Spice london newsletter winter 2017 web all r by Dianne Livingstone

Hello Everyone!

Dianne’s Wee Bit

Welcome to our winter edition of the Spice London Newsletter and also to a brand New Year! The New Year is a busy time in Spice, planning ahead for our weekend events, finalising our two Spice London Ski trips and of-course welcoming lots of new Spice members. If you have joined recently a big welcome to Spice London! Booking your first few events may seem a bit daunting but relax, Spice members are very friendly and remember everyone was new once, why not take a look at our tips in this newsletter. We hope this newsletter will give you some great ideas of what to start with, you’ll soon be making lots of new Spice friends on our events. If there is anything you’re not sure about or have a question, please give us a call at the office. If you have picked up this newsletter at the Destinations show and were wondering just what Spice is all about, we hope this newsletter will give you a good idea of the kind of events we run (when you’re finished please pass it on to a friend!). Many of our events are seasonal and during the summer months expect to see Walking, Cycling, Sailing, Surfing and Narrow-boating weekends in our program, plus lots more outdoor activities such as Canoeing and our very popular and sociable Bunkhouse Weekends. It’s also worth taking a look at Spice UK who organise our overseas holiday program with lots of exciting destinations including Cuba & India and our unique Grand Canyon Rafting Expedition. Skiing is another very popular Spice holiday, Spice London normally runs two each season (now full) but take a look at Spice UK as they run many more and have a few last minute places. Back to the Spice London programme. The not to miss events for the next few months include an Easter bunkhouse weekend in Suffolk, a Foraging and Walking weekend in May, plus Ice Curling at England’s only purpose built Ice Curling Rink in Tunbridge Wells. We also have a few amazing shows including Sleeping Beauty in February at the Royal Opera House, in March we have Dreamgirls, The Glass Managerie, The Girls and Suspiciously Elvis at the Hippodrome. Some of our regulars are back including a Guided Climb over the O2 for an amazing view, Ronnie Scotts (always popular - book early) and some wine tasting, plus lots of meals and socials. We also have a couple of not to be missed fun weekends our Butlin’s Ultimate 80’s party this one is only for serious Spice party animals don’t expect much sleep on this fun packed weekend! Our Social evenings are always worth dropping into we hold them in Central London, Richmond, St Albans, Guildford, Sevenoaks, Bromley, Horsham & Upminster. We have now added another in Epsom. So if live nearby do drop in. They are also an opportunity for those thinking about joining us to drop in and find out more. With best wishes for the New Year…

Have fun on the events… Dianne Spice members at the Taj Mahal in October One of Spice’s amazing holidays The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was built 1632-1653, it looks like they haven’t quite finished the right tower yet!

Spice Preview & Club Nights

get involved, find out more & meet local members Central London

Sevenoaks, Kent

The Slug & Lettuce 5 Lisle Street, WC2H 7BG

The Black Boy 13 Bank Street, Sevenoaks, TN13 1UW

Friday 3�� Feb & 3�� Mar Spice are in the upstairs area of the pub Arrive 7:00pm. Presentation 7:00 & 8:00pm

Wednesday 15th Feb & 15th Mar Meet in the bar, ask for Spice table or look for the Spice sign Arrive 7:30pm. Presentation at 7:45pm

Richmond, West London The Cricketers, The Green Richmond, TW9 1LX

Bromley, Kent

Thursday 9th Feb & 9th Mar Spice have a reserved area downstairs look for the Spice sign Arrive 7:30pm. Presentation 7.45pm

The Richmal Crompton 23 Westmoreland Place, Bromley, BR1 1DS Thursday 2nd Feb & 2nd Mar Spice table, look for the Spice sign Arrive 7:30pm. Presentation at 7:45pm

St Albans, Herts Slug & Lettuce 13 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3JJ 8th

Upminster, Essex The Thatched House St Mary’s Lane, Upminster, RM14 3LT

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Wednesday Feb & Mar Spice have a reserved area in the bar, look for the Spice sign Arrive 8:00pm. Presentation 8:15pm

Thursday 9th Feb & 9th Mar Spice table, look for the Spice sign Arrive/Presentation at 8:00pm

Guildford, Surrey The Weyside, Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3XJ Friday 24th Feb & 31st Mar Meet in bar, look for the Spice sign Arrive 8.00pm. Presentation 8.15pm

New Venue!

Horsham, West Sussex The Crown Carfax, Horsham, RH12 1DW

New for 2017!

Epsom, Surrey The Assembly Rooms 147 High Street, Epsom, KT19 8EH Thursday 16th Feb & 16th Mar Spice table, look for the Spice sign Arrive/Presentation at 7:30pm

Wednesday 22nd Feb & 29th Mar Meet in bar, Spice table look for the Spice sign Arrive 7:30pm. Presentation 7:45pm

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. There is no need to book and there is no charge, you only pay for your own drinks on the night. They are also a great way for prospective members to find out more about Spice and meet a few existing members. A Spice coordinator will be there to welcome you, make some introductions and also give a short talk about how Spice works.

Spice London Tel: 01372 824223 | www.spicelondon.co.uk

Coming Events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 2017 Monday

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Epsom Social and Meal The Canopy

Badminton Herts

Rugby Harlequins Vs Sale Sharks

Borough Market Morning Stroll

1 February

www.spicelondon.co.uk or Tel 01372 824223

Ruby Turner Live at Ronnie Scotts

Latin Krazy Salsa Dancing and Tapas Supper

Social & Find Out More Evening Bromley

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Conversation with Confidence Workshop Fortnum and Mason Afternoon Tea in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

Social & Find Out More Evening Central London Evening of Star & Moon Gazing Greenwich Observat Flight Simulator Experience

Sunday Lunch Jazz at Ronnie Scotts Tennis - Henry VIII Style - Hampton Court

Vegetarian Dining at 222 Veggie Vegan

Abbey by Night Tour at St Albans Cathedral

Badminton Herts

Riverslights and Jazz Cruise on the River Thames

Social & Find Out More Evening St Albans

Ten Pin Bowling at All Star Bowling Lanes in Holborn

Social and Supper at the Gurkha in Maidstone

Reigate Pub Social Meal New Gurkha Kitchen

Social & Find Out More Evening Richmond

Spice U40 Revolution Bar and Club

Wine Tasting With A Difference Blind Tasting Quiz

Scandinavian Supper at the Nordic Bar near Fitzrovia

Figure of Eight Guided 8 Mile Walk From Cudham Village

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

Indoor Surfing (Flowboarding)

Fire Fire Exhibition at The Museum of London

Live Tour at O2 Strictly Come Dancing

Guided Walk Abinger, Surrey

Comedy & Pub Supper Hispaniola

Secret Cold War Nuclear Bunker TourKelvedon Hatch

Vulcan Bomber Restoration

Walking Weekend Swanage, Studland and the Dorset Coast 18 19

Meet and Eat at Paolino Italian Restaurant, Haywards Heath

Badminton Herts

Marco Pierre White 4 Course Beef Tasting

Saturday Night Shuffle Waterloo Bar and Kitchen, London

Van Gogh's Ear Bernadette Murphy and Andrew Marr in Conversation

Spice Dines In the Dark!

Social & Find Out More Evening Epsom Lebanese and Mediterranean Dining Watford

Social & Find Out More Evening Horsham

Spice London Book Club - February

Argentinean Wine Tasting at Laithwaites Badminton Herts

Spice U40 Fun Game of Ping Pong at Bounce

Swing, Motown and Dinner at Sarastros

Sporting Trial Cars â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mud Plugging" experience Thai Terrace Dining in Guildford

The Incurably Curious Evening Visit Wellcome Collection

Cabinet War Rooms and Lunch

Social & Find Out More Evening Sevenoaks

Spice London White Knight & Good Fairy Fortnight

Social & Find out More Evening Upminster

Dinner at STK in the Strand then Cocktail

Drinks with a View Skylon Bar

Badminton Coaching Weekend Spice London Party with Kylie Tribute, Disco 1 or 2 Nights 11 12

Westminster Cathedral Treasure Tower and Lunch

Social & Find Out More Evening Guildford Supper and Social at Valentina, Sevenoaks

Clay Pigeon Shooting in Dartford Cycling for Fun - Royal London Bike Tour Kew Gardens Orchid and Tropical Plant Festival India's Exotic Colour Tower of London Twilight Tour

Walking Weekend Wobbly Lakeland Walking Ironbridge Luxury Walking and Social Weekend 25 26 Chinese Dinner Meet & Eat at Zenxi in Chelmsford Dinner Shuffle St Albans - L'Italiana Magical Lantern Festival - Chiswick Saturday Night Comedy - Italian Supper Hispaniola Theatre - Wicked Saturday Afternoon Matinee

Ice Curling Tunbridge Wells Introduction to NLP Basic NLP Principles London Classic Car Show Sunday Lunch at Cannizaro House, Hotel Du Vin The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour

Walking Weekend - The Venice of the Cotswolds

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Wednesday 1 March

After Hours Kew Gardens Orchid and Tropical Plants Exotic India Royal Opera House The Sleeping Beauty Ballet

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Badminton Herts

Dine and Social Harpenden Chef Peking

007 - Bond in Motion Cars, Spectre

Columbia Road Flower Market Stroll

Dr Johnson's 'Hidden Gem' House & Lunch

Country Soul Live Music & Sunday Lunch

Dinner and Nightclub at 80's Reflex

Lunch Gordons Wine Bar & Two Temple Place Exhibition

Meet and Eat at Carmela Sicilian Rest Horsham

Social & Find Out More Evening St Albans

Ronnie Scotts BarAcoustic Jazz Lounge Evening

Spice Dines Chinese at the New Fountain Garden in Dorking

Theatre Dreamgirls

Talk on the Wildlife of the Highlands of Scotland

Spice London Book Club - March

Social & Find Out More Evening Central London

Badminton Herts

Country Pub Social and Dinner in Maidstone

Social & Find out More Evening Upminster Social & Find Out More Evening Richmond

Friday Social National Portrait Gallery

Cocktails Vintage Style on a Tube, in a Tube Station

Badminton Herts

Quirky Pub Social and Supper The Admiralty

Early Dine Navarro's Best Tapas in Town

Social & Find Out More Evening Epsom Theatre - An American in Paris

Spice Goes to the Dogs - Romford

U40 Turkish Meal

Wildlife & Nature Walk Sevenoaks

Visit to HMS Belfast Guided 9 Mile Walk Weir Wood Reservoir

Olympic Park Velodrome Cycling Taster Track Session

Comedy Italian Supper & Tattershall Castle

Outdoor Archery Hertfordshire

Non Stop Live Music at The Piano Works

Riverlights & Jazz Cruise River Thames

Spice Goes to the Dogs - Wimbledon

Walthamstow Wetlands Walk

Walking Weekend Cromer, The North Norfolk Coast 18 19

Social & Find Out More Evening Sevenoaks

Meet and Eat The Black Pig, T. Wells

Walking Weekend Scarborough Heritage Coast 11 12

Theatre The Glass Menagerie 13

Fun Game of Ping Pong at Bounce Social & Find Out More Evening Bromley

Dining at The Pig's Ears Beer Cellar

Cycling for Fun Royal London Bike Tour

Funkynation at Ronnie Scotts

Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience

St Pauls Scavenger, Photo & Treasure

Silent Tour Dennis Severs House & Lunch

Toff's Tour of Harrow School and Pub Lunch

Sunday Lunch at the Bickley and Chislehurst Caves

Warley Place Spring Bulb Spectacular

Walking Weekend Chippenham, Avebury and Wiltshire Spice London Ski Trip - Alpe d'Huez, France 25 26

A Taste of Paris at Luc's Brasserie

4x4 Vehicle Off Roading in Kent

Ain't Nothin But the Blues with Lunch

Badminton Herts

Brighton Social at The Nightingale Room

Motorbike Off Road Experience

Meet and Eat Country Pub The Onslow Arms

Country Pub Dine and Social - Billericay

Royal River Ramble Kew to Richmond

Guided Climb Up and Over the O2 & Lunch

Spice U40 Ceilidh - Camden

Hippodrome Suspiciously Elvis & Dinner

Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition Tour and Lunch

Fine English and European Dining St Albans

Theatre - The Girls

Walk - Pegsdon Hills Circular Wall

Symonds Yat Adventure Mission

28 Comedy The Guinea Pig Club Tattershall Castle

Walking Weekend Coniston Water South Lakes Skills for the Hills (Bronze and Silver Navigation Awards

Badminton Herts Social & Find Out More Evening Horsham Live Music & Drinks Dion Bar St Pauls

Dining with a Spectacular View Meet and Eat at The Little Garden, Sevenoaks

Social & Find Out More Evening Guildford Victoria and Albert Museum Late Night Friday Walking Weekend Derbyshire Dales and Peaks

Latin Krazy Salsa Dancing and Tapas Supper

Date: Thursday 2nd February 2017 Place: Bar Salsa, 96 Charing Cross Road, London (WC2H 0JG) In the Bar - Spice sign 7pm Cost: £24.50 Includes: Dance class, sharing/tapas meal and Spice Host Extras: Drinks - Photo ID required for entry We’re hitting Bar Salsa, which is London’s Hottest Latin Nightspot and restaurant based in the heart of Soho. Apart from the Mexican style food an added bonus for the evening is the live music and dancing till 2.00a.m. There are Salsa dance lessons for beginners as well as intermediates, which starts at 7.30p.m. till 8.30p.m. and this is included in the cost of the event. For our meal we will be having a sharing tapas meal. You must locate the Spice Co-Ordinator in the bar as you need to collect your dance ticket. This is a fun evening with great music to Salsa the night away. Please bring Photo ID with you on the night as you may be required to show proof of ID.

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Badminton Coaching Weekend

Fri 3rd Feb 2017 - Sun 5th Feb 2017 National Badminton Club, Milton Keynes (MK8 9LA) Arrive any time after 4.00p.m. £199 Twin Share, £225 Single, £150 Badminton Course only (Deposit £40 Twin Share, £50 Single, £30 Badminton Course only) Includes: badminton coaching, organised badminton drills, practice sessions and supply of shuttles, two night's accommodation, all meals and the full use of the facilities at the National Badminton Centre Badminton is a very popular game throughout the country and for this weekend we have booked an exclusive weekend of badminton coaching for Spice members. The weekend is suitable for any level of player as the group will be split depending on ability. The National Badminton Centre is the training centre for England's world class performance players and the Great Britain squad. There are eight top quality courts which are regarded as the best in the Country. The court surface is a high performance Taraflex rubber carpet surface, perfect for badminton playing and there is excellent lighting. There are full changing facilities which will be available for our use. This weekend will include two full days of coaching (i.e. 4 sessions x 3 hours) and therefore fairly intensive so you will need to have a reasonable level of fitness to take part in the weekend. We will be staying overnight at the Centre in the accommodation lodge which is very comfortable and offers twin bedded rooms with en suite toilet and shower. (Some single rooms are also available) The lodge also has a restaurant and friendly bar. The weekend starts on Friday evening when you can arrive any time after 4.00p.m. Dinner is served between 6.00p.m. and 7.00p.m. On Saturday breakfast is at 9.00a.m. then your coaching day will start. Sunday will follow a similar format. Your meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch are included in the cost of the weekend.

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Rugby - Harlequins Vs Sale Sharks and The Stoop Experience

Friday 3rd February 2017 Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham (TW2 7SX) Ticket office - final Details will be emailed 1 week prior 6:30pm £34.50 Includes: ticket in an area of the stand that is covered throughout the match, programme, live music after the match, booking fee and Spice Host Extras: Drinks and food (optional) NEC Harlequins is one of the most famous rugby clubs in the world that plays in the heart of Twickenham. The Twickenham Stoop is arguably the finest true rugby ground in Britain and it is famous for its welcoming atmosphere. At The Stoop not only do you get to experience the thrills and spills of a live game of rugby but afterwards there is always live music after the match in one of the longest bars in northern Europe – it runs under the East stand for the complete length of the ground! We have seats secured in the stand under cover for the duration of the match, you can buy food and drinks when you get there. Our tickets include a programme and of course the music after the match. It is not often we have the opportunity to go to the Rugby so book your ticket real soon. It is a hugely popular sport, the atmosphere will be amazing and we are sure you will love this experience whether you are new to Rugby or have been many times before. So come on down, bring your friends and be a part of ‘The Stoop Experience’

Book on-line at www.spicelondon.co.uk or call us on 01372 824 223

Conversation with Confidence Workshop

Date: Saturday 4th February 2017 Place: Stonemasons Pub, 54 Cambridge Grove, Hammersmith (W6 0LA) Meet: Stonemasons Pub Upstairs Function Room 11:30am to 4:30pm Cost: £55 Includes: Workshop with Sheila McMahon Extras: Refreshments and lunch if required Do you ever struggle with what to say? Do you worry far too much about what other people think? Then this workshop is for you! This workshop includes: Identity – finding out who you are, Mindfulness and relaxation – learning ways to let go, Attitude – Self responsibility and letting go of the responsibilities of others, Communication – Learning about open questions and behaviours, Assertiveness and Confidence, Positive thinking, Managing your emotions, Motivation, De-stress techniques And of course Fun!!!

Borough Market Saturday Morning Stroll

Date: Saturday 4th February 2017 Place: The Globe Pub, 8 Bedale Street, London (SE1 9AL) Outside Globe Pub 9:30am Cost: £5 Includes: Stroll around Borough Market, Spice Host Extras: Refreshments This morning we will enjoy a lovely stroll around the famous Borough Food Market which is now one of the largest food markets in the world. Our meet time for the stroll is 9.30am so that we beat the crowds and you can see the stalls at their very best with wonderful displays of fresh produce. This is a great time to take pictures so bring your camera/phone along if you want to capture some nice shots. This is also the best time to shop so bring a shopping bag if you want to buy some delicious produce for the weekend. After our stroll we will stop for refreshments (own cost) and socialise.

Evening of Star and Moon Gazing - Greenwich Observatory

Date: Saturday 4th February 2017 Place: Greenwich Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park (SE10 8XJ) St Marys Gate, Greenwich Pak 5pm Cost: £42 Member Show + Supper, £45 Guest - Show + Supper, £21 Member Show Only, £24 Guest Show Only Includes: Entrance to Royal Observatory, Planetarium show, 18 tonne Victorian Telescope, Meridian Courtyard, Optional 2 Course Supper, Service Charge and Spice Host Sorry we are not able to refund unless we can resell your ticket. Please book early as tickets are limited. Join us for an “Evening with the Stars” at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. During the winter months the Royal Observatory runs observing evenings where you can view the night sky, stars and moons through the 28-inch telescope. Included in the event is a planetarium show about what’s in the sky on the night of your visit as well as the opportunity to step across the Meridian Line in the Meridian Courtyard. Astronomers will be on hand to tell you about the stars during the evening. During the evening there will be a hot drink then after the event there is the option to go for a two course supper at Cafe Rouge in Greenwich. The time at the Observatory will be around 2 hours. Please note: in the event of adverse weather conditions (rain, cloud, high winds) observing will not be possible.

