Spice Yorkshire newsletter Summer 2016 by Spice Yorkshire

SUMMER 2016

So I don’t know about you but where have the last 6 months gone?

Dianne Livingstone Spice London

This year is flying by and along with organising a fantastic Center Parcs a couple of weeks ago your coordinators are busy not only with their own full event programme but also our big celebration at the end of the year – Spice’s 35th Anniversary Ball. We are just finalising some of the extra surprises to keep you all amused over the evening and weekend and we will shortly be announcing the menu plus not just one but TWO live bands!!! Keep an eye on your local and Spice UK’s Facebook groups. It is almost full now but you may be able to grab one of the final few rooms and tickets and if not get on the waitlist – you just never know…

Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands

Of course we have Center Parcs and we have had a ball - but you will get full coverage in the next newsletter. The party night theme was ‘Heroes and Villains’ and you surpassed yourself! We have had costumes from Disney Lauren Fawkes Spice Manchster & Yorkshire

Jamie Morris Spice Scotland

Cruella Devill, Hollywood - John Wayne and every Superhero you can think of, to real life heroes like Gandhi! The Dastardly Challenge was a real success and we had comedy carnage with Hungry Hippos using members as the hippos! If you haven’t seen the video it is worth taking a look on the Spice UK Facebook page. Over the coming pages you’ll find details of next seasons skiing all of which should now be available to book via Spice UK. We also have a feature on some of the weekend events that Spice has laid on over the rest of the year both in the UK and overseas including Dragon Boating, Edinburgh Festival, Potters, Sailing and European city breaks. Whatever your interests the Spice programme keeps delivering and I hope to see as many of you as possible over the summer. So get booking and give yourself something’s to look forward to over the next few months.

Steve Dell Spice East Midlands

Dominic Renshaw Spice Thames Valley & Solent

What are you waiting for…Live your Dream.

Ian Purvis, Spice UK General Manager

Ian Purvis Spice UK

Kate Alderson Spice Bristol/Cardiff

Name: Nicola Fox Group: West Midlands.

Name: Caroline Cavell Group: Scotland

How long have you been a Spice member? 2 and a half years

Name: Mike Taylor

How long have you been a Spice Member? Over ten years with a break in the middle! Why did you join Spice? To have fun and to meet lovely people who liked doing things that were just that little bit different. It all came true! Bonus was meeting my partner through Spice two years ago; and yes we know it’s not a dating agency!

Why did you join Spice? I moved back to Scotland after being away all my adult life and wanted to make new friends and get out and about

Group: Spice Manchester

What has been your favourite event? Weekends are my favourite - Pitlochry, Ballachulish

What has been your most challenging event? Taking up badminton.

What has been your most challenging event? Quad biking - but not for the reason you think!

What is your funniest memory in Spice? The Cocktail making class on the Christmas break, great fun.

Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Yes to Istanbul and it was brilliant! Share a room - you’ll really get to know someone and could end up with a friend for life!

What would be your advice for a new member? Don’t be shy, give it a try. You’ll meet some lovely people.

Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? Not yet but I don’t embarrass that easily and there’s still time!

What is your funniest memory in Spice? Sharing a room (with now a very good friend) and both waking up in the middle of the night giggling and we can’t remember why? What would be your advice for a new member? Go for it, everybody is so nice and enjoy just being themselves. Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Yes - Iceland, amazing experience and well organised

How long have you been a Spice member? 18 Months Why did you join Spice? I joined Spice to meet new people out of my own work environment and to try out new activities.

What has been your favourite event? I absolutely loved the Christmas break in Lincoln.

Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? I arrived for a Walk and was a bit upset that there was no-one there, only to realise I was half an hour early. Still, managed to get a glass of wine before setting off. What is your life philosophy in one sentence? We’re only here once, live your dream. Don’t get to an old age with regrets. Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? Elvis Presley, Winston Churchill, My Mum and Al Pacino. Your favourite movie? As Good As It Gets Most treasured belonging? My Fender Stratocaster Guitar

What has been your favourite event? So far, Dragon Boat Racing of course What would be your advice for a new member? Put a smile on your face, go armed with the question: ‘What Spice events do you think I should try?’ as an ice breaker ... and go to things that really ring your bell!

What is your life philosophy in one sentence. ‘Live and love each day as if it’s your last and always be kind’ Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? David Attenborough because he’s my kind of legend, Dawn French to make us all laugh, Henry 8th for the stories (but the younger version and only if he’d recently had a bath) and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall because I don’t cook and he’s nice and does organic! Your favourite movie? Oh the pressure to choose one! If I have to it’s ‘Notting Hill’ ...sweet and good music. Legends of the Fall needs a mention too! Most treasured belonging? My photographs, they are testimony to a life well lived and the people who have mattered.

Ski with Spice The Spice ski season has been launched and we are visiting the 3 Valleys, Alpe d’Huez, Soldeu, Courchevel, St. Christoph, Meribel, La Plagne, Cervinia, Arraba and Chamonix - all destinations across France, Austria, Andorra and Italy. What a packed Ski season! It looks like you are going to have a lot of fun.... So we took over 400 members away last season 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.There is 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 this season – watch out for those early booking discounts, to get the best prices.

Spice London & Bristol/Cardiff – Ski Alpe D’Huez - Known as the ‘island in the sun’ thanks to over 300 sunny days a year, Alpe d’Huez is one of the 7 resorts that make up the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine and offers access to the fifth largest ski area in France - so no wonder it got voted European Resort of the Year at the World Snow Awards in 2015

Spice Manchester & Yorkshire – Ski Champoluc- A delightfully unspoilt village on the extensive and snow-sure Monterosa ski area.

Spice Thames Valley & Solent – Ski La Plagne - Part of the impressive 425km Paradiski area, La Plagne is a collection of small villages, each with its own distinct feel and character.

Ski Tignes - A wonderful ski area and a Mark Warner chalet! Ski New Year - Festive skiing with Spice and a 9 day trip this year

Spice London & Bristol/Cardiff – Ski St Christoph, Austria the “small but perfectly formed” picturepostcard village of St Christoph opens out onto the Alberg ski area.

Ski Arraba - Ski the Italian Dolomites.

Spice West & East Midlands – Ski Cervinia - This is the largest area in the Alps, with a varied “domaine skiable” beyond compare, which stretches through three valleys in two countries, Italy and Switzerland

Ski Courchevel - Ski the 3 valleys with Spice in a Mark Warner chalet!

Ski Courchevel - Ski the 3 valleys in a Mark Warner Chalet!

Ski Chamonix One for the off piste fanatics!

Ski Champoluc Ski Italy’s very own 3 valleys!

Ski Meribel - Ski the 3 valleys with Spice in a Mark Warner chalet! Ski Beginners Learn to ski with Spice and open a new world of holidays!

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Coordinator’s Corner Welcome to our Summer 2016 newsletter, bringing you lots of opportunities to take part in fun and friendly events & activities to pack your summer months full of. We have lots of old favourites along with a few newbies for you to try out. Of course the summer months are when we make the most of our English weather and there are lots of opportunities to socialise & be active outdoors with Outdoor Theatre events, Water sports, Walking, Via Ferrata, Race Days, The Sheepdog Experience, Go-Ape and many more. Amongst the new events includes the fabulous Gauntlet Games in North Manchester where we will be entering a combined Yorkshire & Manchester Team (page 31). Think a 5K run/walk combined with It’s a Knockout! Don’t worry if you aren’t very fit, there is plenty of time to get a bit fitter and it promises to be great fun. We hope to see you out and about on the events over the summer months and of course we hope you can join us at our 35th Anniversary Ball in Leeds on the 1st October – places are limited & we are almost sold out but don’t hesitate to add yourself to the waitlist and we will try our very best to get you on to the party of the year. We have also got various additional events on the weekend from meals to a treasure hunt, a Charleston dance workshop and a city walk (page 36). However you don’t need to wait until then for a party, as we have our Spice Yorkshire Summer Party taking place in Sheffield on the 13th August. It promises to be a lovely evening of dancing and partying and we hope to see you there. See page 27 for full details. Looking further ahead, the Spice Yorkshire & Manchester Ski trip (page 40) is now available to book – we are excited to be off to Champoluc in Italy - a new destination for us. Spice West Midlands went to the same hotel this season and have been extolling its virtues, from it being a fabulous hotel to the very quiet almost private slopes. We are already over half full on this so don’t leave it too long before making a decision. Wishing you lots of sunshine!!! Lauren

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

Coming Events July 2016 Monday 4 July

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Thursday 7

Friday 8

Saturday 9

Sunday 10

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton Concord

Eve Ramble: Whirlow

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Get together at the York Tap

Spice Wing Walking Experience - Essex

Medieval Jousting

Eve Ramble: Mam Tor

Theatre: Rehearsal For Murder, Leeds

Theatre: Contractions, Sheffield

Abseiling for the Terrified Beginners Mountain Bike Course Ramble: Erratic Capers, Clapham

Wake up the Zoo National Dragon Boat Racing Ramble: Howden Moor Tank Battle Experience European Championship Final and Meal in Sheffield

Horse Archery Trick Horse Riding Mastering Your Confidence National Dragon Boat Party Saturday Shuffle at the Olive Tree Leeds National Dragon Boat Weekend

Badminton Concord

Elevator Quiz South Yorks

Eve Ramble: Roundhay Park

Elevator Quiz West Yorks

Via Ferrata High Wire Action Course in Yorkshire

Peak District Walk: Cromford and Lee

Spice Preview Night in Leeds

Fawlty Towers Comedy Dining in Bradford

Williams F1 Exclusive HQ Tour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oxfordshire

Ramble: Worsborough and Stainborough

Behind the Scenes at The DogsTrust

Hangliding - Tandem Experience by Air Tow

Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting

Microlighting Experience Flight

Nottingham City of Caves Tour

Paragliding - Tandem Experience & Day Course

Pre Sizzling Summer Party Luncheon

Chatsworth Private Tour

Animal Bar Crawl Leeds

Ramble: Conistone Pie

Sunday Lunch Cruise on the Trent

Bristol Harbour Music Festival Weekend Sailing Weekend around the Solent Spice East Midlands Sizzling Summer Party

Badminton Concord

Eve Ramble: Chevin Chase, Otley Chevin

Dinner Shuffle at Del Verde

Music Club Sheffield

Dinner Shuffle at Le Bistro Pierre, Sheffield

Target Archery

Zipworld Velocity - Ultimate Zipline Experience

Vulcan Bomber Restoration Experience Killer Pool in Sheffield Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds

Workshop: Mindfulness Plus Peak District Walk: Monsal Head and Millers Dale Ramble: Pilsbury Castle Outdoor Theatre: The Lumberjills

Masham Beer and BBQ Weekend Sea Kayaking with the Seals Walking Weekend Newton Abbot and the South Devon Coast Walking Weekend Summer in the Lakes, Eskdale

Badminton Concord

Eve Ramble: Wharncliffe Country Park

Book Club Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits Ashoka Sheffield

Water Ski Taster Session

Spice Wing Walking Experience - Essex

Spice Curry Club visits Chilli Lounge Hudds

A Day at Doncaster Races with Vernon Kay

Discover Scuba at Metrodome Spice Preview Night in York

Walk and Talk: Batley Park and Upper Batley

Ramble: Reservoir Bogs, Barden Bridge

Visit to Rievaulx Abbey

Motorbike Off Road Experience Peak District Walk: Padley Gorge from Grindleford Ramble: Healey Dell and Warm Slack Hill Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience Wine and Cheese Pairing at Burgundy Leeds Outdoor Theatre: Sense and Sensibility at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Sailing Weekend around the Solent Walking Weekend Llandrindod, Elan Valley and Red Kite Country

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Coming Events August 2016 1 August

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Gliding Evening at Pocklington

Eve Ramble: Holmesfield

Thorntons Factory Tour

Spice Curry Club visits Indian Blues, Chesterfield

Beginners Surfing Lesson

Ramble: Wreck Walk

Wolf Experience and Walk – Bedford

Ramble: Langsett Reservoir and Moors

Spice Hits The Angel Inn on Wakefield Road

Spice Dines Italian at Piccolino's Leeds

Pitch and Putt in Sheffield

Badminton Concord

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Spice in the City : Sheffield

South Indian Cookery Session

Ascot Races Live Concert and Windsor Weekend - 2 Nights Hathersage Hostel Weekend Summer Bunkhouse Weekend with Beaches and BBQ Walking Weekend Beddgelert’s Ultimate Challenge Walking Weekend The Best of the Norfolk Broads

Badminton Concord

Gameshow Quiz South Yorks

A Big Day Out in the Peaks

Beginners Horse Trek

Beginners Kayaking

Gameshow Quiz West Yorks

Spice Dines Lebanese at Medone Huddersfield

Raft Building Experience

Spice Preview Night in Sheffield

Spice Dines Around the World at Cosmo Doncaster

Spice Yorkshire Summer Party

Peak District Walk: Chee Dale Ramble: Chatsworth The Sheepdog Experience

Sailing Cowes Week Experience … Bristol Balloon Fiesta Weekend

Badminton Concord

Eve Ramble: Last Evening Ramble and Supper

Dinner Shuffle at The Doctor's Orders

Eve Ramble: Swinsty Reservoir

Mid week treat at 31 Castlegate York

Dinner Shuffle at The Foundry Wine Bar Outdoor Theatre: The Railway Children at Birstall

Abseiling for the Terrified

Peak District Walk: Dovedale and Milldale

Meet the Meerkats Experience in Nottinghamshire Stately Secrets of Tissington Walk with Sir Richard

Ramble: Kettlewell Scarecrows Rock Climbing for the Terrified

Supertram Pub Crawl in Sheffield Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds Serenity Weekend Sizzling Summer BBQ Cruise Boat Party and 1 Night Luxury Hotel Summer Bunkhouse Weekend with Beaches and BBQ

Badminton Concord

Mid Week Treat at Hotel du Vin Harrogate

Book Club Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits Maveli, Sheffield

Spice Wing Walking Experience - Essex

Big Breakfast and Steady Stroll Slaithwaite to Huddersfield and back

Discover Scuba at Metrodome York Bowling Evening

Music Club Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits Nawaab Leeds

Outdoor Theatre: Gulliver's Travels in Sheffield

Where's Paulie - Treasure Hunt in Sheffield

Hope Improver MTB ride Peak District Walk: Calver and Froggatt

Sailing Cross Channel and Channel Islands Cruise Anglesey Bank Holiday Chill Out Weekend Adrenalin Cocktail Weekend Edinburgh Festival Weekend 2016 Inner Hebrides August Bank Holiday Sailing Weekend - Firth of Lorne London Bank Holiday Social Weekend Walking Weekend Lynton and the North Devon Coast Walking Weekend Snowdonia Welsh 3000's Walking Weekend Summer in Heart of Snowdonia Mountains Walking Weekend The Beautiful Gower Walking Week Tintern Abbey, Offa's Dyke …

29 Bank Holiday Beginners Horse Riding in Sheffield

1 September

Badminton Concord

Fish and Chips Night at Old Queens Head Sheffield

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Spice Hits Huddersfield

White Water Rafting

Water Ski Taster Session

Windsurfing Intro Gauntlet Games

Microlighting Experience Flight

Spice in the City : Sheffield

Paragliding - Tandem Experience

Supper and Punch Party at the Lazy Lounge Leeds

Paragliding Day Course Ramble: Bradfield and Agden Ramble: Rocking and Roving, Pateley Bridge

Narrow Boat Weekend - Wiltshire Cambridge Sightseeing + Punting Scottish Sailing Week 2016 …

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Coming Events September 2016 5 September

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton Concord

Grand Canyon Rafting Experience 2016

Mid Week Treat at the Lamb and Flag Leeds

Theatre: That Good Night at Halifax Playhouse

Workshop EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

Camel Riding Experience in Warwickshire

Last of the Summer Wine Pub Crawl in Sheffield

Learn to Drift!

Saturday Evening Meal at the Banyan Bar Harrogate

Helicopter Lesson Spice at the Tesco Wine Club Fair Titan Zipwire and Bounce Below Experience York Walk and Afternoon Tea

Chill Out Bike Amble Weekend Sailing Weekend around Malta

Badminton Concord

Millionaire Quiz South Yorks

Ten Pin Bowling at Xscape

Pitch and Putt in Halifax

Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford

Spice Preview Night in Leeds

Millionaire Quiz West Yorks

Spice Curry Club Visits Mumbai Lounge York

Ramble, Scramble and Dangle!!

