Spice scotland newsletter autumn 15 by Jamie Morris

AUTUMN 2015

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

Steve Dell Spice East Midlands

Dominic Renshaw Spice Thames Valley & Solent

Jamie Morris Spice Scotland

Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands Lauren Fawkes Spice Manchster & Yorkshire

Dianne Livingstone Spice London & Spice Bristol/Cardiff

Name: Jayne Taylor Group: Yorkshire

Name: Michelle Picton Group: West Midlands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Most treasured belonging? Memories!

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

Christmas Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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German Christmas Market

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

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

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Carols at Winchester Cathedral Outdoor Carol Concert - Caversham Court Gardens

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

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

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

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

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

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Twixtmas Pub Meet Spice Hits Town at the Jam House

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

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

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

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

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

Yvonne Burton

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

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

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

Jon Tillyard

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

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

Jane Webster

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

Anne Ratcliffe

Racing the Dragon

Edinburgh Festival

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

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

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

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

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

As at 15th September 2015

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

Happy holidays from your Spice UK team!

Spice Holidays

2015

/2016

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

La Santa

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

17/10/15

Walking Lake Como

A super autumn walking trip to Italy with Walkwise!

06/12/15

Lapland Adventure & Northern Lights

Just one male place left on this one unfortunately!

19/12/15

Cairo & Nile Cruise at Christmas

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

20/12/15

Ski Christmas

A festive trip to the 3 valleys!

27/12/15

Ski New Year

Ski in Courchevel this New Year!

24/01/16

Ski Les Duex Alpes

Good single availability but book early!

24/01/16

Ski Andorra 1

A very popular trip staying at Pas de la Casa

23/01/16

Spice Scotland – Ski Courchevel

Edinburgh flights available but others on request!

24/01/16

Spice London/Bristol/Cardiff – Ski Tignes

Gatwick flights available but others on request!

30/01/16

Spice West & East Midlands – Ski Champoluc

Birmingham flights available but others on request!

07/02/16

Ski Courchevel 1850

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

19/02/16

Nice Carnival Weekend

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

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

Ski Austria

Peak season skiing in the magnificent Alberg region!

06/03/16

Ski Courmayeur

Skiing in Italy with lots of singles on this one!

06/03/16

Ski Andorra 2

A repeat of our very popular Soldeu trip!

12/03/16

Walking La Gomera

New walkwise holiday to the Canaries!

13/03/16

Ski Meribel

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

19/03/16

Spice London/Bristol/Cardiff – Ski Arabba

Gatwick flights available but others on request!

02/07/16

Andalucia Highlights

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

26/05/15

Wonderful Copenhagen

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

07/09/16

Grand Canyon Rafting Experience

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

20/10/16

Cuba – Sun & Fun

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

08/11/16

India: Bollywood, Palaces and Beaches

An unusual and interesting insight into this amazing country!

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

Date Nights Spice Trip May/Jun 16

Amazing Algarve 5* Chillout

Repeated from 2015 as it was so successful!

May 16

Red Sea Dive

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

Jun 16

Mark Warner Watersports

7/14

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

Sept 16

Croatian Chillout

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

Sep 16

Costa Blanca Chillout

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

Oct 16

Magnificent Madrid

Weekend break to the Spanish capital!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INDIA: BOLLYWOOD, PALACES AND BEACHES

ANDALUCIA HIGHLIGHTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Coordinator’s Corner Welcome to your autumn 2015 Live It. What a brilliant summer, we’ve enjoyed lots of events and welcomed record numbers of new members. Particular highlights include our 1st ever Sula boat trip, a memorable Glasgow Pub Crawl, excellent walking week in the Western Isles, a great Golf break and another set of excellent Edinburgh Festival shows and meals.

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.

As we head into autumn and the festive season I great programme of events is on offer. I can’t remember the last time we featured so many new venues and events in one Live It programme. There are far too many to mention here so please have a good look through and get your self booked. We are delighted to feature a brand new venue for Rotating Dinners in Edinburgh, the lovely Indigo Yard, always a fun evening and the best way to meet lots and lot of members in one evening. We have now gone live with almost all weekends available in 2016 – we have some real crackers too. I am particularly excited about our Mallaig Social break – and with nearly 20 already booked – it looks like you are too! The Ski Courchevel is now almost full – at the time of writing this we have 26 booked with just 4 spaces remaining. We are also taking bookings for our Copenhagen 2016 long weekend – can’t wait for that one. Pages 10 – 21 feature lots of great opportunities to join us on a popular weekend away. It’s an exciting time for me personally with a Spice wedding on the horizon – by the time you get this Katie will already be Mrs Morris and Spice has brought another two people together. We tell people we are not a singles club etc – and we’re not – but so many members find each other in the Spice environment it’s worth a mention. As a result of the th impending honeymoon the Spice office will be closed from Tuesday 29 September to Tuesday 6th October inclusive. Online booking will be available as usual and emails will be monitored. If you need to get hold of me urgently send an email and I’ll get back as soon as I can.

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 October & November 2015 Monday 5 October

12 October Preview Evening - Find Out More Glasgow O'Neill's

Tuesday 6 Badminton Edinburgh Theatre Jesus Christ Superstar

Wednesday 7

13 Badminton Edinburgh

14 Guided Tour Gilmerton Cove

Thursday 8 Badminton Glasgow

15 Badminton Glasgow

Friday 9 The Enchated Forest - Flux Illuminating Nature

16 Meal Brazilliant Churrascaria

Saturday 10 BBC Scotland Studio Tour and Lunch WAIT LIST

17 Alison's Walk Dalmeny Estate with Forth Bridge Views

Sunday 11 Highland Adventure Safari - The Roaring Stags Walk - Monks Rigg and Braid Law - Sunday Stroll 18 Hovercraft Flying

Glasgow Subway Treasure Hunt Edinburgh Riverlife

19 October Preview Night - Find Out More Edinburgh

26 October

20 Badminton Edinburgh

27 Badminton Edinburgh

2 November Preview Evening - Find Out More Glasgow O'Neill's

3 Badminton Edinburgh

9 November Preview Night - Find Out More Edinburgh

10 Badminton Edinburgh Theatre Mack and Mabel

21 Skittles at The Sheep Heid Inn

28 Meal - New Members at Hewats

22 Badminton Glasgow

29 Badminton Glasgow

5 Badminton – Glasgow Glasgow Guy Fawkes Fireworks 12 Badminton Glasgow

23 Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

30 Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner - Witch One Dunnit

6 Ballachullish Bargain Break

13 The Room Live Escape Game - Spy Room

Murder Mystery at The Maitlandfield 24 Alan's Walk Chatelherult Country Park Rotating Dinner at Alla Italia 31 Central Station Guided Tour and Lunch An Evening of Edinburgh Spirits 7

14 Jen's Walk Almondell and Linns Mill Aquaduct

25 Cairn O'Mhor Winery Guided Tour, Tutored Tasting and Bottle 1 November Walk - Roslin Glen Sunday Stroll and optional Rosslyn Chapel Visit 8

15 Quad Biking

Saturday Night at the Movies Spectre and MP's Saturday Night at the Movies – Spectre and Verona

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Events November & December 2015 Monday 16 November

Tuesday 17 Badminton Edinburgh

Wednesday 18 Meal - New Members at The Slug and Lettuce Glasgow

Thursday 19 Badminton Glasgow

Friday 20 Great Grog Christmas Wine Festival Walking Weekend Windermere and Ambleside

Saturday 21 Marks Meander George Suare, Glasgow

Sunday 22 Tubing at Midlothian Snowsports Centre

Workshop Meetings Without Masks Rotating Dinner at Indigo Yard

23 November

24 Badminton – Edinburgh

25 Skittles at The Sheep Heid Inn

26 Badminton Glasgow

Theatre - The Importance of Being Earnest

27 Live Escape Game - The Taken Room Edinburgh

28 Guided Tour St Giles Cathedral and Breakfast Meal and Murder Walk One Square Mile of Murder 5 The Aerial Assault at Ratho

30 November

1 December Badminton Edinburgh

3 Badminton Glasgow

4 Murder Mystery Dinner - Death by Chocolate

7 December Preview Evening - Find Out More Glasgow O'Neill's

8 Badminton – Edinburgh

10 Badminton Glasgow

11 Glasgow Christmas Pub Crawl

12 The Edinburgh Playhouse Tour

17 Badminton Glasgow

19 Spice Glasgow Christmas Party Night

14 December Preview Night - Find Out More Edinburgh

A Christmas Panto - Snow White 15 Badminton Edinburgh Theatre Pricilla

21 December Christmas Quiz Night Glasgow

22 Christmas Quiz Night Edinburgh

28 December

29 New Year Walking Break in Snowdonia Beddgelert

30 Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2015/16

4 January

5 Badminton Edinburgh

New Year Break London + Thames Cruise - 2 nights 6

24 Spice National Christmas Break 2015 31 Meal Champagne Hogmanay Dinner at Merchants Edinburgh's Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens 7 Badminton Glasgow

Spice Glasgow Christmas Party Night Sleepover 26

Merry Christmas

1 January

29 Scotland's Coast to Coast Walk - Section 1 - Bowling to Stockingfield

6 Christmas Lunch at Pulcinella Restaurant Glasgow 13 Spice Christmas Lunch Edinburgh All-Bar-One 20

27 Walking Weekend Twixtmas Snowdonia Beddgelert 3

Happy New Year

9 Spice Nearly New Year Ball 2016

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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 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec 2015 & 11 Jan 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 19 Oct, 9 Nov, 14 Dec 2015 & 18 Jan 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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Dunoon Murder Mystery Ballachullish Bargain Break 2015 Windermere Walking Glasgow Xmas Party Sleepover National Christmas Break Twixmas Walking New Year Walking Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2016 London New Year Ski Courcheval 2016 February Bargain Break 2016 Ski Weekend – Glenshee Arrochar Bargain Break See Glasgow Break Wonderful Copenhagen May Sailing Break Mallaig Summer Weekend August Sailing Weekend Scottish Sailing Week

02 – 04 October 2015 06 – 08 November 2015 20 – 22 November 2015 19 – 20 December 2015 24 – 27 December 2015 27 – 29 December 2015 29 December – 1 January 2016 30 December – 1 January 2016 30 December – 1 January 2016 23 – 30 January 2016 26 – 28 February 2016 18 – 20 March 2016 22 – 24 April 2016 13 – 15 May 2016 26 – 29 May 2016 27 – 30 May 2016 1 – 3 or 4 July 2016 26 – 29 August 2016 3 – 10 September 2016

£139 £109 £169 £85 £274 £179 £329 £289 £305 £799 £119 £149 £109 £149 £499 £299 £164 £299 £659

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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. Ballachullish Bargain Break will be due 1 October 2015 unless specified otherwise

Dunoon Murder Mystery Break WHEN: Friday 2 October - Sunday 4 October 2015 WHERE: Argyll Hotel, Argyll Street, Dunoon, PA23 7NE PRICE: £139 Member, £159 Guest. INCLUDES: 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, themed Murder Mystery throughout. SLOTS: Max. 24 (8 twin/doubles, 8 singles) Join us as we head to Argyll for a brilliant Murder Mystery Weekend. Sail away on the high seas to the wildest pirate party. Have you got what it takes to join the worlds meanest, baddest, boldest pirate gangs? Can you discover the mystery of the treasure and survive the murderous doings of black hearted salty sea dogs? In a madcap weekend of crazy pirate antics, it’s every man, woman and parrot for himself! Whilst fancy dress is encouraged it is complete optional (although there will be prizes for the best dressed). 12

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

Friday 6 November - Sunday 8 November 2015 Based at the Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre, Ballachulish, PH49 4HL £109 Member, £129 Guest. Single Rooms available at £35 supplement 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, plus excursions/walks on Sat & Sun Max. 74 (33 twin/doubles, 8 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 short drive 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.

