130712 This is a great biking event for Spice. It is a specific day learning mountain biking skills rather than a ride out. This is a fantastic deal for us as these courses sell at £60 to the public. Enjoy and experience the beautiful scenery and great offroad riding at Otley Chevin Forest Park and surrounding bridleways. It's a great way to start to develop the ability, confidence and safety awareness of Mountain Biking for all the family as well as individuals. Instruction is provided by fully qualified Mountain Bike instructor/leader in a fun relaxing atmosphere. Terrain is quite technical but not too demanding so general fitness is a must. All participants must provide their own mountain bikes [bikes can be hired if required at £18] and the necessary safety equipment, i.e. helmets & gloves etc. and dress according to the weather. Also you must bring your own drinks [bottle/hydration pack and lunch/snacks]. If you are hiring a bike, please state your height when booking.
Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting ....Come down to the brew shed & see how it's done
Date: Saturday 16th April at 1:45pm Place: The Brew Shed Darley Abbey (DE22 1DZ) Cost: £9.50 Member, £0 Guest Come down to the brew shed & see how it’s done. Derventio Brewery resides adjacent to the river Derwent and within the 18th-Century mills of Darley Abbey, producing cask and bottled beers such as Cleopatra and a selection of winter beers. The tour of this small brewery takes about 2 hours.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Fire Eating and Breathing Workshop
Faux Stained Glass Workshop
.. if you can only choose one Spice event - this is it!
Date: Sunday 17th April from 1pm to 4pm Place: Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane, Salford (M5 3AN) Cost: £17.50 Member, £18.50 Guest
Date: Saturday 16th April at 10:30am Place: Woodlands Camp, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield (WS9 0SH) Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest Includes: Professional instruction and equipment, help yourself tea/ coffee/ biscuits all day, barrier cream, hire of hall and outside area. Spice coordinator on site/ on call throughout the day. Extras: Bring: a full size bottle of white spirit or turps substitute; a large old towel, a bottle of full fat milk (or flavoured milk), headbands if you have long hair, packed lunch & a camera to record our achievements! Fire Eating & Breathing: This has got to be one of the Spice Classic Events. Go on, It Must Be On Your List of "Got to do's". If you are not sure about doing it then ask around and find out what a great day it is! Over 2000 Spice members have faced the challenge and swallowed fire - and the feedback forms tell us it's crazy - thrilling - adrenaline pumping and more - fire eating is one of our Classic Events that sets Spice and its members far above the mundane and gives you the chance to leave mediocrity behind and become extra-ordinary.
Pie Meal at The Hop Leeds Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:
Saturday 16th April at 6:45pm Dark Neville St, Granary Wharf, Leeds (LS1 4BR) £8 Member, £9.50 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Includes: Your choice of pie, mash potato, peas or baked beans and gravy plus drink Extras: Additional drinks The Pie Hole at The Hop serves only the best quality and finest tasting pies around. Sourced from the Multi-Award winning Andrew Jones Pies 'n' Pasties of Huddersfield and served with mouth-watering boozy beer infused trimmings, they are simply scrumptious. All pies are served with a dollop of mash potato, boozy beer infused peas or baked beans and gravy. Afterwards we will venture to some of the City Centre bars.
A Spring In Your Step Pub Crawl in Sheffield
Includes: All materials and full tuition provided Come and join us at Ordsall Hall - Salford's Grade 1 listed Tudor manor house for an afternoon of craft and chat and make a beautiful Faux stained glass sun-catcher. During the workshop you will learn to cut and shape glass before piecing together to create a one of a kind decoration. No experience necessary - All materials and full tuition provided.
Mid Week Treat at Ate O'Clock York Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Thursday 21st April at 7:15pm 13a High Ousegate, York (YO1 8RZ) £22.50 Member, £25 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Includes: three course meal Extras: drinks Join us for a mid-week treat in York city centre with our three course meal at Ate O'Clock. The menus use fresh, local produce with food being cooked to order and mostly home-made.
Cabaret Night at Genting Club Sheffield Date: Friday 22nd April from 7:30pm to 1am Place: Genting Club, St Paul's Place, Arundel Gate, Sheffield (S1 2PN) Cost: £25 Member, £26 Guest The evening will be compered by Warren Peace, and feature dance, song, cabaret, burlesque, comedy, magic & a few surprises! Dressing up is positively encouraged, as there will be a luxury prize for the Best Dressed Guest. Following the show, guests are invited to meet & greet the performers, and dance the night away with us at our exclusive Cocktail After Party featuring live music from gypsy band The Balkan Bandits, and tracks from the Charleston era to 1950s rock 'n' roll with our specialist DJ. Doors open at 7pm, we'll meet up at 7:30pm, the show begins at 8pm, and carriages will be at 1am. This will be a fantastic night of entertainment in a unique and decadent setting. This is not a Spice exclusive event.
Just what it says!
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Saturday 16th April at 8pm Sheffield City Centre (S3 7SB) The Old House, 113-117 Devonshire Street £5 Member, £6 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851
Includes: your first drink! Now that’s spring’s finally arrived, or at least I hope it has, it’s time to start thinking about summer! To get you in the mood, and as a change from our usual haunts, we thought we’d take you on a tour of cocktail bars. Whether it’s Paradise, Death in the Afternoon or an Orgasm you’re after, I’m sure we can find something to suit. I’m going to stick to lager shandy, but what do I know!
Comedy Night at Jongleurs Leeds Diane Spencer, Mark Simmons, Mark Maier & Simon Bligh
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Friday 22nd April at 7pm Attic, The Cube, 123 Albion St, Leeds (LS2 8ER) Jongleurs entrance £14.50 Member, £16.50 Guest
Includes: show and your first drink Join us for a night of laughter at Jongleurs in Leeds. All acts are subject to possible late change. If you are easily offended then this might not be the event for you. The price tonight includes your first drink, the show and nightclub entry for a boogie afterwards. Cancellation: As this is a ticketed event we are unable to refund if you cancel your booking unless we are able to resell your place.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Water Ski Taster Session
Haddon Hall Guided Tour
Water Skiing a stone’s throw from Manchester City Centre
Visit one of the most romantic houses in Britain
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Date: Saturday 23rd April at 12:30pm Place: Bakewell, Derbyshire # (DE45 1LA) Cost: £21 Member, £22 Guest
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Saturday 23rd April Sunday 19th June Sale Water Park, Rifle Road, Sale # (M33 2LX) 9:15am to 11:30am £20 cash payable on arrival at the venue for your session Sale Water Ski Club
The lovely people at Sale Water Ski Club, which is a members’ only group, have very kindly offered to give a limited number of Spicers the opportunity to try out water skiing. The two hour session will give you some dry land training before seeing you join club members on the boat where you will all be given a chance on the training bar by the side of the boat. This means that the ski instructors on the boat can give you help to hopefully get you up on the skis! For those of you have already have some experience of water skiing or those that show they have the capability, there is the opportunity to ski behind the boat. In between Spicers giving it a go you will also get the opportunity to watch SWS club members showing you how it should be done so you can pick up tips from them too. The price includes the hire of the wetsuits from Sale Water Ski Club your tow of a minimum of 8 minute and lots of encouragement. You may want to pop in to the café or the nearby Jackson’s Boat pub afterwards to discuss the most spectacular ski tales of the day.
How to book The easiest way to book is on our website at www.spiceyorks.com. You can pay by credit or debit card. Alternatively, book over the phone on 0161 864 2554. We’re open from 10am until 6pm each weekday.
Bollywood Dance Workshop Slumdog Millionaire
Date: Saturday 23rd April from 2pm to 4pm Place: Walkley Community Centre, 7a Fir Street, Sheffield (S6 3TG) Meet: 1:45pm at Walkley Community Centre Cost: £12 Member, £14 Guest Host: Sheena Brabazon 07966 737215 The hugely successful Bombay film industry known universally as Bollywood - is overflowing with song and dance, and in this workshop you'll have the chance to learn the routine from the hit film Slumdog Millionaire, danced to 'Jai Ho!'. It's a vibrant, energetic dance that will probably hook you on this style for life. Don't say you haven't been warned! Note: It's easiest to dance Bollywood in flat shoes. Please bring water with you. If you're coming by car, please use the Community Centre car park. If this is full, there is free on-street parking all around the area. Please arrive from 1:45pm to register so we don't lose any dance time! 24
Extras: £2 car parking Haddon Hall has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years and its beauty and atmosphere never fails to enchant. Described by Simon Jenkins in “1000 Best Houses” as “the most perfect house to survive from the Middle Ages”. Set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park, parts of the house date from the 12th Century, sitting like a jewel in its Elizabethan terraced gardens, and overlooking the River Wye.
Afternoon Tea at Haddon Hall Date: Saturday 23rd April at 2pm Place: Bakewell, Derbyshire (DE45 1LA) Cost: £13.95 Member, £14.95 Guest Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the licensed Restaurant in the grounds of Haddon Hall which is set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park.
Overnight Forest Experience ... hike in the dark and sleep in a cave!
Date: Sat 23rd Apr - Sun 24th Apr at 7:30pm Place: Symonds Yat # (GL16 7NN) Cost: £55 Member, £59 Guest Anyone with a sense of adventure will love this brilliant multi activity hike after dark. After meeting Den from outdoor specialists Forest Adventure, we start with a bracing hike, which includes some navigation tuition. Paths may be discarded as we bash through bush intent on a compass bearing despite any obstacles - so we can play at being Special Forces on manoeuvres in the jungle with a little imagination! If our compass work serves us, we should find a cave system at around 1am. As we'll be a little tired by now, we'll sleep till dawn in the peace of the cave system. Refreshed and invigorated, we'll plan our final route back. A café breakfast (not included) will be a priority stop for 'refuelling' on our journey home.
Spice Dines Vietnamese and Karaoke Night Vietnamese meal followed by three hours of karaoke
Date: Saturday 23rd April at 7:30pm Place: Little Hanoi, 216 - 218 London Rd, Sheffield (S2 4LW) Cost: £26 Member, £28 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Includes: banquet meal and three hours of karaoke Extras: drinks Tonight we visit Little Hanoi, a Vietnamese restaurant on London Road for a banquet meal. Afterwards we've got three hours of karaoke to enjoy. Sing your heart out or just listen to your fellow Spicers! Tonight is one of our Spice Dines Around the World meals so please bring your Spice Dines Passport along. Tonight we will enjoy a delicious banquet meal. The restaurant is licensed but also allows you to bring your own wine if you prefer, and there is an off licence a few doors away.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Gargrave 12 mile Bike Ride
Murder Mystery - The Hound of the Biskervilles in Leeds
Le off-road Tour de Yorkshire
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Sunday 24th April from 9:30am to 3:30pm Gargrave, near Skipton # (BD23 4EA) The Coniston Hotel £19 Member, £21 Guest, £37 Member + Bike Hire, £39 Guest + Bike Hire Iain Johnson of Cycle Yorkshire 07958 130712
Easy going beginners ride easy enough to encourage less experienced off-roaders. Good mixture of bridleways or quiet roads. Starting and ending in Gargrave just north of Skipton taking you through villages of Bell Busk, and East Morton where we stop for a cuppa in the loverly cafe called Abbot's Harbour. Bring your own mountain bike or hire one from Iain. Bring a packed lunch & plenty of fluids. Bike hire must be prebooked & paid for. Iain will phone all bookers to give them directions & answer any queries about one week prior. Distance: 12 miles
Tour and Lunch at Newby Hall Ripon
Whodunnit Sherlock?
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Wednesday 27th April at 7:15pm Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 6DT) Upstairs £6 Member, £7 Guest DI Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
It is 1889. Sir Charles Biskerville has been found dead in the garden of his ancestral home. There are no murder weapons and no footprints, only the paw prints of a gigantic hound some twenty yards away. Speculation is rife that there is canine involvement. Legend has it that the Biskerville family is cursed and that a terrifying dog haunts the moor. Has this luminous, ghastly and spectral beast struck again? The doctor that attended the scene believes that the baronet died of a heart attack brought on by shock but the question that everyone must answer is this. What did Sir Charles see on that dark, fateful night? We'll play in small teams and some of you will get to play the parts of the characters.
Home of the Compton Family
Theatre: Single Spies, Sheffield
Date: Sunday 24th April at 11:15am Place: Newby Hall, Ripon (HG4 5AE) Cost: £26 Member, £28 Guest
Alan Bennett's Olivier Award winning comedy
Includes: entrance to the house and gardens including a private tour and lunch Extras: additional refreshments Come and join us today for a tour of the house at 11:30am (please arrive by 11:15am so we can start promptly) which will last for approximately an hour. After this you'll have time to wander around the gardens before we re-convene for lunch in the Garden Restaurant at 1pm. Lunch will consist of a selection of decadent finger sandwiches, a cake and either tea or coffee. You'll then be free to carry on exploring this beautiful home and gardens.
