WINTER 2016
To all Spice members your coordinators would like to extend a belated Merry Christmas and a very ‘Spicy’ Happy New Year to you all…welcome to the winter edition of your Spice newsletter. So how did your festivities go? Did you see friends and family? Did you have a spicey Christmas? Were you with the group of 50 members on the Spice Christmas break in Lincoln? Whatever you did let us help you get over the all that overindulgence and excesses we all have over this period…well that’s one of the reasons you joined Spice isn’t it? After all the parties, Balls, weekends away, etc. it’s time to start planning your diary for 2016 but don’t worry your coordinators have all been busy arranging lots of things for you to look forwards to. The next quarter we are very heavily involved in the overseas ski trips – if you haven’t already booked anything, are looking for a second trip or maybe are thinking about trying skiing out for the first time then check the Spice UK website as there are still a few trips with places to spare! But it isn’t all about skiing of course there are lots of events in your local programmes to start looking forward to so make sure you have a good look through the local event pages of the newsletter and if you want more information on any of the events just pop on line or call your local group. Some of the big events coming up in the year are Center Parcs Sherwood Forest in June, Dragon Boat Racing again in June, the
Jamie Morris Spice Scotland Steve Dell Spice East Midlands
Dominic Renshaw Spice Thames Valley & Solent
Edinburgh Festival in August plus many, many more. Last year we had an excellent trip to Thailand where 45 members had a holiday of a lifetime read more about this later in this issue. Oh and I nearly forgot the little matter of Spice’s 35th birthday and anyone that was around for 25 or 30 years knows what that means… that’s right the Spice Anniversary National Ball! Just ask around and anyone that was at the 25th or 30th Balls will tell you this is something not to be missed! If you haven’t already booked then what are you waiting for – check out your local group website and we’ll see you there. Whatever your interests the Spice programme just gets bigger and better and I’m sure you’ll have lots of adventures to talk about over the next few months – and don’t forget to take your camera’s, phones, etc. with you. We love seeing all your pictures on Facebook often making us all quite jealous of the fun you’re having!
So, what are you waiting for…Live your Dream. Ian Purvis Spice UK
Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands
Lauren Fawkes Spice Manchster & Yorkshire
Dianne Livingstone Spice London & Spice Bristol/Cardiff
Name: Claire Foster Group: West Midlands How long have you been a Spice member? I will have been a member for a year in September
Name: Liz Whitehouse
Why did you join Spice? I joined Spice on a whim. I was fed up of spending Saturday nights in with my own company. As much as I love my dog his conversation isn’t up to much! Many of my friends were married or had children and didn’t really want to do the things I did. What has been your favourite event? I have loved so many events for different reasons but I must say my favourite event so far has been the parties. I love dressing up and Spice have so many themes...80’s, Las Vegas, Around the World, The letter P....i now have a huge dressing up box under my bed!
What would be your advice for a new member? To just go for it! If there is something you want to do then book it. Don’t think about not knowing anyone, or what if you don’t enjoy it. Spice people are amazingly welcoming, I assure you, you will have a good time!
What has been your most challenging event? I would say the Dragon Boat Racing. I am not a water fan so agreeing to be the drummer in the boat was a huge challenge for me. It was definitely friends that got me through the day and i was so proud at the end of it! What is your funniest memory in Spice? It has to be at the Activity Fun Day, we started off the assault course clean, dry and warm.... We got a small amount of mud on us at the beginning of the day and moaned about being dirty... By the end of it day we were walking fully clothed through the lake, water up to our chin! I made so many lasting friendships that day and have some excellent memories not to mention photographs. What is your life philosophy in one sentence. Dance like nobody’s watching, sing like nobody’s listening, Live like heaven is on earth...... Your favourite movie? Evita the musical. Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? Michael McIntyre, Audrey Hepburn, Channing Tatum, My Nan.
Your favourite movie? Mannequin... Just love it Most treasured belonging? My dog Bailey.
Group: West Midlands. How long have you been a Spice Member? Since February this year. Why did you join Spice? I joined Spice after a very tough year in 2014. I needed to do something positive and wanted to make new friends and try new things
Name: Kelley Dawes Group: West Midlands How long have you been a Spice member? Nearly 18 months Why did you join Spice? For the opportunity to experience new things. What has been your favourite event? Barn dance had my chuckle muscles hurting for days after!!! What is your funniest memory in Spice? Dragon boat camping and party night! So much fun! What would be your advice for a new member? Take a deep breath, and jump straight in! Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Not yet. Your favourite movie? Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid.
What has been your favourite event? hard to choose but I loved the llama trek.. Oh and Battle Proms at Ragley Hall.
What is your funniest memory in Spice? ... funniest memory was me and the girls running around Llangollen trying to find our canal boat with one minute to spare! We couldn’t stop laughing which made us even later! Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Yes, went to Iceland in November. What is your life philosophy in one sentence. Live your day as its your last day on earth as it will never come around again. Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? My darling Dad, Trevor Francis, Paul Weller and Henry VIII - all would have a story to tell! Most treasured belonging? my late mom’s engagement ring - I will treasure it forever.
Spice Scotland Jamie Morris January – Always my favourite month of the Spice year – we begin with the January Ball – are we ending the year on a high or starting the year with a party? When the rest of the world is experiencing the January blues we get to party. Later in the month I lead the Scottish skiers off on our annual ski trip – the best event of the year – if you’re me of course. I’ve made some real friends whilst hosting this trip. Can’t wait for 2016!
All events and holidays mentioned in the round ups are available to members via the website or calling you local group
February – One event springs to mind – that’s our biggest event of the year – our February Bargain Break. 100 Spice members enjoying a lively weekend in Scotland. March – No big events in March but the events that make Spice work – everyday events – dinners, quizzes and Kelpies to name a few.
East Midlands Year Steve Dell January: We saw the year in with our fabulous New Year’s Party at the Grand Hotel in Leicester. 150 members partied until 2am in the grand Victorian Ballroom. February: A group of us went on a walking and social weekend in Cheshire staying in a luxury hotel near Chester. There was wonderful walking in Delamere Forest and the Sandstone trail. We even had a bit of snow on the Sunday! March saw another party; this time for the second anniversary of Steve running East Midlands – we had a sleepover party with a Rod Stewart act. April was Easter and another great walking and social weekend. This time from Bournemouth with great walks to Swanage, Hengistbury Head, Christchurch and Corfe Castle. May had two bank holidays with visits to the beautiful Gower and Portsmouth. June was the annual pilgrimage to Sherwood Forest Centre Parcs and camping at the Leicestershire sausage and cider festival July saw two firsts – a joint East and West Midlands Summer Ball and our first win ever at Dragon Boat Racing! August was a great social weekend including visits to Buckingham palace, Houses of Parliament and we walked across the 02 arena. September was the magical trip to Las Vegas and rafting down the Grand Canyon October was our Spooktackular Halloween party which was a massive sell out success with 180 members dressing up. November saw some wonderful autumnal colours with forestry walks including a weekend walking in the New Forest December we have many festive events including themed quizzes, a Christmas Party and finishing up back in Leicester for our New Year’s party!
April – How the sun shone for us at Loch Fyne – still can’t believe that was all the way back in April – what a wonderful break, a stunning location with a great crowd – and glorious sunshine! May – May came and went – haunted pub crawl is always great fun, ten pin bowling – I am so bad at it, but will always have a go – Iain the bowling shark – well played. June – Theatre food at Mark Greenaway – lovely and a small but select group enjoying Montrose – not the most famous of places but really enjoyable nonetheless. July – BBQ with Maureen, always a lovely day and another Narrow boat – so many have done this event and one of the hits for members over the years August – Edinburgh comes alive with the festivals – I always look forward to welcoming our southern members to experience Scottish hospitality and the Edinburgh Fringe. We danced, drunk, watched, ate, and wandered. We also get to do it all again – how lucky am I! September – A quiet month with no real memories for me – apart from getting married! In my role as a Spice Coordinator I get to do lots of brilliant things and meet lots of lovely people. Little did I know on a Center Parcs weekend with Spice I would meet the lady who would change my life? Spice does really make a difference! October – Treasure Hunt on the Subway, Rotating Dinner – always enjoy them but a quiet month in general for me as I took my first non Spice holiday since 2010. I did check emails though; it’s a lifestyle choice for sure. November – Glencoe – another excellent trip and one of the highlights. We keep going back, year after year – I have now been 6 times and it doesn’t disappoint. We’ve already booked for 2016! December – It’s the most wonderful time of the year – apart from January that is! Glasgow parties, Edinburgh lunch big groups and it’s always lovely to see everyone happy and in the festive spirit. Did I say it’s nearly January? I feel very privileged to do what I do for a living and being able to get out with our members and experience moments with you is great I’ve hosted 24 preview evenings, played badminton around 40 times, eaten in excess of 40 meals out, walked, hosted and met so many people – my main memory of 2015 - Lorna and Donald – that Sella Ronda taxi – we’ll always have that story to tell.
Manchester & Yorkshire Lauren Fawkes
West Midlands Richard Coulter
January- The year starts with an influx of new members and it was wonderful to welcome them in to the group and share with them all the fun and friendship that Spice brings to our lives. Then we hit the end of January we were full tilt into the Ski Season and I was lucky enough to ski with a lovely group of beginners and intermediates on the Spice UK Soldeu trip.
January Our Spice West Midlands Ski Trip was to the famous French resort of Morzine. Here we enjoyed a wide variety of skiing and some great après ski nights!
Febuary - My second skiing trip was to Les Arcs where i met another fantastic set of members which was quickly followed by our Valentines Bunk Barn in Kirkby Stephens. In March we had our first visit to the lovely Grassington Bunk Barn which set the bar a bit higher for all the other bunks we use so much so we are going again in December and have it booked for the 1940’s weekend in 2016. April started with our Easter visit to the lovely Outdoor Alternative Centre on Holy Island, Angelsey which is always a treat in the calendar followed by our first visit to the Great Hucklow Bunk accommodation in the Peak District. May - Though not strictly a Spice event, I took an incredible opportunity to join the Spice Dragon Boat suppliers, Pershore Greyhounds to take part in the Vogalonga in Venice. This took place over the Spring Bank Holiday and we paddled a Dragon Boat around Murano and Burano islands then back over the lagoon in to the Grand Canal, a distance of approximately 26 miles in total in the company of around 2000 other boats – an exhausting but exhilarating once in a lifetime opportunity! Then early in June I headed up to Northumberland to host our first bunk weekend at Seahouses, again so good that we have it in the diary for 2016 and 2017. Then on to one of the highlights of the Spice calendar, the Center Parcs Sherwood weekend a fun, packed weekend of socialising, sports, partying, fancy dress and friendship with Spicers from across the U.K. July saw another two favourites in the programme, the Masham Beer and BBQ Camping weekend and The National Dragon Boat weekend, where we paddle, party and camp but not all at the same time. We had a super Summer Party in between the two camping weekends too. August saw a weekend visit to Beverley Friary which we try to fit in every year, a fabulous old building and a market town with plenty to offer – Beverley was ably hosted by one of our fabulous voluntary hosts freeing me up to join in on the London Social Weekend where you can dip in and do as much or as little as you like. The month culminated in the Timberlodge Bank Holiday weekend where we socialised, walked, ate, drank, barbecued and made merry. September saw me jetting off to Turkey, to celebrate the wedding of 2 well known Spice members Lyndsey and Dave Pokhan – the wedding took place down on the Marina in Turgetres followed by a celebration at the yacht club, it was a beautiful occasion that I was proud to be part of along with 60 or so other Spicers. Then with not much time to waste in October bought for me a real highlight for the year as I was lucky enough to host the Spice UK Thailand trip. With 45 Spicers meeting up in Dubai before flying on to Bangkok where we stayed for 3 nights whizzing around like whirling dervishes to take in all the sights followed by a visit to the River Kwai and all that it had to offer including 2 nights stay on the River Kwai Junglerafts, truly beautiful. Then for the chill out part of the holiday we were transported to Hua Hin where we relaxed and took in the Thai way of life. A magical couple of weeks with so many friends and memories made. Then it was back to the UK with a sharp jolt having left during an Indian Summer and returned to a very autumnal setting just in time for the Halloween Bunk Barn followed in quick succession by November’s Winter Warmer Bonfire Weekend. It is now Mid-November and we have started to ramp up (if that is possible!) for Christmas and New Year – we have some fabulous events still to come with our Grassington Festive Dickensian Festive weekend, some wonderful party nights to celebrate Christmas and New Year and our Christmas Break in Lincoln to come. Phew!
February Chinese New Year: We always make a big fuss of the Chinese New Year and this year we had a group of over 100 members plus firecrackers, dragon dancers and a huge Chinese banquet. March World War II Discovery Break: Simon Footer MBE, ex special forces pilot and great friend of Spice West Midlands took 26 of us on a fascinating and poignant tour of the DD Beaches, Glider Sites and War Graves of the Second World War. His knowledge and enthusiasm really brought the horrors of war to life. In a lighter vein, he also took us to the best bars and restaurants of Normandy. I am looking forward to joining his WW1 break in March 2016. April Paris by Eurostar with Lunch up the Eiffel Tower: Back in France again! This time I was lucky enough to lead a lovely Springtime visit to Paris by train. We had a great group of members along and took in lots of sights and enjoyed the Parisian joie de vivre together! May Has Spice Got Talent: There are some experiences you get in Spice that you just couldn’t find anywhere else! This was our third “Has Spice Got Talent” Night where we take over the Jam House (Birmingham’s prime live music venue) and make our members the stars! For me it meant dressing up as Conchita Wurst and singing “Rise Like a Pheonix”! Other acts ranged from African Drumming to a very entertaining Piper! We raised nearly £1000 for Edwards Trust through having fun! I believe that video evidence still exists of my performance and others on our Facebook Page – watch if you dare! June Center Parcs Sherwood Forest Party Weekend: Dressing up again? Well, Spice Center Parcs visits have a reputation for some of the biggest and most outrageous Fancy Dress Parties on the planet – so it would be pity not to! July Harry Potter Studios: The opening of Platform 9¾ was an ideal excuse to take a coach down to the amazing Warner Brother Studios to see how the Harry Potter series of films were made. We enjoyed being “big kids” and discovering the remarkable scenes, models and special effects. Butter beers all round! August Meet the Meerkats: Nothing to do with my car insurance, we spent a lovely summers evening at Lakeside Animal Centre discovering these incredible animals. We also met baby meerkats, wallabies and lots of other creatures who live there. A brilliant evening! September Fire Eating: One of the classic Spice adventures and still one of my favourite days. October Viva Las Vegas Sleepover Party: A Spice party is always a lot of fun and this year we decided to celebrate the 80th Birthday of “The King” with a very talented tribute! November Go Ape – Treetop Experience: Autumn is a great time to go into the forest, and we had one of our regular visits to Go Ape on Cannock Chase. It takes around 2 hours high up in the canopy to travel all the zipwires, rope bridges and cargo nets that make up this incredible treetop adventure playground!
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Coordinator’s Corner Welcome to our new Spice quarterly magazine and of course to a New Year full of fantastic opportunities for fun & friendship. New Year is a time when many people make a decision that this is the year to get their work life balance sorted out & seek out the ‘Spice Solution’ – an instant opportunity to get out, do fun things & meet other lovely members. If you are new to Spice ‘Welcome to the Fun House’, you are in the right place. If you do need any help deciding on your first events please don’t hesitate to call the office and we are happy to suggest events. Please don’t hesitate to jump in and get out on some events, after all that is the reason you joined – it is natural that you will feel a little nervous on your first few events but once you realise how friendly everyone is you will soon be joining in. This newsletter as always contains a snapshot of the events that are happening with limited information to whet your appetite; for a full details of the events and to see newly added events please refer to the Spice Yorkshire website www.spiceyorks.com or refer to the Spice UK website www.spiceuk.com for details of the great holiday opportunities awaiting you. Many members & prospective members start the New Year with resolutions to get fitter, learn new skills, socialise more or to get the work/life balance and try something new. Spice can help you with all these with lots of walks, bike rides & weekly badminton to help improve & maintain your fitness; a variety of workshops to help improve your skill set and plenty more besides to get you out meeting lots of new people to improve your social circle. We have a great year already planned with weekends away to suit every budget, great day & evening events, fabulous holidays and many more opportunities to get out in the company of like-minded people and socialise. We also have our National 35th Anniversary Ball taking place close to home in Leeds on 1st October 2016; this may seem a long way away but we already have around 150 people booked. We celebrate the anniversary of Spice with a big party every five years and people are still talking about how much fun they had at the 25th & 30th balls – this is one not to be missed with lots of surprises on the night. Hope to see you there but hopefully we will see you out on events well ahead of that and wishing you a wonderful start to 2016, we hope this is the year you get to participate in something truly amazing and that the year brings you lots of fun and friendship.
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
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Coming Events January 2016 Monday 28 December
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Meditation for Beginners
New Year's Eve Bash at The Copthorne Sheffield
Ramble: Rods Tater Pie Walk Spice Curry Club visits AM Kitchen and Bar
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Clay Pigeon Shoot
Peak District Walk: Derwent Valley Way and Cromford Canal
Chesterfield Soul and Motown Night Cinema Night at Huddersfield Odeon
New Year's Eve Buffet and Disco Party Leeds
Spice Dines Vietnamese and Karaoke Night
Poppies at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Lunch
New Year's Eve Party Manchester New Year’s Eve Party in Leicester Walking Break New Year in Snowdonia Beddgelert Walking Break New Year in the North Cotswold Hills Walking break New Year Royal Wootton Bassett and the Wiltshire Downs Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2015 New Year Break London + Thames Cruise - 2 nights Leicestershire New Year Walking and Social Break New Year Break London + Thames Cruise – 1 night
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Badminton Concord
Quiz Night in York
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
Harrogate Pub Meet at the Winter Gardens
Do You Really Want to Lose Weight...
