Spice Yorkshire newsletter Autumn 2015 by Spice Yorkshire

AUTUMN 2015

Hi all, and welcome to the Autumn edition of the Spice newsletter. Firstly, like OMG where has this year gone (my feeble attempt at being young and hip!). With so much happening in the background with Spice it is a wonder how we get such a wide variety of events and holidays together and deliver them with such finesse. All credit to your dedicated Coordinators and their diligent teams including all of you volunteer coordinators! Our premier Spice holiday to America and the Grand Canyon for an 8 day rafting trip has just returned led by your East Midlands coordinator Steve who, in his own words said ‘8 days rafting were absolutely magical! Both places are very different really opposite extremes - Las Vegas is a real happening and buzzing work place and you will either love it or hate it! But the Grand Canyon is an experience that is out of this world!’. The 2016 trip has already filled one raft and only needs another 3 members to confirm a second one - if you are interested in coming on this ‘once in a lifetime’ trip please call us so that we can get your details onto the waitlist. In this edition we have past events we are talking about, skiing (the full ski programme is up and running), Christmas events, some great social media stories, and the usual attractions with gallery and member profiles. In the last newsletter we mentioned our social media programme and I am pleased to inform you that we are supporting #Zestember (this month) – if you haven’t already then why not check it out? We have so many posts from members on this already and it is great to know Spice members are supporting this initiative to build a healthy nation. So thank you for you selfies and posts. We have been filming some new testimonial videos which are just being edited ready for release very soon. Thank you for those who participated on the filming day at Center Parcs Sherwood and the Dragon Boat event. It is very humbling to hear some of the reasons why you may have found Spice and what it has done for you – an amazing legacy for almost 35 years!. And talking of 35 years…next year registers that very landmark and as with 25 and 30 years we will be holding a Spice National Ball towards the end of the year. We hope lots of you will come and join us – just ask around and get the stories of the two previous National Balls if you need any encouragement. This one will be released for you to book before Christmas so make sure you have your diaries ready as it does fill up very quickly! As always keep a look out for new events and the old favourites as well as your pages from your local groups that let you know what is happening in your area. Until next time what are you waiting for…Live your Dream. Ian Purvis, Spice UK

Steve Dell Spice East Midlands

Dominic Renshaw Spice Thames Valley & Solent

Jamie Morris Spice Scotland

Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands Lauren Fawkes Spice Manchster & Yorkshire

Dianne Livingstone Spice London & Spice Bristol/Cardiff

Name: Jayne Taylor Group: Yorkshire

Name: Michelle Picton Group: West Midlands

How long have you been a Spice member? 5 years Why did you join Spice? I joined for very common reasons, living in a city where I didn’t grow up and I didn’t even study at Uni – and it just got increasingly difficult to organise things with friends and actually get people together to go out and do things. What has been your favourite event? I would say that I’ve enjoyed most events that I’ve been on – I tend to only book things which I know I want to do, then you know you’ll have a good time with like-minded people. I do really enjoy the Center Parcs weekend at Sherwood Forest and loved doing the It’s a Knockout challenge a few years ago. What has been your most challenging event? This must be the Jousting in Warwickshire – though I loved the idea and had been a (very basic level) horse rider when I was younger – that was probably about 25 years previous – and when it began to canter around the jousting arena I thought I’d fall on my bum – but managed to stay on somehow! What is your funniest memory in Spice? Funniest memory in Spice is the School Sports Day at Center Parcs a couple of years ago – it’s hilarious to watch people running in the wrong direction after spinning around a post, but the funniest part for me was the 3 legged race when me and Jeanine fell over and just couldn’t get back up for laughing! I think we got a medal for that even though we were 5 mins after everyone else – I think they took pity on us. What would be your advice for a new member? Advice is to just book things which you know you want to do – then your guaranteed to enjoy it, even if it feels scary.

How long have you been a Spice member? 12 maybe 13 years I think Name: Maxine Caine Group: I live in County Durham, but have been adopted by Spice Yorkshire, as it is the nearest group to me How long have you been a Spice member? I joined around 3 and a half years ago to go on a Ski holiday, my initial plan was to join for three months. The rest as they say is history. What has been your favourite event? Oh, this tough, it’s not about the events it is about the people and I’ve met some amazing people, who make me smile on the inside and out. Center Parcs, ski holidays and dances are memorable, I love the way the dance floor fills up at a Spice event.

Why did you join Spice? I became too old to remain a member of Rotaract and too young (in my opinion) to follow on into Rotary. As I enjoy being part of a group/organisation Spice filled that void in my life. What has been your favourite event? My favourite events are the weekends away and recently enjoyed punting in Cambridge with a posh pimms picnic. What has been your most challenging event? I’ve not taken on a challenge as yet but I think abseiling would be top of the list. What is your funniest memory in Spice? I have had lots of happy times in Spice but really enjoyed a trip to Istanbul hosted by Richard drinking Turkish Raki shots and dancing on chairs with the locals.

What has been your most challenging event? My first ski holiday, it was my first Spice event and I was absolutely terrified! All my ‘normal’ (non-spice) friends, thought I was crazy and was joining a swingers group! I had the most amazing holiday.

What would be your advice for a new member? Book on a weekend away where you have time to build up a rapport and forge new friendships or something like rambles where you have a greater chance of meeting the same people on a regular basis. Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? I’ve been to Dubai and looking forward to Iceland in December.

What is your life philosophy in one sentence. My life philosophy is “It would be boring if we were all the same”

What is your funniest memory in Spice? Too many to mention, I’ve laughed until my sides hurt. I will never forget the baby pigeon conversation at Robin Hood Bay, you had to be there...

Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? On my list would be Oscar Wilde and Nelson Mandela and of course the gorgeous Robert Downey Junior, struggling with the fourth – probably someone calm because 2 of these people would be competing against each other I’m sure!

Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? I’ve done two ski trips and Christmas in Morocco, all fabulous. I’m very excited about Thailand in October.

Your favourite movie? Difficult choice – the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka

What is your life philosophy in one sentence. Cherish every moment, memories last longer than dreams.

Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? My holiday to Finland. I had a wonderful time – standing on a frozen lake watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky. The Snow-mobiling, husky sledding and night in a glass igloo just added to the event. The small group allowed us to get to know each other. Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? I try not to get embarrassed – but it’s usually the things I say which make people laugh at me…. Someone else would have to tell you what they think I should be embarrassed about.

Most treasured belonging? My diary as I am so busy I can’t keep track of my social life without it.

Most treasured belonging? Memories!

What is your life philosophy in one sentence. Life has no remote... get up and change it yourself Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? Patrick Swayze, George Clooney, Miranda Hart and Tom Cruise Your favourite movie? Dirty Dancing Most treasured belonging? Charm Bracelet gifted to me by the folks for my 21st Birthday.

Christmas Events

New Year Break London + Thames Cruise - 2 nights a wonderful opportunity to celebrate New Year on the Thames Wed 30 Dec 2015 - Fri 1 Jan 2016 £305 Member with Twin share Includes 2 nights B&B 4 star hotel accommodation, New Year’s Eve party cruise on the River Thames which includes a cold buffet supper and ALL Beer, Wine and Soft drinks, party with a DJ and disco. Also includes the boat being moored at London Eye for the New Year’s Eve fireworks, open decks which can take everyone for that special New Year view. Cruise finishes at 1.00a.m. Services of a Spice host throughout. We have a number of options available Please see local website for more details.

In a NUTSHELL: New Year Break London + Thames Cruise Leicestershire New Year Walking and Social Break Spice National Christmas Break Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2015/16

Leicestershire New Year Walking and Social Break Date:Wed 30 Dec 2015 - Sat 2 Jan 2016 . Grand Hotel, Leicester LE1 6ES £309 Member with Twin share Afternoon guided walks, New Year’s Eve Party. New Year’s Day treasure hunt or walk – Morning guided walk Following last year’s great Leicestershire Year’s break this year the programme includes a combination of social and touristy activities for the non-walkers and you can mix and match these two programmes. This year as the 2nd January is on a Saturday and there is no rush to get back to work we start the break a day later so we can stay over on New Year’s Day. This way you can chill out and relax on New Year’s Day. There will be stuff to do on New Year’s Day with a quiz in the evening.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2015/16 a Wed 30 Dec 2015 - Fri 1 Jan 2016. Edinburgh - Home of Hogmanay EH1 1TA. £289 Member Includes 2 Nights bed and breakfast accommodation, Concert in the Gardens ticket, Torchlight Procession Ticket, Services of a Spice Coordinator throughout. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay welcomes 2016 in style, with over 200,000 revellers enjoying spectacular events throughout the New Year. Now entering its 23rd year, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2016 promises to be the biggest and best party ever and Spice Scotland invite you to join us! Please see local website for more details.

Spice National Christmas Break 2015 ...a fabulous festive break with a great group of Spicers!!! Thu 24 Dec 2015 - Sun 27 Dec 2015 The Double Tree By Hilton, Lincoln LN1 1YW £274 Member Twin Share Includes 3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast, 2 x 3 course evening meals, 1 x evening buffet, 3 course Christmas Dinner in the fabulous Cathedral Ballroom overlooking the city, Mulled Wine & Mince Pies on Xmas Eve, Treasure Hunt & much more! Extras: Lunch on boxing day and entrance to any optional activities taken. The event is on the early booking price until 31st October 2015 when the price increases by £30 per person. Please see local website for more details.

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York Christmas Shuffle at Harkers

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Grassington Dickensian Christmas Weekend Christmas Party Cruise in Sheffield Christmas Drinks - Southampton Potters Resort - Festive Weekender and Live Entertainment - Norfolk

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Glass Blowing Workshop - Make a Christmas Bauble Caving for the Terrified - Christmas Special Christmas at Kew - Illuminated Trail Ronnie Scotts Christmas Cabaret Lunch Caving for the Terrified - Christmas Special Christmas Masquerade Ball - Willow’s Farm, St Albans Glass Blowing Workshop - Make a Christmas Bauble Christmas Masquerade Ball and 1 Night Hotel Accommodation Kensington Palace Victorian Panto and Performance Talk+Bucks Fizz Christmas at Kew - Illuminated Trail Ronnie Scotts Christmas Cabaret Lunch

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German Christmas Market

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Christmas Party Night 2015 Christmas Dinner Shuffle with Secret Santa - Oxford Christmas Dinner Shuffle with Secret Santa - Reading - Kyrenia Ronnie Scotts Christmas Cabaret Lunch Christmas Jumper Pub Crawl in Sheffield Ramble: Mulled Wine Walk Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds Spice East Midlands Christmas Dinner Dance Creative Christmas Cupcake Class with Afternoon Tea! Peter Pan Spice Glasgow Christmas Party Night Spice Glasgow Christmas Party Night Sleepover Ronnie Scotts Christmas Cabaret Lunch Christmas Casino + Party Night and Disco - London

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Ramble: Pre Xmas Silly Hat Walk Sunday Christmas Lunch at the Harrogate Brassiere Gorton Monastery - The Christmas Story Ramble: Pre Xmas Silly Hat Ramble A Christmas Wassail

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Carols at Winchester Cathedral Outdoor Carol Concert - Caversham Court Gardens

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U40 Christmas Curry - Southampton Carols on the Folk Train Festive Games Night

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Santa Run- Winchester Christmas Alpaca trek Festive Stained Glass Workshop Spice Christmas Lunch at Pulcinella Restaurant - Glasgow

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Christmas Dinner Shuffle at No 4 Wine Tasting and Art Viewing at Christmas

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Xmas Quiz South Yorks Xmas Quiz West Yorks

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Spice National Christmas Break 2015 Christmas Eve Meal at Chiquito Knowle Locks Xmas Eve Easy Ramble + Lunch

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Christmas Day Lunch at Red Hot World Buffet Escape Christmas with a Day on the Mountains

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Twixtmas Pub Meet Spice Hits Town at the Jam House

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End of Year Pub Social Mince Pie Special Steam Train Ride Walking Weekend Twixtmas Snowdonia Beddgelert Unique Close Up Christmas Magic + Show

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2015/16 New Year Break London + Thames Cruise - 2 nights Leicestershire New Year Walking and Social Break

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New Year Party Thames Cruise and 1 Night Luxury Hotel Leicestershire New Year Walking and Social Break New Year’s Eve Party Manchester New Year’s Eve Buffet and Disco Party Leeds New Year’s Eve Party Manchester Pantomime - Snow White New Year “Showtime” Spectacular Sleepover Party Royal Opera House - The Nutcracker Ballet Edinburgh’s Hogmanay - Concert in the Gardens Meal - Champagne Hogmanay Dinner at Merchants New Year’s Eve - Party Cruise - The Thames New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, Disco and Hotel at Richmond Hill Royal Opera House - The Nutcracker Ballet

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Christmas Carols at Christ Church Crazy Wendy’s Christmas Party Nutcracker Christmas Carol Singing at Kensington Palace Christmas Dinner Dance - The Great Spice Reunion Christmas Dinner Dance - The Great Spice Reunion SAT ACCOM Carol Evening on a Steam Train Christmas Dinner Shuffle Solent with Secret Santa Twilight Tower Tour of Winchester Cathedral Victoriana Christmas Party - Decadence + Luxury at Finsbury Square Spice Yorkshire Christmas Party 2015 Christmas Curling and Meal - Kent Guildford Christmas Party - Mandolay Hotel Christmas Casino Night U40 Manchester Christmas Markets Visit Christmas at Basildon Park Winter Walking/ Navigation Skills Day Spice Christmas Lunch - Edinburgh - All-Bar-One Santa’s Shuffle at The New Conservatory Nottingham Trivia Christmas Quiz Spice Exclusive Christmas Dining with a TV Chef

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5% Discount with Club Dance Holidays We are delighted to be working with Spice to promote our dance holidays whether it is salsa, Ceroc, ballroom or tango we cover it all – UK weekends or 7 or 14 night breaks . Club Free Sprit have taken 23,000 customers to various destinations over the years from Cuba, Miami, Jamaica to Calpe, Spain, Austria and Malta. We have increase our portfolio of activities from dance to fitness, ski and golf. In order to qualify for the Spice Discount, simply call reservation number on 0207 099 4816 and let them know you are a Spice Member AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, i.e., you are unable to add Loyal Customer Discount with an Early Booking discount to your Spice Discount! SOLOS Regretfully SOLOS have withdrawn their Spice Member Discount as from 1st August 2013.

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Coordinator’s Corner Well that’s the summer under our belts and we are now heading full pelt towards Christmas however we have managed to put on some super events before then and we have even been promised an Indian Summer again, here’s hoping! As the cooler weather progresses our programme does tend to become a little less outdoor centric however there are still plenty of outdoor events available with walking, abseiling, caving, foot golf, clay pigeon shooting, mountain biking and much more. And with the approach of Halloween, Christmas and New Year, there are also plenty of party and social opportunities available too. We also have plenty of fabulous UK breaks coming up too including the last of our bunk barn weekends for the year, our Christmas Break at the Doubletree by Hilton in Lincoln, which is on early bird until the 31st of October, several New Year breaks including Hogmanay in Edinburgh or a great Party and Cruise break in London. More locally we have a Halloween Party in Sheffield and a Zombie Fright Night in Leeds at the end of October. In November we visit the Oktoberfest in Leeds. As we move into December there’s our Christmas Party Cruise in Sheffield, our big Christmas Party in Leeds, and many Christmas meals and dinner shuffles. After Christmas we have New Year’s Eve party options in Sheffield and Leeds and looking into early 2016 we have details of our New Year Ball with a discount for the first 30 bookings so don’t snooze! As always we have lots of regular socialising opportunities throughout. In Sheffield Paul is now organising a monthly Saturday pub crawl with a different theme each month. We’ve also got various theatre trips (including the world premiere of The Girls in Leeds) and live music shows all over our region – do please book these early as we can’t hold on to tickets indefinitely. A couple of new events in our programme this time are the Coffee Culture day on 15th November where you can learn the skills of the barista, and for the more adventurous we have the Trapeze and Circus Skills on 29th November. Numbers are very limited on these so do book soon if you want to be sure of a place. The Ski season is looming too and we have over fifteen trips on offer nationally including a couple of trips to Andorra which are just great for beginners & social skiers. Whatever you get up to, we wish you plenty of fun.

Lauren

Welcome to new members You’ve taken the first steps and joined Spice; the next step is to come along to your first event. We know this can be a daunting prospect when you don’t know anyone else in the group but there’s no need to be apprehensive, Spice are a friendly bunch. Most of us come along on our own to events so we’re all well used to meeting and welcoming new people. A great way of getting into Spice is by booking your first events right away and getting your first event “under your belt”. Even better is to try a weekend away and get to know a smaller group of people really well. If you’ve not been to a Spice Preview Night we hold them every month (see page 13 for dates) so do make an effort to come to one of these, and please next time we are on an event, come up and say hello so we can put a face to the name! If you have any queries at all, please give us a call in the office and we will always do our utmost to help you.

Contact us The Spice office is normally open from 10am until 6pm Monday to Friday except on public holidays. Christmas opening hours: The office will be closed from 25 to 28 December and on 1 January. We will be open reduced hours from 10am until 2pm on 24 December and again on 29, 30 and 31 December. You can contact us on 0161 864 2554 during these hours or leave a message on the 24 hour answerphone. Email us at info@spiceyorks.com Book events online 24 hours a day at www.spiceyorks.com/events Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiceYorkshire Follow us on Twitter @YorksSpice Our postal address is: Spice Yorkshire, The Stables, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9AN

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Coming Events October 2015 Monday 28 September

Tuesday 29

Wednesday 30

Thursday 1 October

Friday 2

Saturday 3

Sunday 4

Indoor Air Gun Shooting Range

Badminton Concord

Mid Week Treat at Tiger Tiger Leeds

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Dinner, Amy Winehouse Tribute and Casino Sheffield

Beginners Mountain Bike Course

Footgolf in Leeds

Some Spicers With Jokes

York Dinner Shuffle at Loch Fyne

Nissan GTR R35 Thrill Unique Wolf Experience with Walk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bedford

Go Ape! in Dalby Forest Ramble: Edale Rushop Edge

Peak Classic Caves Day Ramble: Grass Routes Dice Bar Crawl Leeds Spice in the City : Sheffield Sunset and Night Walk Narrowboat Weekend: Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire Dunoon Murder Mystery Break Golf Break - Hellidon Lakes, Daventry Sailing Weekend around the Solent Walking Weekend Llangollen's Hills and Dales

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton Concord

Bring a Board Game Night Sheffield

Spice dines Spanish at Qubana

Abseiling for the Terrified

Walk and Talk: Ghost Walk

Quiz Night in Chesterfield

Beginners Mountain Bike Course

Ramble: Bakewell via Chatsworth and Haddon

Live Music: Abba Mania in Bradford Spice Preview Night in Sheffield

Workshop: Introduction to Mindfulness BBC - Behind the Scenes at Media City!

South Indian Cookery Session Tour and Lunch at Temple Newsam Leeds

Cocktail Masterclass in Sheffield Saturday Shuffle at Teppanyaki Leeds 7 Stanes Mountain Biking Weekend Outdoor Digital Photography Weekend Walking Weekend Eskdale and the Lakeland Autumn Spectacular

Badminton Concord

Around The World Quiz South Yorks

Chesterfield Ghost Trail

Harrogate Pub Meet at the Winter Gardens

A Big Day Out in the Peaks

Yin and Yang Yoga Workshop

Medieval Combat Experience

Ramble: Moors and Valley Walk

Clay Pigeon Shoot

Peak District Walk: Chee Dale

Around The World Quiz West Yorks

Theatre: Miss Nightingale in Doncaster

Vulcan Bomber Restoration Experience

Ramble: Tegg's Nose

Ed Byrne at the Lawrence Batley Theatre

Deer Walk with a Ranger at Bradgate Park

'Choose a Pub Crawl' Pub Crawl in Sheffield

Waterton Park Walk and Sunday Lunch

Rock Weaseling Day

Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds Elan Valley Walking and Social Weekend Sailing Weekend around the Solent U40 Shropshire Bunk Barn Weekend Walking Weekend Evesham North Cotswolds

Spice goes Ice Skating plus Mexican Buffet

Badminton Concord

Music Club Sheffield Theatre: Sister Act in Wakefield

Spice Curry Club visits Shapla

Bridge Abseil and Ladder Climb

Clocks go back!

