Spice scotland spring 2015 newsletter by Jamie Morris

SPRING 2015

Hi there and welcome to your Spring Newsletter. Where does time go? It only seems just last week that we were welcoming in the New Year and bracing ourselves for the winter weather to come. Now Spring is here (hopefully) and our thoughts turn to sunny days, longer evenings and all those lovely Spice events we can join in with! Have you made your plans for weekends away or a holiday with Spice friends?

500 members travelled with us this Ski season and the coming pages have you’ll find interesting articles including a look back at the ski season which after a pretty difficult start due to an absence of snow has turned into another great season. And as always you will find a selection of next year’s trips available to book both from Spice UK and your local group trips! This edition should be with you by 1st April so did anyone fall for our April Fools events and actually book? Over the years the Spice groups have invented some wonderful events to entice members to book and this year’s no

featured but there a sample of some of the other national weekends too – Dragon Boating, Edinburgh Festival, Murder Mystery, Sailing, etc. There are also many, many more weekends available around to country (to many to list here) so never be without something to look forwards to! Whatever your interests the Spice programme keeps delivering and I hope to see as many of you are possible in June at Center Parcs. So get booking and give yourself something’s to look forward to over the next few months.

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Another big set of events for us are the weekend breaks and not only is our national Center Parcs weekend in Sherwood

Ian Purvis Spice UK

Jamie Morris Spice Scotland Steve Dell Spice East Midlands

Dominic Renshaw Spice Thames Valley & Solent

Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands

Lauren Fawkes Spice Manchster & Yorkshire

Dianne Livingstone Spice London & Spice Bristol/Cardiff

Name: Tanya Froggatt Group: Manchester How long have you been a Spice member? 9 years Why did you join Spice? Needed to find myself again – I was lost. What has been your favourite event? Center Parcs Sherwood Forest – think it’s my favourite event what I can remember much about it but hey ho I keep returning every year so that’s positive. What has been your most challenging event? Not one specific event but the fact that I can do events by myself – even now after 9 years I still get butterflies in the pit of my stomach when going somewhere I haven’t been before.

Name: Jennifer Thomson Group: Scotland How long have you been a Spice member? 1 year. Why did you join Spice? I wanted to see more of Scotland and meet new people in the process. I have achieved my goals with weekend breaks, walks and visits to many places of interest. Most importantly, I have had many laughs and enjoyed myself at every event.

What is your funniest memory in Spice? After a difficult period in my life I went on a ghost walk round Manchester with Spice – my sides ached with laughing – yes it was a ghost walk honest. Don’t need a tonic when Spice offer these kind of events!

What has been your favourite event? It’s hard to pick one so my favourite is a canal boat trip in Linlithgow.

What would be your advice for a new member? Life is for living, live it.

I loved driving the boat and being captain of the ship.

Have you an embarrassing Spice moment? Not telling – it’s too embarrassing!

What has been your most challenging event? The Ukulele Workshop was fun but my playing will test the patience of a saint!

What is your life philosophy in one sentence? Don’t put off what you can do today until tomorrow. I know it’s a cliché but I have never looked backed over my 9 years with Spice and regretted anything that I have done. Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? Sean Connery cos he’s got the sexiest voice alive; Roger Moore because Bond, James Bond, 007 licence to kill – gets me every time; Johnny Depp but would have to be in his Jack Sparrow costume – fantasy of mine and finally Elvis Presley – could never understand why women could swoon over a man until I saw him. Your favourite movie? Jason and the Argonauts – even name my son after it (and it wasn’t Argonaut haha). Most treasured belonging? Health!

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What is your life philosophy in one sentence? Fortune favours the bold. Your favourite movie? The Quiet Man Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Tom Weir (from Weirs Way) and Adam Smith (Scottish Economist) Most treasured belonging? A photograph of my Gran at a wedding. She looked beautiful.

Name: Abigail Newit Group: West Midlands How long have you been on the Spice staff? Just over a year Why did you join Spice? I joined because after university all my friends disappeared all over the country and I found it difficult having a social life while working shifts. What has been your favourite event? By far the shootout in a soft play area, fantastic event and always brilliant atmosphere. What has been your most challenging event? My first event! Walking through that door and saying hello to people for the first time. What is your funniest memory in Spice? Every Spice party! What would be your advice for a new member? If your nervous speak to the office. The staff can help you pick a good first event and introduce you to some other members. Four people (alive or dead) you’d invite to your dream dinner party? Oscar Wilde, Heath Ledger, Walt Disney and Marilyn Monroe

Summer Center Parcs Racing the Dragon! One of the highlights of the Spice programme of National Events is our annual Dragon Boat Weekend hosted by Spice West Midlands in the market town of Pershore in Worcestershire. Perhaps this is always so popular because it contains all the necessary Spice ingredients of fun, friendship and friendly competition.

to work together as part of the team you are put with, keeping time with your drummer. This makes for some surprising successes. It’s a great leveller!

We hope you’ll take part, but don’t worry if racing boats really isn’t your thing. Over a hundred Spicers come along just to spectate, cheer on their team and generally drink in the There is a unique, carnival atmosphere that you only get at national events where atmosphere that you get at a big Spice Spice members from all over the UK meet get together. together. The racing takes place on the So if you are looking for a fun day or Sunday but we arrange camping on the weekend with lots of new Spice friends, Friday and Saturday night for those who then don’t miss joining us in Pershore want to make a whole weekend of it. 26 July. We promise to make you very When it comes to the racing itself, welcome .. and you never know, you anyone can do it. In fact, success in the may help bring a trophy back to your boats is far less about brute strength Spice group! and power than it is about being able

Our unmissable summer Center Parcs Weekend is now a Spice institution - a brilliant weekend break with TWO great exclusive parties and as much sport or relaxation as you can cope with! Special this year is a Sunday Spice Triple Challenge event, adding a brilliant fun event into the weekend which will be another highlight....The Saturday has free Dance Classes– great for mixing and meeting people –this year we are running with 2 sessions each learning the dance steps of a different dance ready for your group ‘performance’ at the Disco in the evening. On Sunday we have a very special optional event with our own Spice Triple Challenge – starting at 12.00am at The Venue. This is a fun mix from Treasure Hunt, Photo Challenge and Scavenger Hunt with a couple of twists. Teams of five. We will put teams together if you don’t have 5.

All the events mentioned on in these pages are available to book on your local sites

Sailing Weekends

National Murder Mystery Weekend

Masham Beer & BBQ Weekend A strong favourite with the Northern Groups (and a few hardened Southern travellers) with around 60 members camping just outside the lovely village of Masham. Again cooked breakfasts on both days, a fabulous BBQ cooked by the hardworking Spice Yorkshire team and a Spice exclusive tour of the wonderful Theakston Brewery with a free beer bar where you can pull your own pints and the favourite beer is usually ‘Old Peculiar’

Walking Weekends Our walking weekends are a big feature of the Spice offerings and many of these are run for us by the boys at Walkwise who have been working alongside Spice for almost 20 years. These fabulously sociable weekends are a mainstay of our calendar and take place all over the UK. Dependent on numbers there can be up to a choice of 3 different walks per day to choose from suiting the more sedate walkers through to those looking for a real challenge.

Our murder mystery weekends are a Spice classic. It’s your chance to become Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie, can you solve the clues with your team and find out who dunnit! Everyone has a role to play and you may dress up to get into character. Our theme this year is “A Spa Day… To Die For”. A grizzly murder has been committed at a new spa hotel, one of you is the murderer and with your team you need to follow the clues and name the culprit, in true Poirot fashion.

Bunkbarn Weekends Our Bunkbarn weekends are renowned for their value for money and of course the sociable aspect. The general format is 2 nights in hostel type accommodation with cooked breakfasts and sometimes an evening meal and often come with a guided walk/ ramble each day. They are great fun with everyone mucking in to help clean up after breakfasts or even cooking sausages or bacon for 30 to 50 people! Traditionally these weekends have taken place in and around the Yorkshire Dales & the Lakes but look out in 2015 for more further South including Bury, Littlehampton, Milton Keynes and South Wales.

EnCompass Sailing have been providing sailing events for Spice members for the past 12 years. We have introduced over 1200 Spice members to sailing many of whom return year after year. Some have also caught the bug sufficiently to become boat owners, or to sail the oceans in some of the more challenging races such as the Clipper. Our aim on every weekend is for our crew to have amazing weekends whatever their level of experience. Details are available on website and you can also sail the Inner Hebrides out of Oban - there’s nothing like a night moored at Tobermory.

Edinburgh Festival For one month each year the city of Edinburgh plays host to one of the biggest arts events in the world - The Edinburgh Festivals. When seeking the best experience there’s nothing like local knowledge to guide you through the tricky process of selecting the best things to do. Spice Scotland organise an August Bank Holiday break like no other - over the weekend you have the opportunity to attend many shows and extras including the Military Tattoo, Walk Arthurs Seat, Picnic in Princes St. Gardens, Dance at a real Scottish Ceilidh, enjoy fine dining and see some of the best shows the Fringe Festival has to offer. Over the 12 years Spice Scotland have been running these trips over 1300 members have come along - many come back too, time and time again - it’s an experience like no other.

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5% discount for independent direct bookings! We know however that sometimes our scheduled group departures won’t always fit in with everyone’s personal travel needs. We also know that often members would like to visit some of the places we are not featuring in the group holiday programme… To book your independent holiday with Exodus and claim your Spice member discount call 0845 863 9606. To qualify for the Spice Discount, simply advise them you are a Spice Member AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, i.e., you are unable to add Loyal Customer Discount with an Early Booking discount to your Spice Discount!

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The Spice winter holidays always kick off with our Arctic Adventure trip in early December, and last year once again we took over a lovely Chalet in Levi, Arctic Finland and arrived to a stunning landscape of winter wonderland, with plenty of snow to play in. Although there is a hill with easy skiing, it is the array of other winter activities that make this trip different, including an optional night in a luxury igloo with a glass roof. The group were fortunate enough to have a glorious showing of the Northern Lights that night, and in fact they made three appearances this trip so we were really lucky. Add this to the other fun activities – snow shoeing, husky mushing, reindeer farm, snow tubing, gentle walks through the forest, the ice hotel and log fires (not log fires in the ice Hotel – nooooo that wouldn’t work…) - all this nicely lubed with plenty of ‘glogi’, and no wonder its already almost sold out for this year. Check current availability online.

So there it went – 504 skiers been and gone, and as another Ski season melts away (groan) and we have just our memories and pictures to look back on, and our thoughts will inevitably turn to next years offerings...

but when it did The snow for European ski resorts was late arriving, come – unfortunately it delivered a massive dump in 24 hours on the seasons busiest transfer day – the Christmas/New Year change over weekend, causing complete chaos on the roads and airports. With the French authorities declaring it a National Emergency, we had groups coming from and going out to the resorts, all delayed or stranded, put up in Church Halls and airport floors, while the chaos was sorted out over the following 24 hours. It was a once in a lifetime event, so my money is on it not happening next year – touch wood ice! So our Christmas and New Year skiers enjoyed and endured an unusual ski trip with a few challenges along the way – the main thing is that everyone was safe and we all lived to tell the tale for another season! Our Ski Solo Week (all single rooms) was next to go in early January, ) where this was our fastest selling week last year (be warned we took over the whole Chalet in Courmayur, and with great feedback again, we have rebooked for March 2016. We have tried to book more single rooms on all our trips for next season as the demand for singles is increasing, despite the hefty ‘single supplements’. The ever popular Ski Andorra in late January also had 42 Spicers on, and the easy skiing, great English speaking ski school and fun (tax free) nightlife always delivers – so we liked it that much this year, we are going twice next season – we have just confirmed Pas de la Casa in January, Soldeu in March. At the time of writing (end of Feb) we still have our March trips to go, so looking forward to hearing all your feedback and seeing all the photos. We have a very active Spice Facebook group for Skiers (Search on “Spice Ski UK Group”) which is a fun way to break the ice and keep in touch with your ski pals. And if you are thinking of joining us next year – watch out for those early booking discounts, and to secure the trip you want – most of the trips fill up and we end up with wait lists, so the early bird catches the chairlift, if you get my snow drift!

April is been a time when Spice groups take the opportunity to play up their members! The Spice “April Fool Event” has become a popular Spice tradition. So beware before booking a Spice event that looks at all suspicious if the date is April 1st! And it’s not only the members who get caught out by spoof events (and yes, the bookings do come in, however obvious the joke!). One of my favourites was a “Sewer Treasure Hunt” which promised “clues daubed on the walls”, “a finger buffet underground for which rubber gloves would be provided” and the necessity for “all your clothing to be incinerated on your return through the manhole”. Pretty obvious clues to a hoax you may think, yet they didn’t deter an irate manager from The Severn Trent Water Company calling Spice to threaten legal action if we insisted upon entering their sewage pipes!

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Another year, the local paper called to ask if they could send a reporter and photographer to cover our “Siege Catapult” event where we were promising to fire Spice Members to a great height over Edgbaston Reservoir to almost certain death! Hilarious! A more recent caller was the General Secretary of British Naturism. They had picked up on our announcement that a Nudist Beach was being established on Birmingham’s newly renovated canal-side area. As you might expect from hardy British naturists, they didn’t see it as at all unusual that we were planning to swim naked through the locks and basins of Birmingham’s waterways, and parade in the buff amongst the commuters in the April sunshine! Other notable spoof events from the Spice archives include: Ejector Seat Testing; Thai Activities for Women; Human Crash Test Dummies; Rambling with Elephants; Image and Style Workshop for Pets; Roadkill Restaurant Experience; Surgery for Beginners and many more besides. Spice is all about fun. And we have no problem laughing at ourselves – particularly on that one day of the year!