Ladybower Improvers Mountain Bike Ride
Spice Dines Spanish at Ambiente Tapas Leeds
Ramble: Bradfield Dale
Spice in the City : Sheffield
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Review of 2015 Quiz South Yorks
Hull Bowling Night at Hollywood Bowl
Charleston Dance Workshop
Peak District Walk: Carsington Water
Review of 2015 Quiz West Yorks
Theatre: Show Boat in Sheffield
Zipworld Caverns Experience
Ramble: Route Canal Walk
Movies and Meal Night in Sheffield
Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford
Spice Preview Night in Sheffield
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Sunday Brunch at Ella's cafe
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Badminton Concord
Board Games Night in Leeds
Book Club Sheffield
Spice Dines Mexican at Red Pepperchino Huddersfield
Abseiling for the Terrified
Peak District Walk: Longstone edge
Beginners Mountain Bike Course
Stained Glass Workshop
Spice Preview Night in Leeds
Music Club Sheffield
Evening Meal at Hotel du Vin York
Chill Factore Skiing/Snowboarding + Meet Up
Saturday Shuffle at The Wig and Pen Sheffield Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds
Tennis, Badminton and Spa Leisure Weekend - Okehampton, Devon
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Badminton Concord Dinner Shuffle at Harvey Nichols Leeds Discover Scuba at Metrodome
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Theatre: Bedside Manners at Chesterfield Pomegranate
Spice Curry Club visits Dimple Well Lodge Ossett
Palmistry Workshop
Guided Bike Ride: Bronte Rumble
Spice Curry Club visits Prithi Raj, Sheffield
Curling Night Huddersfield Real Ale Bar Crawl
Peak District Walk: Black Rocks and Wirksworth circular Ramble: Crocodile Rock Walk and Talk: Roundhay Park Leeds
The event list on our website is updated daily at www.spiceyorks.com/events
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Coming Events February 2016 Monday 1 February Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid
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Badminton Concord
Spice Dines Czech in Sheffield
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
Spice Hits Wakefield at The Hop
Great Spice Bakeoff in Nottingham
Clay Pigeon Shooting in West Yorkshire
Spice Preview Night in York
Workshop: Mindfulness Plus Laser Quest in Sheffield Saturday Shuffle at the Pour House Leeds
Peak District Walk: Tideslow Rake and Bradwell Moor (Hope) Ramble: Ashworth Reservoir Ramble: Denby Dale Treasures
Badminton Coaching Weekend Walking Weekend Swanage, Studland and the Dorset Coast
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Chinese New Year Buffet in Bradford
Badminton Concord
Speed Quiz South Yorks
Outdoor Ice Skating
Friday Evening Meal at Primo Huddersfield
Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood with option of a cream tea
Bakewell Mountain Bike Ride
Speed Quiz West Yorks
Spice Curry Club visits Ashoka, Chesterfield
Champagne Tasting at Epernay Leeds Who needs love when there's beer! Pub Crawl in Sheffield
Ramble: Fernilee Reservoir and Taxel Edge Peak District Walk: Monyash and Wye Valley How to become a Love Magnet!
Forest of Bowland Hostel Weekend Walking Weekend Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains
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Badminton Concord
Music Club Sheffield
Dinner Shuffle at Loch Fyne Sheffield
Get together at the York Tap
Tarot Card Workshop
Peak District Walk: Crich, The Torrs, The Chase and The Manor
Dinner Shuffle at The Town Hall Tavern
Nottingham City of Caves and Galleries of Justice Tours Ice Wall Experience Spice in the City : Sheffield Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds
Workshop: How to Implement The Secret Sunday Lunch at Ego Sheffield Sunday Lunch at the Horse and Groom
Walking Weekend Ultimate Lakeland Challenge Walking Weekend Wobbly Lakeland Walking Cotswolds Luxury Walking and Social Weekend
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Badminton Concord
Theatre: Let It Be, Sheffield
Book Club Sheffield
Spice Curry Club visits Tharavadu Leeds
Winter Walking/ Navigation Skills Day Beginners Mountain Bike Course
Easy Walk and Lunch from Lancashire to Yorkshire
Make your own Chocolate Shoe
Gargrave 12 mile Bike Ride
Saturday Meal at the Lodge Bar and Grill, Hull
Ramble: Crook Hill
Discover Scuba at Metrodome
Mid Week Meal at Herbert's Bar Huddersfield
Spice Curry Club visits The Aagrah Sheffield
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Sunday Lunch at The Ripon Spa Hotel
February Bargain Break 2016
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Live Music: Dire Straits Experience in Bradford
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
Spice Hits Huddersfield
Ramble: Early Settlers
Peak District Walk: Two railways; High Peak and Tissington
Sector 7 Laser Game in York
Theatre: Into The Woods, Sheffield
Spice in the City : Sheffield Comedy Night: Paddy McGuinness in York
Wine and Cheese Pairing at Burgundy Leeds
WW1 Battlefields Discovery Tour Walking Weekend The West Sussex Coast
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. Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid
Badminton Concord
Bingo Busters Quiz South Yorks
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Skills for the Hills
Workshop: Reiki First Degree
Ramble: Dunford Bridge
A Spring In Your Step Pub Crawl in Sheffield
Pateley Bridge Intermediate Mountain Bike ride
Bingo Busters Quiz West Yorks
TV Theme Title Bar Crawl Leeds
Inflatable Action Fun Peak District Walk: Ashford in the Water, Monsal Dale and Monsal Head Ramble: Chinley SWAT Training Mission The Sheepdog Experience
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Badminton Concord
Music Club Sheffield
Dinner Shuffle at the Cross Keys Leeds
Spice Preview Night in Leeds
Ten Pin Bowling at Xscape
Spice Dines Armenian at Lost Property Huddersfield
Beginners Mountain Bike Course
Emmerdale Beginners Bike Ride
Caving for the Terrified
Peak District Walk: Elton and Long Dales
Air Rifle Session at Ringinglow Sheffield
Ramble, Scramble and Dangle!!
Beginners Horse Trek
Sunday Lunch at The Garrison Sheffield
Dinner Shuffle at Strada, Sheffield
Movies and Meal Night in Sheffield
York Bar Crawl
Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds Butlin’s 70's Party Weekend - Skegness - 3 Night Break Ski Scotland Weekend - Glenshee
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Spice dines Thai at Line Thai Oriental Leeds
Spotlight Comedy Club Chesterfield
Doncaster Bowling Evening
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Ramble: Tideswell from Great Hucklow
Clocks go forward!
Clay Pigeon Shoot Spice Curry Club visits Butlers Balti
Treasure Hunt and Tapas in Sheffield
Ramble: Eyam from Great Hucklow
Spice Curry Club visits LaLa's Huddersfield
Saturday Evening Meal at Gianni's Brio Harrogate
Ramble: The Singing Ringing Tree
Office closed
Tandem Skydive
Sailing Weekend Easter - Poole, Weymouth and Jurassic Coast New Members Welsh Cottage Easter Break Peak District Easter Bunk Barn Weekend Walking Weekend Easter Borrowdale the Lakes Walking Weekend Easter and the Pembrokeshire Coast Whitby Easter Walking and Social Weekend Walking Week Easter in St. Ives ‌
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Crazy Golf, Burger and a Drink at the Roxy Ball Room
Book Club Sheffield
Colonic Hydrotherapy Workshop
Saturday Shuffle at Chino Latinos Leeds
Peak District Walk: Youlgreave, Lathkill and Bradford Dales
Discover Scuba at Metrodome
Tank Battle Experience
Anderton Boat Lift Experience Ramble: White Hill, Denshaw + Windy Hill Walk
U40 Wharfedale Lodge Weekend
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Theatre: Breakfast at Tiffany's, Leeds
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
Sing-a-long-a Dirty Dancing, Sheffield
BBC - Behind the Scenes at Media City!
Wake Up The Zoo
Pool and Pizza Evening at Slate NQ Leeds
Big Breakfast and Steady Stroll Slaithwaite to Marsden and back Zipworld Velocity Ultimate Zipline Experience
Sailing Weekend around the Solent Walking Weekend Arundel West Sussex and Downs Spice East Mids Spring Sleepover Party
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Spice Preview Nights in Leeds, Sheffield and York… Our Preview Nights are a great way to make your start with SPICE and the easiest way of meeting a few new people and finding out how it all works. We also run a free raffle for all who attend (existing members too) with events as the prizes – just to add a touch of Spice to the evening. The plan is to welcome everyone, talk through the basics of Spice, and give you more info on the coming programme and an opportunity to book on events if you like. You can of course book in the usual ways (phone, web, or post - but remember the Spice motto – “You snooze, you lose – you rest, you rust!” Jonathan and enthusiastic volunteers will be on hand to answer any queries you may have and there may be an opportunity to watch the Spice DVD. Remember, everyone who attends is in the same boat so don’t be nervous about attending, come on your own (lots of people do) or come with a friend. Call us to book in advance or just turn up - either way, do come and see what you’ve been missing!!
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Dates: Tuesday 19th January Wednesday 16th March Place: Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 6DT)
Dates: Tuesday 12th January Monday 15th February Place: The Old Queens Head, 40 Pond Hill, Sheffield (S1 2BG)
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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
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Recommended New Members Events We understand it can be very daunting when you are a new member, or thinking about joining Spice. To help you, we have put together a New Members’ Pathway that guides you through the best route to getting out and about, experiencing new things and making lots of new friends. This is just a suggested pathway; you are of course welcome to dive into Spice on any event. Look out also for our Easy and Evening Rambles for a gentle introduction to walking – walks are a great way of meeting a few people.
Ten Pin Pyramid Bowling at Hollywood Bowl Ten Pin Pyramids is a fun and social way of scoring ten pin bowling
Leeds – Thursdays 7th January, 4th February, 3rd March, 7th April at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall Road Leisure Park, Leeds (LS4 2DG) Sheffield – Mondays 4th January, 1st February, 7th March, 4th April 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 23rd January at 7:15pm Tuesday 26th January at 7:30pm Saturday 6th February at 7:15pm Tuesday 16th February at 7:30pm Thursday 18th February at 7:15pm Tuesday 15th March at 7:30pm Thursday 17th March at 7:15pm Saturday 2nd April at 7:15pm
Place: The Wig and Pen, 44 Campo Lane, Sheffield (S1 2EG) Place: Harvey Nichols, Fourth Floor, 107 - 111 Briggate, Leeds (LS1 6AZ) Place: The Pour House, 3 Canal Wharf, Water Lane, Leeds (LS11 5PS) Place: The Town Hall Tavern, 17 Westgate, Leeds (LS1 2RA) Place: Loch Fyne, 375-385 Glossop Rd, Sheffield (S10 2HQ) Place: Cross Keys, 107 Water Lane, Leeds (LS11 5WD) Place: Strada, 6 Leopold Square, Sheffield (S1 2JG) Place: Chino Latino, Park Plaza Hotel, Boar Lane, Leeds (LS1 5NS)
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 January Friday 29th January Friday 12th February Friday 26th February Friday 26th February Friday 25th March Friday 25th March
Place: Dimple Well Lodge, 35 The Green, Ossett, Wakefield (WF5 8JX) Place: Prithi Raj, 407 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield (S11 8PG) Place: Ashoka, 19 Holywell St, Chesterfield (S41 7SA) Place: Tharavadu, 7 - 8 Mill Hill, Leeds (LS1 5DQ) Place: The Aagrah, Leopold Square, Sheffield (S1 2JG) Place: Butlers Balti, 44-46 Broad Lane, Sheffield (S1 4BT) Place: LaLa’s, St George's Square, Huddersfield (HD1 1LG)
Usually held on the last Friday of each month but note our visit to Chesterfield on 12 February, 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 the details online for timings and meet places.
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 January Review of 2015 Quiz – How well do you remember the events of the past year? Wednesday 10th February Speed Quiz – It’s not just getting the answers right; you’ll need them quickly! Wednesday 9th March Bingo Busters Quiz – Is it bingo, blockbusters or a quiz? No, it’s all three! Wednesday 13th April Food and Drink Quiz – Tasting rounds included! Yum. 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 January: Pre 1950s February and March themes to be announced!
Book Club Sheffield All event proceeds go to Book Aid www.bookaid.org
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Every last Thursday (and 17th Dec) 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 for tea if you want to join them! 21st January: What Lot's Wife Saw by Ioanna Bourazopoulou and/or The Giver by Lois Lowry 24th February: Gates Of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Stephen Pressfield and/or Black Diamonds: The Rise and Fall of an English Dynasty by Catherine Bailey 31st March: The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje and / or I Let You Go by Clare Macintosh
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.
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!
9th January, The Devonshire Cat, 20th February, 49 Wellington St, Sheffield (S1 4HG) 5th March 23rd January, The White Swan, 18 Swan Street, Leeds (LS1 6LG) 20th February, 5th March Please dress appropriately if you want to be allowed into the nightclubs afterwards!
8th January (7:30pm) 5th February (8pm) 19th February (7:30pm) 4th March (8pm)
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
The Winter Gardens, Royal Baths, Parliament Street, Harrogate (HG1 2RR) The Hop, 19 Bank Street, Wakefield (WF1 1EH) Get Together at The York Tap, York Train Station, York (YO24 1AB) 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.
Walks are priced at just £5 for members and £7 for guests unless otherwise stated.
Peak District Walk: Derwent Valley Way and Cromford Canal Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 3rd January at 11:30am Cromford (DE4 3RQ) # £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801
The walk starts from the picturesque Cromford Wharf with its tea shop and visitors centre. We initially walk along the Cromford Canal to High Peak Junction along the Derwent Valley Heritage Way which has lovely views, it’s quite a tranquil part of the canal with some lovely scenery. We leave the canal then ascend to Lea Hurst and Lee Woods and back to Lea Bridge with great views over the Derwent Valley, following the valley part way up giving great views with not too much effort. After the walk we can find a pub for a drink and a bite to eat, or just tea and cake at Cromford Wharf café. Distance: 6 miles
Ramble: Bradfield Dale A reservoir meander
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Sunday 10th January at 10am Low Bradfield (S6 6LB) Car park (The Sands near cricket club) Roger Letch on 07939 585881
A walk that includes streams, reservoirs, woodland, meadows & fine views of rolling hills - what more do you need after the excesses of the festive season? First we walk around Agden Reservoir then we take a look at Bradfield church, a huge building with an imposing position and great views, perhaps time to eat our sarnies. Dropping to circle Damflask Reservoir we take a slight detour up the secluded and pretty Ughill Clough before returning to our cars. Grade: 3; Distance: 7 miles
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Peak District Walk: Carsington Water Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 17th January at 11:30am Between Ashbourne & Wirksworth (DE6 1ST) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801
Starting from the southerly part of Carsington Water we head to the village of Kirk Ireton when we walk through local farmland with some great views. We drop down to the reservoir and head back along the edges of the reservoir. The views will be varied as we use shoreline and wooded paths. After the walk we can find a pub for a drink and a bite to eat Distance: 7 miles
Ramble: Route Canal Walk
Peak District Walk: Black Rocks and Wirksworth circular Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 31st January at 10:30am Between Wirksworth & Matlock # (DE4 4LS) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399
Starting from Middleton Top on the High Peak Railway then the footpath and lane into Wirksworth turning to cross the Ecclesbourne valley railway to Bolehill. We descend past the church to the Oakerthorpe Road, follow the bridleway past Wigwellnook farm to join the Midshires Way, following this to re-join the High Peak Trail and circle round Black Rocks back to the start. Distance: 6 miles
This route follows the Pennine Way over rolling farmland
Date: Sunday 17th January at 10:30am Meet: By the river bridge, Gargrave (BD23 3LX) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 Join Roy and Linda on this 8 mile, moderate rated, South Yorkshire Dales walk. Chosen for its ease of navigation in the winter months, the walk starts in Gargrave near Skipton and follows the Pennine Way over rolling farmland to East Marton and lunch near the famous double arched canal bridge. The return to Gargrave is an easy meandering ramble alongside the Leeds to Liverpool canal. Après walk refreshments are taken at the Swan Inn. Why not get to the meet point a little earlier and take breakfast in the Dalesman Café opposite the meet place? 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. Lost? Late? Can’t make it? Text or ring Roy on 0780-1070526 (texts have the better chance of getting through in areas of poor reception.) If you have missed the walk start it may be worth looking for Roy’s 4 x 4 vehicle reg no ROI 2532, which will be in the main car park. Instructions to possible meet points, lunch stop locations etc. are usually left on its dashboard along with a fluorescent ‘SPICE ARE HERE’ sign. Well behaved dogs are welcome on this walk but must be controlled on a leash less than 2m in length at all times. Distance: 8 miles; Grade: 3 Please read the Rambles: Essential Information page.
Peak District Walk: Longstone edge Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 24th January at 10:30am Monsal Head # (DE45 1NL) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399
Starting at Monsal Head with a stroll down the lane to Little Longstone then footpaths to Great Longstone and out past the church on to Hardrake Lane track taking us up on to the end of Longstone Edge. We pass the old mine workings, descending to the end of Coombs Dale to follow Rough Side past Sallet Hole mine to Black Harry Gate, named after the highwayman. Finally we circle round the lake to follow the footpath over Longstone Moor and past the opencast mining back to the start. Distance: 9 miles
Ramble: Crocodile Rock A crocodile, a river and a folly
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Sunday 31st January at 10:30am Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire Long stay car park at bottom of main street Roy Layton on 07801 070526
Join Roy and Linda on this moderate, grade 3, seven mile walk from Pateley Bridge. The first part of the walk sees us rising up the valley side to Yorke’s Folly which is an unusual landmark consisting of two towers built by a local and influential family, the Yorke’s, to provide work at a time of depression. This is also the site of an unusually shaped feature which gives rise to the walks title, Crocodile Rock. Lunch is taken fairly high up the valley side overlooking the river and Harewell Hall. We then cross the river and make our way back to Pateley along the river’s side. 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. Lost/Late/ Can’t make it? Text or ring Roy on 0780-1070526 (texts have the better chance of getting through in areas of poor reception.) If you have missed the walk start it may be worth looking for Roy’s 4 x 4 vehicle reg no ROI 2532. Instructions to possible meet points, lunch stop locations etc. are usually left on its dashboard along with a fluorescent ‘SPICE ARE HERE’ sign. Well behaved dogs are allowed on this walk. Grade: 3 Distance: 7 miles
Walk and Talk: Roundhay Park Leeds A walk in this historic park
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Sunday 31st January at 10:30am Prince's Avenue, Leeds (LS8 2ER) Entrance to Tropical World refreshments Ken Goor on 07742 223926
Take a walk round 700 acres of historic park with Ken. Roundhay Park is one of the largest city parks in the country and has lots of history associated with it. The walk will cover all gardens within the park, lakeside walks (both lakes), woodland and St Johns Church. We'll stop for a coffee en route. The walk lasts 2½ hours. Please wear walking boots / wellies for this one as it could be muddy.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Peak District Walk: Tideslow Rake and Bradwell Moor (Hope)
Peak District Walk: Crich, The Torrs, The Chase and The Manor
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Sunday 7th February at 10:30am Hope Valley # (S33 9JQ) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Paul Hunt on 07973 139084
Sunday 21st February at 10:30am Crich, near Matlock # (DE4 5DD) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Paul Hunt on 07973 139084
We leave the village of Bradwell passing Bagshawe Cavern and take green lanes up to heathland and the moors. We pick a path over to Bushey Heath and follow TidesLow Rake to Great Hucklow. We make a short visit to Little Hucklow and pass Coplow Dale to eventually reach the village and hopefully a warm pub fire. Distance: 10 miles
Along the Torrs and over the Chase we go; dropping down to the Cromford Canal and around the hill to skirt Fritchely. Our walk takes you over fields and alongside the ruins of Wingfield Manor. Strolling through a gentle rural landscape we look for the landmark of Crich Stand to guide us back to the village and a warming local pub. Distance: 10 miles
Ramble: Ashworth Reservoir
Easy Walk and Lunch from Lancashire to Yorkshire
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Sunday 7th February at 11am Ashworth Reservoir, Near Bury (OL12 7TY) Layby Opposite Owd Betts Pub (free) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard Langthorpe 07740 698432
A walk which explores the tangle of valleys on the west side of Rochdale and finishes by contouring round the shoulder of the large mass of hills overlooking the Irwell Valley with panoramic views of the west Pennine moors and beyond. Please bring sandwiches as we will be stopping en route for a picnic. We do however finish at the Owd Betts pub which is very cosy and serves excellent food so you may also want to save a corner for a late lunch. Grade: 4; Distance: 7 miles
Ramble: Denby Dale Treasures
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Sunday 28th February at 1pm Waterside Restaurant, 1 Inghams Ln (OL15 0LY) outside at 12:45pm Meal at 3pm £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Johno on 07944 751919 for Spice Manchester
What’s involved? A very gentle stroll at a pace that gives you time to look around and see where you are, it’s so chilled-out you can do it in your slippers!! Then after about two hours strolling we go for a one course Sunday Lunch - nothing fancy just a good old-fashioned Sunday Roast. Then take time to read the papers or wander off to visit friends and relatives. This walk is around 3.5 miles. Don’t forget to bring some food for the ducks.
