Spice Bristol & Cardiff - June Mini Newsletter

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r e t t e l s w e n e c i p s the June 2013 - Update

Update to our June events ● Weekends Away ● Meals Out & Pub Socials ● Paddle Boarding & Hovercrafts ● Tank Battles & Rock Climbing ● Guided Walks & Rambles

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Swat Mission & Quad Biking Bristol Zoo Visit & Llama + Wolf Walks Mountain Biking Dinner Shuffles

Plus Lots more - See inside!

special programme of initiative challenge & excitement

Why not come along to these regular events Preview nights & Pub socials Bristol Club & Preview Nights Llandoger Trow Pub Kings Street, Bristol, BS3 1TF Last Thursday of each month 25th July From 7:30 till 10:30pm Spice Presentation at 7:30pm Reserved area - look for Spice sign.

Bristol North Preview Nights Hilton Bristol Hotel Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke Bristol, BS32 4JF 3rd Monday of each month 10th June & 8th July From 7:45 till 9:30pm Spice All presentation at 8:00pm Ask at reception.

Cardiff Preview Nights Chapter, Market Road, Canton Cardiff, CF5 1QE Every Month 25 June From 7:45 till 9:30pm Spice Presentation at 8:30pm Ask at reception for Spice

Bath Club & Preview Nights Saracens Head, 42 Broad Street Bath BA1 5LP Thursday 11th July From 8:00 till 10:30 pm, Spice Presentation at 8:30pm Reserved area - look for Spice sign.

Getting the most from Spice - top tips ● Check the web site regularly, we update on a daily basis, make sure you don’t miss that “must do event” ● Booking early means you won’t be disappointed by an event selling out (most do come around again). ● Use any credit vouchers you received when you first joined, as these will expire after 3 months. ● Try something different, you never know you may surprise yourself and love it! ● Use the transport share list if you find it difficult to get to an event, most Spice members are more than happy for a bit of company on a long trip. ● Go on the wait list, we do get members cancelling bookings and we can often arrange for extra slots.

Our regular Club/Preview nights are a great way for members to catch up with each other and socialise over a drink in relaxed surroundings, if you have never been why not drop by. They are also a way for prospective members to come along, meet a few existing members and find out more about Spice & maybe join on the night. A Spice coordinator will be there to welcome you & make some introductions and also give a short talk about how Spice works, it’s all very relaxed and friendly.

These nights are always popular and its well worth dropping in. There is no need to book and there is no charge, you only pay for your own drinks on the night, bring a friend if you like.

Gloucester Local Meet The Fountain Inn 53 Westgate Street Gloucester, GL1 2NW Please check web site for dates!

Reserved area - look for Spice sign.

Cheltenham Local Meet The Brown Jug 242 Bath Road Cheltenham, GL53 7NB Thursday 20th June at 7:30pm Reserved area - look for Spice sign. ● Don’t forget Spice UK has some brilliant holidays, check their web site. ● Remember Spice is a network, one big family, you can attend events with another group, just call us to book. ● Call the office if you have any questions about an event, or are not sure about something, we are happy to help.

Ceroc Dance Class - Bristol The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road BS10 5PY 8:00pm for beginners lesson Wednesday nights weekly

Ceroc Dance Class - Thornbury Armstrong Hall Complex, 4 Chapel Street BS35 2BU 8:00pm for 8:15 beginners lesson Thursday nights weekly

and make the most of your Spice membership!

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Saturday 1st June 2013 White Waltham, nr Maidenhead (SL6 3SS) 12.00pm for 12.20pm start £39 Member - Racing Only, £42 Guest - Racing Only, £39 Member - Racing + Pub, £42 Guest - Racing + Pub Hovercraft Racing - How many people do you know who've done this? Why not give it a try and send your friends and work colleagues green with envy. You will get 6 laps of racing, split into 2 laps at a time. If you are a Sterling Moss of the Hovercraft race track world, you might complete 2 laps in about 6 minutes. However if 'Driving Miss Daisy' is more of your thing, don't despair - it has been known to take 20 minutes in some cases. (Talk about getting your value for money!) Once the racing has finished we can retire to a local pub for that well deserved drink.

Hovercraft Racing

Jane Austen Tour + Cream Tea-Winchester

Date: Saturday 1st June 2013 Place: Winchester Cathedral (SO23 9LS) at 2:15pm Cost: £14 Member, £16 Guest 2013 marks 200 years since the publication of Pride and Prejudice, one of Jane Austen's most popular novels. To celebrate, we'll enjoy a tour of the Cathedral with our expert guide learning about Jane's links with the Cathedral and details of her life and death in Winchester. The tour will include Jane's grave, always marked with fresh flowers, and a walk out into the inner Close and nearby College Street to see the house where Jane and her sister stayed whilst they were in the city. Afterwards there will be time to chat as you enjoy a cream tea. Price includes entrance to the Cathedral, your guided tour, cream tea and the services of your Spice co-ordinator.

River Weaver Canoeing and Camping

Date: Sat 1st Jun 2013 - Sun 2nd Jun 2013 Place: Winsford Flash, Cheshire (CW7 4EE) 9.30am for 10am start Details to be sent Cost: £99 Member, £109 Guest (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 days canoeing, Cooked Breakfast Sunday, Equipment & Instruction. Extras lunches and Saturday evening meal Come and enjoy a weekend canoeing experience in this beautiful location in Mid-Cheshire. Ian will take you on a 2 day canoe trip from Winsford Flash through Northwich, stopping to look at the famous Anderton Boat Lift and paddling on down to our evening destination of Acton Bridge. As we paddle along Ian will be pointing out the local wildlife and points of interest along the river banks. Upon arrival at Action Bridge, we will set up camp and then a short walk from camping takes us to the local hostelry where we can while away a pleasant summers evening. A hearty cooked breakfast on the Sunday morning will see us ready for the return journey; we will stop for lunch in Northwich and then follow the river back to Winsford Flash. We aim to travel light as we expect to carry most of the gear in the canoe in secure waterproof containers – bring your own sleeping bag & ground mat and if you have one a small tent too – don’t worry if you haven’t got one can provide one for you (although please make sure you let us know you need a tent in advance!).

Spice Dines Chinese - Dynasty, Bristol

Date: Saturday 1st June 2013 Place: 16A Thomas Street, Bristol (BS1 6JJ) Dynasty - Ask for the Spice Table meet at 7:15pm Cost: £26.50 Member, £28.50 Guest Includes: Chinese Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Dinner Join Spice tonight as we head off to Dynasty, a restaurant that has earned an outstanding reputation for authentic quality Chinese food, being voted in The Observer as one of the UK’s top Five Chinese Restaurants. All the chefs are hand-picked for their culinary skills from Hong Kong and China and it’s bound to be a tasty evening! See our web site for a sample menu.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Date: Saturday 1st June 2013 Place: Edgbaston Reservoir, Icknield Port Road (B16 0AA) 10.00am - 12.30pm Cost: £15 Member, £18 Guest Want to try one of the fastest growing water sports in the world? Then why not give stand up paddle boarding a go - It's easy to learn and fun to do. Stand up Paddling, or SUP's is similar to surfing except the paddler uses a longer canoe type paddle to move through the water while standing on a large style surfboard. Contrary to surfing however, stand up paddling doesn't require an ocean or waves. Stand Up Paddle Surfing isn't that hard to learn as unlike normal surfing you can learn to do it on almost any type of water. To start with you will find standing up on the board and paddling will be the trickiest part. If you already surf then the wave riding part should be pretty familiar, except that you will be riding for longer and more often!

SUP's is for all outdoors or water sport fan, looking for something different. There are full changing facilities with showers at the centre, facilities for making hot drinks and as always spectators are welcome.

Walking Holiday Isle of Wight Coast

Date: Sat 1st Jun 2013 - Sat 8th Jun 2013 Place: Local Hotel, Isle of Wight (PO36 8DB) Cost: £515 Member Twin Share, £535 Guest Twin Share (Deposit £100) Includes Accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis in a twin bedded room in a small local hotel. Packed lunches for the walk days. Transport in minibus from local pick up point or railway station close to start and between the walks. Walk Leader/guide and driver. Extras: evening meals, these are usually at the end of the days walk in a local hostelry and can be flexible with the group deciding.

Starting from the seaside town of Sandown we walk anti clockwise along the cliff tops to Bembridge point, easy walking with fine views, continuing round to the hovercraft & ferry port of Ryde, here we move inland to pass the 12c Quarr Abbey and the estate of Osborne House to Cowes, cross the estuary by the small ferry to pass the Royal Yacht Squadron where the races start. We stay on the coast over the tops to Thorness Bay where the P.L.U.T.O oil line came to the island during WW2. Here again we move inland through Newton nature reserve before gaining the coast again to Yarmouth, a fishing & ferry town, the old battery giving the best view of the Needles, we descend to the beach at Alum Bay for the towering coloured sandstone cliffs before visiting the Black Knight missile testing station on the Needles. We are now on the edge of the cliff tops for Tennyson Down & monument, here are the series of chines, coastal gullies, Whale Chine being the largest, fossil beach and the bay of death some of the others. Following the cliffs past St Catherine’s Point lighthouse to Ventnor with the tropical gardens & once home of Keats, to visit Shanklin Chine & again the P.L.U.T.O oil line before the walk on the sea shore to Sandown. A walk of 64 miles.

Beginners Outdoor Rock Climbing Bristol

Date: Sunday 2nd June 2013 Place: Goblin Combe, Cleeve, Nr Congresbury (BS49 4PQ) 1.15pm for 1.30pm Cost: £36 Member, £38 Guest Have you ever watched climbers scaling the side of a rock face and thought “I could do that”? Well now you can find out. This evening we are offering you the chance to try your hand at rock climbing. The evening is designed for complete beginners or those with only a very small amount of climbing experience. We will be looked after by the expert tutors from Mendip Outdoor Pursuits whose qualified instructors will begin by showing you the ropes (literally). After a full safety briefing you will then get the opportunity to learn how to climb a 30 foot rock face working in a team. Climbing is about moving into the unknown, stepping outside a zone of security and proving to yourself that you can persevere.

Solve the Mystery Walk - Cardiff City

Date: Sunday 2nd June 2013 Place: Browns, The Friary Centre, Cardiff (CF10 3FA) Outside Browns at 11am Cost: £6 Member, £8 Guest Includes: Murder Mystery Walk and Quiz, Spice Host Extras: Refreshments A strange new discovery in the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff is a mystery with more questions than answers. A crime has been committed and the only question is whether you’re up to solving it? Join Spice today as we hunt for the answers by following the clues on this circular walk of 2 miles. You’ll be taken to all the best parts of Cardiff city, taking in both the historical and the more recent cultural attributes of a unique and vibrant modern city. You’ll be divided up into teams and given an easy route and lots of clues to follow. After our walk we’ll meet back at Browns where we see how everyone’s done and give a prize to the winning team. It also gives us a chance to grab a drink and a bite to eat (optional and payable on the day). It’s a fabulous way to spend some time with other Spice members exploring the city and getting out in the fresh air.

Tank Battle Experience

Date: Sunday 2nd June 2013 Place: Lutterworth, Leicestershire (LE17 6NW)10am to approx 12noon session Time: 10am to 12pm Cost: £89 Member, £95 Guest This event has had great feedback. We have booked 4 tanks, each of which take a crew of 3 Spice members who will be with their tank throughout (so no waiting around on this one!).

We start with a practice session, where we put the tank through it’s paces on the 1 mile track and firing range. We will alternate the 3 positions in the tank so that each person gets a chance to drive, a chance to load the gun and a chance to fire. The gun is adapted to fire paintball ammunition, and can be fired with the hatch up or down. In battle, of course the hatch has to be down and aimed by periscope. After the practice, the four tanks will do battle, with each tank attempting to out manoeuvre and “knock out” the others with their huge, paintball firing guns. For this part, teams will not be able to switch positions, so you will need to decide between you or toss a coin to decide who will drive, who will load and who will fire.

Extra notes: The organisers sell a disc of photos for an additional £15 (sent by post). There is a Kiosk that sells a small range of hot food (burgers etc) and tea, coffee, coke etc.

Walk Bica Common Chepstow, South Wales

Date: Sunday 2nd June 2013 Place: Caerwent, Nr.Chepstow, South Wales (ST428939) 10.30am at Foresters Oaks Car Park Cost: £10 Member, £11 Guest Host: Clive Busson, Walkabout Wales, 07775 444176 This afternoon our popular Walk Leader Clive Busson takes us a picturesque walk close to Chepstow. The walk is easily accessible for members from both Bristol and South Wales. The walk takes in a variety of habitats including evergreen and deciduous woodland as well as fields and open heath land. There are some great 360° views over Wentwood forest & the Bristol Channel when we ascend Gray Hill. More detail on our web site.

