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Winter 2014
Spice is the UK’s leading adventure, social and leisure group. Enjoy a jam-packed social life with over 100 events every month to choose from. All events are arranged for you, all you have to do is book and turn up. Spice membership is equivalent to a glass of wine or a ‘designer’ coffee a week.
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welcome! Hello and welcome to our Winter newsletter, and now the Christmas madness is behind us, we can concentrate on making sure 2014 gets off to a great start, and helping you with those New Year resolutions to be more healthy, get fitter, meet more people, and have more fun! We always have a huge intake of new members joining us at the start of the year, so a big friendly WELCOME from all of us in Spice, take a deep breath and get on that first event, and prepare for the most exciting year of your life! It’s also Ski season, and with over 19 Ski Trips running, we wish all skiers a snowtastic time. Many of our trips are full but cancellations come in and we still have some spaces on our March trips, the snow’s looking its best for 15 years, so if you want to join a group of happy Spice Skiers this season, better get your skis on! Our Easter Programme is also featured, four days of fab fun – our weekend breaks usually sell out so again, don’t snooze and lose! Presented within is another huge batch of wonderful opportunities to experience more fun with a ready-made bunch of people who by their decision to belong to Spice, want to share in life’s rich and varied experiences. If you’re new to Spice, the front and back coloured sections relate to the wider world of the Spice network of Groups, while the middle section from Page 7 onwards, relate to your local Branch of Spice. Bear in mind this printed word is so very quickly out of date, as our rolling programme of events is added to on a daily basis, some with short notice, so do use this newsletter in conjunction with the website, so you don’t miss anything. We also like to keep you updated with our weekly email featuring next week’s events.
Facebook is also a great way of staying in touch with us, particularly for photo-sharing. Our National Facebook Page is at www.fb.com/spiceuk, and there are links from there to all the local Spice groups pages. If you are big on Twitter, follow us at Spice_UK, and use the hashtag #spiceuk on your tweets, to make sure we don’t miss anything! And we are always very grateful for all your social networking support by liking, comments, sharing, retweeting, subscribing, thumbs up, google plus-ing, pinning and whatever else you can do to spread the Spice word! Across the page you will see we feature some of the members from around the groups, and we like to cover a broad spectrum of people, from newbies to oldies, the social types and the adrenaline junkies, singles and couples, as it helps show the world the type of people who join our happy band and what they get out of it. I have often said the answer to the Question – ‘What is Spice all about’ has 10,000 different answers, as it means something different and personal to each and every member. We are always looking for volunteers for this section, so if you are up for it, please drop me a note (dave@spiceuk.com) and I can send you the list of questions. So enjoy the Winter months, and look forward to seeing you on an event soon!
Dave National co-ordinator
Steve Dell Spice East Midlands
Jamie Morris Spice Scotland
Dianne Livingstone Dominic Renshaw Spice London and Spice
Spice Thames Valley & Solent
Bristol / Cardiff
Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands
meet the team
Lauren Fawkes
Ian Purvis
Spice Manchester & Yorkshire
Holiday Manager
We are excited to put the spotlight on our greatest asset, the members and will be featuring two or three Member Profiles each edition.
Naomi Austin Group: Manchester Member for: 13 years
Rachel Reeve Group: West Midlands Member for: 7 years
Why did you join Spice I’d just moved to Manchester for a job and although I find it easy to make friends I wanted to do something a bit different with new people. A lot of my friends were settling down and I still wanted to do crazy stuff like throw myself out of a plane or breathe some fire... as you do!
What has been your favourite event? Gorge walking was my favourite event, until indoor surfing which I did for my birthday, with some of my best friends :)
What has been your favourite event? Spicefest 1 and 2 were my absolute favourite events! The newer members won’t have a clue what I’m going on about, but it was basically when the whole of Spice took over Pontins for 2 weekends in 2002 and 2003. Spicefest saw the one and only performance of the ‘Spicefest’ Girls with me as Sporty Spice! Memories that I think are burnt into many peoples brains... hopefully for the right reasons! Now I just love Center Parcs Penrith. What has been your most challenging event? The most challenging for me was the Spice panto in Bolton in 2003. Although I’m quite an outgoing person, trying to remember the lines for the part of Prince Valentino and singing in front of 100’s of people on stage was terrifying!!!! But what an achievement! I loved every minute of it! What is your funniest memory in Spice? The moment that stood out for me was being caught by Center Parcs Penrith security on CCTV after a party on foot heading for the M6 dressed as an angel. I was certain that the bright lights ahead of me (the motorway lights!) were the lights of my lodge! The security guys thought they were dreaming when they saw this ghostly apparition swaying across a field full of bemused sheep. What would be your advice for a new member? Just to throw yourself in the deep end and do anything and everything that you can (afford!) - everyone in Spice is tremendously friendly and I really have got friends for life through becoming a member! We literally go through the bad times and mainly the good times together. What is your life philosophy in one sentence. You get out of life what you put into it! Four people you’d invite to your dream dinner party? I’d love to invite Michael Jackson and just find out about the real person behind the mask. Eva Peron was such an inspirational figure thrown into politics by chance and I think a number of current politicians could learn a lot from her . I love Piers Morgan. He’s got a wicked sense of humour and regularly takes the pi$$ out of himself! He also once tweeted me back on Twitter! And I’d have to invite my mum as she’s the best cook and dinner party hostess I know! Most treasured belonging? Well, it has to be my beautiful rescue cats Crystal and Lily!
What would be your advice for a new member? Book every event that appeals, challenge yourself, talk to strangers and come say hello! Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? You bet! Grand Canyon rafting is one of the greatest life experiences there is! Have you an embarrassing Spice moment? Embarrassing yet also funny... Was during the shootout at the kiddies playcentre where I fell down the ramp backwards. Shouted ‘I’m ok’ and actually drew attention to the fact I had fallen. What is your life philosophy in one sentence? You only get one shot, make it count. Your favourite movie? Robin Hood: Prince of thieves
Mark Biagioni Group: Scotland Member for: Around 13 years Why did you join Spice ? To meet new people, to visit new places, to enjoy new experiences - all of which I have done What has been your favourite event? My Mark’s meanders which I research and lead myself What has been your most challenging event? My first time as Volunteer Coordinator . It was in Edinburgh - a meal and firework show to mark the end of the Edinburgh festival - about 40 people were booked !!! What is your funniest memory in Spice? The first weekend I went to Pitlochry - those who were on it will know why. Everyone else will have to wait for my autobiography ! What would be your advice for a new member? Meet people half way. Everyone’s worst fear is that they will be ignored by the rest of the group at their first event. It doesn’t happen Spicers are a friendly bunch. They want to get to know you Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? I have done loads of weekends but not a full length holiday as yet. Have you an embarrassing Spice moment? I was Volunteer Coordinator at an event and approached a couple of girls who looked like they were trying to find someone. They turned out to be French and their boyfriend appeared a second later and said something which I suspect was quite rude in French to me !!! What is your life philosophy in one sentence. The Chinese have a saying strangers are friends we have yet to meet. Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? Mother Theresa, Winston Churchill, JRR Tolkien and JK Rowling Your favourite movie? I loved all the Lord of the Rings films as well as the back to the future series and all the Harry Potters Most treasured belonging? A silver chain my late parents gave me - every time I wear it it brings back so many happy memories.
easter events
Here is a small selection of our Easter Breaks – 3 very different weekends, but there are many more so do check your local website.
Sailing Easter Weekend Poole, Jurassic Coast and Weymouth WHEN: Thu 17 Apr 2014 - Mon 21 Apr 2014 WHERE: Poole Quay, Town Quay, Poole BH15 1BT COST: £354 Member, £374 Guest
On this cruise we take advantage of the four day break to head out of the Solent westwards past the famous Needles to Poole Harbour and scenic Studland Bay and then sail along the spectacular “Jurassic Coast” that stretches to the attractive seaside town of Weymouth. Poole Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in Europe and includes Brownsea Island (home of the original Scout camp and red squirrels). South of Poole Harbour is a coast of rolling chalk downland that extends a few miles to Durlston Head, punctuated midway by the famous “Old Harry” chalk stack. From Durlston Head the coast turns west. This is the start of the “Jurassic Coast”, which has a number of beautiful coves and bays such as Worbarrow and Lulworth. En route you also get to sail close to the majestic St Alban’s Head and see Portland Bill from a safe distance as we approach Weymouth. Weymouth is a traditional harbour where yachts moor on the quay in the heart of town. It is a favourite amongst sailors for its great shelter and pleasant nautical ambience. There is also the atmosphere of a holiday seaside town and ready access to many pubs and restaurants. The plan for this cruise is to sail during the day and be safely tucked up in port at night because early in the season nights are still long and can be cold. Lunchtime meals are taken underway and are normally of the type that can be eaten al fresco – hot pasties or pizza for example. Throughout the sailing day chocolate, snacks and biscuits are made available. Hot and cold drinks are provided as suits the conditions. We are able to cater for special diets. Your yacht is “Kelana”, a Dehler 39CWS. She is a fast cruising yacht designed to be rewarding to sail and comfortable to be aboard. We ensure that you have the opportunity to helm, adjust the sails and take part in the many tasks that make up a day under sail. You are encouraged to take part in the pilotage and navigation of the boat if you so wish. The extent to which you wish to be hands-on or relax is up to you. We want you to enjoy your weekend. Your skipper is an experienced Yachtmaster and Spice skipper who is used to ensuring that you get the experience you are looking for and who will take your wishes into account. We start and finish at Haslar Marina, Gosport. Car parking is available at the marina. On the Thursday evening we get to know each other over a meal either on the “Mary Mouse” ex-lightship in the marina or at a local restaurant ashore. Detailed joining instructions and clothing recommendations etc. are supplied shortly before the trip. Full weekend details are found on your local website.
Newcastle Easter Party Weekend Fri 18 Apr 2014 - Mon 21 Apr 2014
WHEN: WHERE: The Close, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RT COST : £199 Member: twin share/double, £219 Guest: twin
share, £324 Member: single Includes 3 nights’ bed and breakfast at the 4 star Copthorne Hotel, river cruise on Saturday evening, free use of hotel’s leisure facilities
Enjoy an Easter break in the North East of England, in the vibrant City of Newcastle upon Tyne with its many attractions. Join us for a fun weekend where we will take in the sights of the City and its neighbouring coastal areas. Accommodation: We will be staying at The Copthorne Hotel (one of the finest in Newcastle) which has a waterfront location close to the City Centre on the banks of the River Tyne. Our rate includes accommodation in a modern, well-equipped and comfortable twin or double room (single rooms are available but at a supplement). All rooms have satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and iron and ironing board. A full English breakfast is included for Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings. Guests benefit from convenient access to many road, rail and airport links. The hotel is a short five minute drive from the city centre, a five minute drive to Newcastle Railway Station and a 20 minute drive from Newcastle International Airport. The Leisure Club facilities at this hotel include a 14 metre swimming pool and gym, which guests have free use of throughout their stay. Also included in the weekend is a Saturday evening buffet / disco aboard one of Newcastle’s popular river cruises. This is a 3 hour cruise along the River Tyne. Other things to do: There’s lots to do in Newcastle from the fun-filled Centre for Life, the 2,000 years worth of history found in and around the city streets to the stunning new buildings along the quayside, Newcastle/ Gateshead has something to suit every taste. Choose from Historic Buildings & Monuments, Galleries & Museums, Public Art & Spaces or visit Beamish Open Air Museum, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, New Metroland or Newcastle/Gateshead quayside. If you’re looking for something to do and want a superb view of the city visit the Castle Keep - it’s open every day. Take a trip on the city-sightseeing bus, join in a city walking tour or do it yourself by picking up the free walking guides from a Tourist Information Centre. Or why not take an undersea safari at Blue Reef Aquarium, Tynemouth and enjoy close encounters with seals, seahorses, sharks, giant octopus, otters and other incredible aquatic creatures. We shall be offering some optional activities for you to book nearer to the time such as a Saturday photo challenge – in small groups you will be given a disposable camera to find specific landmarks within the city. These will be developed and the winning team will receive a prize. Sunday coastal excursion – we shall take the Metro to North Shields and have a wander around before having lunch at one of the authentic restaurants at the Fish Quay. After this we will walk to Tynemouth where you can have a leisurely stroll around the seaside town and visit the Tynemouth Priory if you so wish. We will then head back to Newcastle around late afternoon. Why not visit the Beamish Museum or the Angel of the North at the beginning or end of your weekend. This promises to be a great weekend so come along and have a great time with lots of fellow Spicers! A joining pack will be sent out 2 weeks beforehand to help with lift share planning, directions etc.
Walking Weekend Easter in the Lakes WHEN: Fri 18 Apr 2014 - Mon 21 Apr 2014 WHERE: Glaramara, the Lake District CA12 5XQ COST From £249 Single
Includes 3 nights accommodation, 3 evening meals, 3 picnic lunches, 3 breakfasts, 3 guided walks Overview: Set in the heart of the Lake District, Glaramara is surrounded by some of the finest mountain and lakes in the country. Understandably this is one of our most popular locations, occupying a picture perfect setting which is the envy of every walker!! From the front door of the centre, there is a massive range of walking to choose from and the food is great too! There are the towering heights of Great Gable and Scafell Pike, Castle Crag, the beautiful Derwentwater, the superb cafes throughout Borrowdale and some traditional Lakeland hostelries! And it’s Springtime too which is arguably the finest of the seasons to visit! WalkWise Walking Programme: Quite simply this centre is one of the finest walking locations anywhere in the country, truly immersed in the deep Lakeland valleys and surrounded by majestic mountains and inviting Lakeland fells. By contrast, there are delightful river valleys with tranquil lakes, dancing waterfalls and peaceful woodland, providing enchanting scenery for all levels of walkers. For the hard walkers there are some truly wonderful high level options. England’s highest mountain Scafell Pike lies within a day’s walk of the centre, as does the beautiful Great Gable, and there are the other temptations of Glaramara, Allen Crags, Eagle Crag, Hindscarth and Robinson which are all accessible walks from the front door of the centre. As if that’s not enough it’s only a short hop over Honister Pass to a range of walks in the beautiful Buttermere valley. The final choice of walks and routes will be selected closer to the time when the weather and everyone’s ability and previous experiences of Borrowdale have been established. Meanwhile for the gentler walkers there are some beautiful lower fells that can be reached without too much effort: Castle Crag, Kings How and Bessy Boot are all wonderful viewpoints providing excellent value for your efforts. Styhead Pass and Sprinkling Tarn lie at the very heart of the most spectacular mountains in England, and there is also the dramatic scenery of Dale Head Tarn and the Newlands valley. But we must not forget the beautiful Langstrath and Buttermere valleys, and the hidden tea shops in the hamlets of Watendlath, Seathwaite and Rosthwaite, all of which add to the delights of the lower walks. To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles with 2500+ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 6-9 miles with less ascent. However, this event is usually a sell out, particularly at Easter and should this occur we will happily put on a third grade of walk to help ensure you all go home happy walkers. Accommodation: Glaramara, is a purpose built walking centre at the foot of the Borrowdale Valley in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park. The centre offers a mixture of single with shared single sex bathrooms and twin-bedded / double en-suite rooms. Some of the bedrooms have lovely views of the surrounding valleys and hills and all have complimentary tea/ coffee facilities. There is a well-stocked bar and comfortable lounges, so you can relax in the evenings. Their catering has an excellent reputation amongst walkers for good wholesome food, the portions are plentiful and the packed lunches satisfying! Then, should you have any excess energy, there is a cosy bar, or three excellent country pubs within walking distance for an evening drink! For availability and bookings contact your local Spice group directly.
