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r e t t e l s w e n e c i p s the June to July update

Summer with Spice….

Winter 2014 Skiing to Les Arc & Verbier Book before August 1�� for a great discount

Sunset Visit - Bristol Zoo Walking with Welsh Pit Ponies Avon Gorge River Cruise Symonds Yat Adventure Mission Millennium Stadium Tour - Cardiff Outdoor Archery - Bristol Bristol Balloon Fiesta & Lunch Medieval Jousting - Cardiff

special programme of initiative challenge & excitement

Why not come along to these regular events Preview nights & Pub socials Bristol Club & Preview Nights

ue Pitcher & Piano at V-Shed V en w Cannons Road, Bristol, BS1 5UH Ne Last Thursday of each month 25th July From 7:30 till 10:30pm Spice Presentation at 7:30pm Reserved area - look for Spice sign.

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Bristol North Preview Nights Hilton Bristol Hotel Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke Bristol, BS32 4JF 3rd Monday of each month 8 Jul, 12 Aug & 9 Sep From 7:45 till 9:30pm Spice All presentation at 8:00pm Ask at reception.

Cardiff Preview Nights Chapter, Market Road, Canton Cardiff, CF5 1QE Every Month 30 Jul, 27 Aug & 24 Sep From 7:45 till 9:30pm Spice Presentation at 8:30pm Ask at reception for Spice

Bath Club & Preview Nights Saracens Head, 42 Broad Street Bath BA1 5LP Thursday 11 Jul & 12 Sep From 8:00 till 10:30 pm, Spice Presentation at 8:30pm Reserved area - look for Spice sign.

Getting the most from Spice - top tips ● Check the web site regularly, we update on a daily basis, make sure you don’t miss that “must do event” ● Booking early means you won’t be disappointed by an event selling out (most do come around again). ● Use any credit vouchers you received when you first joined, as these will expire after 3 months. ● Try something different, you never know you may surprise yourself and love it! ● Use the transport share list if you find it difficult to get to an event, most Spice members are more than happy for a bit of company on a long trip. ● Go on the wait list, we do get members cancelling bookings and we can often arrange for extra slots.

Our regular Club/Preview nights are a great way for members to catch up with each other and socialise over a drink in relaxed surroundings, if you have never been why not drop by. They are also a way for prospective members to come along, meet a few existing members and find out more about Spice & maybe join on the night. A Spice coordinator will be there to welcome you & make some introductions and also give a short talk about how Spice works, it’s all very relaxed and friendly.

These nights are always popular and its well worth dropping in. There is no need to book and there is no charge, you only pay for your own drinks on the night, bring a friend if you like.

Gloucester Local Meet The Fountain Inn 53 Westgate Street Gloucester, GL1 2NW Thursday 18 Jul & 19 Sep at 7:30pm Reserved area - look for Spice sign.

Cheltenham Local Meet The Brown Jug 242 Bath Road Cheltenham, GL53 7NB Thursday 15 August at 7:30pm Reserved area - look for Spice sign. ● Don’t forget Spice UK has some brilliant holidays, check their web site. ● Remember Spice is a network, one big family, you can attend events with another group, just call us to book. ● Call the office if you have any questions about an event, or are not sure about something, we are happy to help.

Ceroc Dance Class - Bristol The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road BS10 5PY 8:00pm for beginners lesson Wednesday nights weekly

Ceroc Dance Class - Thornbury Armstrong Hall Complex, 4 Chapel Street BS35 2BU 8:00pm for 8:15 beginners lesson Thursday nights weekly

and make the most of your Spice membership!

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Pie and Pint Night - Bristol

Wednesday 12th June 2013 Mardyk Wharf, Hotwell Road, Hotwells (BS8 4RU) Meet: The Grain Barge - In the Bar at 7:15pm £14.50 Member, £16.50 Guest Includes: Pie, Pint of Ale, Service, Spice Host

The middle of the week is time to kick back and relax with some Spice company. Tonight we’re going to The Grain Barge in the lovely harbourside location of Hotwells. This historic converted barge is bursting with character and with its view of the SS Great Britain it really is the perfect place to relax and watch the world go by. Tonight, we’re having one of their superb homemade pies, and will be indulging in a pint of Bristol Beer Factory Ale. Pies on offer are: Chicken & gruyere pie with mash & creamy leek sauce, Butternut squash, roasted chestnut, celeriac & manchego pie with mash & creamy leek sauce, Braised shin of beef & stilton pie with mash & red wine gravy and Fish & prawn pie with mashed potato topping & salad.

Guide Dogs National Breeding Centre Visit

Date: Friday 14th June 2013 Place: Bishops Tachbrook, Warwickshire (CV33 9QJ) Meet: 10.15am - 10.30am Extras: Please make a donation of at least £5.00 on the day

Today we have a wonderful opportunity to visit the new state of the art Guide Dog National Breeding Centre in Warwickshire.

The National Breeding Centre has a capacity to breed up to 1500 pups a year, specialist kennels and even a hydrotherapy unit.

On our two hour tour we will learn more about the work of the breeding centre. Refreshments will be available.

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Pay As You Go - Jamies Italian Cardiff

Friday 14th June 2013 Unit LG 69/70, St David's 2 Shopping Cnt (CF10 1GA) Jamie's Italian - Spice Table at 7:15pm £2

It’s time to relax and social night out with Cardiff with Spice. Tonight we’re off to Jamie’s Italian in Cardiff, and Jamie and his team have scoured the whole of Italy and the UK to find the very best ingredients, and make sure they only get it fresh and bang in season. With good food and good company, it’s a chance to catch up with old Spice members and meet some new ones! This is a pay as you go event so you pay a deposit of £2 to secure your place and then you pay on the night for any food and drinks that you have. Spice need you to book in the usual way as we need to book a table at the restaurant and we will organise a spice host for the evening.

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Sailing Weekend around the Solent

Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Sun 16th Jun 2013 th Fri 5th Jul 2013 - Sun 7 Jul 2013 st Fri 19th Jul 2013 - Sun 21 Jul 2013 nd th Fri 2 Aug 2013 - Sun 4 Aug 2013 th th Fri 6 Sep 2013 - Sun 8 Sep 2013 th Fri 4 Oct 2013 - Sun 6th Oct 2013 th th Fri 18 Oct 2013 - Sun 20 Oct 2013

Place: Haslar Marina, Gosport (PO12 1AH) Friday evening at 8pm Cost: £236 Member Shared Cabin, £256 Guest Shared Cabin (Deposit £50) Includes: cabin share, diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches and teas.

Extras: Marina fees are shared amongst the group and evening meals are taken ashore The Solent is an ideal location for a weekend sailing cruise. There is so much to see, the beautiful Isle of Wight, many boats and ships passing by and many historic harbours from which to choose our Saturday night stop. With sheltered sailing, we normally sail for the whole day (after a hearty breakfast) and lunch is often eaten underway. Teas/coffees, soft drinks and snacks are available throughout the day. We aim to moor before dark for time to relax, then set off to a restaurant or pub for the evening meal - there are excellent eating places at all the overnight stops. On Sunday, after breakfast we return to Gosport, possibly mooring or anchoring for lunch en route. EnCompass Sailings are experienced at ensuring everyone is catered for whether you wish to try your hand at every new task or just relax and enjoy the maritime scenes passing by.

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Sailing Weekend in Malta + Gozo

Date: Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Mon 17th Jun 2013 Place: Valletta Harbour, Malta Cost: £320 Member, £335 Guest Extras: Your flight to Malta and back There are three main islands in the archipelago. Malta itself, Gozo and Comino. Malta is about 73 miles around; Gozois about one third the size of Malta and Comino is only 5 miles in circumference. This means that we can cover a lot of territory in a weekend. There are some beautiful lagoons and beaches, many of which can only be reached by boat. We set sail for one of many beautiful anchorages for lunch and a swim. In the evenings we go to a marina with showering facilities before enjoying some of the excellent food available in the many restaurants. On Saturday and Sunday it is quite feasible to circumnavigate the main islands as well as anchoring in some of the bays or off the golden beaches. We provide breakfast, lunches and snacks aboard as well as wet weather gear and diesel. We have evening meals ashore and the group shares the costs of these and any marina fees.

IMPORTANT: You need to make your own flight bookings -book early for the best price. This event is guaranteed to run, so book your travel arrangements early and get the best prices.

Scottish Arrochar Bargain Break

Date: Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Sun 16th Jun 2013 Place: Arrochar Hotel, Arrochar (G83 7AU) Arrive from 3.00pm Cost: £109 Member Twin, £129 Guest Twin, £144 Member Single (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, walks with VC Walk Leader, Places of Interest Arrochar lies at the head of Loch Long, in an idyllic location that offers the best of Scotland: a sea loch surrounded by mountains, all within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Originally designed and built in the 19th century, the Arrochar Hotel is one of the most enviably positioned hotels in Argyll and Bute. It is based at the very foot of the ‘Arrochar Alps’ on the shores of Loch Long, only two miles from Loch Lomond.

Accommodation: Perfectly positioned to revel in the rugged and majestic charm of the area, the hotel is magnificently situated at the very foot of the 'Arrochar Alps' on the shores of Loch Long. The fully refurbished Arrochar Hotel is only two miles from Loch Lomond and is ideal for a relaxing break or great to discover some of Europe’s finest scenery. Here a warm welcome awaits you when you step into the former coaching inn and soak up the peace and tranquillity for which the Scottish Highlands are famous. Relax with a fine malt whiskey in the lounge bar, before dining in the restaurant with many a fine Scottish meal to choose from. For more information please see our web site.

Special Sunset Visit to Bristol Zoo

Date: Friday 14th June 2013 Place: Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol (BS8 3HA) Main Entrance - Spice Sign at 6:15pm to 10pm Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: Entrance ticket to Zoo Sunset Special, Spice Host Tonight we have the rare opportunity of visiting the Bristol Zoo after hours and enjoying it as the sun goes down. All the Zoo’s animal houses and exhibits will be open, giving visitors the chance to see everything from lions, macaque and penguins to monkeys, seals and meerkats. The Zoo’s new DinoZoo 2 exhibition, featuring 12 animatronic dinosaurs, will also be open.

Throughout the evening there will be an Amazing Animal display, opportunities to meet some smaller creatures up-close and animal talks. There will also be entertainment from the Cotswold Big Band and refreshments from the Zoo's Coral Restaurant and Bath Ales bar. It’s guaranteed to be a fascinating evening in this unusual environment!

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Spring Watch Weekend - Mid Wales

Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Sun 16th Jun 2013 Lluest Fach, Foel, Mid Wales (SY21 0YB) Arrive from 6.00p.m. £127 Member Sharing Includes two nights B&B, Friday supper, picnic lunches and 4 course evening meal + guided walks

The BBC’s Springwatch programme, which is screened during the first two weeks of June, has many people glued to their television screens to catch a glimpse of the feast of wildlife making an appearance at this time of year. To help you get inspired to get out and see some amazing creatures for yourself we’ve organised this weekend in the beautiful Mid Wales countryside. The RSPB reserve at Lake Vyrnwy is an ideal venue to learn all about the joys of wildlife. A rich mosaic of heather moorland, woodland, upland grassland, and open water attract a wide variety of birds and mammals. We’ll also visit some of the many hides around the reserve where we can see how many different species we can spot. We’ll also be joined on a th walk by Judi Stretton, an expert on the wild flowers and flora found in the reserve. The weekend is based at a secluded 16 Century stone farmhouse in the heart of the Welsh countryside with breath-taking views over the Cambrian Mountains. This popular retreat; set in its own eight acres of grounds with sculptures and wild life pools, is well known to many Spice members for its cosy atmosphere, homemade food and ambience. Accommodation for the weekend is in two & three bedded single sex rooms. Further details are available on our website for this weekend break.

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Wales Mountain Biking Weekend

Date: Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Sun 16th Jun 2013 Place: Trawsfyndd Village, Gwynedd, Wales (LL41 4YB) Cost: £125 Member, £145 Guest Grade: 2 Hard Weekend which is - intermediate hilly off-road recent mountain biking experience essential.

Weekend includes: 2 days of Single track Mountain biking in Wales taking in the ever popular Coed-y-Brenin & Machynlleth and self-catering accommodation This is great riding with spectacular scenery; the formula for a great weekend. We can ride out from the accommodation to Coed-y-Brenin Forest, the original Welsh Mountain biking centre - it’s got literally miles of testing single track trails which will more than keep you happy. As a group we’ve been visiting Coedy for over 10 years so it’s well tried and tested. Ongoing trail maintenance and improvements to the tracks means that there is nearly always something new to have a go at. Coedy never fails to impress, just remember the midge repellent as they will be starting to get active at this time of year. We will also be checking out Machynlleth once the capital of Wales but now, among other things, it is renowned for its mountain biking trails, Mach 1, 2 and 3 as well as the climax trail a 15km round trip, with 9km of built single track with compressions and whoops, rock slab drop offs and some beautiful flowing turns. The last descent is the longest in Wales. Lots of great mountain biking in spectacular surroundings. All in all a great weekend. We will be basing ourselves in the Trawsfynydd holiday village for the weekend in self-catering log cabins. We will have a variety of cabins with a mixture of twin, bunk and double rooms and we will allocate the accommodation as fairly as possible. There is a pub on site where we will go for a Friday evening drink and where we will eat on Saturday evening (not included in the price). Please bring sufficient food for 2 breakfasts. You will also need to bring sheets, pillow case and towels but heating in included, full details in the final instructions. For more information please see our web-site.

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Wiltshire Luxury Walking/Social Weekend

Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Sun 16th Jun 2013 South Marston Hotel & Spa, Nr Swindon (SN3 4SH) £159 Member Twin Share, £189 Member Single (Deposit £35) Includes: 2 nights B&B, 2 evening meals, 1 packed lunch, walking & social programme Join Steve Dell for a great package at a lovely hotel with Leisure facilities that will appeal to both serious and more social walkers as there is a choice of a longer or shorter walks.

The walking programme: Saturday – Saturdays walk will be the choice of a shorter 6 miles or a longer 10 miles. We will walk around Whitehorse Hill giving sweeping views over the area including Vale of White Horse. As well as the spectacular white horse we will see the site of Uffington Castle & Ancient Fort and Wayland's Smithy; a Neolithic long barrow and chamber tomb site, all linked by nice villages, one with a pub! Sundays walk will be around 7 miles and will either be on Marlborough Downs from Barbery Castle Country Park: The route uses a section of The Ridgeway, an ancient route used since prehistoric times by travelers, herdsmen and soldiers, another white horse hill figure and sweeping view over the Marlborough Downs. Or we could head to Savernake Forest near Marlborough for a different walk which would give a different perspective from the previous days walk. We stay at a prestigious spa hotel with great Leisure Facilities, plenty of free parking and have a great package – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast both nights with a packed lunch on the Saturday. The social après walking: Friday night - the plan is to have the pub games set up - not particularly structured as people will arrive at different times. This will get us all socialising as we meet our fellow Spicers. Dinner is included with the package. Saturday night - we will have a three course meal at the hotel followed by a Quiz. Sunday – After the walking we will have the option of a Sunday Lunch or a Cream Tea before heading home.

Clay Pigeon Shooting Experience

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: Weston Lodge Farm, Portishead, Bristol (BS20 8LF) 1.45pm at venue Cost: £39.99 Member - 30 Clays, £42.99 Guest - 30 Clays Includes: 30 Clays, All Equipment, Instructor Staying cool, calm and collected is the name of the game while on a clay shoot. Clay pigeon shooting is a thrilling experience, demanding concentration, a keen eye and quick reactions. Waiting with the finger on the trigger, we can guarantee you'll feel your heart pounding as you wait for the trap to release your target. Aim, fire and hit! And just in case you were wondering, we're talking clay targets here, so you won't even rustle the feathers of any real pigeons. Join Spice today as we try our hand at this amazing sport. We’ll be going to Weston Lodge Farm with their picturesque woodland setting and will be clay pigeon shooting a variety of different sporting targets set off by automatic traps. Names such as the High Pheasant, Driven Pheasant, Dropping Duck, Running Rabbit and Rising Teal will all become familiar to you as you shout "pull" and your target is released.

Our experience will last for around 2 hours starting at 2pm during which time we’ll work our way around 5 different areas, each offering a different challenge. At each area we’ll all get 6 shots at the clays and there will be a score kept to see who is our own sharpest shooter. We’ll be looked after the entire time by an experienced and fully qualified tutor who will ensure safety at all times.