Dinner Shuffle at The Marriott Hotel Leeds

Dinner Shuffle at Silversmiths Sheffield

Workshop: Reiki First Degree

Ramble: Padley Gorge

Curling Night

Peak District Walk: Hartington and Pilsbury Castle

The Good Old Days at the City Varieties Leeds

Skills for the Hills

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Wake up the Zoo

Spices dines Turkish and Greek at Meze Brighouse

Coming Events November 2015 26 October

1 November

Badminton Concord

Quiz Night in York

Book Club Sheffield

Halloween Party at The Garrison Hotel

Ladybower Halloween Mountain Bike Ride

Ramble: Eyam and Foolow

Discover Scuba at Metrodome

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Ghost Hunting and Supper

Spice Curry Club visits Miah's Kitchen, Leeds

Quarantine : Zombie Fright Night

Sunday Lunch at The Ripon Spa Hotel

Halloween Spooktacular Sleepover Party

Spice Preview Night in York

Halloween Bunk Barn + Party Weekend with High Ropes Walking Weekend Ultimate Challenge Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains

2 November

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton Concord

Bring a Board Game Night Sheffield

Leeds Bonfire Night at Springhead Park Rothwell

Friday Evening Meal at Apadana Huddersfield

Simulated Motor Racing Experience in Doncaster

Ramble: Denby Dale Treasures

Spice Hits Chesterfield

Abseiling for the Terrified

Sector 7 Laser Game in York

Mid week pizza treat at Buca di Pizza Leeds

Williams F1 Exclusive HQ Tour Oxfordshire Workshop EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

Peak District Walk: Tissington in the Autumn Leeds Oktoberfest 2015 Live Concert - Tom Jones and Van Morrison at The O2

Saturday Evening Meal at the Cairn Hotel Harrogate Spice in the City : Sheffield Florence: Jewel of Tuscany Break Ballachulish Bargain Break Walking Weekend Winchester Bonfire and Fireworks Winter Warmer Bonfire Weekend

Badminton Concord

Gameshow Quiz South Yorks

Ten Pin Bowling at Xscape

Spice Preview Night in Leeds

Gameshow Quiz West Yorks

Workshop: Internet Dating Skills

Coffee Culture Day in Sheffield

Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds

The Sheepdog Experience

Three-Legged Pub Crawl in Sheffield Saturday Night Comedy - Tattershall

Ramble: Harey Moments Peak District Walk: Longnor

New Forest Walking and Social weekend Welsh Cottage Walking Break

Badminton Concord

Music Club Sheffield

Observatory Visit

Dinner Shuffle at The Scarbrough Hotel Leeds

Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest, York

Theatre: Legally Blonde, Sheffield

Make Your Own Christmas Decorations

Ramble, Scramble and Dangle!!

Workshop: How to Implement The Secret

Spice Hits Wakefield at The Hop

80s vs 90s Party Night in Sheffield A Masterclass in Cocktail Making

Peak District Walk: Calver and Froggatt Unique Wolf Experience with Walk - Bedford

Walking Weekend Windermere + Ambleside

Badminton Concord

Murder Mystery: The Hound of the Biskervilles in Sheffield

Book Club Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits Nawaab Huddersfield

Palmistry Workshop

Trapeze and Circus Skills in Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits Seven Spices

Adventure Golf and Meal

Discover Scuba at Metrodome York Bowling Evening

Showtime and Meal at Bibis Italianissimo

Theatre: The Girls, Leeds

Peak District Walk: Lathkill Dale and the Magpie Mine Ramble: Crook Hill

Walking Weekend Symonds Yat and Wye Valley

The event list on our website is updated daily at www.spiceyorks.com/events

How to book The easiest way to book is on our website at www.spiceyorks.com. You can pay by credit or debit card. Alternatively, book over the phone on 0161 864 2554. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open from 10am until 6pm each weekday. Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Coming Events December 2015 30 November

1 December

Volcano Falls Adventure Golf

Badminton Concord

York Christmas Shuffle at Harkers

Chesterfield Christmas Meal

Christmas Party Cruise in Sheffield

Christmas Alpaca trek

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Spice Hits Huddersfield

Caving for the Terrified - Christmas Special

Bring a Board Game Night Sheffield

Ramble: Lindley Wood Wanda

Ramble: Dovedale Short

Pool and Pizza Evening at Slate NQ Leeds Spice in the City : Sheffield Grassington Dickensian Christmas Weekend Potters Resort - Festive Weekender and Live Entertainment - Norfolk

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton Concord

Xmas Quiz South Yorks

Santa's Shuffle at The Doctor's Orders

Get together at the York Tap

Abseiling for the Terrified

Ramble: Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Xmas Quiz West Yorks

Spice Dines Punjabi at The 3 Singhs Bradford

Spice Yorkshire Christmas Party 2015

Winter Walking/ Navigation Skills Day

Theatre: Life and Beth at Halifax Playhouse

Badminton Concord

Music Club Sheffield

Book Club Sheffield

Friday night pizza and burger meal at the Brew Haus Huddersfield

Ramble: Mulled Wine Walk

Ramble: Pre Xmas Silly Hat Walk

Christmas Jumper Pub Crawl in Sheffield

Sunday Christmas Lunch at the Harrogate Brasserie

Doncaster Bowling Evening

German Christmas Market

Santa's Shuffle at The New Conservatory

Singing Your Arse Off

Spice Curry Club visits Maveli, Sheffield

24 Christmas Eve

Badminton Concord

Chinese meal at Cosmo Leeds

Office open 10am-2pm

Carols on the Folk Train

25 Merry Christmas! Office closed

Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds

26 Boxing Day

Ramble: The Ramsbottom Round

Ramble: Hope Valley

Discover Scuba at Metrodome Spice National Christmas Break 2015 Walking Weekend Twixtmas Snowdonia Beddgelert …

Office closed

Office open 10am-2pm

Ramble: Rod’s Tater Pie Walk

Badminton Concord

Meditation for Beginners

New Year's Eve Bash at The Copthorne Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits AM Kitchen and Bar

1 January Happy 2016!

Office closed

Clay Pigeon Shoot

Poppies at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Lunch

New Year's Eve Buffet and Disco Party Leeds

Spice Dines Vietnamese and Karaoke Night

Walking Break New Year in Snowdonia Beddgelert Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2015 New Year Break London + Thames Cruise - 2 nights Leicestershire New Year Walking and Social Break New Year Break London + Thames Cruise - 1 night

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton Concord

Quiz Night in York

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Do You Really Want to Lose Weight...

Ramble: Bradfield Dale

Spice in the City : Sheffield

Badminton Concord

Review of 2015 Quiz South Yorks

Theatre: Show Boat in Sheffield

Spice Preview Night in Sheffield

Review of 2015 Quiz West Yorks

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Spice Yorkshire New Year's Ball Leeds

Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford

Spice Preview Nights in Leeds, Sheffield and York… Our Preview Nights are a great way to make your start with SPICE and the easiest way of meeting a few new people and finding out how it all works. We also run a free raffle for all who attend (existing members too) with events as the prizes – just to add a touch of Spice to the evening. The plan is to welcome everyone, talk through the basics of Spice, give you more info on the coming programme and an opportunity to book on events if you like. You can of course book in the usual ways (phone, web, or post - but remember the Spice motto – “You snooze, you lose – you rest, you rust!” Jonathan and enthusiastic volunteers will be on hand to answer any queries you may have and there may be an opportunity to watch the Spice DVD. Remember, everyone who attends is in the same boat so don’t be nervous about attending, come on your own (lots of people do) or come with a friend. Call us to book in advance or just turn up - either way, do come and see what you’ve been missing!!

Leeds

Sheffield

York

Dates: Tuesday 10th November Tuesday 19th January Place: Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 6DT)

Dates: Tuesday 6th October Tuesday 12th January Place: The Old Queens Head, 40 Pond Hill, Sheffield (S1 2BG)

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Tuesday 27th October

Brooklyn Bar is on Call Lane, between the entrance to Queens Court and the railway bridge. Disabled access is through the side entrance from Queens Court. The nearest outdoor parking is opposite the Adelphi pub unless you get very lucky and get a space just outside the venue. Indoor car parking is in the Trinity Leeds Car Park behind Chaophraya or in the Q-Park Criterion Place upstairs from Bibis Italianissimo. Why not get a drink from the bar downstairs and then join us upstairs?

The Old Queens Head is right alongside Sheffield Bus station and adjacent to Ponds Forge International Sports Centre on Pond Hill. The nearest tram stop is Fitzalan Square / Ponds Forge just a 5 minute walk away. The railway station is a 10 minute walk. There is some street parking on Pond Hill and more on Pond Street, or you can use the car park at Ponds Forge or the Castle Gate Q-Park next to the Travelodge. We meet in the area to the right as you enter through the main door from Pond Hill.

The Royal Oak is at the Monk Bar end of Goodramgate. There is no parking along Goodramgate so use one of the car parks just outside of the walled shopping centre. We meet in the upstairs function room which is through the inner door and then up the stairs on your right. Why not get a drink from the bar downstairs when you arrive and then join us upstairs?

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

For all locations we meet from 7:45pm. Please try to be there by 8pm for the talk.

Can’t make it? Don’t worry … Don’t worry if you can’t make it to any of our preview nights – it’s not essential! You can always find out more about Spice on our website at www.spiceyorks.com. Or give us a call during office hours on 0161 864 2554 where we’ll be happy to answer any questions whether they are general ones about Spice or about a specific event. If you’re not already a member you can join either online or by phone and get started! Once you have your membership number you can login to the website to book events. The next page has lots of suggestions of great events to start you off, but there aren’t any set rules – just choose something that looks fun or interesting and get involved. Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Recommended New Members Events We understand it can be very daunting when you are a new member, or thinking about joining Spice. To help you, we have put together a New Members’ Pathway that guides you through the best route to getting out and about, experiencing new things and making lots of new friends. This is just a suggested pathway; you are of course welcome to dive into Spice on any event. Look out also for our Easy and Evening Rambles for a gentle introduction to walking – walks are a great way of meeting a few people.

Ten Pin Pyramid Bowling at Hollywood Bowl Ten Pin Pyramids is a fun and social way of scoring ten pin bowling

Leeds – Thursdays 1st October, 29th October, 3rd December, 7th January at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall Road Leisure Park, Leeds (LS4 2DG) Sheffield – Mondays 5th October, 2nd November, 7th December, 4th January at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl Valley Centertainment, Broughton Lane, Sheffield (S9 2EP) A favourite amongst all Spicers, our regular monthly 10 Pin Bowling night at Hollywood Bowl is action packed from the word go. More than just a bowling night, this is the night when friends old and new come together for a fun packed evening. It’s a very popular evening that offers great value for money, and the chance of a good “chin wag” to catch up on the latest gossip over a beer. This is an evening suitable for all abilities as with our pyramid way of scoring we play in teams of two, and you don’t have to get strikes all the time to win – in fact you have to not get strikes!

Dinner Shuffles Our dinner shuffles are a great social night out

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Friday 2nd October at 7:15pm Saturday 10th October at 4:45pm Tuesday 20th October at 7:30pm Thursday 22nd October at 7:30pm Tuesday 17th November at 7:30pm Wednesday 2nd December at 7:15pm Thursday 10th December at 7:15pm Tuesday 15th December at 7:30pm

Place: Loch Fyne, Foss Bridge House, Walmgate, York (YO1 9TF) Place: Teppanyaki, Belgrave Hill, Belgrave Street, Leeds (LS2 8DD) Place: The Marriott Hotel, 4 Trevelyan Square, Boar Lane, Leeds (LS1 6ET) Place: Silversmiths, 111 Arundel Street, Sheffield (S1 2NT) Place: The Scarbrough Hotel, Bishopgate Street, Leeds (LS1 5DY) Place: Harkers Cafe Bar, 1 Saint Helen's Square, York (YO1 8QN) Place: The Doctor's Orders, 412 Glossop Road, Sheffield (S10 2JD)* Place: The New Conservatory, Albion Place, Leeds (LS1 6JL)*

Our dinner shuffles are a great way to meet lots of new people. We enjoy a three course meal each time, but we will ask everyone to change seats between each course so you will get more chances to chat with more people! The menus for these meals are on our website. Please choose your meal and state your choices when booking. *Our December dinner shuffles in Sheffield and Leeds are Santa’s shuffles and we ask all attending to bring along a food or drink related gift to the value of around £5 which Santa will swap with another guest.

Spice Curry Clubs If you like curry, you’ll love curry club

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Friday 23rd October Friday 30th October Friday 27th November Friday 27th November Friday 18th December Monday 28th December

Place: Shapla, 28 Cumberland St, Sheffield (S1 4PT) Place: Miah’s Kitchen, 3 York Place, Leeds (LS1 2DR) Place: Seven Spices, 120 Mayfair Court, West Bar, Sheffield (S3 8PP) Place: Nawaab, 35 Westgate, Huddersfield (HD1 1NY) Place: Maveli, 223 Glossop Road, Sheffield (S10 2GW) Place: AM Kitchen and Bar, 24 - 26 Briggate, Leeds (LS1 6EP)

Usually held on the last Friday of each month but with a few exceptions here, curry club is a great way to start your weekend. Come along and enjoy a curry and a chat. For some of our curry clubs we meet an hour beforehand at a nearby pub. Check the details online for timings and meet places.

Quiz nights With a variety of themes, our quizzes are always fun and are one of our most popular social nights

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Wednesday 14th October Around the World Quiz – Quiz night goes International. Wednesday 11th November Gameshow Quiz – Based on some classic TV game shows. Wednesday 9th December Xmas Quiz – Festive fun with lots of Christmassy themed questions. Wednesday 13th January Review of 2015 Quiz – How well do you remember the events of the past year? Cavells Café Bar, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) or Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 6DT) 8pm

The second Wednesday of each month is quiz night. We’ll put you into small teams on arrival. Usually everyone puts £1 into the prize pot for the winning team. Sometimes the quiz is on a particular theme, and other months it’s more general knowledge, but we have a special twist to the scoring! 14

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Regular Events

Music Club Sheffield A chance to discuss & appreciate a range of music

Discover Scuba at Metrodome Have a go session at scuba diving

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Every fourth Tuesday at 7:45pm Metrodome, Queens Rd, Barnsley # (S71 1AN) £12.50 Member, £15 Guest Smudge on 07889 071230

Don't miss this fantastic experience at this bargain price. Ever fancied trying a little scuba diving? Did you join spice to try new experiences? Want to do something you can boast about to your workmates? If you’ve answered yes then book this now! This is a basic introduction to Scuba diving in the confines of a heated swimming pool, designed to introduce the complete beginner to the underwater world. You will be introduced to the equipment and learn the all-important safety points. Then it’s off to the pool as it’s time to get wet, where you will get an hours’ time to put into practice everything that you have learnt. If you find any treasure amongst the wrecks, make sure you keep it to yourself! Our course tonight is run by an old Spice favourite; Smudge of ProScuba Diving and his team.

Badminton Date: Every Tuesday at 8pm Place: Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield (S5 6AE) Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Host: Andy Butler Badminton is one of those sports where whatever your ability or level of fitness is you can still have a great game. Don’t worry if you haven’t a clue, you’ll soon get the hang of it and there are plenty of people who will be only too happy to help you get started. Rackets and shuttlecocks are provided.

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Every third Wednesday at 8pm Rutland Arms, 86 Brown St, Sheffield (S1 2BS) £2.50 Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

With a different theme each month. You are requested to select one track that, to you, best illustrates the theme under discussion. You will be invited to give a short explanation as to why you chose it (‘I just like it’, will do!) and then we will all listen. After each track, there will be a short time to comment. Please let us know your choice of track and the artist when booking. The coming themes are: 21st October: My roots 18th November: 1980s 16th December: Family 20th January: Pre 1950s

Book Club Sheffield all event proceeds go to Book Aid www.bookaid.org

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Every last Thursday (and 17th Dec) at 7pm Cavells, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) £2 minimum donation on night to book aid Gill Siddons

A fun social night discussing one or two of the latest best sellers. We discuss different books each month. Please read the book before the event so you can join in the discussion! Many book clubbers arrive early for tea if you want to join them! In December we have a festive buffet at 6pm. 29th October: This Thing of Darkness by Harry Thompson and/or Copycat by Gillian White 26th November: Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides and/or Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini 17th December: Arrive at 6pm for the Christmas buffet! Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut and/or The Martian by Andy Weir 21st January: What Lot's Wife Saw by Ioanna Bourazopoulou and/or The Giver by Lois Lowry

Spice in the City

Spice Hits Town

Our big Saturday night meet up with friends old and new. We meet once a month in Leeds and Sheffield for our Saturday night out. We will have a mystery offer on the night but to be eligible for the offer you must book on Spice in the City by the Tuesday beforehand. You can book online or give us a call in the office to book. 3rd October, The Devonshire Cat, 7th November, 49 Wellington St, Sheffield (S1 4HG) 5th December, 9th January 17th October, The White Swan, 18 Swan Street, Leeds (LS1 6LG) 14th November, 19th December Please dress appropriately if you want to be allowed into the nightclubs afterwards!

An informal Friday night in the pub – a chance to catch up with friends over a few drinks, find out who’s doing which events, sort transport, swap photos & stories. No set format just drinks with old & new friends. Please note these venues are not hired exclusively. These events are free and a great way to start your weekend. We meet from 8pm. Please book online so we know how many to expect! 6th November The White Swan, 16 St. Mary’s gate, Chesterfield (S41 7TJ) 20th November The Hop, 19 Bank Street, Wakefield (WF1 1EH) 4th December The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, Huddersfield (HD1 1JF) 11th December Get Together at The York Tap, (7:30pm) York Train Station, York (YO24 1AB)

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Rambles - Grading System

Spice Rambles Rambles: Essential Information All Spice walks are designed to be fun, enjoyable, and above all, safe. All the walk leaders we use are experienced and carry first aid and emergency equipment but all walkers must ensure that they are properly equipped for the conditions. If you are a newcomer to Spice Rambles, please feel free to contact the walk leaders through the Spice Office. The leaders will be happy to discuss the appropriate type of clothing and equipment for use on Spice walks but here are a few general points to bear in mind. No jeans or trainers, please. Any Spice Ramble of Grade 3 or harder may involve walking over open country, not necessarily over welldefined paths, and it should not be assumed that you are going for a stroll in the park. You should wear warm clothing, preferably in the form of several layers, and all walkers must bring waterproof jackets and trousers. Happily, accidents and injuries are extremely rare but "injuries" are often caused by ill-fitting boots or inappropriate socks. A relatively minor injury out in the wilds can result in the walk being curtailed, so please ensure that you are happy with the fit of your boots and socks. Bring liquids and a packed lunch. Even if the write up suggests a convenient pub stop, please do not take this for granted. Pubs have been known to be full or even closed. A Spice ramble is not a race. The leader's responsibility is to ensure the safety of all the party, so he will often have to spend time at the back of the group. All walkers should ensure that they do not lose contact with the leader. If you can't see the leader, please stop and wait. (Neither Spice nor the walk leaders can be held responsible if a walker sustains an injury whilst out of touch with the leader.) Please be ready on time. There will be over 20 walkers taking part in a typical Spice ramble. The time specified in the newsletter is the Start time. If you are not ready to start walking promptly, you will be inconveniencing all those who had the foresight to get ready on time. Some rambles give a postcode near to the meet point; these are given for guidance only and members should not rely on SatNav systems to find the precise meet point for a walk. Always take the printed directions and a map with you. Please remember that Spice cannot be held responsible for the security of the car parking. Please ensure that you take sensible precautions to protect your car and belongings. Well behaved dogs are welcome on most walks unless otherwise stated, but must be pre-booked - please write it on your booking form or in the notes when booking online if you are bringing dogs. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the dog is kept under control on a fixed lead with a length of no more than two metres at all times, and is not allowed to cause a nuisance. You must bring a suitable lead and use it. Dogs must not be allowed off the lead at any time unless agreed with the walk leader after consultation with the other walkers.

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Grade 1: STRENUOUS: Very strenuous, mountain walking and hill climbing with steep rough ascents and descents. Some rock scrambling, fixed rope and / or snow / ice work may be involved. Suitable only for strong, fit and experienced walkers. Normally 14-20 miles and / or 3000-4000ft of ascent. Grade 2: HARD: Strenuous mountain and hill walking on distinct paths. Ascents and descents steep and rough. Previous hill walking experience advisable. Normally 8-12 miles and / or 1000-3500ft of ascent. Grade 3: MODERATE: Energetic walking over less difficult mountains, hills and moors following paths and tracks. Some rough ground on most walks. 7-10 miles and / or 1000-2000ft of ascent. Grade 4: EASY WALKING: Walking along lower hill slopes, distinct valley tracks, lakeside paths. Rough stony ground may occur on some walks. 3-7 miles with up to 1000ft ascent. Easy to moderate pace. Suitable for reasonably fit beginner. Grade 5: EASY-PEASY WALKING: Walking mostly paths, fairly level, maximum 6 miles at an easy pace. Good trainers OK.