Workshop: Internet Dating Skills Get Your Share of the Good Catches Looking for love on the Internet!
Date: Sunday 24th April from 10:30am to 4:30pm Place: Spice Office, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) Cost: £39.50 Member, £44.50 Guest Host: Maureen Fearon for Spice Manchester Includes: refreshments and a light lunch It is said that there are 50million people using internet websites! It is believed that within the world there are 2000 perfect matches for you? So it’s time now for you to find one of those “needles hidden in the dating haystack!” Maureen Fearon, the Love Guru who designed and delivered the successful Now to Find A Partner and Fun Flirting skills workshops says “You know my passion for getting single people on their journey to find love and happiness. Well as a result of many requests I have designed a new day for single people to have more success with internet dating!”
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Wednesday 27th April at 7:25pm Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Row (S1 1DA) Meet by stairs at 7:25pm £28 Member, £31 Guest
Bennett’s award-winning comedy explores our fascination with Russian spies and royalty. Chronicling the lives of two members of the notorious ‘Cambridge Five’ spy ring in the 1950s – Guy Burgess and Anthony Blunt. These amusing and compelling plays span the globe from Moscow to London. With forgery, fraud and hilarious blunders, Single Spies gives us a glimpse into a life full of espionage, secret identities and even an interrogation by the Queen. Olivier nominated Rachel Kavanaugh directs a star cast including Nicholas Farrell (The Browning Version, The Lady in The Van, Chariots of Fire, The Iron Lady and Legend) as Guy Burgess, Belinda Lang as Coral Browne and David Robb as Anthony Blunt. Please book now as we can't hold tickets for long for theatre shows. Cancellations: Please note that we cannot offer any refund on theatre tickets unless we are able to resell them.
Huddersfield Meal and Bar Night Come and enjoy some good pub grub, a good pint and listen to music
Date: Saturday 30th April at 7:15pm Place: Head of Steam, St Georges Square, Huddersfield (HD1 1JF) Cost: £11 Member, £13 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Includes: pub meal Extras: dessert and drinks Why not come and join us for an evening of eating and drinking. We'll meet first for a meal at The Head of Steam before heading off to a few bars to finish the night off.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Abseiling for the Terrified
York Bowling Evening
..a great way to get started
Ten pin bowling night in York
Dates: Saturday 30th April Saturday 21st May Sunday 12th June Saturday 9th July Place: Black Rocks, Matlock # Time: 10am Cost: £29 Member, £32 Guest
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After seeing Mark Fenton's ability to gently coax even the most frightened, or physically disadvantaged people into achieving brilliant outdoor feats, I started these special sessions which have proved extremely popular! You just need to bring a little faith, and the will to succeed! The feeling you’ll get from your success is well worth it all. Mark will get you to overcome any fears by building up your confidence gradually. First we get used to the equipment and how to use it on a few very short descents, before tackling some bigger abseils if you feel able. You’ll not be forced to do anything you are uncomfortable with, or feel stupid if you back out of any stage. So go on…you’ve nothing to lose but your fears! Medical Note: If you have any medical conditions that could prevent you taking part in this adventure activity, please contact your doctor in advance to check. If you are unsure, please contact the instructor, Mark Fenton directly on 07798 790766 or your Spice office.
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Killer Pool in Sheffield
Tuesday 3rd May at 7:45pm Tenpin, Clifton Moor Centre, York (YO30 4WZ) Bar area at Tenpin £9.50 Member, £11 Guest
Includes: two games of bowling, shoe hire, prize for the winner Tonight we will play two games of ten pin bowling each and the highest overall score will win a prize. It shouldn't be too competitive - just a friendly social night out! Selected drinks are at half price tonight!
Live Salsa Music Night and Meal - Revolucion de Cuba Date: Place: Meet: Cost:
Wednesday 4th May at 7:45pm 1 Mappin Street, Sheffield (S1 4DT) Revolucion de Cuba £14 Member, £16 Guest
Includes: Starters to Share and Main Meal Extras: Drinks Tonight we visit Revolución de Cuba for their Salsa Night with the house live salsa band. Our meal consists of a selection of tortillas and dips and some olives to share as a starter then choice of main meal. There will be a live salsa band which starting around 8:30pm for a few hours then the tables cleared for the house DJ to play a selection of salsa enthused dance music till around 1am. You don't have to stay till then of course but there is usually a Salsa dance teacher on hand for those wishing to try a bit of salsa style dancing and the Revolución de Cuba becomes a busy fun packed late dance club.
A new twist on this popular game
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Saturday 30th April at 7:45pm 127-129 Devonshire Street, Sheffield (S3 7SB) Area 12 at The Common Room £5 Member, £6 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851
Tonight's challenge is Killer Pool. Killer Pool is a good way of keeping everyone involved in the game. It is to a large extent a game of chance and is intended to level out skill differences somewhat. Each player's name will be picked out at random and written down. At the side of each name tally marks will be written down. These marks will represent your lifelines. The balls will be racked up and the player whose name is at the top of the list breaks the balls from anywhere behind the baulk line. If nothing goes in on the break shot the player does not lose a life but gets another shot, on which they do have to pot a ball. On each shot if nothing is potted, or if the white goes down or leaves the table the player loses a life (except on break shots). A lifeline will be wiped off from the side of their name. Whenever the white ball is potted the next player must play their shot anywhere from behind the baulk line. When the last ball is potted the balls will be re-racked and we start all over again. We have the tables booked from 8pm through to closing time. The winning team will be the ones who have won the most games throughout the night.
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Pottery Painting Afternoon and Optional Meal Date: Saturday 7th May at 1:30pm Place: Pottering Around, 47 Station Road, Chapeltown, Sheffield (S35 2XE) Cost: £2 Member, £5 Guest Host: Jayne Taylor on 07741 315830 Extras:
Any ceramics you choose to paint. Optional meal afterwards Come along and have a go at pottery painting and find your artistic side. Pottering Around have a large selection of ceramic items that you can have a go at painting. You'll need to come prepared to pay for any items you choose to paint. Paints and brushes etc. are provided. The prices range from £3.50 to £40 with the most popular items like mugs being around £12, plates from £10, and vases from £14. We'll spend about three hours at the studio and then afterwards why not join us for an optional meal at The Wagon Horses (Wetherspoon's pub nearby). Please let us know when booking if you would like to join us for the meal so we can book a table. Please note that your pot will need to be glazed and fired after the session and you will either need to return to collect it about a week later or pay for postage and packaging to have it sent to you.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Bar Crawl Leeds
Cinema Night at Huddersfield Odeon
Come along and have a fun night with fellow Spicers
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Saturday 7th May at 7:30pm 51% Bourbon, 11-15 Hirst’s Yard,Leeds (LS1 6NJ) in the bar £5 Member, £7 Guest
Includes: your first drink Why not come along and join us for one of our popular bar crawls. We will start the night at 51% Bourbon on Hirst's Yard and then move on from there to several other pubs. We will be moving from 51% Bourbon at 8:30pm so please make sure you arrive in plenty of time to get your free drink.
Go Ape! in Dalby Forest
Extras: cinema ticket and refreshments Fed up of all those old Christmas films? Come and watch one of the latest movies at the Odeon Cinema. We'll meet in the bar first for a drink so we can decide together as a group which film to go and see (no scary ones though!).
Tandem Skydive It's no good thinking about it - you have to live the dream and do it!
Monkey around
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Thursday 12th May at 7pm 1 Bradley Mills Road, Huddersfield (HD1 6PG) 7pm in entrance to decide on movie Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Free to Members
Sunday 8th May at 12:15pm Dalby Forest, near Thornton Le Dale # Dalby Forest Visitor Centre £33 Member, £36 Guest
Extras: Car parking £7 GO APE! AND DISCOVER THE THRILL OF AERIAL TREKKING HIGH ABOVE THE FOREST FLOOR. What is Go Ape? "A network of rope bridges, trapezes and death slides that stretches for roughly a mile through the tree canopy………..this impressively extensive cat's cradle of ropes, netting and platforms, set high in the trees is an aerial assault course called, Go Ape." Why Go Ape! Because it’s tremendous!! Go Ape! is a robust aerial assault course. A degree of fitness and strength is required. An instructor will not accompany participants around the course. However, you will not be permitted to start the course until you have received full instructional safety training from an instructor. Staff patrol the course regularly and are on hand to assist should that be necessary. Participants must be over 4’ 7” (140cm) and must weigh less than 20st 7lb (130kg). Maximum waist is 43” and maximum thigh is 27”. Wear something suitable - you will probably get grubby and may want to bring a change of clothing for the journey home. Dress for the weather and in clothes you won’t mind getting slightly damaged. No sandals or slip-off shoes. Ankle supporting boots are best, or trainers with a good grip. Some people recommend fingerless gloves. Long hair must be tied back. Please remove hooped earrings and any body piercings to prevent them being ripped off on the course. You MUST arrive on time for the instruction. Please bear in mind it does take some time to drive into the forest, park & make your way to Go Ape. Why not swing by and catch some treetime? Please take some change for parking (currently £7 for cars and £2 for motorcycles, but parking fees are subject to change). It's worth sharing transport if you can.
Date: Saturday 14th May 2016 Place: Hibaldstow # (DN20 9NN) Cost: £240 Member, £250 Guest (Deposit £40 Member, £50 Guest) Extras: Balance of £200 due on day. DVD of skydive is £95. IT'S NO GOOD THINKING ABOUT IT - YOU HAVE TO LIVE THE DREAM AND DO IT! THIS HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING EVENTS SPICE OFFERS ITS MEMBERS! We now have over five hundred members nationally in the '10,000ft Club' who have tasted the heady heights of this special unique freedom. The members that have done it (just ask myself or Jackie Hill) rate it as one of their best events ever! Target Skysports operates from the Drop Zone at Hibaldstow Airfield, near Brigg in North Lincolnshire. There is a café & bar on site as well as toilets & showers and camping is available at the airfield for free. To Tandem Skydive you are attached to one of the country's top parachute instructors (in keeping with SPICE policy) who then leaps from an aircraft at up to 15,000ft. You fall through the air with the greatest of ease at a mere 120 miles an hour in free fall - for approximately 35 seconds - before the instructor eventually pulls the ripcord and the parachute safely carries you back to earth for a gentle ride down of about 4 minutes to a tip toe landing in the pit. Tandem Skydiving offers the easiest and quickest way to experience your first jump without the need for a lengthy training session. A short 20-25 minute briefing session will guide you through what is required to exit the aircraft, freefall from up to 15,000ft and land a modern high-performance square canopy after a lengthy canopy ride. After your training, you will be fully kitted up with all necessary equipment before boarding the aircraft for the 20-30 minute climb to altitude, giving you plenty of time to admire the scenery – or come to terms with your nerves or fear of heights! The exit from the aircraft is from up to 15,000ft, allowing a freefall for around 1 minute at speeds of approximately 120mph until the parachute is deployed at 5,000ft. The exhilaration of freefalling is absolutely breath-taking with sensations which just have to be experienced to be believed. Canopy deployment is controlled by your Instructor at the end of the freefall and is just the start of a slow, peaceful ride down to landing lasting around 5 minutes.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Dinghy Sailing Intro
Medieval Jousting
Dates: Saturday 14th May from 10:15am to 12pm Sunday 3rd July from 2:15pm to 4pm Place: Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield (WF2 7EQ) Meet: Reception area Cost: £29.50 Member, £32.50 Guest
...you won't meet many people who have tried this one!
If you’ve never tried sailing, here’s your chance. This session is aimed at total beginners and offers a chance for even the most dedicated landlubber to enjoy the exhilaration and satisfaction of utilising the natural power of the elements to propel yourself across water. Our one and a half hour session will commence with a short safety talk, and a general not-too-technical overview of dingy sailing. The ‘chat’ will be kept to an absolute minimum; the emphasis will be on getting out there and having a go. It really is close supervision; the instructor will be in the boat with three students. Come on and give it a try! Please bring a change of clothing (just in case) and a waterproof jacket, footwear should be pumps or light trainers that you do not mind getting wet. Please ring 01924 302360 for a weather check before leaving home. Remember that this event is wind dependent!