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Casino Night With 2 or 3 Course Meal - Cardiff

Wednesday 5th June 2013 Grosvenor Casino, Red Dragon Centre (CF10 4JY) 7.30pm inside the Casino foyer £14.95 Member 2 Courses, £16.95 Guest 2 Courses, £17.95 Member 3 Courses, £19.95 Guest 3 Courses Includes: Free Parking, 2 Course Meal, Learn To Play Session. Extras: Drinks, Money to Play Red or Black !! Stick or Twist !! Gone are the days of seedy, smoke filled, Back Street gambling. A visit to a modern day Casino is a real treat which includes good food, good value drinks and the opportunity to try your luck at a variety of exciting games…and you may even win a few quid at the same time. Our hosts will be the Grosvenor Casino in the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay. We have a very special Casino package for you this evening which includes parking and a fabulous 2 or 3 course meal. We’ll then be given expert tuition on some of the various games played on the premises including roulette, blackjack etc…from a dedicated member of staff before we can then choose whether or not to try our hand ourselves. Please note there is no obligation or expectation from our hosts for anyone to have to get involved in the gambling. It’s completely up to each individual whether or not to get involved. You may wish to come along and enjoy the food and drink and watch your fellow members win or lose a few quid.

Very Important: Please note that in order to enter the Casino you are required to become a member. This will be done on the evening at the registration desk. It is very important that you remember to bring along a form of personal ID such as a driving license or passport. If you cannot identify yourself then you won’t be admitted to the Casino and we won’t be able to provide you with any form of refund.

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Sea Kayaking with the Seals

Fri 7th Jun 2013 - Sun 9th Jun 2013 Pembrokeshire, South Wales (SA62 5HN) From 5pm Friday evening £279 Member, £289 Guest, £42 Extra Sunday Night Cost includes 2 nights 5 star eco lodge accommodation, all meals from Friday supper to Sunday lunch, 2 full day sea kayaking, all specialist kit, qualified and friendly guides, transport for the activities, free train station transfers for certain trains.

This tried and tested introductory weekend is a perfect introduction to kayaking in Pembrokeshire and will suit both beginner kayakers and those with a little experience of pootling on rivers, lakes or quiet ocean waters. You’ll get the chance to explore some of the most beautiful sheltered bays, coastline and harbours of Pembrokeshire and there’ll be mysterious and awe inspiring caves to be explored and wildlife to be spotted. On a skills level you’ll develop an efficient forward paddling stroke, you’ll master turning your kayak, and gain confidence to take your skills and experience to the next level. By the end of the weekend we’re sure you’ll have been bitten by the sea kayaking bug and you’ll be raring to get back for some more watery adventures. Preseli Venture has been offering adventures and eco lodge accommodation for over 20 years. Your base for any Preseli Venture event will be the Preseli Venture eco lodge, Wales’ only 5 star Visit Wales graded activity centre designed with sustainability in mind.

Tapas at Brace and Browns - Bristol

Date: Friday 7th June 2013 Place: 43 Whiteladies Road, Bristol (BS8 2LS) Brace & Browns - Ask for the Spice Table meeting at 7:30pm Cost: £18.50 Member, £20.50 Guest Includes: A Selection of sharing Tapas Dishes, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Tonight we’re off to Whiteladies Road for a lovely social get together at Brace & Browns. Brace & Browns has a small yet relaxed bar with comfortable seating, a very well-stocked bar and a fantastic decked terrace area at the front. We’ll be enjoying some of their tapas which come highly recommended. The originality and imagination behind the array of miniplates is fresh and exciting and, although predominantly British, has also been inspired from cuisine from around the globe.

With dishes such as lamb cutlet with mint jelly, pork belly with chutney, chicken skewers, cauliflower bhajis and tempura prawns, to name some on their menu of about 30 different dishes, we’ll be spoiled for choice. It’s a great way to get together with other Spice members in the area and is not to be missed.

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Pembrokeshire Luxury Resort weekend – Bluestone

Fri 7th Jun 2013 - Mon 10th Jun 2013 Bluestone, Narberth, Pembrokeshire (SA67 8DE) Check in from 12pm on Friday £139 Skomer Twin Share, £189 Skomer (single), £134 Ramsey Twin Share, £184 Ramsey (single) (Deposit £30)

Included: a fabulous 3 night, 5 star break at Bluestone National Park Resort with accommodation in luxury lodges (either Skomer or Ramsey lodges), use of the Blue Lagoon, Welcome drink and Spice host throughout the weekend – lots of options on and off the site and we will have a great programme of things to do so you can have a jam packed weekend or a chill out one – the choice is yours!.

Extras: Food and drink (either self-catering or at the restaurants), activities on or off site, spa treatments It's back...!! After 4 excellent weekends here we are heading down the M4 to beautiful Pembrokeshire again, for our annual visit to the fabulous Bluestone Resort. Bluestone: We’ve found a place where you can go for a few days all year round to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Bluestone really has something to suit everyone. Whether you simply just want to relax, unwind and use the on-site spa facilities, or you want to go out explore and sample the array of on/off site activities, Bluestone is for you. Bluestone has been created within two woodland vales, in 500 acres of glorious Pembrokeshire countryside, and has over 200 lodges based around a traditional Celtic Village. This village has a range of quaint shops, including a bakery, clothes store and general store. A range of restaurants are also available from a traditional village pub to a 5 star fine dining restaurant. The village and all accommodation is nestled into the hillside and surrounded by a forested haven of tranquillity entirely within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This valley also features woodland walks, nature trails, picnic areas, cycle routes and trim trails.

Accommodation: With a 5 star status, the accommodation at Bluestone is unique and finished to an extremely high standard and for our visit we will be using two specific executive style lodges as we aim to provide you with the best that the village can offer at an incredible price.

‘Skomer’ Lodge: sleeps up to 6 people, 2 storey, and spacious, open plan with rich luxurious décor. These breath-taking lodges are supremely comfortable with a liberating sense of space. Detached, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms (two of them en-suite), a Skomer sleeps six people in style. A gloriously appointed open-plan kitchen leads into the lounge area, with its mezzanine floor and impressive balcony directly above. There is also a den or ‘cwtch’ in Welsh with separate TV. ‘Ramsey’ Lodge: sleeps up to 4 people, 2 storey with spacious upstairs living area. These spacious detached lodges have twobedrooms on the ground floor, with two en-suite bathrooms. Embracing ‘upside down’ living they are designed to tuck into the sloping valley, with a studio-style kitchen and spacious lounge on the first floor taking full advantage of the views.

Outside there is a patio area to relax on a nice evening.

The Well Spa: Pamper yourself in the elegant and tranquil environment of this exclusive health-spa situated in the centre of the village.

Ease your soul and let the pleasant heat relieve any muscular aches, detoxify the skin and rejuvenate you. Fifteen treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs allow for body and skin treatments, as well as relaxing or toning therapies. Your appetite is also well served with nutritious bites and juices to sumptuous salads and champagne. So let go of all your cares and give yourself up to the experience. Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy! Treatments are individually priced.

Activities: (On-Site) Quite simply, there’s just so much to do at Bluestone. From orienteering and archery, to laser clay shooting. Whether you like your activities tranquil or adrenaline filled, you’ll find something just your style at Bluestone.

• Blue Lagoon water park - An indoor pool that produces some of the wildest indoor waves. A rapid river ride and two enclosed flume rides leave the coracle-shaped building and bring you back into the main swimming area at pool level. A lazy river ride also exits the building to a hot lagoon outside. There are large bubbling hot tubs inside for relaxation. The Blue Lagoon is free to use for village residents and open to the paying public.

• Steep Ravine - Overcome your fears & get your adrenalin pumping at Steep Ravine, Bluestone’s awesome high ropes adventure course. (extra charge applies) • Archery; Armed with a bow and arrow, see how your skills measure against those of Twm Sion Catti, the Welsh Robin Hood. (extra charge applies) • Laser Clay; Take aim, Fire! Nothing quite beats the thrill of showing your friends and family that you've missed your true calling as a crack shot for the SAS. (extra charge applies) st

A deposit will secure your place and balances are due on 1 April. After this date we can only refund if we are able to re-sell your place as the lodges have to be paid for in full by this date.

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Walking Weekend - Essex Coast

Fri 7th Jun 2013 - Sun 9th Jun 2013 Ramada Hotel, Colchester, Essex (CO7 7QY) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £159 Member Twin Share, £199 Member Single (Deposit £30) Included: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 days of guided walks and there will be a choice of walks each day too!

Essex is a very beautiful and varied county with swathes of gently rolling and unspoilt countryside, distinctive and medieval villages, historic houses and ancient priories, attractive seaside and interesting market towns, wild estuaries teaming with wildlife and broad expansive views that generate feelings of solitude and remoteness. Clearly it is impossible to explore every aspect of the country in just a weekend so WalkWise will focus on two of the county’s most famous aspects: with one day concentrating on Constable Country with walks exploring the stunning Stour Valley, Dedham Vales and Flatford Mill; then by contrast the second day will see the walks wandering the beautiful coastline, visiting the nature reserves and generally enjoying the seaside! 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! Accommodation: Situated on the outskirts of Colchester the Ramada Colchester is a great base to explore the East Coast. The hotel offers a total of 50 en-suite bedrooms, all of which are spacious and well appointed. Facilities include flat screen TV, free WiFi internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and room service.

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Woolacombe Coastal Photography W/e

Fri 7th Jun 2013 - Sun 9th Jun 2013 Royal Hotel, Woolacombe, North Devon. (EX34 7AB) Arrive from 3.00p.m. £180 Member Twin Share, £220 Member Single Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches and 2 evening meals & 2 days of photography tuition

This is the perfect weekend to escape and experience the delights of the North Devon coastal landscape with your camera.

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Woolacombe is a lively village famed for its surfing, with pubs, shops and has a fantastic award winning beach that is frequently cited as being in the top 5 UK beaches. This weekend is designed to give beginners or those looking to get more from their digital camera the confidence to use your camera to its full potential.

Through motivating, practical sessions you’ll learn more about your camera and various techniques to capture the magnificent coastline and the intimate landscape within. We’ll focus on the wonderful landscape around us such as silver sand beaches, rocky coves and stunning sunsets.. All in all the weekend is designed to flexible and above all fun.

Accommodation: Our accommodation is the Royal Hotel, surrounded by National Trust land and overlooking Woolacombe Bay and commands spectacular panoramic views over this three-mile sweep of sandy beach. All bedrooms are comfortable with en suite facilities. The Tudor Bar offers live entertainment on most nights and leisure facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool. Steve from Tracks n Trips will be there to greet you on arrival and to ensure you have an enjoyable weekend.

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Doreen Doreen Live At Fiddlers - Bristol

Saturday 8th June 2013 Willway Street, Bedminster (BS3 4BG) With Pasta Meal - 6.15 at Bottelino's, Fiddlers at 8pm £12.50 Member Ticket Only, £14.50 Guest Ticket Only, £24.50 Member - Ticket + Meal, £26.50 Guest - Ticket + Meal Extras: Drinks Includes: Ticket to The Soul Destroyers, Booking Fee, Spice Host Meal Option: Ticket to The Soul Destroyers, Booking Fee, One course pasta Meal, Service, Spice Host Join us at Fiddlers Nightclub for one of Bristol’s best and most fun bands – Doreen Doreen. This amazing band has been around for 21 years and just love to have fun. They never take themselves seriously and play an amazing array of covers from “American Pie” to “Ace Of Spades” and everything in-between. Curiously though, they never play any Duran Duran. The band took its name from the 80’s superstars as they felt they were everything that Duran Duran weren’t!!

Larger than life, colourful and fun, Doreen Doreen will serve up a superb evening’s entertainment playing covers of many of your favourite songs to have you dancing the night away with your fellow SPICE members. With the meal option, we will meet at 6.15 at the Bottelino’s at The Old Police Station, 6 St Peter’s Court, Bedminster Parade, BS3 4AQ. which is down the road from Fiddlers. Here we will enjoy a lovely plate of pasta and there are plenty of topping choices on the menu. It’s a great way to start a brilliant evening of entertainment.

Gorge Walking Adventure - Abergavenny

Date: Saturday 8th June 2013 Place: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire from 10pm to approx. 4.00pm Cost: £52 Member, £59 Guest This is a really fun experience that provides the opportunity for scrambling, climbing and abseiling in order to travel up a beautiful gorge. It sounds a challenge – and it is – but anyone of reasonable fitness who is prepared for anything (including getting wet) should be able to enjoy this wonderful day with our instructor from Forest Adventure. We will be kitted out with waterproof overalls, buoyancy aids & helmets before entering the gorge with a thrilling viaduct abseil. We then walk to the base of the gorge and then navigate a section by following the stream up hill. Along the way we will master such obstacles as a waterfall, beautiful pools and even a natural tunnel. Where necessary we will be roped together for safety.