Walking Weekend Windermere and Ambleside WHEN: Friday 20th Sunday 22nd November 2015 WHERE: Windermere Hydro Hotel, Windermere, LA23 3BA PRICE: £169 Member, £189 Guest. Single Rooms available at £40 supplement INCLUDES: 2 nights accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 guided walks SLOTS: 53 (15 single rooms, 15 twin rooms, 4 double) Overview: Bowness-on-Windermere is one of our favourite destinations. We have a great hotel, great location, great town, oh and great walking too!!! Being late in the season the crowds will have left but there will still be a great vibe in the local pubs and inns, so we are ensured some cracking evenings! The Hydro is one of the oldest Lake District hotels and it blends a mixture of Victorian elegance with modern leisure facilities. Its ideal location, just set back from the village of Bowness-on-Windermere affords spectacular views over Lake Windermere but also makes it within an easy stroll of all the pubs too - perfect! Furthermore it’s on the gateway to the Lakes and as such is an ideal base to access a huge variety of walks across Southern and Central Lakeland. Remember to allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles with about 3000ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent. All walks are weather dependent and own transport or coaches may be taken to the walk starts. Accommodation: Originally built as a Water Cure Hotel in the late 19th century, its breathtaking views have never changed. The hotel has been extensively modernized including the addition of the Hydro Spa with jacuzzi, sauna and mini gym!

Glasgow Christmas Party Night Sleepover WHEN: WHERE: COST:

Saturday 19 December 2015 The Pond Hotel, Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0XP £79 Member, £89 Guest. (Deposit £20) Single Supp £20 (includes 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation; Christmas Party Night with 4 course dinner and entertainment) SLOTS: 30 (30 twin/doubles/Single rooms) – Party Night Ticket only available at £42 Join us for our annual Spice Glasgow Christmas Party Night with the added option of a great value sleepover. Ideal for those from further a field or those wanting to avoid the late night taxi home. The evening includes a Christmas 4 course dinner followed by music from the resident DJ. A simple formula for a great night out. The evening starts at 7pm with carriages at 1am. Dress is smart/casual. Breakfast is included and rooms can be booked as singles, doubles (for 2 of you) and twins. If you don’t know anyone to share with don’t worry we’ll find someone to share with you if needed. Book now to secure your slot on this great Christmas Party Sleepover. This event is also available to book as a Party Night Ticket Only – please see separate event write up. 13

Spice National Christmas Break WHEN: WHERE: PRICE: INCLUDES:

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Thursday 24 – Sunday 27 December 2015 The Double Tree By Hilton, Lincoln, LN1 1YW £274 Member, £304 Guest. Single Rooms available at £80 supplement (Deposit £50) 3 nights accommodation with breakfast, 2 x 3 course evening meals, 1 x evening buffet, 3 course Christmas Dinner in the fabulous Cathedral Ballroom overlooking the city, Mulled Wine & Mince Pies on Xmas Eve, Treasure Hunt & much more! 48 (6 twin/doubles, 36 single)

This Christmas we are thrilled to be staying at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton in Lincoln having spent a couple of fantastic Christmases with them in Manchester and Leeds. This fabulous city centre 4 star hotel, is situated within a mile of Lincoln Train Station allowing easy transport options. And for those in search of retail therapy, the hotel is a stone’s throw away from the city centre shops and boutiques. Christmas day will comprise of a lazy breakfast and a city walkabout, Secret Santa and a bit of time to relax before we head up to the fabulous Cathedral ballroom with Floor to Ceiling views over the city for our Spice exclusive 3 course Christmas dinner – how often do you get to enjoy Christmas dinner whilst admiring the fabulous skyline with views of Lincoln Cathedral from daylight to dusk. Accommodation: The Doubletree by Hilton provides for a comfortable stay in contemporary surroundings. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and have flat screen televisions, complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel, an array of satellite & digital channels, complimentaryand tea & coffee making facilities. All bathrooms have walk in power showers over baths, mist free mirrors & hairdryers. There a bar to relax in serving an array of drinks and of course we have our Spice exclusive breakout area where we can relax, chat & generally socialise.

Walking Weekend Twixtmas - Snowdonia Beddgelert WHEN: WHERE: PRICE: INCLUDES: SLOTS:

Sunday 27 –Tuesday 29 December 2015 Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert, LL55 4YE £179 Member, £199 Guest. Single Rooms available at £40 supplement (Deposit £35) 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and 2 guided walks each day 24 (6 singles, 2 doubles, 7 twin rooms) Overview: This is one of the WalkWise favourites and a repeat of last year’s excellent twixtmas. The Royal Goat is a cracking hotel, in the charming village of Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia in North Wales-perfect! The chef has a super menu of tasty and filling meals and there are real ales in the bar and then there are two or three charming country pubs within yards of the hotel. Add to this the superb walking that literally surrounds this centre, with the high lofty ridges of Nantle Ridge, Moel Hebog, Cnicht, Snowdon and Moel Siabod. But you don’t have to climb these mighty peaks, it’s just as wonderful to gaze up at them from a peaceful lakes, or to wander over the heather clad moors, stroll by the tumbling rivers or wander through the secluded woodland. All of which makes this event a very attractive and interesting walking weekend!

Walking Weekend New Year - Snowdonia Beddgelert WHEN: WHERE: PRICE: INCLUDES:

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Tuesday 29 December 2015 –Friday 1 January 2016 – New Year Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert, LL55 4YE £329 Member, £349 Guest. Single Rooms available at £60 supplement (Deposit £65) 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals including a special New Year’s Eve Feast and of course 3 days of guided walks with a choice of walks each day, New Years Eve Black Tie Feast, disco then a break for FIREWORKS as Beddgelert gathers to bring in the New Year, then more partying! 52 (9 singles, 6 doubles, 14 twin rooms, 1 triple room)

Overview: This is one of the WalkWise favourites and a repeat of last year’s splendid event. Beddgelert is famous for its New Year, they like to party in these parts. We’ll begin with a Black tie dinner, then we’ll dance the evening away, but as New Years Eve progresses the whole village gathers around its heart before a spectacular Firework display lights up the mountains to bring in the New Year. It’s understandably very popular but we booked again in our favourite hotel. The Royal Goat is a cracking hotel, in the charming village of Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia in North Wales-perfect! The chef always has a super menu of tasty and filling meals, but his New Year feasts are legendary! Even better there are real ales in the bar and then there are two or three charming country pubs within yards of the hotel. Add to this the superb walking that literally surrounds this centre, with the high lofty ridges of Nantle Ridge, Moel Hebog, Cnicht, Snowdon and Moel Siabod. But you don’t have to climb these mighty peaks, it’s just as wonderful to gaze up at them from a peaceful lakes, or to wander over the heather clad moors, stroll by the tumbling rivers or wander through the secluded woodland. This will book up very quickly so get in soon!

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2015/16 WHEN: WHERE: COST:

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Wednesday 30 December 2015 – Friday 1 January 2016 Edinburgh – Travelodge Central – just off the famous Royal Mile £289 Member, £309 Guest. (Deposit £60) Twin/Double rooms available (includes 2 nights bed & breakfast; Street Party & Concert in the Gardens Ticket; Torchlight Procession Ticket; services of a Spice Scotland Coordinator) Max. 34 (34 twin/doubles) Edinburgh’s Hogmanay welcomes 2016 in style, with over 200,000 revellers enjoying spectacular events throughout the New Year. Now entering its 23rd year, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2016 promises to be the biggest and best party ever and Spice Scotland invite you to join us! We are delighted to offer a superb 2 night break to experience the world famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. Join us at the ‘Home of Hogmanay’, with live music stages, giant screens, light and laser shows and the spectacular Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Midnight Fireworks when over 4.5 tonnes of fireworks light up the Edinburgh sky in one of the world’s largest New Year displays.

Included in the cost of your weekend are 2 nights bed and breakfast at the Travelodge Central – just off the Royal Mile, a ticket for the Torchlight Procession and a Hogmanay Street Party ticket that gives exclusive entry to the Concert in the Gardens. Booking extra nights direct with the hotel is very simple and usually very cheap. You arrive on Wednesday, get checked in and Jamie will see you at a welcome meeting. We will then head to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile for the stunning Torchlight procession. Imagine the scene – 20000 people all carrying flame torches to Carlton Hill. This really is a sight to behold. We’ll head out for some evening drinks afterwards. Wednesday is yours to explore the city with the option of bus tours, Edinburgh’s markets and Princes Street Fair there’s no shortage to things to do. Ice Skating on Europe’s largest outdoor manmade ice rink is always popular or perhaps an afternoon dance at a local ceilidh. During the evening you will have the option to book on our Hogmanay Champagne Dinner (this is a bookable extra, details will be notified nearer the time). After dinner we head to Princes Street Gardens and the world best Hogmanay celebrations. The big stage, live music and a great atmosphere – this is one of those nights everyone should experience. For those who still have the energy on Friday morning there will be the chance to book The Loony Dook – a fancy dress dip in the Forth of Firth – brrrrrr. A fantastic break and one of the best reviewed in the Spice programme. Spaces will go fast so please book early. Please book extra nights directly with the hotel and we will do all we can to link rooms etc.