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Flirting For Fun - M42

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: Lea Marston Hotel, just off A4097 nr M42 (B76 0BY) 10.15am for 10.30start Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest Includes: Teas/coffees and a light sandwich lunch Our most popular and famous workshop on this fun (and very useful!) skill of flirting. Kate, who runs a number of workshops for us with an emphasis on humour (so you know this one is going to be great fun!), has put together this day exclusively for Spice and has had great reviews from members all over the UK. So what is Flirting?... well... Flirting isn’t just about pulling or getting lucky, it’s a lot more than that. Flirting is a way of interacting with people that makes it fun and easy to connect and makes them want to be with YOU. Yes, you can flirt to find a mate (or keep the one you’ve got) but you can also flirt to get a seat in a restaurant, jump a queue, bargain down a price, get that sale, or just to make someone feel good.

Indoor Skydiving

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: Xscape, Milton Keynes (MK9 3XA) 2.30pm for 3.30 start Cost: £100 Member, £120 Guest What is it? It's flying! Imagine a wind tunnel that can be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, step into the airflow and you are skydiving. It's a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment. To enter the tunnel, stand in the open doorway and lean forward, you will feel your legs lifted from under you as you assume a horizontal flying position. The instructor will take a loose grip on your flight suit and help you get into a neutral flying position before teaching you the basic moves. Movements including going up and down, forwards, backwards, sideways and turning are all simple and easy to master and you will soon be learning new tricks! For the full writeup please see the website event listing.

Learn to Drift in Out of Contral Vehicles Herts

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: Bovingston Airfield, Hertfordshire (HP5 3RW) Arrive for 12 noon to start at 12.30 Cost: £89 Member, £99 Guest Amazing Special Spice Price – Usual public price £199!!

Popularised by films such as Fast and Furious: Toyoko Drift and considered a modern day sport, Drifting can actually be traced back to the 1930s as a technique used in motorsport, developed to help the drivers navigate corners faster! Drifting has evolved over the years into its own competitive sport, initially developed in Japan before taking the rest of the world by storm. It is now one of the fastest growing grass root sports in the UK. Drifting challenges the driver’s ability to navigate the course sideways for as long as possible, executing the drift in the most controlled and stylish manner they can. Drifting is dancing for cars. For the driver, Drifting provides thrills and an adrenalin rush, as well as enjoyment of a grass roots sport.

This day is suitable for everyone minimal requirement is the ability of driving a manual car. You will need to show your driving licence on the day (card part only). ! For the full write-up please see the website event listing.

Social supper at Victoria Park Pub, Bristol

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: 66 Raymend Street, Bristol (BS3 4QW) The Victoria Park Pub - Spice Table at 7pm Cost: £21.50 Member, £23.50 Guest Includes: 2 Course Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Tonight we’re off to have a lovely meal at The Victoria Park Pub and Kitchen in Raymend Road and, at the same time, we can find out why they’ve been given a Bristol Good Food Award. Established in Autumn 2010, the goal of the pub is to provide fresh, locally sourced food cooked by real chefs at affordable prices, and to have a beautiful space to enjoy it all in. The place is tastefully decked out in vibrant colours with an ivy green Chesterfield sofa and ample selection of board games inviting patrons to lounge at will. An artistic eye has overseen feature walls covered in vintage wallpaper and urban prints that speak to rather than scream at onlookers. Everything about the pub feels fresh and modern, but accessible too. We’ll have a 2 course meal and there are plenty of great choices on the menu. This is a brilliant opportunity to get out and enjoy a great meal in the company of new and old Spice members.

Waterski and Wakeboarding Lesson

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: Pingewood, nr Reading (RG30 3UN) 10.30am Cost: £30 Member, £33 Guest Ever fancied having a go waterskiing or wakeboarding? Then give it a go today! From first time beginners to UK championship water-skiers and wake-boarders, every level is catered for at our chosen venue. In a Spice exclusive session, you will receive a 1.5 hour lesson with an experienced instructor who will take you through the basics if you’re a beginner and let you loose on the slalom course if you are more experienced. During this time you will have a 1 x 15 minute tow and time permitting, we'll try to fit in a banana ride.

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Cotswold Manor - Snowshill + Gardens

Date: Sunday 16th June 2013 Place: Snowshill, Near Broadway (WR12 7JU) Main Entrance - Spice Sign at 11:30am Cost: £24.50 Member, £26.50 Guest, £15 Member National Trust, £17 Guest National Trust Includes: Entrance to Manor and Gardens, Sunday Roast, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Today we’re off to Snowshill, a Cotswold manor set in hillside gardens and a fanciful world filled with unlikely treasures.

In the heart of a traditional Cotswold village, Snowshill Manor is the home of Charles Paget Wade, architect, artist and craftsman, who devoted his life to amassing an enormous and varied collection of ceramics, model ships, toys, bicycles and much more. ‘I have not bought things because they were rare or valuable. My guiding essentials have been good design, colour and workmanship. What a joy these old things are to live with, each piece made by the hand of a craftsman, each has feeling that no machine could ever attain. Though each room of the house is filled with items of interest, each has a restful atmosphere.

They are rooms to linger in – rooms one must return to – rooms where there is always something to discover – rooms which inspire a thousand fancies’.

Charles Paget Wade’s passion for craftsmanship, colour and design began when he was just 7 years old. His motto was ‘let nothing perish’, and his life was dedicated to finding, restoring and enjoying objects of beauty, both every day and extraordinary.

Please Note: National Trust Members need to bring their card along and book the National Trust Option.

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Fun Life Drawing Class for Women

Sunday 16th June 2013 The Warwick, 1 - 3 Warwick Str, London (W1B 5LR) Main Entrance - Spice Sign Time: 2:45pm to 4:30pm £24.95 Member Includes: 90 minute life drawing class, Hunky Male Model, Personal Art Teacher (paper, pens etc. included), Fun drawing games and a Certificate for all participants.

Why not try something completely different today and join us for a fantastic Nude Life Drawing Class! This class isn’t for the faint hearted! Your art teacher will take you through all the important points for creating your masterpiece but best of all … you will have a hunky male model to drool over the whole time. You’ll also have a masterpiece to take home at the end. It’s a fun and inspiring way to spend an afternoon, so book now! Although we have nothing against the boys, this one is really more for the girls!

Llama + Wolf Experience Day - Bedford

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Sunday 16th June 2013 A428 between Bromham + Turvey, Bedford (Directions will be emailed) from 10am to 4pm Cost: £49.99 Member, £52.99 Guest Includes wolf experience with talk about the wolves, 1hr 30min Llama walk, sandwiches and snacks

We are joining our friends from the Anglian Wolf Society on a combined day out where you visit the wolf sanctuary with the opportunity to take photographs and ask as many questions as you like. Then there will be talk from a knowledgeable member of staff about the wolves and about the conservation projects that the Anglian Wolf Society are involved with. The wolves will then be fed and you will soon understand where the saying ‘wolf it down’ comes from! About 1.00p.m. some sandwiches, nibble and refreshments will be served then at 13.45 we will head off for the Llama/Alpaca Walk. (Times of the itinerary may vary slightly). Llamas and Alpacas are gentle animals who give a sense of relaxation and well-being to those who walk with the. They have a natural curiosity and interest in humans making them ideal walking companions. The walk lasts about 1hour 30 mins and is in beautiful countryside. Two people share one Llama/Alpaca and there will be plenty stops for photos along the way.

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Walk: Forest Fawr near Castell Coch

Sunday 16th June 2013 Tongwynlais,Cardiff (CF15 7L) Forest Fawr Car Park at 10:45am £5 Member, £7 Guest Includes: 7 Mile Guided Walk, Spice Host

Join Spice today for a lovely circular walk from Forest Fawr and passing through Taff’s Well and Rhiwbina Hill. The walk takes us over the hills north-west of Cardiff, with a great mixture of woodland and open hillside and views across the Taff Valley. After the walk we can stop off for a drink and a bite to eat at a local pub nearby (optional and payable on the day).

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Llangollen Canals Experience Day

Sunday 16th June 2013 The Wharf, Llangollen, Denbighshire (LL20 8TA) 10am for 10.30am to approx 4.30pm £27 Member, £30 Guest Includes: Both Canal Expereince and return coach from Wharf to Aqueduct

Here’s an opportunity to tick off two great canal experiences in one day. In the morning we travel to Horseshoe Falls by horsedrawn boat. In the afternoon we enjoy a trip by boat over the UK’s biggest navigable aqueduct! This trip has been put together by a team who have been running trips from Llangollen Wharf since 1884! It is an idyllic part of the world where we can watch the fish swim lazily by in the clear water delivered fresh from the River Dee as our boat glides silently through the Welsh mountains. Here’s how the day will work: Sunday Morning: We’ll meeting up at the Wharf to see our horse drawn boat being prepared for a prompt 10.30am departure for the Horseshoe Falls at the head of the canal. It's a leisurely ride along the last stretch of the Llangollen canal, not navigable by any other boats. A stop at the end allows us to admire the chain bridge across the River Dee and marvel at the man-made Horseshoe Falls, another masterpiece by Thomas Telford.

Lunch Break: We should have free time at the Wharf between 12.30pm and 2.00pm. There is a lovely café on site, or we are within 5 minutes walk of the town centre with it’s well known pubs. Last year the members recommended The Corn Mill Pub which is across the river opposite the station.

Sunday Afternoon: We leave the Wharf by coach (coach leaves 2.30pm prompt) to a nearby village where we join a motorised canal boat to take us through the beautiful Vale of Llangollen and across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct built by Thomas Telford between 1793 and 1806. Please see our web site for more information.

Walk: Kewstoke near Weston Super Mare

Date: Sunday 16th June 2013 Place: Kewstoke, Weston Super Mare (BS22 9UZ) Car Park opposite Commodore Hotel at 10amCost: £6 Member, £8 Guest Includes: 8 Mile Guided Walk Extras: Drinks, Refreshments, Lunch

Today we’re off to the Kewstoke and Worlebury area near Weston-superMare with Mike Vowles for a great walk. We start from the public car park just opposite the Commodore Hotel and then on down the boardwalk to the sandy shore. We walk past Trig point and Sand Point and then North along the cliffs (with fantastic views to Wales) as far as Woodspring Priory.

With a quiet country lane, a golf course, a wooded track and a scenic crossing over the toll road on the way back, it’s a lovely day out.

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Burger Night at Racks Bar + Kitchen - Bristol

Monday 17th June 2013 St Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol (BS8 1LX) Racks Bar & Kitchen, Spice Table at 7pm £9 Member, £11 Guest Includes: Racks Burger & Fries, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Racks is one of the friendliest restaurants in Clifton and most cosmopolitan drinking and eating venues in Bristol. The emphasis is firmly on a fun, relaxed atmosphere with table service and great food. Monday can be a dreary day for cooking and so tonight we’re off to try one of their legendary burgers (at a good price) and some good Spice company. The burgers are not just any old burgers and you have choices between100% British Beef burger with melted smoked applewood in a rustic ciabatta served with crispy fries and our homemade tomato and onion relish, Welsh Lamb burger with melted mozzarella and fresh tomato slices in a rosemary focaccia served with crispy fries and homemade tzatziki and - 100% Chicken breast burger with rustic ciabatta, mozzarella, chips and a gooseberry, ginger and elderflower relish. It’s sure to be a lovely night out, so join us!

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Pub Quiz Night at The Warf - Cardiff

Tuesday 18th June 2013 The Wharf, Schooner Way, Cardiff (CF10 4EU) Ask for the Spice Table from 8pm to 11pm £2 Member Includes: Pub Quiz and Spice Host Extras: Food and drinks

Every Tuesday The Wharf has a quiz hosted by their regular quizmaster, Conor. It includes everyone's favourite categories along with picture rounds, music rounds, and great prizes and is guaranteed fun for all! Join us tonight as we enter the competition as a Spice Team and show them what we’ve got! This is a pay as you go event so you pay a deposit of £2 to secure your place and then you pay on the night for any food and drinks that you have. Spice need you to book in the usual way as we need to book a table at the pub and we will organise a Spice host for the evening.

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Center Parcs Sherwood Forest Weekend

Fri 21st Jun 2013 - Mon 24th Jun 2013 Rufford, Newark, Nottingham (NG22 9DN) Arrive Friday - Villa Access 3.00pm £139 Double/Twin Share, £159 Guest Double/Twin Share, £99 Bunk Room Share, £214 Single/Sole (Deposit £50 Double/Twin Share, £50 Guest Double/Twin Share, £40 Bunk Room Share, £50 Single/Sole) Special this Year: School Sports Day (optional)

Party Theme: ‘Back to School’ * 2 Discos * Sports * Dance Classes Our unmissable summer Center Parcs Weekend is now a Spice institution - a brilliant weekend break with TWO great exclusive parties and as much sport or relaxation as you can cope with! Special this year is the fun School Sports Day on the Sunday, adding a brilliant fun event into the weekend which will be another hi-lite.

The sub-tropical paradise is the centre of attraction with giant waves, water chutes, Jacuzzi’s, flumes, a thrilling wild water rapids ride, and much more. You can spend all day in the tropically heated 'dome', or move outdoors - tennis, squash, sailing, bikes, canoeing, gym, badminton, bowls, archery, - the list is endless...(you pay extra for these). There a few extra Spice Events organised by your local Spice Group like our Welcome Drinks Reception, BBQs, Badminton and Volleyball group sessions, ten pin bowling games, etc, to provide some great group focal points during the weekend. Or you can just choose to chill! Full details in your joining pack. We also have a fantastic Friday Night Welcome Disco to get the party started.

The Saturday has free Dance Classes– great for mixing and meeting people –this year we are running with 2 sessions each learning the dance steps of a different dance ready for your group ‘performance’ at the Disco in the evening. Sheena Brabazon is a regular dance leader for Spice and she will be showing you the moves for some wonderful great group (no partner needed) sessions, including Black Eyes Peas (Good, good, night) and the iconic Thriller! Go along to just one or both and laughs are guaranteed! Numbers are limited to max 100 per session and will be on a first come basis.

On Sunday we have a very special optional event with our own School Sports Day – starting at 1.00pm at the Golf Driving Range.

All the traditional school sports, egg and spoon, sack race, bean bags, sprint, three legged races all in a thrilling atmosphere.

Due to the additional cost to hire the Golf Range, PA System, and to provide kit in this event, there is an additional cost of £10 per person to take part. Book it separately. Limited slots at 200, first come first served. This is only available to those who have booked the weekend! Medals and trophies and Champagne showers to finish!

Our accommodation is in beautifully located villas surrounded by woodland alive with cheeky not so 'wild’ life. Fully fitted bathroom and kitchens, lounge, TV (with video channels), central heating and even an open log fire. The Villas are 3 & 4 bedroomed (6 or 8 people), each villa has one double room for couples (or can be booked for single occupancy), 1 twin or two Twins, some have a smaller bunk room! We will arrange members into Villas - grouping people together - don't worry if you're on your own, so are many others booking, and with Spice you won't be on your own for long, as soon as you meet your Villa mates! Please advise at the time of booking if you have rooming requests, we will do our best to accommodate these but due to the mix of rooms, and villa sizes, cannot be guaranteed.

Center Parcs - Sherwood - Sports Day

Date: Sunday 23rd June 2013 Place: Sherwood Forest, Nottingham Time: 1pm Cost: £10 As part of our Center Parcs weekend at Sherwood Forest we have our very own Spice Sports Day! It will be a fabulous fun day so book your place NOW Our fabulous School Sports Day, is on Sunday and starts at 1.00pm at the Golf Driving Range. We will have all the traditional school sports races, egg and spoon, sack race, bean bags, sprint, three legged races all in a thrilling atmosphere. Teams of ten will be organised, and you can either book with friends or come on your own as we will be organising everyone into teams. It’s all about having a good laugh together, and enjoying the child within us all! Fancy Dress is encouraged, teachers will try and keep things organised (chaos), but mayhem and madness no doubt will prevail. Due to the additional cost to hire the Golf Range, PA System, and to provide kit for this event, there is an additional cost of £10 per person to take part.