Go Ape! in Dalby Forest

Vegetarian Cookery Session

SWAT Training Mission Afternoon Tea at the Fire Lake Grill House, Radisson Blu Hotel Leeds

Acrylic Painting Weekend Golf Break - Oulton Hall, Leeds Grassington 1940s Bunk Barn Weekend Northern Dales Mountain Biking Weekend Sailing Weekend Poole, Jurassic Coast and Weymouth Sea Kayaking with the Seals Dana Prison Sleepover Experience

Badminton Concord

Music Club Sheffield

Theatre: Relatively Speaking, Sheffield

Dinner Shuffle at Bar 166 and Bistro Horsforth

Abseiling for the Terrified

Medieval Jousting

Ferrari v Lamborghini Driving Experience Stone Carving for Beginners Dinner Shuffle at Craft and Dough, Sheffield

Tank Battle Experience Ramble: Bacup Circular Afternoon Tea and Tour of Skipton Castle Ironbridge to Bridgnorth Raft Day and BBQ

Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds Walking Weekend Gloucester and the Cotswolds

1 October

Badminton Concord

Book Club Sheffield

Caving for the Terrified

Wake up the Zoo

Discover Scuba at Metrodome

Meal and Acoustics Night at Herbert's Bar Huddersfield

Friday Night Meal and Get Together Anniversary Ball Weekend

Charleston Dance Workshop Anniversary Ball Weekend

Bridge Abseil and Ladder Climb

Treasure Hunt Around Leeds City Centre - Anniversary Ball Weekend

Walk and Talk Around Leeds City Centre - Anniversary Ball Weekend

Spice Curry Club visits Parmars Liversedge

Spice Curry Club visits The Aagrah Sheffield

Spice 35th Anniversary National Ball

Balloon Flight Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience

Sunday Lunch and Showtime at Bibis Leeds - Anniversary Ball Weekend

Spice 35th Anniversary National Ball Weekend Sailing Weekend around the Solent Walking Weekend the Eskdale Ultimate Challenge

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton Concord

Spice Preview Night in Sheffield

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Dancing Through the Decades at the Village Hotel South

Water Ski Taster Session

Motorbike Off Road Experience

Spice Curry Club visits Ashoka, Chesterfield

Wolf Experience and Walk - Bedford

Sunday Lunch at Old Horns Inn, Sheffield Champagne Tasting in Harrogate Workshop: Reiki First Degree

Bunkhouse Weekend Walking and Dolphin Watching - Cardigan Bay Horse Riding Weekend for Beginners and Improvers Walking Weekend Bideford and The North Devon Coast

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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!!

Leeds

Sheffield

York

Dates: Tuesday 12th July Tuesday 13th September Place: Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 6DT)

Dates: Tuesday 9th August Wednesday 5th October Place: The Old Queens Head, 40 Pond Hill, Sheffield (S1 2BG)

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Tuesday 26th July

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?

Place: The Royal Oak, 18 Goodramgate, York (YO1 7LG)

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

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 July, 4th August, 1st September, 6th October at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall Road Leisure Park, Leeds (LS4 2DG) Sheffield – Mondays 4th July, 1st August, 5th September, 3rd October 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 9th July at 6:45pm Tuesday 19th July at 7:30pm Thursday 21st July at 7:15pm Tuesday 16th August at 7:30pm Thursday 18th August at 7:15pm Tuesday 20th September at 7:30pm Saturday 24th September at 7:15pm

Place: Olive Tree, 188-190 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton (LS7 4NZ) Place: Del Verde, Park Lane, Roundhay, Leeds (LS8 2EJ) Place: Le Bistro Pierre, 835b - 837 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield (S11 8TH) Place: The Foundry, 1 Saw Mill Yd, Round Foundry, Water Ln (LS11 5WH) Place: The Doctor's Orders, 412 Glossop Road, Sheffield (S10 2JD) Place: Bar 166 and Bistro, 166 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds (LS18 4AQ) Place: Craft and Dough, 44 Campo Lane, Sheffield (S1 2EG)

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 29th July Friday 29th July Friday 5th August Friday 26th August Friday 26th August Friday 16th September Tuesday 27th September Friday 30th September Friday 7th October

Place: Ashoka, 307 Ecclesall Rd, Sheffield (S11 8NX) Place: Chilli Lounge, 70 John William Street, Huddersfield (HD1 1EH) Place: Indian Blues, 7 Corporation Street, Chesterfield (S41 7TP) Place: Maveli, 223 Glossop Road, Sheffield (S10 2GW) Place: Nawaab, 27 Wellington Street, Leeds (LS1 4WG) Place: Mumbai Lounge, 47 Fossgate, York (YO1 9TF) Place: Parmars, 471 Halifax Road, Liversedge (WF15 8HU) Place: The Aagrah, Leopold Square, Sheffield (S1 2JG) Place: Ashoka, 19 Holywell St, Chesterfield (S41 7SA)

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 July Elevator Quiz – You think you know the answer, but how confident are you? Wednesday 10th August Gameshow Quiz – Our own version of various popular TV game shows Wednesday 14th September Millionaire Quiz – You’ll have lifelines to help you if you are stuck on this one? Wednesday 12th October Around the World Quiz – Test your international knowledge 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 July: Rock God/s 24th August: Sports song / Olympics 21st September: Song that describes me 19th October: Funeral song

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 July: The Year of the Runaways by Sunjeev Sahota and/or The Chrysalids by John Wyndham 25th August: Alone On the Wall by Alex Honnald and/or The Other Side of The Dale by Gervase Phinn 29th September: 1000 Years of Annoying the French by Stephen Clarke and / or High-Rise by JG Ballard

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 July, The Devonshire Cat, 6th August, 49 Wellington St, Sheffield (S1 4HG) 3rd September 23rd July, The White Swan, 18 Swan Street, Leeds (LS1 6LG) 20th August, 24th September Please dress appropriately if you want to be allowed into the nightclubs afterwards!

1st July (7:30pm) 8th July (7:30pm) 5th August (8pm) 23nd September (8pm)

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The Winter Gardens, Royal Baths, Parliament Street, Harrogate (HG1 2RR) Get Together at The York Tap, York Train Station, York (YO24 1AB) The Angel Inn on Wakefield Road, 55 Wakefield Road, Rothwell (LS26 0SF) The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, Huddersfield (HD1 1JF) 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.

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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.

Eve Ramble: Mam Tor The Classic Peak District ridge walk

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Tuesday 5th July at 7pm Castleton (S33 8WP) Castleton Visitors Centre car park £0 Member, £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. The crowds that flock here at the weekend will be absent allowing us to enjoy the amazing vistas in relative quiet. On our way back we pass the show caves of Blue John, Treak Cliff, Speedwell & finally Peak Cavern. Dogs must be under close control, please ensure you wear appropriate clothing & are familiar with the Rambles: Essential Information page. Grade: 2/3; Distance: 5 miles

Eve Ramble: Whirlow Another evening ramble on the outskirts of Sheffield

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Wednesday 6th July at 7pm Ecclesall Road South, Whirlow (S11 9QD) large layby by entrance to Whirlow Brook Park £3 Member, £5 Guest Stuart Davies on 07754 853880

A pleasant ramble around the wood and fields in this attractive area of western Sheffield. We will walk through the edge of Ecclesall woods before heading across the fields to the Limb valley which we can follow back to the car park through Whirlow Brook park Grade: 4; Distance: 4-5 miles

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Ramble: Erratic Capers, Clapham

Peak District Walk: Cromford and Lee

Peep at Norber Erratica!

Date: Sunday 17th July at 10:30am Place: Near Matlock (DE4 3RQ) Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest

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Saturday 9th July at 10:30am Visitors centre Car Park, Clapham £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Join Roy and Linda for this grade 3 seven and a half miles Yorkshire Dales walk. The walk starts from Clapham and heads eastwards past Ingleborough Hall before climbing Robert Proctor’s Scar to the walks main points of interest, the Norber Erratica. These appear to be huge lumps of rock left balanced on smaller rocks by the ice age and subsequent erosion. The route then continues over Norber to lunch with a view. The return to the heady delights of Clapham is via Trow Gill and a riverside section down Clapham Beck. Please dress appropriately, stout shoes or boots are recommended, warm, windproof and waterproof clothing is essential. Bring food and drink for the half way lunch stop. Well behaved dogs are welcome on this walk, but must be kept on a lead at all times. Grade: 3; Distance: 7½ miles

Ramble: Howden Moor Dark Peak circular from Langsett

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Sunday 10th July at 10:30am Langsett (S36 4HH) Flouch car park 200m from roundabout on A616 £0 Member, £7 Guest Roger Letch on 07939 585881

Starting from Langsett woods we walk along the beautiful beck known as the Little Don then following a track we head out to Langsett Moors. Then we go up to Howden Edge where we have superb panoramic views south over the Ladybower & the Peak District, with Sheffield & Barnsley to the East, Huddersfield to the North & Manchester to the West. Traversing this high flat ridge for couple of miles we reach the pack horse trail Cut Gate where we descend back to the Langsett woods. There will be off path walking across open moorland hence dogs must be under close control at all times, please ensure you wear appropriate clothing & are familiar with the Rambles: Essential Information page. Grade: 2; Distance: 10 miles

Eve Ramble: Roundhay Park A short evening stroll with a pub stop!

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Thursday 14th July at 7pm Roundhay, north Leeds (LS8 2JL) The main lakeside car park £3 Member, £5 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

The walk starts in Roundhay Park in north east Leeds. We skirt the famous lake before making our way through the woods and fields. The half way point stop is to the north, at a pub in the opulent village of Shadwell. The walk is short (4 mile tops) and we usually go for a drink nearby afterwards. Please dress appropriately, stout shoes or boots are recommended, warm, windproof and waterproof clothing is essential. Well behaved dogs are welcome on this walk but must be controlled on a leash less than 2m in length at all times. Grade: 4; Distance: 4 miles

Starting from near the Heritage Mills we start the climb steadily to the eastern side of the Derwent valley, the peaceful side, to contour round then climb to cross the Hearthstone Lane track to descend past Coombs wood to the hamlet of Lea. After a visit to the cafe at Lea Gardens we descend through Holloway, from here we descend to the canal and the Derwent Valley Heritage Way for the return through the tunnel, over the aqueduct, past the pumping station and the High Peak Junction back to the start. Distance: 7 miles

Ramble: Conistone Pie It's a hill, but it looks like a pie!

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Sunday 17th July at 10:30am Conistone Bridge, Yorkshire Dales (BD23 5HS) £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Join Roy and Linda for this Grade 3, moderately easy, infamous, 8 mile Wharfedale ramble. The walk starts from the village of Conistone. A steep but quick scrambly ascent of Conistone Dibb sees us half way up the valley side with airy views of the valley up to Kettlewell. We follow a well-defined path northwards before descending to a lower parallel path for our return to Conistone via the famous hill that looks so much like a Pie that is named Conistone Pie! Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles

Ramble: Worsborough and Stainborough Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 17th July at 10:30am Worsborough Mill Country Park £5 Member, £7 Guest Stuart Davies on 07754 853880

This walk begins at the Worsborough Country Park and takes us along part of the Trans Pennine Trail. Turning off we make our way to the so called Wentworth Castle park where we can enjoy a break at the café. We then can visit some of the follies built by the Fitzwilliam family in the grounds of the estate. Leaving here we can visit the historic remains of Rockley furnace before making our way back to the country park and perhaps another café to round off the walk. Grade: 3-4; Distance: 8 miles (fairly flat walking)

Eve Ramble: Chevin Chase, Otley Chevin Join Roy for this short evening walk around Otley Chevin

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Wednesday 20th July at 7pm Car park opposite Royalty pub (LS21 3DG) £3 Member, £5 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Why not break the week up and join Roy for this short evening walk around Otley Chevin. This easy walk uses the Ebor Way and local forest tracks to circle the Chevin. By popular demand, this walk starts and finishes at a pub. The walk is 3 - 4 miles long and lasts for a couple of hours. Please dress appropriately, stout shoes or boots are recommended, warm, windproof and waterproof clothing is essential. Grade: 3; Distance: 3- 4 miles

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Peak District Walk: Monsal Head and Millers Dale

Ramble: Reservoir Bogs, Barden Bridge

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Sunday 24th July at 11:15am Near Bakewell # (DE45 1NL) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801

The view from Monsal Head has to be one of the best in that part of the Peaks. We start by descending to the river Wye with pretty views of the river and grand views of Monsal Head Viaduct. The walk then follows the Monsal Trail for a bit before following the river along Millers Dale and around the limestone cliffs at river level. The return uses more of the Monsal Trail and you have a choice of the high lever path at the top of the valley with stunning views or you could go through the tunnels for a flatter return. Distance: 6 miles

Ramble: Pilsbury Castle Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 24th July at 11am Parson's Field Car Park (SK17 0BE) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard Langthorpe 07740 698432

A walk in the heart of the White Peak with everything you would expect there – beautiful limestone dales with clear-running streams, fairytale pinnacles, castles, lovely expansive views and picture postcard villages with matching pubs and tea rooms overlooking Dovedale. Then we amble down into Dovedale to visit the remains of Pilsbury Castle, an ancient Norman stronghold designed to protect the Dovedale routeway. We then stroll back along the valley to return to the cars. Somewhere along the way we will stop for a picnic, so please bring some sandwiches. Please bring your walking boots. Grade: 4; Distance: 5½ miles

Eve Ramble: Wharncliffe Country Park

The classic Wharfedale ramble

Saturday 30th July at 10:30am Barden Bridge, North Yorkshire (BD23 6AS) £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Join Roy and Linda for this Grade 3, moderately easy, infamous, 8 mile Wharfedale ramble. This popular walk starts from Barden Bridge on the river Wharfe upstream from Bolton Priory and heads westward on good tracks over the moorland to the reservoirs of Barden Moor. Shooting huts are available for our lunch stop shelter or shade if required. We then return to the Wharfe along the bridleway over Middle Hare Head. The final part of the walk is a riverside ramble up the Wharfe. Dogs are not allowed on this walk because of the grouse moor regulations. Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles

Peak District Walk: Padley Gorge from Grindleford Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 31st July at 10:30am Grindleford station # (S32 2HY) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from Grindleford station we first climb out of the valley via the wooded Padley Gorge, the old boundary between Derbyshire and Yorkshire. Following the stream with the waterfalls and the stone bed! to the open moorland, passing the Toads Mouth Rock and on to Carl Wark hill fort giving super views of the Burbage valley. We then follow the ridge to Higger Tor and to cross the head of the valley, follow the eastern edge above the rocks to enter the Longshaw Estate, a good cafe, follow paths past the lake and the parkland into the woods for the descent back to the start. Distance: 10 miles

The secrets & beauty of Wharncliffe Crags

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Wednesday 27th July at 7pm Trans Pennine Trail car park , Wortley (S35 7DH) £0 Member, £5 Guest Roger Letch on 07939 585881

Following the Trans Pennine Trail we enter Wharncliffe Chase meandering across the Country Park we visit the Dragon’s Den (not a reality TV show but a cave that inspired a 17th Century satirical poem & later a novel “The Dragon of Wantley”). Finally the highlight of our walk, returning along the rocky outcrop of Wharncliffe Crags we have superb views west towards the Peak District, hopefully watching the setting sun. Grade: 3/4; Distance: 5 miles

Walk and Talk: Batley Park & Upper Batley A walk in this historic park

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Thursday 28th July at 7pm Wilton Park, Batley (WF17 8HG) Car Park just outside the park. £5 Member, £7 Guest Ken Goor on 07742 223926

Another history walk with Ken. This time Ken will take us around Batley Park and Upper Batley around the Bagshaw Museum. Ken's local knowledge is fascinating. 18

Ramble: Healey Dell and Warm Slack Hill ...babbling brooks and majestic moorland

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Sunday 31st July at 11am Healey Dell Nature Resrve, Rochdale (OL12 6BG) 11am Healey Dell Heritage Centre, Dell Rd £5 Member, £6 Guest

Starting in the picturesque Healey Dell, a beauty spot & wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology where the River Spodden has carved its way through The Woodlands climbing up on to the Moorlands overlooking Rochdale and surrounding areas. Grade: 3; Distance: 6½ miles

Eve Ramble: Holmesfield Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Wednesday 3rd August at 7pm Church car park. Holmesfield (S18 7WT) £3 Member, £5 Guest Stuart Davies on 07754 853880

Holmesfield is on the edge of Sheffield and the Peak District. The route takes us through ancient woods and along back lanes to historic houses and then across fields, with views over Sheffield and the Millthorpe valley. There will be time to call in at one of the village pubs at the end of the walk. Grade: 4; Distance: 4 miles

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Ramble: Langsett Reservoir and Moors

