Spice Yorkshire newsletter Summer 2017 by Spice Yorkshire

SUMMER 2017

So I don’t know about you but where have the last 6 months gone? The year is flying by and with temperatures rising and the days getting longer there’s so much more time and opportunity to make the most of

Dianne Livingstone Spice London

your Life with Spice! It has been a tough last couple of months in the UK and here at Spice we want to send out heartfelt best wishes to everyone who may have been affected by the events in Manchester and London recently…but as with the rest of the UK we can’t let ourselves be

Kathryn Buttle Spice Thames Valley & Solent

dictated to by these recent acts and sincerely hope that you will get out with us doing what Spicers’ do best – living life to the full! Over the coming pages you’ll find some interesting articles (hopefully) with each of the Spice groups having a short focus section for them to update everyone on what they have and are

Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands

doing. There is also an update on Spice UK holidays following the recent holiday survey we conducted – thanks to everyone who took the time to complete this and big congratulations to Spice Thames Valley Debbie Clements who won the Marrakech weekend break just for filling it in! The survey

Lauren Fawkes Spice Manchester

has thrown up some interesting and varied topics for us to ponder and the first of some of our new trips are almost ready for release - they shown in the holiday grid later on as a little teaser! Whatever your interests the Spice programme keeps

Jonathan Banks Spice Yorkshire

delivering and I hope to see as many of you as possible over the summer. So get booking and give yourself something’s to look forward to over the next few

Steve Dell Spice East Midlands

months.

Ian Purvis Spice UK

Kate Alderson Spice South West & South Wales

Name: Alison Wheat Which Group are you a member of? West Midlands How long have you been a Spice member? 3 years Why did you join Spice? To get myself out of the rut I’d found myself in and take up new challenges. What has been your favourite event? Too many to mention and so diverse. That’s what’s so good about spice. What has been your most challenging event? Hiking through the Forest of Dean in the middle of the night and finding a cave to sleep in. The view in the morning was so worth it! What is your funniest memory in Spice? Driving home from meeting the owls at Bosworth on a misty Halloween evening with two fellow Spice members

Name: Joanne Mallinder Which Group are you a member of? West Midlands How long have you been a Spice member? For about 5 years with a one year break Why did you join Spice? I joined Spice when I went through a difficult time with a marriage breakdown, and my son left for University in Plymouth What has been your favourite event? That is a difficult one as I mix them up. I love Dance classes with Sheena, Craft classes with Kerrie at ‘Living in Loveliness’ but also the walking. Probably Long Weekend in Windemere as it was November and there was SNOW!

Name: Wade Murphy Which Group are you a member of? Spice Manchester How long have you been a Spice member? About sixteen years Why did you join Spice? I first joined Spice because I liked the look of the activities they had to offer.. What has been your favourite event? My favourite events are numerous but include outdoor activities, creative writing, also social events with music and dancing etc. What has been your most challenging event? My most challenging event was probably Dragon boat racing as I was competing for two teams on the same day! What is your funniest memory in Spice? My funniest memory in Spice was on a ski holiday in

who failed to point out that I’d taken a wrong turning even though signposted. After a few more miles – we all realised I’d driven back to the venue! Ground hog day moment that I’ve never been allowed to forget. What would be your advice for a new member? Book on one or two events straightaway and when you turn up put a smile on your face, introduce yourself to someone – and the adventure begins! We’ve all been to a ‘first’ event! Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Not yet, but booked to go to Lapland in December. And I’m so excited. Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? My lack of sense of direction never fails to embarrass me! Embarrassing moments make you human. What is your life philosophy in one sentence. You only regret what you haven’t done – not what you have done!

What has been your most challenging event? The dance classes as I am shy and Sheena used me as her demonstration partner. However, I am booked on a Canadian ccanoeing that may replace this. What is your funniest memory in Spice? Segway assault course just made us all laugh so much that we were like children on our Scooters again. What would be your advice for a new member? Try everything once. I had no idea I could craft and I am obsessed with it now. Go to the social events, its not as scary as you think you will always meet someone like yourself. Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Long Weekend in Lake Windemere, really enjoyed it. Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? LOL Not yet but am sure it is coming... What is your life philosophy in one sentence. You only get one life, so live it for yourself and not for others.

France when I lead my ski group onto the runway of the mountain airport thinking it was a piste! What would be your advice for a new member? My advice for a new member would be to chose an event that you know you would enjoy. Then just take it from there. Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Yes I have been on many Spice holidays mainly walking and skiing. Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? I have had one or two embarrassing moments which include Leading my ski group onto the runway of the mountain airport in France! What is your life philosophy in one sentence? We all have an inner child inside which should be released whenever possible!

FOCUS ON EAST MIDLANDS The two stand out areas that East Midlands excels at are walks/rambles and weekends away. We have a regular Sunday walk in the Peak District which can attract as many as 40 walkers. We vary the terrain, the area of the Peak District and distance so we cater for all abilities. We also have more regional walks at weekends and evenings.

FOCUS ON MANCHESTER

We also run a regular programme of Weekend Breaks planned and led by Steve Dell which go into the National programme. These can be split into two main categories – Walking and Social. Members love our weekends as virtually everything is planned for them; they just book, turn up and enjoy themselves!

In Manchester we strive to bring a mixed programme of events to suit all budgets and meet the needs of the members whilst strongly holding on to the ethos of giving back at the same time.

Walking: our walking weekends are the more social walking weekends, usually with social activities in the evening, such as quizzes. The walks are up to 11 miles but many of the walks have a shorter or longer option using either a figure of eight or using public transport or maybe a heritage train. So far this year we have been to Ironbridge Gorge, the Peak District, Bournemouth and Jersey. Future walking weekends planned are Staffordshire Moorlands, Shropshire, Elan Valley, Cotswolds and Cardiff / South Wales Valleys at New Year. Social: These are generally City Breaks. We plan the weekend and put a coordinated programme of activities (tourist attractions) which members can do all of or just dip in and out. Previous social weekends have included Chester, Portsmouth, Dublin, London, Jersey and future weekends planned are Liverpool, York and Cardiff at New Year.

There is nothing better than providing a great event to benefit our members whilst at the same time helping the local community, businesses and nominated charities where possible. We are very proud to have some great suppliers who give their time freely and put together lovely events for us and the whole fee for these goes to their nominated charities such as Cancer Research (Cake & Bake Club), MacMillan Nurses (Creative Writing & Conversational French, TLC – Teenage Life Control Counselling (Life Lessons and Neuro Linguistic Programming), Prostate Cancer Care (Meditation Evenings) as well as events like Charity Dog Walks or visiting animal sanctuaries with fees directly benefiting charities. That having been said, we do move further afield and currently our most popular sell out event is our now annual Jacobean Mansion Party Weekend which sold out 100 places in a week and our great Anglesey breaks very close to the sea. We are also known for our annual festive break over Christmas staying at nice hotels and enjoying each other’s company – details to come soon of our lovely Spa break in Chester over Christmas! Lauren particularly likes hosting the hostel style weekends which she does for both Spice Manchester & Yorkshire, leading walks, outdoor events and any events involving animals, so horse riding, dog walks etc. John can be found in the main on meals (he likes his food), leading easy walks that include food (of course) and teaching poker amongst other things! If you do have any questions about the events, membership or the holidays please don’t hesitate to give the office a call and we will do our upmost to assist!

FOCUS ON LONDON Spice London offers a wide range of events both in Central London and the South East. We have already had some great weekends this year such as our Potters Resort weekend in Norfolk, a Narrowboat cruise, Cycling and Bunk Barn weekends. Then coming up over the summer months we have some fabulous weekends such as Surfing in Croyde Bay, National Stud Tour of Newmarket, Badminton Weekend, Sizzling Summer BBQ on the Thames, Cambridge Punting and Picnic and our Legendary Ascot Races and Live Concert weekend with already over 60 bookings! With over 100 events per month the choice is yours whether you want to chill out with other Spice members for an Alfresco Dinner and a glass of Prosecco by the Thames or Climb over the O2 Arena, you choose. We regularly visit the highlights of London such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, Houses of Parliament and other top tourist attractions. Or if you like the Arts we have tickets for the top London West End Shows as well as Opera and Ballet at the Royal Opera House and Exhibitions at Galleries and Museums. We also have behind the scenes events and guided walks and tours of London. If you just want to get away from it all and take in the countryside we have some lovely walks and days out in fantastic areas of Outstanding National Beauty such as the Surrey Hills, Kent and Sussex Downs and the High Weald and the Chiltern Hills. Christmas and New Year are always a special time for Spice London and again this year we have hired our Spice Exclusive Boat for our New Year’s Eve Party Cruise on the Thames where at midnight we moor up close to Big Ben to hear the stroke of Midnight and watch the Fireworks light up the sky over the Thames. A fantastic sight. To make a weekend of it, there is the option to stay one or two nights at the Luxury Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington. Or you can get into the Christmas spirit with our Festive Luxury Weekend at Potters 5 star Resort in Norfolk with Live Entertainment and a range of activities such as have segway, Karting, air rifle shooting, archery, pitch n putt, badminton, and table tennis. The weekend includes all your meals so all you need to do is buy your drinks! Spice London have so many fun events to choose from each month, simply just book, turn up, meet new friends and have fun.

FOCUS ON SOUTH WEST & SOUTH WALES I think I am really lucky with the area that Spice South West & South Wales covers – from Cornwall up to Gloucester and across the South of Wales. There are so many beautiful places to have weekends away. So far this year we have stayed in hostels in Cornwall and Cheddar Gorge and we have Cardigan Bay, the Gower and Dartmoor to look forward to. We also have two hotel trips to Bristol, for the Harbour Festival and the Balloon Fiesta. My favourite trip though is the Balloon Fiesta. Taking place every year over three days, sitting in a field at 6 o’clock in the morning while watching over 100 balloons ascend and fly over-head at the same time is a magical sight and I don’t think it can be beaten. Then there is the night glow, waiting till dark and then watching about 20 tethered balloons lighting up in time to music – stunning. It’s not all about the balloons though, we also have time to head to the bars and enjoy some of the Bristol nightlife, and to see some places of interest in the area, like the SS Great Britain and a boat trip around the harbour. Why not join us this year, and come and see the balloons for yourself?

FOCUS ON THAMES VALLEY & SOLENT In the coming months Thames Valley & Solent will be doing a couple of our iconic ‘behind the scenes events’. The most notable is our Sunset Stonehenge Tour. At Stonehenge we arrive after everyone else goes home and with a maximum of 30 of us we allow our knowledgeable tour guide ‘Don’ to take us through the history and legends of the famous stones. Don brings his dowsing rods to help us understand the importance of the energy lines in the area; handing over the rods so we can check things out for ourselves. Our next Sunset Stonehenge tour is Saturday 5 August. Another behind the scenes tour that Thames Valley will be embarking on is a Sunset tour at Marwell Zoo. When the public has gone home and the animals wake up from their day time sleep, we will visit the zoo and get to see the active animals, again taking with us a knowledgeable guide to answer our questions. This Sunset Tour at Marwell Zoo is scheduled for 8 July.

FOCUS ON YORKSHIRE Yorkshire is a beautiful county and it’s not surprising that it is the backdrop for many films and TV series, including the 2017 film, God’s Own Country. We are lucky enough to have three national parks in our area, The Yorkshire Dales, The North York Moors and a good part of the Peak District, which along with the beaches and clifftops of the North Sea coast gives us a huge and varied playground. Come along and enjoy outdoor adventures from walking and cycling to skydiving, abseiling, coasteering, surfing, or for a more relaxed day, cruising along one of the many canals in a narrowboat. For the less adventurous there are dozens of stately homes and beautiful gardens to explore. For city lovers, we have the vibrant centres of Leeds, Sheffield and historic York to explore, along with Hull - the 2017 UK City of Culture. Many Spice members choose to visit the area on one of our many hostel, bunkbarns or camping weekends and we have welcomed a great many members from all over the country over the years. These fill up quickly but as we go to print we do still have a few places available on our Helmsley weekend (7-9 July), Scarborough for the August Bank Holiday, and looking further ahead, our Winter Warmer Bonfire Weekend at Stainforth in the Yorkshire Dales in November. If you act fast you may be able to join us and enjoy the fun. Welcome to Yorkshire!

FOCUS ON WEST MIDLANDS FOCUS ON SCOTLAND I want to invite you to join us on a Spice weekend in Scotland, whether you live here or are from further afield you’ll always receive a warm welcome as we explore together. One of the many advantages of travelling with Spice is the weekend planning – we do it for you so you can come along and relax and focus on what you came for – enjoyment. In Scotland we are extremely lucky to have some of the most beautiful places on the planet to explore – and we visit as many as we can! This year so far we have enjoyed brilliant breaks on our February Bargain Break in Blairgowrie, Walking in Balmacara, the wonderful Isle of Mull long weekend and the unforgettable Loc Nness. Over the next 12 months and beyond you can experience the fantastic Edinburgh Festivals – live acts, top shows, great food and the stunning Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The Highlands features heavily in our destination list and Grantown on Spey – on the edge of the Cairngorms, and the atmospheric Glencoe are both available to visit this year. 2018 is really exciting, one recommended trip is on the magical Isle of Skye, your chance to visit The Fairie Glens, The Old Man of Stoor, Portree, Uig and so much more. Booking will be available over the coming months so keep an eye out. Ask anyone who has joined us on a Spice Scotland weekend – if they would came back – there’s every possibility they will answer ‘most definitely’.

Crafts, Canals & Curious Places! With such a huge Summer events programme as we have in the West Midlands it is difficult to highlight just a few. However, here are three areas of interest which seem to have really taken off this season: It is a well known fact that Birmingham has more miles of canals than Venice. And when you leave the high Birmingham Plateau, they lead you downhill to all sorts of lovely places throughout our West Midlands region and beyond. Recently we’ve been exploring these historic routes in a variety of ways: As well as our popular Camping Afloat Weekends (next one 8 – 10 September) where we discover the waterways on traditional bunk boats at a bargain price, the canals also feature this Summer in our walking and cycling programme. They are a popular choice because you see the towns, cities and countryside from a different viewpoint – and you know there won’t be any hills! Canal events to look out for include: Birmingham to Warwick Downhill Walking Break (13-14 August); Birmingham to Preston Bagot Towpath Cycling Day (3 September); Urban Ramble: Cannon Hill and Bournville Triangle (5 August 2017); Urban Ramble: Birmingham Waterfront with Sunday Brunch (24 September 2017); Smethwicks’ Amazing Canal History Walk & Tour (6 August 2017) Craft events have also become very popular in our region this year. As well as our famous Blacksmithing (pictured), you’ll find the: Potters Wheel (1 October); Sewing (14 August); Book Folding (5 August); Mosaic Making (10 September) and Bread Making (12 September) to name just a few. Discovering unusual hidden spaces in our region is always a joy. We’re visiting: Europe’s largest Hindu Temple in Tipton (8 July); a Pie Factory Restaurant that’s home to Desperate Dan’s Cow Pie (25 August); an heirs tour of Chillington Hall in a tractor trailer (10 September) and getting inside the BBC (30 September).

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Coordinator’s Corner Welcome to the Yorkshire section of the newsletter which gives you an overview of loads of Spice events coming up in the next three months – as always, full information is on the website. Summer’s here at last and the long and (hopefully) warm days mean we can get out more than ever. We’ve got loads of outdoor sports to try from fun tennis and rounders sessions, to pitch and putt and target archery. Why not try our ringos and water-skiing day or have a go at surfing? We have a narrowboat day, an archaeological dig and outdoor theatre evenings to enjoy too. We also have a new volunteer mountain bike leader Roger who will be leading rides on a couple of Sundays each month – one aimed at beginners and one at an intermediate level, so dust off your bike and join the fun. As an introductory offer, the price will be just £1 for the first four members to book each ride! We’re into the evening ramble season but there are still plenty more to come as I write this – the evening walks are a great social get together at the end of the day – and of course our day rambles continue as always. On the first Saturday of September we have our Spice Yorkshire End of Summer 70s Party in Leeds – an exclusive party for Spice members. We are proud to support St Gemma’s Hospice through this event and all profits will go towards their work. We’ll also be holding a raffle on the night – Please contact us if you would like to donate a raffle prize. I hope as many Spice members as possible will join us for what is sure to be a fabulous night. Our weekend breaks remain as popular as ever and many are already full, but we still have places available on the Helmsley, North Yorkshire Hostel & Camping Weekend and the Scarborough YHA August Bank Holiday Weekend. As someone who loves the 1980s I ‘m really looking forward to the Butlin's 80's Party Weekend too! Finally we now have a new address and phone number so please see the details at the bottom of this page. Hope to see you out and about on an event very soon!