New Year Break London & Thames Cruise - 2 nights WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES:

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Wednesday 30 December 2015 – Friday 1 January 2016 Copthorne Tara, Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, W8 6TF £305 Member, £325 Guest. Single Rooms available at £130 supplement (Deposit £60) 2 nights B&B 4 star hotel accommodation, New Year's Eve party cruise on the River Thames which includes a cold buffet supper and ALL Beer, Wine and Soft drinks, party with a DJ and disco. Also includes the boat being moored at London Eye for the New Year's Eve fireworks, open decks which can take everyone for that special New Year view. Cruise finishes at 1.00a.m. Services of a Spice host throughout. 34 (13 twin/doubles & 8 Singles)

A wonderful opportunity to celebrate New Year in London! This very special New Year break includes 2 nights 4* hotel accommodation on a B&B basis staying in theCopthorne Tara Hotel. The hotel combines a convenient location with contemporary comforts and amenities. The rooms are spacious, clean and airy with a range of amenities provided. There is easy access to all of London’s attractions from this great hotel. We will celebrate the arrival of 2016 cruising down the River Thames where we will enjoy a party cruise onboard the Clifton Castle which we have hired exclusively for Spice on this very special evening. Our cruise departs & returns from Putney Pier. As an added bonus we will moor close to the London Eye for the New Year’s Eve fireworks. Our cruise package includes ALL your drinks – thought that might get your attention! th The Copthorne Tara Hotel - you will be able to arrive anytime after 3.00p.m. on Wednesday 30 December. The bedrooms are en-suite and are booked on a twin share basis. We also have some double rooms and a few single rooms. Each room offers a telephone, internet access, air conditioning and T.V and the hotel has 24 hour room service. From our hotel it is only a short distance by tube or taxi into central London. We will have easy access to all of London’s main tourist attractions such as The Shard, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Cabinet War Rooms and the London Dungeon. Theatreland is close by if you would like to treat yourself to a West End show. The hotel is set in Kensington, a fashionable district in London. Kensington is home to Holland Park, the Royal abode of Kensington Palace, and is near Hyde Park and Notting Hill. Spend some leisurely time at the Westfield shopping complex with its stunning architecture and luxury fashion outlets. You can explore antique shops on Kensington Church Street or boutiques along Ledbury Road and the colourful Portobello Road market. 15

Spice Scotland Ski Courcheval 2016 – last spaces! WHEN: WHERE: PRICE: INCLUDES:

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Saturday 23 January – Saturday 30 January 2016 Call 0161 873 8788 to book. Chalet Hotel Les Anemones, Courchevel 1850 – Location, Location, Location! £799 Member, Deposit £130, Single Supp £180 – Save over £80 on Inghams current web price! Flights from Edinburgh to Geneva, 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) Insurance available through Spice UK if required. Drinks, some meals, optional extras. Ski Requirements (Last season’s prices as a guide) – 3 Valleys Lift Pass £245; Local Lift Pass £205; Ski hire from £79; Ski Boot hire from £35; Ski Saver Pack £479 (area lift pass, red ski hire, 6 days tuition); Ski Carriage £35 per skis/board. We are delighted to have secured another of Europe’s ultimate ski destination for our Scotland ski trip in 2016 – Courcheval 1850. Ski Courchevel! In this Sahara of snow, skiers can undertake the ultimate ski safari. If you want to ski till you drop – this is the place. Courchevel and its neighbours in France’s celebrated Three Valleys – including Méribel, Les Menuires, Val ThorensOrelle (Europe’s highest ski resort) and St Martin de Belleville – comprise what is arguably the largest ski “domaine” in the world. It offers great skiing for all abilities, with immaculate pistes and stunning scenery. This fantastic trip offers great skiing for all abilities – 1st time skiers along with experienced skiers will love it. Our hotel this year is ski in ski out and is in an excellent central location just 30 metres away from La Croisette lift. The stylish, world-famous amenities of Courchevel 1850 are all within a short walk also.

Chalet Hotel Anémones: has a cosy and intimate style, with the attractive restaurant setting the scene for enjoying your delicious Chalet Hotel cuisine. The atmospheric bar offers Free WI-FI access and TV/DVD, as well as some of the best value prices in Courchevel! The 30 bedrooms are arranged on three floors, including the ground level and two floors below but all with views over the lower part of the resort. The rooms are simply but comfortably furnished and all en suite. Food and Drink: Meals include buffet breakfast with hot options, afternoon tea and freshly baked cakes, 5-course dinners with choice of menu, followed by coffee & chocolates, Aperitif and choice of complimentary wines with dinner. Tea and coofee is also available free all day, every day. Provisional Flight Details: Jet 2 – Outbound – Edinburgh 12.05pm to Geneva 3.25pm Return - Geneva 3.55pm to Edinburgh 5.15pm The Tour Operator is Inghams (Atol 0025), for whom we act as an agent and their terms and conditions of booking apply. Your money is further protected via our Trust Account, in accordance with EC travel regulations. To book this holiday please call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788.

Ski Scotland Weekend - Glenshee WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES:

Friday 18 March - Sunday 20 March 2016 Gulabin House, Spittal of Glenshee, PH10 7QE £149 Member, £169 Guest. Deposit £30 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, transport to and from Glenshee Ski Centre on Sat and Sun in our own luxury house. SLOTS: Max. 12 (4 x twin/double and 1 x 4 bed ensuite – Full Glenshee Ski Centre offers the UK's most extensive skiing and snowboarding facilities - we hope you will enjoy the mountains of adventure. Only a short drive from our base Glenshee offers the opportunity to ski in Scotland for skiers of all abilities. Gulabin House is a beautifully designed modern building with fantastic features. The lounge is open plan with a 60 inch flat screen TV, a feature swedish log burning stove (16kw) and a spiral staircase to the upper level. The kitchen is equipped with all the modern appliances including a dishwasher and wine cooler. There is a bathroom downstairs, and a further family bathroom upstairs and 2 ensuite bedrooms. In total there are 5 bedrooms sleeping 12 in total (4 upstairs/1 downstairs). Underfloor heating provides the heating on the lower level with standard radiators on the upper level. Gulabin House offers self catering accommodation but breakfast and dinner is included in the cost of your weekend (dinner Friday and Sat, breakfast Sat and Sun - we will need to coordinate between those booked who brings tea, coffee, snacks, treats and your favourite tipple etc – details will be provided nearer the time). We run this weekend in March 2015 and the house is fantastic, the company even better. Whilst on our previous visit we managed to ski Saturday morning and most of Sunday the weather can be unpredictable. If we are unable to ski bring your walking boots as we’ll head out and enjoy the local area on some walks. Join us for a fantastic weekend – great for all abilities.

February Bargain Break 2015 WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES:

Friday 26 February - Sunday 28 February 2016 Based at the Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN £119 Member, £139 Guest. Single Rooms £35 Deposit £30 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, entertainment including ceilidh and disco, walks with VC Walk Leaders, Mark’s Meander & Treasure Hunt, and Friday Welcome Spice Rotating Dinner SLOTS: 90 – 30 Singles and 30 Twin/Doubles th Now into its 12 year, join us for the biggest and best weekend in the Spice calendar – our February Bargain Break. This year was brilliant so we are heading back to Pitlochry and The Fishers Hotel. The Fishers Hotel situated in the lovely town of Pitlochry and offers exceptional accommodation and facilities for the perfect Spice weekend. At just over 1 ½ hrs from Glasgow, Edinburgh and easily accessible from all over the UK this weekend is the perfect destination. The hotel is also in a great location for those wanting to travel by train with a station just 1 minute away. Fishers Hotel, sits within two acres of spectacular, award-winning gardens and a putting green, it is one of the town's finest, a reminder of the Grand Days blending Victorian elegance with modern day luxury and comfort. All public areas have been refurbished to a high standard and provide wonderful lounges with open fires, an exclusive cocktail lounge, a Courtyard restaurant and a lively public bar and bistro. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour tv, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, wireless internet and direct dial telephone.There is a lift to the bedrooms in the main building. Your weekend includes a 3 course sit down dinner on Friday and Saturday evening in our own exclusive function room, full Scottish breakfasts, daytime walks or places of interest and full evening entertainment. The Area: Pitlochry is a delightful Victorian town nestling on the River Tummel, amidst mountains, lochs and forests and some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. A popular holiday resort for over 150 years since first visited by Queen Victoria, famous for its Festival Theatre, salmon ladder and woollen shops and activites including, hill-walking, fishing, boating and golf, it is well placed for exploring the scenic beauty of the Perthshire Highlands. Pitlochry has grown into an attractive, busy town, solid with a strong Victorian air and a lot of stone buildings. Activities: This excellent weekend is jam packed with activities to suit everyone. On Friday evening we will attempt a Spice Rotating Dinner – over 90 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 ceilidh band to entertain us. 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 30 single rooms they will go quick so get booked now to avoid disappointment.

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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 (Deposit £40) 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, walks on both days, (Places of Interest may incur a small charge) 34 – 10 Singles and 12 Twin/Doubles

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: Friday 13 May – Sunday 15 May 2016 WHERE: Alexander Thomson Hotel, Argyle St. Glasgow, G2 8LY COST: £149 Member, £169 Guest. Single Supp £50 (Deposit £30) INCLUDES: 2 Nights B+B accommodation, Saturday evening Spice exclusice party night. SLOTS: 32 – 8 Singles and 12 Twin/Doubles See Glasgow – a cultural and social break. Glasgow - European City of Culture, Commonwealth Games host is just Pure Dead Brilliant. Join us on our 1st 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!

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

Thursday 26 May – Sunday 29 May 2016 Copenhagen, Denmark £499 Member; Single Supp £160 (Deposit £100) 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

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! We will be staying in a minimum 3* hotel in central Copenhagen we will be well located to explore the city! We have also included a hop on/hop off city tour ticket to help you get your bearings. This is a great way to start exploring the city and seeing some of the well-known places to visit. Your coordinator will arrange to start this tour with everyone together but if you find that you want to spend more time in any one place then feel free to leave the group and continue your exploration later! Reward yourself with a well-earned break, visiting a new or well-loved city, and making new friends. Simply book and we will do the rest! Provisional Flight Information 26/05/2016 29/05/2016

Edinburgh to Copenhagen Copenhagen to Edinburgh

Dep: 1035 Arr: 1310 Dep: 1640 Arr: 1730

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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) 24 – 8 Singles and 8 Twin/Doubles

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 featured in the awardwinning film “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” on the way to The Morar Hotel 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. The Sherwood partnership took over in 2015. Morar has seen little change in the past century and is still a quiet sleepy village at the end of the Road to the Isles. The scenery remains as unspoilt as it was decades ago when it inspired celebrated composer Sir Arnold Bax on his many summer stays in the hotel. Morar has a rich Jacobite tradition and it was through the district that the Young Pretender fled after the battle of Culloden in 1746. The Jacobite Lord Lovat was captured on the islands in Loch Morar before being taken to London for execution in the same year. 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.