Walks are priced at just £5 for members and £7 for guests unless otherwise stated.

Ramble: Grass Routes Along the Dales Way to Conistone

Date: Saturday 3rd October at 10:30am Place: Grassington, North Yorkshire (BD23 5LB) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 Join Roy and Linda for this 7.33 mile grade 3 Yorkshire Dales walk which starts and finishes in the popular village of Grassington and has a total ascent of 255 metres. The route follows the Dales Way northward as far as Conistone via the gorge at Conistone Dibb where lunch is taken. The return to Grassington is an easy riverside ramble alongside the Wharfe. With just the one hill section this walk is rated as requiring only ‘moderate’ exertion levels. Grassington has a vibrant main street where after the walk, we may find a hostelry which is up to Spice standards. Grade: 3; Distance: 7.33 miles

Sunset and Night Walk Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sat 3rd Oct - Sun 4th Oct Ladybower, Ashopton, Peak District # (S33 0AX) 8pm and finish around 3am £22 Member, £25 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting early evening from Ladybower reservoir, climb to the top of the ridge at the Hurkling Stones for a good vantage point for the sunset. Now in darkness follow the ridge passing the Wheel Stones, White Tor, find the Salt Cellar, Dovestone Tor, Cakes of Bread and on to Bradfield Gate, turn to cross the Green Sitches moor to descent to through Walkers Clough to the reservoir, follow the easy reservoir path back to the start. This is a 9 mile walk with Mick Cornfield. You will need a good torch preferably a head torch, warm clothing, food and a hot drink.

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Ramble: Edale - Rushop Edge

Ramble: Tegg's Nose

Date: Sunday 4th October at 10:30am Place: Edale, Derbyshire (S33 7ZA) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

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A classical Peak District walk from THE rambler's village of Edale and capturing panoramic views along the ridge of Rushop Edge. This walk begins and ends in the village of Edale popular with ramblers and famous as the starting point of the Pennine Way. Good walks and knobbly knees are in abundance around here. We'll be bound for a south west route that takes us up on to Rushop Edge which is a favourite Peak District ridges with many hikers for its well defined paths and its panoramic views across to the Kinder massif and to the White Peak in the south. Leaving the village and its cute train station we'll cross the Sheffield-Manchester railway and watch it disappear into Cowburn Tunnel as we ascend the track known as Chapel Gate. Do not fear ...!... the route is not straight up but is at an angle to the steep south hillside. As you walk you will soon start to enjoy fine views down the rural Vale of Edale surrounded by majestic high moorlands. After a mile we reach moorland plateau and the route flattens out as we reach Rushops Edge and head to Lords Seat with its ancient tumulus. As you walk along the Edge see what you can pick out to the south …. Black Edge and Buxton beyond, Eldon Hill marking the start of the White Peak District and the natural amphitheatre of Winnats Pass as it snakes down to Castelton. As we head eastwards along the Edge, Mam Tor comes into view and the mother mountain beckons us to follow the ridge .. so we do … after a (steady) pilgrimage up the shivering mountain we continue along the great ridge. When we've reached Hollins Cross we head downhill back to Edale. Distance: 7 miles

Ramble: Bakewell via Chatsworth and Haddon Date: Sunday 11th October at 10am Place: Smiths Island car park , Bakewell (DE45 1BU) Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881 Starting from the picturesque village of Bakewell we cross the River Wye, then up & over to the Derwent Valley, as we head down to the river there is a fine view of the magnificent West face of Chatsworth House. There is an option of extending the walk around the gardens before heading along the river through Chatsworth Park crossing meadows. Heading back along the River Wye we have option of detouring to see charming Haddon House. Grade: 2/3; Distance: 10 miles

Ramble: Moors and Valley Walk Date: Sunday 18th October at 10:30am Place: Grindleford station, Peak District (S32 2JA) Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 Starting at the station café near Grindleford we make our way up the lower part of Padley Gorge before crossing the moor to the Surprise view. The scenery here is some of the best in the Peak District. Heading over the moor to the rock known as Mothercap we skirt Over Owler Tor and walk over to the road and make our way across fields to Hathersage via the church, passing some interesting residences on the way, and a refreshment stop. We can then make our way back along the valley beside the Derwent to the start point. Grade: 3; Distance: 7½ miles

Sunday 18th October at 11am Tegg's Nose near Macclesfield (SK11 0AP) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard Langthorpe on 07740 69843

Grade 3: 7 – 8 miles

A varied walk with a very airy feel and good views over the western Peak. We start by crossing fields, with Macclesfield laid out below us as if it were a map. We then explore an intimate little valley before breaking out and climbing steadily on a quiet road to enter Macclesfield Forest. Fine views of the Cheshire Plain await us when we exit the forest and we traverse round the base of Tegg’s Nose and ascend its western side to appreciate the fantastic vista before returning to the cars.

Ramble: Padley Gorge Date: Sunday 25th October at 10:30am GMT! Place: Station Road, Grindleford # (S32 2HY) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 Starting from Grindleford station we first climb out of the valley via the wooded Padley Gorge, the old boundary between Derbyshire and Yorkshire, following the stream with the waterfalls and the stone bed! to the open moorland, passing the Toads Mouth Rock and on to Carl Wark hill fort, super views of the Burbage valley, follow the ridge to Higger Tor and to cross the head of the valley, follow the eastern edge above the rocks to enter the Longshaw Estate, a good cafe, follow paths past the lake and the parkland into the woods for the descent back to the start. Please note that clocks go back on Saturday night. A walk of 10 miles

Ramble: Eyam and Foolow Date: Sunday 1st November at 10:30am Place: Eyam, Peak District (S32 2JA) Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 This ramble starts in Eyam and first visits the plague church used by the villages when they put themselves in quarantine. It is actually a cave open on both sides in the limestone. We retrace our steps and then walk over to Furness quarry now disused and use for climbing. We will try to spot the fossil corals in the quarry floor before heading out and over to Silly dale and Foolow. Here we can pause for refreshments before making our way back across fields to Eyam and maybe calling at the café. Grade 3-4; Distance: 7-8 miles

Ramble: Denby Dale Treasures Date: Sunday 8th November at 10am Place: White Hart, Denby Dale (HD8 8RT) Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881 Heading out of Denby Dale passing the iconic viaduct to Upper Denby via a flagged packhorse road, we make our way past the Old Norse settlement of Gunthwaite. Passing the manorial barn we head down the Causey another packhorse road to Gunthwaite Spa & Dam. After lunch we pass through the grounds of Cannon Hall returning via Deffer & Bagden Woods for a well-earned drink. Please do not park outside the pub as there is limited parking, although there are plenty of other spots throughout the village, lift share if you can. Grade: 2/3; Distance: 10 miles

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Peak District Walk: Tissington in the Autumn Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 8th November at 11:15am Near Ashbourne # (DE6 1RA) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801

This is a lovely Peak District walk and not only takes in the beautiful Tissington village but also some of the many wooded areas around here. And it’s a wonderful time to visit as the trees are displaying their array of colours. The walk will be around 7 miles and as well as Tissington village we will use some of the Tissington Trail (the course of a disused railway) and the Limestone Way with both pretty and dramatic scenery. There is just one steep ascent as we walk out of Dovedale. The walk starts at the main Dovedale car park and we in initially walk to the stepping stones. From there we ascend Lin Dale towards Thorpe and pick up the Limestone Way as we make our way to Tissington village (and maybe have a coffee in the village). We then use the Tissington Trail as we head back towards Thorpe. Finally we descend back down to Dovedale to complete the route. No doubt we will find somewhere for a drink and Sunday Lunch after the walk. Distance: 7 miles

Ramble: Harey Moments A ramble never far from the River Wharfe

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Sunday 15th November at 10:30am East Keswick, North Leeds (LS17 9HG) Car park @ Harewood Road & Crabtree Lane Roy Layton on 07801 070526

The walk starts in East Keswick, North Leeds, and is never far from the River Wharfe all the way up to Harewood. On the way we pass Paddock House which is an ancient Knights Templar building and the chimney stacks were pinched from Stirling Castle. Lunch is taken riverside at Harewood Bridge. The return is a riverside ramble. Grade: 3; Distance: 9 miles

Dogs Well behaved dogs are welcome on most walks unless otherwise stated, but must be pre-booked – please write it on your booking form or in the notes when booking online if you are bringing dogs. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the dog is kept under control on a fixed lead with a length of no more than two metres at all times, and is not allowed to cause a nuisance. You must bring a suitable lead and use it. Dogs must not be allowed off the lead at any time unless agreed with the walk leader after consultation with the other walkers.

Peak District Walk: Longnor Date: Sunday 15th November at 10:30am Place: Peak District (SK17 0NT) Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest We head out of the village in a Northerly direction, crossing the River Dove at Beggars bridge, we pick up a Green lane then a path that skirts Hitter Hill, into Earl Sterndale. From here we weave our way past Park House Hill (The one that looks like a cornish pasty), and Glutton Dale, and through Dowel Dale, round the far end of Chrome Hill and Hollins Hill to Fough. From here we head towards Wilshaw before dropping down into the village of Hollinsclough. 18

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

Sunday 22nd November at 10:30am Village of Calver # (S32 3XQ) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

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

Peak District Walk: Lathkill Dale and the Magpie Mine Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 29th November at 10:30am Peak District # (DE45 1PQ) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from the village of Monyash, a former centre for the lead mining in the Peak District we enter Lathkill dale at the beginning a wide open dale which soon narrows, after the Lathkill House Cave we may see the start of the river said by Izaak Walton to be the purest he had seen. Further down the valley we visit the Mandale Mine the most important in the dale, some of the workings and the old viaduct can still be seen as can Bateman’s house, built over the water pump, we climb out of the dale to Over Haddon famous for the fasting damsel, Martha Taylor, and the head of MI6, Sir Maurice Oldfield. From here we cross fields to pass Bole hill and the lesser known Magshaw Mine to arrive at Magpie Mine. A gentle walk over farmland to return to Monyash. Distance: 10 miles

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Ramble: Crook Hill Date: Place: Meet: Host:

Sunday 29th November at 10:30am Upper Derwent Valley car park at Bridge End on Derwent Lane Stuart Davies on 07754 853880

For this route we visit the picturesque upper Derwent valley and its reservoirs. From our meeting point we make our way up to the visitor centre for a comfort stop and a quick look around. Then it’s up to Derwent Dam, site of the remembrances for the Dambuster’s raid in 1943. Not actually used much for training, but did feature in the post war film. Climbing up through the trees we head for the ridge top and views over to Kinder and the Snake pass. Following this we make our way over to Crook Hill which stands across the Woodlands valley from Winhill Pike. Then it’s back down to the north arm of Ladybower reservoir which we follow to the car park. Grade: 3-4; Distance: 7 miles

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Ramble: Lindley Wood Wanda Near the North / West Yorkshire border

Date: Saturday 5th December at 10:30am Place: Leathley, North Yorkshire (LS21 2JY) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 Join Roy and Linda for this 8.5 mile, grade 3, reasonably flat walk (146 metres ascent) which starts and finishes in the village of Leathley in between Leeds and Harrogate. Lunch is taken at the beautiful Dob Park Bridge after passing one of the oldest surviving oak tree in the area, Lake Plantation and Farnley Hall. The walk then follows the river Washburn back to Leathley via Lindley Wood reservoir. As usual we’ll probably find a pub after the walk. Grade: 3; Distance: 8.5 miles

Ramble: Dovedale Short Date: Sunday 6th December at 10:30am Place: Dovedale car park # (DE6 2AY) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 Starting from the Dovedale car park we follow footpaths to Ilam Hall, a former Tudor hall now a Youth Hostel thanks to Sir R McDougall [ of flour fame ] walking through the grounds past the boil holes where the river Manifold emerges to follow footpaths over typical white peak scenery to the hamlet of Stanshope, from here we descend into Hall Dale then follow the river Dove back to the start passing the caves of Dove Holes, Raynard’s Cave, the limestone arch, lovers leap and rock formations of Ilam rock & Tissington spires. A walk of 7 miles

Ramble: Yorkshire Sculpture Park Sculptures in a country setting

Date: Sunday 13th December at 10am Place: Yorkshire Sculpture Park (WF4 4LG) Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881 Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for contemporary art (featuring work from Antony Gormley, Henry Moore & many others) set in 500 acres of 18th Century parkland. Today we take a look at some of the magnificent outdoor sculptures as well as walking around the local countryside including tranquil lakes, wonderful woodland & beautiful views of the surrounding country side. The length of the walk will very much depend on the weather, some of you may retreat into the indoor exhibition halls while others may wish to brave the winter weather, either way come prepared to do up to 10 miles, after the walk we can recover in the café or browse the exhibition halls which is free. The car park cost is £8 so lift share if you can. Grade: 3; Distance: 10 miles

Ramble: Mulled Wine Walk Mulled wine included!

Date: Saturday 19th December at 10:30am Place: Embsay, Yorkshire Dales (BD23 6RB) Includes: mulled wine Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 Join Roy and Linda on this delightful 7 mile moorland ramble. The walk starts and finishes at Embsay near Skipton and although there are some uphill sections the paths, tracks and bridle ways used generally offer good unhindered walking. Points of interest on the walk are Embsay Moor reservoir, East Harts Hill, Embsay Moor and

the village of Eastby. The whole walk encircles Embsay Crag which is a notable landmark in the Skipton area of Upper Wharfedale, jutting out as it does from the vast expanse of moorland. This is also where Roy will cook up a batch of mulled wine, free, gratis and for nothing, as a gesture for your support over 2015. Sorry, dogs are not allowed on the grouse moor. Grade: 3; Distance: 7 miles

Ramble: Pre Xmas Silly Hat Walk Date: Sunday 20th December at 10:45am Place: Red Lion, Litton Village, Tideswell (SK17 8QU) Includes: mulled wine! Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 We revive an old favourite easy ramble around the Derbyshire Dales, not too strenuous, but with plenty of fun. You are requested to either wear suitable head attire, either with an Xmas theme, or something suitably silly. The scenery will be picturesque and there will be a stop on route for some mulled wine ably dispensed by Lauren. Our route takes us across fields and woodland to Cressbrook where we join the Monsal trail, passing through the old railway tunnels to Litton Mill. Then it’s up Tideswell Dale where our warming wine awaits, before heading back to finish at the pub. Grade: 4; Distance: 6 miles

Ramble: The Ramsbottom Round Date: Saturday 26th December at 11am Place: Nuttall Park, Ramsbottom, Lancs (BL0 9AR) Host: Julie Baum on 07999 891880 Today’s walk in and around Ramsbottom, takes in fells, rivers, hills, parland and quaint villages and moorland of this picturesque area. There are a few climbs on the walk including the option to ascend Holcombe Hill and visit Peel tower or you could just sit it out at the bottom and ask someone to take a picture of it for you! The Holcombe Hill option adds approximately a mile on to the walk with quite an ascent. Grade: 4; Distance: 5-6 miles

Ramble: Hope Valley Date: Sunday 27th December at 10:30am Place: Hope # (S33 6RD) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 Starting in the village of Hope we follow footpaths to Aston for the steady climb to the top of Win Hill for commanding views over the whole area, the descent takes us down Thornhill Brink to join the route of the Roman Road at Wooler Knoll, descending to cross the river Noe at Bagshaw Bridge and follow the footpath below Lose Hill back to Hope. A walk of 8 miles

Ramble: Rods Tater Pie Walk Date: Monday 28th December at 10:30am Place: Whalley, near Clitheroe (BB7 9TD) Host: Rod Finlayson on 07968 255972 Today’s 8 mile walk takes us through the historic village of Whalley. We will be following in the footsteps of Tolkien’s father on the edge of a beautiful Ribble valley. From there we climb Whalley Nab (ten mins) then follow the river up into the grounds of Read Hall. A mostly level walk except for the hilly bits. Then back to Rods for Tater Pie. Grade: 4; Distance: 8 miles

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Sport, Social and Adventure

Nissan GTR R35 Thrill .. experience this incredible supecar

Dinner, Amy Winehouse Tribute and Casino Sheffield A great way to start your weekend

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Friday 2nd October at 7pm Napoleons, 844 Ecclesall Rd, Sheffield (S11 8TD) £37 Member, £40 Guest Sue Blackman on 07723 845858

Includes: three course dinner, a drink, Amy Winehouse tribute and £5 gaming chip Tonight we meet at Napoleons Casino on Ecclesall Road for a three course dinner with a drink included. After our meal we can stay at our table to enjoy the Amy Winehouse tribute. Included in the price is a £5 gaming chip so we can play the tables after the performance.

Beginners Mountain Bike Course Great for those new to mountain biking

Dates: Saturday 3rd October Saturday 10th October Place: Otley Chevin, Yorkshire # Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm Cost: £42 Member, £48 Guest, £60 Member + Bike, £68 Guest + Bike Host: Iain Johnson on 07958 130712 This is a great biking event for Spice. It is a specific day learning mountain biking skills rather than a ride out. This is a fantastic deal for us as these courses sell at £60 to the public. Enjoy and experience the beautiful scenery and great off-road riding at Otley Chevin Forest Park and surrounding bridleways. It's a great way to start to develop the ability, confidence and safety awareness of Mountain Biking for all the family as well as individuals. Instruction is provided by fully qualified Mountain Bike instructor/leader in a fun relaxing atmosphere. Terrain is quite technical but not too demanding so general fitness is a must.

Dice Bar Crawl Leeds A bar crawl with a difference

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Saturday 3rd October at 7:30pm Victoria, 28 Great George St, Leeds (LS1 3DL) in the bar (to the right as you enter) £5 Member, £7.50 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Includes: your first drink This is a bar crawl with a difference in that a throw of the dice decides the next bar! The rules of the night will be explained in a quick debrief, which will result in a person being chosen (by picking names out of a hat) to roll for the first bar. The process repeats with fresh people rolling for the next bar! Where will you go? Let the dice decide!

Date: Saturday 3rd October at 8am Place: Prestwold Driving Centre, Loughborough Cost: £89 Member, £95 Guest Experience the awesome Nissan GTR R35 - just under 500bhp and the most comprehensive range of driver aids available, with more computing power than all the NASA Apollo rockets added together surely one of the most amazing mass-produced cars ever! The fully qualified ARDS Racing instructors will really get your adrenaline pumping as they coach you and push you to your limits in this fantastic top-of-the-range sports car.

Peak Classic Caves Day ..enjoy two caves in a day

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Saturday 3rd October from 10am to 4pm Hope, Peak District # (S32 4TF) £49 Member, £54 Guest £3 on day to farmer Mark Fenton

Another day with Mark Fenton plus a support instructor, this time primarily for those who have been on a beginners or “terrified” caving day, but is also suitable for a first time caver who has the fitness and confidence to go straight in at this level. We start the day by tackling the famous Giants Hole cave, which is famous for having the lowest point in England at the bottom of this system! After a break for lunch, we move on to Carlswark Cavern, one of the most fun and best-known caves in the Peak District. Grade: Moderate

Go Ape! in Dalby Forest Monkey around

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Sunday 4th October at 12:15pm Dalby Forest, near Thornton Le Dale # £33 Member, £36 Guest Car parking £7

GO APE! AND DISCOVER THE THRILL OF AERIAL TREKKING HIGH ABOVE THE FOREST FLOOR. What is Go Ape? "A network of rope bridges, trapezes and death slides that stretches for roughly a mile through the tree canopy………..this impressively extensive cat's cradle of ropes, netting and platforms, set high in the trees is an aerial assault course called, Go Ape." Why Go Ape! Because it’s tree-mendous!! Go Ape! is a robust aerial assault course. A degree of fitness and strength is required. An instructor will not accompany participants around the course. However, you will not be permitted to start the course until you have received full instructional safety training from an instructor. Staff patrol the course regularly and are on hand to assist should that be necessary. Participants must be over 4’ 7” (140cm) and must weigh less than 20st 7lb (130kg). Maximum waist is 43” and maximum thigh is 27”.

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Footgolf in Leeds

Walk and Talk: Ghost Walk

It's Football and It's Golf!

A fascinating tour led by Blue Badge Guide Ken Goor

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Sunday 4th October at 12:30pm Wike Ridge Lane, Shadwell, Leeds (LS17 9JW) The Oaks Clubhouse £12 Member, £13 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Can't decide between Football and Golf? Now you don't need to! Simply take two great sports - football and golf and combine them into one great activity. You play by kicking a football into specially designed holes and trying to take the least amount of shots as possible. Footgolf Leeds features six specially designed holes - with distances ranging from 39 to 90 yards. We'll play two rounds so you'll play twelve holes altogether, which should take us around two hours.