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

Contact us The Spice office is open from 10am until 6pm Monday to Friday except on public holidays. You can contact us on 0113 418 2818 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, 2 Cuniver Court, Liversedge, WF15 8LR Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Coming Events July 2017 Monday 3 July

Tuesday 4

Wednesday 5

Thursday 6

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton in Sheffield

Eve Ramble: Dronfield

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Friday 7

Saturday 8 Emotional Intelligence + Resilience Workshop

Sunday 9 Wake up the Zoo

Outdoor activity day at Conkers

Morning Stroll and Sunday Lunch at the Red Lion Shadwell

Ramble: Rievaulx Abbey

Ramble: The White Horse

Spice in the City : Sheffield at Devonshire Cat

Peak District Walk: Dovedale and Milldale

Target Throwing Day- Axe and Knife in West Yorkshire

Ramble: Blackstone Edge Tandem Skydive in North Lincolnshire Medieval Jousting Workshop: Colour Analysis and Makeover Workshop: Style

Helmsley, North Yorkshire Hostel and Camping Weekend

Badminton in Sheffield

Elevator Quiz South Yorks

Spice Preview Night in Leeds

Elevator Quiz West Yorks

Underneath the Arches at Little Chilli Huddersfield

Spice Wing Walking Wickenby, Lincs

Beginners Mountain Bike Ride from Wortley

Beginners Mountain Bike Course

Narrowboat Day on Leeds Liverpool Canal

Leeds Owl Trail and Early Evening Meal

National Dragon Boat Racing

Historical Figures Pub Crawl in Sheffield

Peak District Walk: Monyash

National Dragon Boat Party Fun Sailing Weekend with Torbay Sea School + Rib Ride National Dragon Boat Weekend Walking Weekend Summer in The Brecon Beacons

Badminton in Sheffield

Mid Week Ramble: Pilsbury Castle

Dinner Shuffle at Vito's Sheffield

Cricket - Yorkshire vs Birmingham at Headingley

Hangliding - Tandem Experience by Air Tow

Microlighting Experience Flight

Pitch and Putt in Sheffield

Music Club Sheffield

Spice Dines Turkish at Istanbul Bar and Restaurant Harrogate

Paragliding - Tandem Experience

Dinner Shuffle at The Foundry Wine Bar Leeds Eve Ramble: Mayfield and Porter Valley

Beginners Horse Trek River and Canal Walk and Afternoon Tea Sheffield Spice East Midlands Summer Sleepover Party

Paragliding Day Course Ramble: Whernside - the second of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Peak District Walk: Chrome hill from Longnor Sunday Brunch at Marmaduke's CafĂŠ Deli Sheffield Mystery on the Rails Exhibition and Afternoon Tea in York

Bristol Harbour Music Festival Weekend Sailing Weekend on the Solent Troon Golf Break Walking Weekend Summer in the Lakes, Eskdale

Badminton in Sheffield

Eve Ramble: Chevin Chase, Otley Chevin

Book Club Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits Ashoka Sheffield

A Day at York Races with All Saints

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride from Wortley

Spice Curry Club visits Chilli Lounge Hudds

Ramble: Druid's Temple near Masham

Ramble: Conistone Pie, Yorkshire Dales

Rock Climbing for the Terrified

Peak District Walk: Waterhouses

Discover Scuba at Metrodome Spice Preview Night in York

Stock Car Racing Target Archery at Bramhope, Leeds Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds Masham Beer and BBQ Weekend Walking Weekend Eastbourne, South Downs and Coast

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Coming Events August 2017 Monday 31 July

Tuesday 1 August

Wednesday 2

Thursday 3

Friday 4

Saturday 5

Sunday 6

Rounders In The Park at Brighouse

Badminton in Sheffield

Eve Ramble: Burley Blunder

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Spice Hits The Coach and Horses on Wakefield Road

Chestnut Centre Otter Guided Tour and Posh Picnic

Big Breakfast and Steady Stroll Slaithwaite to Huddersfield

Saturday Shuffle at the Olive and Rye, Leeds

Peak District Walk: Kinder Southern Edge

Spice Dines Around the World at Cosmo Sheffield

Tandem Skydive in North Lincolnshire

Eve Ramble: Around the Handley's

Walking Weekend Elan Valley Reservoirs

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton in Sheffield

Gameshow Quiz South Yorks

Beginners Mountain Bike Ride from Walton

Gameshow Quiz West Yorks

Harrogate Pub Meet at the Winter Gardens

Archaeological Dig: Find the last Cuckoo in Chesterfield

Eve Ramble: Harewood Hop

Outdoor Theatre: Great Expectations at Birstall

Falconry and Hawks Experience in Nottinghamshire

Ramble: Kettlewell Scarecrows

Flight Simulator Experience

Incredible Auto Circus

Spice Dines Chinese at Maxis, Leeds

Ringos and Water-skiing at Billabong Water Sports and Caravan Park

Spice in the City : Sheffield at Head of Steam

Peak District Walk: Chatsworth Estate

Bristol Balloon Fiesta Weekend Liverpool Social Weekend North Wales Hostel and Camping Social Weekend Sea Kayaking - Beginners at sea with the Seals Surfing Weekend - Croyde Bay, Devon Walking Weekend The Beautiful Gower

Multi activity adventure holiday

Badminton in Sheffield

Dinner Shuffle at Fahrenheit Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits Kerala Restaurant Leeds

A Day at Doncaster Races with Texas

Eve Ramble and Supper

Croquet Evening and Supper in Huddersfield

Ramble: Ingleborough - the third of the Yorkshire Three Peaks

Dinner Shuffle at Del Verde Leeds

Music Club Sheffield

Eve Ramble: Swinsty Reservoir

Nottingham Castle and Cave tour Real Ale Trail and Meal

Peak District Walk: Rowsley and Matlock with Heritage Railway Sunday Brunch at The Cabin Sheffield Tour and Afternoon Tea at Temple Newsam Leeds Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience White Water Rafting

Rock and Roll Improvers Sea Kayaking weekend Summer Bunkhouse Weekend with Beaches and BBQ Sizzling Summer BBQ Cruise Boat Party and 1 Night Luxury Hotel

Badminton in Sheffield

Tennis Evening at Brighouse

Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream in Sheffield

Great Escape Sheffield

Beginners Surfing Lesson Scarborough

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride from Newmillerdam

Workshop: Easy Fly for fearful travellers!

Ramble: Erratic Capers, Clapham

Discover Scuba at Metrodome Eve Ramble: By Eccup! north Leeds

Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds

Spice Preview Night in Sheffield

Helicopter Lesson Peak District Walk: Cuckoostone Dale and Rare Waterfalls

Sailing - Cross Channel Bank Holiday Weekend August Bank Holiday Multi Activity Weekend Edinburgh Festival Weekend 2017 Inner Hebrides August Bank Holiday Sailing Weekend - Firth of Lorne Scarborough YHA August Bank Holiday Social Weekend Walking Weekend Lynton and the North Devon Coast Walking Weekend Snowdonia Ultimate 3000s Walking Weekend Wuthering Heights Ilkley Bank Holiday

28 Bank Holiday! Anderton Boat Lift Experience Peak District Walk: Parkhouse hill from Longnor

1 September

Badminton in Sheffield

Ramble: Capesthorne Hall

Book Club Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits Shapla Sheffield

Zipworld Velocity - Ultimate Zipline Experience

Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford

Fire Eating Workshop Manchester

Ramble: A Drink in The Woolpack

Prison Escape

Peak District Walk: Bakewell and Ashford in the Water

Theatre: Our House - Musical Madness in Wakefield

Spice Hits Huddersfield

Art in the Gardens Sheffield The Spice Yorkshire End of Summer 70s Party

Shropshire Raft Tour

Scottish Sailing Week â&#x20AC;Ś Cambridge Sightseeing and Punting - 1 night Accommodation Dana Prison Sleepover Experience with optional Prison Escape

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Coming Events September 2017 Monday 4 September

Tuesday 5

Wednesday 6

Thursday 7

Friday 8

Saturday 9

Sunday 10

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton in Sheffield

Millionaire Quiz South Yorks

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Get together at the York Tap

Tandem Skydive in North Lincolnshire

Go Ape! in Dalby Forest

Leeds Pub Crawl

Peak District Walk: Cromford and Lea

Millionaire Quiz West Yorks

Saturday Shuffle at Wagamama Sheffield

SWAT Training Mission

Ramble: Froggat Tour and Afternoon Tea at Ripley Castle

Adventure Holiday for Singles Fitness weekend National Murder Mystery Luxury Hotel, Spa Weekend - Northampton Sailing Weekend on the Solent Sailing, Swimming and Snorkelling Weekend - Malta Overnight Forest Experience

Badminton in Sheffield

Mid Week Treat at Go Down York

Theatre: The Addams Family in Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits Indian Blues, Chesterfield

Abseiling for the Terrified

Peak District Walk: Wetton and Butterton

Spice in the City : Sheffield at Devonshire Cat Spice in the City at The White Swan Leeds

Stone Carving for Beginners Sunday Brunch at Grind CafĂŠ Sheffield Sunday Lunch at the Harrogate Brasserie Workshop: Dealing with the Big C

Fun Sailing Weekend with Torbay Sea School + Rib Ride Grassington 1940s Bunk Barn Weekend Northern Dales Mountain Biking Weekend Sea Kayaking - Beginners at sea with the Seals

Badminton in Sheffield

Music Club Sheffield

Dinner Shuffle at Jurys Inn Sheffield

Whitney Houston Tribute Act, Disco and Meal

Visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Lunch

Microlighting Experience Flight

Dinner Shuffle at Brasserie Blanc Leeds

Spice Dines Armenian at Lost Property Huddersfield

Workshop: Reiki First Degree

Paragliding - Tandem Experience Paragliding Day Course Peak District Walk: Hartington and Biggin Dale Short Stroll and Sunday Lunch at Golcar Huddersfield Medieval Jousting Sunday One Night Special with Aled Jones, 5 Star Resort in Norfolk

Bunkhouse Weekend Walking and Dolphin Watching - Cardigan Bay Horse Riding Weekend for Beginners, Improvers + Experienced Riders Narrowboat Weekend Stratford Upon Avon Bound Walking Weekend Beddgelert Snowdonia

1 October

Badminton in Sheffield

Spice Preview Night in Leeds

Book Club Sheffield

Spice Curry Club Visits Aagrah Wakefield

Beginners Horse Trek

Peak District Walk: Hathersage to Hope

Discover Scuba at Metrodome

Night at the Museum Bradford

Spice Curry Club visits Seven Spices

Hangliding - Tandem Experience by Air Tow Ramble, Scramble and Dangle Emmerdale Studio Experience Tour

Butlin's 80's Party Weekend - Skegness - 3 Night Break Grantown on Spey Highland Break - Castles and Glens II Walking Weekend Norfolk Coast and Broads

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton in Sheffield

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Leeds Light Night

Caving for the Terrified Indoor Skydiving Experience

Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience

Marsden Jazz Festival 2017

York Cat Trail and Meal

Comedy Night: Billy Pearce in Cleckheaton

Walking Weekend Carrbridge and the Cairngorms Walking Weekend Exceptional Eastern Black Mountains

The event list on our website is updated daily at www.spiceyorks.com/events 12

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

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

Leeds

York

Sheffield

Dates: Tuesday 11th July Wednesday 27th September

Dates: Tuesday 25th July Tuesday 24th October

Dates: Tuesday 22nd August Tuesday 10th October

Place: Parkside Tavern, Merrion Street, Leeds (LS2 8JE)

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

Place: The Old Queens Head, 40 Pond Hill, Sheffield (S1 2BG)

Parkside Tavern is the mock Tudor building on Merrion Street near its junction with New Briggate and alongside St John’s Gardens. The nearest outdoor parking is the Cross Belgrave St. car park. Indoor car parking is in the St John’s Centre car park on Merrion St., or the Citipark Car Park on Merrion Way is a little further away but cheaper. Why not get a drink from the bar downstairs when you arrive and then join us upstairs?

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?

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.

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 0113 418 2818

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 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 6th July, 3rd August, 7th September, 5th October at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall Road Leisure Park, Leeds (LS4 2DG) Sheffield – Mondays 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September, 2nd October at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl Valley Centertainment, Broughton Lane, Sheffield (S9 2EP) A favourite amongst all Spicers, our regular monthly 10 Pin Bowling night at Hollywood Bowl is action packed from the word go. More than just a bowling night, this is the night when friends old and new come together for a fun packed evening. It’s a very popular evening that offers great value for money, and the chance of a good “chin wag” to catch up on the latest gossip over a beer. This is an evening suitable for all abilities as with our pyramid way of scoring we play in teams of two, and you don’t have to get strikes all the time to win – in fact you have to not get strikes!

Dinner Shuffles Our dinner shuffles are a great social night out

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Tuesday 18th July at 7:30pm Thursday 20th July at 7:15pm Saturday 5th August at 7:15pm Tuesday 15th August at 7:30pm Thursday 17th August at 7:15pm Saturday 9th September at 7:45pm Tuesday 19th September at 7:30pm Thursday 21st September at 7:15pm Tuesday 17th October at 7:30pm Thursday 19th October at 7:15pm

Place: The Foundry, 1 Saw Mill Yard, Water Lane, Leeds (LS11 5WH) Place: Vito’s, 284 South Rd, Sheffield (S6 3TE) Place: Olive and Rye, 18 - 20 Queens Arcade, Leeds (LS1 6LF) Place: Del Verde, Park Lane, Roundhay, Leeds (LS8 2EJ) Place: Fahrenheit, Genting Club, Arundel Gate, Sheffield (S1 2PN) Place: Wagamama, 2 Leopold Square, Sheffield (S1 2JG) Place: Brasserie Blanc, Victoria Mills, Sovereign Street, Leeds (LS1 4BJ) Place: Jurys Inn, 119 Eyre St, Sheffield (S1 4QW) Place: Bar 166 and Bistro, 166 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds (LS18 4AQ) Place: Ego. 88 Surrey Street, Sheffield (S1 2LH)

Our dinner shuffles are a great way to meet lots of new people. We enjoy a three course meal each time, but we will ask everyone to change seats between each course so you will get more chances to chat with more people! The menus for these meals are on our website. Please choose your meal and state your choices when booking.

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

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Friday 28th July Friday 28th July Friday 18th August Friday 1st September Friday 15th September Friday 29th September Friday 29th September

Place: Ashoka, 307 Ecclesall Rd, Sheffield (S11 8NX) Place: Chilli Lounge, 70 John William Street, Huddersfield (HD1 1EH) Place: Kerala, 2 Eastgate, The Headrow, Leeds (LS2 7JL) Place: Shapla, 28 Cumberland St, Sheffield (S1 4PT) Place: Indian Blues, 7 Corporation Street, Chesterfield (S41 7TP) Place: Seven Spices, 120 Mayfair Court, West Bar, Sheffield (S3 8PP) Place: Aagrah, 108 Barnsley Road, Wakefield (WF1 5NX)

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 beforehand at a nearby pub. Check timings and meet places online.

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

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Wednesday 12th July at 8pm Elevator Quiz – a general knowledge quiz with a few ups and downs! Wednesday 9th August at 8pm Gameshow Quiz – Based on various TV gameshows! Wednesday 6th September at 8pm Millionaire Quiz – sorry, no phoning your friends! Wednesday 11th October at 8pm Around the World Quiz – test your global knowledge Cavells Café Bar, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) or Parkside Tavern, Merrion Street, Leeds (LS2 8JE)

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: £3* / £5 Member, £7 Guest Host: Andy Butler on 07450 025314

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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: 19th April: Comic Song 16th August: Foreign groups 20th September: Animals 18th October Scary song

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

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

A fun social night discussing one or two of the latest best sellers. We discuss different books each month. Please read the book before the event so you can join in the discussion! Many book clubbers arrive early (around 6pm) for tea if you want to join them! 27th July: The Girl Before by J P Delaney and / or This Must Be the Place by Maggie O’Farrell

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. *Book at least a week before to get the reduced rate!

31st August:

Spice in the City

Spice Hits Town

Our big Saturday night meet up with friends old and new. We meet every 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 call us in the office to book. We meet from 8pm. 29th July, The White Swan, 26th August, 18 Swan Street, Leeds (LS1 6LG) 16th September 8th July, The Devonshire Cat, 16th September 49 Wellington St, Sheffield (S1 4HG) 12th August The Head of Steam, 103-107 Norfolk Street, Sheffield (S1 2JE) 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. Please book online so we know how many to expect! 4th August The Coach and Horses, (8pm) 71 Wakefield Road, Rothwell (LS26 0SF) 11th August Winter Gardens, Royal Baths, Parliament (7:30pm) Street, Harrogate (HG1 2RR) 1st September The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, (8pm) Huddersfield (HD1 1JF) 8th September Get Together at The York Tap, (7:30pm) York Train Station, York (YO24 1AB)

The Inn at the Top by Neil Hanson and / or Lie With Me by Sabine Durrant

28th September: Your own choice! Also in September we’ll be choosing our next set of books so please bring your suggestions along!

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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.

Eve Ramble: Dronfield Date: Wednesday 5th July at 7pm Place: Dronfield Civic Centre car park, North Derbyshire (S18 1PD) Cost: £3 Member, £4.50 Guest Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 An evening ramble around some of the older parts of Dronfield and the surrounding countryside. We begin in the large car park of the Civic Centre and use some of the back footpaths of the area. Parking here will give us access to one of the many old world pubs for some refreshment at the end of the walk. Grade 4; Distance 3-4 miles

Ramble: Rievaulx Abbey Along the Cleveland Way to the glorious ruins

Date: Saturday 8th July at 10:30am Place: Helmsley YHA, Carlton Ln, Helmsley, Yorkshire (YO62 5HB) Meet: Helmsley YHA to join those on the weekend break Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881 Join those on the Helmsley weekend for Saturday's walk. We walk from the YHA first passing the Helmsley’s medieval castle and then follow the Cleveland Way to Rievaulx Abbey. Both these monuments are English Heritage sites and date back to the 12th Century. The walk takes us along a well-trodden paths following in the footsteps of medieval monks, going through woods, across meadows and along quite country roads. After stopping at the Abbey we have an optional loop along the river to give us fine views of the magnificent building. Please ensure you have adequate refreshments, appropriate clothing & footwear, also that you have read Rambles: Essential Information on this page. Grade: 3/4; Distance: 7 miles

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Ramble: The White Horse

Mid Week Ramble: Pilsbury Castle

Along the Cleveland Way to the chalk figure

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Date: Sunday 9th July at 11am Place: Sutton Bank, Yorkshire Meet: Sutton Bank car park to join those on the weekend break Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881 From the information centre we walk along the Cleveland way on the edge on a plateau (home to Yorkshire Gliding Club). After a short while we reach the 100m long figure of a horse; it is only 150 years old & is regularly whitewashed to keep it visible from afar. We can either return the same way or make a round trip through the woods. Please note that the group of people on the weekend will be driving together to the car park from the YHA in Helmsley so you could either meet them first there by 10:30 or wait in the car park at Sutton Bank for them to arrive. Grade: 4; Distance: 4 miles

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

Sunday 9th July at 11:15am Derbyshire Dales # (DE6 2AY) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801

This is a Peak District classic walk. The wonderful walk which starts along the river Dove through Dovedale with its limestone cliffs and lots of trees which should still have lots of colours. We take a break in the pretty village of Milldale and then return higher up with some lovely view over the dales. There is one significant climb which is out of Milldale. After the walk we have the option of a Sunday Lunch at the lovely Bentley brook Inn a short drive from Dovedale. Distance: 7 miles

Peak District Walk: Monyash Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 16th July at 10:30am Near Bakewell (DE45 1JH) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from the former mining village of Monyash we follow footpaths to visit the Magpie Mine, one of the oldest and best preserved lead mines complete with a curse from 1833, descend to cross the Bakewell road and into Lathkill Dale. Then we follow the valley back to the start passing the Lathkill Head Cave where the river emerges, sometimes, and the old quarry at Ricklow. Distance: 6½ miles

Eve Ramble: Mayfield and Porter Valley Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Tuesday 18th July at 7pm Fulwood Lane, Ringinglow, Sheffield just beyond the Mayfield Alpaca centre £3 Member, £4.50 Guest Stuart Davies on 07754 853880

We start our walk at the head of the Porter Valley with fine views over Sheffield, before making our way down back roads and footpaths to Forge Dam. We then return up the Porter brook to the beginning. The Norfolk arms is a short distance away on our return route, where we can enjoy some refreshment. Grade 4; Distance 4 miles

Wednesday 19th July at 11am Parson's Field Car Park, Hartington (SK17 0BE) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard 07740 698432

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

Ramble: Whernside - the second of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk the Yorkshire Three Peaks in three months!