visiting Nordic locations
Ramble: Crook Hill
Date: Sunday 7th February at 10am Meet: outside White Hart pub, Denby Dale (HD8 8RT) Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881
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Heading out of Denby Dale passing the iconic viaduct to Upper Denby via a flagged packhorse road, we make our way past the Old Norse settlement of Gunthwaite. Passing the manorial barn we head down the Causey another packhorse road to Gunthwaite Spa & Dam. After lunch (byo sarnies) we pass through the enchanting Deffer Wood heading back via Bagden Park. Please do not park outside the pub as there is limited parking, although there are plenty of other spots throughout the village, lift share if you can. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing (especially boots as this walk can be muddy) & are familiar with the Rambles: Essential Information page. Grade: 2/3; Distance: 7 miles
Peak District Walk: Monyash and Wye Valley Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 14th February at 10:30am Peak District # (DE45 1JH) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Marie and Paul Moss for Spice East Midlands
Heading out of Monyash on the Limestone Way, we drop into the very pretty Lathkill Dale for a short way before climbing out the other side, and heading past the historic Magpie mines to Sheldon. We skirt the top of Deep Dale, and head back to Monyash for refreshments. Distance: 7 miles 18
Sunday 28th February at 10:30am Upper Derwent Valley car park at Bridge End on Derwent Lane Stuart Davies on 07754 853880
For this route we visit the picturesque upper Derwent valley and its reservoirs. From our meeting point we make our way up to the visitor centre for a comfort stop and a quick look around. Then it’s up to Derwent Dam, site of the remembrances for the Dambuster’s raid in 1943. Not actually used much for training, but did feature in the post war film. Climbing up through the trees we head for the ridge top and views over to Kinder and the Snake pass. Following this we make our way over to Crook Hill which stands across the Woodlands valley from Winhill Pike. Then it’s back down to the north arm of Ladybower reservoir which we follow to the car park. Grade: 3-4; Distance: 7 miles
Ramble: Early Settlers Date: Saturday 5th March at 10:30am Place: Settle, North Yorkshire (BD24 9JD) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 The walk starts from Settle and follows the Ribble Way alongside the river up to Stainforth. We then make our way to our lunch stop at Catrigg Force which is a spectacular waterfall in a deep wooded ravine. After lunch we make our way back to Settle via the limestone cliffs which house many caves the most famous being the Victoria cave which when excavated revealed an occupancy for the last 2 million years. Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Peak District Walk: Two railways; High Peak and Tissington
Ramble: Tideswell from Great Hucklow
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Date: Saturday 26th March at 10:30am Place: Great Hucklow, Tideswell (SK17 8RF) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399
Sunday 6th March at 10:30am Peak District # (SK17 0DY) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399
Starting from Friden Grange to head south on the High Peak Trail the former railway, leaving the trail at Gotham Grange to follow footpaths to join the Cardlemere Lane, track, to cross the A515 at Biggin Lane. Join the Tissington Trail the former railway, turning north to Hartington station, built 2 miles out of the town, carry on to near Parsley Hay for the return on the High Peak Trail also part of the Pennine Bridleway and the Midshires Way. Distance: 9 miles
Peak District Walk: Ashford in the Water, Monsal Dale and Monsal Head Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 13th March at 11:15am Near Bakewell # (DE45 1NL) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801
Join us on this lovely walk with spectacular views, pretty riverside walking and some superb woodland walking. Starting in the pretty village of Ashford in the Water we follow the rive Wye for a bit and then walk through Great Shacklow Woods, coming out at Lees Bottom. We then follow the river Wye as it winds its way to the impressive Monsal Head viaduct. We climb up to the viaduct and then onto Monsal Head itself where we could have an ice cream. The route then passes through Little Longstone and through typical Peak District ‘dry stone’ wall farmland as we make our way back to Ashford. Distance: 6½ miles
Ramble: Chinley Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 13th March at 11am Chinley, Near Whaley Bridge (SK23 6BH) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard Langthorpe on 07740 698432
A very satisfying circular stroll around the hill on the north side of the valley containing the Chapel bypass. If you’ve ever driven to Buxton from Manchester, looked to your left and thought “I wonder what the views are like from up there…” then this is the walk for you! On the way round there are uplifting views of the Kinder plateau and the centre of Manchester one after the other. Grade: 4; Distance: 6 miles
Peak District Walk: Elton and Long Dales Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 20th March at 10:30am Neae Winster & Birchover (DE4 2BW) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Paul Hunt on 07973 139084
The sleepy village of Elton is our starting point for a long walk through two deep dales with grassy bottoms studded in places with limestone rocks. Passing Ringham Low without the effort of a high climb we circle around Kenslow Knoll with its wooded plantations so typical of the White Peak of Derbyshire. As we head towards Middleton we pass more plantations and follow the dale formed by the infant river Bradford back to Elton. Distance: 10 miles
..a lovely walk taking in Tideswell, Litton + Cressbrook Dale
Starting from Great Hucklow along the quiet lane to join the footpath at High Rake to continue along Tideswell Rake these follow the vein of the old lead workings, pass the new open cast workings and Tides Low, descend the quiet lane through Brook Bottom and the bridleway of Water Lane, next through the small hamlet of Wheston to pass the Hall and meet the Limestone Way and the footpath into Tideswell, one of the Padley Martyrs lived and taught here and the church of St John is known as the Cathedral of the Peak, on to the village of Litton, once a centre for stocking making, descend through Tansley Dale into Cressbrook Dale to pass Peter's Stone or Gibbet Rock where the highwayman Black Harry was gibbeted as a deterrent, crossing the road at Wardlow Mires and the story of Hannah Oliver for the return via the aptly named Silly Dale and the hamlet of Grindslow. Distance: 11 miles Don't be late! Remember that the clocks go forward at 1am on Easter Day.
Ramble: Eyam from Great Hucklow Date: Easter Sunday 27th March at 10:30am BST Place: Great Hucklow, Tideswell (SK17 8RF) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 Starting from Great Hucklow with the climb past the school and through the woods to join Hucklow Edge, here we follow the quiet lane along the ridge with superb views in all directions to the hamlet of Bretton and on to Highcliffe, here we descend off the ridge on the bridleway into the village of Eyam, famous for isolating itself to contain the plague in 1665 for nearly 2 years, time to explore the church and the plague cottages, and the cafe, this was also a lead mining area since Roman times with 439 recorded mines and 49 sough's within 3 miles of the village. our return is on footpaths to the village of Foolow and the hamlet of Grindslow. Distance: 6 miles
Ramble: The Singing Ringing Tree Date: Easter Sunday 27th March at 10:30am BST Place: Car Park, Burnley, Lancashire (BB11 3RQ) Host: Rod on 07968 255972 Today’s lovely walk takes us through the grounds of Towneley Hall which was built in the 15th Century and is famed for its vestments and Chapel. Originally owned by the Towneley family it is now in the safe hands of Burnley Council and houses a Museum and Art Gallery. Then it is off in to the countryside as we wend our way up to the Singing Ringing Tree high on the moors overlooking Burnley. The pipes are used for both aesthetic qualities as well as for tuning, with their sound varied according to length and added narrow slits on the underside of specific pipes. The sound produced by these twisted metal trees covers several octaves and is said to be simultaneously discordant and melancholy, and intensely beautiful. Rod describes this walk as a little bit hilly (be warned) and it is exposed so please make sure you wrap up warmly bringing plenty of layers. Bring your packed lunch, snacks and plenty of water to keep you going. Grade: 4; Distance: 8 miles
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Sport, Social and Adventure
Quiz Night in York A general knowledge pub quiz
Clay Pigeon Shoot
Date: Wednesday 6th January at 8:30pm Place: Mason's Arms, 6 Fishergate, York (YO10 4AB) Meet: from 8:30pm. Quiz starts around 9:30pm. Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Includes: a drink from the bar
Dates: Saturday 2nd January at 10am Friday 25th March at 10am Place: Glossop # (SK13 6JY) Cost: £29.50 Member, £32.50 Guest Host: Dave Batty Clear away the cobwebs with a round of clays, out in the country, enjoying the fresh air. We are guests of Dave Batty at the Grouse Shooting Grounds in Glossop. The costs include instruction, 25 shots and trophies. Mixture of singles, doubles and reports. We will have our own little Top Gun Competition to find best lady shot and top man shot! We finish in the Grouse Pub where Sunday lunch can be obtained. The shoot is a morning session but if you want to shoot more, Dave will organise it for you at a specially reduced Spiceprice (about £10 for another 25 shots).
Cinema Night at Huddersfield Odeon Date: Place: Meet: Extras: Host:
Saturday 2nd January at 7pm 1 Bradley Mills Road, Huddersfield (HD1 6PG) in entrance to get drink and decide on movie cinema ticket and refreshments Karen Tweed on 07979 637785
Fed up of all those old Christmas films? Come and watch one of the latest movies at the Odeon Cinema. We'll meet in the bar first for a drink so we can decide together as a group which film to go and see.
Chesterfield Soul and Motown Night Date: Saturday 2nd January at 7:45pm Place: The Winding Wheel, 13 Holywell St, Chesterfield (S31 7SA) Meet: Winding Wheel entrance at 7:45pm Cost: £7.50 Member, £8.50 Guest A feast of Northern Soul & Motown is in store with the Auditorium belting out Northern Soul monster sounds and the Ballroom featuring Motown and Club Soul Sounds. A night for all true soul fans, so get your dancing shoes on!
Poppies at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Lunch Date: Sunday 3rd January at 11:30am Place: Yorks. Sculpture Park, West Bretton (WF4 4JX) Cost: £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Includes: 2 course lunch Extras: car parking at YSP (£5 for 2 hours) and drinks Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 The famous poppy display from the Tower of London is currently at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park until early January. Come and join us for a visit to the YSP to see the Wave display and then for lunch afterwards at the Old Post Office pub located approximately 2 miles away. Lunch will be 2 courses consisting of a starter and main. 20
Join us tonight to take part in the Mason's Arms pub quiz. It's a general knowledge quiz organised by the pub so not a Spice exclusive event but depending on numbers we'll enter as two or three teams. We'll meet up from 8:30pm for a chat beforehand and included in the price is a drink from the bar. We'll organise ourselves into teams before the quiz itself starts at around 9:30pm.
Do You Really Want to Lose Weight... Goal: To lose weight easily
Date: Saturday 9th January from 10am to 1:30pm Place: Spice Office, 11 Poplar Rd, Stretford (M32 9AN) Meet: arrive for a cup of tea from 9.45am Cost: £25 Member, £27.50 Guest Includes: £10 saving on Public Price for this workshop Host: Maureen Fearon for Spice Manchester Weight Loss Easily??! That challenges a belief! Weight Loss is not easy is it? Diets are a drag! The starvation hurts! Time drags when you are hungry! Hungry and happy don’t always go together. It’s hard to keep the weight off! Well let me tell you! One of the areas Maureen is trained in is EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique which has proved to be amazing for many problems and challenges people face from fears to emotional distress.
Ladybower Improvers Mountain Bike Ride Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:
Sunday 10th January at 10am Fairholmes, Derwent, Bamford (S33 0AQ) P&D car park outside Fairholmes £16 Member, £18 Guest Jez Sainter on 07974 967209
Grade: 3; Distance: 15 to 20 miles depending on the weather, it is January after all. The area in and around Ladybower Reservoir offers a wide variety of mountain biking ranging from easy, smooth bridleways to very steep and rocky singletrack descents all set in the beautiful surroundings of the High Peak in North Derbyshire. Peak District mountain biking at it’s very best! Not to mention so fabulous view of the Edale Hope and Derwent valleys. So if you want to blow away so of those winter cobwebs, dust off your bike and join us out on there on some of the finest trails in the peak district. This will be a good day out with some tough hills so you will need decent bike fitness and be prepared to get a bit wet and muddy. There is some technical riding so you should be comfortable on your bike but you can always walk down the odd rocky and muddy sections. Bike hire: If you don't have a bike then you can hire one from Derwent Cycle Hire, Fairholmes Car Park, Derwent, Bamford, Sheffield S33 0AQ Tel. 01433 651261. Please contact them directly.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Hull Bowling Night at Hollywood Bowl
Spice Yorkshire New Year's Ball Leeds
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Our big winter ball!
Thursday 14th January at 7:15pm Kingswood Leisure Park, Hull (HU7 3DB) £14.50 Member, £16.50 Guest Debbie Hugill on 07762 910136
A favourite amongst all Spicers - a very popular evening that offers great value for money, and the chance of a good “chin wag” to catch up on the latest gossip over a beer. We have booked 2 games and the winner will be the person with the highest overall score. The price you pay includes admission, shoe hire and two games of bowling.
Zipworld Caverns Experience Date: Place: Meet: Cost:
Saturday 16th January Zipworld Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales (LL41 3NB) 30 minutes before your timeslot £59 Member, £69 Guest
Zip World Caverns is the world’s largest fully underground zip line and adventure course! We’ll journey through an amazing adventure under earth that has been inaccessible for nearly 200 years. Some of the caves are large enough to hold 75 double decker buses! Not just a Zip Line: In our 3 hour experience, we will be able to travel on a number of thrilling zip lines interspersed with rope bridges, tunnels and breath-taking stretches of via ferrata set in a multicoloured subterranean world. Restrictions do apply for this activity. Slots: It is 12 per slot and our first timeslot is 12noon which is already full. We are now filling the next slot which will be 1pm.
Charleston Dance Workshop Date: Saturday 16th January from 2pm to 4pm Place: Walkley Community Centre, 7a Fir Street, Sheffield (S6 3TG) Cost: £12 Member, £14 Guest Host: Sheena Brabazon 07966 737215 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. Sheena’s back with this wonderful routine set to the music of “Fat Sam’s Grandslam Speakeasy” from Bugsy Malone. Don’t worry if you have two left feet, because Charleston is the style specifically designed for them! This is a highenergy, laugh-out-loud workshop, and we guarantee you’ll fall in love with the Charleston!
Movies and Meal Night in Sheffield Dates: Saturday 16th January time TBA (late afternoon) Saturday 19th March Place: Cineworld, Valley Centertainment (S9 2EP) Cost: £12 Member, £13.50 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Includes: your cinema ticket for a 2D film. Extras: your meal and drinks You’ll meet with your coordinator at a time to be confirmed (it will depend on the film you pick). After watching your chosen film, we’ll all meet up for a meal booked for 8:30pm. For January we'll eat afterwards at Handmade Burger Co. March restaurant TBA – keep an eye on the Spice Yorkshire website!
Date: Saturday 16th January from 7:15pm to 1am Place: Park Plaza Hotel, Boar Lane / City Square, Leeds (LS1 5NS) Cost: £38 Member ball, £43 Guest ball, £90.50 Member ball + shared B & B pp, £128 Member ball + single room B & B Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 Includes: Welcome drink on arrival, 3 course dinner with coffee, half bottle of wine. DJ and disco Rather than have our winter formal ball before Christmas and compete with lots of work dos we always save it up and have a really super Black Tie Ball in the New Year. Our venue this year is The Park Plaza Hotel right in the Centre of Leeds. We’ll meet for our drinks reception at 7.15pm. A welcome drink is included so please come and let your Coordinators know you are here when you arrive. There will also be a bar for you to purchase additional drinks throughout the Pre-Dinner Reception and the rest of the evening. We will be sitting down at 8pm for our delicious three course meal. Also included is a half-bottle of wine per person. Then it's on with the dancing shoes and the serious partying. This is always a smashing night and a great excuse to get dressed up in that glamorous outfit you thought you wouldn’t get another chance to wear, so please black tie/smart suits for the gentlemen and posh frocks for the ladies. Member ball only £38.00 Member ball and single room inc breakfast £128.00 Member ball and twin or double room share inc breakfast £90.50pp Guest ball only £43.00 Guest ball and single room inc breakfast* £133.00 Guest ball and twin or double room share inc breakfast* £95.50pp * to book a guest on the event including accommodation please call the office. Our menu for the evening is below. Please make your main course selection by choosing the word in bold: Starter Roast tomato and basil soup, croute (V) Mains Roast chicken breast, thyme roast potatoes, chantenay carrots, chicken jus Salmon fillet, Pak choi, sautéed potatoes Goat’s Cheese Tart (V) with seasonal vegetables Desserts Lemon Tart, Raspberry sorbet Followed by coffee Please state at the time of booking if there is anyone you would like to be seated with as there will be a table plan for this event. Location: The Park Plaza is situated on the corner of Boar Lane and City Square opposite Leeds City Railway Station.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Sunday Brunch at Ella's cafe
Evening Meal at Hotel du Vin York
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Sunday 17th January at 9:45am Ella's Cafe, 655 Ecclesall Rd, Sheffield (S11 8PT) £2 Member, £3 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851
Includes: your first coffee Extras: Whatever breakfast you choose from the menu. A slight change of pace on a Sunday morning for those of us who don’t like to ramble. Strange, but it’s true! We’ve booked breakfast at Ella’s cafe (see link below). Using locally sourced ingredients, Ella’s comes in 10th place both on Trip Advisor and Places to Eat in Sheffield (or it did when I checked it!). From a Full English, either carnivorous or vegetarian, to a simple eggs on toast, there something for everyone. And to add to the deal, your first coffee (or alternative drink) is included in your booking price. See the full menu on Ella's website at www.ellascafesheffield.com. After that, we could go for a (short!) walk around Endcliffe Park, have another coffee or even find a hostelry to carry on our nice relaxing day. The choice is yours.
Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford
Tucked away in the Mount area of this enthralling ancient city this Grade II-listed mansion house mixes classic early 19th century architecture with typical Hotel du Vin style. Tonight we will enjoy a 3 course meal at this French styled hotel.
Chill Factore Skiing/Snowboarding + Meet Up ...get a bit of practice in...
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.. our ultimate fixed wing flying lesson!
Date: Sunday 17th January at 10:45am Place: Coventry Airport (CV8 3AZ) # Cost: £129 Member, £139 Guest Includes: Briefing, followed by 30 minutes flying under instruction and 30 minutes observing from the passenger seat. Here's a brilliant way to tick off an event that is on almost every “bucket list” – yes, the opportunity to pilot an aircraft! To make this more special, we are using a 4 seat Warrior aircraft and two Spice members will share an hours flying – one taking us to Stratford (Wellesbourne Airfield) and the other flying us home. We will, of course be under expert instruction throughout. We take off from Coventry with one Spice student in the pilot’s seat beside the instructor and the other observing from the back seat. Half an hour later we land in Stratford where we swap over. This way, you gain much more than with a standard lesson and get to see two airports. The views will also be lovely over the Warwickshire countryside.
Thursday 21st January at 7:15pm 89 The Mount, York (YO24 1AX) £22 Member, £24 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
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Friday 22nd January Chill Factore, by the Trafford Centre (M41 7JA) From 7pm in cafe for 7:30pm booking £30 Ski/Snowboard Member, £30 Ski/Snowboard Guest, £0 I will buy my own ticket, £0 Meet us in the bar at 9pm Lauren on 07852 366055
Includes: includes boots, skis/board & 1½ hour lift pass Extras: £6 on night for waterproof clothing if needed e We return to the Chill Factor for a sociable evening of Skiing or Snowboarding with your Spice friends followed by a sociable drink in the upstairs bar afterwards! Please note that you must be able to turn and stop safely, use a ski lift and be in control to use the slope unattended! This event is NOT suitable for beginners! You must have gloves as you aren’t permitted on the slopes without them and obviously warm clothing is a must – just because it is indoors it doesn’t mean it is warm. Meet in the Café close to where you walk through to collect your skis etc. At busy times it can take up to 30 minutes to queue and get fitted out for your skis and boots. If you are bringing your own skis and boots you can arrive a little bit later.
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.
Board Games Night in Leeds a fun social evening with fellow Spicers
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Wednesday 20th January at 7:30pm Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 6DT) upstairs £4 Member, £5 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson
We'll bring along a selection of board games for a fun cheap evening with friends. If you have any suggestions for games please include them in the notes section when you book. 22
Spice Dines Mexican at Red Pepperchino Huddersfield The 1st ever Red Pepper chino Mexican restaurant
Date: Friday 22nd January at 7:15pm Place: 1 Half Moon Street, Cherry Tree Centre, Huddersfield (HD1 2JD) Cost: £14 Member, £16 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Includes: starter and main Extras: drinks Come and join us at this popular, family run Mexican restaurant in the centre of Huddersfield. As this is a Dines Around the World meal, don't forget to bring your passport. If you haven't already got one, we can issue you with one on the night. Location: The restaurant is in the Cherry Tree Centre.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Beginners Mountain Bike Course
Stained Glass Workshop
Great for those new to mountain biking
Date: Sunday 24th January from 1pm to 4pm Place: Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane, Salford (M5 3AN) Cost: £17.50 Member, £18.50 Guest
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Saturday 23rd January Saturday 27th February Saturday 19th March Otley Chevin, Yorkshire # 9:30am to 3:30pm £42 Member, £48 Guest, £60 Member + Bike, £68 Guest + Bike Iain Johnson of Cycle Yorkshire 07958 130712
This is a great biking event for Spice. It is a specific day learning mountain biking skills rather than a ride out. This is a fantastic deal for us as these courses sell at £60 to the public. Enjoy and experience the beautiful scenery and great 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:
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” All participants must provide their own mountain bikes [bikes can be hired if required at £18] and the necessary safety equipment, i.e. helmets & gloves etc. and dress according to the weather. Also you must bring your own drinks [bottle/hydration pack and lunch/snacks]. If you are hiring a bike, please state your height when booking.
Includes: All materials and full tuition provided Come and join us at Ordsall Hall - Salford's Grade 1 listed Tudor manor house for an afternoon of craft and chat and make a beautiful stained glass sun-catcher. During the workshop you will learn to cut and shape glass before piecing together to create a one of a kind decoration. No experience necessary - All materials and full tuition provided.
Theatre: Bedside Manners at Chesterfield Pomegranate Presented by Rumpus Theatre Company. Written by Derek Benfield
Date: Thursday 28th January at 7:10pm Place: Pomegranate Theatre, Corporation Street, Chesterfield (S41 7TX) Meet: The foyer Cost: £18.50 Member, £21 Guest Another classic farce from the team that brought you Run For Your Wife, Wife Begins At Forty, Caught in the Net, A Bit Between The Teeth, The Mating Game and Funny Money, amongst others. When Ferris reluctantly agrees to mind his sister’s quiet country hotel, life turns out to be anything but sleepy…as he finds himself trying to stop husbands, wives and lovers bumping into each other in assorted compromising situations! “A comic masterpiece”, at which “the large audience hardly stopped laughing.” Caught in the Net We have seats in row K of the stalls for tonight's performance.
Palmistry Workshop the map of life contained in the human hand
Abseiling for the Terrified Date: Saturday 23rd January at 10am Place: Black Rocks, Matlock # Cost: £29 Member, £32 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! Medical Note: If you have any medical conditions that could prevent you taking part in this adventure activity, please contact your doctor in advance to check. If you are unsure, please contact the instructor, Mark Fenton directly on 07798 790766 or your Spice office.
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Saturday 30th January from 10:30am to 4:30pm Spice Office, 11 Poplar Rd, Stretford (M32 9AN) £39.50 Member, £43.50 Guest Lorna Williamson for Spice Manchester
Includes: tea/coffee and a light lunch Explore the fascinating art of palmistry with Lorna, whose tarot & aura workshops have proved very popular with Spice members. Palmistry has a long and colourful history. It never fails to stimulate interest and can open a deeper insight to students who may want to study it further. The ancient art of hand reading has fascinated us for thousands of year, from the curiosity of stone age man to today’s practitioner. The palmistry workshop is a full day session. Every aspect of the map of life is contained in the human hand and will be explained in this interesting and exciting course. Included in the session will be hand shapes, the mounts and lines of the hand. This workshop is run by Lorna Williamson who has a Cert Ed certificate in teaching. She reads Tarot and Palms, has organised psychic fares and run courses in Mediumship and Ancient Magic. The workshop includes tea/coffee, biscuits and a light lunch.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Huddersfield Real Ale Bar Crawl
Spice Dines Czech in Sheffield
Date: Saturday 30th January at 7:30pm Place: King's Head, East Wing, Huddersfield Railway Station, St Georges Square (HD1 1JB) Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785
Date: Wednesday 3rd February at 7:30pm Place: Old Queens Head, 40 Pond Hill, Sheffield (S1 2BG) Cost: £12.50 Member, £13.50 Guest
Includes: your first drink Extras: other drinks and food Come and join Karen on a bar crawl around the real ale pubs in Huddersfield. We'll meet in the King's Head, formerly known as The Station Tavern, which has been serving the Huddersfield community in its present form since 1979. The Kings Head specialises in real ales and also stock well-known brands of cider, bitter and lager. It is situated at the East Wing of Huddersfield Railway Station. Want to line your stomach before you start the trail? Join Karen at the Head of Steam first for a meal. Time to be confirmed nearer to the event but please indicate in your notes when you book if you are interested in joining her.
Curling Night Brooms at the ready …
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Saturday 30th January from 8pm to 10pm iceSheffield # (S9 5DA) £27 Member, £29.50 Guest Lynne Pakenham on 07837 137003
Includes: 90 minutes curling session with tuition from an iceSheffield coach, a hot drink & a muffin or flapjack! Try your hand at this great winter sport. Can you get the stone on the target? Tonight we will have tuition from a coach at iceSheffield on how to slide the stone and you will get to see how close you can get to the target. Afterwards there is an included snack and hot drink to warm you up.
Guided Bike Ride: Bronte Rumble Le off-road Tour de Yorkshire
Date: Sunday 31st January from 9:30am to 3:30pm Place: Haworth YHA # (BD22 8RT) Cost: £19 Member, £21 Guest, £37 Member + Bike, £39 Guest + Bike Host: Iain Johnson of Cycle Yorkshire 07958 130712 A good 20 mile tuffish route giving you fantastic views of the Bronte country as well as great singletrack rock gardens and open moorland. Bring your own mountain bike or hire one from Iain. Bring a packed lunch & plenty of fluids. Bike hire must be prebooked & paid for. Iain will phone all bookers to give them directions & answer any queries about one week prior. Distance: 20 miles
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Includes: Two course meal Extras: drinks Join us for a Czech meal and a few drinks in Sheffield. This is one of our Spice Dines Around the World meals so bring your Spice passport along. Once you have ten stamps in it you will get a free bottle of wine! If you don't already have a Spice passport your coordinator will provide one on the night.
Great Spice Bakeoff in Nottingham ...get your creative side going
Date: Saturday 6th February from 10am to 1pm Place: Sherwood Cookery Workshop # (NG5 2FX) Cost: £25 Member, £27 Guest One for all you creative cookery people. We have secured a cooking challenge inspired by the BAFTA-winning BBC show The Great British Bake Off. Just for Spice. Enjoy a half-day baking workshop and competition. There will be demonstrations and guidance throughout. Channel your inner Mary Berry to make a delicious signature cake that will be taste tested by the head baker. Then use a series of instructions to complete a 'technical challenge', competing for marks out of 10. Most of the ingredients and equipment will be provided and you get to take your creations home!
Laser Quest in Sheffield Date: Saturday 6th February at 7:30pm Place: Laser Quest, Valley Centertainment, Broughton Lane, Sheffield (S9 2EP) Meet: from 7:20pm. Please be there by 7:30pm. Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Are you a closet Han Solo or Princess Leia? Perhaps you’re more JarJar Binks! Regardless of that, release your inner storm trooper in the warm confines of Laser Quest Sheffield. We’ve booked two games lasting a total of around an hour in which you can find out whether or not you’ve got what it takes to save the universe. After that, we’ll move on to the more relaxing venue of a local hostelry, where we can award medals, compare wounds and boast about the day we saved the Rebel Alliance from the evil clutches of the Empire (or Spice Manchester, as it’s more commonly known)!
Membership ID & passwords To logon onto the online events system you will need to input either your membership ID (On all correspondence from us) or your email address that is registered with us. You’ll also need your password. If you do not have a password click need/forgotten password during the login process & one will be emailed to you. It’ll be 6 letters in uppercase and needs to be inputted exactly as it appears. Please note the office does not store members’ passwords so cannot supply these. Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Clay Pigeon Shooting in West Yorkshire
Friday Evening Meal at Primo Huddersfield
Date: Sunday 7th February FROM 9:45am to 12pm Place: Birkby Brow Wood, Howden Clough Road, Bruntcliffe, Morley (LS27 0LU) Cost: £33 Member, £35 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Date: Friday 12th February at 7:15pm Place: 10 Railway Arches, Viaduct Street, Huddersfield (HD1 5DL) Cost: £17 Member, £19 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785
Includes: 25 cartridges & clays Today we join Batley and District Gun Club for a morning shooting clays. The price includes instruction and 25 cartridges and clays. Please state your weight when booking as slightly built people may prefer the 20 bore rifle which gives less kick than the 28 bore. We'll be out in the woods so wear boots or wellies and dress for the weather. It's best to wear a peaked cap such as a baseball cap. There are hot drinks available from the van but no toilet facilities on site. Depending on numbers, the event should last a couple of hours. Afterwards we'll retire to the pub for a drink.
Includes: starter and main Extras: dessert and drinks Come and join us for a lovely evening meal at Primo Italian Restaurant where they offer a wide selection of rustic classics all freshly prepared and home made by their expert kitchen team.
Chinese New Year Buffet in Bradford
Sudbury Hall the country home of the Lords Vernon, offers a delight of 17th-century craftsmanship, featuring exquisite plasterwork, wood carvings and classical story-based murals. The Museum of Childhood is a delight for all ages with something for everyone, or relive nostalgic memories a collection of objects reflecting the changes and similarities in childhood over the centuries. Giving you the chance to explore the childhoods of times gone by. There are toys, games and dolls - ranging from an Egyptian ball to a Bratz doll Cowboys and Indians, Action Man and GI Joe await you in the mini gallery exhibition of model soldiers and toys collected over a lifetime by one man. These include the world’s smallest Noah’s Ark. There are also items relating to childcare, costume, education, hobbies and past. Afterwards we can have our cream tea which includes a fresh sultana scone, strawberry jam and double cream with tea/coffee in The Coach House Tea-room.
Happy New Year!
Date: Monday 8th February at 7pm Place: The Chinese Buffet, Centenary Square, Bradford (BD1 1SD) Cost: £16.50 Member, £18 Guest Includes: all you can eat starters, mains and desserts Extras: drinks Come and join us to celebrate the Chinese Year of The Monkey with an all you can eat meal at The Chinese Buffet. This is a Dines Around the World meal so please bring your Spice Dines Around the World Passport along for your sticker. Once you have ten stickers you will receive a bottle of wine. If you don't already have a Spice Dines Passport your coordinator will provide one on the night.
Date: Saturday 13th February at 11am Place: Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire (DE6 5HT) Cost: £17 Member Tour Hall & Museum, £19 Guest Tour Hall & Museum, £23.50 Member with cream tea, £25 Guest with cream tea
Champagne Tasting at Epernay Leeds
Outdoor Ice Skating Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:
Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood with option of a cream tea
Thursday 11th February at 7pm Millennium Square, Leeds (LS2 3AD) By the Skate Café entrance £11 Member, £12 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Meet at 7pm for our 7:15pm session and we will have one hour on the ice. Wear warm layered clothing and a waterproof jacket. Gloves and thick socks are highly recommended, particularly for beginners. Skate hire is included in the price but you're welcome to bring your own if you have them. Lockers and helmets are also available for hire. We can also have a go on the snow slide (not included) and afterwards we will go indoors for a warming drink.
Join us for a bubbly afternoon ...
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Saturday 13th February at 3:45pm Epernay, 12 Great George Street (LS1 3DW) £25 Member, £27 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Includes: welcome champagne cocktail, glass of champagne and dessert champagne with sweet canapes Come and join us to find out about champagne and enjoy a few glasses at the same time. We'll start with a welcome champagne cocktail, followed by a brief introduction to champagne. You can then choose from either a glass of Ayala Brut or Rose champagne. A trainer will go through a brief description of the production methods and history of champagne. We will finish off with a glass of dessert champagne accompanied by sweet canapés to match. This will last for approximately an hour to an hour and a half. Afterwards for those who want to we can find somewhere to eat to soak up the bubbles.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Who needs love when there's beer! Pub Crawl in Sheffield
Tarot Card Workshop
Just what it says!
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Date: Saturday 13th February at 8pm Place: Kelham Island Tavern, 62 Russell Street, Sheffield (S3 8RW) Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Includes: your first drink! It’s Valentine’s day tomorrow and there’s nothing worse than sitting around watching ‘loved up’ couples rubbing our noses in it. Bitter? Me?! Well, if it’s on offer, I’m happy with a bitter, but a decent ale, stout or even a lager (at a push) is just as good. Rather than staying at home, bemoaning your fate, why not join us, and you might find the love of your life. Personally, mine’s a pint of Hobgoblin, but I’m not going to fight you for it. We can have one each!
Bakewell Mountain Bike Ride heading out into the beautiful Chatsworth Park
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Sunday 14th February at 9:30am Station Rd, Bakewell (DE45 1GE) # £16 Member, £18 Guest Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209
Grade: 3; Distance: 20 miles plus. Bike hire: Sorry there is no bike hire for this ride. This is a great ride starting in Bakewell and heading out into the beautiful Chatsworth Park and over Longstone Edge before returning to Bakewell. So get wrapped up warm and get the bike out in some spectacular scenery. This is a will be a reasonable tough grade 3 ride with a few ups and downs so you should be comfortable on a mountain bike and have recent previous experience of off road terrain. There will be a cafe or pub stop for lunch but you should also bring sufficient snacks and drink to keep you going through out the ride.
How to become a Love Magnet! ...unlock the secrets of your magnetism
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Sunday 14th February 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: Tuition/Guidance, refreshments and a light lunch If you are single and would rather not be, why not make it easier on yourself by making yourself attractive to others. Most people want to be in a loving relationship with their soul mate, but have not found it easy and the journey can be fraught with disappointment making people think there is no hope, and that they are not attractive enough. Wonderfully we can learn how to be more attractive and it’s a win win result! It feels great to feel attractive and know that people want to be with you and of course it can lead you to love and that beautiful relationship. Today’s event will help you unlock the secrets of your magnetism, it is there, it may be rusty or may never have seen the light of day, but it is there.
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an up-to-date course in an ancient artform
Saturday 20th February 10:30am to 4:30pm Spice Office, 11 Poplar Rd, Stretford (M32 9AN) £39.50 Member, £43.50 Guest Lorna Williamson for Spice Manchester
Includes: tea/coffee and a light lunch The tarot pack is an experience that everyone can share! Participants will be shown how to interpret the complex symbolism of this sophisticated system of divination. (So now you know!!) They will experience for themselves the many strange properties of the Tarot Cards. This course is a must for all of those people who want a wider window on the world. It is designed to enable you to read and use the Tarot Cards properly. See what the Hangman really means. The course provides a body of information about the Tarot Cards e.g.
The history of the Tarot Cards The Suit of Wands The Suit of Cups The Suit of Swords The Suit of Pentacles The Major Arcana Practical work and Spreads and much, much more Looking after your Cards The course will be an enjoyable, wonderful experience of developing and awakening skills. Tarot Cards time and time again, throughout the centuries have proved most fascinating and incredibly accurate. This course is inspired to enlighten us to the fact that each and every one of us possesses an inner sense of intuitive ability. This workshop is run by Lorna Williamson has a Cert Ed certificate in teaching. Tarot Card Reading courses have proved to be very popular and Lorna's own experience of studying goes back 20 years. She reads Tarot and Palms, has organised psychic fares and run courses in Mediumship and Ancient Magic. If you have your own pack of tarot cards feel free to bring them along. Lorna will have plenty of spare packs for those that haven’t.
Nottingham City of Caves and Galleries of Justice Tours Date: Place: Meet: Cost:
Saturday 20th February Broad Marsh Shopping Nottingham (NG1 7LL) 10:45am for 11am Caves or 1:30pm Galleries £9.50 Caves only, £17 Caves and Galleries, £12 Galleries only
Extras: Guests will be an extra £1.50 Why not come on this great day out visiting two great Nottingham attractions - first we will visit the Caves in the morning have lunch then visit the galleries of Justice. Please be aware that due to the nature of the building, in some parts of the tours there will be low ceilings, uneven floors and many steps. Flat shoes are advisable. Then we will have lunch as a group.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Workshop: How to Implement The Secret
Theatre: Let It Be, Sheffield
...develop your skills to achieve what you really want!!!
