Spice Newsletter Spring16 by Jamie Morris

SPRING 2016

Dianne Livingstone Spice London & Spice Bristol/Cardiff

As I write this Spring has officially arrived (or so they tell us) and with the promise of less rain (goodness knows we need it!), warmer temperatures and longer evenings hopefully everyone is starting to feel a bit more like getting out and about and really making the most of your membership. Over the coming pages you’ll find some interesting articles (hopefully) including a look back at the ski season which after a pretty difficult start due to an absence of snow has turned into another great year. We are working on next year’s offerings at the moment but they are not quite ready for release here so do keep an eye on the Spice UK and your local group websites over the next few weeks for when these are ready to book! Another big set of events for Spice over the summer are our weekend breaks and not only is our national Center Parcs weekend in Sherwood available now for you to book but also lots other national weekends too including Dragon Boating, Edinburgh Festival, Murder Mystery and Sailing. There are also many, many more weekends available around to country (to many to list here) so you will never be without something to look forward to!

Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands

Lauren Fawkes Spice Manchster & Yorkshire

Jamie Morris Spice Scotland

And as a final mention I have to ask – have you booked your place on the Spice 35th Anniversary Ball yet? If you haven’t heard this takes place on 1 October at the Queens Hotel in Leeds and with almost 400 booked already it promises to be a night to remember!

Steve Dell Spice East Midlands

We are still adding some extras to the night and will be announcing the band and meal choices very soon plus keeping a few things back for surprises on the night. Have a read of the article as there is a chance for two lucky members to WIN event tickets by simply answering some questions. We still have a few rooms left in the Queens Hotel itself or you can stay anywhere else you like but don’t miss out on this one…

Dominic Renshaw Spice Thames Valley & Solent

Whatever your interests the Spice programme keeps delivering and I hope to see as many of you are possible in June at Center Parcs. So get booking and give yourself something’s to look forward to over the next few months.

Until next time what are you waiting for…Live your Dream.

Ian Purvis Spice UK

Ian Purvis, Spice UK General Manager

Name: Emma Swankie

Group: Scotland Why did you join Spice? I transferred with work from our Cambridgeshire office to our Edinburgh office. What has been your favourite event? Oooo, difficult as I have enjoyed every minute of being a Spice Member though if I really have to choose one, it would be the weekend in Pitlochry that I have just returned from, fabulous venue, amazing, fun company & beautiful location. The weather was on our side too. Bonus! What has been your most challenging event? I thoroughly enjoyed White Water Rafting on the River Tunnel & although I’ve rafted 3 times before around the world, the rapid at the end of the session was fantastic. What is your funniest memory in Spice? It has simply got to be the Pitlochry weekend. I honestly laughed ALL weekend. My stomach was aching with laughter. Not knowing the Ceilidh moves certainly contributed to the continuous giggling! What would be your advice for a new member? If you are looking to enjoy a whole range of different activities with like minded, fun, enthusiastic people then Spice is definitely the social group for you. Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Not yet though having had a look at what is on offer, I’m definitely considering it. Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? Oh yes. I had a wardrobe malfunction with a new dress I was wearing at the Nearly New Year Ball in January - oops! What is your life philosophy in one sentence. Life is what you make it, you get out of it what you put in, make it work for you!

Name: Helen Somerton Group: West Midlands. How long have you been a Spice Member? 5 years

Name: Donald Campbell Group: Spice Scotland How long have you been a Spice member? I joined in 1993, but I have not been a member continuously since then. Why did you join Spice? I read an advert in my local newspaper for an adventure/social club, went to the preview night, liked what I saw and the rest is history. What has been your favourite event? Too many to name individually but the weekends are always good. The planned parts are fine but the unplanned parts and the interesting people you meet are what make them so good. What is your funniest memory in Spice? That has to be the Manikin episode at Christmas Center Parcs 2010. I was the one who made it onto the floor. (with a little help from my friends) What would be your advice for a new member? Go for it, you’ve got nothing to lose.

Your favourite movie? The Holiday - without a shadow of a doubt! It’s fabulous.

Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? I did a Zambezi White Water Rafting trip and a Trek America trip along with some Skiing trips a while ago, but I’ve not done any holidays recently because of other commitments.

Most treasured belonging? My memories/ photos.

Most treasured belonging? My health

Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? Only 4, there are so many though a start would be. Oliver Reed, Marilyn Monroe, Gandhi, Sophia Loren

Why did you join Spice? I moved, on my own, from London to the West Midlands in 2010. I had no friends and my life consisted of just going to work and coming home again. I even started looking forward to Mondays and began to dread Fridays! I figured that this situation wasn’t going to work and if I didn’t try a bit harder to find a life I would just end up packing up my stuff and going home. 5 years on and I am still a member of Spice and I have more friends now than I ever did in the capital. What has been your favourite event? Dragon Boat Racing is by far my favorite event, especially when it’s sunny. I love the team spirit, plus the mixture of relaxing in the sun (rain) with my friends and intermittent activity so I am never bored. What has been your most challenging event? I can’t say the any of the events are difficult, there is always someone to help out and if I am a bit rubbish, well who cares? I guess the first event (Behind the Scenes of the BBC) and getting over the nerves is the toughest part.

Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? Embarrassing moment = The girl that kisses a random on the dance floor and then falls over tells me I have had too much to drink! Your favourite movie? Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightly - I love Mr Darcy and I want to marry him. Most treasured belonging? My phone of course! It’s an addiction I ought to try and break.

Center Parcs Sherwood Our unmissable summer Center Parcs Weekend is now a Spice institution - a brilliant weekend break with TWO great exclusive parties and as much sport or relaxation as you can cope with!

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The fancy dress theme for Saturday night is Heroes and Villains. After the success of our included bike rides and walk last year, this year we are mixing it up a bit and we are working on an extended programme of included activities for you to join in with (or not) - whatever takes your fancy. Plus we have the return of the Dastardly Spice Challenge adding a brilliant fun event into the weekend which will be another hi-lite – planned by Dianne from Spice London if you were there last year and took part in this then you’ll know how

just how much fun it was but don’t worry there will be a few changes to keep things fresh this time! This is a mix of Treasure Hunt, Photo Challenge and Scavenger Hunt with a couple of twists. Teams of five. We will put teams together if you don’t have 5 of you. The sub tropical paradise is the centre of attraction with giant waves, water chutes, Jacuzzi’s, flumes, a thrilling wild water rapids ride, and much more. You can spend all day in the tropically heated ‘dome’, or move outdoors - tennis, squash, sailing, bikes, canoeing, gym, badminton, bowls, archery, - the list is endless... (you pay extra for these). There are also few extra Spice Events organised by your local Spice Group like our Welcome Drinks Reception, BBQs, Badminton group sessions, ten pin bowling games to provide some great group focal points during the weekend. Or you can just choose to chill! We also have our exclusive Friday and Saturday night parties! Friday Night sees our exclusive Welcome Disco to get the weekend off to a flying start and Saturday night is our exclusive Heroes and Villains Fancy Dress Party.

Sample programme of the weekend (subject to change!)

Friday – Arrive and find your lodge (don’t forget to return your car to the car park). Meet your fellow villa mates and head to your welcome drinks in your coordinators villa! Then it’s on to the Welcome Disco in the Venue. Saturday – Wake up (eventually!). Grab a bite to eat and let the day’s activities begin. Today you can choose from – • • • • • • • •

AM short orientation walk of the village centre (great for any newbies or just to get some air!) AM exercise class in the Venue (1-2 hours) PM Group badminton sessions (small charge) PM Ten Pin Bowling (small charge) PM the Great Spice Quiz (you do not want to miss this!) PM Rapids meet up in the Village Dome PM moderate mountain bike ride off Village Back to the villa to freshen up and a bite to eat. Get into your Fancy Dress or best party dresses (gentlemen) and it’s off to the Venue once again to PARTY!

Sunday - Wake up again (eventually!). Plenty to do today – • • • • • • • •

AM before the cars start to build up Speedy Road Bike ride off Village. Between 1525 miles depending on the general consensus from the group. You will need your own road bike (a Center Parcs hire bike won’t do!) – more details with joining. AM exercise class in the Venue AM Steve easy walk 5-6 miles off Village AM Easy bike ride around the Village AM Moderate bike ride off Village PM Dastardly Spice Challenge (small charge) Farewell BBQ’s with your local group Evening Spa deal (spaces will be limited so will need to be pre-booked - more details to follow)

Your weekend finishes on Monday but some of you may need to leave this afternoon. If you can stay for the night we normally get together this evening in the Sports Bar where there is usually a small disco but this isn’t exclusive to Spice! Monday – That’s all folks for another year – you will need to vacate your villa by 10am but can stay on site much longer. We usually have a discounted Spa session today but spaces will be limited so will need to be pre-booked (details to follow)

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Ski Reflection

What a Ski season! It looks like you all had a lot of fun.... So we took over 400 members and we have our photos and memories to look back on. What are your stories? What’s your favourite memory? We have loved all the photos that have been shared and liked on Facebook. Some of the areas visited include the 3 Valleys, Les Deux Alps, Andorra (twice), Courchevel, St Christoph, Courmayeur, Champoluc and Arabba - all destinations across France, Austria and Italy. The snow for European ski resorts was late yet again but this did not deter our groups who all made the best of it with real zeal and enthusiasm which is the Spice way. Fortunately, for the first time other than the usual knocks and bruises our own co-ordinators got the short straw and two of them had injuries Richard from West Midlands fractured his shoulder and Jonathan who looks after Yorkshire had concussion after a fall. Richard is on the mend and driving again and so is Jonathan but this highlights the need to wear a helmet when skiing - you wouldn’t ride a bike without a helmet - Spice strongly recommends that helmets are used at all times!. We have a very active Spice Facebook group for Skiers (Search on “Spice Ski UK Group”) which is a fun way to break the ice and keep in touch with your ski pals. And if you are thinking of joining us next year – watch out for those early booking discounts, and book early to secure the trip you want.

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Spice 35th Anniversary National Ball Spice has a big National Anniversary Ball every 5 years and the chances are you have heard our 25th and 30th Anniversary Balls were both events that have gone down in Spice history and are still talked about today!

Date: Saturday 01 October 2016 Place: 4* Queens Hotel, Leeds Costs:£79 – early bird ticket Includes: Ball ticket, Welcome Drink Reception, 3 courses plus coffee, ½ bottle of wine per person on table, Live Act on the night, Disco, plus some surprise extras. Deposit: £20 per person Accommodation: Available all details are on the website

Spice UK is proud to present the Spice 35th Anniversary National Ball! This will be a truly fabulous night with loads of fun surprises, and a great celebration of all that Spice represents. The Anniversary Ball is at the iconic venue The 4* Queens Hotel in the vibrant city of Leeds. The Hotel was purpose built accommodation for rail travelers and it couldn’t be better located right in the heart of the city with its own entrance straight off Leeds Central station - why bother to bring the car! The bedrooms are all well-appointed and we have Ball weekend accommodation for 1 night (Sat night only) as well as the Friday and Sunday nights if you want to make a real weekend of it! Go on what’s stopping you? The Queens Hotel in Leeds is a beautiful art deco period building and when we saw it we immediately thought of a great theme for the evening! So the theme of the 35th Anniversary Ball will be ‘The Roaring 20’s!’. Think Flappers, gangsters, prohibition (don’t worry it won’t be a dry bar!), straw boaters and you get the gist – the possibilities are endless. And if you’re worried about being the only one dressed up for the night don’t be as all Spice Coordinators and Helpers (and there will be plenty of them) will be adopting the theme! But if you prefer then of course formal ball attire is perfectly acceptable.

Arrive to a Welcome Drinks reception – there will be areas for each group to meet up and join the rest of their group and coordinator. After a little time to mix and mingle it’s time to proceed to the Queens Ballroom with beautifully decorated tables for the main event! Sit back and enjoy a delightful 3 course evening meal plus coffee, ½ bottle of wine on the table per person There will be a live act to which you can party hard and dance the night away before moving on to some fabulous tunes as our Disco takes us into the late evening and early hours. We are still in the planning stages for this weekend so we can’t reveal too much however as those who attended the 25th & 30th balls know, you should expect a few other special ‘Extras’ to add to the whole evening. We will also be raising money on the night for charity so there will be a raffle on the night which we hope you will join in with. Spice Yorkshire will be putting on a number of events over the weekend including a meal on the Friday evening if you want to get to meet some of the early Spice arrivals! We are really excited about this event and can’t wait to share the evening with you! What are you waiting for, get it booked and let the good times roll…

REMEMBER you need to book your accommodation and Ball ticket separately so don’t forget to do both! Spice Weekend Terms and Conditions apply. Your money is protected via our trust account. Balance payable 15 August 2016, No refunds after this date unless we resell all slots.

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All you have to do is answer these simple questions and you will be entered into a draw to win the prize. All entries must be sent by email to Ian Purvis by midday on 18 April 2016.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

What is the name of the founder of Spice? How old will Spice be in 2031? How many times do we produce an newsletter each year? How many member profiles do we have in each issue? The last three answers are numerical what do they add up to?

Once you have your anser to question one and five please send by email to ian@spiceuk.com with your name and telephone number and title the email: ‘35th ball prize draw’.

The ‘Not So Small Print’ for Spice UK draw: • Entries to all free prize draws must be received by email to ian@spiceuk.com by midday 18 April 2016. • Free prize draws are open to all Spice members in the UK with valid membership. • Spice UK cannot accept responsibility for entries that are lost or delayed, or which are not received for any reason. • The winning entries for each prize draw will be the first entries drawn at random after the closing date out of the Spice UK ‘virtual hat’. • Winners details will be posted on our Facebook Page and contacted by local coordinator by phone and email. We will mention winners name in Welcome by Ian in the next issue. • No correspondence will be entered into, prizes are as stated, are not transferable and there is no cash alternative. • Winners will be notified by e-mail from Spice UK directly shortly after the competition closing date. • Spice UK reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value at any time or withdraw the competition if there are matters outside our control. • You must include your name, telephone number and e-mail address in any submission. • Only the Winners will be contacted by Spice UK

As at 15 March 2016

International Holiday Programme

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

Happy holidays from your Spice UK team!

Spice Holidays

2016

Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 01/05/16

Cyprus Chillout

A Spring getaway to the sun to kick start your summer!

26/05/16

Wonderful Copenhagen

A weekend break to the Danish Capital!

05/06/16

Amazing Algarve 5* Chillout

After great feedback we return to the Algarve but have move along the coast a little!

11/06/15

Mark Warner Watersports

A great week of water and land sports to be had!

11/06/15

Mark Warner Watersports

Why not extend the fun and go on this trip for 2 weeks!

18/06/15

Mark Warner Watersports

A great week of water and land sports to be had!

02/07/16

Andalucía Highlights

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

07/09/16

Grand Canyon Rafting Experience

The ultimate Spice adventure!

10/09/16

Walking Austria

A Walkwise trip into the Austrian Alps!

19/09/16

Turkey Chillout

A repeat of our ever popular turkey autumn break!

20/09/16

Croatian Chillout

A chillout with a differenc!

25/09/16

Costa Blanca Chillout

A week in the Mediterranean!

02/10/16

Thailand Chillout & the River Kwai

Amazing feedback last year we just had to repeat this one but with a slight tweak!