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) 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. 21

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Badminton – Edinburgh & Glasgow Date: Weekly – Tuesday’s in Edinburgh – Thursdays in Glasgow Place: Edinburgh - Meadowbank Sports Centre, London Road, Edinburgh (EH7 6AE) 8pm – 10pm Scotstoun Leisure Centre, 72 Danes Drive, Glasgow (G14 9HU) 7pm – 9pm Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest A sociable badminton evening suitable for beginners and experienced players. Come along and pay the host on the evening. We have 1 court booked so how many turn up will determine how many games we each play.

Theatre - Jesus Christ Superstar Date: Tuesday 6th October 2015 Place: Kings Theatre, Bath St. Glasgow (G2 4JN) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £30 Member, £33 Guest Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971 - stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score. As compelling today as it was at its inception over forty years ago, Jesus Christ Superstar has some of musical theatre’s most legendary songs from I Don't Know How to Love Him, Everything's Alright,and Gethsemane through to, of course, Superstar. Produced by Bill Kenwright and the creative team behind numerous blockbuster musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the world’s oldest story with the superb theatricality they have brought to Evita, Joseph, Cabaret, Blood Brothers and Whistle Down the Wind to mention only a few. Leading performer Glenn Carter is set to return as Jesus, a role he has played in the West End, on Broadway and on film.

The Enchated Forest - Flux Illuminating Nature Date: Friday 9th October 2015 Place: The Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry (PH16 5BN) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £22 Member, £24 Guest Perthshire Big Tree Country’s multi-award winning show fuses the creative talents of Kate Bonney and Simon Hayes (lighting designers) with RJ McConnell and Jon Beales (sound designers) to create an outdoor experience that will set your imagination alight. With dazzling visuals and innovative design set against an original music score, including a new orchestral piece, explore the stunning autumn woodland setting of Faskally Wood near Pitlochry. Using the forest as a natural backdrop, you will experience a lighting show that is, quite simply, out of this world. The Enchanted Forest is renowned to be Scotland's premier sound and light experience and attracted over 46,000 visitors in 2014 The event has swept the board in recent years at a number of prestigious award ceremonies including the coveted Scottish Thistle Award for Best event in 2015, the Event Management Grand Prix, and Best Cultural Event at the Scottish Event Awards. THIS YEAR'S SHOW NAME: FLUX What's in a name? Coming up with a name for each new show is always a challenge. This year's show name is all about movement and waves and energy..... but you'll need to wait until October to see what that all means in The Enchanted Forest....... Due to their popularity in the 2014 show, the aerial artists from All or Nothing will be returning to the forest in 2015, to perform amid the tree tops. Be prepared to be impressed with their gravity defying antics. Tickets will be purchased according to demand but the event is selling very fast at the moment so please book soon to secure your slot. Please meet at The Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry at 7.30pm

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BBC Scotland Studio Tour and Lunch Date: Saturday 10th October 2015 Place: BBC Studios Pacific Quay and La Fiorentina (G51 1DA) Meet: Meeting details will be provided Time: 10:30am Cost: £19 Member, £21 Guest Includes: Guided Studio Tour, 2 course lunch, service, Spice host. This is your opportunity to explore the BBC Studios at Pacific Quay. Under expert guidance our tour will last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. This is a walk around the building, including the central staircase and broadcast studios when programme requirements permit access, and includes the chance to try out producing or acting in a 'just for fun' radio drama. On our last visit our group headed to the Mrs Brown set, sat at Jackie Bird’s news desk along with other famous rooms. The Pacific Quay studios offer an insight into the state of the art way our tv showsare made today. After our tour we will make the short walk to La Fiorentina for a light 2 course lunch. (NB. We will need to move any cars parked at the studios). There is a security presence around the building at all times. Please do not bring large items with you as there will not be a cloakroom service, and these items may not be permitted past the security barriers. All bags will be checked, and visitors will be wanded with handheld metal detectors. Still photography is permitted at certain points on the tour, our tour guide will let you know when these opportunities arise. Video cameras are not permitted. There is a reasonable amount of walking on the tour. Please wear sensible footwear, trainers/soft soled shoes are ideal. This tour will have other members of the public in attendance – Spice have pre purchased 10 tickets. When our allocation is gone there will be no more available. Please book early to secure you slot.

Walk - Monks Rigg and Braid Law - Sunday Stroll Date: Sunday 11th October 2015 Place: Monks Rigg and Braid Law, Nine Mile Burn Meet: Parking area at Nine Mile Burn, off the A702 Time: 11am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest A Sunday Stroll as we follow the old Monks Road up over Cap Law into the heart of the Pentlands before returning via an old path through the Braid Law col. This fairly straightforward hillwalk gives some great views. The original Monks route ran from Newhall Monastery to South Queensferry on the Forth. We continue up the now open moorland; the views back get better with each step, with the Quarrel Burn reservoir well seen. The path passes close to an old stone which may once have been the base for a cross, marked on the map as a font. West Kip comes into view near this point, the steepest and shapeliest of the Pentlands, whilst there are great views looking back over the Strath towards the Moorfoot hills. Soon we will be passing the top of Cap Law, the highest point on this walk at 497 metres. Please note that this walk whilst being just 4 miles in length is a hill walk with an ascent of 251m and should take no more than 3 hours. If in doubt whether this is the walk for you please contact the Spice office. Please wear suitable walking boots and dress for all weather. Please meet at the car parking area at 9 Mile Burn sign posted off the A702 at 11am

Highland Adventure Safari - The Roaring Stags Date: Sunday 11th October 2015 Place: Drumdewan Farmhouse, Aberfeldy (PH15 2JQ) Time: 1:15pm Cost: £40 Member, £44 Guest We have done this event many times but it never fails to amaze, particularly at this time of year when Scotland is at its autumnal finest and we have chosen this particular time because of the added attraction of the Roaring Stags at the time of year when these magnificent beasts proudly proclaim their sovereignty to the world! This Highland Adventure Safari is a real chance to see the Scottish hills in their summer finery without getting cold, wet or tired. Spot the wildlife as we ascend to over 3,000ft. Some members opt for a long hard walk – others choose to do it the easy way! You will go on an exciting Landrover Safari into a secret Scotland – all off road and all on wild and unspoilt private land between Aberfeldy and Rannoch.

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Guided Tour - Gilmerton Cove Date: Wednesday 14th October 2015 Place: Gilmerton Cove, 16 Drum Street, Edinburgh (EH17 8QH) Time: 7pm Cost: £10 Member, £11 Guest Join us on our private Spice-exclusive tour to visit one of Edinburgh’s most exciting tourist attractions – Gilmerton Cove, a series of hand carved passageways and chambers that lie below ground. Gilmerton Cove has th been linked with the notorious Hellfire Club of the 18 century and has a fascinating and mysterious history. The entrance to this site is through a visitor centre adapted from a traditional mining cottage. This now houses imaginative audio and visual displays that depict the various theories behind the origins of Gilmerton Cove. Directions: Gilmerton Cove is at 16 Drum Street, just off Gilmerton Crossroads, opposite the Royal Bingo Hall. Lothian Buses 3, 3a, 29 and First Bus 82.

Meal - Brazilliant Churrascaria Date: Friday 16th October 2015 Place: Brazilliant Churrascaria, 468 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow (G2 3LW) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £22.95 Member, £25 Guest The concept at Brazilliant Churrascaria & Steakhouse is simple but effective. We pay a set price for rodizio, an eat-what-you-want selection of barbequed meat, a salad bar and hot buffet from a dinner menu that offers fifteen different carnivorous treats. Opened in May Brazilliant has been described as having the perfect name and with the football world cup in Brazil last year with the Olympics heading there next year there’s never been a better time to experience this food extravaganza. Spaces are limited so please book early.

Alison's Walk - Dalmeny Estate & Forth Bridge Views Date: Saturday 17th October 2015 Meet: Entrance to Dalmeny Railway Station (EH30 9JU) Time: 10:45am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Join Alison Burns for a relaxing walk on spring Saturday morning. This lovely walk starts at Dalmeny railway station then heads into the Dalmeny estate at the top entrance. The path takes us down past Dalmeny House, along the shore past Barnbougle Castle and on to Hound Point and South Queensferry. As we walk along the south shore of the Firth of Forth we get a great view of the 2 bridges, we will then walk through South Queensferry to have a close up look at the new bridge being built. We will go for something to eat in South Queensferry at the end of the walk. This is a largely flat walk, around 6 miles, starting and ending at Dalmeny railway station and is on good paths and minor roads, so decent trainers or boots will be fine. Meet Alison at Dalmeny Train Station at 10.45am

Glasgow Subway Treasure Hunt Date: Saturday 17th October 2015 Meet: Partick Subway Station, Glasgow Time: 11am Cost: £10 Member, £11 Guest What better way to explore Glasgow than with a popular Spice Treasure Hunt. Today we head to the Subway and your ticket to explore. The fifteen stations of the Subway are distributed over a 10 km circuit of the West End and City Centre of Glasgow, with eight stations to the North of the River Clyde and seven to the South. There are two lines: an Outer Circle running clockwise and an Inner Circle running anticlockwise. Today we will be exploring the North of the River stations and their surrounds. Following a designated route you will hop on and off the subway heading out to the nearby surroundings solving the clues as you go. Teams will be allocated on the day but feel free to mention when booking if there is someone you would like in your team. The cost includes a day ticket for the subway. (If you are traveling to the start point by subway buy a day ticket and we’ll reimburse you on arrival). Book now.

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Meal - Edinburgh Riverlife Date: Saturday 17th October 2015 Place: Edinburgh Riverlife, 82 Dalry Road, Edinburgh (EH11 2AX) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £26 Member, £29 Guest Edinburgh River Life is located on Dalry Road in Edinburgh’s Haymarket area and provides quality French and Caribbean cuisine. The restaurant opened in 2012 and many regular customers consider it to be a hidden gem in Scotland’s capital. With comfortable seating, warm welcomes and friendly service, Edinburgh River Life offers a glimpse of French-Caribbean culture and cuisine in a relaxed setting. A taste of the French-Caribbean - The restaurant’s experienced head chef is passionate about Caribbean and French Provencal cuisine and strives to ensure every diner receives the best eating experience these two cultures can provide. Tonight we will dine on 3 courses from the Set Menu with Service included. The restaurant has a BYOB option with no corkage charged. Book Now Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Service. Extras: Drinks, Sides and Supplements.