Sunday Lunch Jazz at Ronnie Scotts - Mississippi Swamp Dogs

Date: Sunday 5th February 2017 Place: Ronnie Scotts, 47 Frith Street, Soho, London (W1D 4HT) Ask for the Spice Area 12pm Cost: £40 Includes: Ticket for Jazz Band in Tiered seating area, 1 Course Sunday Lunch, Service Charge and Spice Host Extras: Drinks and additional courses. . Tickets are non-refundable unless we can sell your slot. Today we are visiting one of the oldest and most iconic jazz clubs in the world – Ronnie Scotts. This will be a lazy Sunday afternoon, chilling out and eating, whilst listening to the cool sounds of the Jazz musicians. Playing today are the Mississippi Swamp Dogs. Since putting the band together five years ago, Jeff Williams has been delighted at the amazing response to the Mississippi Swamp Dogs. This New Orleans style Jazz Band have performed their show in theatres, most of the premier live music venues in London, have worked in Burlesque, Clubs and countless private events, both at home and on the continent.

Tennis - Henry VIII Style at Hampton Court

Date: Sunday 5th February 2017 Place: Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court (KT8 9AU) At Indoor Tennis Club Room 1:45pm to 4pm Cost: £35 Rumour had it that if you beat Henry VIII at tennis, you stood a good chance of being beheaded! Fortunately, Henry will not be present at his Palace to nominate the forfeits as we learn how to play The King of Racquet Sports, ‘Real’ Tennis. Real th Tennis s the oldest of all the racquet games, tracing its origins back to 11 century monasteries. It is played in an enclosed court rather like a squash court, but with ‘lean-tos’, ‘Penthouses’, around 3 sides. The Penthouses have netted openings in them called ‘Galleries’. Each Gallery has a name. The game is most often viewed from the ‘Dedans’, a large netted opening, which is on the ‘Service’ side of the net. The far side of the net is known as the ‘Hazard’ end, and this has a buttress known as the ‘Tambour’ on the right hand or ‘Mail’ wall and a square wooden panel in the far right corner called the ‘Grille’.

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Fortnum and Mason Afternoon Tea in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

Sunday 5th February 2017 Fortnum and Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London (W1A 1ER) Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, Spice Table 2:45pm £56 Classic Tea, £59 Includes: Classic Afternoon Tea with Classic Blend Tea, Service Charge and Spice Host Extras: Drinks and Single/Rare Estate Teas Join us for a quintessential Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason. In 2012, the refurbished St. James’s Restaurant was renamed The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon and was opened by Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge. The Tea Salon has a tranquil atmosphere to enjoy the Fortnum and Mason Classic Afternoon Tea served with the Fortnum’s Classic Blend Tea. The Classic Afternoon Tea offers a selection of finger Sandwiches, plain and fruit Scones with clotted cream and preserves and a selection of cakes and pastries. There will be an additional supplement for Fortnum’s Single Estate and Rare Teas.

Ten Pin Bowling at All Star Bowling Lanes in Holborn

Date: Monday 6th February 2017 Place: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Holborn (WC1B 4DA) Meet: All Star Lanes - Ask for Spice Lanes 7pm Cost: £14 Includes: 2 games of Bowling, Hire of Shoes and Spice Host Extras: Refreshments This is a great night out to have some fun! We are heading off to the All Star Lanes– a trendy, retro-inspired 10 Pin Bowling Alley with the feel of a classic American Diner. This is a luxury bowling experience – there are not many lanes at this venue so you need to book real quick! Included are two games of bowling. No previous bowling experience is necessary, then after our exertions there is the option to head into the American-style Diner for refreshments. Please be on time as we have a booked timeslot on our lane.

Vegetarian Dining at 222 Veggie Vegan

Date: Tuesday 7th February 2017 Place: 222 Veggie Vegan, 222 North End Road, West Kensington, London (W14 9NU) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £26 Includes: 2 Course Vegetarian Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks and additional courses if required 222 is London’s favourite veggie/vegan restaurant. Since opening in 2004, their aim has been simple – to welcome everyone with satisfying, delicious food which is also very good for you! All dishes are prepared to order by Ben and his kitchen using fresh natural ingredients, and techniques which preserve taste and nutritional value. This level of personal attention means that if you have a special request or particular dietary requirements we can make something just for you. The food is low-fat, low-salt, non-GM and organic where possible. Tonight we’ll be having a 2 course meal and there’s plenty on the menu to suit all tastes. A visit to 222 is a unique dining experience, so do come along!

Abbey by Night Tour at St Albans Cathedral

Date: Wednesday 8th February 2017 Place: St Albans Cathedral, St Albans (AL1 1BY) In Porch area of Abbotts Kitchen - Spice Sign 7:45pm Cost: £16 Includes: guided tour and Spice host and booking fee St Albans Cathedral is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands over the place where Alban, the first martyr, was buried after giving his life for his faith over 1700 years ago - more than 200 years before St Augustine arrived in Canterbury. The building's amazing mixture of architectural styles bears witness to the many centuries of its life, first as a monastic Abbey and now as a Cathedral. Join Spice today to see St Albans Cathedral in a whole new light on this special Abbey by Night tours. This unique, atmospheric tour gives you the rare chance to explore this magnificent Cathedral by candlelight. As darkness descends, you are guided around the candlelit venue by monks and historical characters who bring to life the building’s remarkable history and highlights. The tour encounters Walter of Colchester along the way who painted the rare medieval wall paintings and you may even meet an Abbot!

Social and Supper at the Gurkha in Maidstone

Date: Wednesday 8th February 2017 Place: Gurkha, 112 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent (ME14 1RH) Ask for Spice table 7:30pm Cost: £3.50 Includes: table booking and Spice Host Extras: Drinks and food payable on the night Come along this evening for a Nepalese dining experience at this local restaurant in Maidstone. You can enjoy the tastes of authentic Nepalese cooking whilst socialising with Spice members. For this evening you just pay for any food and drinks that you have. The prices are very reasonable. We will provide a Spice host who will be there to meet you at the Spice table.

Wine Tasting With A Difference - Blind Tasting Quiz at Lathwaites

Date: Thursday 9th February 2017 Place: Laithwaites, The Arch, 219 Stoney Street, London (SE1 9AA) Inside Laithwaites shop 7pm Cost: £25 Includes: Laithwaites tutored Blind Wine Tasting, Selection of nibbles, Spice Host After Laithwaites The Arch successful first public event in November with such positive feedback, they are running another night. So join us for a Spice Team for this entertaining wine tasting. – Don’t Worry, No Wine knowledge is necessary as blind tasting is a skill all of its own. Bar snacks will be included, wine included (of course) prizes and challenges await and fun is guaranteed! Blind tasting is where you really learn, not only about the defining characteristics of particular wines and grapes, but also your own palette and tastes. You'll be surprised how much you will learn as well as having lots of fun. The tasting lasts around 2 hours with the opportunity to speak to the experts after the tasting and of course you can look around the Laithwaites wine shop to purchase wines on the night. The wine tasting session starts at 7.15pm prompt. All their tastings are relaxed and informal and no prior wine knowledge is required.

Riverslights and Jazz Cruise on the River Thames

Date: Friday 10th February 2017 Place: Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London (SW1A 2JH) City Cruises bottom of gangway 6:15pm to 8:30pm Cost: £29 Includes: 2 hour cruise with Live Jazz Performer, sparkling wine on arrival, canapes, Spice Host. Extras: Drinks Sail off into the sunset on this fun evening cruise on the Thames. We cruise down the River Thames with a glass of bubbles in one hand, canapes in the other listening to live jazz, while London’s riverside landmarks glide past and the rest of the world rushes home. There is space to unwind and a fully stocked bar with a variety of drinks for us to purchase. Our ticket includes Sparkling wine on arrival, a selection of canapes, Live Jazz performer and our 2 hour cruise. It’s a lovely evening to spend with other Spice members so make sure you join us.

Spice U40 - Revolution Bar and Club

Date: Friday 10th February 2017 Place: Revolution Bar, 140 -144 Leadenhall Street, London (EC3V 4QT) Ask for the Spice reserved Area 6:30pm Cost: £16 Includes: Spice reserved area, sharing food platters, Spice Host Extras: Drinks The Revolution Leadenhall Bar is one of London’s most opulent party and dining venues! Spread over 3 spacious floors offering fantastic drinks, great food and a fab party atmosphere. The Vault in the basement is an exquisite room which was created from the original strong room of the old Midland Bank and is quite simply a unique experience.

Walking Weekend Swanage, Studland and the Dorset Coast

Date: Fri 10th Feb 2017 - Sun 12th Feb 2017 Place: Purbeck House Hotel, Swanage (BH19 2LZ) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Evening Meal at 8.00p.m. Cost: £189 Twin Share, £239 Single, £259 Double Sole Occ (Deposit £35 Twin Share, £45 Single, £45 Double Sole Occ) Includes: 2 nights' hotel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals, 2 days of guided walks with a choice of easier or harder walk each day Extras: Transport to walk starts if used Walkwise Overview: This must be the single most requested event that we run! We have managed to secure a few rooms for an early season getaway at the Purbeck House Hotel in Swanage! This has always been a very popular walking weekend as the venue has it all, a lovely hotel, a great town, friendly local pubs, many with good live music on a weekend and some truly excellent coastal walking. Anyone who has visited the hotel or the area before will know how spectacular the Dorset coastline is, and this weekend will enable us to further explore this wonderful coastline and the vibrant coastal town of Swanage! The WalkWise Walking Programme: The whole area of the Isle of Purbeck and Swanage is part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding National Beauty, including towering cliffs, beautiful beaches and the rolling Purbeck Hills, all of which combine to give excellent walking! If numbers permit, WalkWise UK will provide a minimum two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides, with a longer walk around 9.5 miles and a shorter one around 6.5. If numbers are lower we will all walk together, thus ensuring more sociability and to ensure everyone is happy the routes will be flexible with a drop out points so everyone will get to do the walk they want. All walks are weather dependent and own transport may be taken to the walk starts. Accommodation: Located at the highest point of Swanage High Street, t building is full of historical character, including a tiled floor from the House of Commons, an arch which once stood in Hyde Park, and a gargoyle from Westminster Hall! As would be expected, all bedrooms are en-suite and are well equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, and satellite TV, and many have sea views. The hotel also has two wonderful restaurants, with a good local reputation for food, a cosy bar, and excellent grounds with expansive gardens…and we're only 300 yards from the seafront

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Dinner at STK in the Strand then Cocktail in the Rooftop Radio Bar

Saturday 11th February 2017 STK, ME London Hotel, 336-337 The Strand, London (WC2R 1HA) Ask for the Spice Table Time: 5:15pm £40 Includes: Set Three course Menu at STK with after Dinner Cocktail in the Rooftop Radio Bar Extras: Additional Drinks Tonight we start the evening with a three course dinner at STK which is located in ME Hotel on the Strand. This hip and trendy restaurant is the place to be seen. We will be choosing from a set three course dinner menu then will make our way to the Rooftop Radio Bar for an after dinner cocktail. There are great views across London from the Bar. See sample menu on the Spice London Website.

Figure of Eight Guided 8 Mile Walk From Cudham Village

Date: Saturday 11th February 2017 Place: Free Car Park, Cudham Lane South, Cudham, Kent (TN14 7QB) In Car Park - Spice Sign 10am Cost: £6 Includes: guided 8 mile figure of eight walk Extras: rinks and pub lunch (optional) Cudham is just east of Biggin Hill. We will depart the walk at 1000hrs, walking 4 miles in the morning via beautiful countryside and Knockholt village, returning to the Blacksmiths Arms Pub (built in 1628) for lunch (at your own cost), or if you prefer, you can bring a picnic to have in your car over-looking the playing fields. The afternoon walk will be 4 miles taking in more lovely countryside and the villages of Downe and Luxted. Leader: Linda Richardson Mobile 07575 799909.

Indoor Surfing (Flowboarding)

Date: Saturday 11th February 2017 Place: Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire (MK44 1RF) 12.45pm for 1.00pm start Cost: £37 Extras: £1 coin for the locker Flowboarding is surfing with a difference! Here, there’s no need to take a trip to the sea, or wait for the swells and perfect surf conditions, as the FlowRider is always ready and waiting for you! This sport combines all the best bits from surfing, wakeboarding, snowboarding and skate boarding, wrapping them neatly up into one new and exciting sport. A FlowRider sprays a sheet of water, about four inches deep, over a trampoline like ride surface and it’s here where you can really enjoy bodyboarding or stand-up riding, or both. The specially designed boards allow people of all experience levels to first try the very popular bodyboarding and then for those who are ready Flowboarding. Our surfing session lasts for an hour but we first meet to get kitted up and have a safety instruction and briefing before the session begins. After that, it’s time to hit the waves! The session works by each person taking turns on the ride, with everyone starting with bodyboarding on the stomach and then moving on to stand-up riding.

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Live Tour at O2 - Strictly Come Dancing

Saturday 11th February 2017 The O2, Peninsula Square, London (SE10 0DX) Meet at Entrance to O2 left side as you come in the doors 7pm £59.50 Includes: Ticket in Level 4 and booking fees. Sorry there can be no refunds on tickets unless we can re-sell your ticket. This multi million pound production is hitting the road again, bringing the Strictly magic to fans around the UK. We have secured a small number of tickets for the show at the O2 so if you want to join us for a fun night out then you need to book your ticket NOW. The ultimate in feel-good entertainment, Strictly Come Dancing Live features all the must-haves from the hugely popular BBC1 TV series. There will be stunning costumes, outspoken judges, dazzling dances from your favourite celebrity contestants and some brand new routines courtesy of the ever-popular professional dancers.

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Saturday Night Comedy - Pub Supper and Hispaniola

Saturday 11th February 2017 Theodore Bullfrog, 26 John Adam Street, London (WC2N 6HL) Spice Table 6:15pm £32 ticket and supper Includes: comedy ticket, pub one course meal, Spice host and booking fee Extras: Drinks This is one of the very best comedy nights in London, we get lots of repeat bookings for this evening so why not treat yourself to a ticket. The Comedy is held on the Hispaniola, which is permanently moored at Victoria Embankment. For this event we meet for a pub supper so we are meeting at the Theodore Bullfrog which is close to Charing Cross and Embankment tube stations. We have some food before the comedy so that you can socialize as a group first. Please aim to arrive at the pub for 6.30p.m. as we need to leave by 7.30p.m. to get to the boat for the Comedy. will meet you at the pub and take everyone to the Hispaniola as a group.

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Cabinet War Rooms and Lunch

Date: Sunday 12th February 2017 Place: Parliament Square, London (SW1A 2AQ) Bottom Clive Steps, end King Charles St. Time: 11am Cost: £36.50 Members Ent + Lunch, £38.50 Guests Ent + Lunch, £20 Member Tour only, £23 Guest Tour only Includes: Entrance to Cabinet War Rooms with audio guide, 1 Course Lunch, Service Charge Spice Host Extras: Drinks Today we have a fascinating day out planned for you – we are visiting the Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum, which are based in a maze of cellar rooms beneath the Government Office Building, north of Parliament Square. We will first meet at the Cabinet War rooms then afterwards we will make our way for Lunch in a local Pub on Whitehall which will include a one course meal with Traditional Pub Fayre. In 1938, this storage basement was adapted as a secure inner sanctum, accessed only from the office above. It was in these underground rooms that the War Cabinet, first under Neville Chamberlain, then Winston Churchill, met during World War II when London was being bombed by the Germans. The Cabinet’s underground headquarters included living quarters for government ministers and military leaders, and the Cabinet Room where many strategic decisions were taken. The rooms were protected by a 3 foot layer of concrete, but there is no evidence that the Germans ever discovered that it existed. We will be issued with Audio headsets to guide us round the rooms. We will spend approximately 2 hours doing the tour.

Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience

Date: Sunday 12th February 2017 Place: Amba Hotel Charing Cross, The Strand, London (WC2N 5HX) Faulty Towers Dining Meeting point - Spice Sign 6m Cost: £64 Includes: 3 course meal, booking fee, Spice host extras: Drinks If you ever enjoyed the hilarious sitcom Faulty Towers, brainchild of John Cleese and Connie Booth, this dining experience is a brilliant way to recapture the fun while enjoying a three course meal. You’ll be seated and served by Sybil and Basil Faulty and Manuel, all played by first-class actors who capture everyone’s favourite character with startling accuracy, immersing you completely in an atmosphere of chaos and fun. Branded a ‘rip-roaringly hilarious night out’ by This Is London, you’ll find it impossible not to laugh as Basil, Sybil and Manuel mingle with the guests, causing havoc every step of the way. Expect all the best gags in a show that’s two thirds improvised. Just don’t mention the war! When you arrive ask the Hotel Front of House for the Faulty Towers Meeting point/bar area and we will meet there at 6.00pm for a drink before dinner. You’ll feel well and truly transported to the mayhem of TV’s Faulty Towers Hotel, so book yourself a place.

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Fire Fire Exhibition at The Museum of London

Sunday 12th February 2017 Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London (EC2Y 5HN) inside main entrance, Spice sign 10:45am £34.50 Entrance & Lunch, £15 Ticket Only Includes: ticket to Fire Exhibition, one course lunch and service charge, Spice host. Sorry we cannot refund on tickets unless we are able to resell your ticket for you. Extras: Drinks 350 years ago, one of the most infamous disasters struck London – the Great Fire of 1666. Experience the destruction of London through the eyes of people who were there at the time, explore the evidence for yourself and find out how the city rose from the ashes in this interactive exhibition at the Museum of London. We can go back in time as we explore and engage with the exhibition’s immersive displays. Step in Pudding lane and see what life was like for ordinary Londoners in th the 17 Century. Walk into the bakery where the fire started and see how the flames spread across the city. Hear the rarely told personal stories of the people affected by the disaster. After our visit to the exhibition, we will have time to see other parts of the museum before going to a nearby Pizza Express for our one course lunch.

Guided Walk - Abinger

Date: Sunday 12th February 2017 Place: Abinger Rough National Trust Car Park, White Lane, Abinger, Surrey (RH5 6QS) In car park 10:30am Cost: £5 Includes: guided 8 mile walk Extras: Drinks and lunch at the pub Our guided walk for today takes us out into a well-cared-for and cherished landscape, between the North Downs and the heights of the greensand, a swathe of woodland speckled with ponds and dotted with old farmhouses and peaceful hamlets. The contrast is striking between the secretive, folded country around Friday Street and the more open views of the chalk escarpment of the Downs after Abinger Hammer. This moderate walk will be approximately 8 miles with a stop for lunch along the way. Sturdy footwear/walking boots are required. Remember to bring some cash for your lunch/drinks. Well behaved dogs are welcome on this walk.