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Coordinator’s Corner Welcome to a New Year and a New Era! Having been a Spice member for 25+ years, coordinator of Spice Manchester for 6 years and meeting so many lovely people along the way on so many fun events, it is brilliant to be able to be involved with Spice Yorkshire. I am so looking forward to getting out on events and meeting lots of you, although I have met quite a few already over the course of my years on National Events and Holidays. Of course the fabulous Jonathan is still ably assisting the smooth running of Spice Yorkshire capably backed up by Jill and although we have taken on some of the admin at Manchester, this is to free Jonathan & Jill up to source some fab new events in the coming months. Credit Notes: As part of the transfer of ownership it would really assist if you were able to use any credit notes issued in the last year before 5th February 2014, however regardless we will guarantee to honour “all credit notes” issued for the full 12 months from the original date of issue. Please Note: As part of the changes, if you post in bookings rather than phone or book online, can you please direct all posted mail to Spice Yorks Ltd, C/o The Stables, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9AN – this way the mail actually gets to us faster than when you were sending it via the P.O. box & we can get you booked on earlier! New Year, as well as being a change for Spice this year, it is also the time when lots of people make the decision it is time they got up off the sofa and got out more doing fun things, so here is a ‘big shout out’ to all our New Members who have taken the plunge to improve their social lives – we look forward to sharing fun times with you all in the near future. We hope you find this newsletter full of enticing events and we look forward to having fun with you in 2014.
Welcome to new members You’ve taken the first steps and joined Spice; the next step is to come along to your first event. I 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 new members evening we hold them every month (see overleaf for dates) so do make an effort to come to one of these, and please next time I am on an event, come up and say hello so I 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 5pm Monday to Friday except on public holidays. You can contact us on 0845 094 22 00 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 Our postal address is: Spice Yorkshire, The Stables, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9AN Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
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New Members Evenings in Leeds and Sheffield… This is your chance to learn all about us, our history, what we do, how we do it and why Spice can provide you with lots of new friends and an exciting new door to your social life as well as new interests you never knew existed. We will cover the basic nuts and bolts of Spice including our membership fees, structure and what we do in Spice. How we do it and how being a member allows you to be a part of and partake in a vast selection of local, area, national, and even international activities which are on offer at all times. After the short overview and presentation, there will be a chance to ask as many questions as you like as well as taking a look at some of the activities our members get up to. There will be a special joining offer and/or probably some kind of promotion which you will be eligible for should you decide to join on the night, which varies from month to month. However there is absolutely no obligation to join on the night because this is simply your chance to meet a few of us and learn what we are all about. (You can join at any time online 24/7). After the presentation and offer, we'll mix and mingle a little with everyone and then at around 9pm we will expect a few more members to arrive when we have the second part of our evening. This is aimed at new members who have recently joined. We'll explain what are the ideal up and coming events as a new member, how to get involved and what other events to look out for. What are the best events when starting from scratch and how to really get involved with us. How to go about attending those events and of course all the other many useful things you should know as a spice member. This part of the evening will be dedicated to helping you get the most out of your Spice membership. It includes how to make use our web site, newsletters and all the other Spice websites and of course the all-important booking processes for events.
A free social evening in York open to all existing, old, new and prospective Spice members We also have a pub social evening monthly in York with a good turn-out of members and non-members. This evening is a social for any members or would be Spice members in the surrounding area. Why not come along and join us? It’s a relaxed social evening where you can meet up with members and gives us a chance to catch up with some friends you’ve met on events and also some new members. Have a chat over a drink, a general chin wag and discuss which other events to go on or you’ve been on, swap photos or even arrange transport to an event. The evening is open to anyone. There’ll be a member of staff there happy to answer any questions you have about Spice!
SPICE PROSPECTIVE AND NEW MEMBER EVENINGS and YORK SOCIAL (If you are not yet a member, there’s no need to book, just turn up. Members please book)
Sheffield Prospective Members Evening at 8pm Upstairs in F & W, West One Plaza, Sheffield, S1 4JB on Tuesdays 14th January, 11th February and 11th March New Members Presentation Evening at 9pm Upstairs in F & W, West One Plaza, Sheffield, S1 4JB on Tuesdays 14th January, 11th February and 11th March
Leeds Prospective Members Evening at 8pm Upstairs in Brooklyn Bar, Leeds, LS1 6DT on Thursdays 16th January, 13th February and 13th March New Members Presentation Evening at 9pm Upstairs in Brooklyn Bar, Leeds, LS1 6DT on Thursdays 16th January, 13th February and 13th March
York Free Social/Preview night at 8pm Upstairs in The Royal Oak, 18 Goodramgate YO1 7LG on Tuesdays 28th January, 25th February and 25th March
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Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
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.
Ten Pin Pyramid Bowling at Hollywood Bowl Ten Pin Pyramids is a fun and social way of scoring ten pin bowling
Leeds – Thursdays 2nd January, 6th February, 6th March, 3rd April at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall Road Leisure Park, Leeds (LS4 2DG) Sheffield – Mondays 6th January, 3rd February, 3rd March, 7th April at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl Valley Centertainment, Broughton Lane, Sheffield (S9 2EP) A favourite amongst all Spicers, our regular monthly 10 Pin Bowling night at hollywood bowl is action packed from the word go. More than just a bowling night, this is the night when friends old and new come together for a fun packed evening. It’s a very popular evening that offers great value for money, and the chance of a good “chin wag” to catch up on the latest gossip over a beer. This is an evening suitable for all abilities as with our pyramid way of scoring we play in teams of two, and you don’t have to get strikes all the time to win – in fact you have to not get strikes!
Dinner Shuffles Our dinner shuffles are a great social night out
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Tuesday 21st January at 7:45pm Wednesday 22nd January at 7:45pm Tuesday 18th February at 7:45pm Thursday 20th February at 7:45pm Tuesday 18th March at 7:45pm Thursday 20th March at 7:45pm
Place: Casa Mia Millennium Square, Great George St, Leeds (LS2 3AD) Place: F & W, West One Plaza, Sheffield (S1 4JB) Place: The Foundry Wine Bar, Saw Mill Yard, Water Ln, Leeds (LS11 5WH) Place: The Garrison Hotel, Penistone Road, Sheffield (S6 2GB) Place: The Mustard Pot, 20 Stainbeck Lane, Chapel Allerton (LS7 3QY) Place: Graze Inn, 315-319 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield (S11 8NX)
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 3rd January Friday 31st January Friday 31st January Friday 28th February Friday 28th February Friday 21st March Friday 28th March
Place: The Original India Garden, 659-661 London Road, Sheffield (S2 4HT) Place: Chilli Lodge, 70 John William Street, Huddersfield (HD1 1EH) Place: Ranmoor Tandoori, 384-388 Fulwood Road, Sheffield (S10 3GD) Place: Sheesh Mahal, 346-348 Kirkstall Road, Leeds (LS4 2DS) Place: Radhuni, 186 London Road, Sheffield (S2 4LT) Place: Bengal Kitchen, 96 The Dale, Woodseats, Sheffield (S8 0PS) Place: Aakash, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton (BD19 3PN)
Usually held on the last Friday of each month (although note that there are a couple of variations to this pattern this quarter), curry club is a great way to start your weekend. Come along and enjoy a curry and a chat. Over the months we’ll try to sample of range of different cuisines. For many of our curry clubs we meet an hour beforehand at a nearby pub. Check the details online for timings and meet places.
Quiz nights With a variety of themes, our quizzes always fun and are one of our most popular social nights
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Wednesday 8th January Review of 2013 Quiz – a fun quiz based on last year’s news Wednesday 12th February Lottery Quiz – partly knowledge, partly luck! Wednesday 12th March 70’s Quiz – that’s the 1970s – does your memory stretch back 40 years? Wednesday 9th April Food and Drink Quiz – including tasting rounds! Cavells Café Bar, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) or Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 6DT) 8pm
The second Wednesday of each month is quiz night. We’ll put you into small teams on arrival. Usually everyone puts £1 into the prize pot for the winning team. Sometimes the quiz is on a particular theme, and other months it’s more general knowledge, but we have a special twist to the scoring! Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
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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
Dates: Place: Cost: Host:
Every fourth Tuesday at 7:45pm Metrodome, Queens Rd, Barnsley # (S71 1AN) £12.50 Member, £15 Guest Smudge on 07889 071230
Don't miss this fantastic experience at this bargain price. Ever fancied trying a little scuba diving? Did you join spice to try new experiences? Want to do something you can boast about to your workmates? If you’ve answered yes then book this now! This is a basic introduction to Scuba diving in the confines of a heated swimming pool, designed to introduce the complete beginner to the underwater world. You will be introduced to the equipment and learn the all important safety points. Then it’s off to the pool as it’s time to get wet, where you will get an hours’ time to put into practice everything that you have learnt. If you find any treasure amongst the wrecks, make sure you keep it to yourself! Our course tonight is run by an old Spice favourite; Smudge of ProScuba Diving and his team.
Badminton Date: Every Tuesday at 8pm Place: Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield (S5 6AE) Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Host: June Ash Badminton is one of those sports where whatever your ability or level of fitness is you can still have a great game. Don’t worry if you haven’t a clue, you’ll soon get the hang of it and there are plenty of people who will be only too happy to help you get started. Rackets and shuttlecocks are provided.
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Every third Wednesday at 8pm Cavells, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) £2.50 Paul Timewell
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: January: Gym, Running and Exercise February: Favourite track from Favourite Album March: Novelty track April: Favourite Movie Soundtrack
Book Club Sheffield all event proceeds go to Book Aid www.bookaid.org
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Every second 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 of the latest best sellers. We discuss a different book each month. Please read the book before the event so you can join in the discussion!
January fiction: Fanny and Stella by Neil McKenna We’ll be deciding the book for the next few months at January’s Book Club so do come along with your suggestions!
Spice in the City
Spice Hits Town
We have new venues in Leeds and Sheffield for our Saturday night meet ups. We’ll also follow them with an after party at a nearby nightclub from 10:30pm! We will have a mystery offer on the night but to be eligible for the offer you must book on Spice in the City by the Tuesday beforehand. You can book online or give us a call in the office to book. 18th January The Forum, 8th February 127 - 129 Devonshire Street, Sheffield (S3 7SB) 22nd March After party at Crystal 15th February Toast, 8th March West Point, Wellington St, Leeds (LS1 4JY) After party at The HIFI Club Please dress appropriately if you want to be allowed into the nightclubs!
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 but hopefully we'll commandeer an area. These events are free and a great way to start your weekend. We meet from 8pm. Please book online so we know how many to expect! 3rd January The Punchbowl, 5-9 Blossom Street, 4th April York (YO24 1AU) 7th February The Six Chimneys, 41-43 Kirkgate, Wakefield (WF1 1HX) 14th March The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, Huddersfield (HD1 1JF)
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It’s Party Time! New Year's Eve Ceilidh Party Join our big party to see in 2014
Date: Tuesday 31st December 2013 from 8pm to 1am Place: Mayfair Party Suite, Queens Road, Sheffield (S2 4DF) Cost: £34 Member, £37 Guest Includes: hot buffet supper Join us for our big New Year's Eve Ceilidh Party, Hot Buffet and Disco. As we go to print we still have places available on our New Year’s Eve Ceilidh party in Sheffield. Join us to see in 2014!
Free Parties in January! Welcome Lauren to Spice Yorkshire!
Date: Saturday 18th January at 7:30pm Date: Saturday 25th January at 7:30pm Place: Chilli White, Assembly Street, Leeds (LS2 7DA) Place: Sheffield Includes: Complimentary drink Includes: Complimentary drink Host: Lauren Fawkes Host: Lauren Fawkes As we start the new year with our new Spice Yorkshire coordinator we celebrate with a couple of free parties! Lauren will be at both of these so whether you’ve already met her or not, do come along and join Lauren to welcome her and celebrate the beginning of a new Spice era! Numbers are limited so please book this only if you intend to come along!
The Not Quite New Year's Ball Book early for the best price!
Date: Saturday 22nd February from 7:30pm to 1am Place: The Met Suite, The Met Hotel, King Street, Leeds (LS1 2HQ) Cost: £34 Member, £44 Guest, £76 Member Party + Shared room pp, £109 Member Party + Single room Includes: Glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3 course dinner, half bottle of wine Host: Lauren Fawkes Rather than have our Winter formal ball before Christmas and compete with lots of work dos we always save it up and have a really super Black Tie Ball in the New Year. Our venue this year is The Met Hotel right in Leeds city centre. It's a bit later than usual so we're calling it the Not Quite New Year Ball! We’ll meet for our drinks reception before sitting down to a delicious three course meal. Also included is a half-bottle of wine per person. Then it's on with the dancing shoes and the serious partying. This is always a smashing night and a great excuse to get dressed up in that glamorous outfit you thought you wouldn’t get another chance to wear, so please black tie/smart suits for the gentlemen and posh frocks for the ladies. Our menu for the evening is below. Please let us know when booking if you want the vegetarian main course or have other special dietary requirements. Starters Roast Red Pepper and Cherry Tomato Soup with Basil Croutons Main Course Pan fried Breast of Chicken served on Champ Mash, Honey roasted Root Vegetables, finished with a Red Jus or Vegetarian alternative - please state when booking if you require this Dessert Blueberry and Vanilla Cheesecake with Fruits of the Forest Coulis Please state at the time of booking if there is anyone you would like to be seated with. Accommodation, including breakfast, is available at a cost of £42 in a twin bedded/double room or £75 in a single room. There will be a table plan for this event so please give us any seating preferences at the time of booking and let us know what kind of room you require, if any. Location: The Met Hotel is on King Street just a couple of minutes’ walk from Leeds railway station. Please note the price above is the early bird price - it will increase by £5 one month before the event (on 22 January).