Murder Mystery at The Maitlandfield Date: Place: Meet: Time: Cost:

Saturday 17th October 2015 Maitlandfield House Hotel, 24 Sidegate, Haddington (EH41 4BZ) Haddington 7:30pm £34.50 Member, £37 Guest

Could you murder a good night out? The Maitlandfield House Hotel provides a really super night out with a difference as we return for one of their famous Murder Mystery Dinners. The event will include a five course dinner and the theatre, so you have the best of both worlds - food and entertainment. Imagine the scene, stepping straight into the pages of a medieval story set in history and savour a unique atmosphere that has been centuries in the making. From the time of the early English Conquests. A feast of fine local food, local ale and entertainment awaits you. This is a new plot combining murder, intrigue, suspense and entertainment, with audience participation. This is a must for all budding detectives. A group of actors will present a plot and remain in costume and character, mixing with you throughout the meal and giving you the opportunity to question and grill them. You guess who the murderer is and after the meal all will be revealed in the final act with prizes for the winners. Directions: From the South - on the M74 to Abington, take the A702 until you reach the A720 City Bypass. Follow A1 approx. 12 miles to Haddington. On the A1 main road Haddington is situated 12 miles from Dunbar and 15 minutes drive from Edinburgh. From the North – Cross over the Forth Road Bridge, take the Bypass South meeting the A1. Haddington is 40 minutes drive from the Bridge.

Hovercraft Flying Date: Sunday 18th October 2015 Place: Craigluscar Farm, Dunfermline (KY12 9HT) Time: 12:45pm Cost: £35 Member, £40 Guest Why not float on air on our miniature hovercraft which are equally at home on land or water. Loads of fun and with no brakes, experience the thrill of actually hovering above the ground on a cushion of air, and test your skills as you manoeuvre the hovercraft around a circuit. The fantastic hovercraft can be handled by anyone, full safety equipment and tuition will be provided. We have booked two single-seat hovercraft with everyone enjoying 10 minutes practice time flying up and down a large grass field. After you have got to grips with the hovercraft controls, you are then timed over six laps, weaving in and out of cones, with a five second penalty for each cone hit. The hovercraft handle very differently from a standard vehicle, having no brakes and requiring the operator to lean into the turn. They are great fun and very competitive when it comes to the timed sessions. This is an excellent adventure experience you do not want to miss.

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Skittles at The Sheep Heid Inn Date: Wednesday 21st October 2015 Place: The Sheep Heid Inn, 43 The Causeway, Duddingston, Edinburgh (EH15 3QA) Time: 8pm Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest A great night….. 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.

Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour Date: Friday 23rd October 2015 Meet: 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 drinking…what 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 th dramatic romp through the 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!

Alan's Walk - Chatelherult Country Park Date: Saturday 24th October 2015 Place: Chatelherult Country Park Time: 11am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest The route will head around & down into Avon Gorge & crossing over the Green Bridge at the far end of the valley. We take a half mile diversion to, the Applebank Inn, one of the most haunted pubs in UK. Spicers have the option of having lunch in the pub, simply have a drink (not included), or alternatively sit outside with a snack (provided) After our stop, we will return to the Country Park, pass by the Cadzow Oaks ( 600 years old & some of the oldest trees in the UK) , and the ruined Cadzow Castle. We take time to admire the view from Duke's Bridge, to the valley floor - 120 foot below. Distance - 6 ½ miles; 2 ½ - 3 hours (not including lunch stop) Directions: By car head to Strathclyde Country park & take the next left onto M74 heading to Carlisle. After a mile or two, you will see signs for - take the Hamilton turn off & head into Hamilton itself staying in the left hand lane. Continue up the hill & at the set of traffic lights go left. Shortly, you pass Avonbridge Hotel & up a large hill. After a couple of minutes the road flattens out & the park entrance is clearly marked on your right hand side. Drive into the park & the best car parks are located right at the far end of the road, prior to a no entry sign for the Chatelherult Country Park itself). The car park is situated right beside a children's adventure playground area and near the Vistor Centre.

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Meal - Rotating Dinner at Alla Italia Date: Saturday 24th October 2015 Place: Alla Italia, 194 Pitt St. Glasgow (G2 4DY) Time: 8pm Cost: £21.50 Member, £24 Guest Includes: 3 Course Rotating Dinner, Tea/Coffee, Service A return to Alla Italia for an old favorite as we enjoy a Spice exclusive Rotating Dinner. Opened in early 2014, Alla Italia is an Italian restaurant on Pitt Street in Glasgow city centre. 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 your opportunity to enjoy a unique Spice Dines evening. At our rotating dinners we will move you between courses to new tables – thus meeting and mingling with other members as you go. It’s great fun and with great food too, this is the perfect Saturday evening dinner. Please book early as early bookings will almost certainly generate more and more bookings – the more who come along the better the rotations! Sample Menu Starters Minestrone Rustica - Rustic Mediterranean soup and home made bread Bruschetta Pomodoro - Cherry tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil Bruschetta Parma - Parma ham, cherry tomatoes, basil and olive oil Insalate Caprese - Buffalo mozzarella sliced tomato, basil and olive oil Arancini - Wild mushroom and mozzarella rice balls and arrabbiata dip Secondi Lasagna Tradizionale - Pasta sheets and bolognese (recommended with side) Penne Salsiccia - Italian sausage, lightly spiced Napoli and cream Spaghetti Carbonara - Pancetta and fresh cream Spaghetti Meatballs - Oven baked beef meatballs in rich sugo Pizza Verdure - Daily roasted Mediterranean vegetables Pollo Alla Pepe - Breast of chicken with black pepper, brandy, fresh cream and demi glace (recommended with side) Branzio (£1.99 supplement) - Fillet of Mediteranean sea bass with roast vegetables and new potatoes with rosemary,, lemon and cream sauce Signature Dish - 7oz Fillet Steak (£3.99 supplement) - Finest Scottish fillet steak, barbequed wild mushroom and tomatoes Steak Sauce £2.95 - Scottish whiskey & peppercorn Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Tea/Coffee, Service. Extras: Drinks, Sides and Supplements

Cairn O'Mhor Winery - Guided Tour, Tutored Tasting Date: Sunday 25th October 2015 Place: Cairn O Mohr, East Inchmichael, Errol, Perthshire (PH27SP) Meet: Venue Time: 12:15pm to 2pm Cost: £13 Member, £15 Guest Includes: Guided Winery Tour, Tutored Tasting and Bottle to take home. Set in amongst the rich fields and the hedge fringed country roads of the Carse of Gowrie, Perthshire there’s this strange Scottish winery. Since 1987 the Cairn o' Mohr Winery has been brewing up juicy-fruity, berry loaded, blossom scented, leafy layered, award winning country wines, using the berries for which this area is famous, wild flowers, fruits and leaves. Fruit wines, sparkling wines, ciders, fruit punches, apples and bourtree juices and other stuffage using near anything that grows. Owners Ron and Judith Gillies believe in sourcing locally and living in an area flush with wild ingredients and some of the best fruit in the world. It’s all there for the picking. You may have seen their wines ate wine and food fairs and increasingly so at the local supermarket. Today is your chance to explore the venue received acclaim for these great tasting wines. We begin with a guided tour of the winery and the processes involved in making the perfect tipple. After our tour we will receive a tutored tasting of the glorious drinks on offer. As an extra treat everyone gets to take a bottle home to sample at a later date. We only have 8 spaces on this unique event so please book early.

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Meal - New Members at Hewats Date: Wednesday 28th October 2015 Place: Hewat's, 19-21B Causewayside, Edinburgh (EH9 1QF) Time: 7pm Cost: £16.50 Member, £18 Guest Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Service An Edinburgh New Member’s Meal tonight as we head to Hewat’s. New members, established members, those just thinking of joining, everyone is welcome and we encourage existing members to come along and make our recent joiners welcome. Using seasonal Scottish ingredients, Hewat’s has been a dining hotspot in Edinburgh’s Southside since 2004. There is a proud Scottish slant to many of the dishes offered as the menus change with the seasons. Tonight we will dine on 2 courses from a set menu with service included.

Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner - Witch One Dunnit? Date: Friday 30th October 2015 Place: Arta, 62 Albion Street, Glasgow (G1 1PA) Time: 7pm Cost: £35 Member, £38 Guest Includes: 3 Course Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Join Spirit of Glasgow for a Halloween Spooktaculer! We head to Arta to enjoy a themed Murder Mystery – Witch One Dunnit? Costumed characters cordially invite you to join the Bargarren household in the year 1696 to celebrate the Laird's wedding aniversary. However take care... there are tales of witchcraft about and not everyone in the household is as they may appear. Can you keep your wits about you when murder strikes? Can you follow the clues to find the culprit? There is interaction with the audience and our groups are encouraged to delve into the clues and interrogate the characters! There are prizes for the winner. Menu to be confirmed. Please book early as spaces are limited and may be taken back at any time. This is a public event for which Spice have reserved a table.

Central Station Guided Tour and Lunch Date: Saturday 31st October 2015 Place: Glasgow Central Station and Verona (G1 3SL) Meet: Glasgow Central Station Time: 10:45am Cost: £25 Member, £27 Guest Slots: WAIT LIST ONLY Includes: Central Station Guided Tour, 2 Course Lunch, Service, Spice Host Another great touring event as we head to Glasgow Central Station for a unique guided visit. The tour explores all parts of Glasgow Central Station. You'll find yourself walking through tunnels, boiler rooms and darkened basements. With 48,000 panes of glass, this is no ordinary structure. Explore the dark corners of the sprawling central station. Walking down winding stairwells, you’ll find yourself down in the Catacombs. The Glasgow Central tour meeting point is at the ‘Glasgow Central Experience Banner’ to the side of the Mobility Point facing M&S. Safety on the railways is of absolute importance and as such hard hat and high viz jacket will be supplied and must be worn at all times. . The tour allows access to operational areas and, as such, you must follow the exact instruction of the tour guide. Please ensure you wear sturdy, sensible footwear (no open toed shoes or any heels). You should also bring a water-proof jacket in case of rain. After our tour we will head to Verona to enjoy a 2 course lunch to chat over the visit we enjoyed beforehand. Sounds brilliant doesn’t it – spaces are limited though so please book early.