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Sunday 23rd July at 10:30am Ribblehead Viaduct, B6255 large roadside parking area £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

This summer Roy is leading routes up all three of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks individually. Traditionally completed in one go in less than 12 hours from Horton, we will take it more steadily and just do one peak per month! Today's walk is to the top of the second peak Whernside which is also the highest point in Yorkshire. The walk starts and finishes at the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. This famous viaduct is probably one of the most famous railway bridges in the UK. It has twenty-four magnificent arches spanning the floor of the Pennines at a length of 440 yards. The route follows the traditional three peaks route to the summit before dropping down the zigzags to the Old Hill Inn and a return to Ribblehead. Please dress appropriately, stout shoes or boots are recommended, warm, windproof and waterproof clothing is essential. Bring food and drink. Lost/Late/Can’t make it? Ring or text Roy on 0780-1070526. Distance: 7½ miles Join Roy for any one, two or all three of the Yorkshire peaks - it's up to you.

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

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Wednesday 26th July at 7pm Otley Chevin (LS21 3DG) Car park opposite Royalty pub £3 Member, £5 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Why not break the week up and join Roy for this short evening walk around Otley Chevin. This easy walk uses the Ebor Way and local forest tracks to circle the Chevin. By popular demand, this walk starts and finishes at a pub. The walk is 3 - 4 miles long and lasts for a couple of hours. Grade: 3; Distance: 3- 4 miles

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Ramble: Druid's Temple near Masham

Eve Ramble: Burley Blunder

In search of this miniature Stonehenge

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Saturday 29th July at 11am Fearby, near Masham (HG4 4NF) the entrance gate to the Black Swan £5 Member, £7 Guest Rod Finlayson

Join us for a five mile walk around the fields west of Masham on this gentle walk through the Yorkshire Dales. Our route takes from the hamlet of Fearby, over the River Burn and then into Druid's Wood inside which is hidden the temple, complete with phallus and sacrificial altar. As the temple is merely a nineteenth century folly we will probably not be turned to stone etc. for any blasphemous behaviour. Grade: 4; Distance: 5 miles

Peak District Walk: Waterhouses Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 30th July at 10:30am Near Ashbourne / Ilam (ST10 3HL) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Paul and Marie Moss

We start off following the River Hamps along the Hamps Way to Winkhill, where we leave the river and ascend gently (overlooking the Hamps valley) towards Grindon, before bearing off East towards the Manifold Valley. With a gradual descent, we make our way back to Waterhouses via old green lanes, and field paths, and the small hamlet of Back o’ th’ Brook. Distance: 7 miles

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

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

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

Eve Ramble: Around the Handley's Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Tuesday 1st August at 7pm Middle Handley, Sheffield (S21 5RN) Outside the Devonshire Arms £3 Member, £4.50 Guest Stuart Davies on 07754 853880

An evening ramble in the countryside between Dronfield and Eckington. There are 3 villages or hamlets to wander through with some historic properties on show. As well as extensive views over the picturesque countryside, as we make our way around the undulating route. The walk is mainly on footpaths, with a little road walking on country lanes and no big hills. We meet in the largest of the villages with a nice pub to finish at. Grade 4; Distance 3½ miles 18

Wednesday 2nd August at 7pm Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale (LS29 7BT) Across from the Red Lion £3 Member, £5 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Why not split the week up and join Roy, Linda and your Spicy friends for this leisurely evening social walk? The route is 6.1km or 3.8 miles long with 115m of ascent and descent. The walk starts and finishes at Burley in Wharfedale village centre near the railway station near Ilkley; you could even let the train take the strain. The walk starts via Scaleborough Park, the redeveloped hospital institution before heading northwards towards Ilkley Moor we then cross Hangingstone road end follow the Moor Road before dropping down to follow Rushy Beck past Burley Station and an après walk social at the Red Lion. A torch may be a good idea on an evening walk but is not essential. Grade: 4-5; Distance 3¾ miles

Peak District Walk: Kinder Southern Edge Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 6th August at 10:30am Edale (S33 7ZA) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from Edale village we follow the old Pennine Way route along Grindsbrook, a good steady climb to start then a steep rocky climb to the Kinder Plateau, turning east to follow the path along the edge past Ringing Roger to the Druid Stone, all this edge has superb views across the valley to the Lose hill ridge, on to the trig point and an aircraft wreck site to return to the edge and Madwoman's Stones before descending via Crookstone Knoll and Jaggers Clough, with views of Win hill, joining footpath on the lower slopes before passing the youth hostel and Ollerbrook Booth on our return to Edale. Distance: 10 miles

Eve Ramble: Harewood Hop Date: Meet: Cost: Host:

Tuesday 8th August at 7pm Roadside parking Church Lane (LS17 9LJ) £3 Member, £5 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

This walk uses the Ebor Way and the Leeds Country Way to circle the Harewood House estate. There is also a view down to the set where Emmerdale is filmed. The Harewood Arms is handy for après walk refreshment.

Peak District Walk: Chatsworth Estate Date: Cost: Host:

Sunday 13th August at 10:30am £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from Chatsworth House to cross the river to Edensor village taking the footpath across the parkland to Calton houses, here we pick up the bridleway through Rowsleymoor wood to Rowsley, chance for visit to the working flour mill and a cup of tea in the outlet village. We follow the bridleway and footpaths through Smeltingmill wood to the village of Beeley. Climbing through the woodland to the open Beeley moor with fine views of the Derwent valley, crossing the moor into the woods to pass the Swiss lake & cottage, on to the Emperor Lake, to reach the Hunting tower and the descent.

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Ramble: Kettlewell Scarecrows

Eve Ramble: By Eccup! north Leeds

a wonderfully entertaining day out

Following Leeds Country Way to Ecup reservoir

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Sunday 13th August at 10:30am Kettlewell, North Yorkshire £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

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

Eve Ramble: Swinsty Reservoir an undemanding 3½ mile leisurely stroll around Swinsty reservoir

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

Why not split the week up and join Roy for this undemanding 3½ mile leisurely stroll around Swinsty reservoir without hills or rough ground to spoil the chat? The paths are good the wildlife profuse. Please dress appropriately, stout shoes or boots are recommended, warm, windproof and waterproof clothing is essential. Bring food and drink. A torch may be useful. The Sun Inn will welcome us after the walk. Please note that as the light is less generous at this time of year, for safety reasons this walk will leave at 7pm prompt. Grade: 4; Distance 3½ miles

Ramble: Ingleborough - the third of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk the Yorkshire Three Peaks in three months!

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Sunday 20th August at 10:30am National Park Car Park, Clapham (LA2 8ED) £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Today's walk is to the top of the final peak, Ingleborough. This Grade 3, moderate walk starts and finishes in the village of Clapham. This walk takes us to lunch on the flat top of Ingleborough, Yorkshire's most famous peak. The home of Brigantine guerrillas during the Roman occupation with views of all the other major Yorkshire mountains. Other points of interest on the route are Gaping Gill (a huge pot hole which could contain St Paul's Cathedral), Trow Gill and Ingleborough Cave. Grade: 3; Distance: 9½ miles

Tuesday 22nd August at 7pm Golden Acre Park, near Leeds (LS16 8BQ) Main Car Park £3 Member, £5 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

The walk follows the Leeds Country Way across to Ecup reservoir. After circling the reservoir we make our way back to the start point and subsequent pub visit via field paths and deserted country lanes.

Peak District Walk: Cuckoostone Dale and Rare Waterfalls Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 27th August at 10:30am Near Matlock (DE4 5NA) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Paul Hunt on 07973 139084

A winding walk through the countryside near Matlock to find the rare

feature of waterfalls in Derbyshire. We'll also visit the delightfully named Cuckoostone Dale and circle around towards Riber Castle. The first section is a wander along gentle paths never far from Bentley Brook. It's then over green fields and country lanes over to Riber. The final stretch takes us up alongside the waterfalls and through the ruins of mills in lush Lumsdale.

Ramble: Erratic Capers, Clapham Date: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 27th August at 10:30am National Park Car Park Clapham (LA2 8EQ) £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Join Roy and Linda for this grade 3 seven and a half miles Yorkshire Dales walk. The walk starts from Clapham and heads eastwards past Ingleborough Hall before climbing Robert Proctor’s Scar to the walks main points of interest, the Norber Erratics. These appear to be huge lumps of rock left balanced on smaller rocks by the ice age and subsequent erosion. The route then continues over Norber to lunch with a view. The return to the heady delights of Clapham is via Trow Gill and a riverside section down Clapham Beck. Grade: 3; Distance: 7½ miles

Peak District: Parkhouse hill from Longnor Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Holiday Monday 28th August at 10:30am Between Buxton and Matlock (SK17 0NT) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from the pretty village of Longnor with its cobbled market place we follow the bridleway to cross the river Dove at Beggar’s bridge to climb out of the valley to Earl Sterndale with the pub sign depicting a headless woman. We circle round Hitter hill we see the extent of the dragons back ridge of Parkhouse and Chrome hills, the concessionary path over Parkhouse hill is a sharp contrast to the wide Chrome hill, from both summits there are superb views, Chrome hill is part of a limestone reef knoll and a site of special scientific interest. After circling round Hollins hill we pass through the hamlet of Hollinsclough on our way back to Longnor. Distance: 8 miles

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Ramble: Capesthorne Hall

Ramble: Froggat

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Date: Sunday 10th September at 11am Meet: Haywood Car Park, Froggat, near Hathersage (S11 7TY) Cost: £7 Member, £8 Guest Host: Richard Langthorp

Wednesday 30th August at 11am Capesthorne Hall, near Alderley Edge Redes Mere Car Park (Free) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest

A short walk today through the parkland, pastureland and quiet country lanes in the beautiful setting surrounding one of England’s historic estates. Please bring some refreshments to keep you going on the way round. Grade: 5; Distance: 5 to 6 miles

Peak District Walk: Bakewell and Ashford in the Water Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 3rd September at 11:15am Between Buxton and Matlock (DE45 1BU) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801

The walk starts in the lovely town of Bakewell. We start by joining the Monsal Trail as it makes it way past Hassop station and onto Thornbridge Hall. We leave the Monsal Trail there and head down to Ashford in the Water. Here we go through a typical Peak District landscape with its dry stone walls. From Ashford we follow the mill pools as we make our way back towards Bakewell, finally up and over Endcliffwoods before descending back into Bakewell. Distance: 7 miles.

Ramble: A Drink in The Woolpack

We start along the elevated and almost flat path overlooking the Derwent valley giving fantastic views over the heart of the Peak District. We drop down through the picturesque village of Curbar to walk by the river. The pastoral setting gives way to a stroll up through the woods to return to the cars, and the option of a drink at The Grouse Inn nearby if desired. In concept, it’s a bit like a Grand Canyon walk, only on a slightly smaller scale! Grade: 4; Distance: 6 miles

Peak District Walk: Wetton and Butterton Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 17th September at 10:30am Near Dovedale (DE6 2AF) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from the village of Wetton we descend the valley to visit Thors Cave with the impressive entrance and view of the valley below, descend to the valley bottom then a steady climb to the village of Grindon, the parish church of All Saints was built in 1848 has interesting stone carvings inside and outside. From here we follow the footpaths to Butterton, from here we descend following the Hoo Brook and through the Waterslacks to emerge at WettonMill, circling round Wetton Hill on the return. Distance: 7½ miles

Visiting the village where Emmerdale used to be filmed

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Sunday 3rd September at 10:30am Market Square, Shipley (BD18 3QB) £5 Member, £7 Guest Roy Layton on 07801 070526

Join Roy and Linda for this grade three, 8.57 mile moderate rated with only 319m of ascent / descent countryside walk. The walk starts from the Market Square in Shipley and crosses the river and canal before climbing up to Shipley Glen and a brief café break and a tour of Shipley Glen before crossing a part of Baildon Moor and dropping down to the village of Esholt, which used to be used as the film set of Emmerdale Farm before a purpose built set was built in the grounds of Harewood House, which incidentally can be viewed on Roy's 'Harewood Hop' evening walk of 8th August. There’s chance to enjoy a quick refresher in the Woolpack before an easy amble back to Shipley along the canal Bank. Grade: 3; Distance: 8½ miles

Peak District Walk: Cromford and Lea Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 10th September at 10:30am Near Matlock (DE4 3RQ) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from near the Heritage Mills we start the climb steadily to the eastern side of the Derwent valley, the peaceful side, to contour round then climb to cross the Hearthstone Lane track to descend past Coombs wood to the hamlet of Lea. We then descend through Holloway and then to the canal and the Derwent Valley Heritage Way for the return through the tunnel, over the aqueduct, past the pumping station and the High Peak Junction back to the start. Distance: 7 miles 20

Peak District Walk: Hartington and Biggin Dale Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 24th September at 10:30am Between Buxton and Ashbourne (SK17 0AL) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Ann Ball

This Sunday the walk is being led by Ann Hall who works with Mick Cornfield so the pace and standard will be the same as with Mick. Starting from the village of Hartington, famous for the cheese, we head off past the youth hostel, the former Hartington Hall, joining the Highfield lane track to descend into Biggin Dale. We follow this beautiful quiet dale through the nature reserve and past the cave, worth exploring, to the river Dove at Wolfscote Dale, following the river through Beresford Dale back into the village for refreshments. Distance: 6½ miles

Peak District Walk: Hathersage to Hope Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 1st October at 10:15am From Hope station (S33 6RD) 10am for 10:15am train £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

An early start for the train from Hope station to Hathersage, 10:15 train (fare £2.60 pay on train). From Hathersage station we first pass the church and Little John's grave before descending the valley to Bronte cottage where we start the climb to join the top of Stanage Edge, superb views from this edge. Distance: 11½ miles

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Sport, Social and Adventure Emotional Intelligence + Resilience Workshop Be Emotionally Intelligent. Why? Because it could be your saviour!

Date: Saturday 8th July from 10:30am to 4:30pm Place: Spice Manchester, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) Cost: £39.50 Member, £44.50 Guest Host: Maureen Fearon Includes: refreshments and a light lunch It’s Wise to Be Emotionally Intelligent and have Emotional Resilience. Why? It could save your life! Make you happy! Develop your career, Help you through the tough times, Minimising the unattractive & destructive baggage. Have better relationships. Make you rich and much more. Yes emotions are one of the most underestimated, even denied, elements of our living. Despite what we have been taught, we all have emotions and they are important to every hour, every day of our lives. They are around us constantly from listening to songs about love, joy, heartbreak, depression to people who are happy, sad, angry, aggressive, depressing, even on the TV – everywhere! But most people actively know very little of the mechanics and power of emotions and some have had distorted learning. This workshop is for you if you want to learn the valuable secrets to the world of emotions.

Outdoor activity day at Conkers ....try some great activities

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Saturday 8th July from 10am to 4pm Conkers Derbyshire (DE12 6GA) 10am for Coffee, Event runs 10:30am till 4pm £36 Member, £38 Guest

Includes: 3 activities with a qualified instructor and a light lunch Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Well this event is for you. An enjoyable Outdoor pursuit adventure day at Conkers. With over 120 acres of woodland with ponds and lakes in the heart of the national forest. The day consists of three outdoor activities a light lunch and free admission to Conkers. You will have an hour on each activity throughout the day. With a fully qualified instructor, all safety equipment is provided. The adventure activities include: Archery: Each person takes it in turns to fire arrows at the targets, which are then scored dependent on how close to the middle you are. Full instruction provided. Kata-Canoeing: the water vessels are really stable each boat takes up to 6 people so teamwork and communication to manoeuvre these canoes is the key! Full instruction and buoyancy aids are provided. Pedal Go-Karting: Led by a Ranger this activity involves an off-road trek through the local woodlands in a full size adjustable pedal go kart. A light Lunch is included you will need to choose near the time. After the activities you have free admission to explore the rest of Conkers. There is an indoor interactive exhibition. Lots of free car parking.

Target Throwing Day- Axe and Knife in West Yorkshire Date: Saturday 8th July at 9:30am Place: Leatherbelly Wood, Birkin Lane, Knottingley (WF11 9LZ) Meet: Paintball Commando Base Camp Cost: £46 Member, £56 Guest Host: Sue Blackman on 07578 333241 Includes: all equipment A Target Throwing day of Flying Angels, Axe and Knife throwing. Starting 0930 with check in, and full safety briefing we commence with graduated tuition and practice to throwing accurately and competently at various static targets. A mini competition should reveal throwmeister of the day. Total time on the ranges is around 3 hours, followed by sojourn to the local for refreshment and tall tales of how well you threw. As live weaponry is being used the instructor retains full control of all aspects of safety on this event, which currently holds a 100% safety record.

Medieval Jousting ...you won't meet many people who have tried this one!

Dates: Sunday 9th July Sunday 24th September Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliff # (CV34 5YD) Time: 9:15am to 5pm Cost: £175 Member, £185 Guest This is a unique opportunity to learn the ultimate medieval art, with The Knights of Middle England. Our day is run by Karl Ude-Martinez who has over 12 years of experience in performing live jousting shows all over Europe. Some of you may have met him at our Polo days, and may also know that he is an up coming actor with numerous TV, Film and Theatre appearances. For obvious safety reasons, we will not be allowed to actually hit each other with our jousts as death often results from that – and such bravery is not deemed culturally appropriate to the modern age! However, they use a quintain (or dummy) to take the impact.

Morning Stroll and Sunday Lunch at the Red Lion Shadwell Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:

Sunday 9th July at 11:30am 60 Main Street, Shadwell, Leeds (LS17 8HH) £14.50 Member, £16 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: short walk and 2 course Sunday lunch Come and join us for a leisurely Sunday morning stroll followed by a relaxing lunch at the popular Red Lion pub in Shadwell. We will meet in the pub's car park (where you can leave your car) at 11:15am ready to set off promptly at 11:30am. We will walk for just under 2 hours and return to the pub for our table at 1:30pm.

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Tandem Skydive in North Lincolnshire

Workshop: Style

It's no good thinking about it - you have to live the dream and do it!