Movies and Meal Night in Sheffield Eating afterwards at Bella Italia
Date: Saturday 14th May 2016 Place: Cineworld, Valley Centertainment, Broughton Lane, Sheffield (S9 2EP) Time: TBA (late afternoon) Cost: £12 Member, £13.50 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Includes: your cinema ticket for a 2D film. Extras: your meal and drinks Looking for something other than another night drinking? How’s about coming to the movies and following up with a meal, though you can drink if you want?! This will give you a chance to praise or deride the film, as well as mean we all meet up afterwards. You’ll meet with your coordinator at a time to be confirmed (it will depend on the film you pick). After watching your chosen film, we’ll all meet up for a meal booked for 8:30pm at Bella Italia. Included in the price is your cinema ticket for a 2D film and the booking fee. The cost of your meal is up to you. Usually we share the bill equally, but, if you would rather pay your own meal and nothing else, please speak to your coordinator, who will ensure this happens. Please don’t wait until you hear the price before you choose, as a refusal often offends!
Wine Tasting at Veeno Leeds Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:
Saturday 14th May at 7:15pm 7 Duncan Street, Leeds (LS1 6DQ) £24 Member, £26.50 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Includes: glass of prosecco on arrival, 6 sample glasses of wine (70ml) and appetisers Extras: Additional drinks Tonight we will enjoy a glass of prosecco before sampling 5 glasses of wine (70ml) and a sharing platter with little Italian appetisers carefully selected to be paired with each wine. Finally, you will taste a sweet wine with some Italian tiramisu. 28
Dates: Sunday 15th May from 9:15am to 5pm Sunday 10th July from 9:15am to 5pm Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliff # (CV34 5YD) Cost: £175 Member, £185 Guest This is a unique opportunity to learn the ultimate medieval art, with The Knights of Middle England. Our day is run by Karl Ude-Martinez who has over 12 years of experience in performing live jousting shows all over Europe. For obvious safety reasons, we will not be allowed to actually hit each other with our jousts as death often results from that – and such bravery is not deemed culturally appropriate to the modern age! However, they use a quintain (or dummy) to take the impact. On arrival you will be given a safety briefing and then your riding will be assessed. You will learn basic jousting skills such as hitting the quintain and learn basic sword and staff fighting. Being a knight also involves being dressed in medieval costume. No real riding experience is needed, but would be an advantage. For safety reasons if the instructor on the day feels your riding is not strong enough for certain tasks, you will make it up in other activities. Reasonable fitness is required as you’ll be in the saddle for most of the day. Note: Unlike most Spice events, this is not a Spice exclusive but is shared with public bookings. Therefore, we cannot guarantee you will be with other Spice members.
Gliding Evening at Pocklington Soar silently through the evening sky
Date: Wednesday 18th May at 6pm Place: Wolds Gliding Club, Hodsow Lane, York, East Riding of Yorkshire (YO42 1NP) Cost: £29 Member, £32 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: one flight Extras: An additional flight may be available on the night for £12 if time permits. Everyone will have a flight in a two seat glider with a qualified instructor. The glider will be launched by winch and the flight will last for around 5 or 6 minutes and you will be encouraged to fly the glider yourself! You should arrive at the gliding club as close to 6pm as possible. Flying will start at around 6:30pm and continue until everyone has flown or until dark. We fly people in the order in which they arrive and sign the club membership form. If time and daylight allows, second flights will be available for anyone that wishes to have another go and these will be charged at just £12 each. The clubhouse and bar will be open, but alcohol will not be served to anyone intending to fly, prior to flying. When all flying has finished then we can get together and recount the experiences of the evening. Picnic: You're welcome to bring along a picnic to eat while you wait your turn, but it must be eaten outdoors and of course all rubbish must be taken away with you. Spectators are welcome to come along too.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Improvers Mountain Bike Course Great for those wanting to improve their MTB skills
Date: Saturday 21st May 9:30am to 3:30pm Place: Otley Chevin, Yorkshire # Cost: £42 Member, £48 Guest, £60 Member + Bike Hire, £68 Guest + Bike Hire Host: Iain Johnson of Cycle Yorkshire This is a great biking event for Spice. It is a specific day learning mountain biking skills rather than a ride out. This is a fantastic deal for us as these courses sell at £60 to the public. To attend this you should have attended Iain's Beginners Mountain Bike Course previously or been riding for a while and want to improve on your technique / skills. Enjoy and experience the beautiful scenery and great off-road riding at Otley Chevin Forest Park and surrounding bridleways. It's a great way to start to develop the ability, confidence and safety awareness of Mountain Biking for all the family as well as individuals. Instruction is provided by fully qualified Mountain Bike instructor / leader in a fun relaxing atmosphere. Terrain is quite technical but not too demanding so general fitness is a must. All participants must provide their own mountain bikes [bikes can be hired if required at £18] and the necessary safety equipment, i.e. helmets & gloves etc. and dress according to the weather. Also you must bring your own drinks [bottle/hydration pack and lunch/snacks]. If you are hiring a bike, please state your height when booking.
Crich Tramway Village and Museum visit Experience electric and horse drawn trams
Date: Saturday 21st May at 10:45am Place: Near Matlock, Derbyshire, The National Tramway Museum (DE4 5DP) Cost: £18 Member, £20 Guest, £24 Member with pie & mash, £26 Guest with pie & mash Includes: Admission, tea / coffee / biscuits, a private guide and a Spice coordinator Join us for a trip down memory lane with a visit to the National Tramway museum. We have hired a private guide for our group who will take us around the village area and the Exhibition Hall. A guide helps to bring the place to life so is worth paying a bit extra for. We have also booked tea / coffee / biscuits for the start of the event so we will have some where to meet and gather. This weekend is their Horse Drawn tram weekend (as well as the electric trams). There is an additional pay on the day charge of £1 for the horse drawn tram. You can also have unlimited rides on the electric trams as part of the admission fees.
Laser Quest in Sheffield (Revenge of the Ladies) Date: Saturday 21st May at 7:30pm Place: Laser Quest, Valley Centertainment, Broughton Lane, Sheffield (S9 2EP) Meet: Laser Quest from 7:20pm. Please be there by 7:30pm. Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Even with the support of a couple of ‘Honorary Laydees’, I’m afraid to say that the girls put in a pretty poor performance last time (as I was one of them, I can say that with a clear conscience!). I’ve been asked can we put the event on again so that they can gain revenge. All I’m asking is that you play gently with the boys. Thanks! Are you a closet Han Solo or Princess Leia? Perhaps you’re more JarJar Binks! Regardless of that, release your inner storm trooper in the warm confines of Laser Quest Sheffield. We’ve booked two games lasting a total of around an hour in which you can find out whether or not you’ve got what it takes to save the universe. After that, we’ll move on to the more relaxing venue of a local hostelry, where we can award medals, compare wounds and boast about the day we saved the Rebel Alliance from the evil clutches of the Empire (or Spice Manchester, as it’s more commonly known)!
Workshop EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 22nd May from 10am to 2pm Spice Office, 11 Poplar Rd, Stretford (M32 9AN) £25 Member, £27.50 Guest Maureen Fearon for Spice Manchester
Introducing E.F.T. the Fast Growing Popular technique which is achieving a wide variety of successes, self-healing and emotional management; this is the unusual “tapping” technique which is growing as a therapy technique for its dynamic results and ease of use. If you are reading this you are probably open minded, forward thinking and have an interest in having your best future, read on. This event has been designed and run by Maureen Fearon who is one of our popular trainers particularly as our love guru however she is also an E.F.T. therapist and has had many requests to run this day. She says, “I came across this technique years ago and because it seemed “mad” I rejected it, thinking “I’m not doing that!”. However it kept popping into my world and I became curious. I tried it and was flummoxed as to how it seemed to work like magic! I just had to explore what it was all about and I have been so grateful that I did. It has been a fantastic tool within my own personal development and coping with the tough stuff that comes along in life which can “floor” us. With clients I have experienced the most amazing outcomes.”
You Snooze, You Lose The Spice motto of You Snooze, You Lose is now more relevant than ever as all our events are now open to all Spice members across the country. That means that any of over 10000 members nationally could get their booking in before yours. Consequently many of our events, and particularly our weekend breaks, are filling up faster than ever before. Don’t delay, book today!
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Afternoon Tea and Tour of Skipton Castle
Sunday Lunch at Crosspool Tavern, Sheffield
A complete medieval fortress
Sunday lunch in Sheffield
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Sunday 22nd May at 11:45am Skipton Castle, Skipton (BD23 1AW) at the twin towers at top of Main Street £22 Member, £25 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778
Includes: admission to Skipton Castle, guided tour and afternoon tea Extras: additional refreshments Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. We'll meet outside at the twin towers of the Castle at the top of Main Street at 11:45am. Our guided tour will start at 12pm prompt and will last for approximately an hour and a half. Following this you'll have the chance to wander around and explore this lovely Castle before we meet at the Tearoom for afternoon tea at 2pm. Afterwards, if you wish, you'll have time to explore some more until the Castle closes at 6pm. Obviously the castle is very old and a lot of the stone floors are very uneven so we recommend you wear sensible flat footwear. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. View the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber and Privy. Climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top storey of the Watch Tower. Imagine what life was like when Skipton Castle provided protection and security from invaders. Even now more historic finds are being discovered. Recently an ancient well was uncovered, helping to explain how the castle garrison survived the siege of 1643-5. Fully roofed and with an enchanting early Tudor courtyard the stout towers of the gatehouse only hint at the splendour which is revealed as the visitor enters the castle grounds. Facing the gatehouse there is a large tower, originally the watchtower - the most important feature of the castle's defences. To its left is the present entrance to the inner core of the stronghold. Skipton Castle - The Conduit Court and Lady Ann Clifford's Yew TreeMasons' marks can be seen in the stonework within the main entrance and the Conduit Court. Stonemasons would leave a carved initial or symbol to show which stones they had dressed so that they could be paid for their work. In medieval days visitors would have crossed a bridge over a moat and then passed under a portcullis and through the main doors before reaching the inner courtyard. Skipton Castle - The arms of John Clifford complete with wyverns half dragon, half sea serpent. The grooves of the portcullis and the opening for the drawbar of the great door can still be seen. Leading off the Conduit Court is the Banqueting Hall, the social centre of the Medieval castle, and where the Lord and Lady would have dined. The medieval kitchen would never have passed the scrutiny of today's public health inspectors; it would have been a crowded, hot and smelly place. The garderobe (privy) opens straight off the kitchen. Next to it was a chute which discharged kitchen waste into the stream below. Pipes made from elmwood brought water from outside, but if the castle was besieged and the pipeline cut off, the inhabitants had to rely on rainwater collected from the roof and channelled into a cistern beneath the Conduit Court. Location: Skipton Castle is located at the top of Skipton High Street. Skipton is easy to reach by all modes of transport. The nearest car park is the Bailey Car Park BD23 1UA and this is free to pre-booked groups so you'll need to mention you are with the Spice Group to the Attendant. 30
Sunday 22nd May as 12:45pm 468 Manchester Road, Sheffield (S10 5DT) £14 Member, £16.50 Guest Gill Siddons on 07905 922905
Includes: main course and pudding Extras: drinks Come and join us for a Sunday carvery at Crosspool Tavern. Today's lunch is two courses - your choice from the carvery or other main options and a huge selection of puddings.
Spice Dines Around the World at Thai Sakon a taste of Thailand in Huddersfield
Date: Wednesday 25th May at 7:15pm Place: Thai Sakon, 5 St John's Road, Huddersfield (HD1 5AY) Cost: £15.50 Member, £17.50 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Includes: starter, main with rice and tea or filter coffee Extras: drinks and desserts Tonight Spice dines around the world visits the Thai Sakon Restaurant which provides the finest, genuinely authentic Thai cuisine in relaxed and friendly surroundings. All dishes are prepared from the very best ingredients, including fresh herbs, spices and exotic vegetables delivered every week from growers in Thailand. Some things to note: Thai food is often hot and spicy, although it can be tempered for the western palate. The basic seasonings are basil, lemon grass, garlic, coriander, cumin, coconut milk and lime, with a variety of other spices, including, of course, the chilli. The mainstay of a Thai meal is steamed Jasmine rice. Fried rice is not a traditional Thai choice, but is more popular in the west and a selection is included Chopsticks are not used in Thailand, except when eating particular noodle dishes. In ancient Siam, food was eaten with the hands, but a fork and spoon are now used.