Date: Wednesday 24th February at 7:20pm Place: Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Row, Sheffield (S1 1DA) Cost: £32 Member, £34 Guest
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Sunday 21st February 10:30am to 4:30pm Spice Office, 11 Poplar Rd, Stretford (M32 9AN) £39.50 Member, £43.50 Guest Richard Bisiker of Personal Summits
Includes: refreshments and light lunch The Secret is all about The Law of Attraction and challenging ourselves to develop the deep reservoirs of talent and ability that often lie dormant within us. Richard Bisiker, trained by Bob Proctor (teacher from ‘The Secret’) has over the last 20 years led 1000s of people through his amazing 1-day workshop. He will walk you through the practical steps of developing your skills to achieve the results that YOU really want. Do you want to boost your energy level, confidence, trust or belief in yourself? Then, this could be the workshop for you. We explore the most important part of the secret…You! How your self-esteem and your inner dialogue begins the chain-reaction of events that create your results in life. We conjure up a picture of ourselves in basically either a state of success or failure in the pursuit we are about to take. Should you be on this workshop? We will…
Show how to strengthen and build solid confidence, & selfesteem Explain what self-esteem is and how it works and how to take control Show you how to change your results by changing your selfimage Provide tools that you can use forever to develop stronger belief in yourself and your future results Explain methods for controlling your thinking Teach you how to uncover and smash your own self-made obstacles, limiting values, and beliefs Discover why good people can fail and why you should! Uncover the history of your self-image Richard will also be available for private one-to-one personal coaching during the session. You can also choose to work further with him afterwards in his follow-up coaching to ensure you master the implementation of the secret laws of the Universe.
Sunday Lunch at Ego Sheffield Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 21st February at 1pm Ego, 88 Surrey Street, Sheffield (S1 2LH) £15.50 Member, £17 Guest Gill Siddons on 07905 922905
Includes: two course lunch Join us and spend your Sunday lunchtime enjoying a two course meal in the heart of Sheffield.
Sunday Lunch at the Horse and Groom Date: Sunday 21st February at 1:45pm Place: 3 Horse Race End, Heath, Wakefield (WF1 5SG) Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: 2 course Sunday lunch Extras: drinks Come and join us for a delicious Sunday lunch at the Horse and Groom on Heath Common. We will meet in the bar at 1.45pm where you'll be able to get a drink before we sit down at the table at 2pm.
The International hit show that celebrates the music of The Beatles is back in Sheffield! Let It Be showcases the music of the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band, in a spectacular concert charting the band’s meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces. The show is packed with over forty of The Beatles’ greatest hits including: Twist and Shout, She Loves You and A Hard Day’s Night as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and of course, Let It Be. Travel back to the magical ’60s when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends! Please book now as we can't hold tickets for long for theatre shows.
Mid Week Meal at Herbert's Bar Huddersfield Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Thursday 25th February at 7:15pm 30 Cross Church Street (HD1 2PT) £15.50 Member, £17.50 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 8.30pm.
Winter Walking/ Navigation Skills Day .. this fun day with Mark will show you the way!
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Saturday 27th February at 10am Southern Peak District # £34 Member, £39 Guest Mark Fenton for Spice West Midlands
Mark Fenton is brilliant at easing beginners in gently to the skills and pleasures of the outdoors. It’s the type of confidence you need when everything turns white in winter and your skills and equipment are put to the test. Based in The Peak District, Mark has designed an entertaining one day course to equip the absolute beginner with the basic skills for winter walking, especially map reading and navigation. Morning Session (Indoors): an introduction to • Equipment • Planning • Emergency procedures • Maps • Scale • Grid References • Common Symbols • Matching the map to the ground • Contours & Orientation Afternoon Session (Outdoors): Our practical navigation exercise involves us in • Estimating Distance and Time • Measuring Distances • Micro Navigation • Navigation using linear and contour features • Following routes using the map only • The compass • Setting the map by use of the compass • Taking a bearing and walking on it • Magnetic variation • Aiming off and attack points • Pacing (each individual will calculate their own pacing and have ample opportunity to practice).
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Make your own Chocolate Shoe
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
....Chocolate making fun
Date: Sunday 28th February Place: Dakota Way, Airbourne Road, Doncaster (DN4 7FB) Meet: South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851
Date: Saturday 27th February at 10:15am Place: Burton on Trent Market Hall, Burton # (DE14 1HA) Cost: £23.50 Member, £25 Guest Includes: A hot drink We have found a lovely place in Burton Market Hall called the Kandy Factory. It’s a chocolate and sweet lover’s paradise. If you are stuck for a present for Mother’s Day then this could be the answer. Come along and create your very own chocolate Stiletto shoe. You will make it from scratch; you will be given a mould for the Stiletto Shoes & create your own design on it afterwards. After this we will make some truffles to fill the shoe. Step by step guidance will be given throughout the 2hour workshop. Aprons will be provided as things can get messy. You will be able to take your creations home and purchase any extra Chocolate, Kandy or cakes from the well-stocked shop. They also do gluten free & Dairy free so please advise us when booking so it can be ordered. After the workshop we can have lunch at one of the many eating places around the Market Hall.
Saturday Meal at the Lodge Bar and Grill, Hull Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Saturday 27th February at 7:15pm 58 - 62 Newland Avenue, Hull (HU5 3AE) £16 Member, £18 Guest Debbie Hugill on 07762 910136
Includes: starter and main Extras: dessert and drinks Come and join us for a relaxing Saturday evening meal at the Lodge Cafe Bar and Grill. Tonight we will have a 2 course meal consisting of a starter and main.
Gargrave 12 mile Bike Ride Le off-road Tour de Yorkshire
Date: Sunday 28th February from 9:30am to 3:30pm Place: The Coniston Hotel, Gargrave, near Skipton # (BD23 4EA) Cost: £19 Member, £21 Guest, £37 Member + Bike, £39 Guest + Bike Host: Iain Johnson of Cycle Yorkshire 07958 130712 Iain Johnson from Cycle Yorkshire has put together a route for us suitable for beginners. So if you’re keen to see more biking in this area please support this day and come along and let Iain know where you’d like to see more bike rides. Easy going beginners ride easy enough to encourage less experienced off-roaders. Good mixture of bridleways or quiet roads. Starting and ending in Gargrave just north of Skipton taking you through villages of Bell Busk, and East Morton where we stop for a cuppa in the loverly cafe called Abbot's Harbour. Bring your own mountain bike or hire one from Iain. Bring a packed lunch & plenty of fluids. Bike hire must be prebooked & paid for. Distance: 12 miles 28
Chocks away! For those of you who are interested in our flying past, this is the one for you. With over seventy aircraft on display, there’s something for everyone from the amateur to the expert. The collection includes aircraft for as long ago as 1909 to the present day. Included in the collection are the Avro Vulcan, Westland Sea King and Gloster Meteor (or more accurately, the only ones I’d heard of!) and I’m looking forward to seeing and learning more. The link to the site is below. http://www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk/
Sunday Lunch at The Ripon Spa Hotel situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales
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Sunday 28th February at 12:45pm Park Street, Ripon (HG4 2BU) £24 Member, £26 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785
Includes: 3 course Sunday lunch with coffee Extras: additional drinks Recommended by one of our members and just five minutes’ stroll from Ripon’s ancient market square is the delightful Ripon Spa Hotel. The Spa itself is now purely historic, but the Ripon Hotel has countless pleasures to offer. The Hotel has been privately owned by the same family for a century and new refurbishments now accentuate its graceful architecture and comfortable elegance. Set in eight glorious acres of landscaped grounds and gardens, it also boasts the finest drinks terrace in Ripon!
Sector 7 Laser Game in York Laser shootout
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Tuesday 1st March at 7:15pm Tenpin, Clifton Moor Centre, York (YO30 4WZ) Bar area at Tenpin £8 Member, £10 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Includes: two games of laser shooting Tonight we will enjoy two games of laser shooting at Sector 7 laser (inside Tenpin at Clifton Moor). Wear clothes you can easily move around in - dark clothes are best as you're a little less likely to be shot! Selected drinks are at half price tonight!
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Live Music: Dire Straits Experience in Bradford Featuring Chris White (saxophone) and Chris Whitten (drums)
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Wednesday 2nd March at 7:15pm St. George's Hall, Bridge St, Bradford (BD1 1JT) The Foyer (to the right as you enter) £29.50 Member, £31 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
The Dire Straits Experience features former Dire Straits members Chris White (on saxophone) and Chris Whitten (on drums) complimented by a brilliant band and an amazing show which recreates the hits including Sultans of Swing, Brothers In Arms, Money For Nothing, Walk of Life, Tunnel of Love, Romeo and Juliet and So Far Away to mention but a few. Please book now so we can confirm tickets.
Theatre: Into The Woods, Sheffield Please book early for theatre as we can only hold tickets a short time
Date: Thursday 3rd March at 6:50pm Place: Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Row, Sheffield (S1 1DA) Cost: £25 Member, £27 Guest Into the Woods is a truly magical musical for all the family with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (Sweeney Todd, Company, Gypsy, West Side Story). Inspired by The Brothers Grimm, this Tony Award-winning show brings together all your favourite fairy tale characters including Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, the Witch, Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. In this allegorical tale we learn that ‘happy ever after’ can come at a price. Following the success of the recent Disney film featuring Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, James Corden and Emily Blunt, now is your chance to see Into the Woods live on stage. This is an amateur production.
Wine and Cheese Pairing at Burgundy Leeds Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:
Sunday 6th March at 2:45pm 12 Park Place, Leeds (LS1 2RU) £25 Member, £27 Guest 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 Extras: additional drinks Come and enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon tasting wine and cheese. The 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.
Workshop: Reiki First Degree ...with 7th Generation Reiki Master & Spicer Chris Ward
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Saturday 12th March from 10:30am to 4:30pm Spice Office, 11 Poplar Rd, Stretford (M32 9AN) arrive from 10.15am for tea & biscuits £39.50 Member, £43.50 Guest Chris Ward
Includes: refreshments and light lunch Are you interested in healing? Are you interested in healing yourself? Then Reiki is for you – Reiki is a way of channelling energy to address mental and emotional problems as well as physical disorders. It is a holistic system for balancing, healing and harmonising all aspects of a person and it can be used to encourage personal and spiritual awareness and growth. And the great thing about Reiki is it is simple and requires little preparation to use and can be given and used at any time! It is most well known as a sort of hands on treatment technique and is safe, gentle and non-intrusive.
Comedy Night: Paddy McGuinness in York
TV Theme Title Bar Crawl Leeds
Daddy McGuinness!
A TV title themed tour of Leeds - bring your camera
Date: Saturday 5th March at 7:10pm Place: Foyer, York Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street (YO1 9SW) Cost: £38 Member, £42 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Date: Saturday 12th March at 7:30pm Place: Mr Foley's Cask Ale House, 159 The Headrow, Leeds (LS1 5RG) Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians, Paddy McGuinness has announced a brand new UK tour, and he's coming to York! The star of ITV’s Take Me Out will return to his performing roots, with his first stand-up comedy tour since 2011. After numerous sell out tours and best-selling DVDs, Paddy’s long awaited return to stand-up will see him perform 50 dates across the UK with another hotly anticipated show, Daddy McGuinness. We have seats reserved in the front row of the dress circle for this performance.
Includes: your first drink! Tonight we present you a pub crawl with a difference. As you leave each pub, your Coordinator will give each team a card with three TV theme titles on and the name of the next pub. As you move there, you will have the opportunity to try to take pictures relating to the titles (please ask permission from members of the general public!). At the next pub, points will be given for each photograph you have taken that match the titles given. Extra points may be given at the discretion of the Coordinator for humour, originality or sheer cheek! At the end of the evening, the winning team will receive a prize.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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A Spring In Your Step Pub Crawl in Sheffield
Inflatable Action Fun
Date: Saturday 12th March at 8pm Meet: The Old House, 113-117 Devonshire Street, Sheffield (S3 7SB) Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851
.. a fantastically bouncy experience
Includes: your first drink! Now that’s spring’s finally arrived, or at least I hope it has, it’s time to start thinking about summer! To get you in the mood, and as a change from our usual haunts, we thought we’d take you on a tour of cocktail bars. Whether it’s Paradise, Death in the Afternoon or an Orgasm you’re after, I’m sure we can find something to suit. I’m going to stick to lager shandy, but what do I know!
Pateley Bridge Intermediate Mountain Bike ride Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:
Sunday 13th March at 10am Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire (HG3 5AW.) P&D car park, Nidd Walk, Pateley Bridge £16 Member, £18 Guest Jeremy Sainter
Grade: 2; Distance: 25 miles with a couple of tough climbs and some fabulous descents. Previous mountain biking experience is essential. Bike hire: There is no bike hire on this ride This is a stunning ride from Pateley Bridge up the Nidd Valley to the Scarhouse reservoir, where we cross the dam and head back to Pateley Bridge across the top of the moors with spectacular views across the Dales. The riding is mostly off-road with a few short road sections to link the tracks together. There are couple of long and tough climbs which are rewarded with superb challenging descents, incorporating some technical rocky sections. This is definitely not a ride for beginners. Due to the more remote nature of the ride there will not be a cafe stop, so please bring enough food and drink to keep you going for the whole ride.
The Sheepdog Experience Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 13th March from 11am to 1:30pm Mainline Collies, Baildon # (BD16 3AU) £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 30
Date: Sunday 13th March from 11:45am to 2pm Place: Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5SA) Cost: £35.50 Member, £37.50 Guest Includes: Equipment, instruction, Spice coordinator Think “it’s a Knockout”, think “Gladiators”, think “Total Wipeout” and you have some idea of the fun we are going to have today! We are delighted to have linked up with our friends at National Paintball Fields for 2 hours of fun on inflatables.
SWAT Training Mission .. an incredible special forces style experience
Date: Sunday 13th March at 1pm Place: Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5SA) Cost: £45 Member, £49 Guest 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! The games are played using a 1200sqm “Kill House” which has 40 rooms, where our scenarios will include: “Hostage Rescue”, “Sweep & Clear” and “Stop the Bomb”. Don’t miss this very special Spice experience, which you’ll be talking about for a long time to come.
Ten Pin Bowling at Xscape Recommended new members night
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Thursday 17th March at 7:45pm Colorado Way, Glasshoughton (WF10 4TA) £17 Member, £18.50 Guest Jane Robinson on 07921 915121
Includes: admission, 2 games and shoe hire, a drink and prizes for the winners A favourite amongst all Spicers - a very popular evening that offers great value for money, and the chance of a good “chin wag” to catch up on the latest gossip over a beer. We have booked 2 games and the winner will be the person with the highest overall score. 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.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Spice Dines Armenian at Lost Property Huddersfield Date: Friday 18th March at 7:15pm Place: Lost Property, 64 - 66 John William Street, Huddersfield (HD1 1EH) Cost: £21 Member, £23 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Includes: 2 courses starter and main Extras: drinks Mike and Elena, the owners of Lost Property wanted to create a restaurant that was “rustic” in origin and incorporate different flavours from the beautiful country region east of the Black Sea. Many of their Menu choices originate from Elena’s early life as a child, eating meals prepared by her Grandma and great Aunts. Tonight we will enjoy a Meze sharing starter followed by a main course.
Caving for the Terrified
Air Rifle Session at Ringinglow Sheffield Date: Saturday 19th March at 2pm Place: Ringinglow Archery, Smeltings Farm, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield (S11 7TD) Meet: Ringinglow Archery from 1:45pm Cost: £27.50 Member, £29.50 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Join us at Ringinglow Archery for a session of air rifle shooting. Your experience will be led by an NSRA Qualified Tutor and will last one hour in total. After a safety briefing we will get you shooting safely and accurately with a range of paper or knock down targets to test you aim! We will use the latest compressed air rifles with powerful scopes to ensure that you enjoy your shooting experience. All shooting will take place from our covered and heated shooting shelter and complimentary tea/coffee/hot chocolate is provided. The session will last between 1 and 1½ hours depending on the number of participants.
Emmerdale Beginners Bike Ride
..a great way to get started
Le off-road Tour de Yorkshire
Date: Saturday 19th March 10am to around 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 Directions will be sent out before the day. Medical Note: If you have any medical conditions that could prevent you taking part in this adventure activity, please contact your doctor in advance to check. If you are unsure, please contact the instructor, Mark Fenton directly on 07798 790766 or your Spice office.
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Sunday 20th March from 9:30am to 3:30pm Saltaire, Shipley # (BD17 7BA) Saltaire Brewery £19 Member, £21 Guest, £37 Member + Bike, £39 Guest + Bike Iain Johnson of Cycle Yorkshire 07958 130712
Iain Johnson from Cycle Yorkshire has put together a route for us suitable for beginners. So if you’re keen to see more biking in this area please support this day and come along and let Iain know where you’d like to see more bike rides. Easy going beginners ride easy enough to encourage less experienced off-roaders. Good mixture of bridleways or quiet roads. Starting and ending at Saltaire Brewery. Bring your own mountain bike or hire one from Iain. Bring a packed lunch & plenty of fluids. Bike hire must be prebooked & paid for. Iain will phone all bookers to give them directions & answer any queries about one week prior. Distance: 15 miles
Ramble, Scramble and Dangle!!
Beginners Horse Trek
..a great day out with Mark
...a lovely ride out followed by a sociable sandwich with a cuppa!
Date: Saturday 19th March from 10:45am to 1:30pm Place: Ashton Hall Equestrian Centre, Sale # (M33 5QQ) Cost: £38.50 Member, £42 Guest Host: Lauren on 07852 366055 for Spice Manchester 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.
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Sunday 20th March at 10am White Peak area of Derbyshire # (DE4 5AA) £29 Member, £35 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”.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Sunday Lunch at The Garrison Sheffield
Spotlight Comedy Club Chesterfield
Date: Sunday 20th March at 1pm Place: The Garrison Hotel, Hillsborough Barracks, 635 Penistone Rd, Sheffield (S6 2GB) Meet: The restaurant Cost: £15.50 Member, £17 Guest Host: Gill Siddons on 07905 922905
Good Thursday 'as seen on TV' Special!
Includes: two course lunch Join us for Sunday lunch at The Garrison Hotel in the setting of the former Hillsborough Barracks.
York Bar Crawl Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Sunday 20th March at 1pm York Tap, York Train Station (YO24 1AB) £5 Member, £7 Guest Pat and Nikki Molloy on 07963 194225
Includes: your first drink Come and join us for a bar crawl of some of the great pubs in York. We'll start at the York Tap at the Railway Station and head off to our next pub at 2pm. Please make sure you arrive in time to get your first drink at the York Tap. The Tap is a craft beer freehouse that has a wide selection of 32 Draft Beers, Ciders and Ales to choose from. They also have a huge selection of bottled beers. Around 6pm we will find somewhere to eat to soak up some of the alcohol.