Eve Ramble: Swinsty Reservoir

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Sunday 7th August at 10:30am Langsett Barn Car Park (S36 4GY) £5 Member, £7 Guest Stuart Davies on 07754 853880

A route to enjoy the scenic ramble around Langsett reservoir, to the north of Sheffield, passing through woodland and farmland. We will also climb part of the way onto the moors, above the reservoir, hopefully the heather will be in full bloom, so that will add to the experience of the walk. Passing back through North America to Midhopestones we make our way back to Langsett. There will be no pub stop on route though we can hopefully rectify that at the end. We will picnic on route. Grade: 3-4; Distance: 7-8 miles

One of Roger's Wreck Walks

Sunday 7th August at 10:30am Longdendale, Derbyshire (SK13 1JF) Torside visitor centre (B6105) opp sailing club £0 Member, £7 Guest Roger Letch on 07939 585881

Starting our walk along the awesome Torside Clough we visit a castle (well a mound really) then over to Shelf moor via Dog Rock we reach a trig point with plenty of shelter for lunch while admiring views over Glossop. Then on to the amazing wreckage of the a Boeing B-29 Super Fortress this type of aircraft was the largest bomber used in WWII made famous by Enola Gay. Finally on our way back we cross the moors via the cairn at Bleaklow head. There will be off path walking across open moorland hence dogs must be under close control at all times. Grade: 2; Distance: 10 miles

Sunday 14th August at 10:30am Peak District, Wye Dale car park (SK17 9TE) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from Wye Dale to follow the river to Blackwell Mill then climb out of the valley with super views and follow the bridleway northward. Footpaths to Wormhill before the descent back to the river at Millers Dale station, at the viaduct we follow the river path now the Monsal Trail past Chee Tor and through the rocky and picturesque Chee Dale complete with the stepping stones back to the start. Distance: 7 miles

Ramble: Chatsworth Date: Meet: Cost: Host:

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Wednesday 17th August at 6:50pm Hillfoot Road, Totley, Sheffield (S17 3AX) £10 Member, £12 Guest Stuart Davies on 07754 853880

Includes: pie and pea supper Join us for the traditional last evening ramble of the summer and enjoy a pie and pea supper in a welcoming friendly local pub. We will use the same venue as last year as it was very enjoyable. The walk will be a short sociable stroll around the pretty woods, streams and fields on the outskirts of Sheffield, before we retire to the comfort of the pub for our supper. Please state if you have any dietary requirements when you book. If you can’t make the walk why not join in for the supper instead we shall be dining about 8:30 pm. Grade: 4; Distance:3 miles

Stately Secrets of Tissington Walk with Sir Richard

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Why not split the week up and join Roy for this undemanding 3½ mile leisurely stroll around Swinsty reservoir without hills or rough ground to spoil the chat? The paths are good the wildlife profuse. Please dress appropriately, stout shoes or boots are recommended, warm, windproof and waterproof clothing is essential. Bring food and drink. A torch may be useful. The Sun Inn will welcome us after the walk. Grade: 4; Distance 3½ miles

Eve Ramble: Last Evening Ramble and Supper

Ramble: Wreck Walk Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Wednesday 17th August at 7pm Lower Car Park, Swinsty Reservoir (HG3 1ST) £3 Member, £5 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Sunday 14th August at 11am Nether End Car Park, Baslow (DE45 1SS) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard Langthorpe 07740 698432.

An easy walk in and around the 1000 or so acres of beautiful and historic parkland that is Chatsworth. Most of the walk is flat (bring your walking boots, though), with a gentle incline up to a picnic point where we can sit and eat our sandwiches overlooking the whole of the estate. We will also be passing through Edensor, one of the Peak District villages that has ‘moved’ and which, if you haven’t seen it, is an architectural gem not to be missed. Grade: 4; Distance: 7 miles

Date: Saturday 20th August at 10am Place: Tissington near Ashbourne (DE6 1RA) Cost: £18 Member, £20 Guest Includes: Tour by Sir Richard Fitzherbert & complimentary teas/ coffees in Herberts Tea Rooms Tissington Hall was built by Francis Fitzherbert in 1609 and has served as family home for nearly 400 yrs. Today Sir Richard Fitzherbert will meet us with complimentary teas/ coffees at Herberts Tea Rooms. He will then lead us on a guided tour of the estate including the surrounding villages and give us an insight into its history as well as how a historic estate is organized today. Expect a couple of hours wandering with Sir Richard afterwards we can find somewhere nice for lunch together if you wish.

Peak District Walk: Dovedale and Milldale Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 21st August at 11:15am Derbyshire Dales # (DE6 2AY) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801

The wonderful walk starts along the river Dove through Dovedale with its limestone cliffs and lots of trees which should still have lots of colours. We take a break in the pretty village of Milldale and then return higher up with some lovely view over the dales. There is one significant climb which is out of Milldale. Distance: 7 miles

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Ramble: Kettlewell Scarecrows

Sport, Social and Adventure

a wonderfully entertaining day out

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Sunday 21st August at 10:30am Kettlewell £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Join Roy for this 6 mile fun walk. This is a wonderfully entertaining day out. Scarecrows first took over the village of Kettlewell as part of a 'Fun Day' fundraising event for Kettlewell School in 1994. Due to the overwhelming support and enthusiasm of the village there were over 110 scarecrows displayed around the village, in gardens, on roofs, in the churchyard etc. The scarecrow figures were many and varied e.g. chimney sweep, clown, vicar, bride, fisherman, babies, the Simpsons, the Royle Family etc. The first part of the walk is around the ‘Scarecrow Walk’, filling in the trail questionnaire as you go. We meet back at the village hall for the answers and to enter the draw. After a brew we can then extend our walk to the Valley trails to the North before returning to Kettlewell for some après walk refreshment. Grade: 4-5; Distance: 6 miles

Peak District Walk: Calver and Froggatt Date: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 28th August at 10:30am Bridge Inn at Calver (S32 3XQ) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from the village of Calver we first follow the river Derwent downstream to Baslow, crossing the river at the old bridge for the climb gently to Gorsebank Lane and the path to Curbar. A steady climb below Curbar Edge and through the woods to join Froggatt Edge, descend the steep bank to join the easy riverside path back on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way all the way back to the start at Calver Mill. Distance: 6½ miles

Sunday Lunch at Staindrop Lodge, Sheffield Date: Sunday 3rd July at 1pm Place: Staindrop Lodge Hotel, Lane End, Chapeltown, Sheffield (S35 3UH) Cost: £16.50 Member, £18 Guest Host: Jayne Taylor on 07741 315830 Includes: two course lunch Join us for Sunday lunch at The Staindrop Lodge Hotel.

Theatre: Rehearsal For Murder, Leeds From the writers of Murder, She Wrote and Columbo

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Wednesday 6th July at 7:10pm Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate (LS1 6NZ) £33 Member, £36 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Following the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production from the pen of the legendary awardwinning writing team Levinson and Link, whose work includes the mystery series Murder, She Wrote and Columbo. 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.

Theatre: Contractions, Sheffield

Ramble: Bradfield and Agden

A dark and funny play by Mike Bartlett

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Sunday 4th September at 10:30am Damflask Reservoir Dam (S6 6SQ) £5 Member, £7 Guest Stuart Davies on 07754 853880

Starting at Damflask reservoir we walk along the shore to Low Bradfield, a short ascent will take us up to the aptly named High Bradfield, where we can enjoy the view from the pub. Making our way passed what is reputed to be the remains of a Mott and Bailey castle, we cross the ridge before descending to Agden Reservoir. A choice of routes can take us back to Damflask and a different route back to the start. Grade: 3-4; Distance: 7-8 miles

Ramble: Rocking and Roving, Pateley Bridge Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 4th September at 10:30am Long Stay Car Park, Pateley Bridge (HG3 5AP) £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Once we have climbed out of the village the going is fairly flat all the way across to our lunch stop amidst the spectacular wind sculpted rocks at Brimham Rocks. The return to Pateley Bridge is mostly a pleasant riverside ramble along the Nidd. Grade: 3; Distance: 9 miles 20

Thursday 7th July at 7:25pm Studio Theatre, 55 Norfolk St, Sheffield (S1 1DA) £17.50 Member, £20 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

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… Sheffield Theatres presents the regional première of Contractions, a dark and funny play about intrusion, management and everdecreasing privacy, by Olivier Award-winning writer Mike Bartlett (Bull, Doctor Foster, King Charles III). 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.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Beginners Mountain Bike Course

Horse Archery

Great for those new to mountain biking

.. learn to fire from horseback!

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Date: Saturday 9th July 2016 Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliff # (CV34 5YD) Cost: £95 Member, £99 Guest

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Saturday 9th July 2016 Otley Chevin, Yorkshire # 9:30am to 3:30pm £42 Member, £48 Guest, £60 Member + Bike, £68 Guest + Bike Iain Johnson on 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 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. During the day the course will cover the following:

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Bike preparation [safety checks] Riding position Correct use of gears Braking [efficiently and safely] Ascending techniques [climbing] Descending techniques [coming down.....Ouch] Cornering and off camber techniques Riding single track and tree routes Drop offs and steps up to 8”

Mastering Your Confidence Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Saturday 9th July from 10:30am to 4:30pm Spice Office, 11 Poplar Rd, Stretford (M32 9AN) £39.50 Member, £44.50 Guest Maureen Fearon for Spice Manchester

Includes: workshop leader, refreshments and a light lunch Come and enjoy this fun relaxed day packed with simple yet dynamic methods, including NLP, EFT (Neuro Linguistic Programming and Emotional Freedom Technique) Also be one of the first to be introduced to the brand new Inner Re-Patterning process! You will come to know and totally manage your confidence. Then you can experience all the wonderful benefits of life you may have been missing out on.

Spice Wing Walking Experience - Essex Dates: Saturday 9th July 2016 Sunday 31st July 2016 Saturday 27th August 2016 Place: Aveley Road, Upminster, Essex (RM14 2TN) Meet: Damyns Hall Aerodrome - Time Slots TBC Cost: £435 Member, £440 Guest (Deposit £45) This is one of the most requested Spice events ever and it is BACK in the Spice Programme! Why not come and take a walk with us on top of a Boeing Stearman Biplane. Your Wing Walking experience includes training, with you as the wing walker, on top of the Biplane smiling and waving to your friends below.

For all of you that want to unleash an array of arrows from your horse! This is a half-day session including a brief introduction on the ground where you will learn to nock your arrows, blind nocking and get used to firing with the designated horse bows. Then you will move from the ground to your horse and practise firing at the targets but this time from your moving horse. A 100m runway – 3 targets to hit Try and strike the Gold! No horse riding experience necessary. We’ll be taught by Karl Udez Martinez who is a fully trained and qualified, Equity-registered stunt man as well as being a master horseman – one of the Knights of Middle England display team. This event is shared with public bookings. Therefore, we cannot guarantee you will be with other Spicers.

Trick Horse Riding Take your riding to the next level!

Date: Saturday 9th July 2016 Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliff # (CV34 5YD) Cost: £95 Member, £99 Guest Equity meets Equine today, as it’s a rare chance to be taught by Karl Udez Martinez who is a fully trained and qualified, Equity registered stunt man as well as being a master horseman – one of the Knights of Middle England display team. You may have seen him or the ‘Knights’ in hit TV series ‘Merlin’ or Russell Crowes’ ‘Robin Hood’. Within the safety of an enclosed arena with specially trained horses on the lunge rein you will learn the basics of classical vaulting techniques performing gymnastic manoeuvres on the back of a moving horse. We’ll then progress on to the authentic Cossack trick riding saddle, learning a variety of basic vaults, tricks and stands. Anyone can do this – No riding experience necessary however you will need to be reasonably fit and agile. This event is shared with public bookings. Therefore, we cannot guarantee you will be with other Spicers.

Tank Battle Experience .. challenge your fellow teams to a tank paintball battle!

Dates: Sunday 10th July Sunday 25th September Place: Lutterworth, Leicestershire # (LE17 6NW) Time: 1:30pm to 4pm Cost: £95 Member, £99 Guest We have booked 4 tanks, each of which take a crew of 3 Spice members who will be with their tank throughout. We start with a practice session, where we put the tank through its paces on the 1 mile track and firing range. We will alternate the 3 positions in the tank so that each person gets a chance to drive, a chance to load the gun and a chance to fire. The gun is adapted to fire paintball ammunition, and can be fired with the hatch up or down. In battle, of course the hatch has to be down and aimed by periscope. After the practice, the four tanks will do battle, with each tank attempting to out manoeuvre and “knock out” the others with their huge, paintball firing guns. For this part, teams will not be able to switch positions, so you will need to decide between you or toss a coin to decide who will drive, who will load and who will fire.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

European Championship Final and Meal in Sheffield

Via Ferrata High Wire Action Course in Yorkshire

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A brand new adrenaline event for us

Sunday 10th July at 7:30pm The Bankers Draft, 1–3 Market Place (S1 2GH) 7:30pm to order food. Kick-off is at 8pm £2 Member, £5 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Extras: food and drink Hopefully this will be England and A.N.Other, but, come what may, a chance to watch the final with friends, a beer and a meal. Join us at The Bankers Draft for a meal while we enjoy watching the final of Euro 2016 from the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. We have a table reserved with a view of the telly. Please be there by 7:30pm so you can order your food before the game begins. Kick-off is at 8pm. The Bankers Draft is a Wetherspoons pub with a great selection of drinks and a huge range of meals on the food menu.

Fawlty Towers Comedy Dining in Bradford With Basil, Sybil and Manuel

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Friday 15th July from 7:15pm to 9:55pm 1914 restaurant, Morley St, Bradford (BD7 1AJ) The Alhambra Foyer (to the right as you enter) £52.50 Member, £55 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: three course meal and much laughter! Extras: drinks This hilarious ‘Sitcom Experience’ show is presented whilst you enjoy a delicious three course meal. Everything that can go wrong will. It’s unscripted, it’s parody - anything can happen so expect laugh out loud comedic mishaps from a hapless hotel owner and Spanish waiter! The cast even look like Basil, Sybil and Manuel! Basil & Co - The Comedy Dinner Show promises a perfect night of interactive comedy as well as a great meal, one of the most enjoyable dining experiences you will ever have! Don’t miss this hilarious evening of pure theatrical improvisational comedy and caricature. Cancellations: Please note that we cannot offer refunds on this event unless we are able to resell your place.

Full events If an event is fully booked you can add yourself to the waitlist either by ringing the office or by clicking on Add to Wait List on the event screen online. If someone cancels or if we are able to book more places we will contact those on the wait list in turn by phone or email. If you are offered a place, please let us know promptly even if you don’t want it so we can offer it to others.

Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting Date: Saturday 16th July 2016 at 12:45pm Place: The Brew Shed Darley Abbey (DE22 1DZ) Cost: £9.50 Member, £10.50 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.

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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. ‘Via Ferrata’ is literally ‘iron way’ in Latin. A Via Ferrata was originally used as a safe system of climbing across rocky surfaces and getting men from one location to another. They were first built for soldiers to climbing to access vantage points in the mountains of Europe during the war. Put yourself to the test on this challenging activity at How Stean Gorge. Wearing climbing safety harness and helmet you will start your Ultimate Via Ferrata adventure on the practice route. Here you will learn how the ‘buddy’ system enables you to work together with your fellow adventurers. Then it’s time to move onto the ‘real thing’ where your balance skills are tested. First, you cross the beam over the gushing water below. The next stage is to climb across the gorge walls using a network of metal cables. There are hot showers, changing facilities and a restaurant onsite so you can freshen up as soon as the activity is over!

Animal Bar Crawl Leeds Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Saturday 16th July at 7:30pm The Black Swan, 37 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 7BT) £5 Member, £7 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: Your first drink in the Black Swan Extras: additional drinks Come and join us for a bar crawl with a difference. Tonight we will be visiting pubs with the name of an animal or bird in their name. We will meet in the Black Swan on Call Lane and stay there until 8:30pm when we will move on. Don't be late as we'll be moving promptly at that time and please arrive in good time to get your free drink. The Black Swan serves food if you want to arrive a bit earlier and eat first. Pizzas on the ground floor and a restaurant on the 1st floor serving Yorkshire grub.