Stone Carving for Beginners Date: Saturday 28th May from 9:30am to 4pm Place: Derbyshire Eco-Centre, near Wirksworth (DE4 4LS) Cost: £55 Member, £59 Guest Develop the artistic and creative side of your nature. The workshop is designed to enable all students to explore their own creative development through the medium of stone. Join Richard, a stone carver with over 35yrs experience, who will guide you through skills and techniques required to produce your own relief carving. Students are free to create work that is based on architectural church carvings or abstract sculptural and naturalistic forms. Advice and guidance is provided throughout, in both the design and with the tool skills needed to bring your design to life. The workshop is open to all, beginners or those with prior experience. All tools and stone are provided and there is a diverse range of photographs to help with inspiration. Students are advised to bring their own lunch, although drinks and light snacks are available. Safety boots will need to be worn (these can be provided on the day) and it’s advisable to wear outdoor work clothing.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
White Water Rafting
Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford
...be prepared to get wet!!!
.. our ultimate fixed wing flying lesson!
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Date: Sunday 29th May at 10:45am Place: Coventry Airport (CV8 3AZ) Cost: £129 Member, £139 Guest
Saturday 28th May at 1pm Tryweryn River, Bala (LL23 7NU) There for 12:30pm to get kitted up £59.50 Member, £64.50 Guest
Includes: wetsuit and boot hire This is always one of the highlights the Spice programme. It’s your chance to experience the thrills and spills of real white water rafting. This time we are off to the fantastic Tryweryn River at Bala. The Tryweryn provides one of the longest stretches of river for rafting down in the country, with rapids such as “The Graveyard”, “The Ski Jump” and “The Fingers”. We have 2 hours of rafting which should give us time for three or four runs down the river. All helmets and buoyancy aids will be provided; just bring a towel and swimwear. It is compulsory to wear a wet-suit & wet suit shoes. You do not need to be an expert swimmer, but you do need to be water confident. Please note: the water is very cold and you WILL get very wet.
Includes: Briefing, followed by 30 minutes flying under instruction and 30 minutes observing from the passenger seat. Here's a brilliant way to tick off an event that is on almost every “bucket list” – yes, the opportunity to pilot an aircraft! To make this more special, we are using a 4 seat Warrior aircraft and two Spice members will share an hours flying – one taking us to Stratford (Wellesbourne Airfield) and the other flying us home. We will, of course be under expert instruction throughout. We take off from Coventry with one Spice student in the pilot’s seat beside the instructor and the other observing from the back seat. Half an hour later we land in Stratford where we swap over. This way, you gain much more than with a standard lesson and get to see two airports. The views will also be lovely over the Warwickshire countryside.
Bank Holiday Meal at the Banyan Bar Harrogate
Sunday Lunch at Manahatta Leeds
Date: Saturday 28th May at 6:45pm Place: 3 - 4 John Street, Harrogate (HG1 1JZ) Cost: £21 Member, £23 Guest Includes: 2 course meal - burger and dessert Extras: drinks Come and join us on this Bank Holiday Saturday for a tasty burger and delicious dessert at the newly refurbished Banyan Bar.
Penistone Figure of Eight Mountain Bike Ride Date: Sunday 29th May at 10am Place: Penistone, South Yorkshire # (S36 6DY) Meet: Car Park, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Host: Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209 A gem of a ride with spectacular moorland views around Langsett reservoir, followed by the rolling countryside lanes and trails around Penistone & Silkstone. We will be starting from the car park in the centre of Penistone but we will soon be out in the countryside and heading towards Langsett. We get a cracking view of the reservoir and surrounding moorland before we dive into the valley and circumnavigate the reservoir itself. We then climb up to join the Trans Pennine Trail. After an easy section along the Trans Pennine Trail, it is an old railway line; we head off into the rolling countryside around Silkstone. We pick our way along some cracking little bridleways and quiet country lanes as we make our way to Cannon Hall and a cafe lunch stop. We then continue to explore the beautiful countryside as we head to Upper Denby before heading back down to Penistone and return to the car. All in all a great ride in a rarely explored area which is less than 10 miles off the M1 at junction 37. Grade: 2; Distance: 26 miles. Varied Intermediate ride taking in open moorland and rolling open countryside.
Date: Sunday 29th May at 1:15pm Place: 11 Merrion Street, Leeds (LS1 6PG) Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: Sunday roast and dessert Extras: Drinks Come and join us on this Bank Holiday Weekend for a Sunday roast and delicious dessert at Manahatta on Merrion Street Leeds. All roasts are served with fluffy roast Maris pipers, Yorkshire pudding and gravy plus two sides of vegetables. Manahatta is located on Merrion Street on the opposite side of the road to Mojos.
Bank Holiday Madness Pub Crawl Date: Sunday 29th May at 4pm Place: The Devonshire Cat, 49 Wellington St, Sheffield (S1 4HG) Cost: £1 Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 "It’s madness, I tell you. Madness! Drinking during the daytime and on into the evening. How will I recover for work on Monday?” Well now you don’t have to. With a bit of luck, you’re not working then! Starting at our regular haunt of the Devonshire Cat and moving on as the mood takes us, we’ve planned a day/night pub crawl that suits you. Paying a mere £1, you can text your coordinator when you’re ready to join us and they’ll text you the name of the pub we’re in. What can go wrong? Plenty, but that’s the beauty of a pub crawl. Right?!
South Indian Cookery Session Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Friday 3rd June at 7pm Lauren's Home, Sale, Cheshire # (M33 4RN) £15 Member, £16.50 Guest Lauren Fawkes 07852 366055
Includes: a vegetarian South Indian Meal & Light Refreshments Peter gives a fascinating insight in to the Spices, Vegetables and Pulses he uses before preparing a typical Tamil lunch for us to enjoy.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Ossett Brewery Tour and Pie and Peas at the Old Vic Ossett
Visit and Afternoon Tea at Kiplin Hall Richmond
Date: Saturday 4th June at 6pm Place: Kings Yard, Low Mill Road, Ossett, Wakefield (WF5 8ND) Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
A hidden gem
Includes: Tour, beer and pie and peas supper Extras: Taxi to Old Vic (if required) and drinks at the Old Vic Come and join us for a tour of Ossett Brewery and find out how it all began. The visit will last an hour and a half with the tour lasting for approximately 20/ 30 minutes. There will be 2 featured beers to sample in the bar and there is also a small shop where you can purchase bottled beers to take home. As this is not a public bar they do not offer alternatives to beer such as wine, lager, soft drinks etc. You are however welcome to bring your own drinks as an alternative to beer. After the visit we will go to the Old Vic Pub (about a mile away) to enjoy a pie and peas supper. A vegetarian option will be available. The brewery is not far from the Vic but the brewery is at the bottom of a hill which is approximately a mile long so we can organise taxis on the night for those that don't want to walk or who are not driving.
Ministry of Chocolate Workshop ...ooooh chocolate!!!!
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Saturday 4th June at 7:30pm Lauren's house, Sale, Cheshire # (M33 4RN) Lauren has a cat, please don't book if allergic £29 Member, £32 Guest Lauren Fawkes 07852 366055
Includes: all ingredients & instruction to make the chocolate products The Ministry of Chocolate is the UK's leading provider of interactive chocolate workshops and they are passionate about chocolate. A Chocolate Masterclass is where you will make all sorts of different chocolates, from scratch, under an Instructor's guidance. At the end you will package your chocolates up to take home. These workshops are fun, light-hearted but professionally run and last around 2 hours.
Sunday Brunch at Tamper Sellers Wheel Date: Sunday 5th June at 9:45am Place: Tamper Sellers Wheel, 149 Arundel Gate, Sheffield (S1 2NU) Cost: £2 Member, £3 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Extras: Whatever breakfast you choose from the menu. A slight change of pace on a Sunday morning for those of us who don’t like to ramble. Strange, but it’s true! We’ve booked breakfast at Tamper Sellers Wheel (see link below). From a Full breakfast, either carnivorous or vegetarian, to a simple eggs on toast or a pastry, there is something for everyone. See the full menu on Tamper's website at tampercoffee.co.uk.
Date: Sunday 5th June at 11:30am Place: Kiplin Hall and Gardens, Near Scorton, Richmond (DL10 6AT) Cost: £25 Member, £23 Guest Includes: admission to hall, gardens and grounds and afternoon tea Extras: additional refreshments Come and join us for a fascinating visit around this Jacobean house and its gardens. We'll meet at 11:30am and then you'll be free to wander around the house, gardens and grounds at leisure. We'll meet back up again at 1:30pm in the Tea Room for our Country House Tea consisting of dainty sandwiches, homemade scone served with locally made conserve and whipped cream, homemade cake and choice of tea or cafetiere of coffee. Kiplin Hall closes at 5pm so afterwards you'll have plenty of time to explore.
Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience .. fire "the real thing" with the experts
Dates: Sunday 3rd April Sunday 5th June Sunday 31st July Place: Birmingham Shooting Centre, Hockley # (B18 7RL) Cost: £4 (Deposit – balance to be paid on day) Extras: Pay balance of £25 on arrival to club This is an extremely sought after Spice event, and we have recently revised the format with staggered timeslots to minimise waiting time. You are welcome to stay for the whole afternoon if you wish, but this way, you know when you will be on the range rather than having to wait your turn. With extremely tight firearms laws, it is rare to find opportunities for our members to fire live ammunition. However, under close expert supervision, here’s an opportunity to fire Western Style Lever Action Rifles (like John Wayne used!). They are 357 Magnum Calibre, but recoil is similar to that of a full power spring action air rifle, so you don’t need to be built like a cowboy! After booking in (bring photo ID such as passport or driving licence), we will have a safety talk including range rules and weapon handling safety and etiquette. We’ll then be introduced to our weapons and have time honing our skills on the range. There will be 4 instructors, so 4 people can be shooting at any one time, as the rules dictate that tuition has to be 1:1 when you are using this class of rifle. Depending on what is going on on the day, we should be able to meet other club members and learn about their firearms. Afterwards, we can relax in the club bar.
Spice Dines Chinese in Doncaster One of our Spice Dines Around the World meals
Date: Friday 10th June at 7:30pm Place: Oriental Palace, 63 Sprotbrough Road, Doncaster (DN5 8BN) Cost: £21.50 Member, £24 Guest Includes: three course set menu Extras: any drinks and desserts What better way to start the weekend than a Chinese meal?
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Ramble, Scramble and Dangle!!
Huddersfield Real Ale Bar Crawl
..a great day out with Mark
Date: Sunday 12th June at 1pm Place: King's Head, East Wing, Huddersfield Railway Station, St Georges Square (HD1 1JB) Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785
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Saturday 11th June at 10am White Peak area of Derbyshire # (DE4 5AA) £34 Member, £39 Guest Mark Fenton for Spice West Midlands
We get the most brilliant feedback from these days out with Mark Fenton! So why not go along and find out what they’re getting up to in the Peak Park? Meeting in the White Peak, we embark on a 7 mile hike but along the way we encounter and overcome (hopefully!) various obstacles! It could be a climb, a river crossing, an abseil or it could be all three. You might be asked to disarm a bomb, climb a tree or ascend a steep embankment using jumars (fixed rope ascenders) you could even be asked to find your own way back to the cars using “Mark’s special maps”.
Includes: your first drink Extras: other drinks and food Come and join Karen on a bar crawl around the real ale pubs in Huddersfield. We'll meet in the King's Head, formerly known as The Station Tavern, which has been serving the Huddersfield community in its present form since 1979. The Kings Head specialises in real ales and also stock well-known brands of cider, bitter and lager. It is situated at the East Wing of Huddersfield Railway Station. We'll go to find somewhere to eat around 5pm and then carrying on the crawl afterwards for those that want to do so.
Discover Carriage Driving Experience Day
Mid Week Treat at Go Down, York
..experience the world of carriage driving
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Date: Saturday 11th June from 10:45am to 1pm Place: Darley Dale near Matlock # (DE4 2ER) Cost: £29 Member, £32 Guest Includes: Tea/Coffee on arrival, Entrance to the museum, talk and 15 minutes carriage ride. For over 60 years the Red House Stables Working Carriage Museum, near Matlock, Derbyshire has welcomed people to come and explore the fascinating bygone era of horse drawn transportation. Today we have a wonderful opportunity to experience the world of carriage driving. On arrival we will enjoy a tea or coffee and an introduction to carriage driving before taking a good look around the unique collection of horse drawn carriages and memorabilia in the carriage museum. We will then try for ourselves on the "rein aid" to understand more about the skill. There will then be a demonstration of harnessing up a pair of Dutch Gelderlanders before climbing on board to experience a 15 minute carriage ride.
Learn to Drift! .. the art of controlling an out of control vehicle!