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£729

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Waitlist only

n/a

£719

£150

£850

£150

£1290

£150

£850

£150

£799

£200

Waitlist only

£150

£869

£150

£699

£150

£679

£150

£639

£160

£1699

Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 09/10/16

Lake Garda Autumn Chillout

After 4 years the popularity of this trip shows no signs of stopping!

13/10/16

La Santa Sports Holiday

A great sportsman’s holiday!

20/10/16

Cuba – Sun & Fun

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

06/11/16

Iceland Discovery

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

08/11/16

India: Bollywood, Palaces and Beaches

An unusual and interesting insight into this amazing country!

04/12/16

Lapland Adventure & Northern Lights

An incredibly popular trip for the past 3 years & this time we have some singles!

£150

£549

£150

£529

£160

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£150

£699

£200

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£150

£883

The Spice holiday programme is a rolling one and new holidays are being added all the time so please check www.spiceuk.com for full details & up to date availability!

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 This holiday town is located in a valley basin at the rear of the Ziller Valley, against the scintillating backdrop of the Zillertaler Alps. Its surrounding valleys form the passageways to the spectacular mountain world which will be our playground. It is here that some of the best hiking trails in Austria lead you through a range of diverse landscapes within the Tirolean’s mighty mountains. We will find ourselves hiking through the most picture-postcard areas from our idyllic base in Mayrhofen.

ANDALUCIA HIGHLIGHTS 8 days, Saturday 02 July 16 from £799 Departs London Gatwick & Manchester La “Costa Tropical” (the Tropical Coast) is situated to the west of Málaga and runs along the shoreline of the province of Granada for more than 100 kms. It’s filled with picturesque beaches, cosy coves and charming little towns and villages.

From the valley floor to the highest summits we are simply enchanted and whether we are walking around the sides of valleys or summiting a magnificent peak, once again we will maximise our mojo. Combining this scenic destination are two traditional Austrian hotels where after an eventful day you can relax in the finish sauna, aroma steam bath, infra-red cabin and relaxation room. The tasty regional specialties will no doubt tickle our fancy along with delicious desserts and good wines and beer at the bar.

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

WALKING AUSTRIA 8 days, Saturday 10 September 16 from £869 Departs London Heathrow & Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh This annual trip with Walkwise to the Alp’s is sure to be another major success. This new venue to the famous resort of town of Mayrhofen in Austria, offers an exceptional base from which to build our hiking tour.

CROATIAN CHILLOUT 8 days, Tuesday 20 September 16 from £679 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham We have been looking to visit Croatia with a chillout holiday for some time and with this trip we thing we have something of great value and a little bit of fun too! Staying on the island of St Andrew just of the coast of the town of Rovinj we will enjoy the facilities of the lovely 4* Hotel Istra and although it is on it’s own island you are by no means cut off. The hotel runs a scheduled daily ferry service between 6am and 12.30am every hour and it’s free for guest in the hotel! And don’t worry; it only takes 15 minutes to cross!

quiet side of Lanzarote. The wonderful thing about it apart from the hot sun is all the free sports you can learn - it’s endless. This is a self catering break so no food is included and a feature of the holiday are the informal group nights out in local restaurants.

LAKE GARDA AUTUMN CHILLOUT 6 days, Sunday 09 October 16 from £549 Departs London Stansted & Manchester Repeated once again after huge success in recent years! The sheer splendour of Italy’s largest lake is legendary. Charming waterside resorts and villages lie sheltered by a stunning backdrop of mountain scenery. Enjoying a mild climate, Lake Garda has a unique charm that has captivated visitors for centuries, offering something for everyone.

LAPLAND ADVENTURE & NORTHERN LIGHTS

The hotel is located in the town of Garda which is set on the eastern side of the lake in an ideal location enabling easy exploration of the surrounding countryside. We have received excellent feedback from previous Spice members who have enjoyed our Lake Garda offers in previous years and with the hope of warm Autumn sunshine October is a great time to visit.

Finland in winter is a magical experience. A scenic winter wonderland located deep inside the Arctic Circle. Blanketed in snow from December to April, reindeer far outnumber people here, and snow-laden trees form bizarre sculptures in a vast and silent landscape.

8 days, Sunday 04 December 16 from £883 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Bristol

At night the mesmerising Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) can shimmer in the moonlight (not guaranteed – unfortunately not even Spice can do that!). By day there are exhilarating reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris. For some visitors the months of December and January are the most evocative, when the blue twilight of ‘Kaamos’ envelops the arctic landscape and days pass in a palette of rose-coloured dawns and dusks. Days in the Arctic Circle are shortest from early December to mid-January. On this trip as well as our included activities and the must have snowball fights and walks, if you fancy something a little bit different from the usual ski resorts, why not try skiing in Finland (Lapland) for truly inspirational landscapes.

LA SANTA SPORTS HOLIDAY 8 days, Thursday 13 October 16 from £529 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh La Santa is quite simply a brilliant sportsman’s holiday and this will be our 29th consecutive year.

Many people enjoy skiing in Finland because it is completely unspoiled, remaining a firm favourite with skiers who like to get away from it all. Intermediate and Advanced skiers may find the resort a little restrictive in what it offers! all the significant places of interest and what could be better than doing all this at Christmas!

The complex is completely self-contained and situated on the

To book visit www.spiceuk.com or call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788

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Coordinator’s Corner Welcome to your Spring 2016 Live It.

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 Spice Preview Night we hold them most months, 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! After preview evenings we sometimes follow with new members dinners. A great way to get started immediately. st

If you want advice on a great 1 event or how Spice works, give me a ring and we’ll chat through it. Do you have a friend, work colleague or family member who could do with some added Spice to life? Tell them about us – we’ll thank you and so will they.

It’s been a brilliant start to 2016 with one of our best ever ski trips, a fabulous February Bargain Break and a memorable Glenshee trip. Before all of that however the year started with our annual ball – an evening of dining and dancing at the Hilton in Edinburgh. Late January we headed to Courchevel – fantastic weather throughout combined with great company made for a week to remember. Over 80 members descended on Pitlochry in late February – another great weekend with more stories and memories for all who were there. As I write this I have just got back from our Glenshee Ski Weekend – what a couple of days skiing – who said the sun doesn’t shine when skiing in Scotland – amazing skiing in amazing surroundings. We’ve walked, dined and toured with one thing in mind – to enjoy, meet new people and make new friends – we’ve certainly done that so far. We are now live with bookings for Ski 2017 – Champoluc – we have an st early bird discount available for the 1 20 bookings – only a few of them are now left – don’t miss it! We have also planned our 2017 February Bargain Break – back to the beginning – The Angus in Blairgowrie will be the destination for another great weekend – and with 24 single rooms. Arrochar, Mallaig and Dumfries are all nearly full so if you want to join us you better get a move on. Walking in Ballachullish, Golfing in Montrose and Sailing the Inner Hebrides all have spaces too. We have more new meal venues then ever in this edition so get yourself a night out booked – don’t do the washing up! We are looking for additional walk leaders in the east and west so if you have a passion for walking and would like to share a walk with others please let me know – start with one walk and see how it goes. Have you seen our Spice Scotland Facebook pages – get yourself online – there’s always great pictures and memories from Spice events – the best way to see what we are up to! I look forward to seeing you out and about and sharing Spice experiences with you.

Jamie Contact us T: 0131 531 2653 10am until 5pm Monday to Friday except on public holidays. or leave a message on the 24 hour answer phone. Email us at info@spicescotland.com Book events online 24 hours a day at www.spicescotland.com/events Facebook at facebook.com/SpiceScotland Twitter @SpiceScotland Spice Scotland, 63 Easter Landside Crescent, Dalkeith, Edinburgh, EH22 2FN

Events April & May 2016 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

4 April Chocolate Food of the Gods

5 Badminton Edinburgh

7 Badminton Glasgow

8 Meal and Casino Night Edinburgh

9 Jen's Walk Fast Castle to St. Abbs

Preview Evening Glasgow 11 April Preview Night Edinburgh

12 Badminton – Edinburgh

14 Badminton Glasgow

Guys and Dolls Edinburgh

18 April Quiz Night Glasgow

19 Badminton Edinburgh

20 Theatre Thriller Live

21 Badminton Glasgow

25 April

26 Badminton Edinburgh

28 Badminton Glasgow

2 May

3 Badminton – Edinburgh Theatre Save the Last Dance for Me

9 May Preview Evening Glasgow -

16 May Preview Night Edinburgh Theatre Annie

10 Badminton – Edinburgh

4 Meal - New Members at Metropolitan

5 Badminton Glasgow

12 Badminton Glasgow

Theatre Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2016

17 Badminton Edinburgh

15 Riddle Rooms - The Spy Room Walking Weekend Ballachulish and Glencoe 22 Arrochar and Loch Lomond Bargain Break 29 Weekend Hadrian's Wall and Gilsland Spa

6 The Chocolate Connoisseur at Coco

13 See Glasgow - Cultural and Social Break See Glasgow May Glasgow Party Night

Meal - Curry Night at Charcoals Cafe 16 Afternoon Tea at 1 Devonshire Gardens

17 Concorde Experience at The Museum of Flight

Meal - Wild Wood Cafe

Segway Safari

30 A Play, a Pie and a Pint – Selkie

1 May Afternoon Tea on a Steam Train

Bar Night Buffet at Arta

Golf Winterfield Golf Club 8 Scotland's Coast to Coast Walk Section 3 Kilsyth to Falkirk

7 Meal - Tron Bar and Kitchen Sightseeing Cruise and Inchcolm Island Landing 14 Mackintosh Trail - Day 1 Seaforce Powerboat Tour - Erskine Bridge

15 Mackintosh Trail - Day 2 Alan's Walk The Kelvin Walkway

Alan's Walk Glasgow Botanic Gardens

19 Badminton Glasgow

20 Live Escape Game - The Darker Side of Edinburgh

Meal - Alla Italia 21 Scottish Walking Week Cocktail Evening – Glasgow Meal - Veritas

22 Hill Walk Scald Law and Carnethy Hill Karting - The Spice Grand Prix at Scotkart

Spice Scotland Ltd, 63 Easter Landside Crescent, Dalkeith, EH22 2FN – 0131 531 2653 info@spicescotland.com www.spicescotland.com Registered in Scotland: Company No. SC375093 Vat Reg. 990853577

Events April & May 2016 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

23 May

24 Badminton Edinburgh

26 Badminton – Glasgow

27 Inner Hebrides Sailing

29 Workshop Meetings Without Masks

3 Canongate Cadgers Ceilidh

4 Jen's Walk Traquair to Yair

5 Narrow Boat Day and Picnic

Meal - Lucky Dip Dinner at Alla Turka 10 Edinburgh Pub Crawl - You Decide

Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour 11 Scotland's Coast to Coast Walk Section 4 Falkirk to Linlithgow

12 Birds of Prey Up Close and Personal

30 May

6 June Preview Evening - Glasgow -

13 June Preview Night Edinburgh Theatre Chicago Edinburgh 20 June

27 June

4 July

31 Badminton Edinburgh

7 Badminton Edinburgh Theatre Guys and Dolls

14 Badminton Edinburgh

1 June Skittles at The Sheep Heid Inn

8 Workshop Clairvoyance with Ruby McLaren

Wonderful Copenhagen 2 Badminton Glasgow

9 Badminton Glasgow

16 Badminton Glasgow

21 Badminton Edinburgh

22 Tastings at Demijohns

23 Badminton Glasgow

28 Badminton Edinburgh

30 Badminton Glasgow

5 Theatre - Cats - Edinburgh

6 Brittania Panoptican Silent Movie Night - Battle of the Somme

7 Badminton Glasgow

17 Center Parcs Sherwood 16 The Balmoral Cocktail Tastings 24 Meal and Music - Cafe Source and Cosmopolitan Big Band 1 July Liverpool Social Weekend Mallaig Summer Weekend 8

A Night at The Dogs - Dinner and Racing 18 Edinburgh Gin Connoisseur Tour

19 Photography Walk in the Campsies

Meal - Ocho 25 Meal - Galvin Brasserie de Luxe

26 White Water Rafting - The River Tay

9 Guided Tour Torness Nuclear Power Station

10 Scotland's Coast to Coast Walk Section 5 Linlithgow to Ratho

Tandem Skydive with Paragon Skydiving

Spice Scotland Ltd, 63 Easter Landside Crescent, Dalkeith, EH22 2FN – 0131 531 2653 info@spicescotland.com www.spicescotland.com Registered in Scotland: Company No. SC375093 Vat Reg. 990853577

Spice Free New/Potential Member Preview Evenings No need to book, simply turn up! Each is in an area exclusive to Spice Scotland. All your questions answered – a short presentation about Spice and how it work’s.

Glasgow & the West Mondays 4 April, 9 May & 6 June 2016 at 8pm prompt Conservatory, O’Neill’s, 71 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1NY O’Neill’s is on the corner of Bell Street and Albion Street, the Preview Night is in the Conservatory (rear and left of bar), which is exclusive to Spice for the evening. Please get your drinks from the bar before joining us.

Edinburgh & the East Mondays 11 April, 16 May & 13 June 2016 at 8pm prompt The Outhouse, 12a Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH1 3LY The Outhouse is in Broughton Street Lane, off Broughton Street (through archway near top). We are in the upstairs lounge which is exclusive to Spice for the evening. Please get a drink from the bar and join us.