...with top image consultant Rosie Huckle

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Sunday 9th July Sunday 6th August Saturday 9thSeptember Hibaldstow, near Scunthorpe # (DN20 9NN) £259 Member, £269 Guest (Deposit £40 Member, £50 Guest)

Extras: Balance of £219 due on day. Video of skydive is £99. We now have over five hundred members nationally in the '10,000ft Club' who have tasted the heady heights of this special unique freedom. The members that have done it rate it as one of their best events ever! Target Skysports operates from the Drop Zone at Hibaldstow Airfield, nr Brigg in North Lincolnshire. There is a café & bar on site as well as toilets & showers and camping is available at the airfield for free. To Tandem Skydive you are attached to one of the country's top parachute instructors (in keeping with SPICE policy) who then leaps from an aircraft at up to 15,000ft. You fall through the air with the greatest of ease at a mere 120 miles an hour in free fall - for approximately 35 seconds - before the instructor eventually pulls the ripcord and the parachute safely carries you back to earth for a gentle ride down of about 4 minutes - to a tip toe landing in the pit. Tandem Skydiving offers the easiest and quickest way to experience your first jump without the need for a lengthy training session. A short 20-25 minute briefing session will guide you through what is required to exit the aircraft, freefall from up to 15,000ft and land a modern high-performance square canopy after a lengthy canopy ride.

Workshop: Colour Analysis and Makeover ...with top image consultant Rosie Huckle

Date: Sunday 9th July from 10am to 12:30pm Place: Spice Manchester, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford # (M32 9AN) Meet: arrive from 9.45am for tea & biscuits Cost: £64.50 Member, £69.50 Guest Host: Rosie Huckle of Colour Me Beautiful Includes: refreshments and light lunch Rosie is an award winning Image Consultant and Personal Stylist and is one the top consultants in Europe’s largest Image Consultancy and during today’s workshop she will help you to understand which colours complement your natural colouring you can save time & money and look great! At the workshop you’ll learn: • why certain shades complement your unique colouring • how best to wear colours that you already have • combinations of shades to make your wardrobe more versatile • which cosmetic shades suit you and how to apply a natural looking make-up You’ll leave with a wallet containing 30 fabric swatches to use as a guide when shopping, a personalised make-up prescription chart and of course, loads of confidence! 22

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Sunday 9th July from 1:30pm to 4pm SPICE, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford # (M32 9AN) arrive at 12:45pm for lunch £69.50 Member, £74.50 Guest Rosie Huckle of Colour Me Beautiful

Includes: Refreshments and light lunch Rosie is an award winning Image Consultant and Personal Stylist and is one the top consultants in Europe’s largest Image Consultancy If you find shopping for clothes frustrating, and sometimes buy items out of desperation, only to end up never wearing them, it may be because you’re choosing the wrong styles. So, if you have a wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear, some style advice maybe just what you need! At the style workshop you’ll discover: • How to select the most flattering styles and fabrics for your body shape, proportions and budget • Why you should dress in styles that suit your personality and lifestyle so shopping mistakes can become a thing of the past • Your most flattering spectacle shapes and hair style You’ll leave with a personalised style workbook full of tips and any notes you have made during the session and ‘tons of confidence!’

Underneath the Arches at Little Chilli Huddersfield Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Thursday 13th July at 7:15pm 3 Viaduct Street (HD1 5DL) £21 Member, £23 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Includes: starter and main Extras: drinks and dessert Tonight we continue our theme of Under the Arches and visit Little Chilli, a family-run, restaurant offering the best authentic Thai Street food in stunning and contemporary surroundings, whilst retaining all the flavours of Thailand using only the freshest ingredients. Tonight we will enjoy a 2 course meal.

Spice Wing Walking - Wickenby, Lincs an aerial adventure of a lifetime

Date: Saturday 15th July Place: Wickenby Aerodrome, Langworth, Lincoln # (LN3 5AX) Cost: £435 Member, £445 Guest (Deposit £45) This is one of the most requested Spice events ever! Why not come and take a walk with us on top of a Boeing Stearman Biplane. You will take part in display training, with you as the wing walker, on top of the Biplane with you smiling and waving to your friends below. You will be taken skywards on an aerial adventure of a lifetime lasting approximately 10 minutes. You will take part in a display practice including fly pasts at various angles of bank and finish with a zoom climb from 135 mph.

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Leeds Owl Trail and Early Evening Meal twit twoo

Date: Saturday 15th July at 2pm Place: Mandela Gardens, Millennium Square, Leeds (LS1 3DA) Cost: £21.50 Member, £23.50 Guest Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 Includes: starter and main Extras: dessert and drinks Come and join us for a steady stroll through Leeds City Centre following the Owl Trail. We will start in Millennium Square at the open arms statue in Nelson Mandela Gardens and finish close to Leeds Minster. Our stroll will take us about 2½ hours including a mid way pub stop. After our stroll we will be eating at the Lamb and Flag where we have booked a table for 5pm. You’ll find the full range of Leeds Brewery beers behind the bar, complemented by an extensive range of draught lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. We will have a 2 course meal consisting of a starter and a main.

Historical Figures Pub Crawl in Sheffield What's the connection?

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Saturday 15th July at 7:30pm Sheffield City Centre (S1 4HP) Benjamin Huntsman, 12-18 Cambridge St £2 Member, £5 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

The only link there will be between the pubs will be their link to an historical figure. Interested? Come with us and find out what the link is! We meet in the Benjamin Huntsman from 7:30pm. Please be there by 8pm at the latest!

Beginners Mountain Bike Ride from Wortley Date: Sunday 16th July at 10:30am Place: Wortley (5 minutes from M1 junction 36) (S35 7DH) Meet: 10:15am ready to ride for 10:30am at free Trans Pennine Trail car park Cost: £5* Member, £8 Guest Host: Volunteer guide Roger on 07939 585881 Starting at Wortley car park, we ride along the Trans Pennine Trail, a former railway line, so it’s flat. Although the intention is to stop at a café in Penistone ensure you bring a drink and a snack. It is envisaged that we will be back for 2ish, however if all the group wants more then we can have a longer ride, alternatively anyone wanting to do something harder or improve their skills can try some riding through the woods. This is an easy beginner’s ride so we ride at the pace of the slowest, dig out your bike and come along you will have a great time. All you need to bring along is a working off road or hybrid bicycle and a helmet, plus of course a spirit of adventure and the ability to ride your bike! We do not ride on the road, so no fighting with traffic, no risk of being knocked off, no breathing in horrible fumes just the beautiful countryside. Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing & are familiar with Mountain Biking info on the Spice web site. Grade: 5; Distance: 10 miles

*Offer! The event above is the first with our new volunteer guide Roger Letch. Roger will be leading two Sunday rides each month, one aimed at beginners and one for intermediates. Look out for details of others on the coming pages. As an introductory offer the price will be just £1 for the first four bookings on each ride so book today!

Narrowboat Day on Leeds Liverpool Canal

Spice Dines Turkish at Istanbul Bar and Restaurant Harrogate

Spend Sunday leisurely cruising the Canal

bringing deliciously authentic Turkish cuisine to Yorkshire

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Date: Thursday 20th July at 7:15pm Place: 9 Clarendon House, Unit 4, Victoria Avenue (HG1 1JD) Cost: £19.50 Member, £21.50 Guest Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Sunday 16th July from 9:15am to 4:30pm Skipton Road, Bradley, Skipton # (BD20 9HA) Snaygill Boats £27 Member, £29 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Extras: lunch at the pub Spend the day exploring the countryside around historic Skipton, on the seventeen mile lock-free pound of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal whilst enjoying the outstanding beauty of the varied wildlife. There will no doubt be chance to sample the hospitality of the many waterside pubs. The boats are 32ft diesel powered steel narrowboats, seating a maximum of ten people. They are equipped with a gas cooker, sink, hot and cold water, crockery & cutlery, fridge, flushing toilets and radio / CD player. We will each get chance to a have go at driving for those that want to. Spice will provide tea, coffee & biscuits etc. but if you wish to bring anything stronger or any snacks of your own, feel free.

Includes: starter and main Extras: drinks and dessert Istanbul Bar and Restaurant has a Turkish oriented menu but the food is broadly Mediterranean in style. As this is a Spice Dines Around the World meal you will be eligible for a sticker in your passport. Collect 10 to receive a bottle of wine. If you haven't already got a passport we will issue you with one on the night. Tonight we will enjoy a 2 course meal consisting of a starter and main.

Mobile phones If we have your mobile phone number we can contact you by text or call if there is a late change to an event for any reason. Just give us a ring with your number and we’ll update your details.

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Cricket - Yorkshire vs Birmingham

Pitch and Putt in Sheffield

Yorkshire Vikings vs Birmingham Bears Twenty 20 Blast

A fun game of golf

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Date: Saturday 22nd July at 11am Place: Graves Park, Sheffield (S8 8LL) Meet: Pitch and Putt course near Charles Ashmore Drive entrance Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Friday 21st July at 6pm St. Michaels Lane, Headingley, Leeds #(LS6 3BU) Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground £22 Member, £25 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Yorkshire Vikings had a good season in last year's T20 Blast reaching finals day. Today Gary Ballance's team, take on Birmingham Bears in this Twenty 20 match. We'll post out tickets for this event so that if you can't make it for the start at 6:30pm, you'll be able to get into the ground and meet us inside. Please be sure to book as soon as possible to give us time to get the tickets to you. The first innings is due to start at 6:30pm. There's a 15 minute interval scheduled for 7:45pm and the match should finish by 9:25pm. Timings are subject to change.

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

Dates: Saturday 22nd July Saturday 30th September Time: 10:45am to 1:30pm Place: Ashton Hall Equestrian Centre, Sale# (M33 5QQ) Cost: £38.50 Member, £42 Guest This trek (½ hour familiarisation & 1½ hour trek) is designed for beginners or novice riders; it will be a very gentle ride on trained horses accompanied by escorts on foot. If you feel you are at a level that you do not require a leader please let us know and we will assess you but do remember this ride is particularly aimed at beginners and very novice riders. After the ride we will retire to the on site cafeteria for bacon butties and cup of tea/coffee (state if vegetarian option is required). Non Riders are welcome. Riding hats are provided and must be worn. (Please see website for what to wear etc.) This event is not weather dependent so please come prepared for bad weather.

Hangliding - Tandem Experience by Air Tow

Includes: Nine holes of pitch and putt, club and ball hire. A chance to unleash your inner McIlroy, Faldo or Player (depending on your generation!). A nine hole pitch and putt session with any standard accepted. If you’re interested in lunch afterwards, please indicate and we’ll try to book a table at the Norton pub nearby.

River and Canal Walk and Afternoon Tea Sheffield Date: Saturday 22nd July at 1:15pm Place: Hilton Sheffield Hotel, Victoria Quays, Furnival Road (S4 7YB) Meet: 1:15pm in the hotel lobby Cost: £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: walk along the canal and afternoon tea at the Hilton Sheffield Hotel Extras: additional drinks Come and join us for a leisurely stroll down the Don River towards Attercliffe and Brightside and back along the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal. We'll meet in the lobby at 1:15pm at The Hilton Sheffield Hotel. This walk fallows the water so is very level throughout and on good paths, although they can be a bit muddy in parts after rain so wear appropriate footwear. Grade: 5; Distance: 4¾ miles Our walk will last about two hours and we'll then return to the hotel where we will enjoy an afternoon tea consisting of a selection of finger sandwiches, scone with clotted cream and strawberry preserve and a selection of cakes with your choice of tea or coffee. The afternoon tea will be served at 4pm on the terrace weather permitting or inside if not.

an awesome experience at 3000 feet!

Dates: Saturday 22nd July Saturday 30th September Place: Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne # (DE6 2ET) Meet: Morning slots - times TBC Cost: £199 Member, £204 Guest (Deposit £20 Member, £25 Guest) Total cost is paid as deposit when booking PLUS the balance of £179 direct to the supplier on arrival Here’s your chance to fly with the birds in a specially designed tandem hang glider. The Spice flights are designed to take you to a height of 3000ft (or cloudbase – whichever comes first) towed behind a CAA approved tug microlight, in the company of an experienced BHPA qualified tandem hang gliding instructor.

Microlighting Experience Flight enjoy a 20 minute flight above Ashbourne

Dates: Sunday 23rd July from 10am TBC Sunday 24th September Place: Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne # (DE6 2ET) Cost: £60 Member, £65 Guest (Deposit £5 Member, £10 Guest) Total cost is paid as deposit when booking PLUS the balance of £55 direct to the supplier on arrival These flights are with an instructor, in a dual controlled microlight, so you can have a go with the controls if you wish or just sit back and enjoy the experience! Unless you state otherwise we will book a “flexwing” flight. They do have “3 axis” microlights too if you prefer.

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Paragliding - Tandem Experience experience a short but dramatic paraglide!

Dates: Sunday 23rd July Sunday 24th September Place: Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne # (DE6 2ET) Meet: 12:45pm for 1pm Cost: £55 Member, £59 Guest (Deposit £5 Member, £9 Guest) Total cost is paid as deposit when booking PLUS the balance of £50 direct to the supplier on arrival Get the closest feeling to everyone’s dream of truly free flight. Flying with an instructor and towed up by a winch to around 500-700 feet, you can either help to pilot the paraglider, or just sit back and admire the views of the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. The experience starts with a full briefing on safety procedures, the equipment and flying your glider then builds to a 5-10 minute flight depending on conditions.

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

Dates: Sunday 23rd July Sunday 24th September Place: Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne # (DE6 2ET) Time: 9am to 5pm Cost: £145 Member, £150 Guest (Deposit £15 Member, £20 Guest) Total cost is paid as deposit when booking PLUS the balance of £130 direct to the supplier on arrival Paragliding is a fabulous experience. Technology now allows packs so compact and light that it is possible for experts to climb a mountain then jump from the top – gliding serenely back to earth! This is a great way to get started. The day is designed to provide all the information you need to decide if flying is for you and they are normally able to get students flying low solo flights by the end of the day.

Sunday Brunch at Marmaduke's Café Deli Sheffield Sit back and chill on a Sunday morning with friends

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Sunday 23rd July at 10:30am Marmaduke's, 22A Norfolk Row (S1 2PA) £2 Member, £3 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Extras: Whatever breakfast you choose from the menu. A slight change of pace on a Sunday morning for those of us who don’t like to ramble. We’ve booked breakfast at the Marmaduke's Café Deli in Sheffield. From full English to Scotch pancakes. See the full menu at http://www.marmadukescafedeli.co.uk/menu

Mystery on the Rails Exhibition and Afternoon Tea in York A whodunnit mystery followed by afternoon tea!

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Sunday 23rd July at 12pm NRM York, Leeman Road, York (YO26 4XJ) the entrance to the Bullet Train in Great Hall £27 Member, £30 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: Mystery on the Rails Exhibition, The Missing Passenger murder mystery challenge, afternoon tea and car parking The railways have provided the setting for many murder mysteries, perhaps most famously Murder on the Orient Express, and few Agatha Christie stories don't involve a train journey. But there are many more including last year's The Girl on the Train. The railways provide a perfect setting for a thrilling crime story. Today we visit the National Railway Museum for their Mystery on the Rails exhibition to uncover the special place railways have in mystery and detective fiction. We'll discover real-life tales of audacious robberies, petty thefts and notorious criminals. Then we'll have a go at crime solving ourselves with the mystery of The Missing Passenger... Once the crime is solved we'll visit The Countess of York for our fabulous afternoon tea. Countess of York is a beautifully restored railway carriage situated in the museum's South Gardens. Surround yourself in the opulent carriage décor and elegant furniture and enjoy a unique experience. The museum appreciates donations to help preserve our railway heritage.

Target Archery at Bramhope, Leeds Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Saturday 29th July from 9:30am to 11:30am The Sycamores, Bramhope (LS16 9JR) West Park Leeds Rugby Club £29 Member, £32 Guest

Includes: tuition and equipment hire. Tea and coffee Refreshments of tea and coffee are provided free of charge. The session includes tuition, equipment hire and insurance. The session is fun and easy-going. Most importantly we will get you shooting safely and (relatively!) accurately by the end of the session. We will introduce you to some expressions used in archery and teach you how to score and we will host a mini-competition. On occasion we have been known to shoot at balloons during these sessions! The session will last for around two hours depending on the group size. All shooting is outdoors over the rugby fields at West Park Rugby Club, Bramhope, so be prepared to dress for the weather. Close fitting upper body clothing which will keep you warm and dry is recommended, and fully enclosed shoes are required. Please note that we are unlikely to have access to toilets during the event. In the event of high winds or constant rain we will cancel the event on the day.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Rock Climbing for the Terrified

A Day at York Races with All Saints

a beginners day of climbing & scrambling which anyone can enjoy

Music Showcase Saturday

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Saturday 29th July at 10am Black Rocks nr Matlock # £36 Member, £39 Guest Mark Fenton for Spice West Midlands

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

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride from Wortley Date: Sunday 30th July at 10:30am Place: Wortley (5 minutes from M1 junction 36) (S35 7DH) Meet: 10:15am ready to ride for 10:30am at free Trans Pennine Trail car park Cost: £5* Member, £8 Guest Host: Volunteer guide Roger on 07939 585881 Starting at Wortley car park, we head to Geno Woods to find the red trails ‘Pub Run’ & ‘Steel City’, after a bit of messing about in Wharncliffe Wood we head back along the fantastic grit stone escarpment of Wharncliffe Crags. This ride is mostly on single track, for people who can handle their bikes on technical routes. It is essential that you bring a drink and a snack. Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing & are familiar with Mountain Biking info on the Spice web site. *Offer: The cost to Spice members for this ride is only £5, however the first four bookings will be charged just £1 each! Grade: 3; Distance: 15 miles

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Saturday 29th July at 1pm York Racecourse # (YO23 1EX) Meet point will be sent by email £27 Member, £32 Guest

Includes: entrance ticket and services of your Spice coordinator A day at the races is always a great day out, whether or not you like to have a flutter. Soak in the atmosphere of anticipation and the excitement as the horses thunder past in the race to the line. All Saints will star on Saturday 29 July, a brand new York race day, as they play after the sporting action. All Saints (Melanie Blatt, Shaznay Lewis, Natalie & Nicole Appleton) were one of the most successful pop groups of the 1990s, with two multi-platinum albums and record sales in excess of 12 million worldwide. Their debut album, ‘All Saints’ went 5x platinum and produced 3 number-one singles, including the double BRIT award-winning ‘Never Ever’ which ended up selling over 1.2 million copies in the UK. The band returned with a new album, “Red Flag” and are back performing live to rave reviews. All Saints said: ‘We’re loving being back in front of an audience and we’ve been told that the big crowd at York’s Music Showcase create a great atmosphere, so we can’t wait to share a special summer day with them.’ Gates open at 11:15am and It is planned that the live music will finish between 7pm and 7:30pm. We'll meet at 1pm, and the first of seven races starts off at 1:55pm. We will be in the Grandstand and Paddock area which gives the best views of both the races and the band! Car Parking is free and the racecourse is just a couple of miles from York railway station.