Date: Saturday 11th June from 1pm to 5:30pm Place: Birmingham Wheels Park, Saltley # (B8 1AD) Cost: £89 Member, £99 Guest Includes: Car, tuition & spare tyres! Note special Spice price – Usual public price £199!! Popularised by films such as Fast and Furious: Toyko Drift and considered a modern day sport, Drifting can actually be traced back to the 1930s as a technique used in motorsport, developed to help the drivers navigate corners faster! Drifting has evolved over the years into its own competitive sport, initially developed in Japan before taking the rest of the world by storm. It is now one of the fastest growing grass root sports in the UK. Drifting challenges the driver's ability to navigate the course sideways for as long as possible, executing the drift in the most controlled and stylish manner they can. Drifting is dancing for cars. For the driver, Drifting provides thrills and an adrenalin rush, as well as enjoyment of a grass roots sport. You will be driving a modified Nissan 200SX.
Wednesday 15th June at 7:15pm 15 Clifford Street, York (YO1 9RG) £20 Member, £22 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Includes: two course meal Extras: drinks and dessert Tonight we will be returning for a mid-week treat in York city centre with our two course meal at Go Down Restaurant. This has been a popular and highly-rated restaurant in York for many years.
Ten Pin Bowling at Xscape Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Thursday 16th June at 7:45pm Colorado Way, Glasshoughton (WF10 4TA) £17 Member, £18.50 Guest Jane Robinson on 07921 915121
Includes: admission, 2 games and shoe hire, a drink and prizes for the winners A favourite amongst all Spicers - a very popular evening that offers great value for money, and the chance of a good “chin wag” to catch up on the latest gossip over a beer. We have booked 2 games and the winner will be the person with the highest overall score.
Sheffield Film Title Bar Crawl A movie themed tour of Sheffield - bring your camera
Date: Saturday 18th June at 7:30pm Place: The Devonshire Cat, 49 Wellington St, Sheffield (S1 4HG) Cost: £5 Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Includes: your first drink! Tonight we present you a pub crawl with a difference. As you leave each pub, your coordinator will give each team a card with three film titles on and the name of the next pub. As you move there, you will have the opportunity to try to take pictures relating to the titles. At the next pub, points will be given for each photograph you have taken that match the titles given. Extra points may be given at the discretion of the coordinator for humour, originality or sheer cheek!
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Spice dines French at Le Jardin Cafe and Bistro Harrogate
Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Birstall
Date: Saturday 18th June at 6:45pm Place: 7 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate (HG1 2TJ) Cost: £17 Member, £19 Guest
Magical theatre in magical surroundings
Includes: 3 course meal Extras: drinks Come and join us for a Spice dines meal in this quaint little Bistro overlooking Montpellier Gardens. Tonight, we will enjoy a 3 course meal. As this is a Spice Dines Around the World meal you will receive another stamp for your passport. If you haven't already got a passport we will start you off with one.
Windsurfing Intro Come and try your hand at windsurfing
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Sunday 19th June from 1:45pm to 3:30pm Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield (WF2 7EQ) Reception area £27.50 Member, £30 Guest
Extras: Includes wetsuit - please state size when booking This fantastic value for money session on the water will transform your next holiday in the sun. No need to fry on the beach when you can glide in the bay! No need for previous experience, as full instruction will be given. Feel the wind in your sails as you glide across the water using only the power of nature and in absolute silence! Please bring with you: shampoo, shower gel, towel etc, swimming clothes to go under wetsuit, old plimsolls or trainers to wear on feet. All other equipment and wetsuit is provided, please state your size when booking. Ring 01924 302360 for a weather check before leaving home. Remember that this event is wind dependent!
Doncaster Bowling Evening Ten Pin bowling night in Doncaster
Date: Tuesday 21st June at 7:45pm Place: Tenpin, The Leisure Park, Bawtry Road, Doncaster (DN4 7PD) Meet: Bar area at Tenpin Cost: £9.50 Member, £11 Guest Includes: two games of bowling, shoe hire, prize for the winner Tonight we will play two games of ten pin bowling each and the highest overall score will win a prize. It shouldn't be too competitive just a friendly social night out! Selected drinks are at half price tonight! Location: Tenpin Doncaster is at The Leisure Park on Bawtry Road. Please arrive for 7:45pm so we can be ready to start our first game at 8pm.
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Wednesday 22nd June at 6pm Oakwell Hall Country Park (WF17 9LG) entrance to outdoor theatre £17.50 Member, £19 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful new musical score and enchanting woodland creatures go to make this an evening of unmissable summer garden theatre. We'll meet at 6pm when the gates open. Bring along a chair to sit on and a contribution to a group picnic. The show starts at 7:30pm.
Theatre Please book theatre shows early so we can confirm tickets. Please note that if you cancel your booking we cannot refund unless we are able to resell your place.
Theatre: ABBA Mania in York Thank ABBA for the music
Date: Thursday 23rd June from 7:10pm to 9:35pm Place: York Grand Opera House, Cumberland St (YO1 9SW) Meet: Foyer Cost: £26.50 Member, £29 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 It is over 40 years since ABBA won Eurovision and now it’s your chance to thank ABBA for the music! ABBA Mania is now accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production. Featuring a special concert presentation, which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves. ABBA Mania brings ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then ABBA Mania is for you! So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more. Please book now so we can confirm tickets. Meet your coordinator in the entrance foyer at 7:10pm at the latest. Cancellations: Please note that we cannot offer refunds on theatre tickets unless we are able to resell your place.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Cut Gate Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Beginners Kayaking
Classic ride over the moors
Paddle around Pugneys
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Date: Saturday 25th June 2016 from 1:45pm to 3pm Place: Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield (WF2 7EQ) Cost: £18 Member, £20 Guest
Saturday 25th June at 10am Fairholmes, Ladybower, Bamford (S33 0AQ) P&D car park Fairholmes cycle hire/cafe £16 Member, £18 Guest Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209
This is a stunning ride over the moors with fabulous views and the feeling of being out in the great outdoors. This is an out and back ride from Ladybower round Langsett and return along the same route. There are tough climbs at either end but you have the satisfaction of riding down what you have had to struggle up. This can only be described as a must do Peak District classic. This will be a good day out with some big hills so you will need good bike fitness and be prepared to get a bit wet and muddy. There is some technical riding so you should be comfortable on your bike and be happy to ride some rocky and muddy sections. Lunch will be at a pub en route but it is a fair way round so please bring plenty of snacks and drinks to keep you going whilst riding. Regarding clothing, bring waterproofs in case of foul weather and wear tracksuit bottoms (not too baggy) or cycling shorts plus a fleece type top and gloves to protect your hands. SPD’s, lightweight walking boots or good trainers are best on the feet. We recommend that you bring a change of clothes in the car and take extra clothing with you on the ride. Helmets MUST be worn at all times during the ride. This ride is not for beginners to mountain biking and we very strongly recommend at least attendance on a Spice improvers ride BEFORE attempting this one. Grade: 2; Distance: 22 miles
Historic Country Ride Horse riding with a difference
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Saturday 25th June from 12:45pm to 3pm Baildon, West Yorkshire # (BD16 3AU) Golcar Farm, Spring Lane £56 Member, £59 Guest Vicki Sykes
An exciting venture for people interested in local history and legend who would like to do something a little different amongst Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside. An Historic Ride with Vicki Sykes is a unique experience around Baildon Moor, Shipley Glen and the surrounding area with all its historic associations which include:
Dick Turpin’s route and how he met his death on the gallows the story of the mad man in the cellar the monk killed by Oliver Cromwell whose ghost haunts Baildon Moor on the anniversary of his death the tragedy of Milner Fields the longest toboggan ride in the country and much, much more ... Rides are tailored to suit individual capabilities in small groups of four people. Our ride lasts for 2 hours. For those who enjoy natural history, Country Rides continues to offer rides to discover the habitats of many different species of birds and other wildlife. The tranquillity of the countryside is best experienced on horseback and with lapwings overhead, and the ever changing colours of the landscape, this is the perfect way to escape from the stress of everyday life and just chill out. Please state your height and weight at the time of booking.
The idea of this one and a half hour session is to encourage anyone who has never been in one of these “fun boats” to come along and have a go. The group will be limited to 8 people so that the instructor (in a kayak) can let you do as much or as little as you individually want on the day. We have chosen Pugneys with its flat water, to make your introduction to kayaking as trouble free as possible. You will not even be asked to capsize (the bit everyone always seems to remember!). You will require a change of clothing (the water runs down the paddle and up your sleeves!), a windproof top, old cagoule or the like and a pair of old trainers and towel. Showers are available on site. Please ring 01924 302360 for a weather check before leaving home.
Auto Stunt School .. the antidote to run of the mill driving experiences!
Date: Sunday 26th June from 10am to 4:30pm Place: Northampton Raceway (M1 J15) # (NN7 2BA) Cost: £169 Member, £165 Guest Fancy driving a car on two wheels? How about starring in your own high speed shoot out? Auto Stunt School offers the most actionpacked experience day ever! From Basic Handbrake turns to awesome power-Wheelies, Stunt School promises you a day out you will never forget the perfect gift for the person who has everything! Great instructors, roving commentators and plenty of pizzazz make this a unique experience, great for participants and spectators alike. Be sure to bring your fan club to cheer you on! Itinerary
9:45am Arrival Light Refreshments / Race Overall fitting / programme 10:00am Drivers Briefing Presented by your Stunt Steward 11:00am Morning Activities Group split into groups of 6 for various fantastic car stunt events (see below) 1.30pm Lunch Break Lunch included - Cheese Burgers, Salad, Cake and Cream 2:15pm Afternoon Activities An afternoon packed with more fantastic stunt events (see below). 4:00pm Prizes and Certificates Departure Depart at leisure Stunt School Bar open! During your Stunt School Experience event you will experience some of the most entertaining cars imaginable, and learn fantastic stunt driving skills. Last minute Race-day telephone number is 07770 806623
Mobile phones If we have your mobile phone number we can contact you by text or phone if there is a late change to an event for any reason. Just give us a ring with your number and we’ll update your details or you can check and update these online at www.spiceyorks.com. Don’t forget to let us know if you change your number.
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Workshop Guilt to Go
Theatre: Rehearsal For Murder, Leeds
Date: Sunday 26th June from 10am to 1:30pm Place: Spice Office, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) Cost: £25 Member, £27.50 Guest Host: Maureen Fearon for Spice Manchester
From the writers of Murder, She Wrote and Columbo
Includes: light refreshments Whether it’s you or someone you care about who suffers from guilt, this workshop is a must! Guilt is an emotion and in this relaxed, fun session can be gone! Come along and explore the world of guilt – the good the bad and the ugly. We will look at a choice of techniques, understand what we are dealing with and then take action to dissolve unhealthy guilt. You could walk away with guilt being a part of history and no longer affecting you.
Cup Cake Decorating Workshop Date: Sunday 26th June at 1:45pm Place: Homage2Fromage, Arena Quarter, Merrion Way, Leeds (LS2 8BT) Cost: £24 Member, £26 Guest Includes: an hour's instruction on cup cake decorating and four cupcakes to take away Extras: lunch at Homage2Fromage If you enjoy cup cake decorating then come and join us for a Sunday afternoon workshop which will last about an hour covering different icing and decoration techniques. The workshop includes: 4 each freshly baked cupcakes ready for decoration All the equipment and decorations needed to finish off the cupcakes Mats for decorating the cupcakes A box to take away the decorated cupcakes We will be holding the workshop in the upstairs room at Homage2Fromage on Merrion Way so if you wish you could meet earlier for lunch. Please let us know if you wish to do this and we will book a table. This will be an additional cost to the workshop and is to be paid directly to the restaurant.
Rounders and Picnic in the Park
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Wednesday 6th July at 7:10pm Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate (LS1 6NZ) entrance at 7:10pm sharp please £33 Member, £36 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785
Playwright Alex Dennison is left heartbroken when his fiancée and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and he intends to uncover her killer... Please book early to secure your seat. We have managed to secure top priced stalls tickets seated all together for this performance.
Theatre: Contractions, Sheffield A dark and funny play by Mike Bartlett
Date: Thursday 7th July at 7:25pm Place: Studio Theatre, 55 Norfolk St, Sheffield (S1 1DA) Cost: £17.50 Member, £20 Guest Regional Première ‘Care? Yes. We have a duty of care to every employee…’ Emma, in sales, is doing well in her new job. But when she starts seeing a colleague, Darren, her manager asks her to a meeting. She’s informed this new relationship means she’s in breach of contract… Please book now as we can't hold tickets for long for theatre shows.