Live Music: Abba Mania in Bradford Thank You For The Music

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Tuesday 6th October at 7pm St. George's Hall, Bridge St, Bradford (BD1 1JT) The Foyer (to the right as you enter) £24 Member, £26 Guest

ABBAMANIA, the UK's original ABBA tribute, are widely regarded as one of the premier ABBA tribute bands in Europe and their sensational live concerts have taken them all over the world. Join us for a fabulous night out dancing in the aisles. Please book now so we can confirm tickets. Cancellations: Please note that we cannot offer refunds on theatre tickets unless we are able to resell your place.

Bring a Board Game Night Sheffield Bring your own game or just come along and join the fun

Dates: Wednesday 7th October Wednesday 4th November Wednesday 2nd December Place: Cavells cafe bar 31 High St, Sheffield (S1 2GA) Time: 8pm Cost: £2 Member, £3 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, how’s about a change of pace? I’m sure we’ve all got some games hidden on top of a cupboard or in the loft just asking to be played! On the first Wednesday of every month, bring your favourite to Cavells, find some friends and just play. The idea is just to spend some time with friends, relax and relive the cosier parts of our childhoods. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a game, come along anyway and we’ll find you a friend to play with!!

Wednesday 7th October at 7:30pm Corn Exchange Steps, Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 7BR) £4 Member, £5 Guest Ken Goor on 07742 223926

Another fascinating walk and talk with our Leeds City Guide Ken Goor. This walk will take around 2 hours and will include ghost stories of haunted Leeds. It could be chilly as well as chilling so wrap up well. If you’ve been on one of Ken’s walks before you’ll already know that he’s a mine of information and has his own unique style. Meet us on the Corn Exchange steps from 7:20pm for a prompt 7:30pm start.

Quiz Night in Chesterfield Date: Thursday 8th October at 8pm Place: The Woodside, 343 Ashgate Road, Ashgate, Chesterfield (S40 4DB) Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Includes: a drink from the bar Join us tonight to take part in the Woodside pub quiz. It's a general knowledge quiz organised by the pub so not a Spice exclusive event but depending on numbers we'll enter as two or three teams. We'll meet up from 8pm for a chat beforehand and included in the price is a drink from the bar. We'll organise ourselves into teams before the quiz itself starts at around 9pm.

Spice dines Spanish at Qubana Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Thursday 8th October at 7:15pm 25/27 Northgate, Wakefield (WF1 3BJ) £19.50 Member, £21.50 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Includes: Grilled mixed breads and oils, selection of tapas Extras: drinks and desserts At Qubana, they take the sensual, Latin flair of Cuba and combine it with the hearty, honest flavours of Spain to create dishes that perfectly fuse the two cultures. All their ingredients are sourced as locally as possible and are treated with all the knowhow of a Catalonian.

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

Dates: Saturday 10th October Saturday 7th November Saturday 12th December Place: Black Rocks, Matlock # Time: 10am Cost: £29 Member, £32 Guest You just need to bring a little faith, and the will to succeed! The feeling you’ll get from your success is well worth it all. Mark will get you to overcome any fears by building up your confidence gradually. First we get used to the equipment and how to use it on a few very short descents, before tackling some bigger abseils if you feel able. You’ll not be forced to do anything you are uncomfortable with.

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BBC - Behind the Scenes at Media City!

South Indian Cookery Session

Enjoy a tour of BBC Manchester's new home

...a fascinating insight in to the origins of South Indian Cooking

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Saturday 10th October 10:30am to 12:15pm BBC Media City, Salford# (M50 2EQ) £10.75 Member, £12.75 Guest includes Spice admin fee to cover co-ordinator

Hurray!!! The BBC has thrown open its doors at its fabulous Media City centre, offering the chance to go inside the state-of-the-art studios at Salford Quays. Take a peek behind the scenes of programmes which are made here and try your hand at some interactive fun! During the tour there is always the chance of bumping into a favourite presenter or radio DJ, hearing some trade secrets or being party to some juicy gossip while passing the actors' green room... We'll take you inside as many studios as business allows but please remember that BBC Manchester is a working building and no two tours are the same. There’s usually a stop off at a café/bar at the end of the tour to get to know your fellow Spicers a bit better.

Workshop: Introduction to Mindfulness Date: Saturday 10th October from 10:30am to 12pm Place: Broadgate Wellbeing, Lister House, Lister Hill, Horsforth, Leeds (LS18 5AZ) Cost: £32 Member, £34 Guest Host: Linsay Denton on 07900 984438 Includes: workshop, self help book and CD. The Introduction to Mindfulness workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about mindfulness and how it can help us to manage the stresses and strains of modern life. During the workshop we will look at what mindfulness is and discuss some common misconceptions. We will also have the chance to experience some mindfulness exercises such as mindful breathing and mindful eating. By the end of the session you will have some basic skills that you will be able to integrate into your everyday life. You will also be given a self-help book to take away (CD included), enabling you to further develop your practice. The workshop is facilitated by Linsay Denton, a qualified CBT therapist, accredited by the BABCP.

Cocktail Masterclass in Sheffield Have a go at making your own cocktail

Date: Saturday 10th October at 4pm Place: The Forum, 127-129 Devonshire Street (S3 7SB) Cost: £24 Member, £26 Guest Includes: drinks! Join us at The Forum in Sheffield for a Saturday afternoon learning how to make your own cocktails. Our session includes ... 1 slushy cocktail on arrival; A lesson on how to shake, stir and strain like a pro! Sharing pitchers from our selection; Plus an Absolut nuts shottail!

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Sunday 11th October at 10:45am Lauren's Home, Sale, Cheshire # (M33 4RN) £15 Member, £16.50 Guest Lauren Fawkes 07852 366055

Includes: a vegetarian South Indian Meal & Light Refreshments Peter gives a fascinating insight in to the Spices, Vegetables and Pulses he uses and their health benefits as well as explaining their origins before going on to prepare a typical Tamil lunch for us to enjoy. Although this is in essence a cookery demonstration, there is an opportunity to participate if you wish and like us, we are sure you will have many questions you would like answered.

Tour and Lunch at Temple Newsam Leeds Date: Sunday 11th October at 11am Place: Temple Newsam Road, off Selby Road, Leeds (LS15 0AE) Meet: Tea Room, Stable Courtyard Cost: £19.50 Member, £21.50 Guest Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 Includes: entrance to the house, farm and lunch

The Temple Newsam estate covers 1500 acres of stunning parkland, lakes and woodland. The leading landscape architect of the mid-18th century, Capability Brown, was responsible for the landscape that we can still enjoy today. The gardens are renowned for the Rhododendron and Azalea walk and feature the National Plant collections of Delphinium, Phlox and Aster. It is also Europe's largest working rare breeds farm with over 400 animals set within the original estate Home Farm. You can freely explore the cobbled yards to discover an interesting mixture of recreated workshops, exhibitions and rare breeds of livestock, all housed in the original buildings. The house itself is famous for its magnificent collections of furniture, ceramics, paintings, silver, textiles and wallpapers which are spread over 40 fully restored rooms. Temple Newsam opens at 10:30am and we will meet at 11am in the Stable Courtyard at the Tea Room where you will be able to get a drink if you wish before we go on our tour at 11:15am. The tour will be an introduction to the House and will last for approximately 45 minutes to an hour. As there are so many rooms in the house, the introduction will not cover them all so afterwards you will be free to wander around and see them at leisure. At 1pm we will meet back in the Great Hall to go for lunch in our private function room. Lunch will be a selection of sandwiches, cakes and tea or coffee. After lunch you will have time to explore the grounds and the farm before it closes at 4pm.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Chesterfield Ghost Trail

A Big Day Out in the Peaks

A haunting walk around town

A ride taking in some of the most beautiful hills & dales of the peaks

Date: Thursday 15th October from 7:30pm to 8:40pm Place: The Market Pub, 95 New Square, Chesterfield (S40 1AH) Meet: Outside The Market pub at 7:20pm Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest The Chesterfield Ghost Trail is a spooky evening’s entertainment. Join us for a ghostly tour around the darkened streets of historic Chesterfield. You will discover the dark, macabre past hidden in the streets of this old town. History will be brought to life by our entertaining and informative tour guide and you will be in for an evening full of murder, mystery and Ghosts galore. The Chesterfield Ghost Trail awaits… The tour lasts around 70 minutes but I'm sure the survivors will pop into the pub for a drink afterwards. Please note that this is not a Spice-exclusive event.

Theatre: Miss Nightingale in Doncaster The award-winning musical

Date: Friday 16th October at 7:15pm Place: Cast, Waterdale, Doncaster (DN1 3BU) Cost: £18.50 Member, £20 Guest Sex, scandal and showbiz 1940’s style. Miss Nightingale - the musical brings the on-stage glamour and offstage affairs of war-torn London thrillingly to life. But some secrets are even more explosive than The Blitz… Audiences across Britain have adored this fabulous, feel good tale of love, loss and hope. Performed by a multi-talented cast – including Cast favourite Clara Darcy (Forever Young & Aladdin) - who not only act, dance and sing but also play all the instruments live on stage. Back by popular demand, Miss Nightingale – the musical sold out in record time when it visited Cast last year. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the smash-hit show on its fifth and final UK tour. This critically acclaimed musical will have you laughing, crying and cheering for more. Please book early. We can only hold theatre tickets for a short time.

'Choose a Pub Crawl' Pub Crawl in Sheffield Date: Saturday 17th October at 7:30pm Meet: The Old House, 113-117 Devonshire St, Sheffield (S3 7SB) Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Includes: your first drink! Looking for a pub crawl with a difference? Well look no further. Each month we are looking to have a Saturday pub crawl with a different theme, the idea being to liven up our Saturdays whilst trying to remain true to the idea of SPICE doing things a little bit different. Real ale or cocktail, wine or song?! The choice for a night out in Sheffield is huge and tonight’s your chance to choose. You’ll meet your hosts in The Old House and from then on the world (or at least Sheffield) is your oyster. Your hosts will offer the pub crawl they have each chosen to do and you choose which one to join. If you wish to offer yourself as a one-time host for the event, we may even manage a third of fourth choice of crawl. At the end of the evening, we’ll meet up in All Bar One and compare notes!

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Saturday 17th October at 9:30am Central Peak District # (DE45 1NW) P&D car park, Hassop Station, Bakewell £16 Member, £18 Guest Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209

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

Clay Pigeon Shoot A popular event that we run again and again.

Dates: Saturday 17th October Saturday 2nd January Meet: Grouse Inn Car Park, Glossop # (SK13 6JY) Time: 10am Cost: £29.50 Member, £32.50 Guest Host: Dave Batty Clear away the cobwebs with a round of clays, out in the country, enjoying the fresh air and peace and quiet (in-between the loud bangs!). We are guests of Dave Batty at the Grouse Shooting Grounds in Glossop. The costs include instruction, 25 shots and trophies. Mixture of singles, doubles and reports - which means various clays flinging off after each other. We will have our own little Top Gun Competition to find best lady shot and top man shot! We finish in the Grouse Pub where Sunday lunch can be obtained. (A flask can come in very welcome on the hillside) The shoot is a morning session but if you want to shoot more, Dave will organise it for you at a specially reduced Spiceprice (about £10 for another 25 shots). Depending on numbers, it’s usually all over by 11.30/12.00 noon. As you will guess, moor land weather conditions calls for boots or wellies, warm clothing, hat, gloves, waterproofs (we go ahead whatever the weather).

Full events If an event is fully booked you can add yourself to the waitlist either by ringing the office or by clicking on Add to Wait List on the event screen online. If someone cancels or if we are able to book more places we will contact those on the wait list in turn by phone or email. If you are offered a place, please let us know promptly even if

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Medieval Combat Experience

Waterton Park Walk and Sunday Lunch

Date: Saturday 17th October from 9:30am to 1:30pm Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliff # (CV34 5YD) Cost: £89 Member, £95 Guest

Date: Sunday 18th October at 12:45pm Place: Waterton Park Golf Club, The Balk, Walton (WF2 6QL) Meet: In the car park ready to walk at 12:45pm Cost: £23 Member, £25 Guest Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

We are delighted to be linking up with The Knights of Middle England for this very special event. Based in the very heart of the Warwickshire countryside and in the shadows of the finest medieval castle in England, Warwick Castle. Go back in time and don the colours of your house as you train in 3 types of Medieval combat including Sword Fighting, Longbow Archery and Ballista Firing - to see if you could be victorious in battle and defend your castle from an attacking army! We’ll learn:

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Longbow Archery: A great competitive activity - points are scored as you unleash an array of arrows – the trained archers/instructors will guide them to hit gold! Sword Fighting: We’ll pair up in teams and learn a professionally choreographed sword fight routine with medieval training broad swords. The routine will be straight out of a film they’ve worked on such as Merlin or A Knight’s Tale. Teams are scored on how well they perform and remember their routine – points will be awarded for the best death scene! Ballista Firing: Groups will fire “Peasants Heads” from a giant catapult or Ballista in order to hit the Knight statues or Shield targets in the distance, in a certain amount of time.

Yin and Yang Yoga Workshop ...a chance to find out if Yoga is for you!

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Sunday 18th October from 10am to 1pm Spice, The Stables, 11 Poplar Road (M32 9AN) £18 Member, £19 Guest Sandra Lunn 07777 621591

Includes: Tuition & Tea/Coffee For the first part of the workshop we will cover some of the Primary Series in Astanga Style of Yoga, and then after a short break we will do some Yin Style Yoga. Today’s session is suitable for beginners of both practices and can be adapted to all levels. You will also be introduced to two very different styles of Yoga, one being Yang i.e. dynamic movements working with the muscle (Yang) tissue, whilst the other being Yin i.e. quieting and still working with the fascia/connective (Yin) tissue. Yin & Yang always co-exist so this workshop is ideal for gaining that balance we all need that balance –so why not give it a go?

Rock Weaseling Day .. scramble, squeeze, wriggle & giggle!

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Sunday 18th October from 10:30am to 3pm The Roaches, Nr Leek, Staffordshire # (ST13 8TY) £22 Member, £25 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Your chance to discover your inner child and go exploring. Weaseling is sometimes called caving for claustrophobics and it involves wearing old clothes and getting dirty, some of the same skills as caving but in daylight and fresh air. Starting at the lower end of the Roaches the idea is to get through as many tight squeezes as you can, nothing too small, but great fun. The Roaches are tailor made for this activity being an area of large boulders in a jumble, some we have given names to the drop, the porthole and the chimney to name but a few, follow the leader in and out, under and over and up and down. 24

Includes: short walk and 3 course lunch Extras: drinks Come and join us for a leisurely walk around Waterton Park which will last for about an hour and a half before we head to the Golf Club for a delicious 3 course lunch. The meal is booked for 2.30pm so if you don't want to do the walk first you can meet us there but please let us know so that we are not waiting for you to start the walk.

Spice goes Ice Skating plus Mexican Buffet A fun evening - build up an appetite before an all you can eat buffet

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Monday 19th October at 6:45pm Doncaster Dome and Cheswold Lodge(DN4 7PD) Reception at Doncaster Dome £13 Member, £14.50 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Extras: drinks Meet at 6:45pm at Doncaster Dome for our session on the ice rink at 7pm. The region's favourite Ice Skating destination, attracting skaters from across Doncaster, South Yorkshire and beyond. Set within the ice cool environment of the Ice Caps, the two interconnecting ice pads offer skaters of all ages and abilities a unique Ice Skating experience. We'll skate for about 40 minutes then we'll travel the short distance to Cheswold Lodge for our All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Buffet at 8pm.

Theatre: Sister Act in Wakefield Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Wednesday 21st October at 7pm Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Wakefield (WF1 2TE) £20 Member, £22 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash hit that both critics and audiences have fallen in love with! Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken, Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look- a convent! Under the suspicious watch of the Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly finds her own. Don’t miss this lavish production - a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is a reason to rejoice! Please note this is an amateur production by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Please book early for theatre visits as we can't hold seats for long. Cancellations: Please note that we cannot offer any refund on theatre tickets unless we are able to resell them.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Bridge Abseil and Ladder Climb

Curling Night

..it'll scare you to death - but you'll love it!!

Brooms at the ready …

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Date: Saturday 24th October from 8pm to 10pm Place: iceSheffield # (S9 5DA) Cost: £27 Member, £29.50 Guest

Saturday 24th October at 10am Millers Dale # (SK17 8SN) £35 Member, £39 Guest Mark Fenton for Spice West Midlands

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

Workshop: Reiki First Degree ...with 7th Generation Reiki Master & Spicer Chris Ward

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Saturday 24th October from 10:15am to 4:30pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) £39.50 Member, £43.50 Guest Chris Ward

Includes: refreshments and light lunch Are you interested in healing? Are you interested in healing yourself? Then Reiki is for you – Reiki is a way of channelling energy to address mental and emotional problems as well as physical disorders. It is a holistic system for balancing, healing and harmonising all aspects of a person and it can be used to encourage personal and spiritual awareness and growth. And the great thing about Reiki is it is simple and requires little preparation to use and can be given and used at any time! It is most well known as a sort of hands on treatment technique and is safe, gentle and non-intrusive. Spice member Chris Ward is a counsellor, hypno psychotherapist and 7th generation Reiki master. He has been practicing Reiki since July 2005 and is very committed to it.

The Good Old Days at the City Varieties Leeds the Legendary Music Hall experience

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Saturday 24th October at 6:15pm Swan Street, Leeds (LS1 6LW) 6:15pm in the White Swan bar £26 Member, £28 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Ladies and Gentlemen.... take your seats for a trip back to The Good Old Days of the Music Halls, sit back and enjoy an unrivalled bill filled with the cream of Variety entertainers from across the globe!

Includes: 90 minutes curling session with tuition from an iceSheffield coach, a hot drink & a muffin or flapjack! Try your hand at this great winter sport. Can you get the stone on the target? Tonight we will have tuition from a coach at iceSheffield on how to slide the stone and you will get to see how close you can get to the target. Afterwards there is an included snack and hot drink to warm you up.

Don’t forget to put your clocks back one hour on Saturday night!

Wake up the Zoo .. get behind the scenes at Dudley Zoo

Date: Sunday 25th October at 8:40am GMT! Place: Dudley Zoo, Dudley # (DY1 4SQ) Cost: £26.50 Member, £29 Guest Includes: English Breakfast! Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a major zoo before it can open to visitors each day? How much food has had to be prepared for every animal and what cleaning jobs have to be completed before the visitors arrive? Well now you can, with a guided tour with a keeper, who will take you behind the scenes and show you what it takes. At the end of a busy morning we will go to the cafe for a full English Breakfast (quorn sausages available as a vegetarian option). After which you are free to explore the zoo at your own pace from the visitors’ side of the fence this time!

Spices dines Turkish and Greek at Meze Brighouse Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:

Sunday 25th October at 1:45pm GMT! 5 Bethel Street, Brighouse (HD6 1JR) £14 Member, £16 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: starter and main Extras: drinks and dessert Here at Meze they combine two fantastic Mediterranean countries delicacies made from age old family recipes but presented with a modern, contemporary twist. Wherever possible all of their produce is sourced locally and everything on their menu is lovingly prepared, from scratch every day by their expert team of chefs. Their aim is to provide a relaxed, fun and friendly environment for you to enjoy your meal whilst keeping the décor fresh and modern.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Ghost Hunting and Supper

Quarantine : Zombie Fright Night

.. a fabulous evening of history, fun & fear!

can you make it through the infected gallaries?

Date: Tuesday 27th October from 7:15pm to 10:45pm Place: Tutbury Castle # (DE13 9JF) Cost: £23.50 Member, £26 Guest

Date: Saturday 31st October from 9:15pm to 12:30am Place: Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street, Leeds (LS9 7LN) Meet: at the entrance at 9:15pm prompt or join us from 7:30pm at The Brewery Tap in Leeds Cost: £13 Member, £15 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: two course meal, castle entrance and parking, guides and Spice coordinator A thrilling foray into one of the country’s most historic (and most haunted!) castles.

Quiz Night in York A general knowledge pub quiz

Dates: Wednesday 28th October at 8:30pm Wednesday 6th January at 8:30pm Place: Mason's Arms, 6 Fishergate, York (YO10 4AB) Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Includes: a drink from the bar Join us tonight to take part in the Mason's Arms pub quiz. It's a general knowledge quiz organised by the pub so not a Spice exclusive event but depending on numbers we'll enter as two or three teams. We'll meet up from 8:30pm for a chat beforehand and included in the price is a drink from the bar. We'll organise ourselves into teams before the quiz itself starts at around 9:30pm.