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An Evening of Edinburgh Spirits Date: Saturday 31st October 2015 Place: Old Edinburgh Meet: Mercat Cross on the High Street Time: 7:45pm Cost: £18 Member, £20 Guest Join the spirits of Edinburgh on their favourite night of the year - All Hallow's Eve. Edinburgh's people in centuries past relished 'entertainment’ of blood, guts and gore. We'll resurrect the grisly, restless spirits with vivid tales of witchraft, torture and hangings as you venture down the medieval closes of Old Edinburgh. When the thin veil to the spirit world is at its most fragile. As night darkens, clutch a calming refreshment by candle-light, as we weave tales in our atmospheric, underground cellar. This is a 2hr full evening experience including complimentary Hallowe'en cocktail. This is a tour run by Mercat Tours.

Walk - Roslin Glen Sunday Stroll and optional Rosslyn Chapel Visit Date: Sunday 1st November 2015 Place: Roslin Glen and Rosslyn Chapel (EH25 9PU) Meet: Rosslyn Chapel Car Park Time: 10:30am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Join us for a stunning autumnal Sunday stroll in Roslin Glen. This lovely walk starts at the famous Rosslyn Chapel and takes in many well known local sites including the memorial for the battle of Roslin. Fought in 1303 as part of the 1st War of Scottish Independence, at the time of Robert the Bruce. The Scottish force was victorious in this particular battle. The path climbs high above the water and there are views across to Hawthorden Castle, a turretted house once home to the poet William Drummond. Soon descend a flight of steps and Roslin Castle comes into view. Built by the same Sinclair family who built the chapel, the semi-ruined building clings to the cliffs of Roslin Glen. We finish back at the chapel which was started in 1446 and dedicated to St. Matthew in 1450 as a private chapel for the St Clair family. The extraordinary architecture and fine carvings have made the chapel world renowned, even before Dan Brown put pen to paper. Sections of this walk can be muddy this time of year to please wear suitable footwear and dress for the weather. Please meet at Rosslyn Chapel Car Park at 10.30am. After our walk you have the option to visit Rosslyn Chapel – entry is currently £9.

Glasgow Guy Fawkes Fireworks Date: Thursday 5th November 2015 Place: Glasgow Green, Glasgow Meet: Outside Brittania Panoptican Time: 6:45pm It’s Bonfire Night and what better way to enjoy the evening than the annual Glasgow Fireworks at Glasgow Green. Mark Biagioni will be on hand to meet and greet members before the event starts. This is a free event but we ask you book in advance so we know you are going. After the display we have booked a table at Guy’s for dinner (payable on the evening). Meeting details will be sent beforehand.

Ballachulish Bargain Break Date: Fri 6th Nov 2015 - Sun 8th Nov 2015 Place: Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre, Ballachullish (PH49 4HL) Cost: £109 Member, £129 Guest, Includes: 2 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, VC Walks Full details available on page 13

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Theatre - Mack and Mabel Date: Tuesday 10th November 2015 Place: Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, Edinburgh (EH1 3AA) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £34 Member, £37 Guest Direct from its premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre, the dazzling Broadway musical comedy Mack & Mabel stars double Olivier award-winning Michael Ball (Hairspray, Sweeney Todd) as Mack Sennett and introduces Rebecca LaChance(Broadway’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Mabel Normand. Based on the real-life romance between legendary filmmaker Mack Sennett and his rising star Mabel Normand, it tells the story of Hollywood’s golden age, where the fun of the silent screen was dominated by the hysterical chaos of the Keystone Kops and the glamour of the bathing beauties. A world where heroes wore capes, girls were tied to the railway tracks and it all ended with a pie in the face. Mack & Mabel features an outstanding score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles) and is widely admired for its classic Broadway hits including I Won’t Send Roses, Time Heals Everything and Tap Your Troubles Away. Category A Tickets – Public Price £50

The Room - Live Escape Game - Spy Room Date: Friday 13th November 2015 Place: The Room, 35 Bath St. Glasgow (G2 1HW) Time: 6:50pm to 8pm Cost: £11 Member, £12 Guest THE ROOM is a live escape game adventure currently sweeping Europe! A fantastic, fun hour perfect for a Spice group. But it is much more than that! THE ROOM provides challenging, stimulating live team adventures, where you and your team are ‘forced’ to think out of the box, work together, brainstorm, examine, investigate, and finally, escape! Are you keen on mysteries and detective stories? Do you like to try different things? To work your brain and have fun? THE ROOM encourages critical thinking and creativity, moves you out of your comfort zone and makes you use parts of your brain you never knew existed. Close THE ROOM’s door and open your brain’s! You will be surprised when you figure out you can put Sherlock himself to shame... Today we play The Spy Room. 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. But…You only have one hour to find the evidence, understand his motives and escape the room 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? You have to become a crack team of investigators, using your creativity and logical thinking and never letting your attention fall. Do you like devious plots in films? Would you like to test your logical abilities? Then this is your room! Warning! A real adrenaline boost, excitement and fun are completely unavoidable!

Jen's Walk - Almondell and Linns Mill Aquaduct Date: Saturday 14th November 2015 Place: Almondell and Linns Mill Aquaduct Time: 10am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Host: Jennifer Potter Please note this walk has changed to a shorter walk closer to the central belt. Just a stone's throw from Livingston, this circular walk takes in the Almondell Country Park en route to a great aqueduct on the Union Canal. The walk is 6.5 miles long with around 102m of ascent. Not sure if this walk is for you? Call the Spice Office to find out (0131 5312653). Comfortable clothes, waterproofs and walking boots are recommended due to the time of year.

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Saturday Night at the Movies - Spectre and MP's Date: Saturday 14th November 2015 Place: Vue Omni Centre and MP's Bistro (EH1 3AJ) Time: 5pm Cost: £35 Member, £38 Guest Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Service, Cinema Ticket, Booking Fees, Spice Host We begin our evening with a return to the Vue Cinema in the Omni Centre for what will be one of the biggest films of 2015 – Spectre – the latest James Bond starring Daniel Craig. A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. After the movie we head to the excellent MP’s Bistro to enjoy a delicious two-course meal (starter/main or main/dessert) plus glass of wine and service to chat over the movie we enjoyed beforehand. Please meet at the Vue Cinema, The Onmi Centre, Edinburgh. Please note film times are yet to be released so the start time may change slightly.

Saturday Night at the Movies - Spectre and Verona Date: Saturday 14th November 2015 Place: Cineworld and Verona (G2 3AB) Meet: Cineworld, Refrew St. Glasgow Time: 5pm Cost: £30 Member, £33 Guest Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Glass of Wine, Service, Cinema Ticket, Spice Host We begin our evening with a return to the Cineworld Cinema on Renfrew Street for what will be one of the biggest films of 2015 – Spectre – the latest James Bond starring Daniel Craig. A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. After the movie we head to the excellent Verona to enjoy a delicious two-course meal (starter/main or main/dessert) plus glass of wine and service to chat over the movie we enjoyed beforehand. The menu at Verona if full of the usual favourites and with so much choice there’s something for everyone. Please meet at the Cineworld Cinema, Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3AB Please note film times are yet to be released so the start time may change slightly.

Quad Biking Date: Sunday 15th November 2015 Place: Craigluscar Activities, Dumfermline, Fife (KY12 9HT) Meet: Directions will be sent beforehand Time: 12:40pm Cost: £42 Member, £46 Guest We head to Fife and Craigluscar Activities for an amazing 1-hour trek – these four-wheeled all terrain vehicles (ATVs) allow the rider to experience the thrills of off-road driving in the beautiful surroundings of Craigluscar Hill. After instruction on controls and safety procedures, we will test these machines to their limits by following an experienced leader over winding hill and forest tracks. You will see wonderful views over the Forth Valley and a variety of wildlife. All the bikes are easily controlled providing a safe but thrilling challenge. All instruction, safety equipment and insurance are supplied, including helmets, gloves and coveralls. The trek lasts for an hour and is suitable for all. This will be an exhilarating experience – Book Now. Meeting details and directions will be sent beforehand.

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Meal - New Members at The Slug and Lettuce Glasgow Date: Wednesday 18th November 2015 Place: The Slug and Lettuce, 150 St Vincent Street, Glasgow (G2 5NE) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £17 Member, £19 Guest Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Service A Glasgow New Member’s Meal tonight as we head to the recently opened Slug and Lettuce. New members, established members, those just thinking of joining, everyone is welcome and we encourage existing members to come along and make our recent joiners welcome. The Slug and Lettuce in Glasgow is a cool and contemporary bar and restaurant with large windows, some booth seating and an outside terrace (doubt we’ll be using this tonight however), it is a great place for a midweek gathering. We will dine on 2 courses from a set menu with service included. A 3rd course is available at £2pp payable on the evening).

Great Grog Christmas Wine Festival Date: Friday 20th November 2015 Place: Merchants Hall, 22 Hanover St. Edinburgh (EH2 2EP) Time: 6pm to 8:30pm Cost: £19 Member, £21 Guest Nothing like a bit of advance planning! 200 tickets, it will sell out. 100+ wines wander around Un-Tutored tasting. Tickets fully redeemable against a case of wine purchase! Tickets will be purchased according to demand so please book early. Please note this is a public event.

Workshop - Meetings Without Masks Date: Saturday 21st November 2015 Place: In The Moment, 72 Berkeley St, Glasgow (G3 7DS) Time: 10:30am to 5:30pm Cost: £55 Member, £60 Guest 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 gender-balanced 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. The public cost of this event is around £65

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Marks Meander - George Suare, Glasgow Date: Saturday 21st November 2015 Place: George Square, Glasgow (G2 1DU) Meet: Details will be sent to those booked Time: 11am Cost: £4 Member, £5 Guest George Square is the principal civic square in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is named after King George III. Laid out in 1781, George Square is today home to the headquarters of Glasgow City Council, and boasts an important collection of statues and monuments, including those dedicated to Robert Burns, James Watt, Sir Robert Peel and Sir Walter Scott. It is generally regarded as the de facto centre of the city. Today we will explore the fascinating stories of the statues and monuments we have probably all seen or passed many times. This is possibly the shortest Meander we have ever offered in terms of distance but sure to be one of the most interesting. We will lunch at The Counting House (payable on the day).

