Spice Bristol Cardiff newsletter Apr13

April to June 2013

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Spice UK Yellowstone, Sept 2012

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 25 April & 30 May, 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 22 April & 20 May, 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 30 April 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 9 May From 8:00 till 10:00 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 Thursday 16 May at 7:30pm Reserved area - look for Spice sign.

Cheltenham Local Meet The Brown Jug 242 Bath Road Cheltenham, GL53 7NB Thursday 18 April 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!

Diannne’s wee bit Hello everyone!

Welcome to the spring edition of the Bristol & Cardiff newsletter and an especially big welcome to Spice if you have recently joined. January & February are always a very busy time in the Spice office with new members joining, it’s great to have you with us, take a look at our fabulous events in our newsletter and just dive-in!

We have had an excellent response from Spice members to our survey, so a big thanks to everyone who took part, Dave Smith at Spice UK is right now writing out the cheque to Comic Relief.

Now that we are getting some spring sunshine hopefully we can tempt you out for some brilliant outdoor events. Coming up we have a number of beautiful spring walks planned in the cotswolds, Chepstow, Dinas Powys (near Cardiff), Tortworth, Tintern Abbey & Portsbury. We are also off to Cosmerston lakes country park which includes a visit to the nearby medieval village. In May our fun in a Tutu’ charity walk will help raise money for Macmillan cancer care.

For our Spice adrenalin junkies we have a rib ride in Cardiff bay, Hovercraft racing, white water kayaks at Symonds Yat and a number of aeronautical adventures (paragliding, a tandem skydive, and a helicopter lesson to name a few) .

Our fire eating & breathing is a Spice classic guaranteed to give you a massive buzz!

Spice weekends are always a brilliant way to get to know other Spice members and make new friends. Our Pembrokeshire (Bluestone) weekend is back due to huge demand and this will be our 5�� visit. At the end of May I am hosting our Norfolk, Burnham Deepdale bank holiday weekend, if you have never visited this picturesque part of the country it is well worth the journey.

As usual Walkwise have a huge programme of walking weekends all over the UK including North Devon, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Kent, Sussex, the Pembroke coast, The lake district and lot of others. Usually there is a choice of easy and more demanding walks to suit you.

If you enjoy the water why not try one of our sailing on the solent weekends or a one day taster and get to know the ropes! For those prepared to travel further how about weekend sailing in sunny Malta!

In June we are heading up to Nottingham for our annual Center Parcs weekend, for those who have never been, these events are legendary, 2 big parties, masses of things to do and the chance to make new friends with members from other Spice groups. This years theme is School sports day, sounds like a lot of fun, with no doubt a bit of friendly rivalry between the Spice groups. July will see our national dragon boat race, another Spice classic event and guaranteed lots of rivalry this time!

We do of course have lots of local events in Bristol, Cardiff, Bath, Cheltenham & Gloucester, take a look at the newsletter back cover, but don’t forget to check out the web site as we update this on a daily basis. You can use the categories option in the event’s pages to search for events near to you.

Have a great time on whatever events you choose to book and remember to send feedback via the web site.

If you have any great photo’s of Spice members send these in as well, you never know you may be on the next front cover!

Dianne.

P.S. Here at Spice we are always looking at ways of helping the environment. If you would rather not receive our newsletter please email us, you will of course still be able to view our web site and view an on-line version of the newsletter at Issuu.

Coming Events –April 2013 Monday 1 April

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Kev's Bike Ride Long Ashton to Clevedon

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Bristol Curry Night

Ceroc Dance Class Thornbury

Pub Social - Slug and Lettuce Bristol

Birmingham Hippodrome Back Stage Tour

Catapult - Windsor/Bray

Ceroc Dance Class Bristol

Social and Tapas at Bacchus – Cardiff

Gangnam Style Dance Workshop – Bristol Kayak River Adventure Day

Live Flamenco Dancing, Music + Paella Tank Battle Experience Walk - Dinas PowysWenvoe- Cardiff

Yorkshire Dales Bunk Barn Weekend

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Ceroc Dance Class Bristol

Ceroc Dance Class Thornbury

Learn To Play Poker – Bristol

Climbing the Longstone Pinnacle

Fifty Fabulous Frocks + A/T

Jazz, Blues and a bit of Food Cardiff

Solve the Mystery Walk Bristol West End

Coastal Blast High Speed Rib Ride – Cardiff

Microlight Flying

Dinner Shuffle - Browns, Bristol Hovercraft Racing Marvelous Medicine Guided Tour-Arnos Vale

Spice Wing Walking Tandem Skydive The Manor Reborn Avebury Manor, Wilts Walk : Tortworth, Glou

Mini Break to Copenhagen Fly Fishing Weekend - Mid Wales Walking Weekend - Banbury, Oxfordshire