Secret Cold War Nuclear Bunker Tour-Kelvedon Hatch

Date: Sunday 12th February 2017 Place: Secret Nuclear Bunker, Kelvedon Hall Lane, Kelvedon Hatch, Essex (CM14 5TL) Meet at Main entrance 11:30am Cost: £12 Includes: Entry and Audio Tour of Nuclear Bunker, booking fee and Spice Host Extras: Refreshments Today we are heading to Kelvedon Hatch in Essex for a tour of the Secret Nuclear Bunker. The Nuclear Bunker is a fascinating insight into our recent history, and you will discover the twilight world of the Government cold war and see for yourselves this secret bunker with its own water supply and electricity generators, BBC studio, radar room and the scientists’ room where nuclear fallout patterns would be plotted. The tour takes about 1.5 hours and after our tour we can stop for light refreshments at the bunker (own cost). This is a great event to experience our past history. Please be aware the postcode does not give an accurate GPS SAT NAV location

Reigate Pub Social and Meal New Gurkha Kitchen

Date: Monday 13th February 2017 Place: Blue Anchor, 27 West Street, Reigate, Surrey (RH2 9BL) In the bar - Blue Anchor 7:30pm Cost: £19 for a 2 course meal Includes: 2 course meal Starer and Main course, service charge & Host Extras: Drinks Meet at Blue Anchor pub in the bar for a drink and chat before we head to the Gurkha Kitchen for some supper. Your Spice host will meet you in the bar from 7.30p.m. to 8.00p.m. and we will go as a group to the restaurant. This social is aimed at anyone in this area to get together for a relaxing social evening. The evening is open to new and long-standing members alike We are only staying at the pub till 8.00p.m. before going to the Gurkha’s Kitchen for a Two course Nepalese meal from a selection of dishes (Starter and Main Course with a choice of boiled rice or Roti (homemade bread).

Spice London - White Knight and Good Fairy Fortnight

Date: Mon 13th Feb 2017 - Mon 27th Feb 2017 Place: London and South East areas Cost: £17.50 Includes: final reveal buffet supper on 27th February 2017 Extras: Drinks Please Note: For this event to be a success you need to commit to attending the social on 27.02.17 (imagine the disappointment if someone’s White Knight / Good Fairly doesn’t come to the ‘big reveal’) so please make sure you can attend this when signing up for this event. Good Fairies and White Knights still exist - at least in Spice and your very own Good Fairy or White Knight is out there somewhere. Your Good Fairy or White Knight will put a little magic into day to day living, turning you into a VIP for a fortnight. There is an added twist to the fun ... you will have no idea who is sending your gifts and surprises. Our finale social is great fun as this is when all is revealed, and you discover who's been making your life pleasant and exciting for the last 14 days. We all love to give as well as receive, and while you're getting all this attention you'll have the chance to be a Good Fairy or White Knight too! This is your opportunity to "make someone's day" - or evening, or morning by leaving an unexpected little message, or a simple gift, turning them into a VIP with your surprises and good deeds. It’s a fantastic fortnight of fun, with everyone creating some 'magic' with a bit of imagination and a sense of commitment.

The event works very simply - when you book this event you'll become a Good Fairy or White Knight to one other person. This person is your VIP for the fortnight and it's up to you to come up with some nice surprises for him or her. You in turn will have nice things done for you by your Good Fairy or White Knight, who is a completely different person taking part in the event i.e....'A' is Good Fairy to 'B'....who is GF to 'C'...who is GF to 'D'...etc. Everyone is both a VIP and a Good Fairy/White Knight, giving and receiving surprises. It's important to remember that your good deeds and special surprises needn't cost a lot if anything, in fact you should keep expenditure to a pound or two... it's not the amount of money you spend but the thought that goes into it. E.g. an old roll of wallpaper makes a great banner to felt tip a message on! One word of warning, you should not do anything to embarrass or offend or that is illegal! It should be nice surprises! It needn't take lots of time, but you should be prepared to think of at least 4 surprises, and to have one ready for the start of the fortnight so your VIP gets a surprise straight away. What surprises you come up with are up to you - treats, favours, entertainment - anything which will bring a bit of fun and frivolity into your VIP's life - make them feel someone is thinking of them and wishing them well. (Meanwhile your Good Fairy or White Knight will be doing the same for you!) It could be decorating their car, having a cake delivered, leaving a nice message on the answering machine, writing a poem, finding out what Spice events they are booked on and surprising them.....? You'll need to let us know a bit about yourself to help your Good Fairy or White Knight give you surprises that you'll like, your VIP will also send us information to help you give them lots of fun and surprises that they'll appreciate. When you register for this event you must send in a note giving us the following details which will be passed on to your Knight/ Fairy: Please see our web-site for more information as to exactly how this event works.

Drinks with a View - Skylon Bar

Date: Tuesday 14th February 2017 Place: Royal Festival Hall, London (SE1 8XX) In the bar 6:30pm Cost: £5 Includes: Spice Host Extras: Drinks - pay as you go evening rd This is a drinks evening at the Skylon Bar which is located on the 3 floor of the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre. The views are stunning from huge floor to ceiling windows. This is a drinks social only – where you can purchase your drinks on the night. There is an amazing drinks menu from wine, cocktails, gin, tequila and whiskeys so you can treat yourself to a tipple or two. Our Spice host will be on hand to help with introductions. Spaces are limited for this one so do book early to secure a place.

Meet and Eat at Carmela Scicilian Restaurant in Horsham

Date: Wednesday 15th February 2017 Place: Carmela, 3 Denne Road, Horsham (RH12 1JE) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £3.50 Includes: Booking Fee and Spice Host Extras: Pay on the night for Food, Drinks and Service charge Join us this evening at Carmela Sicilian Restaurant for a supper and social evening with fellow Spice members. This is a lovely family owned restaurant serving authentic Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine in a beautiful old building. Tonight is one of our ‘Meet and Eat’ evenings so you just pay for your food, drinks and service charge on the night. Our Spice host for this evening will be there to meet you and help with introductions. This is a great way to meet other members in the Horsham area so please do come along and join us!

Meet and Eat at Paolino Italian Restaurant, Haywards Heath

Date: Wednesday 15th February 2017 Place: Paolino, 100 High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 2HS) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £3.50 Includes: Booking Fee and Spice Host Extras: Pay on the night for Food, Drinks and Service Charge Join us this evening at Paolino Italian Restaurant for a supper and social evening with fellow Spice members. This is a lovely family owned restaurant serving authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Tonight is one of our ‘Meet and Eat’ evenings so you just pay for your food, drinks and service charge on the night. Our Spice host for this evening will be there to meet you and help with introductions. This is a great way to meet other members in the Haywards Heath area so please do come along and join us!

Lebanese and Mediterranean Dining - Watford

Date: Thursday 16th February 2017 Place: Tarboush Restaurant, 57 Market Street, Watford, Herts (WD18 0PR) Ask for Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £24.50 Includes: menu of sharing dishes, service and Spice Host Extras: Drinks Come and join us this evening for a Lebanese and Mediterranean dining experience at Tarboush in central Watford. We have chosen a menu which consists of all the most popular dishes and we share them between us so that we can try a bit of everything. There will be a selection of starters followed by platters of such dishes as Chicken Shish, Lamb Kofte, Grilled Vegetable Skewers served with rice and salad. This is a great way to meet local members in the Watford area so we hope you can make it along. Our spice host for the evening will be there to welcome you and help with the introductions and ensure the evening runs smoothly.

The Incurably Curious Evening Visit - Wellcome Collection

Date: Thursday 16th February 2017 Place: Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London (NW1 2BE) At Entrance - Spice sign 6:30pm Cost: £2.50 Includes: Spice Host Join us this evening for the Medicine man exhibition where we can view some of the extraordinary objects from Henry Wellcome’s collection. Henry Wellcome was a man of many parts: entrepreneur, philanthropist, patron of science and pioneer of aerial photography. He also created one of the world's great museums: a vast stockpile of evidence about our universal interest in health and the body. More than 150 years after his birth in 1853, this exhibition reunites a cross-section of extraordinary objects from his collection, ranging from diagnostic dolls to Japanese sex aids, and from Napoleon's toothbrush to George III's hair. It also provides a very different perspective on some of our own obsessions with medicine and health.

Marco Pierre White 4 Course Beef Tasting Menu - Kings Road

Date: Friday 17th February 2017 Place: London Steak House, 386 Kings Road, Chelsea, London (SW3 5UZ) Spice Table 7:15pm Cost: £38 Includes: 4 Course Beef Tasting Menu, Side Dish, Service charge and spice host Extras: Drinks Spice dines in style tonight at the Marco Pierre White's Kings Road Steakhouse & Grill. A classic steakhouse, it is popular with celebrities, locals and tourists and offers a tantalising selection of succulent dishes in bustling Chelsea. Tonight we will be indulging in 4 delicious courses with the emphasis on Beef, brought to us from the world famous chef. Please see our web-site for a sample menu.

Van Gogh's Ear - Bernadette Murphy and Andrew Marr in Conversation

Date: Friday 17th February 2017 Place: Tha National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London (WC2N 5DN) Sainsbury Wing Theatre Spice Sign 6:10pm Cost: £10 Includes: Ticketed Event at National Gallery, Spice Host Extras: Refreshments What exactly happened in Arles on a December night in 1888 when Vincent van Gogh took a blade to his own ear? Join us at the National Gallery in the Sainsbury’s Wing Theatre where Author Bernadette Murphy and Andrew Marr discuss her quest to find out the truth. What exactly did the artist do, why did he do it and who was the girl he handed his ear to? They will discuss Murphy's painstaking archival research, which led her to make new discoveries about one of the best known stories in the history of art. The talk will finish at 7.30 then we can go to the bar and socialise. As this is a ticketed event we are unable to refund unless we resell you space.

Walking Weekend Wobbly Lakeland Walking

Date: Fri 17th Feb 2017 - Sun 19th Feb 2017 Place: Glaramara, Borrowdale, Lake District (CA12 5XQ) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. Cost: £189 Single Standard, £199 Single En-Suite, £199 Twin En-suite, £209 Sole Occ double (Deposit £35) Includes: 2 nights' accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals, a choice of 2 guided walks on Saturday and Sunday, themed wine tasting evening on Saturday night Extras: Transport to walk starts if used

WalkWise Overview: Great walks and socialising combine to make the affectionately titled ‘Wobbly Walking’. We are back at Glaramara in the Lake District for our annual WOBBLY WALKING WEEKEND. Not only is Borrowdale one of the most popular destinations that WalkWise run, with an excellent centre, superb food and a setting amongst some of England's most spectacular mountains, amazing lakes and beautiful valley. This variety of scenery allows us to create a wonderful array of walking programmes from gentle wanders through the valleys to challenging mountain hikes. But the Wobbly Walking has even more with a themed dinner on the Saturday night, following which you will experience a fun and educational evening of wine tasting! The WalkWise 'Wobbly' Walking Programme: Wobbly walking offers a great weekend with a usual WalkWise-style walking programme on the Saturday and Sunday, and the added bonus of wine tasting on the Saturday evening! For this ‘Wobbly’ part on the Saturday night, there will be a themed dinner based on the wine’s country of origin. After dinner there will be a chance to learn about the wines, why they were chosen and of course to sample a number of wines from the chosen country! This year Ellie Mathew’s will be our wine tutor and her chosen country is Chile! For the hard walkers there are some truly wonderful high level options Gre at Gable, Glaramara, Allen Crags, Eagle Crag, Sergeant Crag, High Raise, Ullscarf, Dale Head, Hindscarth and Robinson are all possible walks from the front door of the centre, or it's only a short hop over Honister Pass to a range of walks in the beautiful Buttermere valley. The final choice of walks and routes will be selected closer to the time when the weather and everyone’s ability and previous experiences of Borrowdale have been established. Meanwhile for the gentler walkers there are some beautiful lower fells that can be reached without too much effort: Castle Crag, Kings How and Bessy Boot are all wonderful viewpoints. Styhead Pass and Sprinkling Tarn lie at the very heart of the most spectacular mountains in England, and there is also the dramatic scenery of Dale Head Tarn and the Newlands valley. But we must not forget the beautiful Langstrath and Buttermere valleys, and the hidden tea shops in the hamlets of Watendlath, Seathwaite and Rosthwaite, all of which add to the delights of the lower walks. Accommodation: is in Glaramara, an outdoor centre purpose built for walkers at the foot of the Borrowdale Valley in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park. This centre has continues to improve its accommodation, and now only a handful of non en-suite single left while the rest are all en-suite with a mixture of singles, sole occupancy of doubles, twins and doubles. All rooms have complimentary tea/coffee facilities and there is a well-stocked bar and comfortable lounges, so you can relax in the evenings.

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Saturday Night Shuffle - Waterloo Bar and Kitchen

Saturday 18th February 2017 Waterloo Bar Kitchen, 131 Waterloo Road, London (SE1 8UR) Ask for Spice Tables 7:30pm £38 Includes: 3 three course meal & service & organised shuffle with Spice host Please do not arrive at the restaurant before 7.30p.m. Extras: Drinks and Tea/Coffee Next door to the Old Vic, the Waterloo Bar and Kitchen does a great job of providing the cosy ambience of a bistro combined with the fun of an open kitchen. For tonight’s Spice meal we bring you a chance to meet lots of new Spice members on this popular shuffle meal. We will make up a shuffle for the evening which means that we have you changing places after each course to help you socialise with ease. Our meal this evening will be 3 courses from a special menu being prepared just for Spice. Drinks are not included and you pay for these on the evening. A sample menu is on our website and the food is always very good. Why not join us?

Spice Dines In the Dark!

Date: Saturday 18th February 2017 Place: Dans Le Noir, 30/31 Clerkenwell Green, London (EC1R 0DU) Meet in the bar - Spice sign 7pm Cost: £56 Includes: 2 course surprise menu, (starter and main or main course and dessert) service Host Extras: Drinks Dans le Noir is a dining establishment that blows all the rules of etiquette out of its non-existent windows. Groups of strangers alike have been gathering nightly in this Farringdon hot spot since its opening, for a multi-sensory experience that actually works by eliminating your most precious one, Sight. With similar operations in Paris and Zurich, the concept of dining in the dark was designed initially to create awareness of disability. All the waiters at Dans le Noir are either blind or partially sighted. We will meet in the lounge of Dans le Noir and will go together into the restaurant. No doubt this will be instantly terrifying as you will be able to hear the scrapes of cutlery on china and the chatter of our dining companions but you won’t know if you are about to walk into their tables! Dining out at Dans le Noir changes the way we dine. There are no distractions and there is nothing else to divert your attention so you think about your food, which is a very unusual experience because you can’t see what you are eating. We have opted for a two-course surprise menu, which means you could think you are eating mashed potato and find out it is hummus. The pork might be veal and the slices of warm baked apples sliding across your tongue, which taste delicious, are actually peaches. If you dine out at Dane le Noir just once, the chances are you’ll walk away appreciating what a different world we live in.

Sporting Trial Cars " Mud Plugging" experience

Date: Saturday 18th February 2017 Place: Ashtree Farm, Teston Road, West Mailing, Kent (ME19 5RL) Reception area - Details will be emailed 10:45am Cost: £75 Includes: 1.5 Hours shared experience of Sporting Trial Cars with Instructor We are heading off to the Kent countryside on a 200 acre farm near Maidstone so you can test your driving skills to the limit and try out Sporting Trials Cars (sometimes known as “mud plugging”). It is one of the oldest recognised motor sports in the UK. The idea is to get the trials car as far up a steep and muddy slope as possible, negotiating tight turns and undulating terrain, whilst making sure that the car does not stop going in a forward motion at any point. To achieve this the main ingredient is not speed but skill and co-ordination. With the natural ability of the car taken for granted and with our instructor sitting beside you, it will not be long before that seemingly impossible climb may be achieved. The event will be 1.5 hours long between 2 people.

Thai Terrace Dining in Guildford

Date: Saturday 18th February 2017 Place: Thai Terrace Restaurant, Sydenham Road, Guildford, Surrey (GU1 3RW) At Spice Table 6:30pm Cost: £36.50 Includes: choice of starter & main dish & shared rice & noodles. Spice Host. Extras: Drinks If you love Guildford and wish to take in the extensive views of its urban landscape over some exotic Thai food then book this meal! The Thai Terrace, is a stylish little place on Sydenham Road which is at the top of the Castle Car Park. The sudden contrast as you climb the concrete car park stair case to find this lovely restaurant at the top makes you think you are somewhere special. There is a lovely terrace/lounge bar where we will have a drink before dinner and meet our fellow Spice members. The menu is crammed full of wonderful dishes so why not treat yourself to a lovely meal out! We are having a 2 course meal where you choose a starter and a main course. We will then order a number of rice, noodles and vegetables dishes which we will share amongst us, which will give us more choice.

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Westminster Cathedral Treasure, Tower and Lunch

Saturday 18th February 2017 Westminster Cathedral, Ashley Place, Near Victoria, London (SW1P 1QW) Main entrance to Westminster Cathedral - Spice Sign 11:30am £29.50 Cathedral & Lunch, £12.50 Cathedral Only Includes: Entrance to Tower (lift) and Treasures Exhibition, Optional 1 course Lunch, Service charge and Spice Host Join us for a visit to Westminster Cathedral and its Treasures Exhibition with the opportunity to climb the Cathedral Tower giving great views across London. This Cathedral is one of the busiest churches in London with 7 masses each day. The awesome interior of the cathedral contains fine marble work and mosaic and the 14 stations of the Cross sculptured by Eric gill are world renowned. We will start our morning with a self-guided tour around the Cathedral where you can view the neobyzantine architecture which is based on Mediterranean basilica models such as the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and St Marks in Venice. There are beautiful mosaics to view then we will visit the Cathedral Treasures exhibition displaying rare ecclesiastical objects, chalices and sacred relics as well as the story of how the Cathedral was created. After the Exhibition you can take the lift to take in the 360 degree view of London from the 210 foot high Tower.

Clay Pigeon Shooting in Dartford

Date: Sunday 19th February 2017 Place: Badgers Mount, Darenth Woods, near Bean (DA2 8DA) JJ's Clay Shooting Club 11:45am Cost: £33.50 Member - 25 Clays, £36.50 Guest - 25 Clays, £55.50 Member - 50 Clays, £58.50 Guest - 50 Clays Includes tuition, all equipment and either 25 or 50 Clays If you’ve always wanted to have a go at shooting a gun, then this is an ideal event for you! Experience the thrill of pulling the trigger and get a buzz when your clay target shatters! We have booked a clay target shooting experience at JJ’s Clay Shooting Club. We will be informally and safely coached to enjoy shot gun shooting by our friendly instructors in pleasant country surroundings. Depending on numbers, we may have a bit of a competition to make things a bit more exciting, with a trophy for the winner! All equipment is included, as is instruction on breaking clay targets, safety equipment and 25 clays and cartridges. (You can pay for more clays on the day if you wish) No previous experience of clay target shooting is required. Wear suitable outdoor clothes and shoes/walking boots. Bring waterproofs in case of bad weather.