Please book it separately from your weekend booking. Limited slots at 200, first come first served. This is only available to those who have booked the weekend (i.e. Don’t book it unless you also book Center Parcs Weekend! Medals and trophies and Champagne showers to finish! Aiming for a 4.00pm Finish. Bring: Drinks, Towel, Trainers/pumps, snacks, waterproofs, if it

looks adverse weather. The event will go on whatever the weather.

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Pub Social at The Wharf - Cardiff

Date: Friday 21st June 2013 Place: Schooner Way, Cardiff (CF10 4EU) The Wharf - Ask for the Spice Area at 7:30pm Cost: £12 Member with supper, £14 Guest with supper, £0 Member No supper Includes: Sharing Platters, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Tonight we are heading to The Wharf in the East Bute Dock to unwind at the end of the day. The expansive pub provides a wonder view of the Old Bute Dock on Schooner Way and if the weather is good we can sit outside. We’ll be enjoying some sharing platters with a selection of nibbles to choose from such as Buffalo chicken wings, tempura battered vegetables, BBQ pork ribs, beer-battered onion rings, chips, nachos and dips. These social evenings are very popular and a good way to meet and socialise with other Spice members.

Riproar Comedy Club With Food

Date: Friday 21st June 2013 Place: Bush House, 64 Prince Street, Bristol (BS1 4QD) Fifth Floor - 7.15pm at entrance Cost: £17.95 Member with food, £19.95 Guest with food Includes: Entry To Comedy Show, Main Course Meal Extras: Drinks Join Spice for a Saturday night of laughter and fun as we enjoy some of the best comedians on the circuit at Riproar Comedy Club. There’ll be three great acts providing the entertainment and lots of laughs all round. Please note: It’s not for the easily offended as these funny men and women enjoy poking some fun at anyone and everyone and have even been known to use the odd swearword in their routines. We have a special SPICE exclusive price which includes a main course meal before the show. Dishes on offer include Lasagne, Burgers, and chicken Tikka with Plain Rice amongst others.

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Source to Sea W'end 4-Hay on Wye-Hereford

Fri 21st Jun 2013 - Sun 23rd Jun 2013 Three Counties Hotel, Hereford (HR2 7BP) From 6pm £179 Member, £199 Guest Includes: Walking of 23 miles over two days, 2 night's bed & breakfast, 2 packed lunches, Evening meal on the Saturday Night Extras: Food on Friday night.

Transport to and from start points on the Sat & Sun Did you know that there is only one place in the world where two rivers start at the same point and finish at the same point?

Well those two rivers, the Severn and the Wye both start in the mountains of mid Wales, Plynlimon (the highest point of the Cambrian Mountains) and both finish at the Severn Estuary. So over the next twelve months, Alan Roberts is going to be running a number of walking weekends, seven to be exact that will follow the River Wye from its source all the way to the Severn Estuary. Why the River Wye? Well there are a number of highlights on route; the mountains of mid wales not only offer stunning scenery, but the chance to see red kite, buzzards and peregrine falcons, there are the Penddal Rock Rapids, Gilfach Medieval Longhouse, the beautiful town of Hay on Wye (also famous for its book shop) that nestles at the foot of the Black Mountain, Capler Camp Hillfort, Goodrich Castle, Symonds Yat and the Yat Rock viewpoint, Tintern Abbey and finally to Chepstow and the Castle.

Climbing the Longstone Pinnacle

Date: Saturday 22nd June 2013 Place: Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean 10.00am - 4.30pm Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest Climbing is one of the fastest growing sports. It’s great fun and anybody can do it. It’s a really exciting way to improve physical fitness combining strength, balance, flexibility and mental stimulation. This is an excellent day for beginners and intermediates to learn/fine tune your climbing and abseiling skills, with the final climb of the day up The Longstone Pinnacle.

Important: It is not possible to guarantee the Longstone Pinnacle climb on the day, as poor weather or the presence of other climbers can make the climb unsafe. Please be assured, however, that the instructor will do his very best to ensure that you get this experience. For the full write-up please see the website event listing.

Dinner Shuffle - Severn Shed Restaurant

Date: Saturday 22nd June 2013 Place: The Grove, Bristol (BS1 4RB) Severnshed Restaurant in the Bar at 7pm Cost: £29.95 Member, £32.95 Guest Includes: 3 Course Shuffle Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join Spice tonight as we dine at the Severnshed Restaurant situated in the enviable location of the picturesque Bristol Harbourside. We’ll first meet in the cocktail bar at 7.00 p.m. for some drinks and will then go into the restaurant for a leisurely and decadent 3 course meal. With our dinner shuffle, we have you changing places after each course, giving you a great opportunity to meet many new people.

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Sailing 1 Day Taster - Gosport

Saturday 22nd June 2013 Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport (PO12 1NU) 9.00am for 9.30am start £132 Member, £142 Guest

On this one-day event you experience the fun of sailing a modern, safe, yacht in scenic and sheltered waters. You feel the excitement of casting off the lines and breaking your bond with the land - then helping to raise the sails and feeling the wind start to push us along…all under the guidance of an experienced skipper. You sail on “Kelana”, the yacht that is also used for the weekend and cross-Channel events. Following a safety briefing and familiarisation with the yacht and your fellow Spice crew members, we set off for our day’s sail on the Solent - that stretch of sea that lies between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. It is the most popular cruising ground in UK waters with much to see and plenty of other boats to add to the interest. Further details can be found on our website Date: Place: Cost:

Snowdon Summer Solstice Sleepover

Sat 22nd Jun 2013 - Sun 23rd Jun 2013 Betws Y Coes (LL24 0AE) at 4.00pm £30 Member, £32 Guest

A chance to spend the night out in the open and away from the comforts of home, meeting in Betws-y-coed north Wales to allow time for any last minute purchases and some food we drive up to Pen-y-pass to park for the night. The route for the 2 – 2.5 hour walk takes us up the Miners Track, an easy to follow path but still rocky and steep in places, at the shore of Glaslyn lake is where we will spend the night under the stars, on the beach and sheltered by the high ground. If anyone wishes to go to the Snowdon summit you can leave your heavy pack here and make the final accent a little easier, it is a steep climb all the way from here to the top and will take between 1.5 & 2 hours to return. This event is for members with a good level of fitness. You will need a good sleeping bag, boots, waterproofs, torch and warm clothing for this trip and a comfortable rucksack to carry it all.

We can supply sleeping mats and bivi / survival bags and will give you a warm drink in bed in the morning

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Hangliding - Tandem Experience by Air Tow

Sunday 23rd June 2013 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne (DE6 2ET) Time slots to be confirmed £20 Member, £25 Guest Total cost is £199 (£204 Guests) but this is paid as £20 (£25 guests) deposit when booking PLUS the balance direct to the supplier on arrival.

Here’s your chance to fly with the birds in a specially designed tandem hang glider. The Spice flights are designed to take you to a height of 3000ft (or cloudbase – whichever comes first) towed behind a CAA approved tug microlight, in the company of an experienced BHPA qualified tandem hang gliding instructor. After an introduction to the equipment and a pre-flight briefing, you will be harnessed into the hang glider with your instructor. The microlight will start, and begin towing the glider and its’ occupants into the air. Once the towline is jettisoned you and your instructor will glide free and silent in complete awe of the spectacular views overlooking the beautiful Peak District Park.... an experience only shared with the birds. You may even take the controls and fly the hang glider yourself or enjoy the thrill of limited aerobatics. This is a completely unique experience, hanging on the outside of an aircraft, head down with nothing but the rush of the wind over the face! As one customer said, it’s “rather like flying with Superman”!

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Kev's Bike Ride - Cycle the Taff Trail

Sunday 23rd June 2013 Cardiff Bus Station, Central Square, Car (CF10 1EP) Brecon Beacons Bike Bus - Spice Sign at 8:20am £6 Member, £8 Guest Includes: Bike Ride Extras: Bus Fare, Refreshments

Join Kev today for this fantastic 55mile bike ride along the Taff Trail. The trail runs from the market town of Brecon to Cardiff, and links parts of the historic transport network to form a continuous route. In Cardiff it runs from the Bay waterfront along the Taff corridor to Tongwynlais. Largely traffic-free, the 55 mile trail passes through a variety of landscapes. There are many sites of interest and industrial heritage either adjacent or close to it. There are many pleasant green spaces with a variety of wildlife and plants as well as great views of the River. We meet at the Cardiff Bus Station promptly at 8.30am in the morning in time to catch the Brecon Beacon Bike Bus, and will get there by about 11am, before cycling the 55miles back. You will need a good level of fitness and a fully serviced mountain bike. Please bring some money for the bus fare (about £16.00) and for food and drinks.

When we reach Cardiff we will go to a local pub for a well- deserved drink.

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Medieval Jousting at Cardiff Castle

Date: Sunday 23rd June 2013 Place: Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff (CF10 3RB) Main Entrance - Spice Sign at 10am Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: Ticket to Cardiff Castle Joust Day (Joust display - 2 shows each day, Dragon procession, Storytelling, Juggling, Barber surgeon, Armourer, Medieval encampment) , Booking Fee, Spice Host

Join Spice as we enjoy a day full of pomp and pageantry, amazing horseback stunts, bruising falls and knock-about humour as the sensational Knights of Royal England come to blows in a death-defying demonstration of the noble art of jousting.

With a medieval encampment to explore, strolling minstrels, junior jousting skills and drills, spell-binding storytelling sessions, there is a packed programme planned for all budding jousters. A great day out, topped off by a mass battle with everyone invited to pitch in. Please note: this ticket will also allow you entry to the Interpretation Centre to see the film presentation, Firing Line and access to the Keep, subject to availability. Additional charge for a house tour.

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Microlighting Experience Flight

Sunday 23rd June 2013 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne! (DE6 2ET) Time slots to be confirmed £5 Member, £10 Guest Cost is £49 (£54 Guests) PAID AS £5 (£10 Guest) deposit to Spice when booking PLUS a balance of £44 directly to the supplier on arrival.

These flights are with an instructor, in a dual controlled microlight, so you can have a go with the controls if you wish or just sit back and enjoy the experience! The experience starts with a full briefing on safety procedures, the equipment we use and flying the microlight. The flight counts as a training flight, so if you want to continue flying by taking up a full course you already have some time under your belt which will count towards your full qualification. Unless you state otherwise we will book a “flexwing” flight. They do have “3 axis” microlights as well if you prefer, which look more like a conventional aircraft but still have all the benefits of ultra-light flight! Please see our web site for more information.

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Paragliding - Tandem Experience

Sunday 23rd June 2013 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne (DE6 2ET) Time slots to be confirmed £5.50 Member, £9.50 Guest Cost is £55 (£59 Guests) PAID AS £5.50 (£9.50 Guest) deposit to Spice when booking PLUS a balance of £49.50 directly to the supplier on arrival.

Get the closest feeling to everyone’s dream of truly free flight. Flying with an instructor and towed up by a winch to around 500 700 feet, you can either help to pilot the paraglider, or just sit back and admire the views of the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. The experience starts with a full briefing on safety procedures, the equipment and flying your glider then builds to a 5-10 minute flight depending on conditions. Notes: There is a weight limit of 95 kilos max. You will be given a weather check number to call before setting out, and need to be aware that the event will be postponed if weather conditions are judged unsuitable for the event.

Paragliding Day Course

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Sunday 23rd June 2013 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne (DE6 2ET) 9am to 5pm £10 Member, £15 Guest Total cost is £110 (£115 Guests) but this is paid as £10 (£15 guests) deposit when booking PLUS the balance direct to the supplier on arrival Paragliding is a fabulous experience. Technology now allows packs so compact and light that it is possible for experts to climb a mountain then jump from the top – gliding serenely back to earth! This is a great way to get started. The day is designed to provide all the information you need to decide if flying is for you and they are normally able to get students flying low solo flights by the end of the day. This is also the way to start if you are interested in Paramotoring, as you need to be able to paraglide before you can progress to the motors. If this interests you, let the team know and they will be able to show you some motor units and let you try them on during the day.

Notes: You will be given a weather check number to call before setting out, and need to be aware that the event will be postponed if weather conditions are judged unsuitable for the event.

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Victorian Afternoon Tea in Bath

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Sunday 23rd June 2013 24a Bridge Street, Bradford on Avon (BA15 1BY) The Bridge Tea Rooms, Spice Table at 2:45pm Cost: £24 Member, £26 Guest, £32 Member with Bubbly, £34 Guest with Bubbly Includes: Victorian Afternoon Tea, Service, Spice Host The afternoon ritual of serving tea has been developed to a fine art at the Bridge Tea Rooms in Bath, and is so accomplished that they have been recognized as excellent by the prestigious UK Tea Guild for the past 17 years. Delicate bone china, the finest leaf teas, and friendly staff in Victorian costumes serving home-made cakes, pastries and sandwiches. Housed in a former blacksmith's cottage dating from 1502, the Bridge Tea Rooms positively oozes atmosphere, and the classical music playing gently in the background sets a tranquil tone. Today we’ll be enjoying the Empire Full Afternoon Tea with a selection of finger sandwiches and cakes, warm homemade scone with strawberry preserve and Dorset clotted cream and any tea of your choice. To make it a real treat, you could choose the bubbly option which includes a glass of bubbly.

Walk: Mind Your Manors!

Date: Sunday 23rd June 2013 Place: Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire (BA15 1DF) The Railway Station Car Park at 10.30am Cost: £6 Member, £8 Guest Host: Steve Maggs, 07774596653 / Cal Griffiths, 07736648055 With historic manor houses at Westwood and Iford ancient hostelries and a delightful stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal, this walk can boast something of interest at every turn. There is also the opportunity to visit Bradford-on-Avon, where the use of golden limestone as a building material has earned the town the description of 'Bath in miniature'. With its Saxon church, tithe Barn and ancient bridge, it’s easy to see why Bradford has featured in TV programs devoted to fine small towns.

Spice Meet + Eat - The Ffynnon Wen

Date: Thursday 27th June 2013 Place: Thornhill Rd, Llanishen, Cardiff (CF14 9UA) Ffynnon Wen - In the Bar at 7:30pm Host: Paul Freeta, Rod McIntyre, Roger Jones Join Spice tonight for our monthly Meet & Eat. Every month we head to a new for a social night-out. It’s a great opportunity to come along, meet some fellow SPICE members over a drink and perhaps have a bite to eat – it’s entirely up to you. We’ll let the pub know we’re coming and anyone who fancies a meal can choose, order and pay on the night. If you’ve already eaten then just come along for the social chat and a drink. Everyone is welcome including established members, newer members and anyone thinking of joining SPICE. Book online (members) or drop us an email (non-members) so we know you’re coming and one of our Spice hosts will be there to meet you. Our venue tonight is The Ffynnon Wen, a relaxing and traditional 17th Century farmhouse pub found just five miles from Cardiff City Centre in Llanishen. The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, we can enjoy a glass of the finest cask ales and perhaps take advantage of the fantastic two for one pub food offers on traditional meals, burgers and grills.

Spice Meet + Eat Social - Bristol

Date: Thursday 27th June 2013 Place: V-Shed, Cannons Road, Bristol (BS1 5UH) Pitcher & Piano - Spice Table at 7pm Includes: Spice Host Extras: Drinks and food - pay on the night Come on down to the Pitcher and Piano tonight for a lovely, relaxed social evening. Perfectly located on Bristol’s Harbourside with eclectic and unusual furniture over 2 floors, it’s a great time to catch up with other Spice members in the area and perhaps meet some new ones. Our Spice Host for this evening will be there to welcome you and help with the introductions, so don’t be shy about coming on your own. This is a social where you pay for your own drinks and food on the evening. As we are providing a Spice host and will need to book a space at the pub please book online to let us know if you are coming along. This social is replacing the club night social for the summer months to give you a change of scene and so that we can be outdoors if the weather is nice to us.

Spice Dines Indian - The Eastern Eye, Bath

Date: Friday 28th June 2013 Place: 8A Quiet Street, Bath (BA1 2JS) The Eastern Eye - Spice Table at 7pm Cost: £29.50 Member, £31.50 Guest Includes: 3 Course Menu, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join Spice tonight as we dine Indian at the fantastic multi award winning Eastern Eye in Bath. The entrance is through a small and unassuming door on Quiet Street and up the stairs, where you then enter a rather large and magnificent Georgian room, designed in 1824 by Henry Goodridge. The ceiling in particular is something to behold, with three huge and ornately framed circular windows running along its length. The traditional dishes served are rooted in the soil of Bengal, Southern and Northern India and are prepared in the restaurant as in the chefs own homes. We’ll be having a set meal tonight to get the taste of a few dishes and will have a Tandoori Mixed Platter Starter, Chicken Curry Special, Sultan Puree Pillau, Mixed Vegetable side, Nan, Dessert and Coffee. It’s a lovely evening out with a delicious dinner and great Spice company.