Chatsworth Private Tour Date: Sunday 17th July at 11:15am Place: Chatsworth House, Derbyshire (DE45 1PP) Cost: £34 Member, £36 Guest Includes: day entrance ticket to House and Gardens & exclusive Spice tour by expert. Chatsworth is a truly wonderful place, acknowledged by being twice voted the Country's Favourite National Treasure. The Full House tour lasts for approximately 2 hours and brings Chatsworth and the family’s history to life, taking in the masterpieces from the Devonshire collection. The tour explores the painted hall, chapel, state rooms, sculpture gallery and you also get the opportunity to visit the Victorian theatre as part of your tour. After this, our tickets will allow us to enjoy the Estate as tourists for the remainder of the day.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Hangliding - Tandem Experience by Air Tow

Paragliding - Tandem Experience

an awesome experience at 3000 feet!

experience a short but dramatic paraglide!

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Dates: Sunday 17th July Sunday 4th September Place: Darley Moor Airfield nr Ashbourne # (DE6 2ET) Meet: From 10am (to be confirmed) Cost: £55 Member, £59 Guest

Sunday 17th July Darley Moor Airfield nr Ashbourne # (DE6 2ET) Morning slots - times TBC £199 Member, £204 Guest

Paid as £20 (£25 guests) deposit when booking PLUS the balance of £179 direct to the supplier on arrival Here’s your chance to fly with the birds in a specially designed tandem hang glider. The Spice flights are designed to take you to a height of 3000ft (or cloudbase – whichever comes first) towed behind a CAA approved tug microlight, in the company of an experienced BHPA qualified tandem hang gliding instructor. Total flight time is approx. 20-40mins depending upon conditions. Important booking condition: Please note that if you do not get to fly on the day booked, you will be issued with a voucher to re book at your convenience. These vouchers are non-refundable under normal circumstances.

Microlighting Experience Flight enjoy a 20 minute flight above Ashbourne

Dates: Sunday 17th July Sunday 4th September Place: Darley Moor Airfield nr Ashbourne # (DE6 2ET) Time: From 10am (to be confirmed) Cost: £57 Member, £62 Guest Paid as £5 (£10 Guest) deposit to Spice when booking PLUS a balance of £52 directly to the supplier on arrival. These flights are with an instructor, in a dual controlled microlight, so you can have a go with the controls if you wish or just sit back and enjoy the experience! The experience starts with a full briefing on safety procedures, the equipment we use and flying the microlight. The flight counts as a training flight, so if you want to continue flying by taking up a full course you already have some time under your belt which will count towards your full qualification. Unless you state otherwise we will book a “flexwing” flight. They do have “3 axis” microlights as well if you prefer, which look more like a conventional aircraft but still have all the benefits of ultra-light flight! In the air, the views are out of this world. Skimming past the clouds, flying high, swooping down, simply unwinding and watching the ground go by, the sense of freedom is complete. Without an enclosed cockpit and complicated controls you become part of the machine. Microlighting has one of the best safety records in air transport. Important booking condition: Please note that if you do not get to fly on the day booked, you will be issued with a voucher to re book at your convenience. These vouchers are non-refundable under normal circumstances.

Paid as £5.00 (£9.00 Guest) deposit to Spice when booking PLUS a balance of £50 directly to the supplier on arrival. Get the closest feeling to everyone’s dream of truly free flight. Flying with an instructor and towed up by a winch to around 500700 feet, you can either help to pilot the paraglider, or just sit back and admire the views of the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. The experience starts with a full briefing on safety procedures, the equipment and flying your glider then builds to a 5-10 minute flight depending on conditions. Important booking condition: Please note that if you do not get to fly on the day booked, you will be issued with a voucher to re book at your convenience. These vouchers are non-refundable under normal circumstances.

Paragliding Day Course a perfect day's introduction to the sport!

Dates: Sunday 17th July Sunday 4th September Time: from 9am to 5pm Place: Darley Moor Airfield nr Ashbourne # (DE6 2ET) Cost: £110 Member, £115 Guest Paid as £10 (£15 guests) deposit when booking PLUS the balance direct to the supplier on arrival Paragliding is a fabulous experience. Technology now allows packs so compact and light that it is possible for experts to climb a mountain then jump from the top – gliding serenely back to earth! This is a great way to get started. The day is designed to provide all the information you need to decide if flying is for you and they are normally able to get students flying low solo flights by the end of the day. This is also the way to start if you are interested in Paramotoring, as you need to be able to paraglide before you can progress to the motors. If this interests you, let the team know and they will be able to show you some motor units and let you try them on during the day. Important booking condition: Please note that if you do not get to fly on the day booked, you will be issued with a voucher to re book at your convenience. These vouchers are non-refundable under normal circumstances.

What’s the #? If a location is followed by a # symbol it’s a secret Spice code that means you are going to receive further joining details by post or email such as maps, directions, kit lists etc.. Please check a couple of days prior to the event that they’ve arrived safely & get in touch straightaway if not.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Target Archery

Outdoor Theatre: The Lumberjills

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The story of The Women’s Timber Corps

Saturday 23rd July from 9:30am to 11:30am The Sycamores, Bramhope (LS16 9JR) West Park Leeds Rugby Club £29 Member, £32 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: tuition and equipment hire. Tea and coffee The session includes tuition, equipment hire and insurance. The session is fun and easy-going. Most importantly we will get you shooting safely and (relatively!) accurately by the end of the session. We will introduce you to some expressions used in archery and teach you how to score and we will host a mini-competition. On occasion we have been known to shoot at balloons during these sessions! The session will last for around two hours depending on the group size. Please note that we are unlikely to have access to toilets during the event. In the event of high winds or constant rain we will cancel the event on the day.

Killer Pool in Sheffield A new twist on this popular game

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Saturday 23rd July 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

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.

Zipworld Velocity - Ultimate Zipline Experience .. fly for 1 mile at nearly 100mph & 500 feet up!

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Sunday 24th July Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda # (LL57 4YG) arrive 2.10pm (slots 2.40pm & 3pm) £59 Member, £65 Guest

Includes: 2 x Zipwire trips (little zipper & big zipper), flying suit, goggles. quarry tour by truck This is an unbelievable new event! You may have seen it on The One Show, BBC News or Blue Peter. So why should you travel to Wales for this one? Well, 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. You will be going at speeds of around 100mph and you will be travelling 500ft above the mountain lake so be ready for a ride of a lifetime! 24

Date: Sunday 24th July at 1pm Meet: Forest Visitor Centre, Dalby Forest (YO18 7LT) Cost: £18.50 Member, £20 Guest Come to Dalby, The Great Yorkshire Forest, and experience theatre in a beautiful and atmospheric natural setting. The Lumberjills takes place in a woodland glade and tells the stories of the women who worked in Britain’s forestry trade during the Second World War. We invite you to step into a 1940s world of gramophones, tree felling and tea dances. This is a poetic and dramatic celebration of the lives of the unsung heroines of the forest’s past. You are welcome to take along a picnic to this outdoor performance. Please do not take any glass. Location: We meet in the Forest Visitor Centre car park. Car parking is at the discounted rate of £4. Then we will walk as a group along the Ellerburn Trail to the performance site. This walk will take around 30 or 40 minutes. The performance starts at 2pm.

Water Ski Taster Session Dates: Saturday 30th July Sunday 4th September Saturday 8th October Place: Sale Water Park, Rifle Road, Sale # (M33 2LX) Time: 9:15am to 11:30am Cost: £20 cash payable on arrival at the venue for your session Host: Sale Water Ski Club The lovely people at Sale Water Ski Club which is a member’s 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 Spicer’s 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.

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.

A Day at Doncaster Races with Vernon Kay Date: Saturday 30th July 1pm to 7pm Place: Doncaster Racecourse # (DN2 6BB) Cost: £22 Member, £26 Guest We meet early afternoon for a programme of seven flat races. After the racing, Vernon Kay will perform a 90 minute live DJ set. Your ticket includes entrance to the Grandstand enclosure. The first race is at 13:45, and the last at 17:15, followed by 90 minutes with Vernon Kay.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Visit to Rievaulx Abbey

Gliding Evening at Pocklington

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Soar silently through the evening sky

Saturday 30th July at 11:30am Rievaulx, Helmsley, Near York (YO62 5LB) £12 Member, £14 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: entrance to the grounds Extras: refreshments Today we will have a look around the Abbey which should take about an hour and a half and then we will meet around 1pm to have some lunch. In the recently renovated museum you’ll be able to take in previously unseen objects as well as stories of the people who founded, developed and lived at the abbey.

Outdoor Theatre: Sense and Sensibility at Wentworth Castle Gardens magical theatre in magical surroundings

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Sunday 31st July at 5:30pm Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley# (S75 3EN) entrance to outdoor theatre £17 Member, £19 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company with Spice for an evening of Regency wonderment as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exquisite. Follow the sisters as they find their path and lose their hearts under a beautiful summer sky in their quest to find the perfect balance of sense and sensibility. This beautiful story of undying love is brought alive under a summer sky at one of the most exquisite open-air venues in the UK. We'll meet at 5:30pm when the gates open. Bring along a chair to sit on and a contribution to a group picnic. The show starts at 6:30pm.

Date: Tuesday 2nd August 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 6:30 pm 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. The Weather: What happens if the weather is poor? If we have to cancel your evening or if only a few people fly due to bad weather then we will reschedule your visit for another date. We cannot fly if it is foggy, constant heavy rain or very strong winds. If it looks like there will be no possibility of flying we will contact you during the day. Picnic: You're welcome to bring along a picnic to eat while you await 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.

Beginners Surfing Lesson Catch some waves dude!!

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 and current availability, check our website at www.spiceyorks.com.

Wine and Cheese Pairing at Burgundy Leeds Date: Sunday 31st July at 2:45pm Place: 12 Park Place, Leeds (LS1 2RU) Cost: £25 Member, £27 Guest Extras: additional drinks Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: 3 small glasses of wine paired with cheese followed by another small glass of wine with sharing boards of cheese and charcuterie Come and enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon tasting wine and cheese. Their expert Instructor will talk to us about which wine should be paired with certain cheese. We will taste 3 wines with cheese and this will be followed with another glass of wine together with sharing boards of cheese and charcuterie. We have exclusive use of the venue and the full service bar will be open throughout the tasting and afterwards.

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Saturday 6th August from 1pm to 3:30pm Spa Complex, Scarborough # (YO11 2HD) £29 Member, £32 Guest Steve Crawford on 07891 094976

Today we are guest of Fluid Concept. Fluid Concept Surfboards has been around since 1998. Today we try a Beginner surf lesson. This lesson is aimed at first timers. We'll teach you basic water and beach safety, how to carry and use your surfboard safely, paddling your board and catching a wave, a good warm up routine and of course how to stand on your board (easier said than done). The lessons we offer at the surf school are all 2 hours long but we ask you to arrive about 30 minutes before your lesson starts so you have time to change and pick up your equipment. After the lesson we set aside some time for a chat and feedback or on any surf related subject you like. We have changing facilities at the shop and a nice hot kettle for the essential post surf cuppa, but please note there are no showers.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Spice Dines Italian at Piccolino's Leeds

Beginners Horse Trek

Date: Saturday 6th August at 7:15pm Place: 11 / 12 Park Row, Leeds (LS1 5HD) Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest

...a lovely ride out followed by a sociable sandwich with a cuppa!

Includes: 2 course meal of starter and main Extras: desserts and drinks Come and join us for a Saturday evening meal at this popular restaurant in the Centre of Leeds.

Pitch and Putt in Sheffield Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 7th August at 11am Graves Park, Sheffield (S8 8LL) Pitch and Putt course £1 Member, £5 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Extras: £5.50 to pay on day. A chance to unleash your inner McIlroy, Faldo or Player (depending on your generation!). A nine hole pitch and putt session with any standard accepted. If you’re interested in lunch afterwards, please indicate and we’ll try to book a table at the Norton pub nearby. Please bring at least £5.50 on the day to pay for use of course and club hire.

Spice Dines Around the World at Cosmo Doncaster Date: Thursday 11th August at 7:15pm Place: Cosmo, Frenchgate Shopping Centre (DN1 1SW) Cost: £16.50 Member, £19 Guest Includes: all you can eat buffet Extras: drinks payable on the night Join us at Cosmo in the Frenchgate Centre in Doncaster for our all you can eat midweek meal. Cosmo serve over 150 dishes carefully prepared in small batches to ensure they are always fresh. We invite you to take a gastronomic journey through different countries and cultures, so you can discover the most authentic flavours of the world. This is one of our Spice Dines Around the World meals, so please bring your Spice Passport along. Once you have ten stamps in your passport you will receive a bottle of wine. Don't worry if you don't already have a Spice Dines Passport as your coordinator will provide one on the night. If this will be your tenth meal, then please let us know in advance so we can bring your wine along.

Spice Dines Lebanese at Med-one Huddersfield Date: Friday 12th August at 7:15pm Place: 10-12 Westgate, Huddersfield (HD1 1NN) Cost: £19.50 Member, £21.50 Guest Includes: two course meal of starter and main Extras: drinks and desserts payable on the night

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Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Join us in Huddersfield for our two course Lebanese meal at this popular restaurant. This is one of our Spice Dines Around the World meals, so please bring your Spice Passport along. Once you have ten stamps in your passport you will receive a bottle of wine. 26

Dates: Saturday 2nd August Saturday 13th August Place: Ashton Hall Equestrian Centre, Sale# (M33 5QQ) Time: 10:45am to 1:30pm Cost: £38.50 Member, £42 Guest Host: Lauren on 07852 366055 This trek (½ hour familiarisation & 1 ½ hour trek) is organised by a quality riding stables & show jumping yard close to the River Mersey and West Pennine Trail. The trek is designed for beginners or novice riders; it will be a very gentle ride on trained horses accompanied by escorts on foot for those that wish. After the ride we will retire to the on-site cafeteria for bacon butties and cup of tea/coffee. Non Riders are welcome.

Raft Building Experience Date: Saturday 13th August from 10:45am to 12:30pm Place: Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield (WF2 7EQ) Cost: £17 Member, £19 Guest Come along to Pugneys and have a go at building a raft in a small group. Then take to the water to see if it floats, sinks or if you drift away to the far side of the lake. Depending on numbers we may split into up to three teams and have a competition. Whose raft will stay together? Who can paddle it along and do they have any control over the direction? This challenge is a great team building exercise so come along and have a go. You will require a change of clothing (you're going to get wet), and a pair of old trainers or wet shoes and towel. Showers are available on site. Please ring 01924 302360 for a weather check before leaving home.

Beginners Kayaking Date: Sunday 14th August from 10:45am to 12pm Place: Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield (WF2 7EQ) Cost: £18 Member, £20 Guest 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.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Spice Yorkshire Summer Party come along and join the party Date: Place: Time: Cost:

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Saturday 13th August 2016 Novotel Sheffield Centre, 50 Arundel Road, Sheffield (S1 2PR) 7:30pm until Midnight £27.50 Member party only, £30.50 Guest party only, £70 pp Member party, twin share room B & B, £70 pp Member party, double share room B & B, £107.50 Member party, single room B & B, £77 pp Guest party, twin share room B & B, £77 pp Guest party, double share room B & B, £118 Guest party, single room B & B Member prices above will increase by £4 after the first 30 bookings. Guest prices increase by £5. 3 course buffet meal, DJ and disco drinks Jill, Jonathan and Lauren

Come and join us for our Summer Party at the Novotel Hotel in Sheffield. Instead of our traditional Summer Ball, this year we are having a more informal party night. The dress code tonight is smart but informal with no jeans or trainers please. The evening will start at 7:30pm with the buffet being served at 8:15pm. We'll enjoy a 3 course buffet as below: and then dance the night away to the sounds of DJ John until midnight. For those of you who don't know him John is an ex-Spice member and has provided many a great Spice disco. Tomato soup *** Beef bourguignon Poached salmon steak served with a creamy prawn and mushroom sauce Mediterranean vegetable curry (V) all of the above are served with vegetables, potatoes and rice *** Chef's selection of mini desserts *** Tea or coffee Why not make a weekend of it and stay over and enjoy the facilities at the hotel including an indoor pool? All rooms have a 32'' LCD TV, pay movies and Internet access, broadband connection, hairdryer, iron, laptop safe, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Please call the office if you wish to book a guest for the party and accommodation. Car parking is available at the hotel at a cost of £8.00 for nonresidents and £13.00 for residents. Location: Novotel is in the City Centre within 5 minutes' walk of the Railway Station See the map. Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

A Big Day Out in the Peaks Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 14th August at 9:30am Central Peak District (DE45 1NW) P&D car park, Hassop Station, Bakewell £16 Member, £18 Guest Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209

A Fabulous ride taking in some of the most beautiful hills and dales of the central peaks. This is a very popular ride; we will be starting from Hassop Station on the disused section of the main LondonManchester Midland Railway Line between Bakewell and Buxton which is now the Monsal Trail. After a short ride along the trail to get our legs spinning we will head up and over Longstone Edge to Eyam. We then meander along tracks and lanes to Tideswell where we will stop for a bite of lunch. But don’t worry there is still plenty of riding to be done as we head to Millers Dale and the beautiful Wye Valley. If you go down there has to be an up; so we climb to King Sterndale to follow the Priest’s way and the beautiful Horseshoe Dale. We then ride to Priestfield for the final 10 km off road section back to Hassop station and a well-earned cake and a cuppa in the cafe. Grade: 2; Distance: 28 miles on some of the central Peaks classic tracks and Trails.