Cycling for Fun - Royal London Bike Tour

Date: Sunday 19th February 2017 Place: Queensway Tube Station, London (W2 4SS) Meet: Look for Fat Tire Sign & guide 10:45am Cost: £20 Includes bike hire and Fat Tire Bike Tours guide Why not join us on a bike tour with Fat Tire Bike Tours? This is a leisurely-paced way to see London like you’ve never seen it before! With an informative and entertaining guide, this will be a fun day out. The tour lasts approximately 4 hours and goes ahead, rain or shine. The tours maximize the bike paths and cycle lanes through the Royal Parks so there is very little street biking. Highlights of the tour include: Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and Kensington Gardens.

Kew Gardens Orchid and Tropical Plant Festival - India's Exotic Colour

Date: Sunday 19th February 2017 Place: Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, Richmond (TW9 3JR) Meet outside the Victoria Plaza Cafe and Shop 11am Cost: £16 Includes: Entry ticket, Spice Host Extras: Refreshments and any food (optional) Step inside the tropical paradise of Kew’s Princess of Wales Conservatory as it is transformed into a celebration of India’s Exotic Colour and Culture. Tropical plants will take over the glasshouse and will be an amazing sight. Weave your way through an enchanted forest of orchids and tropical plants. As it is themed on India, the festival will aim to bring some of that vibrant exotic atmosphere of colour and culture to Kew. You can also find out how plants are used in Indian Worship, medicine and everyday life. We meet at the Victoria Plaza Café and Shop for a coffee before going in to the gardens.

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Tower of London Twilight Tour

Sunday 19th February 2017 Tower of London, Tower Hill, London (EC3N 4AB) Welcome Centre on Concourse - Spice Sign 6:45pm to 8:30pm £30.50 Includes: Twilight Tour at Tower of London, Booking Fee, Spice Host. Sorry we are unable to refund on tickets unless we re-sell your place for you. This winter dare to take an evening tour of the Tower of London! Join Spice as we go on this unusual twilight tour hosted by one of the world famous Yeoman Warders. For over 900 years, The Tower of London has been standing guard over the capital. Tonight, we take in some of the gruesome sights and spooky stories which make the Tower world famous. We’ll get unique afterhours access to the UK’s most visited historic attraction, and we can enjoy it at its most tranquil (and its most spooky!) We’ll see some of the famous sights such as Traitors’ Gate, the Scaffold Site and the Bloody Tower, and be appalled and amazed by tales of prisoners and past residents, of royal gossip and of the secrets kept within these ancient walls. Note: Does not include the Crown Jewels or any of the main towers.

Scandinavian Supper at the Nordic Bar near Fitzrovia

Date: Tuesday 21st February 2017 Place: Nordic Bar, 25 Newman Street, London (W1T 1PN) Ask for the Spice table 7pm Cost: £18 Includes: Nordic supper dish, service charge and Spice host Tonight we are heading to the Nordic Bar near Soho, a stone’s throw from Oxford Street which offers delicious food sourced directly from Scandinavia. This rustic style bar offers a range of Scandinavian beers, vodkas and cocktails from all five of the Nordic countries. We will be having supper from their Nordic menu where they use traditional recipes with classic dishes such as the famous Swedish Meatballs with mashed potatoes, Venison Sausage Sub, or if not so daring go for the Nordic Beef or Chicken Burger or Nordic Smoked Salmon salad. This is somewhere a little bit different to the norm!

Spice U40 Fun Game of Ping Pong at Bounce

Date: Wednesday 22nd February 2017 Place: Bounce Farringdon, 121 Holborn, London (EC1N 2TD) In the Bar at Bounce 7:30pm Cost: £12 Includes: Reserved Piing Pong Table and Spice Host Extras: Drinks Back by popular demand! Spice U40 members, your calls have been answered. After the success of the last event, Spice shall return to the Ping Pong extravaganza that is Bounce Restaurant. Bounce is a great 1950’s style themed cocktail bar and restaurant with 17 Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Tables. We will first meet in the bar at Bounce where you can limber up your batting hand with a drink! We have a table booked for this fun evening where you can try your hand at an easy knock about on the Ping Pong table.

Argentinean Wine Tasting at Laithwaites The Arch, London Bridge

Date: Thursday 23rd February 2017 Place: Laithwaites, The Arch, 219-221 Stoney Street, London (SE1 9AA) In Laithwaites - Spice sign 7pm Cost: £25 Includes: Laithwaites wine tasting experts and Spice Host We are heading back to Laithwaites Wines for an exciting wine tasting evening where you can taste and discover wines from Argentina! Arguably the best place in the world to grow vines and make wines and not just Malbecs! If you have any doubts about the UK’s love affair with Argentinean Malbec you should come along and let Laithwaites convince you. The wines are so good that they cast a shadow over the rest of the country’s wines and the grape is now synonymous with the country. The Tasting will be looking at Malbecs, of course, and also at some of the less promoted but equally good wines that make up the rest of the wine produced in this extraordinary country. All their tastings are relaxed and informal and no prior wine knowledge is required.

Swing, Motown and Dinner at Sarastros

Date: Thursday 23rd February 2017 Place: Sarastros, 126 Drury Lane, London (WC2B 5SU) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £42.50 Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Live Music and Spice Host Extras: Drinks Sarastro, named for a character in Mozart’s Magic Flute is known as ‘the show after the show’. The restaurant in Drury Lane is a rich tapestry of flamboyant artwork, gilt furniture and wall mounted opera boxes which provide a spectacular view of the interior. On Thursday evenings Sarastro’s has a live Swing and Motown evening performed by Colin Roy singing classics by legends such as Frank Sinatra, the Drifters, The Temptations and Lionel Richie. This is a great evening so come and join us. We will be having a special Cabaret menu – sample menu may include dishes such as shared mezze of Hummus, Tzatsiki, Cous Cous salad Cheese and Mushrooms Borek. There is a choice of main course for example Lamb, Salmon, Chicken or Penne Arrabiata Pasta. For dessert there are dishes such as panna cotta, black forest gateau or fresh fruit salad.

Supper and Social at Valentina, Sevenoaks

Date: Friday 24th February 2017 Place: 143 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent (TN13 1UX) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £24 Includes: 2 course supper, service charge and Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join us for a delicious Italian two course supper (main course and dessert) at the Valentina Restaurant and Delicatessen, then socialise in some of the oldie worlde pubs in Sevenoaks. For our supper there will be a range of different pasta, Pizza and salads for you to choose from then a choice of different Italian traditional desserts. The Zoccola and Arcaru families who hail from southeast of Rome own four traditional Italian restaurants and Delis, their first in East Sheen and now in Putney, Sevenoaks and Notting Hill. Their passion for food runs through three generations and they have brought the authentic taste of Italy to their restaurants.

Walking Weekend - The Venice of the Cotswolds

Date: Fri 24th Feb 2017 - Sun 26th Feb 2017 Place: Harrington House, Bourton-on-the Water, Cotswolds (GL54 2BY) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Evening Meal at 8.00p.m. Cost: £189 Twin Share, £229 Single, £239 Sole Occupancy (Deposit £35 Twin Share £45 Single, £45 Sole Occupancy) Includes: 2 nights' accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 guided walks with a choice of a hard or moderate option each day Extras: Transport to walk starts if used WalkWise Overview: Bourton-on-the-Water is just the very place to do it and captures the very best of the Cotswolds in a nut shell. It’s an idyllic base in which to enjoy everything that is prototypical about the Cotswolds.

WalkWise Walking Programme: During this weekend break the walks are designed to take in the best of these local villages and explore the unrivalled charm and beauty of the Cotswolds. We shall walk the hills, with stone walls criss-crossing the landscape, pass along hidden valleys and visit distinctive market towns and villages. This area of timeless allure and unique rural atmosphere is where one can walk the fascinating escarpments and through rolling countryside to survey the valleys beneath. Come with us and experience quiet hamlets built of Cotswolds stone, watch the well-kept horses run wild in the open fields and feel the warm ambience of the honeyed Cotswolds stone. On Saturday we shall walk from the house and visit the local bustling settlement of Bourton-on-the-Water and Lower Slaughter and the delightfully quiet hamlets of Upper Slaughter and Naunton. Sweeping around this walk enables you to see the best variety of habitats of the Cotswolds. From the towns to the woodlands; from riverside to hamlet; through fields and ways they all lead you to the Slaughter! In a nice way that is, the hamlets are called Slaughters via the Windrush and the Warden’s Way. Altogether, a superb set of day walks. On Sunday we will take a walk around and onto the escarpment of Dover’s Hill with its fine viewpoint. This walk takes us through a rural patchwork of pretty buildings to an imposing church at Long Compton. From here we visit the ridge with the Rollright Stones, a group of impressive Bronze Age remains. From here the harder walkers head off as far as Chipping Campden while the moderate walkers bid them adieu until the next time we hike this way! Accommodation: Dating from the Tudor period, and of considerable historic interest, Harrington House mirrors the mellow architectural style of the Cotswolds. Its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to the charming 4-star Visit Britain Guest Accommodation centre of Bourton-on-the-Water make it ideal for us. Harrington House is located in a quiet street, just 100 metres from the centre of Bourton.

Chinese Dinner Meet and Eat at Zenxi in Chelmsford

Date: Saturday 25th February 2017 Place: Zenxi, 68 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex (CM2 0DL) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £3.50 Includes: Booking Fee and Spice host Extras: Pay on the night for Food, Drinks and Service Charge Tonight we are heading to a Chinese restaurant in Chelmsford called Zenxi. This is a contemporary style restaurant with great cuisine. Our Spice meals are always very enjoyable and social evenings! Tonight is a pay as you go meal so you can choose off the menu. There are lots of choices if you just want a main course or you can go for one of their set menus such as Special Mixed Starter of Crispy Chicken Satay, Sesame Prawn on Toast, Spring Rolls and Peking style Spare Ribs. This is followed by delicious Aromatic Crispy Duck and for main course there is Sweet and sour pork, king prawns with ginger, beef in black bean sauce, and special fried rice. All in all a great meal is planned, so why not come along and meet a few fellow Spicers over a great meal. You just pay on the night for your own Food, Drinks and Service Charge.

Dinner Shuffle St Albans - L'Italiana

Date: Saturday 25th February 2017 Place: 3 French Row, St Albans (AL3 5DU) L'Italiana - Ask for Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £4 Includes: Shuffle Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks and food - pay as you go evening Since L'Italiana Restaurant was established, it has built up the enviable reputation of being the finest Italian restaurant in St. Albans. It's a lovely place for a dinner so why not book yourself a place and come along for this Spice meal. This is a pay as you go evening as there is a fantastic selection of tasty Italian dishes for you to try. You can order and pay for what you have on the evening.

Saturday Night Comedy - Italian Supper and Hispaniola

Date: Saturday 25th February 2017 Place: Fratelli La Bufala, 35-37 Villiers Street, London (WC2N 6ND) Ask for Spice Table 6:30pm Cost: £29.50 Includes: ticket, booking fee, pizza & pasta supper and Spice host This is one of the very best comedy nights in London, we get lots of repeat bookings for this evening so why not treat yourself to a ticket. The Comedy is held on the Hispaniola, which is permanently moored at Victoria Embankment. For this event we meet for an Italian pizza & pasta supper first so that you can socialize and have some food before we go to the comedy. Please aim to arrive at the restaurant for 6.30p.m. as we need to leave by 7.30p.m. to get to the boat for the Comedy. Our comedy Spice host will meet you at the restaurant and take everyone to the Comedy Venue as a group.

Theatre – Wicked, Saturday Afternoon Matinee

Date: Saturday 25th February 2017 Place: Apollo Victoria, 17 Wilton Road, London (SW1V 1LL) At entrance to foyer - Spice Sign 7pm Cost: £48 Stalls Seats Includes: discounted ticket, booking fee and Spice Host. Public price £62.50 Extras: Drinks We meet at 2.00p.m. so that we can go for a pre-show refreshment before going to our seats. If you have not arrived by 2.10p.m. your ticket will be left at the box office for you to collect) Sorry we cannot refund on theatre tickets unless we are able to resell your ticket. Are people born wicked or do they have wickedness thrust upon them? Based on Gregory Maguire’s acclaimed novel, the spellbinding Wicked transports us to a spectacular fantasy world of wizardry, witchcraft, sorcery and spells. Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an extraordinary friendship between two girls; the blond and popular Glinda and the misunderstood green girl, Elphaba, whose destiny is to become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West. Experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and discover that you’ve not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz.

Ice Curling - Tunbridge Wells

Date: Sunday 26th February 2017 Place: Fentons Rink, Dundale Road (TN3 9AQ) Club lounge 11:45am to 2pm Cost: £34 Includes: exclusive 2 hour curling session just for Spice plus equipment Come and try your hand at this exciting sport - it's both fun and challenging!! Modern curling is a game of SKILL, PRECISION, FITNESS AND.....FUN! If you watched the Winter Olympics you can't have missed curling! It's a game played on ice (without skates) between teams of four. It's sometimes called "bowls on ice" - but there's a lot more to it than that... Beginners quickly get going on the ice and have a great time - right from the start! The objective is simple: to slide a granite curling stone weighing 20kg from one end of the ice rink to the other (40m) to a target marked on the ice. This wonderful Olympic sport has found a home near Tunbridge Wells - the first curling ice rink to be built in this country. The building is formerly an old cowshed so from the outside it looks as if you are driving onto someone’s farm. We will meet in the Club House lounge at (this overlooks the ice rink.

Introduction to NLP - Basic NLP Principles in a Fun Way

Date: Sunday 26th February 2017 Place: Stonemasons Arms, 54 Cambridge Grove, Hammersmith (W6 0LA) Upstairs function room 11:30am to 5:30pm Cost: £49 Early Bird Includes: 1 day workshop and room hire Early booking discount for 1st 5 bookings Extras: Refreshments and lunch (optional) Develop your communication skills! Ever wanted to achieve rapport really, really quickly….then go onto to influence them? Well NLP gives you the skills to improve the way you talk, behave and use your body language to interact with others successfully. You’ve heard the name – you may have seen the results in someone you know, now is your chance to feel what it’s like! Come with a characteristic or behaviour of someone that you admire to play with and model during the day. The results can be truly amazing!

London Classic Car Show

Date: Sunday 26th February 2017 Place: Excel Centre, London (E16 1FR) Meet: Final details on meeting and Spice Host will be emailed 11am Cost: £27.50 Includes: entrance ticket, booking fee and Spice host Extras: refreshments and food (optional) We thought it would be fun to head to the Excel centre and check out the fabulous classic cars. This is a unique show with some great features such as an indoor driving runway where classic cars are fired up and driven. There will be over 40 classic cards in action on the runway. There is a car club square where car clubs are showcasing their popular and affordable classics. There are over 700 cars on display so we are in for a treat, having them all in one place for us to explore this amazing show.

Sunday Lunch at Cannizaro House, Hotel Du Vin, Wimbledon

Date: Sunday 26th February 2017 Place: Cannizaro House, Westside Common, Wimbledon (SW19 4UE) Ask for the Spice table 12:30pm Cost: £39.50 Includes: Four Course Sunday Lunch, Service charge and Spice Host Extras: Drinks Today we will be having Sunday Brunch at Cannizaro House on Wimbledon Common. The house is run by hotel du Vin.. The restaurant features European classic cuisine with a contemporary edge with the philosophy of using the finest and freshest local produce. Our four course brunch menu consists of a soup course followed by a help yourself lavish French Market Table, the centrepiece of Sunday Brunch at the renowned Hotel du Vin. An exciting choice of fresh seafood, charcuterie, pâtés, rillettes and a selection of salads, vegetables and freshly baked artisan breads awaits you. Then for your main course choose a dish from a plethora of your Sunday lunch favourites including traditional roasts, steak frites, Pie du jour, salmon, haddock, risotto and a few other seasonal dishes To finish there are some sweet delights such as French favourites Apple Tarte Tatin, Crème Brûlée, Profiteroles or a cheese board. Bon Appétit!

The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour

Date: Sunday 26th February 2017 Place: Warner Bros. Studio, Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden (WD25 7LR) Main Entrance - Spice Sign 2:40pm Cost: £44 Includes: Entry to the Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour, Booking Fee, Spice Host Extras: Refreshments Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides an amazing new opportunity to explore the magic of the Harry Potter™ films – the most successful film series of all time. This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world.

After Hours Kew Gardens Orchid and Tropical Plants - Exotic India

Date: Tuesday 28th February 2017 Place: Kew Gardens, Kew, Richmond, London (TW9 3AB) Jodrell Gate at Kew Gardens 6:30pm Cost: £19 Includes: Entry Ticket to After Hours Kew Orchid House India Colour and Culture Host Extras: Drinks After the sell-out success of last year's Kew Lates, The Princess of Wales Conservatory will once again throw open its doors for a series of intimate evenings among the tropical flowers and orchids on display. Experience an evening like no other in London, with cocktails, talks, workshops and beautiful displays of tropical flowers. Enjoy an evening which celebrates the contemporary sights, senses and sounds of India’s exotic and vibrant culture. Step inside the tropical paradise of Kew’s Princess of Wales Conservatory as it is transformed into a celebration of India’s Exotic Colour and Culture. Weave your way through an enchanted forest of orchids and tropical plants. As it is themed on India, the festival will aim to bring some of that vibrant exotic atmosphere of colour and culture to Kew. You can also find out how plants are used in Indian Worship, medicine, Henna and everyday life. There will be live music and you will be able to purchase drinks and nibbles on the night.

Royal Opera House - The Sleeping Beauty Ballet

Date: Tuesday 28th February 2017 Place: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London (WC2E 9DD) Ticket Office - Spice sign, meet time 18.45 Cost: £36 Includes: Ticket in Amphitheatre, booking Fee and Spice Host Extras: Drinks We have secured seats at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden for the Performance of the “The Sleeping Beauty”. We have limited availability so please book early. The seating is in the Amphitheatre seating area. Celebrate 70 years of The Royal Ballet’s landmark production of Petipa’s classic ballet and enter an enchanted world of princesses, fairy godmothers and magical spells, to glorious music by Tchaikovsky. The Sleeping Beauty holds a special place in The Royal Ballet’s repertory. ballet repertory. We are not able to refund unless we are able to re-sell your ticket. If you have not arrived your ticket will be left at the box office for you to collect. We have a pre-show drink in the Paul Hamlyn hall Bar before going to our seats (own cost).

Meet and Eat at Carmela Sicilian Restaurant in Horsham

Date: Thursday 2nd March 2017 Place: Carmela, 3 Denne Road, Horsham (RH12 1JE) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £3.50 Includes: Booking Fee and Spice Host Extras: Pay on the night for Food, Drinks and Service charge Join us this evening at Carmela Sicilian Restaurant for a supper and social evening with fellow Spice members. This is a lovely family owned restaurant serving authentic Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine in a beautiful old building. Tonight is one of our ‘Meet and Eat’ evenings so you just pay for your food, drinks and service charge on the night. Our Spice host for this evening will be there to meet you and help with introductions.