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Walk with Wolves - Bedford

Saturday 8th June 2013 A428 between Bromham and Turvey Directions emailed 10:15am to 1:30pm £47 Member Includes exclusive Spice visit with opportunity to walk and feed the wolves.

Walk and feed the wolves - another unusual and truly amazing experience and one of our most popular events. We have run this event many times and always receive excellent feedback. Are you afraid of the Big Bad Wolf - probably, so now is a chance to confront your fears and dispel those childhood myths. We meet the wolves and their handlers at the Anglian Wolf Society which is located between Bromham and Turvey near Bedford. It is very much the wolves who are in charge on the day and they will decide if they are going to walk or be friendly to any visitors! There will be plenty of opportunities to take photographs. The handlers will make you very welcome and chat to you throughout the whole wolf experience and answer any of your questions.

World's Wackiest Racers

Date: Saturday 8th June 2013 Place: Northampton Raceway (N7 2BA) from 11.45am for 12.00 (event lasts 3 hours) Cost: £95 Member, £99 Guest Be Chauffeured through country lanes in the World’s fastest street-legal bed*. Thunder round a race track on an 87 mph Sofa*. Tame the Double Decker car, as seen on BBC’s Top Gear. Pull up a seat to the World’s hottest desk, experiencing life in the fast lane on the World’s Fastest Office*. This has to be the most memorable motorised experience ever! These cars are designed by Wheeler Dealer’s Edd China (Discovery RealTime) and are the most astonishing ride of your life! *certified by the Guinness Book of Records.

For the itinerary and full write up please see the website event listings.

Coast Path Walk - Portishead to Clevedon

Date: Sunday 9th June 2013 Place: Windmill Inn, 58 Nore Road, Portishead (BS20 6JZ) In car park at 11am Cost: £6 Member, £8 Guest. Includes: 10 Mile Guided walk – optional meal afterwards at the Windmill Inn Today is the Self-Transcendence Somerset Try-a-Tri and we have some Spice members brave enough to undertake this triathlon. To join in the fun, in a completely different way, we’ll be taking a long walk along the Coastal path from Portishead to Clevendon, in support of their endeavours and will meet up at the Windmill pub afterwards. We will set off from the windmill pub in Portishead and head along the coast path to Clevedon. It’s a flat walk of about 5 miles each way with beautiful views across the channel and there is an abundance of wildlife to be seen with far reaching views of Wales. We will stop in Clevedon for a lunchtime snack and then head back to Portishead for a well-earned pint or two and a nice meal at the Windmill where we will meet up with Kev and the other Try-a-Tri Portishead triathletes. For anyone who doesn’t fancy the walk but would like to join the social, we’ll be meeting Kev at the Windmill Inn, 58 Nore Road, Portishead , BS20 6JZ at about 3.30pm.

Jetovator at Northampton

Date: Sunday 9th June 2013 Place: Northampton 8:30am to 4pm Cost: £155 Member (2 sessions), £165 Guest (2 sessions) A revolutionary new water sports accessory that uses an existing jet ski to elevate you to heights you never thought possible.

Combining the sleek body of a racing motorcycle with the aerial capabilities of a fighter aircraft, the Jetovator allows the rider to experience the thrill of flying with the ease of riding a bike. The intuitive controls allow first time riders to fly like professional pilots. Climb to heights of up to 30ft, dive down to 10ft below the water, and rocket above the surface at speeds of up to 25 mph. Amaze onlookers with awesome stunts like barrel rolls and back flips. Engage in close contact formation flying with multiple Jetovators. It's time to turn off the video games...Saddle up...and Ride the Hose!

Cosforth Airshow with an Insider!

Date: Sunday 9th June 2013 Place: RAF Cosford (TF11 8UP) 2pm (but arrive earlier to enjoy show) Cost: £20 Member, £25 Guest Includes: Entrance Ticket and talk/tour with Simon Footer Extras: Simon is making no charge for his services but may take a collection for the RAF Benevolent fund. If you take a car, there will be a parking fee. Otherwise you may wish to use the train. th The Cosford Airshow is an amazing event and this 75 Anniversary Show promises to be better than ever. This year, Spice have gone one better. We have secured time with one of the organisers (and former Special Forces Pilot), Simon Footer who will explain the show to us and introduce us to people, pilots and places that the general public don’t see.

How the day will work: We will send you an entrance ticket so that you can enter the show as early as you like (gates open around 9am – we’ll confirm this). The flying displays usually start at around 12 noon but we strongly advise getting in well before this as the traffic will get heavier and heavier as the morning goes on. We meet as a group at 2pm (location to be confirmed). After our talk & tour, we have free time to enjoy the airshow either individually or as a group.

Simon’s Talk & Tour: Exactly what Simon Footer can do with us will depend on the demands of the day. However, he has promised us an insight into how he briefs the fast jet pilots for the show and some background to how the show is set up and run. He also hopes to arrange for us to access to the aircrew enclosure where we can meet the pilots and have a drink and relax.

The Airshow: The 2013 Air Show brings together a wide variety of aircraft including the Royal Air Force, aerobatic displays, vintage aircraft and many more. Enjoy expanded interactive aircraft and military displays, arena demonstrations, visit the fair ground and shopping areas for craft and memorabilia. The 2013 show will celebrate three important Anniversaries: The 75th Anniversary of Royal Air Force Cosford, the 75th Anniversary of the Spitfire entering RAF service and 40 years of RAF service from the Jaguar jet aircraft.

Our Host, Simon Footer MBE: Simon is now regional director of RAF Benevolent Fund following 33 years of RAF service, predominantly as a special forces Hercules pilot and latterly as a flying instructor. He commanded LXX Squadron based at RAF Lyneham during the build up of the Afghanistan operation and continues to fly on an occasional basis as a reservist instructor at RAF Cosford. He is on the organising committee for Cosford Airshow and other large RAFBF Events.

SWAT Training Mission

Date: Sunday 9th June 2013 Place: Bassetts Pole, Sutton, Coldfield (B75 5SA) meet at 9.30am for 10.00am session Cost: £45 Member, £49 Guest Ever wondered how you would cope as part of a SWAT team storming a building! Well this is your chance to find out! And rest assured - you don’t need any special training or fitness to be a special forces hero with Spice, as we’re just doing this for fun! This unique CQB (Close Quarters Battle) experience has been developed using new and specialised 'Kill - House' style SWAT training facilities which has been purpose built on this site. Upon arrival we’ll be issued with our SWAT uniforms and tactical gear (these weapons are powerful but only fire paint) and be transported by military convoy to the briefing centre near to the “embassy” where we can strategically plan our assault and receive basic weapons training. For the full write-up please see the website event listing

Spice Challenge - Quad Biking Cardiff

Date: Sunday 9th June 2013 Place: Cwrt y Celyn Farm, Upperboat, Pontypridd (CF37 5BJ) Meet: Taff Valley Quad Centre - Spice Sign at 11:15am Cost: £29 Member, £31 Guest Includes: Includes: one hour quad bike trek on farm, equipment and safety briefing, Spice Host. Slots are limited so book your space now!

Take the Spice Activity Challenge and join us for an action packed day of Quad Biking! It’s a fun way to discover the superb Welsh countryside, get out in the fresh air, learn something new, and spend time with other Spice members. All Quad biking sessions start with a safety briefing and initial training on the practice circuit.

Once the expert instructors are happy with our progress, we will follow them trekking, around the 360 acre working hill farm. We’ll be using the semi-automatic 90cc and 250cc Honda quads and will experience the ultimate off-roading as we drive along a woodland safari trail – over mogul hills, up inclines, down declines, across fields and through some radical mud puddles! We suggest you take a change of clothes with you as you are likely to get very wet and muddy but that is part of the fun!

Triathlon - Self-Transcendence Try-a-Tri

Date: Sunday 9th June 2013 Place: Portishead Open Air Pool, Portishead (BS20 7HD) Instructions will be emailed. From 8:30am to 3:11pm Extras: Entrance Fee as Per Try-a-Tri Enter The Self-Transcendence Somerset Try-a-Tri Triathlon - "The perfect beginner's triathlon"!

Why not give yourself a challenge this year and enter the Try-a-Tri Triathlon held at the Portishead Open Air Pool. Kevin Phillips will be looking after our group of Spice Members who enter, and you will all meet as a group to participate in the triathlon. The group will then head off to the Windmill Pub at the end of the day to celebrate and socialise with other Spice members who will join you there! For more information please see our web site.

Pie and Pint Night - Bristol

Date: Wednesday 12th June 2013 Place: Mardyk Wharf, Hotwell Road, Hotwells (BS8 4RU) Meet: The Grain Barge - In the Bar at 7:15pm Cost: £14.50 Member, £16.50 Guest Includes: Pie, Pint of Ale, Service, Spice Host The middle of the week is time to kick back and relax with some Spice company. Tonight we’re going to The Grain Barge in the lovely harbourside location of Hotwells. This historic converted barge is bursting with character and with its view of the SS Great Britain it really is the perfect place to relax and watch the world go by. Tonight, we’re having one of their superb homemade pies, and will be indulging in a pint of Bristol Beer Factory Ale. Pies on offer are: Chicken & gruyere pie with mash & creamy leek sauce, Butternut squash, roasted chestnut, celeriac & manchego pie with mash & creamy leek sauce, Braised shin of beef & stilton pie with mash & red wine gravy and Fish & prawn pie with mashed potato topping & salad.

Guide Dogs National Breeding Centre Visit

Date: Friday 14th June 2013 Place: Bishops Tachbrook, Warwickshire (CV33 9QJ) Meet: 10.15am - 10.30am Extras: Please make a donation of at least £5.00 on the day Today we have a wonderful opportunity to visit the new state of the art Guide Dog National Breeding Centre in Warwickshire. The National Breeding Centre has a capacity to breed up to 1500 pups a year, specialist kennels and even a hydrotherapy unit. On our two hour tour we will learn more about the work of the breeding centre. Refreshments will be available.

Pay As You Go - Jamies Italian Cardiff

Date: Friday 14th June 2013 Place: Unit LG 69/70, St David's 2 Shopping Cnt (CF10 1GA) Jamie's Italian - Spice Table at 7:15pm Cost: £2 It’s time to relax and social night out with Cardiff with Spice. Tonight we’re off to Jamie’s Italian in Cardiff, and Jamie and his team have scoured the whole of Italy and the UK to find the very best ingredients, and make sure they only get it fresh and bang in season. With good food and good company, it’s a chance to catch up with old Spice members and meet some new ones! This is a pay as you go event so you pay a deposit of £2 to secure your place and then you pay on the night for any food and drinks that you have. Spice need you to book in the usual way as we need to book a table at the restaurant and we will organise a spice host for the evening.

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Sailing Weekend around the Solent

Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Sun 16th Jun 2013 th Fri 5th Jul 2013 - Sun 7 Jul 2013 st Fri 19th Jul 2013 - Sun 21 Jul 2013 Place: Haslar Marina, Gosport (PO12 1AH) Friday evening at 8pm Cost: £236 Member Shared Cabin, £256 Guest Shared Cabin (Deposit £50) Includes: cabin share, diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches and teas.

Extras: Marina fees are shared amongst the group and evening meals are taken ashore

The Solent is an ideal location for a weekend sailing cruise. There is so much to see, the beautiful Isle of Wight, many boats and ships passing by and many historic harbours from which to choose our Saturday night stop. With sheltered sailing, we normally sail for the whole day (after a hearty breakfast) and lunch is often eaten underway.

Teas/coffees, soft drinks and snacks are available throughout the day. We aim to moor before dark for time to relax, then set off to a restaurant or pub for the evening meal - there are excellent eating places at all the overnight stops. On Sunday, after breakfast we return to Gosport, possibly mooring or anchoring for lunch en route. EnCompass Sailings are experienced at ensuring everyone is catered for whether you wish to try your hand at every new task or just relax and enjoy the maritime scenes passing by. Our Solent cruises are ideal for beginners and intermediates or those of you who just love being afloat under sail. If you are a more experienced sailor you will find that your skills are acknowledged and opportunities created for you to step into tasks that extend you as is your wish.