Like quizzing? If you like quizzes, don’t miss our monthly quiz night in Leeds and Sheffield. Details are on page 14.

Halloween Party at The Garrison Hotel Do the Monster Mash

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Friday 30th October from 7pm to 12:30am Penistone Road, Sheffield (S6 2GB) £23 Member, £25 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Includes: three course meal and disco Join us for the Monster Mash Halloween Disco Ball! Our DJ spins tunes associated with horror flicks and party classics! Fancy dress strongly encouraged - free bottle of house wine for best dressed costume! This is not a Spice exclusive event.

Ladybower Halloween Mountain Bike Ride it’s Halloween please dress accordingly!

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Saturday 31st October at 9:30am FairHolmes, Derwent, Bamford (S33 0AQ) £16 Member, £18 Guest Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209

Peak District mountain biking at it’s very best! Not to mention so fabulous view of the Edale Hope and Derwent valleys. This will be a good day out with some tough hills so you will need decent bike fitness and be prepared to get a bit wet and muddy. There are some technical riding so you should be comfortable on your bike and but you can always walk down the odd rocky and muddy sections. Lunch will be at either a pub or cafe en route, but to keep you going whilst riding you need to bring some snacks and drink. Grade: 3; Distance: 15 to 20 miles depending on the weather. 26

Includes: entrance to the event Extras: drinks and food (and bus fare) The museum has been quarantined after an incurable virus was discovered inside. On Halloween those who dare are invited to enter the Quarantine zone and explore the museum after dark and after hours. Guests are advised to stay alert though, as the infected lurk behind every corner. Those who make it through alive can celebrate in undead style at the zombie disco, strike a gruesome pose in the infected photo booth, take a chance with a fearsome lucky dip, and more! So step into the Quarantine Zone this Halloween and see if you have what it takes to make it through the infected galleries of Thackray Medical Museum. Will you make it out alive or will you become a member of the undead? A bar serving food and drinks will be open during the event. Please note only food and drink purchased on site may be consumed at this event. For those of you who want to meet for a drink first and go together to the Museum, we will be going to Brewery Tap on New Station Street from 7:30pm until 8:45pm when we will catch the bus to the museum. If you are going to go directly to the museum please let us know.

Sunday Lunch at The Ripon Spa Hotel situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales

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Sunday 1st November at 12:45pm Park Street, Ripon (HG4 2BU) £24 Member, £26 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Includes: 3 course Sunday lunch with coffee Extras: additional drinks Recommended by one of our Members and just five minutes’ stroll from Ripon’s ancient market square is the delightful Ripon Spa Hotel. You will be able to choose your meal on the day.

Sector 7 Laser Game in York Laser shootout

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Tuesday 3rd November at 7:15pm Tenpin, Clifton Moor Centre, York (YO30 4WZ) £8 Member, £10 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Tonight we will enjoy two games of laser shooting at Sector 7 laser (inside Tenpin at Clifton Moor). Wear clothes you can easily move around in - dark clothes are best as you're a little less likely to be shot! Selected drinks are at half price tonight!

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Mid week pizza treat at Buca di Pizza Leeds Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Wednesday 4th November at 7:15pm 27 Wellington Street, Leeds (LS1 4EA) £19 Member, £21 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Includes: drink, sharing starters, sharing pizzas Extras: additional drinks and dessert Buca di Pizza is a new Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar & Restaurant based in Leeds, nestled in the bustling business district on Wellington Street serving delicious authentic Italian pizzas. Choose your drink and then enjoy tasty starters to share followed by a selection of pizzas to also share.

Leeds Bonfire Night at Springhead Park Rothwell Bonfire and Fireworks in Springhead Park

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Thursday 5th November at 6:30pm Springhead Park, Rothwell (LS26 0AX) The Black Bull, Commercial Street Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Simulated Motor Racing Experience in Doncaster Date: Saturday 7th November 10:45am to 12:15pm Place: Nixim Motorsim, Units 28-29 Reeds Business Park, Doncaster (DN4 8DP) Cost: £12 Member, £14 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Includes: 75 minute motor racing experience Strap yourself in, we're going racing. Test your driving skills (not gaming skills). Nixim Motorsim have ten high spec full size simulators of GT1 cars. With this state of the art simulator technology you really will feel like you're in a racing car. Bucket seats, racing steering wheels and audio give things a realistic feel as up to ten of us race against each other in an adrenaline-fuelled battle. This is proper motorsport training as used by professional drivers. The high spec simulators are linked together with a Race Control post in virtual F1 facilities to create a really exciting motorsport racing environment.

Saturday Evening Meal at the Cairn Hotel Harrogate

We'll meet in The Black Bull on Commercial Street in Rothwell at 6:30pm. From there we'll walk into Springhead Park, where the bonfire will be lit at 7pm and the fireworks start at 7:30pm. Bonfire toffee and parkin provided! Bring your sparklers!

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Friday Evening Meal at Apadana Huddersfield

Includes: starter and main Extras: dessert and drinks The 3 star AA Cairn Hotel was built during Harrogate's period as a spa town when people came from far and wide to take the waters. Located only a short 5 minute walk from the centre of town.

Date: Friday 6th November at 7:15pm Place: 9 Railway Arches, Viaduct Street, Huddersfield (HD1 5DL) Cost: £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Tonight we will enjoy a 2 course Persian meal consisting of a starter and main and also included is a small glass of wine or soft drink.

Workshop EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Saturday 7th November from 10am to 2pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) £25 Member, £27.50 Guest Maureen Fearon

Introducing E.F.T. the Fast Growing Popular technique which is achieving a wide variety of successes, self-healing and emotional management; this is the unusual “tapping” technique which is growing as a therapy technique for its dynamic results and ease of use. If you are reading this you are probably open minded, forward thinking and have an interest in having your best future, read on. This event has been designed and run by Maureen Fearon who is one of our popular trainers particularly as our love guru however she is also an E.F.T. therapist and has had many requests to run this day. She says, “I came across this technique years ago and because it seemed “mad” I rejected it, thinking “I’m not doing that!”. However it kept popping into my world and I became curious. I tried it and was flummoxed as to how it seemed to work like magic! I just had to explore what it was all about and I have been so grateful that I did.”

Saturday 7th November at 7:15pm Cairn Hotel, Ripon Road, Harrogate (HG1 2JD) £18.50 Member, £21 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Leeds Oktoberfest 2015 Prost!

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Sunday 8th November at 12:30pm Leeds United Football Club, Leeds (LS11 0ES) Billy's Bar to collect your ticket and have a drink £13.50 Member, £15.50 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: entrance to the festival, seat reservation, half pint of German Oktoberfest beer and 2 German sausages with Bavarian fries Extras: other drinks and food No longer is Oktoberfest something you have to head for Germany to experience. This year, Leeds Oktoberfest has gone especially Oktoberfest-mad. The biggest event, with a 1,500 people hall, starts off with a hop-soaked 5 days at the Leeds United Football Club in the Centenary Pavilion. With so much beer, food and music that, ja mein lieber, it's just like being in Munich. We have tickets for Sunday when the music will be courtesy of real Bavarian Bands flown in from southern Germany and promising to have you dancing on the tables to hits like 'Zikke Zakke' and 'Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit' (don't worry, they'll help you). We have reserved seats in Section C and the price includes entrance to the Festival, a half pint of German beer and 2 German sausages with Bavarian fries. We will be going into the Pavilion at 1pm.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Ten Pin Bowling at Xscape

Coffee Culture Day in Sheffield

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Learn to be a barista

Thursday 12th November at 7:45pm Colorado Way, Glasshoughton (WF10 4TA) £17 Member, £18.50 Guest Jane Robinson on 07921 915121

Includes: admission, 2 games and shoe hire, a drink and prizes for the winners A favourite amongst all Spicers - a very popular evening that offers great value for money, and the chance of a good “chin wag” to catch up on the latest gossip over a beer. We have booked 2 games and the winner will be the person with the highest overall score. The price you pay includes admission, shoe hire, two games of nonstop bowling and a drink! Please arrive by 7:45 pm so we can allocate you to your lane.

Workshop: Internet Dating Skills Get Your Share of the Good Catches Looking for love on the Internet!

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Saturday 14th November 10:30am to 4:30pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) £39.50 Member, £44.50 Guest Maureen Fearon for Spice Manchester

Includes: refreshments and a light lunch It is said that there are 50million people using internet websites! It is believed that within the world there are 2000 perfect matches for you? So its time now for you to find one of those “needles hidden in the dating haystack!” Maureen Fearon, the Love Guru who designed and delivered the successful Now to Find A Partner and Fun Flirting skills workshops says “You know my passion for getting single people on their journey to find love and happiness. Well as a result of many requests I have designed a new day for single people to have more success with internet dating!”

Three-Legged Pub Crawl in Sheffield Just what it says!

Date: Saturday 14th November at 7:30pm Place: Sheffield City Centre Meet: Sheffield Tap, Sheffield Railway Station, Sheaf St, Sheffield (S1 2BP) Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Includes: your first drink! Looking for a pub crawl with a difference? Well look no further. Each month we are looking to have a Saturday pub crawl with a different theme, the idea being to liven up our Saturdays whilst trying to remain true to the idea of SPICE doing things a little bit different. Does exactly as it says. Turn up with a partner or we’ll partner you up and, between pubs, you’ll be walking three legged. We’ll start at The Sheffield Tap and see where the evening takes us! In the interests of safety, we will NOT be tied whilst in the pubs.

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Sunday 15th November from 10am to 4pm Crystal Peaks, Sheffield (S20 7PH) Shhhh Coffee Shop, Crystal Peaks Square £49 Member, £55 Guest

Includes: barista training, lunch and hot drinks Have you wondered how to make a perfect cup of coffee? Do you admire the skill of the person working the coffee machine and thought you’d like to do the same? Or do you want someone else to do it for you?! Well, welcome to ‘Coffee Culture day’! Meeting at shhhh coffee in Crystal Peaks, we spend from 10am – 4 pm learning how to make a perfect coffee. You’ll be introduced to the different types of coffee you can make and will be allowed to work the machine. Drinks and Lunch are included. There are places for 6-10 people only, so book fast.

The Sheepdog Experience TLC - Thinking Like Canines!!

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Sunday 15th November from 11am to 1:30pm Mainline Collies, Baildon # (BD16 3AU) Golcar Farm, Spring Lane £69 Member, £75 Guest Vicki Sykes

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

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest, York

Observatory Visit

Oscar Wilde's brilliantly witty masterpiece

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Date: Wednesday 18th November 7:10pm to 10pm Place: York Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street (YO1 9SW) Cost: £24 Member, £27 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Oscar Wilde’s much loved and brilliantly witty masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest is touring the UK and stars members of the West End cast including Nigel Havers, Christine Kavanagh and Siân Phillips performing as The Bunbury Company of Players. This new production is directed by Lucy Bailey, designed by William Dudley with added material written by Simon Brett, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick, and composition and sound design by Tom Mills. The Importance of Being Earnest is known to elegantly lampoon the hypocrisies of a Victorian society and opens as two bachelors, the dependable John Worthing, J.P. and upper class playboy Algernon Moncrieff, feel compelled to create different identities in order to pursue two eligible ladies Cecily Cardew and Gwendolyn Fairfax. The hilarious misadventures which result from their subterfuge; their brushes with the redoubtable Lady Bracknell and the uptight Miss Prism result in a plot that twists and fizzles with some of the finest dialogue to be found in theatre. Please book now so we can confirm tickets. Meet your coordinator in the entrance foyer at 7:10pm at the latest. Cancellations: Please note that we cannot offer refunds on theatre tickets unless we are able to resell your place.

Theatre: Legally Blonde, Sheffield Please book early for theatre as we can only hold tickets a short time

Date: Thursday 19th November at 7pm Place: Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Row, Sheffield (S1 1DA) Meet: Meet by stairs at 7pm Cost: £24.50 Member, £26.50 Guest Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture Please note that this is an amateur production. Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about self-discovery. Based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde: The Musical stays true to form with a pop score and playful book and is the winner of 7 major awards including Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards). Legally Blonde follows the story of sorority president Elle Woods as she crosses the country on a mission to find love at Harvard Law School. After discovering how the law can be used to help others, she uses her new found skills to defend a workout-queen in a murder trial, defying the odds and proving that blonde can save the day! From the theatre company that brought you Our House and White Christmas. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK. Cancellations: Please note that we cannot offer any refund on theatre tickets unless we are able to resell them.

See the sky at night

Thursday 19th November 7:30pm to 9:30pm Blackmoorfoot Road, Huddersfield # (HD4 7AE) Sands House Pub, Blackmoorfoot Road £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Robert Williams on 07983 581361

A chance to view the night sky on this exclusive night at Huddersfield Observatory put on for us by Spice member Robert Williams. We meet at the Sands House pub car park and make our way up to the observatory for an introduction to the observatory - history of the site, what it does, how it does it, what we look at, what we see, how to we see stuff in the day/night sky. Then we progress to observing the night sky. There should be a number of hopefully interesting things to view - provided that the weather is clear - if not clear on arrival then a illustrated talk about the observatory plus night sky events, things to look out for etc. If it looks like being cloudy ahead of the event we will postpone this event at short notice so please ensure we have your up to date contact details. In November we hope to have a clear view of a nice crescent Moon and if so we can have a go at looking at some galaxies and nebulae, plus at this time of year there may be some shooting stars around. Finish observing at 9:30pm onwards then it's off the local pub for a beer and perhaps some food.

Make Your Own Christmas Decorations Make and paint your own decorations this year

Date: Friday 20th November from 7pm to 9pm Place: Budding Picassos, 768 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield (S8 0SF) Meet: Party room at Budding Picassos Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest Host: Jayne Taylor on 07741 315830 Includes: snacks and £5 towards your first decoration. Extras: any additional pottery costs. Take your own drinks. Welcome to Budding Picassos Ceramic café. Inside you'll find our vast range of bisque, paints, quality brushes, tools and gadgets all at hand - In fact everything you could ever need to create your very own ceramic masterpiece. Pottery painting is great fun and very therapeutic, the best part is you don't have to be artistic to create something fantastic. We pride ourselves on having the best range of tools and gadgets available to help the creative process, and we have lots of ready painted pieces around the studio to inspire you - we promise none of them are difficult to recreate. Your price includes some snacks to nibble on and £5 towards pottery. You just pay extra on the day for any items you want to paint (priced from £4 to £25) above the initial £5, or for any hot drinks you want to enjoy! You’re welcome to take along your own drinks such as soft drinks, wine or beer too!

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

80s vs 90s Party Night in Sheffield

York Bowling Evening

Date: Saturday 21st November from 7:10pm to 1am Place: Mercure Hotel, 119 Norfolk St, Sheffield (S1 2JE) Cost: £20 Member party only, £22 Guest party only, £75 Member sharing room pp, £120 Member in single pp

Ten Pin bowling night in York

Includes: Two course dinner with 80s and 90s music. Prize for the best fancy dress. Join us at The Mercure St Paul's Hotel and Spa for this great evening of dining and dancing. Included is a two course meal and a great selection of 80s and 90s music. Menu To start Classic prawn & crayfish cocktail with dried tomato crostini & guacamole For main Roasted loin of English pork with barbecue pulled pork fritter & Dauphinoise potatoes & glazed carrots OR Mushroom & truffle gnocchi with parmesan truille & basil oil Please state when booking if you want the vegetarian option. Fancy dress is optional but encouraged and there'll be a prize for the best fancy dress. Please note that this is not a Spice exclusive event.

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

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Saturday 21st November at 10am White Peak area of Derbyshire # (DE4 5AA) £29 Member, £35 Guest Mark Fenton

We get the most brilliant feedback from these days out with Mark Fenton! So why not go along and find out what they’re getting up to in the Peak Park? Meeting in the White Peak, we embark on a 7 mile hike but along the way we encounter and overcome (hopefully!) various obstacles! It could be a climb, a river crossing, an abseil or it could be all three. You might be asked to disarm a bomb, climb a tree or ascend a steep embankment using jumars (fixed rope ascenders) you could even be asked to find your own way back to the cars using “Mark’s special maps”.

Workshop: How to Implement The Secret ...develop your skills to achieve what you really want!!!

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Sunday 22nd November 10:15am to 4:30pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) £39.50 Member, £43.50 Guest Richard Bisiker of Personal Summits

Includes: refreshments and light lunch The Secret is all about The Law of Attraction and challenging ourselves to develop the deep reservoirs of talent and ability that often lie dormant within us. Richard Bisiker, trained by Bob Proctor (teacher from ‘The Secret’) has over the last 20 years led 1000s of people through his amazing 1-day workshop. He will walk you through the practical steps of developing your skills to achieve the results that YOU really want. 30

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Tuesday 24th November at 7:45pm Tenpin, Clifton Moor Centre, York (YO30 4WZ) £9.50 Member, £11 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: two games of bowling, shoe hire, prize for the winner Tonight we will play two games of ten pin bowling each and the highest overall score will win a prize. It shouldn't be too competitive - just a friendly social night out! Selected drinks are at half price tonight!

Murder Mystery: The Hound of the Biskervilles in Sheffield Whodunnit Sherlock?

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Wednesday 25th November at 8pm Cavells, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) £12 Member, £14 Guest DI Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

It is 1889. Sir Charles Biskerville has been found dead in the garden of his ancestral home. There are no murder weapons and no footprints, only the paw prints of a gigantic hound some twenty yards away. Speculation is rife that there is canine involvement. Legend has it that the Biskerville family is cursed and that a terrifying dog haunts the moor. Has this luminous, ghastly and spectral beast struck again? The doctor that attended the scene believes that the baronet died of a heart attack brought on by shock but the question that everyone must answer is this. What did Sir Charles see on that dark, fateful night? We'll play in small teams and some of you will get to play the parts of the characters.

Showtime and Meal at Bibis Italianissimo a little bit of fun on a Wednesday night

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Wednesday 25th November at 7:15pm Bibis, Criterion Place, Leeds (LS1 4AG) £24 Member, £26 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: 3 course meal and Showtime Extras: drinks From the moment you enter Bibis Italianissimo Restaurant you are taken back to the 1920’s with its unique and opulent art deco surroundings. Tonight we shall enjoy a 3 course meal before listening to "Showtime". As we have been given a significant reduction on the normal price for a Showtime evening, we will have a table with a restricted view but you will still be able to join in the fun on the dance floor. The act tonight is The Simon Faulkner Band who are polished and professional Musicians/Entertainers and for the last 16 years and have been performing internationally and throughout the UK from Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain, to the Concorde Conference Centre at Manchester Airport. They have a very wide repertoire from “Modern Day to Sinatra” so dancing is guaranteed. The menu will be available in mid-October.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Palmistry Workshop

Theatre: The Girls, Leeds

the map of life contained in the human hand

The worldwide premiere of this new musical

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Saturday 28th November 10:15am to 4:30pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) £39.50 Member, £43.50 Guest Lorna Williamson

Includes: tea/coffee and a light lunch Explore the fascinating art of palmistry with Lorna, whose tarot & aura workshops have proved very popular with Spice members. Palmistry has a long and colourful history. It never fails to stimulate interest and can open a deeper insight to students who may want to study it further. The ancient art of hand reading has fascinated us for thousands of year, from the curiosity of Stone Age man to today’s practitioner. The palmistry workshop is a full day session. Every aspect of the map of life is contained in the human hand and will be explained in this interesting and exciting course. Included in the session will be hand shapes, the mounts and lines of the hand. This workshop is run by Lorna Williamson who has a Cert Ed certificate in teaching. She reads Tarot and Palms, has organised psychic fares and run courses in Mediumship and Ancient Magic. The workshop includes tea/coffee, biscuits and a light lunch.

Adventure Golf and Meal Adventure golf and meal.

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Saturday 28th November at 7:30pm Valley Centertainment, Sheffield (S9 2EP) Entrance to Paradise Island £19.50 Member, £22 Guest Sue Blackman on 07723 845858

Includes: 1 game of adventure golf and meal afterwards Tonight we will have a fun game of adventure golf at Paradise Island. After the game we move to the Harvester to eat. Your meal course includes your choice from the grill, a sauce and a side dish along with unlimited salad from the buffet. If you would like dessert these can be chosen and paid for on the night.

Saturday 28th November at 7:10pm Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate (LS1 6NZ) £46.50 Member, £49 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

The Girls is a new musical inspired by the story of a group of ladies, the Calendar Girls. This musical comedy shows life in their Yorkshire village, how it happened, the effect on husbands, sons and daughters and how a group of ordinary ladies achieved something extraordinary. Gary Barlow and Tim Firth both grew up in the same village and have been friends for twenty five years. Gary has written 14 number one singles, is 6 times winner of the Ivor Novello Award and has sold over 50 million records worldwide. Tim has won the Olivier Award and the UK Theatre Award for Best Musical and Best Play and the Comedy Film Award for Calendar Girls. The Girls will premiere at Leeds Grand Theatre this November. See it here first! Please book early to secure your seat. We have managed to secure top priced stalls tickets seated all together in row E for this performance. Cancellation: Theatre tickets are not refundable unless we can resell your place.