Spice Scotland Weekends and Holidays Weekend/Holiday

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Ballachullish Walking Arrochar Bargain Break See Glasgow Break Scottish Walking Week Wonderful Copenhagen May Sailing Break Centre Parcs Sherwood 16 Mallaig Summer Weekend Montrose Golf Break Edinburgh Festivals 2016 August Sailing Weekend Scottish Sailing Week September Social in Dumfries th Spice 35 Birthday Ball Ballachullish Bargain Break Ski 2017 – Champoluc February Bargain Break 2017

15 – 17 April 2016 22 – 24 April 2016 13 – 15 May 2016 21 – 28 May 2016 26 – 29 May 2016 27 – 30 May 2016 16 – 19 June 2016 1 – 3 or 4 July 2016 29 – 31 July 2016 26 – 29 August 2016 26 – 29 August 2016 3 – 10 September 2016 16 – 18 September 2016 1 October 2016 4 – 6 November 2016 21 – 28 January 2017 24 – 26 February 2017

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All Spice Scotland Weekends can be booked with a deposit (amounts vary depending on weekend cost) – full balance will be due the month preceding weekend date, ie. Montrose Golf Break will be due 1 June 2016 unless specified otherwise

Walking Weekend – Ballachullish and Glencoe WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES:

Friday 15 April to Sunday 17 April 2016 (2 nights) Ballachulish Hotel, Glen Coe, PH49 4JY Member £179 Twin & £229.00 Single, Guest £20 Supp 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, 2 picnic lunches and guided walks on the Saturday and the Sunday SLOTS: 32 (in 22 Twin and 10 single, Sole Occ rooms) – last spaces The WalkWise Walking Programme: This area really is one of the nations favourite walking areas and certainly all the guides fight over this trip as they simply never tire of visiting and exploring it. The harder walkers have a smorgasbord of choice with some of the finest mountains in Britain. To the east lies fantastic Bidean nam Bian, the tremendous Three Sisters of Glencoe and the legendary Lost Valley are breathtaking! However, stunning though it is, there is obviously more to Glencoe than just Bidean! The Ballachulish Horeshoe, Buachaille Etive Mor and Buachaille Etive Beag are also classic mountains days out, with far-reaching views of some of the most amazing terrain Scotland! To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 9-12 miles with 3000+ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 6-9 miles with less ascent. 12

Arrochar and Loch Lomond Bargain Break WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES: SLOTS:

Friday 22 April – Sunday 24 April 2016 Arrochar Hotel, Arrochar, G83 7AU £109 Member, £129 Guest. Single Supp £35 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, walks on both days, (Places of Interest may incur a small charge) 34 – 10 Singles and 12 Twin/Doubles – Last spaces

Arrochar lies at the head of Loch Long, in an idyllic location that offers the best of Scotland: a sea loch surrounded by mountains, all within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow with train station nearby. Originally designed and built in the 19th century, the Arrochar Hotel is one of the most enviably positioned hotels in Argyll and Bute. It is based at the very foot of the ‘Arrochar Alps’ on the shores of Loch Long, only two miles from Loch Lomond. Accommodation: Perfectly positioned to revel in the rugged and majestic charm of the area, the hotel is magnificently situated at the very foot of the 'Arrochar Alps' on the shores of Loch Long. The fully refurbished Arrochar Hotel is only two miles from Loch Lomond and is ideal for a relaxing break or great to discover some of Europe’s finest scenery. Here a warm welcome awaits you when you step into the former coaching inn and soak up the peace and tranquility for which the Scottish Highlands are famous. Relax with a fine malt whiskey in the lounge bar, before dining in the restaurant with many a fine Scottish meal to choose from. Sit back, unwind and enjoy the magnificent Loch Views. Needless to say the hotel has magnificent views across the sea loch and up to the famous mountains beyond. All the rooms are en suite. Our package includes evening dinner, bed and breakfast. Activities: As with all Spice Scotland Bargain Breaks there will be an option to join on a relatively easy local walk or visit places of interest on each day. Should you wish to just get away from it all there is lots to do around the area, here’s just a few ideas to wet your appetite: Loch Lomond, Gardens of Argyll and Bute, Ardtornish, Crarae and Ardencraig, Loch Lomond Championship Golf Course, River and Loch fishing in Lomond, Glengoyne, Malt Experience, Balmaha Harbour. For those wishing to take along their golf clubs we will arrange tee times on the Saturday at a nearby course.

See Glasgow – A Cultural & Social Break WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES: SLOTS:

Friday 13 May – Sunday 15 May 2016 Alexander Thomson Hotel, Argyle St. Glasgow, G2 8LY £149 Member, £169 Guest. Single Supp £50 2 Nights B+B accommodation, Friday evening Spice exclusive party night. 32 – 8 Singles and 12 Twin/Doubles – Last spaces See Glasgow – a cultural and social break. Glasgow - European City of Culture, Commonwealth Games host is just Pure Dead Brilliant. st Join us on our 1 Glasgow weekend and your chance to experience this lively city. We stay right in the city centre; at The Alexander Thomson Hotel, a short walk from Central Train Station which makes all the attractions and bars! very accessible, either walking or on the subway. There will be a set of coordinated activities throughout the weekend; you can do all of them of just dip in and out as you please (although many will need to be booked in advance). Activities are yet to be finalized but walks in Kelvinggrove Park, The Botanics with Peoples Palace, Macintosh Trails with afternoon tea in the world famous Willow Teas Rooms, Clyde Rib Boat Tour and much more. Full details will be available early 2016. The Evenings On Friday night Jamie will arrange for somewhere to eat as a group, possibly one of our famous Scottish rotating dinners. After dinner we will take in Glasgow’s nightlife. On the Saturday there will be a Glasgow Party Night with hot fork buffet, cakes and disco till late. (included in the cost of your weekend) The package includes two night’s bed and breakfast, party night and a host throughout the weekend. Extras: Travel to Glasgow, meal on Friday and any activities. Throughout the weekend Spice Scotland members will be invited to book the events – remember – people make Glasgow!

Scottish Walking Week 2016 Isle of Mull, Iona and Killin WHEN: Saturday 21 May to Saturday 28 May 2016 (7 nights) WHERE: The Isle of Mull Hotel PA65 6BB & Killin Hotel in Highland Perthshire, FK21 8TP COST: Member £649 Twin & £749 Single INCLUDES: 7 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, 5 picnic lunches and 5 days of guided walks EXTRA: Transport if taken to walk starts SLOTS: 39 (in 28 Twin and 11 single, Sole Occ rooms) Last Spaces Overview: In response to your requests we have incorporated another another Scottish Island into our Scottish walking week for 2016. This year we have put together an exciting 2 centre Scottish walking week for 2016. The Isle of Mull - Hills, glens rocky coasts, sandy beaches, hidden bays, a rugged remoteness, a wealth of wildlife,a dramatic geological past, and a turbulent history all combine to make Mull one of the most varied and interesting walking destinations in the country., NB remember to book your ferry early. In 2015 Oban to Mull it was £26.00rtn for a car www.calmac.co.uk (summer 2016 timetable not out yet 9/12/15) Killin and the Central Highlands - And what of the walking, well of course the area is surrounded by Mountains, lochs and Glens which make it a favourite destination for walkers of all abilities. One beauty of Killin as a destination is that it offers good road access east to Loch Tay and Ben Lawers, west to Loch Lomond, south to Loch Earn and north up to Rannoch moor Glen Coe. 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 each walking day there will be a choice of a harder walk of 1012 miles with up to 3500ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent.

Classic Copenhagen WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES: SLOTS:

Thursday 26 May – Sunday 29 May 2016 Copenhagen, Denmark £499 Member; Single Supp £160 Flights (incl hand luggage), transfers, 3 Continental breakfasts. 3* hotel accommodation on a twin share basis (local rating). Hop on/hop off city tour ticket. 26 – 6 Singles and 10 Twin/Doubles – Full – Wait List

Denmark is known all over for it’s Vikings, but also the great story-writer H.C. Andersen has found his way into most people’s heart. So Spice would like to offer you the chance to discover Copenhagen, with its historical buildings and ancient streets, outstanding museums and galleries, the uniquely enchanting Tivoli Gardens and a resident monarchy that is the oldest in the world, the Danish capital has a host of attractions to suit all tastes. But this is no living museum; Copenhagen is a vibrant, modern city whose fascinating past coexists with the very latest trends in architecture, design and fashion. This is, after all, one of the world's great design capitals, a status that is reflected in its dynamic new buildings and stunning shops making it a popular destination for tourists. While you are there you should not miss out on spending some time in The Queen’s city. Pay a visit to the beautiful Amalienborg Palace (Winter Residence of the Royal Family), Rosenborg Castle (where the crown jewels are kept), The world famous Little Mermaid, the colourful old canal district of Nyhavn, the Old Stock Exchange or one of the many museums – just to mention a few of the major sites. The world famous Tivoli Gardens is a must for all those who like to play. Tivoli is the world's second oldest amusement park and is one of Copenhagen's most famous attractions; it is filled with wild rides, green oases, gourmet food, and rock concerts - and much more! The entertainment and shopping possibilities in Copenhagen are numerous. A range of excellent restaurants and cafés offer you a wide variety of first class menus. All kinds of concerts are held throughout the year, and you find a nightclub for every taste in the bustling nightlife of Copenhagen, or how about a Night at the Opera or the world famous Royal Danish Ballet. The longest pedestrian shopping street in the world, “Strøget”, is lined with a broad variety of fashion and designer shops alongside some outstanding department stores. So you are guaranteed the chance to pick up a bargain during your stay. Welcome to wonderful Copenhagen, a City with never ending possibilities day and night! 26/05/2016 29/05/2016

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Center Parcs – Sherwood Forest WHEN : WHERE: COST :

Friday 17 - to Monday 20 June 2017 Sherwood Forest, Rufford, Newark, Nottingham (NG22 9DN) st Double / Twin Room £159pp (Guests £25 Supplement) Deposit £50; Balance Due 1 May Single Room £234pp (limited number available) Our unmissable summer Center Parcs Weekend is now a Spice institution - a brilliant weekend break with TWO great exclusive parties and as much sport or relaxation as you can cope with! After the success of our included bike rides and walk last year, this year we are mixing it up a bit and we are working on an extended programme of included activities for you to join in with (or not) - whatever takes your fancy. Plus we have the return of the Dastardly Spice Challenge adding a brilliant fun event into the weekend which will be another hi-lite – planned by Dianne from Spice London if you were there last year and took part in this then you’ll know how just how much fun it was but don’t worry there will be a few changes to keep things fresh this time! This is a mix of Treasure Hunt, Photo Challenge and Scavenger Hunt with a couple of twists. Teams of five. We will put teams together if you don’t have 5 of you. There will be a small charge (£4 in advance & £5 on the weekend) for this activity. Please prebook if possible as it helps us plan. The sub tropical paradise is the centre of attraction with giant waves, water chutes, Jacuzzi’s, flumes, a thrilling wild water rapids ride, and much more. You can spend all day in the tropically heated 'dome', or move outdoors - tennis, squash, sailing, bikes, canoeing, gym, badminton, bowls, archery, - the list is endless...(you pay extra for these). There are also few extra Spice Events organised by your local Spice Group like our Welcome Drinks Reception, BBQs, Badminton group sessions, ten pin bowling games, etc, to provide some great group focal points during the weekend. Or you can just choose to chill! We also have our exclusive Friday and Saturday night parties! Friday Night sees our exclusive Welcome Disco to get the weekend of to a flying start and Saturday night is our exclusive Spice Fancy Dress Party. Both Parties are included in the price and a Spice wrist band will be included with your weekend joining pack, giving you entry to the parties and our events/activity programme. We are still working on a Fancy Dress theme which is optional, however almost everyone takes part even if just making a little bit of effort. The theme of the fancy dress for 2017 is Heroes and Villians

Mallaig Summer Weekend - Social & VC Walking Break 2 or 3 night options WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES: SLOTS:

Friday 1 July – Sunday/Monday 3/4 July 2016 Morar Hotel, Morar, Mallaig, PH40 4PA 2 Night - £164 Member, £184 Guest. Single Rooms £40 Supp (Deposit £40) 3 Night - £245 Member, £265 Guest, Single Rooms £60 Supp (Deposit £50) 2/3 Night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Extended VC Walks Sat and Sun, Spice Coordinator. (Places of Interest may incur a small charge) 30 – 10 Singles and 10 Twin/Doubles – last spaces

Visit Harry Potter Country! The Morar Hotel is a friendly family owned hotel on the romantic "Road to the Isles", 3 miles from Mallaig, the Southern Gateway to the Isle of Skye. With the introduction of the steam train, the journey takes only one and a half hours from Fort William which is just 50 minutes distance by new road or by the special steam-hauled service that runs on the West Highland line in the summer months (“the Hogwarts Express”!). There is however a year-round scheduled service from Fort William, Glasgow and London Euston (overnight) right to the hotel door. You traverse the famous Glenfinnan viaduct. Accommodation: The Morar Hotel features breathtaking views of the famous Silver Sands of Morar and the Inner Hebridean islands of Rum & Eigg, its panoramic views and comfortable accommodation make it the perfect coastal escape. Built in 1902, originally as the Station hotel, and is only metres from the train station, yet with 2-3 services a day it is never noisy. During its quiet history, the place has seen just 5 owners and has a long tradition of being a family run hotel. Original owners the MacKellaig family ran it until 1973, following by the MacLeod family until 2003 then the Mansons to June 2005 with Scott Hoteliers to 2014. Our weekend will consist of 2 or 3 nights dinner bed and breakfast with activities as outlined below (golf will incur green fees). Activities: This time we have asked Ina Grimson, one of our VC walk leaders to arrange an extended social walk (between 8 and 12 miles) on Saturday and Sunday. These walks are for members who enjoy walking and are looking for more of a challenge than our usual social weekend walks. If numbers permit we will also aim to offer a shorter walk suitable for all. We will also have the option for a social day out exploring the local area and with all the Harry Potter influences I see a theme already in the making. There will possibly also be the option for a day trip by ferry to the Isle of Skye. For the golfers out there we will also look to book tee times on the Saturday (and possibly Sunday if interest is sufficient). Extra Night Option: Due to the distance from the central belt of Scotland and further afield this break can be booked as a 2 or 3 night stay (or more if wanted). Arrival is from Friday afternoon and check out is either Sunday or Monday morning depending on the package booked. This break is an excellent opportunity to join walking, social and golfing members on one memorable weekend in a stunning area of Scotland. 15

Montrose Golf Weekend WHEN: WHERE: PRICE: INCLUDES: EXTRAS: SLOTS:

Friday 29 July - Sunday 31 August 2016 The Park Hotel, 61 John Street, Montrose, DD10 8RQ £119 Member, £139 Guest. Single Rooms available at £35 supplement 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner. Golf Package – Saturday and Sunday Course Options Max. 18 (6 twin/doubles, 6 singles) Our Golf and Social Weekend is an annual favourite with members offering a thoroughly enjoyable break for golfers of all standards. This year we head to Montrose to enjoy a weekend of good company, lovely surroundings and leisurely golf. All participating golfers also have the opportunity to compete for the Spice Masters Golf Trophy. Now into its 4th year, the cup (if won) will be engraved with the winner’s name – you also get to keep the trophy until the 2017 competition. There will be also be a nearest the pin, longest drive and best beginner competitions. All golfers will be allocated a handicap so everyone is in with a shot of winning. Each golfer will also receive a simple golf goodie bag. This year (2015) the trophy was won by Dominic Renshaw from Spice Thames Valley – can we bring the cup back home to Scotland in 2016? Accommodation and Golf - The Montrose Park Hotel is located in the quiet mid-links area of Montrose, yet only a few minutes walk from the busy High Street and the beach. The hotel is an excellent base with many golf courses locally including the Montrose Links, the fifth oldest golf course in the world, Brechin GC, Edzell GC and Arbroath to name a few. The course will be booked nearer the time when we know numbers. We will be playing Saturday and Sunday and expect the golf to cost around £50 at the most. When confirmed the golf cost will be added to your booking. Our weekend includes bed and breakfast accommodation and dinner each evening in the Parkers restaurant. This great weekend also offers train links for both Glasgow and Edinburgh and further afield. As with all our weekends a great group and great time await. This golfing break is suitable for most golfing standards. Relative beginners (this covers individuals who have had some lessons or played a few 9 or 18 hole rounds) and experienced golfers help to give a great mix of abilities and even better company th at the 19 hole.