Sailing Weekend in Malta + Gozo

Date: Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Mon 17th Jun 2013 Place: Valletta Harbour, Malta Cost: £320 Member, £335 Guest Extras: Your flight to Malta and back There are three main islands in the archipelago. Malta itself, Gozo and Comino. Malta is about 73 miles around; Gozois about one third the size of Malta and Comino is only 5 miles in circumference. This means that we can cover a lot of territory in a weekend. There are some beautiful lagoons and beaches, many of which can only be reached by boat. We set sail for one of many beautiful anchorages for lunch and a swim. In the evenings we go to a marina with showering facilities before enjoying some of the excellent food available in the many restaurants. On Saturday and Sunday it is quite feasible to circumnavigate the main islands as well as anchoring in some of the bays or off the golden beaches. We provide breakfast, lunches and snacks aboard as well as wet weather gear and diesel. We have evening meals ashore and the group shares the costs of these and any marina fees.

IMPORTANT: You need to make your own flight bookings -book early for the best price. This event is guaranteed to run, so book your travel arrangements early and get the best prices.

Scottish Arrochar Bargain Break

Date: Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Sun 16th Jun 2013 Place: Arrochar Hotel, Arrochar (G83 7AU) Arrive from 3.00pm Cost: £109 Member Twin, £129 Guest Twin, £144 Member Single (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 nights bed, breakfast, dinner, walks with VC Walk Leader, Places of Interest Arrochar lies at the head of Loch Long, in an idyllic location that offers the best of Scotland: a sea loch surrounded by mountains, all within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Originally designed and built in the 19th century, the Arrochar Hotel is one of the most enviably positioned hotels in Argyll and Bute. It is based at the very foot of the ‘Arrochar Alps’ on the shores of Loch Long, only two miles from Loch Lomond.

Accommodation: Perfectly positioned to revel in the rugged and majestic charm of the area, the hotel is magnificently situated at the very foot of the 'Arrochar Alps' on the shores of Loch Long. The fully refurbished Arrochar Hotel is only two miles from Loch Lomond and is ideal for a relaxing break or great to discover some of Europe’s finest scenery. Here a warm welcome awaits you when you step into the former coaching inn and soak up the peace and tranquilityfor which the Scottish Highlands are famous. Relax with a fine malt whiskey in the lounge bar, before dining in the restaurant with many a fine Scottish meal to choose from. For more information please see our web site.

Special Sunset Visit to Bristol Zoo

Date: Friday 14th June 2013 Place: Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol (BS8 3HA) Main Entrance - Spice Sign at 6:15pm to 10pm Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: Entrance ticket to Zoo Sunset Special, Spice Host Tonight we have the rare opportunity of visiting the Bristol Zoo after hours and enjoying it as the sun goes down. All the Zoo’s animal houses and exhibits will be open, giving visitors the chance to see everything from lions, macaque and penguins to monkeys, seals and meerkats. The Zoo’s new DinoZoo 2 exhibition, featuring 12 animatronic dinosaurs, will also be open.

Throughout the evening there will be an Amazing Animal display, opportunities to meet some smaller creatures up-close and animal talks. There will also be entertainment from the Cotswold Big Band and refreshments from the Zoo's Coral Restaurant and Bath Ales bar. It’s guaranteed to be a fascinating evening in this unusual environment!

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Spring Watch Weekend - Mid Wales

Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Sun 16th Jun 2013 Lluest Fach, Foel, Mid Wales (SY21 0YB) Arrive from 6.00p.m. £127 Member Sharing Includes two nights B&B, Friday supper, picnic lunches and 4 course evening meal + guided walks The BBC’s Springwatch programme, which is screened during the first two weeks of June, has many people glued to their television screens to catch a glimpse of the feast of wildlife making an appearance at this time of year. To help you get inspired to get out and see some amazing creatures for yourself we’ve organised this weekend in the beautiful Mid Wales countryside. The RSPB reserve at Lake Vyrnwy is an ideal venue to learn all about the joys of wildlife. A rich mosaic of heather moorland, woodland, upland grassland, and open water attract a wide variety of birds and mammals. We’ll also visit some of the many hides around the reserve where we can see how many different species we can spot. We’ll also be joined on a walk by Judi Stretton, an expert on the wild flowers and flora found in the reserve. The weekend th is based at a secluded 16 Century stone farmhouse in the heart of the Welsh countryside with breath-taking views over the Cambrian Mountains. This popular retreat; set in its own eight acres of grounds with sculptures and wild life pools, is well known to many Spice members for its cosy atmosphere, homemade food and ambience. Accommodation for the weekend is in two & three bedded single sex rooms. Further details are available on our website for this weekend break.

Wales Mountain Biking Weekend

Date: Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Sun 16th Jun 2013 Place: Trawsfyndd Village, Gwynedd, Wales (LL41 4YB) Cost: £125 Member, £145 Guest Grade: 2 Hard Weekend which is - intermediate hilly off-road recent mountain biking experience essential.

Weekend includes: 2 days of Single track Mountain biking in Wales taking in the ever popular Coed-y-Brenin & Machynlleth and self-catering accommodation This is great riding with spectacular scenery; the formula for a great weekend. We can ride out from the accommodation to Coed-y-Brenin Forest, the original Welsh Mountain biking centre - it’s got literally miles of testing single track trails which will more than keep you happy. As a group we’ve been visiting Coedy for over 10 years so it’s well tried and tested. Ongoing trail maintenance and improvements to the tracks means that there is nearly always something new to have a go at. Coedy never fails to impress, just remember the midge repellent as they will be starting to get active at this time of year. We will also be checking out Machynlleth once the capital of Wales but now, among other things, it is renowned for its mountain biking trails, Mach 1, 2 and 3 as well as the climax trail a 15km round trip, with 9km of built single track with compressions and whoops, rock slab drop offs and some beautiful flowing turns. The last descent is the longest in Wales. Lots of great mountain biking in spectacular surroundings. All in all a great weekend. We will be basing ourselves in the Trawsfynydd holiday village for the weekend in self-catering log cabins. We will have a variety of cabins with a mixture of twin, bunk and double rooms and we will allocate the accommodation as fairly as possible. There is a pub on site where we will go for a Friday evening drink and where we will eat on Saturday evening (not included in the price). Please bring sufficient food for 2 breakfasts. You will also need to bring sheets, pillow case and towels but heating in included, full details in the final instructions. For more information please see our web-site.

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Wiltshire Luxury Walking/Social Weekend

Fri 14th Jun 2013 - Sun 16th Jun 2013 South Marston Hotel & Spa, Nr Swindon (SN3 4SH) £159 Member Twin Share, £189 Member Single (Deposit £35) Includes: 2 nights B&B, 2 evening meals, 1 packed lunch, walking & social programme Join Steve Dell for a great package at a lovely hotel with Leisure facilities that will appeal to both serious and more social walkers as there is a choice of a longer or shorter walks.

The walking programme: Saturday – Saturdays walk will be the choice of a shorter 6 miles or a longer 10 miles. We will walk around Whitehorse Hill giving sweeping views over the area including Vale of White Horse. As well as the spectacular white horse we will see the site of Uffington Castle & Ancient Fort and Wayland's Smithy; a Neolithic long barrow and chamber tomb site, all linked by nice villages, one with a pub! Sundays walk will be around 7 miles and will either be on Marlborough Downs from Barbery Castle Country Park: The route uses a section of The Ridgeway, an ancient route used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers, another white horse hill figure and sweeping view over the Marlborough Downs. Or we could head to Savernake Forest near Marlborough for a different walk which would give a different perspective from the previous days walk. We stay at a prestigious spa hotel with great Leisure Facilities, plenty of free parking and have a great package – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast both nights with a packed lunch on the Saturday. The social après walking: Friday night - the plan is to have the pub games set up - not particularly structured as people will arrive at different times. This will get us all socialising as we meet our fellow Spicers. Dinner is included with the package. Saturday night - we will have a three course meal at the hotel followed by a Quiz. Sunday – After the walking we will have the option of a Sunday Lunch or a Cream Tea before heading home.

Clay Pigeon Shooting Experience

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: Weston Lodge Farm, Portishead, Bristol (BS20 8LF) 1.45pm at venue Cost: £39.99 Member - 30 Clays, £42.99 Guest - 30 Clays Includes: 30 Clays, All Equipment, Instructor Staying cool, calm and collected is the name of the game while on a clay shoot. Clay pigeon shooting is a thrilling experience, demanding concentration, a keen eye and quick reactions. Waiting with the finger on the trigger, we can guarantee you'll feel your heart pounding as you wait for the trap to release your target. Aim, fire and hit! And just in case you were wondering, we're talking clay targets here, so you won't even rustle the feathers of any real pigeons. Join Spice today as we try our hand at this amazing sport. We’ll be going to Weston Lodge Farm with their picturesque woodland setting and will be clay pigeon shooting a variety of different sporting targets set off by automatic traps. Names such as the High Pheasant, Driven Pheasant, Dropping Duck, Running Rabbit and Rising Teal will all become familiar to you as you shout "pull" and your target is released.

Our experience will last for around 2 hours starting at 2pm during which time we’ll work our way around 5 different areas, each offering a different challenge. At each area we’ll all get 6 shots at the clays and there will be a score kept to see who is our own sharpest shooter. We’ll be looked after the entire time by an experienced and fully qualified tutor who will ensure safety at all times.

Flirting For Fun - M42

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: Lea Marston Hotel, just off A4097 nr M42 (B76 0BY) 10.15am for 10.30start Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest Includes: Teas/coffees and a light sandwich lunch Our most popular and famous workshop on this fun (and very usefull!) skill of flirting. Kate, who runs a number of workshops for us with an emphasis on humour (so you know this one is going to be great fun!), has put together this day exclusively for Spice and has had great reviews from members all over the UK. So what is Flirting?... well... Flirting isn’t just about pulling or getting lucky, it’s a lot more than that. Flirting is a way of interacting with people that makes it fun and easy to connect and makes them want to be with YOU. Yes, you can flirt to find a mate (or keep the one you’ve got) but you can also flirt to get a seat in a restaurant, jump a queue, bargain down a price, get that sale, or just to make someone feel good.

Indoor Skydiving

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: Xscape, Milton Keynes (MK9 3XA) 2.30pm for 3.30 start Cost: £100 Member, £120 Guest What is it? It's flying! Imagine a wind tunnel that can be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, step into the airflow and you are skydiving. It's a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment. To enter the tunnel, stand in the open doorway and lean forward, you will feel your legs lifted from under you as you assume a horizontal flying position. The instructor will take a loose grip on your flight suit and help you get into a neutral flying position before teaching you the basic moves. Movements including going up and down, forwards, backwards, sideways and turning are all simple and easy to master and you will soon be learning new tricks! For the full write-up please see the website event listing.

Learn to Drift in Out of Contral Vehicles Herts

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: Bovingston Airfield, Hertfordshire (HP5 3RW) Arrive for 12 noon to start at 12.30 Cost: £89 Member, £99 Guest Amazing Special Spice Price – Usual public price £199!!

Popularised by films such as Fast and Furious: Toyoko Drift and considered a modern day sport, Drifting can actually be traced back to the 1930s as a technique used in motorsport, developed to help the drivers navigate corners faster! Drifting has evolved over the years into its own competitive sport, initially developed in Japan before taking the rest of the world by storm. It is now one of the fastest growing grass root sports in the UK. Drifting challenges the driver’s ability to navigate the course sideways for as long as possible, executing the drift in the most controlled and stylish manner they can. Drifting is dancing for cars. For the driver, Drifting provides thrills and an adrenalin rush, as well as enjoyment of a grass roots sport.

This day is suitable for everyone minimal requirement is the ability of driving a manual car. You will need to show your driving licence on the day (card part only). ! For the full write-up please see the website event listing.

Social supper at Victoria Park Pub, Bristol

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: 66 Raymend Street, Bristol (BS3 4QW) The Victoria Park Pub - Spice Table at 7pm Cost: £21.50 Member, £23.50 Guest Includes: 2 Course Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Tonight we’re off to have a lovely meal at The Victoria Park Pub and Kitchen in Raymend Road and, at the same time, we can find out why they’ve been given a Bristol Good Food Award. Established in Autumn 2010, the goal of the pub is to provide fresh, locally sourced food cooked by real chefs at affordable prices, and to have a beautiful space to enjoy it all in. The place is tastefully decked out in vibrant colours with an ivy green Chesterfield sofa and ample selection of board games inviting patrons to lounge at will. An artistic eye has overseen feature walls covered in vintage wallpaper and urban prints that speak to rather than scream at onlookers. Everything about the pub feels fresh and modern, but accessible too. We’ll have a 2 course meal and there are plenty of great choices on the menu. This is a brilliant opportunity to get out and enjoy a great meal in the company of new and old Spice members.