Doncaster Bowling Evening Ten Pin bowling night in Doncaster
Date: Tuesday 22nd March at 7:45pm Place: Tenpin, The Leisure Park, Bawtry Road, Doncaster (DN4 7PD) Cost: £9.50 Member, £11 Guest Includes: two games of bowling, shoe hire, prize for the winner
Host:
Sue Blackman on 07723 845858
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!
Date: Thursday 24th March at 7:30pm Place: The Winding Wheel, 13 Holywell St, Chesterfield (S31 7SA) Meet: Winding Wheel entrance at 7:30pm Cost: £13 Member, £14 Guest Join us for a night of fun in Chesterfield to start your Easter weekend. With Compere Anthony J Brown. Matt Richardson Rising star from Fake Reaction, Celebrity Juice, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The Xtra Factor, Viral Tap and many more. Leicester Comedy Festival award winner. Bethany Black Star of Channel 4's Cucumber Banana Tofu trilogy and Dr Who. Described as ‘genius‘ by Matt Lucas and ‘marvellous‘ by Russell T Davies. It is essential that you book early as we cannot hold tickets for long.
Auto Stunt School .. the antidote to run of the mill driving experiences!
Date: Saturday 26th March from 10am to 4:30pm Place: Northampton Raceway (M1 J15) # (NN7 2BA) Cost: £169 Member, £165 Guest Fancy driving a car on two wheels? How about starring in your own high speed shoot out? Auto Stunt School offers the most actionpacked experience day ever! From Basic Handbrake turns to awesome power-Wheelies, Stunt School promises you a day out you will never forget the perfect gift for the person who has everything! Great instructors, roving commentators and plenty of pizzazz make this a unique experience, great for participants and spectators alike. Be sure to bring your fan club to cheer you on! During your Stunt School Experience event you will experience some of the most entertaining cars imaginable, and learn fantastic stunt driving skills.
Spice dines Thai at Line Thai Oriental Leeds Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:
Wednesday 23rd March at 7:15pm 39 Great George Street, Leeds (LS1 3BB) £13.50 Member, £15.50 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778
Includes: starter and main Extras: drinks and dessert Recommended by one of our Members, tonight we will visit Line Thai Oriental in Leeds City Centre where their aim is to offer the most authentic and elegant Thai Cuisine experience possible. Culnork and head chef Chripaphun have 35 years of restaurant experience between them. They have joined forces to bring you authentic, no-nonsense, street style Thai cuisine that is freshly prepared in their open plan kitchen, reminiscent of the open air Thai markets. We will enjoy a 2 course meal consisting of a starter and main. 32
Two Car High Speed Shoot Out. Stop the car in front with a mixture of driving skill and shooting ability fully adapted cars and state of the art laser weapons bring the movies to life. Double Decker Chaos. Forget Buses; imagine two cars, one on the roof of the other! Driver in the top car controls the pedals and the driver at the bottom steers - totally barking and fantastic fun. Basic Hand Brake Turns. The basic auto-stunt manoeuvre, and not as hard as it looks! A couple of goes and you will love it! Car Chase J-Turn Challenge. The quintessential car control manoeuvre - learn how to throw your car out of a high speed reverse and make a very slick getaway. The Auto Stunt Movie Theatre. An awesome introduction to the world of premier league Stunt Driving. Herbie Wheelie experience. It takes nerve to pull powerwheelies our specially built cars. Fantastic fun! The Pushme Pullyou. An experience you will never forget, driving the Pushme-Pullyou stunt car, with two engines, two steering wheels and loads of attitude!
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Treasure Hunt and Tapas in Sheffield
Anderton Boat Lift Experience
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..two guided boat trips including a passage through the amazing lift!
Saturday 26th March at 2:30pm Sheffield City Centre / Cubanas (S1 2HB) War memorial, Barker's Pool, Sheffield £18.50 Member, £20.50 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851
Includes: treasure hunt and tapas meal Following a request from a member, we have decided to try this in Sheffield. Starting at the War Memorial at 2:30pm, you will have a series of clues to solve. This will lead you to the letters that spell out something very close to the coordinators heart (and no, it won’t be beer)! We will meet at Cubanas at 5pm, with our table booked for 5:30. This will give us a chance to have a warming drink, look at the answers and award prizes. After our mixed Tapas meal, there will be an opportunity to have a few drinks and possibly dance the night away. What a good way to burn off a few calories before putting them all back on tomorrow, when you open your Easter eggs! Come dressed for the weather, but there will be no extra cost for transport, as all clues will be found within a reasonable distance of city centre.
Saturday Evening Meal at Gianni's Brio Harrogate
Date: Monday 28th March from 12pm to 3pm Place: Northwich, Cheshire # (CW9 6FW) Cost: £18.50 Member, £19.50 Guest Includes: light refreshments Described as one of the “cathedrals of the canals”, this amazing machine is well worth a visit, and we have planned a special Spice package.
Crazy Golf, Burger and a Drink at the Roxy Ball Room an evening of fun
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Wednesday 30th March at 7:15pm 1st Floor, Trinity Sq, Boar Lane, Leeds (LS1 6HW) £17 Member, £19 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778
Includes: starter and main Extras: dessert and drinks Join us on Easter Saturday for an early evening meal in Harrogate at Gianni's Brio restaurant. Tonight we will have a 2 course meal consisting of a starter and main course.
Includes: round of crazy golf, drink and a burger Extras: drinks Come and join us for an evening of fun starting with 9 holes of crazy golf. Please arrive for 7:15pm so we can put you into teams and be ready to tee off by 7.30pm. After golf we'll return to the bar area for a delicious burger (around 8.30pm). All burgers are served on a brioche bun with cracked pepper chips. Also included in the price is a glass of wine, pint of beer or soft drink. The Roxy Ball Room is on the 1st floor above Cafe Nero on Boar Lane and the entrance can be found next to the Cafe (58 - 63) round the corner.
Don't be late! Remember that the clocks go forward at 1am on Easter Day.
Colonic Hydrotherapy Workshop
Date: Saturday 26th March at 5:45pm Place: 40 - 42 Kings Road, Harrogate (HG1 5JW) Cost: £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest
...a hands on evening learning the art of colon therapy
Tandem Skydive It's no good thinking about it - you have to live the dream and do it!
Date: Easter Sunday 27th March Place: Hibaldstow # (DN20 9NN) Cost: £240 Member, £250 Guest (Deposit £40 Member, £50 Guest) Extras: Balance of £200 due on day. DVD of skydive is £95. To Tandem Skydive you are attached to one of the country's top parachute instructors (in keeping with SPICE policy) who then leaps from an aircraft at up to 15,000ft. You fall through the air with the greatest of ease at a mere 120 miles an hour in free fall - for approximately 35 seconds - before the instructor eventually pulls the ripcord and the parachute safely carries you back to earth for a gentle ride down of about 4 minutes - to a tip toe landing in the pit. Tandem Skydiving offers the easiest and quickest way to experience your first jump without the need for a lengthy training session. A short 20-25 minute briefing session will guide you through what is required to exit the aircraft, freefall from up to 15,000ft and land a modern high-performance square canopy after a lengthy canopy ride. Please state your age (on the event date), weight and height when booking.
Date: Friday 1st April at 7:30pm Place: Spice Office, 11 Poplar Rd, Stretford (M32 9AN) Cost: £5 Includes: light refreshments, tuition, use of all equipment and guidance from an expert Are you interested in Colonic Hydrotherapy? Are you interested in relieving yourself? Then we have just the event for you. Colonic Hydrotherapy is a way of channelling your energy by releasing yourself. Sometimes referred to as Colonic Irrigation or Therapy it is a great way of clearing the toxins out of your intestinal tract. We are excited to have secured the services of Dr Allif R Poo an expert in his field for tonight's workshop. His enthusiasm for colonic hydrotherapy is inspirational and during his initial explanation of the benefits of the treatment and the best equipment to use he will have you on board, hook, line and sinker. You may be surprised to hear that you don't have to have specialist equipment as some common household items can be utilised with ease such as a short piece of hose pipe and a kitchen funnel. Then it is on to the practical part of the evening when Allif will demonstrate the various methods of insertion and water introduction using a volunteer from those attending. Once everyone is comfortable that they understand the methodology, we will put you in to same sex pairs to practice on each other.
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Tank Battle Experience
Sing-a-long-a Dirty Dancing, Sheffield
.. challenge your fellow teams to a tank paintball battle!
Please book early for theatre as we can only hold tickets a short time
Date: Sunday 3rd April from 1:30pm to 4pm Place: Lutterworth, Leicestershire # (LE17 6NW) Cost: £95 Member, £99 Guest This event has had great feedback. We have booked 4 tanks, each of which take a crew of 3 Spice members who will be with their tank throughout (so no waiting around on this one!) 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.
Theatre: Breakfast at Tiffany's, Leeds Starring Pixie Lott
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Wednesday 6th April at 7:10pm Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate (LS1 6NZ) £34 Member, £36.50 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778
Date: Friday 8th April at 7:20pm Place: Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Row, Sheffield (S1 1DA) Cost: £17 Member, £18 Guest Loosen up your vocal chords as it's time to sing-a-long to one of the most iconic films of the nineties. What fun! This fully interactive screening of the classic film means you too can have ‘The Time of your Life’. The host will lead a vocal warm up, judge a fancy dress competition and show you how to use your magic moments fun packs. Then just sing-a-long and dance dirty with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey and the gang! Fancy dress recommended!
BBC - Behind the Scenes at Media City! Enjoy a tour of BBC Manchester's new home
Date: Saturday 9th April from 3pm to 4:45pm Place: BBC Media City, Salford# (M50 2EQ) Cost: £12.50 Member, £13.50 Guest Includes: ticket price and the services of a Spice host Hurray!!! The BBC has thrown open its doors at its fabulous Media City centre, offering the chance to go inside the state-of-the-art studios at Salford Quays.
Pool and Pizza Evening at Slate NQ Leeds Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:
Saturday 9th April at 7:30pm Merrion Street, Leeds (LS2 8JE) £17.50 Member, £19.50 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Includes: first drink, game of pool and buffet Extras: additional drinks Come and join us for a fun evening of pool and pizza at the newly opened Slate bar on Merrion Street.
Big Breakfast and Steady Stroll Slaithwaite to Marsden and back Based on the novel by Truman Capote Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life as a stage play with music in a sparkling, sophisticated production starring the multi award-winning Pixie Lott as Holly. Adapted by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg and directed by Nikolai Foster, this tale of vivacious, good-time girl Holly Golightly and her fantastical existence in 1940s New York City, is told through the eyes of a young writer, completely fascinated by this exquisite extrovert who every woman wants to be, and every man wants to be with. With memorable songs from the era, this stylish production is set to capture the hearts of audiences and sparkle like a diamond in a Tiffany's window. Please book early to secure your seat. 34
Date: Sunday 10th April at 10:30am Place: Lock 22 Cafe, 39 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield (HD7 5JN) Cost: £10 Member, £11 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Come and join Karen for a delicious Full English at the Lock 22 Cafe followed by a leisurely stroll along the canal to Marsden. Upon reaching Marsden you can see the Standedge Tunnel, famous for its engineering prowess and enjoy a drink in one of the pubs before heading back along the canalside to Slaithwaite. The walk will be about 5 miles there and back along the flat canal tow path.
There’s more online We always have more events than we can fit into the newsletter and we are adding to the list all the time. For the most up to date event list, check our website at www.spiceyorks.com.
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UK and Overseas Breaks Badminton Coaching Weekend Date: Friday 5th - Sunday 7th February Place: National Badminton Club, Milton Keynes (MK8 9LA) Cost: £195 Member Twin Share, £215 Guest Twin, £220 Member Single, £135 Badminton Course Only Includes: 2 nights' twin room en-suite accommodation, meals from Friday dinner through to Sunday lunch, 12 hours coaching over Saturday and Sunday, court hire and shuttles. Badminton is a very popular game throughout the country and for this weekend we have booked an exclusive weekend of badminton coaching for Spice members. The weekend is suitable for any level of player as the group will be split depending on ability. This weekend will include two full days of coaching (i.e. 4 sessions x 3 hours) and therefore fairly intensive so you will need to have a reasonable level of fitness to take part in the weekend.
Walking Weekend Swanage, Studland and the Dorset Coast Date: Friday 5th - Sunday 7th February Place: Purbeck House Hotel, Swanage (BH19 2LZ) Cost: £189 Member Twin/Double, £209 Guest Twin/Double, £239 Member Single Includes: 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals, 2 days of guided walks with a choice of easier or harder walk each day Extras: Local transport to walks, if used This has always been a very popular walking weekend a lovely hotel, a great town, friendly local pubs and some truly excellent local coastal walking. Explore this wonderful coastline.
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Walking Weekend Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains Date: Friday 12th - Sunday 14th February Place: Baskerville Hall, Clyro, Nr Hay-on-Wye (HR3 5LE) Cost: £179 Member Twin/Double, £199 Guest Twin/Double, £219 Member Single Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 guided walks. Extras: transport to walks where taken This weekend we are all in for a real challenging treat. Not only do we cover all the highlights of the Brecon Beacons but also the very best of the Black Mountains on Hay-on-Wye’s doorstep. Baskerville Hall is set in 140 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside in the Black Mountains and near the Brecon Beacons National Park. This is real hill walking on real hills and for those who have never been to the area you’re in for a nice surprise!
Forest of Bowland Hostel Weekend ...you can almost escape Valentine's Day this weekend but not quite!!!
Date: Friday 12th - Sunday 14th February Place: YHA, Kings House, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire (BB7 3ER) Meet: arrive from 4pm Cost: £69 Member Bunk Room, £74 Guest Bunk Room Host: Lauren on 07852 366055 Includes: 2 nights bunk accommodation, one full cooked breakfast, one continental breakfast with hot items, Saturday night evening meal, 2 guided walks Extras: Friday evening meal, drinks etc. Overview: Our popular bunk weekends are incredibly sociable, great value and get great feedback. This weekend we are in the Forest of Bowland area a designated Area of Natural Beauty once described as the
'Switzerland of England' we have taken exclusive use of Slaidburn YHA. Accommodation: This historic YHA building was formerly a 17th century village inn, with traditional beamed ceilings; it offers cosy, comfortable accommodation in the centre of Slaidburn village. There are two dining rooms which each seat 16, a self-catering kitchen and a small comfortable lounge area with an open fire. There are 32 beds over 8 rooms: 1x2, 1x3, 4x4, 1x5 and 1x6 bed rooms and all bed linen is provided. Slaidburn is an attractive village in the middle of the Forest of Bowland with a deserved reputation for attracting tourists who come principally to walk the area. There is a fine village green beside the River Hodder which is home to a family of friendly ducks and lovely views over the surrounding fells. The village also boasts the wonderful old church of St Andrews and a pub of great character, the Hark to Bounty, named after the squire’s favourite hound. There are many other fine old buildings in Slaidburn; Waterloo House, the old Methodist church, Glebe House and the Slaidburn Heritage Centre are all well preserved due to the slightly unusual history of the village. Since the late 19th century the village has been ‘owned’ by the King Williamson family who have preserved much of the character of the village whilst avoiding the modern developments that tend to crop up on such picturesque village outskirts. Slaidburn is recognised as the capital of the Forest of Bowland with Dunsop Bridge its trusted lieutenant (as well as being the geographical centre point of Britain). However the hills of Longridge and Pendle are fine viewpoints to the west and south whilst Hurst Green is a pretty village where JRR Tolkien took inspiration for the Lord of the Rings. 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 you’re 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), whilst nibbles will be provided to keep you going throughout the weekend. These weekends are very much about throwing yourself in to the Spice Spirit and helping out where needed especially cleaning up after meals and before we depart on the Sunday morning. As this weekend falls over Valentine's weekend if we could ask everyone to also bring an anonymous Valentines card we’ll put them in the postman’s sack & deliver them so everyone gets a card with their Saturday night meal. Walking: there are plenty of options and our walk leader will pick a longer walk for the Saturday and a shorter one for the Sunday.
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Walking Weekend Ultimate Lakeland Challenge Date: Friday 19th - Sunday 21st February Place: Glaramara, Borrowdale (CA12 5XQ) Cost: £199 Member Twin En Suite, £219 Guest Twin En Suite, £189 Member Single (Deposit £40) Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and guided walk on Saturday and Sunday Extras: Transport if taken to walk starts Overview: Glaramara in Borrowdale is justifiably one of the most popular destinations we run, in an excellent location at the heart of some of England's most spectacular mountains and beautiful valleys…plus the food is great. The Ultimate Lakeland Challenge Walking’ event is sure to be stiff yet very rewarding as we tackle some of the Borrowdale’s legendary walks! At grade 1 this means up to 15 miles and up to 5,000ft ascent each day. Be warned this is a dedicated winter challenge and is for the extremely fit and experienced hill walker who wants to maintain a good pace over a very long distance.
Walking Weekend Wobbly Lakeland Walking Date: Friday 19th - Sunday 21st February Place: Glaramara, Borrowdale (CA12 5XQ) Cost: £199 Member Twin En Suite, £219 Guest Twin En Suite, £189 Member Single (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals, a choice of 2 guided walks on Saturday and Sunday, themed wine tasting evening on Saturday night Extras: Transport if taken to walk starts Overview: Great walks and socialising combine to make the affectionately titled ‘Wobbly Walking’. We are back at Glaramara in the Lake District for our annual WOBBLY WALKING WEEKEND. Not only is Borrowdale one of the most popular destinations that WalkWise run, with an excellent centre, superb food and a setting amongst some of England's most spectacular mountains, amazing lakes and beautiful valley. This variety of scenery allows us to create a wonderful array of walking programmes from gentle wanders through the valleys to challenging mountain hikes. But the Wobbly Walking has even more with a themed dinner on the Saturday night, following which you will experience a fun and educational evening of wine tasting!
February Bargain Break 2016 Date: Friday 26th - Sunday 28th February Place: Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry (PH16 5BN) Cost: £119 Member Twin Share pp, £139 Guest Twin Share pp, £154 Member Single, £174 Guest Single (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, entertainment including ceilidh and disco, walks with VC Walk Leaders, Mark's Meander & Treasure Hunt, and Friday Welcome Spice Rotating Dinner 36
Now into its 12th year, join us for the biggest and best weekend in the Spice calendar – our February Bargain Break. This year was brilliant so we are heading back to Pitlochry and The Fishers Hotel. The Fishers Hotel situated in the lovely town of Pitlochry and offers exceptional accommodation and facilities for the perfect Spice weekend. At just over 1 ½ hrs from Glasgow, Edinburgh and easily accessible from all over the UK this weekend is the perfect destination. The hotel is also in a great location for those wanting to travel by train with a station just 1 minute away.