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Dine and Social Harpenden at Chef Peking

Friday 3rd March 2017 Chef Peking, 5 - 6 Church Green, Harpenden (AL5 2TP) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm £3.50 Includes: Spice table booking, Spice Host Extras: Drinks and food - pay as you go evening Tonight we’re off to Harpenden in Hertfordshire for a ‘dine and social’. The idea behind the evening is to get together with other members in the area and have a relaxed social evening The Chef Peking is Hertfordshire’s premier Chinese restaurant specialising in Peking, Szechuan and Cantonese styles which means there are dishes to suit most tastes and budgets. This is a great way to meet and socialise with other Spice members in the surrounding area so why not join us. This is a pay as you go evening. We charge a small booking fee and we will book the table at the restaurant and provide a Spice host.

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Walking Weekend Scarborough Heritage Coast

Fri 3rd Mar 2017 - Sun 5th Mar 2017 The Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough (YO11 2AA) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Evening Meal 7.30p.m. £179 Twin share, £219 Single, £229 Sole Occupancy Double (Deposit £35) Includes: 2 nights' accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 guided walks Extras: Transport to walk starts if used

Scarborough is known as the ‘Queen of the Yorkshire Coast’ and is a perfect seaside holiday venue. Scarborough is divided into two bays; the north and south bays. Our hotel is situated in arguably the best location of all overlooking Scarborough Town and the south bay. The fantastic view of the harbour stands out as a feature of this hotel. There is superb walking encompassing dramatic seascapes, sheltered bays, open heather moors, enchanting escarpments and wooded glades. On Saturday we all expect to take the coach for a magnificent day of fine coastal walking with two walks covering different distances. On Sunday we’ll head north out of Scarborough for a delightful walk linking two delightful Wykes (small sheltered bays). Today’s walk splits nicely into two with half being along the Cleveland Way which wends its way along the delightful cliff top path, providing wonderful views across the sea. The other half of the walk uses the excellent pathway provided by the old railway line. Accommodation: The Esplanade Hotel holds a commanding position above the cliffs overlooking Scarborough and the south bay. With fantastic views over the bay this large comfortable hotel. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, colour televisions, direct dial telephones and all the other facilities you would expect from a high quality establishment. A modern comfortable lift is also available to all floors.

Dr Johnson's 'Hidden Gem' House and Lunch

Date: Saturday 4th March 2017 Place: 17 Gough Square, London (EC4A 3DE) outside main entrance, Spice sign 12pm Cost: £26 Includes: Entry to Dr Johnson's House, 2 course lunch, service charge, Spice host Extras: Drinks Dr Johnson's House is a charming 300-year-old townhouse, nestled amongst a maze of courts and alleys in the historic City of London. Samuel Johnson, the writer and wit, lived and worked here in the middle of the 18th century, compiling his great Dictionary of the English Language in the Garret. Today, the House is open to the public with a collection relating to Johnson, a research library, restored interiors and a wealth of original features. Often described by visitors as a hidden gem, 17 Gough Square is a tranquil spot in the midst of the bustling City. After our visit, we will then go for a 2 course lunch at a local restaurant.

007 Bond in Motion, James Bond Cars, Spectre and Memorabilia

Date: Saturday 4th March 2017 Place: London Film Museum, 45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London (WC2E 7BN) Inside Main Entrance, Sign 11am Cost: £18.50 Includes: Entry Ticket to Bond in Motion and Spice Host Extras: Refreshments, Audio player Today we are heading to Covent Garden to the London Film Museum to see “007 Bond in Motion”, the largest display and exhibition of Original James Bond Cars, including the cars from Spectre and memorabilia from different Bond Films. In the main exhibition space the numerous vehicles on display include the archetypal Bond car, the Aston Martin DB5, Goldfinger’s majestic RollsRoyce Phantom III and the unforgettable Lotus Esprit S1 submersible from The Spy Who Loved Me. Displayed alongside less predictable 007 modes of transport such as the Citroën 2CV and the Crocodile Submarine the exhibit also includes a variety of aircraft, boats and motorcycles. As this is a ticketed event we are not able to refund unless we are able to re-sell your ticket.

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Saturday Dinner and Nightclub at 80's Reflex

Saturday 4th March 2017 Zizzis, Unit SU46, One New Change, Cheapside (EC2V 6DL) Zizzis - One New Change - Spice Table 6:30pm £26.50 Includes: 1 course meal & service charge, booth, entry & welcome glass of fizz at Reflex Nightclub and Spice host Extras: Drinks A great Saturday night out with a one course meal at Zizzi’s Italian Restaurant at One New Change on Cheapside then - a fantastic 80s party night at Reflex Nightclub in Watling Street where they mix the very best 80s music. First we are meeting at Zizzi’s choosing from a selection of different Pasta and Pizza dishes, then after dinner we are heading over to the fabulous Reflex Nightclub – renowned for its excellent 80s music! We have booked a booth and we have included at Reflex a welcome glass of fizz on arrival. We can then dance the night away.

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Saturday Meet and Eat at The Black Pig, Tunbridge Wells

Saturday 4th March 2017 18 Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN1 1RZ) Ask for the Spice Area 7pm £3.50 Includes: Spice table booking, Spice Host Extras: Drinks and food - payable on the evening We’re off to the Black Pig in Tunbridge Wells tonight for a relaxed, social evening in the good company of other Spice members. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet up with some new Spice members and catch up with the ones you already know. Don’t worry if you’re new as our Spice host will be there to assist with introductions and before you know it, you’ll feel like you’re part of the gang!

Columbia Road Flower Market Stroll, Near Old Street

Date: Sunday 5th March 2017 Place: Eat Cafe, 95 City Road, London (EC1Y 1BD) In Eat Cafe, by Old Street Roundabout, Spice Sign 11am Cost: £5 Includes: Stroll around Columbia Road Flower Market Join us for a Sunday Stroll at the Columbia Road Flower Market. Every Sunday, along this narrow cobbled east London Street, you can find over 50 market stalls selling flowers, bulbs, plants, and gardening supplies. It's a truly vibrant experience where you can get inspiration for your garden or window boxes. The restored Victorian terraces along both sides of the street house art galleries and vintage clothes stores, plus pubs, cafes and restaurants. There are no chain stores here as this street is the preserve of independent retailers. This also makes the street popular with photographers and as a film location.

Country Soul Live Music and Sunday Lunch

Date: Sunday 5th March 2017 Place: Spice of Life Pub, 6 Moor Street, Cambridge Circus (W1D 5NA) Ask for Spice Table 12pm Cost: £24.50 Includes: 2 course Sunday Roast Lunch, live music and Spice Host Extras: Drinks The Spice of Life pub in Central London, is one of the best little music venues in London. In the basement is the Backstage Bar which has been playing great live music since the 60’s. There is a Country Soul session today so we thought it was worth a visit. We can have some lunch and enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon, chilling out and eating, whilst listening to the cool sounds of country soul. For lunch, we are having a Sunday Roast with choices of Topside of Beef, Roast Chicken, Pork or a Nut Roast. All served with the usual trimmings of roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. To follow, we are indulging ourselves with one of their yummy puddings such as Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Waffle, Salted Caramel Cheesecake or Hot Chocolate Brownie.

Sunday Lunch at Gordons Wine Bar & Two Temple Place Exhibition

Date: Sunday 5th March 2017 Place: Gordon's Wine Bar , 47 Villiers Street, London (WC2N 6NE) Spice Table in Wine Vault downstairs 12pm Cost: £19 Includes: 1 Course Lunch, Service Charge, Visit and donation to Two Temple Place and Exhibition Extras: Drinks Today we are heading to Gordon’s Wine Bar near Embankment which is thought to be the oldest Wine Bar in London and has been established in its present form since 1890. We have booked an area downstairs in the original atmospheric candlelit wine vault cellar where you can choose a main course lunch from their selection of hot home cooked dishes or variety of salads. After lunch we will visit Two Temple Place which is one of London’s hidden architectural gems, an extraordinary neo-Gothic mansion built by William Waldorf Astor in 1895 on the Embankment. We will take a self guided tour through the magnificent rooms, the Great Hall, The Library, Lower Gallery and the beautiful panelled and sculptured staircase and hallway. It was also the setting for the Wedding of the season: Downton Abbey reached its gripping series finale showcasing London’s Two Temple Place for the wedding of Lady Rose and Atticus Aldridge.

Wildlife and Nature Walk around Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

Date: Sunday 5th March 2017 Place: Jeffrey Harrison Visitor Centre, Sevenoaks, Kent (TN14 3DH) Inside Visitor Centre 10:15am to 12:30pm Cost: £6.50 Includes: Guided Walk with Wildlife, Warden, donation to Trust, Spice Host Extras: Drinks We have a fascinating event planned for wildlife and nature lovers! This is a two hour Wildlife walk with a guide from the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. Learn about its recent history, amazing array of wildlife, its wonderful habitats and how the reserve is managed. Wear sensible footwear (boots recommended) and appropriate clothing for the weather. Bring binoculars if you can. Mostly at on well laid paths with no stiles, however some ground may be rough, wet and muddy.

Ronnie Scotts Bar Acoustic Jazz Lounge Evening

Date: Monday 6th March 2017 Place: Ronnie Scotts, 47 Frith Street, Soho, London (W1D 4HT) Spice Reserved Area in the Bar 7:15pm Cost: £22 Includes: Ticketed Entry, Sharing Platters, Service Charge and Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join us in the Ronnie Scotts Bar for an evening of Acoustic Jazz. Acoustic Jazz Lounge is a three set event celebrating music, arts and culture. Every Monday at Ronnie Scott's Bar from 8pm to midnight, Italian saxophonist Renato D'Aiello gets your week off to a flying start with his red hot jazz band performing originals and standards in the first set. An accomplished jazz singer joins Renato on stage as a main guest in the second set then expect a rainbow of different styles of music and art forms in the third set from a dazzling array of other guests. Ian Carr, jazz writer and critic says of him: "Renato is a superlative saxophonist with a passionate and poetic soul. He has all the virtues - a beautiful sense of time and pacing and a technique which effortlessly projects his brilliantly flowing ideas." Included in the evening are some sharing platters which will be served around 7.45pm.

Spice Dines Chinese at the New Fountain Garden in Dorking

Date: Wednesday 8th March 2017 Place: 45 West Street, Dorking, Surrey (RH4 1BU) Kings Arms pub - Spice table 7:30pm Cost: £19 Includes: 1 course meal with a selection of side dishes, service charge, host Extras: Drinks There is an old saying in China, "... to eat well is to live well". This social is aimed at anyone in this area to get together for a relaxing social evening. The evening is open to new and long-standing members alike and our host will be there to meet you on arrival. Tonight we’ll first meet at The Kings Arms for a drink and chat before we head to the New Fountain Garden for a Chinese meal. Your Spice host will meet you in the bar from 7.30pm to 8.00pm and we will go as a group to the restaurant. The New Fountain Garden offers the best in Chinese cuisine along with friendly staff and beautiful surroundings. For this evening, we will enjoy a one course meal with a selection of side dishes for us to share so that we can taste different dishes.

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Theatre - The Glass Menagerie

Thursday 9th March 2017 Duke of York's Theatre, St martins Lane, London (WC2N 4BG) At entrance to the foyer - Spice Sign 7pm £54 Member Stalls Seats Includes: discounted ticket, booking fee and Spice Host. Public Price £65 Extras: Drinks We meet at 7.00p.m. so that we can go for a pre-show drink at the bar before going to our seats. If you have not arrived by 7.10p.m. your ticket will be left at the box office for you to collect. There can be no refunds on tickets unless we can re-sell your ticket for you. "Time is the longest distance between two places" Following a multi Tony Award-nominated run on Broadway, The Glass Menagerie is a definitive masterwork about a family struggling to survive on hopes and dreams. A domineering mother. A daughter lost in a world of her own. A son desperate to leave. Former Southern Belle Amanda Wingfield, played by Tony Award-winning Broadway icon Cherry Jones, enlists the help of son Tom (Michael Esper) to find a husband for her fragile daughter Laura (Kate O’Flynn).

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Friday Social the National Portrait Gallery

Friday 10th March 2017 St Martins Place, Trafalgar Square, London (WC2N 5DN) National Gallery Cafe Bar - Spice Area 6:45pm £24 Includes: Entry to Portrait Gallery, Complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink, sharing platters & Spice Host This is a Friday night out with a difference as we are meeting at the National Gallery Cafe and Bar for a drink and sharing platters then visiting the Portrait Gallery next Door. Please meet in the National Gallery Cafe/Bar where we will start the evening at 18.30 in the bar with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink then at 18.45 will enjoy some delicious sharing p latters and tapas nibbles, so please make sure you are there for the food. After the food if you wish you can take a wander into the Portrait Gallery next door as the Gallery is open until 21.00 on a Friday and has over 195,000 portraits. After the Gallery you can come back to the National Gallery bar next door which is open until 11pm. The National Gallery Bar is a delightful Hemmingway style venue where you can easily chat in a relaxed atmosphere and catch up with other members. The Cafe and Bar is run by Peyton and Byrne of the Oliver Peyton fame who is one of the TV judges on The Great British Menu. He is a renowned restaurateur and his Head chef at the National Gallery. Ryan Perrat is truly passionate about quality British ingredients and sources all his meat, fish, dairy and vegetables from artisan producers.

Walking Weekend Cromer, the North Norfolk Coast

Date: Fri 10th Mar 2017 - Sun 12th Mar 2017 Place: De Paris Hotel, Cromer, Norfolk (NR27 9HG) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Evening meal at 7.15p.m. Cost: £149 Twin Share, £169 Single, £199 Sole Occupancy (Deposit £30 Twin Share, £35 Single, £40 Sole Occupancy) Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 days of guided walks with a choice of walks each day Extras: Transport to walk starts if used Walkwise Overview: Norfolk is one of the most unspoiled counties in Britain, its peaceful rural way of life, tranquil open spaces, picturesque villages, quiet pathways, coastal plains and fantastic nature reserves make it a fantastic place to visit and explore. Our base will be the Hotel du Paris, which is well located on the seafront in the heart of Cromer. Cromer is the gem of the Norfolk coast, with gorgeous sandy beaches, little streets bustling with interesting shops and its own pier. From here we’ll walk one of the finest and most varied section of the Norfolk coast path and also visit some of the most beautiful rural villages and picture perfect hamlets in Britain. Oh and we ought to see quite a lot of wildlife along the way too… Accommodation: The Hotel du Paris is an unusual grade 2* listed building in the finest position in Cromer, by the shops and historic parish church and overlooking the bay below with its beautiful beach and pier. There is of course a relaxing and attractive bar and a magnificent reception lounge with splendid architectural details. On an evening you can relax in the hotel, or since we are right in the heart of Cromer it is possible to wander out and explore the pubs many of which feature live music at the weekends. Many of the bedrooms feature lovely sea or town views. All the bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and Freeview TV with radio channels and they are all also en-suite and are equipped with a bath or shower.

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Guided 9 Mile Walk Weir Wood Reservoir, East Grinstead

Saturday 11th March 2017 Weir Wood Car Park, Legsheath Lane, East Grinstead (TW384341) In the Car Park for the Bird Hide - Spice Sign 10am Cost: £6 Includes: guided 9 mile walk Extras: Drinks and pub lunch (optional) Our 4.5 mile morning walk takes us round the reservoir and across countryside to The Old Dunnings Mill Pub, East Grinstead for lunch (at your own cost). On our 4.5 mile afternoon walk, initially follows The High Weald and then we may see the Bluebell Railway steam train as we cross under the line en-route back to our cars. Leader: Linda Richardson Mobile 07575 799909. Meet in the free of charge Weir Wood Reservoir car park for the Bird Hide, Legsheath Lane, near Forrest Row and just south of East Grinstead, West Sussex (OS Map 135, Grid Ref: TQ384341).

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Experience History on our Visit to HMS Belfast

Saturday 11th March 2017 HMS Belfast, The Queen's Walk, London (SE1 2JH) Main Entrance Quayside- Spice Sign 2pm £3.50 Includes: Booking Fee & Spice Host Extras: Entrance ticket £14.50 and any food and drinks - payable on the day HMS Belfast is Europe’s last surviving big gun armoured warship to have seen action in the Second World War. It is an impressive sight and this is a fantastic opportunity for us to go on board and explore all nine decks of this historic warship. We’ll discover the stories of life on board during the Second World War and beyond. Imagine sleeping in one of the tightly packed hammocks during duties in Arctic waters, or being stationed deep in the bowels of the ship when she opened fire in support of Allied troops on D-Day. We’ll venture into the interactive Operations Room, and immerse ourselves in the midst of a battle in the Gun Turret Experience. We can explore the Quarterdeck, up to the top of the bridge, and all the way down to her boiler and engine rooms, which are well below the ship’s waterline. After our self-guided audio tour we will meet up again and then head off to the Horniman at Hays in London Bridge within a short stroll of HMS Belfast. This is a traditional pub of unique character, with a fascinating past. This area along the south bank of the Thames was historically known as the 'Larder of London' and the pub is on the site of the tea warehouse owned by Frederick Horniman, a famous tea dealer, and Hay's Wharf was the largest and oldest wharf in the Port of London. Inside the pub, attractive friezes depict Horniman's travels to Africa, India and the Americas. Here we’ll enjoy a traditional afternoon tea.

Saturday Night Comedy, Italian Supper and Tattershall Castle

Date: Saturday 11th March 2017 Place: Fratelli La Bufala, 35-37 Villiers Street, London (WC2N 6ND) Ask for Spice Table 6:30pm Cost: £29.50 Includes: ticket, booking fee, pizza & pasta supper and Spice host This is one of the very best comedy nights in London; we get lots of repeat bookings for this evening so why not treat yourself to a ticket. The Comedy is held on the Tattershall Castle boat, which is permanently moored at Victoria Embankment. The 130 seats sell out and this is a very popular Spice night out so do book early to secure your place as we have a limited amount of tickets. Many of comedy’s greatest stars have played or started their careers here including Graham Norton, Jerry Sadowitz, Dylan Moran, Mark Thomas, Harry Hill, Michael McIntyre and Ross Noble. We meet first at a local Italian Restaurant for some food and drinks before we head to the comedy together. There will be a selection of pizza and pasta delights to share between us for a tasty bite before the comedy.