Waterski and Wakeboarding Lesson

Date: Saturday 15th June 2013 Place: Pingewood, nr Reading (RG30 3UN) 10.30am Cost: £30 Member, £33 Guest Ever fancied having a go waterskiing or wakeboarding? Then give it a go today! From first time beginners to UK championship water-skiers and wake-boarders, every level is catered for at our chosen venue. In a Spice exclusive session, you will receive a 1.5 hour lesson with an experienced instructor who will take you through the basics if you’re a beginner and let you loose on the slalom course if you are more experienced. During this time you will have a 1 x 15 minute tow and time permitting, we'll try to fit in a banana ride.

Cotswold Manor - Snowshill + Gardens

Date: Sunday 16th June 2013 Place: Snowshill, Near Broadway (WR12 7JU) Main Entrance - Spice Sign at 11:30am Cost: £24.50 Member, £26.50 Guest, £15 Member National Trust, £17 Guest National Trust Includes: Entrance to Manor and Gardens, Sunday Roast, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Today we’re off to Snowshill, a Cotswold manor set in hillside gardens and a fanciful world filled with unlikely treasures.

In the heart of a traditional Cotswold village, Snowshill Manor is the home of Charles Paget Wade, architect, artist and craftsman, who devoted his life to amassing an enormous and varied collection of ceramics, model ships, toys, bicycles and much more. ‘I have not bought things because they were rare or valuable. My guiding essentials have been good design, colour and workmanship. What a joy these old things are to live with, each piece made by the hand of a craftsman, each has feeling that no machine could ever attain. Though each room of the house is filled with items of interest, each has a restful atmosphere. They are rooms to linger in – rooms one must return to – rooms where there is always something to discover – rooms which inspire a thousand fancies’.

Charles Paget Wade’s passion for craftsmanship, colour and design began when he was just 7 years old. His motto was ‘let nothing perish’, and his life was dedicated to finding, restoring and enjoying objects of beauty, both every day and extraordinary.

Please Note: National Trust Members need to bring their card along and book the National Trust Option.

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Fun Life Drawing Class for Women

Sunday 16th June 2013 The Warwick, 1 - 3 Warwick Str, London (W1B 5LR) Main Entrance - Spice Sign Time: 2:45pm to 4:30pm £24.95 Member Includes: 90 minute life drawing class, Hunky Male Model, Personal Art Teacher (paper, pens etc. included), Fun drawing games and a Certificate for all participants.

Why not try something completely different today and join us for a fantastic Nude Life Drawing Class! This class isn’t for the faint hearted! Your art teacher will take you through all the important points for creating your masterpiece but best of all … you will have a hunky male model to drool over the whole time. You’ll also have a masterpiece to take home at the end. It’s a fun and inspiring way to spend an afternoon, so book now! Although we have nothing against the boys, this one is really more for the girls!

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Llama + Wolf Experience Day - Bedford

Sunday 16th June 2013 A428 between Bromham + Turvey, Bedford (Directions will be emailed) from 10am to 4pm Cost: £49.99 Member, £52.99 Guest Includes wolf experience with talk about the wolves, 1hr 30min Llama walk, sandwiches and snacks

We are joining our friends from the Anglian Wolf Society on a combined day out where you visit the wolf sanctuary with the opportunity to take photographs and ask as many questions as you like. Then there will be talk from a knowledgeable member of staff about the wolves and about the conservation projects that the Anglian Wolf Society are involved with. The wolves will then be fed and you will soon understand where the saying ‘wolf it down’ comes from! About 1.00p.m. some sandwiches, nibble and refreshments will be served then at 13.45 we will head off for the Llama/Alpaca Walk. (Times of the itinerary may vary slightly). Llamas and Alpacas are gentle animals who give a sense of relaxation and well being to those who walk with the. They have a natural curiosity and interest in humans making them ideal walking companions. The walk lasts about 1hour 30 mins and is in beautiful countryside. Two people share one Llama/Alpaca and there will be plenty stops for photos along the way.

Walk: Forest Fawr near Castell Coch

Date: Sunday 16th June 2013 Place: Tongwynlais,Cardiff (CF15 7L) Forest Fawr Car Park at 10:45am Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Includes: 7 Mile Guided Walk, Spice Host Join Spice today for a lovely circular walk from Forest Fawr and passing through Taff’s Well and Rhiwbina Hill. The walk takes us over the hills north-west of Cardiff, with a great mixture of woodland and open hillside and views across the Taff Valley.

After the walk we can stop off for a drink and a bite to eat at a local pub nearby (optional and payable on the day).

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Llangollen Canals Experience Day

Sunday 16th June 2013 The Wharf, Llangollen, Denbighshire (LL20 8TA) 10am for 10.30am to approx 4.30pm £27 Member, £30 Guest Includes: Both Canal Expereince and return coach from Wharf to Aqueduct

Here’s an opportunity to tick off two great canal experiences in one day. In the morning we travel to Horseshoe Falls by horsedrawn boat. In the afternoon we enjoy a trip by boat over the UK’s biggest navigable aqueduct! This trip has been put together by a team who have been running trips from Llangollen Wharf since 1884! It is an idyllic part of the world where we can watch the fish swim lazily by in the clear water delivered fresh from the River Dee as our boat glides silently through the Welsh mountains. Here’s how the day will work: Sunday Morning: We’ll meeting up at the Wharf to see our horse drawn boat being prepared for a prompt 10.30am departure for the Horseshoe Falls at the head of the canal. It's a leisurely ride along the last stretch of the Llangollen canal, not navigable by any other boats. A stop at the end allows us to admire the chain bridge across the River Dee and marvel at the man-made Horseshoe Falls, another masterpiece by Thomas Telford.

Lunch Break: We should have free time at the Wharf between 12.30pm and 2.00pm. There is a lovely café on site, or we are within 5 minutes walk of the town centre with it’s well known pubs. Last year the members recommended The Corn Mill Pub which is across the river opposite the station.

Sunday Afternoon: We leave the Wharf by coach (coach leaves 2.30pm prompt) to a nearby village where we join a motorised canal boat to take us through the beautiful Vale of Llangollen and across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct built

by Thomas Telford between 1793 and 1806. Pleas see our web site for more information.

Walk: Kewstoke near Weston Super Mare

Date: Sunday 16th June 2013 Place: Kewstoke, Weston Super Mare (BS22 9UZ) Car Park opposite Commodore Hotel at 10amCost: £6 Member, £8 Guest Includes: 8 Mile Guided Walk Extras: Drinks, Refreshments, Lunch

Today we’re off to the Kewstoke and Worlebury area near Weston-superMare with Mike Vowles for a great walk. We start from the public car park just opposite the Commodore Hotel and then on down the boardwalk to the sandy shore. We walk past Trig point and Sand Point and then North along the cliffs (with fantastic views to Wales) as far as Woodspring Priory.

With a quiet country lane, a golf course, a wooded track and a scenic crossing over the toll road on the way back, it’s a lovely day out.

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Burger Night at Racks Bar + Kitchen - Bristol

Monday 17th June 2013 St Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol (BS8 1LX) Racks Bar & Kitchen, Spice Table at 7pm £9 Member, £11 Guest Includes: Racks Burger & Fries, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Racks is one of the friendliest restaurants in Clifton and most cosmopolitan drinking and eating venues in Bristol. The emphasis is firmly on a fun, relaxed atmosphere with table service and great food. Monday can be a dreary day for cooking and so tonight we’re off to try one of their legendary burgers (at a good price) and some good Spice company. The burgers are not just any old burgers and you have choices between100% British Beef burger with melted smoked applewood in a rustic ciabatta served with crispy fries and our homemade tomato and onion relish, Welsh Lamb burger with melted mozzarella and fresh tomato slices in a rosemary focaccia served with crispy fries and homemade tzatziki and - 100% Chicken breast burger with rustic ciabatta, mozzarella, chips and a gooseberry, ginger and elderflower relish. It’s sure to be a lovely night out, so join us!

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Pub Quiz Night at The Warf - Cardiff

Tuesday 18th June 2013 The Wharf, Schooner Way, Cardiff (CF10 4EU) Ask for the Spice Table from 8pm to 11pm £2 Member Includes: Pub Quiz and Spice Host Extras: Food and drinks

Every Tuesday The Wharf has a quiz hosted by their regular quizmaster, Conor. It includes everyone's favourite categories along with picture rounds, music rounds, and great prizes and is guaranteed fun for all! Join us tonight as we enter the competition as a Spice Team and show them what we’ve got! This is a pay as you go event so you pay a deposit of £2 to secure your place and then you pay on the night for any food and drinks that you have. Spice need you to book in the usual way as we need to book a table at the pub and we will organise a Spice host for the evening.

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Center Parcs Sherwood Forest Weekend

Fri 21st Jun 2013 - Mon 24th Jun 2013 Rufford, Newark, Nottingham (NG22 9DN) Arrive Friday - Villa Access 3.00pm £139 Double/Twin Share, £159 Guest Double/Twin Share, £99 Bunk Room Share, £214 Single/Sole (Deposit £50 Double/Twin Share, £50 Guest Double/Twin Share, £40 Bunk Room Share, £50 Single/Sole) Special this Year: School Sports Day (optional)

Party Theme: ‘Back to School’ * 2 Discos * Sports * Dance Classes 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 the fun School Sports Day on the Sunday, adding a brilliant fun event into the weekend which will be another hi-lite.

The sub-tropical paradise is the centre of attraction with giant waves, water chutes, Jacuzzi’s, flumes, a thrilling wild water rapids ride, and much more. You can spend all day in the tropically heated 'dome', or move outdoors - tennis, squash, sailing, bikes, canoeing, gym, badminton, bowls, archery, - the list is endless...(you pay extra for these). There a few extra Spice Events organised by your local Spice Group like our Welcome Drinks Reception, BBQs, Badminton and Volleyball group sessions, ten pin bowling games, etc, to provide some great group focal points during the weekend. Or you can just choose to chill! Full details in your joining pack. We also have a fantastic Friday Night Welcome Disco to get the party started.

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. Sheena Brabazon is a regular dance leader for Spice and she will be showing you the moves for some wonderful great group (no partner needed) sessions, including Black Eyes Peas (Good, good, night) and the iconic Thriller! Go along to just one or both and laughs are guaranteed! Numbers are limited to max 100 per session and will be on a first come basis.

On Sunday we have a very special optional event with our own School Sports Day – starting at 1.00pm at the Golf Driving Range. All the traditional school sports, egg and spoon, sack race, bean bags, sprint, three legged races all in a thrilling atmosphere. Due to the additional cost to hire the Golf Range, PA System, and to provide kit in this event, there is an additional cost of £10 per person to take part. Book it separately. Limited slots at 200, first come first served. This is only available to those who have booked the weekend! Medals and trophies and Champagne showers to finish!

Our accommodation is in beautifully located villas surrounded by woodland alive with cheeky not so 'wild’ life. Fully fitted bathroom and kitchens, lounge, TV (with video channels), central heating and even an open log fire. The Villas are 3 & 4 bedroomed (6 or 8 people), each villa has one double room for couples (or can be booked for single occupancy), 1 twin or two Twins, some have a smaller bunk room! We will arrange members into Villas - grouping people together - don't worry if you're on your own, so are many others booking, and with Spice you won't be on your own for long, as soon as you meet your Villa mates! Please advise at the time of booking if you have rooming requests, we will do our best to accommodate these but due to the mix of rooms, and villa sizes, cannot be guaranteed.

Center Parcs - Sherwood - Sports Day

Date: Sunday 23rd June 2013 Place: Sherwood Forest, Nottingham Time: 1pm Cost: £10 As part of our Center Parcs weekend at Sherwood Forest we have our very own Spice Sports Day! It will be a fabulous fun day so book your place NOW Our fabulous School Sports Day, is on Sunday and starts at 1.00pm at the Golf Driving Range.

We will have all the traditional school sports races, egg and spoon, sack race, bean bags, sprint, three legged races all in a thrilling atmosphere. Teams of ten will be organised, and you can either book with friends or come on your own as we will be organising everyone into teams. It’s all about having a good laugh together, and enjoying the child within us all! Fancy Dress is encouraged, teachers will try and keep things organised (chaos), but mayhem and madness no doubt will prevail.

Due to the additional cost to hire the Golf Range, PA System, and to provide kit for this event, there is an additional cost of £10 per person to take part. Please book it separately from your weekend booking. Limited slots at 200, first come first served. This is only available to those who have booked the weekend (i.e. Don’t book it unless you also book Center Parcs Weekend! Medals and trophies and Champagne showers to finish! Aiming for a 4.00pm Finish. Bring: Drinks, Towel,

Trainers/pumps, snacks, waterproofs, if it looks adverse weather. The event will go on whatever the weather.