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Spice Office Garden Party Clearance - who knows what we will uncover Extras: please bring boiler suits, heavy duty gloves and a face mask . Those that have been to our garden parties at Spice Towers know that there is a huge expanse of unused ground behind the property. What you may not know is why it is unused? For the last 40 years the land has been a local dumping ground for old tyres, empt y oil and chemical drums, in fact you name it and you will probably spot it down there. That coupled with the crum bling asbestos garages has made it a no go area – that is until now! Please Note: this event is not covered under our standard insurance policy.

As at 15th March 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 01/05/15

Granada & the Festival of Crosses

We did this trip last year & got fantastic feedback!

22/05/15

Magnificent Madrid

Spend the weekend in Spain’s capital city!

31/05/15

Amazing Algarve 5* Chillout

Enjoy a late spring chillout to a 5* hotel!

10/06/15

Mark Warner Watersports

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

10/06/15

Mark Warner Watersports

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

15/06/15

Turkey Blue Coast Cruise Chillout (with optional hiking available)

Always a popular choice if you want to truly relax!

17/06/15

Mark Warner Watersports

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

03/08/15

Turkey Diving Week

A wonderful week diving in the blue waters of the Mediterranean!

07/08/15

Moscow & St. Petersburg

An amazing experience & always a popular Spice trip!

24/08/15

Valencia & La Tomatina Festival

Spain’s famous Tomato Festival – let the streets run red!

05/09/15

Walking: Austria’s Lakes & Mountains

A return on a popular Walkwise destination!

14/09/15

Turkey Blue Coast Cruise Chillout (with optional hiking available)

Always a popular choice if you want to truly relax!

24/08/15

Valencia & La Tomatina Festival

Spain’s famous Tomato Festival – let the streets run red!

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Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 14/09/15

Turkey Chillout

After 7 years this trip is still going strong (early booking is highly recommended!)

19/09/15

Mediterranean Fly/Cruise

Fly to Barcelona and return to Southampton!

19/09/15

Atlas Discovery Walking Tour

A Moroccan walking trip of discovery!

20/09/15

Costa Blanca Chillout

Great feedback last year so we had to repeat it!

08/10/15

La Santa Sports Holiday

A return to this sportspersons paradise on Lanzarote!

11/10/15

Lake Garda Autumn Special

After 3 years the popularity of this trip shows no signs of stopping!

17/10/15

Walking: Lake Como

Another Walkwise trip this time into Italy!

22/10/15

Cuba – Sun & Fun

Repeated after fantastic feedback last year!

02/10/15

Kilimanjaro Climb

Walk up Africa’s highest mountain via the Rongai Route!

01/11/15

Iceland Discovery

Visit the land of Ice & Fire!

10/11/15

India: Bollywood, Palaces and Beaches

See the best of India and much, much more!

06/12/15

Lapland Adventure

Just one place remaining on this year’s trip!

19/12/15

Cairo & Nile Cruise at Christmas

Spend Xmas day on the Nile!

20/12/15

Ski Christmas

A festive trip to the 3 valleys!

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

07/02/16

Ski Courchevel 1850

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

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!

13/03/16

Ski Meribel

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

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The holiday programme is a rolling one so keep an eye on the web for the latest releases! All Spice UK air 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

GRANADA & THE FESTIVAL OF CROSSES 4 days, Friday 1 May 15 from £495 Departs London Gatwick & Manchester We ran this weekend for the first time this year and the feedback was so good we had to repeat it! Contrary to its title this is not a deeply religious based holiday; this weekeBnd takes place during “Las Cruces de Mayo”, Granada’s biggest street festival. During “Cruces” the streets of Granada are awash with elaborate flower-adorned crosses, celebrated with dancing, street food and Sangria into the early hours. Las Cruces de Mayo celebrates the triumph of life over death. Each square has amplified music for dancing and every corner of the town is filled with ‘alegría’ well into the small hours in true inimitable Andalucian style. Las Cruces de Mayo finale takes place every year on the 3rd May!

MARK WARNER 5* WATERSPORTS 8 days, Wed 10/Sat 13 June 2015 from £789 8 days, Wed 17/Sat 20 June 2014 from £789 15 days, Wed 10/Sat 13 June 2014 from £1195 Flights from London Heathrow & Manchester After superb feedback for the last 2 years we are delighted to revisit Mark Warners’ new Levante Beach Resort as our watersports destination for 2015. This 5* resort is located on one of the longest sandy beaches on the eastern coast of Rhodes, in the resort of Afandou, 20kms from Rhodes Town. Rhodes is an island steeped in history, dotted with picturesque little villages, heavenly scented pine and cypress forests and miles upon miles of golden sandy beaches.

TURKEY COAST CRUISE 8 days, Mon 15 June 2015 from £775 8 days, Mon 14 September 2015 from £775 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester Sailing from Marmaris in the clear turquoise waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas you will discover the delights of the Turkish Coast. The Captain and crew expertly handle the traditional sailing gulet, East Meets West leaving you free to explore the secluded coves and bays. You’ll have no worries about cooking meals, sailing or dropping anchor.

Our host for the weekend is Gayle, a who lives in Granada so can give us the benefit of her local knowledge to help get the most from this great weekend.

VALENCIA & LA TOMATINA FESTIVAL 5 days, Mon 24 Aug 15 from £649 Departs London Gatwick, Liverpool & Edinburgh La Tomatina also known as The Tomato Festival! Most of us have of it but how about being part of it… Every year in the small Spanish town of Buñol the streets are taken over with this amazing spectacle and run red (literally) with rivers of tomato juice! But what’s it all about - La Tomatina is basically a food fight festival held on the last Wednesday of August each year in the town of Buñol near to Valencia in Spain. Thousands of people make their way from all corners of the world to fight in this ‘World’s Biggest Food Fight’ where more than one hundred metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown in the streets. Prior to 2013 anywhere from 40,000 to 50,000 (reported to be 50,000 in 2012) people crammed into this huge tomato fight, greatly expanding Bunol’s normal 9,000 person population. However, since the 2013 event official ticketing was put into place limiting the number of participants to just 20,000 lucky people and you could be one! Our trip to the festival is a little more civilised however and we have included 4 nights’ accommodation in the historic city of Valencia to make this a truly wonderful breakaway with a difference.

COSTA BLANCA CHILLOUT 8 days, Sun 20 September 2015 from £599 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol & Glasgow Repeated after great feedback last year! Spain’s Costa Blanca, located on the central Eastern coastline, is a popular destination for tourists who arrive every summer to take advantage of the warm climate, sun-drenched beaches, laid-back lifestyle and lively evening culture. Calpe’s two main beaches, the Cantal Roig and the Playa Arenal, are renowned for their long stretches of fine sand and clear waters, perfect for swimming and also popular with surfers. The port comes alive in the afternoon as the daily catch makes

its way inland and diners are invited to sample the fresh local seafood for dinner in one of the many restaurants surrounding the harbour.

CUBA – SUN & FUN 12 days, Thu 22 October 2015 from £1699 Departs London Gatwick direct 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.

LAKE GARDA AUTUMN SPEICAL 6 days, Sun 11 Oct 2015 from £499 Departs London Stansted & Manchester

INDIA: BOLLYWOOD, PALACES AND BEACHES 15 days, Tue 10 November 15 from £1999 Departs London Heathrow only This is a trip with a real difference and something we have never come across before! 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.

Repeated after huge success over the last few years! The sheer splendour of Italy’s largest lake is legendary. Charming waterside resorts and villages lie sheltered by a stunning backdrop of mountain scenery. Enjoying a mild climate, Lake Garda has a unique charm that has captivated visitors for centuries, offering something for everyone.

CAIRO & NILE CRUISE AT CHRISTMAS 9 days, Sat 19 December 15 from £1079 Departs London Heathrow only

ICELAND DISCOVERY 5 days, Sun 02 November 15 from £699 Departs Luton & Manchester RIceland truly is an amazing and unique destination and we would say it should be on everyone’s to do list at least once in their life! This 4 night break is designed to give a wonderful introduction to this stunning island and includes 2 excursions, a visit to the excellent Blue Lagoon plus enough free time for you to explore on your own. This amazing island near the Arctic Circle is still being dramatically crafted by nature – it’s a world of fire and ice that will enchant you like no other.

Egypt has an enthralling history and a wealth of well-preserved monuments and treasures. Cruising the Nile allows you to visit all the sites and attractions in a comfortable fashion: from the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids at Giza, to the vibrant Nubian culture at Aswan, we incorporate all the significant places of interest and what could be better than doing all this at Christmas!

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 spring 2015 Live It.

Welcome to new members You’ve taken the first steps and joined Spice; the next step is to come along to your first event. I know this can be a daunting prospect when you don’t know anyone else in the group but there’s no need to be apprehensive, Spice are a friendly bunch. Most of us come along on our own to events so we’re all well used to meeting and welcoming new people. A great way of getting into Spice is by booking your first events right away and getting your first event “under your belt”. Even better is to try a weekend away and get to know a smaller group of people really well. If you’ve not been to a Spice Preview Night we hold them most months, so do make an effort to come to one of these, and please next time I am on an event, come up and say hello so I can put a face to the name! After preview evenings we sometimes follow with new members dinners. A great way to get started immediately. st

If you want advice on a great 1 event or how Spice works, give me a ring and we’ll chat through it. Do you have a friend, work colleague or family member who could do with some added Spice to life? Tell them about us – we’ll thank you and so will they. The Spice Car Sticker – enclosed you will find your Spice Car Sticker – it would be great if you could pop it in your car window to help promote Spice. The more members we have the more events we can plan for you. You’ve joined Spice – help us to get lots more people to join.

What a memorable time we’ve had over the course of the past 3 months – so many great days, nights, weekends and a trip to the Dolomites. Since dancing to Lily Allen at The Concert in the Gardens to welcome in 2015 (after a wee tipple of Champagne at Merchants beforehand) the start of 2015 has been fun filled for Spice. We’ve had a brilliant January Ball at The Hilton Grosvenor with great food, company and the great band Hip Operation, we’ve skied in Cortina, Italy – some stories of missed ski lifts will remain etched in my memories (and a couple of others I dare not mention) for a very long time. We also headed north to Pitlochry for another of our legendary February Bargain Breaks – they keep getting better and better – we have booked Fishers again for 2016 – booking will be available later in the year – date – 26 – 28 February 2016. We’ve walked, dined out in some great restaurants, quizzed – too much to list here. Looking ahead, spring is certainly in the air as Spice heads outdoors for lots of different experiences. Our weekends are booking excellent and at the time of writing this we have very last spaces on our Loch Fyne break in April. Other weekend opportunities include Walking in Ballachullish in April, Montrose in June, Golfing in the Lakes late July, Edinburgh Festivals and Hogmanay, Sailing the Inner Hebrides, A Murder in Dunoon and the fantastic Ballachullish Bargain Break in November. The Newcastle Party Weekend, Seahouses Bunk Break and Scottish Walking are all now full but wait lists are in operation. The great Scottish outdoors is your to explore with more opportunities with Spice than anywhere else to enjoy the skies, the hills, the lochs, the rivers and the land. How about a Tandem Sky Dive or Learn to Play Polo? Maybe a relaxing day on a Narrowboat is more appealing. We have so much going on. With lots of restaurants to visit, pub crawls, bar nights, treasure hunt, walking and sports, variety really is the Spice of Life!

Jamie

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

Events April & May 2015 Monday

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31 Badminton Edinburgh

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2 Badminton Glasgow

3 Pizza and Cocktails at Sygn

4 Live Music Bar Night at Molly Malones

11 Jen's Walk Helensburgh to Balloch

12 Alison's Walk Burntisland Links and The Binn

Newcastle Easter Party Weekend Walking Weekend Borrowdale the Lakes 6 April

7 Badminton – Edinburgh

9 Badminton Glasgow

10 Meal - Cafe Andaluz

Preview Night - Find Out More Edinburgh 13 April Preview Evening - Find Out More Glasgow

14 Badminton Edinburgh

Meal - Curry at Rawalpindi Tandori 15

16 Badminton Glasgow

27 April Games Night Pointless

21 Badminton Edinburgh

28 Badminton Edinburgh

23 Badminton Glasgow

30 Badminton – Glasgow Silent Movie Showing - The Cabinet of Dr Caligari

4 May

24 Meal and Music - Cafe Source and Cosmopolitan Big Band

25 Brand New Akwacat Waterbikes

26 Narrow Boat Day and Picnic

1 May Walking Weekend Hadrian's Wall

2 Meal L'Escargot Bleu

Walking Weekend Ballachulish and Glencoe

Workshop Meetings Without Masks Taster 20 April Theatre Anything Goes - Glasgow

17 Loch Fyne Leisure Break

5 Badminton – Edinburgh

7 Badminton Glasgow

12 Badminton Edinburgh

8 Meal and Casino Night Glasgow

9 Mark's West End Meander World of Bowling Edinburgh

13 Meal - New Members Corinthian Glasgow

14 Badminton Glasgow

3 Dodgeball at Airspace

Meal Matilda's Glasgow

Preview Night - Find Out More Edinburgh 11 May Preview Evening - Find Out More Glasgow

Restaurant Mark Greenaway

15 Meal Restaurant Piccolo Mondo

16 A Play, a Pie and a Pint Tommy's Song

10 Birds of Prey Up Close and Personal Sunday Stroll Neidpath Castle and Tweed 17 White Water Rafting - The River Tay

Meal - 11 Brasserie @ No. 11

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Events May & June 2015 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