Edinburgh Festivals 2016 WHEN : WHERE :

Bank Holiday Weekend Friday 26 - Monday 29 August 2015 (52 Slots) Edinburgh, Scotland – based at the excellent Pollock Halls, Student Residences (near Holyrood Park, excellent central location) COST : Member £245.00 (Guests £265.00) Single Supp £105 Extra Nights are available at £95 single room or £65 twin/double pp – assuming there’s 2 of you. One of the highlights of the Spice calendar, the fantastic Edinburgh Festival Weekend. This year we are offering a single weekend to enjoy the most vibrant city in the world at this time of year. Join us we take you through the biggest arts festival in the world as only Spice knows how. We organize the program so you don’t have too, there’s so much going on year after year. This is the only way to make the most of what’s going on. Year after year members keep coming back – come and find out why! Includes: 3 Nights Accommodation in Single/Twin/Double en-suite rooms, (well furnished with spectacular views of Arthur’s Seat) in the excellent Chancellors Court, 3 Fantastic as much as you can eat Scottish Buffet Breakfasts, Saturday Guided Tour of the Royal Mile (Castle to John Knox House) Spectacular Arthur’s Seat Walk – voted Top place to visit in Edinburgh on Trip Advisor, Coordinators Throughout. Friday Night Welcome followed by traditional Scottish Ceilidh with caller, Option to purchase a Saturday night Ticket for the astonishing Edinburgh International Military Tattoo with spectacular end of show fireworks – the hottest ticket in town! An opportunity to book superb extras such as Merv Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe, Saturday Dinner at Merchants, Fosters Comedy Awards, Picnic in the Gardens the Festival Farewell Lunch plus lots moreT. What You Say - Edinburgh Festival Weekend ‘Thanks Jamie for a FAB weekend, really enjoyed the entertainment and eating out in some lovely restaurants. Don't think the weekend could be any better with the sun all over Edinburgh! Pauline Jamie - thanks for making me feel part of the group. I have only been a member of SPICE since March, I have done a lot since I joined and found it a really great group of people to be associated with.

Scottish Sailing Breaks 2016 Inner Hebrides May or August Bank Holiday Sailing Weekend - Firth of Lorne WHEN: WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES:

Friday 27 – Monday 30 May 2016 (3 nights) – Last spaces Friday 26 – Monday 29 August 2016 (3 Nights) The Aislig Bheag Yacht (Departure Oban) £299 Members, £319 Guests 3 Nights on board, Tuition, Safety Equipment, Meals and Snacks Participate in an enjoyable trip afloat exploring Scotland’s West Highland Shores while learning a range of sailing skills. Visit islands, secluded anchorages and view wild life in its natural environment while making passage in a luxurious ocean going sailing yacht. Your ‘home for the weekend is the "Aislig Bheag" (Gaelic for small dream or vision and is pronounced Aishlick Vaick in a soft lilting highland accent). She is a Jeanneau Trinidad 48', which for ease of handling, has roller reefing on the foresail and lazyjacks on the mainsail. The inconspicuous pilot house is equipped with large panaoramic windows making the main saloon light and airy. Your skipper John Vickers is a professional seafarers and fully qualified RYA Offshore Yachtmaster. Cruise Ecosse have been providing Spice with sailing holidays since 1993 and know how to get everyone involved while maintaining a relaxed social atmosphere. The Skippers prepare the meals but need help with the washing up. Arrive Friday evening at Oban. During the first evening you meet the Skipper and get to know your sailing colleagues. Then it’s time for a safety briefing followed by a demonstration of the yacht’s equipment and, if possible, a short practice sail in sheltered waters where the Skipper will show you how to steer the yacht and handle the sails. In the morning, with a fair wind, we will set sail across the Firth of Lorne. The crew’s progress in learning how to handle the yacht, and the wind direction, will decide on Saturday evening’s destination. It would be our intention to sail around the Island of Mull over a 3 day weekend and visit the Islands off the west of Mull like Iona and Staffa. This also applies to whether we stop for lunch or eat while sailing. Our second night will be at a remote anchorage such as Tinker’s Hole or the Island of Ulva. Our third night will probably be spent in Tobermory Bay where we can end up enjoying the local nightlife. Whatever our destinations we will stop in sheltered waters and the yacht’s inflatable tender may be used for excursions ashore. The price includes tuition, the use of all safety equipment, meals and snacks. If you have a favourite nibble or tipple you are welcome to bring it along. You will have to bring waterproofs (some help can be given with those), warm clothes, a hat, sleeping bag, soft soled non-slip shoes and wellington boots. Cars may be parked free of charge at Oban. Scotrail run a regular service between Glasgow Queen Street station and Oban. Citylink run 3 express coaches a day from Glasgow and once a day from Edinburgh. Joining instructions and a kit list are sent out prior to the event.

Scottish Sailing Week 2016 WHEN: Saturday 3 – Saturday 10 September 2016 (7 Nights) WHERE: The Aislig Bheag Yacht (Departure Tobermory) COST: £659 Members - £30 early booking discount applied, £679 Guests (Deposit £140) INCLUDES: 7 Nights on board, Tuition, Safety Equipment, Meals and Snacks st Early booking discount of £30 – the cost will rise to £689 on 1 December 2015. This is a suggested cruise plan for the week but may vary depending on weather : Participate in an enjoyable trip afloat exploring Scotland’s West Highland and Island Shores while learning a range of sailing skills. Visit islands, secluded anchorages and view wild life in its natural environment while making passage in a luxurious ocean going sailing yacht. Your skipper John Vickers is a professional seafarer and fully qualified RYA Offshore Yachtmaster. Cruise Ecosse Ltd have been providing sailing holidays in Scotland since 1993 and really know how to get everyone involved while maintaining a relaxed social atmosphere. John will also prepare the meals but need help with the washing up. There are many destinations and islands that are possible in the week. One itinerary could include the west side of Mull, including Staffa (where the basalt columns and Fingals cave inspired Mendelssohn to compose the Hebrides Overture), Iona (where St Columba first landed in Scotland) and do some rock hopping into Tinker’s Hole or Rubh Ardlanish on the Ross of Mull. Following days the Isle of Coll and then a sail across the Hebridean sea to the Island of Mingulay and Barra, visiting the Isle of Canna on the way back. Alternatively there is the island of Muck, Eigg and Rum which are all a day’s sail from Tobermory . Then it’s a short hop to Skye and the wonderful anchorage of Loch Scavaig nestling at the foot of the 4000 (plus Cuillin mountains at the South end of Skye. Turner, the artist, has captured the sole of the place on canvas. This anchorage allows easy access by foot to the fresh water Loch Coriusk a few metres above sea level. The islands of Canna and South Uist are all a day’s sail away. Cars may be parked free of charge at Oban. Caledonian MacBrayne have regular ferries from Oban to Craignure on Mull where a connecting West Coast Motors bus takes you from Craignure to Tobermory Marina. Scotrail run 3 trains a day between Glasgow Queen Street station and Oban. Citylink run 3 express coaches a day between Glasgow and Oban and once a day between Edinburgh and Oban. 17

September Social in Dumfries and Galloway WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES:

Friday 16 – Sunday 18 September 2016 Hetland Hall Hotel, Carrutherstown, Nr. Dumfries, DG1 4JX £119 Member, £139 Guest. Single Rooms £40 Supp (Deposit £30) 2 Night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, VC Walks Sat and Sun, Spice Coordinator. (Places of Interest may incur a small charge) SLOTS: 24 – 8 Singles and 8 Twin/Doubles – last spaces Join us in Dunfries and Galloway for a relaxing weekend at the lovely Hetland Hall in Currutherstown. The Area: We are situated in the heart of beautiful, undiscovered Dumfries and Galloway. The local attractions include historic Caerlaverock Castle and Threave Gardens and Estate that is often referred to as 'a garden for all seasons', and is also the home to The National Trust for Scotland's School of Practical Gardening. The richness of the wildlife is astounding, from the amazing spectacle of tens of thousands of wintering barnacle geese at nearby Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, to the even nearer spectacle (if you are lucky) of the red squirrel – in the hotel grounds! This is also Burns country, with many renowned sites regarding the national Bard in easy reach of the hotel. The Hotel: The Hetland Hall Hotel is an elegant country house set amidst 18 acres of private parkland, which has sweeping views over the Solway Firth towards the mountains of the Lake District. Hetland Hall is a stunning example of classical 18th Century architecture. The original building is set within mature and well maintained estate grounds. Internally the building features many traditional period pieces, not to mention the impressive entrance hallway and main staircase. Throughout the main public grounds oak period wooden panelling features heavily and the original grandeur of Hetland Hall is still clear for all to see. Hetland Hall have a growing reputation for creating fine Scottish cuisine, produced from the best of fresh local produce. Our weekend includes dinner, bed and breakfast on Friday and Saturday. Dinner will be taken in the tranquil Copper Beech Restaurant, with a fine selection of wines to purchase to compliment your meal.  The cosy lounge and cocktail bar are available throughout the evening along with comfy sofas, roaring log fires (maybe not in September) and views stretching over our private groundsT why not!   Activities: As usual there will be plenty of walking options in the area - The Galloway Red Kite Trail is an opportunity to view red kites around Loch Ken. There are six outdoor viewing points, nine walks, four hides and a feeding station – we may do one of these during the weekend. RSPB Muirhead - A Reserve of farmland, wet meadows, salt marshes and mudflats. An Important wintering wildfowl area indulging Barnacle Geese, Pink-footed Geese, Widgeon and Pintail. There’s so much to see. For the non - walkers there will be the option of days out exploring the local area. As mentioned above, Caerlavrock Castle is well worth a visit but with so much to see at this time of year we’ll decide nearer the time. The area is also home to some of the finest golf courses in Scotland and those looking for a round on one of the days can bring their clubs and we’ll arrange tee times.

Spice 35th Anniversary Ball WHEN: Friday 30 September – Sunday 1 October 2016 (2 Nights) WHERE: 4* Queens Hotel, City Square, Leeds, LS1 1PJ – yards from Leeds Central Station COST: £217 Members - £10 early booking discount applied, £237 Guests (Deposit £50) INCLUDES: 2 Nights B+B Accom, Ball Ticket OTHER BOOKING OPTIONS Saturday Night Only Accommodation and Ticket £158 member - £10 early booking discount applied st Ball Ticket Only £79 member - £10 early booking discount applied – 1 100 tickets A 4* hotel in central Leeds, the Queens is the most famous landmark hotel in Leeds. The imposing building with a Portland Stone façade enjoys an enviable location, adjacent to Leeds train station and stands proudly over City Square with restaurants, bars and shops just a stone's throw away. The Queens offers striking Art Deco opulence throughout its bedrooms, public areas and restaurant. The Queens Hotel has 215 elegant bedrooms and suites and you won't fail to be impressed by the seamless mix of style and comfort that awaits you in your room. Spice has practically taken all rooms in the hotel and these are your accommodation options. It’s great to be on site, so you can pop back to your room at any time, just fall into your bed and don’t have to travel to and from by taxi or walk. For those making a weekend of it, we will have a welcome reception on Friday night in the Bar and an evening meal option, plus we will also have other events you can book laid on by Spice Yorkshire, so there will be plenty of chance to meet other Spice members who are extending their stay. At this time the Queens Hotel accommodation is full and an alternative hotel nearby is now being filled too. See the website for more information. Remember - you need to book your accommodation and ball ticket separately so don't forget to do both!

Ballachulish Bargain Break WHEN: WHERE: PRICE: INCLUDES: SLOTS:

Friday 4 November - Sunday 6 November 2016 Based at the Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre, Ballachulish, PH49 4HL £114 Member, £134 Guest. Single Rooms available at £50 supplement (Deposit £30) 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, plus excursions/walks on Sat & Sun Max. 64 (52 twin/doubles, 12 single)

This legendary weekend just keeps getting better and better - this is your chance to stay at the fantastic Isles of Glencoe Hotel right on the shores of beautiful Loch Leven a couple of hours from either Glasgow or Edinburgh. The Hotel: Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre - Almost afloat, nestling on the lochside on the side of a peninsula reaching into Loch Leven, this friendly hotel offers everything for which you dream whilst on a weekend away; spacious bedrooms with loch and mountain-views and a relaxed, convivial ambience. Luxuriate in the Leisure Centre - pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, exercise room and solarium, marvel at the awesome surroundings - enjoy all aspects of The Isles experience. Listen as the water laps outside your bedroom. Step down to the spectacular lochside conservatory restaurant and savour a lively Bistro by day or casual fine-dining by night. Dive into the sparkling waters of the heated pool as they entice to the delights of the Leisure Centre: jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, exercise room and solarium. Outside you can explore easy lochside trails. There will be an additional Spice programme of optional activities during the day on both Saturday and Sunday, we will be offering one of our reasonably easy VC walks on each day led by one of our VC walk leaders there will also be a visit to a local place of interest on Saturday and Sunday. On previous visits many members have enjoyed the fantastic Ballachullish Guy Fawkes Fireworks Display and the plan (if on this weekend) is to ensure dinner is later so all can go along to the quarry and enjoy. The scenery will be stunning, the hotel fantastic and in the excellent company of Spice members a weekend to remember is certain. A joining pack will be sent out 2 weeks beforehand to help with lift share planning, directions etc.

Ski 2017 – Champoluc – Italy’s own 3 Valleys WHEN: WHERE: PRICE: INCLUDES:

Saturday 21 January – Saturday 28 January 2017 Call 0161 873 8788 to book. 4 Star Chalet Hotel De Champoluc, Champoluc, Italy – Location, Location, Location! £769 Member, Single Supp £200 – cost includes early booking saving of £30 Flights from Edinburgh to Turin, all flight supplements, transfers, chalet accommodation, room supplements, 7 breakfasts, 6 evening meals with choice of menu, including pre-dinner apèritif, choice of complimentary wines with dinner followed by tea/coffee & chocolates, 7 afternoon teas. Wi-Fi (public areas) Spice coordinator (Jamie) After a brilliant trip to Courchevel we are delighted to feature a brand new ski destination for 2017 – Champoluc – Italy’s 3 Valleys. Based in the village of Champoluc we have access to the immense Monterosa ski area on our doorstep. Little know in the UK it also has the benefit of little queueing for the lifts (usually!). The largest resort in the Monterosa area, with great glacier views, uncrowded slopes and fabulous off-piste Champoluc is a delightfully unspoilt village with a top station at over 3,000m, 180 kms of generally uncrowded pistes across three adjoining lift-linked valleys. Surrounded by wooded terrain and based at one end of the Monterosa ski area (with Gressoney in the central valley and Alagna on the far side), Champoluc boasts spectacular views of the region’s dramatic glaciers and peaks. Based here we have access to the whole Monterosa circuit. Champoluc is strung out along a mountain road, and has a classic ski resort ambience, in contrast to other Monterosa resorts, which feel more like authentic little Italian villages. With more hotels than other resorts in the area, Champoluc is the largest base in the three valleys. Ideal for all, Monterosa offers a mix of runs runs, and amazing off-piste and heliskiing opportunities. There are also plenty of good mountain restaurants for a quick fuel stop.