Pub Social at The Wharf - Cardiff

Date: Friday 21st June 2013 Place: Schooner Way, Cardiff (CF10 4EU) The Wharf - Ask for the Spice Area at 7:30pm Cost: £12 Member with supper, £14 Guest with supper, £0 Member No supper Includes: Sharing Platters, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Tonight we are heading to The Wharf in the East Bute Dock to unwind at the end of the day. The expansive pub provides a wonder view of the Old Bute Dock on Schooner Way and if the weather is good we can sit outside. We’ll be enjoying some sharing platters with a selection of nibbles to choose from such as Buffalo chicken wings, tempura battered vegetables, BBQ pork ribs, beer-battered onion rings, chips, nachos and dips. These social evenings are very popular and a good way to meet and socialise with other Spice members.

Riproar Comedy Club With Food

Date: Friday 21st June 2013 Place: Bush House, 64 Prince Street, Bristol (BS1 4QD) Fifth Floor - 7.15pm at entrance Cost: £17.95 Member with food, £19.95 Guest with food Includes: Entry To Comedy Show, Main Course Meal Extras: Drinks Join Spice for a Saturday night of laughter and fun as we enjoy some of the best comedians on the circuit at Riproar Comedy Club. There’ll be three great acts providing the entertainment and lots of laughs all round. Please note: It’s not for the easily offended as these funny men and women enjoy poking some fun at anyone and everyone and have even been known to use the odd swearword in their routines. We have a special SPICE exclusive price which includes a main course meal before the show. Dishes on offer include Lasagne, Burgers, and chicken Tikka with Plain Rice amongst others.

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Source to Sea W'end 4-Hay on Wye-Hereford

Fri 21st Jun 2013 - Sun 23rd Jun 2013 Three Counties Hotel, Hereford (HR2 7BP) From 6pm £179 Member, £199 Guest Includes: Walking of 23 miles over two days, 2 night's bed & breakfast, 2 packed lunches, Evening meal on the Saturday Night Extras: Food on Friday night.

Transport to and from start points on the Sat & Sun Did you know that there is only one place in the world where two rivers start at the same point and finish at the same point?

Well those two rivers, the Severn and the Wye both start in the mountains of mid Wales, Plynlimon (the highest point of the Cambrian Mountains) and both finish at the Severn Estuary. So over the next twelve months, Alan Roberts is going to be running a number of walking weekends, seven to be exact that will follow the River Wye from its source all the way to the Severn Estuary. Why the River Wye? Well there are a number of highlights on route; the mountains of mid wales not only offer stunning scenery, but the chance to see red kite, buzzards and peregrine falcons, there are the Penddal Rock Rapids, Gilfach Medieval Longhouse, the beautiful town of Hay on Wye (also famous for its book shop) that nestles at the foot of the Black Mountain, Capler Camp Hillfort, Goodrich Castle, Symonds Yat and the Yat Rock viewpoint, Tintern Abbey and finally to Chepstow and the Castle.

Climbing the Longstone Pinnacle

Date: Saturday 22nd June 2013 Place: Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean 10.00am - 4.30pm Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest Climbing is one of the fastest growing sports. Its great fun and anybody can do it. It’s a really exciting way to improve physical fitness combining strength, balance, flexibility and mental stimulation. This is an excellent day for beginners and intermediates to learn/fine tune your climbing and abseiling skills, with the final climb of the day up The Longstone Pinnacle.

Important: It is not possible to guarantee the Longstone Pinnacle climb on the day, as poor weather or the presence of other climbers can make the climb unsafe. Please be assured, however, that the instructor will do his very best to ensure that you get this experience. For the full write-up please see the website event listing.

Dinner Shuffle - Severn Shed Restaurant

Date: Saturday 22nd June 2013 Place: The Grove, Bristol (BS1 4RB) Severnshed Restaurant in the Bar at 7pm Cost: £29.95 Member, £32.95 Guest Includes: 3 Course Shuffle Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join Spice tonight as we dine at the Severnshed Restaurant situated in the enviable location of the picturesque Bristol Harbourside. We’ll first meet in the cocktail bar at 7.00 p.m. for some drinks and will then go into the restaurant for a leisurely and decadent 3 course meal. With our dinner shuffle, we have you changing places after each course, giving you a great opportunity to meet many new people.

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Sailing 1 Day Taster - Gosport

Saturday 22nd June 2013 Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport (PO12 1NU) 9.00am for 9.30am start Cost: £132 Member, £142 Guest On this one-day event you experience the fun of sailing a modern, safe, yacht in scenic and sheltered waters. You feel the excitement of casting off the lines and breaking your bond with the land - then helping to raise the sails and feeling the wind start to push us along…all under the guidance of an experienced skipper. You sail on “Kelana”, the yacht that is also used for the weekend and cross-Channel events. Following a safety briefing and familiarisation with the yacht and your fellow Spice crew members, we set off for our day’s sail on the Solent - that stretch of sea that lies between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. It is the most popular cruising ground in UK waters with much to see and plenty of other boats to add to the interest. Further details can be found on our website

Snowdon Summer Solstice Sleepover

Date: Sat 22nd Jun 2013 - Sun 23rd Jun 2013 Place: Betws Y Coes (LL24 0AE) at 4.00pm Cost: £30 Member, £32 Guest A chance to spend the night out in the open and away from the comforts of home, meeting in Betws-y-coed north Wales to allow time for any last minute purchases and some food we drive up to Pen-y-pass to park for the night. The route for the 2 – 2.5 hour walk takes us up the Miners Track, an easy to follow path but still rocky and steep in places, at the shore of Glaslyn lake is where we will spend the night under the stars, on the beach and sheltered by the high ground. If anyone wishes to go to the Snowdon summit you can leave your heavy pack here and make the final accent a little easier, it is a steep climb all the way from here to the top and will take between 1.5 & 2 hours to return. This event is for members with a good level of fitness. You will need a good sleeping bag, boots, waterproofs, torch and warm clothing for this trip and a comfortable rucksack to carry it all. We can supply sleeping mats and bivi / survival bags and will give you a warm drink in bed in the morning Date: Place: Cost: Extras:

Hangliding - Tandem Experience by Air Tow

Sunday 23rd June 2013 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne (DE6 2ET) Time slots to be confirmed £20 Member, £25 Guest Total cost is £199 (£204 Guests) but this is paid as £20 (£25 guests) deposit when booking PLUS the balance direct to the supplier on arrival.

Here’s your chance to fly with the birds in a specially designed tandem hang glider. The Spice flights are designed to take you to a height of 3000ft (or cloudbase – whichever comes first) towed behind a CAA approved tug microlight, in the company of an experienced BHPA qualified tandem hang gliding instructor. After an introduction to the equipment and a pre-flight briefing, you will be harnessed into the hang glider with your instructor. The microlight will start, and begin towing the glider and its’ occupants into the air. Once the towline is jettisoned you and your instructor will glide free and silent in complete awe of the spectacular views overlooking the beautiful Peak District Park.... an experience only shared with the birds. You may even take the controls and fly the hang glider yourself or enjoy the thrill of limited aerobatics. This is a completely unique experience, hanging on the outside of an aircraft, head down with nothing but the rush of the wind over the face! As one customer said, it’s “rather like flying with Superman”!

Kev's Bike Ride - Cycle the Taff Trail

Date: Sunday 23rd June 2013 Place: Cardiff Bus Station, Central Square, Car (CF10 1EP) Brecon Beacons Bike Bus - Spice Sign at 8:20am Cost: £6 Member, £8 Guest Includes: Bike Ride Extras: Bus Fare, Refreshments Join Kev today for this fantastic 55mile bike ride along the Taff Trail. The trail runs from the market town of Brecon to Cardiff, and links parts of the historic transport network to form a continuous route. In Cardiff it runs from the Bay waterfront along the Taff corridor to Tongwynlais. Largely traffic-free, the 55 mile trail passes through a variety of landscapes. There are many sites of interest and industrial heritage either adjacent or close to it. There are many pleasant green spaces with a variety of wildlife and plants as well as great views of the River. We meet at the Cardiff Bus Station promptly at 8.30am in the morning in time to catch the Brecon Beacon Bike Bus, and will get there by about 11am, before cycling the 55miles back. You will need a good level of fitness and a fully serviced mountain bike. Please bring some money for the bus fare (about £16.00) and for food and drinks. When we reach Cardiff we will go to a local pub for a well- deserved drink.

Medieval Jousting at Cardiff Castle

Date: Sunday 23rd June 2013 Place: Cardiff Castle, Castle Street, Cardiff (CF10 3RB) Main Entrance - Spice Sign at 10am Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: Ticket to Cardiff Castle Joust Day (Joust display - 2 shows each day, Dragon procession, Storytelling, Juggling, Barber surgeon, Armourer, Medieval encampment) , Booking Fee, Spice Host Join Spice as we enjoy a day full of pomp and pageantry, amazing horse back stunts, bruising falls and knock-about humour as the sensational Knights of Royal England come to blows in a death-defying demonstration of the noble art of jousting.

With a medieval encampment to explore, strolling minstrels, junior jousting skills and drills, spell-binding storytelling sessions, there is a packed programme planned for all budding jousters. A great day out, topped off by a mass battle with everyone invited to pitch in. Please note: this ticket will also allow you entry to the Interpretation Centre to see the film presentation, Firing Line and access to the Keep, subject to availability. Additional charge for a house tour.

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Microlighting Experience Flight

Sunday 23rd June 2013 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne! (DE6 2ET) Time slots to be confirmed £5 Member, £10 Guest Cost is £49 (£54 Guests) PAID AS £5 (£10 Guest) deposit to Spice when booking PLUS a balance of £44 directly to the supplier on arrival.

These flights are with an instructor, in a dual controlled microlight, so you can have a go with the controls if you wish or just sit back and enjoy the experience! The experience starts with a full briefing on safety procedures, the equipment we use and flying the microlight. The flight counts as a training flight, so if you want to continue flying by taking up a full course you already have some time under your belt which will count towards your full qualification. Unless you state otherwise we will book a “flexwing” flight. They do have “3 axis” microlights as well if you prefer, which look more like a conventional aircraft but still have all the benefits of ultra light flight! Please see our web site for more information.

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Paragliding - Tandem Experience

Sunday 23rd June 2013 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne (DE6 2ET) Time slots to be confirmed £5.50 Member, £9.50 Guest Cost is £55 (£59 Guests) PAID AS £5.50 (£9.50 Guest) deposit to Spice when booking PLUS a balance of £49.50 directly to the supplier on arrival.

Get the closest feeling to everyone’s dream of truly free flight. Flying with an instructor and towed up by a winch to around 500 -700 feet, you can either help to pilot the paraglider, or just sit back and admire the views of the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. The experience starts with a full briefing on safety procedures, the equipment and flying your glider then builds to a 5-10 minute flight depending on conditions. Notes: There is a weight limit of 95 kilos max. You will be given a weather check number to call before setting out, and need to be aware that the event will be postponed if weather conditions are judged unsuitable for the event.

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Paragliding Day Course

Sunday 23rd June 2013 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne (DE6 2ET) 9am to 5pm £10 Member, £15 Guest Total cost is £110 (£115 Guests) but this is paid as £10 (£15 guests) deposit when booking PLUS the balance direct to the supplier on arrival Paragliding is a fabulous experience. Technology now allows packs so compact and light that it is possible for experts to climb a mountain then jump from the top – gliding serenely back to earth! This is a great way to get started. The day is designed to provide all the information you need to decide if flying is for you and they are normally able to get students flying low solo flights by the end of the day. This is also the way to start if you are interested in Paramotoring, as you need to be able to paraglide before you can progress to the motors. If this interests you, let the team know and they will be able to show you some motor units and let you try them on during the day.

Notes: You will be given a weather check number to call before setting out, and need to be aware that the event will be postponed if weather conditions are judged unsuitable for the event.

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Victorian Afternoon Tea in Bath

Sunday 23rd June 2013 24a Bridge Street, Bradford on Avon (BA15 1BY) The Bridge Tea Rooms, Spice Table at 2:45pm Cost: £24 Member, £26 Guest, £32 Member with Bubbly, £34 Guest with Bubbly Includes: Victorian Afternoon Tea, Service, Spice Host The afternoon ritual of serving tea has been developed to a fine art at the Bridge Tea Rooms in Bath, and is so accomplished that they have been recognized as excellent by the prestigious UK Tea Guild for the past 17 years. Delicate bone china, the finest leaf teas, and friendly staff in Victorian costumes serving home-made cakes, pastries and sandwiches. Housed in a former blacksmith's cottage dating from 1502, the Bridge Tea Rooms positively oozes atmosphere, and the classical music playing gently in the background sets a tranquil tone. Today we’ll be enjoying the Empire Full Afternoon Tea with a selection of finger sandwiches and cakes, warm homemade scone with strawberry preserve and Dorset clotted cream and any tea of your choice. To make it a real treat, you could choose the bubbly option which includes a glass of bubbly.