WW1 Battlefields Discovery Tour .. discover the famous sites of the Great War
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Thursday 3rd - Sunday 6th March Holiday Inn Express, Arras, France # Coach from Sutton, Birmingham or NEC £375 Member sharing twin pp, £395 Guest sharing twin pp, £499 Member in single room, £375 Member sharing double pp
Includes: Executive coach travel throughout; Ferry crossings, 3 nights’ accommodation, Buffet style breakfast each morning of your stay. Excursions as detailed. Specialist guide. Spice coordinator. Extras: Meals other than breakfast. Any entry fees. Travel insurance is compulsory (can be obtained available from Spice UK - visit www.spiceuk.com) Due to many requests who missed our original 100 year anniversary trip and from those who recently enjoyed our WW2 trip and want more of Simon – here’s another opportunity for a small group (approx. 20) to visit the battlefields of WW1. 2016 is actually the 100th anniversary of The Somme, so we will be visiting at another significant time. It’s a war classed as the 'Great War' where over 9 million soldiers died as a result of the fighting. Almost all of us will have had relatives who fought and maybe perished on these battlefields, which may add further poignancy to the fascinating stories of a war that has only recently slipped out of “living memory”.
Walking Weekend The West Sussex Coast Date: Friday 4th - Sunday 6th March Place: The Best Western Beachcroft Hotel, Felpham Cost: £175 Member Twin Share, £195 Guest Twin Share, £215 Member Single, £175 Member Double Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and a choice of 2 guided walks on Saturday and Sunday Extras: Local transport (bus coach or train, where required) Overview: The west Sussex coast has proven to be a very desirable location and deserves further exploration, so this March will see us returning to the very comfortable Beachcroft hotel in the peaceful Felpham Village, which has an enviable seafront location, quiet bar, lovely restaurants and its own indoor swimming pool and most of the bedrooms have sea views too. We shall be exploring the beautiful estuaries and creeks around Chichester and Pagham harbours and complimenting the coastal scenery with a mix of gentle downlands, picturesque villages and the temptations of tea shops and traditional wayside inns!!! We can’t wait…
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Skills for the Hills
Butlin’s 70's Party Weekend - Skegness - 3 Night Break
Bronze and Silver Navigation Awards
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Friday 11th - Sunday 13th March Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) £144 Member, £164 Guest (Deposit £25) Barry & Sonya of Breakaway Activities
Includes: Friday evening light supper, two nights B&B, lunches and 4 course evening meal Extras: Assessments if you decide to take them at a cost of £5 You're interested in hill walking, but want to learn more about the practical skills and techniques needed to venture safely out to the hills and mountains of Britain, or if you already have some of these skills but want to increase your level of competence, then this weekend is for you. Anyone who has been out walking on the hills will appreciate the problems that may arise if you are not prepared and this weekend is designed to make sure you're aware of what can happen and what to do about it. The majority of the weekend is practical so you will be out walking in the breath-taking scenery of the Welsh Hills. The countryside in which we’ll be walking, as well as being of outstanding beauty, is ideally suited to developing navigation skills as it is not always easy to follow the paths and rights of way. The emphasis for the weekend is on enjoying the walks and the instruction will be given on the hoof with each person having the opportunity to develop their own level of confidence. Both days’ walks are quite extensive but the pace is leisurely so you don't need to be superfit to take part. The topics you will cover include use of map and compass, navigation, risk assessment, safety procedures on steep ground and emergency situations. You will also cover countryside access, consideration of weather conditions, mountain rescue, the environment and other relevant topics. Compasses and maps will be provided if you don’t have your own. Obviously the weather will not be known until the day so we will vary the programme to suit the conditions. Weather depending, we hope to walk locally from the farmhouse on Saturday and we’ve planned a fun night navigation exercise for anyone feeling up to it after dinner (and a few glasses of wine!!). On Sunday we’ll be venturing out into a new area to put our skills to the test. Your qualified instructors will be on hand at all times and we’ve kept the group size small so everyone will have ample opportunity to ask their advice on route planning, what equipment to carry, first aid and emergency procedures and anything else you may be interested in. For anyone who has gained enough confidence there will be a chance on Sunday to take an assessment for the National Navigation Award Scheme, which provides a nationally recognised level of competence in navigation skills. Those new to the scheme will be assessed for Bronze level whilst those with previous experience will be able to go for the Silver level. If successful you will be sent a badge and certificate in recognition of your achievement. If you wish to take the assessments it will involve an extra cost of £5, which can be paid at the time.
You Snooze, You Lose The Spice motto of You Snooze, You Lose is now more relevant than ever as all our events are now open to all Spice members across the country. That means that any of over 10000 members nationally could get their booking in before yours. Consequently many of our events, and particularly our weekend breaks, are filling up faster than ever before. Don’t delay, book today!
Date: Friday 18th - Monday 21st March Place: Ingoldmells, Skegness, Lincolnshire # (PE25 1NJ) Cost: £145 Member Twin, £165 Guest Twin Share, £220 Member Single (Deposit £30) Hosts: Jonathan Banks and Jill Pearson Includes: 3 nights fun party weekend in Gold Standard self-catering apartments, all live entertainment to various venues on site, services of Spice host throughout weekend Extras: Drinks, food (self-catering) or eat on site This is a National Spice Weekend especially for you party animals in Spice! Experience a weekend of great music from the bands of the 70’s – including: The Chi-Lites *** Slade *** Les McKeown’s Bay city Rollers *** Brotherhood of Man *** Mud II *** The Real Thing plus great tribute bands to Blondie, David Bowie, T-Rex and more Butlin’s Skegness resort is set on the sandy Lincolnshire coast and is ready for you to dig out your party gear, dust off your dancing shoes and enjoy a great party weekend. This is a three night 70s music themed weekend for over 18s and a public event, with a sell-out 5,000 people due to attend, so early bookings are a must. If you want a quiet night in and need your sleep, this is probably not the right weekend for you. Every evening a variety of live 70s bigname acts and bands perform on stage in the numerous entertainment venues around resort. In between live performances the discos go on until late each night. 70s fancy dress is the norm for the Sat night, but not essential. The price covers entrance to all venues and live shows on resort. During the day there are loads of other activities included in the price, such as Butlin’s amazing Indoor Splash Waterworld with flumes, wave machines and a DJ booth, plus a funfair for hair-raising rides, a traditional carousel and dodgems. There are also landscaped gardens and direct-access to a lovely sandy beach, to make the most of the fresh sea air! Some other activities cost a bit extra like ten-pin bowling, go-karting, adventure golf and a relaxation spa with massage and beauty treatment rooms (best to call ahead and book spa sessions and treatments as they get fully booked up). And of course the various bars and pubs on resort to see you through the day. We will have a welcome reception, to get the party started and our Spice host will organise meet ups throughout the weekend and plan which bands to go and see. We’ll be staying in modern GOLD self-catering apartments that are walking distance from the hub of the resort. They have 3 bedrooms, made up of one double bedroom and two twin-bedrooms. They have a shower room and a nice lounge with TV and a kitchen/diner area. Electricity, bed linen and towels are all included, along with all the kitchen equipment you might need. They can accommodate six people. You can book the double bedroom for yourself at £75 single sup. Rooms will be allocated depending on bookings, male/female mix and sharing requests. The stay is on a self-catering basis but there are lots of places to eat on resort if you wish. There is also a Spar supermarket on resort if you do cater for yourself. Deposit non-returnable after 15th January, after which full fees are payable. No refund for cancellation after that date unless we (or you) can resell your slot as we have to pay for the apartment! Full info pack comes out 1 week prior.
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Sailing Weekend Easter - Poole, Weymouth and Jurassic Coast
Peak District Easter Bunk Barn Weekend
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Thursday 24th - Monday 28th March Chichester Marina (PO20 7EJ) £391 Member, £411 Guest (Deposit £50) EnCompass Sailing
Includes: diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches, tea and coffee. Extras: evening meals and marina charges. On this special Easter cruise we take full advantage of the four day break for some memorable sailing, taking two boats out onto the water. We'll head out of the Solent westwards past the famous Needles to Poole Harbour and scenic Studland Bay and then sail along the spectacular “Jurassic Coast” that stretches to the attractive seaside town of Weymouth. Cost includes diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches, teas and coffees. We take evening meals ashore and the cost of these is not included. Detailed joining instructions and clothing recommendations etc. will be supplied shortly before the trip. We provide waterproofs free of charge to those that need them. Not a massive supply cannot guarantee you'll get a set that is a perfect fit waterproofs can be hired. Inclement weather: In the event of poor weather conditions your skippers may need to flex the destinations see website for Cancellations.
Sailing with Spice The event above is just one of over twenty sailing breaks for 2016. See our website at www.spiceyorks.com/events for many more!
..a return visit to Great Hucklow in the Peak District
Friday 25th - Monday 28th March Great Hucklow, Tideswell (SK17 8RF) £115 Member, £130 Guest (Deposit £20) Lauren on 07852 366055
Includes: 3 nights’ bunk accommodation, Friday night buffet, Sunday night meal, 2 cooked breakfasts, 1 continental breakfast, 2 packed lunches and 2 guided walks Overview: We return to Great Hucklow after a great first visit in 2015, this time for the Easter break, this bunkbarn a great social spaces with its large dining room and lounge with log burning stove. The Foundry Adventure Centre offers an ideal base for group visits to the Peak District located in the village of Great Hucklow, close to the Hope Valley and the best of the Peak's walking. Although primarily a Walking & Social weekend, the centre is also within easy reach of Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, the show caves of Castleton, Bakewell & the Ladybower Dams for those who are looking for a little bit of sightseeing. There are friendly local pubs & cafes and the wildlife & scenery combine to make it an outstanding destination. Accommodation: Spice have taken both buildings this time which comprises the whole of the ground floor of unit 1 with a large catering kitchen, large dining room, lounge plus male & female shower rooms, plus 5 bunkrooms on the first floor sleeping 10, 8, 8, 3 & 2 and the 2nd unit comprises of a small lounge diner with 2 showers and 3 bunkrooms sleeping 8, 8 & 3. This will equate to 52 beds however we will restrict the bookings to 42 so that there are fewer people in the rooms of 10 and 8.
New Members Welsh Cottage Easter Break
Whitby Easter Walking and Social Weekend
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.. another of Steve Dell's fabulously sociable weekend breaks
Friday 25th - Monday 28th March Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) £176 Member, £196 Guest (Deposit £30) Barry & Sonya of Breakaway Activities
Includes: 3 nights' accommodation with full cooked breakfasts, Friday buffet supper and special five-course Easter dinner including cheese & port) Extras: Lunches and pub meal on Saturday; Transport will be in members’ cars to limit costs. OK, so you’ve joined Spice and now fancy booking a weekend but feel a bit nervous about it. This relaxed and welcoming break is for anyone who’s new to Spice and feels a little daunted by attending their first Spice weekend away, or other members looking for the cosy friendly atmosphere that Breakaway Holidays is renowned for. This Easter break takes place at a secluded 16th Century stone farmhouse in the heart of the Welsh countryside with breath-taking views over the Cambrian Mountains. This popular retreat is run by Sonya and Barry; our friends at Breakaway Holidays, and is well known to many Spice members for its cosy atmosphere, homemade farmhouse food and friendly ambience. Alongside their many years of welcoming guests, as ex Spice Birmingham co-ordinators, Sonya and Barry are aware of how apprehensive anyone can be about spending a whole weekend with people they have never met. They have been looking after Spice members for over twenty years and are very experienced at making you welcome and putting you at ease. Lluest Fach sits in its own eight acres of private grounds with large gardens, sculptures, wild life pools and a small menagerie of cats, dogs, sheep and birds. There are seven bedrooms which are a mixture of twins and trebles with shared facilities and Wi-Fi is available through BT WiFi 38
Date: Friday 25th - Monday 28th March Place: The Royal Hotel, Whitby (YO21 3HA) Cost: £229 Member Twin / Double pp, £279 Member Single (sea view), £254 Member Twin / Double Seaview, £259 Member Standard Single (Deposit £40) Extras: add £20 guest supplement This year’s Easter walking weekend with Steve Dell is from the wonderful coastal town of Whitby and will appeal to both social walkers who want shorter walks and more serious walkers who want longer and more moderate walks. There is a great variety of walking with this weekend; from wooded valleys to open moorland and from stunning coastal scenery to pretty villages. The walks are easy to moderate, as some will have more gradients than usual with Steve, which gives the area its wonderful scenery, but we will take our time and admire the stunning scenery! Each day there will be a walk followed by the opportunity to spend time looking around the local area. There is also plenty to do for non-walkers or if you want to mix n match walking with social / tourist stuff. Whitby is wonderful fishing town with so much history and there is plenty to do even if your reason to go isn’t walking, including a picturesque port, an ancient Abbey, Captain Cook museum, cobbled streets and Dracula!
There’s more online We’ve crammed details of four options for your Easter weekend onto this page but there are more breaks at www.spiceyorks.com/events.
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North Wales Hostel Walking and Social Weekend
Walking Weekend Hadrian’s Wall and Gilsland Spa
...a new venue in a new location for Spice
A great weekend with brilliant scenery & fab walks
Date: Friday 15th - Sunday 17th April Place: Prestatyn, Denbighshire (LL19 7AG) Cost: £75 Member Dormitory Share, £90 Guest Dormitory Share, £90 Member Sole (Deposit £15) Host: Lauren on 07852 366055
Date: Friday 29th April - Monday 2nd May Place: Gilsland Spa Hotel, Gilsland, Hadrian's Wall (CA8 7AR) Cost: £239 Member Twin Share, £259 Guest Twin Share, £299 Member single, £239 Member Double (Deposit £45)
Includes: 2 nights’ hostel accommodation, 1 cooked breakfast and 1 continental breakfast, Friday night buffet and Saturday night meal. 2 guided walks and the services of a Spice host Another great budget hostel style weekend this time exploring the coastal areas around Prestatyn, Rhyl and Llandudno. These are always a sociable weekend and there is something for all whether you want a weekend checking out the sights or walking the Coastal paths. This time we have the bonus of being cooked for and all just 150metres for the beach!
Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals, 3 days of guided walks with a choice of walks each day Extras: Local transport to walks, if used Hadrian’s Wall is the most famous and impressive Roman fortification in the Roman Empire. The wall stretches 73 miles from coast to coast and was begun in AD122 under the command of Emperor Hadrian to mark the northern limit of the mighty Roman Empire. It may come as a surprise to some to know that it is not just a wall, there are numerous forts, mile castles, bridges, roads, towns, dwellings and temples. Today nearly 2000 years later, much of it still remains, so much so that it is now designated a World Heritage site. The best preserved sections of the wall lie between Lanercost Priory in the West and Chesters Cavalry Fort in the East and it is no coincidence that this also happens to encompass the wildest, most inaccessible and arguably the most beautiful landscape with dramatic ridges, open moors, long escarpments, lochs and deep river valleys. The bank holiday walking programme of 6 walks over the three days concentrates on the very finest sections of the wall and the surrounding area. Our hotel for the trip is the comfortable Gilsland Spa which with en-suite rooms, well stocked bar and hearty food is ideally located just a mile from the wall itself.
Serenity Weekend Discover Your Inner Self
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Friday 15th - Sunday 17th April Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) £160 Member, £180 Guest (Deposit £30) Barry & Sonya of Breakaway Activities
Includes: 2 nights B&B, Friday buffet supper, 2 buffet lunches, 4 course evening meal and all instruction This is a weekend of gentle personal exploration for those intrigued by alternative spiritual and holistic practices. The holistic approach deals with the mind, body and spirit as an interactive whole and can help deal with the stresses and pressure of modern day living. Through the use of healing touch, energy therapies, chakra work, sound, dowsing, movement and meditation you will discover and explore hidden elements of yourself. Learning to connect with your hidden self can help promote greater self-confidence which can lead to a more balanced and harmonious lifestyle. Participation will be the keyword during this weekend.
Ambleside Bank Holiday Bunk Weekend Date: Friday 29th April - Monday 2nd May Place: Shackleton Lodge, Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria # (LA22 0HP) Cost: £109 Member, £124 Guest (Deposit £20) Host: Lauren on 07852 366055 Includes: 3 nights bunk accommodation, 2 cooked & 1 continental breakfast, buffet on Friday evening & BBQ on Sunday evening Our popular hostel & bunk weekends are incredibly sociable, great value and get great feedback. This weekend we are in Ambleside in the fabulous Lake District which we don't often get to explore on these weekends and we have taken exclusive use of Shackleton Lodge. The lodge doesn't have large bunk rooms so we have a pretty good chance of getting a good nights’ sleep! Shackleton Lodge consists of 2 timber clad buildings situated in a lovely wooded area. We will book a local tavern or restaurant for the Saturday night (not included).
Welsh Camping Long Weekend Escape from the city
Date: Friday 29th April - Monday 2nd May Place: Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) Cost: £74 Member camping, £94 Guest camping, £92 Dormitory (Deposit £10) Host: Barry & Sonya of Breakaway Activities Includes: party with BBQ, barrel of real ale and cider Escape from the city this Bank Holiday for an outdoor camping experience with a difference. These weekends are always great fun; with many activities available in the area, and the price includes a huge BBQ/buffet on Saturday night with a barrel of real ale, cider, music and a party in the purpose built studio. If you can play an instrument why not bring it along and we could have some live music too! Our venue is a working smallholding which is very secluded, situated high up on the side of the beautiful Banwy Valley, with breath-taking views, an ideal spot to relax and unwind in. This popular retreat is the base for Breakaway Holidays, run by your hosts Barry and Sonya. There's plenty for you to do in the surrounding area or you can simply just chill out and enjoy the scenery. Lake Vyrnwy; a beautiful reservoir surrounded by trees and nature trails, is just a short drive away and there will be group Climbing & Abseiling and Canoeing & Kayaking sessions available to book with Sonya & Barry on the weekend.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
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Narrowboat Weekend - Anderton, Cheshire
Masham Beer and BBQ Weekend
a relaxing weekend on the canals with your Spice friends!
Our legendary camping weekend and brewery tour, plus beer festival!
Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Friday 6th - Monday 9th May Anderton, Cheshire # £129 Member, £144 Guest (Deposit £30) Chris James
Includes: exclusive Spice narrowboat and services of a Spice host This is a great way of spending a relaxing weekend away from all the hustle and bustle of city life. Some teamwork will be involved as locks and bridges need to be opened and you are encouraged to steer the narrowboat too if it is something that you fancy doing. Don’t worry though the relaxing comes in-between locks as the boats sail along at a leisurely pace (4 miles per hour is the top speed limit) giving you the opportunity to recharge your batteries.