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
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Drive Three Supercars
Adventure
Date: Saturday 8th February at 8am for 9am Place: Prestwold Driving Centre, Loughborough # Cost: £119 Member, £129 Guest Extras: an optional £30 Collision Damage Waiver is offered on the day
Abseiling for the Terrified ..a great way to get started
Dates: Saturday 11th January Saturday 8th February Saturday 22nd March Place: Black Rocks, Matlock # Time: 10am Cost: £29 Member, £32 Guest Many members would love to do an abseil, but are too petrified to book many of the ones we offer. After seeing Mark Fenton's ability to gently coax even the most frightened, or physically disadvantaged people into achieving brilliant outdoor feats, weI 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!
Airkix - Indoor Skydiving ...There is now an Airkix in Manchester - Hooray!!!
Date: Saturday 18th January at 12pm Place: Airkix, 9 Trafford Way, Trafford Park (M41 7JA) Cost: £99 Member, £119 Guest Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, step into the airflow and you are skydiving. Imagine the feeling as you lean forward and feel your legs lifted from under you as you assume a horizontal flying position. The instructor takes a loose grip on your flight suit and helps you get into a neutral flying position before teaching you the basic moves. Movements including going up and down, forwards, backwards, sideways and turning are all simple and easy to master and you will soon be learning new tricks!
Snowscooting at Chill Factore! Date: Saturday 18th January at 7:15pm Place: Chillfactore 7 Trafford Way Manchester (M41 7JA) Cost: £30 Member, £33 Guest Includes: 1 hour session on these fun machines with a qualified snowscoot tutor! e
Experience Chill Factor ’s latest Snow activity ‘Snowscoot’ a fun filled gliding sport combining snowboarding and BMX biking. Our hour long e session is led by one of the Chill Factor ’s Snowscoot instructors and subject to numbers booking will be Spice exclusive. The instructors aim is to take you from beginner to expert and leave you adept with controlling theSnowscoot on your own – how hard can it be?!!! 12
Drive and compare three of your favourite Supercars on the same day! Have you ever wanted to drive a Ferrari, Lamborghini and an Aston Martin? Now is your chance. We will arrive at Prestwold Driving Centre at 9:00am for signing on and briefing. You then have the chance to drive 3 miles in a Ferrari 360, 3 miles in an Aston Martin DB9, 3 miles in a Lamborghini Gallardo. There will be a certificate at the end of your experience. Please Note: This event is shared with public bookings. Therefore, we cannot guarantee you will be with other Spicers.
Skid Pan Session how to control your car if you hit a patch of ice, snow or mud
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Sunday 9th February Tockwith, near Wetherby # Time slots from 10 to be posted £58 Member, £64 Guest
Do you know how to control your car if you hit a patch of ice, snow or slippery mud, or if your brakes lock and your car starts to skid when you have to brake very suddenly to avoid an obstacle? I know that I don't, that I simply panic and scream and breathe a huge sign of relief when I manage to stop without harm! A session on the skid pan in someone else’s car - will teach the skills you need to control your car in these difficult situations. It's fun, fast and totally exhilarating!
Learn to Drift! .. the art of controlling an out of control vehicle!
Date: Sunday 9th February Place: Birmingham Wheels Park, Saltley# (B8 1AD) Meet: 12 noon for 12.30 to 4.30pm slot Time: 12pm Cost: £89 Member, £99 Guest Includes: Car, tuition & spare tyres! Note special Spice price – Usual public price £199!! Popularised by films such as Fast and Furious: Toyko Drift and considered a modern day sport, Drifting can actually be traced back to the 1930s as a technique used in motorsport, developed to help the drivers navigate corners faster! Drifting has evolved over the years into its own competitive sport, initially developed in Japan before taking the rest of the world by storm. It is now one of the fastest growing grass root sports in the UK. Drifting challenges the driver’s ability to navigate the course sideways for as long as possible, executing the drift in the most controlled and stylish manner they can. Drifting is dancing for cars. For the driver, Drifting provides thrills and an adrenalin rush, as well as enjoyment of a grass roots sport. You will be driving a modified Nissan 200SX.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
Drive and Ride the Awesome Aerial Atom
Caving for the Terrified
Date: Saturday 22nd February at 8am for 9am Place: Prestwold Driving Centre, Loughborough # Cost: £129 Member, £139 Guest (Deposit £30) Extras: optional £20 Collision Damage Waiver on the day
..a great way to get started
The Supercharged Ariel Atom is a race car designed to produce the ultimate performance, an extremely light race car with 300bhp. Top Gears Jeremy Clarkson described this experience as being "the time of my life", a passenger ride in the Ariel Atom is going to leave you with a very big smile on your face! On arrival at Prestwold Driving Centre there will be a signing on and briefing. You will then experience two demo laps in a saloon to learn the racing lines of the 1.8 mile track. This will be followed by four laps driving the awesome Ariel Atom and then two laps as a passenger in the Ariel Atom with an instructor at the wheel before being presented with a certificate at the end of the day Please Note: This event is shared with public bookings. Therefore, we cannot guarantee you will be with other Spicers.
Bridge Abseil and Ladder Climb ..it'll scare you to death - but you'll love it!!
Date: Saturday 1st March at 10am Place: Millers Dale # (SK17 8SN) Cost: £35 Member, £39 Guest
Another of Mark's brilliant events that are aimed at those who really want to conquer a challenging outdoor pursuit, but feel the need for some extra 'loving care' and patience to help them meet their ambition. This day is an ideal introduction in an interesting cave system, but one where you have the peace of mind of knowing that you could quickly be brought to the surface if the experience proves too much! So if you've always been a bit wary of taking your first trip underground then this is the event for you. Grade: Easy Directions will be sent out before the day. Medical Note: If you have any medical conditions that could prevent you taking part in this adventure activity, please contact your doctor in advance to check. If you are unsure, please contact the instructor, Mark Fenton directly on 07798 790766 or your Spice office.
Fire Eating Workshop
Ever fancied the idea of a freefall abseil (like the SAS do out of a helicopter!) from a precipitous 80' viaduct to the river bank below…and then climbing back up using a metal caving ladder which swings and sways! (saves having to walk all the way back to the top anyway). We thought you might, so we arranged a great day for you. Once you've plucked up the courage to do it once, there will be no stopping you. It's a great confidence booster and gives a real sense of achievement. This day is run by Mark Fenton (who many have written in praising and requesting more of) so you can be sure that there will be lots of fun, a relaxed atmosphere where absolute beginners will find lots of nurturing and encouragement and a totally commitment to your safety at all stages.
Aerial Extreme Sheffield Aerial Extreme is now in Sheffield
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Date: Saturday 8th March from 10am to 1:30pm Place: Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire # (DE4 3PG) Cost: £35 Member, £39 Guest
Saturday 8th March from 11:15am to 1pm Coleridge Road, Sheffield # (S9 5DA) Aerial Extreme at iceSheffield £24 Member, £27 Guest
“Aerial Extreme is a real adrenalin rush – it’s a must for everyone!” Alan Hinkes – the UK’s leading High Altitude Mountaineer. The course is located at the iceSheffield arena. Aerial Extreme at iceSheffield is a fun packed urban high ropes adventure course, boasting over 30 exciting obstacles. Climb high up into the air and amaze yourself as you take each challenge head on, from speedy drops, mid-air jumps, suspended gravity defying climbing walls and much more. The outdoors has never been so much fun. No experience or skill is required, just a sense of adventure. Once connected by our instructors that’s it! You remain connected throughout allowing you to concentrate on having fun. The course consists of 34 obstacles ranging from 3m to 14m in height. There is a maximum weight limit of 120kg (19 stone) for this event.
.. if you can only choose one Spice event - this is it!
Date: Sunday 9th March at 10:30am for 11am start Place: Woodlands Camp, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield Cost: £39 Member, £45 Guest Extras: bring packed lunch, a towel and milk Bob the Fire Eater pioneered this classic event for Spice and taught a whole generation the joys of eating and breathing fire over a period spanning around 25 years of Spice history. Sadly Bob died in 2012 but his legacy remains in the happy faces of those members who have conquered this unique and dramatic skill. In memory of Bob we have created a new Fire Eating workshop with Blair, a performer who we believe to be the only remaining person teaching the same techniques as Bob. Fire Eating & Breathing: This has got to be one of the Spice Classic Events. Go on, it must be on your list of "Got to do's". If you are 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 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. The morning session comprises a thorough programme of games and exercises done as a group, designed to boost confidence and team spirit, and to prepare members for the challenge of safely learning this dangerous and esoteric skill. The day culminates in the incredible sight of all the team swallowing firebrands and for the grand finale - a team photo of everyone flame throwing! Are we mad - not when you know how!
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
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Carriage Driving Experience
Peak Classic Caves Day
..let the experts show you how!
..enjoy two caves in a day
Date: Saturday 15th March from 10:30am to 3pm Place: Red House Stables, Old Road, Darley Dale, near Matlock # (DE4 2ER) Cost: £79 Member, £85 Guest
Date: Sunday 23rd March from 10 to 4pm Place: Hope, Derbyshire # (SK17 8ET) Cost: £49 Member, £54 Guest Extras: £3 on day to farmer
Ever wanted to drive a stage coach, or wondered how you learnt to drive before engines took over the world? Here's your chance to try it out for yourself on this special introduction. A 'real hands' on experience, we'll cover all aspects of driving, and as we are based at the National Carriage Museum, you can be assured that your instructors are the best you will find anywhere!
Another day with Mark Fenton plus a support instructor, this time primarily for those who have been on a beginners or “terrified” caving day, but is also suitable for a first time caver who has the fitness and confidence to go straight in at this level. We start the day by tackling the famous Giants Hole cave, which is famous for having the lowest point in England at the bottom of this system! After a break for lunch, we move on to Carlswark Cavern, one of the most fun and best-known caves in the Peak District. Adventure from the word go, we access the cave by abseiling down a 40 foot shaft. For the most part it’s a low, wide cave with many junctions to negotiate and explore. There’s a nice easy exit. All in all, a brilliant adventure day. Caving suits and all special equipment provided. Grade: Moderate
The Sheepdog Experience TLC - Thinking Like Canines!!
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Sunday 16th March from 11am to 1:30pm Mainline Collies, Baildon # (BD16 3AU) Golcar Farm, Spring Lane £69 Member, £75 Guest Vicki Sykes
A sheepdog is an intelligent thinking animal and is capable of making its own decisions when the line of duty calls for instant reaction to certain situations. Training a dog to work sheep requires not only skill and patience but also knowledge of the dog’s mind and of its basic instincts. Working a trained sheepdog requires a similar knowledge of the dog’s mind, for to work a pack dog the handler must first learn to think like a pack dog, TLC Think Like Canines. The Sheepdog Experience is not about rushing into a field and trying to move sheep from one area to another with a dog you hardly know and with no skill or feeling involved. It is about the skills involved, the history of the breed, the basic instincts, understanding the working mind of the collie and of learning to harmonise with it. The Sheepdog Experience gives you the opportunity to learn as much as possible about farming, sheep, Sheepdogs and trialling. You will also be surprised at how much you learn about communication and confidence and if you have a dog of your own you will pick up tips on training.
SWAT Training Mission .. an incredible special forces style experience
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Sunday 16th March at 9:30am Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5SA) NPF at Bassetts Pole £45 Member, £49 Guest
Ever wondered how you would cope as part of a SWAT team storming a building! Well this is your chance to find out! And rest assured - you don’t need any special training or fitness to be a special forces hero with Spice, as we’re just doing this for fun! 14
Clay Pigeon Shooting Date: Place: Meet: Cost:
Saturday 29th March at 10am Glossop # (SK13 6JY) Grouse Inn Car Park £29.50 Member, £32.50 Guest
Clear away the cobwebs with a round of clays, out in the country, enjoying the fresh air and peace and quiet (in-between the loud bangs!). The costs include instruction, 25 shots and trophies. Mixture of singles, doubles and reports - which means various clays flinging off after each other. We will have our own little Top Gun Competition to find best lady shot and top man shot! We finish in the Grouse Pub where Sunday lunch can be obtained. (A flask can come in very welcome on the hillside.) The shoot is a morning session but if you want to shoot more, Dave will organise it for you at a specially reduced Spiceprice (about £10 for another 25 shots). Depending on numbers, it’s usually all over by 11.30/12.00 noon.
Hovercraft Driving and Powerturns Experience ...get to grips with these crazy machines!
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Saturday 29th March at 11am Greetland Road, Barkisland, Halifax (HX4 0BN) Profile Events, Plain Trees Farm £63 Member, £69 Guest
Two events in one today as you get to drive both the Hovercrafts and the powerturn buggies! I bet you’ve always wanted the chance to drive a hovercraft! Riding a cushion of air, the hovercraft provides a truly unique experience. We'll also get a go on the powerturn buggies. These incredible vehicles have two engines, do 'wheelies' at up to 30mph and can spin on the spot! For one or two drivers.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
JCB VIP Visit and Lunch
Hot Air Balloon Flight
.. discover this world leading company
the altogether more civilised way to fly!
Date: Friday 4th April at 10:45am Place: Rocester, Staffs (ST14 5LS) Cost: £29 Member, £32 Guest Includes: Guided factory tour, film, exhibition tour, refreshments and lunch in their organic restaurant. Spice coordinator & booking fees
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We are delighted to showcase this amazing British company in the Spice Programme. Our visit will begin with a welcome from JCB, followed by refreshments and a short presentation in the JCB Theatre with their corporate AV show reel on the global manufacturing facilities and products. Afterwards we will be invited to join one of their Tour Guides for a personal tour of the new ‘’Story of JCB’’ exhibition and the JCB shop. The tour will then move on to the assembly line of the world famous Backhoe Loader machine , here you will see the process of how the machine is built from the delivery of the sheet steel, profiling, laser cutting, welding, paint shop, assembly and finally the finished product! The tour will also include the office facilities. To conclude we will be treated to lunch in their Hospitality Suite. This is a 100% Soil Associated organic restaurant and offers a really unique dining experience in the heart of the company. Notes: All Visitors must wear closed toed shoes for safety. Due to the length of the tour it may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties.
Rock Climbing for the Terrified a beginners day of climbing & scrambling which anyone can enjoy
Date: Saturday 5th April at 10am Place: Black Rocks nr Matlock # Cost: £35 Member, £39 Guest 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!
Sunday 13th April Tissington Derbyshire # Morning meet £145 Member, £149 Guest Spice West Midlands
This is one of those experiences of a lifetime! You'll never have an experience like ballooning. You arrive at the launch site...nothing is happening. A van arrives, towing a large 'shopping' basket. People gather in groups, look skywards muttering about clouds and met reports. Then suddenly it’s all action with people running everywhere as our balloonists decide we're going for it! Final checks are made, you hop in and are away, rising majestically, taking an eagles view of the fields and hills spread in a tapestry below. In experienced hands you'll enjoy a memorable flight, lasting 30-60 minutes before they bring you gently earthward. Please note: flights are weather dependent, so dates cannot be guaranteed. If you’re unable to fly on the date chosen, our supplier Wickers World will offer another date that is mutually convenient. Their special terms & conditions will be sent
Zip World - Ultimate Zipline Experience .. fly for 1 mile at nearly 100mph & 500 feet up!