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Walking Bournemouth + Hampshire Coast

Fri 28th Jun 2013 - Sun 30th Jun 2013 Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth (BH1 3QQ) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal is at 8.00p.m. £159 Member Twin Share, £179 Guest Twin Share, £199 Member Single (Deposit £35) Included: 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and 2 guided walks

Walkwise Overview: Bournemouth is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the south coast of England mainly due to the magnificent Dorset World Heritage Coast. Therefore what better way is there but to enjoy yourself residing at the lovely Hotel Carrington House Hotel with its heated indoor swimming pool on Bournemouth’s exclusive and tranquil East Cliff. The diverse mix of fascinating heritage, beautiful coastline and countryside with a wide variety of attractions afford all the ingredients to make your holiday extra special. There are many excellent beaches nearby and it is only a short walk to the town centre and the Bournemouth International Centre. The WalkWise Walking Programme: Normally on this event we walk in the area to the west of Bournemouth and in the New Forest. For a change of scene in our All NEW programme we have not only changed hotel but we will do some new walks too! We will be exploring the stretch of coast to the East of Bournemouth all the way to Lymington.

Setting a mid-point around the centre of Christchurch Bay divides this section of coast nicely into 2 days. WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles, and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent. Accommodation: The Carrington House Hotel, close to the town centre, is situated on a quiet pine tree lined avenue on the East Cliff side of Bournemouth perfect for a walking weekend. The hotel is close to both the railway and coach station. The hotel has all en-suite bedrooms, a heated indoor swimming pool, table tennis, pool, table football.

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Walking Weekend Patterdale The Lakes

Fri 28th Jun 2013 - Sun 30th Jun 2013 Patterdale Hotel, Ullswater, Cumbria (CA11 0NN) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £165 Member Twin Share, £205 Member Single, Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfast, 2 eve meals, 2 picnic lunches, 2 days of guided walks with a minimum choice of 2 walks each day

Walkwise Overview: Patterdale is one of the most popular WalkWise Weekends and for good reasons: it is away from the madding crowd, it’s a lovely hotel and set in a lovely peaceful village in the beautiful Ullswater valley! The Patterdale hotel is all en suite, with lots of space to socialise in the evenings and what’s more the head chef and his team consistently pull out all the stops making the finest food using as much fresh local produce as possible. On top of this it’s just 2 minutes away from the White Lion, the local Lakeland pub, Oh and the walking’s some of the best in England!! WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 1012 miles and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles. Accommodation: WalkWise are returning to a firm favourite, the Patterdale Hotel that lies at the head of the Vale of Ullswater. There are two levels of accommodation; mainly Patterdale rooms and 9 twins /double Lakeland rooms which have a view to the surrounding fells and/or lake. All bedrooms are en-suite and all have courtesy trays and colour TV’s. The hotel has a bar, a lovely dining room and comfortable lounges where you can relax in the evenings. Oh and just in case you are interested there is also a lovely Lakeland pub, The White Lion just 100m from the front door of the hotel!!!

Abba Re-Bjorn Tribute Night - Bristol

Date: Saturday 29th June 2013 Place: Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre, Bond St (BS1 3LE) In the Bar - Spice Sign at 7pm Cost: £42.50 Member, £44.50 Guest Includes: Arrival Drink, Three Course Meal, Live Abba Tribute and Disco ABBA REBJORN is an amazing reproduction of the super group ABBA. Performed by four hand-picked cast members the show is not only an experience never to be forgotten - it will leave you spellbound by the best interpretation of ABBA MUSIC in the today. ABBA made their mark at the Eurovision competition in 1974 with their super hit Waterloo and from there the hits just kept on rolling - creating one of the most successful bands ever to emerge. Combining beautiful harmonies Frida and Agneitha created a sound that was so pure and true that artists today are still astounded at the amazing vocal sounds they produced. Benny and Bjorn were the geniuses behind the music and lyrics and songs like Mamma Mia, Ring Ring, Super Trouper, Winner Takes It All, and Lay Your Love On Me have all become some of the most played and remembered songs of all time.

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Cycle Tour - The Bay, Cardiff

Saturday 29th June 2013 Millenium Ctr, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay (CF10 5AL) Outside Wales Millenium Centre – Spice 9:45am to 12pm £14 Member, £16 Guest Includes: 2 Hour Cycle Tour and Bike Hire

Truly the best way to explore this beautiful and fascinating young city is by bike. Come and try it! This is unique cycle experience sets a leisurely bike ride within a historical context. This is a fascinating city, reflecting in many ways the history and future of Wales and today we’ll be exploring Cardiff Bay, The Barrage, Senedd, Wales Millennium Centre, Grangetown, “A Private View”, Ferry Road…and much more! Led by an experienced guide, you’ll take it easy on a fleet of fantastic Pashley bikes. This is not about the bike ! But they are fantastic! The Pashley Bikes, made in Britain, guarantee a comfortable and leisurely ride. No sweat, just pure enjoyment and relaxation, and it is flat and the sun (almost) always shines. This is a “softer” way of cycling, it’s not about exercise, or sweat or eating miles, but it’s all about taking it easy and enjoying.

Golf For Beginners And Rusties

Date: Saturday 29th June 2013 Place: Bowood Golf & Country Club, Nr Chippenha (SN11 9PQ) Inside Clubhouse Main Bar from 10:30am to 2pm Cost: £29.95 Member, £31.50 Guest Includes: Balls, Clubs and 3 hours lesson with Pro. Please wear trainers if you don't have golf shoes and avoid jeans as the golf club has a certain dress code. Extras: Any drinks and Lunch The relaxing, yet frustrating sport of golf is played all over the world and ever more people are taking up this wonderful game.

So to help you to see what all the fuss is about we have an excellent morning's entertainment lined up for you today.

Upon arrival at 10.30am relax in the bar area, buy yourself a coffee or a bacon roll (payable on the day) before we head outside at 11.00am for a three hour lesson with qualified teaching professional golfer Paul McLean or Simon Shanks. This gentle introduction to golf will include learning the basics on the Driving Range, putting and chipping practice before setting out to put your new found skills into practise on the superb 3 hole academy course. This day is great for newbies or for players who just want to hone their skills. Absolutely no previous golfing experience is necessary as Paul will tell you all you need to know to get started.

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Kayak River Adventure Day

Saturday 29th June 2013 Symonds Yat (HR9 5QT) 10am to approx 4.30pm £49 Member, £55 Guest

This area really is canoe country! The team from Forest Adventure have come up with a varied route for single seat kayaks enjoyable for absolute beginners and practiced paddlers alike. They have planned out for us, one of the most scenic, most photographed, stretches of the Wye, from Kerne Bridge to Huntsmans Bridge taking in views of Symonds Yat as we go. Having allowed four and a half hours for the trip, it should be a leisurely day, the famous Kestrels might even be keeping an eye on us from high above the valley. It's a great first timers event, but will also be fun for those of you who have some experience. If you've been to one of our Canoe Skills Workshops at the pool, you'll discover that moving water adds a whole new dimension to the sport, as you try to master your boat, the currents and your technique! Throughout the trip we will be practicing and developing technique, and using the water to help manoeuver the kayak. All equipment is provided.

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Flyboarding - Victoria Docks, London

Sunday 30th June 2013 Victoria Dock, London Time: 8:30am to 4pm £155 Member (2 Sessions), £165 Guest (2 Sessions)

This is a totally awesome event, which everyone should try at least once!

2 Sessions: Gives you two flights of 25 minutes each. After the first session you should have just about got the hang of it and believe me, you'll be itching to get back out on the water!

Everyone wishes they had booked the full day - hence we are one step ahead and given you the option to really perfect your newly-found skills. This includes tea/coffee etc and lunch.

The FlyBoard attaches to a Jet Ski for power, It uses a water jet for precision flying through the air or underwater. The FlyBoard consists of a thirty foot power hose, foot bindings on a board with two thrust nozzles, a stabilization thrust nozzle on each wrist, and an optional electronic management kit so that the person on the FlyBoard can control the throttle and the on/off switch. The FlyBoard is the ultimate water toy that will get the attention of anybody serious about adrenalin!

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Jetovator at Victoria Docks, London

Sunday 30th June 2013 Victoria Docks, London 12pm to 4pm £155 Member (2 sessions), £165 Guest (2 sessions)

A revolutionary new water sports accessory that uses an existing jet ski to elevate you to heights you never thought possible. Combining the sleek body of a racing motorcycle with the aerial capabilities of a fighter aircraft, the Jetovator allows the rider to experience the thrill of flying with the ease of riding a bike. The intuitive controls allow first time riders to fly like professional pilots. Climb to heights of up to 30ft, dive down to 10ft below the water, and rocket above the surface at speeds of up to 25 mph. Amaze onlookers with awesome stunts like barrel rolls and back flips. Engage in close contact formation flying with multiple Jetovators. It's time to turn off the video games...Saddle up...and Ride the Hose!

Microlight Flying

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 Place: Popham Airfield,Coxford Down (SO21 3BD) 11.00am in cafe Cost: £61 Member, £65 Guest Airbourne Aviation gives us a fabulous experience introducing us to microlighting and what is involved in this growing sport. You will be given the opportunity to actually take control and fly one. These fixed wing machines (Ikarus C42) are capable of flying to the continent; one has even made a trip to Australia! (Please note these are not hangliders.)Upon arrival, meet in the Clubhouse café for a coffee and bacon butty, paid separately. It’s well worth arriving early as the Clubhouse serves great food. A member of Airbourne Aviation will then come and meet you and take you to the instruction room for a briefing before your 20 minute flight begins. After your flight you will be handed a certificate to amaze your friends. This event is weather dependent so please ring 0845 1309676 / 0845 1309676 on the morning to check that it's going ahead. Please note there is a maximum weight of 16st for this event.

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Sunday 30th June 2013 River Yeo, Congresbury (BS49 5BX) 1.15pm in Youth Centre Car-Park £36 Member, £38 Guest

Open Canoeing Bristol

Open Canoes allow so many possibilities. Whether you want a gentle paddle down some of the most tranquil and picturesque rivers in the South West, or a floating platform for jumping in the water and playing fabulous games with friends, open canoeing provides it all. The boats are stable, making falling out an effort, yet are great fun to paddle. Sessions start with your instructor explaining how to use the paddle, how to work with your partner, as well as what happens if the canoe tips over. Once on the water the instructor will tailor the session to your requirements mixing games with coaching.

Our session lasts for a couple of hours and we will have four canoes with two people in each.

Please wear warm, old clothes with long sleeves and legs (no jeans) and ensure that you have a complete change of clothes (including shoes) and a towel. It’s recommended that you wear footwear such as trainers that you won’t mind getting wet. You will be provided with a wind and splash-proof jacket and a buoyancy aid.

Steam Train from Birmingham to Stratford

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 Place: Snow Hill Station, Birmingham (B3 2BJ) 9.45am for 10.23am train Cost: £21.50 Member, £23 Guest Includes: Standard class return rail ticket and booking fees Extras: Ian Jelf 'Stratford Walk' - Book separately

Note: Why not also book Ian’s “Stratford as you’ve never seen it” Walk. Ian is meeting the train and his walk lasts around 2 hours (allowing extra free time before returning).

Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights, sounds and senses of main line steam rail travel as it was in the 'good old days'. Travel along the Shakespeare Line between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, steeped in culture, history and natural beauty. The journey from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is through beautiful countryside, the steam locomotives often work up to speeds of 60mph and even 75mph! Through the carriage windows you will see an ever changing landscape, from Birmingham's fascinating industrial past to Warwickshire's beautiful countryside with its working farms, stylish villages and stations, plus glimpses of waterways and other features that make up Shakespeare's County. An immaculate steam locomotive will pull the train of Vintage Trains traditional rail carriages, all restored authentically to their former glory.

There will then be an opportunity to spend 4hours in Stratford Upon Avon before returning to Snowhill station on the 16.13 steam train.

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Stratford as you've never seen it Before

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 Place: outside Stratford BR Station (CV37 6PL) 11.40 (to meet those arriving by Steam) Cost: £8.50 Member, £10.50 Guest Extras: If you want to arrive by Steam Train, please book this as a seperate event Note – you can combine this visit with our Steam to Stratford event and arrive/ depart in style!

It's amazing isn't it that millions of people from all over the world flock to Stratford-upon-Avon every year, and for the rest of us it's somewhere we "always mean to visit"! Well wait no longer, just join Ian Jelf today for an entertaining walk around this famous town. As well as the “sensible” sights we’ll discover those things most visitors never have time to hear about, including an actress' ashes, an extra-marital pregnancy and the chance to discover Stratford's mediaeval red light district, an illegal dung heap and even Shakespeare's son-in-law's haemorrhoids!

Our meet point: As many people will be joining this walk by arriving on the Shakespeare Express steam train, Ian will meet everyone outside the Station Exit. (Station is on Station Road).

Walking Holiday Oxford to Hampton Court

Date: Sun 30th Jun 2013 - Sat 6th Jul 2013 Place: B & B on a narrowboat (OX2 0AB) Cost: £515 Member Twin Share, £535 Guest Twin Share (Deposit £100) Includes accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis on a narrowboat, lunches, Walk Leader/Guide Extras: evening meals, these are usually at the end of the days walk in a local hostelry and can be flexible with the group deciding. Leader is Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 The Thames Path keeps close to the river so you are never too far from the boat, this section of the river is around 85 miles and the places of interest include the market town of Abingdon, the regatta capitol of Henley, Royal Windsor & Eton, Magna Carta island at Runnymede, the Goring Gap and Hampton Court Palace to name but a few, mix these with smaller villages and an abundance of wildlife it’s easy to see why the likes of Turner and Constable where so inspired.

The trip includes breakfasts [tea in bed by request] and a buffet style lunch on board with non-alcoholic drinks. Evening meals are extra and the boat will moor close to a local hostelry overnight, one night will be a barbecue on the river bank.

As the boat is never too far away you don’t need to carry a heavy pack. Just a camera, alternatively you may prefer to relax on board and watch the world go by on the artery of England. A walk of 80 miles.

War of Independence Camp + Drill Displays

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 Place: American Museum, Claverton Manor, Bath (BA2 7BD) Main Entrance to the Museum - Spice Sign at 12pm Cost: £21.50 Member, £23.50 Guest Includes: Entrance to Museum, Exhibition and Gardens, War of Independence Camp and Drill Display, Snack lunch and drink, Spice Host His Majesty’s Crown Forces are back, strutting their stuff in the War of Independence Camp and Drill Displays. With their special blend of military prowess, scruffy recruits, good humour, and one, almighty loud, cannon, this promises to be fun and informative day.

We’ll be visiting the America museum which takes you on a journey through the history of America, from its early settlers to the twentieth century. With its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts, the Museum shows the diverse and complex nature of American traditions. The only museum of Americana outside the United States, it was founded to bring American history and cultures to the people of Britain and Europe.

We’ll also see the special temporary exhibition, Gangsters & Gunslingers: The Good, The Bad & The Memorabilia: America’s outlaw heroes from the David Gainsborough Roberts Collection. This exhibition showcases treasures from the comprehensive Americana collection and Hollywood archive of David Gainsborough Roberts. Items such as Humphrey Bogart’s silver cigarette case, Clyde Barrow’s bullet-proof vest and watch, Dillinger’s fake gun and Al Capone’s silver cigarette case are amongst some of the many items to be viewed.

At 1.30 the camp and drill display begins and it promises to keep us well entertained. Included in our day is a snack lunch with soup and a half sandwich, baked potato with a choice of filling, or a bowl of hot dish of the day on offer, as well as a drink. We’ll have this after the display.