Beverley Friary Bank Holiday Weekend A price busting weekend in one of the top 10 places to live in the UK
Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Friday 27th - Monday 30th May Beverley, East Yorkshire # (HU17 0DF) £99 Member, £114 Guest (Deposit £15) Lynne Pakenham on 07837 137003
Includes: 3 nights Hostel accommodation, Friday evening welcome buffet, 2 cooked breakfasts and 1 continental breakfast and 2 guided walks A fabulous Bank holiday hostel weekend in the Market Town of Beverley staying in the fabulous 600 year old Dominican Friary. Though hostel accommodation, this is really upmarket hostel accommodation within a short walk of pubs with live music, the market, boutique shops and teashops which all combine to make it a perfect venue for a Spice weekend. There is racing on at Beverley this weekend so you have the option of an afternoon out at the races. The Friary provides accommodation for up to 32 of us and there is a variety of bedrooms sleeping between 2-8 guests, some of which are en-suite and the accommodation offers outstanding charm. Room layout is 1 x 2 bed, 1 x 4 bed, 1 x 5 bed, 2 x 6 bed, 1 x 10 bed. We can't guarantee which room you will have or but we will make an effort of keeping local Spice members together and room dorm share requests where possible.
Date: Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th July Place: Masham, North Yorkshire # (HG4 4NF) Cost: £74 Member 2 nights, £89 Guest 2 nights, £59 Member No tour, £74 Guest No tour (Deposit £10) Hosts: Lauren Fawkes, Jonathan Banks and Jill Pearson Includes: Two nights' camping, Saturday breakfast, Saturday BBQ, beer festival, brewery tour and unlimited drinks afterwards, transport back to camp after tour, Sunday breakfast Once again Spice Yorkshire are running our ever-popular weekend away in the countryside, with good food & excellent beer… but this year we've booked the weekend to coincide with the beer festival so there's live music to enjoy too!
Hathersage Hostel Weekend ... a new to Spice hostel right in the centre of Hathersage
Date: Friday 5th - Sunday 7th August Place: St Michaels Centre, Main Rd, Hathersage, Hope Valley (S32 1BB) Cost: £69 Member, £84 Guest (Deposit £10) Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Includes: 2 nights hostel accommodation, 1 cooked breakfast and 1 continental breakfast with hot items, 2 guided walks St Michaels Centre in Hathersage is a wonderful, warm and welcoming hostel which retains many original features on the edge of the village. 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. All bed linen is provided. 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.
Anglesey Bank Holiday Chill Out Weekend ... a picturesque setting for a sociable bank holiday!
Seahouses Bunk Barn BBQ Weekend ...a breezy seaside location with views towards Farne Island
Date: Place: Cost: Host:
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th June Seahouses, Northumberland (NE68 7UR) £69 Member, £84 Guest (Deposit £10) Lauren on 07852 366055
Includes: 2 nights' hostel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, BBQ and walks We have chosen a fabulous location for our newest Bunk Barn weekend away. Springhill Farm's Bunk House has stunning views towards the Farne Islands and Cheviot Hills and is perfect for groups with comfortable accommodation without a compromise on quality. With eight bedrooms each holding 4 with their own en-suite facilities it is a bit of an improvement on some of the bunkbarns we are used to and all in a fabulous location too. And although a little further afield than we normally go, with everything it has to offer, it is worth that little extra effort. 40
Date: Friday 26th - Monday 29th August Place: Outdoor Alternative Centre, Holyhead # (LL65 2NQ) Cost: £149 Member Bunk, £169 Guest Bunk (Deposit £25) Host: Lauren on 07852 366055 Includes: 3 nights' accommodation in comfortable Spice exclusive hostel, 2 packed lunches, 2 cooked breakfasts, 1 Continental breakfast, 2 guided walks. Buffet on Friday night, plus hot evening meals on Saturday and Sunday It will involve exploring some of the most stunning costal views that Anglesey has to offer (so don’t forget your camera). This three night bank holiday trip will be a refreshing weekend break with guided walks and local visits. The island is such a beautiful area, full of places for us to visit. Castles, beaches, shopping… you name it!
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554
Spice 35th Anniversary National Ball
Spice has a big National Anniversary Ball every 5 years and the chances are you have heard our 25th and 30th Anniversary Balls were both events that have gone down in Spice history and are still talked about today!
Spice UK is proud to present the Spice 35th Anniversary National Ball! This will be a truly fabulous night with loads of fun surprises, and a great celebration of all that Spice represents. The Anniversary Ball is at the iconic venue The 4* Queens Hotel in the vibrant city of Leeds. The Hotel was purpose built accommodation for rail travelers and it couldn’t be better located right in the heart of the city with its own entrance straight off Leeds Central station - why bother to bring the car! The bedrooms are all well-appointed and we have Ball weekend accommodation for 1 night (Sat night only) as well as the Friday and Sunday nights if you want to make a real weekend of it! Go on what’s stopping you? The Queens Hotel in Leeds is a beautiful art deco period building and when we saw it we immediately thought of a great theme for the evening! So the theme of the 35th Anniversary Ball will be ‘The Roaring 20’s!’. Think Flappers, gangsters, prohibition (don’t worry it won’t be a dry bar!), straw boaters and you get the gist – the possibilities are endless. And if you’re worried about being the only one dressed
Date: Saturday 01 October 2016 Place: 4* Queens Hotel, Leeds Costs: £79 – early bird ticket only for first 100 members £89 guest Includes: Ball ticket, Welcome Drink Reception, 3 courses plus coffee, ½ bottle of wine per person on table, Live Act on the night, Disco, plus some surprise extras. Deposit: £20 per person Accommodation: Available all details are on the website
**EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT FOR FIRST 100** Prices shown here include a £10 early booking discount for first 100 Tickets.
Spice Weekend Terms and Conditions apply. Your money is protected via our trust account. Balance payable 15 August 2016, No refunds after this date unless we resell all slots.
up for the night don’t be as all Spice Coordinators and Helpers (and there will be plenty of them) will be adopting the theme! But if you prefer then of course formal ball attire is perfectly acceptable. Arrive to a Welcome Drinks reception – there will be areas for each group to meet up and join the rest of their group and coordinator. After a little time to mix and mingle it’s time to proceed to the Queens Ballroom with beautifully decorated tables for the main event! Sit back and enjoy a delightful 3 course evening meal plus coffee, ½ bottle of wine on the table per person There will be a live act to which you can party hard and dance the night away before moving on to some fabulous tunes as our Disco takes us into the late evening and early hours.
We are still in the planning stages for this weekend so we can’t reveal too much however as those who attended the 25th & 30th balls know, you should expect a few other special ‘Extras’ to add to the whole evening. We will also be raising money on the night for charity so there will be a raffle on the night which we hope you will join in with. Spice Yorkshire will be putting on a number of events over the weekend including a meal on the Friday evening if you want to get to meet some of the early Spice arrivals! We are really excited about this event and can’t wait to share the evening with you! What are you waiting for, get it booked and let the good times roll… Remember - you need to book your accommodation and Ball ticket separately so don’t forget to do both!
My Thailand Holiday by Lauren Fawkes
It was almost a year before the holiday that I was found out I had secured the role of hosting the Spice UK ‘Thailand Chill Out + River Kwai’ holiday and I was excited about it from the outset. I had been lucky enough to visit Thailand in 1998 with a friend and had had a blast – I was so looking forward to seeing what had changed. I remember Bangkok being incredibly busy and the Thai people being absolutely lovely and I wasn’t disappointed this time around. We had members flying from Glasgow, London and Manchester and we all met up in Dubai to fly to Bangkok together. We were definitely spoilt flying on Emirates as their service was as always really good with great in-flight entertainment, service, food and drinks. It was great to meet everyone in Manchester and then to meet up with lots more members in Dubai, for me the holidays are always a treat as I get to catch up with members from all over the country many of whom I have met before but lots of new faces too. After picking up our bags in Bangkok we made our way through customs to be met by our very smiley tour guide Lek who was with us for most of our trip. He didn’t quite understand the concept of Spice at first and treated us as a ‘standard’ tour group but he soon realised that we were very much about interacting with each other and getting to know new people and he soon settled in to lots of banter and frivolity with us. Upon arrival at our first hotel, a tranquil oasis in the tangle of Bangkok just alongside the Chao Phraya River we were all exhausted but seeing the lovely pool invigorated us and we met there shortly after arrival.
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International Holiday Programme Welcome to the Spice international holiday programme, available to all Spice members as an exclusive benefit of membership! Over the years Spicer’s have travelled with us to every corner of the world enjoying action and adventure, amazing sights, interesting cultures and always great company with plenty of laughs along the way! Whether you’re after an easy going leisurely break, an active walking week or a trip of discovery we hopefully have something to suit. Over the next few pages we’ve picked out a few of our current holidays to highlight plus there’s a full listing of everything currently available including this seasons ski trips. If you do find something that you want some more information for then more information is available on the Spice UK website www.spiceuk.com – alternatively if you want to discuss anything at all don’t hesitate to call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788.
Spice UK team! Happy holidays from your
Spice Holidays
2016
Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 24/01/16
7
Ski Les Deux Alpes
Good single availability!
24/01/16
Ski Andorra 1
7
A very popular trip staying at Pas de la Casa
23/01/16
Spice Scotland – Ski Courchevel
7
Edinburgh flights available but others on request!
07/02/16
Ski Courchevel 1850
7
Always a popular choice & this year we have extra singles!
19/02/16
Nice Carnival Weekend
3
A super winter getaway with a packed itinerary – Gatwick & Liverpool flights available!
20/02/16
Ski Austria
7
Peak season skiing in the magnificent Alberg region!
06/03/16
Ski Courmayeur – Solo week
7
Skiing in Italy with lots of singles on this one!
06/03/16
Ski Andorra 2
7
A repeat of our very popular Soldeu trip!
12/03/16
Walking La Gomera
7
New walkwise holiday to the Canaries!
13/03/16
Ski Meribel
7
Ski the 3 valleys from a ski in/out chalet!
19/03/16
Spice London/Bristol/Cardiff – Ski Arabba
7
Gatwick flights available but others on request!
01/05/15
Cyprus Chillout
7
A Spring getaway to the sun to kick start your summer!
26/05/16
Wonderful Copenhagen
3
A short break in Denmark’s interesting and diverse capital!
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Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 05/06/16
6
Amazing Algarve 5* Chillout
After great feedback we return to the Algarve but have move along the coast a little!
11/06/15
Mark Warner Watersports
7
A great week of water and land sports to be had!
11/06/15
Mark Warner Watersports
14
Why not extend the fun and go on this trip for 2 weeks!
18/06/15
Mark Warner Watersports
7
A great week of water and land sports to be had!
20/09/16
Croatian Chillout
7
A chillout with a different
09/10/16
Lake Garda Autumn Special
5
After 4 years the popularity of this trip shows no signs of stopping!
02/07/16
Andalucía Highlights
7
Sample the highlights of the region plus a free bar every day!
07/09/16
Grand Canyon Rafting Experience
13
Only 1 place left on this year’s trip – The ultimate Spice experience!
02/10/16
Thailand Chillout & the River Kwai
13
Amazing feedback last year we just had to repeat this one but with a slight tweek!
20/10/16
Cuba – Sun & Fun
12
Such a popular trip since it was first run 2 years ago and no price increase!
06/11/16
Iceland Discovery
4
Visit the land of Ice & Fire!
08/11/16
India: Bollywood, Palaces and Beaches
14
An unusual and interesting insight into this amazing country!
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– ones to watch out for!
These trips are not quite ready for release but worth keeping a look out for them. Date Sep 16
Nights Spice Trip 7
Costa Blanca Chillout
This trip as been very popular with members the last 2 years so we had to repeat it!
Oct 16
Magnificent Madrid
3
Weekend break to the Spanish capital!
Dec 16
Lapland Adventure
7
An incredibly popular trip for the past 3 years!
There are many other holidays being planned for 2016 but they are too early in the planning stage to even mention here! All Spice UK air holidays are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Each tour operators ATOL number is stated at the end of every holiday write up on our website www.spiceuk.com plus full terms and conditions. Your money is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC Package Travel Regulations.
Highlighted Holidays
SKI AUSTRIA – ST. CHRISTOPH 8 days, Saturday 20 February 16 from £864 Departs London Gatwick ,Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh St. Christoph, set in a spectacular open snow-bowl 500m above neighbouring St Anton, and just a short ski-bus ride from Lech & Zürs, share Austria’s No. 1 world-class ski area the Arlbeg with the other famous-name resorts. Without the distraction of many bars in resort (St. Christoph is very quiet!) this is a trip for anyone who wants serious skiing during the day and a relaxed chilled out evening – nearby St. Anton does however have plenty to offer if you do fancy the odd blow out! Skiing in St.Christoph offers a pretty, traditional village nestled in a picturesque setting, with a lovely blue run down from the Galzig peak running right back to our Chalet Hotel’s ski-room door!
SKI COURMAYEUR 8 days, Sunday 06 March 16 from £635 Departs London Gatwick only Not quite a completely sole occupancy week but almost. We have exclusive use of this chalet for a group of just 29 and we have 23 sole occupancy/single rooms available!
SKI ANDORRA 1 – PAS DE LA CASA 8 days, Sunday 24 January 16 from £680 Departs London Gatwick & Manchester Our trips to Andorra have become so popular in recent years we decided we just had to put on two holidays this year and many of those who have been to Soldeu with us felt that a week in Pas de la Casa would give the chance to ski over there a bit more! Known affectionately as ‘Pas’, the lively frontier town and mountain pass of Pas de la Casa (2100m) – with direct links to Grau Roig - is in north-eastern Andorra and close to the French border, with the airport at Toulouse less than 100 miles away. So there’s a distinctly French ambience. It’s not only the highest of the Andorran resorts, but the entire Pyrenees, with slopes as high as 2640m, and has a correspondingly good snow record – last year the resort claimed a 20-year high!
Lovely and leisurely with great snow, varied terrain, fabulous scenery and plenty of time for lunch, Courmayeur takes a very Italian approach to skiing. It has an excellent snow record, backed up with a very impressive snow-making system and a very efficient lift system, including a new gondola and a fast four man chairlift. The ski area has a varied selection of easy and intermediate runs liberally sprinkled with welcoming huts, each with its own panoramic sundeck and spectacular view. At the top of the cable car is the nursery area for beginners. For stronger skiers the possibilities are endless, with famous offpiste runs such as the Vallee Blanche into Chamonix, the Toula Glacier in the shadow of Mont Blanc and access to some of the best value heli-skiing in Europe (with a mountain guide). The Vallee Blanche descent into Chamonix is outstanding and one that you’ll never forget.
WALKING LA GOMERA 8 days, Saturday 12 March 16 from £939 Departs London Gatwick & Liverpool
4 days, Friday 19 February 16 from £469 Departs London Gatwick & Liverpool
A week on the island which many people have described as a walker’s paradise. Indeed this small island is blessed with natural beauty, the kind of which ranges from lush valleys to awe inspiring cliffs and impressive rock formations formed by ancient volcanic activity.
Why not discover the South Coast of France with Spice in February 2016 and forget the dull winter days. This is a short city break to Nice, including entry to its world-famous annual Carnival.
From the central mountain plateau where the mists swirl around the ancient laurel forests to the deep chasms of the many dramatic gorges that carve through from the mountains to the sea.
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.
Add to this the charming white walled villages and the terrific network of walking trails and we can’t go wrong. The excellent accommodation is ideally situated in the island’s main town of San Sebastián and is a superb base from which to explore the island. Even the journey there will be an enjoyable adventure as we take the ferry over from the honey pots of southern Tenerife to the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful and untamed island.
NICE CARNIVAL WEEKEND
WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN 4 days, Thursday 26 May 16 from £499 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Edinburgh Denmark is known all over for it’s Vikings, but also the great story-writer H.C. Andersen has found his way into most people’s heart. So Spice would like to offer you the chance to discover Copenhagen, with its historical buildings and ancient streets, outstanding museums and galleries, the uniquely enchanting Tivoli Gardens and a resident monarchy that is the oldest in the world, the Danish capital has a host of attractions to suit all tastes. But this is no living museum; Copenhagen is a vibrant, modern city whose fascinating past coexists with the very latest trends in architecture, design and fashion. This is, after all, one of the world’s great design capitals, a status that is reflected in its dynamic new buildings and stunning shops making it a popular destination for tourists.
ANDALUCIA HIGHLIGHTS 8 days, Saturday 02 July 16 from £799 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Edinburgh La “Costa Tropical” (the Tropical Coast) is situated to the west of Málaga and runs along the shoreline of the province of Granada for more than 100 kms. It’s filled with picturesque beaches, cosy coves and charming little towns and villages.
CUBA – SUN & FUN 13 days, Tuesday 20 October 16 from £1699 Departs London Gatwick Join us on a wonderful Caribbean break to the historic island of Cuba! Get away from it all this autumn and enjoy some fun in the Caribbean sun with Spice! This 11-night break to the Caribbean’s largest island, famed for its rum, salsa, vibrant culture and stunning beaches will be amazing. Spend a few days in the happening capital Havana and immerse yourself in decades of history intertwined with a hot salsa beat and plenty of rum cocktails before transferring to quieter Varadero for 7 nights’ All Inclusive relaxation on the beach.
The Costa Tropical is blessed with a subtropical microclimate and its average annual temperature is 20º and has around 320 days of sunshine per year. This privileged climate has helped the fertile plains and gentle slopes that rise up from the beach to grow all kinds of tropical fruit, which is the one the most important economic resources in the area. There is also some tourism and some foreigners have settled in the area, but it has not happened in the massive way as it has done in the “Costa del Sol” to the other side of Málaga. There is still a Spanish atmosphere about the Costa Tropical, and it’s only a short distance away from locations as special as the Alpujarras (Sierra Nevada), the last Moorish stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula or Granada with its world famous Alhambra. Far from being overcrowded, the Costa Tropical is still an ongoing discovery, and the locals are hospitable and generous with visitors.
CROATIAN CHILLOUT 8 days, Tuesday 20 September 16 from £679 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham We have been looking to visit Croatia with a chillout holiday for some time and with this trip we thing we have something of great value and a little bit of fun too! Staying on the island of St Andrew just of the coast of the town of Rovinj we will enjoy the facilities of the lovely 4* Hotel Istra and although it is on it’s own island you are by no means cut off. The hotel runs a scheduled daily ferry service between 6am and 12.30am every hour and it’s free for guest in the hotel! And don’t worry; it only takes 15 minutes to cross!
INDIA: BOLLYWOOD, PALACES AND BEACHES 15 days, Tuesday 08 November 16 from £2099 Departs London Heathrow only This is a trip with a real difference and something we have never come across before! Taking in India’s must see Golden Triangle – Dehli, Agra and Jaipur – to see the Taj Mahal, Amber City Fort and Agra Fort amongst other things we then head down to Mumbai for our insight into the world famous Bollywood phenomenon! And finally it’s down the coast to Goa for a well-deserved chillout! This is a trip we are sure won’t be available for long so don’t hang around.
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