18 May Workshop Learn to Play Ukulele

19 Badminton Edinburgh

21 Badminton Glasgow

22 Death by Chocolate Murder Mystery Night

23 Glasgow Subway Treasure Hunt

24 Guided Tour Torness Nuclear Power Station

Haunted Vaults and Underground Tour 25 May Salsa Dance Lesson Edinburgh

1 June Preview Evening - Find Out More Glasgow

8 June

26 Badminton Edinburgh

2 Badminton – Edinburgh

27 Cinema Night Glasgow

28 Badminton Glasgow

4 Badminton Glasgow

Preview Night - Find Out More Edinburgh 9 Badminton – Edinburgh

29 Edinburgh Haunted Pub Crawl

5 Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

30 Walk – Lochgoin Circuit

31 Mountain Biking with Epic Ventures

Glasgow Merchant City Pub Crawl

Workshop Reiki Level One

6 Central Station Guided Tour and Lunch

7 Seaforce Powerboat Tour - Erskine Bridge

Seahouses Bunk Barn BBQ Weekend 10

Theatre Puttin' on the Ritz - Glasgow

11 Badminton – Glasgow

12 Meal Restaurant at the Place

Thursday Night Comedy at The Stand

Workshop Meetings Without Masks 13 Jen's Walk Bealach na Searmoin and Killiecrankie

14 Sightseeing Cruise and Inchcolm Island Landing

Photography Walk in the Campsies

Tandem Skydive with Paragon Skydiving

Meal Metropolitan 15 June Quiz Night General Knowledge Edinburgh

16 Badminton Edinburgh

18 Badminton Glasgow

19 Bar Night at Hummingbird Glasgow Center Parcs Sherwood Weekend

22 June Theatre Anything Goes - Edinburgh

23 Badminton – Edinburgh

20 Meal and Music Hall Memories Glasgow's Great War The Witchery Meal and Ghost Walk

21 Ina's Walk Dunkeld River Walk Rock Climbing and Abseiling with Epic Ventures

25 Badminton Glasgow

26 Angus Coast Getaway

27 The Glasgow Real Ale Festival 2015

1 July Cinema Night Edinburgh

2 Badminton Glasgow

4 Meal - Rock Lobster

Theatre - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Glasgow 29 June

30 Badminton – Edinburgh

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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 13 April, 11 May & 1 June 2015 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 Tuesdays 7 April, 5 May & 2 June 2015 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 January Ball 2015 – Great Night Had By All!

Spice Scotland Weekends and Holidays Weekend/Holiday

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Loch Fyne Leisure Break Ballachulish Walking Weekend Hadrian’s Wall Walking Seahouses Northumberland Bunk Barn Montrose Getaway The Western Isles Walking Week Lake District Golf Break Edinburgh Festival Weekend Inner Hebrides Sailing Break Dunoon Murder Mystery Ballachullish Bargain Break 2015 Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2016 Ski Courcheval 2016

17 – 19 April 2015 17 – 19 April 2015 01 – 03 May 2015 05 – 07 June 2015 26 – 28 June 2015 25 July – 01 August 2015 31 July – 2 August 2015 28 – 31 August 2015 28 – 31 August 2015 02 – 04 October 2015 06 – 08 November 2015 30 December – 1 January 2016 23 – 30 January 2015

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Due Due £50 Full £30 Full £30 £50 £60 £30 £30 £60 £150

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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. Dunoon Murder Mystery will be due 1 September 2015 unless specified otherwise

Loch Fyne Leisure Break WHEN: Friday 17 April - Sunday 19 April 2015 WHERE: Based at the Loch Fyne Hotel, Shore Road, Inveraray COST: £164 Member, £184 Guest INCLUDES: 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, walks with VC Walk Leader, Local Place of Interest SLOTS: 24 (8 Single and 8 Twin/Doubles) – Lat Spaces A return to one of our favourite hotels, last visited in 2010 – the fantastic Loch Fyne Hotel and Leisure Club in Inveraray. We have secured 24 spaces right on the shores of beautiful Loch Fyne, a little over an hours drive from Glasgow and under two hours from Edinburgh. The former "Capital of Argyll", Inveraray is one of the most beautiful and unusual historic towns in Scotland. Inveraray is the classic 18th-century planned village, with its straight wide streets and dignified Georgian houses, and enjoys the most stunning of settings, on the shores of Loch Fyne. It was rebuilt by the third Duke of Argyll, head of the Campbell clan, at the same time as he restored the nearby family home, which now attracts hordes of summer visitors. As well as its natural beauty and elegance, and fine castle, Inveraray has several other notable attractions in and around the town including Inveraray Castle (opposite); Inveraray Jail; Maritime Museum and Auchindrain Highland Township. There are great local walks in the area around the Loch and through local forests and on Saturday and Sunday, walks led by a VC leader are included in the cost. The Hotel : Loch Fyne Hotel and Leisure Centre Overlooking beautiful Loch Fyne to the Cowal Hills, the Loch Fyne Hotel is the ideal setting to relax and enjoy the surrounding area. Situated on the shores of Loch Fyne in the Royal Burgh of Inveraray, the hotel enjoys wonderful views from the hotel gardens and lounge across the loch to the Cowal Hills. Originally built as a private house, the Loch Fyne Hotel was commandeered during WWII for Combined Operations Training and visited by Eisenhower and Winston Churchill. It has been extended to include a 15 swimming metre pool and jacuzzi overlooking the loch, adjoined by a sauna, steam room and sun deck with hot tub - sheer decadence with unlimited use of leisure facilities included in the cost of the weekend! The Spa has treatment rooms offering a range of therapies including aromatherapy, massage, manicures and pedicures, and their relaxation lounge includes Lloyd Loom wicker recliners and a Japanese Inada physiochair. On our previous visits the food was absolutely stunning! Breakfast & Dinner are served in the Clansman restaurant where a log and peat fire glow on cool evening. Food is as simple and natural as possible, and prides itself on using the finest of local produce - with an emphasis on delicious, locally-caught seafood, where there is the choice from the traditional Table d'hote menu. The hotel is beautifully appointed and also has a pleasant airy bar that looks out across the loch. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV and direct dial telephone. We will be offering a walk on each day (around 7 miles on Saturday and 4 miles on Sunday) to explore this gorgeous area of Scotland. We will also visit some local attractions (Inveraray Jail; Maritime Museum eg) for those who don’t want to join the walks. The details of the walks and place of interest will be finalised nearer the time. After your day out you can relax in the leisure club and enjoy the facilites. Book yourself a Sonas Spa visit and treat yourself. (Treatment and costs available HERE) Another brilliant Spice weekend awaits!! Directions: The easiest route to Inverary is via the A82 road, a lovely scenic drive along the western shore on Loch Lomond. At Tarbet turn left onto the A83 passing the Cobbler and over the Rest and Be Thankful. Stay on the A83 following signs for Inverary Continue through the town and the hotel is 1 minutes drive overlooking the Loch. 13

Walking Weekend Ballachulish & Glencoe When: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES:

Friday 17 –Sunday 19 April 2014 Ballachulish Hotel, Glen Coe, PH49 4JY Members £179.00; Guests £199 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, picnic lunches & 2 days of guided walks with a choice of walks each day EXTRAS: Transport to walks where taken. SLOTS: 31 (7 singles, 10 twin rooms, 2 double rooms) SUNDAY NIGHT: Member £65.00; £75 Guest, £25 Single supplement. Includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, please contact the Spice office for details of how to book extra nights. Overview Ideally located to explore Glencoe, the Mamores and Western Highlands, WalkWise have secured one of Scotland’s most famous Highland Hotels: The Ballachulish, It has great food, a good bar and is situated on the breath taking lochside at the foot of Glencoe. However, the main reason for the weekend is the amazing access that this destination gives to the North West Highlands. Needing no introduction to anyone with a love of the outdoors, this area contains some of Britain’s finest scenery. Our walks will explore some of the wildest, most rugged, remote and romantic areas in the country! And there is wonderful walking for everyone whether you want to gently wander alongside the beautiful lochsides and through the enchanting glens or wish to climb up into the high mountains and enjoy the endless panoramas! The WalkWise Walking Programme: The harder walkers have lots of choice with some of the finest mountains in Britain. To the east lies fantastic Bidean nam Bian, the tremendous Three Sisters of Glencoe and the legendary Lost Valley are breathtaking! However, stunning though it is, there is obviously more to Glencoe than just Bidean! The Ballachulish Horeshoe, Buachaille Etive Mor and Buachaille Etive Beag are also classic mountains days out, with farreaching views of some of the most amazing terrain Scotland! We can head out up loch leven which gives us great access to the Mamores another superb range of mountains there are also some lovely lower walks in this area which follow some of the tumbling rivers through the meandering glens up cataracts and waterfalls to some beautiful and stunning lochans. We are also on the coast and there are some opportunities to head out along the coast and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery too. To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 9-12 miles with 3000+ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 6-9 miles with less ascent. Accommodation: Situated in a breath taking lochside setting at the foot of dramatic Glencoe. The log fires roar all year making this hotel a perfect venue for us walkers. We will also take advantage of the warmth of Bùlas Bar & Bistro, where we can savour hearty dishes made with the best Scottish ingredients. After dinner, we will relax by the fire with a glass of your favourite tipple whilst the sun sets over the mountains and the colours reflect their fiery hue on the waters of the loch outside.

Hadrian’s Wall Walking WHEN: Friday 1 - Monday 4 May 2015 WHERE: Gilsland Spa Hotel, Gilsland on Hadrian’s Wall, CA8 7AR COST: Member £239.00; Guest £259 Single Supplement £60 INCLUDES: 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, 3 picnic lunches & 3 days of guided walks EXTRA: Cost of transport to walks, coach or bus fare SLOTS: 50 - 10 single rooms, 20 twin rooms. The WalkWise Walking Programme: This remote area of the country is often forgotten by the tourists and walkers alike, yet it is a beautiful wild landscape, with friendly market towns and villages nestled in deep valleys surrounded by high windswept moors. It is ideal walking country with lots of variety and interest from sparkling Lochs, dramatic crags, open fells and lush river valleys complete with tumbling waterfalls, museums, cafes and wayside inns and so much more, in fact something for everyone, oh and the romans have left there mark too!! On Saturday we’ll head out east to Chesters Cavalry Fort which guards the river only fordable point of the North Tyne river in miles. From here we’ll join what is perhaps the most famous section and arguably the best preserved section of the Wall. We’ll glide along the wall which clings to the summit ridge of the lofty crags and escarpments which further elevates its defences. The following day will then see us beginning either at Vindolanda, Bardon Mill or Haltwhistle where secluded glens lead us back up onto the wall, parts of which stand at a remarkable 12ft!!! Great views, peaceful villages and the lure of refreshments encourage us along the way as we head back to Gilsland. And for our final day, well head out towards Lanercost and its amazing ancient Priory, where once again we will join the wall. Remember on each day WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day,so you can choose how you are feeling on the day and select the walk that suits you best! These walks will be led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10 or more miles with 2000+ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 6-9 miles with less ascent. All walks are weather dependent and own transport may be taken to the walk starts. Accommodation: The Gilsland Hotel has an elevated position above the valley, which gives you have access to 140 acres of peaceful park and woodland the hotel grounds offer but provides extensive views over the unspoilt countryside beyond! Couple that with its comfy bar, coffee shop and restaurant as well as large function rooms. All the en-suite bedrooms are comfortable and well equipped with colour television and drinks making facilities. All in all, this makes an ideal base for our weekend. 14

Seahouses Northumberland Bunk Barn BBQ WHEN: Friday 5 June - Sunday 7 June 2015 WHERE: Seahouses, Northumberland NE68 7UR COST: £69 Member, £84 Guest. INCLUDES: 2 nights hostel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, BBQ and walks SLOTS: 32 – Full Waitlist in operation We wanted to feature this break as Spice Yorkshire have chosen a fabulous location for their newest Bunk Barn weekend away. Springhill Farm's Bunk House has stunning views towards the Farne Islands and Cheviot Hills and is perfect for groups with comfortable accommodation without a compromise on quality. With eight bedrooms each holding 4 with their own ensuite facilities. With its breezy, seaside feel the Bunkhouse is different to traditional backpackers style hostels. Come home after a days' exploring to serviced, comfortable, clean rooms, electric/oil heating (hopefully not need for a summer visit!), a well equipped communal living room and a fully equipped self catering kitchen. Wake up each morning to views of Bamburgh Castle, recently voted one of Britain's Favourite Views. Wildlife is one of the major attractions to the area. Directly opposite Springhill are the world-famous Farne Islands, a bird sanctuary which is home to hundreds of thousands of visiting seabirds and one of the UK's largest grey seal colonies. Boat trips to the islands leave from Seahouses during the season (Easter - October). Watch red squirrels roaming the grounds of Alnwick's Hulne Park or why not take a Puffin Cruise to Coquet Island off Amble, where thousands of puffins congregate during the breeding season. Inland find heather moors, rugged countryside and Sites of Special Scientific Interest with bog lands, ancient woodlands and wildflower meadows. Included in the weekend are 2 cooked breakfasts (help with cooking breakfasts and the cleaning up is as always very much welcomed) and we will prepare a BBQ on the Saturday night. You will need to bring bedding with you; either a sleeping bag or a duvet, sheet and pillow. The bunk barn rather unusually, has free Wifi and there is parking onsite. Whether you’re a brand new member, an ‘old hat’ or one of the many that have been with us for a little while, and you like having fun with other like-minded Spice members then this really is a great weekend to book. It’s also a great starter weekend if you’ve not been away with us before - very laid back - you can do as much or as little as you choose; it’s your weekend away. But, be warned – our weekend breaks do sell really, really quickly so get those bookings in ASAP to avoid being disappointed.