Walk: Mind Your Manors!

Date: Sunday 23rd June 2013 Place: Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire (BA15 1DF) The Railway Station Car Park at 10.30am Cost: £6 Member, £8 Guest Host: Steve Maggs, 07774596653 / Cal Griffiths, 07736648055 With historic manor houses at Westwood and Iford ancient hostelries and a delightful stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal, this walk can boast something of interest at every turn. There is also the opportunity to visit Bradford-on-Avon, where the use of golden limestone as a building material has earned the town the description of 'Bath in miniature'. With its Saxon church, tithe Barn and ancient bridge, it’s easy to see why Bradford has featured in TV programmes devoted to fine small towns.

Spice Meet + Eat - The Ffynnon Wen

Date: Thursday 27th June 2013 Place: Thornhill Rd, Llanishen, Cardiff (CF14 9UA) Ffynnon Wen - In the Bar at 7:30pm Host: Paul Freeta, Rod McIntyre, Roger Jones Join Spice tonight for our monthly Meet & Eat. Every month we head to a new for a social night-out. It’s a great opportunity to come along, meet some fellow SPICE members over a drink and perhaps have a bite to eat – it’s entirely up to you. We’ll let the pub know we’re coming and anyone who fancies a meal can choose, order and pay on the night. If you’ve already eaten then just come along for the social chat and a drink. Everyone is welcome including established members, newer members and anyone thinking of joining SPICE. Book online (members) or drop us an email (non-members) so we know you’re coming and one of our Spice hosts will be there to meet you. Our venue tonight is The Ffynnon Wen, a relaxing and traditional 17th Century farmhouse pub found just five miles from Cardiff City Centre in Llanishen. The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, we can enjoy a glass of the finest cask ales and perhaps take advantage of the fantastic two for one pub food offers on traditional meals, burgers and grills.

Spice Meet + Eat Social - Bristol

Date: Thursday 27th June 2013 Place: V-Shed, Cannons Road, Bristol (BS1 5UH) Pitcher & Piano - Spice Table at 7pm Includes: Spice Host Extras: Drinks and food - pay on the night Come on down to the Pitcher and Piano tonight for a lovely, relaxed social evening. Perfectly located on Bristol’s Harbourside with eclectic and unusual furniture over 2 floors, it’s a great time to catch up with other Spice members in the area and perhaps meet some new ones. Our Spice Host for this evening will be there to welcome you and help with the introductions, so don’t be shy about coming on your own. This is a social where you pay for your own drinks and food on the evening. As we are providing a Spice host and will need to book a space at the pub please book online to let us know if you are coming along. This social is replacing the club night social for the summer months to give you a change of scene and so that we can be outdoors if the weather is nice to us.

Spice Dines Indian - The Eastern Eye, Bath

Date: Friday 28th June 2013 Place: 8A Quiet Street, Bath (BA1 2JS) The Eastern Eye - Spice Table at 7pm Cost: £29.50 Member, £31.50 Guest Includes: 3 Course Menu, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join Spice tonight as we dine Indian at the fantastic multi award winning Eastern Eye in Bath. The entrance is through a small and unassuming door on Quiet Street and up the stairs, where you then enter a rather large and magnificent Georgian room, designed in 1824 by Henry Goodridge. The ceiling in particular is something to behold, with three huge and ornately framed circular windows running along its length. The traditional dishes served are rooted in the soil of Bengal, Southern and Northern India and are prepared in the restaurant as in the chefs own homes. We’ll be having a set meal tonight to get the taste of a few dishes and will have a Tandoori Mixed Platter Starter, Chicken Curry Special, Sultan Puree Pillau, Mixed Vegetable side, Nan, Dessert and Coffee. It’s a lovely evening out with a delicious dinner and great Spice company.

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Walking Bournemouth + Hampshire Coast

Fri 28th Jun 2013 - Sun 30th Jun 2013 Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth (BH1 3QQ) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal is at 8.00p.m. £159 Member Twin Share, £179 Guest Twin Share, £199 Member Single (Deposit £35) Included: 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and 2 guided walks

Walkwise Overview: Bournemouth is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the south coast of England mainly due to the magnificent Dorset World Heritage Coast. Therefore what better way is there but to enjoy yourself residing at the lovely Hotel Carrington House Hotel with its heated indoor swimming pool on Bournemouth’s exclusive and tranquil East Cliff. The diverse mix of fascinating heritage, beautiful coastline and countryside with a wide variety of attractions afford all the ingredients to make your holiday extra special. There are many excellent beaches nearby and it is only a short walk to the town centre and the Bournemouth International Centre. The WalkWise Walking Programme: Normally on this event we walk in the area to the west of Bournemouth and in the New Forest. For a change of scene in our All NEW programme we have not only changed hotel but we will do some new walks too! We will be exploring the stretch of coast to the East of Bournemouth all the way to Lymington. Setting a mid-point around the centre of Christchurch Bay divides this section of coast nicely into 2 days.

WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles, and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent. Accommodation: The Carrington House Hotel, close to the town centre, is situated on a quiet pine tree lined avenue on the East Cliff side of Bournemouth perfect for a walking weekend. The hotel is close to both the railway and coach station. The hotel has all ensuite bedrooms, a heated indoor swimming pool, table tennis, pool, table football.

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Walking Weekend Patterdale The Lakes

Fri 28th Jun 2013 - Sun 30th Jun 2013 Patterdale Hotel, Ullswater, Cumbria (CA11 0NN) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £165 Member Twin Share, £205 Member Single, Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfast, 2 eve meals, 2 picnic lunches, 2 days of guided walks with a minimum choice of 2 walks each day Walkwise Overview: Patterdale is one of the most popular WalkWise Weekends and for good reasons: it is away from the madding crowd, it’s a lovely hotel and set in a lovely peaceful village in the beautiful Ullswater valley! The Patterdale hotel is all en suite, with lots of space to socialise in the evenings and what’s more the head chef and his team consistently pull out all the stops making the finest food using as much fresh local produce as possible. On top of this it’s just 2 minutes away from the White Lion, the local Lakeland pub, Oh and the walking’s some of the best in England!! WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles. Accommodation: WalkWise are returning to a firm favourite, the Patterdale Hotel that lies at the head of the Vale of Ullswater. There are two levels of accommodation; mainly Patterdale rooms and 9 twins /double Lakeland rooms which have a view to the surrounding fells and/or lake. All bedrooms are ensuite and all have courtesy trays and colour TV’s. The hotel has a bar, a lovely dining room and comfortable lounges where you can relax in the evenings. Oh and just in case you are interested there is also a lovely Lakeland pub, The White Lion just 100m from the front door of the hotel!!!

Abba Re-Bjorn Tribute Night - Bristol

Date: Saturday 29th June 2013 Place: Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre, Bond St (BS1 3LE) In the Bar - Spice Sign at 7pm Cost: £42.50 Member, £44.50 Guest Includes: Arrival Drink, Three Course Meal, Live Abba Tribute and Disco ABBA REBJORN is an amazing reproduction of the super group ABBA. Performed by four hand-picked cast members the show is not only an experience never to be forgotten - it will leave you spellbound by the best interpretation of ABBA MUSIC in the today. ABBA made their mark at the Eurovision competition in 1974 with their super hit Waterloo and from there the hits just kept on rolling - creating one of the most successful bands ever to emerge. Combining beautiful harmonies Frida and Agneitha created a sound that was so pure and true that artists today are still astounded at the amazing vocal sounds they produced. Benny and Bjorn were the geniuses behind the music and lyrics and songs like Mamma Mia, Ring Ring, Super Trouper, Winner Takes It All, and Lay Your Love On Me have all become some of the most played and remembered songs of all time.

Cycle Tour - The Bay, Cardiff

Date: Saturday 29th June 2013 Place: Millenium Ctr, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay (CF10 5AL) Outside Wales Millenium Centre – Spice 9:45am to 12pm Cost: £14 Member, £16 Guest Includes: 2 Hour Cycle Tour and Bike Hire Truly the best way to explore this beautiful and fascinating young city is by bike. Come and try it! This is unique cycle experience sets a leisurely bike ride within a historical context. This is a fascinating city, reflecting in many ways the history and future of Wales and today we’ll be exploring Cardiff Bay, The Barrage, Senedd, Wales Millennium Centre, Grangetown, “A Private View”, Ferry Road…and much more! Led by an experienced guide, you’ll take it easy on a fleet of fantastic Pashley bikes. This is not about the bike ! But they are fantastic! The Pashley Bikes, made in Britain, guarantee a comfortable and leisurely ride. No sweat, just pure enjoyment and relaxation, and it is flat and the sun (almost) always shines. This is a “softer” way of cycling, it’s not about exercise, or sweat or eating miles, but it’s all about taking it easy and enjoying.

Golf For Beginners And Rusties

Date: Saturday 29th June 2013 Place: Bowood Golf & Country Club, Nr Chippenha (SN11 9PQ) Inside Clubhouse Main Bar from 10:30am to 2pm Cost: £29.95 Member, £31.50 Guest Includes: Balls, Clubs and 3 hours lesson with Pro. Please wear trainers if you don't have golf shoes and avoid jeans as the golf club has a certain dress code. Extras: Any drinks and Lunch The relaxing, yet frustrating sport of golf is played all over the world and ever more people are taking up this wonderful game. So to help you to see what all the fuss is about we have an excellent morning's entertainment lined up for you today.

Upon arrival at 10.30am relax in the bar area, buy yourself a coffee or a bacon roll (payable on the day) before we head outside at 11.00am for a three hour lesson with qualified teaching professional golfer Paul McLean or Simon Shanks. This gentle introduction to golf will include learning the basics on the Driving Range, putting and chipping practice before setting out to put your new found skills into practise on the superb 3 hole academy course. This day is great for newbies or for players who just want to hone their skills. Absolutely no previous golfing experience is necessary as Paul will tell you all you need to know to get started.

Kayak River Adventure Day

Date: Saturday 29th June 2013 Place: Symonds Yat (HR9 5QT) 10am to approx 4.30pm Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest This area really is canoe country! The team from Forest Adventure have come up with a varied route for single seat kayaks enjoyable for absolute beginners and practiced paddlers alike. They have planned out for us, one of the most scenic, most photographed, stretches of the Wye, from Kerne Bridge to Huntsmans Bridge taking in views of Symonds Yat as we go.

Having allowed four and a half hours for the trip, it should be a leisurely day, the famous Kestrels might even be keeping an eye on us from high above the valley. It's a great first timers event, but will also be fun for those of you who have some experience. If you've been to one of our Canoe Skills Workshops at the pool, you'll discover that moving water adds a whole new dimension to the sport, as you try to master your boat, the currents and your technique! Throughout the trip we will be practicing and developing technique, and using the water to help manoeuver the kayak. All equipment is provided.

Flyboarding - Victoria Docks, London

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 Place: Victoria Dock, London Time: 8:30am to 4pm Cost: £155 Member (2 Sessions), £165 Guest (2 Sessions) This is a totally awesome event, which everyone should try at least once!

2 Sessions: Gives you two flights of 25 minutes each. After the first session you should have just about got the hang of it and believe me, you'll be itching to get back out on the water!

Everyone wishes they had booked the full day - hence we are one step ahead and given you the option to really perfect your newly-found skills. This includes tea/coffee etc and lunch.

The FlyBoard attaches to a Jet Ski for power, It uses a water jet for precision flying through the air or underwater. The FlyBoard consists of a thirty foot power hose, foot bindings on a board with two thrust nozzles, a stabilization thrust nozzle on each wrist, and an optional electronic management kit so that the person on the FlyBoard can control the throttle and the on/off switch. The FlyBoard is the ultimate water toy that will get the attention of anybody serious about adrenalin!

Date: Place: Cost:

Sunday 30th June 2013 Victoria Docks, London 12pm to 4pm £155 Member (2 sessions), £165 Guest (2 sessions)

Jetovator at Victoria Docks, London

A revolutionary new water sports accessory that uses an existing jet ski to elevate you to heights you never thought possible. Combining the sleek body of a racing motorcycle with the aerial capabilities of a fighter aircraft, the Jetovator allows the rider to experience the thrill of flying with the ease of riding a bike. The intuitive controls allow first time riders to fly like professional pilots. Climb to heights of up to 30ft, dive down to 10ft below the water, and rocket above the surface at speeds of up to 25 mph. Amaze onlookers with awesome stunts like barrel rolls and back flips. Engage in close contact formation flying with multiple Jetovators. It's time to turn off the video games...Saddle up...and Ride the Hose!