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Bristol Spanish Wine Evening Laithwaites

Cardiff Curry Night - Jamuna Restaurant

Ceroc Dance Class Thornbury

Crazy Golf Adventure – Bristol

Dinner Shuffle at Cote Cardiff Bay

Ceroc Dance Class Bristol

Cheltenham Local Meet

Dinner at the Cosy Club – Bath

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River Cruise to Beese's Tea Garden The Big Abseil - 200 Feet Straight Down

Stonehenge Spice

Comedy at the Wardrobe + Supper - Bristol

Preview Night Bristol (North)

Spice Wing Walking Experience

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Walk Cosmeston Lakes + Wine Bar Social - The Medieval Village Quadrant in Clifton Sailing Weekend around the Solent Walking Weekend - Canterbury, Kent Walking Weekend, Glen Shiel, Scotland

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Ceroc Dance Class Bristol

Ceroc Dance Class Thornbury

Diamonds are Forever Sleepover Party

Ballet - The Great Gatsby – Cardiff

Canadian Canoe

Spice Club Night + Preview Night Spice Members Meet + Eat - The Hollybush Spice New Members Buffet + Club Night

Walk Tintern, Wye Valley Colour U Confident Workshop – Solihull Mind Management Workshop – NEC River Severn Paddling and Camping The Soul Destroyers Live At Fiddlers – Bristol

Explore the River Wey by Canadian Canoe Hangliding - Tandem Experience by Air Tow Microlighting Experience Paragliding - Tandem Paragliding Day Course

1940's Dambuster Ball Sunday Brunch - Harvey Nichols 2nd Floor Cycling Weekend - Cotswolds Malvern Hills Luxury Easy Walking Weekend Malvern Hills Luxury Photography Weekend Sailing Weekend in Malta + Gozo Skills for Walking the Hills

Make the most of your Spice membership!

Remember to check our web site regular as we update it daily, don’t miss out on the fun!

To book: www.spicebristolcardiff.com or phone the office on 0742 959 8414 or 01276 479253

Coming Events – April to May 2013 Monday 29

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Wednesday 1 May

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Pizza Social at Zerodegrees – Bristol

Ceroc Dance Class Bristol

Ceroc Dance Class Thornbury

All-You-Can Eat Asian Banquet – Bristol

4 X 4 Off Road Driving

Doctor Who Experience + Lunch, Cardiff Bay

Preview Night Cardiff

Fish and Chip Supper + Pub Social, Pentwyn

Drinks on the Marina with Kev – Portishead

Helicopter Lesson - Near Warwick

Guided Climb Up the O2 Symonds Yat Adventure

Llama + Wolf Experience Day – Bedford

Western Rifle Shooting

Motorised Beer Kegs Adrenalin Cocktail Weekend Bank Holiday Dance Weekend - 3 nights Bank Holiday Walking + Party Night W/E Sailing Cross Channel Gosport/Cherbourg Walking Weekend North Devon Coast Welsh Camping Long Weekend

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Ceroc Dance Class Bristol

Bath Local Meet + Preview Night

Cinema Night Cardiff

Ceroc Dance Class Thornbury

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60's and 70's Party Night Bristol Hilton

Caving at the Symonds Yat

Bluebell Walk - Tyntesfield + Portbury Wood

Pyramid Bowling - Cribbs Causway

Dine Around the World - C for China Saturday Night with Shakespeare – Stratford

Brunel SS Great Britain Visit Ten in a Tutu Charity Walk

Creative Clay Weekend Drawing and Watercolour Weekend Hathersage HYA Weekend

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Spice Wing Walking Spring Wildlife Tour at Arnos Vale Cemetery Stonehenge Sunset Tour Vulcan Bomber Restoration Experience Sailing Weekend Poole - Jurassic Coast Walking Weekend - Langdale, The Lakes

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Cafe Jazz on Tuesday – Cardiff

Ceroc Dance Class Bristol

Ceroc Dance Class Thornbury

Skittles Evening in Pontcanna, Cardiff

Casino + Party Night on the River Thames

Medieval Jousting – Warwickshire

Fire Eating + Breathing

Sunday Roast at the Grain Barge – Bristol

Casino Night With + Meal Bristol

Gloucester Local Meet

Toto's Wine Bar Social – Bristol Agatha Christie Torquay w/e Salsa Dance W/E Eastbourne

Nepalese Dining: Yak Yeti Yak – Bath Off-Road Karting – Bristol Sailing 1 Day Taster Stock Car Racing

Taff Trail Walk and Carvery – Pontypridd Western Style Trail Riding

Waterski Wakeboarding Cycling Weekend - New Forest Soul + Motown Weekend – Somerset