Angus Coast Getaway WHEN: WHERE: COST: INCLUDES: SLOTS:

Friday 26 June - Sunday 28 June 2015 The Park Hotel, 61 John Street, Montrose, Angus, DD10 8RJ £129 Member, £149 Guest. Deposit £30: Single Rooms £35 supplement 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, walks with VC Walk Leader, Local Place of Interest 24 (8 Single and 8 Twin/Double) We wanted to get this great trip scheduled for early summer for your chance to enjoy a break on the coast in beautiful Angus. With its majestic glens, breathtaking coastline, Angus offers an impressive array of attractions alongside outstanding natural beauty. Our base for the weekend is Montrose. Montrose is a bustling coastal town with an ancient history, classic Georgian and Victorian architecture, a wide High Street with good shopping, and lots to offer the visitor. It is a 12th century burgh with interesting museums, and modern leisure facilities, including a an excellent Blue Flag beach. Montrose has a spectacular setting overlooking a two-mile wide tidal lagoon - a wildlife sanctuary of international importance - and the town boasts the widest high street in Scotland, with picturesque closes leading to secluded gardens. Accommodation - The Montrose Park Hotel is located in the quiet mid-links area of Montrose, yet only a few minutes walk from the busy High Street and the beach. The hotel is an excellent base for exploring the Angus Glens and all they have to offer. Castles, including Glamis and Dunnotar, are a little over half an hour away and the area offers stunning coastal walks, perfect for everyone. For golfers the Montrose Links, the fifth oldest golf course in the world, is a leisurely five minute stroll. Our weekend includes bead and breakfast accommodation and dinner each evening in the Parkers restaurant. Also included are local walks led by one of our VC walk leaders or an option to visit local places of interest. This great weekend also offers train links for both Glasgow and Edinburgh and further afield. As with all our weekends a great group and great time await.

Scottish Walking Week – The Western Isles Harris, Lewis Taransay & North Uist WHEN: WHERE: COST:

Saturday 25 July 2015 to Saturday 1 August 2015 The Harris Hotel, Isle of Harris, HS3 3DL £799.00 per person in shared room; Guests £20 Supplement £200.00 per person Double for sole use supplement Room upgrades available contact Gideon@walkwise.co.uk INCLUDES : 7 night’s accommodation, 6 evening meals, 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches. 5 full days professional guiding offering two walks each day EXTRAS : Transport to and from walks. Cost of ferrys to the islands Dinner on the rest day. Travel Insurance, room upgrades SLOTS: Up to 36 – Full Wait List in Operation Overview: The Western Isles of Harris, Lewis, North Uist and Taransay are part of the outer Hebrides archipelago. These mysterious islands are steeped in thousands of years of history, folk law and legend with stone circles, brochs, castles standing alongside todays towns and villages. Each island has its own unique character, as diverse and varied as the surrounding landscape where spectacular white beaches, delightful inlets, peaceful bays are set against a backdrop of the rugged machair with the high mountains behind. There is little accommodation on the islands, but for this wonderful trip walkwise have secured the wonderful Harris Hotel in Tarbert, which offers traditional island hospitality, superb food and a relaxing atmosphere. Our fantastic hosts will look after our every need as we head out to explore the islands! WalkWise Walking Programme: Our programme is designed to give everyone a flavour of the islands of Lewis, Harris, South Uist and Taransay, the wide variety of habitats, the inviting beauty, the history and the rugged mountains. Each day we will have two grades of walk, usually in a similar area, with the tougher walkers heading out over wilder and rougher terrain whilst the easier walkers explore the region on easier but no less spectacular routes. Harris is a stunning island in itself, with some of the finest beaches in the UK adorning its western coast. This is set against the large open machair areas and contrast with the east coast which is typified by isolated inlets and rugged bays. The north of Harris changes again becoming much more mountainous and wild with sea lochs cutting into the heart of the mountains. It is here that the harder walker will ascend the Clisham Ridge which leads up to the archipelagos only Corbett An Clisheam at 799m; a spectacular ridge walk with superb views over the whole of Harris. The easier walkers also get to savour this region with remote glen walks that cut through this wild and empty region. One day will see us sailing out a couple of miles off the west coast of Harris to the isle Taransay. The island has some fine sandy silver sand beaches, rock arches, long abandoned villages and these can be combined with the lovely ascent of Beinn na h-Uidhe which should be ascended as affords stunning views back across the island to Harris. For those that are feeling energetic there is a second peak on the island, the islands highest peak, Beinn Ra which has stunning views across the loch to the Mountains of the north. The island has one last treat in store as it has been cleared of Mink and now has breeding population of puffins and Shelduck. And finally there is North Uist, which an island and weather is permitting we will hop over on the ferry to explore it. Once again it has a varied character and the easier walkers cross the sand dunes to walk the beaches of the northwest of the island before making their way back through the harbours and inlets of the east of the island. Meanwhile the harder walkers will pick their way around the numerous lochans to ascent the isolated peak of Eaval and enjoy its amazing panoramic view! So whether you fancy a lower level or a higher level walks you wont be disappointed. The only difficulty is deciding which one to do! So why not come and join us on a week of discovery, nature, laughter and the pleasure of enjoying it with like minded people. Remember to allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, WalkWise will provide two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On all walking days there will be a harder walk of 11 miles with up to 3500ft ascent, and a gentler moderate walk of 7 to 10 miles long with up to1500ft. On certain days our journey will take us past some real gems of the islands and if people wish we may well pause our journeys to explore them too. Accommodation: A warm welcome awaits you at the Harris Hotel which has been a family owned and run hotel for over 100years. It is situated in Tarbert, which is the ideal base from which explore Harris, Lewis and even the Uists to the south. They offer traditional island hospitality, superb food and a relaxing atmosphere, and you canl be assured of an enjoyable and memorable stay, for all the right reasons! Here you can unwind in comfortable and peaceful surroundings and allow the islands to work their magic; inspire dreams, charge passions and enliven your senses. The hotel has two sun-lounges for guests to relax in, a small television lounge and a small library and a compendium of board-games for your enjoyment. There is even a drying room! There is free WI-FI internet connection in all the downstairs areas for those with their own laptops. All the bedrooms rooms are different, and have been individually decorated, but there are four different classifications of rooms from standard to delux, some with sea views. All rooms have flat-screen televisions, hair dryers and hot drinks tray. Nb For an additional surcharge you can upgrade your room contact Gideon@walkwise.co.uk for prices and availability. 16

Lake District Golf Break WHEN: WHERE: PRICE: INCLUDES: EXTRAS: SLOTS:

Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August 2015 Crown and Mitre Hotel, English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8HB £119 Member, £139 Guest. Single Rooms available at £35 supplement (Deposit £30) 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, free parking and full use of leisure facilities Golf Package – Saturday and Sunday Course Options Max. 18 (6 twin/doubles, 6 singles) Our Golf and Social Weekend is an annual favourite with members offering a thoroughly enjoyable break for golfers of all standards. This year we head to The Lakes to enjoy a weekend of good company, lovely surroundings and leisurely golf. All participating golfers also have the opportunity to compete for the Spice Masters Golf Trophy. Now into it’s 3rd year, the cup (if won) will be engraved with the winner’s name – you also get to keep the trophy until the 2016 competition. There will be also be a nearest the pin, longest drive and best beginner competitions. All golfers will be allocated a handicap so everyone is in with a shot of winning. Each golfer will also receive a simple golf goodie bag. Accommodation – The Crown and Mitre Hotel offers the perfect mix of Edwardian grandeur, beautiful original features including a real log fire and elegant sweeping stair case plus all the modern comforts of home to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. After your round you can head back to the hotel and enjoy the swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Each evening we will dine in the lovely Peace and Plenty restaurant Golfers: We can’t finalise details of the courses and costs until the numbers attending are known but we will offer rounds on Saturday and Sunday. Costs will be advised nearer the time but there are some great courses available. Local courses includes Stony Holme – 5997 Yd Par 69, Eden Championship Course – 6410, Par 72 or the Brampton Course – 6048, Par 72. This golfing break is suitable for most golfing standards. Relative beginners (this covers individual who have had some lessons or played a few 9 or 18 hole rounds) and experienced golfers help to give a great mix of abilities and even better company at the 19th hole.

Edinburgh Festival Weekend 2015 WHEN : WHERE : COST : Includes:

Bank Holiday Weekend Friday 28 - Monday 31 August 2015 (52 Slots) Edinburgh, Scotland – based at the excellent Pollock Halls, Student Residences (near Holyrood Park, excellent central location) Member £245.00 (Guests £265.00) Single Supp £100 (Deposit £50) 3 Nights Accommodation in Single/Twin en-suite rooms, (well furnished with spectacular views of Arthur’s Seat) in the excellent Chancellors Court, 3 Fantastic as much as you can eat Scottish Buffet Breakfasts, Saturday Guided Tour of the Royal Mile (Castle to John Knox House) Spectacular Arthur’s Seat Walk – voted Top place to visit in Edinburgh on Trip Advisor, Coordinators Throughout. Friday Night Welcome followed by traditional Scottish Ceilidh with caller, Option to purchase a Saturday night Ticket for the astonishing Edinburgh International Military Tattoo with spectacular end of show fireworks – the hottest ticket in town! An opportunity to book superb extras such as Merv Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe, Saturday Dinner at Merchants, Fosters Comedy Awards, Picnic in the Gardens the Festival Farewell Lunch plus lots more…. One of the highlights of the Spice calendar, the fantastic Edinburgh Festival Weekend. This year we are offering a single weekend to enjoy the most vibrant city in the world at this time of year. Join us we take you through the biggest arts festival in the world as only Spice knows how. This is the only way to make the most of what’s going on. Year after year members keep coming back – come and find out why!

Inner Hebrides Sailing Break – 3 Night WHEN: Friday 28 – Monday 31 August 2015 (3 nights) WHERE: The Aislig Bheag Yacht (Departure Oban) COST: £299 Members, £319 Guests (Deposit £60) INCLUDES: 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.

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. Single Rooms available at £35 supplement (Deposit £30) 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). The Argyll Hotel The hotel is situated right next to the Argyll Ferries Ferry terminal, with an hourly service to Gourock and fast rail connections to all of central Scotland. Dunoon is a famous Scottish coastal resort town situated on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll. It sits on the Firth of Clyde to the south of Holy Loch and to the west of Gourock. Its prominent position on the Clyde Coast made it a hugely popular resort in the days when the annual influx of Glasgow holidaymakers and day trippers created the ‘Costa Clyde’ as it was affectionately known. The Murder Mystery Arrive at the hotel on Friday at your leisure, dinner is served at 7.30pm sharp; join the other members, hotel guests and actors in the great dining room for dinner where all the action begins. Once the plot has been set finish the night off with our entertainer, enjoy a drink and relax listening to the music or after a few more tipples enjoy a good dance all night. Saturday morning: Enjoy breakfast in the morning at your leisure in the dining room served from 8.00am until 10.00.am. The actors join you at breakfast and set the rules for the trail set ahead, explore the local town with the trail, collect the clues and evidence which points to all the areas of concern. Trail time between one and two hours depending on stop-offs at the local bars on the way. On Saturday evening we meet in the bar for drinks around 7.00pm and be taken into the dining room for the gala dinner and full evening entertainment lots of fun and laughter. Sunday morning: enjoy again another leisurely breakfast. Spaces are limited and as this break will be extremely popular the hotel may ask for slots back beforehand so please book early. Sunday there will also be an option to make the most of the area with a local walk planned. 18

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 (Deposit £30) 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, we will be offering one of our reasonably easy VC walks on each day led by one of our VC walk leaders there will also be a visit to a local place of interest on Saturday and Sunday. On previous visits many members have enjoyed the fantastic Ballachullish Guy Fawkes Fireworks Display and the plan (if on this weekend) is to ensure dinner is later so all can go along to the quarry and enjoy. The scenery will be stunning, the hotel fantastic and in the excellent company of Spice members a weekend to remember is certain. A joining pack will be sent out 2 weeks beforehand to help with lift share planning, directions etc.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2016 WHEN: WHERE: COST:

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Tuesday 30 December 2015 – Thursday 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. 19

Spice Scotland Ski Courcheval 2016 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. Ski Area: With the 3 Valleys area lift pass, you can enjoy 600 km of ski slopes served by 183 ski lifts, which can transport 260,000 skiers per hour. Confident skiers/ boarders can easily navigate to neighbouring resorts. For beginners, the ski schools are excellent and you will soon progress onto wide, confidence building runs.

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. Rooming: We have 30 slots this year with 4 single rooms and 26 in twin/doubles. Things to do in Courcheval (other than skiing): Ice skating, Tobogganing, Cinema, Hand gliding, Classical concerts, Climbing wall, Hot air ballooning, Parapenting, Snow shoeing, Pleasure flights in light aircraft and helicopters, Ice karting, Ice climbing, Live music venues and discos – there’s so much going on. 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.

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2015

Weekly Badminton Evenings Edinburgh & Glasgow Date: Edinburgh - Tuesdays – see website for all dates. Time: 8pm to 10pm Place: Meadowbank Sports Centre, London Road, Edinburgh (EH7 6AE) Date: Glasgow - Thursdays - see website for all dates. Time: 7pm to 9pm Place: Scotstoun Leisure Centre, 72 Danes Drive, Glasgow (G14 9HU) Cost:

£5 Member, £6 Guest – New 10 Week Booking Discount – only £40!