The Sheepdog Experience TLC - Thinking Like Canines!!

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Sunday 14th August from 11am to 1:30pm Mainline Collies, Baildon # (BD16 3AU) Golcar Farm, Spring Lane £69 Member, £75 Guest Vicki Sykes

A sheepdog is an intelligent thinking animal and is capable of making its own decisions when the line of duty calls for instant reaction to certain situations. Training a dog to work sheep requires not only skill and patience but also knowledge of the dog’s mind and of its basic instincts. Working a trained sheepdog requires a similar knowledge of the dog’s mind, for to work a pack dog the handler must first learn to think like a pack dog, TLC Think Like Canines. The Sheepdog Experience is not about rushing into a field and trying to move sheep from one area to another with a dog you hardly know and with no skill or feeling involved. It is about the skills involved, the history of the breed, the basic instincts, understanding the working mind of the collie and of learning to harmonise with it. The Sheepdog Experience gives you the opportunity to learn as much as possible about farming, sheep, Sheepdogs and trialling. You will also be surprised at how much you learn about communication and confidence and if you have a dog of your own you will pick up tips on training. Golcar farm is not a show farm, it is a working farm, our dogs are all working dogs and although they will try to make you work they will also make you laugh. Relax, learn and have fun with a bunch of cheeky happy collies. 28

Outdoor Theatre: The Railway Children at Birstall magical theatre in magical surroundings

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Tuesday 16th August at 6pm Oakwell Hall Country Park (WF17 9LG) £17.50 Member, £19 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Chapterhouse Theatre Company proudly presents The Railway Children, the unforgettable and heart-warming story of adventure and family set in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside. The lives of three children are changed forever by the mysterious disappearance of their father. Finding a new home in a beautiful but isolated village the children make new friends and discover the wonders of the Yorkshire hills and the railway lines scattered throughout them. 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.

Mid week treat at 31 Castlegate York Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:

Thursday 18th August at 7:15pm 31 Castlegate, York (YO1 9RN) £19.50 Member, £21.50 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: starter and main Extras: dessert and drinks Located in the centre of York, under the shadow of the imposing Clifford’s Tower, 31 Castlegate is one of York’s great restaurants offering contemporary Modern European cuisine in an extraordinarily charming atmosphere. Housed in the former home of a Georgian architect with impressive period features and décor throughout, the restaurant specialises in producing outstanding quality food, using only the finest local produce with everything cooked fresh by Chef Patron, Nick Julius. Tonight we return to this lovely restaurant to enjoy a 2 course meal.

Abseiling for the Terrified Dates: Saturday 20th August Saturday 24th September Place: Black Rocks, Matlock # Time: 10am Cost: £34 Member, £39 Guest Many members would love to do an abseil, but are too petrified to book the ones we normally offer. 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!

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Meet the Meerkats Experience in Nottinghamshire

York Bowling Evening

Date: Saturday 20th August at 11:15am Place: Unit 16, Thoresby Park Courtyard, Newark, Nottinghamshire (NG22 9EP) Cost: £23.50 Member, £25 Guest

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Everyone seems to love these busy little creatures. A meerkat or suricate is a small carnivoran belonging to the mongoose family. Meerkats have proved so charming, curious and wise looking. They try to sell car insurance & cause havoc in adverts. You can’t help but love them. This is a private 1 hour session to meet the hand raised Meerkats for an interactive and memorable experience. The animals are all rescued and love lots of attention After we can visit the lovely café and shop on site and walk around the grounds.

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!

Supertram Pub Crawl in Sheffield Date: Saturday 20th August at 7pm Place: Starting in Hillsborough, Sheffield (S6 2LN) Meet: The Rawson Spring, 501 Langsett Rd, Hillsborough at 7pm Cost: £1 Member, £5 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Extras: tram fare (£4) Reviving an old SPICE pub crawl, we start at the Rawson Spring and catching trams, head back in to town, stopping at various pubs on the way. We’ve found over the years that people prefer to buy their own travel tickets. The cost of a day bus and tram rider (at time of writing) is £4. Please make sure you ask to include the tram. NOTE the earlier than usual start; we don’t want to miss out on valuable drinking time, so we’ve added travel time in!

Rock Climbing for the Terrified Date: Sunday 21st August at 10am Place: Black Rocks nr Matlock # Cost: £36 Member, £39 Guest

Ten Pin bowling night in York

Tuesday 23rd August at 7:45pm Tenpin, Clifton Moor Centre, York (YO30 4WZ) £9.50 Member, £11 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Mid Week Treat at Hotel du Vin Harrogate French panache with Yorkshire hospitality

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Wednesday 24th August at 7:15pm Prospect Place, Harrogate (HG1 1LB) £24 Member, £26 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: 3 course meal Extras: drinks Twice voted "Happiest place to live in the UK", Harrogate's charming, laid-back nature offers a true North Yorkshire welcome. And what better springboard to explore its unique atmosphere and distinctive charms than the Hotel du Vin, the most luxurious of hotels in Harrogate. Sitting opposite the beautiful open grassland of The Stray is the Harrogate Hotel du Vin, fashioned from a row of Georgian houses in the distinctive old town. Tonight we will enjoy a 3 course meal at this French styled hotel.

Outdoor Theatre: Gulliver's Travels in Sheffield

This is a fun opportunity for people who never thought they could be a rock climber, to have a go at various rock skills within a very supportive group. Mark Fenton, who runs our legendary “Abseiling for the Terrified” days with fantastic feedback and results. As usual, anyone can have a go, as you don't have to be superfit, and all equipment is provided. You are in safe hands with our excellent instructors who will encourage you yet promise not to put you in any situation that you are uncomfortable. Climbing brings out the child in all of us. It is an enormous sense of achievement to reach the top. If you lose your grip or have to give in, you can relax in the security that you're well secured by the belay team. If there is time, Mark will also let you have a go with the Micro ladders. These are the type used in caves (and by mountaineers on difficult expeditions). Learning the techniques is quite a giggle – find out why!

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Wednesday 24th August at 6:15pm Sheffield Botanical Gardens # (S10 2LN) Thompson Road Entrance £17 Member, £18 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

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Bring your own chair and refreshments. Dress for the weather Join Lemuel Gulliver on a fantastical and hilarious voyage into the unknown… Meet the tiny people of Lilliput and the giants of Brobdingnag; visit the floating island of Laputa and a country peopled (or horsed?) entirely by talking horses... A brand-new, adventurous and delightfully innovative adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s classic satirical story loved by adults and children alike. This performance is in the open-air and will continue in all weather bar a full-blown tempest. Please bring a picnic and something to sit on.

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Where's Paulie - Treasure Hunt in Sheffield

Beginners Horse Riding in Sheffield

Date: Saturday 27th August at 2pm Place: Steps of Sheffield City Hall, Barker's Pool, Sheffield (S1 2JA) Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Date: Monday 29th August from 10:30am to 12pm Place: Grenoside Equestrian Centre, Barnes Green, Penistone Road, Grenoside (S35 8NA) Meet: 10:30 to get kitted up and fill in paperwork Cost: £24.50 Member, £27 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Extras: food and drink Another treasure hunt, but with a twist. Whilst you’re solving clues walking around Sheffield there will be opportunities for you to catch glimpses of your host. Extra points will be given for every time you catch him and, no, he won’t be wearing a red and white stripy jumper! At the time of writing we are trying to organise a meal for afterwards. Further details as soon as we know!

Big Breakfast and Steady Stroll Slaithwaite to Huddersfield and back Date: Sunday 28th August at 10:30pm Place: Lock 22 Cafe, 39 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield (HD7 5JN) Cost: £10 Member, £11 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 As our last walk from Slaithwaite to Marsden was so popular particularly the big breakfast, we have decided to repeat it but this time walk in the other direction to Huddersfield. So come and join Karen for a delicious Full English at the Lock 22 Cafe followed by a leisurely stroll along the canal to Huddersfield. The walk will be about 6 miles there and back along the flat canal tow path with a drinks stop in Huddersfield and an ice cream stop back in Slaithwaite. We will be walking at a steady pace but if anybody doesn't want to walk there and back there is always the train back to Slaithwaite. Although the walk is along the tow path it can get muddy in places so we do recommend wearing walking boots or sturdy footwear.

Hope Improver MTB ride Come and cycle up the shaking mountain (Mam Tor)

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Sunday 28th August at 9:30am Hope, Derbyshire (S33 6AA) P&D car park opposite Hope Garage £16 Member, £18 Guest Jez Sainter on 07974 967209

Come and cycle up the shaking mountain (Mam Tor) with great views of the Edale valley and Kinder Scout. This is a fantastic ride in one of the most picturesque parts of the Peak District National Park taking in Castleton, Mam Tor, Edale and Jagger Clough on a combination of quiet roads and bridleways. The route has been designed to make the climbing as easy as possible but as we will be climbing 1800ft over the whole ride so the climbing will not be total painless. But we will be rewarded with some great riding and fabulous views over this beautiful part of the Peak District. This is a grade 3 ride so there will be one or two technical sections on the bridleways however they are fairly short and can be quite easily walked. Bike hire will NOT be available for this ride. Grade: 3; Distance: 15-20 miles depending on the weather and how we feel on the day. 30

Includes: half hour beginners horse riding lesson Join us at Grenoside Equestrian Centre for a half hour horse riding lesson aimed at beginners. Please be sure to arrive by 10:30am to get fitted with a riding hat and fill in the necessary paperwork. We will then be split into two groups of four for the session with one group watching while the other group takes part. You will have half an hour each on the horses in the 40m x 20m outdoor arena. Maximum weight limit for this event is 14st. Please state your height and weight when booking.

Fish and Chips Night at Old Queens Head Sheffield Date: Wednesday 31st August at 7:15pm Place: Old Queens Head, 40 Pond Hill (S1 2BG) Cost: £7.50 Member, £8.50 Guest Includes: main course Extras: drinks and any desserts payable on the night Join us at The Old Queens Head for a mid-week meal of freshly beer battered cod served with chips and mushy or garden peas. For vegetarians we have the option of spinach and ricotta canneloni served with salad and garlic bread. This is one of our Spice Dines Around the World meals, so please bring your Spice Passport along. Once you have ten stamps in your passport you will receive a bottle of wine. Don't worry if you don't already have a Spice Dines Passport as your coordinator will provide one on the night. If this will be your tenth meal, then please let us know in advance so we can bring your wine along.

Gauntlet Games Date: Saturday 3rd September Place: Heaton Park, Manchester (M25 2SW) Cost: £37.92 but may increase Fancy getting fitter and having lots of fun? Why not join the Spice team at the Manchester Gauntlet Games. The Gauntlet Games is a hilarious obstacle course race taking place at Heaton Park where we will run (or walk) 5k taking on a series of 20 inflatable, water and climbing obstacles, with real Gladiators! Swing on our rope swing onto the giant air bag to the finish line. This could be your chance to become a game show hero - think It’s a Knockout with a bit of exercise thrown in to the mix! The team members will help and encourage each other round the course to ensure that we finish as a team. To join the Spice Team, register at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-gauntlet-games-manchesterregistration-19836260790?team_token=1601959-8o986 choosing the Bang on Time 5k: Team (10 or more) option, then choose the 11 to 11.30am 5K Wave. There is a 10% discount online for joining the Spice Team - however please note that the price of the event does increase nearer the time. Full joining details will be sent to those participating.

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Windsurfing Intro

Theatre: That Good Night at Halifax Playhouse

Come and try your hand at windsurfing

Date: Saturday 3rd September 11:45am to 1:30pm Place: Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield (WF2 7EQ) Cost: £27.50 Member, £30 Guest 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!

White Water Rafting ...be prepared to get wet!!!

Date: Saturday 3rd September at 12:30pm Place: Tryweryn River, Bala (LL23 7NU) Cost: £59.50 Member, £64.50 Guest Includes: Wetsuit & 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.

Supper and Punch Party at the Lazy Lounge Leeds Date: Saturday 3rd September at 7:30pm Place: Mezzanine Level, Lazy Lounge, Unit D2, West Point, Wellington Street, Leeds (LS1 4JY) Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: 2 glasses of punch and supper Extras: additional drinks Come and join us at the Lazy Lounge for an informal supper and punch party. We will have 2 or 3 different punches available to try and a sample menu is below: Spiced Apple Punch - Bison grass vodka, Old J spiced Rum spirit drink, cloudy apple juice, brown sugar, apple & cinnamon Julep Punch - Eagle Rare Boubon, tea, lemon, brown sugar & mint Red Berry Punch - Edinburgh raspberry gin, lime, strawberry tea, brown sugar, cranberry & ginger ale At approximately 8.30pm we will serve a light supper of beef chilli and rice or five bean chilli and rice. When booking please choose beef or bean. We have exclusive use of the Mezzanine level.

Do not go gentle into that good night ...

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Tuesday 6th September at 7:10pm King Cross St, Halifax (HX1 2SH) £11 Member, £12 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Ralph is a successful screenwriter, charming, cantankerous, rude and a bully; in his time an avid womaniser and completely selfish. Now in his seventies and terminally ill, he has two final missions: to be reconciled to his long-abandoned son Michael and secretly to ensure he is not a burden to his younger, devoted and second wife Anna as he goes "into that good night". But when Michael arrives at the beautiful Tuscan villa for their first meeting in many years, Ralph wrecks all hope of reconciliation when he picks and loses a fight with Michael’s beautiful girlfriend, Debbie. Later, alone, Ralph receives 'The Visitor' whose services he has hired to provide a painless ending, as he goes into 'That Good Night'. But The Visitor plays a devastating trick, causing Ralph to consider the damaged potential that life still holds for him. Please book early for theatre visits as we can't hold seats for long.

Mid Week Treat at the Lamb and Flag Leeds Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:

Thursday 8th September at 7:15pm 1 Church Row, Leeds (LS2 7HD) £19.50 Member, £21.50 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: 2 course meal - starter and main Extras: dessert and drinks Come and join us for a mid-week treat at this popular pub close to Leeds Minster. The Lamb and Flag is located in a restored crumbling 19th century building. The ‘Lamb’ mixes warm exposed brickwork with big open windows and a superb courtyard beer garden.

Last of the Summer Wine Pub Crawl in Sheffield Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Saturday 10th September at 7pm The Roebuck, 72 Charles St, Sheffield (S1 2NB) £1 Member, £5 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Starting at the Roebuck, we will be travelling into Sheffield. The idea is to visit pubs with beer gardens, sitting outside and catching the last of the summer sunshine. Fat chance!

Saturday Evening Meal at the Banyan Bar Harrogate Date: Saturday 10th September 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 a Saturday night for a tasty burger and delicious dessert at the newly refurbished Banyan Bar.

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Helicopter Lesson

York Walk and Afternoon Tea

.. you've got to try this awesome flying experience!

Date: Sunday 11th September at 12:15pm Place: York Marriott Hotel, Tadcaster Road, York (YO24 1QQ) Cost: £19 Member, £21 Guest Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Date: Sunday 11th September at 12:45pm Place: Wellesbourne Airfield # (CV35 9EU) Cost: £99 Member, £105 Guest Paid as £9 (£15 for guests) when booking and £90 balance to instructor on the day This is a classic Spice event - you've just got to fly a helicopter one time in your life! We're just sorry we can't make it cheaper, but helicopters are extraordinarily costly to run! This isn't a pleasure flight, it's a lesson - and real occasion. Your session starts with a full briefing on helicopters in general and the controls of the Robinson R22 you’ll be flying. These machines are touch sensitive and challenging. You’ll be in the air for approx. 15 memorable minutes. IMPORTANT: There is a weight limit of 15.5stone for this event.

Learn to Drift! .. the art of controlling an out of control vehicle!

Date: Sunday 11th September from 12pm to 4:30pm 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.