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Spice Goes to the Dogs, Wimbledon

Saturday 11th March 2017 Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane, Nr Wimbledon, Surrey (SW17 0BL) Inside at Spice Table 7pm £39.99 for 3 Courses Includes: Admission, Racing, Racecard, 3 course dinner, Service charge, At Table Tote Betting & Spice Host Restaurant opens 6.30pm. Racing is from 7.30p.m. to 10.30pm If you have never been greyhound racing before, here is your chance to sample the excitement of this fast, furious and fun sport at one of the foremost greyhound stadiums in the country! The most famous racing greyhound “Mick the Miller” was trained at Wimbledon and was the forerunner to a whole succession of champions. Wimbledon is also the home of the most prestigious events in the racing calendar ‘The Greyhound Derby’ and the ‘Greyhound St Leger’. We will meet as the doors open and start our evening in the Grandstand Restaurant for a delicious dinner (optional 2 or 3 courses). There is a wide choice on the menu so there should be something to suit everyone. Racing starts at 7.30pm and with races every 15 minutes, there will certainly be no shortage of action to entertain us as we dine.

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Saturday Night Non Stop Live Music at The Piano Works

Saturday 11th March 2017 113 Farringdon road, Farringdon, London (EC1R 3BX) Entrance on Ray Street Spice Table 6:30pm £34 for 2 courses, £40 for 3 courses Includes: 2 or 3 course menu, sparkling drink, service, Live Music entertainment and Spice Host Extras: Drinks Tonight we are at London’s Only Non-Stop Live Music Venue, The Piano Works is located in a Victorian listed warehouse in the heart of Farringdon, where the audience decides the music for the evening. 2 pianists and accompanying musicians only play songs requested by the audience, a bit like a human juke box. Sure it will be a great evening and we are of course having a few drinks, dining and dancing. We will meet for a pre-dinner cocktail to take advantage of the cocktail hour where selected drinks of wine, beer and cocktails are half price. We have a table booked for Spice at 7.00p.m. which we have for 2 hours then after 9.00p.m. we will be in the bar, on the dance floor and mingling with the other guests. We are having a 2 or 3 course menu with a glass of sparkling wine.

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Olympic Park Velodrome Cycling Taster Track Session

Sunday 12th March 2017 Lee Valley VeloPark, Abercrombie Road, London (E20 3AB) 1pm £44.50 Includes: Full instruction, bike and helmet hire. Sorry we are unable to refund unless we can re-sell your ticket. Extras: Track mitts hire £3, shoe hire £7 (shoe hire optional) You have no doubt seen Team GB’s success at cycling at the Olympics – and maybe wondered what it would be like to ride in a Velodrome – well here is your chance. Lee Valley VeloPark’s indoor velodrome is the fastest track in the world. Everyone from beginners to elite riders are able to ride the track at this iconic venue on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Track Tasters are a fun, one-off experience where you can ride the Olympic velodrome track. These one hour sessions are an exciting introduction to track cycling where you'll be coached in the use of a fixed wheel bike and the basic skills required to safely ride the velodrome track. Full instruction, velopark bike and helmet hire are included. Track mitts must be worn (£3 to hire). Shoe hire is £7 (optional). If you've never ridden a track bike before it doesn't matter! As long as you can ride a bike to a reasonable standard you can experience cycling on the track at the Olympic velodrome.

Outdoor Archery in Hertfordshire

Date: Sunday 12th March 2017 Place: Westmill Farm, Westmill Road, Ware (SG12 0ES) Final details will be emailed 2:15pm Cost: £30 Includes: 1 Hour Archery Experience, All Equipment, Spice Host If you’ve ever fancied being William Tell or Robin Hood then this is the place to start! This target archery session is a great introduction to archery and may set you on the path to more serious involvement in the sport. There is absolutely no experience needed at all as our instructors will do a great job of teaching you all you need to know in order to hit the target! We’ll be shooting ‘bare bow style’ (no sights), with modern recurve bows and alloy arrows, which will be appropriately matched to your height and size. The session will start with a beginner’s safety briefing so everyone is fully aware of the environment and how to behave on the archery range. Following this, you will be instructed on the correct shooting stance and the method of holding the bow. Once the stance is sorted, you will be briefed on how to safely hold and load an arrow, and then all you need to do is… aim and release. Simple!

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Riverlights and Jazz Cruise on the River Thames

Sunday 12th March 2017 Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London (SW1A 2JH) City Cruises bottom of gangway, Spice Sign 6:15pm to 8:30pm Cost: £29 Includes: 2 hour cruise with Live Jazz Performer, sparkling wine on arrival, canapes, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Sail off into the sunset on this fun evening cruise on the Thames. We cruise down the River Thames with a glass of bubbles in one hand, canapes in the other listening to live jazz, while London’s riverside landmarks glide past and the rest of the world rushes home. There is space to unwind and a fully stocked bar with a variety of drinks for us to purchase. Our ticket includes Sparkling wine on arrival, a selection of canapes, Live Jazz performer and our 2 hour cruise.

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Walthamstow Wetlands Guided Walk, Walthamstow

Sunday 12th March 2017 Walthamstow Wetlands, 2 Forest Road, London (N17 9NH) Ferry Lane Entrance opposite Ferry Boat Inn, outside Thames Water Office 9:45am to 12pm Cost: £7 Includes: Guided Walk and Talk around Walthamstow Reservoirs, Wetlands Donation Find out about the transformation of the Walthamstow reservoirs into one of the largest urban, wetland nature reserves in Europe! This leisurely two hour guided walk will detail the progress of the reservoirs’ transformation and you will learn about the heritage and wildlife of the site and how the reservoirs are being turned into nature reserve.

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Theatre - Dreamgirls

Monday 13th March 2017 Savoy Theatre, Strand, London (WC2R 0ET) At entrance to foyer - Spice Sign 7pm £54 Stalls Includes: Discounted ticket, booking fee and Spice Host. Stall Seats Row M & N. Public Price £69.50. Sorry there can be no refunds on tickets unless we can re-sell your ticket for you. We go for a pre-show drink before going to our seats. The sensational and iconic musical DREAMGIRLS transports you to a revolutionary time in American music history and charts the tumultuous journey of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called ‘The Dreams’. They learn the hard lesson that show business is as tough as it is fabulous. DREAMGIRLS features the classic songs ‘And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going’, ‘I Am Changing’, 'Listen' and ‘One Night Only’.

Cocktails Vintage Style on a Tube, in a Tube Station

Date: Wednesday 15th March 2017 Place: Cahoots London, 13 Kingly Court, London (W1B 5PG) Ask for the Spice Table 7pm Cost: £26 Includes: Cocktail, Sandwich, Service Charge, Spice Host. Extras: Additional Drinks It’s quirky, it’s popular and it will transport you into a time long past. Join us tonight as we venture off to Cahoots, London’s latest bar which is designed like a 1940s Tube Station and located in a WW2 air raid shelter. The Soho-based Cahoots aims to transport guests back to the war period, with themed cocktails, authentic décor, staff in character, a ticket booth upon entrance and a vintage tube seating area using old underground carriage fabrics. The extensive cocktail menu is an impressive eight pages long with choices such as Dig for Victory-style cocktails, drinks served in Thermos flasks, milk bottles, as well as new variations of old favourites. Jazz, swing and lindyhop with some rock’n’roll and electro-swing later in the night mean you can flaunt your dance moves, as it don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got that swing! Included in our price is a cocktail from a variety of choices on the menu, as well as a sandwich of your choice, toasted or plain, just like in the 1940s.

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Theatre - An American in Paris

Thursday 16th March 2017 Dominion Theatre, 268 Tottenham Court Rd, London (W1T 7AQ) Entrance to foyer - Spice Sign 7pm £48.50 Member Stalls Includes: discounted ticket, booking fee and Spice Host. Stalls Seats Row L & M Public Price £59.50 Extras: Drinks We meet at 7.00p.m. at the entrance to the foyer then go for a pre-show drink at the bar before going to our seats. If you have not arrived by 7.10p.m. your ticket will be left at the Box office for you to collect. Sorry there can be no refunds on tickets unless we are able to resell your ticket for you. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS comes to London's Dominion Theatre. Prepare to be swept away by the breathless romance and dazzling spectacle of Broadway’s triumphant, Tony® Award-winning hit musical as it comes to London with the original stars, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope. Jerry Mulligan is an American GI striving to make it as a painter in a city suddenly bursting with hope and possibility. Following a chance encounter with a beautiful young dancer named Lise, the streets of Paris become the backdrop to a romance of art, friendship and love. This stunning reimagining of the Oscar winning film starring Gene Kelly, featuring some of the greatest music and lyrics ever written by George and Ira Gershwin, is the must-see theatrical event of 2017.

Quirky Pub Social and Supper - The Admiralty, Trafalgar Square

Date: Friday 17th March 2017 Place: The Admiralty, 66 Trafalgar Square, London (WC2N 5DS) At the Spice table 7:30pm Cost: £22 Includes: One course supper, service charge, Spice host Extras: Drinks If you’re looking for a pub in central London, The Admiralty fits the bill. The plaque that marks the capital’s centre point is less than 50 metres from the front door… One of the most exciting pubs in central London, The Admiralty is a voyage of discovery that takes its theme from the decks of HMS Victory. Fittingly located near Nelson’s Column, it’s officially London’s most central pub – where the best of British pub food awaits… Join us this evening for a Supper and Social with fellow Spice members. We have included a one course supper with dishes to choose from such as Steak and London Pride Ale Pie; Lamb, Red Pepper and Basil Pie; Sweet Potato and Stilton Pie; Cornish Orchards Cured and Smoked Sea Trout; Frontier Battered Cod.

Spice Goes to the Dogs, Romford

Date: Friday 17th March 2017 Place: Greyhound Stadium, London Road, Essex (RM7 9DU) Paddock Restaurant - Spice Tables 7pm Cost: £18.50 Includes: Entrance to Stadium, Racing, Race Card, 2 Course Dinner, Service Charge Spice Host Extras: Drinks If you have never been greyhound racing before, here is your chance to sample the excitement of this fast, furious and fun sport at one of the foremost greyhound stadiums in the country! We will meet as the doors open and start our evening in the Paddock Restaurant for a 2 course dinner. There is a choice on the menu so there should be something to suit everyone. Racing starts at 7.30pm and with races every 15 minutes, there will certainly be no shortage of action to entertain us as we dine! The restaurant overlooks the Paddock and track with TV screens to allow close-up viewing of the action. While it is entirely optional, you can also try a little flutter for fun! The betting procedure is very straightforward and stakes as small as £2 can be placed. It certainly adds that bit of extra Spice and excitement to cheer your chosen dog home and you never know, you too could end the evening a winner! Restaurant opens 6.30pm. Racing from 7.30p.m. to 10.40pm We can’t offer refunds for this ticket event unless we can re-sell your ticket for you.

Walking Weekend Chippenham, Avebury and Wiltshire

Date: Fri 17th Mar 2017 - Sun 19th Mar 2017 Place: Angel Hotel, Chippenham, Wiltshire (SN15 3BW) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. Cost: £179 Twin Share, £219 Single, £229 Sole Occupancy (Deposit £35 Twin Share, £40 Single, £45 Sole Occupancy) Includes: 2 nights’ B&B, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals, 2 guided walks each day Extras: Transport to walk starts if used WalkWise Overview: We first discovered this excellent area two years ago and we were all very much impressed by both the hotel and the area alike. We are delighted to be returning to the Angel Hotel, whose hospitality, comfort and facilities we enjoyed so much last year. The hotel is one of our favorites with its own pool and gym, wellappointed bedrooms, relaxing lounges bar areas and very friendly staff. Add to this the amazing Wiltshire countryside and we are in for another great weekend away The WalkWise Walking Programme: On Saturday we will head out onto the Malborough Downs where we will explore a new section of the Wessex Ridgeway between Devizes and Avebury. Our routes will follow two fantastic long distance trails, the Wessex Ridgeway and the White Horse Trail. By Contrast on Sunday we may elect to return to the harmonious village of Lacock Abbey with its mixture of stone and half-timbered buildings spanning the centuries. Here is a village steeped in history famed for its beauty, and set in history by photography, film and legend. It has exquisite country tea shops, inviting inns and it is renowned as one of England’s most beautiful villages. Accommodation: Set right in the centre of the dynamic market town of Chippenham the BEST WESTERN PLUS Angel hotel was originally a seventeenth-century coaching inn. It has been extensively refurbished to offer the best in surroundings and comfort with a unique blend of traditional and contemporary style.

Saturday Night Dining at The Pig's Ears Beer Cellar, Richmond

Date: Saturday 18th March 2017 Place: Pig's Ear, 5 Hill Street, Richmond, Surrey (TW9 1SX) At the Spice Table 7pm Cost: £28.50 Includes: 2 course meal, service charge and Spice host Extras: Drinks The Pig’s Ears was voted the winner of Time Out’s ‘Love London Awards’ Best Pub and Bar in Richmond and also voted one of Surrey Life’s Top 20 Pubs for 2015. Tonight we are visiting The Pig’s Ears, tucked away in a basement beer cellar in Richmond. One of the founding members of The Pig’s Ears spent a lot of time working in Belgium where he first discovered his love of beer. It was the range of beers available in Belgium that inspired him to open up a Belgian influenced bistro. As well as an extensive beer menu of over 100 beers at any one time, The Pig’s Ears has a full wine list, the food is tasty and atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We have a 2 course meal included in our evening.

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Saturday Night Funkynation at Ronnie Scotts

Saturday 18th March 2017 Ronnie Scotts, 47 Frith Street, Soho, London (W1D 4HT) Upstairs Ronnie Scotts Bar, Use Upstairs Bar Entrance 7:30pm Cost: £20 Includes: DJ Music, Sharing Platters, Service charge Host Extras: Drinks, Door Charge of £10.00 after 8pm Tonight we are heading to the popular venue of Ronnie Scotts for their Saturday Funkynation disco night with the very best DJ’s playing jazz, funk, soul, 80’s boogie and vintage grooves. We will have a reserved area so you can keep your toes tapping, or maybe have a boogie on the dance floor. We will be having some sharing platters such as meat, cheese or deliboards at 8.15 so please arrive before this so you don’t miss out. This is a great way to meet other members and have a fun night. The music kicks off at 8.00pm.

St Pauls Scavenger, Photo and Treasure Hunt

Date: Saturday 18th March 2017 Place: St Paul's Tube Station, London (EC2V 6AA) Meet at outside Cafe Nero by the station exit 11am Cost: £5 Includes: organised, fun treasure and scavenger hunt Extras: drinks and food if required We have a fun treasure hunt in the area around St Paul’s cathedral. The area is steeped in history but there is also a warren of narrow alleyways and secret passageways that make it the perfect place for a series of cunningly concealed cryptic clues and challenges. The actual route is varied and interesting combining old monuments, hidden courtyards and truly secret places. The cryptic clues are visual clues that lead you to a number or letter that gives you the next clue to set you on your way. The cryptic clues are not in order as that would just be too easy! A keen eye is all that is needed to keep you on the correct trail. We also have lined up a scavenger challenge and spot and photo challenges which will keep you entertained for a few hours in London with your fellow Spice members. All the challenges earn points and points make prizes.

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Toff's Tour of Harrow School and Pub Lunch

Saturday 18th March 2017 Castle Pub, 30 West Street, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex (HA1 3EF) Ask for Spice Table 12pm to 4pm Cost: £22.50 Includes: Tour of Harrow School, Sandwich and Chips lunch at the pub and Spice Host Extras: Drinks at the pub Walk the halls of the ‘Giants of Old’ at this unique academic institution. Harrow School was founded in 1572 and is set in 260 acres of North-West London. This is a unique tour and we need to secure tickets many months in advance. Pupils have come from all over the world to Harrow School and there is no 'typical Harrovian'. In our guided tour today, we will see some or all of the following buildings. The Old Speech Room Art Gallery, a repository for the School's distinguished collection of antiquities and fine art, including Greek and Egyptian antiquities, paintings by Romney, Sir Winston Churchill, David Jones and Dan Llywelyn Hall and portrait busts of Old Harrovians such as Byron and Sheridan. We’ll also be visiting the Fourth Form Room, Speech Room, Museum of Harrow Life and Vaughan Library.

Warley Place Spring Bulb Spectacular in Brentwood Essex

Date: Saturday 18th March 2017 Place: Warley Place, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex (CM13 3JF) Warley Place, joining will be emailed 9:45am Cost: £6 Includes: Guided Walk around Gardens, Donation, Spice Host Etras: Refreshments Join us for a lovely day out at Warley Place to see the daffodils and other spring bulbs. Warley Place is a 25 acre reserve and is on the site of a house and once famous Edwardian gardens belonging to Ellen Willmott. It is now maintained as a nature reserve by Essex Wildlife Trust. There are some spectacular flowers to be enjoyed throughout the year, especially in the spring. At the reserve Volunteers will be on hand, to answer questions about Ellen Willmott’s historic garden; whether it’s about the unique plants and trees or building remains. There is a guided walk at 10.30 providing further insight into this historic garden

Cycling for Fun - Royal London Bike Tour

Date: Sunday 19th March 2017 Place: Queensway Tube Station, London (W2 4SS) Fat Tire Sign & guide 10:45am Cost: £24.50 Includes bike hire and Fat Tire Bike Tours guide Why not join us on a bike tour with Fat Tire Bike Tours? This is a leisurely-paced way to see London like you’ve never seen it before! With an informative and entertaining guide, this will be a fun day out. The tour lasts approximately 4 hours and goes ahead, rain or shine. The tours maximize the bike paths and cycle lanes through the Royal Parks so there is very little street biking. Highlights of the tour include: Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and Kensington Gardens. This is not a fast paced tour and really quite leisurely with plenty stops to hear from your guide about the various tourist attractions along the route.

Silent Tour - Dennis Severs House and Lunch

Date: Sunday 19th March 2017 Place: Denis Severs House, 18 Folgate Street, London (E1 6BX) Meet at entrance of Denis Severs 12pm Cost: £31.50 Member tour & Lunch Includes: Severs House Tour, 1 Course Meal, Service Charge, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Spice London are delighted to have organised a very unusual experience for our members with a visit to Dennis Severs’ th House where you tour around the different rooms in the house dating from 18 Century to the Victorian period. Following our visit we will then head off for a 1 course lunch at Pizza Express. The game is that you interrupt a family of silk-weavers named Jervis. They can still sometimes be heard but seem always to be just out of sight. As you journey off in this SILENT tour through the ten rooms, each lit by candlelight you receive a number of stimulations to your senses. It is the smell of food that first aligns your imagination with the faces around you in portraits then.... Mr Jervis’s wig surely not the very same one that hangs over the back of his chair? His meal is only half eaten, did he abandon it when he heard us arrive? Dennis Sever was an artist who used his imagination as his canvas and who lived in the house in much the same way as its th original occupants might have done in the early 18 century. He lived in the house for his own personal enjoyment but through this he has created an extraordinary experience. After almost twenty years this experience ranks as one of the rarest in the world. Sharing what Dennis Sever found and created is what a visit to the house is all about. The warm candlelit rooms captures the old masters, the creak of footsteps, whispers and opening doors, texture, different smells and the ticking and chiming of clocks – its spellbinding but the motto of the house is that you either see it or you don’t!

Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience

Date: Sunday 19th March 2017 Place: Amba Hotel Charing Cross, The Strand, London (WC2N 5HX) Faulty Towers Dining Meeting point - Spice Sign 6pm Cost: £64 Includes: 3 course meal, booking fee, Spice host Extras: Drinks If you ever enjoyed the hilarious sitcom Faulty Towers, brainchild of John Cleese and Connie Booth, this dining experience is a brilliant way to recapture the fun while enjoying a three course meal. You’ll be seated and served by Sybil and Basil Faulty and Manuel, all played by first-class actors who capture everyone’s favourite character with startling accuracy, immersing you completely in an atmosphere of chaos and fun. Branded a ‘rip-roaringly hilarious night out’ by This Is London, you’ll find it impossible not to laugh as Basil, Sybil and Manuel mingle with the guests, causing havoc every step of the way. Expect all the best gags in a show that’s two thirds improvised. Just don’t mention the war! When you arrive ask the Hotel Front of House for the Faulty Towers Meeting point/bar area and we will meet there at 6.00pm for a drink before dinner. You’ll feel well and truly transported to the mayhem of TV’s Faulty Towers Hotel, so book yourself a place.

Sunday Lunch at the Bickley and Chislehurst Caves, Kent

Date: Sunday 19th March 2017 Place: The Bickley, Chislehurst Road, Kent (BR7 5NP) Ask for the Spice Table 12pm Cost: £29 Includes: Tour of Caves and one course lunch, Service Charge and Spice Host It’s time to go underground and explore the Chislehurst Caves, which are located way underne ath the Kent countryside! Before we head on our tour underground we will have a one course Sunday lunch at The Bickley in Chislehurst (just opposite the train station). This beautiful Victorian Bar and Restaurant offers a delicious range of Sunday roasts served with all the trimmings. The caves are over 20 miles of mystery and history in the caverns and passages hewn from the chalk over the last 8000 years. Chislehurst Caves are a labyrinth of dark mysterious passageways and our guide will lead us through these passageways and tell us the history behind the caves. On our guided tour you will learn about the Flint Knappers, the Druid Altar, the Haunted Pool and much more.

Theatre - The Girls

Date: Tuesday 21st March 2017 Place: Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London (WC2H 0JP) Entrance to the foyer - Spice Sign 7pm Cost: £52.50 Member Stalls (Deposit £15) Includes: discounted ticket, booking fee and Spice Host, Stalls Seats Row K & L, Sorry no refunds on theatre tickets unless we can resell your ticket for you. Extras: Drinks We meet for a pre-show drink at the bar before going to our seats. If you have not arrived by 7.10p.m. your ticket will be left at the box office for you to collect. THE GIRLS is the true story of the Yorkshire Calendar Girls, a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something extraordinary. This new musical comedy brings together the writing talents of Gary Barlow (Take That, The X Factor) and Tim Firth (Calendar Girls, Kinky Boots), who grew up in the same village in the North of England, and have been friends for 25 years. THE GIRLS originally opened at The Grand Theatre in Leeds and The Lowry Theatre, Salford where it received standing ovations at every performance.

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Early Dine - Navarro's Best Tapas in Town

Wednesday 22nd March 2017 Navarro's, 67 Charlotte Street, London (W1T 4PH) Spice Table 6:30pm £28.50 Includes: fabulous sharing tapas meal, the food is plentiful, service & Spice host Extras: Drinks are payable on the evening This is a great restaurant and very popular with Spice members. The food is excellent and with our sharing tapas menu you have the opportunity to try lots of different dishes. Our menu includes an extensive selection of tapas dishes with plenty of vegetarian options. There is always plenty of food for everyone. We have not included desserts or drinks/coffees to try and keep this a reasonable night out but you can buy these on the night. Our dining out evenings in different restaurants are always very enjoyable and if you have not been to Navarro’s before it is definitely worth a visit. Review: “This is truly one of the best tapas restaurants I have ever been too. The food is excellent and the service is as good as the wine.

A Taste of Paris at Luc's Brasserie in Historic Leadenhall Market

Date: Thursday 23rd March 2017 Place: Lucs Brasserie, 17-22 Leadenhall Market, London (EC3V 1LR) At the Spice table 7pm Cost: £28.50 Includes: 2 course meal, service charge, Spice host Extras: Drinks Join us for a lively taste of Paris at Luc’s Brasserie in the historic and beautiful Leadenhall Market. Luc’s Parisian chic blends French classics and city favourites, offering food that is cosmopolitan and appealing. Tonight we can choose two courses from the Evening Menu from dishes such as Baked Camembert with Caramelised Red Onion Marmalade, Bacon and Potato Rosti with Poached Egg and Hollandaise, Luc’s Hache Burger, Poulet Roti, Wild Sea Bream, Tarte Aux Pommes Normande and Mousse Aux Trois Chocolats. After our meal we can perhaps enjoy an alfresco drink in one of the pubs at Leadenhall Market.

Meet and Eat Country Pub - The Onslow Arms, West Clandon, Surrey

Date: Friday 24th March 2017 Place: The Onslow Arms, The Street, West Clandon, Surrey (GU4 7TE) At the Spice table 8pm Cost: £3.50 Includes: Spice host and booking fee Extras: Food, drinks and service charge Tonight we are visiting The Onslow Arms in West Clandon which was voted ‘Surrey Pub of the Year’ in 2015. Recently refurbished, the pub has a lovely alfresco dining area so we’re hoping for good weather this evening! The pub prides itself in quality, seasonal and well sourced ingredients, freshly prepared for the best flavour. On the night you just pay for your food, drink and service charge. We have just charged a small fee for organising the event and providing a host. Our host will be there to meet you and help with the introductions.

Skills for the Hills (Bronze and Silver Navigation Awards)

Date: Fri 24th Mar 2017 - Sun 26th Mar 2017 Place: Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales (SY21 0PB) Meet: Arrive from 6.00p.m. Buffet Supper 8.30p Cost: £144 Sharing, (Deposit £28 Sharing) Includes: Two nights B&B, Friday evening light supper, lunches, 4 course evening meal and instruction You're interested in hill walking, but want to learn more about the practical skills and techniques needed to venture safely out to the hills and mountains of Britain, or if you already have some of these skills but want to increase your level of competence, then this weekend is for you. Anyone who has been out walking on the hills will appreciate the problems that may arise if you are not prepared and this weekend is designed to make sure you're aware of what can happen and what to do about it. The majority of the weekend is practical so you will be out walking in the breathtaking scenery of the Welsh Hills. The countryside in which we’ll be walking, as well as being of outstanding beauty, is ideally suited to developing navigation skills as it is not always easy to follow the paths and rights of way. The emphasis for the weekend is on enjoying the walks and the instruction will be given on the hoof with each person having the opportunity to develop their own level of confidence.

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Walking Weekend Coniston Water South Lakes

Fri 24th Mar 2017 - Sun 26th Mar 2017 Monk Coniston, Coniston Water, Lake District (LA21 8AQ) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Evening Meal at 8.00p.m. £179 Twin share, £219 Single, £239 Sole Occupancy (Deposit £35) Includes: 2 nights' accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 guided walks Extras: Transport to walk starts if used

Weekend Overview: We have been waiting for this opportunity to re-visit this National Trust Country House property named Monk Coniston. With spectacular views down to Coniston Water and its wonderful location allows us get the very best out of this wonderful area. With great walking days planned to take in the high and low fells we will experience everything the Lakes has to offer. The WalkWise Walking Programme: The beauty of this area is that we have stunning walking immediately from our doorstep and our weekend will allow us to walk everything the Coniston area has to offer. The harder walkers on Saturday may make-hay walking the greats of Little & Great Carrs, Swirl How, Black Sails and Weatherlam via the serene Little Langdale and impressive defile that makes Tilbertwaite Ghyll. Then their Sunday will be taken up attaining the solid Coniston Old Man from an interesting route and undertaking Brown Pike, Buck Pike and Dow Crags too! For the moderate walkers amongst us, we will visit some impressive summits too such as Black Fell and Holme Fell interspersed with the delights of Tarns Hows, Tom Heights, Skelwith Force and Colwith Force (waterfalls). Accommodation: This period Country House caters exclusively for walkers from all around the world. It creates an atmosphere which is all a far cry from the anonymity of a conventional hotel. It prides itself on friendly service of the highest standard.

4x4 Vehicle Off Roading in Kent

Date: Saturday 25th March 2017 Place: Ashtree Farm, Teston Road, West Malling (ME19 5RL) Meet: final details will be emailed 10:45am Cost: £92 Includes: 4x4 Off Roading instruction, Safety Briefing We are heading off to the Kent countryside near Maidstone so you can test your driving skills to the limit and try out this adrenaline pumping 4x4 vehicle serious Off Roading experience. In teams of either two or three people per 4x4 vehicle (see below) you will have an initial safety briefing and be given practical instruction by a qualified instructor in the skills and awareness you need to have to drive a 4x4 vehicle across different terrains. Then you are off! Under expert guidance each of you will take the wheel and as you gain experience and confidence will negotiate the bumpy and uneven terrain. There will be slopes, drops, water and gullies around a purpose built Off Roading course. This event is suitable for beginners and can also challenge even the most daring of drivers. So take the plunge and have a go!

Brighton Social at The Nightingale Room, Brighton

Date: Saturday 25th March 2017 Place: The Nightingale Room, 29-30 Surrey Street, Brighton (BN1 3PA) Ask for the Spice table 7:30pm Cost: £3 Includes: Booking fee and Spice Host Extras: Food, drink, service charge For our Brighton Social, Spice is going to The Nightingale Room, which can be found on the first floor of the Grand Central Pub, an imposing, impressive building originally built in the 1840’s as a hotel for rail passengers. Brighton train station is literally across the street. Steeped in history and shrouded in Golden Age style, this Fullers nook is a space of opulent entertainment. So why not come along for a drink or two and if you’re feeling hungry the food is gastro style grub at its best. Think pub nosh with a brasserie twist where all the trimmings include Mac 'n' Cheese, Beef Burgers and Steak Frites. This is a great way to meet up with other members local to Brighton over a drink so make sure you don't miss out on what promises to be a great night!

Decorate in Decoupage a Glass Tea Light Holder Workshop

Date: Saturday 25th March 2017 Place: Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London (EC2Y 5HN) Reception of Museum 1pm Cost: £39 Includes: Tutored Workshop, Booking Fee & Spice Host Extras: Refreshments Decoupage you very own glass Tea Light Holder. This workshop uses beautiful papers to transform a plain glass tea-light holder into your own unique creation through découpage. Decoupage is the art of applying layers of thin paper pictures and images onto a surface. Choose patterns that range from Scandi bolds, to quirky and cute, to muted and sophisticated. Your teacher will guide you through the design process and show you all the tricks involved in applying layers of thin paper to a glass surface. You don’t need any previous experience, and all materials will be provided. You then get to take your creation home.

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Guided Climb Up and Over the O2 with Lunch

Saturday 25th March 2017 The O2, Peninsula Square, London (SE10 0DX) Base Camp at the O2 - Spice Sign 11:45am £55 Climb & Lunch, £39 Only Includes: Original Climb up the O2 tickets, one course lunch, service charge, Spice host. Sorry we cannot refund on tickets unless we are able to resell your ticket for you. Extras: Drinks Get ready for a breathtaking new attraction, combining an exhilarating active outdoor challenge with a completely unique perspective on London! Join Spice today as we go on the adventure of a lifetime! Taking up to 90 minutes, Up at The O2 is an exhilarating experience which takes you on a guided expedition over the roof of The O2 via a fabric walkway. Suspended 2m above the surface of The O2 arena's tent canvas, the walkway is 53m above ground level and 320m long. After the thrilling morning we’ll go to The Slug and Lettuce for lunch where there are many choices on the menu. This is an adventure you can’t afford to miss! Please read the notes on our website as there are some height/weight restrictions and important notes that you need to be aware of.

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Hippodrome Suspiciously Elvis & Dinner

Saturday 25th March 2017 Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, London (WC2H 7JH) Heloit Restaurant - Spice table 6pm £69 Member Ticket and Meal Includes: ticket to Suspiciously Elvis show, Stalls table seat, 2 course meal, service & Spice host. There can be no refunds on tickets unless we are able to re-sell your ticket. Extras: Drinks While singing in California, Ivor Potter was told by Cher that he sounded just like Elvis… and so SUSPICIOUSLY ELVIS was born! He is back at the Hippodrome following a sellout evening last time so why not join us for this great night out. Now respected around the word for his vocal talent, and with his highly accomplished band and brass section, and with the beautiful Feather Girl Dancers, SUSPICIOUSLY ELVIS faithfully recreates those classic Vegas nights of rock’n'roll.

Symonds Yat Adventure Mission

Date: Saturday 25th March 2017 Place: Forest of Dean 10pm to approx. 4pm Cost: £52 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 Bibblings 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.

Ain't Nothin But the Blues with Lunch in Carnaby Street

Date: Sunday 26th March 2017 Place: Rum Kitchen, 1st Floor, Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, London (W1B 5PW) Ask for Spice table 1pm to 8pm Cost: £26 for courses, £20 for 1 course Includes: 1 or 2 Course Lunch, Live Blues music, service charge Host Extras: Drinks We have discovered two great venues in Soho to combine a two course lunch and then an afternoon of live blues music. We are meeting in The Rum Kitchen in Kingly Court on Carnaby Street for some Caribbean style lunch. The Rum Kitchen is a Caribbean eatery that bends the rules. Focusing on bringing Caribbean beach shack food and cocktails with travel inspired flavours to London, they have their roots in the Caribbean but certainly aren’t your regular jerk shack! The menu has a few classics but even those have been given the Rum Kitchen twist. After lunch we take a short stroll to the Ain’t Nothin but the Blues bar in Kingly Street which is London’s original Blues Bar where there is a blue jams session with Barry Jackson and Blue Jack which is on from 4.00 – 8.00p.m.

Royal River Ramble - Kew to Richmond

Date: Sunday 26th March 2017 Place: Mortlake Train Station, Sheen Lane, Mortlake (SW14 8AB) By exit - Spice sign 10:45am Cost: £6 Includes: guided walk Extras: drinks and lunch if required Beginning at Mortlake this is a walk through the pages of history. Taking in Mortlake Green, and the Thames Path National Trail where the route is flanked by alder, ash and willow trees and we can look out for birdlife. Then we head under Kew Bridge and continue along the path to see Syon House in the distance and we see Richmond Old Deer Park on the left. Following the river we head up to Richmond Hill to enjoy the fabulous views. This is a 6/7 mile walk one way and we will stop at Richmond to have a drink and perhaps some lunch. Dress for the weather on the day. Your guide is Ian 07411 858337.

Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, Tour and Lunch

Date: Sunday 26th March 2017 Place: New Globe Walk, Bankside, London (SE1 9DT) At the wall opposite entrance 11am Cost: £32.50 Includes: Guided tour, Entrance to the exhibition, 1 Course Lunch, Spice Host Extras: Drinks This is a fabulous opportunity to visit the Globe whilst it is not being used for performances and to see behind the scenes. We are setting off on a tour of this wonderful theatre where our guide will be able to show us round and give us information on the background of the theatre and its history. We will then visit the Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition - Imagine the Globe as it would have been: the centre of what was once London's most notorious entertainment district, surrounded by raucous taverns and bawdy-houses. Housed beneath the Globe Theatre, the Exhibition uses modern technology and traditional crafts to bring Shakespeare's world to life. We will meet up again at the end of the exhibition to go for lunch at the Tas Pide Turkish Restaurant.

Walk - Pegsdon Hills Circular Wall from Pirton

Date: Sunday 26th March 2017 Place: Motte & Bailey pub, 1 Great Green, Pirton, Hitchin Herts (SG5 3QD) Outside the pub Cost: £6 Includes: guided 7 mile walk Extras: drinks and pub lunch (optional) On today’s 7 mile walk we will be following the Icknield Way path which is an historical route covering many miles of chalk ridge and is probably the oldest road in Britain dating back to Neolithic times. We follow the path for a short distance then head up Deacon Hill enjoying some spectacular views along the ridge. We then head down to Pegsdon before heading back to Pirton. Pegsdon Hills is one of the most spectacular reserves owned by the Bedfordshire Wildlife Trust and is part of the Deacon Hill site of special scientific interest. The walk is 7 miles and we will stop at the pub at the end of the walk, once we are back in Pirton, for a drink and perhaps some lunch (optional). Dress for the weather on the day with sturdy footwear for this time of year.

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Tuesday Night Comedy - The Guinea Pig Club at Tattershall Castle

Date: Tuesday 28th March 2017 Place: Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment (SW1A 2HR) In Main Bar (downstairs) 7pm Cost: £24 Includes: entrance to comedy, Spice table and sharing platters of food type of supper, Spice host Extras: Drinks Come and see big names trying out new material before taking it on tour or to the telly, along with short spots from emerging talent. Tonight we are aboard the Tattershall Castle, which is a boat which is permanently moored at Victoria Embankment. The 130 seats regularly sell out. For tonight you should meet the Spice host in the main bar of the Tattershall Castle. It will be busy so look for the Spice sign. We will have a drink together before going through to the Comedy and our table.

Live Music and Drinks at Dion Bar, St Paul’s

Date: Wednesday 29th March 2017 Place: Paternoster House, 65 St Paul’s Churchyard (EC4M 8AB) In Bar - Spice Sign 7:30pm Cost: £3.50 Includes: booking fee and Spice host Dion St Paul’s runs parallel with St Paul’s cathedral and has stunning views overlooking the cathedral and grounds. It has a capacity of 300 with ground and basement level, and an outside seating area - the perfect setting to enjoy your favourite tipple. Meet in the downstairs bar from 7.30pm and enjoy a welcome drink of a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. You can choose a supper dish from a Spice menu such as Club Sandwich with thick chips, Homemade Beef Burger and thick chips, Goujons of fish with fries, Cheese Platter, Jerk Chicken skewers with fries, Halloumi skewers with fries or Crispy duck pancakes with fries. Wednesday nights are when the All Stars band play at dion St. Paul’s.

Dining with a Spectacular View

Date: Thursday 30th March 2017 Place: Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London - 40th Floor (EC2N 4AY) Duck & Waffle Spice Table, Meet in Bar 7pm Cost: £48 Includes: Sharing plates of these unique dishes for the table, service, Spice host Extras: Drinks Located on the 40th floor of Heron Tower, the Duck and Waffle is the highest restaurant in the UK, featuring unparalleled City views and a menu to match. A glass lift speeds you up to the 40th floor in 12 seconds flat and an incredible adrenalin rush develops as your ears pop and a vast swathe of London below turns Lilliputian. We’ll be taking dining to new heights with award-winning Executive Chef Daniel Doherty’s British and European inspired menu, and will be enjoying some good Spice company at the same time. Duck & Waffle places emphasis on local, rustic, seasonal and sustainable British ingredients, manifested in daily inspirations created from the market’s freshest offerings. Tonight we’ll indulge in some sharing plates for the table with dishes like smoked mozzarella, pearl barley and wild mushroom ragout, roasted octopus, wild Cornish pollock meatballs and the famous duck and waffle which is crispy leg confit, fried duck egg and mustard maple syrup. It’s a very social and convivial way of dining and bound to be a spectacular evening! This is unique dining and places are strictly limited so early bookings are advised as we have to secure our booking many weeks in advance at this popular upmarket restaurant.