Fawlty Towers Comedy Dining in Bradford Date: Friday 15th July from 7:15pm to 9:55pm Place: 1914 restaurant, Alhambra Theatre, Morley St, Bradford (BD7 1AJ) Cost: £52.50 Member, £55 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Date: Sunday 26th June at 3pm Place: Cobnar Road entrance, Graves Park, Sheffield (S8 8QE) Cost: £2 Member, £5 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851
Includes: three course meal and much laughter! This hilarious ‘Sitcom Experience’ show is presented whilst you enjoy a delicious three course meal. Everything that can go wrong will. Cancellations: Please note that we cannot offer refunds on this event unless we are able to resell your place.
Extras: bring your own picnic Continuing the SPICE tradition of burning off calories only to replace them, we’ve planned a friendly game of Rounders, followed by a ‘bring to share’ picnic for afterwards. Playing to rules randomly selected by your coordinator, Paul (his decisions are final, although he’s open to bribery), but based approximately on old school Rounders, we’ll play until exhausted, bored or both. Then we’ll sit down and recover with a slap up feast, provided by you. Please indicate in the notes box what you are able to bring. In the case of too many people selecting the same thing, we may ask you to make another choice. Paul will be providing equipment to play, as well as crisps &nuts and squash. If you want anything else to drink, please provide your own. IMPORTANT WEATHER CHECK If you're in any doubt about the weather then please call Paul after 1pm to check if it is going ahead.
Via Ferrata High Wire Action Course in Yorkshire
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Saturday 16th July at 9am How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse (HG3 5SF) £55 Member, £59 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
This half day activity includes double the fun…Rock Climbing in the quarry area of the lower part of How Stean Gorge and also the Ultimate Via Ferrata Course.
There’s more online We always have more events than we can fit into the newsletter and we are adding to the list all the time. For the most up to date event list, check our website at www.spiceyorks.com.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
UK and Overseas Breaks North Wales Hostel Walking and Social Weekend ...a new venue in a new location for Spice
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Fri 15th Apr 2016 - Sun 17th Apr 2016 Prestatyn, Denbighshire (LL19 7AG) arrive from 4pm £75 Member Dormitory Share, £90 Guest Dormitory Share Lauren on 07852 366055
Includes: 2 nights’ hostel accommodation, 1 cooked breakfast and 1 continental breakfast, Friday night buffet and Saturday night meal. 2 guided walks and the services of a Spice host Another great budget hostel style weekend this time exploring the coastal areas around Prestatyn, Rhyl and Llandudno. These are always a sociable weekend and there is something for all whether you want a weekend checking out the sights or walking the Coastal paths. This time we have the bonus of being cooked for and all just 150 metres for the beach!
7 Stanes Mountain Biking Weekend Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:
Fri 22nd Apr 2016 - Mon 25th Apr 2016 Dumfries & Galloway, Western Scottish Borders Barend Holiday Village # (DG5 4NU) £150 Member, £170 Guest Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209
Includes: Three nights’ accommodation and two and a half days of guided rides Extras: meals Ask any mountain biker how good the biking is at Kirroughtree, Dalbeattie, Ae & Mabie - superb, awesome, can’t wait to get back are just a few of the comments. Top quality off-road biking in Scottish forests - miles and miles of prime, flowing, awesome single track and littered with varying levels of ‘technical’ bits to test all levels of ability!
As always this is a sociable weekend combined with plenty of mountain biking. So why not come along and ride with a group of likeminded riders. There will be a fairly wide range of abilities but as a guide, you MUST have: (a) Recent & hilly off-road mountain biking experience as some of the terrain is tough. (b) A level of fitness sufficient to enable you to get you and your bike up and down several hills without the need for an oxygen tank!!
Accommodation will be in self-catering Scandinavian two storey A frame lodges on a holiday park on the Solway Coast.
Golf Break - Telford Hotel and Golf Resort Date: Place: Meet: Cost:
Fri 22nd Apr 2016 - Sun 24th Apr 2016 Telford Hotel & Golf Resort (TF7 4DT) Check in from 3pm. Meet in the Bar at 7.30pm £199 Member, £219 Guest
Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, evening meal each night, full English breakfast, 2 rounds of golf As hotels in Shropshire go, it doesn't get much better than the Telford Hotel & Golf Resort!
Walking Weekend Hadrian’s Wall and Gilsland Spa A great weekend with brilliant scenery & fab walks
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Fri 29th Apr 2016 - Mon 2nd May 2016 Gilsland Spa Hotel, Gilsland #(CA8 7AR) Arrive from 4pm £239 Member Twin Share, £259 Guest Twin Share, £299 Member single, £239 Member Double
Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals, 3 days of guided walks with a choice of walks each day Extras: Local transport to walks, if used Hadrian’s Wall is the most famous and impressive Roman fortification in the Roman Empire. The wall stretches 73 miles from coast to coast and was begun in AD122 under the command of Emperor Hadrian to mark the northern limit of the mighty Roman Empire. It may come as a surprise to some to know that it is not just a wall, there are numerous forts, mile castles, bridges, roads, towns, dwellings and temples. Today nearly 2000 years later, much of it still remains, so much so that it is now designated a World Heritage site. The best preserved sections of the wall lie between Lanercost Priory in the West and Chesters Cavalry Fort in the East and it is no coincidence that this also happens to encompass the wildest, most inaccessible and arguably the most beautiful landscape with dramatic ridges, open moors, long escarpments, lochs and deep river valleys. The bank holiday walking programme of 6 walks over the three days concentrates on the very finest sections of the wall and the surrounding area. Our hotel for the trip is the comfortable Gilsland Spa which with en-suite rooms, well stocked bar and hearty food is ideally located just a mile from the wall itself.
Walking Weekend Spring into Windermere and Ambleside Date: Place: Time: Cost:
Fri 29th Apr 2016 - Mon 2nd May 2016 Windermere Hydro Hotel # (LA23 3BA) Arrive from 4pm £269 Member Twin/Double, £289 Guest Twin/Double, £344 Member Single
Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals, 3 guided walks with a choice of a hard or a moderate walk Extras: local transport (if used) Bowness-on-Windermere is one of our favourite destinations. We have a great hotel, great location, great town, oh and great walking too!!! This is a wonderful time of year to be in here with a great sense of life in the countryside and a great vibe in the local pubs and inns, so we are ensured some cracking evenings too! The Hydro is one of the oldest Lake District hotels and it blends a mixture of Victorian elegance with modern leisure facilities. It’s in an ideal location, just set back from the village of Bowness-on-Windermere which affords spectacular views over Lake Windermere but also makes it within an easy stroll of all those pubs too - perfect! Furthermore it’s on the gateway to the Lakes and as such is an ideal base to access a huge variety of walks across Southern and Central Lakeland.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Welsh Camping Long Weekend Escape from the city
Walking Weekend Derbyshire’s Dales and Eastern Peaks
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Fri 29th Apr 2016 - Mon 2nd May 2016 Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) Friday 5pm Onwards £74 Member camping, £94 Guest camping, £92 Member in Dormitory Barry & Sonya of Breakaway Activities
Includes: party with BBQ, barrel of real ale and cider Escape from the city this Bank Holiday for an outdoor camping experience with a difference. These weekends are always great fun; with many activities available in the area, and the price includes a huge BBQ/buffet on Saturday night with a barrel of real ale, cider, music and a party in the purpose built studio. If you can play an instrument why not bring it along and we could have some live music too! Our venue is a working smallholding which is very secluded, situated high up on the side of the beautiful Banwy Valley, with breath-taking views, an ideal spot to relax and unwind in. This popular retreat is the base for Breakaway Holidays, run by your hosts Barry and Sonya. They have organised and run events for over twenty years, and have strong ties with Spice, being the ex Birmingham coordinators. Barry and Sonya have extended and developed their traditional farmhouse, especially with groups in mind, and their guests can also enjoy the large gardens, sculptures, wild life pools, and eight acres of private grounds. To find out more go to www.breakawayactivities.com. There's plenty for you to do in the surrounding area or you can simply just chill out and enjoy the scenery.
Narrowboat Weekend - Anderton, Cheshire a relaxing weekend on the canals with your Spice friends!
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Fri 6th May 2016 - Mon 9th May 2016 Anderton, Cheshire # £129 Member, £144 Guest Chris James
Includes: exclusive Spice narrowboat and services of a Spice host This is a great way of spending a relaxing weekend away from all the hustle and bustle of city life. Some teamwork will be involved as locks and bridges need to be opened and you are encouraged to steer the narrowboat too if it is something that you fancy doing. Don’t worry though the relaxing comes in-between locks as the boats sail along at a leisurely pace (4 miles per hour is the top speed limit) giving you the opportunity to recharge your batteries. This weekend finds us sailing from Anderton on The Trent and Mersey Canal. There are a few double bed areas going first to couples. Other beds are single or bunks. Due to the ‘cosy’ accommodation, wardrobe space is limited. All bed linen is provided but not towels. Breakfast and lunch will be on board but evening meals will be out. A kitty will be collected for any group expenditure or meals. As usual on our Spice weekends away the Spice spirit of adventure, enjoyment and fun will be available in ample measures. We have our boats from Friday afternoon until early Monday morning though of course you are most welcome to 'jump ship' on Sunday afternoon. Boat handover is usually between 2:30pm & 4pm with departure at the latest 5pm to enable us to reach our evening meal location. If you would rather not take the Friday afternoon off work, don't worry, there will be an opportunity to join us later on the Friday evening!
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Fri 13th May 2016 - Sun 15th May 2016 The Makeney Hall Hotel, Derbyshire (DE56 0RS) Arrive from 4pm £179 Member Twin Share, £199 Guest Twin Share, £219 Member Single, £179 Member Double (Deposit £30)
Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 evening meals, 2 picnic lunches, 2 guided walks Extras: Any transport taken to walks in own cars or coaches During this weekend we will be exploring not only the amazing Peak District but also the Amber and Derwent Valleys too. For this is the southern Peak District National Park which accentuates the exciting and beautiful scenery of the Peaks. This white or ‘light peak’ is typified by the fascinating limestone scenery, deep limestone gorges, exposed escarpments, lush flower-rich pastures and its famous underground cave systems plus pretty villages and impressive stately homes. Who could miss the chance to experience fine deep valleys with babbling brooks, stunning undulating moor, park & farmland, raptors & kingfishers, interesting rocky caves, promontories & spires, ancient stone circles & artefacts, pretty hamlets & villages not to mention fine pubs & cafes and so much more all in great company! Painstakingly and in order to maximise our stay we have searched and found a magnificent Victorian country mansion, situated in the heart of Derbyshire. Oh and a charming country pub on the doorstep too! What more could we possibly want?
Drawing and Watercolour Weekend Date: Place: Time: Cost: Host:
Fri 20th May 2016 - Sun 22nd May 2016 Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) meet from 6pm £150 Member, £170 Guest (Deposit £25) Barry & Sonya of Breakaway Activities
Includes: 2 nights’ B&B, Friday buffet supper, 2 buffet lunches, 4 course evening meal and all instruction If they told you at school that you couldn’t draw then this weekend break will prove them wrong. You don’t have to be a budding Monet or Picasso to enjoy this weekend, which takes the complete beginner or dabbler through the basics of drawing and painting. Julie Hyde, an accomplished artist, and experienced tutor, has put together a relaxed, fun programme to draw out all your latent artistic talents. Julie will dispel the mystique of drawing and painting into simple steps which anyone can follow. Demonstrating various techniques using pencil, watercolour and other media, she will show you how easily you can create sketches and finished works that you’ll be delighted to display. On Saturday we'll begin by getting a feel for sketching and how to 'see' things to paint. Then you’ll discover the many ways to use watercolour, and by Sunday you'll be using your newly acquired skills and techniques to put the final touches to your finished piece of work. Previous members that have been on this weekend have been amazed by what they were capable of creating! You are welcome to bring your own equipment and materials but, if you are a complete newcomer to art then all basic equipment will be provided with a small charge at the end of the weekend for consumables such as paints and paper, dependant on the amount used.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Scottish Walking Week, The Isle of Mull, Iona and Killin Date: Sat 21st May 2016 - Sat 28th May 2016 Place: The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa (PA65 6BB) Cost: £649 Member Twin Share, £669 Guest Twin Share, £789 Member Single, £824 Member Double for sole Includes: 7 nights’ accommodation, 7 evening meals, 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches & 5 days of guided walks with a choice of 2 walks each walking day Extras: Transport to walks where taken. In response to your requests we have incorporated another Scottish Island into our Scottish walking week for 2016. This year we have put together an exciting 2 centre Scottish walking week for 2016. Our first centre is the Amazing Isle of Mull, with over 5000 years of history, the colourful town of Tobermory, a wealth of wildlife including sea and golden eagles, ferries to the smaller isles of Iona and Ulva, it also has its own Munro and Corbett as well as over 300miles of coastline! Our base for our stay will be the loch side Isle of Mull Hotel and spa. After exploring the islands we’ll return to the mainland to the serene village of Killin in the central Highlands of Perthshire and the very comfortable Killin Hotel. Not only is this a super hotel in a great setting but it affords excellent access to the highlands with easy access the surrounding mountains and glens. From here we can explore Loch Tay, or go north to Glen Lion or the Ben Lawers Range, head north west to Glen Coe, South west to Loch Lomond. In fact the area features a splendid array of mountain peaks, ridges, corries, lochs, lochans and waterfalls that entice and delight walkers.