Champoluc is a lovely village with several craft shops, an ice rink, and good restaurants serving delicious Italian classics. Of all the villages in the Monterosa ski area, it’s the best place for après-ski cocktails and live music. The Monterosa ski area is a hidden treasure, made up of three separate valleys and including the resorts of Champoluc, Gressoney and Alagna all on one lift pass. There is an efficient and fast moving lift system so getting from one valley to another is easy on the open, well maintained and well-marked pistes. The area has high altitude skiing, up to 3,275m which rivals most top French resorts and as a result offers good snow conditions throughout the winter. One phrase to describe this area would be ‘Piste and Quiet’ and you will be

pleasantly surprised to find relatively uncrowded pistes, especially on weekdays when the Italian weekend visitors are hard at work in their offices. Ask any hotelier the three most important things about their hotel and their answer will always be “Location, Location, Location!” And you really could not ask for a better spot than that offered by our new Chalet Hotel de Champoluc. It’s set at the skiers’ end of the village centre, in a perfect, virtually ski-in/ski-out location at the foot of the home-run piste, and right next door to the main Crest gondola and ski-hire shop. The hotel’s wood-panelling gives the lounge, bar and dining-room a lovely traditional and welcoming Alpine atmosphere - the ideal setting in which to relax after skiing over afternoon tea, and to enjoy our excellent Chalet Hotel cuisine. The en suite bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi and Sky TV, many with extra beds available for families, and most have a balcony or terrace. There’s a games room on the lower ground floor with a pool table, table-tennis, and a small spa area with a free sauna and steam-room. Spice West Midlands stayed here early February and the feedback has been superb – ‘Lovely hotel with 5 star food, one the best I’ve ever stayed in whilst skiing – great skiing too – highly recommended’ – Richard – Coordinator Spice West Midlands Flights – Flybe BE735 – 7.30am – 11.00am Edinburgh – Turin – Transfer Time 1 hr 45 mins. Flybe BE736 - 11.30am – 12.45pm – Turin - Edinburgh The tour operator for this flight inclusive holiday is Inghams (ATOL 0025) for whom we act as Agents. This holiday is protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Inghams holiday terms and conditions apply, as supplied with the full holiday information pack. Your money is protected via our trust account in compliance with EC travel regulations. Please call 0161 8738788 to book

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Friday 24 February – Sunday 26 February 2017 Based at The Angus Hotel, 46 Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 6NG £119 Member, £139 Guest. Single Rooms available at £35 supplement (Deposit £30) 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, plus excursions/walks on Sat & Sun, Rotating Dinner, Tribute evening. SLOTS: Max. 82 (29 twin/doubles, 24 single) th Now into its 13 year, join us for the biggest and best weekend in the Spice calendar – our February Bargain Break. This year we head back to where it all started – The Angus Hotel in Blairgowrie. This lovely Perthshire town on the banks of the river Ericht offers exceptional accommodation and facilities for the perfect Spice weekend. At just over 1 ½ hrs from Glasgow, Edinburgh and accessible from all over the UK this weekend is the perfect destination. Angus Hotel: The Angus Hotel is Blairgowrie’s premier leisure hotel with a modern indoor pool and health spa and free wifi throughout the hotel. Relax and unwind in a modern and comfortable family owned hotel, one of Perthshire's best known hotels for over 100 years. Situated right at the heart of the pretty county town of Blairgowrie, it's the perfect base for touring the local area. Your weekend includes a 3 course sit down dinner on Friday and Saturday evening, full Scottish breakfasts, daytime walks or places of interest and full evening entertainment on both nights. The Area: With Blairgowrie being in the Heart of Perthshire, there are so many places in the surrounding area to visit. With Dundee, Perth, and Highland Perthshire approximately 30 minutes away it is easy to access the multitude of attractions which the area has to offer. Whether it is a learning and interactive experience you want, or a cultural visit to Perthshire’s best loved castles they are all within easy reach of Blairgowrie. Local attractions such as Glamis Castle and Scone Palace also host a number of events throughout the year which attract thousands of tourists to the local area including the 80’s Rewind Festival, International Horse Trials and The Proms. Activities: This excellent weekend is jam packed with activities to suit everyone. On Friday evening we will attempt a Spice Rotating Dinner – over 80 members moving between courses! The perfect chance to meet loads and loads of your fellow Spice weekenders in one action packed evening. Beware – if you come with a friend we cannot guarantee you will sit together during dinner. After dinner we will enjoy a lively private disco. On Saturday enjoy a lovely Scottish breakfast before heading out for the day. You will have the option to join one of the 2 walks on offer from out walk leaders or for a more leisurely day a place of interest will be available too. After our 3 course dinner in the evening we welcome a live tribute act to entertain us – the will be notified nearer the time. Sunday sees us want again start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading out again. There will also be 2 walks on offer or a chance to do some sightseeing before we head home. This is always a brilliant weekend and whilst we have 24 single rooms they will go quick so get booked now to avoid disappointment. 20

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Edinburgh Science - Chocolate Food of the Gods Date: Monday 4th April 2016 Place: Dissection Room, Summerhall, Summerhall Place, Edinburgh (EH9 1PL) Time: 8pm to 9:30pm Cost: £17 Member, £19 Guest The seeds known to science as theobroma cacao (meaning ‘food of the gods’) have a long and fascinating history. In this special interactive evening, we will investigate the past, present and future of chocolate. We will be crossing oceans to trace its historical journey from the jungles of the Aztec empire to the corner shop hearing how we plan to protect this fragile and vital crop, putting it under the microscope to examine the chemistry of the world’s favourite treat and taking a look at contemporary research into the neurobiological effects of chocolate, including an expert’s insight into the human sense of taste and how modern chocolatiers are bringing the laboratory into the kitchen in search of new creations. Chocolate writer and Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Sara Jayne Stanes OBE is joined by Prof Paul Hadley of the International Cocoa Quarantine Project and master chocolatier Aneesh Poppat for a scientific feast for the senses not to be missed. Hosted by Susan Morrison.

Badminton – Edinburgh - Weekly Date: Tuesday’s on a weekly basis Place: Meadowbank Sports Centre, London Road, Edinburgh (EH7 6AE) Time: 8pm to 10pm Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest A sociable badminton evening suitable for beginners and experienced players. All are welcome

Badminton – Glasgow - Weekly Date: Thursday’s on a weekly basis Place: Scotstoun Leisure Centre, 72 Danes Drive, Glasgow (G14 9HU) Time: 7pm to 9pm Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Badminton suitable for all standards. Come along, get some light exercise. You can pay the coordinator on the night for this event.

Meal and Casino Night - Edinburgh Date: Friday 8th April 2016 Place: Grosvenor Maybury Casino, 5 South Maybury, Edinburgh (EH12 8NE) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £27.50 Member, £30 Guest Includes: Welcome Drink, 3 Course Dinner, Service, Gaming Tuition A visit to the Grosvenor Maybury Casino for what is always an excellent fun evening with super food and a few laughs. We begin with a welcome drink at the bar followed by a 3-course dinner in the Casino’s restaurant. After dinner we will enjoy a fun session of table tuition under the expert guidance of one of the casinos staff. You will learn the basics of how to play the various tables. After our tuition those who wish will have the chance to play the tables for real and those who don’t want to gamble can enjoy the bar and the sight of the high rollers in action. PLEASE READ MEMBERSHIP TERMS (BELOW) CAREFULLY: Membership can now be obtained (free of charge) on the night upon production of a current passport or driving licence – please remember to bring either of these forms of ID on the night to claim membership if you are a non-member. Please DO NOT come without them! Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the event. Dress Code: Smart Casual. No sportswear. Book now for this high (or low) stake fun night out!

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Jen's Walk - Fast Castle to St. Abbs Date: Saturday 9th April 2016 Place: Fast Castle to St. Abbs Time: 10am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest After a look at the ruins of Fast Castle which sits on a rocky outcrop high above the sea, we will take a walk on the most dramatic section of the Berwickshire Coastal Path. Making our way on grassy paths (not too close!) along the rim of cliffs high above the sea. Expect a fair amount of up and downhill on this walk until we arrive at the National Nature Reserve at St Abb's Head. There is a cafe by the car park where we can rest, or you might want to have a look at art shop or wool crafts in the neighbouring shops. Please bring a packed lunch as well as drinks and snacks for the day. Please also bring comfortable walking boots, waterproofs and sunscreen (if we’re lucky you need it!) This walk is 7 miles long and should take 3 – 4 hours. Meet at 10.30am: In the National Trust for Scotland Car Park just off the main road before St Abb's Village; there is a charge for non members. From here we will take a few cars back to Dowlaw car park to begin our walk.

Meal - Curry Night at Charcoals Cafe Date: Saturday 9th April 2016 Place: Charcoals Cafe, 74 Trongate, Glasgow (G1 5EP) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £16.50 Member, £18 Guest Includes: 2 courses dinner from the A la Carte Menu, Service. Charcoals Cafe on Glasgow’s Trongate is the little brother to the more established and multi-award-winning Charcoals on Renfield Street. It is an informal and relaxed, cafe-style venue which serves Indian food. In common with its elder sibling, Charcoals Cafe has a reputation for offering a genuinely warm welcome to guests. Top quality ingredients, prepared to order, flavoured with freshly ground spices is the driving ethos at Charcoals Cafe on the Trongate. Tonight we dine on 2 courses from the a la carte menu (some dishes carry a small supplement), side such as rice or naan and drinks can be purchased on the evening. The menu has all the usual favourites and come unusual dishes too.

Theatre - Guys and Dolls - Edinburgh Date: Tuesday 12th April 2016 Place: The Playhouse, Greenside Place, Edinburgh (EH1 3AA) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £30 Member, £32 Guest In West End and now on tour, this sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you 'Walking on air'’ (Daily Telegraph) with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes, including Luck be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day.

Riddle Rooms - The Spy Room Date: Friday 15th April 2016 Place: Riddle Rooms, 35 Bath Street, Glasgow (G2 1HW) Time: 6:45pm Cost: £11 Member, £12 Guest Based on the classical room escape experience with a little twist. You are agents, tasked to sneak into the office of a rich businessman, suspected of financing criminals. The pressure is now on you to find the hard evidence to nail the bad guys. ButDYou only have one hour to find the evidence and the spare key to the office (as it somehow locked behind you when you entered) to accomplish the mission. If you fail, not only will you lose your jobs, but the Service will be humiliated and your country dangerously exposed to this criminal network. Are you ready to save your country? 22

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Walking Weekend Ballachulish and Glencoe Date: Friday 15th - Sunday 17th April 2016 Place: Ballachulish Hotel, Glen Coe (PH49 4JY) Meet: From 4pm Friday Cost: £179 Member, £199 Guest, £229 Member Single, £239 Member Sole Occ of Dbl Includes: 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, picnic lunches & 2 days of guided walks with a choice of walks each day.

Afternoon Tea at Hotel Du Vin - 1 Devonshire Gardens Date: Saturday 16th April 2016 Place: 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow (G12 0UX) Time: 3pm Cost: £17.50 Member, £19 Guest One of Glasgow’s top restaurants, the Bistro at Hotel du Vin, One Devonshire Gardens, is an elegant affair. Oak panelling, crisp linen and very professional service are paired with a serious wine list and sophisticated cooking. One Devonshire has long been a relaxed home-from-home for celebrities visiting Glasgow and the Bistro is just as welcoming to anyone who enjoys excellent food. Sample some outstandingly good infusions to complement tempting towers of pastries, finger sandwiches and deliciously creamy scones. The afternoon tea includes: A choice of a selection of teas & coffees A selection of finger sandwiches on white & brown bread Plain & fruit scones with clotted cream & fresh preserves A selection of freshly prepared cakes & biscuits (these change daily)

Meal - Wild Wood Cafe Date: Saturday 16th April 2016 Place: Wild Wood, 146 Marchmont Road, Edinburgh (EH9 1AQ) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £24 Member, £27 Guest Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Glass of Wine, Service Opened in the summer of 2015, Wild Wood Café is a bright and cheery café bistro on Marchmont Road. Featuring tongue and groove wood panelling; large, sunny windows plus an intriguing woodland mural, it is a tranquil spot for casual evening dinner. Wild Wood is a haven for Edinburgh folk and visitors serving up the best in local produce for brunch and dinner. Independently owned, they believe in freshly cooked food, great coffee and a very warm welcome. Tonight we dine on 3 courses with a glass of wine and service included.

Concorde Experience at The Museum of Fli Date: Sunday 17th April 2016 Place: Museum of Flight, East Lothian (EH39 5LF) Time: 10:45am Cost: £12.50 Member, £14 Guest A great attraction which will start with an audio tour of Concorde, the world’s first supersonic aircraft, and allow ample time to explore the museum (and its tearoom) at your leisure. The Concorde Experience is one of the most unique attractions to open in Scotland in recent years and our trip will allow time to explore the entire museum with four hangars boasting an aviation collection that is one of the best in the UK with over 40 aircraft to see, from the Comet to Concorde. On arrival we will move into hanger 4 for The Concorde Experience. Take this chance to see the supersonic icon, restored to her former glory, and discover the Concorde story, from the race to break the sound barrier to the arrival of the aircraft to its final home at the Museum of Flight. Go under her majestic wings and find out about the technology behind supersonic flight and the luxury lifestyle so closely associated with her. BOOK EARLY to see the world’s most glamorous plane and follow in the footsteps of the rich and famous! 23

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Segway Safari Date: Sunday 17th April 2016 Place: Can We Experience, Loch Lomond (G83 8QL) Meet: Loch Lomond Shores Time: 11:45am to 1pm Cost: £40 Member, £44 Guest Forget 4x4's - try your hand at these fabulous, funky off road 2x2 machines. Today we head to Loch Lomond shores at Balloch to try our hand at Segways. Enjoy a 1-hour guided safari and experience the real joy of the Segway. We will begin with a short trial run on the beach before we head into the woods for our safari trek. Please meet at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch at 11.45am for a midday start. Please wear comfortable clothes (no heels) and take a waterproof jacket if you have one.

Quiz Night - Glasgow Date: Monday 18th April 2016 Place: The Conservatory, O'Neill's, Albion Street, Glasgow (G1 1NY) Time: 7pm Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Our Quiz will have the usual mix of General Knowledge and Music trivia plus some special features! This will be one of the most popular and fun quizzes of the year so please BOOK EARLY! There will be prizes on offer.

Theatre - Thriller Live Date: Wednesday 20th April 2016 Place: Kings Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow (G2 4JN) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £26 Member, £29 Guest Direct from London’s West End, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Join us on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history. You will experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco as the cast play homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion.

Arrochar and Loch Lomond Bargain Break Date: Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th April 2016 Place: Arrochar Hotel, Arrochar (G83 7AU) Cost: £109 Member Twin, £129 Guest Twin, £144 Member Single, £164 Guest Single Includes: 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, walks on both days, (Places of Interest may incur a small charge)

A Play, a Pie and a Pint - Selkie Date: Saturday 30th April 2016 Place: Oran Mor, Great Western Rd, Glasgow (G12 8QX) Time: 12pm Cost: £17.50 Member, £19 Guest A Play a Pie and a Pint at Oran Mor does exactly what it says on the tin. Join us for an afternoon drama with food and drink included – a pie/quiche and a pint, glass of wine or soft drink! Today’s show is – Selkie by Isabel Singh Kay Singh is the third recipient of The David MacLennan Award It has been a long time since Mac left his house, and longer since he was last home. When two strangely familiar figures appear at his door claiming to be spiritual guides, Mac is forced to remember the stories from his childhood that he would rather forget, and decide what they mean for himself . Selkie uses elements of traditional Japanese Noh theatre to retell the story of the well known figure from Scottish mythology. Looking into the relationship between myth, place, and history, the piece also explores how storytelling is used to explain, as well as distract from traumatic events. 24

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Bar Night Buffet at Arta Date: Saturday 30th April 2016 Place: Arta, 62 Albion Street, Glasgow (G1 1 NY) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest Join us for another of our popular bar nights in the Merchant City. Arta for those who have yet to visit is a stunning venue in the heart of the Merchant City. A light buffet will also be served around 8pm. The evening is a great way for new, returning and existing members to enjoy a night on the town. We ask that all attending book in advance to help planning and table allocations.