Meet and Eat at The Little Garden, Sevenoaks

Date: Thursday 30th March 2017 Place: 1-2 Well Court, Sevenoaks, Kent (TN13 1UN) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £3.50 Includes: Table booking and Spice Host Extras: Drinks and food payable on the evening The Little Garden restaurant, bar and grill is a modern, contemporary restaurant with an international menu, cooked by talented chefs in stylish surroundings and with exceptional service. The restaurant is located in the private secluded courtyard of Well Court. The courtyard has been transformed into a beautiful, heated, decked area, surrounded by beds of box hedging, cyclamen and ivy, and set underneath a stunning old tree lit up by twinkling fairy lights. Spread over two floors, the restaurant features exposed brick work, leather banquette seating, bar and top of the range, open plan kitchen. Join us tonight for drinks and dinner at this lovely restaurant. This is a pay as you go evening where you pay for any food and drinks you have on the evening. Our Spice Host will be there to meet you so just ask for the Spice table on arrival.

Victoria and Albert Museum Late Night Friday

Date: Friday 31st March 2017 Place: V&A, Cromwell Road, London (SW7 2RL) Inside Grand Entrance on left by security Sign 7pm to 10pm Cost: £3.50 Includes: Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join us for Late Night Friday at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the world’s greatest museum of art and design. As part of the Friday Late Night they have different themes around the museum with activities, debates and talks you can attend (on a first come first serve basis) as well as displays and installations around the galleries in the museum. We will meet at the entrance then go to the bar for a drink before wandering around the museum. This event does not include some exhibitions which are ticket entry only. The V&A collection represents over three thousand years of creativity from across Europe, Asia and the Middle East with internationally acclaimed exhibitions on subjects from design and fashion to photography, sculpture and architecture.

Walking Weekend Derbyshire Dales and Peaks

Date: Fri 31st Mar 2017 - Sun 2nd Apr 2017 Place: The Makeney Hall Hotel, Derbyshire (DE56 0RS) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Evening Meal 8.00p.m. Cost: £189 Twin Share, £229 Single, £239 Sole Occupancy (Deposit £35 Twin Share, £45 Single, £45 Sole Occupancy) Includes: 2 nights' accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 evening meals, 2 picnic lunches, 2 days of guided walking Extras: Transport to walk starts if used

WalkWise Overview: During this weekend we will be exploring not only the amazing Peak District but also the Amber and Derwent Valleys too. For this is the southern Peak District National Park which accentuates the exciting and beautiful scenery of the Peaks. This white or ‘light peak’ is typified by the fascinating limestone scenery, deep limestone gorges, exposed escarpments, lush flower-rich pastures and its famous underground cave systems plus pretty villages and impressive stately homes. The WalkWise Walking Programme: Our initial day will be spent doing a fabulously varied walk from Matlock Bath back to the hall. We shall take the train from Belper some 20 minutes up to Matlock Bath….mind you it takes all day to walk back. This delightful linear treat affords some stunning views a loft the escarpments that overlook the cable car en-route to Abraham’s Heights. The route bobs and weaves before hugging the river and then twists and turns its way onto a second escarpment before it ducks and dives (quack quack) back to enjoy another lovely river stretch. After we have enjoyed our walk we may have time to look around Belper before tootling back to the hotel. Accommodation: Makeney Hall Hotel is a magnificent Victorian country mansion, situated in the heart of Derbyshire, set in six acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with breath-taking views across the Amber Valley. Only eight miles from Derby and two miles from the flourishing market town of Belper, the hotel enjoys the most tranquil surroundings. The grandeur of the hotel setting combines with the warmth and attentiveness of the staff to make each guest feel at home and really special. There is an elegant oak paneled dining room and an impressive oak fireplace too! All of the 45 bedrooms are decorated in a warmly traditional style whilst the superior rooms have a period elegance this is in keeping the hotel’s heritage. There is also a fine traditional pub almost on the doorstep.

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Easter Bunkhouse Weekend 3 Nights in the Stour Valley, Suffolk

Fri 14th Apr 2017 - Mon 17th Apr 2017 The Chase, Brantham, Near Manningtree, Suffolk (CO11 1PT) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Check Out 12 noon £125 Sharing (Deposit £20) Includes: 3 night's hostel accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 2 course evening meal on Friday evening, guided walk and services of Spice Host throughout the weekend Extras: drinks, lunches and pub meals Saturday and Sunday For a cheap and cheerful Spice weekend away over the Easter Break, we are heading to the Stour Valley in an area of outstanding beauty in Suffolk. The YHA Stour Valley bunkhouse is a simple but comfortable bunkhouse on an historic 1000 acre working Suffolk farm. It is set in peaceful surroundings on the edge of Constable Country, and is an ideal base for Spice members. We can walk, cycle, relax and explore the area and the local pubs.

We can walk from the door and join the Suffolk Coastal Path so there will be a walk organised on one of the days of 6/8 miles. We are only a few miles from the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley Trust so there are options for cycling and boat rides. Alton Water Park is also close by and there are many other attractions, so plenty of options and things to do. A Spice weekend would not be same without exploring some of the local pubs which are a short drive away in nearby villages. The timber clad building is fitted with a wide range of modern facilities, with underfloor heating throughout, and a wood-burning stove – with logs provided! The bunkhouse is situated in its own large fenced garden, looking across to Brantham Hall. It has a large lawned area with BBQ facilities, picnic benches and room for ball games. There are 5 bedrooms (sleeping 4 to 6 persons in bunkbeds) and we will allocate on a pot luck basis. All bedding and linen is provided. There are 3 bathrooms including a large wetroom, with showers, toilets and washbasins. There is a kitchen/diner with cooker, ovens, large fridge, microwave and kitchen utensils. There is also a cycle store if anyone would like to bring bikes and a drying room for outdoor clothing if the weather is not being kind to us.

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Walking Weekend Balmacara and Glen Shiel Scotland - Easter Break

Fri 14th Apr 2017 - Mon 17th Apr 2017 Balmacara Hotel, Glen Shiel, Scotland (IV40 8DH) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £259 Twin Share, £319 Single, £349 Sole (Deposit £50 Twin Share, £60 Single, £70 Sole) Includes: 3 nights' accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals & 3 days of guided walks and there will be a choice of walks each day too Extras: Trasnport to walk starts if used

Walkwise Overview: Glen Shiel and Kintail are quite simply one of the most stunning regions in the country. You are immersed amongst magnificent countryside, inviting lochs, amazing mountains, enchanting coastlines, peaceful hamlets, this area has it all! Quite simply this is a fantastic destination in one of the best possible walking locations in Scotland. Here we will reside on the beautiful shores of Loch Alsh, which is perfectly located to allow us to sample more of the very best of the awesome splendour of Glen Shiel, Kintail and the surrounding Glens! WalkWise Walking Programme: Glen Shiel, in the heart of Kintail, has long been known as one of the best and most spectacular walking areas in the whole of Britain, and we will have two or if you are lucky enough to be able to stay over on the Thursday night, three excellent days to explore it! To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, 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 9-12 miles with 3000+ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 6-9 miles with less ascent. All walks are weather dependent and own transport may be taken to the walk starts. Accommodation: The Balmacara Hotel has a simply amazing location, sitting on the shores of Loch Alsh, with views of Skye and the Ratagan Peninsula directly over the water! But if any more needs saying…it is a friendly, family run hotel, all bedrooms are en-suite with satellite TV and there's also a lovely beer garden! The restaurant has huge views out across the loch, and the speciality is local game and seafood, and there's even music in the hotel bar on the weekend!

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Walking Weekend Easter and the Pembrokeshire Coast

Fri 14th Apr 2017 - Mon 17th Apr 2017 The Fishguard Bay Hotel, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire (SA64 0BT) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £229 Twin Share, £289 Single (Deposit £45 Twin Share, £50 Single) Includes: 3 nights' accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals & a choice of 2 guided walks each day Extras: Transport to walk starts if used

WalkWise Overview: The North Pembrokeshire Coast is a perfect WalkWise destination. The Fishguard Bay Hotel is the former flagship hotel of the Great Western Railway which exudes an atmosphere of elegant sophistication. Add to this its impressive location overlooking the bay and we have an ideal base to explore the next stretch of the stunning Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Much of this coastline remains unknown and it is easy to escape the crowds, yet still enjoy some of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in the country. Combine the hotel, the location and the walking and we are ensured of a seriously enjoyable getaway! The WalkWise Walking Programme: What a truly stunning part of the world this is, and what variety too. Obviously there are some simply amazing cliff top walks, as the remarkable Pembrokeshire Coastal Path begins at Cardigan. The first three or four days of the coastal path we have walked from the Gwbert hotel. So from the Fishguard Bay Hotel, we will explore some of the fantastic coastline from Strumble Head to St Davids. Accommodation: The Fishguard Bay Hotel is a 19th Century mansion and a former flagship Great Western Railway hotel. It continues to exude an atmosphere of elegant sophistication, from its impressive exterior façade, spacious reception area, sweeping staircase, original high ceilings, architraves, oak panelling and stained glass windows. This visually striking hotel immerses visitors in a welcoming yet opulent embrace and the friendly, attentive, staff will ensure your stay is a memorable one. All bedrooms are en-suite, tastefully decorated, and are equipped with direct dial telephone, hairdryer, colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities in order to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

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Walking Weekend Easter, Borrowdale & the Lakes

Fri 14th Apr 2017 - Mon 17th Apr 2017 Glaramara, Borrowdale, Lake District (CA12 5XQ) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £291 Twin En-Suite, £261 Standard Single, £291 Single En-Suite, £299 Sole En-Suite (Deposit £55 Twin En-Suite, £52 Standard Single, £55 Single En-Suite, £60 Sole En-Suite) Includes: 3 nights' accommodation, 3 evening meals, 3 picnic lunches, 3 breakfasts, 3 guided walks Extras: Transport to walk start

WalkWise Overview: Set in the heart of the Lake District, Glaramara is surrounded by some of the finest mountain and lakes in the country. Understandably this is one of our most popular locations, occupying a picture perfect setting which is the envy of every walker!! From the front door of the centre, there is a massive range of walking to choose from and the food is great too! There are the towering heights of Great Gable and Scafell Pike, Castle Crag, the beautiful Derwentwater, the superb cafes throughout Borrowdale and some traditional Lakeland hostelries! And its springtime too which is arguably the finest of the seasons to visit! WalkWise Walking Programme: Quite simply this centre is one of the finest walking locations anywhere in the country, truly immersed in the deep Lakeland valleys and surrounded by majestic mountains and inviting Lakeland fells. By contrast, there are delightful river valleys with tranquil lakes, dancing waterfalls and peaceful woodland, providing enchanting scenery for all levels of walkers. Accommodation: Glaramara, is a purpose built walking centre at the foot of the Borrowdale Valley in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park. This centre is ideal for walkers located in a commanding position in the beautiful vale of Borrowdale. It just keeps better and better with the addition of an excellent dining room with veranda and high quality foyer and bar area. It is moving towards being fully en-suite. It currently is all en-suite except for 12 compact singles. Many of the bedrooms have lovely views of the surrounding valleys and hills and all have complimentary tea/coffee facilities. The bar is well-stocked and comfortable lounges, so you can relax in the evenings. Their catering has an excellent reputation amongst walkers for good wholesome food, the portions are plentiful and the packed lunches satisfying! Then, should you have any excess energy for an evening pint there are two excellent country pubs within a fair walking distance…for walkers that is!

Walking Weekend - The Peveril of the Peaks

Date: Fri 28th Apr 2017 - Mon 1st May 2017 Place: The Peveril of the Peak, Thorpe, Dovedale, Derbyshire (DE6 2AW) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Evening Meal at 8.00p.m. Cost: £269 Twin Share, £329 Single, £339 Sole (Deposit £50 Twin Share, £65 Single, £65 Sole) Includes: 3 nights' accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 evening meals, 3 picnic lunches, 3 guided walks Extras: Transport to walk starts if used

WalkWise Overview: We’ve aspired to walk from this centre for years and years. Walter Scott certainly gained inspiration from this stunning landscape for his novel the Peveril of the Peak set in Dovedale and part of the Peak District National Park. The first of Britain’s National Parks, it covers 542 square miles taking in, to the north, the wild Dark Peak where Curlews cry across desolate peat bogs and the more pastoral White Peak to the south west. In terms of the mighty impressive walking with three days to go at we shall experience two of the most pleasing things the Peak District has to offer; Dales and Rivers. The WalkWise Walking Programme: Ilam Hall, Hamps Valley & Mere Hill From Ilam Park we cross the river and head up and over the steep Mere Hill for envious views over the impressive White Peak countryside. For Dovedale & Wetton we can leave from the house: Heading northwards we pass by fantastic rock formations such as the Twelve Apostles, Reynard’s Cave and the Tissington Spires! Accommodation: Surrounded by pretty countryside and set in a charming village location this comfortable Country House provides a perfect base for our weekend. From here we shall have our every need catered for. All the bedrooms have an individual layout and character but all have TV with digital radio, hair dryer and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. For our complete relaxation the spacious public rooms lead to a licenced bar which in turn opens onto a terrace with an aspect enjoying a delightful view of the surrounding countryside. Wi-Fi in all public areas and a proper boot and drying room to cater for any type of Bank Holiday weather.

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Wilderness and Foraging Bunkhouse Weekend

Fri 5th May 2017 - Sun 7th May 2017 YHA Tanners Hatch, Dorking, Surrey (RH5 6SR) Arrive from 4.00pm check out 12 noon £140 Sharing (Deposit £20) Includes: 2 nights bunkhouse exclusive hire for Spice, foraging experience with foraging expert, 2 breakfasts and 2 evening meals and Spice Host throughout Extras: Drinks - Bring Your Own

This picturesque and eco-friendly hostel with plenty of charm and character in National Trust woodland is a perfect country retreat close to London. A haven of peace and tranquility, you can relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. For this weekend we are walking and foraging in the woods for a real wilderness experience. We will also cook a meal with the mushrooms, berries and any other food we can find. We will have a foraging expert from Wildfood Foraging to give us a talk on the rules of foraging before we set off into the countryside to identify the edible plants and mushrooms that grow in this area. We will learn what we can and cannot eat so that we can enhance our walks and diets. Much of what we find when foraging would be considered food for fine dining so why not learn how to do it for free. YHA Tanners Hatch has low-beamed ceilings throughout with beds arranged across 3 bedrooms (bunk beds). All bed linen is provided. There is a lovely lounge to enjoy the evenings with sofas and armchairs or we can sit in the lovely garden over a glass of wine or two. There is also a dining room with tables and wooden benches. There are sinks in the bedrooms but the toilets and showers are close by in a separate building outside. Please bring your own towels. There are two fire pits on site which means we can collect our own wood and build a real campfire. Around this area there is plenty of walking along the South Downs, and there are many cycling tracks if you wanted to bring a bike (or we can hire). Polesden Lacey and Denbies Wine Estate are close by and worth a visit on Sunday with a pub lunch perhaps, before heading for home. The plan for the weekend goes like this: Meet on the Friday evening, and we will have some supper and socialise over drinks. On Saturday morning we will have breakfast which will include a selection of items with a few hot options such as bacon and sausage butties, cereals, yoghurts, fruit and tea/coffee. Then we will relax in the garden with the papers or go for a stroll until our Foraging Expert arrives to start our foraging experience. After the talk we will head out for a walk and be out for a 2/3 hours before returning to the hostel to cook what we have found out foraging. Saturday evening we eat at the hostel and if the weather is nice we can have a BBQ. On Sunday morning there will be a guided walk organised or we can explore the area by visiting one of the local attractions.

Wilderness and Walking Bunkhouse Weekend, Surrey (May & June)

Dates: Fri 5th May 2017 - Sun 7th May 2017 Fri 9th Jun 2017 - Sun 11th Jun 2017 Place: YHA Tanners Hatch, off Ranmore Common Rd, Dorking, Surrey (RH5 6SR) Arrive from 4.00p.m. 12 noon checkout Cost: £105 Sharing, (Deposit £15 Sharing) Includes: 2 night's bunkhouse exclusive hire for Spice, 2 breakfasts and 2 evening meals, guided walking and Spice Host throughout Extras: Drinks - bring your own

Set in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty we can explore the network of footpaths and bridleways right from the doorstep. Around this area there is plenty of walking along the South Downs so we have guided walks organised for both days. There is also optional visits to Polesden Lacey and Denbies Wine Estate which are close by. The plan for the weekend goes like this: Meet on the Friday evening, and we will have some supper and socialise over drinks in front of the fire. On Saturday morning we will have breakfast which will include a selection of items with a few hot options such as bacon and sausage butties, cereals, yoghurts, fruit and tea/coffee. Then we will head out for a walk as there is some great walking around the hostel and on the South Downs. We will walk in the direction of a pub for some lunch before heading back to the hostel. This will be guided and be between 6/7 miles. There is another shorter walk organised for Sunday or we can organise a visit to Denbies Vineyard.

Getting the most from Spice Tips Walking Weekends with Walkwise For many years now Spice has teamed up with Walkwise who provide many of our weekend guided walks. These provide great value weekends for all levels of walker in Spice. For these walks you should wear good quality walking boots, waterproofs, and warm layered clothing, hat and gloves during cooler months. It’s also a good idea ● Check the web site regularly, we update on a daily to bring a small rucksack a water bottle and a few snacks. basis, make sure you don’t miss that “must do event” ● Some events are seasonal booking early means you Over the weekend Walkwise usually provide two walks each day (numbers permitting) a shorter easier and a won’t be disappointed by an event selling out. ● Try something different, you never know you may longer harder walk which ensures everyone is catered for. surprise yourself and love it! Swanage, Studland & the Dorset Coast (£189) ● 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. ● Don’t forget Spice UK has some brilliant holidays, check the web site regularly.

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● Remember Spice is a network, one big family, you can attend events organised by all the other Spice Groups. ● Call the office if you have any questions about an event, or are not sure about something, we are happy to help. ● Say hi to the Spice host when arriving, they will introduce you to the rest of the group. ● Check the write-up, although equipment is provided, you may need to wear suitable clothing or footwear, this is especially true for our guided walks. ● For new members don’t delay booking your first few events. Book whatever you fancy but something active is best like a walk where you can share the experience with other members, weekends are great as you’ll have time to make friends & meet people.

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