Date: Sunday 13th April at 11:30am Place: Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda # (LL57 4YG) Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest (Deposit £10) Includes: 2 x Zipwire trips (little zipper & big zipper), flying suit, goggles, quarry tour by truck This is an unbelievable new event! You may have seen it on The One Show, BBC News or Blue Peter (if not click the links at www.zipworld.co.uk to watch them via YouTube!) 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! How does our afternoon work: We will meet up for briefing and for kitting up with flying suits, helmets and goggles. We then get to experience “Little Zipper”, a mere 500 meters of fun that will whet our appetites for what is to come. At the base of “Little Zipper” we join our trucks (15 per truck) that take us on a guided tour of the quarry, ending at the very top. This is an exciting trip, using vertiginous quarry tracks from the days when hundreds of men worked quarried slate at Penrhyn. The views are dramatic. We eventually reach the summit and the mighty “Big Zipper”. This we descend one after another at approx. 2 minute intervals. Be prepared to be terrified, invigorated and awed... all at the same time! These are the kind of events that many of us joined Spice to do. Come along and try something new!
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
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Outdoor Ice Skating
Sport
Yorkshire's coolest wintertime attraction
Ten Pin Bowling at Xscape recommended new members night
Date: Thursday 16th January at 7:45pm Place: Colorado Way, Glasshoughton (WF10 4TA) Cost: £13 Member, £14.50 Guest Includes: admission, 2 games and shoe hire
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Thursday 30th January from 7:30pm to 9pm Millennium Square, Leeds (LS2 3AD) By the Skate Café entrance £9.50 Member, £11 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
A favourite amongst all Spicers - a very popular evening that offers great value for money, and the chance of a good “chin wag” to catch up on the latest gossip over a beer. We have booked 2 games and the winner will be the person with the highest overall score. The price you pay includes admission, shoe hire and two games of non-stop bowling! Please arrive by 7.45 pm so we can allocate you to your lane. Directions: Exit the M62 at junction 32 and follow the sign posts for Xscape.
Meet at 7:30pm for our 8pm session and we will have one hour on the ice. Wear warm layered clothing and a waterproof jacket. Gloves and thick socks are highly recommended, particularly for beginners. Ice Marshals are on hand to promote a safe and enjoyable experience at all times. Ice skating can however, be a hazardous activity so please be aware that any on ice activity is entirely at your own risk. Skate hire is included in the price but you're welcome to bring your own if you have them. Lockers and helmets are also available for hire. We can also have a go on the snow slide (not included) and afterwards we will go indoors for a warming drink.
Ice Wall Experience
Experienced Snow Skiers Session
... a real indoor ice climbing
170m of real snow right here in Yorkshire
Date: Saturday 25th January at 11:15am Place: Vertical Chill, 130 Deansgate, Mcr (M3 2QS) Cost: £42.50 Member, £45 Guest
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Experience real Ice Climbing in the centre of Manchester! We have taken a Spice exclusive session at the Vertical Chill which is situated within the North Face Store on Deansgate, Manchester. We have a dedicated instructor for our session and all equipment is provided so whether you’re are a complete climbing beginner or someone a little more experienced don’t hesitate to book on this exciting event. The instructor ratio is maximum 4 to 1 so if we have more than 4 people and therefore go on in to a further hour’s session the group will be split. Don’t worry an hour is definitely enough, as you will be surprised how tiring it can be once the adrenalin starts pumping! We need to get there a good 15 minutes in advance of the session so that we can be fitted out with all the relevant kit including North Face clothing, axes, crampons, harnesses, helmets, boots and gloves. Bring your own thick socks to wear within the boots and a T shirt to wear under the clothing provided – the socks and T shirts may get a bit sweaty so you might want to bring along clean ones to change in to especially if the group decides to go out for a celebratory drink in one of the many local hostelries after the event The North Face Store is located at the Cathedral end of Deansgate not far from the Marks & Spencer’s store. There are several car parks situated nearby and the nearest Metrolink stops are Shudehill & Victoria Station. Member Benefit: Spice members qualify for a £5 monthly discount on gym membership at DeVere Village Urban Resorts. See the monthly rates below after the discount. Village Any Time Off Peak Leeds South £50 £37 Leeds North £53 £40 Hull £36 £23 16
Sunday 2nd February from 5:45pm to 10pm Xscape, Castleford (WF10 4TA) By the stairs near Sno!Zone lockers £39 Member, £43 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Xscape is the large leisure complex at Castleford near Leeds which houses a large indoor REAL SNOW slope. The 170m long main slope is covered with over 1500 tonnes of fresh snow, and there is also a dedicated lesson slope for beginners and novices to build their skills and confidence before progressing to the main slope. This is a 4 hour session on the slopes, for this session you must be able to meet the minimum ski standards i.e. the ability to control speed, link turns and confidently use the poma lift. If you do not meet these standards the slope patrollers will ask you to leave the slope & no refunds will be offered!
Experienced Snowboarders Session Ride Yorkshire's only indoor snow slope
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Sunday 2nd February from 5:45pm to 10pm Xscape, Castleford (WF10 4TA) By the stairs near Sno!Zone lockers £39 Member, £43 Guest
Boarders are welcome to join us on the slope at Xscape.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
4D Golf at Xscape
Target Archery Day
Glow in the Dark Mini Golf
Date: Saturday 12th April from 10am to 12pm Place: The Sycamores, Bramhope (LS16 9JR) Meet: West Park Leeds Rugby Club Cost: £18 Member, £20 Guest Includes: tuition and equipment hire. Tea and coffee
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Monday 10th March at 7:45pm Xscape, Castleford (WF10 4TA) At top of escalators near golf entrance £8.50 Member, £10 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714
Xplore Cosmic Golf! Mystery & fantasy combine to create the UK's first Glow-inthe-Dark Mini Golf courses. Xplore presents two heavily themed, UV lit courses (don’t forget no white underwear under dark clothes girls!!) suitable for Spicers of all ages and we’ll have a go at both of them! A great mid week fun cheap event. We can then Xplore (!!) the bars in Xscape no doubt afterwards to discuss our scores! Course 1 - Search for Atlantis Legend has it that the sea god Poseidon himself protects the ancient underwater city. Explore the depths of the Ocean and encounter "The Kraken", sharks and ancient shipwrecks. Finally face the fury of Poseidon inside the lost city of Atlantis. Course 2 - The Mummy's Curse After awakening the spirit of the Pharaoh you must journey through the ancient tomb, treasure rooms and Egyptian hallways to find the Fountain of Egypt. Only here can you lift the terrible Mummy's Curse. Directions: Follow the brown tourist signs from junction 32 of the M62 to Xscape where there are 1,400 free parking spaces. There's a dedicated rail station at Xscape called Glasshoughton station. On entering Xscape go up the escalator in front of you and turn left at the top to find Xplore.
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.
Mountain biking All Spice mountain bike rides are designed to be fun, enjoyable, and above all safe. All the bike leaders we use are qualified, experienced and carry first aid and emergency equipment but all participating riders must ensure that they are properly equipped and prepared. You must wear an appropriate cycling helmet: “No Helmet No Ride”. In addition we strongly recommend gloves with a good grip. Footwear again should have plenty of grip and provide good support. You should wear appropriate clothing, preferably in the form of several layers and you must always bring a waterproof jacket and trousers. Full details are on our website at www.spiceyorks.com/membersinfo/bikinginfo All our rides are graded as below. 1: Strenuous 2: Hard 3: Moderate 4: Easy 5: Easy peasy!
Curling Night Brooms at the ready …
Date: Friday 28th March from 5:45pm to 7:45pm Place: iceSheffield # (S9 5DA) Cost: £26 Member, £28.50 Guest 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. Location: iceSheffield is just 2 miles from the City centre, located between Don Valley Stadium and Hallam FM Arena on Coleridge Road. There’s a tram stop right outside and it’s on a major bus route if you are coming on public transport. For the car owners, there’s plenty of parking.
Hope Winter Wonderland Mountain Bike Ride Come and cycle up the shaking mountain (Mam Tor) with great views
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Saturday 4th January at 9:30am Hope, Derbyshire (S33 6AA) £15 Member, £17 Guest Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209
Come and cycle up the shaking mountain (Mam Tor) with great views of the Edale valley and Kinder Scout. This is a great ride in one of the most picturesque parts of the Peak District National Park taking in Castleton, Mam Tor, Edale and Jagger Clough on a combination of quiet roads and bridleways. The route has been designed to make the climbing as easy as possible but as we will be climbing around 2000ft over the whole ride so the climbing will not be totally painless. Grade: 3; Distance: around 18 miles depending on the weather and riding conditions.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
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Beginners Mountain Bike Course
Improvers Mountain Bike Course
Great for those new to mountain biking
Great for those wanting to improve their MTB skills
Date: Sunday 19th January from 9:30am to 3:30pm Place: Otley Chevin, Yorkshire # Cost: £42 Member, £48 Guest, £60 Member + Bike, £68 Guest + Bike Host: Iain Johnson of Cycle Yorkshire
Date: Saturday 15th February from 9:30am to 3:30pm Place: Otley Chevin, Yorkshire # Cost: £42 Member, £48 Guest, £60 Member + Bike, £68 Guest + Bike Host: Iain Johnson of Cycle Yorkshire
This is a great biking event for Spice. It is a specific day learning mountain biking skills rather than a ride out. This is a fantastic deal for us as these courses sell at £60 to the public. Enjoy and experience the beautiful scenery and great off-road riding at Otley Chevin Forest Park and surrounding bridleways. It's a great way to start to develop the ability, confidence and safety awareness of Mountain Biking for all the family as well as individuals. Instruction is provided by fully qualified Mountain Bike instructor/leader in a fun relaxing atmosphere. Terrain is quite technical but not too demanding so general fitness is a must. During the day the course will cover the following:
This is a great biking event for Spice. It is a specific day learning mountain biking skills rather than a ride out. This is a fantastic deal for us as these courses sell at £60 to the public. To attend this you should have attended Iain's Beginners Mountain Bike Course previously or been riding for a while and want to improve on your technique/skills. Enjoy and experience the beautiful scenery and great off-road riding at Otley Chevin Forest Park and surrounding bridleways. It's a great way to start to develop the ability, confidence and safety awareness of Mountain Biking for all the family as well as individuals. Instruction is provided by fully qualified Mountain Bike instructor/leader in a fun relaxing atmosphere. Terrain is quite technical but not too demanding so general fitness is a must. During the day the course will cover the following: Bike preparation (Safety checks) Riding position Steeper & rockier Ascending/Descending techniques Faster Cornering Drop offs and step ups up to 1ft.
Bike preparation [safety checks] Riding position Correct use of gears Braking [efficiently and safely] Ascending techniques [climbing] Descending techniques [coming down.....Ouch] Cornering and off camber techniques Riding single track and tree routes Drop offs and steps up to 8” Check the details of this event on our website at www.spiceyorks.com to see a video of a previous course. All participants must provide their own mountain bikes [bikes can be hired if required at £18] and the necessary safety equipment, i.e. helmets & gloves etc. and dress according to the weather. Also you must bring your own drinks [bottle/hydration pack and lunch/snacks].
Ladybower Improvers Ride Some of the most spectacular scenery in the Peak District
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Sunday 9th February at 10am FairHolmes, Derwent, Bamford, Sheffield P&D car park by Fairholmes cycle hire £15 Member, £17 Guest
The area in and around Ladybower Reservoir offers a wide variety of mountain biking ranging from easy, smooth bridleways to very steep and rocky singletrack descents all set in the beautiful surroundings of the High Peak in North Derbyshire. Peak District mountain biking at its very best!! Not to mention so fabulous view of the Edale Hope and Derwent valleys. So if you want to blow away so of those winter cobwebs, dust off your bike and join us out on there on some of the finest trails in the peak district. Grade: 3; Distance: 15 to 20 miles. 18
Ladybower Come and Try Mountain Biking Give Mountain biking a try in beautiful surroundings
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Saturday 15th February at 10:30am FairHolmes, Ladybower, Bamford, Sheffield P&D car park Fairholmes cycle hire/cafe £15 Member, £17 Guest
The ride is partly on road and partly off road as we circum-navigating the Derwent reservoir, with stunning views of the surrounding hill. The trail undulates around the reservoir so you will need to be able to cycle up and down hill but they are not too demanding. As we ride you will get the opportunity to practice mountain biking technique and ask questions. The ride will be guided and supported by a fully train mountain bike guide with many years’ experience. Grade: 5; Distance: 10 miles.
Pateley Bridge Intermediate Mountain Bike Fabulous views of the Dales riding around the Nidd
Date: Sunday 9th March at 10am Place: Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire # (HG3 5AW) Cost: £15 Member, £17 Guest This is a stunning ride from Pateley Bridge up the Nidd Valley to the Scarhouse reservoir, where we cross the dam and head back to Pateley Bridge across the top of the moors with spectacular views across the Dales. The riding is mostly off-road with a few short road sections to link the tracks together. Grade: 2; Distance: 25 miles with a couple of tough climbs and some fabulous descents.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
An afternoon at Wensleydale Creamery
Social
a cheesy afternoon out ... With so many social events on the Spice calendar we have listed the events by area for North, South and West Yorkshire to help you to see the events local to you. Remember that in addition to these, we also have the socials listed on page 8. There are the dinner shuffles, curry clubs, ten pin bowling and quiz nights listed on page 9, and regular weekend pub meets, music clubs and book clubs listed on page 10. Also we have our big seasonal parties on page 11. There are also many more on our website that we simply don’t have space to mention here.
North Yorkshire Socials Spice Dines French in Harrogate Oh la la ...
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Saturday 11th January at 7:15pm Le Jardin Petit, 7 Montpellier Parade (HG1 2TJ) 7.15 pm in Winter Gardens (HG1 2RR) £17 Member, £19 Guest
Come and join us for a Spice dines meal in this quaint little Bistro overlooking Montpellier Gardens. As the restaurant doesn't have a bar area we will meet in The Winter Gardens Wetherspoon pub at 7:15pm and then walk round together to the restaurant for our three course meal. It is a 5 minute stroll. The pub is located on Parliament Street near the Royal Baths entrance (HG1 2RR) and we shall be stood on the right hand side as you come down the stairs from this entrance.
Date: Saturday 8th February at 12:45pm Place: Gayle Lane, Hawes, Wensleydale (DL8 3RN) Cost: £4.50 Member, £5.50 Guest Discover the history and heritage of the world’s only Real Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese. Set in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales is the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, where cheese comes to life and you will be able to find out more about their tempting cheese varieties and be inspired with delicious recipe ideas.
York Meal at Caesars Date: Saturday 15th February at 6pm Place: 27-29 Goodramgate, York (YO1 7LS) Cost: £20 Member, £22.50 Guest We will be putting on this meal for those on the York Fort weekend and it’s open also to Spice members who are not staying over at the fort with us. So why not come and join us at this stylish Italian restaurant for a three course meal.