Afternoon Tea on a Steam Train Date: Sunday 1st May 2016 Place: Bo'ness Steam Railway. Bo'ness (EH51 9AQ) Time: 1:50pm Cost: £23 Member, £25 Guest All Aboard! Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea of freshly made sandwiches, cakes and homemade scones with clotted cream and Scottish jam served with a pot of coffee or tea aboard a lovingly restored steam train. Join us on a comfortable historic carriage on a beautiful steam train from days of old for a pleasant journey along the shores of the River Forth. The scenery is varied and beautiful all year round. Travel to Manuel, calling at Kinneil & Birkhill through smoke filled tunnels and remember the sounds and smells of yesteryear. The journey lasts around 70 minutes.

Golf - Winterfield Golf Club Date: Sunday 1st May 2016 Place: Winterfield GC, North Road, Dunbar, East Lothian (EH42 1XE) Time: 11:10am Cost: £18 Member, £20 Guest Links golf over a short but spectacular course! Winterfield Golf Club is a superb 18 hole links golf course with stunning sea views of the Firth of Forth, the Bass Rock and Isle of May and with the Lammermuir Hills providing a spectacular backdrop. It has a par of 65 and is under 5,000 yards long, so suitable for all standards of player but more than a challenge for the best Spice has to offer! The clubhouse has extensive facilities and provides an ideal venue for that post-round pint and bite to eat! The first floor dining room offers spectacular views of the Firth of Forth and Belhaven Bay and we a variety of catering options.

Theatre - Save the Last Dance for Me Date: Tuesday 3rd May 2016 Place: The Kings, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow (G2 4JN) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £23 Member, £25 Guest From the team that brought you the huge success that is Dreamboats and Petticoats, Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the ‘music and magic’ of the early 60’s, a time when each passing week brought another Rock ‘n’ Roll classic. This nostalgic, feel-good journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters through the summer of ’63. Featuring Antony Costa from BLUE, the biggest British boy band of the ‘Noughties’. For the first time without their parents the sisters embark on a holiday to the seaside. Full of freedom and high spirits they meet a handsome young American who invites them to a dance at the local U.S. Air force base. But young love and holiday romance is never as simple as it sounds, and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.

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Meal - New Members at Metropolitan Date: Wednesday 4th May 2016 Place: The Metropolitan, 5 Candleriggs, Merchant City, Glasgow (G1 1LE) Cost: £17 Member, £19 Guest Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Glass of Wine, Service Metropolitan is a stylish cocktail bar and restaurant venue, situated in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City. Offering a varied selection of local produce in a range of styles, Metropolitan brings a modern twist to traditional Scottish fare and fine dining. Tonight we will enjoy a new members meal with 2 courses from a set menu with glass of wine and service included. Whilst this is a new members meal, everyone is encouraged to book and all members will be made very welcome.

The Chocolate Connoisseur at Coco Date: Friday 6th May 2016 Place: Coco, 174 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh (EH10 4ER) Time: 6:45pm to 8pm Cost: £17.50 Member, £19.50 Guest A visit to Edinburgh’s premier chocolate shop and Gold Award Winner – Great Taste Awards. Join us for our Chocolate Connoisseur Evenings where you will learn about chocolate and taste a variety of sublime samples. You will learn the Process of Making Chocolate from Bean to Bar, tasting cocoa nibs and cocoa butter in its pure state. You will discover the history of the most delicious food from its very beginning. Find out what Chocolate Tempering means and how it is achieved by the Coco Chocolatiers. Learn how to know what is REAL chocolate. You will learn five sensory tests of what makes a superior chocolate bar. You will have an opportunity to taste and enjoy chocolate from Madagascar and The Caribbean – comparing the two distinct cocoa beans. To complete your connoisseur experience we will finish with some exciting wine and chocolate pairing. After the hour of fun, tastings, knowledge & wine you will become a true connoisseur! Coco is a specialist chocolatier of organic, graded luxury cocoa with a strong ethical policy.

Meal - Tron Bar and Kitchen Date: Saturday 7th May 2016 Place: Tron Bar, 63 Trongate, Glasgow (G1 5HB) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £17 Member, £19 Guest Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Service On the Trongate in the Merchant City, Tron Bar + Kitchen is linked to the Tron Theatre, one of Scotland’s leading producing and presenting theatres. An informal spot, it offers casual dining in a laidback setting. Reclaimed timber tables and vintage lights furnish the three separate dining areas in the bar and kitchen. Scottish ingredients are especially prominent in an evening menu. We will dine on 2 courses (starter/main or main/dessert) with service rd included. A 3 course can be purchased on the evening (£4)

Sightseeing Cruise and Inchcolm Island Landing Date: Saturday 7th May 2016 Place: The Forth Belle, The Firth of Forth, Hawes Pier, South Queensferry Time: 11am Cost: £20.50 Member, £23 Guest, £15 Historic Scotland A popular excursion for Spice Scotland as we take to the waters of the Firth of Forth for a 3 hour trip to the beautiful and historic Inchcolm Island, known as the Iona of the East! This trip includes an hour and a half ashore and admission to Inchcolm Abbey (included in the price – Historic Scotland members are free so just pay the boat trip price). During the cruise you are likely to see seals, dolphins, porpoises as well as an interesting variety of seabirds, including puffins, gannets, shags and several species of Terns. Once ashore you will have time to visit the historic abbey and explore the island, which is a significant place in Scottish history and lore. There are picnic areas, gardens and a sandy beach so you may want to bring a packed lunch. BOOK EARLY! 26

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Coast to Coast - Section 3 - Kilsyth to Falkirk Date: Sunday 8th May 2016 Place: Forth and Clyde Canal (G65 9SG) Meet: Auchinstarry Marina, Kilsyth Time: 11am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Section three of our coast to coast walk – Kilsyth to Falkirk Our last section of the Forth and Clyde canal starts at Kilsyth. From Auchinstarry head along the towpath on the north side of the canal, which runs wide and straight for some distance as it cuts through the Dullater Marsh SSSI - a particularly remote section of the canal. Leaving this beautifully desolate wilderness at Wyndford Lock the canal bends to the right before being confronted by the busy A80 bridge. The canal follows the course of the Antonine Wall - a Roman turf and stone fortification bisecting Scotland - on the southern bank. The walk continues via the Falkirk wheel. This section of the walk is 11 miles and should take around 5 hours. Whilst we are walking on designated paths etc please ensure you have suitable walking boots and clothing. We will look at all transport options when we know booking options but car shuttles will be an option. Please meet at Auchinstarry Marina, Kilsyth at 11am.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2016 Date: Tuesday 10th May 2016 Place: Kings Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow (G2 4JN) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £28 Member, £30 Guest X-Factor winner Joe McElderry dons the coveted coat! Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

See Glasgow - Cultural and Social Break Date: Friday 13th - Sunday 15th May 2016 Place: Alexander Thomson Hotel, Argyle St. Glasgow (G2 8LY) Meet: Check in from 3pm Cost: £149 Member, £169 Guest, £199 Member Single, £209 Guest Single (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 Nights B+B accommodation, Saturday evening Spice exclusice party night.

See Glasgow - May Glasgow Party Night Date: Friday 13th May 2016 Place: The Pond Hotel, Great Western Road, Glasgow (G12 0XP) Time: 7pm to 12am Cost: £28 Member, £32 Guest Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Coffee/Tea and Tablet, Disco entertainment. As part of our See Glasgow weekend we invite you to join us and over 30 Spice members from our southern groups for an evening of great food and dancing (dancing is optional of course but if I know our Scottish members the floor will be full all night!). We arrive for 7pm and take our seats for a 3 course sit down dinner with tea/coffee and tablet followed by entertainment. A spice party wouldn’t be a true party night without a great disco. We have booked the resident DJ who kept the floor full at the Christmas Party Night and he will be spinning out tunes both past and present to keep you on the dance floor all night! Please book early to help make a night to remember – for you and our guests. We expect the evening to be exceptionally busy so please book early to secure your slot. 27

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Mackintosh Trail - Day 1 Date: Saturday 14th May 2016 Place: Glasgow Inspired Mackintosh Buildings (G2 8LY) Meet: Alexander Thomson Hotel Reception at 10am Cost: £9 Member, £10 Guest Join us on Day 1 as we Explore Mackintosh, a must for fans of architecture and the legendary Charles Rennie Mackintosh. In a packed day, we will take in several of the major Mackintosh sites and includes transport by subway. The aim is to visit the Kelvingrove Gallery, The Lighthouse Interpretation Centre and Scotland Street Museum. This really will be a superb day discovering the Mackintosh Trail – Book Now! Please meet in the foyer of the Alexander Thomson Hotel on Argyle Street at 10am. If you travel there by underground please buy a day Discovery Ticket and we will reimburse you. If you don’t get the Discovery Ticket we will need to buy you one on arrival and your earlier ticket is non refundable. Book Day 1 and Day 2 together and receive £4 off

Seaforce Powerboat Tour - Erskine Bridge Date: Saturday 14th May 2016 Place: The River Clyde, The Riverside Museum, Glasgow Harbour (G3 8RS) Time: 11am Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest Hold on tight as you leave from the harbour at the Tall Ship. This truly invigorating tour will take you further down the Clyde; see if you can spot the two guys struggling to launch a boat! Specialist warships are still being built on the Clyde and this is a superb opportunity get up close to them. Maybe they will blast you out of the water!!D..if they can catch the powerboat that is! Duck down as the planes landing at Glasgow airport fly overhead just above the river! Just on the starboard of the boat see where the world famous liners were launched, the Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and the QE2. Now you hit the countryside, there are lots of strange birds and wildlife down here. Onward to the Erskine bridge, as you whisk underneath it see if you can catch a glimpse of the £10million Elastoplast! You head down river as far as the Forth and Clyde Canal and head back to base. Free parking is are available on site and life jackets, waterproofs and a full safety briefing will be supplied. Please wrap up warmly as it gets pretty chilly on the water.

Alan's Walk - Glasgow Botanic Gardens Date: Saturday 14th May 2016 Place: Glasgow Botanic Gardens (G2 8LY) Meet: Alexander Thomson Hotel at 1pm or The Botanics at 1.30pm Cost: £9 Member inc Subway Ticket, £10 Guest inc Subway Ticket, £5 Member Meet at Botanics, A walk courtesy of Spice walk leader Alan Wyllie. We have two meet points for this walk – The Alexander Thomson Hotel – for those members staying centrally or attending our Glasgow weekend (this cost includes a subway day ticket) or at the venue – Glasgow Botanic Gardens. More details of the walk will appear here soon.

Meal - Alla Italia Date: Saturday 14th May 2016 Place: Alla Italia, 194 Pitt St. Glasgow (G2 4DY) Time: 8pm Cost: £19.50 Member, £22 Guest Opened in early 2014, Alla Italia is an Italian restaurant on Pitt Street in Glasgow city centre and a short walk from the Alexander Thomson Hotel. As well as the welcoming dining room, it has a cocktail bar where guests can enjoy drinks while listening to the live background music played at weekends. Authentic Italian classics with fresh produce is the name of the game here. The chefs at Alla Italia take great pride in locally sourcing as many ingredients as possible. The dishes are freshly prepared and cooked daily. Tonight we have exclusive use of the downstairs restaurant area and a chance to relax after a busy day touring the city. Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Tea/Coffee, Service. Extras: Drinks, Sides and Supplements 28

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Mackintosh Trail - Day 2 Date: Sunday 15th May 2016 Place: Glasgow and Surrounds (G2 8LY) Meet: Alexander Thomson Hotel Foyer Time: 10am Cost: £26.50 Member, £29 Guest Day 2 of our Mackintosh Trail and we finish with a real treat! We begin with a guided tour of Macintosh House. The Mackintosh House is a meticulous reassemblage of the principal interiors from the Mackintoshes’ Glasgow home. The couple lived at 78 Southpark Avenue (originally 6 Florentine Terrace) from 1906 to 1914. After our tour there will be time to explore the The Hunterian Art Gallery which houses one of the most important collections of the work of Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) and his artist-wife, Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh (1864-1933). Next on the trail is Glasgow School of Art – whilst we won’t have access inside at the weekend it’s still worth a visit to see the Mackintosh building. We finish with an afternoon tea at the famous Willow Tea Rooms - designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1903, the Willow Tea Rooms remain one of Glasgow’s major visitor attractions. Still being used today for its original purpose, the Room de Luxe with its majestic doors, windows and mirrors all still in situ from the early 1900s is regarded by many as one of the jewels in the crown of Mackintosh’s works. Our afternoon tea includes the usual favourites – freshly made sandwiches, scone, a choice from the cake cabinet with loose leaf tea or freshly ground coffee. Book Day and Day 2 together and receive £4 off

Alan's Walk - The Kelvin Walkway Date: Sunday 15th May 2016 Place: The Kelvin Walkway, Glasgow Time: 10:30am Cost: £9 Member inc Subway Ticket, £10 Guest inc Subway Ticket, £5 Member meet at start, £6 Guest meet at start The Kelvin Walkway is on the north bank of the River Kelvin. It covers the walk from the Belmont Bridge in the heart of the west end to the abandoned railway bridge over the river, which once carried the disused line from Maryhill towards the Botanic Gardens. The walkway passes by some very interesting and picturesque sites on this stretch of the river. It is a little known treasure of Glasgow’s west end, only a stone throw from the area’s hub at Byres Road on the other st side of the Botanic Gardens. It is also the scene of the murder in the very 1 Taggart episode! Full details of walk distance will appear here shortly. We have two meet points for this walk – The Alexander Thomson Hotel – for those members staying centrally or attending our Glasgow weekend (this cost includes a subway day ticket) or at the venue

Theatre - Annie Date: Monday 16th May 2016 Place: The Playhouse, Greenside Place, Edinburgh (EH1 3AA) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £36 Member, £39 Guest Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, starring acclaimed actress, comedienne and panto star; Elaine C Smith (Rab C Nesbitt, Burdz Eye View) as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s searchD With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow. Don’t miss Annie – you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

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Live Escape Game - The Darker Side of Edinburgh Date: Friday 20th May 2016 Place: 1 Colme Street, Edinburgh (EH3 6AA) Meet: Venue Time: 7:15pm Cost: £13 Member, £14 Guest In order to beat the live escape game you and your team must solve many puzzles, riddles, brain teasers and identify clues. Using your powers of observation and problem solving you and your team will have to work together to escape. The Darker Side of Edinburgh is a game based around the history and legends of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is a city with a dark past. There was the thievery of Deacon Brodie who was actively living a double life. The body snatching and murders of Burke and Hare provided bodies for Dr Knox and his experiments. There are also the mysterious stories of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. All of these relate to the Darker Side of Edinburgh. Situated in a city centre basement you will need all your wits about you if you are going to Escape in the 60 minute time limit. Locked away under the guise of learning about the city’s history, you must now get in touch with the dark history of “Auld Reekie” in order to get the clues to escape. Can you recognise the hints and clues given and translate them into success? Does your team possess the skills to find the final key? Do you have what it takes to free yourself from The Darker Side of Edinburgh? You have one hour!