Stuck for a Gift Idea? Spice Gifts make great Christmas presents! We can arrange event vouchers at any time of the year for your guest to attend most Spice events so if you fancy treating someone to llama trekking, formula ford, wine tasting or even fire eating just give us a call. Or why not buy the person the best present you can – a Spice membership. We can arrange these for any time period of over 3 months & can also add credit to their account to get them started off. So now your only problem is which event to choose for them!

Trapeze and Circus Skills in Sheffield For the monkeys amongst us!

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Date: Sunday 29th November from 10:45am to 2pm Place: Saint Thomas Building, 74 Holywell Road, Sheffield (S4 8AS) Meet: Greentop Community Circus Cost: £54 Member, £59 Guest This is a great day out which will introduce you to the art of trapeze with Greentop Community Circus. As always our day is aimed at absolute beginners but by the end of it you should be able to do a couple of tricks and balancing acts from a low trapeze. Don't worry, no-one will be expecting you to fly from one trapeze to another! One thing is for sure, if you like 'off the wall' experiences with a whole lot of fun, this one is for you! You will be trained by fully qualified high flyers, so will be in safe hands, and you start on a low bar with plenty of crash mats around! In addition to your time on the trapeze you will have plenty of time to try some floor based circus skills including unicycling, juggling and diablo.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Volcano Falls Adventure Golf

Caving for the Terrified - Christmas Special

an adventure 65 million years in the making!

..a great way to get started

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Date: Saturday 5th December from 10am to 1:30pm Place: Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire # (DE4 3PG) Cost: £35 Member, £39 Guest

Monday 30th November at 7:30pm Xscape, Castleford (WF10 4TA) Starbucks on the ground floor £9 Member, £10.50 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: 18 holes of adventure golf The ultimate adventure golf experience... Conquering Volcano Falls is a quest you will never forget. Set on a mysterious island amid dense jungle with a ferocious T-Rex, exploding volcano and a plunging waterfall lie two challenging courses of 18 holes waiting to be defeated. We will tackle one of these courses tonight.

Chesterfield Christmas Meal Date: Thursday 3rd December at 7:30pm Place: The Woodside, 343 Ashgate Road, Ashgate, Chesterfield (S40 4DB) Meet: The Woodside Pub - ask for the Spice table Cost: £19.50 Member, £22 Guest Includes: three course meal Extras: any drinks Join us at The Woodside for a three course Christmas dinner.

Christmas Party Cruise in Sheffield A Christmas Party Cruise along the Sheffield Canal

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Friday 4th December from 7:30pm to 10:30pm Victoria Quays, Sheffield (S2 5SY) £28 Member, £32 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Another of Mark's brilliant events that are aimed at those who really want to conquer a challenging outdoor pursuit, but feel the need for some extra 'loving care' and patience to help them meet their ambition. This day is an ideal introduction in an interesting cave system, but one where you have the peace of mind of knowing that you could quickly be brought to the surface if the experience proves too much! So if you've always been a bit wary of taking your first trip underground then this is the event for you. Grade: Easy Directions will be sent out before the day. It’s Christmas: Mark and Sean have some tricks up their sleeves to add a bit of Christmas Cheer to our day – enjoy!

Pool and Pizza Evening at Slate NQ Leeds Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:

Saturday 5th December at 7:30pm Merrion Street, Leeds (LS2 8JE) £17.50 Member, £19.50 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: first drink, game of pool and buffet Extras: additional drinks Come and join us for a fun evening of pool and pizza at the newly opened Slate bar on Merrion Street, formerly the Lounge Bar and Grill. We'll meet at 7:30pm for a drink (included in the price) before we start our pool competition at 8pm. Following this we will have a buffet at approximately 9:15pm consisting of nibbles such as hummus and flat bread, bruschetta, dough balls, olives and a selection of pizzas.

Christmas Alpaca trek a perfect way to destress

Date: Sunday 6th December from 2pm to 4pm Place: Treeside Alpacas, Newmarket Lane, Methley (LS26 9DW) Cost: £12 Member, £13.50 Guest Host: Nigel of Treeside Alpacas on 01924 828674

Includes: Pie and Peas Join us for our festive party cruise along the Sheffield Canal. Dress up in your best Christmas outfit, whether that is a Christmas Jumper, hat, Santa suit or reindeer - we know you won't let us down! We'll be playing music as we cruise along so please let us know what tracks you would like to hear when you book. Party crackers, hats, poppers, bubbles, balloons will all be aboard to add to the fun. During the cruise we'll enjoy a pie and peas meal and can then dance the night away. The menu is a meat pie with mushy peas but please let us know if you are vegetarian and we will arrange to cater. 32

Includes: mince pies and refreshments afterwards! Come for a gentle winter walk with a group of friendly alpacas. We begin our journey with an introduction followed by instructions on handling and safety with your alpaca. Then enjoy a gentle 3km circular walk with the alpaca. The walk lasts about an hour and includes lagoons and shaded woodland paths around the perimeters of the working farm. During or after the walk there will be time to ask any questions you may have. At the end of the walk mince pies and refreshments are included. Don't forget your camera! Sorry, no dogs allowed on this one.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Theatre: Life and Beth at Halifax Playhouse

Spice Yorkshire Christmas Party 2015

A ghostly comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Ian Byfield

The Spice Yorkshire 2015 Christmas Party

Date: Tuesday 8th December at 7:10pm Place: Halifax Playhouse, King Cross St, Halifax (HX1 2SH) Cost: £11 Member, £12 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Date: Saturday 12th December from 7:30pm to 1am Place: The Marriott Hotel, 4 Trevelyan Square (LS1 6ET) Cost: £38.50 Member, £42.50 Guest, £103 Member + Twin/Double share pp, £171.50 Member + Single Room Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Recently widowed Beth is hosting her first family Christmas since her health and safety husband’s death in an accident, but an ambiguous prayer by the local vicar brings unworldly and unexpected Christmas visitors to the house. Life and Beth is a ghostly and delightful comedy about a widow whose husband’s move to the spirit world hasn’t diminished his need to dominate her life - him and the cat! Please book early for theatre visits as we can't hold seats for long. We have stalls tickets for this performance.

Christmas Dinner Shuffles Don’t miss out on our Christmas Dinner Shuffles in York (2 December), Sheffield (10 December) and Leeds (15 December). Details of venues are on page 14.

Spice Dines Punjabi at The 3 Singhs Bradford A Spice Dines Around the World Meal

Date: Thursday 10th December at 7:30pm Place: The 3 Singhs, 254 Sticker Lane, Bradford (BD4 8RN) Cost: £19 Member, £21 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Join us for a curry meal in Bradford at The 3 Singhs. The restaurant provides a genuine Punjabi experience in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. As this is one of our Spice Dines Around the World meals, please bring your Spice Dines passport along. When you have ten stickers in your passport you will receive a bottle of wine. If you don't already have a Spice Dines Passport, your coordinator will provide one on the night.

New Members Brief A Great way to get into the club is jump in the deep end and book yourself on to an ACTION event such as Caving, Abseiling, SCUBA Diving, Badminton or the Rambles. By far the best 'way in' is to book an activity weekend - you'll never look back! Introduce yourself as a new member to the first Spicer you come across and simply say "what have you done with Spice". You will either end up saying how brave your fellow Spicer is or they will say "nothing - I'm a new member" in which case you can both go looking for someone with experience! You will find one thing all Spicers have in common, all over the country, is that they are friendly, positive people happy to talk freely to each other - there is no such thing as a stranger in Spice. Offer to share transport - meet people before you even arrive! Attend a preview night as soon as you can! Wear your best smile and GO FOR IT! LIVE YOUR DREAM!!!

Includes: Arrival drink, 3 course dinner, half bottle of wine, DJ and Disco

Come and join us for a good old fashioned Christmas celebration at the Leeds Marriott Hotel We have a private Spice party in the Trevelyan Suite of the Marriott located on the 1st floor. We'll be meeting at 7:30pm in the Robinson Suite where you can enjoy a welcome drink before sitting down to a three course meal around 8pm. Also included with the meal is a half bottle of wine. After dinner the Resident DJ will play until 1.am so you can dance and party the night away. The bar closes at 12:45am. Leeds Marriott hotel is a modern, elegant four-star hotel in Leeds City Centre. The hotel is a short walk to the train station, opposite the Trinity shopping centre with entertainment on its doorstep. This upscale Leeds City Centre hotel welcomes you with warm, friendly staff and wonderful amenities, including spacious guest rooms with luxurious beds. The Hotel's relaxing Leisure Club, features a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym. We have a few rooms on hold at The Marriott until Monday 9th November. As this is a popular night on the party calendar the room rate is higher than normal, but why not make a weekend of it and enjoy the Hotel's Leisure Club. Rooms need to be booked by Monday 9th November after this date they will be subject to availability and the rate could increase. We have an early bird offer on this party if you book by 12th October: Member party £38.50 (increasing to £42.50) Guest party £42.50 (increasing to £46.50) Member party plus room share BB pp £103.00 (increasing to £107.00) Member party plus single room £171.50 (increasing to £175.50) Guest party plus room share BB pp £107.00 (increasing to £111.00) - ring to book Please choose your menu by selecting the word in bold below: Starters Roasted Root Vegetable and Parsley Cream soup Pressed Duck and Ham Terrine with Spiced Fig and Apple Chutney Mains - All served with Crushed Potatoes, Winter Roots and Sprout and Leek Cream Roast Chicken Breast, Apricot and Sage Stuffing and Roast Jus Marinated Salmon in Grain Mustard and Turmeric with Creole Spiced Sauce Baked Aubergine stuffed with Pearl Barley, Leek and Blue Cheese, Broccoli and Almond Pesto Desserts Chocolate and Black Cherry Delice, Mulled Winter Berries Orange and Cranberry Sticky Pudding and Toffee Sauce

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Singing Your Arse Off

German Christmas Market

Make the Devil's Arse sing!

A little piece of Germany in the heart of Leeds

Date: Sunday 13th December from 5pm to 7:15pm Place: Peak Cavern, Castleton (S33 8WQ) Cost: £12.50 Member, £13.50 Guest

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Silent “drip” night, Holy “splosh” night, all is calm “plop”, all is bright! Today we have a true Spice event with a difference. We meet under the covered area by the tourist information at the entrance to the main long stay car park in the centre of Castleton at 5pm. Please do not be late as we need to then walk as a group the short distance to Peak Cavern for carols by candlelight in the cavern. This will be held in the Vast Cave with the Tintwistle Band. Peak Cavern is the largest cave system in the Peak District and is also known as the Devil's Arse for reasons you may discover when you visit! It's a fascinating place in itself and was home to Britain's last troglodytes until 1915, but tonight it will come alive to the traditional sound of Christmas. You will be welcomed on arrival with mulled wine and mince pies and then we will join the carol concert in this unique venue lit only by candles and the lights of the Christmas tree.

Winter Walking/ Navigation Skills Day .. this fun day with Mark will show you the way!

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Sunday 13th December at 10am Southern Peak District # £34 Member, £39 Guest Mark Fenton

Mark Fenton is brilliant at easing beginners in gently to the skills and pleasures of the outdoors. It’s the type of confidence you need when everything turns white in winter and your skills and equipment are put to the test. Based in The Peak District, Mark has designed an entertaining one day course to equip the absolute beginner with the basic skills for winter walking, especially map reading and navigation. Morning Session (Indoors): an introduction to • Equipment • Planning • Emergency procedures • Maps • Scale • Grid References • Common Symbols • Matching the map to the ground • Contours & Orientation Afternoon Session (Outdoors): Our practical navigation exercise involves us in • Estimating Distance and Time • Measuring Distances • Micro Navigation • Navigation using linear and contour features • Following routes using the map only • The compass • Setting the map by use of the compass • Taking a bearing and walking on it • Magnetic variation • Aiming off and attack points • Pacing (each individual will calculate their own pacing and have ample opportunity to practice). It is a full day course, which should prove extremely valuable when you are out on the hills. Oh … and with a bit of luck we’ll have some

Doncaster Bowling Evening Ten Pin bowling night in Doncaster

Date: Tuesday 15th December at 7:45pm Place: Tenpin, The Leisure Park, Bawtry Road, Doncaster (DN4 7PD) Cost: £9.50 Member, £11 Guest Includes: two games of bowling, shoe hire, prize for the winner Tonight we will play two games of ten pin bowling each and the highest overall score will win a prize. It shouldn't be too competitive just a friendly social night out! Selected drinks are at half price tonight! 34

Thursday 17th December at 6:15pm Millennium Square, Leeds (LS2 3AD) £6 Member, £7 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: warming drink A little piece of Germany returns to the heart of Leeds as the city's popular annual Christkindelmarkt German Christmas Market returns to Millennium Square. We'll meet in the Nelson Mandela Garden at 6:15pm before exploring the market. From 7:15pm we'll move into the Frankfurter-Scheune for our warming drink. Choose from glühwein, wine, coffee, tea, wine, beer or soft drinks. There will be a German party band playing throughout the evening and food and drink is available inside (or from several market stalls) so there's no need to eat before you go out.

Friday night pizza and burger meal at the Brew Haus Huddersfield Date: Friday 18th December at 7:15pm Place: The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield (HD1 2SP) Cost: £12 Member, £14 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Includes: either a pizza or burger Extras: drinks Tonight we will go to the newly opened Brew Haus which is a Worldclass drinking den in the heart of Huddersfield occupying the ground floor of the historic Old Courthouse on Queen Street. They offer a range of specially brewed craft beers and cocktails curated by their award winning Bartenders. Come and join us for a delicious pizza or burger as a nice alternative to turkey.

Christmas Jumper Pub Crawl in Sheffield Date: Meet: Cost: Host:

Saturday 19th December at 8pm Devonshire Cat, 49 Wellington St (S1 4HG) £5 Member, £6 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Includes: your first drink! One last chance for a blow out before the festivities hit us. Put on your favourite Christmas jumper (other Christmas accessories are allowed!) and prepare to celebrate Christmas in style. We’ll start at the Devonshire Cat and move towards the centre of town ‘Ding Dong Merrilying’ as we go!

Sunday Christmas Lunch at the Harrogate Brasserie Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:

Sunday 20th December at 1:45pm 26 - 30 Cheltenham Parade (HG1 1DB) £18.50 Member, £20.50 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: 2 course Sunday lunch main and dessert Extras: drinks. Enjoy a 2 course Christmas lunch at the Harrogate Brasserie and Bar.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Carols on the Folk Train Christmas Carols on our train journey from Sheffield to Edale and back

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Tuesday 22nd December from 6:50pm to 10pm Sheffield Railway Station, Sheaf Street (S1 2BP) information counter on station concourse £10.50 Member, £12 Guest

Includes: train fare. Extras: any food and drink Tonight we take a train journey from Sheffield to Edale and back in the company of Scuppered. They perform material from a wide range of sources: traditional folk, 60’s pop, contemporary folk, Country, Scottish dance and original material, with more than a smattering of the band's enthusiastic humour thrown in for good measure. On arrival in Edale (due at 19:47) we move into The Rambler Inn where the music continues. Finally we take the 21:29 train back to Sheffield with more music - arriving at 22:01. Why not wear your Christmas jumper, Christmas hat or perhaps a bit of tinsel to make it feel a little more festive?

Chinese meal at Cosmo Leeds Pan Asian and World Banquet Dining

Date: Wednesday 23rd December at 7:15pm Place: Unit 102, 52 Boar Lane, Trinity Leeds (LS1 5EL) Cost: £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Includes: all you can eat buffet Extras: drinks COSMO is all about incredible food. With over 120 freshly prepared dishes, the choice is staggering. You can enjoy as much as you like for just one price! So... Where do your taste buds want to go today? Come and join us for one last night out before Christmas.

Spice Dines Vietnamese and Karaoke Night Vietnamese meal followed by three hours of karaoke

Date: Monday 28th December at 7:30pm Place: Little Hanoi, 216 - 218 London Rd, Sheffield (S2 4LW) Cost: £26 Member, £28 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Includes: two course meal and three hours of karaoke Extras: drinks Tonight we visit Little Hanoi, a Vietnamese restaurant on London Road for a banquet meal. Afterwards we've got three hours of karaoke to enjoy. Sing your heart out or just listen to your fellow Spicers! Tonight is one of our Spice Dines Around the World meals so please bring your Spice Dines Passport along. Once you have ten stamps in your passport you will receive a free bottle of wine. If this is your first Dines Around the World meal, your coordinator will give you a passport on the night. Tonight we will enjoy a delicious banquet meal. The restaurant is licensed but also allows you to bring your own wine if you prefer, and there is an off licence a few doors away.

New Year's Eve Bash at The Copthorne Sheffield come and join us to see in 2016

Date: Thursday 31st December from 7pm to 1am Place: Copthorne Hotel, 1 Bramall Lane (S2 4SU) Cost: £15 Member, £17 Guest, £100 Member party + single BB, £60 Member party + twin/db BB Includes: canapes and disco until 1am Extras: drinks Come and join us for an informal party night in the bar at The Copthorne Hotel located near Bramall Lane Football Club. The price includes canapés and a disco until 1am. The Menu Selection of tapas and crostini Mini fish & chips Chorizo risotto Halloumi brochettes Mini chicken satays Spring rolls Christmas pudding with brandy cream Dress code – smart casual Please note that this is not a Spice exclusive event. Why not make a night of it and stay over at the hotel? Single rooms including bed and breakfast are available at £85pp and twin/double rooms with breakfast at £45pp. Please call the office if you wish to book a guest onto the event who also wants accommodation.

New Year's Eve Buffet and Disco Party Leeds come and join us to see in 2016 ...

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Thursday 31st December from 7:30pm to 1am Leeds United Football Club, Elland Rd (LS11 0ES) £29.50 Member, £32 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Includes: 2 course buffet and disco Extras: drinks Why not come and join us for a New Year's Eve Party at Leeds United Football Club. The party will be in the Centenary Pavilion at the Elland Road ground. A group of us went there last year and had a great night dancing until 1am in the morning. The dress code for the evening is smart with no trainers allowed. The Menu To start - caesar salad with cherry tomatoes and garlic croutons *** From the buffet: Italian style beef lasagne Creamy green chicken Thai curry with saffron rice Vegetable, spinach and potato dahl Mixed bean and lentil roast Pitta bread Chunky wedges Sour cream dip Please note that this is not a Spice exclusive event. Hotel: If you are looking to stay over, the Premier Inn Leeds City West has rooms available for £29 at the time of writing.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Poppies at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Lunch

Spice Yorkshire New Year's Ball Leeds

come and see the famous poppies: Wave

Date: Saturday 16th January from 7:15pm to 1am Place: Park Plaza Hotel, Boar Lane / City Square, Leeds (LS1 5NS) Meet: 7.15pm in the Park Suite Foyer on 2nd floor Cost: £33 Member ball, £38 Guest ball, £123 Member ball + shared B & B, £85.50 Member ball + single B & B Note: Prices above are the reduced rate for the first 30 bookings and will then increase by £5. There is an additional £5 supplement for guests. Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Date: Sunday 3rd January at 11:30am Place: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield (WF4 4JX) Cost: £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: 2 course lunch Extras: car parking at YSP (£5 for 2 hours) and drinks The famous poppy display from the Tower of London is currently at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park until early January. Come and join us for a visit to the YSP to see the Wave display and then for lunch afterwards at the Old Post Office pub located approximately 2 miles away. Entrance to the YSP is free but you do have to pay for car parking which is £5 for 2 hours. (YSP is a charity and your parking fee supports everything they do). We will meet in the car park at 11:30am for a walk around the display and then leave around 1:30pm to make our way to the pub for lunch. Lunch will be 2 courses consisting of a starter and main.

Theatre: Show Boat in Sheffield Please book early for theatre as we can only hold tickets a short time

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Thursday 14th January at 6:50pm Crucible Theatre, Sheffield (S1 1DA) inside foyer at 6:50pm £28 Member, £30 Guest

Music by Jerome Kern. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on the novel “Show Boat” by Edna Ferber. Set against the backdrop of America’s Deep South at the turn of the 20th Century, Show Boat is a powerful story of love, loyalty and freedom. Be swept away by one of the most romantic musicals of all time in this lavish new production. Directed by Daniel Evans (Anything Goes, My Fair Lady) and featuring soaring melodies including Ol’ Man River and Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man, this new production has all the splendour of a Hollywood classic. Please book now as we can't hold tickets for long for theatre shows. Cancellations: Please note that we cannot offer any refund on theatre tickets unless we are able to resell them.

Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford .. our ultimate fixed wing flying lesson!

Date: Sunday 17th January at 10:45am Place: Coventry Airport (CV8 3AZ) Cost: £129 Member, £139 Guest Includes: Briefing, followed by 30 minutes flying under instruction and 30 minutes observing from the passenger seat. Here's a brilliant way to tick off an event that is on almost every “bucket list” – yes, the opportunity to pilot an aircraft! To make this more special, we are using a 4 seat Warrior aircraft and two Spice members will share an hours flying – one taking us to Stratford (Wellesbourne Airfield) and the other flying us home 36

Our big winter ball!

Includes: Welcome drink on arrival, 3 course dinner with coffee, half bottle of wine. DJ and disco Rather than have our Winter formal ball before Christmas and compete with lots of work dos we always save it up and have a really super Black Tie Ball in the New Year. Our venue this year is The Park Plaza Hotel right in the Centre of Leeds. We’ll meet for our drinks reception at 7:15pm. A welcome drink is included so please come and let your Coordinators know you are here when you arrive. There will also be a bar for you to purchase additional drinks throughout the Pre-Dinner Reception and the rest of the evening. We will be sitting down at 8pm for our delicious three course meal. Also included is a half bottle of wine per person. Then it's on with the dancing shoes and the serious partying. This is always a smashing night and a great excuse to get dressed up in that glamorous outfit you thought you wouldn’t get another chance to wear, so please black tie/smart suits for the gentlemen and posh frocks for the ladies. We have a discounted rate for the first 30 to book so get in early and take advantage of this price. After these slots have gone the rates above will increase by £5. To book a guest on the event including accommodation, please call the office. Our menu for the evening is below. Please make your main course selection by choosing the word in bold: Starter Roast tomato and basil soup, croute (V) Mains Roast chicken breast, thyme roast potatoes, chantenay carrots, chicken jus Salmon fillet, Pak choi, sautéed potatoes Goat’s Cheese Tart (V) with seasonal vegetables Desserts Lemon Tart, Raspberry sorbet Followed by coffee Please state at the time of booking if there is anyone you would like to be seated with as there will be a table plan for this event.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

UK and Overseas Breaks

Skills for the Hills Bronze and Silver Navigation Awards

Sailing Weekend around the Solent Dates: Fri 2nd Oct 2015 - Sun 4th Oct 2015 Fri 16th Oct 2015 - Sun 18th Oct 2015 Place: Haslar marina, Haslar Road, Gosport # Time: meet at 8pm on the Friday Cost: £238 Member, £258 Guest EnCompass is renowned for its ability to create enjoyable sailing experiences. Your skipper is an experienced Yachtmaster who is used to ensuring that you get the experience you are looking for. If you are new to sailing you will be amazed at how quickly you are able to ‘learn the ropes’. If you are a more experienced sailor you will find that your skills are acknowledged and then opportunities are created for you to step into tasks that extend you slightly where you need stretching (if that is what you want). We usually manage to cover the whole Solent during the course of the weekend, and there are excellent eating places at all the overnight stops. Cruises start from and return to Gosport.

7 Stanes Mountain Biking Weekend Dumfries & Galloway, Western Scottish Borders

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Fri 9th Oct 2015 - Mon 12th Oct 2015 Dumfries & Galloway, Western Scotland £150 Member, £170 Guest Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209

Includes: Three nights’ accommodation and two and a half days of guided rides Ask any mountain biker how good the biking is at Kirroughtree, Dalbeattie, Ae & Mabie - superb, awesome, can’t wait to get back are just a few of the comments. Top quality off-road biking in Scottish forests - miles and miles of prime, flowing, awesome single track and littered with varying levels of ‘technical’ bits to test all levels of ability! As always this is a sociable weekend combined with plenty of mountain biking. So why not come along and ride with a group of likeminded riders.

Elan Valley Walking and Social Weekend Date: Fri 16th Oct 2015 - Sun 18th Oct 2015 Place: Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells (LD1 5DY) Cost: £169 Member Twin Share, £189 Guest Twin Share, £194 Member Single Host: Steve Dell of Spice East Midlands We return to this wonderful walking area with another of Steve’s walking and social weekends – aimed at both serious and social walkers. On the Saturday there will be the choice of a short or long walk (approx 5 or 9 miles), in the Elan Valley, with its wonderful scenery, reservoirs, woods and dramatic valleys. The Sunday walk is directly from the hotel so no need to use your cars until it’s time to leave.

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Fri 23rd Oct 2015 - Sun 25th Oct 2015 Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) £142 Member, £162 Guest Barry & Sonya of Breakaway Activities

Includes: 2 nights B&B, Friday evening light supper, lunches and 4 course evening meal You're interested in hill walking, but want to learn more about the practical skills and techniques needed to venture safely out to the hills and mountains of Britain, or if you already have some of these skills but want to increase your level of competence, then this weekend is for you. Anyone who has been out walking on the hills will appreciate the problems that may arise if you are not prepared and this weekend is designed to make sure you're aware of what can happen and what to do about it. The majority of the weekend is practical so you will be out walking in the breath-taking scenery of the Welsh Hills. The countryside in which we’ll be walking, as well as being of outstanding beauty, is ideally suited to developing navigation skills as it is not always easy to follow the paths and rights of way. The emphasis for the weekend is on enjoying the walks and the instruction will be given on the hoof with each person having the opportunity to develop their own level of confidence. Both day's walks are quite extensive but the pace is leisurely so you don't need to be superfit to take part.

Halloween Bunk Barn + Party Weekend with High Ropes Date: Fri 30th Oct 2015 - Sun 1st Nov 2015 Place: Bunkhouse, Burrs Country Park, Bury (BL8 1DA) Cost: £84 Member inc High Ropes, £69 Member, £97 Guest inc High Ropes, £84 Guest Host: Lauren on 07852 366055 Includes: 2 night's accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 guided walks, Saturday night party with food & services of a Spice Host Situated a couple of miles outside Bury Town Centre within the Country Park itself, it is well located for those looking for an activity/walking weekend or those looking to take in some shopping at the World Famous Bury Market winner of the 2015 Market of the Year award. There are also great connections from Bury straight in to Manchester City Centre for those who want to take a look around the wonderful buildings, museums and retail therapy there too. You can take a step back in time by taking a trip on a steam train on the East Lancs Railway that runs from Rawtenstall to Heywood taking in the picturesque villages of Rawtenstall, Summerseat and Ramsbottom famed for its lovely little boutiques and gift shops. And of course as this weekend coincides with Halloween, we just have to have a bit of a party night with food and a D.J. on the Saturday night to celebrate all things spooky! Fancy dress is optional. The bunk accommodation comprises of five bunk rooms with a split of beds as follows. 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12. Rooms are generally allocated on a first come first served basis however We are unable to commit to you getting the room of your choice as it very much depends upon the male/female split on the weekend. The weekend comes with opportunity to include the onsite High Ropes course for the Saturday afternoon. The High Ropes Course is a 6 tower structure; team workable to complete the tasks. It has 5 elements on it from: Jacobs Ladder - Ladder of Doom; Vertical Assault Course - Gladiators, Cargo Net, Crate Challenge - High Tower building and not for the faint hearted the Leap of Faith!

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Ballachulish Bargain Break Date: Fri 6th Nov 2015 - Sun 8th Nov 2015 Place: Isles of Glencoe Hotel (PH49 4HL) Cost: £109 Member Twin/Double pp, £129 Guest Twin/Double pp, £144 Member Single, £164 Guest Single Includes: 2 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, VC Walks This legendary weekend just keeps getting better and better - this is your chance to stay at the fantastic Isles of Glencoe Hotel right on the shores of beautiful Loch Leven. There will be an additional Spice programme of optional activities during the day on both Saturday and Sunday, we will be offering one of our reasonably easy VC walks on each day led by one of our VC walk leaders there will also be a visit to a local place of interest on Saturday and Sunday. On previous visits many members have enjoyed the fantastic Ballachulish Guy Fawkes Fireworks Display and the plan (if on this weekend) is to ensure dinner is later so all can go along to the quarry and enjoy. The scenery will be stunning, the hotel fantastic and in the excellent company of Spice members a weekend to remember is certain. A joining pack will be sent out 2 weeks beforehand to help with lift share planning, directions etc.

Welsh Cottage Walking Break with more challenging walks

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Fri 13th Nov 2015 - Sun 15th Nov 2015 Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) £142 Member, £162 Guest (Deposit £25) Barry & Sonya of Breakaway Activities

Includes: Friday supper, full farmhouse breakfasts, picnic lunches and special five course evening meal with cheese and port In response to demands from our more serious walkers; who like the idea of a relaxing Country Cottage weekend but want more challenging walks, we’ve asked our friends at Breakaway Holidays to come up with this weekend break. With the challenge of exploring the lesser-known and exhilarating walking available in southern Snowdonia, followed by a leisurely evening sipping wine and roasting chestnuts, while a sumptuous five course feast is prepared for your special dinner party, we think this is a weekend you won’t want to miss. Over the weekend we plan to conquer one of the highest peaks in Southern Snowdonia, the spectacular Cadair Idris, using the picturesque Minffordd route. Cadair Idris derives its name meaning 'Chair of Idris' from the giant warrior poet of Welsh legend who was said to have used the mountain as an armchair to gaze at the stars and looms menacing and primeval over the surrounding landscape. On Sunday we’ll take in a shorter ridge over Pen Coed with possible sightings of the wild Cambrian Ponies and, of course, call in at a local hostelry en route. Both days on the hill will be full days out with most of the altitude gained in the early part of the walk. On these ridges you will be able to relax and enjoy long wonderful traverses with fantastic views as the ridges you will be crossing are wide, so you can enjoy the company while you soak up the scenery and fresh mountain air. Due to the shorter days we’ll be finishing the walks a little earlier giving us time to visit a local hostelry on the way back to our cottage. You will need a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy this weekend as the walks involve some steep scrambles.

Walking Weekend Windermere + Ambleside Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 20th Nov 2015 - Sun 22nd Nov 2015 the Windermere Hydro Hotel, Windermere any time after 4pm for meal at 8pm £169 Member Twin Share, £189 Guest Twin Share, £209 Member Single, £169 Member Double (Deposit £30)

Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 guided walks Extras: local transport (if used) Bowness-on-Windermere is one of our favourite destinations. We have a great hotel, great location, great town, oh and great walking too!!! Being late in the season the crowds will have left but there will still be a great vibe in the local pubs and inns, so we are ensured some cracking evenings!

Potters Resort - Festive Weekender and Live Entertainment - Norfolk Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 4th Dec 2015 - Sun 6th Dec 2015 Potters Resort, Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk Arrive from 2pm. Evening Meal at 8pm. £179 Member Bungalow, £199 Guest Bungalow, £185 Member Bungalow Plus, £219 Member Single

Includes: 2 nights bungalow accommodation, all meals, live entertainment and a whole host of activities, Spice Host throughout. Fantastic Value £50 discount on brochure price. Prices above are the early booking price for the first 20 bookings Join Spice this weekend at Potters Resort set on the beautiful Norfolk Coast and only a stone’s throw away from the sea. Potters pride themselves on creating truly memorable experiences for their guests with fabulous inclusive value. This is a 5 star resort – take a look at what is included and book your place real quick!  Comfortable accommodation in bungalows  Live Entertainment every evening  Full Board – 4 meals a day for each full day of your stay  Huge range of Sports and Leisure facilities and activities – most of them free  Friendliest service you will find anywhere  Spice host throughout the weekend Spice Programme for the weekend:  Arrive from 2pm  Meet for pre-dinner drinks  Meet at reserved Spice tables for 3 course evening meal  Followed by ‘Friday Night Live’ in the Atlas Theatre & disco  Saturday meet for breakfast at our reserved tables  Enjoy the extensive activities available during the day  Lunch is included  Meet for pre-dinner drinks before dinner  Followed by Christmas Spectacular Show with the Potters Theatre Company  Ease into Sunday with Breakfast followed by a last swim, game of tennis perhaps before lunch and heading for home

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Spice National Christmas Break 2015 ...a fabulous festive break with a great group of Spicers!!!

Date: Thu 24th Dec 2015 - Sun 27th Dec 2015 Place: The Double Tree By Hilton, Lincoln # (LN1 1YW) Cost: £274 Member Twin Share/Double, £304 Guest Twin Share/Double, £354 Member Single, £384 Guest Single (Deposit £50) Host: Lauren on 07852 366055 Includes: 3 nights’ 4* accommodation with breakfast, 2 x 3 course evening meals, 1 x evening buffet, 3 course Christmas Dinner in the fabulous Cathedral Ballroom overlooking the city, Mulled Wine & Mince Pies on Xmas Eve, Treasure Hunt & much more! Extras: Lunch on Boxing Day & entrance to any optional activities. The prices above are the early booking price until 31st October when the price increases by £30 per person This Christmas we are thrilled to be staying at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton in Lincoln having spent a couple of fantastic Christmases with them in Manchester and Leeds. This fabulous city centre 4 star hotel, is situated within a mile of Lincoln Train Station allowing easy transport options. And for those in search of retail therapy, the hotel is a stone’s throw away from the city centre shops and boutiques. Arrive anytime on Christmas Eve when you are free to explore the lively city centre then we’ll meet up in the bar before going for our dinner, a 3 course meal at the delightful Electric Restaurant within the hotel. After dinner if you have the energy (we all know how tiring the run up to Christmas can be) we have a few options to choose from, including Christmas Eve late night mass or perhaps if we are lucky we will find a bar open late in to the evening. Be back for midnight if you don’t want to miss out on our mulled wine and mince pies at the hotel! Christmas day will comprise of a lazy breakfast and a city walkabout, Secret Santa and a bit of time to relax before we head up to the fabulous Cathedral ballroom with Floor to Ceiling views over the city for our Spice exclusive 3 course Christmas dinner – how often do you get to enjoy Christmas dinner whilst admiring the fabulous skyline with views of Lincoln Cathedral from daylight to dusk? For those who have room left, we will be served a light evening buffet in our Spice breakout area in the evening before we have the option to take part in a festive quiz, socialise with our Spice friends old & new or take to the Spice dancefloor as we play a mix of dance tunes. On Boxing Day after breakfast there is an optional treasure hunt in the city centre, or you can enjoy some retail therapy or simply just take the time to explore the city more. In the evening we sit down to our 3 course meal in the Electric Restaurant followed by a Spice exclusive cocktail making class with the hotel’s trained mixologist’s; expect bottle juggling and plenty of high spirits. On the final day we will enjoy a buffet breakfast before saying our goodbyes to both the hotel and our fellow Spicers. However subject to numbers there will be the option of a canal walk straight from the hotel in search of a local hostelry! Accommodation: The hotel provides for a comfortable stay in contemporary surroundings. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and have flat screen televisions, complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel, an array of satellite & digital channels, tea & coffee making facilities. All bathrooms have walk in power showers over baths, mist free mirrors & hairdryers. There a bar to relax in serving an array of drinks and of course we have our Spice breakout area where we can relax, chat & generally socialise.

Walking Weekend Twixtmas Snowdonia Beddgelert Date: Sun 27th Dec 2015 - Tue 29th Dec 2015 Place: Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert (LL55 4YE) Cost: £179 Member Twin Share, £199 Guest Twin Share, £219 Member Single (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and 2 guided walks each day Extras: local transport (if used) This is one of the favourites and a repeat of last year’s excellent twixtmas. The Royal Goat is a cracking hotel, in the charming village of Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia in North Wales-perfect! The chef has a super menu of tasty and filling meals and there are real ales in the bar and then there are two or three charming country pubs within yards of the hotel. Add to this the superb walking that literally surrounds this centre, with the high lofty ridges of Nantle Ridge, Moel Hebog, Cnicht, Snowdon and Moel Siabod. But you don’t have to climb these mighty peaks, it’s just as wonderful to gaze up at them from a peaceful lakes, or to wander over the heather clad moors, stroll by the tumbling rivers or wander through the secluded woodland. All of which makes this event a very attractive and interesting walking weekend!

Walking Break New Year in Snowdonia Beddgelert Date: Tue 29th Dec 2015 - Fri 1st Jan 2016 Place: Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert (LL55 4YE) Cost: £329 Member Twin Share, £349 Guest Twin Share, £389 Member Single Includes: 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals including a special New Year's Eve Feast and of course 3 days of guided walks with a choice of walks each day Extras: local transport (if used) Beddgelert is famous for its New Year, they like to party in these parts. We’ll begin with a Black tie dinner, then we’ll dance the evening away, but as New Year’s Eve progresses the whole village gathers around its heart before a spectacular Firework display lights up the mountains to bring in the New Year. It’s understandably very popular but we booked again in our favourite hotel. The Royal Goat is a cracking hotel, in the charming village of Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia in North Wales-perfect! The chef always has a super menu of tasty and filling meals, but his New Year feasts are legendary! Even better there are real ales in the bar and then there are two or three charming country pubs within yards of the hotel. Add to this the superb walking that literally surrounds this centre, with the high lofty ridges of Nantle Ridge, Moel Hebog, Cnicht, Snowdon and Moel Siabod. But you don’t have to climb these mighty peaks, it’s just as wonderful to gaze up at them from a peaceful lakes, or to wander over the heather clad moors, stroll by the tumbling rivers or wander through the secluded woodland.

There’s more online We always have more events than we can fit into the newsletter and we are adding to the list all the time. For the most up to date event list and current availability, check our website at www.spiceyorks.com.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0161 864 2554

Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2015

Istanbul Experience Break

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Date: Fri 22nd Apr 2016 - Mon 25th Apr 2016 Meet: Birmingham Airport Cost: £499 Member Sharing Twin or Double, £599 Member Single (Deposit £149) Host: Your coordinator is Richard Coulter

Wed 30th Dec 2015 - Fri 1st Jan 2016 Edinburgh - Home of Hogmanay (EH1 1TA) Joining Details will be sent out £289 Member, £309 Guest (Deposit £60) Jamie Morris of Spice Scotland

Includes: 2 Nights bed and breakfast accommodation, Concert in the Gardens ticket, Torchlight Procession Ticket, Services of a Spice Coordinator throughout. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay welcomes 2016 in style, with over 200,000 revellers enjoying spectacular events throughout the New Year. Now entering its 23rd year, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2016 promises to be the biggest & best party ever and Spice Scotland invite you to join us! We are delighted to offer a superb 2 night break to experience the world famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. Join us at the ‘Home of Hogmanay’, with live music stages, giant screens, light and laser shows and the spectacular Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Midnight Fireworks when over 4.5 tonnes of fireworks light up the Edinburgh sky in one of the world’s largest New Year displays.

February Bargain Break 2015 Date: Fri 26th Feb 2016 - Sun 28th Feb 2016 Place: Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry (PH16 5BN) Cost: £119 Member Twin Share pp, £139 Guest Twin Share pp, £154 Member Single, £174 Guest Single (Deposit £30) Host: Jamie of Spice Scotland Includes: 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, entertainment including ceilidh and disco, walks with VC Walk Leaders, Mark's Meander & Treasure Hunt, and Friday Welcome Spice Rotating Dinner Now into its 12th year, join us for the biggest and best weekend in the Spice calendar – our February Bargain Break. This year was brilliant so we are heading back to Pitlochry and The Fishers Hotel. The Fishers Hotel situated in the lovely town of Pitlochry and offers exceptional accommodation and facilities for the perfect Spice weekend. At just over 1 ½ hrs from Glasgow, Edinburgh and easily accessible from all over the UK this weekend is the perfect destination. The hotel is also in a great location for those wanting to travel by train with a station just 1 minute away.

WW1 Battlefields Discovery Tour Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Thu 3rd Mar 2016 - Sun 6th Mar 2016 Holiday Inn Express, Arras, France # Coach from Birmingham Sutton, City or NEC £375 Member sharing twin pp, £395 Guest sharing twin pp, £499 Member in single room (Deposit £50)

Includes: Executive coach travel throughout; Ferry crossings, 3 nights’ accommodation, Buffet style breakfast each morning of your stay. Excursions as detailed. It’s a war classed as the 'Great War' where over 9 million soldiers died as a result of the fighting. Almost all of us will have had relatives who fought and maybe perished on these battlefields, which may add further poignancy to the fascinating stories of a war that has only recently slipped out of “living memory”. 40

Includes: Flights from Birmingham with Turkish Airlines, 3 nights hotel accommodation and breakfasts. Guiding by coordinator throughout. Welcome drink on arrival. Extras: £10 visa charge (paid on arrival); meals other than breakfast and entry fees. Pass for trams (approx £25) paid locally. This is our 4th Istanbul trip in this format and we always get great feedback. It provides the opportunity for 24 lucky Spice members to discover Europe’s most enigmatic city in a very personal way. This trip is coordinated by Richard, who knows the city well and has connections through family there. He will seek to introduce you to the best sites, the best food and the best socializing that this incredible city can offer. We have also opted to use scheduled Turkish Airlines flights which have great service, seating and complimentary meals and refreshments. They also fly into the main Ataturk Airport which makes for a shorter transfer.