Beverley Friary Bank Holiday Weekend
Walking Weekend On Ilkley Moor Date: Place: Meet: Cost:
Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 evening meals, 3 picnic lunches, 3 breakfasts, 3 guided walks Extras: Transport if taken to walk starts This charming programme sees us combine a grand, warm and friendly Victorian hotel with the traditional historic spa town of Ilkley. The Craiglands hotel sits close to one of the finest walking areas in the country, the Yorkshire Dales National Park. However, just behind the hotel lie the famous Ilkley Moor and the gritstone hills of the South Pennines. Our weekend will get away from it all by walking in three contrasting areas including on the famous and majestic Ilkley Moor itself, the beautiful dales and the dramatic Bronte country of Wuthering Heights. We shall spend our day’s walking up over the hills and dales, through the wild moorlands and criss-crossing the lush landscapes adorned by the omnipresent dry stone walls. In the evenings we will wine and dine in the splendour of their excellent restaurant and take drinks from the well-stocked bar.
Gower Walking and Social Weekend Explore the beautiful Gower peninsula from a lovely hotel
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A price busting weekend in one of the top 10 places to live in the UK
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Fri 27th May 2016 - Mon 30th May 2016 Beverley, East Yorkshire # (HU17 0DF) arrive from 4pm £99 Member, £114 Guest (Deposit £15) Lynne Pakenham 07837 137003
Includes: 3 nights’ Hostel accommodation, Friday evening welcome buffet, 2 cooked breakfasts and 1 continental breakfast and 2 guided walks A fabulous Bank holiday hostel weekend in the Market Town of Beverley staying in the fabulous 600 year old Dominican Friary. Though hostel accommodation, this is really upmarket within a short walk of pubs with live music, the market, boutique shops and teashops which all combine to make it a perfect venue for a Spice weekend. There is racing on at Beverley this weekend so you have the option of an afternoon out at the races. The Friary provides accommodation for up to 32 and there is a variety of bedrooms sleeping between 2-8 guests, some of which are en-suite and the accommodation offers outstanding charm. Room layout is 1 x 2 bed, 1 x 4 bed, 1 x 5 bed, 2 x 6 bed, 1 x 10 bed. We can't guarantee which room you will have or but we will make an effort of keeping local Spice members together and dorm share requests where possible.
There’s much more online This is just a small selection of our weekend breaks. For many more activity, relaxation and party weekends see our website at www.spiceyorks.com.
Fri 27th May 2016 - Mon 30th May 2016 Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, West Yorks (LS29 8RQ) Anytime from 4pm £249 Member Twin Share, £269 Guest Twin Share, £309 Member Single, £249 Member Double (Deposit £30)
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Fri 24th Jun 2016 - Sun 26th Jun 2016 Gower and Swansea # (SA1 8QY) Friday evening £169 Member Twin pp, £189 Guest Twin pp, £214 Member Single, £169 Member share Double pp (Deposit £45) Steve Dell on 07813 690801
Includes: Two nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, packed lunches and coach transport to the walks After our wonderful visit to The Gower last year Steve is running another walking and social weekend around the Gower Peninsula this June. It’s a wonderful area where we are spoilt for choice with gorgeous walks. We will concentrate on the stunning coastal walking over the weekend and include woodland and downs along the way. This weekend will appeal to both social walkers who want shorter walks and more serious walkers who want longer ones as on the Saturday there will be the option of a longer or shorter walk. The walks are easy to moderate, as they will have more gradients than usual with Steve, which gives the area its wonderful scenery, but we will take our time and admire the stunning scenery. There is also plenty to do for non-walkers or if you want to mix & match walking with social / tourist stuff. The Gower is worth a visit even if you are a non-walker and the mumbles just to the east of Swansea is a great place. We stay at the Village Hotel just outside Swansea. This is a fabulous new hotel with great leisure facilities; including a 25m Heated Indoor Pool, Aerobic Studio, Whirlpool Spa, Steam Room & Sauna and Fitness Studio. As with all Village hotels it boasts its own pub and coffee shop. There is also the added bonus of a social programme for that après walking! The package includes two nights’ dinner, bed, breakfast and packed lunches. Steve will run a quiz on the Saturday night.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Sailing Round The Island Yacht Race
National Dragon Boat Weekend
Date: Thu 30th Jun 2016 - Sun 3rd Jul 2016 Place: Gosport Marina or Shamrock Quay Southampton Meet: 8pm Thursday Evening Cost: £532 Member, £552 Guest (Deposit £50)
Date: Fri 8th Jul 2016 - Sun 10th Jul 2016 Place: Pershore Rugby Club, Mill Lane, Pershore (WR10 2JF)
Includes: diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches, tea and coffee. Extras: evening meals and marina charges STOP PRESS – In 2016, due to the great popularity of this event, there will again be three Spice boats sailing in this prestigious race. The three boats are of similar size and design, which gives the opportunity for Spice members to sail against their fellow competing Spice crews as well as the rest of the race fleet – a “Spicing-up” of this already exciting event! Boats and berths for this event are already selling out for 2016 and even 2017. This is a unique opportunity to have one of the most exciting and spectacular sailing weekends in the sailing calendar. Some Spice members have told us that this is the best weekend that they have ever had! The Round the Island Race is THE event of the year for South Coast sailors and attracts big-name international competitors. The 1700 boats competing are a mix of family sailors and top racers. The boats range from small day boats to round-the world racing yachts and make for a spectacular sight. It is the biggest yacht race in the world and the fourth biggest sporting event in the UK. Some take it very seriously, others just enjoy taking part. EnCompass Sailing fits somewhere in the middle - we usually do very well in our class.
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Walking Weekend Lake District Watershed Ultimate Challenge Part 1 Date: Fri 1st Jul 2016 - Sun 3rd Jul 2016 Place: Shap Wells Hotel, North East Lakes (CA10 3QU) Cost: £185 Member Twin, £205 Guest (twin/double), £225 Member Single, £185 Member Double (Deposit £40) Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 days of guided walks Extras: Taxi to the start of the walk on Saturday This beast of a challenge is for experienced and fit walkers only. Maybe don’t even think about it unless you have done one before. The walk itself will take a minimum of 9 hours at a good pace and is over 16 miles long with around 4,500 ft ascent, most people would split that into two days walking. The Watershed itself demarks the rivers that flow to the north of the Lake District and those that drain southwards so during this walk we will in effect be traversing the very spine of the Far Eastern Fells. 40
There are camping options on Friday and Saturday night. On Saturday night is our Dragon Boat Disco. The atmosphere is always great on Saturday night, with a DJ and bar, for a very special Spice exclusive party with fish & chips (served the proper way – out of the paper!). On Sunday is the dragon boat racing. These are great days out - Enter the Dragon! Up to 18 people sitting side by side in a forty foot long boat, with a carved dragon's head and tail attached. A drummer in the prow beating time, a helmsman in the stern keeping the boat on course with a giant paddle, the crew, ten each side speeding the boat down the river to the finish line! The atmosphere is brilliant, which is why this is one of the essential events in the Spice calendar!
Masham Beer and BBQ Weekend Our legendary camping weekend and brewery tour, plus beer festival!
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Fri 22nd Jul 2016 - Sun 24th Jul 2016 Masham, North Yorkshire # (HG4 4NF) 3pm onwards at Black Swan, Fearby £74 Member 2 nights, £89 Guest 2 nights, £59 Member No Brew 2 nights, £74 Guest No Brew 2 nights (Deposit £10) Hosts: Lauren Fawkes, Jonathan Banks and Jill Pearson Includes: Two nights' camping, Saturday breakfast, Saturday BBQ, beer festival, brewery tour and unlimited drinks afterwards, transport back to camp after tour, Sunday breakfast Once again Spice Yorkshire are running our ever-popular weekend away in the countryside, with good food & excellent beer… but this year we've booked the weekend to coincide with the beer festival so there's live music to enjoy too! Arrive at the camp site on Friday afternoon from 3pm and set up your tent. That evening you can bring food along or eat at the pub at the camp site. There'll be live music in the marquee at the pub at the campsite so it should be a lively night! Breakfast will be provided on Saturday morning and then there will be enough time for you to explore the local area before cooking around the BBQ starts at approximately 3pm. There will be lots to eat with all food supplied so don’t forget to say if you are veggie, but please bring your own drinks. At about 6pm we will set off on a short walk of approximately 1½ miles to the village of Masham where we have arranged a tour of the Theakston brewery. Then we’ll stroll across to the Brewery for our tour and return to experience the flavour of as much of the range of Theakston's products as time allows. We will then return to the campsite by minibus (included) for the party to continue at the Black Swan beer festival.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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as per the Tour Operators Terms and Conditions as supplied with Holiday Information Packs. Cancellation must be in writing. A back up phone call is recommended. You should assume you are still booked until you have written confirmation of your cancellation.
General Where cancellation is received within the cancellation period prior to an event, you will lose all monies paid (and also be liable for any balance) unless we can replace you. If you simply do not turn up for an event without contacting us you will automatically forfeit any monies paid, and will be liable for any balance.
Spice Cancellation Policy
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Should Spice cancel any event you will be refunded directly back by the payment method used. Our policy is that wherever possible we will always issue a refund. Note: This excludes overseas trips which have a separate Holiday Cancellation Policy. Providing you give us more than twenty Holidays and overseas trips eight days (includes weekends and bank holidays) notice you will Note: more than three overnights or outside UK. Cancellation is as receive a full refund as a Credit Note, less a Cancellation Fee per the Terms and Conditions as supplied with Holiday Information of 20% of the cost of the event OR loss of deposit EVENING AND ONE DAY(whichever EVENTS Packs. Cancellation should be in writing. Where GENERAL cancellation is is lower). (Except where stated otherwise in the Newsletter within the cancellation period prior toWhere an event, you will Providing youaregive more seven received days (includes weekends cancellation is received within the cancellation period prior to an event description). Credit Notes valid us for 12 monthsthan and only lose all monies paid (and also be liable for any balance) unless we redeemable against events. and bank holidays) notice you will receive a fullyou. refund as adoCredit event, you will lose all monies paid (and also be liable for any balance) can replace If you simply not turn up for an event without Holidays and Overseas trips us you will automatically forfeit any monies paid, and will Note, less a Cancellation Fee of 20% ofcontacting the cost of the event OR unless we can replace you. If you simply do not turn up for an event be liable for any balance. Note: More than three overnights or outside UK. Cancellation is Overnight Events and events costing over £100
loss of deposit (whichever is lower) with a minimum of £3. (Except without contacting us you will automatically forfeit any monies paid, and where stated otherwise in the Newsletter event description). will be liable for any balance. Credit Notes are valid for 12 months and only redeemable against ice newsletter summer 2014.indd 9 6/18/2014 3:26:28 PM events. SHOULD SPICE CANCEL AN EVENT..... Should Spice cancel any event you will be refunded directly back by TICKETED EVENTS the payment method used. Our policy is that wherever possible we will Note: Theatre, Concerts, etc. These are non-refundable unless we always issue a refund. can resell your place, as tickets will have already been purchased. HOLIDAYS AND OVERSEAS TRIPS OVERNIGHT EVENTS AND EVENTS COSTING OVER £100 Note: More than three overnights or outside UK. Cancellation is as Note: This excludes overseas trips which have a separate Holiday per the Tour Operators Terms and Conditions as supplied with Holiday Information Packs. Cancellation must be in writing and a back up phone Cancellation Policy. Providing you give us more than twenty eight days (includes weekends and bank holidays) notice you will call is recommended. You should assume you are still booked until you have written confirmation of your cancellation. Where cancellation is receive a full refund as a Credit Note, less a Cancellation Fee of 20% of the cost of the event OR loss of deposit (whichever received within the cancellation period prior to an event, you will lose all is lower). (Except where stated otherwise in the Newsletter monies paid (and also be liable for any balance). If you simply do not event description). Credit Notes are valid for 12 months and only turn up for an event without contacting us you will automatically forfeit any monies paid, and will be liable for any balance. redeemable against events.