Rounders In The Park at Brighouse another great summer sport

Date: Monday 31st July at 7pm Place: Wellholme Park, Bradford Road, Brighouse (HD6 4AS) Meet: Brighouse Fitness Centre and Swimming Pool Cost: Free to Members, £5 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: equipment use and soft drinks Why not start the week by getting outdoors on a spring evening for a game of rounders in Wellholme Park in Brighouse. Don't worry if you can't remember how to play as we'll make up some rules when we arrive! Soft drinks are included. We'll play for an hour or so or until we're too tired and then retire to the Beck Inn for more refreshments (not included!). This event is free to members but please book so we know how many to expect and please let us know if you can't make it on the day so we know if we have enough people for a game. Location: Meet in the car park of Brighouse Fitness Centre and Swimming Pool at 7pm.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Chestnut Centre Otter Guided Tour and Posh Picnic

Outdoor Theatre: Great Expectations at Birstall

...find out more about the Otters, Owls and other wildlife

magical theatre in magical surroundings

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Saturday 5th August at 10:30am Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peaks (SK23 0QS) £24.50 Member, £26.50 Guest Lauren 07852 366055

Includes: Entrance to the Centre, a 2 hour guided tour, Spice Host and Posh picnic. The Chestnut Conservation Centre, Otter & Owl and Wildlife Park was founded in 1984 by the Heap family who also own and operate the World famous Battersea Park Children's Zoo in London. This Wildlife Park is unique in the UK because it has Europe's largest groups of multi-specied otters, owls and other indigenous wildlife. Although the emphasis is on otters and owls which together form the bulk of their collection, you can see a wide variety of animals including pine martens, polecats, red foxes, Scottish wildcats and deer.

Spice Dines Around the World at Cosmo Sheffield All you can eat!

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Saturday 5th August at 7:45pm Unit 2, City Lofts, Tower, St Paul's Place (S1 2PT) £18.50 Member, £20.50 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Found in Sheffield’s City Lofts Towers on St Paul’s Place, COSMO Sheffield’s right in centre of the city. Come enjoy a whistle-stop tour of 150 of the world’s most loved dishes as Spice dines around the world. COSMO Authentic World Kitchen is inspired by the best fivestar hotels in the world, which bring a choice of fresh food under the same roof and elevate the buffet concept to new levels. Watch as teppanyaki experts grill steaks and fresh seafood right in front of your eyes and chefs lay on a never-ending array of dishes. But don’t forget to leave room for dessert! As this is a Spice Dines Around the World meal you will qualify for a stamp in your passport. If you haven't already got a passport we will issue you with one on the night.

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

Thursday 10th August at 6pm Oakwell Hall Country Park (WF17 9LG) entrance to outdoor theatre £18 Member, £19.50 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Charles Dickens’ unforgettable story of love, family and friendship set in the depths of Victorian England. From the haunting marshlands of Kent to the bustling streets of Victorian London, this epic tale follows the fortunes of a young Pip as he falls in love, finds his fortune and makes his way in the world. This beautiful romantic tale is brought to life with traditional music, full period costume and a whole host of colourful characters, from the dangerous convict Magwitch to the elusive Estella and of course, the eccentric and mysterious Miss Havisham. Join family and friends to follow Pip’s adventures of discovery and expectation in Dickens’ best loved tale, presented in a beautiful open-air venue. We'll meet at 6pm when the gates open. Bring along a chair to sit on and a contribution to a group picnic. The show starts at 7:30pm. Please book early to secure your place. Cancellation: Theatre tickets are not refundable unless we can resell your place.

Archaeological Dig: Find the last Cuckoo in Chesterfield Searching for a buried canal boat

Date: Saturday 12th August from 9am to 12pm Place: Bellhouse Lane, Staveley, Chesterfield # (S43 3UA) Meet: Bellhouse Lane Cost: Free to Members Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 A Chesterfield Canal Trust Event - The Last Cuckoo Project is a community history and archaeological project with a focus on the Chesterfield Canal at Bellhouse Lane, Staveley. The canal basin, now a small, insignificant patch of overgrown wasteland was once a thriving industrial complex with wharves, tramways, gas works and a lost, unique Chesterfield Canal narrowboat (cuckoo). The site to be excavated is the original Bellhouse Basin on the canal. It is believed that at least one Cuckoo boat, unique to the canal, could be found. For two weeks in August the excavation and recording of the basin area and the locating of the cuckoo will be an exciting community project. A project involving the Chesterfield Canal Trust and will extend to local history groups, schools, scouts, disability groups, canal trust members, waterways organisations and the public in general. Participants will be supervised, educated and trained by a small team of professional archaeologists. This is your chance to be part of this exciting project and experience a real archaeological dig. Spice have ten places available on the Saturday morning session. Please note that this is not a Spice exclusive session and there are likely to be other members of the community including children taking part.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Flight Simulator Experience

Ringos and Water-skiing at Billabong Water Sports and Caravan Park

Could you fly and land a plane?

Date: Saturday 12th August – Slots from 2pm Place: Sywell Aerodrome in Northants (NN6 0BN) Cost: £59 Member, £64 Guest Here is an ultimate experience and has got to be on most of our ‘must do’ lists and we have a deal, much less than the public price. Your chance to 'Fly' a 737!! We have a limited number of places so it’s best to book early!

Spice Dines Chinese at Maxis, Leeds come around the world with us to China ...

Date: Saturday 12th August at 7:15pm Place: 6 Bingley Street, Leeds (LS3 1LX) Cost: £22.50 Member, £24.50 Guest Includes: set menu of soup, fried starters and selection of dishes with rice Extras: drinks and dessert The Impressive purpose built Oriental style building serves quality Cantonese & Peking cuisine in luxurious, authentic Chinese surroundings. Come and join us for a set menu of soup, fried assorted starters and a selection of mains served with fried rice. As this is one of our Dines Around the World meals you will qualify for a stamp in your passport. Collect ten and you will get a free bottle of wine. If you don't already have a passport, don't worry we can start you off with one at this meal.

Beginners Mountain Bike Ride from Walton Date: Sunday 13th August at 10:30am Place: Walton (10 minutes from M1 junction 39) (WF2 6LA) Meet: 10:15am ready to ride for 10:30am at Walton Sports & Social Club Cost: £5* Member, £8 Guest Host: Volunteer guide Roger on 07939 585881 Starting from the sports club we ride along a canal tow path, around a reservoir, through a wood and along an old railway line. The route is slightly undulating but very easy. Although the intention is to stop at the café at Waterton visitor centre ensure you bring a drink and a snack. It is envisaged that we will be back for 2ish, however if all the group wants more then we can have a longer ride, alternatively anyone wanting to do something harder or improve their skills can try some riding through the woods. This is an easy beginner’s ride so we ride at the pace of the slowest, dig out your bike and come along you will have a great time. All you need to bring along is a working off road or hybrid bicycle and a helmet, plus of course a spirit of adventure and the ability to ride your bike! We do not ride on the road, so no fighting with traffic, no risk of being knocked off, no breathing in horrible fumes just the beautiful countryside. Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing & are familiar with Mountain Biking info on the Spice web site. *Offer: The cost to Spice members for this ride is only £5, however the first four bookings will be charged just £1 each! Grade: 5; Distance: 10 miles

Date: Sunday 13th August at 10:30am Place: Hempholme Bridge, Nr Brandesburton, East Riding of Yorkshire (YO25 8NA) Cost: £39 Member, £43 Guest Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 Includes: fun session of ringos and water skiing Extras: refreshments and optional camping Come and join us for a fun session at Billabong Water Sports and Caravan Park. We have hired a boat and driver for 2 hours during which time you will have the opportunity to try out the ringos and water skiing. Billabong Lakeside Watersports and Caravan Park is set within the tranquil countryside of East Yorkshire, 2 miles north of Brandesburton. If anybody is interested in camping the night before this event there are caravan and camping pitches available (approximately £13 per night for tents and £15 per night for caravans). Electric hook ups are also available. We'll meet at the cafe at 10:30am which will allow time for a drink/refreshments before we start out session at 11am.

Incredible Auto Circus .. a half day of stupendous auto-exhilaration

Date: Sunday 13th August from 9:30am to 1:30pm Place: Birmingham Wheels Raceway, Adderley Road South, Birmingham (B8 1AE) Cost: £99 Member, £149 Guest (at public price) (Deposit £20) Roll Up, Roll Up! ... be the star in the greatest Auto Show in town! What better gift for the car-mad person in your life, than a day full of the maddest Cars imaginable? Forget run-of-the-mill driving experiences …The Incredible Auto Circus is totally unique – six of the funniest and most exciting motor racing events ever – on one colourful and memorable day. Race “Double Decker Cars”, drift the amazing “Shopping Trolley Caster Cars”, you can even rally Reliant Robins … completely car-racingly bonkers!

Croquet Evening and Supper in Huddersfield Learn the sport of golf croquet

Date: Wednesday 16th August at 6:45pm Place: Golcar Cricket Club, Swallow Lane, Golcar, Huddersfield (HD7 4NB) Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: games of croquet and meat and potato pie supper Extras: drinks payable on the night We will be taught how to play by the Huddersfield Croquet Club Ladies Team based at Golcar. The ladies may play with us depending on numbers. Tonight's games will be followed by a meat and potato pie supper in the bar at the venue.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

A Day at Doncaster Races with Texas

Sunday Brunch at The Cabin Sheffield

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A chance to sit back and chill on a Sunday morning with friends

Saturday 19th August at 12:45pm Doncaster Racecourse # (DN2 6BB) £30 Member, £36 Guest Sue Blackman on 07578 333241

Includes: entrance ticket and services of your Spice coordinator Please book this early as it is likely to be a sell out. A day at the races is always a great day out, whether or not you like to have a flutter. Soak in the atmosphere of anticipation and the excitement as the horses thunder past in the race to the line. We meet at 12:45pm for a programme of seven flat races. After the racing, Texas will take to the stage. From their debut top ten single, I Don't Want a Lover, through their classic six-fold platinum album White on Blond, to their latest album Jump on Board, Texas have been a fixture in the music charts for almost three decades. Their flavour of pop rock is well suited to live performance and lead singer Sharleen Spiteri's energy would be enough to get anyone dancing along. Texas have had thirteen UK top ten singles, three UK number one albums and eight UK top ten albums, including their ninth studio album, Jump on Board which was released in May 2017. The band will take to the stage to perform classic hits from their back catalogue, such as Black Eyed Boy, Once In A Lifetime and Summer Son. Your ticket includes entrance to the Grandstand.

Real Ale Trail and Meal Date: Saturday 19th August at 12pm Place: Huddersfield Train Station, St George Square (HD1 1JB) Meet: 12pm near ticket office Cost: £12.50 Member, £14.50 Guest Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 Includes: late lunch at The Head of Steam Extras: train ticket and drinks Come and join us for a fun afternoon and early evening on the Real Ale Trail. Our itinerary will be as follows: Meet at the ticket office inside Huddersfield station at 12pm for 12:15pm train to Marsden or meet at The Railway pub next to the railway station in Marsden at 12:30pm. Arrive Marsden 12:27 and depart at 13:29 Arrive Slaithwaite at 13:33 and depart at 14:33 Arrive Huddersfield at 14:42 and depart at 16:59 (allowing time to have a late lunch at The Head of Steam) Arrive Dewsbury at 17:14 and depart at 18:16 Arrive Batley at 18:19 and depart at 19:18 Arrive Leeds 19:34 and go home or to Brewery Tap As people will be coming from various directions it will be best to buy your own train ticket. You can get an Adult Train DayRover for £7.20, or get an Adult Train & Bus DayRover for £8.20, which will also cover your bus fare home. If two of you are travelling together, the Family DayRover is best value at £12.20 covering two adults (but don't bring the kids!), which includes bus travel. For more info on DayRover tickets, including where to buy them see wymetro.com. A table has been reserved for 3pm at the Head of Steam.

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Sunday 20th August at 10:30am The Cabin, 20 Fitzwilliam Gate (S1 4JH) £2 Member, £5 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Tour and Afternoon Tea at Temple Newsam Date: Sunday 20th August at 10:45am Place: Temple Newsam Road, off Selby Road, Leeds (LS15 0AE) Cost: £23.50 Member, £25 Guest Includes: entrance to the house, farm and afternoon tea Extras: other refreshments 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. Temple Newsam opens at 10:30am and we will meet at 10:45am 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 11am. 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 1:30pm we will meet in the Tea Room for afternoon tea consisting of sandwiches, scone with jam and cream, a selection of cakes and a pot of tea or coffee. After this you will have time to explore the grounds and the farm before it closes at 5pm (last entry 4:15pm).

Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience .. fire "the real thing" with the experts

Dates: Sunday 20th August – various times Sunday 8th October – various times Place: Birmingham Shooting Centre, Hockley # (B18 7RL) Cost: £29 Members only (Deposit £4) Pay balance of £25 on arrival to club Under close expert supervision, here’s an opportunity to fire Western style Lever Action Rifles (like John Wayne used!). They are 357 Magnum Calibre, but recoil is similar to that of a full power spring action air rifle, so you don’t need to be built like a cowboy! After booking in (bring photo ID such as passport or driving licence), we will have a safety talk including range rules and weapon handling safety and etiquette. We’ll then be introduced to our weapons and have time honing our skills on the range. There will be 4 instructors, so 4 people can be shooting at any one time, as the rules dictate that tuition has to be 1:1 when you are using this class of rifle.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

White Water Rafting

Great Escape Sheffield

...be prepared to get wet!!!

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Date: Sunday 20th August at 12:30pm Place: Tryweryn River, Bala (LL23 7NU) Cost: £59.50 Member, £64.50 Guest Includes: Wetsuit & boot hire This is always one of the highlights the Spice programme. It’s your chance to experience the thrills and spills of real white water rafting. This time we are off to the fantastic Tryweryn River at Bala. The Tryweryn provides one of the longest stretches of river for rafting down in the country, with rapids such as “The Graveyard”, “The Ski Jump” and “The Fingers”. We have 2 hours of rafting which should give us time for three or four runs down the river. All helmets and buoyancy aids will be provided, just bring a towel and swimwear. It is compulsory to wear a wet-suit & wet suit shoes. You do not need to be an expert swimmer, but you do need to be water confident. Please note: the water is very cold and you WILL get very wet.

Tennis Evening at Brighouse Get some practice in before Wimbledon!

Date: Wednesday 23rd August from 7pm to 8pm Place: Brighouse Fitness Centre and Swimming Pool, Bradford Road, Brighouse (HD6 4AS) Cost: Free to Members, £5 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: equipment hire Join us tonight for a knockabout on the outdoor tennis courts at Brighouse Fitness Centre. Any ability welcome and that includes first time players! We'll use two or three courts depending on how many book. It's a one hour session which should be enough to make us thirsty enough to justify a visit to the Beck Inn for refreshments afterwards (not included!). This event is free to members but please book so we know how many to expect and please let us know if you can't make it on the day so we know if we have enough people for a game.

Friday 25th August at 7:30pm Avec building, 3-7 Sidney St, Sheffield (S1 4RG) Great Escape £20 Member, £25 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

What a great way to start a Bank Holiday weekend. Can you escape a room in forty-five minutes? Look for clues and solve puzzles. If you’re successful, well done. If not, it doesn’t matter. You’ll have had a great time and, in time honoured tradition, I’m sure we’ll go for a drink afterwards!

Workshop: Easy Fly for fearful travellers! Date: Saturday 26th August from 10:30am to 4:30pm Place: Spice Manchester, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) Cost: £39.50 Member, £44.50 Guest Host: Maureen Fearon Includes: refreshments and a light lunch It was said by EasyJet on ITV that 1 in 4 people have a fear of flying. Some mild, some manic. The reality is that it can affect or even ruin a holiday or a trip but doesn’t have to be! In the program they showed how a plane full of fearful flyers  Dissolved their fears  No longer needed the medication they usually took  No longer needed to have many alcoholic drinks to calm them  No longer put a strain and worry on their fellow travellers  Were surprised that lifelong fears had simply gone  Some were truly ABLE TO ENJOY THE FLIGHT This day is for those who want to travel with ease and enjoy the experience. Also to want the know how to get themselves to a calm state if anxieties ever rise up.

Beginners Surfing Lesson Scarborough Catch some waves dude!!

Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream in Sheffield Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Thursday 24th August at 6:15pm Sheffield Botanical Gardens # (S11 8RB) Thompson Road Entrance £17 Member, £18 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Midsummer night. An enchanted forest. Puck and his musical fairy band tell a tale of lovers, mechanicals, and magical mayhem. The Pantaloons make their much-anticipated return to Shakespeare with this timeless comedy - told, as ever, in their own distinctive and anarchic style. This performance is in the open-air and will continue in all weather bar a full-blown tempest. Please bring a picnic and something to sit on. This event is uncovered this means bring your own chair/rug and waterproofs / sun cream! Umbrellas are discouraged as they obscure the view, however this event will go ahead whatever the weather. Remember that even on a hot day the temperature can drop quickly as the sun sets. 30

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Saturday 26th August from 1pm to 3:30pm Scarborough # (YO11 2HD) Spa Complex £29 Member, £32 Guest Steve Crawford on 07891 094976

Today we are guest of Fluid Concept. Fluid Concept Surfboards has been around since 1998. They began as 2 shapers designing & creating boards out of a pure love of surfing, and have evolved the business into what exists today adding the website, then the surf shop and with that came the surf hire & also BSA registered surf lessons. Today we try a Beginner surf lesson. This lesson is aimed at first timers. We'll teach you basic water and beach safety, how to carry and use your surfboard safely, paddling your board and catching a wave, a good warm up routine and of course how to stand on your board (easier said than done). The lessons we offer at the surf school are all 2 hours long but we ask you to arrive about 30 minutes before your lesson starts so you have time to change and pick up your equipment. After the lesson we set aside some time for a chat and feedback or on any surf related subject you like. We have changing facilities at the shop and a nice kettle for the post surf cuppa, but please note there are no showers.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride from Newmillerdam Date: Sunday 27th August at 10:30am Place: Newmillerdam (10 minutes from M1 junction 39) (WF2 6QQ) Meet: 10:15am ready to ride for 10:30am at council car park Cost: £5* Member, £8 Guest Host: Volunteer guide Roger on 07939 585881 Starting at the car park we take single track through Bushcliff & Secker Woods, then testing tracks through along Woolley Edge. This ride is mostly on single track, for people who can handle their bikes on technical routes. It is essential that you bring a drink and a snack. Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing & are familiar with Mountain Biking info on the Spice web site. *Offer: The cost to Spice members for this ride is only £5, however the first four bookings will be charged just £1 each! Grade: 3; Distance: 15 miles

Anderton Boat Lift Experience ..two guided boat trips including a passage through the amazing lift!