P in the Dark Festival 2015 Date: Wednesday 1 April 2015 Place: Venues Throughout Scotland Time: 8pm Cost: £38 Member, £40 Guest – Camping Ticket £138 T in the Park has long been Scotland’s biggest and most popular summer music festival – not for much longer. Swedish entrepreneur and founder of many Scandinavian festivals Olaf Rolip has put his money behind this unique festival – P in the Dark. We at Spice are lucky to have secured both ticket only and camping spaces. The concept is brilliant – no muddy fields to wander through, no drunken louts and music to which you can st control the volume. How does it work you ask? On the evening of April 1 people all over Scotland will put on some music at 8pm, head to the loo and switch off the light – genius! Olaf predicts over 300,000 people will be participating in this new festival. For those wishing to camp we will send a peg free, easy set up 1 man festival pop of tent (can be used in the bedroom outside the loo or for the really brave – in the garden – you can enjoy P in the Dark outside! Tickets are strictly limited and available on a st 1 come basis so please book early.

Walking Weekend Easter Borrowdale the Lakes Date: Friday 3 April 2015 - Monday 6 April 2015 Place: Glaramara, the Lake District (CA12 5XQ) Cost: £249 Member Single, £269 Guest Single, £279 Member Twin Ensuite, £299 Guest Twin Ensuite

Newcastle Easter Party Weekend Date: Friday 3 April 2015 - Monday 6 April 2015 Place: The Copthorne, Quayside, Newcastle upon (NE1 3RT) Cost: £219 Member, £239 Guest, £355 Member Single, £375 Guest Single

Pizza and Cocktails at Sygn Date: Friday 3 April 2015 Place: Sygn Bar, 15 Charlotte Lane, Edinburgh (EH2 2QZ) Time: 8pm Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest A night out in town with a simple mix of Pizza and Cocktails. We will enjoy a selection of pizzas to share and the st 1 cocktail is included too. Pizzas include; Smoked ham hock and pineapple; Bocconcini mozzarella, tomato and basil; Crayfish, rocket and chilli oil; Roast chicken, pancetta and sweet peppers; Pulled lamb, peas, sweet onions and parmesan. The cocktail menu is large enough to appeal to everyone too. Please book now to secure your slot.

The Spice Car Sticker – enclosed you will find your Spice Car Sticker – it would be great if you could pop it in your car window to help promote Spice. The more members we have the more events we can plan for you. You’ve joined Spice – help us to get lots more people to join.

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Live Music Bar Night at Molly Malones Date: Saturday 4 April 2015 Place: Molly Malones, 244 Hope St. Glasgow (G2 3PT) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest A change of venue for our popular Glasgow bar night as we head to Molly Malones for an evening of good company and live music. Also included in the evening will be sharer plates to enjoy be fore the music starts. Please book beforehand as we need to notify the venue how many tables we require and arrange the sharers these will be served buffet style. Always a great night!

Meal - Cafe Andaluz Date: Friday 10 April 2015 Place: Cafe Andaluz, 77b George Street, Edinburgh (EH2 2EE) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £19.50 Member, £22 Guest Cafe Andaluz brings a little bit of Spain to Edinburgh. Tapas has always been a great way to eat socially and they endeavour to make the dishes fresh and as varied as possible. All the dishes are prepared using the best, freshest raw materials and are all prepared on the premises. The ingredients that go into the making of Spanish Tapas are limitless and the combinations can stretch as far as the imagination. Tonight we will dine on 3 tapas from the extensive a la carte tapas menu with a dessert included from the desserts of the day menu. Includes: 3 Tapas, Dessert, Service. Extras: Drinks

Jen's Walk - Helensburgh to Balloch Date: Saturday 11 April 2015 Place: Linear Walk from Helensburgh to Balloch Meet: Balloch Train Station Time: 10am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Join volunteer walk leader Jennifer Potter a linear 9 mile walk from the Pier at Helensburgh along the The John Muir Way to the shores of Loch Lomond. We will meet at the Train Station in Balloch and take the short train journey to Helensburgh to begin our walk. The John Muir Way starts from the sea front by the pier. The walk will take us from the leafy streets of Helensburgh, passed Charles Rennie Mackintosh's ‘Hill House’, along shaded forestry track and open moorland paths until we reach Gouk Hill, a grand view point overlooking Loch Lomond and an ideal place to stop for lunch. The route then descends to Loch Lomond Shores (cafes and shops) where we can stop for some refreshments then follow the waterside to the centre of Balloch and back to our start point at the train station. Distance: 9 miles at an easy pace. Expect to be walking for 4 ½ hrs. Meet: Balloch Train Station at 10.00 am to catch the 10.23 train to Helensburgh. There is a ticket machine on the platform and free on street parking. Tickets cost £3.50 (not included) Pease bring a packed lunch, comfortable walking shoes/boots, waterproofs and suitable clothes for the weather

Meal - Curry at Rawalpindi Tandori Date: Saturday 11 April 2015 Place: Rawalpindi Tandoori, 321 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow (G2 3HW) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest Authentic Indian cuisine is Rawalpindi Tandoori’s speciality and is off set by dining in an authentic Indian environment which includes traditional Indian music. The restaurant’s menu includes familiar items like pakoras and puris, tandoori and tikka dishes and, of course, an array of curries from the milder korma to the hotter balti. The menu offers all the usual favorites. Tonight we will dine on 2 courses from a set menu with half bottle of wine and service included. Online feedback ‘Brilliant experience yet again. Food, personal service and beautiful Cobra....best in the west by far!’ Includes: 2 Courses, Side, Half Bottle of Wine, Service

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Alison's Walk - Burntisland Links and The Binn Date: Sunday 12 April 2015 Place: Burntisland and The Binn Time: 10:30am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Join walk leader Alison Burns for a stunning spring walk on the Fife coast. From Burntisland Links we head briefly through the town, then we have an easy, gradual, ascent through woods past Binn Pond and on the craggy hill called The Binn. From The Binn we get wonderful views to the south across the Forth. Continuing eastwards, we descend past the ruins of a hamlet (Binnend) which was abandoned in 1954. We continue on good paths to pass Craigencalt Farm and Ecology Centre and round the eastern shore of Kinghorn Loch. On reaching the western edge of Kinghorn we join the Fife Coastal Path for our return to Burntisland. Weather and tides permitting, we will return along the beach, rather than the standard pavement route. Distance approx 7 miles, ascent 200 metres and duration 3.5 to 4 hours depending on stops. Walking boots recommended. Meet Alison in the car park at the west end of Burntisland Links (Links Place) at 10.30am, please bring a packed lunch.

Workshop - Meetings Without Masks Taster Date: Monday 13 April 2015 Place: The Outhouse, Broughton St. Lane, Edinburgh (EH1 3LY) Cost: £14.50 Member, £16 Guest We have been working with Natasha Hood for a short while offering the Meetings Without Masks day workshops to members but wanted to give the opportunity to enjoy a taster workshop – a shortened version at a cheaper cost to enable members to get an insight what the full workshop can offer. By means of fun, heart-centered exercises, this workshop invites you to meet yourself and others from an authentic place, beyond the 'masks' we may habitually aware. It will be an opportunity to meet and connect with others, while exploring what you want in an intimate relationship, what hinders you, where your joy lies. The aim is to increase your confidence and equip you with tools which support you to thrive in the world. This workshop will be light hearted, interactive and more importantly fun!

Loch Fyne Leisure Break Date: Friday 17 April 2015 - Sunday 19 April 2015 Place: Loch Fyne Hotel, Shore Road, Inverary (PA32 8XT) Cost: £169 Member, £189 Guest, £209 Member Single, £229 Guest Single – Last Spaces

Ballachillish Walk Weekend Date: Friday 17 April 2015 - Sunday 19 April 2015 Place: Ballachullish Hotel Glencoe Cost: £179 Member, £199 Guest, £229 Member Single, £249 Guest Single

Theatre - Anything Goes - Glasgow Date: Monday 20 April 2015 Place: King's Theatre, 297 Bath St. Glasgow (G2 4JN) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £28 Member, £30 Guest Cole Porter’s classic, multi-award winning musical-comedy, Anything Goes sails into town in this brand new production! When Billy Crocker discovers that his heart’s desire, debutante heiress Hope Harcourt is engaged to an English aristocrat, he stows away aboard the S.S. American to win her back. Aided by a string of eccentric passengers on board the luxurious transatlantic liner, can this web of love be untangled before they reach Southampton? Public Price of this ticket is £40 + booking fees.

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Meal & Music - Cafe Source & Cosmopolitan Big Band Date: Friday 24 April 2015 Place: Cafe Source, 1 St Andrews in the Square. Glasgow (G1 5PP) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £33 Member, £36 Guest Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Service, Spice Host and Entertainment We’ve featured the Cosmopolitan Big Band a few times over the years with fantastic feedback. To ensure we get the best seats we will enjoy dinner at Café Source before relaxing to enjoy our evening. Carefully chosen Scottish ingredients are the focus of Cafe Source, a stylish cafe bar in the historic setting of Glasgow’s St Andrew’s in the Square. The Band features a selection of high quality guest vocalists from across the city to round off a highly entertaining evening. We only have 10 slots for this evening so early booking is strongly encouraged.

Brand New - Akwacat Waterbikes Date: Saturday 25 April 2015 Place: Bridge 8 Hub, Union Canal Time: 10:45am to 1pm Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest How about something completely different? Today we try Akwacats – they are Waterbikes to you and me. Straight from New Zealand this brand new adventure activity is yours to discover first. The idea is a cross between canoeing and cycling – with a remarkable end result. We will enjoy a 1 ½ hour session under the guidance of Bridge 8 Hub – Edinburgh’s newest adventure provider. Full meeting details and what to bring will be provided to all booked beforehand but with only 6 spaces on this unique event we recommend early booking. For more on what an Akwacat is please visit http://www.akwakat.co.nz/

Meal - Restaurant Mark Greenaway Date: Saturday 25 April 2015 Place: Restaurant Mark Greenaway, 69 North Castle Street, Edinburgh (EH2 3LJ) Time: 6:30pm Cost: £22.50 Member, £25 Guest A real treat tonight – a visit to Restaurant Mark Greenaway. The award-winning Mark Greenaway may have come to the general public’s attention thanks to his appearances on The Great British Menu. However, his innovative cooking was drawing plaudits long before the cameras picked up on the Scottish chef. His flagship restaurant is a harmonious combination of modern style in a Georgian-era building. Formerly a bank, there is even a walk-in safe doubling as a well stocked wine cellar in the basement. We may be dining a little earlier then usual but the opportunity to visit was too much to miss. We will dine on 2 courses from the Market Menu rd and the service has been paid. 3 course is available for £5 payable on the evening. You don’t want to miss rd this one! Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Service. Extras: 3 Course, Sides and Drinks

Narrow Boat Day and Picnic Date: Sunday 26 April 2015 Place: Leomington, Canal Basin, Manse Road, Linlithgow (EH49 6AJ) Time: 11am Cost: £22 Member, £24 Guest – Last Spaces available! We have chartered the Leamington Narrow Boat, a traditional narrow boat 30ft long with a diesel engine. There is an enclosed cabin and an open foredeck (with curtains), a toilet and sink. The Leamington can carry 12 passengers each of whom takes turn of being the skipper for the day. We will have full and private access to the narrow boat from 11am to 3.30pm as we take it in turns to drive this remarkable boat along the Linlithgow Canal. The Leamington is a simple vessel but the best (and possibly) and only way of experiencing the Linlithgow Canal at it’s very best – on the water. Also included in this unforgettable day out will be our Spice Picnic – always impressive – Prosecco, strawberries, cheeses, cold meats, dips, chocolate – you get the idea! (eating utensils, plates, wine glasses etc will also be provided). This event is easily accessible by train and a great opportunity to leave the car at home.

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Games Night - Pointless Date: Monday 27 April 2015 Place: O'Neill's, Albion St. Glasgow (G1 1NY) Time: 7pm After the success of Cluedo we are back with another Games Night. Tonight we play the TV quiz show Pointless – for those not in the know – the aim to give answers to questions the people surveyed didn’t know the answer to. Before the event starts feel free to come along and enjoy a bite to eat beforehand. Please let us know if you would like to eat beforehand so we can make arrangements. Whilst this event is free we ask you book in advance so we know how many players we have.

Silent Movie Showing - The Cabinet of Dr Caligari Date: Thursday 30 April 2015 Place: Brittania Panoptican, Trongate, Glasgow (G1 5HD) Time: 6:30pm Last year for the Hallowe'en show the Panoptican showed the silent horror movie The Cabinet of Dr Caligari. It was such a great success, and was so popular that they have decided to show it again! Exactly six months before next Hallowe'en the venue will be screening this surreal piece of German expressionist cinema. This event is free but must be pre booked so we know you are going. The theatre make no charge for the event but a donation to the preservation trust on the evening will be most welcome. Meeting details will be sent to those booked in advance.

Meal - L'Escargot Bleu Date: Saturday 2 May 2015 Place: L'Escargot Bleu, 56 Broughton St. Edinburgh(EH1 6AJ) Time: 6:30pm Cost: £17 Member, £19 Guest L’Escargot Bleu is a popular French restaurant on the ever buzzy Broughton Street in Edinburgh. The restaurant often finds itsself near the top of any poll dedicated to finding Edinburgh’s most authentic French restaurant. At L’Escargot Bleu, vintage drinks adverts, efficient service and a soundtrack of Edith Piaf set the scene for satisfying, French culinary classics. Scottish produce marries French technique - the menus at L’Escargot Bleu make the most of carefully sourced, seasonal, Scottish produce and the chef patron’s classic French training. We will dine on 2 courses from the chefs specials blackboard daily’s – these change regularly! rd Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Service. Extras: Drinks, 3 Course, Sides

Meal - Matilda's - Glasgow Date: Saturday 2 May 2015 Place: Matilda's, 380 Byres Road, Glasgow (G12 8AR) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £15 Member, £17 Guest Matilda’s is a light, bright and friendly café bistro on Byres Road in Glasgow’s West End. The incredible display of cakes, tarts and gateaux is hard to miss but Matilda’s offers so much more. From French waffles at breakfast to hearty Scottish dishes in the evening, Matilda’s is a welcome sight at any time of day. A BYOB policy with small corkage charge is another reason to book this event. Tonight we will dine on 2 Courses from the Market Menu (a lovely looking menu at that) with service included. rd Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Service. Extra: 3 Course, Sides, Drinks, Corkage if you BYOB.