After that we have some time to explore the grounds which total some 125 acres, of which 35 are open to visitors. The parkland, with its majestic old cedars, provides a circular walk through ancient meadows, while above the manor a path has been created through woodland. You can also see the highlight of the gardens, the Mount Vernon Garden. In 1785, when George Washington was enlarging the garden of Mount Vernon his home on the Potomac River, Virginia, the Fairfaxes of Writhlington, near Bath, sent him plants, seeds and a farmer. The flower garden at the American Museum, is identical in size to its American counterpart, and includes the white picket fence, box hedges, rose bushes and seed house in which George Washington taught his stepchildren 15

Date: Thursday 4th July 2013 Place: Open Field Site, Hewish, Nr M5 J21 (ST386643) at 5.45pm for 6.00pm Start Cost: £36 01Member, £38 Guest Included: instructed assault course and all equipment

Assault Course Bristol

I bet getting soaking wet and covered in mud always got you into trouble; but on this fantastic assault course, it’s positively encouraged! Climbing over walls, balancing on beams and diving through tube slides is all part of the challenge. The better you work with your team the faster it all gets. Think fast, play hard and your team will conquer the assault course. The course consists of two parallel lanes of over 15 specially designed obstacles including walls, balance beams, seesaws, crawl net, under over bars, river crossings* and much more. It’s all a lot of fun, fantastic for fitness, and a great way to meet other Spice members and work as a team with your instructors there to guide, challenge and encourage you. Please see our web site for directions to this event.

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Friday Social at Henry's - Cardiff

Friday 5th July 2013 Park Place, Cardiff (CF10 3DN) In the Bar at 7:15pm £12 Member, £15 Guest. Includes: Sharing Platters, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Wind down on a Friday night and join us for a social evening at Henry’s Bar and Café, where they’re renowned for their use of the freshest fruits for their great tasting cocktails. This is a great social event to meet up with other Spice members and if you are new to Spice don’t worry as our host will introduce you to other members. There will be some shared platter dishes with nibbles such as fresh bread, grapes, various cheeses and a selection of meats, houmous and mixed olives as a few examples. This is a great way to round off the week and start the weekend!

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Malvern Hills Easy 2 Day Walking weekend

Fri 5th Jul 2013 - Sun 7th Jul 2013 The Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern (WR14 3ET) Arrive from 4.00p.m. £189 Member Twin Share, £229 Member Single (Deposit £40) Includes 2 nights bed, breakfast and evening meal, 2 picnic lunches, 2 days guided walking) The nearest station is Great Malvern a ten minute walk from the hotel.

The area: The Malvern Hills dramatically rise out of the landscape dividing the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the rolling hills and fields of Herefordshire to the West and the flatter plains of the Severn Valley to the East. The highest point is the Worcestershire Beacon (425m). The Malvern Hills have many springs and fountains flowing from outlets all around them, and we visit St Ann's Well on one of our walks. Malvern is a small pretty town surrounded by the beautiful Worcestershire countryside famous for its Spring Water, Elgar and Morgan cars. Accommodation: We will be staying in the Abbey Hotel, a three star Sarova hotel right in the centre of Great Malvern (www.sarova.co.uk) offering great accommodation and superb food.

All rooms are en suite and have tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, colour TVs, radio alarm and direct dial telephones.

Walks: There will be a choice of walks on Saturday and Sunday. The shorter walks will be around 6-7 miles and the longer walks around 9-12 miles. The area is superb and the Malvern Hills offer some truly rewarding walking with great views over the Worcestershire countryside and beyond. As well as the hills we take in part of the Worcestershire Way and find one of the many wells from which the famous Malvern Spring Water originates. Walks are undulating and involve uphill climbs some steep at times offering fantastic views of the countryside around us. We walk straight from the hotel on Saturday so your cars can have a rest and on Sunday we take a fifteen-minute drive to the start of the walk. The area is hilly but we will take them at a relaxed pace to take in the fantastic views and the weekend is designed to be flexible and fun. Rest assured Steve & Jackie, from Ventura will tailor the programme to suit the conditions and the group.

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Pub Social - Antix Cafe Bar. Bristol

Friday 5th July 2013 44 Park Street, Bristol (BS1 5JG) Antix Cafe Bar - Spice Table at 7:30pm £14.50 Member, £16.50 Guest Includes: Sharing Platters, Service, Spice Host

The idea behind this evening’s social is for members in the Bristol area to get together for a relaxing social evening. You can meet up with the people you’ve met on events and also some new people, have a chat over a drink & discuss which other events to go to. Our Spice Host will be there to welcome you and help with the introductions. If you are new to Spice this is a great way to find out more about the group and meet some of the local members. This evening we meet at Antix Café Bar where we will enjoy some sharing platters. For those night owls in the group, club life kicks off around 11pm when lights are dimmed and a DJ starts spinning the funky tunes that have made Antix famous.

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Serenity + Discovery Weekend - Mid Wales

Date: Fri 5th Jul 2013 - Sun 7th Jul 2013 Place: Lluest Fach, Mid Wales (SY21 0PB) arrive from 6.00p.m. Supper at 8.30p.m.

Cost: £151 Member Includes: 2 nights B&B, Friday buffet supper, 2 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. Your guide and instructor on this gentle break is Suzanne, holistic therapist working in many different fields. As well as being trained in several massage techniques, Suzanne is also a Reiki Master, Seichim Master, Reflexologist, and Meditation Teacher. She will introduce you to Chakras, grounding, simple energy work, looking at the balance of body and spirit, meditation and path-working. Further details for this weekend can be found on our website.

Blists Hill Victoria Town Behind The Scenes

Date: Saturday 6th July 2013 Place: Coalport, Ironbridgee Gorge (TF7 5DU) 10.00am - 2.00pm Cost: £26.50 Member, £28.50 Guest Includes: Admission, Guided Tour, Coffee and Fish & Chips Enjoy a glimpse behind the scenes at the recreated Victorian town in the Ironbridge Gorge. Here you’ll travel back over 100 years to experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of ‘Victorian’ England. This visit will include a guided tour of the 52-acre Museum, coffee on arrival and a cone of fish and chips.

Henley Regatta and Afternoon Tea

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Saturday 6th July 2013 Regatta Enclosure, Henley, Oxfordshire (RG9 2LY) Entrance to Regatta Enclosure from 11am to 7pm Cost: £52 Member - Entry and Tea, £55 £30 Member - Enclosure only Inc: Entry Regatta Enclosure & Afternoon Tea, Service Charge & Spice Host Join us for a spectacular day out at the famous Henley Regatta where we have tickets for entry to The Regatta Enclosure situated on the bank of the river. This ticketed Enclosure gives you a prime view of all the boat races from the riverbank as well as an unreserved grandstand seating area. Last year we had a fabulous time so book early!

There are two options: 1: Entry to the Regatta Enclosure including a delicious Pimms Afternoon Tea served at 16.00 in the Regatta Restaurant in the enclosure. The Afternoon Tea includes a glass of refreshing Pimms, afternoon sandwiches, selection of cakes and tea or coffee.

(Please note there is no outside food or drink permitted in the enclosure). 2: Entry ticket only to the Regatta Enclosure. Henley Royal Regatta is undoubtedly the best known regatta in the world and it holds a unique place in the sporting calendar. Founded in 1839, it is famous both as a great sporting occasion and a social event; and people come from all over the world to attend, either as competitors or spectators. Winning an event at Henley has always been considered one of the greatest achievements of a rower's career, even amongst those who have become world champions; and a rowing life is not complete if it does not include competing at Henley.

Overnight Forest Experience

Date: Sat 6th Jul 2013 - Sun 7th Jul 2013 Place: Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean (GL16 7NN) at 8.00pm Cost: £49 Member, £52 Guest Anyone with a sense of adventure will love this brilliant multi activity hike after dark. Let’s hope it’s one of those eerie moonlit nights when the deer are out in force and stars that you can reach out and touch - but whatever happens you can be sure it’ll be one of those Spice experiences which you’ll remember for a long time. We start with a bracing hike, which includes some navigation tuition. If our compass work serves us, we should find a cave system at around 1.00am. Life inside is a little more 'normal' as darkness is permanent in these fascinating places, and we will light a fire inside to lift the spirits.

Saturday Night Comedy Jongeleurs Cardiff

Date: Saturday 6th July 2013 Place: Corner Park Place, Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff (CF10 3DP) Jongleurs Comedy Club - Main Entrance at 7:30pm Cost: £29.99 Member with supper, £31.99 Guest with supper, £18 Ticket only Includes: Comedy Ticket, Booking Fee, 2 course meal, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Jongleurs Comedy is back in Cardiff! Their new home has a comfortable and relaxed environment, tasty food, plentiful drinks and some top class Stand Up Comedy! Tonight there will be 4 top-class comedians in an approximately 2 hour show. We’ll also be having a 2 course meal with a main course and a dessert. After the comedy the bar stays open till late for drinking and dancing. It’s a great night out where we all get to EAT ... DRINK ... LAUGH ... DANCE..... !!!

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The Matthew Fish And Chip Supper Cruise

Date: Saturday 6th July 2013 Place: Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road (BS1 6TY) Meet: SS Great Britain entrance by 6.45pm Cost: £26.50 Member, £29.50 Guest Includes: 2 Hour Voyage On The Matthew, Fish & Chip Supper On-board Extras: Drinks from Ships Bar Moored next to the SS Great Britain, the replica of the Matthew is one of Bristol’s best known maritime landmarks. This evening we will be welcomed on board and taken for a 2 hour trip around the floating harbour, stopping to enjoy a fish and chip supper along the way. This is a superb opportunity to experience how life would have been aboard ship th explorer John Cabot in 15 century.

Over 500 years ago John Cabot and his crew set sail for Asia aboard the original Matthew hoping to trade goods and commodities with the people who lived there. However, he finally arrived on the coast of Newfoundland and therefore was the original discoverer of North America, not Christopher Columbus as most people believe.

Today the replica of the Matthew sits proudly in Bristol harbour for all to see. In 1997 the replica Matthew followed the same course as John Cabot in 1497 and sailed across to Newfoundland. It carried the same number of crew members as the original and took the same and used the same amount of time to complete the crossing.

Our trip leaves sets sail at 7.00pm prompt and will circumnavigate the floating harbour with a couple of stops. There is a bar aboard the ship (payable extra) and included in the price is a fish and chip supper. We will be on the water for about 2 hours before returning back to the starting point. Please arrive by 6.45pm at the entrance to the SS Great Britain. There is a pay and display public car-park at this site which can be used for this event. If we have enough bookings for this event we will end up with exclusive use of the ship for SPICE on the evening, otherwise we will be sharing with members of the public.

Included: 2 hour harbour cruise aboard the Matthew, fish and chip supper.

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Ultimate Dog Owners Day

Saturday 6th July 2013 Pawpounders, Nr Sutton Coldfield (B75 5QX) 10.30am - 3.00pm £39 Member, £45 Guest Includes: Teas/ coffees, a light lunch and instruction. "Dog Sled" Experience

Spice have teamed up with Pawpounders to provide dog owners with a fabulous day at their centre.

After a short welcome and introduction of you and your dog to the rest of the group, we will settle in with a refresher class in dog obedience and handling, culminating in a fun competition to test your control and command skills. Over coffee we will have the opportunity to watch our dogs running free together, playing and exploring the beautiful 4 acre site, whilst being safely supervised by the Pawpounders staff. Refreshed and relaxed we will participate in an agility training session teaching you and your dog how to excel in the 'Spice Agility League' which you will be competing in after a light lunch. For extra thrills and spills you will have the opportunity to up the adrenaline levels by taking your turn driving the Pawpounders dog sled (no snow required!). Finally, whilst the dogs take a well-earned rest in the chill-out zone the day will be rounded off with a presentation of prizes and commemorative photos. Important note: Although Pawpounders are experienced in handling challenging canine behaviour, they recommend that for the safety and enjoyment of all participants only well behaved and socialized dogs attend this event. Owners must provide evidence of up to date vaccination for their dog.

Western Style Rifle Shooting Afternoon

Date: Saturday 6th July 2013 Place: Birmingham Shooting Centre, Hockley (B18 7RL) Choose Time Slot when booking Cost: Important! £4 Member Extras: Pay balance of £25.00 on arrival at club Cost is £29 – PAID AS - £4 deposit to Spice to book. Balance of £25 to club on arrival (no credit cards) Members only (no guests) for security and due to limited numbers. Includes approximately 50 rounds of ammunition Choose Arrival time when booking (4 each at: 1.45pm, 2.45pm or 3.45pm) This is an extremely sought after Spice event, and we have recently revised the format with staggered timeslots to minimise waiting time. You are welcome to stay for the whole afternoon if you wish, but this way, you know when you will be on the range rather than having to wait your turn. With extremely tight firearms laws, it is rare to find opportunities for our members to fire live ammunition. However, under close expert supervision, here’s an opportunity to fire Western Style Lever Action Rifles (like John Wayne used!). They are 357 Magnum Calibre, but recoil is similar to that of a full power spring action air rifle, so you don’t need to be built like a cowboy! After booking in (bring photo ID such as passport or driving licence), we will have a safety talk including range rules and weapon handling safety and etiquette. We’ll then be introduced to our weapons and have time honing our skills on the range. There will be 4 instructors, so 4 people can be shooting at any one time, as the rules dictate that tuition has to be 1:1 when you are using this class of rifle. Depending on what is going on on the day, we should be able to meet other club members and learn about their firearms. Afterwards, we can relax in the club bar. Important Since this event is run in line with current firearms legislation please see our web site for some important requirements before booking & directions.

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Bute Park, Arboretum Stroll + Afternoon Tea

Date: Sunday 7th July 2013 Place: West Lodge, Bute Park, Castle Str, Cardi (CF10 1BJ) Outside Pettigrew Tea Rooms at 1:30pm Cost: £20.50 Member, £22.50 Guest Today we’ll going for a stroll through Bute Park & Arboretum, followed by afternoon tea at the Pettigrew Tea Rooms. Bute Park is an extensive area of mature parkland, flanked by the River Taff, Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna Fields and Cardiff Castle, and is the “green heart” of Cardiff full of historic and wildlife interest. An interesting mix of rare and ornamental trees have been planted since 1947 to compliment some excellent specimens that formed part of the original park design. The park itself boasts over 2000 trees, including some “Champion Trees” known to be the biggest examples of their species anywhere in the UK. As well as trees, the park is home to plenty of wildlife and visitors may see all three species of woodpecker, jays, tree creepers, otters, leaping salmon, waders, herons, damselflies and a whole host of fungi varieties on a trip through the park. After our walk, we’ll go to the Pettigrew Tea Rooms for afternoon Tea. On the menu is your choice of fine loose leaf tea, a selection of elegant mixed finger sandwiches, a scone with fruit preserve, clotted cream & a slice of your favourite cake.

Cotswolds Cleeve Hill Ramble

Date: Sunday 7th July 2013 Place: Cleeve Hill, Nr Broadway, Cotswolds (GL52 3PW) 10.30am PROMPT START Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest A 10 mile walk with Alan Roberts aimed at regular Walkers with a good level of fitness. There is one ascent of particular note.

The rest of the walk is rolling countryside. This time the walk starts at the top of CleeveHill which overlooks Cheltenham and Gloucester. We start by following the Cotswold way on the eastern side of the Cleeve Hill where we get great views of the pretty Cotswold Village ofWinchcombe. We continue heading across country to the southern end of the Cleeve Hill ascending back to the top of the hill where we get tremendous views of Cheltenham, Gloucester and toward the Malvern Hills in the distance. At the end of the walk we will find a pub for a well-earned rest and a drink.

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Flyboarding - Northampton

Sunday 7th July 2013 Northampton 8.00am to 4.00pm £155 Member (2 sessions), £165 Guest (2 sessions), £80 Member (1 session), £85 Guest (1 session)

2 Sessions: Gives you two flights of 25 minutes each. After the first session you should have just about got the hang of it and believe me, you'll be itching to get back out on the water! Everyone wishes they had booked the full day - hence we are one step ahead and given you the option to really perfect your newly-found skills. This includes tea/coffee etc and lunch. The FlyBoard attaches to a Jet Ski for power, It uses a water jet for precision flying through the air or underwater. The FlyBoard consists of a thirty foot power hose, foot bindings on a board with two thrust nozzles, a stabilization thrust nozzle on each wrist, and an optional electronic management kit so that the person on the FlyBoard can control the throttle and the on/off switch. The FlyBoard is the ultimate water toy that will get the attention of anybody serious about adrenalin!