Get together at the York Tap Date: Thursday 20th February at 7:30pm Place: York Train Station (YO24 1AB) This is an informal 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 this venue is not hired exclusively but hopefully we'll commandeer an area.
Spice Dines at Meltons Too in York
Eden Camp Modern History Museum
Another social meal in York city centre
Date: Sunday 2nd March at 10:45am Place: Malton, North Yorkshire (YO17 6RT) Cost: £7.50 Member, £8.50 Guest
Date: Wednesday 15th January at 7:15pm Place: 24 Walmgate, York (YO1 9TX) Cost: £17.50 Member, £20 Guest Melton's Too is a large Cafe Bar Bistro in York, specialising in homemade food using regional produce, set in a 17th century building. Tonight we will enjoy a three course meal.
Hal Cruttenden at The Hyena Lounge York Tough Luvvie
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Tuesday 4th February at 7pm City Screen Picturehouse, 13-17 Coney St, York Entrance to The Basement £15 Member, £16 Guest
Hal’s comedy is simultaneously warm and catty, straight and camp, it’s a lovely mix that has made him a regular guest on ‘John Bishop’s Only Joking’ for Sky1 and led to not one, but two sitcoms being produced this year. Following stand out performances on ‘Live At The Apollo’, ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ and ‘The Edinburgh Comedy Gala’, Hal is being strongly tipped as the next big thing. Hal has also been nominated for a Chortle Award and a Perrier Award. Please bear in mind that comedians often use strong language. Please don't book this if you are easily offended.
The Museum first opened to the public in 1987 and has since, with the help and support of its visitors, grown into one of the largest and most comprehensive museums covering British military and social history from 1914 onwards. There are 32 huts in total to visit including a cafe and a gift shop. An example of some of the huts are The rise of Hitler and the Nazi party, The Home Front, The U-boat menace, The Blitz with many more interesting exhibits to view. Afterwards (around 3-4pm) we will head into Malton for a meal at a pub. This is optional and is extra to be paid for on the day.
Spice Dines Indonesian in York Date: Wednesday 5th March at 7:15pm Place: Krakatoa, 39 Tanner Row, York (YO1 6JP) Cost: £22 Member, £24.50 Guest Join us tonight at this highly rated Indonesian restaurant in the heart of York for a two course meal.
St Patrick's Day drink at O'Neill's York Date: Monday 17th March at 7:30pm Place: O’Neill’s, 10 Lower Ousegate (YO1 9QU) Come and celebrate St Patrick's Day in one of York's busiest Irish bars. Let's toast the Irish with a good old pint of Guinness!
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
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South Yorkshire Socials
Dogs Racing with Chicken n Chips in Owlerton Stadium Sheffield
Poker Evening Sheffield
An evening of greyhound racing including meal and free bets
Become a card shark
Date: Friday 14th February at 7pm Place: Penistone Road, Sheffield (S6 2DE) Meet: Main Gate Cost: £14 Member, £16 Guest Includes: Admission, Racecard, Chicken in a basket meal £1 Tote Jackpot bet, £1 Tote Bet. 3 x Drinks= Bottle of Carling or glass of house wine or soft drink
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Wednesday 29th January at 7:30pm Cavells, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) £5 Member, £7.50 Guest Andy Ware
Poker training session 7:30pm – 8:30pm Poker competition 8:30pm – last orders A fun night is guaranteed as we start off with a training session aimed at the absolute beginners. So if you think a full house is a very successful party and a Royal Flush is what happens when the Queen visits the powder room – this is the night for you. You will find out how to bid, what is a good hand and what isn’t, what is bluffing and an introduction into some of the techniques of becoming a good player. Then you get a chance to try out your new-found skills in a competition. We will be playing for chips, not for money, so you don’t need to worry about losing your house and car. Please arrive for 7:30pm sharp for the training session so we don’t leave anyone behind. If you are just coming for the competition, arrive for 8:30pm sharp so we can get under way on time. Please note due to gaming regulations we are no longer able to offer prizes for poker nights anymore so we have reduced the price of this event. We have the mezzanine area of Cavells bar booked tonight. They serve food till 7pm should you wish to eat first.
Live Music and Ale Night
Experience the thrills and excitement of first class greyhound racing at Yorkshire's premier racetrack. Situated just 5 minutes drive from Sheffield's vibrant city centre, Owlerton Stadium is the perfect venue for SPICE members looking for a fun and affordable night out with a difference
Meet your Coordinator who will have the entrance tickets and please ensure you are at the main gates at 7pm sharp and we can then all enter together to stay in a party for the evening as there is no allocated seating and track nights can be very busy. Food is served until around 9pm and there is a race around every 15 minutes. Your ticket includes:
Admission Racecard Chicken in a basket meal £1 Tote Jackpot bet £1 Bet on race 12 3 x Drinks= Bottle of Carling or glass of house wine or soft drink. Location: Owlerton Stadium is on main Penistone Road in Hillsborough (A61) next to Napoleons Casino. Buses 53, 77 and 78 pass the stadium.
Live music and Ale Night
Date: Sunday 2nd February at 8:30pm Place: Red Deer, 18 Pitt Street, Sheffield (S1 4DD) Meet: The large bar to the right Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Includes: your first drink Host: Paul Timewell The Red Deer is a cosy little traditional pub in Sheffield City Centre, there is an impressive range of drinks to keep your thirst quenched! Choose from 8 real ales... with the usual suspects: Moorhouse’s Pride of Pendle, Timothy Taylor’s Landlord, Kelham Island Easy Rider, Copper Dragon Golden Pippin plus 4 guest ales changed weekly. Tonight the Red Deer also play their monthly host of their regular Blues Slot with "The River Rats" Meet your host at 8:30pm in the right hand side bar and your first drink is included (Pint, glass of wine, large soft drink). This newsletter contains just a sample of our events. The full and current list is always on our website at www.spiceyorks.com/events 20
U40 v O40: Let's Go Play 'Adventure Golf' Let's have some fun on the course!
Date: Monday 24th February at 7:45pm Place: Paradise Island Adventure Golf, Sheffield (S9 2EP) Cost: £10 Member, £12 Guest Includes: 2 Courses - 1 Game played on each Tonight we will be battling it out between our U40 and O40 to see who wins! Why not come along and challenge yourself and others? There's only one thing to remember; it's not the taking part that counts... it's the winning! This new adventure takes you from the boat at the Caribbean Quay, through mysterious sea caves before being marooned on a desert island full of exotic palm trees and mystical jungle ruins! Traditional golf etiquette has no place here so leave your plus fours and rules at the door. Set amidst a tropical paradise, this is golf as you've never seen it before. Surrounded by Tiki huts, palm trees and exotic plants. See exotic animals, statues and carvings along the way too! Paradise Island creates a fun atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
Murder Mystery: The Box Office Hit A Movie themed Murder Mystery
Date: Wednesday 26th February at 8pm Place: Cavells, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) Cost: £5 Member, £10 Guest Just a few days before the Oscars ceremony takes place in Hollywood, I thought a movie themed murder was in order! It is the opening night of Hollywood's latest blockbuster film “Undercover and Dangerous”•. The stars of the movie, directors and production team have gathered together at the cinema for the premiere screening of the film. Unfortunately midway through their glitzy cocktail reception disaster strikes! The promotional stunt goes horribly wrong! Tom Spanks, the star of the movie, was scheduled to jump out from between the sheets of the mock double bed in the foyer waving his gun and quoting some lines from the film. Instead the sheets twitch and then... nothing. Tom fails to materialise. On investigation, the star is not just undercover - he's dead as well! The question is: who killed him?
Board Games Night Sheffield a fun friendly night
Date: Thursday 6th March at 8pm Place: Cavells, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest A chance to try out your favourite board games, with a little dash of Spice flavouring to make the difference. Bring your favourite board games, Trivial Pursuits, Pictionary, Jenga whatever. Don’t worry if you haven’t got one, we always have a few but if you have then every one helps. We ’Spice’ the games up a little, and team people up and have a fun friendly night. The bar is open so we can quench our thirst after a hectic game of Scrabble. A good one for new members to break the ice and meet a few folk, if not exactly our most adventurous event! Another of our popular midweek cheapie nights out.
Go Casino and Go Dancing Date: Friday 7th March at 7:45pm Place: Genting Club Arundel Gate Sheffield (S1 2PN) Cost: £30 Member, £33 Guest Don't miss the brand new Genting Club, Sheffield's fantastic Go Casino Package which includes: a three course dinner followed by a learn to play session where each of us will be given a real £10 (2x£5) gaming chip to use on any of the games. Afterwards we can head on to the dance floor to party!
Last Laugh Comedy Club Toby Foster, Steve Williams, Keith Carter, Geoff Norcott
Date: Friday 14th March at 7:45pm Place: Memorial Hall, Barkers Pool, Sheffield (S1 2JA) Cost: £16 Member, £17.50 Guest The Last Laugh Comedy Club has been running in Sheffield for over fifteen years, making it the longest running comedy club in the whole of Yorkshire. Join us for a brilliant night of comedy followed by the infamous DJ Foxy's cheesy disco.
Comedians in tonight's schedule include Toby Foster, Steve Williams, Keith Carter as ‘Nige’ and Geoff Norcott. The Last Laugh comedy club in Sheffield showcases the finest UK and international stand-up comedians throughout the night. Spice will try to reserve tables and there’s ample time between acts to get drinks. The Last Laugh at The Memorial Hall is a great Friday comedy night out and after the show has finished the bar stays open until 1AM and there is a cheesy disco 'til late. The best comedy around, it's a full night out. Meet promptly at door at 7:45pm to collect your ticket. Please note we are requested to be in our seats by 8:15pm. The Memorial Hall is right in the city centre at the back of the City Hall on Barkers Pool. Please note that acts are subject to change.
Spice goes Ice Skating plus Burger Buffet A fun evening-build up an appetite before an all you can eat buffet
Date: Wednesday 26th March at 6:45pm Place: Doncaster Dome and Cheswold Lodge Cost: £13 Member, £14.50 Guest Meet at 6:45pm at Doncaster Dome for our one hour session on the ice rink at 7pm. The region’s favourite Ice Skating destination, attracting skaters from across Doncaster, South Yorkshire and beyond. Set within the ice cool environment of the Ice Caps, the two interconnecting ice pads offer skaters of all ages and abilities a unique Ice Skating experience. After we've taken off our skates we'll travel the short distance to Cheswold Lodge for our All-You-Can-Eat Burger and Hot Dog Buffet at 8:30pm.
Theatre: Fame - The Musical Please book early for theatre as we can only hold tickets for a short time
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Wednesday 2nd April at 7pm Lyceum Theatre, Norfolk Row, Sheffield Meet by stairs at 7pm £32 Member, £35 Guest
It’s back and it’s gonna live forever! Take a hi-octane roller coaster ride with this brand new production based on the Oscarwinning musical film and hugely successful TV series. Join a group of star-struck wannabes as they embark on their quest for the ultimate accolade – fame. At the world famous High School for Performing Arts New York, young talented hopefuls undertake the journey of their lives. Ambition, triumph, heartbreak and romance conspire to steer them off course, and the pressure is too much for some. But, these kids are determined to live forever and as they rocket through breathtaking dance routines and show stopping tunes Fame is the feel-good sensation that you will never forget!
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
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West Yorkshire Socials Drinks and Karaoke evening Date: Saturday 4th January at 7:30pm Place: Swan pub, Swan Street, Leeds (LS1 6LG) Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest Mix Karaoke is the original and ultimate Leeds venue for karaoke and was the first of its kind to open its doors in Leeds. We shall meet in the Swan pub first at 7.30 pm before walking up together at 8.40 pm to the Karaoke bar where we will get settled into our booth for our 2 hour session. A sharing platter and bubbly will be included.
Spice dines Spanish at Qubana Ole
Date: Tuesday 7th January at 7:15pm Place: 25/27 Northgate, Wakefield (WF1 3BJ) Cost: £16.50 Member, £18 Guest Includes: Grilled mixed breads and oils, selection of tapas At Qubana, they take the sensual, Latin flair of Cuba and combine it with the hearty, honest flavours of Spain to create dishes that perfectly fuse the two cultures. All their ingredients are sourced as locally as possible and are treated with all the knowhow of a Catalonian.
Laserzone in Huddersfield Date: Thursday 9th January at 7:45pm Place: 29 St Johns Road, Huddersfield (HD1 5DX) Cost: £9 Member, £10 Guest Includes: 3 games Come and join us for some laser gun - no messy paintball games, just good clean lasertag action in specially designed and themed arenas. Huddersfield's unique theme is around a futuristic abandoned town, complete with a chemical plant, police station, auto shop, church, castle, warehouse and power station. The entrance is on Clare Hill behind the St Johns Resource Centre.
Friday Dinner at The Living Room drive away those January blues
Date: Friday 10th January at 7:15pm Place: 7 Greek Street, Leeds (LS1 5RW) Cost: £15.50 Member, £17 Guest Includes: 2 course meal Centrally located on Greek Street - The Living Room remains a favourite amongst discerning diners and those seeking high quality fresh food and cocktails in a stylish environment.
Sunday Lunch at Thai Edge Sa-Wad-Dee!
Date: Sunday 19th January at 1:15pm Place: New Portland Street, 7 Calverley St, Leeds Cost: £13.50 Member, £15 Guest Includes: All you can eat Sunday buffet 22
The Live Lounge in Hirst's Yard Date: Thursday 23rd January at 8pm Place: Hirst's Yard, Leeds (LS1 6NJ) Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Join us for our monthly live music night in Hirst's Yard. Book early as we are limited to 10 people!
Spice Dines Thai in Huddersfield a taste of Thailand in Huddersfield
Date: Friday 24th January at 7:45pm Place: Thai Sakon, 5 St John's Road, Hudds (HD1 5AY) Cost: £20.50 Member, £22.50 Guest Includes: 2 course menu and tea or coffee Extras: drinks and desserts Tonight Spice dines around the world visits the Thai Sakon Restaurant which provides the finest, genuinely authentic Thai cuisine in relaxed and friendly surroundings. All dishes are prepared from the very best ingredients, including fresh herbs, spices and exotic vegetables delivered every week from growers in Thailand.
Leeds City Drinking Tour a fun night out
Date: Saturday 25th January at 7:30pm Place: Tiger Tiger, 117 Albion Street, Leeds (LS2 8DY) Cost: £5 Member, £7.50 Guest Join us for a fun evening visiting some of the bars in Leeds. We will start in Tiger Tiger where we have a semi private area down the stairs from the Kanaloa bar near the Karaoke booths and to the left of the downstairs bar. Start the evening off with a complimentary beer or wine (be sure to arrive on time to get this!). Drinks are half price until 9.00 pm so we shall stay here until around that time when we will then move on to other bars in the vicinity.