Date: Holiday Monday 28th August 12pm to 3pm Place: Northwich, Cheshire# (CW9 6FW) Cost: £19 Member, £20 Guest Includes: Light refreshments This incredible edifice, perched on the banks of the River Weaver like some giant three-storey high iron spider, was built by Edwin Clark in 1875 to lift cargo boats the 50 feet from the River Weaver to the Trent & Mersey Canal. Like all great things, the concept is simple: two huge water tanks, each with watertight sealable doors carry boats up and down. Described as one of the “cathedrals of the canals”, this amazing machine is well worth a visit, and we have planned a special Spice package

Theatre: Our House - Musical Madness in Wakefield The award winning musical based on the songs of Madness

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Wednesday 30th August at 7:10pm Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Wakefield (WF1 2TE) £24 Member, £26 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

The Olivier Award-winning musical featuring the songs of Madness comes to Wakefield! Camden lad Joe Casey has his whole life ahead of him; but on his 16th birthday, while trying to impress new love Sarah, he makes a fateful decision that has far reaching consequences for everyone.. Joe’s world splits into two and we see what happens as he tries to win Sarah back in this parallel story that has echoes of Sliding Doors. Featuring all of Madness’ classic hits, including Baggy Trousers, It Must Be Love and Driving in My Car, Our House is a touching, high energy love story with a heart warming love story at its core! This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). Please book early for theatre visits as we can't hold seats for long.

Art in the Gardens Sheffield Date: Saturday 2nd September at 11am Place: Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield (S10 2LN) Cost: £8.50 Member, £9.50 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 How’s about a relaxed end to the summer. Join us as we spend a leisurely couple of hours (or longer if you wish) in the Botanical Gardens, featuring the Home and garden Show.

Fire Eating Workshop Manchester .. if you can only choose one Spice event - this is it!

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Saturday 2nd September at 10:30am Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) £49 Member, £55 Guest (Deposit £10) Lauren 07852 366055

Includes: Professional instruction and equipment, help yourself tea/ coffee/ biscuits all day, barrier cream and a light lunch. Spice coordinator on hand throughout Extras: Bring: a full size bottle of white spirit or turps substitute; a large old towel, a bottle of full fat milk (or flavoured milk), headbands if you have long hair & a camera to record our achievements! Fire Eating & Breathing: This has got to be one of the Spice Classic Events. If you’re not sure about doing it then ask around and find out what a great day it is! Over 2000 Spice members have faced the challenge and swallowed & breathed fire - and the feedback forms tell us it's crazy - thrilling - adrenaline pumping and more! Fire eating is one of our Classic Events that sets Spice and its members far above the mundane and gives you the chance to leave mediocrity behind and become extra-ordinary.

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

Date: Saturday 2nd September at 12pm Place: Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda # (LL57 4YG) Cost: £59 Member, £65 Guest (Deposit £10) Includes: 2 x Zipwire trips (little zipper & big zipper), flying suit, goggles. quarry tour by truck You may have seen it on The One Show, BBC News or Blue Peter. So why should you travel to Wales for this one? Well, Zip World has the longest zip line in Europe and is claimed to be “the nearest thing to flying like Superman”. The Zip World site contains two specially constructed and spectacular zip lines, the first will take you down to the bottom of the quarry where you will pick up your specialised vehicle for a magnificent quarry tour, before zip lining back (one mile!) to the start. You will be going at speeds of around 100mph and you will be travelling 500ft above the mountain lake so be ready for a ride of a lifetime!

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

The Spice Yorkshire End of Summer 70s Party A great party night of dancing, eating and mingling

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Saturday 2nd September from 7:30pm to 1am The Cosmopolitan Hotel, 2 Lower Briggate, Leeds (LS1 4AE) 7:30pm in the Regent Room £25 party only, £95 single + party, £80 double + party, £80 twin + party Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 2 course buffet meal with tea or coffee, DJ and disco until 1am drinks and raffle tickets!

We love the 70s, so come and join us for our great 1970s party night at The Cosmopolitan Hotel in the Centre of Leeds in aid of St Gemma's Hospice. We will have exclusive use of the Regent Room on the ground floor where our DJ will play until 1am the next morning. Drinks will be served in the bar in our room from 7:30pm and our buffet will be served at 8:15pm. The menu is below: Mains Meat Lasagne Vegetable Chilli Chilli Chicken Curry Basmati Rice Potato Wedges Sour Cream Dip Naan Breads Tomato & Onion Salad Mint Yogurt Dip

Desserts Chocolate Brownie Profiteroles & Chocolate Sauce Lemon Tart

Tea & Coffee

After dinner our DJ will spin some 70s tunes along with some more recent tracks for us to dance the night away. Fancy dress is entirely optional but strongly encouraged! All profits from ticket sales on this party will be donated to the work of St Gemma’s Hospice in Moortown, Leeds. St Gemma’s cares for local people with life limiting illnesses. Their aim is to control their symptoms, alleviate their pain and give them the best possible quality of life – all free of charge. Every patient is an individual with unique needs and preferences; and our dedicated staff understand how to care for the whole person, not just treat their symptoms. We also support, advise and counsel patients’ bereaved families through what can be a difficult and distressing time for them. Registered charity no. 1015694. We will also be holding a raffle on the night with all proceeds going to St. Gemma's. If you are interested in donating a raffle prize then please contact jonathan@spiceyorks.com. Why not make a weekend of it and stay over at The Cosmopolitan. The rooms are modern and contemporary and include freeview TV, free wifi, tea and coffee making facilities. The Hotel is a 5 minute walk from the Railway Station and a 10 minute walk from the Bus Station. Our rooms are on hold until 1st August when we have to release any unsold rooms Party only £25.00 Party and single room including breakfast

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Party and twin or double room share including breakfast

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There are many budget hotels in Leeds which is another option and the ones closest to the Cosmopolitan are the Discovery Inn and Roomzzz Leeds City. The Ibis Budget is also a good option and is about a 10 minute walk away close to the main Bus Station. Guests: Please note that there is no guest supplement on this event, however places are limited and in order to let Spice members have the best chance of getting a place we will not accept guest bookings until 17 July. Location: Cosmopolitan is on the corner of Lower Briggate and Swinegate. Parking: The parking bay opposite the hotel is for drop off only. The car park the hotel recommends is called “Q park” where discounted overnight rates are available when resident at the hotel. Parking is £6 from 5pm until 9am and 24 hour parking is £15.50. Q park is located a further150 metres down the road (Swinegate), located on the left hand side of the road, just past Bibis Restaurant. This is a multi story car park with 24 hour security surveillance. 32

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Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford

Tour and Afternoon Tea at Ripley Castle

.. our ultimate fixed wing flying lesson!

Home to one of the oldest families in England

Date: Sunday 3rd September at 10:45am Place: Coventry Airport (CV8 3AZ) Cost: £129 Member, £139 Guest

Date: Sunday 10th September at 11:30am Place: Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate (HG3 3AY) Cost: £26 Member, £28.50 Guest

Includes: Briefing, followed by 30 minutes flying under instruction and 30 minutes observing from the passenger seat. Here's a brilliant way to tick off an event that is on almost every “bucket list” – yes, the opportunity to pilot an aircraft! To make this more special, we are using a 4 seat Warrior aircraft and two Spice members will share an hours flying – one taking us to Stratford (Wellesbourne Airfield) and the other flying us home. We will, of course be under expert instruction throughout. We take off from Coventry with one Spice student in the pilots seat beside the instructor and the other observing from the back seat. Half an hour later we land in Stratford where we swap over. This way, you gain much more than with a standard lesson and get to see two airports. The views will also be lovely over the Warwickshire countryside.

Includes: guided tour for 1 hour 15 minutes and afternoon tea Home of the Ingilby family for over 700 years, Ripley Castle has seen marauding Scots, accommodated visiting Royalty, survived high treason and religious persecution and seen Oliver Cromwell held at gunpoint in the Library! Our visit to Ripley Castle includes a guided tour and access to the beautiful walled gardens, pleasure grounds and historic Deer park. We'll meet at the cafe so we are ready for our guided tour which will start at 11:45am prompt. Why not arrive early and enjoy a coffee before we set off for our hour and fifteen minute tour. Afterwards there will be time to visit the gardens before our afternoon tea at 1:30pm on the Castle Estate, meet back at the cafe.

Monkey around

Overnight Forest Experience ... hike in the dark and sleep in a cave!

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Go Ape! in Dalby Forest

Sat 9th Sep tember - Sun 10th September Symonds Yat # (GL16 7NN) 7:30pm meet for 8pm start £55 Member, £59 Guest

Anyone with a sense of adventure will love this brilliant multi activity hike after dark. Let’s hope it’s one of those eerie moonlit nights when the deer are out in force and stars that you can reach out and touch - but whatever happens you can be sure it’ll be one of those Spice experiences which you’ll remember for a long time. After meeting Den from outdoor specialists Forest Adventure, we start with a bracing hike, which includes some navigation tuition. Paths may be discarded as we bash through bush intent on a compass bearing despite any obstacles - so we can play at being Special Forces on manoeuvres in the jungle with a little imagination! If our compass work serves us, we should find a cave system at around 1am. Life inside is a little more 'normal' as darkness is permanent in these fascinating places, and we will light a fire inside to lift the spirits. Bear in mind that the temperature is constant underground all year round, and this works to your advantage at this time of year. As we'll be a little tired by now, we'll sleep till dawn in the peace of the cave system. Refreshed and invigorated, we'll plan our final route back. A café breakfast (not included) will be a priority stop for 'refuelling' on our journey home.

Leeds Pub Crawl a crawl around some of Leeds City Centre pubs

Date: Saturday 9th September at 7:30pm Place: 115 The Headrow (formerly The Old Guildford), Leeds (LS1 5JW) Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Includes: your first drink Come and join us for a bar crawl around some of the Leeds City Centre pubs. We'll meet in 115 The Headrow at 7:30pm where we'll get you your first drink before moving on to the next pub at 8:15pm.

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Sunday 10th September at 12:15pm Dalby Forest, near Thornton Le Dale # Dalby Forest Visitor Centre £33 Member, £36 Guest

Extras: Car parking £8 What is Go Ape? "A network of rope bridges, trapezes and death slides that stretches for roughly a mile through the tree canopy………..this impressively extensive cat's cradle of ropes, netting and platforms, set high in the trees is an aerial assault course called, Go Ape." Why Go Ape! Because it’s treemendous!! Go Ape! is a robust aerial assault course. A degree of fitness and strength is required. An instructor will not accompany participants around the course. However, you will not be permitted to start the course until you have received full instructional safety training from an instructor. Staff patrol the course regularly and are on hand to assist should that be necessary.

SWAT Training Mission .. an incredible special forces style experience

Date: Sunday 10th September at 12:45pm Place: Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5SA) Cost: £45 Member, £49 Guest Ever wondered how you would cope as part of a SWAT team storming a building! Well this is your chance to find out! This unique CQB (Close Quarters Battle) experience has been developed using new and specialised 'Kill - House' style SWAT training facilities which has been purpose built on this site. Upon arrival we’ll be issued with our SWAT uniforms and tactical gear (these weapons are powerful but only fire paint) and be transported by military convoy to the briefing centre near to the “embassy” where we can strategically plan our assault and receive basic weapons training. Prior to breaching the “embassy” we'll test our skills on the 'Pit' an accurate replica of the training facility using several of the “Call of Duty” Games, and then wait for the signal. Go Go Go! And we're in!

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Theatre: The Addams Family in Sheffield

Workshop: Dealing with the Big C

Look who's moved into the neighbourhood!

Date: Sunday 17th September 10:30am to 4:30pm Place: Spice Manchester, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) Cost: £39.50 Member, £44.50 Guest Host: Maureen Fearon

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Tuesday 12th September at 7:25pm Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Row (S1 1DA) £36 Member, £39 Guest Jayne Taylor on 07741 315830

Starring Samantha Womack as Morticia, Les Dennis as Fester and Carrie Hope Fletcher as Wednesday Addams. Everyone's favourite kooky family are now on stage in the UK premiere of this spectacular musical comedy from the writers of multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics by Tony Award nominated Andrew Lippa. 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.

Includes: refreshments and a light lunch It is a big, scary, part of life as we know it in so many ways. Cancer research reports that Cancer is the nation's biggest fear. The fear of getting it, the diagnosis and our loved ones being affected can be simply devastating and destructive. It is wise to explore reducing the risk of developing the problem, minimise our worry and understand the emotions which hamper healing. This day is for those who

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Wanting to deal with a diagnosis as positively as possible

Mid Week Treat at Go Down York Date: Wednesday 13th September at 7:15pm Place: 15 Clifford Street, York (YO1 9RG) Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest Includes: starter and main Extras: drinks and dessert Tonight we will be returning for a mid week treat in York city centre with our two course meal at Go Down Restaurant. This has been a popular and highly-rated restaurant in York for many years.

Stone Carving for Beginners Date: Sunday 17th September from 9:30am to 4pm Place: Derbyshire Eco-Centre, near Wirksworth (DE4 4LS) Cost: £55 Member, £59 Guest Develop the artistic and creative side of your nature. The workshop is designed to enable all students to explore their own creative development through the medium of stone. Join Richard, a stone carver with over 35yrs experience, who will guide you through skills and techniques required to produce your own relief carving.

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

Date: Saturday 16th September at 10am Place: Black Rocks, Matlock # Cost: £34 Member, £39 Guest Many members would love to do an abseil, but are too petrified to book the ones we normally offer. After seeing Mark Fenton's ability to gently coax even the most frightened, or physically disadvantaged people into achieving brilliant outdoor feats, I started these special sessions which have proved extremely popular! You just need to bring a little faith, and the will to succeed! The feeling you’ll get from your success is well worth it all. Mark will get you to overcome any fears by building up your confidence gradually. First we get used to the equipment and how to use it on a few very short descents, before tackling some bigger abseils if you feel able. You’ll not be forced to do anything you are uncomfortable with, or feel stupid if you back out of any stage. So go on…you’ve nothing to lose but your fears!

Are wanting strategies to help those they care for who have a diagnosis or fear of diagnosis manage their emotions and thinking patterns Know the importance of staying positive but how to do that when everything seems doomed Want to learn how to best get the body healing itself

Are wise to explore the power of the mind and how best to self-manage to protect and get the best outcomes Despite the nature of the topic this is an upbeat fascinating day

Sunday Brunch at Grind Café Sheffield A chance to sit back and chill on a Sunday morning with friends

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Sunday 17th September at 10:30am Cornwall Works, 3 Green Lane, Sheffield (S3 8SJ) £2 Member, £5 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Extras: Whatever breakfast you choose from the menu. A slight change of pace on a Sunday morning for those of us who don’t like to ramble. Strange, but it’s true! We’ve booked breakfast at the Grind Café, which is an independently owned Café opened in 2010 in Sheffield’s new Hot Spot of Kelham Island. They offer fab food using only the freshest of ingredients and fab coffee using beans roasted locally. There's a yummy new breakfast menu as well so if it’s Granola & Fresh Fruit, Boiled Egg & Soldiers or even the Full English we definitely get you off to a good start to the day.

Sunday Lunch at the Harrogate Brasserie Date: Sunday 17th September at 1:15pm Place: 26 - 30 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate (HG1 1DB) Cost: £18.50 Member, £20.50 Guest Includes: 2 course Sunday lunch - main and dessert Extras: drinks Come and enjoy a 2 course Sunday lunch at the Harrogate Brasserie and Bar situated in the busy Cheltenham Parade area.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Spice Dines Armenian at Lost Property Huddersfield

Visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Lunch

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Date: Saturday 23rd September at 11:30am Place: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield (WF4 4JX) Cost: £22.50 Member, £25 Guest Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Thursday 21st September at 7:15pm 64 - 66 John William Street, Huddersfield (HD1 £21 Member, £23 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Includes: 2 courses starter and main Extras: drinks Mike and Elena, the owners of Lost Property wanted to create a restaurant that was “rustic” in origin and incorporate different flavours from the beautiful country region east of the Black Sea . Many of their Menu choices originate from Elena’s early life as a child, eating meals prepared by her Grandma and great Aunts. As this is a Spice Dines Around the World meal you will get a sticker for your passport. Don't worry if you haven't already got a passport as we will issue you with one on the night. Collect ten stickers to qualify for a bottle of wine.

Whitney Houston Tribute Act, Disco and Meal Date: Friday 22nd September at 7:15pm Place: Pavilion, Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road, Leeds (LS11 0ES) Cost: £26 Member, £29 Guest Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 Includes: Welcome drink, 2 course meal, Whitney Houston tribute act and disco until 1am Extras: drinks Come and join us for a night of music and dancing to the sounds of Whitney Houston at Leeds United Football Club. The party will be in the Pavilion at the Elland Road ground. After the show the DJ will play until 1am. The dress code for the evening is smart with no trainers allowed and the schedule is: Arrivals: 7:15pm Meal: 7:45pm Show: 9:00pm DJ and disco until: 1:00am Bar Closes: 12:30am Departures: 1:00am 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 £35 (as at 23 June).

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

Date: Saturday 23rd September 10:15am to 4:30pm Place: Spice Manchester, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) Cost: £39.50 Member, £43.50 Guest 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.

Includes: guided walking tour and two course lunch consisting of starter and main Extras: car parking at YSP and drinks The only one of its kind, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary art, experienced and enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year. Explore open-air displays by some of the world’s finest artists and enjoy fascinating exhibitions throughout four stunning galleries. Come and join us for a guided outdoor walking tour of the park covering the art and historical landscape. With our experienced guides, we will explore a range of sculpture on display, from monumental works by Henry Moore to inspiring pieces by Andy Goldsworthy and Barbara Hepworth. The tour will last approximately one hour and suitable footwear must be worn please (i.e. walking boots). We will meet in the YSP Centre just outside the shop at 11.30am prompt for our guided walk. After this you will be free to wander around at leisure before we head to the Old Post Office for lunch around 1:30pm. The pub is approximately 2 miles away.

Short Stroll and Sunday Lunch at Golcar Huddersfield Build up an appetite with a stroll before our Sunday lunch

Date: Sunday 24th September at 12:30pm Place: Golcar Lily, 99-101 Slades Road, Bolster Moor, Golcar, Huddersfield (HD7 4JR) Cost: £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Includes: walk and two course lunch Join Karen for a short stroll from Golcar. it will be a 2-3 mile stroll around Bolster Moor on quiet country roads taking in the views of the Colne Valley. Afterwards we enjoy a Sunday lunch at Golcar Lily, a historic pub and restaurant with fantastic Pennine views.