Spice at the Tesco Wine Club Fair

Includes: walk and afternoon tea Extras: additional refreshments Come and join us for a short walk close to York Racecourse. We will meet in the bar of the York Marriott Hotel at 12:15pm. For those of you who want to arrive a bit earlier you can enjoy a coffee or drink in the bar before we set off at 12:30pm promptly. The walk will last for approximately 2 hours and may go over ground that is a bit muddy and uneven so walking boots are recommended. After the walk we will return to the Hotel for afternoon tea which will be served at approximately 2:30pm. If the weather is good we will have tea on the lawn overlooking the racecourse. The afternoon tea will consist of a selection of finger sandwiches (smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber, roast ham and mustard, egg and cress), a selection of cakes and pastries and a fruit scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam. This will be accompanied by your choice of tea or coffee.

Ten Pin Bowling at Xscape recommended new members night

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Thursday 15th September 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 - 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. The price you pay includes admission, shoe hire, two games of nonstop bowling and a drink! Please arrive by 7:45 pm so we can allocate you to your lane.

...our annual visit to the Tesco Wine Fair!!! Other Spice Groups’ Events

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Sunday 11th September at 11:45pm Manchester Central, Hall 1 (M2 3GX) £15 Member, £16.50 Guest Tom Slattery on 07811 598130

Includes: access to the wine fair and the services of a Spice host Here it is, our annual visit to the Tesco Wine Fair! If you are interested in wine, the Tesco Wine Club Fairs are the perfect place to improve your wine knowledge by tasting hundreds of wines from around the world. Meet the winemakers and experts behind the wines in a relaxed environment. There’s something for everyone, whatever wine style you enjoy and there’s no better way to try new wines. To learn a bit more about wine, we can take in a Wine Workshop, hosted by a variety of different experts including Tesco suppliers, the Tesco wine team and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. The workshops are free however we do need to be quick off the mark to get our names down for these as the tickets are allocated on a first come first served basis! 32

If you see an event on another Spice Group’s website that you would like to do, we can list it for you. If it’s not already listed on the Spice Yorkshire website, just give us a call or drop us an email and we will add the event to our website so you can book it.

Pitch and Putt in Halifax 9 holes of the pitch and putt golf course

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Saturday 17th September at 12:30pm Shibden Park, Godley Lane, Halifax (HX3 6XG) £5 Member, £7 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: club hire Come and try out our challenging nine hole course, fun for all the family with aptly named holes such as “Up T'Hill” and “Triple Tree Trouble”! Afterwards we can go for a drink or lunch in the Coffee Culture Café (not included).

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Ramble, Scramble and Dangle!! ..a great day out with Mark

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Saturday 17th September 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”.

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Go Ape! in Dalby Forest Monkey around

Date: Sunday 18th September at 12:15pm Place: Dalby Forest, near Thornton Le Dale # Cost: £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 treemendous!! 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.

Afternoon Tea at the Fire Lake Grill House, Radisson Blu Hotel Leeds a relaxing Sunday afternoon

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Sunday 18th September at 2:15pm Number 1 The Light, The Headrow (LS1 8TL) £17 Member, £19 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: afternoon tea including glass of prosecco Come and join us for a relaxing Sunday afternoon at the Radisson Blu Hotel and enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and either coffee or a choice of eight different flavours of tea. Also included is a glass of prosecco on arrival. If you want to make an afternoon of it you could always visit the Leeds museum and/or wander round the numerous shops in Trinity and The Light either before or after your refreshments.

SWAT Training Mission .. an incredible special forces style experience

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Sunday 18th September at 1pm Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5SA) £45 Member, £49 Guest Helen on 07712 118562 for Spice West Midlands

Ever wondered how you would cope as part of a SWAT team storming a building! Well this is your chance to find out! And rest assured - you don’t need any special training or fitness to be a special forces hero with Spice, as we’re just doing this for fun! This unique CQB (Close Quarters Battle) experience has been developed using new and specialised 'Kill - House' style SWAT training facilities which has been purpose built on this site. Upon arrival we’ll be issued with our SWAT uniforms and tactical gear (these weapons are powerful but only fire paint) and be transported by military convoy to the briefing centre near to the “embassy” where we can strategically plan our assault and receive basic weapons training. Prior to breaching the “embassy” we'll test our skills on the 'Pit' an accurate replica of the training facility using several of the “Call of Duty” Games, and then wait for the signal. Go Go Go! And we're in!

Theatre: Relatively Speaking, Sheffield Starring Robert Powell and Liza Goddard

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Thursday 22nd September at 7:25pm Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Row (S1 1DA) £28 Member, £31 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Greg only met Ginny a month ago but has already made up his mind that she’s the girl for him. When she tells him that she’s going to visit her parents, he decides this is the moment to ask her father for his daughter’s hand. Discovering a scribbled address, he follows her to Buckinghamshire where he finds Philip and Sheila enjoying a peaceful Sunday morning breakfast in the garden, but the only thing is – they’re not Ginny’s parents. We have top priced tickets for this show. 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.

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Ferrari v Lamborghini Driving Experience

Afternoon Tea and Tour of Skipton Castle

..compare these two amazing cars

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Date: Saturday 24th September at 1pm Place: Prestwold Hall, Loughborough # (LE12 5SQ) Cost: £89 Member, £95 Guest Ever wanted to drive both a Ferrari and a Lamborghini on the same day? Now you can. Our experience will start with a welcome, introduction and safety briefing. You will then enjoy 3 miles driving a Lamborghini followed by 3 miles driving a Ferrari. There is more to come as we enjoy a high speed passenger ride in a performance saloon car. There will be an Individual Driving Experience Certificate to finish.

Stone Carving for Beginners Date: Saturday 24th September 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.

Ironbridge to Bridgnorth Raft Day and BBQ .. spend a day on a guided raft tour of the river

Date: Sunday 25th September 2016 Place: Wharfage Car Park, Ironbridge # (TF8 7NH) Meet: Arrive for 9.20am to depart 9.30am Cost: £39 Member, £42 Guest Includes: Life jackets. Transport back to starting point. Spice coordinator. Extras: Car parking £3 on the day We have had great feedback from our Raft Tours through the Ironbridge Gorge, so we thought you might like the opportunity of a longer trip down the River Severn. This time, Nigel and his team have got special permission to take us all the way to the historic town of Bridgnorth, with a BBQ stop on the way. A minibus will return us to Ironbridge at the end. As well as discovering the Ironbridge Gorge world heritage site, we will follow the river through beautiful countryside all the way to the Severn Valley. No doubt we will get lots of surprised looks from walkers, sightseers and other river users as our Zambezi style rafts (the largest in the UK!) come around each corner!

Sunday 25th September 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.

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Medieval Jousting

Balloon Flight

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the altogether more civilised way to fly!

Sunday 25th September 2016 Warwick International, Guys Cliff # (CV34 5YD) 9:15am to 5pm £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 quitaine (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 quintaine 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.

Meal and Acoustics Night at Herbert's Bar Huddersfield Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Thursday 29th September at 7:15pm 30 Cross Church Street (HD1 2PT) £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Includes: main course and dessert Extras: drinks payable on the night Herbert's Bar located on Cross Church Street in Huddersfield has a vibrant, raw feeling with bare brick walls contrasting with plush leather sofas. The restaurant has a good choice of cask ales and draught beers. Thursday night is acoustics night so after our meal we will be able to listen to some music which starts around 8:30/9pm.

Caving for the Terrified ..a great way to get started

Date: Saturday 1st October from 10am to 1:30pm Place: Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire # (DE4 3PG) Cost: £35 Member, £39 Guest Another of Mark's brilliant events that are aimed at those who really want to conquer a challenging outdoor pursuit, but feel the need for some extra 'loving care' and patience to help them meet their ambition. This day is an ideal introduction in an interesting cave system, but one where you have the peace of mind of knowing that you could quickly be brought to the surface if the experience proves too much! So if you've always been a bit wary of taking your first trip underground then this is the event for you. Grade: Easy

Date: Sunday 2nd October at 7am Place: Derbyshire or Shugborough Hall # Cost: £145 Member, £149 Guest This is one of those experiences of a lifetime! You'll never have an experience like ballooning. You arrive at the launch site...nothing is happening. A van arrives, towing a large 'shopping' basket. People gather in groups, look skywards muttering about clouds and met reports. Then suddenly it’s all action with people running everywhere as our balloonists decide we're going for it! Final checks are made, you hop in and are away, rising majestically, taking an eagles view of the fields and hills spread in a tapestry below. In experienced hands you'll enjoy a memorable flight, lasting 30-60 minutes before they bring you gently earthward. Please note: flights are weather dependent, so dates cannot be guaranteed. If you’re unable to fly on the date chosen, our supplier Wickers World will offer another date that is mutually convenient. Their special terms & conditions will be sent.

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Bridge Abseil and Ladder Climb ..it'll scare you to death - but you'll love it!!

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Sunday 2nd October at 10am Millers Dale # (SK17 8SN) £35 Member, £39 Guest Mark Fenton for Spice West Midlands

Ever fancied the idea of a freefall abseil (like the SAS do out of a helicopter!) from a precipitous 80' viaduct to the river bank below…and then climbing back up using a metal caving ladder which swings and sways! (saves having to walk all the way back to the top anyway). We thought you might, so we arranged a great day for you. Once you've plucked up the courage to do it once, there will be no stopping you. It's a great confidence booster and gives a real sense of achievement. This day is run by Mark Fenton (who many have written in praising and requesting more of) so you can be sure that there will be lots of fun, a relaxed atmosphere where absolute beginners will find lots of nurturing and encouragement and a total commitment to your safety at all stages. This is a brilliant first or second abseil experience. It is also an ideal training for anyone wishing to do our more advanced caving trips as you will be able to learn some of the techniques above ground rather than under!

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Spice 35th Anniversary Ball Weekend Friday Night Meal and Get Together Workshop - Anniversary Ball Weekend Get the weekend started!

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Friday 30th September at 7:15pm Burgundy, 12 Park Place, Leeds (LS1 2RU) £20 Member, £22 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: 2 course meal consisting of starter and main Extras: drinks and desserts Are you staying over Friday night for the 35th Anniversary Ball Weekend? Why not come and join us for a meal and get together on Friday night. We will be having a 2 course meal at Burgundy consisting of a starter and main. We have exclusive use of this venue which is located within the Financial District of Leeds. Even if you are not attending the Ball why not come and join us for this Spice exclusive meal.

Treasure Hunt Around Leeds City Centre Anniversary Ball Weekend Date: Saturday 1st October from 1:30pm to 4pm Place: Queen's Hotel Lobby, City Square (LS1 1PJ) Cost: £6 Member, £8 Guest Extras: refreshment stops during hunt Coming to the Ball - why not make a weekend of it and arrive early and join us for a fun treasure hunt around Leeds City Centre. We'll meet in the lobby of the Queen's Hotel at 1:30pm prompt where we will put you into teams and give you your instructions and clues. There will be plenty of time for you to stop for a coffee / drink if you wish before the finish time of 4:30pm back at the hotel. Even if you are not attending the Ball why not come along for a fun afternoon.

Charleston Dance Workshop - Anniversary Ball Weekend Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Saturday 1st October from 2pm to 4pm Queen's Hotel, City Square, Leeds (LS1 1PJ) £12 Member, £14 Guest Sheena Brabazon on 07966 737215

The theme of our 35th Anniversary Ball tonight is 'The Roaring 20s', so come along in the afternoon and join Sheena to learn some moves. The Roaring 20s was home to flappers, jazz, and more hooch than you could shake a stick at, and top of the heap is the Charleston. If there’s ever been a more upbeat, fun, don’t-take-yourself seriously dance style, we’ve yet to find one. Don’t worry if you have two left feet, because Charleston is the style specifically designed for them! This is a high-energy, laugh-out-loud workshop, and we guarantee you’ll fall in love with the Charleston! Bring some water with you, because this is thirsty work. Smooth-soled shoes are recommended – they don’t have to be dance shoes, just ones with leather or plastic soles that slide easily. 36

Spice 35th Anniversary Ball Spice is celebrating its 35th anniversary on 1 October with our Roaring 20s themed National Ball held at Queens Hotel in Leeds. As we go to print the event is just about full, with around 400 Spice members booked, but do put your name on the wait list if you haven’t yet secured your place and would like to go. We’ve put together the events on this page so members can pack their weekend in Leeds with activities, although they are available to all members whether you are attending the ball or not.

Walk and Talk Around Leeds City Centre Anniversary Ball Weekend an introduction to Leeds

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Sunday 2nd October from 10:30am to 1:30pm Queen's Hotel Lobby, City Square (LS1 1PJ) £6 Member, £8 Guest Ken Goor

Extras: drink at pub After a fabulous night at the Anniversary Ball why not come and join us for a walk around Leeds City Centre taking in some of the main streets of Leeds, the Riverside, Corn Exchange, markets and arcades. The walk will last between 2½ and 3 hours and will include a pub stop en route. Even if you haven't been to the Ball, come along and enjoy Ken's fascinating talk on the City. We'll meet at 10:30am in the lobby of the Queen's Hotel ready for a prompt departure. For those of you who wish to join us for lunch afterwards (see below) this walk will finish in time for you to attend both.

Sunday Lunch and Showtime at Bibis Leeds Anniversary Ball Weekend Good food and good company

Date: Sunday 2nd October at 1:30pm Place: Bibis Italianissimo, Criterion Place, off Sovereign Street (LS1 4AG) Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest Includes: 2 course meal Extras: drinks and dessert If you've been at the Ball why not make a weekend of it and join us for lunch at this fabulous restaurant. From the moment you enter Bibis Italianissimo Restaurant you are taken back to the 1920’s with its unique and opulent art deco surroundings. Bibis menus provide authentic Italian cuisine using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients and all locally sourced where possible. Today we shall enjoy a 2 course lunch of a starter and main before listening to the sounds of Stevie Wonder in "Showtime". As we have been given a significant reduction on the normal price for a Showtime event, we will have a table with a restricted view but you will still be able to join in the fun on the dance floor.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Dancing Through the Decades at the Village Hotel South Date: Friday 7th October at 7pm Place: Village Hotel Leeds South # (LS27 0TS) Cost: £21.50 Member Party Night, £23.50 Guest Party Night, £57 Member Party, twin share B & B, £77 Member Party, single B & B Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: 3 course meal, DJ, disco and late bar. Extras: Drinks Come and join us for a dance through the decades as we go from 70’s flares to 90's glow sticks. A celebration of the music from across the decades from the Village's resident DJ. Before we hit the dance floor we'll enjoy a 3 course meal. Please note the dress code for this event is smart, casual (no trainers or sportswear) but then again why not come in fancy dress! Want to stay over and make a weekend of it? We have negotiated a special bed and breakfast rate for this evening. Rooms are twin share, doubles and singles. The hotel has a fantastic state-of-the-art health suite with a 25-metre heated pool, steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi.

Champagne Tasting in Harrogate Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:

Sunday 9th October at 2pm Champagne Concept, 22a Oxford St (HG1 1PU) £20 Member, £22 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: 3 x 75ml glasses of champagne, sharing boards of smoked salmon, brie and hummus with bread and popcorn and crisps Extras: any additional drinks Champagne Concept is a unique tasting bar and is the perfect place to learn more about Champagne. Today we will tasting flights of 3 glasses which allows you to try different Champagnes. We'll also enjoy some sharing boards so that you have something to nibble on and soak up the bubbles but you may wish to eat before you come if you want something more substantial. The tasting will last for about an hour to an hour and a half so we'll be heading on to somewhere else afterwards where you'll also have the opportunity to get something to eat if you wish.

Theatre: Lady Chatterley's Lover in Sheffield Date: Thursday 13th October at 7:10pm Place: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield (S1 1DA) Cost: £24.50 Member, £27.50 Guest ‘We’ve got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen.’ This sensual and thrilling novel was banned in the UK until 1960. Inspired by the setting of his Nottinghamshire childhood, D.H Lawrence’s tender story shows how three people, reeling from the aftermath of the Great War, struggle to survive in a world which has been blown apart. Passion, class, love and sexual freedom are at the heart of this new adaptation of a truly modern classic. Contains nudity and scenes of a sexual nature. Please book now as we can't hold tickets for long for theatre shows.

UK and Overseas Breaks National Dragon Boat Weekend Date: Fri 8th July - Sun 10th July Place: Pershore Rugby Club, Mill Lane, Pershore (WR10 2JF)

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!

Sailing Weekend around the Solent Dates: Fri 15th July - Sun 17th July Fri 29th July - Sun 31st July Fri 30th September - Sun 2nd October Fri 14th October - Sun 16th October Place: Gosport Marina, Mumby Road, Gosport (PO12 1AH) Meet: Friday evening 8pm Cost: £255 Member, £275 Guest (Deposit £50) Includes: 2 nights on board, diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches, tea and coffee. The Solent is an ideal location for a weekend sailing cruise. There is so much to see, the beautiful Isle of Wight, many boats and ships passing by and many characterful and historic harbours from which to choose our Saturday night stop. The Solent offers sheltered sailing and experience has shown that normally we sail for the whole day (after a hearty breakfast) and lunch is most often eaten underway.