Observatory Visit See the sky at night
Date: Wednesday 29th January at 7:30pm Place: Blackmoorfoot Road, Huddersfield # (HD4 7AE) Cost: £6.50 Member, £8 Guest A chance to view the night sky on this exclusive night at Huddersfield Observatory put on for us by Spice member Robert Williams.
The National Coal Mining Museum Going Underground
Date: Saturday 1st February at 11am Place: New Road, Overton, Wakefield (WF4 4RH) Cost: £12 Member, £13.50 Guest Includes: coffee on arrival and light lunch The National Coal Mining Museum for England provides a great day out with a unique opportunity to travel 140 meters underground down one of Britain's oldest working mines. Situated in a rural setting, it offers an unusual combination of exciting experiences, whilst providing a genuine insight into the hard-working lives of miners.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
Theatre: Robin Cousins' ICE
Casino, Meal and Elvis (Tribute)
The Skating Stage Experience
With a chance to win your evening free…
Date: Wednesday 5th February at 7pm Place: Alhambra Theatre, Morley St, Bradford Cost: £29.50 Member, £31.50 Guest
Date: Saturday 1st March at 8pm Place: Podium Buildings, Leeds (LS2 8PD) Cost: £21 Member, £23 Guest Includes: welcome drink, two course meal, £5 gaming chip and entertainment from 'Elvis'!
Olympic champion and head judge on ITV's Dancing on Ice, Robin Cousins has hand-picked the greatest ice skaters from around the globe to bring his incredible new production to life.
Doctor Who Exhibition and Chinese Buffet
A full night of entertainment is ahead for us – included on this event is a welcome drink, a two course meal, a £5 gaming chip and live music in the restaurant.
50 Years of Doctor Who
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Sunday 9th February at 2pm National Media Museum, Bradford (BD1 1NQ) Main Foyer at the National Media Museum £11 Member, £12 Guest
Join us at The National Media Museum and we will explore their exhibition celebrating 50 years of Doctor Who. We'll spend two hours in the museum - there's lots to see besides Doctor Who. There’s also a café on site! After our time in the museum, we'll take a short walk to Buffet @ Bradford where our all you can eat buffet is included.
Comedy night at the Lawrence Batley Theatre a bit of fun ...
Date: Thursday 13th February at 7:30pm Place: Queen's Square, Queen Street, Hudds (HD1 2SP) Cost: £11 Member, £12 Guest Let 2014 bring you plenty of laughs - including those from the Lawrence Batley Theatre's ever popular comedy cellar, offering you a series of the very best stand-up talent! Nathan Caton: As seen on Mock the Week, Russell Howard's Good News, The World Stands Up, FHM Stand Up Here, Little Miss Jocelyn, Comedy Cuts and his own Radio 4 show Can't Tell Me Nothing. Joey Page: From Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy.
Live on Stage ...80's Disco, Tribute and Meal A live act delivering the best hits of the 80's
Date: Friday 7th March at 7pm Place: Village Hotel Leeds South # (LS27 0TS) Meet: the foyer of the Inspirations Suite Cost: £15 Member, £17 Guest Includes: 2 course meal (main and dessert), tribute band, disco and late bar. Come and join us for a fantastic night of 80's hits from a live act and DJ. There are options to stay overnight.
Huddersfield Meal at Herbert's Bar Date: Friday 21st March at 7:15pm Place: 30 Cross Church Street (HD1 2PT) Cost: £14 Member, £16 Guest Includes: main course, side dish and coffee
Wakefield Treasure Hunt and meal Date: Saturday 22nd March at 2:30pm Place: 9 The Bull Ring, Wakefield (WF1 1HB) Cost: £14 Member, £15.50 Guest Includes: treasure hunt and a 2 course meal We will eat at Prego at 5.15 pm.
Italian meal at Bella Roma Wakefield
Rod Stewart Tribute and Meal in Wetherby
Date: Wednesday 19th February at 7:15pm Place: 63 Northgate (WF1 3BP) Meet: in the upstairs room Cost: £14 Member, £16 Guest Includes: 2 course meal of starter and main Extras: desserts and drinks
Join us for this great tribute night!
Murder Mystery: The Box Office Hit
Sunday lunch at The Three Houses
A Movie Themed Murder Mystery
a leisurely Sunday afternoon ...
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Date: Sunday 30th March at 1:30pm BST Place: 379 Barnsley Road, Wakefield (WF2 6HW) Cost: £13.50 Member, £15 Guest Includes: 2 course Sunday lunch and tea or coffee
Thursday 27th February at 8pm 28 Great George Street, Leeds (LS1 3DL) The Victoria Bar & Hotel £5 Member, £10 Guest
Just a few days before the Oscars ceremony takes place in Hollywood, I thought a movie themed murder was in order!
Date: Thursday 27th March at 7pm Place: Sant' Angelo, High Street, Wetherby (LS22 6LT) Cost: £17.50 Member, £20 Guest Tonight we visit Sant' Angelo in Wetherby for an Italian meal and will be entertained by Rod Stewart (or at least a tribute to him).
Afterwards there’s an optional walk to Sandal Castle and Pugneys Lake.
Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00
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Weekend breaks
Serenity Weekend Discover Your Inner Self
A small sample of our weekend breaks are below. As we go to print we have over eighty 2014 UK breaks to choose from on our website…
February Bargain Break Date: Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd February Place: Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry # Cost: £109 Member in twin room pp Includes: 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, entertainment including ceilidh and disco, walks with VC Walk Leaders, Mark's Meander & Treasure Hunt, and Friday Welcome Spice Rotating Dinner Now into its 10th year, join us for the biggest and best weekend in the Spice Scotland calendar – our February Bargain Break. This year we head to Pitlochry and The Fishers Hotel.
Skills for the Hills Bronze and Silver Navigation Awards
Date: Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March Place: Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) Cost: £138 Member, £158 Guest (Deposit £25) Includes: 2 nights B&B, Friday evening light supper, lunches and 4 course evening meal You're interested in hill walking, but want to learn more about the practical skills and techniques needed to venture safely out to the hills and mountains of Britain, or if you already have some of these skills but want to increase your level of competence, then this weekend is for you. Anyone who has been out walking on the hills will appreciate the problems that may arise if you are not prepared and this weekend is designed to make sure you're aware of what can happen and what to do about it. The majority of the weekend is practical so you will be out walking in the breathtaking scenery of the Welsh Hills. The countryside in which we’ll be walking, as well as being of outstanding beauty, is ideally suited to developing navigation skills as it is not always easy to follow the paths and rights of way. The emphasis for the weekend is on enjoying the walks and the instruction will be given on the hoof with each person having the opportunity to develop their own level of confidence. Both day's walks are quite extensive but the pace is leisurely so you don't need to be superfit to take part.
Kettlewell Catered Hostel Walking Weekend Another budget walking weekend a new location, Kettlewell
Date: Friday 28th February - Sunday 2nd March Place: Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorks # (BD23 5QU) Cost: £59 Member, £69 Guest Includes: Full English cooked buffet style breakfasts and Saturday evening meal, plus a walk Leader This weekend we have booked out the Kettlewell YHA Hostel for us and we will be running an exciting walking weekend in this stunning part of the Yorkshire Dales between the mountains of Great Whernside and Buckden Pike. Local walks around Kettlewell are some of the best you'll find in the region and the stunning Dales Way walking route passes right outside the hostel. 24
Date: Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd March Place: Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) Cost: £155 Member, £175 Guest (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 nights B&B, Friday buffet supper, 2 buffet lunches, 4 course evening meal and all instruction This is a weekend of gentle personal exploration for those intrigued by alternative spiritual and holistic practices. The holistic approach deals with the mind, body and spirit as an interactive whole and can help deal with the stresses and pressure of modern day living. Through the use of healing touch, energy therapies, chakra work, sound, dowsing, movement and meditation you will discover and explore hidden elements of yourself. Learning to connect with your hidden self can help promote greater self-confidence which can lead to a more balanced and harmonious lifestyle. Participation will be the keyword during this weekend. Your guide and instructor on this gentle break is Suzanne, holistic therapist working in many different fields. As well as being trained in several massage techniques, Suzanne is also a Reiki Master, Seichim Master, Reflexologist, and Meditation Teacher. She will introduce you to Chakras, grounding, simple energy work, looking at the balance of body and spirit, meditation and pathworking. Join her at this beautiful secluded country setting, the perfect spot to reflect and discover an alternative you.
Sailing Weekend around the Solent Date: Friday 28th - Sunday 30th March Place: Haslar marina, Haslar Road, Gosport # Cost: £238 Member, £258 Guest Includes: diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches and teas Extras: marina charges and evening meals EnCompass is renowned for its ability to create enjoyable sailing experiences. Your skipper is an experienced Yachtmaster who is used to ensuring that you get the experience you are looking for. If you are new to sailing you will be amazed at how quickly you are able to ‘learn the ropes’. If you are a more experienced sailor you will find that your skills are acknowledged and then opportunities are created for you to step into tasks that extend you slightly where you need stretching (if that is what you want). We usually manage to cover the whole Solent during the course of the weekend, and there are excellent eating places at all the overnight stops. Cruises start from and return to Gosport. Whatever the weather – whether the winds have been strong or light; whether it has been foggy or clear; warm or cold; previous crews have had highly enjoyable weekends, with many people returning time and again. The boat is a Dehler 39. She is a cruiser/racer – comfortable, forgiving, and fast. The above is the first of over twenty sailing weekends that we have organised in 2014 both in the UK and abroad. One of them has already sold out so don’t snooze and lose - take a look at the event list on our website now at www.spiceyorks.com/events!
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Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking Weekend
Newcastle Easter Party Weekend
Stunning Yorkshire Dales riding-high level drovers’ roads & bridleways
A canny weekend in The Toon
Date: Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd March Place: Kilnsey, North Yorkshire # (BD23 5PT) Meet: Wharfedale Lodge Cost: £125 Member, £145 Guest Includes: B & B and two guided rides Extras: lunches and evening meals Host: Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209 Grade: 3 Moderate recent intermediate hilly off-road mountain biking experience essential. Cost includes two night’s accommodation in excellent quality bunk barn plus 2 days of top quality mountain biking. ** Stunning Yorkshire Dales riding - high level drovers roads & bridleways make up the majority of the riding in this great biking area on the eastern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park ** The Yorkshire Dales National Park offers great potential for mountain biking - there are miles of bridleways and old drovers roads across summits, passes, moorland and along valleys. Our venue for this weekend is the small village of Kilnsey, set right on the eastern edge of the Yorkshire Dales famous for its rolling limestone hills, valleys, picturesque villages and in places it’s pure isolation. This area of the Dales will form part of the star attraction in the Grand Depart of the Tour du France in July so come along and see what the pros will have to contend with. Check out our full event list for dozens and dozens of walking breaks at www.spiceyorks.com/events!
Anglesey Easter Walking + Chill Out Break Date: Friday 18th - Monday 21st April Place: Outdoor Alternative Centre, Holyhead Cost: £149 Member, £169 Guest (Deposit £25) Includes: 3 Nights' accommodation in comfortable Spice exclusive hostel, 3 packed lunches, 2 breakfasts (with hot items), 1 Continental breakfast on Monday and guided walks on Saturday & Sunday. Buffet on Friday night, plus hot evening meals on Saturday and Sunday! Not sure what to do for Easter bank holiday? Why not spend it with us in Anglesey on a lively weekend break? It will involve exploring some of the most stunning costal views that Anglesey has to offer (so don’t forget your camera). This three night bank holiday trip will be a refreshing weekend break with guided walks and local visits. The island is such a beautiful area, full of places for us to visit. Castles, beaches, shopping… you name it! Accommodation: We will be staying at the 3 star Outdoor Alternative which has facilities designed for comfort all year round. The buildings are heated and well ventilated so our Easter stay will be warm, fresh and relaxed. The facilities provide space for parking, so no trouble there. There’s no need to worry about bedding since pillows, duvet, and fresh sleeping bags are supplied for a comfortable stay. Toilet, shower and wash room facilities are to be found adjacent to the bedrooms. The rooms are of a good size, so there’s plenty of room for Spicers to kick back or socialise. We have taken exclusive use of ‘The Centre’ which consists of 5 bedrooms 2x2 beds; 1x4 beds; and 2x6 beds, kitchen and socialising areas.
Date: Friday 18th - Monday 21st April Place: Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle (NE1 3RT) Cost: £199 Member in twin room pp, £219 Guest in twin room pp, £324 Member in single, £199 Member in double pp (Deposit £35) Includes: 3 nights' bed and breakfast at the 4 star Copthorne Hotel, river cruise on Saturday evening, free use of hotel's leisure facilities We are heading to the vibrant City of Newcastle upon Tyne with its many attractions. Join us for a fun weekend where we will take in the sights of the City and its neighbouring coastal areas. Accommodation: We will be staying at The Copthorne Hotel (one of the finest in Newcastle) which has a waterfront location close to the City Centre on the banks of the River Tyne. A full English breakfast is included for Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings. Things to do: There’s lots to do in Newcastle from the fun-filled Centre for Life, the 2,000 years’ worth of history found in and around the city streets to the stunning new buildings along the quayside, Newcastle/Gateshead has something to suit every taste. We shall be offering some optional activities for you to book nearer to the time as below. Saturday photo challenge – in small groups you will be given a disposable camera to find specific landmarks within the city. These will be developed and the winning team will receive a prize. Sunday coastal excursion – we shall take the Metro to North Shields and have a wander around before having lunch at one of the authentic restaurants at the Fish Quay. After this we will walk to Tynemouth where you can have a leisurely stroll around the seaside town and visit the Tynemouth Priory if you so wish. We will then head back to Newcastle around late afternoon. Why not visit the Beamish Museum or the Angel of the North at the beginning or end of your weekend.
Lake District Activities Bunk Barn Weekend A fantastic weekend in the Lake District full of activities & fun
Date: Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April Place: Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria # (LA22 0HP) Cost: £119 Member, £129 Guest Includes: Cooked breakfasts and a choice of activities Extras: Food for BBQ and packed lunches during day Join us for a value weekend in the Lake District. We will be staying in Shackleton Lodge; a bunk barn on the northern shore of Lake Windermere, the combination of sweeping farmland, lake views, a backdrop of mountains and a comfortable friendly environment ensure this will be a great location for a memorable experience. Set in a bounded woodland with a purpose built BBQ. The Lodge comprise of hostel type accommodation with a well equipped kitchen and an open plan dining area off the kitchen. There's a large common room with 4 sofas and coffee table one end, and more seating or open space the other. Ideal for relaxing, playing games and generally socialising. Less than a year ago the lodge was refurbished and carpeted with new comfy sofas, bunks and mattresses.