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Lunch + Stroll at the Lockside - Bristol

Sunday 7th July 2013 No 1 Brunel Lock Road, Cumberland Basin (BS1 6XS) Lockside - Ask for the Spice Table at 12pm £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: 1 Course Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Lockside is Bristol's waterfront cafe offering casual dining on the edge of the Avon Gorge, with great views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and is an ideal meeting place for Spice, providing relaxed waterfront eating. The site has been an institution in Bristol since 1963 previously known as The Venturers Rest and latterly Popeyes Diner. Also famous for being Sid's Cafe in 'Only Fools & Horses' - although these days they like to think they are more of a polished spoon than a greasy spoon! If we’re lucky and the weather is good, we might be able to sit outside with the gorgeous views on the river, while we meander the day away enjoying the company of other Spice members. We’ll be having a one course meal with choices such as Risotto with goats cheese and wild mushroom, Penne pasta with smoked salmon, streaky bacon and avocado sauce, Grilled Halloumi, roasted peppers and griddled aubergines with rosemary oil and Salmon fishcakes with mixed salad & homemade tartare sauce to name but a few. After lunch a stroll over the bridge is an option.

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Outdoor Archery Bristol

Sunday 7th July 2013 Open field site, Hewish, Nr M5 J21 (BS24 6RR) 1.15pm at car-park at the end of track £36 Member, £38 Guest

Taking advantage of the long summer evenings we're off to a field near Hewish to go for gold and test your skill with a bow and arrow. There is absolutely no experience needed at all as our friends at Mendip Outdoor Pursuits will do a great job of teaching you all you need to know in order to hit the target! The tutors will guide you through all the equipment and after a safety briefing you’ll get plenty of practice firing arrows at the multi-coloured targets. You’ll be filled with pride as your arrow flies into the central gold circle (or perhaps into the net at the back…) Wear suitably warm clothing and footwear. It’s also recommended that you wear nothing too baggy on your top half. For the full write-up please see the website event listing.

Walking Holiday Hampton Court - Oxford

Date: Sun 7th Jul 2013 - Sat 13th Jul 2013 Place: B&B on a narrow boat (OX2 0AB) Cost: £515 Member Twin Share, £535 Guest Twin Share (Deposit £100) Includes accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis on a narrowboat, lunches, Walk Leader/Guide Extras: evening meals, these are usually at the end of the days walk in a local hostelry and can be flexible with the group deciding.

The Thames Path keeps close to the river so you are never too far from the boat, this section of the river is around 85 miles and the places of interest include the market town of Abingdon, the regatta capitol of Henley, Royal Windsor & Eton, Magna Carta island at Runnymede, the Goring Gap and Hampton Court Palace to name but a few, mix these with smaller villages and an abundance of wildlife it’s easy to see why the likes of Turner and Constable where so inspired.

The trip includes breakfasts [tea in bed by request] and a buffet style lunch on board with non-alcoholic drinks. Evening meals are extra and the boat will moor close to a local hostelry overnight, one night will be a barbecue on the river bank.

As the boat is never too far away you don’t need to carry a heavy pack. Just a camera, alternatively you may prefer to relax on board and watch the world go by on the artery of England. A walk of 80 miles.

Rounders and Picnic in the Park - Bristol

Date: Wednesday 10th July 2013 Place: Durdham Down, Clifton Down (ST561747) Meet at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start Cost: £8.50 Member, £10.50 Guest Includes: Rounders Game, Picnic, Wine and Soft Drinks, Spice Host

Hopefully late June will bring us warm sunny evenings so it’s time to head for the Downs for our annual game of Rounders. This is a great fun sport for both the boys and girls and quite a sociable way of keeping fit. We’ve picked a bit of the downs that is flat and not so crowded (we hope) so follow the directions below and you should find us all right.

Arrive at 7.30pm and we’ll start at 7.45pm. We’ll play for an hour or so before heading somewhere close by for a spot of refreshments. Bring trainers and some water. It’s all for fun and the game isn’t taken seriously so come along and enjoy a good get together on a summer’s evening. You are also very welcome to come along even if you don’t play the game for a chat and a laugh.

Night at the Movies Party - Hilton Bristol

Date: Friday 12th July 2013 Place: Hilton, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke (BS32 4JF) In the Bar - Spice Sign at 7:30pm Cost: £35 Member, £37 Guest Includes: Night at the Movies Themed Party Night, 3 course dinner with coffee, themed quiz and disco to 12.30a.m and FREE drinks all night (thought that might get your attention!) on-site car parking.

The weekend starts here, a great Friday night all-inclusive night (yes – that means drinks are included!) so whatever your plans are for the weekend start with this one! A great fun night out is guaranteed. We’ll arrive at 7.30pm for a drink in the bar before heading into the Redcliffe Suite for a fabulous 3 course dinner, followed by a themed fun quiz. There is a resident DJ playing the best movie music for us to boogie along to until 12.30a.m. We'll join in with guests from other groups for a great night’s entertainment.

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£2 - Pay As You Go - Red Hot World Buffet

Date: Friday 12th July 2013 Place: 3-6 Hills Str, St David's, Cardiff (CF10 2LE) Red Hot World Buffet - Spice Table at 7:15pm Cost: £2 Red Hot World Buffet is a food lover’s fantasy! If you're looking for an evening out with good company, conversation and a chance to sample food from around the world then this is the perfect event. Here you can enjoy an amazing variety of new flavours, with Indian, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, English, Mediterranean, and Cajun cuisine to choose from. With different ‘stations’ which represent the food being served, chances are, no matter what you’re craving, you’ll get it. Perfect for everyone with an appetite for fun! This is a pay as you go event so you pay a deposit of £2 to secure your place and then you pay on the night for any food and drinks that you have. Spice needs you to book in the usual way as we need to book a table at the restaurant and we will organise a spice host for the evening.

Walking Weekend - Snowdonia

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Fri 12th Jul 2013 - Sun 14th Jul 2013 The Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert, Gwyned (LL55 4YE) £159 Member Twin Share, £199 Member Single (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and 2 guided walks each day This is one of the WalkWise favourites, a cracking hotel, in the charming village of Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia in North Wales-perfect! The chef has a super menu of tasty and filling meals and there are real ales in the bar and then there are two or three charming country pubs within yards of the hotel. Add to this the superb high level walking all of which makes this event a very attractive and interesting walking weekend, see you out on the hills! WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles. Accommodation: Staying at the 3 star Royal Goat hotel you will find all the comforts you ever wished for together with the hotel’s excellent reputation for food and wine! Comfort is the key word here and the bar and lounges are set up to provide the right ambience to relax and chat. The bedrooms are all tastefully furnished centrally heated rooms, all with en-suite facilities, telephone, hair dryer, clock radio, T.V. and trouser presser.

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Walking Weekend - South West Cotswolds

Fri 12th Jul 2013 - Sun 14th Jul 2013 The Gables Hotel, Bristol Road (GL12 8DL) Arrive from 4.00 p.m. Meal at 8.00 p.m £159 Member Twin Share, £199 Member Single (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 guided walks WalkWise Overview: Varied walking over this weekend incorporating such diverse habitats as: downland, pretty field systems, escarpments from where we get tremendous views down onto the Severn Estuary, valleys and woodland. We shall also incorporate secluded hamlets with fine architecture and that warm honey coloured stone which makes the area so darned appealing to us all. The great Best Western Gables Hotel allows us to access the afore mentioned walking territory and comes replete with well-equipped en-suite bedrooms, a brasserie with a wide choice of dishes and free wi-fi simply cap off the fine venue and provide all the ingredients of an excellent weekend. WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. Accommodation: Set in rural South Gloucestershire, the Best Western Gables Hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the charming Cotswolds. With 46 well equipped non-smoking and en-suite bedrooms that comprise flat screen TVs with Sky channels, radio, hairdryer, trouser press, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi internet access too!

Summer Ball - Birmingham

Date: Saturday 13th July 2013 Place: Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham (B15 3TR) Reception 7.00pm - Dinner 8.00pm Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest The Spice Summer Ball is a stylish affair in Birmingham’s foremost banqueting venue, with stylish cuisine and fine entertainment. Demand for tickets is always huge and this year will be no exception. Elegant dining in these unique surroundings is a wonderful experience, set in the midst of some of the most exquisite and beautifully landscaped formal gardens in Britain. You are invited to join us in The Garden Suite, approached through the magnificent Tropical House and Terrace Glasshouses. If it is fine weather, we will meet our fellow Spice guests outside.

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High Ropes Adventure Celtic Manor

Date: Saturday 13th July 2013 Place: Coldra Woods, Usk Valley, Newport (NP18 2YA) Celtic Manor Resort - Welcome Centre at 10:45am Cost: £29 Member, £31 Guest Includes: Approximately 2 hour high ropes course and Forest Fall on the Power Fan Descender, Spice Host If you’ve always longed to swing through the trees, Forest Jump is the adrenaline pumping treetop adventure for you! Located in woodland on the Celtic Manor Resort’s grounds, this exciting development features both high and low ropes courses, bridges, walkways, and challenging obstacles plus a freefall 'Power Fan' jump. Suspended from wire by the fascinator safety system, participants will undertake a series of giant obstacle courses 12m up in the trees using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood and rope, concluding with a zip line. We’ve also added the fantastic power fan descender where you literally fall into the forest. It’s a fantastic day out, so don’t miss it, book now! All participants will receive a safety briefing and training from an instructor before starting the course but once you have commenced you’re on your own. A team of instructors are available to offer advice and support though just in case you have a problem. You can take as long as you wish to complete the course, at your own pace, and you can let people ‘overtake’ if you would like to take more time over an obstacle or section. After our adventure, there’s time to head to The Merlin Bar to catch a quick bite to eat and drink (optional and payable on the day).

Please see our web site for more information including what to wear & event requirements.

Quad Bike Trail Ride - Bristol

Date: Saturday 13th July 2013 Place: Weston Lodge Farm, Portishead (BS20 8JY) 10.45am for 11.00am ride Cost: £40 Member, £42 Guest Riding a Quad is great fun and today the experience is even better as you get a chance to put them through their paces on a 5km trail. The 6 250cc KYMCO sports quad bikes have had extras fitted to them - wheel widening spacers to make them more stable (an extra 4") plus bars and safety webbing. The trail starts with driving in and out of poles so that you immediately get used to the controls, reverse into a space individually, and then drive around tight turns around cones at a faster speed. After this is completed we then run across pasture at speed 40-45 mph (if you want to of course). We are taken down a steep bank into woodland and around the trees, up and down the bank in the wood and through the hollows and humps. You will go around the wood 4 times in different directions before heading out of the wood, back cross the pasture and then dive through the cones before arriving back at the start. This takes 50 minutes over 5 km.

Symonds Yat Adventure Mission

Date: Saturday 13th July 2013 Place: Forest of Dean 10pm to approx. 4pm Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest Have you ever been on a walk through the forest that starts with you being kitted out with harness and helmet? If not, you've never been on one which starts with a 100 foot abseil down the Buttress at the Yat! Fuelled on adrenaline we then navigate down to the river and walk along the disused railway line to the Biblins Wire Suspension Bridge where we cross the Wye. We then ramble onto Pancake Caves, which we enter by being lowered on a rope through a hole in the roof - wow! Our ramble then takes us onto King Arthur's Cave on the Doward, an ancient dwelling place, and on to the Seven Sisters, a rock outcrop with great views of the Wye Valley, which is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will need a basic level of rambling fitness, boots and waterproofs. Bring a daysack with food and flask for the day.

Survival Sleepover - Worcestershire

Date: Sat 13th Jul 2013 - Sun 14th Jul 2013 Place: Bewdley, Worcestershire (DY14 8JG) 10am Saturday to 10am Sunday Cost: £69 Member, £75 Guest We have received requests for a survival weekend and to experience a night in a remote location in the forest. Our day will start with creating our shelters from natural materials, lighting our fires with a bow drill, learning to find and filter water and try some wild food before cooking dinner. The following morning we will enjoy breakfast before heading home. There is a cabin and composting toilet just in case!

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Blacksmith Day - Spice Exclusive

Sunday 14th July 2013 Church Road, Farley Hill, Wokingham (RG7 1UJ) The Forge, Blackcroft Farm at 9am £150 Member, £170 Guest

A brilliant new experience for you to try - become a Blacksmith for a day in this exclusive Spice session! Have you ever wanted to try your hand at something different? Become a blacksmith for a day! Learn the ancient art of blacksmithing in our forge based in the heart of Berkshire. The course is aimed at beginners who would like to try their hand at this traditional skill. You will go away with whatever you make - this may be a poker or a piece of sculpture for the garden or house, such as a snail, a dragonfly or flower brackets etc.

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Open Mic Night and Tapas at the Lido

Sunday 14th July 2013 The Esplanade, Portishead, Bristol (BS20 7HD) The Lido Kitchen at 5pm £21.50 Member, £23.50 Guest Includes: Sharing Tapas, Service Charge, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Come along tonight and share your talents for music, jokes and rhymes, or just come along to enjoy the offerings of others at Open Mic Night! Elaine Musgrove is our host and has recommended the Lido Kitchen in Portishead for some food, some fun and some entertainment. Set in the former poolside cafe at the open air swimming pool, this stylish restaurant has stunning views across the Bristol Channel and is known for its’ extensive and delicious tapas menu. Tonight we’ll be enjoying some sharing tapas, breads and olives so that we can all sample a number of different rich and varied flavours. Multi-award winning chef (including Bristol Evening Post Chef of the Year) Nathan Muir is at the helm and the reviews on the quality of the food, fresh ingredients and generous portions are excellent!

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Sunday Lunch at the Coach House - Cardiff

Sunday 14th July 2013 Old St Mellons, Cardiff (CF3 5UW) The Coach House - Meet in the Bar at 12pm £15 Member, £17 Guest Includes: 2 Course Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Sunday wouldn’t be Sunday without a delicious Roast with all the trimmings and lashings of gravy! A meal like this, however, is best savoured in the company of friends, so join Spice today as we head off to The Coach House in St Mellons, Cardiff. The first thing you will notice when you walk into The Coach House is its cosy, welcoming atmosphere, created by exposed beams, an open fire and friendly, hospitable staff. Warm and homely, it's the perfect setting in which to sit back, relax, and enjoy some lovely food. We’ll be having a 2 course Sunday lunch with a wide variety of choices on the menu and will have time to catch up with other Spice members in the area. Don’t worry if you’re new, our Spice Host will be there to greet you and to help with introductions.

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Sunday 14th July 2013 Bath Newbridge Park and Ride (BA1 3NB) Spice Sign at 11am £6 Member, £8 Guest Includes: 5.4 mile Guided Walk Refreshments

Walk: Bath Newbridge and Saltford

This walk starts from the Newbridge park-and-ride on the outskirts of Bath and the Boathouse pub is close to the start. The walk follows the riverside to the Saltford Marina and we’ll be looking out for the old Saltford Brassmil, the only surviving building still with a furnace and working water wheel remaining from a group of eighteenth century mills making brass and copper goods in the Avon Valley between Bristol and Bath. We’ll then walk along the disused Somerset & Dorset railway line, keeping a look out for the wildlife and sculptures as we go.

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Watercolour Painting Intro Day

Sunday 14th July 2013 Centre of England Arts, Nr Solihull (B92 0LT) 10.00am to approx 4.00pm £39 Member, £45 Guest Includes: Basic Materials, Tea, Coffee and Biscuits

Artist, Julie Hyde has put together a day’s course, demonstrating the various techniques of watercolour painting. Julie will demonstrate the different ways that watercolours can be applied and how to plan and build up, stage by stage your own watercolour pictures. You will try out different techniques experimenting with wet on wet, basic washes and dry brush work, giving you confidence to use these for your own pictures. Julie will explain the mysteries of paper stretching and will advise you on the vast rage of selection of equipment that is available in the art shops. Working from photographs or still life groups Julie will talk about how to plan paintings and demonstrate how to build up you painting. You will work through one, two or maybe even three paintings and Julie will help you through each stage. Although it will take a beginner through the process of watercolour painting there will be plenty of ideas for the more experienced artist. Basic material will be provided, but if you have your own or want to use different medium please bring it along. See www.COEA.co.uk for more information about Centre of England Arts and Julie Hyde.