Walking Weekend Llandrindod, Elan Valley and Red Kite Country Date: Fri 29th July - Sun 31st July Place: Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells (LD1 5DY) Cost: £179 Member Twin Share, £199 Guest Twin Share, £219 Member Single The Elan Valley and Red Kite Country is one of our favourite areas and continues to demand repeat visits. The quieter hills of mid Wales, locally known as the forgotten Welsh Lake District are beautiful with deep carved valleys are interspersed with ancient woodlands, peaceful reservoirs and friendly villages with inviting pubs.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Hathersage Hostel Weekend

Sailing Cowes Week Experience

... a new to Spice hostel right in the centre of Hathersage

Date: Thu 11th August - Sun 14th August Place: Gosport Marina or Shamrock Quay Southampton Cost: £449 Member, £469 Guest (Deposit £50)

Date: Fri 5th August - Sun 7th August Place: St Michaels Centre, Main Rd, Hathersage, Hope Valley (S32 1BB) Meet: arrive from 4pm Cost: £69 Member, £84 Guest Host: Karen Tweed 07979 637785 Includes: 2 nights hostel accommodation, 1 cooked breakfast and 1 continental breakfast with hot items, 2 guided walks The barn & hostel style weekends are always popular & need no introductions, however, if you’re one of our recent new members and you like the outdoors then this really is a great weekend to book. It does sell really, really quickly so get those bookings in ASAP so you’re not disappointed. Hathersage in Hope Valley is in a bustling Derbyshire village popular with everyone from fans of outdoor activity breaks to literature and history buffs and the best bit is the pubs are a hop, jump & a skip away! St Michaels Centre in Hathersage is a wonderful, warm and welcoming stone property which retains many original features on the edge of a village that is associated with the legend of Robin Hood and one of the inspirations for Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Being situated on the Sheffield to Manchester train line means Hathersage is easily accessible and buzzing with climbers, walkers and cyclists as well as families looking for a relaxing getaway. The village sits below the stunning gritstone formations of Stanage & Burbage Edges, a hotspot for climbers and all outdoor enthusiasts. Hathersage is also in close proximity to Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and many of the natural show caves, as well as Ladybower, Howdon and Derwent reservoirs where bike hire is available. Whether you’re a brand new member, an ‘old hat’ or one of the many that have been with us for a little while, and you like having fun with other like-minded Spice members then this really is a great weekend to book. It’s also a great starter weekend if you’ve not been away with us before - very laid back - you can do as much or as little as you choose; it’s your weekend away. But, be warned – our weekend breaks do sell really, really quickly so get those forms in ASAP to avoid being disappointed. As usual with our weekend breaks, we will be arranging a programme of outdoor walks/ for the weekend. . There’ll also be the usual mixture of craft shop and tea shop trips happening or you may wish to explore the town. Whatever you decide, this will still be a great weekend away! The hostel is warm and comfortable with a large sociable, communal space, consisting of open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. There is Satellite TV, DVD, table tennis, games, library however we suspect you will be too busy socialising to avail yourself of some of these facilities. All bed linen is provided, but towels are not so remember to pack at least one, and maybe two if you fancy visiting the local outdoor heated swimming pool. The hostel sleeps up to 38 in dorms of 2 x 2, 1 x 4, 2 x 6, 1 x 8 & 1 x 10 however we will restrict the larger rooms on numbers for a better chance of a good night's sleep. Rooming will be allocated in order of booking & taking sharing requests into consideration. There’s also a drying room, Male & Female toilets/showers and a fully kitted out kitchen. The great thing about these weekends is that you don’t have to go home after a long day in the countryside. If you’ve never been on a Spice weekend before give it a go -you’ll need a week to recover but everyone agrees it’s worth it. If you have been before you’ll know how popular they are! 38

Includes: diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches, tea and coffee Extras: evening meals, marina charges Cowes week is a series of events that rank with the Round the Island race as a world class yachting experience. It is the largest sailing regatta of its type in the world and has been held since 1826. The week comes to a crescendo on Friday night with much partying and the world famous firework display, and you can be there to join in the celebrations!

Adrenalin Cocktail Weekend - August the perfect adrenaline charged action packed break

Date: Fri 26th August - Sun 28th August Place: Pembrokeshire, South Wales # (SA62 5HN) Cost: £229 Member, £249 Guest, £52 Extra night stay If you’re looking for a weekend chilling out with friends, surrounded by breathtaking, unspoilt coastal scenery, or an adrenalin fuelled stress busting adventure - then either way, you’ve found the right place. On this weekend you’ll take part in 3 half day adventures: COASTEERING SEA KAYAKING We’ve got the world renowned Pembrokeshire National Park Coastal Path on our doorstep and you have the choice of longer or shorter Unwind amidst the spectacular cliff top scenery and chill out amongst the wild flowers – it’s the perfect accompaniment to the awesome adventure activities. Cost includes 2 nights 5 star eco lodge accommodation, all meals from Friday evening meal to Sunday lunch, 3 half day activities, all specialist kit, qualified and friendly guides, minibus transport for the activities, free train station transfers for certain trains.

Edinburgh Festival Weekend 2016 Date: Fri 26th August - Mon 29th August Place: Pollock Halls, Holyrood Park Rd (EH16 5AY) Cost: £245 Member in twin pp, £265 Guest in twin pp, £350 Member Single (Deposit £50) Includes: 3 Nights’ accommodation in Single/Twin/Double en-suite rooms, (well furnished with spectacular views of Arthur’s Seat) in the excellent Chancellors Court, 3 Fantastic as much as you can eat Scottish Buffet Breakfasts, Saturday Guided Tour of the Royal Mile (Castle to John Knox House) Spectacular Arthur’s Seat Walk – voted Top place to visit in Edinburgh on Trip Advisor, Coordinators Throughout. Friday Night Welcome followed by traditional Scottish Ceilidh with caller, Option to purchase a Saturday night Ticket for the astonishing Edinburgh International Military Tattoo with spectacular end of show fireworks – the hottest ticket in town! An opportunity to book superb extras such as Merv Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe, Saturday Dinner at Merchants, Fosters Comedy Awards, Picnic in the Gardens the Festival Farewell Lunch plus lots more…. One of the highlights of the Spice calendar, the fantastic Edinburgh Festival Weekend. Join us we take you through the biggest arts festival in the world as only Spice knows how. We organize the program so you don’t have too, there’s so much going on year after year. This is the only way to make the most of what’s going on. Year after year members keep coming back – come and find out why!

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Walking Weekend Snowdonia Welsh 3000's

Northern Dales Mountain Biking Weekend

Date: Fri 26th August - Mon 29th August Place: Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis (LL55 4TY) Cost: £261 Member Twin Share, £281 Guest Twin Share, £312 Member (Single) (Deposit £40)

Two days of stunning riding in and around Swaledale North Yorkshire

Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 evening meals, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 guided walks Extras: transport costs by coach for the walks! An Ultimate Mountain Challenge completing all 15 Welsh 3000’s from Llanberis Snowdonia. Staying in the ideally situated 3 star Quality Snowdon hotel at the foot of Snowdon itself we aim to tackle all 15 famous summits of the Welsh Mountains. This is some of the best high level walking in the country, taking in the three mountain ranges of the Carneddau, the Glyders and Snowdon massif itself. The beauty of doing this walking over 3 days is that all summits can be achieved during daylight so we get all the views and we get a great hotel to base our challenge from!

Walking Week Tintern Abbey, Offa's Dyke and the Wye Valley Way Date: Sat 27th August - Sat 3rd September Place: Lindors Country House Hotel, St. Briavels, Lydney, Gloucestershire (GL15 6RB) Cost: £599 Member Twin pp, £619 Guest Twin pp, £739 Member (Single), £599 Member Double pp Includes: 7 nights’ accommodation, 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches, 7 evening meals & 5 days of guided walks with a choice of 2 walks per day Extras: Local transport, buses, or ferry where taken This wonderful walking area is primarily fed by a long deep, steep sided gorge between Chepstow and Monmouth near the English and Welsh border but as alluded the district radiates out to embrace the Forest of Dean on the River Severn in the east and as far as the Black Mountains to the west. The whole area sports an unrivalled history and is literally littered with medieval relics, monuments and defences. Finally, central to our big picture sits the internationally acclaimed Tintern Abbey! All this magnificent walking is made possible by basing ourselves at its heart in the splendid Lindors Country House hotel owned and run by the friendly Christian Guild. The house staff offer great service and lovely locally sourced and produced food. It has good wine and beers plus a swimming pool too making it an ideal venue for our walking holiday.

Golf Break - Oulton Hall, Leeds Date: Fri 16th September - Sun 18th September Place: Oulton Hall, Rothwell Lane, Leeds (LS26 8HN) Cost: £249 Member, £269 Guest, £289 Member (Single) (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, evening meal each night, full English breakfast, 2 rounds of golf Extras: Lunch on Sat and Sun Our golf and social weekends are a favourite fixture with members offering a thoroughly enjoyable break for golfers of all standards. We head to Outlon Hall to enjoy a weekend of good company, lovely surroundings and leisurely golf. There will also be a nearest the pin, longest drive and best beginner competitions. All golfers will be allocated a handicap so everyone is in with a shot of winning. Each golfer will also receive a simple golf goodie bag.

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Fri 16th September - Sun 18th September Dales Bike Centre, Fremington # (DL11 6AW) £130 Member, £150 Guest (Deposit £30) Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209

Includes: two nights' B&B in excellent quality accommodation plus 2 days of top quality mountain biking The riding in Swaledale and the surrounding area is a mixture of farm tracks and natural single track; there are no man-made tracks here. The Yorkshire Dales offers great potential for mountain biking - with miles of bridleways and old drovers roads across summits, passes, moorland and river valleys. We will ride through big landscapes, awesome scenery, with real adventures on trails where we’re unlikely to see another rider. Friday Night Bonus – The Bike centre usually runs an evening ride on Friday evening between 7 and 9pm and it is free to join, so if you fancy it, get ready to ride at 7pm. Our venue for the weekend will be the Dales Bike Centre in the tiny village of Fremington near Reeth a purpose built bunk barn, set up to for mountain bikers. The accommodation comprises comfortable two and four bedded bunk rooms. Grade: 2 Hard - Intermediate hilly off-road - previous mountain biking experience is essential. Please note that this event is not exclusive to Spice members.

Dana Prison Sleepover Experience Date: Sat 17th September - Sun 18th September Place: Shrewsbury (SY1 2HR) Cost: £59 Member, £65 Guest (Deposit £10) Includes: Bed frame and cold floor. Tea and coffee Extras: Sleeping bag, air bed/roll mat. Breakfast on Sunday am If you have ever wondered what prison life is like and want to do the time without committing the crime then why not try this extremely unique overnight stay at Dana Prison. This is a one off ‘Night in A Cell’ experience which is a bit of a change to your usual hotel or hostel stays, adding an extra dimension to a Shrewsbury visit. Forget what you have seen in the movies and read in books, this event gives you a real insight into the nightlife of a 200year-old prison. HM Prison Shrewsbury was a Category B/C men's prison in Shrewsbury in its heyday. However, it was decommissioned in March 2013 and is now being used to offer the general public an insight into prison life. You can choose to spend the night in isolation in your very own cell, or you can choose to cell share in this Victorian style cell block prison. Upon arrival, you will be individually searched and your privileges will be taken from you (mobile phones, etc.) to enhance your prison experience. However, if it is a requirement to keep some of your personal items exceptions can be granted. Once you have ‘settled’ into your cell; you will have the opportunity to participate in some basic games to help orientate you into your environment and to engage with your fellow inmates. An added element of a ‘Night Walk’ will see us embark on a tour with one of the excellent Prison Officers to experience the Prison as it is in the middle of the night. The eerie silence and stories from the Officers as they take you around the site in the dark are sure to leave a few hairs standing on end! Following this you will be sent to your cells in time for “lights out!”

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Horse Riding Weekend for Beginners and Improvers

National Murder Mystery Weekend Yorkshire

...a riding weekend in a fabulous location

Date: Fri 21st October - Sun 23rd October Place: Mercure Sheffield Parkway Hotel, Britannia Way, Catcliffe (S60 5BD) Cost: £179 Member, £195 Guest, £220 Member Single, £235 Guest Single

Date: Fri 7th October - Sun 9th October Place: Springhill Farm, Nr. Oswestry (SY10 7NZ) Cost: £195 Member Dormitory Share, £215 Guest Dormitory Share (Deposit £40) Host: Lauren 07852 366055 Includes: two nights’ accommodation, 1 cooked breakfast, 1 continental breakfast, Friday night buffet, Saturday night meal and horse-riding We are staying at Springhill Farm in Shropshire where they have a variety of horses & ponies to suit experienced riders through to complete beginners. Included in the price of the weekend is a 1 hour lesson/assessment on the Saturday morning and a 1½ hour ride out in the afternoon. On the Sunday morning we will have a further hours hack taking in the stunning rolling hills and countryside. We stay on the farm in their upmarket Bunkhouse with rooms sleeping from 2 to 7.

Pennine + Calderdale Way Hostel Weekend ...a new to Spice hostel weekend based on the Pennine Way

Date: Fri 14th October - Sun 16th October Place: YHA, Mankinholes, Todmorden, Lancashire # (OL14 6HR) Cost: £59 Member, £74 Guest (Deposit £10) Host: Karen Tweed 07979 637785 Includes: 2 nights hostel accomodation, 1 cooked breakfast, 1 continental breakfast with hot items, 2 guided walks Our popular hostel & bunk weekends are incredibly sociable, great value and get great feedback. This weekend we are in the Todmorden area which we don't often get to explore on these weekends and we have taken exclusive use of Mankinholes YHA. This one doesn't have large bunk rooms either so we have a pretty good chance of getting a good nights sleep! Accommodation: This former 16th century manor house is located in a quiet rural hamlet with great views. It has a cosy lounge with a log burning stove. The kitchen is well equipped and the Youth Hostel is rated as 4 star by visit England. We have 2 x two bedded rooms, 4 x four bedded rooms and 2 x 6 bedded room, all bedrooms have washbasin and one of the six bedded rooms is en- suite. There is a cosy lounge with comfortable Chesterfield seating where guests can relax and a spacious open plan dining room next to the kitchen. General: We can't guarantee which room you will have but we will make an effort of keeping local Spice members together and room dorm share requests where possible. Bring some ear plugs if your a light sleeper. We will be mucking in and cooking/organising breakfast on the Saturday and Sunday morning. On Friday evening you can eat on the way, bring something with you to cook or we can pop along to the local pub to eat (not included in price) which is a 10 minute walk away, whilst nibbles will be provided to keep you going throughout the weekend. The Top Brink public house is just a 10 minute walk from the hostel and is famed for its pub grub and we will try to secure a booking for the Saturday night for a group meal (again not included). These weekends are very much about throwing yourself in to the Spice Spirit and helping out where needed especially cleaning up after breakfast and before we depart on the Sunday morning. 40

Includes: 2 nights hotel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 evening meals, Professional Murder Mystery Organiser, Spy Thriller Quiz and Spice Host throughout the weekend This is a classic Spice weekend away for any budding Agatha Christie or Hercule Poirot’s amongst us. Our plot will have you guessing and working with your team to find out who dunnit! If you have joined us on one of these weekends before we have another BRAND NEW excellent plot! Plot: A Conspiracy.....To Die For This year there is a totally new plot - 'A Conspiracy...To Die For' - more of a Spy Thriller than a Murder Mystery for those James Bond fans. The nation is left in shock when new Prime Minister, left winger Jeff Christmas, is assassinated while opening Socialist Bookshop “Sassy Poll”. His revolutionary agenda, including turning Buckingham Place into a Homeless Shelter, is put on the back burner as a new election is organised. Meanwhile, in a quiet Peak District Village, a gathering of walkers expectantly await the climax of the ‘Muddy Boot Awards’ – little knowing that their lives would become intertwined with the death of their P.M. The assassin appears to have unfinished business.