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Dodgeball at Airspace Date: Sunday 3 May 2015 Place: Airspace, Playsport, East Kilbride (G74 4GT) Time: 11am Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Welcome to Airspace, Scotland’s brand new activity centre. Air Space is over 100 interconnected trampolines; a huge spring-loaded urban playground. Air Space is as much fun, rush and uninterrupted air as you can handle. The rules – two teams, multiple balls. The aim is to throw the balls at your opponents. If they’re hit, they’re out. Last man standing wins and takes victory for their team. Now, imagine that but spring loaded. Use the decks to leap out of the way of incoming dodgeballs, or use the height you get to launch a sneaky aerial shot at your rival. It is the absolute ultimate in airborne team sport. Sessions at Air Space last one hour. That gives you access to all the kit. All Jumpsters must wear Air Space jump socks. The cost includes your jump socks and are reusable so you can use them for future visits. Please note for this event to run we require a minimum number of 10 participants. Meeting details will be sent to participants beforehand,

Meal and Casino Night Glasgow Date: Friday 8 May 2015 Place: Grosvenor Casino, 18 Glassford St. Glasgow (G1 1UL) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £16.50 Member, £18 Guest Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Glass of Wine, Service Join us in Glasgow for what is always an excellent fun evening with super food and a few laughs for an event which has proved to be hugely popular in the Spice programme. We begin at 7.30 p.m. with a sit down to a 2course dinner in the Casino’s restaurant with glass of wine and service included. After dinner here’s your chance to explore the floor and watch the high rolloers in action, maybe you’ll have a flutter yourself. If numbers permit we’ll arrange for our own games lesson. PLEASE READ MEMBERSHIP TERMS (BELOW) CAREFULLY: Membership can now be obtained (free of charge) on the night upon production of a current passport or driving licence – please remember to bring either of these forms of ID on the night to claim your membership if you are a non-member. Dress Code: Smart Casual. No sportswear. Book now for this high (or low) stake fun night out!

Mark's West End Meander Date: Saturday 9 May 2015 Place: The Riverside Museum, Tall Ship and More Meet: Partick Underground Station Time: 10:30am Cost: £12 Member, £13 Guest Includes: Full Day Out Exploring, 2 Course Lunch, Service, Spice Host Another opportunity to join Spice member Mark Biagioni for another of his popular meanders. Today the focus is on Glasgow’s West End including the Riverside Museum, the Tall Ship and The Kelvingrove Art Gallery. The Riverside Museum building was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The internal exhibitions and displays were designed by Event Communications. Replacing facilities at the city's Kelvin Hall, the new purpose-built museum is the first to be opened in the city since the Burrell Collection in 1983 and is expected to attract up to 1 million visitors a year. It will create a larger, more accessible and environmentally stable home for Glasgow's significant Transport Technology collections, including exhibiting stored materials that have not previously been on public display. The location of the museum is on the site of the former A. & J. Inglis Shipyard within Glasgow Harbour, on the north bank of the River Clyde and adjacent to its confluence point with the River Kelvin. This site enables the Clyde Maritime Trust's SV Glenlee (The Tall Ship) and other visiting craft to berth alongside the museum. After exploring these fascinating attractions it’s time for lunch at La Riviera, an excellent restaurant offering a great lunch menu, we will enjoy 2 courses. After lunch we take the short stroll to the Kelvingrove Art Museum. This will be an enjoyable day exploring Glasgow’s popular attractions.

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Ten Pin Bowling - World of Bowling - Edinburgh Date: Saturday 9 May 2015 Place: Corn Exchange Village, 11 Newmarket Rd, Edinburgh(EH14 1RJ) Time: 7pm Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest Our sociable Ten Pin Bowling makes its 1st outing of the year as we head to World of Bowling at The Edinburgh Corn Exchange Village. This event is ideal for everyone but new members are especially welcome. Ability is optional and suitable for all. This bit of friendly fun competition includes 2 games of bowling, shoe hire, welcome drink (red/white wine, soft drink or Carling piny), buffet and certificate for best team/player. This event requires a minimum of 10 so please book early.

Birds of Prey - Up Close and Personal Date: Sunday 10 May 2015 Place: Strathblane Falconry, Strathblane, Glasgow (G63 2EH) Time: 1pm Cost: £25 Member, £27.50 Guest Swoop! - Our Birds of Prey experience is the ideal opportunity to enjoy nature at its finest. Strathblane Falconry is housed in a purpose-built centre in the grounds of Strathblane Country House Hotel. In our session you will be shown around the centre and told about the birds before going out into the grounds where you will have the amazing opportunity to fly an Eagle Owl and a Harris Hawk and get the chance to handle a couple of other birds, including an eagle! Cameras are essential to capture this superb and unique experience! Strathblane Falconry is situated in the grounds of Strathblane Country House Hotel. Directions: Strathblane can be reached by Glasgow via the A81 (Milngavie) or from Edinburgh via the A803 (Kilsyth) and the A891 (Lennoxtown).

Sunday Stroll - Neidpath Castle and Tweed Date: Sunday 10 May 2015 Place: Neidpath Castle and Tweed Meet: Kings Meadows Car Park, Peebles Time: 11am Cost: £3 Member, £4 Guest Join us for a Sunday Stroll – a gentle walk suitable for all. We are heading to Peebles (suitable for members in the east and west and with good bus links too) and the Neidpath Castle and Tweed Walk. This enchanting walk heads upstream along the beautiful banks of the River Tweed from the town of Peebles. It passes the dramatic Neidpath Castle before crossing the river to climb to a viewpoint before descending through the woods. Paths are mostly riverside and woodland with a short section of minor road. The paths are rough in places so please wear suitable walking shoes/boots and warm clothing. This walk is around 3 ½ miles in length and should take around 1 1/2 hours. Whilst the walk has an ascent of around 100 meters it is suitable for all. Please meet at Kingsmeadows Car Park in Peebles.

Meal - New Members - Corinthian Glasgow Date: Wednesday 13 May 2015 Place: Corinthian, 191 Ingram St. Glasgow (G1 1DA) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest Join us for a new members meal in central Glasgow and the opportunity to meet others who have recently joined Spice. Whilst this is a New Member meal all are welcome to attend, in fact we encourage experienced members to come along and share their Spice stories. rd Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Service, Glass of Wine. Extras: 3 Course, Sides and Supplements

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Meal - Restaurant Piccolo Mondo Date: Friday 15 May 2015 Place: Piccolo Mondo, 344 Argyle Street, Glasgow (G2 8LY) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £26 Member, £29 Guest A second generation family-run Italian, Ristorante Piccolo Mondo has a long and successful tradition in Glasgow if not always on this exact site. In various capacities, the staff have run, owned and worked in several of Glasgow’s notable Italian restaurants and they have brought all of that experience to bear at this great venue. It is a smart but inviting space with Tuscan murals, a warm colour scheme and glittering chandeliers all matching the warm and sparkling welcome of the staff. The menu covers several Italian bases from traditional classics to what the owners term ‘new lifestyle Mediterranean dishes’. The menu this evening offers 3 courses from ‘The Variety Menu’ along with an aperitif (a choice of a glass of Prosecco, a limoncello cocktail, or a Poinsettia) and an Italian liqueur to finish. As always the service is included with your cost. Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Aperitif, Italian Liqueur, Service.

A Play, a Pie and a Pint - Tommy's Song Date: Saturday 16 May 2015 Place: Oran Mor, Great Western Rd, Glasgow (G12 8QX) Time: 12pm Cost: £17.50 Member, £19 Guest We return to Oran Mor where entry includes a drink of your choice, a pie, and a short play. Today we feature Tommy’s Song by Lou Pendergast. Tommy has good intentions. A self-proclaimed ‘man’s man’ with the gift of the gab and a penchant for Elvis, his plan unravels through a series of dark events, and Tommy cant do right for doing wrong. Lou Prendergast’s theatre practice grew out of visual art training and now includes playwriting, performance and directing. Her creative practice is realised via a female perspective, a mixed-race sensibility and a social conscience. Productions written, directed and performed by Lou include Whatever Happened to Harry? (Winner: Blackbox Graduate Visual Artist Award, Arches LIVE, 2012); Fifty Shades of Black (Citizens Theatre, 2013); Fifty Shades of Black (Dub Version) (CCA, 2013) and Blood Lines (The Arches, Culture 2014). Tommy’s Song marks the first play written for a male actor. Please meet at the ticket office at Oran Mor at 12pm

Meal - 11 Brasserie @ No. 11 Date: Saturday 16 May 2015 Place: 11 Brasserie, 11 Brunswick St. Edinburgh (EH7 5JB) Time: 7pm Cost: £26 Member, £29 Guest st One for the food lovers tonight as we make our 1 visit to this stunning venue. 11 Brasserie at No 11 is a stylish, Scottish restaurant in the classical setting of a Grade ‘A’ listed Georgian townhouse, on Brunswick Street in the heart of Edinburgh. Tonight we will dine on 2 courses from a seasonal menu with cocktail and service included. The restaurant prides itself on providing simple yet tasty Scottish fare, using the finest artisan producers and suppliers for the highest quality ingredients. rd Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Bellini Cocktail (or Soft Drink), Service. Extras: 3 Course (£6), Drinks Walking on our February Bargain Break

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White Water Rafting - The River Tay Date: Sunday 17 May 2015 Place: Splash, Dunkeld Road, Aberfeldy (PH15 2AQ) Time: 12:45pm Cost: £39 Member, £42 Guest We are delighted to team up with Scotland’s leading White Water Rafting suppliers, Splash, for our 1st White Water Rafting session of the season – a moderate grade – The River Tay. The Tay offers rafting suitable for all standards and the Splash combination of fun and excitement is sure to provide a good day for all. This half day trip is about six miles in distance, and starts from the old market town of Aberfeldy. The paddle crew has ample opportunity to practice their newly learnt rafting skills before the river drops away and creates challenging rapids that flow down to Grandtully. Rapids such as 'Zoom Flume' and 'The Washing Machine' will keep you on their toes! Grandtully rapid is where the trip ends. This is the longest rapid on the river and provides one or two surprises for the unwary rafter. Although you don’t have to be able to swim you should be comfortable in water. All equipment is provided plus an experienced guide will accompany each raft along the river with a logistics manager on land. Transport on and off the river by bus from the base is also included as are FREE photos of your rafting trip by a professional photographer. You should bring a swimsuit (to go under the wet suit), towel, jumper, and fleece jacket to keep warm. Also it’s a good idea to bring woollen socks and old trainers and any medication that might be required, e.g. inhaler. Please leave valuables (e.g. watch, jewellery, etc) at home just in case they get lost. Only bring waterproof cameras. Directions: From Perth take the A9 North and follow signs for Aberfeldy. As you head into Aberfeldy on the A827 Splash can be found on the right hand side and is well signed. The postcode for Sat Nav is PH15 2AQ.

Workshop - Learn to Play Ukulele Date: Monday 18 May 2015 Place: The Outhouse, 12a Broughton St. Lane, Edinburgh (EH1 3LY) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £12.50 Member, £14 Guest Learn Ukulele – a fun workshop courtesy of musician Graeme Gass. Graeme has presented this workshop at both the Celtic Connections and Common Ground music festivals and now it is the turn of Spice members to benefit from his amazing talents and relaxed, fun style of presentation which will have you actively involved throughout! The Ukuleles are provided; you simply need to bring yourself. At the end of this workshop we will, as a group, be able to perform two songs … though we don’t promise that you are on your way to stardom!! What we can promise is a thoroughly enjoyable evening having a laugh, learning to make music and sharing some magical moments along the way! Space are limited so please book early.

Death by Chocolate Murder Mystery Night Date: Friday 22 May 2015 Place: Operatta, 58 Waterloo St. Glasgow (G2 7DA) Time: 7pm Cost: £30 Member, £33 Guest 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 meal 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 solve! Spaces are limited and whilst we have slots on hold when they are gone they are gone. Includes: Glass of Prosecco, 3 Course Themed Murder Mystery Dinner

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Glasgow Subway Treasure Hunt Date: Saturday 23 May 2015 Place: All over Glasgow - North of the River 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.

Haunted Vaults and Underground Tour Date: Saturday 23 May 2015 Place: Moonlit Gravestones and Haunted Vaults Time: 6:45pm to 8:30pm Cost: £14 Member, £15 Guest Moonlit Gravestones & Haunted 1700’s Underground Vaults await you! Edinburgh’s Old Town is steeped in Folklore, Legends & Myths, and an abundance of evil. Your guide shall take you to Greyfriars Graveyard, home of the famous Greyfriars Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting corpses lay below and whose names were made famous in many novels and history books, and sent chills down many a reader. Then on to the infamous and haunted Niddry Street underground vaults, probably the scariest place in the world! Once home to the destitute, prostitutes, criminals, witches and a hellfire club, and is possessed by something evil that awaits you. Please wear stout footwear, and this tour is not suitable for those of a nervous disposition. You have been warned!!!