Spice 35th Anniversary National Ball Spice has a big National Anniversary Ball every 5 years and the chances are you have heard our 25th and 30th Anniversary Balls were both events that have gone down in Spice history and are still talked about today!
Date: Saturday 01 October 2016 Place: 4* Queens Hotel, Leeds Costs:£79 – early bird ticket Includes: Ball ticket, Welcome Drink Reception, 3 courses plus coffee, ½ bottle of wine per person on table, Live Act on the night, Disco, plus some surprise extras. Deposit: £20 per person Accommodation: Available all details are on the website
Spice UK is proud to present the Spice 35th Anniversary National Ball! This will be a truly fabulous night with loads of fun surprises, and a great celebration of all that Spice represents. The Anniversary Ball is at the iconic venue The 4* Queens Hotel in the vibrant city of Leeds. The Hotel was purpose built accommodation for rail travelers and it couldn’t be better located right in the heart of the city with its own entrance straight off Leeds Central station - why bother to bring the car! The bedrooms are all well-appointed and we have Ball weekend accommodation for 1 night (Sat night only) as well as the Friday and Sunday nights if you want to make a real weekend of it! Go on what’s stopping you? The Queens Hotel in Leeds is a beautiful art deco period building and when we saw it we immediately thought of a great theme for the evening! So the theme of the 35th Anniversary Ball will be ‘The Roaring 20’s!’. Think Flappers, gangsters, prohibition (don’t worry it won’t be a dry bar!), straw boaters and you get the gist – the possibilities are endless. And if you’re worried about being the only one dressed up for the night don’t be as all Spice Coordinators and Helpers (and there will be plenty of them) will be adopting the theme! But if you prefer then of course formal ball attire is perfectly acceptable.
Arrive to a Welcome Drinks reception – there will be areas for each group to meet up and join the rest of their group and coordinator. After a little time to mix and mingle it’s time to proceed to the Queens Ballroom with beautifully decorated tables for the main event! Sit back and enjoy a delightful 3 course evening meal plus coffee, ½ bottle of wine on the table per person There will be a live act to which you can party hard and dance the night away before moving on to some fabulous tunes as our Disco takes us into the late evening and early hours. We are still in the planning stages for this weekend so we can’t reveal too much however as those who attended the 25th & 30th balls know, you should expect a few other special ‘Extras’ to add to the whole evening. We will also be raising money on the night for charity so there will be a raffle on the night which we hope you will join in with. Spice Yorkshire will be putting on a number of events over the weekend including a meal on the Friday evening if you want to get to meet some of the early Spice arrivals! We are really excited about this event and can’t wait to share the evening with you! What are you waiting for, get it booked and let the good times roll…
REMEMBER you need to book your accommodation and Ball ticket separately so don’t forget to do both! Spice Weekend Terms and Conditions apply. Your money is protected via our trust account. Balance payable 15 August 2016, No refunds after this date unless we resell all slots.
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All you have to do is answer these simple questions and you will be entered into a draw to win the prize. All entries must be sent by email to Ian Purvis by midday on 18 April 2016.
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What is the name of the founder of Spice? How old will Spice be in 2031? How many times do we produce an newsletter each year? How many member profiles do we have in each issue? The last three answers are numerical what do they add up to?
Once you have your anser to question one and five please send by email to ian@spiceuk.com with your name and telephone number and title the email: ‘35th ball prize draw’.
The ‘Not So Small Print’ for Spice UK draw: • Entries to all free prize draws must be received by email to ian@spiceuk.com by midday 18 April 2016. • Free prize draws are open to all Spice members in the UK with valid membership. • Spice UK cannot accept responsibility for entries that are lost or delayed, or which are not received for any reason. • The winning entries for each prize draw will be the first entries drawn at random after the closing date out of the Spice UK ‘virtual hat’. • Winners details will be posted on our Facebook Page and contacted by local coordinator by phone and email. We will mention winners name in Welcome by Ian in the next issue. • No correspondence will be entered into, prizes are as stated, are not transferable and there is no cash alternative. • Winners will be notified by e-mail from Spice UK directly shortly after the competition closing date. • Spice UK reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value at any time or withdraw the competition if there are matters outside our control. • You must include your name, telephone number and e-mail address in any submission. • Only the Winners will be contacted by Spice UK
As at 15 March 2016
International Holiday Programme
Welcome to the Spice international holiday programme, available to all Spice members as an exclusive benefit of membership! Over the years Spicer’s have travelled with us to every corner of the world enjoying action and adventure, amazing sights, interesting cultures and always great company with plenty of laughs along the way! Whether you’re after an easy going leisurely break, an active walking week or a trip of discovery we hopefully have something to suit. Over the next few pages we’ve picked out a few of our current holidays to highlight plus there’s a full listing of everything currently available including this seasons ski trips. If you do find something that you want some more information for then more information is available on the Spice UK website www.spiceuk.com – alternatively if you want to discuss anything at all don’t hesitate to call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788.
Happy holidays from your Spice UK team!
Spice Holidays
2016
Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 01/05/16
7
Cyprus Chillout
A Spring getaway to the sun to kick start your summer!
26/05/16
Wonderful Copenhagen
3
A weekend break to the Danish Capital!
05/06/16
Amazing Algarve 5* Chillout
6
After great feedback we return to the Algarve but have move along the coast a little!
11/06/15
Mark Warner Watersports
7
A great week of water and land sports to be had!
11/06/15
Mark Warner Watersports
14
Why not extend the fun and go on this trip for 2 weeks!
18/06/15
Mark Warner Watersports
7
A great week of water and land sports to be had!
02/07/16
Andalucía Highlights
7
Sample the highlights of the region plus a free bar every day!
07/09/16
Grand Canyon Rafting Experience
13
The ultimate Spice adventure!
10/09/16
Walking Austria
7
A Walkwise trip into the Austrian Alps!
19/09/16
Turkey Chillout
7
A repeat of our ever popular turkey autumn break!
20/09/16
Croatian Chillout
7
A chillout with a differenc!
25/09/16
Costa Blanca Chillout
7
A week in the Mediterranean!
02/10/16
Thailand Chillout & the River Kwai
13
Amazing feedback last year we just had to repeat this one but with a slight tweak!
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£729
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Waitlist only
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£719
£150
£850
£150
£1290
£150
£850
£150
£799
£200
Waitlist only
£150
£869
£150
£699
£150
£679
£150
£639
£160
£1699
Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 09/10/16
5
Lake Garda Autumn Chillout
After 4 years the popularity of this trip shows no signs of stopping!
13/10/16
La Santa Sports Holiday
7
A great sportsman’s holiday!
20/10/16
Cuba – Sun & Fun
12
Such a popular trip since it was first run 2 years ago and no price increase!
06/11/16
Iceland Discovery
4
Visit the land of Ice & Fire but hurry as we only have a few places left!
08/11/16
India: Bollywood, Palaces and Beaches
14
An unusual and interesting insight into this amazing country!
04/12/16
Lapland Adventure & Northern Lights
7
An incredibly popular trip for the past 3 years & this time we have some singles!
£150
£549
£150
£529
£160
Waitlist only
£150
£699
£200
Waitlist only
£150
£883
The Spice holiday programme is a rolling one and new holidays are being added all the time so please check www.spiceuk.com for full details & up to date availability!
All Spice UK air holidays are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Each tour operators ATOL number is stated at the end of every holiday write up on our website www.spiceuk.com plus full terms and conditions. Your money is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC Package Travel Regulations.
Highlighted Holidays This holiday town is located in a valley basin at the rear of the Ziller Valley, against the scintillating backdrop of the Zillertaler Alps. Its surrounding valleys form the passageways to the spectacular mountain world which will be our playground. It is here that some of the best hiking trails in Austria lead you through a range of diverse landscapes within the Tirolean’s mighty mountains. We will find ourselves hiking through the most picture-postcard areas from our idyllic base in Mayrhofen.
ANDALUCIA HIGHLIGHTS 8 days, Saturday 02 July 16 from £799 Departs London Gatwick & Manchester La “Costa Tropical” (the Tropical Coast) is situated to the west of Málaga and runs along the shoreline of the province of Granada for more than 100 kms. It’s filled with picturesque beaches, cosy coves and charming little towns and villages.
From the valley floor to the highest summits we are simply enchanted and whether we are walking around the sides of valleys or summiting a magnificent peak, once again we will maximise our mojo. Combining this scenic destination are two traditional Austrian hotels where after an eventful day you can relax in the finish sauna, aroma steam bath, infra-red cabin and relaxation room. The tasty regional specialties will no doubt tickle our fancy along with delicious desserts and good wines and beer at the bar.
The Costa Tropical is blessed with a subtropical microclimate and its average annual temperature is 20º and has around 320 days of sunshine per year. This privileged climate has helped the fertile plains and gentle slopes that rise up from the beach to grow all kinds of tropical fruit, which is the one the most important economic resources in the area. There is also some tourism and some foreigners have settled in the area, but it has not happened in the massive way as it has done in the “Costa del Sol” to the other side of Málaga. There is still a Spanish atmosphere about the Costa Tropical, and it’s only a short distance away from locations as special as the Alpujarras (Sierra Nevada), the last Moorish stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula or Granada with its world famous Alhambra. Far from being overcrowded, the Costa Tropical is still an ongoing discovery, and the locals are hospitable and generous with visitors.
WALKING AUSTRIA 8 days, Saturday 10 September 16 from £869 Departs London Heathrow & Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh This annual trip with Walkwise to the Alp’s is sure to be another major success. This new venue to the famous resort of town of Mayrhofen in Austria, offers an exceptional base from which to build our hiking tour.
CROATIAN CHILLOUT 8 days, Tuesday 20 September 16 from £679 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham We have been looking to visit Croatia with a chillout holiday for some time and with this trip we thing we have something of great value and a little bit of fun too! Staying on the island of St Andrew just of the coast of the town of Rovinj we will enjoy the facilities of the lovely 4* Hotel Istra and although it is on it’s own island you are by no means cut off. The hotel runs a scheduled daily ferry service between 6am and 12.30am every hour and it’s free for guest in the hotel! And don’t worry; it only takes 15 minutes to cross!
quiet side of Lanzarote. The wonderful thing about it apart from the hot sun is all the free sports you can learn - it’s endless. This is a self catering break so no food is included and a feature of the holiday are the informal group nights out in local restaurants.
LAKE GARDA AUTUMN CHILLOUT 6 days, Sunday 09 October 16 from £549 Departs London Stansted & Manchester Repeated once again after huge success in recent years! The sheer splendour of Italy’s largest lake is legendary. Charming waterside resorts and villages lie sheltered by a stunning backdrop of mountain scenery. Enjoying a mild climate, Lake Garda has a unique charm that has captivated visitors for centuries, offering something for everyone.
LAPLAND ADVENTURE & NORTHERN LIGHTS
The hotel is located in the town of Garda which is set on the eastern side of the lake in an ideal location enabling easy exploration of the surrounding countryside. We have received excellent feedback from previous Spice members who have enjoyed our Lake Garda offers in previous years and with the hope of warm Autumn sunshine October is a great time to visit.
Finland in winter is a magical experience. A scenic winter wonderland located deep inside the Arctic Circle. Blanketed in snow from December to April, reindeer far outnumber people here, and snow-laden trees form bizarre sculptures in a vast and silent landscape.
8 days, Sunday 04 December 16 from £883 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Bristol
At night the mesmerising Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) can shimmer in the moonlight (not guaranteed – unfortunately not even Spice can do that!). By day there are exhilarating reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris. For some visitors the months of December and January are the most evocative, when the blue twilight of ‘Kaamos’ envelops the arctic landscape and days pass in a palette of rose-coloured dawns and dusks. Days in the Arctic Circle are shortest from early December to mid-January. On this trip as well as our included activities and the must have snowball fights and walks, if you fancy something a little bit different from the usual ski resorts, why not try skiing in Finland (Lapland) for truly inspirational landscapes.
LA SANTA SPORTS HOLIDAY 8 days, Thursday 13 October 16 from £529 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh La Santa is quite simply a brilliant sportsman’s holiday and this will be our 29th consecutive year.
Many people enjoy skiing in Finland because it is completely unspoiled, remaining a firm favourite with skiers who like to get away from it all. Intermediate and Advanced skiers may find the resort a little restrictive in what it offers! all the significant places of interest and what could be better than doing all this at Christmas!
The complex is completely self-contained and situated on the
All Spice UK air holidays are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Each tour operators ATOL number is stated at the end of every holiday write up on our website www.spiceuk.com plus full terms and conditions. Your money is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC Package Travel Regulations.
To book visit www.spiceuk.com or call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788
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