Spice Manchester + Yorkshire - Ski Champoluc Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sat 28th January 2017 - Sat 4th February 2017 Champoluc, Monterosa Ski Area, Italy £779 (Deposit £150) Lauren 07852 366055

Includes: Flights, transfers, chalet accommodation, 7 breakfasts, 6 evening meals with choice of menu, including pre-dinner apèritif, choice of complimentary wines with dinner followed by tea/coffee & chocolates, 6 afternoon teas. Wi-fi Extras: Insurance available through Spice UK if required. Drinks, some meals, optional extras. Ski Requirements (Last season's prices as a guide) - Area Lift Pass £156; Ski hire from £59; Ski Boot hire from £35; Snowboard hire from £85; Snowboard Boot hire from £35; Ski Tuition £180; Ski Carriage £35 per skis/board. Based in the village of Champoluc we have access to the immense Monterosa ski area on our doorstep. Little known in the UK it also has the benefit of little queueing for the lifts (usually!). The largest resort in theMonterosa area, with great glacier views, uncrowded slopes and fabulous off-piste Champoluc is a delightfully unspoilt village with a top station at over 3,000m, 180 kms of generally uncrowded pistes across three adjoining lift-linked valleys. Surrounded by wooded terrain and based at one end of the Monterosa ski area (with Gressoney in the central valley and Alagna on the far side), Champoluc boasts spectacular views of the region’s dramatic glaciers and peaks. Based here we have access to the whole Monterosa circuit. Champoluc is a lovely village with several craft shops, an ice rink, and good restaurants serving delicious Italian classics. It’s the best place for après-ski cocktails & live music.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

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MADRID MINI BREAK 4 days, Thursday 20 October 16 from £549 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Edinburgh Madrid is the capital of Spain and the thrid largest city in Europe after London and Berlin. It is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. However while the city possesses modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighbourhoods and streets. Madrid has really revamped itself in the past couple of years and the centre of the city is smartening up with new boutiques, delis, cafés and gastrobars opening up every week. It’s perfect for a culture-rich long weekend or city break, with great food and a lively atmosphere at night. Although it is cold in winter, there are usually a lot of bright, sunny days and it is often warm enough to sit outside during the day. Just remember your hat and gloves.

LISBON MINI BREAK 4 days, Thursday 17 November 16 from £499 Departs London Stanstead, London Heathrow, Bristol, Luton, Liverpool, & Edinburgh Lisbon is Portugal’s Capital and largest city – it is also one of the oldest cities in the world, and the oldest in Western Europe, predating other modern European capitals such as London, Paris and Rome by centuries. However unlike most capital cities, Lisbon’s status as the capital of Portugal has never been granted or confirmed officially – by statute or in written form. With all this history it is a wonderful place to visit and explore for a long weekend! Lisbon enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Among all the metropoleis in Europe, it has the warmest winters, with average temperatures 15 °C (59 °F) during the day and 8 °C (46 °F) at night from December to February discovering the city should be quite pleasant. We have a lot packed in to this weekend to help get the most from your time there but there is also time free for individual or group exploration!

VENICE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 4 days, Friday 16 December 16 from £549 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Luton The Venice is a unique city constantly fighting against the rising tides of the Mediterranean and its status as an island state throughout recent history has left it independent and passionate. The ‘must see’ sights in Venice are St. Mark’s Square and the 11th century Basilica, the Doges Palace and the famous Bridge of Sighs but to really discover the essence of Venice you need to set off and get yourself lost! Nothing beats a stroll through the backstreets taking in the architecture and the Venetians. This is a chance to get away from the chaos of Chrsitmas preparation and enjoy a short break in this beautiful city. Your itinerary is quite well packed but also always some time for individual or group exploration!

NICE CARNIVAL WEEKEND 4 days, Friday 17 February 2017 from £499 Departs London Gatwick & Liverpool Why not discover the South Coast of France with Spice in February 2017 and forget the dull winter days. We have repeated this break after great feedback this year and this is a short city break to Nice, including entry to its worldfamous annual Carnival. Nice Carnival dates back to 1294, when the Count of Provence Charles d’Anjou spent the “the joyous days of Carnival” in Nice. Over the centuries, the city of Nice has celebrated the end of Lent with masked balls, fancy dress, egg- and confetti-throwing, and most recently, parades of floats through the streets. Floats are decorated with beautiful flowers and fun characters such as His Majesty “Triboulet”, the rag puppet mascot who leads the festivities.

Date: Sun 10 Jul 2016 Time: 9:15am Location: Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 1AF Cost: £29 Member, £32 Guest Camping and party options available These are great days out - Enter the Dragon! Up to 16 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, 8 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! The race is for fun with other Spice groups from all over the UK. We have our own trophies and medals to go for, and the races will be run on a timed basis over the day. Don’t worry if you’ve never been in a Dragon Boat or anything similar before, as we’ll have plenty of time to practice before the racing begins in earnest (and as this is Spice, it’s all just for fun anyway!).

As you will see we have many weekenders for the Spice family.

Ed in

“No Spicer should miss a Dragon Boat Day. It really sums up what Spice is all about – fun, friendship, excitement & the chance to try an activity that anyone can enjoy!”

We have highlighted some of our national weekend breaks. Please remember this is only a selection of breaks and the most up to date information is available on the website.

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e s F t i v h al g r Date: Fri 26 Aug 2016 Mon 29 Aug 2016

Location: Pollock Halls, Holyrood Park Rd. Edinburgh EH16 5AY Cost: £245 Member Twin Share, £350 Member Single (Deposit £50)

Includes: 3 Nights B&B, Royal Mile Guided Walk, Arthurs Seat Walk, Ceilidh, Spice Host, Optional Ticket Purchases Availability: Last Places (Currently only Member Twin Share places available) One of the highlights of the Spice calendar, the fantastic Edinburgh Festival Weekend. This year we are offering a single weekend to enjoy the most vibrant city in the world at this time of year. Join us we take you through the biggest arts festival in the world as only Spice knows how. We organize the program so you don’t have too, there’s so much going on year after year. This is the only way to make the most of what’s going on. Year after year members keep coming back – come and find out why! ‘Thanks Jamie for a FAB weekend, really enjoyed the entertainment and eating out in some lovely restaurants. Don’t think the weekend could be any better with the sun all over Edinburgh!

Date:

Fri 16 Dec 2016 - Sun 18 Dec 2016

Location: Potters Resort, Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk NR31 9BX

Cost £195 Member Bungalow Plus, £215 Guest Bungalow Plus, £240 Member Single (Deposit £40) Includes 2 nights bungalow plus accommodation, all meals, live entertainment and a whole host of activities, Spice Host throughout. Fantastic Value £50 discount on brochure price. Join Spice this weekend as we return for our Christmas Festive Weekender at the 5 star Resort which is Potters. Set on the beautiful Norfolk Coast and only a stone’s throw away from the sea. Potters pride themselves on creating truly memorable experiences for their guests with fabulous inclusive value. Comfortable accommodation in bungalows (we have a mixture of one or two bedroom bungalows and only a few singles) Live Entertainment every evening Full Board – 4 meals a day for each full day of your stay Huge range of Sports and Leisure facilities and activities – most of them free Friendliest service you will find anywhere Spice host throughout the weekend What a brilliant weekend at Potters. Amazing place, will definitely book again! Lots to do, evening entertainment was West End standard, the bands they had in the bar were brilliant and even the more family orientated entertainment was worth watching due to never knowing what the children would say when given a microphone. I had a go on a segway, we played table tennis (badly), failed at two quizzes, had amazing never ending food and had lots of laughs...... bring on the next one.

As at 15 June 2016

International Holiday Programme

yh olid ays fr om your S pice UK team!

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.

Spice Holidays

2016

/17

Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 07/09/16 13

Grand Canyon Rafting Experience The ultimate Spice adventure!

£200

Waitlist only

10/09/16 7

Walking Austria A Walkwise trip into the Austrian Alps!

£150

£869

19/09/16 7

Turkey Chillout A repeat of our ever popular turkey autumn break!

£150

£699

20/09/16 7

Croatian Chillout A chillout with a difference!

£150

Waitlist only

25/09/16 7

Costa Blanca Chillout A week in the Mediterranean!

£150

£639

09/10/16 13

Thailand Chillout & the River Kwai Amazing feedback last year we just had to repeat this one but with a slight tweak!

£160

£1699

09/10/16 5

Lake Garda Autumn Chillout After 4 years the popularity of this trip shows no signs of stopping!

£150

£549

09/10/16 7

Walk The Pilgrims Way A Walkwise first walking in Northern Spain!

£150

£970

13/10/16 7

La Santa Sports Holiday A great sportsman’s holiday!

£150

£529

20/10/16 3

Madrid mini break Discover Spain’s Cultural Capital!

£150

£549

20/10/16 12

Cuba – Sun & Fun Such a popular trip since it was first run 2 years ago and no price increase!

£160

Waitlist only

06/11/16 4

Iceland Discovery Visit the land of Ice & Fire but hurry as we only have a few places left!

£150

Waitlist only

08/11/16 14

India: Bollywood, Palaces and Beaches An unusual and interesting insight into this amazing country!

£200

Waitlist only

17/11/16 3

Lisbon Mini Break Explore Portugal’s Capital city!

£150

£499

04/12/16 7

Lapland Adventure & Northern Lights An incredibly popular trip for the past 3 years & this time we have some singles!

£150

Waitlist only

16/12/16 3

Venice before Christmas A long weekend in a beautiful city!

£150

£549

22/12/16 10

Christmas & New Year in Cyprus A festive break away with Spice!

£200

£1069

Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 22/12/16

5/6

Christmas in Cyprus

A festive break away with Spice!

27/12/16

New Year in Cyprus

5/4

A festive break away with Spice!

17/02/16

Nice Carnival Weekend

Repeated after superb feedback last this year!

Ski Holidays

£200

£819

£200

£749

£150

£499

2017

Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 30/12/16 8

Ski New Year A 9 day trip over the New Year - £100 price increase on 01 Sep 16!

£150

£999

15/01/17 7

Ski Tignes A wonderful ski area and a Mark Warner chalet!

£150

£755

21/01/17 7

Ski Arraba Ski the Italian Dolomites. Price increases £50 on 01 Sep 16 – Book early!

£150

£699

21/01/17 7

Spice Scotland – Ski Champoluc Ski Italy’s very own 3 valleys!

£150

£799

28/01/17 7

Spice London & Bristol/Cardiff – Ski St Christoph, Austria Price increases £50 on 01 Sep 16 – Book early!

£150

£799

28/01/17 7

Spice Manchester & Yorkshire – Ski Champoluc Over half full already & price increases £30 on 01 Sep 16!

£150

£779

28/01/17 7

Spice West & East Midlands – Ski Cervinia Skiing in two countries available!

£150

£799

28/01/17 7

Spice Thames Valley & Solent – Ski La Plagne Filling very quickly so don’t miss out.

£150

£790

05/02/17 7

Ski Courchevel Ski the 3 valleys with Spice in a Mark Warner chalet!

£150

£785

25/02/17 7

Ski Beginners Learn to ski with Spice and open a new world of holidays!

£150

£589

18/03/17 7

Spice London & Bristol/Cardiff – Ski Alpe D’Huez Price increases £50 on 01 Sep 16 – Book early!

£150

£679

04/03/17 7

Ski Chamonix One for the off piste fanatics!

£150

£679

05/03/17 7

Ski Andorra The Spice ski trip for the leisurely skier!

£150

£639

11/03/17 7

Ski Champoluc Ski Italy’s very own 3 valleys!

£150

£739

19/03/17 7

Ski Meribel Ski the 3 valleys with Spice in a Mark Warner chalet!

£150

£799

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.

The Spice holiday progra mme is a rolling on e an holidays are be d new ing added all the time so please check www.sp iceuk.com for full details & up to date availabilit y!

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Highlighted Holidays LAKE GARDA AUTUMN CHILLOUT 6 days, Sunday 09 October 16 from £549 Departs London Stansted & Manchester

COSTA BLANCA CHILLOUT 8 days, Sunday 25 September 16 from £639 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol & Glasgow Spain’s Costa Blanca, located on the central Eastern coastline, is a popular destination for tourists who arrive every summer to take advantage of the warm climate, sundrenched beaches, laid-back lifestyle and lively evening culture. Calpe is situated approximately 60km from Alicante airport. With around 13.000 inhabitants, this unassuming former fishing village has become a popular resort. A distinguishing feature of the town is the “Penon de Ifach”, an imposing rock which rises from the sea and creates a unique landscape for this coastal resort. Calpe’s two main beaches, the Cantal Roig and the Playa Arenal, are renowned for their long stretches of fine sand and clear waters, perfect for swimming and also popular with surfers. Protection from the wind by surrounding mountains means that the town’s beaches generally remain warm and the sea calm.

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. 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.

WALK THE PILGRAMS WAY 8 days, Sunday 09 October 16 from £970 Departs London Stansted only

THAILAND & THE RIVER KWAI 14 days, Sunday 09 October 16 from £1699 Departs London Heathrow, Manchester & Glasgow From your arrival in Bangkok to your departure, this holiday is sure to delight, entrance and relax - we are delighted to present to you this luxury Chillout with a twist! The three centres for this holiday are Bangkok, the River Kwai and the resort of Hua Hin – individually all exciting places to visit but combined they will quite simply take your breath away.

The Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and coming together at the tomb of St. James (Santiago in Spanish) in Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. We will be walking what is known as the French Way which covers pretty and maybe surprisingly lush fields, rolling hills and quaint villages on a good well marked track. In a break from tradition WalkWise will stage a linear walk comprising of the last one hundred and eleven kilometres of this Pilgrimage. I think it’s very important to convey here the great atmosphere and camaraderie that exist on this stretch of the Camino. One meets like-minded people from all over the world. For them this is more than a walk this is a life-long experience. Walking the Camino de Santiago is not exclusive and is for everyone, young, old, fit, unfit, religious or otherwise. It has been noted that the Pilgrim’s who by far fare best are the ones that walk slowly and steadily and not too fast. There is a certificate to be collected for those that complete the route.

LA SANTA SPORTS HOLIDAY 8 days, Thursday 13 October 16 from £529

SKI BEGINNERS

Departs London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh

8 days, Saturday 25 February 17 from £589

La Santa is quite simply a brilliant sportsman’s holiday and this will be our 29th consecutive year. The complex is completely self-contained and situated on the 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.

Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham Learn to ski with Spice and you’ll never look back! Skiing is an extremely social sport and it will open a whole world of new holidays for you to try.Slovenia is roughly the size of East Anglia – a lot less flat of course, and more like Switzerland in its contours. It has a share of the Alps (The Julian Alps in particular) and is the most forested country in mainland Europe. Situated just a few miles from the Italian and the Austrian borders, the picturesque village of Kranjska Gora is set in spectacular surroundings with the majestic Julian Alps as its backdrop. The resort is ideal for first time and improving skiers who will be well cared for by one of the top ski schools. The relaxed ambience of the resort with its local bars, restaurants, disco, casino and above all, the friendly Slovenian people makes for a truly memorable holiday.

SKI NEW YEAR 9 days, Friday 30 December 16 from £999 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham An extended New Year ski trip because of when New Year’s Day falls and at a great pric for the time of year! Skiing holidays in Alpe d’Huez offer a high sunny plateau surrounded by an amazing snow bowl, with mile after mile of varied pisted and off piste opportunities. From challenging black runs to wide open blues and greens, the 249km of skiing is spread over a huge area, providing endless opportunities for all levels of skier and boarder. Alpe d’Huez boast excellent snow records due to the high altitude, the Sarenne Glacier and over 800 snow cannons. The Pique Blanc summit at 3300m affords breathtaking views across the whole of the Southern Alps and provides a wonderful starting point for the Sarenne descent one of the longest black runs in the world at fully 16km from top to bottom! Alpe d’Huez is ideal for snowboarders too, providing 2 well maintained snow parks and plenty of boarder friendly cable-cars and chair lifts.

SKI CHAMONIX 8 days, Saturday 04 March 17 from £679 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh Ski Chamonix and enjoy excellent intermediate and advanced skiing and superb snowboarding. This is one of France’s prettiest Alpine resorts. A skiing holiday in Chamonix delivers fantastic all round skiing for confident skiers. The Nursery slopes are lovely too, with ski tuition that’s nothing short of excellent.This is a traditional Alpine town set against breathtakingly spectacular scenery at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc. Ski in Chamonix, on and around Western Europe’s highest peak, for genuine ski and non-ski thrills. Good skiers return here year after year to hone their skills on the hair-raising and beautiful Vallée Blanche. Others flock here to tackle some of France’s most challenging off-piste skiing. There’s glacier skiing too!The resort itself has an excellent range of sporting and leisure facilities and a large sports centre. Last but never least, the nightlife is unrivalled. In short, a skiing holiday in Chamonix is one of the best all round options and highly recommended.

To book visit www.spiceuk.com or call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788