Arrochar Bargain Break Date: Fri 22nd Apr 2016 - Sun 24th Apr 2016 Place: Arrochar Hotel, Arrochar (G83 7AU) Meet: Friday at the airport or in Dublin Flights from East Midlands or Birmingham Cost: £109 Member Twin Share pp, £129 Guest Twin Share pp, £144 Member Single, £164 Guest Single (Deposit £75) Includes: 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, walks on both days, (Places of Interest may incur a small charge) Extras: Golf Arrochar lies at the head of Loch Long, in an idyllic location that offers the best of Scotland: a sea loch surrounded by mountains, all within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow with train station nearby. Originally designed and built in the 19th century, the Arrochar Hotel is one of the most enviably positioned hotels in Argyll and Bute. It is based at the very foot of the ‘Arrochar Alps’ on the shores of Loch Long, only two miles from Loch Lomond. Accommodation: Perfectly positioned to revel in the rugged and majestic charm of the area, the hotel is magnificently situated at the very foot of the 'Arrochar Alps' on the shores of Loch Long. Our package includes evening dinner, bed and breakfast. Activities: Options to join on a relatively easy local walk or visit places of interest on each day. Should you wish to just get away from it all there is lots to do around the area, here’s just a few ideas to whet your appetite: Loch Lomond, Gardens of Argyll and Bute, Ardtornish, Crarae and Ardencraig, Loch Lomond Championship Golf Course, River and Loch fishing in Lomond, Glengoyne, Malt Experience, Balmaha Harbour. For those wishing to take along their golf clubs we will arrange tee times on the Saturday at a nearby course.

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Joining Spice has change my life, I have lots awesome caring friends ...I done so many Spice events ... Halloween parties, rambles, quizzes, weekend away in York, Christmas parties I could go on. And even better I made friends from Spice friends. Spice has helped me a lot as I have been though some tough times in life... Happy friendship to all

Yvonne Burton

Last quarter we celebrated National Friendship Day on 2 August and asked for members to post their stories about friendships that they have in the Spice family and I am pleased to mention that you responded with pages of content. We have looked through and selected the most touching ones but it seems the sentiment that runs through these words is mirrored by most.

Wow, broad subject! Turning point for me in Spice after two years of joining, was establishing U40 London with Sarah Cox after which our social group went CRAZY - in fact, the guys in the picture you have used to promote the post are all from that group, and we are still all good friends some 6 years later (after most of us are O40 now!). Another key point was arriving as a Swashbuckler for the S theme party at Center Parcs in 2010 and nicking water pistols off naughty schoolboys . This started my quest to get to know more people from the other regions outside London. The rest they say is history, and 300 friends (and growing) later!!! X

Jacquie Allix I’ll kick us off then. I made some wonderful friendships whilst rafting through the Grand Canyon with Spice. I’ll never forget Graham Marriott’s reaction when a snake slid through the camp, and Hayley Hillyard’s laughter will stay with me forever! #spicefriendship

Jon Tillyard

Got so many memories from friendships who I have met through Spice, I remember meeting many great friends through Spice many of which I’m still in contact with to this day. Always remember being really nervous on my 1st Center Parcs but by the end of it I was smiling from ear to ear as I had made friends for life there. #spicefriendship.

Ellen Davies Thank You Dave for having the foresight to start Spice. You have brought happiness and friendship to so many, along with all the challenges and excitement.

Jane Webster

I have had some great holidays and met some fantastic people. From hot air ballooning in Alberqueque, white water rafting down the Grand Canyon, the gullet cruises and finally Cuba last year. I am pleased to say that I am still in touch with many of my Spice friends xx

Anne Ratcliffe

Racing the Dragon

Edinburgh Festival

There is always a fabulous “carnival” atmosphere at those big national Spice events where members of all the groups get together to have fun. One of our most famous and long running National events is our annual Dragon Boat Racing, held every Summer on the banks of the River Avon in Pershore.

Another Edinburgh Festival has come and gone for another year but what a brilliant time we had. It’s one thing to visit yourself and a totally different thing coming along with a Spice group.

It seems to have all the ingredients that make a great Spice event. Fun competition, mild adventure, lots of fun and laughter – and an excuse for a great party! Many people make a whole weekend of it. There is camping at Pershore Rugby Club on Friday and Saturday nights and a Spice party in the town on Saturday. But Sunday is when the event itself takes place and some members will just make it down for the day – either to take part or to support the teams from the banks. Dragon Boat Racing is the national sport of Hong Kong and is rapidly gaining popularity all over the world. It involves teams of 16 paddling furiously in long, colourful boats to the beat of an “on board” drummer. We try to put the teams together in a fairly random fashion, so you don’t have to know anyone beforehand. And anyone can do it. Yes, we like the fact that success is more about working together as a team than about having any athletic ability or experience – so there can be some surprise victories along the way. We are usually blessed by glorious sunshine. However, this year we had to contend with the rainiest day of August! However, the awnings went up and the magic continued regardless. We also had new winners for 2015, with Spice East Midlands taking the trophy for the first time. So don’t miss the opportunity to take part in one of the most famous dates in the Spice calendar. We are working towards a 2016 date of Sunday 10 July for the racing, with camping options on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 and our party on Saturday 9. Look out for it in the 2016 Summer programme!

As in previous years Jamie, the Spice Scotland Coordinator plans every detail to ensure a really great overview of Edinburgh during August. It’s always lovely to see members make great friends from different Spice groups - it’s a real social break. This year was no exception as we welcomed nearly 60 festival goers to the excellent Pollock Halls on the August Bank Holiday weekend. Over the course of the weekend members had a fully planned itinerary arranged with access to lots of different events throughout. As always we began with our Ceildh lively, energetic and always friendly - a great ice breaker for the Friday evening and the perfect way to get to know your fellow weekenders. Saturday we enjoyed the Royal Mile, Mervynn Stutters Pick of the Fringe Show followed by Cambridge Footlights sketch show. After a quick change it was off for dinner at the lovely Merchants restaurant before heading to the stunning Military Tattoo or vivacious Lili La Scala Cabaret Show. Sundays events came thick and fast with a free show at The 3 Sisters followed by the sunny picnic in Princes Street Gardens. Fosters Comedy Awards, Newsrevue and the excellent Patrick Keilty rounded off day 3 of the trip. Monday was soon upon us as some of us walked Arthurs Seat (Edinburgh’s volcano) and finished off with a lovely farewell lunch at Howies. It was all over too quickly this year - as it always is. One thing for sure - we’ll be doing it all again next year Friday 26 to Monday 29 August 2016. We hope you can join us too.

SKI WITH SPICE! Great company to ski with, fantastic après ski, crisp clean air, bright blue skies plus lots of laughs! That’s what you can expect from a Spice skiing holiday. Whether you are a total beginner or advanced racer, skiing is so much better in a group. Share your latest conquest with new friends whether it be moguls, off piste or just staying on your feet! Skiing is a very sociable sport and a perfect fit for everything Spice stands for. Enjoying new experiences, making new friends, exploring new places you can do it all on a Spice ski holiday. Last season over 500 of you joined us on the slopes and next season is already shaping up to be just as popular – will you be there? Skiing is not a cheap hobby – if any one tells you different they are lying (LOL)! If you have never skied before then a great way to start is to get along to one of the indoor slopes in the UK, that way you can see if it’s something you are going to enjoy before booking a ski holiday. Most of the Spice groups offer taster sessions at a local indoor slope and you’ll be in good company when you try it out as all the coordinators are experienced skiers. Once you have decided that skiing is right for you then it’s time to progress to outdoor skiing and an overseas holiday. This isn’t quite as straight forward as it might seem however; choosing the right resort both for your ability and pocket are very important to make sure that your first experience is one to remember for all the right reasons. At Spice UK we have a number of ski holidays every year each carefully chosen to offer something for all skiing abilities and the team are always happy to discuss the merits of resorts with members to help you make the best decision. The unfortunate thing is that once you have been on your first ski trip most people are hooked and then you will be planning just how many skiing holidays you can fit in one season or wishing the summer away so you can get out on the piste once again. Many of our skiers join us year after year, enjoying the unique organisation and camaraderie of a Spice ski trip. Of course in all this we have just talked about skiing but let us not forget our snowboarding friends…everything we have said for skiing goes for boarding so don’t feel left out – we would love to have you all enjoying a Spice holiday with us!

As at 15th September 2015

International Holiday Programme Welcome to the Spice international holiday programme, available to all Spice members as an exclusive benefit of membership! Over the years Spicer’s have travelled with us to every corner of the world enjoying action and adventure, amazing sights, interesting cultures and always great company with plenty of laughs along the way! Whether you’re after an easy going leisurely break, an active walking week or a trip of discovery we hopefully have something to suit. Over the next few pages we’ve picked out a few of our current holidays to highlight plus there’s a full listing of everything currently available including this seasons ski trips. If you do find something that you want some more information for then more information is available on the Spice UK website www.spiceuk.com – alternatively if you want to discuss anything at all don’t hesitate to call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788.

Happy holidays from your Spice UK team!

Spice Holidays

2015

/2016

Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 08/10/15

La Santa

Just one female place with a Birmingham flight remaining on this great sports holiday!

17/10/15

Walking Lake Como

A super autumn walking trip to Italy with Walkwise!

06/12/15

Lapland Adventure & Northern Lights

Just one male place left on this one unfortunately!

19/12/15

Cairo & Nile Cruise at Christmas

Available to book direct with Exodus – don’t forget to use your 5% Spice discount!

20/12/15

Ski Christmas

A festive trip to the 3 valleys!

27/12/15

Ski New Year

Ski in Courchevel this New Year!

24/01/16

Ski Les Duex Alpes

Good single availability but book early!

24/01/16

Ski Andorra 1

A very popular trip staying at Pas de la Casa

23/01/16

Spice Scotland – Ski Courchevel

Edinburgh flights available but others on request!

24/01/16

Spice London/Bristol/Cardiff – Ski Tignes

Gatwick flights available but others on request!

30/01/16

Spice West & East Midlands – Ski Champoluc

Birmingham flights available but others on request!

07/02/16

Ski Courchevel 1850

Always a popular choice & this year we have extra singles!

19/02/16

Nice Carnival Weekend

A super winter getaway with a packed itinerary – Gatwick & Liverpool flights available!

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£639

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£150

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£150

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Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 20/02/16

Ski Austria

Peak season skiing in the magnificent Alberg region!

06/03/16

Ski Courmayeur

Skiing in Italy with lots of singles on this one!

06/03/16

Ski Andorra 2

A repeat of our very popular Soldeu trip!

12/03/16

Walking La Gomera

New walkwise holiday to the Canaries!

13/03/16

Ski Meribel

Ski the 3 valleys from a ski in/out chalet!

19/03/16

Spice London/Bristol/Cardiff – Ski Arabba

Gatwick flights available but others on request!

02/07/16

Andalucia Highlights

Sample the highlights of the region plus a free bar every day!

26/05/15

Wonderful Copenhagen

A short break in Denmark’s interesting and diverse capital!

07/09/16

Grand Canyon Rafting Experience

1st raft already full and building a waitlist to fill a 2nd – The ultimate Spice experience!

20/10/16

Cuba – Sun & Fun

Such a popular trip since it was first run 2 years ago and no price increase!

08/11/16

India: Bollywood, Palaces and Beaches

An unusual and interesting insight into this amazing country!

£150

£864

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Spice Holidays – ones to watch out for! These trips are not quite ready for release but worth keeping a look out for them.

Date Nights Spice Trip May/Jun 16

Amazing Algarve 5* Chillout

Repeated from 2015 as it was so successful!

May 16

Red Sea Dive

Learn to dive or make the most of your dive license with Spcie!

Jun 16

Mark Warner Watersports

7/14

Always a popular trip with both 1 and 2 week options available

Sept 16

Croatian Chillout

Our first holiday to Croatia and we hear great things about it!

Sep 16

Costa Blanca Chillout

This trip as been very popular with members the last 2 years so we had to repeat it!

Oct 16

Magnificent Madrid

Weekend break to the Spanish capital!

The holiday programme is a rolling one so keep an eye on the web for the latest releases! All Spice UK air holidays are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Each tour operators ATOL number is stated at the end of every holiday write up on our website www.spiceuk.com plus full terms and conditions. Your money is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC Package Travel Regulations.

Highlighted Holidays SKI ANDORRA 1 – PAS DE LA CASA 8 days, Sunday 24 January 16 from £680 Departs London Gatwick & Manchester Our trips to Andorra have become so popular in recent years we decided we just had to put on two holidays this year and many of those who have been to Soldeu with us felt that a week in Pas de la Casa would give the chance to ski over there a bit more!

SKI CHRISTMAS - MERIBEL 8 days, Sunday 20 December 15 from £895 Departs London Gatwick & Manchester Spread your wings and explore the three Valleys. Our chalet is an ideal bases for skiers who enjoy plenty of variety. Intermediates especially will thrive on the 600kms of wellkept pistes; you can ski all week and still leave plenty of runs untouched. In the two villages and higher up, beginners can cut their teeth on a wealth of uncrowded nursery slopes. Experts can tackle the infamous Courchevel couloirs and the Chanrossa bumps. If the weather closes in, forest runs down the valley are the answer, while in sunny conditions Val Thorens, Europe’s highest resort, is the place to head for. Meribel is one of the more lively alpine resorts for après ski and Mottaret a little more reserved, but it has a good choice of bars and restaurants including Le Rastro which is always a good buzz. Meribel is easily reached from Mottaret by the free resort bus service.

SKI NEW YEAR -COURCHEVEL 8 days, Sunday 27 December 15 from £1095 Departs London Gatwick & Manchester The number one designer ski destination, this Three Valleys resort retains its premier position as the most stylish place to ski in France. With access to over 600km of perfect pistes shared with the Meribel and Val Thorens valleys, Courchevel is ideal for skiers of all standards. After skiing out on the easy, perfectly groomed pistes, leisurely skiers can potter into 1650 and enjoy lunch in style and sunshine. Stronger and more adventurous skiers may head for the infamous couloirs at the top of the Saulire cable car or the powder fields of Mont Vallon. In bad weather, there’s sheltered skiing in the forest above La Tania and Le Praz. Many will want to try the end to end the tour to the Maurienne Valley (beyond Val Thorens) and back, which, with the new efficient lift system, is perfectly possible in a day without rushing.

Known affectionately as ‘Pas’, the lively frontier town and mountain pass of Pas de la Casa (2100m) – with direct links to Grau Roig - is in north-eastern Andorra and close to the French border, with the airport at Toulouse less than 100 miles away. So there’s a distinctly French ambience. It’s not only the highest of the Andorran resorts, but the entire Pyrenees, with slopes as high as 2640m, and has a correspondingly good snow record – last year the resort claimed a 20-year high!

NICE CARNIVAL WEEKEND 4 days, Friday 19 February 16 from £469 Departs London Gatwick & Liverpool Why not discover the South Coast of France with Spice in February 2016 and forget the dull winter days. This is a short city break to Nice, including entry to its world-famous annual Carnival. Nice Carnival dates back to 1294, when the Count of Provence Charles d’Anjou spent the “the joyous days of Carnival” in Nice. Over the centuries, the city of Nice has celebrated the end of Lent with masked balls, fancy dress, egg- and confetti-throwing, and most recently, parades of floats through the streets. Floats are decorated with beautiful flowers and fun characters such as His Majesty “Triboulet”, the rag puppet mascot who leads the festivities.

SKI AUSTRIA – ST. CHRISTOPH 8 days, Saturday 20 February 16 from £864 Departs London Gatwick ,Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh St. Christoph, set in a spectacular open snow-bowl 500m above neighbouring St Anton, and just a short ski-bus ride from Lech & Zürs, share Austria’s No. 1 world-class ski area the Arlbeg with the other famous-name resorts. Without the distraction of many bars in resort (St. Christoph is very quiet!) this is a trip for anyone who wants serious skiing during the day and a relaxed chilled out evening – nearby St. Anton does however have plenty to offer if you do fancy the odd blow out! Skiing in St.Christoph offers a pretty, traditional village nestled in a picturesque setting, with a lovely blue run down from the Galzig peak running right back to our Chalet Hotel’s ski-room door!

WALKING LA GOMERA 8 days, Saturday 12 March 16 from £899 Departs London Gatwick & Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow A week on the island which many people have described as a walker’s paradise. Indeed this small island is blessed with natural beauty, the kind of which ranges from lush valleys to awe inspiring cliffs and impressive rock formations formed by ancient volcanic activity. From the central mountain plateau where the mists swirl around the ancient laurel forests to the deep chasms of the many dramatic gorges that carve through from the mountains to the sea. Add to this the charming white walled villages and the terrific network of walking trails and we can’t go wrong. The excellent accommodation is ideally situated in the island’s main town of San Sebastián and is a superb base from which to explore the island. Even the journey there will be an enjoyable adventure as we take the ferry over from the honey pots of southern Tenerife to the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful and untamed island.

WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN 4 days, Thursday 26 May 16 from £499 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Edinburgh

CUBA – SUN & FUN 13 days, Tuesday 20 October 16 from £1599 Departs London Gatwick Join us on a wonderful Caribbean break to the historic island of Cuba! Get away from it all this autumn and enjoy some fun in the Caribbean sun with Spice! This 11-night break to the Caribbean’s largest island, famed for its rum, salsa, vibrant culture and stunning beaches will be amazing. Spend a few days in the happening capital Havana and immerse yourself in decades of history intertwined with a hot salsa beat and plenty of rum cocktails before transferring to quieter Varadero for 7 nights’ All Inclusive relaxation on the beach.

Denmark is known all over for it’s Vikings, but also the great story-writer H.C. Andersen has found his way into most people’s heart. So Spice would like to offer you the chance to discover Copenhagen, with its historical buildings and ancient streets, outstanding museums and galleries, the uniquely enchanting Tivoli Gardens and a resident monarchy that is the oldest in the world, the Danish capital has a host of attractions to suit all tastes. But this is no living museum; Copenhagen is a vibrant, modern city whose fascinating past coexists with the very latest trends in architecture, design and fashion. This is, after all, one of the world’s great design capitals, a status that is reflected in its dynamic new buildings and stunning shops making it a popular destination for tourists.

INDIA: BOLLYWOOD, PALACES AND BEACHES

ANDALUCIA HIGHLIGHTS

15 days, Tuesday 8 November 16 from £1999 Departs London Heathrow only

8 days, Saturday 2 July 16 from £799 Departs London Gatwick & Manchester

This is a trip with a real difference and something we have never come across before!

La “Costa Tropical” (the Tropical Coast) is situated to the west of Málaga and runs along the shoreline of the province of Granada for more than 100 kms. It’s filled with picturesque beaches, cosy coves and charming little towns and villages. The Costa Tropical is blessed with a subtropical microclimate and its average annual temperature is 20º and has around 320 days of sunshine per year. This privileged climate has helped the fertile plains and gentle slopes that rise up from the beach to grow all kinds of tropical fruit, which is the one the most important economic resources in the area. There is also some tourism and some foreigners have settled in the area, but it has not happened in the massive way as it has done in the “Costa del Sol” to the other side of Málaga. There is still a Spanish atmosphere about the Costa Tropical, and it’s only a short distance away from locations as special as the Alpujarras (Sierra Nevada), the last Moorish stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula or Granada with its world famous Alhambra. Far from being overcrowded, the Costa Tropical is still an ongoing discovery, and the locals are hospitable and generous with visitors.

Taking in India’s must see Golden Triangle – Dehli, Agra and Jaipur – to see the Taj Mahal, Amber City Fort and Agra Fort amongst other things we then head down to Mumbai for our insight into the world famous Bollywood phenomenon! And finally it’s down the coast to Goa for a well-deserved chillout! This is a trip we are sure won’t be available for long so don’t hang around.

All Spice UK air holidays are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Each tour operators ATOL number is stated at the end of every holiday write up on our website www.spiceuk.com plus full terms and conditions. Your money is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC Package Travel Regulations.

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