Meal - Rotating Dinner at Indigo Yard Date: Saturday 21st November 2015 Place: Indigo Yard, 7 Charlotte Lane, Edinburgh (EH2 4QZ) Time: 8:15pm Cost: £32 Member, £35 Guest Includes: 3 Course Rotating Dinner, Tea/Coffee, Service We’ve been searching for a new Rotating Dinner venue and we’ve come up with a real cracker. We are heading to Indigo Yard in central Edinburgh for an evening of lovely food, great company and one of our most popular Spice events. Indigo Yard is the perfect setting to enjoy great food and drink in Edinburgh’s West End. With rustic style and a superlative selection of beer and wine, they are passionate about the produce, and as such they are dedicated to working with the best quality suppliers. Tonight we have exclusive use of the mezzanine restaurant area (numbers permitting) and your opportunity to enjoy a unique Spice Dines evening. At our rotating dinners we will move you between courses to new tables – thus meeting and mingling with other members as you go. It’s great fun and with great food too, this is the perfect Saturday evening dinner. We will dine on 3 courses from the menu below with tea or coffee and service included in the cost of a great evening. Starters Indigo Yard Soup of the Day Duck Liver Parfait with Ciabata Toasts Brusetta, Marinated Courgette and Feta Crayfish and Rocket Cocktail Mains Parmesan and Basil Gnocchi with Sun Blushed Tomatoes Thai Chicken or Vegetable Curry with Steamed Jasmine Rice Braised Shin of Beef with Herb Polenta Orkney Steak Burger with Smoked Bacon, Mull Cheddar and Hand Cut Chips Roasted Salmon Fillet with Chilli Pak Choi and Red Pepper Dressing. Desserts Sticky Lemon Drizzle Sponge with Mascapone Chocolate Cheesecake with Black Berries Banoffee Pie Salted Caramel Sundae Tea/Coffee to finish Please book early as early bookings will almost certainly generate more and more bookings – the more who come along the better the rotations!

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Tubing at Midlothian Snowsports Centre Date: Sunday 22nd November 2015 Place: Midlothian Ski Centre, Biggar Rd, Edinburgh (EH10 7DU) Time: 10:30am Cost: £12 Member, £13 Guest The adventure activity for those who simply want to take it easy - Tubing - the travelator takes all the hard work out of climbing up the hill. Just ride up... and slide down! Midlothian Snowsports Centre has recently opened 4 brand new tubing runs – we have 1 hour to get down as many times as we can. Please wear old clothing and have your elbows and arms covered. What is tubing? Sliding down a hill on an inflatable tyre – it’s really for the kids but we’ll have a go!!

Theatre - The Importance of Being Earnest Date: Tuesday 24th November 2015 Place: The Theatre Royal, Hope St. Glasgow (G2 3QA) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £17 Member, £19 Guest Oscar Wilde’s much loved and brilliantly witty masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest is touring the UK from September 2015. Rosalind Ayres, Nigel Havers, Martin Jarvis, Christine Kavanagh and Siân Phillips will be reprising their West End performances, and are joined by Nigel Anthony, Carmen du Sautoy and David Shaw-Parker, performing as The Bunbury Company of Players. This new production is directed by Lucy Bailey, designed by William Dudley with added material written by Simon Brett,lighting design by Oliver Fenwick, and composition and sound design by Tom Mills. The hilarious misadventures which result from their subterfuge; their brushes with the redoubtable Lady Bracknell and the uptight Miss Prism result in a plot that twists and fizzles with some of the finest dialogue to be found in theatre. Category B Tickets – Public Price £25

Skittles at The Sheep Heid Inn Date: Wednesday 25th November 2015 Place: The Sheep Heid Inn, 43 The Causeway, Duddingston, Edinburgh (EH15 3QA) Time: 8pm Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest A great night….. 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.

Live Escape Game - The Taken Room - Edinburgh Date: Friday 27th November 2015 Place: 1 Colme Street, Edinburgh (EH3 6AA) Time: 7pm 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. Tonight we will play The Taken Room. This room is the perfect introduction to anyone who has not played an escape game before or returning players. A rogue policeman called Brian Miller has been obsessed for some time with finding the killer of John Doe and to his eyes the evidence points to you and your friends. Part of your group will be Taken and locked away, meaning you will have two tasks to complete: rescue your friend(s) and escape the room. Although separated, however, the full group will still be able to work together to complete the game. Officer Miller has been cunning in the way he has hidden clues around his somewhat dilapidated room with some impressive gadgetry used along the way. You will need to do some searching and finding in the room as well as the puzzles if you want to Escape. This room is no normal living room – let’s just say it is lacking in some of the comforts of the other rooms - but it is just as much fun! You have one hour! 34

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Guided Tour - St Giles Cathedral and Breakfast Date: Saturday 28th November 2015 Place: St Giles Cathedral and Deacon Brodies (EH1 1RE) Meet: St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile, Edinburgh Time: 9:45am Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest Includes: Guided Tour of St Giles Cathedral, Photograph Permit, Breakfast, Service We’ve been working to put this event together and are delighted to have a date in place. We begin our morning with a guided tour of St Giles Cathedral. St Giles Cathedral is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle. (Our start time is early as tours are not available once services start at 11am). We will be guided around this famous landmark by a knowledgeable guide from the cathedral. During our tour we will be taken up to a walkway on the roof to enjoy spectacular views of the Royal Mile. The whole tour should last around an hour. After our visit we will head to Deacon Brodies for a wee earned breakfast – might as well seen as it’s early enough! Meat Breakfast - Gloucester Old Spot sausage, haggis, smoked back bacon, flat mushroom, proper baked beans, hash brown, tomato, free-range eggs, toasted muffin Vegetarian Breakfast - Vegetarian sausage, vegetarian haggis, hash brown, flat mushroom, proper baked beans, tomato, free-range eggs and toasted muffin (v)

Meal and Murder Walk - One Square Mile of Murder Date: Saturday 28th November 2015 Place: The Western Club and One Square Mile of Murder (G1 3AB) Meet: The Western Club, 32 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow Time: 5pm Cost: £28 Member, £31 Guest Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Glass of Fizz, Service, Murder Tour A brand new double act this evening as we enjoy an excellent evening of fine dining followed by One Square Mile of Murder! We begin with dinner at a new restaurant to Spice – The Western Club. The Western Club Restaurant is housed in the same Royal Exchange Square building as The Western Club, a business-oriented private members’ club. Smart, chic and very well located, the restaurant is open to everyone. The well turned out staff deliver the kitchen’s creations in a stylish setting which combines a relaxed ambience with very professional service. The menus are based on tried and tested British and European classics with the occasional contemporary flourish. At the same time, a significant proportion of the dishes borrow flavours from further afield. After dinner we step outside for our tour – One Square Mile of Murder….. Join our costumed guide as he escorts you around this infamous area.............. where the most brutal and bloodiest of murders take place in Victorian Glasgow. Did Madeleine Smith really poision her lover so cruelly? Did one friend really hack another to death with a meat cleaver? Who was the Human Crocodile? And alas poor Oscar, was it really a miscarriage of justice? This tour is not for the faint hearted and do have your wits about you, as there are often strange goings on around this area of Blythswood Square still!!! Spaces are limited to please book early. Starters Soup du jour Smoked salmon, capers, lemon, brown bread Buffalo mozzarella, peaches, pine nuts & herb dressing Mains Assiette of seafood, samphire, spinach, caper butter Cauliflower risotto, leeks, parmesan & truffle Rump of lamb, warm beetroot salad, confit tomatoes, creamed potatoes, salsa verde Breast of chicken, buttery mash potato, pancetta, pearl onions, mushrooms, red wine sauce Desserts Brie & blue cheese, biscuits, grapes, chutney Banana & walnut parfait, chocolate crumb Créme brûlée, shortbread Sticky toffee & walnut pudding, butterscotch sauce, toffee ice cream rd Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Glass of Fizz, Service, Ghost Walk. Extras: 3 Course, Extra Drinks

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Scotland's Coast to Coast Walk - Via the Forth and Clyde and Union Canals Date: Sun 29th Nov 2015 - Sat 11th Jun 2016 Place: 6 Sections from Glasgow to Edinburgh Meet: See individual write ups Time: 11am Cost: £20 Member, £24 Guest We’ve been looking for a walk series that will also offer the participant a real sense of achievement – with this set of 6 walks we think we’ve found it. Join us as we walk from the west coast to the east coast of Scotland via the Forth and Clyde and Union Canal paths. We have specifically chosen this route as it offers good transport links and is suitable in most weather conditions. The route also offers sturdy ground underfoot with little or no ascent making it challenging in distance but possible for many members to complete. The walk will be set as 6 separate day walks and you can choose to do any one walk individually or as many as you like but doing all six really will mean you have walked Scotland coast to coast. The Forth & Clyde canal was designed by the eminent civil engineer John Smeaton and completed in 1790. Crossing the Scottish Lowlands at the narrowest part, the canal runs for 56km and provides a route for seagoing vessels between the Firth of Clyde and the Firth of Forth via a short stretch of the River Carron near Grangemouth in the east. Closed in 1963 to avoid the need to construct a motorway crossing, the canal became derelict. This is the first 3 sections of our walk. Built between 1818 and 1822, the Union canal was designed by Hugh Baird and was originally used for transporting coal before competition from the railways caused it to close to commercial use in the 1930s. Described as a contour canal – following a 73 metre contour through cuttings and tunnels rather than making use of lock flights to change elevation – the only locks on the canal connecting it to the Forth & Clyde Canal at Falkirk were filled in and built over. This will be the last 3 sections of the walk. The walks are outlined below: Section 1 – Sunday 29 November 2015 – Forth & Clyde Canal: Bowling to Stockingfield Jcn – 9 Miles Section 2 – Saturday 6 February 2016 – Forth & Clyde Canal: Stockingfield Jcn to Kilsyth – 11 Miles Section 3 – Sunday 13 March 2016 – Forth & Clyde Canal: Kilsyth to Falkirk – 11 Miles Section 4 – Saturday 2 April 2016 – Union Canal: Falkirk to Linlithgow – 9 Miles Section 5 – Sunday 8 May 2016 – Union Canal: Linlithgow to Ratho – 13 Miles Section 6 – Saturday 11 June 2016 – Union Canal: Ratho to Lochrin Basin – 7 Miles Each walk has an individual write up – please see relevant date for full details. If you are unsure if this walk series is for you please contact the Spice office for guidance. Whilst we are walking on designated paths etc please ensure you have suitable walking boots and clothing.