Microlight Flying

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 Place: Popham Airfield,Coxford Down (SO21 3BD) 11.00am in cafe Cost: £61 Member, £65 Guest Airbourne Aviation gives us a fabulous experience introducing us to microlighting and what is involved in this growing sport.

You will be given the opportunity to actually take control and fly one. These fixed wing machines (Ikarus C42) are capable of flying to the continent; one has even made a trip to Australia! (Please note these are not hangliders.)Upon arrival, meet in the Clubhouse café for a coffee and bacon butty, paid separately. It’s well worth arriving early as the Clubhouse serves great food. A member of Airbourne Aviation will then come and meet you and take you to the instruction room for a briefing before your 20 minute flight begins. After your flight you will be handed a certificate to amaze your friends. This event is weather dependent so please ring 0845 1309676 / 0845 1309676 on the morning to check that it's going ahead. Please note there is a maximum weight of 16st for this event.

Open Canoeing Bristol

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 Place: River Yeo, Congresbury (BS49 5BX) 1.15pm in Youth Centre Car-Park Cost: £36 Member, £38 Guest Open Canoes allow so many possibilities. Whether you want a gentle paddle down some of the most tranquil and picturesque rivers in the South West, or a floating platform for jumping in the water and playing fabulous games with friends, open canoeing provides it all. The boats are stable, making falling out an effort, yet are great fun to paddle. Sessions start with your instructor explaining how to use the paddle, how to work with your partner, as well as what happens if the canoe tips over. Once on the water the instructor will tailor the session to your requirements mixing games with coaching.

Our session lasts for a couple of hours and we will have four canoes with two people in each.

Please wear warm, old clothes with long sleeves and legs (no jeans) and ensure that you have a complete change of clothes (including shoes) and a towel. It’s recommended that you wear footwear such as trainers that you won’t mind getting wet. You will be provided with a wind and splash-proof jacket and a buoyancy aid.

Steam Train from Birmingham to Stratford

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 Place: Snow Hill Station, Birmingham (B3 2BJ) 9.45am for 10.23am train Cost: £21.50 Member, £23 Guest Includes: Standard class return rail ticket and booking fees Extras: Ian Jelf 'Stratford Walk' - Book separately Note: Why not also book Ian’s “Stratford as you’ve never seen it” Walk. Ian is meeting the train and his walk lasts around 2 hours (allowing extra free time before returning).

Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights, sounds and senses of main line steam rail travel as it was in the 'good old days'. Travel along the Shakespeare Line between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, steeped in culture, history and natural beauty.

The journey from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is through beautiful countryside, the steam locomotives often work up to speeds of 60mph and even 75mph! Through the carriage windows you will see an ever changing landscape, from Birmingham's fascinating industrial past to Warwickshire's beautiful countryside with its working farms, stylish villages and stations, plus glimpses of waterways and other features that make up Shakespeare's County. An immaculate steam locomotive will pull the train of Vintage Trains traditional rail carriages, all restored authentically to their former glory.

There will then be an opportunity to spend 4hours in Stratford Upon Avon before returning to Snowhill station on the 16.13 steam train.

Stratford as you've never seen it Before

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 Place: outside Stratford BR Station (CV37 6PL) 11.40 (to meet those arriving by Steam) Cost: £8.50 Member, £10.50 Guest Extras: If you want to arrive by Steam Train, please book this as a seperate event Note – you can combine this visit with our Steam to Stratford event and arrive/ depart in style!

It's amazing isn't it that millions of people from all over the world flock to Stratford-upon-Avon every year, and for the rest of us it's somewhere we "always mean to visit"! Well wait no longer, just join Ian Jelf today for an entertaining walk around this famous town. As well as the “sensible” sights we’ll discover those things most visitors never have time to hear about, including an actress' ashes, an extra-marital pregnancy and the chance to discover Stratford's mediaeval red light district, an illegal dung heap and even Shakespeare's son-in-law's haemorrhoids!

Our meet point: As many people will be joining this walk by arriving on the Shakespeare Express steam train, Ian will meet everyone outside the Station Exit. (Station is on Station Road).

Walking Holiday Oxford to Hampton Court

Date: Sun 30th Jun 2013 - Sat 6th Jul 2013 Place: B & B on a narrowboat (OX2 0AB) Cost: £515 Member Twin Share, £535 Guest Twin Share (Deposit £100) Includes accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis on a narrowboat, lunches, Walk Leader/Guide Extras: evening meals, these are usually at the end of the days walk in a local hostelry and can be flexible with the group deciding. Leader is Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 The Thames Path keeps close to the river so you are never too far from the boat, this section of the river is around 85 miles and the places of interest include the market town of Abingdon, the regatta capitol of Henley, Royal Windsor & Eton, Magna Carta island at Runnymede, the Goring Gap and Hampton Court Palace to name but a few, mix these with smaller villages and an abundance of wildlife it’s easy to see why the likes of Turner and Constable where so inspired.

The trip includes breakfasts [tea in bed by request] and a buffet style lunch on board with non alcoholic drinks. Evening meals are extra and the boat will moor close to a local hostelry overnight, one night will be a barbecue on the river bank.

As the boat is never too far away you don’t need to carry a heavy pack. Just a camera, alternatively you may prefer to relax on board and watch the world go by on the artery of England. A walk of 80 miles.

War of Independence Camp + Drill Displays

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 Place: American Museum, Claverton Manor, Bath (BA2 7BD) Main Entrance to the Museum - Spice Sign at 12pm Cost: £21.50 Member, £23.50 Guest Includes: Entrance to Museum, Exhibition and Gardens, War of Independence Camp and Drill Display, Snack lunch and drink, Spice Host His Majesty’s Crown Forces are back, strutting their stuff in the War of Independence Camp and Drill Displays. With their special blend of military prowess, scruffy recruits, good humour, and one, almighty loud, cannon, this promises to be fun and informative day.

We’ll be visiting the America museum which takes you on a journey through the history of America, from its early settlers to the twentieth century. With its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts, the Museum shows the diverse and complex nature of American traditions. The only museum of Americana outside the United States, it was founded to bring American history and cultures to the people of Britain and Europe.

We’ll also see the special temporary exhibition, Gangsters & Gunslingers: The Good, The Bad & The Memorabilia: America’s outlaw heroes from the David Gainsborough Roberts Collection. This exhibition showcases treasures from the comprehensive Americana collection and Hollywood archive of David Gainsborough Roberts. Items such as Humphrey Bogart’s silver cigarette case, Clyde Barrow’s bullet-proof vest and watch, Dillinger’s fake gun and Al Capone’s silver cigarette case are amongst some of the many items to be viewed.

At 1.30 the camp and drill display begins and it promises to keep us well entertained. Included in our day is a snack lunch with soup and a half sandwich, baked potato with a choice of filling, or a bowl of hot dish of the day on offer, as well as a drink. We’ll have this after the display.

After that we have some time to explore the grounds which total some 125 acres, of which 35 are open to visitors. The parkland, with its majestic old cedars, provides a circular walk through ancient meadows, while above the manor a path has been created through woodland. You can also see the highlight of the gardens, the Mount Vernon Garden. In 1785, when George Washington was enlarging the garden of Mount Vernon his home on the Potomac River, Virginia, the Fairfaxes of Writhlington, near Bath, sent him plants, seeds and a farmer. The flower garden at the American Museum, is identical in size to its American counterpart, and includes the white picket fence, box hedges, rose bushes and seed house in which George Washington taught his stepchildren

Treat yourself to these great weekends away….

Pembrokeshire (Bluestone) luxury resort

Birds of Prey Weekend - Mid Wales

Friday 7�� to Sunday 10�� June

Friday 5�� July to Monday 7� July

It's back...!! After 4 excellent weekends here we are heading to beautiful Pembrokeshire, for our annual visit to the fabulous Bluestone Resort.

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, Bluestone really has something to suit everyone. Whether you simply just want to relax, unwind and use the on-site spa facilities, or you want to go out explore and sample the array of on/off site activities, Bluestone is for you.

During the weekend you will be guided through the world of falconry, and trained in the handling of birds of prey, getting the chance to fly owls and buzzards from your own gloved hand! You will also gain an insight into the history of falconry, which came over to the British Isles in around 860 AD, and discover why it is still enjoyed around the world today. Over the weekend, the experienced falconers will take you out into the countryside where you will handle and free fly a Harris Hawk.

Spice Center Parcs - Sherwood Forest

National Dragon boat racing - Pershore

Friday 21�� to Monday 24�� June

Friday 19�� to Sunday 21�� July

The first of the Spice Big Ones! The Spice summer Center Parcs weekend is a Spice institution, two parties and as much sport or relaxation as you can cope with. Our party theme this year is back to school and we have a school sports fun day on Sunday, with lots of other activities arranged this is bound to be another brilliant weekend!

Another Big One! A huge national Spice event. Up to twenty people sitting side by side in a forty foot long boat, with a carved dragon's head and tail attached. A drummer in the prow beating time, a steerer in the stern keeping the boat on course with a giant paddle, the crew, ten each side speeding the boat down the river to the finish line! The atmosphere is brilliant, which is why this is one of the essential events in the Spice calendar! There is the option to stay Friday & Saturday nights, which of-course you will want to as Saturday is party night! Spice London has won the last 3 times, lets make it 4!

Source to Sea Walking - Hereford Friday 21�� to Sunday 23�� June The river Severn and river Wye are the only rivers in the world which start and end at the same place, this is worth checking out! Stage 4 is from Hay on Wye to Hereford basing ourselves in the lovely Cathedral City of Hereford home to the famous Mappa Mundi taying in the lovely Three Counties Hotel, a twenty minute walk from the centre of the town and the Cathedral and with direct access to the river Wye.

Surfing Weekend - Croyde bay, Devon Friday 26�� to Sunday 28�� July

Bournemouth& Hampshire Coast Walking

Are you ready to take the plunge and head down to Croyde Bay for some Surfing! North Devon is renowned for its spectacular coastlines and golden beaches and Croyde Bay has beautiful and This Walkwise weeked stunning scenery. The sandy beach at Croyde Bay draws surfers explores the Hampshire coast from all over the world and this is where we are heading for our near the holiday town of Surfing Weekend.

Bournemouth. The area is a fascinating mix of heritage, Murder mystery weekend - Daventry beautiful coastlines and Friday 9�� to Sunday 11�� August great views over the Solent towards the Isle of Wight. We This is the 3�� of our big Spice summer events and and embodies the explore some of its pretty spirit of the club! Are you a budding Agatha Christie or Hercule harbours and towns, great Poirot? Warning - our plot will have you guessing and may cause you beaches and countryside. Our hotel is close to the town centre and a sleepless night....! If you have joined us on one of these weekends even has a heated swimming pool to relax in after a social days before we have another excellent plot! “A Reunion ... to die for” you will be given roles to act out over the weekend. Includes a disco walking with other Spice members. on Saturday night, 2 breakfasts & 2 evening meals.

Friday 28�� to Sunday 30�� June

and make the most of your Spice membership!

Local Events in Bristol & Bath Areas We have lots of brilliant local events planned for June in Bristol and Bath including A Chinese Meal at Dynasty, Tapas at Brace & Browns, Doreen Doreen live at the Fiddlers, a pie & pint night, a visit to Bristol Zoo, a Clay Pigeon shooting experience, a Pub Supper at the Victoria Park Pub, a Burger Night at Racks Kitchen, a Comedy Night at the Riproar club, a Dinner Shuffle at the Shed Restaurant, a Victorian Afternoon Tea in Bath, A Meet & Eat on Bristol’s Harbour side, an Indian Meal at the Eastern Eye in Bath, Abba Re-Bjorn Tribute night. Open Canoeing in Bristol and finally a visit to the American museum in Bath for the War of Independence Camp + Drill Display.

Local Events in South Wales We also have some great events planned in South Wales including a Mystery walk in Cardiff (no idea what it is about book to find-out!), a Walk at Bica Common, a Casino night & meal, a Pay as you go Italian Meal, a lovely forest walk in the hills NW of Cardiff, a Pub Quiz, Kev’s (famous!) Bike Ride along the Taff trail, Medieval Jousting at Cardiff Castle, a Meet & Eat at Ffynnon Wen, a Cycle tour of Cardiff Bay …..

Spice Bristol & Cardiff www.spicebristolcardiff.com, 0742 959 8414 or 01276 479253 130 Aztec, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4UB