Cocktail Evening - Glasgow Date: Saturday 21st May 2016 Place: Blythswood Square Bar, 11 Blythswood Sq. Glasgow (G2 4AD) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest A little bit of luxury for a Saturday evening as we head to the upmarket Blythswood Square Hotel for an evening of cocktails. The cocktail menu at the Blythswood Hotel is simply stunning offering one of Glasgow’s biggest (and reasonably priced) cocktail choices. The first cocktail of the evening is included in the cost and after that you can explore the menu at your leisure. Book Now

Meal - Veritas Date: Saturday 21st May 2016 Place: Veritas, 18-24 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh (EH4 1LY) Time: 7pm Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest Includes: 2 course dinner, glass of wine, service Refurbished in 2015, this candlelit basement restaurant on Deanhaugh Street stands out from many of the city’s other Italians restaurants. Compact and cosy rather than extensive, it is an intimate space for a good conversation – perfect for Spice. At first glance, the range of pasta and pizza on offer at Veritas looks similar to many others. A closer look reveals a concise and carefully selected range of authentic dishes. Tonight we will will dine on 2 courses from the A la Carte menu with glass of wine and service included. The menu is too big to list here but all the usual favourites included pizza, pasta and plenty of alternatives.

Scottish Walking Week, The Isle of Mull, Iona and Killin Date: Sat 21st May 2016 - Sat 28th May 2016 Place: The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa and Killin Hotel (PA65 6BB) Meet: Anytime after 4pm Cost: £649 Member, £789 Member Single Room, £824 Member Double for Sole Oc (Deposit £130 Member, £270 Member Single Room, £305 Member Double for Sole Oc) Includes: 7 nights accommodation, 7 evening meals, 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches & 5 days of guided walks with a choice of 2 walks each walking day

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Hill Walk - Scald Law and Carnethy Hill Date: Sunday 22nd May 2016 Place: The Pentland Hills, Edinburgh (EH26 0PP) Meet: Flotterstone Car Park just off the A702 Time: 11am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Scald Law is the highest peak of the Pentlands; this popular approach reaches it via a switchback ridge, taking in the shapely Carnethy Hill along the way. The return follows the minor road by the Loganlea and Glencorse Reservoirs. We start at The Flotterstone Ranger Car Park – behind the Flotterstone Inn just off the A702. This walk is on clear hill paths with some rough sections. This walk is just short of 8 miles long and with 609m of ascent and should take between 4 and 5 hours – the perfect walk to test yourself if wanting to hike some munros at a later date. Experienced walkers too can get something from this hill walk. In Scotland, weather can change rapidly so bring plenty of layers, waterproofs and ideally have proper walking boots with ankle support or similar stout footwear. Jeans and basic trainers are not appropriate. Gaiters are definitely recommended and / or waterproof trousers, it can be wet and muddy! A packed lunch is a good idea too. If you've unsure about your level of fitness or if you haven’t done much hill walking recently you may want to check with the Spice office on 0131 5312653 to see if this walk is for you.

Karting - The Spice Grand Prix at Scotkart Date: Sunday 22nd May 2016 Place: Scotkart, Westburn Road, Cambuslang (G72 7UD) Time: 11am to 12:30pm Cost: £35 Member, £38 Guest We make a long awaited return to Scotkart in Cumbuslang for one of the best karting experiences in Scotland This will be a full Grand Prix – an exhilarating 1.5 hours of Karting! We have chosen it because it features a unique flyover and tunnel, which offers an amazing race experience, David Coulthard and Colin McRae have both raced there, so it will be interesting to see who can match their lap times. Your all-inclusive package starts with race suits, helmets and gloves being provided (you just need casual clothes and trainers), a safety briefing, 10 qualifying/practice laps to get used to the track and karts, followed by a guaranteed 14 lap race per driver. The circuit has a viewing gallery, so you can see all the race action, and there will be full race commentary from our Race Director. The karts are lightweight 200cc racing machines, a world away from fun fair karts. Don’t worry if you’re inexperienced as the karts have light steering and are fully automatic. Following your safety briefing, all competitors receive several practice laps to familiarise themselves with the karts and the track. Then everyone is ready for high-speed wheel-to-wheel action! For hygiene reasons head socks are required, reusable ones are available for only £2 each. So if you have wondered what it's like to pull a helmet on, and line up on the grid, now is your chance for some hispeed fun. Please book soon, as places are limited! BOOK EARLY for the hi-octane thrill of competitive motor sport at The Spice Kart Grand Prix!

Wonderful Copenhagen Date: Thu 26th May 2016 - Sun 29th May 2016 Place: Copenhagen, Denmark Meet: Joining Details will be sent beforehand Cost: £499 Member, £659 Guest, £659 Member Single (Deposit £150) Slots: WAIT LIST ONLY Includes: Flights (incl hand luggage), transfers, 3 Continental breakfasts. 3* hotel accommodation on a twin share basis (local rating). Hop on/hop off city tour ticket.

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Inner Hebrides May Bank Holiday Sailing Weekend Firth of Lorne Date: Fri 27th May 2016 - Mon 30th May 2016 Place: Firth of Lorne (departure Oban 4.00pm) Meet: Full Details will be sent beforehand Cost: £299 Member, £319 Guest (Deposit £60) Includes: 3 nights on board, equipment, instruction, catering. Extras: Your favourite tipple

Workshop - Meetings Without Masks Date: Sunday 29th May 2016 Place: Healthy Life Centre, 35-37 Bread St, Edinburgh (EH3 9AL) Time: 10:30am to 5:30pm Cost: £65 We spend a lot of time telling people that Spice is not a singles group and that we don’t offer events exclusively to singles. Occasionally however an event comes up that will appeal to the individuals within Spice that are not in a current relationship. This is that event – a day workshop Meeting Without Masks. Are you looking for love, connection, intimacy and relationship? Are you finding it hard to meet the right person? Have you tried the Internet, speed dating or the singles scene and felt it ring a bit hollow? Are you looking for more but not quite sure how to find it? It can be tough to make real connections in our fast and busy, big city lives. Work, pubs, clubs and the dating industry can feel like a market place. So where and how do we find and meet each other in a different way? This exciting new event has been specifically designed and developed to provide a very different kind of experience for people who are looking for love and partnership. We invite you to participate in a wonderful day. In a genderbalanced group, we will explore how to meet each other more authentically as men and women. The day has been carefully structured to help this happen with fun and creative exercises to open and relax you. Run by coach and relationship expert, Natasha Hood it is safe, supportive and both professionally and compassionately delivered. It is a singles event that includes mind, body, heart and soul, alongside humor and tenderness. There will be conversation, dancing, laughter and play. Whether you meet your soul mate or not, it is a great opportunity to enjoy, and maybe risk, being a little (or a lot!) more intimate and human and alive. Please note this is not a Spice exclusive event and non Spice members may be present.

Skittles at The Sheep Heid Inn Date: Wednesday 1st June 2016 Place: The Sheep Heid Inn, 43 The Causeway, Duddingston, Edinburgh (EH15 3QA) Time: 8pm Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest A great nightD.. the chance to mix and mingle over a game of skittles in Scotland’s oldest surviving public house – The Sheep Heid Inn. The evening includes 2 games that usually take around 2 hours. Teams will be allocated on the night. Early dinner? If you would like to meet at 7pm for dinner (payable on the night) please let us know when booking and we’ll reserve a table. Spaces are limited so please book early.

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Canongate Cadgers Ceilidh Date: Friday 3rd June 2016 Place: The Edinburgh Masonic Club Hall, 1 Shrub Place Lane, Edinburgh (EH7 4PB) Time: 7:45pm to 11pm Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest Tonight we dance – courtesy of the new monthly Canongate Cadgers Ceilidh nights. Our venue is the Edinburgh Masonic Club, EH7 4PB located at the top of Leith Walk. The venue is a modern club with licenced bar and large private car park – lots of Lothian buses also run to the area – get off at the Shrub Place Stop. All Dances will be walked through. This is a public ceilidh for which Spice have arranged tickets. Book now for an evening of lively dancing.

Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour Date: Saturday 4th June 2016 Place: Outside The Beehive Inn, The Grassmarket, Edinburgh (EH1 2AS) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £15 Member, £16.50 Guest Always a very popular event as we return to this unique tour around some of the best hostelries in the city. This will be a public tour for which we will purchase tickets. The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour combines literary history with drinkingDwhat better way to spend 2 hours on a Saturday night! We meet at the historic Beehive Inn in the Grassmarket (please arrive at 7.10 p.m. prompt) and then follow a route past the Martyr’s Cross, the site of the old gallows, through the winding streets, wynds and courtyards of the Old Town, over the Mound and down to Rose Street in the New Town. Led by a professional group of actors this is an entertaining, witty and dramatic romp through the th life and work of Scotland’s great poets and novelists from the early 18 century to the present day (Burns, Scott, Stevenson, Spark, Welsh and many more). Performed in and out of Edinburgh’s famous taverns and ‘howffs’, the tour takes the form of an impassioned debate between two fictional characters, Clart (as in muck!) and McBrain. A great night out – PLEASE BOOK EARLY!

Meal - Lucky Dip Dinner at Alla Turka Date: Friday 3rd June 2016 Place: Alla Turka, 192 Pitt St. Glasgow (G2 4DY) Time: 8pm Cost: £22 Member, £25 Guest Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Tea/Coffee, Service, Spice Host It’s been a while since we enjoyed a Lucky Dip Dinner in Glasgow. This fun evening leaves your seating to the cards! Each place setting is a card from the pack, between each course you select a new card to decide where you sit. It’s a rotating dinner with a difference. Tonight we head to Alla Turka – sister to the popular Alla Italia we use for our Rotating Dinners, a friendly restaurant with a warm welcome from Burak the owner. We will have our own private dining room to enjoy a great night out. Space spaces are limited so please book early to secure your place as we see what the cards decide.

Jen's Walk - Traquair to Yair and the Three Brethren Date: Saturday 4th June 2016 Place: Traquair to Yair on the Southern Upland Way. Time: 10am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Join volunteer walk leader Jennifer Potter on a linear walk from Traquair to Yair on the Southern Upland Way. The walk: We will meet at the small car Park beside the Yair bridge and take minimum number of cars to the start of the walk in Traquair. We join the Southern Upland Way and follow the route as it takes us uphill on an old track with good views back over Traquair to Innerleithen and Lee Pen. This track is the historic Minchmuir Road that dates back to the 33

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2016 thirteenth century. As the track leaves the forest we will see, created within the landscape artwork by Charles Poulsen. The walk crosses Minch Moor and onwards to the large cairns called the Three Brethren. The track then descends and runs through the edge of the forest to the buildings at Yair where it turns right on the estate road and then to the Yair Bridge, finally bringing us back to our original meeting point. Meeting Time: 10.00am Place: Small parking area on the B7060 just east of the Yair Bridge (A707) Pease bring a packed lunch. Comfortable walking shoes/boots plus waterproofs (you never know it might rain!). This walk will be 10.5 miles with an overall ascent of 1716 feet.

Narrow Boat Day and Picnic Date: Sunday 5th June 2016 Place: Leomington, Canal Basin, Manse Road, Lin (EH49 6AJ) Time: 11am Cost: £25 Member, £28 Guest We have chartered the Leamington Narrow Boat, a traditional narrow boat 30ft long with a diesel engine. There is an enclosed cabin and an open foredeck (with curtains), a toilet and sink. The Leamington can carry 12 passengers each of whom takes turn of being the skipper for the day. We will have full and private access to the narrow boat from 11am to 3.30pm as we take it in turns to drive this remarkable boat along the Linlithgow Canal. The Leamington is a simple vessel but the best (and possibly) and only way of experiencing the Linlithgow Canal at it’s very best – on the water. Also included in this unforgettable day out will be our Spice Picnic – always impressive – Prosecco, strawberries, cheeses, cold meats, dips, chocolate – you get the idea! (eating utensils, plates, wine glasses etc will also be provided). This event is easily accessible by train and a great opportunity to leave the car at home. Directions By Train Linlithgow station is on the line from Edinburgh Waverly to Falkirk and Glasgow Queen Street and to Dunblane. Walk out of the station from the westbound platform, turn right into Back Station Road and the Canal Basin is 100 yards on the far side of the bridge. From Edinburgh and the East: Leave the M9 at junction 3 northbound and follow the A803 into Linlithgow. The Canal Basin is signposted from the roundabout at the east end of the High Street in Linlithgow. Take the B9080 towards Winchburgh. Immediately after going under the railway bridge at the lights turn sharp right up Back Station Road, 300 yards further on bear left over the canal bridge. The basin is on the right From Glasgow and the West: Leave the M8 at junction 4 and follow the A706 into Linlithgow. Turn right at the Tjunction onto the High Street and through the town to the roundabout.

Theatre - Guys and Dolls Date: Tuesday 7th June 2016 Place: King's 297 Bath Street, Glasgow (G2 4JN) Meet: Venue Time: 7:10pm Cost: £40 Member, £44 Guest In West End and now on tour, this sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you 'Walking on air'’ (Daily Telegraph) with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes, including Luck be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day. West End and Broadway star Richard Fleeshman (Coronations Street, Ghost: The Musical) plays ‘Sky Masterson’ with Hollywood’s Maxwell Caulfield (The Colbys, Grease 2, Chicago) as ‘Nathan Detroit’ and Louise Dearman (Wicked, Evita) as ‘Miss Adelaide’. Complete with dazzling choreography by Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta, this is one feel-good musical you can’t afford to miss. Don’t leave it to lady luck! Book now for Guys and Dolls. 'The greatest Golden-age musical of them all' (The Times).

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Workshop - Clairvoyance with Ruby McLaren Date: Wednesday 8th June 2016 Place: The Outhouse, 12a Broughton St. Lane, Edinburgh (EH1 3LY) Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm Cost: £12.50 Member, £14 Guest It’s been almost a decade since we last featured this excellent workshop - whether you are a believer or a sceptic, this is your chance for a glimpse of the world beyond. With an excellent reputation as a clairvoyant and medium, Ruby McLaren has produced some remarkable results in her previous Clairvoyance Workshops. Although nothing can be guaranteed, Ruby expects to be able to offer a message, insight or guidance to the majority of attendees. This is you chance to witness Ruby harness her remarkable powers to give us a fascinating insight into this aspect of the weird and wonderful. BOOK EARLY! This workshop will be repeated in Glasgow in the autumn.

Spice Edinburgh Pub Crawl - You Decide Date: Friday 10th June 2016 Place: Venues to be suggested by members Meet: Meeting details will be provided. Time: 7:30pm We love a pub crawl as it’s a great way to start the weekend. Tonight you can decide where we go in Edinburgh – a few rules however – there must be a few pubs, be on the bus route and accessible from the city centre – other than that the area or street of Edinburgh with the most suggestions wins. Once decided we will map out a route to enable us to explore some new hostelries ensuring a fun night out is had. Spaces are limited to ensure we can all get into the pubs and served within a reasonable time so please get your name down early. We will advise everyone who is booked the start point a few days beforehand.

A Night at The Dogs - Dinner and Racing Date: Saturday 11th June 2016 Place: Shawfield Greyhound Stadium, 137 Rutherglen Road, Glasgow (G73 1SZ) Time: 7pm Cost: £27.50 Member, £30 Guest Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Service, Racecard, Stadium Entry, Spice Host Spice head to Shawfield Greyhound Racing Track for an excellent evening of dog racing. This is a top night at the dogsDguaranteed great fun and possibly quids in if your dog comes home! Shawfield Stadium is Scotland’s premier greyhound racing venue where we will enjoy the full spectacle of Greyhound Racing from the comfort of the Race View Restaurant, with a 3-course meal! We will gather at 7.00 p.m. for our meal in the restaurant from where we can watch the races in warmth and comfort and even have a flutter without leaving our seats, although four bars are open in the stadium, which all overlook the racetrack. Entry is included in the price as well as a racecard for the greyhound racing which will start at 7.50 p.m. and end at around 10.00 p.m. This night just may be your lucky night but even if it’s not, a sure bet is that you’ll have loads of fun and excitement! BOOK NOW!