Scotland's Coast to Coast Walk - Section 1 Bowling to Stockingfield Date: Sunday 29th November 2015 Place: The Forth and Clyde Canal (G60 5AH) Meet: Bowling Station Time: 11am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Section one of our coast to coast walk – Bowling to Stockingfield Jcn. This early part of the walk offers leafy paths with plenty of wildlife. As we head along under the towering Erskine Bridge towards the Clydebank Shopping Centre, a heavily regenerated area of Glasgow is upon us. We continue along the Kelvin Walkway on to our destination at Stockfield Jcn. 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 Bowling Train Station at 11am

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Murder Mystery Dinner - Death by Chocolate Date: Friday 4th December 2015 Place: The Braid Hills Hotel, 134 Braid Road, Edinburgh (EH10 6JD) Time: 7pm Cost: £37.50 Member, £40 Guest - Includes: 3 Course Murder Mystery Dinner Spirit of Edinburgh welcome you to the Braid Hills Hotel for a brand new Edinburgh Murder Mystery – Death by Chocolate. Join our cast, Madeleine Smith, Pierre L'Angelier, Janet Smith, James Smith, William Minnoch and Christina Haggart in the year 1857 as they celebrate Madeleine's birthday, but do BEWARE, because all is not as it may seem. There is deceit in the air and as you enjoy your evening buffet alongside the household, you must pay attention, have your wits about you, as someone will be murdered....................... who will it be? Come join us and you will find out! Who did it, why and how did they do it will be for you and your team to find out. Please book early as spaces are strictly limited and may be taken back at any time. This is a public event for which Spice have reserved a table.

The Aerial Assault at Ratho Date: Saturday 5th December 2015 Place: Edinburgh International Climbing Centre, Ratho (EH28 8AA) Time: 11am Cost: £12.50 Member, £14 Guest We make a return visit to one of the most exciting and amazing adventure experiences on the planet! Edinburgh International Climbing Centre (formally The Adventure Centre at Ratho) is one of the wonders of the Adventure Sport World! Go for it guys and gals – this will definitely be a thrill of a lifetime! It’s well worth doing, just to see this incredible venue with the Aerial Assault Course being the complete test of mind, body and nerve wrapped in total safety.

Spice Christmas Lunch - Pulcinella Restaurant - Glasgow Date: Sunday 6th December 2015 Place: Pulcinella Restaurant, 167 Hope Street, Glasgow (G2 2UQ) Time: 1:30pm Cost: £23.50 Member, £26 Guest The Glasgow Christmas Lunch is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy an afternoon meal in great company. After dinner some may head off to the shops, others may decide to make a day of it and head out to the pubs – we’ll decide on the day. An independent restaurant on Hope Street, Pulcinella has long been a city centre favourite for Italian food lovers. Decked out with Italian flags, checked table cloths and large murals, the decor is charmingly traditional. The food is freshly prepared and served in generous portions. We will dine on 3 courses from the Christmas menu and with a glass of wine and service included this lunch offers fantastic value too. Includes: 3 Course Christmas Lunch, Glass of Wine, Service, Spice Host. Extras: More Drinks

Glasgow Christmas Pub Crawl Date: Friday 11th December 2015 Time: 7:30pm It’s Christmas!! We love a pub crawl so what better time to get out and explore the festive side of Glasgow. We have decided to leave the area of Glasgow to you – the members – let us know where you would like to go and if others agree – plans will be put in place. The member with the suggestion we go with will get a first drink on us. A few rules – city centre with good transport links – choice of at least 4 bars in walkable distance from each other – bars that will have made a real effort in creating a festive feeling. Book now as spaces will be limited.

The Edinburgh Playhouse Tour Date: Saturday 12th December 2015 Place: The Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, Edinburgh (EH1 3AA) Time: 10:15am to 12pm Cost: £13.50 Member, £15 Guest It’s your chance to explore Edinburgh’s one of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks – The Edinburgh Playhouse. Price includes booking fee.

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Spice Christmas Lunch - Edinburgh - All-Bar-One Date: Sunday 13th December 2015 Place: All-Bar-One, 29 George Street, Edinburgh (EH2 2PA) Time: 1:30pm Cost: £29.50 Member, £32 Guest Includes: 3 Course Christmas Dinner, Glass of Prosecco, Service. All Bar One George Street Edinburgh is a stylish city bar perfect for our Spice Christmas Lunch 2015. We are delighted to find a venue that offers a sophisticated space to indulge in an excellent selection of food and drink. We will enjoy 3 courses from the lovely Christmas menu with glass of prosecco and service paid. This really does represent one of the best value/quality we have been able to find. This year to keep the lunch organized we are asking for pre orders. After lunch the city is our venue to enjoy an afternoon wander. Starters Celeriac, apple & truffle Soup (V) with grilled rosemary focaccia and sea salt butter Beetroot cured salmon with goat’s curd, fennel and apple dressing Confit duck, shallot & thyme rillette with grilled rosemary focaccia and caramelised red onion chutney Honey roast parsnip salad with poached pear, dolcelatte and pecans Mains Roast Turkey Paupiette with gingerbread stuffing, braised red cabbage purée, honey roast parsnips, roast potatoes, miniature Yorkshire pudding and traditional dripping gravy Steak et frites 10oz sirloin steak, frites and tenderstem broccoli. Served with bordelaise sauce (£3 Supplement) Melt in the middle Nut roast (Vegan) With sunblushed tomatoes, butternut squash, peppers and garlic & herb butter. Served with braised red cabbage purée Grilled Seabass with sautéed potatoes, spinach and Champagne thermidor sauce Desserts Christmas pudding chocolate fondant with Cornish clotted cream Toffee popcorn cheesecake with vanilla ice cream Lemon torte with fresh raspberries and coulis Festive dessert cocktail – Baileys Flat white - Baileys, Smirnoff vodka and a shot of espresso Tea/Coffee and macaroons £2.50 supplement payable on the day. Please select from the menu options one from each course of the bold choices when booking – if booking online list your choices in the booking notes.

Theatre - Pricilla Date: Tuesday 15th December 2015 Place: Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, Edinburgh (EH1 3AA) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £32 Member, £34 Guest Based on the smash-hit movie, the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor classics including I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, rush to get your tickets today for this wildly fresh and funny hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous! Category B Tickets – Public Price £37.50

Spice Glasgow Christmas Party Night Date: Saturday 19th December 2015 Place: The Pond Hotel, Great Western Road, Glasgow (G12 0XP) Time: 7pm to 1am Cost: £40 Member, £44 Guest Includes: 4 Course Christmas Party Night inc of Entertainment Join us for our annual Spice Glasgow Christmas Party Night (with the added option of a great value sleepover – see separate event write up). The party evening includes a Christmas 4 course dinner followed by music from the resident DJ. Last year was our first visit to the Pond Christmas Party and a great night was had by all. The evening starts at 7pm with carriages at 1am. Book now to secure your slot on this great Christmas Party Sleepover. Includes: Christmas Party Night and Entertainment. This event is also available to book as a Party Night Sleepover – please see separate event write up. 38

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Christmas Quiz Nights – Glasgow & Edinburgh Date:

Monday 21st December 2015 - The Conservatory, O'Neill's, Albion Street, Glasgow (G1 1NY) Tuesday 22nd December 2015 - The Outhouse, 12a Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh (EH1 3LY) Time: 7pm Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest An annual favourite – super fun and an event that will definitely get you in the festive swing! Be prepared for anything as we have a laugh during the build up to Christmas. Our Christmas Quiz will have the usual mix of General Knowledge and Music trivia plus a bit of yuletide knowledge and some special features! This is always one of the most popular and fun quizzes of the year so please BOOK EARLY! There will be prizes on offer.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2015/16 Date: Wed 30th Dec 2015 - Fri 1st Jan 2016 Place: Edinburgh - Home of Hogmanay (EH1 1TA) Cost: £289 Member, £309 Guest (Deposit £60) Includes: 2 Nights bed and breakfast accommodation, Concert in the Gardens ticket, Torchlight Procession Ticket, Services of a Spice Coordinator throughout. See page 15 for full details

Meal - Champagne Hogmanay Dinner at Merchants Date: Thursday 31st December 2015 Place: Merchants, 17 Merchant Street, Edinburgh (EH1 2QD) Time: 7pm Cost: £33 Member, £35 Guest Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Glass of Wine, Coffee/Tea, Champagne Welcome As part of our Spice Hogmanay Celebrations we are delighted to feature a Champagne Hogmanay Dinner at our favorite restaurant Merchants. You will be greeted with a Champagne welcome followed by a 3-course gourmet dinner from an extensive choice, freshly ground coffee/tea, a glass of red or white wine with your meal and the tip has already been paid! Book now for the perfect start to your Hogmanay evening. Includes: Champagne Welcome, 3 Course Dinner, Glass of Wine, Coffee/Tea, Service. Please arrive prompt at 7pm. NB. We will not be at Merchants for the Bells.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay - Concert in the Gardens Date: Thursday 31st December 2015 Place: Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Time: 10pm Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest We have secured tickets for Scotland’s flagship Hogmanay event – The Concert in the Gardens. It’s the party of the year. Some tickets have been allocated to our Hogmanay weekenders but we also have tickets for Scottish Spice members to book. These tickets are only available if booking the Champagne Dinner at Merchants too – make a real Hogmanay and book now. The headline act will be announced later in the year. Tickets will be given at the Champagne Hogmanay Dinner at Merchants on the evening. See 2016 in style – it’s brilliant!!

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Spice Scotland Nearly New Year Ball 2016 Date: Place: Time: Cost:

Saturday 9th January 2016 The Edinburgh Hilton Grosvenor, 21 Grosvenor Street, Edinburgh (EH12 5EF) 7pm to 1am £46 all tickets

Includes: Welcome Drink, 3 Course Dinner with Coffee/Tea and Glass of Wine/Bottle Beer, Entertainment courtesy of the amazing Hip Operation The highlight of the Spice programme and the must do event to kick start your year in style. Dinner Menu Carrot and Coriander Soup (V) **** Roulade of chicken with a wild mushroom and tarragon mousse, chive mash and a chardonnay cream Potato gnocchi with a wild mushroom and watercress cream sauce (V) **** Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce **** Freshly brewed coffee or tea For your entertainment we welcome back Edinburgh’s top cover band - Hip Operation – brilliant, awesome – some of the words used to describe this 7 piece band last time out! Enjoy an enormous spectrum of classic pop, rock and soul from the past fifty years with commitment and style sure to keep you partying all night. Dress to impress: Ladies – Cocktail/Evening Dresses; Gents – Kilts/Lounge Suits/Tuxes. Bring along a friend – All member, guest and ex member tickets are priced the same and everyone is welcome. All tickets must be pre booked in advance for this event. This year we will be arranging a table plan so we can look after you all even better – this is great if you want come alone and if you want to sit next to friends please let us know when booking and we can arrange that too. Want to stay over? – We have secured a great deal on overnight accommodation – Twin/Double room just £47.50 per person (requires 2 booking per room) or Double for sole occupancy just £85 – breakfast included – Why not make a real night of it and perfect for those members in Glasgow and beyond. Rooms are subject to availability and must be booked by mid December to get the special rate. Accommodation needs to be booked direct with the hotel. Call Leanne on 0131 5271453 You will also find even more affordable accommodation in the local surroundings if required.