X-Treme Adventure Caving - Cheddar Gorge

Date: Sunday 14th July 2013 Place: Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar, Somerset (BS27 3QF) Entrance to Caves - Spice Sign 11:15am to 1pm Cost: £32 Member, £34 Guest Includes: 1 ½ hour Caving Expedition, All Safety Equipment, Certificate of Achievement, Coffee and Panini, Spice Host

Adventure Caving: It's Hard, It's Dirty, It's Fun and You’ll Love it! Join Spice today in this real caving expedition deep inside the Mendip Hills where we climb, crawl and squeeze our way through the Cheddar Gorge Caves. With the unique safety features provided – fixed ladders, an underground telephone system, first aid supplies, spare torches and back-up staff – it’s an ideal choice for a first caving expedition.

Our adventure begins with a briefing by an X-treme Instructor who will show you us to put on and use the equipment provided – caving helmet, lamp and battery pack, karabiner, boiler suit and Wellington (rubber) boots. Then we will be led ¼ mile, past the admiring tourists in Gough's Cave to start the Level 2 multi-pitch caving expedition. We switch on our head lamps for the easy climb to the Mushroom Chamber, crawl into Sand Chamber, use a lifeline down a 40ft steel ladder into the Boulder Chamber, then climb up the Far Rift. Finally, we emerge through April Fool's Squeeze, clip onto a wire traverse and crawl across The Bottomless Pit, then slip headfirst through The Letterbox, before returning to the Sand Chamber on the way out – muddy, but proud!

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Wednesday 17th July 2013 18 Providence Lane, Long Ashton, Bristol (BS41 9DJ) Spice Inn - Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Includes: Starter, Main Dish, Side Dish,Rice or Nan, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Bristol Curry Night - Spice Inn

Spice Inn in Long Ashton is known to have brilliant, authentic Indian food and so tonight we’re going along to sample some of their dishes. Not only is there high quality, traditional Indian food but also a spacious restaurant which boasts a fantastic view. Tonight we’ll be enjoying a starter, main dish, side dish and rice or nan, chosen from an extensive menu. There are starters like samosas, onion bhaji’s, chicken tikka and sheek kebab; and mains offer traditional favourite curries such as Korma, Bhuna, Rogan, Balti and Madras with choices of chicken and lamb. It’s bound to be a ‘Spicy’ evening so don’t miss it!

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Salsa Beginners Dance Class Cardiff

Wednesday 17th July 2013 199-201 Richmond Road, Cardiff (CF24 3BT) Wonderland Studios - Danca Latina 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Important Note: This is one of our pay as you go evenings and YOU MUST BOOK ONLINE WITH SPICE SO THAT WE KNOW WHO IS GOING AND CAN ORGANISE A SPICE HOST. Salsa is a social partner dance from South America primarily Cuba, Puerto Rico and Columbia. It is a spicy mix of different older South American rhythms and dances blended together to give us our modern day version. Coming from the Mambo craze made popular in the 50s and 60s in New York. Salsa Clubs can be found in nearly every major city in the world.

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National Dragon Boat Camping (Fri night or Fri & Sat night)

A Night (Or Two) Under the Stars

Date: Fri 19th Jul 2013 - Sat 20th Jul 2013 book one or two nights.

Place: Pershore Rugby Club, Mill Lane (WR10 2JF) At Campsite Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest Many members make a real weekend out of Dragon Boating by staying up at Pershore either in the local B&B’s or at our specially arranged campsite. Pershore Rugby Club at nearby Wyre Piddle Park are our hosts for your night (or two) under canvass. So why not dust off the tent (or go out and buy a new one) and enjoy some time in the great outdoors with lots of fellow SPICE members from all over the country.

National Dragon Boat Party

Date: Saturday 20th July 2013 Place: Pershore Working Mens Club, High Street (WR10 1EU) Arrive for 8.00pm Cost: £12 Member, £15 Guest A lot of people (rowers and spectators) traditionally stay over the night before to make a weekend of our Dragon Boating. Some camp at Pershore Rugby Club (see separate event) and others find accommodation nearby. The atmosphere is always great on Saturday night, with a DJ and bar, for a very special Spice exclusive party with fish & chips (served the proper way – out of the paper!).We can take around 150 people, but I suspect that the tickets will go fast!

National Dragon Boat Racing

Who will be the UK Champions of 2013?

Date: Sunday 21st July 2013 Place: Pershore, Worcestershire (WR10 1AF) Meet:9.15am for 9.30am Cost: £29 Member, £32 Guest “No Spicer should miss a Dragon Boat Day. It really sums up what Spice is all about – fun, friendship, excitement & the chance to try an activity that anyone can enjoy!” Up to twenty people sitting side by side in a forty foot long boat, with a carved dragon's head and tail attached. A drummer in the prow beating time, a steerer in the stern keeping the boat on course with a giant paddle, the crew, ten each side speeding the boat down the river to the finish line! The atmosphere is brilliant, which is why this is one of the essential events in the Spice calendar! This is The Big One! A huge national Spice event organised for Spice by a great group of specialists. As it’s the Official Spice UK National Finals, all groups will be sending a team to compete. We have our own trophies and medals to go for, and the races will be run on a timed basis over the day. Don't worry if you've never been in a Dragon Boat before, we'll have plenty of time to practice before the racing begins in earnest (and as this is Spice, it’s all just for fun anyway!). It's great fun and totally unlike any other kind of canoeing with team work being the key, not strength. Get the start right and you can feel the boat lift out of the water and start to plane to give you a fast racing start, it's amazing how fast a 22 person canoe can travel!

Changing facilities are available and there will also be food for sale during the day. Parking is available on site and a transport list with directions will be sent out to all those who book. No experience is necessary to participate but you must be able to swim at least 50 metres in light clothing.

Welsh Ridge Walking Weekend

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Fri 19th Jul 2013 - Sun 21st Jul 2013 Lluest Fach, Foal, Nr Welshpool, Mid Wal (SY21 0PB) arrive from 6.00pm on Friday £132 Member Sharing,) Includes: Friday evening light supper, 2 nights B&B, packed lunches & 4 course evening dinner party and Mountain Leader guided walks The ridges on our Welsh Ridge Walking are always wide and far from scary so you can relax and enjoy the spectacular views.

The Arans include some of the most remote and exhilarating ridge walking available in southern Snowdonia. You won’t find any well-trodden paths or signposts here, this is real wild country. We plan to tackle two of the highest peaks in Southern Snowdonia. Sunday’s walk takes us to the summit of the little known craggy peak of Rhobell Fawr (Big Saddle) which is a shorter 8 miles. I am sure you can understand that with trips into the mountain environment no plans can be 'written in stone' due to the many variables such as weather, but this area has many alternative routes if the conditions dictate. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy this weekend as the walks involve some steep scrambles. The weekend takes place at a secluded 16th Century stone farmhouse in the heart of the Welsh countryside with breathtaking views over the Cambrian mountains. This popular retreat; exclusive to Spice for the weekend, is the home of your hosts Barry and Sonya, who have been looking after Spice members for over eighteen years. The cottage 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.

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Pyramid Bowling - Cribbs Causway

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Friday 19th July 2013 Hollywood Bowl, Cribbs Causway (BS10 7TT) inside main entrance at 7:30pm Cost: £15 Member, £17 Guest Includes: 2 Games Of Bowling, Shoe Hire, Spice Host, Prizes Extras: Drinks / Food Tonight we’re playing our ever popular Pyramid Bowling. The game is very simple and is basically a clever variation on normal Ten Pin Bowling that helps to even out the experts and the beginners. Ten Pin Bowling is always a great laugh and it doesn't matter if you've never bowled before or if you are at the top of your game, join us tonight for some fun. Meet inside by the shoe collection point where your Spice host will be waiting to say ‘Hi’ and introduce everyone. At the end of the game there will be prizes for the best team score (the lower the better !!!).

Walking Weekend - Scarborough

Date: Fri 19th Jul 2013 - Sun 21st Jul 2013 Place: Brooklands Hotel, Scarborough, Yorks (YO11 2AW) Arrive from 4.00pm - Meal at 7.30pm Cost: £159 Member Twin Share, £179 Guest Twin Share, £199 Member Single (Deposit £30) Included: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 days of guided walks and there will be a choice of walks each day too Extras: local transport to the start of the walks if used WalkWise Overview: Scarborough is known as the ‘Queen of the Yorkshire Coast’ and is a perfect seaside holiday venue. For this visit we have sourced an all new hotel, the Brooklands, which was recently refurbished and now offers some of the nicest accommodation in Scarborough! Add in its enviable location overlooking Scarborough’s Stunning South Bay and Esplanade Gardens, excellent reputation for food, fantastic sea views and we have a great base for our weekend break. There are miles of tremendous coastal walking, with beautiful coastal villages nestled in secluded bays, dramatic cliff top paths with expansive coastal views and famous seaside resorts that tempt the passing walkers with teas and ice creams! On one day both walks will head out along the coast to the north of Scarborough exploring Hayburn Wyke, Ravenscar and Robin Hoods bay and on the other day they’ll wander the coastline to the south with visiting Filey with views across to Flamborough Head. So who’s up for a walking weekend in Scarborough! WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, so you can choose how you are feeling on the day and select the walk that suits you best! These walks will be led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides.

Accommodation: In the heart of Scarborough's South Cliff, a short walk from the town centre, with panoramic views across the tree lined Esplanade Gardens and across the South Bay, the Brooklands is a hotel with character. A picturesque Victorian terraced hotel, that aims to exceed your expectations and offer you a truly relaxing stay in Scarborough. Guests are offered the best in service, food and some of the most well-appointed, relaxed accommodation within Scarborough area.

Spaceguard Centre Visit

... discover how they predict earth strikes by asteroids and comets

Date: Saturday 20th July 2013 Place: Knighton. Powys (LD7 1LW) 1.45pm for 2pm Tour Cost: £10 Member, £12 Guest Includes: 1.5 Hour Private Group Tour, Spice Coordinator, VAT I realise that this is a bit of a drive for most of us, but is an opportunity to visit somewhere really unusual and unique in the UK. The Spaceguard Centre is located at the former Powys County Observatory near Knighton in mid-Wales. Sited at the top of a hill, the observatory offers outstanding panoramas in all directions, and a clear 360 degree horizon.

It is the only organisation in the UK addressing the hazard of Near Earth Objects. NEOs are asteroids and comets that come close to, and sometimes collide with the Earth. Such impacts can have devastating effects – they have in the past and will in the future unless we use available technologies to prevent them. The aim of Spaceguard is to develop and maintain a world-class facility for astronomical research and science education. It is privately owned and funded mainly through visitors like us.

Our Tour: We have booked a tour of approx 1½ hours with the centre owners. They will explain the importance of the work they do and how they do it. We will see a range of telescopes including a 13” apochromatic refractor. There is also a planetarium for us to experience and the Robotic Telescope Control Centre. Note the centre has a shop but no cafe, so we will probably drive to a local town afterwards for refreshments.

Vegetarian Dining in Bristol - Cafe Maitreya

Date: Saturday 20th July 2013 Place: 89 St Mark's Road, Easton, Bristol (BS5 6HY) Maitreya Restaurant at 7pm Cost: £25 Member, £27 Guest Includes: 2 Course Vegetarian Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Maitreya Social is an award winning, cosy veggie restaurant, oozing with atmosphere, a home away from home. It’s the place to be amongst friends with their 100% vegetarian, contemporary, hearty, simple and inspiring menu. Tonight we’ll be enjoying a 2 course meal and will get a chance to socialise with other Spice members, catching up with old ones and meeting new ones. It’s a great chance to sample delightful vegetarian fare and spend an evening in pleasant company.

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Water-ski and Wakeboarding Lesson

Saturday 20th July 2013 Pingewood, near Reading (RG30 3UN) at 10.30am £30 Member, £33 Guest

Ever fancied having a go water skiing or wakeboarding? Then give it a go today! From first time beginners to UK championship water-skiers and wake-boarders, every level is catered for at our chosen venue. In a Spice exclusive session, you will receive a 1.5 hour lesson with an experienced instructor who will take you through the basics if you’re a beginner and let you loose on the slalom course if you are more experienced. During this time you will have a 1 x 15 minute tow and time permitting, we'll try to fit in a banana ride.

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White Water Kayaks

Saturday 20th July 2013 Symonds Yat (HR9 6EG) 10am to approx. 4.30pm £49 Member, £55 Guest

Today’s session is run by Den and the team from Forest Adventure and is an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to experience the thrill of white water kayaking. Whether you're a total novice or have done this before, you'll have loads of fun developing your basic skills, and getting used to the feel of the moving water. If you've kayaked in a pool or on 'flat water' before you'll find this quite different as the movement of the water makes your paddle stokes and turns more interesting. If you're up to it, you'll get a chance on the rapids where you'll have the chance to ' play ' the river - or is it playing with you!

Under the expert guidance you'll soon be using the eddies to your advantage and discovering how to manoeuvre round all sorts of obstacles. All necessary equipment is provided.

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Gardens, Grottos + Cream Tea Monmouth

Sunday 21st July 2013 Caerwent, Monmouthshire, Wales (NP26 5AH) Dewstow Gardens - Main Entrance at 1:30pm £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: Entrance to Dewstow Gardens, Cream Tea, Service, Spice Host

Dewstow Gardens is one of the least known of all the attractions in southern Wales, but also one of the most interesting. The gardens are a wonderful place to wander in themselves, with beautifully landscaped paths and decorative beds, artificial waterfalls and man-made pools, but it's Dewstow Grottoes that make this place really fascinating.

The Grottoes are artificial - no natural limestone caves here- but they are no less attractive for it. The tunnels, archways, and sunken fern gardens were built in the Victorian era and completely buried around the time of the second world war. It's only over the last few years that excavation and restoration has revealed them again. Today we’ll meander through the gardens and grottos seeing the Canary Island date palm and black bamboo in The Tropical House, the enticing network of streams crisscrossed with stepping-stones in the Lion Grotto, the spectacular tunnels and archways, creeping with ivy and cascades of blue ceonathus and the duck ponds and chains of lily ponds. After our wander we’ll go to the Coffee Cabin for some cream tea.

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Gromit Unleashed and BBQ Lunch - Bristol

Sunday 21st July 2013 Spyglass BBQ + Grill, Welsh Back Bristol (BS1 4SB) Ask for the Spice Table at 12:30pm £17 Member, £19 Guest Includes: 1 Course Meal, Service, Walk to see Gromit Unleashed, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Join Spice today as we take in the spectacular public exhibition - Gromit Unleashed! Giant fibreglass sculptures of Gromit, standing 5ft tall will be individually designed and created by invited artists, forming a trail of seventy unique pieces of art through Bristol. Famous names of artists announced so far include Gromit creator, Nick Park, Aardman co-founder, Peter Lord, the man behind The Snowman, Raymond Briggs, Axel Scheffler, who drew children's favourite The Gruffalo and inventor of the wind-up radio, Trevor Baylis. Around 40 local artists from Bristol and the region have also been selected to design a Gromit for the trail. A broad range of creative and colourful designs were chosen with entries depicting nature and Bristol themes.

We start our day at the Spyglass BBQ and Grill to ensure we have enough sustenance for the trail! You know its summer when Spyglass is open and here we will have a 1 course meal with grill choices such as BBQ chicken skewers, grilled asparagus and halloumi, spyglass burger, and grilled salmon steak. After our meal, we’ll amble along the Gromit trail, seeing if we can spot all 70 Gromits’ and guess who the artists are. It’s bound to be an unusual, fun and (hopefully) sunny day out!

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Introduction to Sailing - Cardiff Bay

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Sunday 21st July 2013 Mermaid Quay, Cardiff (CF10 5BZ) Instructions will be emailed meet at 11:45am Cost: £33 Member, £35 Guest Includes: 2 Hour Introduction to Sailing Sailing isn’t just about cruising in the sun, there’s a lot more action to be had, and there’s a real spirit of adventure. It’s both a fun recreation and serious sport, and today we’re going to learn the very basics of sailing. This is very much a hands-on 2 hour session and your first task will be to hoist the sails to start the learning experience. The Skipper will then introduce you to lots of sailing manoeuvres and give you the opportunity to learn some basic sailing skills. It’s a great day out on the water! Your skipper Steve Marks has been sailing in the Bristol Channel for 25 years sailing to harbours such as, Porlock, Minehead, Portishead and many more. Steve also has a good knowledge of Cardiff Bay both before and since construction of the barrage. The yacht Takamaka is a 36ft Jeanneau Sunshine cruising yacht with impressive performance.