Night at the Museum Bradford Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Thursday 28th September at 6:45pm Science+Media Museum, Bradford (BD1 1NQ) Main Foyer at the Science+Media Museum Free to Members Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Join us at the Science+Media Museum for Lates as the museum opens its doors to adults only. For one night only, we work with scientists and artists from all over the UK to bring brilliant minds together, creating a night out unlike any other. Our adults-only Lates events are upbeat and energetic: there's loads of stuff to do, from live experiments to exclusive talks. After exploring the museum we'll grab a drink or bite to eat in the cafe.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Ramble, Scramble and Dangle

Leeds Light Night

..a great day out with Mark

as darkness falls come and see the City in a new light

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Date: Friday 6th October at 7pm Place: 115 The Headrow (formerly the Old Guildford), Leeds (LS1 5JW) Cost: Free to Members, £5 Guest

Saturday 30th September at 10am White Peak area of Derbyshire # (DE4 5AA) £34 Member, £39 Guest Mark Fenton for Spice West Midlands

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

Emmerdale Studio Experience Tour Date: Saturday 30th September at 11am Place: Former ITV Studios, 27 Burley Road, Leeds (LS3 1JT) Cost: £23 Member, £25.50 Guest Includes: tour of Emmerdale studios Extras: Refreshments The Emmerdale Studio Experience takes you on a journey, showing you how they bring the characters you love and stories you remember to life. By shining a light on the production process you’ll get to see how everything fits together. With full scale set reconstructions, preserved props and costumes to the secrets behind stunts and special effects; this is your chance to step into the exciting world of telly. On your fully-guided tour, you’ll be able to get up close to all things Emmerdale and discover the magic behind some of the finest stunts seen on TV. You’ll also have the opportunity to take your memories home with a souvenir photograph from behind the bar at The Woolpack and shop exclusive Emmerdale merchandise. We have to release any unsold tickets by Wednesday 30th August so please book by this date at the latest if you want to do this event.

Comedy Night: Billy Pearce in Cleckheaton Date: Friday 6th October at 7:30pm Place: Cleckheaton Town Hall, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton (BD19 3RH) Meet: The Obediah Brooke from 6:15pm Cost: £17.50 Member, £20 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 National treasure, and without doubt one of Britain's most talented and best loved comedians & performers. Billy comes to Cleckheaton Town Hall this autumn with his adult show. We'll meet up first in the Obediah Brooke immediately opposite the town hall first. Meet from 6:15pm for drinks or to order food if you would like to eat there, but in any case please be there by 7:15pm at the latest. Please do not book if you are easily offended. Please book early for theatre shows as we cannot hold tickets for long. Cancellations: Please note that we cannot refund cancelled bookings for ticketed events unless we can resell your place. 36

Light Night Leeds is an annual free multi-arts and light festival which takes over Leeds City Centre on two nights on 5th and 6th October. Witness the city centre come alive with an exciting programme of spectacular projections, interactive installations, exhibitions, dance, music and street performances We'll meet in the pub first for a drink and then wander around the streets. The final programme is not yet available but more detail will be posted once it is.

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

Date: Saturday 7th October 10am to 1:30pm Place: Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire # (DE4 3PG) Cost: £35 Member, £39 Guest Includes: Helmets, lights & instruction 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

Marsden Jazz Festival 2017 Date: Saturday 7th October at 12:30pm Place: Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden (HD7 6AX) Cost: £12.50 Member, £14 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Why not join us for the popular annual Marsden Jazz Festival which celebrated its 25th year in 2016. Various venues in Marsden will be hosting live music acts and whilst entry to the pubs is free they do normally pass a bucket around for donations as this is a charity event. We'll meet at the Railway pub at Marsden Railway Station where we can decide which gig to go to first. As parking is very limited and the streets can be busy, the train is probably the best option. The final programme is not yet available but the first act is likely to start around 1pm. Please be aware that the pubs do tend to be very busy when the music is on and it is standing room only unless in some of the venues There also is The Market in the Park, which is held in Marsden Park and this combines live music on the band stand at various times throughout the day with unique artisan stalls, bars and entertainment. We have booked a table at Mozzarellas for 5:30pm for a pizza / pasta. This is a family run, Italian restaurant located in the middle of Marsden.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

York Cat Trail and Meal

Halloween Dinner Party at The Garrison Sheffield

the history of cats in the City

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Date: Friday 27th October from 7pm to 12:30am Place: The Garrison Hotel, Sheffield (S6 2GB) Cost: £27.50 Member, £32.50 Guest

Sunday 8th October at 2pm York Minster (YO1 7JN) £18 Member, £20 Guest Nikki Molloy on 07963 194225

Includes: walk and 2 course Sunday lunch Extras: drinks during walk and lunch This trail is based on cats that appear on buildings around York city centre. It has been designed to ensure that you see not only the cats of York, but also the most interesting and beautiful parts of our City. Highlights along the way include the Museum Gardens, Clifford's Tower and York Minster plus a walk down the Shambles and on the City Walls. The trail should take around one hour to complete. We will meet at 2pm prompt outside the main entrance to the York Minster as this is very close to the first cat on the trail. During our trail we will stop for a refreshment break and at the end of it we will head to the Royal Oak for a delicious Sunday roast and dessert.

History Tour and Cream Tea at Hazlewood Castle a guided history tour of the Castle's rich heritage

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Saturday 14th October at 10:45am Paradise Lane, Hazlewood, Leeds (LS24 9NJ) £16 Member, £18 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Includes: three course meal and disco Join us for a Halloween Party night at The Garrison in Sheffield. We enjoy a three course meal tonight. After dinner, we'll dance the night away at the spooky disco. It's sure to be a fangtastic night! Why not dig out your Halloween costume and join us? There’s a prize for the best fancy dress. Please note that this event is not exclusive to Spice.

Theatre: Legally Blonde in Sheffield Date: Wednesday 1st November at 7:25pm Place: Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Row (S1 1DA) Cost: £39 Member, £42 Guest The smash hit Broadway and West End Musical based on the best loved movie follows beautiful and popular sorority sister Elle Woods who loves to be pampered and is passionate about pink. When she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner Huntingdon III for a more serious girlfriend she puts down the credit cards and picks up the books. Packing up her trusty pooch, Bruiser, she bags herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School to try and win him back. With the support of her new friends she learns that you can be both smart and fashionable.

Theatre: Fat Friends The Musical, Leeds

Includes: tour and cream tea Extras: additional refreshments / drinks We will meet in the Tudor Bar at 10:45am (earlier if you fancy a coffee before we set off) ready for a prompt start at 11am. The Tour will take around an hour and afterwards we'll return to the Castle for a cream tea consisting of a scone with clotted cream and jam and your choice of either tea or coffee.

Date: Tuesday 14th November at 7:10pm Place: Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate (LS1 6NZ) Cost: £42 Member, £46 Guest

Curling Night in Sheffield

Christmas Murder Mystery at the Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel

Brooms at the ready …

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Saturday 21st October from 8pm to 10pm iceSheffield # (S9 5DA) Reception at 8pm £22 Member, £29 Guest Sue Blackman on 07578 333241

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.

The hit TV show Fat Friends from award-winning national treasure Kay Mellor (In The Club, The Syndicate, Band of Gold) is bursting on to stage this year in a brand new musical. Please book early to secure your seat.

Date: Saturday 18th November at 6:45pm Place: Otley Road, Leeds (LS16 8AG) Cost: £35 Member event only, £38.50 Guest Includes: glass of prosecco on arrival, 3 course meal with coffee, murder mystery and disco til 1am Come and join us for an evening of murder mystery entertainment. We will start with a glass of prosecco on arrival followed by a 3 course meal throughout which you will be examining the evidence and investigating the suspicious and potentially murderous characters that surround you. The theme will be Glittering Gatsby.

Spice Yorkshire Christmas Party 2017 Date: Saturday 16th December from 7:15pm to 1am Place: Park Plaza Hotel, Boar Lane / City Square, Leeds (LS1 5NS) Includes: Welcome drink on arrival, 3 course dinner with coffee, half bottle of wine. DJ and disco until 1am

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

UK and Overseas Breaks Helmsley, North Yorkshire Hostel and Camping Weekend ...a brand new location for Spice in the sought after Helmsley YHA

Date: Fri 7th July - Sun 9th July Place: Helmsley YHA, Carlton Ln, Helmsley, Yorkshire (YO62 5HB) Cost: £69 Member, £79 Guest Host: Lauren 07852 366055; Walk leader: Roger Letch Includes: 2 nights hostel accommodation, 1 cooked breakfast, 1 continental breakfast, Saturday evening meal & 2 Guided Walks Whether you want the stunning scenery and history of the North York Moors, the attractions of the seaside or the cultural delights of the city of York, then our hostel at Helmsley is the ideal base. Located in one the prettiest market towns in North Yorkshire, this cosy purpose built property provides a perfect base to explore this unique region overflowing with history, heritage and unrivalled scenery. Around the market square is an eclectic mix of cafes, bookshops, galleries and delicatessens providing the best Yorkshire has to offer. This was recognised in the town receiving the Best Market Town award in the 2015 British High Street Awards.

Sailing Weekend on the Solent Date: Fri 21st July- Sun 23rd July Place: Gosport or Chichester Marina TBC IN JOINING Cost: £255 Member, £275 Guest Includes: Reputable and experienced skipper with his guidance and tuition, diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches and tea/ coffee Extras: Saturday and Sunday night marina costs, evening meals (eaten ashore) The Solent is an ideal location for a weekend sailing cruise. There is so much to see, the beautiful Isle of Wight, many boats and ships passing by and many characterful and historic harbours from which to choose our Saturday night stop. See website for full details / cancelation

Walking Weekend Elan Valley Reservoirs Date: Fri 4th August- Sun 6th August Place: Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells (LD1 5DY) Cost: £189 Member Twin/Double Share,, £209 Guest Twin/Double Share, £229 Member Single Includes: 2 nights' accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & a choice of 2 guided walks each day The Elan Valley and Red Kite Country is one of our favourite areas and continues to demand repeat visits. The quieter hills of mid Wales, locally known as the forgotten Welsh Lake District, are beautiful; with high heather moorlands and wooded valley providing a home to some of Britain’s rarest wildlife, from goshawk, to hen harrier, black grouse and the stunning Red Kites. The area is beautiful with deep carved valleys interspersed with ancient woodlands, peaceful reservoirs and friendly villages with inviting pubs. By contrast just a few miles to the east the countryside changes with lush valleys and the rolling Aberedw hills; guaranteeing interesting scenery and varied walking. 38

Bristol Balloon Fiesta Weekend Date: Fri 11th August - Sun 13th August Place: Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel (BS1 2EL) Cost: £220 Member Twin Share, £240 Guest Twin Share, £300 Member Single, £220 Member Double Share Includes: 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast, International Balloon Fiesta, City Docks Packet Boat Cruise + Spice Host throughout the weekend Extras: Lunches and dinners, drinks This year, Bristol will play host to Europe’s largest ballooning event for the 38th time. In this amazing spectacle over 150 hot air balloons will take off from Ashton Court Estate at dawn and light up the skies at night with evening glows. It’s something everyone has to see at least once in a lifetime! The event is very busy with attractions on the festival site including model aircraft flying display, inflation races, balloon tethering, with entertainment provided in the arena in the afternoons, a fairground and many food stalls. On Sunday we will do some sightseeing and will be going on a 45 minute Packet Boat cruise around the City Docks with commentary on the history of Bristol. After that we will go to The River Grille situated on the edge of the harbour side. Set in a lofty, conservatory-style space, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbour, the River Grille Restaurant is renowned in Bristol for spectacular steaks, perfectly cooked fish and our famous Sunday roasts (this lunch is optional and you would just pay on the day).

North Wales Hostel and Camping Social Weekend ...oh we do like to be beside the seaside!!!!

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Fri 11th August - Sun 13th August Prestatyn, Denbighshire (LL19 7AG) £69 Member Lauren 07852 366055

Includes: 2 nights hostel accommodation or camping, 1 cooked breakfast and 1 continental breakfast, Friday night buffet and Saturday night BBQ. 2 guided walks and the services of a Spice host Another great budget hostel style weekend this time exploring the coastal areas around Prestatyn, Rhyll and Llandudno. We have taken exclusive use of the holiday centre. These are always a sociable weekend and there is something for all whether you want a weekend checking out the sights or walking the Coastal paths. This time we have the bonus of being cooked for and all just 150metres from the beach! Dormitory or Camping. This one will suit the walkers and the non-walkers for whom there is plenty to do in the area. For the walkers, we have access straight on to the beach and The Wales Coast Path where we can go South on the prom towards Rhyll and beyond to the Kinmel Nature Reserve or North passing Prestatyn itself and on to the Gronant Dunes Nature Reserve. Alternatively we could drive inland and access the Clwydian Way and Offa's Dyke & explore the Clwydian Hills overlooking the coastline. Or why not bring your bike with you - the promenade from Prestatyn to Rhyll gives ideal, flat cycle riding opportunities. For the non walkers we are within driving distance of many attractions. There are the seaside towns of Prestatyn, Rhyll & Abergele all within 15 to 30 minutes drive with Colwyn Bay and Llandudno a little further afield.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Multi activity adventure holiday Date: Mon 14th August- Fri 18th August Place: Pembrokeshire South Wales (SA62 5HN) Cost: £579 Member, £599 Guest, £55 Extra night accommodation Includes: 4 nights accommodation, food from Monday lunch to Friday lunch, one full day and 4 half day sessions, 1½ hour horse ride, half day hike, all equipment and friendly instructors, PSV qualified drivers and minibus transport for all in-house activities, train station transfers for certain trains. Extras: Add an extra night accommodation at the ecolodge with evening meal plus full breakfast for £55. Extra half-day adventure £49 Five days of discovery and fun on the inspirational Pembrokeshire National Park coastline; our Pembrokeshire Adventure Staycation holiday is the perfect blend of adventures and coastal exploration. We’ll take you out on the best adventures by day, and by night we’ll enjoy beers round a blazing bonfire under the stars, or take an evening stroll on the beach to catch a beautiful sunset. These are days of magic and wonder, awe-inspiring scenery and laughter-filled adventures…..

Rock and Roll Improvers Sea Kayaking weekend Date: Fri 18th August- Sun 20th August Place: Preseli Venture Parcynole Fach, Haverfordwest (SA62 5HN) Cost: £289 Member, £309 Guest, £55 Extra Night Includes: Cost includes 2 nights staying at the lovely Preseli Venture 5 star eco lodge accommodation, all meals from Friday evening meal to Sunday lunchtime, 2 full days of sea kayaking with a picnic lunch, all specialist kit, qualified and friendly guides, minibus transport over the weekend, and free train station transfers for certain trains. Extras: Extra night accommodation with evening meal plus full breakfast £55 On this weekend you’ll spend 2 full days out sea kayaking, and be in training to become a competent member of a group able to travel safely and efficiently on the sea. Moving water and swells will become your friends as you encounter tidal streams, play at rock hopping and ride clean green waves. You’ll take more extended trips along the coastline, and visit some of Pembrokeshire’s beautiful rocky islands and best kept secret spots! You’ll acquire support strokes, try eskimo rolling (if you choose), and learn to tow a friend out of trouble.

Sailing - Cross Channel Bank Holiday Weekend Date: Thu 24th August- Mon 28th August Place: Chichester Marina or Gosport Marina Cost: £409 Member, £429 Guest (Deposit £50) Includes: Your reputable and experienced skipper who will guide and tutor you, diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches, regular snacks and teas/coffees Extras: Marina fees, evening meals

Scarborough YHA August Bank Holiday Social Weekend ..a great new to SPICE hostel

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Fri 25th August - Mon 28th August Burniston Road, Scarborough (YO13 0DA) £125 Member, £140 Guest (Deposit £20) Karen Tweed

Includes: 3 nights hostel accommodation, 2 cooked breakfast, 1 continental breakfast, Friday night Pizza supper, a further evening meal and 2 guided walks Extras: 1 evening meal, some drinks and optional boat trip Why not join us for the August Bank Holiday weekend in this 'new to Spice' hostel with fabulous coastal views. Scarborough Youth Hostel, once a 17th century water mill, is set on a quiet riverside, just 1½ miles north of the town centre and only 15 minutes walk from Scalby Mills and the North Bay beach. The hostel has 9 shared dormitories of 4 or 6 per room and can take a total of 46 Spicers as we have taken it for exclusive use. With two long sandy beaches, miles of rugged coastline and some of the largest areas of forest and moorland in the UK, Scarborough is a perfect base for activity breaks with excellent walking, cycling, mountain biking, surfing and sailing. There is also plenty for those interested in wildlife, history, geology and the seashore and the fabulous RSPB Bempton Cliffs are just 18 miles away for those interested in coastal birds.

Edinburgh Festival Weekend 2017 Date: Fri 25th August - Mon 28th August Place: Pollock Halls, Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh (EH16 5AY) Meet: arrive from 3pm Cost: £245 Member in twin/double pp (Deposit £50) Includes: 3 Nights B&B, Royal Mile Guided Walk, Arthurs Seat Walk, Festival Ceilidh, Spice Host, Optional Ticket Purchases One of the highlights of the Spice calendar, the fantastic Edinburgh Festival Weekend. This year we are offering a single weekend to enjoy the most vibrant city in the world at this time of year. Join us we take you through the biggest arts festival in the world as only Spice knows how. We organize the program so you don’t have too, there’s so much going on year after year. This is the only way to make the most of what’s going on. Year after year members keep coming back – come and find out why!

Walking Weekend Snowdonia Ultimate 3000s Date: Fri 25th August- Mon 28th August Place: Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis, Wales (LL55 4TY) Cost: £270 Member Twin/Double Share £290 Guest Twin/Double Share, £330 Member Single Includes: 3 nights' accommodation, 3 evening meals, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 guided walks Staying in the ideally situated 3 star Quality Snowdon hotel at the foot of Snowdon itself we aim to tackle all 15 famous summits of the Welsh Mountains. This is some of the best high level walking in the country, taking in the three mountain ranges.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Dana Prison Sleepover Experience with optional Prison Escape

Butlin's 80's Party Weekend - Skegness - 3 Night Break

Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Date: Friday 29th September - Monday 2nd October Place: Ingoldmells, Skegness, Lincolnshire (PE25 1NJ) Cost: £175 Member Twin/Double Share, £195 Guest Twin/Double Share, £260 Member Single Hosts: Jonathan Banks and Jill Pearson

Sat 2nd September- Sun 3rd September Shrewsbury (SY1 2HP) 6:45pm for 7pm start £55 Member, £58 Guest, £89 Member + Prison Escape, £92 Guest + Prison Escape (Deposit £10)

Includes: Bed frame and cold floor. Tea and coffee Extras: Sleeping bag, air bed/roll mat. Breakfast on Sunday morning If you have ever wondered what prison life is like and want to do the time without committing the crime then why not try this extremely unique overnight stay at Dana Prison. This is a one off ‘Night in A Cell’ experience which is a bit of a change to your usual hotel or hostel stays, adding an extra dimension to a Shrewsbury visit. Forget what you have seen in the movies and read in books, this event gives you a real insight into the nightlife of a 200-year-old prison. You can choose to spend the night in isolation in your very own cell, or you can choose to cell share in this Victorian style cell block prison. Once you have ‘settled’ into your cell; you will have the opportunity to wander around your new surroundings to help orientate you into your environment and to engage with your fellow inmates.