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Ramble: Harey Moments
Spice Rambles 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. You should wear warm clothing, preferably in the form of several layers, and all walkers must bring waterproof jackets and trousers (not jeans). Well behaved dogs are welcome on most walks unless otherwise stated, but must be pre-booked. 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. Dogs must not be allowed off the lead at any time. Please bring a packed lunch on day walks. Full details are on our website at www.spiceyorks.com/membersinfo/ramblesinfo All our rambles are graded as below. 1: Strenuous 2: Hard 3: Moderate 4: Easy 5: Easy peasy! Day rambles are usually priced at £5. New members: look out for Easy Rambles for a gentle introduction to walking.
Ramble: New Year’s Day Sobering Up Stagger!! Date: Wednesday 1st January at 12pm Place: Caroline St, off Victoria Road, Saltaire (BD18 3LA) Host: Nigel Peterson-White on 07793 710559 An almost completely flat walk along good canal and river side paths. Grade: 5; Distance: 7 miles
Ramble: Roche Abbey and Firbeck Date: Sunday 5th January at 10:30am Place: All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 A ramble for the New Year around the historical area between Rotherham and Maltby. Grade: 3-4; Distance: 7-8 miles
Ramble: Bramhope Beginners Date: Sunday 12th January at 11am Place: Behind The Fox, Bramhope, Leeds (LS16 9BA) Host: Steve Sutcliffe on 07598 137112 It’s the new year, and time to get out there and get fit! Join me and we will make a start on building our fitness up for walking! Grade: 4; Distance: 6.5 miles, one ascent.
Ramble: River Don from Sheffield Date: Sunday 12th January at 10am Place: outside The Oasis, Meadowhall (S9 1EP) Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881 The Five Weirs plus a Blue bit… Join me Roger, for the third in a series of walks tracing the route of the River Don. Today we weave our way through the industrial landscape discovering oases of urban countryside. Grade: 3 / 4; Distance: 8 miles
Ramble: Ashford in the Water Date: Saturday 18th January at 10:30am Place: Fennel Street, Ashford in the Water # (DE45 1QG) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 Starting from the pretty village of Ashford in the Water, famous for the sheep wash bridge, we follow the river passing the sough from the Lathkill dale mines and the old mill to Monsal dale, following the river to the weir where we climb steadily to Monsal Head with views of the famous viaduct, descending to the viaduct we go through the Headstone tunnel and follow the old railway then footpaths back to the edge of Bakewell. Distance: 8 miles 26
Date: Sunday 19th January at 10:30am Place: East Keswick, North Leeds (LS17 9HG) Meet: Car park @ Harewood Road & Crabtree Lane Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 A ramble never far from the River Wharfe Grade: 3; Distance: 9 miles
Sheffield City Centre Walk - Echoes of the past Date: Sunday 19th January at 11am Place: Cathedral Tram Stop , Sheffield City Centre Cost: £3 Member, £4 Guest Host: Steve Silverstone on 07722 610283 Between the 13th and 17th centuries, Sheffield was a small market town, dominated by its castle. A large part of Sheffield's history can be found along this 2 mile (3.5km) circular walk. The highlights include Sheffield Cathedral, which was established in the 12th century The Old Queens Head Pub, probably the oldest building in Sheffield, built in the 16th century Victoria Quays Lady's Bridge Bower Spring, the remains of two 18th century cementation furnaces Paradise Square, where John Wesley preached in 1779.
Ramble: Hathersage and North Lees Date: Sunday 26th January at 10:30am Place: outside the café, Grindleford Station (S32 2JA) Host: Stuart Davies 07754 853880 Join us for a ramble in this picturesque area of the National Park with wide vistas along the Hope Valley and views over to the moorlands and Stanage Edge. Grade: 3; Distance 8-9 miles
Ramble: Micklefield Up and Under Date: Sunday 26th January at 11am Place: Railway Station, Micklefield (LS25 4AQ) Host: Steve Sutcliffe on 07598 137112 Another ideal easy walk to get your legs going and your head in some fresh air! Do join me, Steve, for a very easy winter warmer, ideal for new members! Grade: 4, Flat; Distance: 7 miles
Ramble: Hathersage Hop Date: Sunday 2nd February at 10:30am Place: Oddfellows Rd, off Station Rd, Hathersage (S32 1DU) Host: Paul Hunt on 07973 139084 Wrap up warm to enjoy a bracing stroll to the iconic Stannage Edge and visit lesser known spots around the North Lees Estate in the Peak District. Grade: 4; Distance: 5 or 6 miles
Ramble: Ilkley, from Romans to Darwin! Date: Sunday 9th February at 11am Place: All Saints Church, centre of Ilkley (LS29 9DS) Host: Steve Sutcliffe on 07598 137112 A Shorter walk but long on history! Join Me, Steve, for something a bit more challenging than previous walks. Grade: 3; Distance: 7 miles, 1 road to cross, some gentle ascent with good paths and tracks. (but lots of history!)
Ramble: River Don from Sprotbrough Date: Sunday 9th February at 10am Place: The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough (DN5 7NB) Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881 Join me Roger, for the fourth in a series of walks tracing the route of the River Don. Today we walk along paths both sides of the river. Grade: 3-4; Distance: 8 miles Remember that there is always more on our website at www.spiceyorks.com/events
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Ramble: Chatsworth and Gardom's Edge Date: Sunday 16th February at 10:30am Place: Main car park, Baslow, Derbyshire Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 From our meeting point we will head up onto the edges and make our way to Wellington’s monument. Then we will go along to Gardom’s edge to look at some of the ancient remains that are prevalent there. Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles
Walk and Talk: Roundhay Park and Optional Lunch A walk in this historic park Date: Sunday 16th February from 11am to 1:30pm Place: Entrance to Tropical World, Prince's Avenue, Leeds Extras: coffee and lunch Host: Ken Goor on 07742 223926 Take a walk round 700 acres of historic park with Ken. Roundhay Park is one of the largest city parks in the country and has lots of history associated with it.
Ramble: Arctic Hares of Bleaklow Date: Sunday 23rd February at 10:30am Place: Glossop market place # (SK13 8HT) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 After meeting in Glossop we drive to the small lay-by at Doctor’s Gate, the course of an old Roman road, we follow this route to Old Woman the crossroads of the Pennine Way and our route, from here we enter open country off the beaten track, this is the quieter area the moor where the hares are in their own element, during the cold winter months these hares change their coat to near pure white, easy to spot if there is no snow, not so easy after snow. We then pick up the Pennine Way for our return. Distance: 6 miles
Ramble: Rocked! Date: Sunday 23rd February at 10:30am Place: Riverside car park, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire Host: Steve Sutcliffe on 07598 137112 Grand Views of Nidderdale all day. Today’s Walk is about rock, join me, Steve, for today’s walk and explore the weird and wonderful rock formations of Brimham Rocks. Grade: 3, Moderate; Distance: 10 miles
Ramble: Burbage Edge, Iron age Fort and Toads Mouth Date: Sunday 2nd March at 10:30am Place: National Trust Longshaw Estates (S11 7TS) Host: Paul Hunt on 07973 139084 A short walk at a gentle pace to explore one of the millstone edges bordering the Derwent Valley. Distance: 5 to 6 miles depending on the weather
Ramble: Grooving For Galena Date: Sunday 2nd March at 10:30am Place: Grassington, North Yorkshire (BD23 5LB) Host: Steve Sutcliffe on 07598 137112 Join me, Steve, for a closer look at the lead mines on Grassington Moor for today's walk. Grade: 3; Distance: 9 miles
Sheffield History Walk - Norfolk Heritage Trail Date: Place:
Sunday 9th March at 11am Manor Lodge Discovery Centre, 197 Manor Lane, Sheffield Cost: £3 Member, £4 Guest Host: Steve Silverstone on 07722 610283 The trail takes us down through the remnants of the Estates of the Dukes of Norfolk. Historic sites along the trail include Norfolk Heritage Park, the remains of the deer park, the 17th century Clay Wood, The
1832 Cholera Monument Grounds, and the Shrewsbury Hospital Alms Houses. This circular walk is approximately 5.5 miles (9km) long, and involves some uphill and downhill sections. Some of the walk is along unpaved paths, so please wear suitable footwear, that can cope with wet, muddy, slippery and icy conditions. Please also wear warm waterproof clothing, as we are walking in February. There is a drink and toilet stop in Norfolk Heritage Park.
Ramble: Anston Stones Wood and the Cuckoo Way Date: Sunday 16th March at 10:30am Place: Anston Stones Wood Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 We begin the walk with a stroll through this ancient woodland looking at the early flowers that might be on show at this time of year. Grade: 3-4; Distance: 8 miles approx
Ramble: Malham Classic Date: Sunday 16th March at 10:30am Place: Malham, Yorkshire Dales (BD23 4DA) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 This is the classic Malham walk which tours the main features of the area, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove in an anti-clockwise direction. The route up the waterfall at Gordale Scar involves a little bit of scrambling but it is well within the capabilities of most people, if there is too much water in the stream we will walk around. Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles
Ramble: Hulme End Date: Sunday 23rd March at 10:30am Place: Hulme End café # (SK11 0EX) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 Starting from the old railway station we follow part of the old line before branching off to Warslow, going through the village to follow footpaths over to Upper Elkstone. Distance: 10 miles
Ramble: Ribston Ramble Date: Sunday 23rd March at 10:30am Place: Conyngham Hall car park , Knaresborough (HG5 9AY) Host: Steve Sutcliffe on 07598 137112 A flat walk from Steve! We shall head south along the river Nidd towards our first port of call, St Robert’s Cave. Next stop will be in Goldsborough, on our way down the Knaresborough Round to Ribston Hall for a lunch stop by the River Nidd. No hills, just wellmarked tracks, paths and some road walking. Grade: 3, easy; Distance: 11 miles
Ramble: A Drink in The Woolpack Date: Sunday 30th March at 10:30am BST Place: Market Square, Shipley (BD18 3QB) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 Visiting the village where Emmerdale used to be filmed. Grade: 3; Distance: 8½ miles
Ramble: Edale - Rushop Edge Date: Sunday 30th March at 10:30am BST Place: Edale, Derbyshire (S33 7ZA) Host: Paul Hunt on 07973 139084 A classical Peak District walk from THE rambler's village of Edale and capturing panoramic views along the ridge of Rushop Edge. Distance: 7 miles
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Coming Events January 2014 Monday 30 December
Tuesday 31 Meal Champagne Hogmanay Dinner at Merchants
Wednesday 1 January Happy New Year! Ramble: New Year’s Day Sobering Up Stagger!!
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Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
Spice Curry Club Visits The Original India Garden
Hope Winter Wonderland Mountain Bike Ride
Ramble: Roche Abbey and Firbeck
Spice Hits York
Drinks and Karaoke evening
New Year's Eve Ceilidh Party Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2013
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Badminton Concord
Review of 2013 Quiz South Yorks
Book Club Sheffield
Friday Dinner at The Living Room
Abseiling for the Terrified
BBC - Behind the Scenes at Media City!
Spice dines Spanish at Qubana
Review of 2013 Quiz West Yorks
Laserzone in Huddersfield
Spice Dines French in Harrogate
Ramble: Bramhope Beginners Ramble: River Don from Sheffield South Indian Cookery Session Sunday Lunch at Toast Bar
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Music Club Sheffield
Ten Pin Bowling at Xscape
Prospective New Members Presentation Evening Sheffield
Spice Dines at Meltons Too in York
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Beginners Mountain Bike Course
New Year Come and Try Mountain Biking
Ramble: Harey Moments
Ramble: Ashford in the Water
Sheffield City Centre Walk Echoes of the past
Snowscooting at Chill Factore!
Sunday Lunch at Thai Edge
Free Party in Leeds Spice in the City : Sheffield Spice After Party Sheffield
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Dinner Shuffle at F & W
The Live Lounge in Hirst's Yard
Spice Dines Thai in Huddersfield
Ice Wall Experience
Learn to Dance the Cha Cha Cha
Dinner Shuffle at Casa Mia Millennium Square
Pizza and Pasta night at Zucchini
Free Party in Sheffield Leeds City Drinking Tour
Ramble: Hathersage and North Lees Ramble: Micklefield Up and Under
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Walking Weekend - Arundel the South Downs and West Sussex Walking Weekend - The Lakes a Winter Wonderland
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Flirting for Fun in Leeds
Ramble: Hathersage Hop
The National Coal Mining Museum
Experienced Snowboarders Session
Experienced Snow Skiers Session
Live Music and Ale Night Scottish Winter Mountain Walking
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Badminton Concord
Theatre: Robin Cousins' ICE
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
Spice Hits Wakefield
Abseiling for the Terrified
Ladybower Improvers Ride Learn to Drift!
Hal Cruttenden at The Hyena Lounge York
Drive Three Supercars An afternoon at Wensleydale Creamery Spice in the City : Sheffield Spice After Party Sheffield
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Ramble: Ilkley, from Romans to Darwin! Ramble: River Don from Sprotbrough Skid Pan Session Doctor Who Exhibition and Chinese Buffet
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Lottery Quiz South Yorks
Book Club Sheffield
Improvers Mountain Bike Course
Ramble: Chatsworth and Gardom's Edge
Prospective New Members Presentation Evening Sheffield
Lottery Quiz West Yorks
Dogs Racing with Chicken n Chips in Owlerton Stadium Sheffield
Ladybower Come and Try Mountain Biking
Walk and Talk: Roundhay Park and Optional Lunch
Comedy night at the Lawrence Batley Theatre Prospective New Members Presentation Evening Leeds
New Members Presentation Evening Sheffield
Spice in the City : Leeds Spice After Party Leeds
New Members Presentation Evening Leeds
York Meal at Caesars Walking Weekend - Portland and the Dorset Coast York Fort Weekend Golf and Black Tie Ball Weekend
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Italian meal at Bella Roma Wakefield
Dinner Shuffle at The Garrison Hotel
Dinner Shuffle at The Foundry Wine Bar
Music Club Sheffield
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Drive and Ride the Awesome Aerial Atom
Ramble: Arctic Hares of Bleaklow
The Not Quite New Year's Ball
Get together at the York Tap
Ramble: Rocked! Learn to Charleston!
The Live Lounge in Hirst's Yard February Bargain Break Cotswolds Luxury Walking and Social Weekend Walking Weekend: Ultimate Challenge Lake District Luxury, Pamper, Black Tie Party - 2 nights Luxury, Pamper, Black Tie Party - 1 night
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U40 v O40: Let's Go Play 'Adventure Golf'
Badminton Concord
Murder Mystery: The Box Office Hit Sheffield
Murder Mystery: The Box Office Hit Leeds
Spice Curry Club visits Radhuni
Discover Scuba at Metrodome Free Social / preview night York
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Spice Curry Club visits Sheesh Mahal Badminton Coaching Weekend Kettlewell Catered Hostel Walking Weekend Walking Weekend - Bideford and The North Devon Coast
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Bridge Abseil and Ladder Climb
Ramble: Burbage Edge, Iron age Fort and Toads Mouth
Holmfirth Walk and Afternoon Tea
Ramble: Grooving For Galena
Casino, Meal and Elvis
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum Scottish Winter Mountain Walking
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Badminton Concord
Spice Dines Indonesian in York
Board Games Night Sheffield
Live on Stage ...80's Disco, Tribute and Meal
Aerial Extreme Sheffield
Fire Eating Workshop
BBC - Behind the Scenes at Media City!