Guided Tour - Torness Nuclear Power Station Date: Sunday 24 May 2015 Place: Torness Power Station, East Lothian (EH42 1 QS) Time: 11am Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest Torness Nuclear Power Station is owned and run by EDF energy and was the last of the United Kingdom's second generation nuclear power plants to be commissioned. This famous land mark on the East Lothian coastline are opening their doors and giving us a full guided tour of amny of the facilities features. During our visit we will head to the brand new visitor centre, see the on site nuclear reactors, the control room, turbines and as much as we can fit in our allocated time. Please be aware the event will invlove walking around 2 km and 100 steps as a guide. The whole visit will last in the region of 1 ½ to 2 hours. Security are Torness is extremely tight and as such all bookings MUST be made by the following dates. If you do not book by the dates outlined below you will not be able to attend. Security checks will be carried out beforehand and photo ID will also be required on the day. th British Passport Holders must book by Friday 8 May (before midday) st Non British Passport Holders must book by Friday 1 May (before midday) Spaces are strictly limited so please book now to secure your slot. Meeting details will be sent to those booked beforehand. st EDF Energy make to charge for this event so Spice will be making a donation to Children 1 on your behalf.

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Salsa Dance Lesson - Edinburgh Date: Monday 25 May 2015 Place: The Outhouse, 12 a Broughton St. Lane, Edinburgh (EH1 3LY) Time: 7pm to 9pm Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest Salsa is Spanish for ‘Sauce’ and our Salsa is sure to be saucy and sultry! This is an amalgam of a range of Latin dances from the islands of the Caribbean with an addictive rhythm that has made it popular around the world. If we have time we may also sample Merengue is the easiest Latin dance to learn – light, energetic and fun (like the confection after which it is named) and is the national folk dance of the Dominican Republic. This lesson is aimed at beginners but if you know how to Salsa come along and enjoy showing the ropes to the new dancers.

Cinema Night - Glasgow Date: Wednesday 27 May 2015 Place: Cineworld, 7 Renfrew Street, Glasgow (G2 3AB) Time: 7:15pm A midweek night out and the opportunity to watch the latest blockbuster release. We don’t know what we’ll see yet but come along and we’ll decide on the evening. NB: Please meet at the ticket desk at 7 pm. This is a pay on the night event but please let us know if you are planning on going along. We don’t know the start time of the film at the moment so depending on what we decide to watch we may go for a drink beforehand.

Edinburgh Haunted Pub Crawl Date: Friday 29 May 2015 Place: Edinburgh City Centre Time: 7:30pm A spooky pub crawl with a guarantee in place – we’ll definitely see some spirits tonight. Join us for an evening visiting some of Edinburgh’s haunted hostelries. All the venues tonight will have a spooky story to tell and this is our chance to explore a few. This bar night will be a good chance to mix and mingle over a few drinks. Meeting details will be sent beforehand but please book in advance if you plan on coming. We won’t know where we will be later in the evening and you’ll need to be advised of the start point.

Walk – Lochgoin Circuit – Whitelee Windfarm Date: Saturday 30 May 2015 Place: Lochgoin Circuit, Whitelee Wind Farm Time: 11am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Join us for an easy circular route around Europe's largest onshore windfarm. With the turbines as our guides we can enjoy a walk that features Lochgoin Reservoir, contours around Blackwood Hill and the Lochgoin Monument. The terrain is well-made construction tracks and a short section of asphalt. The walk is just under 8 miles with no real ascent and should take 2 to 3 hours. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing and bring a packed lunch. Please meet at the Whitelee Wind Farm Visitor Centre.

Glasgow Merchant City Pub Crawl Date: Saturday 30 May 2015 Place: The Merchant City, Glasgow Time: 7:30pm Join us for an evening visiting some of Glasgow’s Merchant City hostelries. All the venues tonight will be in and around the Merchant City with a route planned. This bar night will be a good chance to mix and mingle over a few drinks. Meeting details will be sent beforehand but please book in advance if you plan on coming. We won’t know where we will be later in the evening and you’ll need to be advised of the start point.

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2015

Workshop - Reiki Level One Date: Sunday 31 May 2015 Place: 10 Boswall Drive, Edinburgh (EH5 2DY) Time: 10:30am to 4:30pm Cost: £125 Member, £140 Guest (Deposit £50) REIKI LEVEL ONE WORKSHOP This is a fantastic opportunity to gain your Level One Reiki Certificate. Reiki is a gentle Energy which is open to all. It is not religious and can be used to help you relax. It encourages and supports positive personal choices, such as improving diet, taking more exercise, devoting time for rest or leisure activities, and may reduce the need for alcohol and tobacco. Engendering greater inner harmony and balance, regular Reiki treatments promote a calmer response to life’s challenges. Spice member Joy Fraser from Peace Harmony and Joy is a Usui Reiki Master / Teacher and your instructor and guide for the day. After a Reiki history introduction each member will have an individual Attunement. You will learn how to give Reiki seated and lying down and also get the opportunity to give Reiki to at least one other person. You will also learn to ground and protect yourself which is important in any energy work. Preparation is required so participants will be contacted a few days before. This workshop will run from 10.30 am till 4.30 pm and will include a Manual to take away. The day will be broken up by lunch which Joy will provide. Follow up will be arranged 4 weeks later to give out the Reiki level One Certificate. For more information see Joy’s website www.peaceharmonyandjoy.co.uk. If you have any questions Joy will be happy to speak to you. To ensure all booked gain maximum attention spaces are strictly limited to 8 people only so please book early.

Mountain Biking with Epic Ventures Date: Sunday 31 May 2015 Place: The Pentland Hills (EH26 0PP) Meet: The Flotterstone Inn (A702 Biggar Rd) Time: 1:15pm to 5pm Cost: £35 Member, £38 Guest We did this great event last year and the feedback was so good were going back, this time though we are well into spring and hopefully good weather will play a part in our experience. We meet at 1.15pm at The Flotterstone Inn where Martin McKay of Epic Ventures will be ready to brief us on the afternoon ahead. We will receive a safety briefing before being issued with our bikes (bike hire is included in the price, you may bring your own but the cost remains unchanged). We will then spend the next 3 1/2 hours enjoying the stunning Pentland Hills from the saddle. Your qualified guide will provide a biking experience you will never forget. The Pentland Hills is a great place to enjoy on wheels! Over the past few years, mountain biking has become a popular with many routes to enjoy. All routes are suitable for all levels of fitness and ability as most of the 100km of paths in the Pentlands ideal for this adventure activity. Expect to get dirty so old clothes are recommended. Please meet at The Flotterstone Inn (on the A702 Biggar Road just outside Edinburgh) at 1.15pm.

Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour Date: Friday 5 June 2015 Place: Outside The Beehive Inn, The Grassmarket, Edinburgh (EH1 2AS) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £15 Member, £16.50 Guest Always a very popular event as we return to this unique tour around some of the best hostelries in the city. This will be a public tour for which we will purchase tickets. The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour combines literary history with 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!

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2015

Central Station Guided Tour and Lunch Date: Saturday 6 June 2015 Place: Glasgow Central Station and Verona (G1 3SL) Time: 10:45am Cost: £24 Member, £26 Guest Includes: Central Station Guided Tour, 2 Course Lunch, Glass of Wine, 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. Depending on the weather, you may be amongst the lucky few, given access to the iconic roof of Glasgow Central Station. 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 with prosecco/wine included to chat over the visit we enjoyed beforehand. Sounds brilliant doesn’t it – spaces are limited though so please book early.

Seaforce Powerboat Tour - Erskine Bridge Date: Sunday 7 June 2015 Place: The Riverside Museum, Glasgow Harbour (G3 8RS) Time: 1pm Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest Hold on tight as you leave from the harbour at the Tall Ship. This truly invigorating tour will take you further down the Clyde; see if you can spot the two guys struggling to launch a boat! Specialist warships are still being built on the Clyde and this is a superb opportunity get up close to them. Maybe they will blast you out of the water!!…..if they can catch the powerboat that is! Duck down as the planes landing at Glasgow airport fly overhead just above the river! Just on the starboard of the boat see where the world famous liners were launched, the Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and the QE2. Now you hit the countryside, there are lots of strange birds and wildlife down here. Onward to the Erskine bridge, as you whisk underneath it see if you can catch a glimpse of the £10million Elastoplast! You head down river as far as the Forth and Clyde Canal and head back to base. Free parking is are available on site and life jackets, waterproofs and a full safety briefing will be supplied. Please wrap up warmly as it gets pretty chilly on the water.

Workshop - Meetings Without Masks Date: Sunday 7 June 2015 Place: Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh (EH3 5BL) 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 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. It is a singles event that includes mind, body, heart and soul, alongside humor and tenderness. There will be conversation, dancing, laughter and play. Please note this is not a Spice exclusive event and non Spice members may be present.

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2015

Theatre - Puttin' on the Ritz - Glasgow Date: Tuesday 9 June 2015 Place: King's Theatre, 297 Bath St. Glasgow (G2 4JN) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £22 Member, £24 Guest Starring Strictly Come Dancing favourites Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor Featuring the music of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and George Gershwin The most famous songs of the Golden Age of Hollywood are recreated live on stage with our award winning singers and dancers.

Thursday Night Comedy at The Stand Date: Thursday 11 June 2015 Place: The Stand, York Place, Edinburgh (EH1 3EB) Time: 8pm Cost: £12 Member, £13 Guest The weekend starts here! Five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase. Featuring ace comperes, the best headliners on the circuit, several support acts and a short spot for a newcomer. Great show and great value as it’s usually the same line-up as our premium Saturday night show for a few quid less. With Rob Rouse, Tom Allen, Ashley Storrie and host Billy Kirkwood. Tickets will be purchased according to demand. Includes booking fee.

Meal - Restaurant at the Place Date: Friday 12 June 2015 Place: The Place, 38 York Place, Edinburgh (EH1 3HU) Time: 8pm Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest The Place is a luxury, four star boutique townhouse hotel, situated in an A-listed Georgian Terrace in the heart of Edinburgh. Located on York Place, it has a stylish restaurant and opulent cocktail bar as well as a heated terrace for those warm summer evenings. The food is simple but tasty and offers fantastic value. The proximity of the cocktail bar offers an extra incentive to come along! We will dine on 3 courses from the menu with service included. Includes: 3 Course Dinner, Service. Extras: Drinks

Jen's Walk - Bealach na Searmoin and Killiecrankie Date: Saturday 13 June 2015 Place: Bealach na Searmoin and Killiecrankie Time: 10am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest A circular walk in the beautiful Perthshire countryside. Location: Meet at The Pitlochry Train Station car park [Station Road Perth & Kinross, Pitlochry PH16 5AN- pay and display]. A varied, way-marked route across open moorland with great views and returning via the River Garry and Loch Faskally, with views of the Soldier's Leap at Killiecrankie. Clear paths, sometimes boggy tracks and minor roads with a hilly section over the Bealach and a gentle climb to Moulin from Pitlochry. From the centre of Pitlochry we head to the outskirts of Moulin. At the main Ben Vrackie car park we will head uphill until we reach the Bealach na Searmoin (pass of the sermon) enjoying the views of Ben Vrackie and then over to Blair Atholl as the path starts to descend. From here we head towards Killiecrankie There is a visitors centre here with toilets and refreshments. A short detour takes us down steps and woodland down to the River Garry. We will head to the ‘Soldier's Leap’ to see the spot where one Government soldier successfully leapt the 5.5 metre river to escape the pursuing Highlanders during the battle of Killiecrankie. Return from this short detour will continue on our way back towards Pitlochry following the river downstream through picturesque woodland Comfortable clothes, waterproofs and walking boots are recommended. Some sunshine might be about so a hat and sunscreen would be an idea. Bring some lunch and plenty of fluid. DISTANCE: 10 miles. [~6 hrs] 2,050 feet ascent, OS Explorer 386 - Pitlochry

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2015

Photography Walk in the Campsies Date: Saturday 13 June 2015 Place: Aldessan Gallery, Campsie Glen, Campsies (G66 7AB) Time: 11:30am Cost: £12.50 Member, £14 Guest Graeme Gass, a professional photographer, returns to host this brilliant event on Photography. A cross between a photography workshop to enhance your photographic skills and a gentle stroll. The Campsies is Graeme’s home territory and, as he is also a keen walker, you are sure to capture the best sights of these wonderful hills. Because of the setting, the emphasis will be on landscape and wildlife photography and as there is no technical element involved, any sort of camera is suitable (e.g. digital, 35mm, disposable, although phone cameras may not be suitable). The idea is to gain a professional eye for the best photo-opportunity and learn a little about using natural light, etc. This is certain to be a lovely relaxing day! Please bring a packed lunch and refreshments. BOOK NOW! Directions: The Aldessan Gallery can be found on the A891 past Lennoxtown.

Meal - Metropolitan Date: Saturday 13 June 2015 Place: The Metropolitan, 5 Candleriggs, Merchant City, Glasgow (G1 1LE) Time: 7pm Cost: £17 Member, £19 Guest Metropolitan is a stylish cocktail bar and restaurant venue, situated in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City. Offering a varied selection of local produce in a range of styles, Metropolitan brings a modern twist to traditional Scottish fare and fine dining. rd Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Glass of Wine, Service. Extras: 3 Course, Extra Drinks, Supplements

Sightseeing Cruise and Inchcolm Island Landing Date: Sunday 14 June 2015 Place: The Forth Belle, Hawes Pier, South Queensferry Time: 11am Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest, £15 Historic Scotland A popular excursion for Spice Scotland as we take to the waters of the Firth of Forth for a 3 hour trip to the beautiful and historic Inchcolm Island, known as the Iona of the East! This trip includes an hour and a half ashore and admission to Inchcolm Abbey (included in the price – Historic Scotland members are free so just pay the boat trip price). During the cruise you are likely to see seals, dolphins, porpoises as well as an interesting variety of seabirds, including puffins, gannets, shags and several species of Terns. Once ashore you will have time to visit the historic abbey and explore the island, which is a significant place in Scottish history and lore. There are picnic areas, gardens and a sandy beach so you may want to bring a packed lunch. BOOK EARLY!