National Murder Mystery Luxury Hotel, Spa Weekend - Northampton Date: Fri 8th September - Sun 10th September Place: Mercure Daventry Court Hotel & Spa, Sedgemoor Way, Daventry (NN11 0SG) Cost: £215 Member Twin/Double, £235 Guest Twin/Double, £245 Member Single Includes: 2 nights luxury hotel & spa accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 evening meals, Professional Murder Mystery Organiser, Murder Mystery Themed Quiz and Spice Host throughout the weekend This is a classic Spice weekend away for any budding Agatha Christie or Hercule Poirot’s amongst us. Our plot will have you guessing and working with your team to find out who dunnit! If you have joined us on one of these weekends before we have another BRAND NEW excellent plot!

Horse Riding Weekend for Beginners, Improvers + Experienced Riders Date: Fri 22nd September - Sun 24th September Place: Springhill Farm, Nr. Oswestry (SY10 7NZ) Cost: £199.50 Member Standard Option, £215 Guest Standard Option, £230 Member Day Ride Option, £245 Guest Day Ride Option Host: Lauren 07852 366055 Includes: 2 nights accommodation, 1 cooked breakfast, 1 continental breakfast, Friday night buffet, Saturday night meal and horse-riding as outlined in the write up We are staying at Springhill Farm in Shropshire where they have a variety of horses & ponies to suit experienced riders through to complete beginners. We stay on the farm in their upmarket Bunkhouse with rooms sleeping from 2 to 7.

Includes: 3 nights fun party weekend in Silver Standard self catering apartments, all live entertainment to various venues on site, services of Spice host throughout weekend Extras: Drinks, food (self-catering) or eat on site This is a National Spice Weekend as we do know you like to party! Experience a weekend of great music from the bands of the 80s – including: Jason Donovan *** Doctor & The Medics *** Paul Young *** Jive Bunny *** Johnny Hates Jazz *** Pat Sharp plus great tribute bands to The Jam, Madness and more. Butlin’s Skegness resort is set on the sandy Lincolnshire coast and is ready for you to dig out your party gear, dust off your dancing shoes and enjoy a great party weekend. This is a three night 80s music themed weekend for over 18s and a public event, with a sell-out 5,000 people due to attend, so early bookings are a must. If you want a quiet night in and need your sleep, this is probably not the right weekend for you. Every evening a variety of live 80s bigname acts and bands perform on stage in the numerous entertainment venues around resort. In between live performances the discos go on until late each night. 80s fancy dress is the norm for the Saturday night, and for some people the whole weekend, but it’s not essential. The price covers entrance to all venues and live shows on resort.

Winter Warmer Bonfire Weekend ...a lovely sociable weekend

Date: Fri 3rd November- Sun 5th November Place: Stainforth, Yorkshire Dales # (BD24 9PB) Meet: Hornby Laithe Bunk Barn Cost: £74 Member, £89 Guest (Deposit £10) Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Walk leader: Roger Letch Includes: 2 nights accommodation, 1 cooked breakfast & 1 continental breakfast with hot items, 2 packed lunches, A meal on Saturday night, 2 guided walks and a bonfire! We’ve booked Hornby Laithe again for our annual bonfire weekend plus Neil the owner will build a big bonfire ready for our arrival & has no problem with us having a bonfire party! The barn weekends are always popular & need no introductions, however, if you’re one of our recent new members and you like the outdoors then this really is a great weekend to book. It does sell really, really quickly so get those forms in ASAP so you’re not disappointed. Bunk barns are very civilised – no hay on the floor here! They are similar accommodation to self catering youth hostels.

There’s much more online We just don’t have space here to list all of our weekends. There are many more breaks including Christmas and New Year options and much more detail on our website at www.spiceyorks.com/events

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Spice Cancellation Policy EVENING AND ONE DAY EVENTS Providing you give us more than seven day’s (includes weekends and bank holidays) notice you will receive a full refund as a Credit Note, less a Cancellation Fee of 20% of the cost of the event OR loss of deposit (whichever is lower) with a minimum of £3 (except where stated otherwise in the Newsletter event description). Credit Notes are valid for 12 months and only redeemable against events. TICKETED EVENTS Note: Theatre, Concerts, etc. These are non-refundable unless we can resell your place, as tickets will have already been purchased. OVERNIGHT EVENTS AND EVENTS COSTING OVER £100 Note: This excludes overseas trips which have a separate Holiday Cancellation Policy. Providing you give us more than 28 days (includes weekends and bank holidays) notice you will receive a full refund as a Credit Note, less a Cancellation Fee of 20% of the cost of the event OR loss of deposit (whichever is lower except where stated otherwise in the Newsletter event description). Credit Notes are valid for 12 months and only redeemable against events. GENERAL Where cancellation is received within the cancellation period prior to an event, you will lose all monies paid (and also be liable for any balance) unless we can replace you. If you simply do not turn up for an event without contacting us, you will automatically forfeit any monies paid, and will be liable for any balance. SHOULD SPICE CANCEL AN EVENT..... Should Spice cancel any event you will be refunded directly back by the payment method used. Our policy is that wherever possible we will always issue a refund. HOLIDAYS AND OVERSEAS TRIPS Note: More than three overnights or outside UK. Cancellation is as per the Tour Operators Terms and Conditions as supplied with Holiday Information Packs. Cancellation must be in writing and a back up phone call is recommended. You should assume you are still booked until you have written confirmation of your cancellation. Where cancellation is received within the cancellation period prior to an event, you will lose all monies paid (and also be liable for any balance). If you simply do not turn up for an event without contacting us you will automatically forfeit any monies paid, and will be liable for any balance.

Group Contact Details Spice UK National Office 0161 873 8788 info@spiceuk.com www.spiceuk.com

Spice Manchester 0161 864 3849 info@spicemcr.com www.spicemcr.com

Spice Scotland 0131 531 2653 info@spicescotland.com www.spicescotland.com

Spice Yorkshire 0113 418 2818 info@spiceyorks.com www.spiceyorks.com

Spice East Midlands 01827 767150 office@spiceeastmids.com www.spiceeastmids.com

Spice West Midlands 0121 353 6161 info@spicebham.com www.spicebham.com

Spice Thames Valley & Solent 0118 9724810 info@thamesvalleyspice.co.uk www.thamesvalleyspice.co.uk

Spice London 01372 824223 dianne@spicelondon.co.uk www.spicelondon.co.uk

Spice South West & South Wales 0117 971 5593 kate@spicesouthwestandsouthwales.com www.spicebristolcardiff.com Spice UK Emergency 24hr Telephone. 07778 298497 This emergency telephone is strictly for use for serious accidents and emergencies only. It is NOT for general enquiries, bookings, directions, etc.

Finding events in your local area: Do you want to find a type of event (eg. walking, meals out etc.) or events in your local area? You can do this quickly and simply on your local spice website From the home page click the EVENT button. In the SEARCH EVENTS block you can search for a type of event by clicking on the drop down on CATEGORY for example WALKING, PARTIES, WEEKEND BREAKS etc. You can find an event in your area by selecting SUBCATEGORY and selecting your area for example ESSEX , KENT, SURREY etc. You can also search on words, by using WORDS When done click SEARCH to find what you want.

Spice Holidays Update First of all a very big thank-you to all who completed the Spice Holidays questionnaire in May. We had a fantastic response rate and are now using the feedback to help develop the new range of Spice Holidays due out later this year. More on this in a moment, but first of all I’m delighted to announce the winner of the

questionnaire prize draw: CONGRATULATIONS Debbie Clements of Spice Thames Valley & Solent wins a four-day break in Marrakech at the luxurious Riad Africa in heart of the medina in old Marrakech. Debra has already been contacted and we are in the process of coordinating dates for her visit.

If you weren’t lucky enough to win this fantastic prize, the good news is that a similar five day break using the same riad, plus some time at a kasbah in the Atlas Mountains will be offered through Spice Holidays very soon. If you’d like to know more about Riad Africa please visit www.riadafrica.com. So the holiday questionnaire both reassured us that we are on the right track in terms of creating a dedicated range of Spice Holidays, as well as providing some unexpected insights. There was interest in a very varied range of destinations, some expected, some not. Italy, Croatia, Spain and Russia were among those requested for Europe. There was interest in Africa too, mainly for Morocco, but also for safari holidays in East and Southern Africa. Strong interest in Asia gives us the confidence to offer more long haul trips, and some of these will operate over the winter months. And destinations in North America were very popular among members; as well as Latin America, for example Cuba, Costa Rica and Peru. There was interest in a wide range of types of holiday too with City Breaks, Walking Holidays, Adventure/Discovery, Beach Holidays, Wine/food and Festivals/Events being the most mentioned. All of this will be taken on board. Obviously we have to go one step at a time but we’ve recently contracted the services of Mark Wright, a travel professional who has owned and managed several specialist tour operating businesses over the last 30 years and he is working alongside our existing holidays team to pull together the 2018 programme. “We’ll launch a few of these holidays next month - to Morocco, Tanzania, Croatia and Nepal so please look out for details on the Spice website” says Mark. “More will be announced by September and towards the end of the year, with exciting journeys like the Trans-Siberian Railway likely to be making an appearance and departing in summer 2018”. Watch this space...

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20% 5% Discount with Club OFF 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 15% Miami, destinations over the years from Cuba, OFF 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 20% to add Loyal Customer Discount with an Early OFFBooking discount to your Spice Discount!

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where stated otherwise in the Newsletter event description). Credit Notes are valid for 12 months and only redeemable against events.

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International Holiday Programme pp

As at 15 June 2017

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

Spice Holidays

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Walking Connemara – Ireland’s West Coast A short break discovering the beauty of Ireland’s West Coast!

08/09/17

Italian Wine Harvest & Cinque Terre Villages

A break with a difference staying at Castle Torrazzetta!

09/09/17 7 12/09/17 7 16/09/17 7 18/09/17 7 08/10/17 5

Walking in the Transylvanian Alps An Autumn week away walking in the stunning South Carpathian Alps! Croatia Chillout Something a little different staying on an island! Sicily The Italian Way Discover Sicily as the Italians get to see it! Turkey Chillout A long standing Spice favourite and still going strong after 10 years! Lake Maggiore Enjoy an Autumn break at Italy’s 2nd largest lake!

12/10/17 7

La Santa Sports Break A long running trip and great sporting break!

19/10/17

Cuba – Sun & Fun

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Vietnam & Cambodia Adventure An amazing trip including Halong Bay, Ho Chi Min City & Siem Reap!

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Iceland Discovery £150

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

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Venice before Christmas

This trip got great feedback last year so we had to repeat it!

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Ski Canada at Xmas & New Year

Fantastic High Altitude skiing in the Big 3 ski area!

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Ski Cortina

Price increase on 01 August £40

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Spice Scotland – Ski St Christoph

Only 3 places remaining!

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Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 13/01/18

Spice South West & South Wales – Ski Leas Duex Alpes

A first for Spice SWSW in a small exclusive chalet!

20/01/18

Spice West Midlands - Ski Val D’Isere

Stylish, exciting and lively with world-class skiing - a ‘must do’ resort!

20/01/18

Spice Thames Valley & Solent – Ski Alpe D’Huez

£40 discount included for first 20 booked!

27/01/18

Spice Manchester – Ski Morzine

£30 increase on 01 September and only 2 places left!

27/01/18

Spice London – Ski Verbier

£50 discount included until 01 August!

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Ski Les Deux Alpes

Mark Warner ski holiday

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Ski St Christoph

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Ski Austria’s huge Alberg area!

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Ski Andorra Our ever popular social skiing trip is already ¾ full!

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Ski Champoluc

£40 price increase on 01 September!

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Ski Morzine £50 increase on 01 September!

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Spice London – Ski Les Arcs £150

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Italian Winter Adventure

Skiing and more in Bormio!

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Ski Tignes

Mark Warner ski holiday

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Lake Garda

A popular destination for Spice but at a different time of year!

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Cyprus Chillout

Enjoy some early spring sun!

Ones To Watch Out For!

A few of the upcoming holidays to keep an eye on the web for…

Date Nights Spice Trip 11/17

Marrakech & Atlas Short Break

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Mt. Kilimanjaro & Safari

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Discover China & Yangtze River Cruise

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Discover Nepal

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Dubrovnik & Active Dalmatia

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Where the Venetians Holiday

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

The Spice holid ay programm e is a rolling on e and ne holidays a w re be the time so ing added all please ch eck www.spic euk.com for full de tails & up to date availability !

Your money is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC Package Travel Regulations.

Highlighted to make Connemara a place close to the hearts of Irish people and visitors alike.

ITALIAN WINE HARVEST & CINQUE TERRE VILLAGES 5 days, Friday 08 September 17 from £650 Departs London Gatwick, Luton, Manchester and Edinburgh September is one of the most beautiful times to visit the hills of Oltre Po, just south of Milano over the River Po. Why… because the hills are alive with the smell of grapes! The locals are busy and all the experts are waiting for the right day, the right hour to harvest the grapes at perfection!. Oltrepò Pavese in Lombardy is the hidden jewel of the crown! This experience is about great authentic Italian food, wine, visiting famous and relatively unknown areas nearby and in addition it provides everyone the opportunity to be fully emerged into the wine harvest in one of Italy’s largest wine regions . This experience connects our guests to the hills and the local people through food and wine.

You’ll know you’re in Connemara when you enter an everchanging landscape and scenery and notice how the landscape becomes a mixture of vast beautiful bogland, rivers, lakes, woodlands, rich meadowlands, rugged hills, dramatic craggy mountains and then as you near the coast you’ll stumble across a stunning unpolluted coastline of sandy beaches and blue waters.

LAKE MAGGIORE

6 days, Sunday 08 October 17 from £599 Departs London Stansted or Manchester (Edinburgh available departing 07 Oct) Spice would like to introduce to you Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second largest lake that lies in two countries at once. It is less glitzy than Lake Como, less crowded than Lake Garda and has a mild climate. The tip of the lake is in Switzerland and the bottom is in Italy and the rich Mediterranean vegetation with magnificent majestic mountain gives this area access to stunning valleys and some wonderful exploring possibilities.

It’s not surprising that Italy has just been announced as the healthiest country in the world, of which is a combination of food, the Mediterranean diet , the warm climate and good health care. If you are ready for a experience and want to feel connected to the local land and the people, then please come along.

In the Italian part of the lake one of the main tourist resorts is Arona, one of the major cities and tourist resorts on Lake Maggiore. With about 15,000 habitants, it is the most populous city of the lake too. Arona is also the largest port of the Lake and is also home of the navigation of Lake Maggiore making it an ideal base for our break. There is so much to do not only visiting the towns around the lake by water taxi but also some fabulous walking straight from the hotel..

SICILY THE ITALIAN WAY

LA SANTA SPORTS HOLIDAY

8 days, Saturday 16 September 17 from £999 Departs London Gatwick or London Stansted There have been requests from many walkers for WalkWise to return to Ireland and we wanted to do something new and exciting so we have chosen one of the most loved and scenic regions in Ireland: Connemara on the beautiful wild-west Atlantic coast of Ireland. They say when you visit Connemara you “experience the real beauty of Ireland”. It is located in the north west corner of County Galway and is an iconic area of desolate beauty, incredible scenery and interesting attractions, which combine

8 days, Thursday 12 October 17 from £529 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh La Santa is quite simply a brilliant sportsman’s holiday and this will be our 29th year. The complex is completely self-contained and situated on the quiet side of Lanzarote. The wonderful thing about it apart from the hot sun is all the free sports you can learn - it’s endless. This is a self-catering break so no food is included and a feature of the holiday are the informal group nights out in local restaurants.

Holidays

SKI CANADA AT CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

CUBA – SUN & FUN

13 days, Thursday 19 October 17 from £1695 Departs London Gatwick only 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 12 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.

VENICE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

4 days, Friday 15 December 17 from £569 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester or London Luton Venice is a unique city constantly fighting against the Venice is a unique city constantly fighting against the rising tides of the Mediterranean and its status as an island state throughout recent history has left it independent and passionate. The ‘must see’ sights in Venice are St. Mark’s Square and the 11th century Basilica, the Doges Palace and the famous Bridge of Sighs but to really discover the essence of Venice you need to set off and get yourself lost! Nothing beats a stroll through the backstreets taking in the architecture and the Venetians. This is a chance to get away from the chaos of Chrsitmas preparation and enjoy a short break in this beautiful city. Your itinerary is quite well packed but also always some time for individual or group exploration!

13 days, Friday 23 December 17 from £1879 Departs London Heathrow only (Xmas & NY only departures available on request) After a difficult few years in Europe recently with the snows After a difficult few years in Europe recently with the snows coming very late we thought we’d try something a bit further afield and head to Canada! Banff is a lively town set in the spectacularly beautiful Banff National Park. Downtown Banff offers traditional Canadian hospitality with an excellent variety of bars, some with live music, and a wide choice of restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets. Your Tri-area lift pass covers the three ski areas of Lake Louise ski area (45 minutes’ drive), Mount Norquay (10 minutes’ drive) and Sunshine Village (25 minutes’ drive). A regular ski bus service, included with the pre-booked Tri-area lift pass, operates from our Banff hotels to all three ski areas.

CYPRUS SPRING CHILLOUT

8 days, Saturday 06 May 18 from £719 Departs London Gatwick, Luton, Birmingham & Manchester Cyprus, in the eastern Mediterranean, has a rich, turbulent history stretching back to antiquity. Known for its beaches, it has a rugged interior with wine-growing regions. It’s separated into a Greek south and Turkish north, with the capital Nicosia also divided. Coastal Paphos is famed for its archaeological sites relating to the cult of Aphrodite as it is believed to be where the goddess first came to earth and is ‘where the gods go on holiday’. The dividing line between Europe and the Orient, Cyprus has so much to offer and that’s not even mentioning the great weather! The story of Cyprus’ tumultuous past is told through its historic sites, Roman ruins, multifaceted museums and dusty urban streets. This sense of living history is highlighted most vividly in Paphos, with extraordinary archaeological sites like the Tombs of the Kings, which sprawls like an ancient theme park.

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