Pateley Bridge Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
Caving for the Terrified
Ramble: Simons Seat
Spice in the City : Leeds
Sheffield History Walk - Norfolk Heritage Trail
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
Go Casino and Go Dancing
Spice After Party Leeds
Cycling Weekend - Bournemouth, Dorset Ski Scotland Weekend Walking Weekend - Tales from Canterbury
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Badminton Concord
70s Quiz South Yorks
Book Club Sheffield
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Carriage Driving Experience
Ramble: Anston Stones Wood and the Cuckoo Way
Prospective New Members Presentation Evening Sheffield
70s Quiz West Yorks
Prospective New Members Presentation Evening Leeds
Spice Hits Huddersfield
Cold War Supper in a Nuclear Bunker
Ramble: Malham Classic
New Members Presentation Evening Sheffield
SWAT Training Mission
New Members Presentation Evening Leeds
The Sheepdog Experience Skills for the Hills Walking Weekend - Derbyshire's Peaks and Dales Tennis Weekend for Beginners Northants
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Badminton Concord
Music Club Sheffield
Dinner Shuffle at Graze Inn
Huddersfield Meal at Herbert's Bar
Abseiling for the Terrified
Peak Classic Caves Day
Wakefield Treasure Hunt and meal
Ramble: Hulme End
Dinner shuffle at The Mustard Pot
The Live Lounge in Hirst's Yard
Spice Curry Club visits Bengal Kitchen
Ramble: Ribston Ramble
Spice in the City : Sheffield Spice After Party Sheffield
Sunday lunch at Bibis Italianissimo
Walking Weekend - Elan Valley and Red Kite Country Walking Weekend - Woodbridge and the Suffolk Coast Serenity Weekend Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking Weekend
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Spice goes Ice Skating plus Burger Buffet
Rod Stewart Tribute and Meal in Wetherby
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Clay Pigeon Shooting
Clocks go forwards!
Spice Curry Club visits Aakash
Hovercraft Driving and Powerturns Experience
Discover Scuba at Metrodome
Ramble: A Drink in The Woolpack
Free Social / preview night York
Ping Pong and Pool at the Roxy Ball Room
Ramble: Edale - Rushop Edge Saltaire Photography Walk and Cream Tea Sunday lunch at The Three Houses
Sailing Weekend around the Solent Walking Weekend - The Capital of the Cotswolds Walking Weekend - Ultimate Beddgelert Challenge
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Theatre: Fame The Musical
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds
JCB VIP Visit and Lunch
Rock Climbing for the Terrified
Ramble: Reservoir Bogs
Wolf Experience and Walk – Bedford
South Indian Cookery Session
Spice Hits York
Spice Dines at 123 St John’s Centre
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Harrogate Treasure Hunt and meal
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Spice International Holiday Programme As at 15th December2013
Welcome to the Spice international holiday programme, available to all Spice members as an exclusive benif it of membership! fi 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 some of next seasons ski trips (more to follow so keep an eye on the web and Facebook!). If you do find something that you want some more information for then more information is available on the Spice UK website www.spiceuk.com – alternatively if you want to discuss anything at all don’t hesitate to call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788.
Happy holidays from your Spice UK team – Spice UK Team
Spice Holidays Date
2014 Deposit
Price from
Ski Val D’Isere
£130
£689
Magical Marrakech
£150
£499
Nights Spice Trip
26/01/14
7
13/02/14
4 or 5
01/03/14
7
Ski Alpe D’Huez – France
£130
£699
09/03/14
7
Ski Meribel
£130
£764
09/03/14
7
Austrian Ski Jive Spectacular
£130
£660
15/03/14
7
Ski Morzine – France
£130
£694
15/03/14
7
£130
£810
22/03/14
7
Walking in Lanzarote Some winter walking sun on the wonderful island of Lanzarote! Ski Mayrhofen – Austria
£130
£749
10/04/14
3
Rome Mini Break
£150
£399
26/04/14
7
Algarve Spring Chillout
£150
£599
02/05/14
3
Granada Delights – Mini Break
£150
£439
14/05/14
4
Moscow Discovery
£150
£699
18/05/14
7
Cultural Andalusia
£150
£799
A Mark Warner holiday – ski the huge Espace Killy! Get away from the winter weather and join us for a long weekend in Marrakech High altitude skiing!
A Mark Warner holiday – ski one of the world’s most famous areas! Book direct with our new Spice Partner. A first for Spice & a huge ski area!
One of Austria’s favourite resorts and a short transfer! Enjoy a short break away to this wonderful city!
Get away from the UK’s unpredictable Spring weather! A lovely weekend break – enjoy Tapas & the Alhambra! The Kremlin, Red Square, Bolshoi Theatre – a break with a difference! Enjoy the cultural delights of Spain!
Date
Nights Spice Trip
Deposit
Mark Warner 5* Watersports (1st week)
07/06/14
7
Mark Warners’ newest resort on Rhodes. Great sailing and windsurfing conditions for all levels, plus land activities
07/06/14
14
Mark Warners’ newest resort on Rhodes. Great sailing and windsurfing conditions for all levels, plus land activities
09/06/14
7
Mark Warner 5* Watersports (2 weeks)
£150
Price from £745
£150
£1195
£150
£795
£150
£745
Hidden Gems of Barcelona
£150
£469
Western Canada Highlights
£150
£1895
Best of the Baltics Cruise
£150
£1099
Italian Cuisine
£150
£669
Zumba Spectacular!
£150
£639
Sicily – Myths & Legends
£150
£1149
Berlin Bonanza
£150
£399
Italian Walking – Lakes & Mountains
TBC
TBC
Best of the West
£270
£2685
Turkish Blue Coast Cruise
£150
£1095
Grand Canyon Rafting Experience
£250
£2899
The Italian Lakes
£150
£979
Costa Blanca Chillout
£150
£599
Turkey Autumn Chillout
£150
£565
Borneo Adventure
£290
£2895
£150
£795
£150
£499
£170
£1599
Turkish Blue Coast Cruise
A wonderful 7 night gulet cruise along Turkey’s Blue Coast
Mark Warner 5* Watersports (2 week) nd
14/06/14
7
06/06/14
3
14/06/14
8
17/06/14
12
19/06/14
3
22/06/14
7
26/06/14
9
27/06/14
3
02/08/14
7
02/08/14
20
18/08/14
7
09/09/14
13
14/09/14
6
21/09/14
7
29/09/14
7
06/10/14
14
06/10/14
7
08/10/14
5
23/10/14
11
Mark Warners’ newest resort on Rhodes. Great sailing and windsurfing conditions for all levels, plus land activities Get under the skin of this great city with our local guide & party with the locals! Banff, Jasper, Whistler, Vancouver & Victoria – enjoy stunning Canada with Spice! Visit Tallinn, St. Petersburg (including 2 excursions), Helsinki, Stockholm & Copenhagen! Prepare pasta & chillout on Lake Garda! Something new and a little bit different! Why not try a Zumba® trip with Spice? Join us and explore this magical island! A sociable weekend getting to know Europe’s most happening capital Keep an eye on the website - Walkwise are working on this to be released very soon! Experience the West of America from San Francisco to Las Vegas and lots in between! A wonderful 7 night gulet cruise along Turkey’s Blue Coast – one for the Teachers! The Ultimate Spice Experience!
Enjoy Como, Maggiore & Garda on this wonderful break! Chillout in the Mediterranean! Our 8th consecutive year and it’s as popular as ever! A stunning trip of discovery
Turkish Blue Coast Cruise A wonderful 7 night gulet cruise along Turkey’s Blue Coast Lake Garda Autumn Special
Always a popular trip with Spice including 3 hours free bar on 4 evenings!
Cuba – Sun & Fun
Book by 31 Jan and get an incredible £150 discount included – price after £1749!
All Spice UK air holidays are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Each tour operators ATOL number is stated at the end of every holiday write up on our website www.spiceuk.com plus full terms and conditions. Your money is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC Package Travel Regulations.
Highlighted Holidays SKI MERIBEL
ROME MINI BREAK
Skiing in Meribel offers something for everyone. With an unrivalled amount of skiing and boarding, the Trois Vallées is a magnificent ski area. Intermediates especially will thrive on the 600kms of well-kept pistes; you can ski all week and still leave plenty of runs untouched. In the two villages and higher up, beginners can cut their teeth on a wealth of uncrowded nursery slopes. Experts can tackle the infamous Courchevel couloirs and the Chanrossa bumps.
Get away from it all and treat yourself to a weekend break in Rome. The culture and beauty of Rome leave a deep impression on all who see the city for the first time, so rich in history and so alive. It is no surprise that Rome is known as the Eternal City. None has a past so colourful and few have shaped western civilisation in such a way. Rome is as much a feast for lovers of art, as for lovers of good food.
8 days, Sun 9th March 2014 from £764 Flights from London Gatwick, Birmingham & Manchester • Ski the huge Trois Vallées • A Mark Warner Chalet
SKI MAYRHOFEN
8 days, Sat 22nd March 2014 from £749 Flights from London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh & Bristol • One of Austria’s best known resorts • A massive 650km of piste Experience one of Austria’s best known and loved resorts. With a pretty pedestrianised centre, extensive snow-sure skiing and lively apres-ski, ski holidays in Mayrhofen offer something for everyone. The Zillertal Superskipass covers the whole of the Ziller Valley, including the resorts of Fügen, Kaltenbach, Zell am Ziller, Gerlos, Finkenberg, Lanersbach and the glacier at Hintertux, an incredible total of over 650km of pistes and 172 lifts connected by a free bus or train. Adventurous skiers love skiing holidays in Mayrhofen because of the resorts extensive off-piste and the 22km of hair raising black runs.
WALKING IN LANZAROTE
8 days, Sat 15th March 2014 from £810 Flights from Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham • Enjoy a winter walking trip in the sun • 5 included guided walks We explore the length and breadth of the island and in doing so we can fully appreciate it’s amazing diversity. Although not widely known for its walking there is a welldeveloped network of paths that link villages, the coast and the volcanos thereby enabling us walkers to fully experience all the island has to offer.
4 days, Thu 10th April 2014 from £399 Flights from Gatwick & Manchester • A super city for a short break • Visit the Vatican, Coliseum & more
ALGARVE SPRING CHILLOUT
8 days, Sat 26th April 2014 from £599 Flights from Gatwick & Manchester • Enjoy a winter walking trip in the sun • 5 included guided walks
With our Autumn Chillout well and truly established we have been looking to respond to calls from members for a Spice Chillout too – so here it is based in the town of Lagos on Portugal’s beautiful Algarve. With average temperatures in April/May of 18 degrees it should be a pleasant get away from the UK’s unpredictable Spring weather!
MOSCOW DISCOVERY
5 days, Wed 14th May 2014 from £799 Flights from Gatwick & Manchester • Includes introduction visa letter • Visit the Kremlin & Red Square Following the huge success of our extended trips to Russia over past years we felt that it would be a great to visit Moscow on its own on this short break! We’ve included excursions that cover the major highlights of this great city and packs plenty into a short time; we’ve also included the cost of your introductory letter and Russian Tourist Visa to make things simpler for you to enjoy the break! So join us and let’s do Moscow ‘Spice Style’!
MARK WARNER 5* WATERSPORTS - RHODES
8 days, Wed 4th/Sat 7th June 2014 from £745 8 days, Wed 11th/Sat 14th June 2014 from £745 15 days, Wed 4th/Sat 7th June 2014 from £1195 Flights from London Heathrow & Manchester • A superb 5* resort • Returning after a hugely successful trip in 2013
After superb feedback this year we are delighted to revist Mark Warners’ new Levante Beach Resort as our watersports destination for 2014. This 5* resort is located on one of the longest sandy beaches on the eastern coast of Rhodes, in the resort of Afandou, 20kms from Rhodes Town. Rhodes is an island steeped in history, dotted with picturesque little villages, heavenly scented pine and cypress forests and miles upon miles of golden sandy beaches.
TURKEY COAST CRUISE
8 days, Mon 9th June 2014 from £795 8 days, Mon 18th August 2014 from £1095 8 days, Mon 6th October 2014 from £795 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester • A date for the teachers! • If you want to relax then look no further Sailing from Marmaris in the clear turquoise waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas you will discover the delights of the Turkish Coast. The Captain and crew expertly handle the traditional sailing gulet, East Meets West leaving you free to explore the secluded coves and bays. You’ll have no worries about cooking meals, sailing or dropping anchor.
Something new for Spice and a little bit different! We’ve done a Yoga holiday so why not try a Zumba® trip with Spice? Fitness with Zumba® in the stunning resort of Calpe. A fantastic opportunity to spend a revitalising week immersed in a full programme of fitness and well-being including Zumba® in the Spanish sunshine. We offer a high-energy daily schedule of classes with George Martini and friends, including Zumba®, Aqua Zumba, Masala Bhangra, Booiaka and more as well as time to enjoy the local beaches, sample the cuisine and dance the night away in a like-minded social group.
SICILY – MYTHS & LEGENDS 10 days, Thu 26th June 2014 from £1149 Flights from London Gatwick only • Home of Mount Etna • A wonderful trip of discovery
In the central Mediterranean just off the ‘toe’ of Italy, Sicily is a wonderful island to explore. Home to Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe and one of the most active in the world, our 10 day discovery uncovers the truths and mysteries behind this islands ‘Myths & Legends’. So why not join Spice on this super trip!
BEST OF THE BALTICS CRUISE
13 days, Tue 17th June 2014 from £1099 Departs Southampton • Visiting Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Copenhagen & Tallinn • Includes 2 excursions in St PetersburAfter the success of our Norway Cruise this year we have followed the same cruise ship to offer this extended cruise around the Baltic States. On board you’ll find that things have been done properly; MSC Opera features plenty of real wood and marble and rich, traditional fabrics and trimmings abound. Her public areas boast a sweeping marble reception area and lovely open spaces with huge glass walls overlooking the sea. Indeed wherever you go, inside or on deck, you’ll find that a true sense of operatic grandeur and spaciousness prevails.
ZUMBA® SPECTACULAR
7 days, Mon 22nd June 2014 from £639 Flights from London Gatwick, Manchester & Glasgow • A first for Spice • Official UK Zumba® Instructors
To book visit www.spiceuk.com or call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788 All Spice UK air holidays are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Each tour operators ATOL number is stated at the end of every holiday write up on our website www.spiceuk.com plus full terms and conditions. Your money is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC Package Travel Regulations.
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