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Coast to Coast Walk - Section 4 - Falkirk to Linlithgow Date: Saturday 11th June 2016 Place: Union Canal (FK1 5QX) Meet: Falkirk High Train Station at 11am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Section four of our coast to coast walk – Falkirk to Linlithgow Our first section of the Union canal starts at Falkirk. Our walk begins with the Falkirk Tunnel, 630m in length, the far end the canal and towpath run through a green leafy cutting spanned by a succession of stone bridges, and the path becomes slightly muddier in places. Leaving Polmont the canal is once again in more open terrain, passing underneath the new A801 bridge - the result of a significant canal diversion. In pleasant leafy countryside the canal crosses the massive Avon Aqueduct - 250 metres long and 26 metres tall - the longest and tallest aqueduct in Scotland, this will be familiar to members who have attended our Narrowboat days. We finish at the Linlithgoe Canal Basin. This section of the walk is 9 miles and should take around 4 hours. Whilst we are walking on designated paths etc please ensure you have suitable walking boots and clothing. We will look at all transport options when we know booking options but car shuttles will be an option. Please meet at Falkirk High Train Station at 11am.

Birds of Prey - Up Close and Personal Date: Sunday 12th June 2016 Place: Strathblane Falconry, Strathblane, Glasgow (G63 2EH) Time: 12:30pm Cost: £25 Member, £27.50 Guest Swoop! - Our Birds of Prey experience is the ideal opportunity to enjoy nature at its finest. Strathblane Falconry is housed in a purpose-built centre in the grounds of Strathblane Country House Hotel. In our session you will be shown around the centre and told about the birds before going out into the grounds where you will have the amazing opportunity to fly an Eagle Owl and a Harris Hawk and get the chance to handle a couple of other birds, including an eagle! Cameras are essential to capture this superb and unique experience! Strathblane Falconry is situated in the grounds of Strathblane Country House Hotel. Directions: Strathblane can be reached by Glasgow via the A81 (Milngavie) or from Edinburgh via the A803 (Kilsyth) and the A891 (Lennoxtown).

Theatre - Chicago - Edinburgh Date: Monday 13th June 2016 Place: The Playhouse, Greenside Place, Edinburgh (EH1 3AA) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £28 Member, £31 Guest “Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treacheryDall those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”Dso begins the international award winning Broadway and West End musical, CHICAGO, starring West End and EastEnders actor John Partridge ( Cats, A Chorus Line, Miss Saigon, Starlight Express) as Billy Flynn, Dancing on Ice winner and Coronation Street star Hayley Tamaddon (Emmerdale, Grease, Mamma Mia!) as Roxie Hart, and X Factor winner and real life prison wardenSam Bailey as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton. Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

Center Parcs Sherwood 16 Date: Fri 17th Jun 2016 - Mon 20th Jun 2016 Place: Sherwood Forest, Rufford, Newark, Nottingham (NG22 9DN) Meet: Check in from 3pm Cost: £159 Member Twin, £184 Guest Twin, £234 Member Single, £259 Guest Single (Deposit £50 Member Twin, £50 Guest Twin, £125 Member Single, £125 Guest Single) 36

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The Balmoral Cocktail Tastings Date: Friday 17th June 2016 Place: The Balmoral Bar, Princes St. Edinburgg (EH2 2EQ) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £48 Member, £52 Guest Based on the concept of a Michelin-starred tasting menu, The Balmoral Bar Cocktail Tasting Menu offers guests a sampling of the finest and most seasonal of ingredients in liquid form. It is designed to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and is suitable for a wide variety of occasions. Enjoy an Amuse Bouche followed by five ‘courses’ of cocktails.

Edinburgh Gin Connoisseur Tour Date: Saturday 18th June 2016 Place: The Edinburgh Gin Distillery, 1a Rutland Place, Edinburgh (EH1 2AD) Time: 2:45pm Cost: £28 Member, £30 Guest st Join us as we head to The Edinburgh Gin Distillery for our 1 Gin Connoisseur Tour. Consider yourself a gin connoisseur? This tour is a must! Including an intimate look at the distillery and exhibition area, you’ll be carefully guided through the history and production of gin. And for the finale? A tutored-tasting involving the quintessential original Edinburgh Gin and one of the delicious gin infusions – raspberry, rhubarb and ginger or elderflower. Included in the tour is a 20cl bottle of gin for you to take away. The package comes with a 10% discount for the Edinburgh Gin Shop. The tour and tasting should last just under 1 ½ hours. The cost includes booking fee.

Meal - Ocho Date: Saturday 18th June 2016 Place: Ocho, 8 Speirs Wharf, Glasgow (G4 9TB) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £22.50 Member, £25 Guest Includes: 3 course dinner, glass of wine, service A short walk from the city centre, Ocho Delicatessen sits in an eye-catching Victorian building on the banks of the impressive Speirs Wharf. It’s a light and bright space with views that make the most of the canal-side location. Decorated with vintage pictures and posters from around the world, Ocho has oodles of charm and character. At night, candles give it an intimate ambience. From gluten-free dishes to allergen friendly requirements, Ocho deftly handles dietary preferences without making a song and dance about it. Health and taste go hand in hand here with the kitchen taking daily delivery of fresh, local and organic produce. Tonight we will dine on 3 courses with glass of wine and service included.

Photography Walk in the Campsies Date: Sunday 19th June 2016 Place: Aldessan Gallery, Campsie Glen, Campsies (G66 7AB) Time: 11:30am Cost: £12.50 Member, £14 Guest Graeme Gass, a professional photographer, returns to host this brilliant event on Photography. A cross between a photography workshop to enhance your photographic skills and a gentle stroll. The Campsies is Graeme’s home territory and, as he is also a keen walker, you are sure to capture the best sights of these wonderful hills. Because of the setting, the emphasis will be on landscape and wildlife photography and as there is no technical element involved, any sort of camera is suitable (e.g. digital, 35mm, disposable, although phone cameras may not be suitable). The idea is to gain a professional eye for the best photo-opportunity and learn a little about using natural light, etc. This is certain to be a lovely relaxing day! Please bring a packed lunch and refreshments. BOOK NOW! Directions: The Aldessan Gallery can be found on the A891 past Lennoxtown. 37

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2016

Tastings at Demijohns Date: Wednesday 22nd June 2016 Place: Demijohn, 32 Victoria Street, Edinburgh (EH1 2JW) Time: 6:30pm to 8pm Cost: £14 Member, £15 Guest This is a very special chance to sample the wares of this unique shop. Demijohn is a family run prestigious food and drink shop with a unique display of liquid products in large demijohns that enable the liquids to be bottled on the premises. There is a remarkable collection of products from around the world, including delicious liqueurs, mature Single Malt Whiskies, rare spirits, complex olive oils, exciting vinegars and unusual spices all presented in the most magnificent way. Your tastebuds will thank you for the experience! We will enjoy a brief talk on the background of the shop and will then experience an extensive and intensive guided tasting of liqueurs, wines, whiskies, spirits, olive oils, etc. with breads and accompaniments. You’ll also receive a £5 Demijohn voucher to purchase goods on the night including a huge range of things which make unique and memorable gifts. Please note that you are advised not to drive if sampling the full range of products on offer. For more information, visit www.demijohn.co.uk

Cafe Source & Cosmopolitan Big Band Date: Friday 24th June 2016 Place: Cafe Source, 1 St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow (G1 5PP) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £33 Member, £36 Guest Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Service, Spice Host and Entertainment We’ve featured the Cosmopolitan Big Band a few times over the years with fantastic feedback. To ensure we get the best seats we will enjoy dinner at Café Source before relaxing to enjoy our evening. Carefully chosen Scottish ingredients are the focus of Cafe Source, a stylish cafe bar in the historic setting of Glasgow’s St Andrew’s in the Square. A former church, St Andrew’s in the Square is now a stunning cultural venue with an emphasis on roots, folk, country and traditional music and dance. Downstairs from the sympathetically restored auditorium, Cafe Source is a sleek contemporary space which specialises in modern Scottish cooking. We will enjoy 3 courses per person from the new Evening Jazz Menu – we have also paid the service. After dinner the Cosmopolitan Big Band entertain - an exciting Glasgow-based 18 piece Big Band playing a real mix of music including swing standards (Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble), jazz classics (Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Chick Corea) and a range of funk/soul material (Blues Brothers, Average White Band, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes). The Band features a selection of high quality guest vocalists from across the city to round off a highly entertaining evening. We only have 10 slots for this evening so early booking is strongly encouraged.

Meal - Galvin Brasserie de Luxe Date: Saturday 25th June 2016 Place: Galvin Brasserie de Luxe, Rutland St. Edinburgh (EH1 2AB) Time: 7pm Cost: £21 Member, £23 Guest Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Glass of Wine, Service The Galvin Brasserie de Luxe is a chic Parisian-style brasserie, part of The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Princes Street, in the heart of Edinburgh. The Galvin Brasserie de Luxe blends classic French brasserie dishes and local seasonal specialities, especially seafood. It is led by Chris and Jeff Galvin, holders of multiple culinary awards including Michelin stars. Acclaimed Scottish chef Craig Sandle oversees the kitchens. Tonight we will dine on 2 courses from a set menu with glass of wine and service included.

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2016

White Water Rafting - The River Tay Date: Sunday 26th June 2016 Place: Splash, Dunkeld Road, Aberfeldy (PH15 2AQ) Time: 12:45pm Cost: £39 Member, £42 Guest We are delighted to team up with Scotland’s leading White Water Rafting suppliers, Splash, for our 1st White Water Rafting session of the season – a moderate grade – The River Tay. The Tay offers rafting suitable for all standards and the Splash combination of fun and excitement is sure to provide a good day for all. This half day trip is about six miles in distance, and starts from the old market town of Aberfeldy. The paddle crew has ample opportunity to practice their newly learnt rafting skills before the river drops away and creates challenging rapids that flow down to Grandtully. Rapids such as 'Zoom Flume' and 'The Washing Machine' will keep you on their toes! Grandtully rapid is where the trip ends. This is the longest rapid on the river and provides one or two surprises for the unwary rafter. Although you don’t have to be able to swim you should be comfortable in water. All equipment is provided plus an experienced guide will accompany each raft along the river with a logistics manager on land. Transport on and off the river by bus from the base is also included as are FREE photos of your rafting trip by a professional photographer. You should bring a swimsuit (to go under the wet suit), towel, jumper, and fleece jacket to keep warm. Also it’s a good idea to bring woollen socks and old trainers and any medication that might be required, e.g. inhaler. Please leave valuables (e.g. watch, jewellery, etc) at home just in case they get lost. Only bring waterproof cameras. Directions: From Perth take the A9 North and follow signs for Aberfeldy. As you head into Aberfeldy on the A827 Splash can be found on the right hand side and is well signed. The postcode for Sat Nav is PH15 2AQ.

Mallaig Summer Weekend Date: Fri 1st Jul 2016 - Sun 3rd Jul 2016 Place: Morar Hotel, Morar, Mallaig (PH40 4PA) Meet: Check in from 3pm

Theatre - Cats - Edinburgh Date: Tuesday 5th July 2016 Place: The Playhouse, Greenside Place, Edinburgh (EH1 3AA) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £29 Member, £31 Guest Don't miss CATS, Andrew Lloyd-Webber's extraordinary record-breaking, smash-hit musical! Adapted from TS Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, this wonderful blend of fantasy, drama and romance is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse. With an amazing musical score that includes the timeless Memory, spectacular set designs, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography, CATS is a magical musical like no other.

Brittania Panoptican Movie Night - Battle of the Somme Date: Wednesday 6th July 2016 Place: The Brittania Panoptican, 113 Trongate, Glasgow (G1 5HD) Time: 6pm Enjoy a screening of the controversial Battle of the Somme - a 1916 British documentary and propaganda film depicting the British Army in the preliminaries and early days of the Battle of the Somme which began on 1st July 1916. Most of the footage is genuine. Gladstone's Bag will be accompanying the film live using the music originally suggested to accompany it. This is a free event but we ask you make a donation to the theatre on the evening. We also ask you book in advance so we can advise numbers. Please dress warm as the theatre has no heating.

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2016

Guided Tour - Torness Nuclear Power Station Date: Saturday 9th July 2016 Place: Torness Power Station, East Lothian (EH42 1 QS) Time: 11am Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest Torness Nuclear Power Station is owned and run by EDF energy and was the last of the United Kingdom's second generation nuclear power plants to be commissioned. This famous land mark on the East Lothian coastline are opening their doors and giving us a full guided tour of amny of the facilities features. During our visit we will head to the brand new visitor centre, see the on site nuclear reactors, the control room, turbines and as much as we can fit in our allocated time. Please be aware the event will invlove walking around 2 km and 100 steps as a guide. The whole visit will last in the region of 1 ½ to 2 hours. Security are Torness is extremely tight and as such all bookings MUST be made by the following dates. If you do not book by the dates outlined below you will not be able to attend. Security checks will be carried out beforehand and photo ID will also be required on the day. th British Passport Holders must book by Friday 10 June 2016 (before midday) rd Non British Passport Holders must book by Friday 3 June 2016 (before midday) You cannot attend if you don’t book by these dates. Spaces are strictly limited so please book now to secure your slot. Meeting details will be sent to those booked st beforehand. EDF Energy make to charge for this event so Spice will be making a donation to Children 1 on your behalf.

Tandem Skydive with Paragon Skydiving Date: Saturday 9th July 2016 Place: Errol Airfield, Grange, Perthshire (PH2 7TB) Meet: Full Meeting Details will be sent prior Time: 9:15am Cost: £60 Member Deposit, £70 Guest Deposit Total Cost £270 Member; £280 Guest (£60/£70 guests - deposit payable to Spice – £210 payable on the day by cash or card) Dive Point Confirmed As: Errol Airfield, Grange, Perthshire, PH2 7TB – Full directions will be sent to members beforehand. Always one of the most requested events of any Spice Scotland year – this will be your chance to come Skydiving with Spice! This is your chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime thrill! After a briefing designed especially to inform you of everything that you need to know you will be fitted with a comfortable adjustable harness. Now you are ready to experience the exhilaration of freefall. Upon entering the plane your harness will be locked onto one of the highly experienced British Parachute Association tandem instructors. You will jump from around 10,000 feet above ground level allowing you to experience the exhilarating feeling of freefall for about 30 seconds. Falling at approximately 120 miles per hour, with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, the instructor will then deploy the main parachute. Then from here you will glide down under a large square parachute made specifically to comfortably carry two people safely to the ground. Note: Wear loose comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear without heels. If you’re 40+ you must get a medical form signed by your GP to say it is ok to jump (Please contact the Spice office for the Paragon Medical Form). Maximum weight for insurance is 14 stones, if you are considerably heavier, please check with the office. Weather - Please keep the day free from your arrival to allow for adverse weather. If the weather is suitable jumps will take place after training. If the weather is not suitable you may need to wait - as soon as the weather improves you can jump. As you know the weather in Scotland is changeable and therefore what may start out looking like a day that no jumping will take place can often end up being the complete opposite! If you are unable to make your jump due to weather you can reschedule for a later date. Please arrive promptly at 9.15am for introductions.