Open Canoeing -Congresbury, Bristol

Date: Tuesday 23rd July 2013 Place: River Yeo, Congresbury (BS49 5BX) 5.45pm in Youth Centre Car-Park Time: 5:45pm to 8:30pm Cost: £36 Member, £38 Guest Open Canoes allow so many possibilities. Whether you want a gentle paddle down some of the most tranquil and picturesque rivers in the South West, or a floating platform for jumping in the water and playing fabulous games with friends, open canoeing provides it all.

The boats are stable, making falling out an effort, yet are great fun to paddle. Sessions start with your instructor explaining how to use the paddle, how to work with your partner, as well as what happens if the canoe tips over. Once on the water the instructor will tailor the session to your requirements mixing games with coaching.

Our session lasts for a couple of hours and we will have four canoes with two people in each.

Spice Meet + Eat - St Fagans, Cardiff

Date: Thursday 25th July 2013 Place: The Plymouth Arms, St Fagans, Cardiff (CF5 6DU) In the Bar at 7:30pm Join Spice tonight for our monthly Meet & Eat. Every month we head to a new pub for a social night-out. It’s a great opportunity to come along, meet some fellow SPICE members over a drink and perhaps have a bite to eat – it’s entirely up to you. We’ll let the pub know we’re coming and anyone who fancies a meal can choose, order and pay on the night. If you’ve already eaten then just come along for the social chat and a drink. Everyone is welcome including established members, newer members and anyone thinking of joining SPICE. Book online (members) or drop us an email (non-members) so we know you’re coming and one of our Spice hosts will be there to meet you.

Live Music /Jazz + Supper - Bath

Date: Friday 26th July 2013 Place: Green Park Station, Bath (BA1 1JB) Green Park Brasserie - Spice Table at 7pm Cost: £28.99 Member, £30.99 Guest Includes: 2 course meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks The Green Park Brasserie occupies the old booking hall of Green Park Station, built by the Midland Railway in 1870 and now magnificently restored to become one of the finest restaurants in Bath. It is located within a quarter of a mile of the city centre and has a warm, friendly and lively ambience; the style of cuisine eclectic English. The brasserie is also famous for its live music featuring the best of local, live jazz and acoustic music. Tonight we’ll be enjoying the music and a 2 course meal. It’s a good night out with lively Spice company and great entertainment.

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Murder Mystery Walk - Bristol Old City

Friday 26th July 2013 43-45 Corn Street, Bristol (BS1 1HT) Commercial Rooms - Spice Table at 7:15pm £7 Member, £9 Guestludes: Murder Mystery Walk + Quiz, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

A murdered body in a cobbled lane in the Old City of Bristol! A ruthless man with many enemies, the culprit must nevertheless be found. Join Spice today as we track down a murderer by following the clues and finding the answers on this circular walk of 1.5 miles. We’ll be exploring the very oldest parts of the city centre where a wealth of history and cultural diversity awaits. You’ll be divided up into teams and given an easy route and lots of clues to follow. After our walk we’ll meet back at the Commercial Rooms where we see how everyone’s done and give a prize to the winning team, as well as grab a drink and a bite to eat (optional and payable on the day). It’s a fabulous way to spend some time with other Spice members exploring the city and getting out in the fresh air.

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Surfing Weekend - Croyde Bay, Devon dates in July & August

Fri 26th Jul 2013 - Sun 28th Jul 2013 and Fri 16th Aug 2013 - Sun 18th Aug 2013 Croyde Bay , Devon (EX33 1YP) At B&B's Arrive from 4.00p.m. £189 Member Twin Share, £209 Guest Sharing Room, Includes 3 surf sessions to include wet suit, use of surfboard, 2 nights B&B accommodation. Light Lunch on Saturday is included at the Surf School.

Meals and drinks Single room subject to availability and supplement will apply

Are you ready to take the plunge and head down to Croyde Bay for some Surfing! North Devon is renowned for its spectacular coastlines and golden beaches and Croyde Bay has beautiful and stunning scenery. The sandy beach at Croyde Bay draws surfers from all over the world and this is where we are heading for our Surfing Weekend. Croyde Bay faces west into the Atlantic and enjoys a famed reputation for its consistent waves! Our surf school is situated in the beach car park at Croyde, just a few metres from the sand. Over the weekend we will have 3 lessons where you will learn about surfboards, the techniques for standing up and of course how to surf! The surf school includes a changing facility and safe storage for your gear. Surf South West is a British Surfing Association Approved Centre offering a full range of courses, but specialising in absolute beginners, introducing people to the sport with qualified instruction and specialist equipment. They tell us that most participants are amazed that after a weekend course of three sessions they are up and standing, hopelessly addicted to the sheer exhilaration of riding the waves! Please see our web site for more information about accommodation and a itinerary for the weekend. For the full write-up please see the website event listing.

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Walking Weekend Winchester + South Downs

Fri 26th Jul 2013 - Sun 28th Jul 2013 Winchester Royal Hotel, Winchester (SO23 8BS) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £169 Member Twin Share, £209 Member Single (Deposit £35) Included: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 days of guided walks

WalkWise Overview: The western end of the South Downs National Park is a fabulous stretch of countryside typified by open meadows and rolling downs, idyllic towns and villages, and peaceful meandering chalk streams flowing through sun-drenched valleys! For this NEW WalkWise Walking weekend we will be staying in the perfect medieval City of Winchester in the wonderful Winchester Royal Hotel. The Medieval and Georgian buildings of the hotel are themselves part of the vibrant heritage of the city and have been very tastefully modernised to provide delightfully relaxed, comfortable and peaceful accommodation, yet lie only a stroll from its magnificent Cathedral, and award winning shops. It comes as no surprise that this wonderful area offers a myriad of walks, we could follow the Itchen Valley trail alongside a beautiful wildlife rich river, or head out along the South Downs Way, the Monarchs Way or the Bishops Way. Remember on each day WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, so you can choose how you are feeling on the day and select the walk that suits you best! These walks will be led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10 or more miles and a gentler walk of 6-9 miles.

Accommodation The Winchester Royal Hotel is situated in the heart of this beautiful cathedral city. There are 75 en-suite bedrooms, which include everything you need for a good night’s sleep - and more, including Wifi, TVs & sky, room service, tea and coffee making facilities, and hairdryers!

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Bristol Harbour Festival and Brunch

Saturday 27th July 2013 38 Queen's Road, Clifton , Bristol (BS8 1RE) Browns Restaurant - Ask for Spice Table at 11am £15 Member, £17 Guest Includes: Brunch, Service, Visit to Bristol Harbour Festival, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Join Spice for Bristol’s biggest cultural event, The Bristol Harbour Festival! Expect international party sounds, world music, some big Bristol names and local rising stars. Cirque Bijou leads an energetic Circus programme, plus there’s a dance village, historical ships and fireworks. This is a showcase of the extraordinary cultural diversity of the city and there’s plenty of entertainment guaranteed to keep toes tapping, bodies moving and hands clapping.

We’ll meet early at Browns for a lovely brunch with choices such as poached egg and fishcake, eggs Benedict, Florentine or Royal or a Traditional Breakfast. Vegetarian options are also available. After our brunch we’ll wander down to the Harbour Festival and might split into groups, meeting up again at 5.00pm at the statue in the centre of Queen’s Square to catch up and exchange notes after which we’ll venture off again to enjoy the entertainment.

Canadian Canoe Adventure

Date: Saturday 27th July 2013 Place: Symonds Yat (HR9 5QT) 10.00am to approx. 3.30pm Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest The team from Forest Adventure have come up with a varied route for Canadian style open canoes - enjoyable for absolute beginners and practiced paddlers alike. They have planned out for us, one of the most scenic, most photographed, stretches of the Wye, from Kerne Bridge to Huntsmans Bridge taking in views of Symonds Yat as we go. Having allowed four and a half hours for the trip, it should be a leisurely day and will include a stop for coffee and a stop at a pub! The open canoes minimise our chance of getting wet, which is just as well at this time of year! All specialist equipment is provided.

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Live Music, Dancing + Cuban Dining -Cardiff

Saturday 27th July 2013 Revolucion de Cuba, The Friary (CF10 3FA) Ask for the Spice Table at 7:30pm

Cost: £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Includes: 1 course meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join Spice tonight at Revolucion De Cuba, a restaurant inspired by the spirit of the original party island and by those folk that didn't let the system get in the way of a good ‘knees up’. There’s live music and dancing and we can sway the night away to the salsa and tango rhythms. We’ll be enjoying not only the ambience, but also a lovely 1 course meal with choices such as Burritos, Chilli, Enchiladas and Paella de Cuba to really get you into the mood. Rum is the drink of choice and there are a variety of classic cocktails on offer for you to explore such as Mojito’s, Daiquiri and Cuba Libre amongst others.

McLaren MP4-12C Thrill - Loughborough

Date: Saturday 27th July 2013 Place: Prestwold Driving Centre, Loughborough (LE12 5SQ) 8.00 am for 9.00am Cost: £125 Member, £135 Guest The McLaren MP4-12C is a sports car designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. It is the first production car wholly designed and built by McLaren since the McLaren F1. It’s the current (at time of writing) holder of the Top Gear fastest lap time.

This spectacular speed machine is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in just 3.3 seconds and boasts a top speed of 207mph and is manufactured by the F1 specialists here in the UK, not Italy!

Tour of Eton College and Tuck Shop Tea

Date: Saturday 27th July 2013 Place: Visitor Centre Opposite College Chapel (SL4 6DW) 2.15pm for 2.30 prompt start Cost: £27 Member, £29 Guest Includes: Exclusive Spice tour, guide and afternoon tea in the boys very own Tuck Shop!

Eton College, founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, is one of the oldest schools in the country.

The College originally had 70 King’s Scholars or ‘Collegers’ who lived in the College and were educated free, and a small number of ‘Oppidans’ who lived in the town of Eton and paid for their education. Today it is a secondary school for approximately 1,290 boys between the ages of 13 and 18, all of whom are boarders. Its historic buildings are an integral part of the national heritage and it is with great pleasure that we invite you to experience and share the beauty and traditions of the College. Our guide will give us a fascinating insight into the history and activity of the College from 1440 to the present day.

The tour includes the school yard, the lower school, the upper school, the college hall, the college chapel and the Museum of Eton Life*.

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Watch out for these fun events….

High Ropes Adventure at Celtic Manor

Walking with Welsh pit ponies

Saturday 13�� July

Sunday 4�� August

Swing through the trees in this adrenaline pumping tree-top adventure just like Tarzan! The course within the Celtic Manor Resort features high & low ropes, bridges, walkways and challenging obstacles plus the free-fall ‘Power Fan’ jump, book to find out just what this is, a brilliant day out!

A fabulous chance to meet the last few Welsh Pit Ponies as we visit Fforest Uchaf Horse and Pony Rehabilitation Centre & The Pit Pony Sanctuary. Spice members are guided for a tranquil walk with great views of the Taff Valley. At the centre itself you can find out more about the ponies and mining.

National Dragon boat racing - Pershore

Canoe cruising weekend on the River Wye

Friday 19�� to Sunday 21�� July

Friday 2ⁿ� August

A huge national Spice event. Up to twenty people sitting side by side in a forty foot long boat, with a carved dragon's head and tail attached. A drummer in the prow beating time, a steerer in the stern keeping the boat on course with a giant paddle, the crew, ten each side speeding the boat down the river to the finish line!

The atmosphere is brilliant, which is why this is one of the essential events in the Spice calendar! There is the option to stay Friday & Saturday nights, which of-course you will want to as Saturday is party night!

Murder mystery walk - Bristol old city Friday 26�� July A body has been found in the old city of Bristol, join the Spice sleuths to track ‘them what did it’ following the clues during this circular walk of about 1.5 miles exploring the oldest parts of the city. This is just a great excuse to get together with other Spice members for a fun day out.

Surfing weekend - Croyde bay Devon 2 weekends available: Friday 26�� July & 16�� August Surfs-up in Croyde bay for Spice members, join us for this popular weekend. The golden sandy beaches and stunning scenery and ideal conditions draw those wanting to learn how to surf from all over the country.

Over the weekend we will have 3 lessons and soon you will be hopelessly addicted and will give up you job, sell you house and live in a caravan on the beach waxing your board… Well hopefully not, but this is a brilliant chilled-out weekend to spend with other Spicers!

Murder mystery weekend - Daventry Friday 9�� to Sunday 11�� August This is the another of our big Spice summer events and and embodies the spirit of the club! Are you a budding Agatha Christie or Hercule Poirot? Warning - our plot will have you guessing and may cause you a sleepless night....! If you have joined us on one of these weekends before we have another excellent plot! “A Reunion ... to die for” you will be given roles to act out over the weekend. Includes a disco on Saturday night, 2 breakfasts & 2 evening meals.

This weekend is a real get away from it all experience, we meet on Friday for a drink and a bite to eat. In the morning our instructor gives us some instructions on the open Canadian canoes which are are very easy to master.

We then set off for a relaxing paddle along the stunning river Wye, enjoying the tranquility of the river possibly stopping at Ross and also for a picnic lunch.

Saturday night we camp using the canoes and bivisheets and then enjoy a meal cooked over an open fire. On Sunday after breakfast, we set off towards Symonds Yat with the option to play on the (small) rapids. This is a brilliant chill-out and relaxing weekend.

Avon Gorge River Cruise Sunday 18�� August Join Spice members as we spend a lazy Sunday afternoon taking a scenic cruise through the floating harbour, out on to the tidal Avon and through the spectacular gorge. We’ll then sail under Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge and down the river to the Bristol Channel.

Winter 2014 Skiing Les Arc & Verbier Ok so we still in July and the sun is shining but here in the spice office we love to plan ahead and have already arranged our winter 2014 ski season. This means we can offer a great discount and you only to pay a £50 deposit to secure your place. You must book before August 1�� to take advantage of this offer!

In January we are returning to Les Arc / Villandry in France, a brilliant ski area suited to all levels, the hotel Foret is right on the piste. For our March trip to the slopes, we are very excited to be heading for a brand new resort (for us) of Verbier in Switzerland.

Take a look our web site for more information.

See you on the piste!

and make the most of your Spice membership!

Lazy Summer weekends away (and some active ones) We have something for everyone in Spice with our weekends away. for July: Explore the fascinating world of birds of prey in mid Wales or go for an invigorating weekend sailing on the solent. As usual we have plenty of brilliant walking weekends planned including: The Cotswolds, Scarborough and Winchester plus the South Downs and also spectacular Snowdonia, for those wanting a real challenge we are also off Welsh Ridge Walking. July is also time for Spice National Dragon Boat Racing!

for August: We are off for a Scottish Golf break and placing a few bets at Ascot Races, plus surfing in lovely Croyde Bay in Devon and getting fit in Mid Wales. August is also our National Murder Mystery Weekend, a must do! We are also walking in delightful Devon, plus Whitby in Yorkshire and near Kings Lyn in Norfolk. Our Canoe cruise on the river Wye is a chill-out getaway from it all weekend.

for September: Kayak with seals in Pembrokeshire, join us from source to sea walking near Ross on Wye or spend the weekend in Stratford which includes a guided tour and a performance of Hamlet. The Jurassic coast is a word heritage site and there is no better way to see it from the sea with our Poole to Jurassic Coast sailing weekend. We are also off to explore the Peak district with another Walkwise weekend. t Fire brea

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Many of our events are repeated, some events are a one-off or are seasonal and others get booked very quickly and we wouldn’t want you to miss-out on that amazing must do event, so here here are a few suggestions. Don’t miss out on the fun Book Now! e Spic h t i High Ropes Adventure, Celtic Manor - Sat 13�� July er w m Sum National Dragon Boat Racing, Pershore - Sun 21�� July

Introduction to Sailing Cardiff Bay - Sun 21�� July Walking with the Welsh Pit Ponies - Sun 4�� August Surfing Weekend Croyde Bay Devon - 26�� July & 16�� August National Murder Mystery + Disco Weekend - Fri 9�� to Sun 11�� August Sailing Cross Channel, Guernsey to Gosport - Fri 23�� August Walking with Wolves - Sun 8�� September Bristol Street Art & Graffiti Tour - Sat 7�� September

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