Tandem Skydive with Paragon Skydiving Date: Sunday 14 June 2015 Place: Errol Airfield, Grange, Perthshire (PH2 7TB) Time: 9:15am Cost: £80 Member, £90 Guest (N.B: £80/£90 guests deposit required – Cheque (£200) on the day payable to ‘Paragon Skydiving’ Always one of the most requested events of any Spice Scotland year – this will be your chance to come Skydiving with Spice! This is your chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime thrill! After a briefing designed especially to inform you of everything that you need to know you will be fitted with a comfortable adjustable harness. Now you are ready to experience the exhilaration of freefall. Upon entering the plane your harness will be locked onto one of the highly experienced British Parachute Association tandem instructors. You will jump from around 10,000 feet above ground level allowing you to experience the exhilarating feeling of freefall for about 30 seconds. Falling at approximately 120 miles per hour, with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, the instructor will then deploy the main parachute. Then from here you will glide down under a large square parachute made specifically to comfortably carry two people st safely to the ground. Please book this event by 31 May to ensure we get the right jump time for you.

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2015

Quiz Night - General Knowledge - Edinburgh Date: Monday 15 June 2015 Place: The Outhouse, 12a Broughton St. Lane, Edinburgh (EH1 3LY) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest A general knowledge quiz night, always fun and social. Get the grey matter working and book now.

Center Parcs Sherwood Weekend Date: Friday 19 June 2015 - Monday 22 June 2015 Place: Sherwood Forest, Rufford, Newark, Notts (NG22 9DN) Cost: £149 Member, £174 Guest, £224 Member Single (Deposit £50)

Bar Night Buffet @ Hummingbird Date: Friday 19 June 2015 Place: Hummingbird, 186 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HG Time: 7:30pm Cost: £10 Member, £12 Guest A new venue for a buffet bar night as we head to the brilliant Hummingbird for an evening of great food, great company and a great way to start the weekend. A stunning venue, encompassing numerous bars, a restaurant and a unique club space, as well as a multitude of party pods and secret corners to discover, Hummingbird offers something for everyone. Tonight we have reserved tables (the area will be provided to those booked) along with a mouthwatering buffet. We will enjoy: Grilled Cajun Chicken Skewers with fresh Mango Salsa, Mini Loaded Baked Potatoes, Mini Homemade Ketchup Burgers (Meat and Vegetarian), Spicy Handmade Nachos with Coriander and Sour Cream, Tomato, Basil and Red Onion Salad, Bonnie Haggis Ball with homemade Mustard Mayo and Posh Chips. Please book early to help with buffet and space allocations as we need minimum numbers for this event to run.

Meal & Music Hall Memories - Glasgow's Great War Date: Saturday 20 June 2015 Place: Soho Restaurant and The Panoptican, Glasgow (G1 3DT) Time: 1pm Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest A real Saturday afternoon treat for you today as we enjoy a lunch at Soho on Miller Street before we head to the Brittania Panoptican Music Hall for Music Hall Memories with a Glasgow’s Great War theme. We will dine on 2 courses at Soho before making the short journey to enjoy Music Hall Memories at The Brittania Panoptican. The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall is the oldest surviving music hall in the UK. The venue is an important part of theatre history and also featured the debut of a sixteen year old Stan Laurel in 1906. The Glasgow’s Great War theme commemorates one of the most harrowing wars in world history. Featuring demonstrations by WW1 reenactors, recruitments songs, comedy sketches, silent films and newsreels shown in the Britannia Panopticon during the First World War. A real step back in time for all to enjoy. The theatre has no heating so please dress up warm. The price also includes a donation to the Friends of the Brittania Panoptican – a preservation society set to protect the future of the theatre. Includes: 2 Course Lunch, Music Hall Memories and Donation, Service. Extras: Drinks

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2015

The Witchery - Meal and Ghost Walk Tour Date: Saturday 20 June 2015 Place: The Witchery Restaurant, Castle Hill, Edinburgh (EH1 2NF) Time: 6pm Cost: £35 Member, £38 Guest One of the most popular events returns to the Spice Scotland programme. A chance to try two of Edinburgh’s most famous attractions on the same night! This event is always a sell-out! A fabulous evening combining a delicious 2-course dinner at The Witchery, one of Edinburgh’s premier restaurants followed by an atmospherically spooky Murder and Mystery Walk Our table at the award-winning restaurant The Witchery is booked for 6pm – we will dine on courses from a set early evening menu before embarking on a Murder walk. During the Murder walk you will visit the scenes of horrific murders, tortures and supernatural happenings within the historic Old Town of Edinburgh. Your guide through the dark courts and eerie alleyways will be none other than deceased Highwayman Adam Lyal, executed in the Grassmarket in 1811! Hopefully, any spooky encounters won’t put you off your dinner! In the interests of safety, please wear sensible shoes and warm clothing, as the tour will take place outdoors and along cobbled streets. Sample Supper: Assiette of Iberico charcuterie; Egg Florentine; Pea and ham soup The Witchery's fish pie, Mutton Fagot, pea ragout; Wild mushroom risotto, truffle oil One of the best nights in the Spice programme for only £35 Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Service, Guided Tour

Ina's Walk - Dunkeld River Walk Date: Sunday 21 June 2015 Place: Dunkeld, Perthshire Meet: The Hermitage Car Park off the A9 Time: 11am Cost: £5 Member, £6 Guest Join walk leader Ina Grimson for a lovely walk in Dunkeld. Relax by the River Tay on this delightful walk along peaceful waterside paths lined with mature leafy deciduous trees and carpets of wildflowers. Expect to see plenty of wildlife including Black Grouse, Merlin, Short Eared Owls, Hen Harriers and Osprey if you are lucky. This walk is 8 miles in length so it suitable for most. Ina will meet you at The Hermaitage on the A9 at 11am. Full meeting details will be provided to those booked.

Rock Climbing and Abseiling with Epic Ventures Date: Sunday 21 June 2015 Place: Blackford Quarry Time: 1:15pm to 5pm Cost: £29 Member, £32 Guest We head to Blackford Quarry and under the expert guidance of Martin McKay of Epic Ventures. Today you will experience the thrill of climbing and abseiling on real rock. This event is suitable for all but does offer climbs about 10-20 metres high. All equipment is provided, please wear sturdy footwear for this fantastic experience. Places are strictly limited so please book early to secure your slot. Directions: From Edinburgh city centre (Princes Street). Head up North Bridge from the east end of Princes Street. Continue down this road (becoming Minto St.) until you come to a roundabout. (You'll see Cameron toll shopping centre behind it). From here, go straight across and head for Liberton Brae. Blackford Glen Road will be on your right-hand side. Turn up there and park at the end.

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2015

Theatre - Anything Goes - Edinburgh Date: Monday 22 June 2015 Place: Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, Edinburgh (EH1 3AA) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £21 Member, £23 Guest Cole Porter’s classic, multi-award winning musical-comedy, Anything Goes sails into town in this brand new production! When Billy Crocker discovers that his heart’s desire, debutante heiress Hope Harcourt is engaged to an English aristocrat, he stows away aboard the S.S. American to win her back. Aided by a string of eccentric passengers on board the luxurious transatlantic liner, can this web of love be untangled before they reach Southampton? Featuring a sensational cast of 26 including Shaun Williamson (EastEnders, One Man, Two Guv’nors), Kate Anthony (Coronation Street, Doctors) and Olivier Award nominees Debbie Kurup (The Bodyguard, Chicago) and Matt Rawle (Evita, Martin Guerre), Cole Porter’s uplifting masterpiece of music and dance includes the magnificent songs I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top, It’s De-Lovely and Anything Goes. Hop aboard for sassy heroines, mischievous mob bosses, comedy capers and tap dancing sailors in this hilarious tale of romance and hi-jinks on the high seas. Public Price £28.50 + Booking Fee.

Theatre - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Glasgow Date: Tuesday 23 June 2015 Place: King's Theatre, 297 Bath St. Glasgow (G2 4JN) Time: 7:10pm Cost: £36.50 Member, £39 Guest Based on the classic comedy film starring Sir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will transport you to the French Riviera as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete, they discover there is only room for one of them. Multi award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell directs from his smash hit success Kinky Boots (Winner of the coveted 2013 Best Musical, Tony Awards), Hairspray (Winner 8 Tony Awards) and Legally Blonde (Winner Best Musical, Olivier Awards) leading one the finest creative teams assembled. Written by Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Jeffrey Lane, the writer behind TV's Mad About You, and music and lyrics by David Yazbek, winner of the Drama Desk Award for the Broadway and West End hit musical The Full Monty. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, this is set to be the finest night out of 2015 - secure your ticket today. Public Price £41.50 + booking fees.

Angus Coast Getaway Date: Friday 26 June 2015 - Sun 28 June 2015 Place: The Park Hotel, 61 John Street, Montrose (DD10 8RJ) Cost: £129 Member, £149 Guest, £164 Member Single, £184 Guest Single (Deposit £30)

The Glasgow Real Ale Festival 2015 Date: Saturday 27 June 2015 Place: The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow (G1 5HZ) Time: 3pm After a beer festival hiatus of almost two decades the Glasgow branch of CAMRA bring the Glasgow Real Ale Festival to the city. With over a hundred real ales, ciders, and Franconian beers, the GRAF offers something for everyone. This is a pay on the door event (£6 pp and includes a festival glass) but please book in the usual way to ensure we know you are going along. Full meeting details will be provided beforehand.

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Cinema Night - Edinburgh Date: Wednesday 1 July 2015 Place: Vue, The Omni Centre, Greenside Place, Edinburgh Time: 7:00pm A midweek night out and the opportunity to watch the latest blockbuster release. We don’t know what we’ll see yet but come along and we’ll decide on the evening. NB: Please meet at the ticket desk at 7 pm. This is a pay on the night event but please let us know if you are planning on going along. We don’t know the start time of the film at the moment so depending on what we decide to watch we may go for a drink beforehand.

Meal - Rock Lobster Date: Saturday 4 July 2015 Place: Rock Lobster, Virginia Court, Glasgow (G1 1TN) Time: 7:30pm Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Rock Lobster is a sleek, modern restaurant on Virginia Court in Glasgow’s Merchant City offering menus that straddle seafood and Italian cuisines. Slightly off the beaten path, Rock Lobster is just moments from the crowds on Argyle Street. The restaurant’s wide ranging, contemporary menu has a definite Seafood appeal. Tonight we dine on 2 courses from the set menu with a Glass of Wine, ½ Pint or Soft Drink with service included. rd Includes: 2 Course Dinner, Glass of Wine or ½ Pint or Soft Drink, Service. Extras: 3 Course, Extra Drinks, Supplements

Dates for you Diary Canadian Canoeing with Epic Ventures Date: Sunday 12 July 2015 Place: The Union Canal Meet: Harrison Park, Shandon Time: 1:15pm to 5pm Cost: £33 Member, £35 Guest Canadian Canoeing on the Union Canal is one of the most relaxing Adventure activities you can participate in. Join us with Epic Ventures for a Spice exclusive afternoon on the picturesque Union Canal, running from Edinburgh City Centre to the rural countryside via dramatic aqua ducts and beautiful scenery. A Canadian canoe is a 2 man open canoe manoeuvred by paddles offering more freedom than the kayak canoe. We meet Epic Ventures at 1.15pm at The Union Canal at Harrison Park in Shandon. The afternoon will run until 5pm. You shouldn’t get wet but please bring a towel and change of clothes just in case. This event is suitable for all but please book early to secure your slot. Full meeting details will be sent beforehand.

Spice Sizzling Farm Yard Barbeque Date: Sunday 12 July 2015 Place: Braidfield Farm, Hardgate, Clydebank (G81 5RA) Time: 2pm Cost: £10 Member, £11 Guest A Spice Sizzling Farm Yard Barbeque – the perfect Sunday afternoon. We return to Braidfield Farm (also known locally as Moreland’s Farm) – a working farm in Clydebank. The Spice Rotisserie BBQ is back – not a disposable tray; this is a real authentic charcoal burning delight! We will have a selection of delicious meats including Pork and Beef joints (superb when cut straight from the BBQ into your roll) good old fashioned butchers sausages, vegetarian options and grilled vegetable kebabs all accompanied with lovely sauces. Throw in salads, soft drinks, tea/coffee etc and we have the perfect Sunday outing. There will be plenty of room for games – rounders (if weather permits) – and should it rain – our very own barn to stay dry! All eating and drinking utensils will be provided and toilet facilities are available on site. All you need to bring is your sun cream, blankets and foldaway chairs if you have one. Please book early to help with food planning. Directions to Braidfield Farm will be sent beforehand. You may wish to bring your favourite tipple!

SPICE SCOTLAND EVENT LISTINGS SPRING 2015

Showboat Cruise on the Waverley Date: Friday 17 July 2015 Place: Quay at Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow (G3 8HA) Time: 7pm Cost: £22 Member, £24 Guest Welcome aboard the Waverley for a traditional cruise and sail back in time on one of the world’s greatest historic ships – magnificently restored with her towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. This time we’re sailing from the Glasgow Science Centre on a ‘Party Cruise’ featuring live music. With live music and dancing on this evening showboat cruise…this will be a trip to remember. Please BOOK EARLY as this boat is always a sell out! Includes Booking Fee.

BBC Scotland Studio Tour and Lunch Date: Saturday 10 October 2015 Place: BBC Studios Pacific Quay and La Fiorenti (G51 1DA) 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). Please meet at BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1DA. The entrance to BBC Scotland is through the reception area where your tour guide will meet you. Access is from Millennium Square, directly opposite the entrance to the Glasgow Science Centre. Parking is available free of charge in the BBC Scotland car park. On arrival press the buzzer on the entrance barrier to connect to the security office. Please quote Jamie Morris group at the barrier. 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.

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