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Preview Night - Bristol (North)

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Bristol Curry Night – Bristol

Ceroc Dance Class Thornbury

Friday Social The Corner House – Cardiff

Spice Dines - Hall and Woodehouse-Bristol

Microlight Flying

Ceroc Dance Class Bristol

Murder on the Disorientated Express – Game

Spice Wing Walking The Glee Club Comedy

Sunday Lunch at The Bathwick Boatman

VA - David Bowie Exhibit + White Water Kayaks Afternoon Tea Brighton + South Downs Walking/Soical W/E Chelsea Flower Show + Luxury Weekend Easy Coastal Walking and Chill Out W/E Walking Weekend - Pembroke Coast Walking Weekend Western Cotswolds Welshpool Music Festival Walking Break Sailing Cross Channel

Kev's Bike Ride - Long Ashton to Clevedon Date: Monday 1st April 2013 Place: 172 Long Ashton Rd, Long Ashton, Bristol (BS41 9LT) Outside the Angel Inn at 10:30am Cost: £6 Member, £8 Guest. Includes: Bike Ride Kev’s bike ride today takes you from the Angel Inn in Long Ashton, out past Nailsea, and then on to Clevedon. The ride is roughly 10 miles easy cycling each way along designated bike routes and quiet country lanes. Although it has a few slopes, it’s nothing too strenuous and is mostly flat. We’ll stop in Clevedon for a pub lunch with a sea view before heading back to Long Ashton, and will stop at the Angel Inn at the end for a well-deserved pint! We’ve also put in an order for some lovely weather! Anyone wanting to do a few more miles (approximately 6) can join Ken at Portishead Marina at 9.30 to cycle to the Angel Inn.

Bristol Curry Night - Bristol Date: Place: Cost:

Wednesday 3rd April 2013 The Ostrich, Lower Guinea Street (BS1 6TJ) lower lounge area at 8.00pm £8.99 Member (Curry & Drink), £10.99 Guest (Curry & Drink) Includes: Curry of your choice and one drink, Spice host. Extras: Drinks The Ostrich Inn is an historic pub located in Redcliffe near Bristol, full of traditional charm and character. This evening is an opportunity to meet up socially with both new and longer term Spice members and to enjoy a curry and drink together. The Ostrich Inn will provide us with a choice of Curry and rice PLUS a couple of mini-poppadums, nan bread with mango chutney AND a drink. There is a great selection of curries to choose from on the night. For the drink which is also included you can choose from a pint of Foster’s or any draught ale, 175ml glass of house wine, J20, Pepsi or lemonade. Promotion excludes Guinness.

Pub Social - Slug and Lettuce Bristol Date: Friday 5th April 2013 Place: 26-28 St Nicholas Street, Bristol (BS1 1UB) Slug and Lettuce - Spice Table at 7:30pm Cost: £14 Member, £16 Guest. Includes: Welcome Drink, Buffet and Spice Host It’s time to get together for a relaxing social evening. You can meet up with the people you’ve met on events during the year and also some new people, have a chat over a drink & discuss which other events to go to. Our Spice Host will be there to welcome you and help with the introductions. If you are new to Spice this is a great way to find out more about the group and meet some of the local members. We’ll be enjoying a welcome drink and a buffet which includes a selection of tasty wraps, BLT Ciabattas, potato wedges with dips, onion rings, nachos, salad and fries. Please note: the food is only a light supper– we need to have some food to secure our table at the pub as Fridays can be busy here. Please book early as numbers are limited.

Social and Tapas at Bacchus - Cardiff Date: Friday 5th April 2013 Place: Bacchus, 29 Park Place, Cardiff (CF10 3BA) Ask for the Spice Area at 7:15pm Cost: £14.50 Member, £16.50 Guest. Includes: Sharing Tapas, Service, Spice Host. Extras: Drinks Wind down on a Friday night and join us for a social get together at Bacchus in Park Place. Bacchus is a comfortable, inviting bar and lounge, the perfect place to meet, relax, eat, drink and enjoy the atmosphere. This is a great social event to meet up with other Spice members and if you are new to Spice don’t worry our host will introduce you to other members. We will be having some tapas to eat with lovely choices like parmesan wrapped in prosciutto, hummus with roasted red pepper & coriander, pan fried chorizo and lamb koftas & minted yoghurt to name but a few. There is also a great range of wines, cocktails, draught & bottled beers and soft drinks. It’s a lovely way to spend an evening!

Gangnam Style Dance Workshop - Bristol Date: Place:

Saturday 6th April 2013 26 - 28 St Nicholas Street , Bristol (BS1 1UB) Slug & Lettuce Upstairs Club - 3pm Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest. Includes: 90 Minute Dance Workshop This dance craze has swept the nation and everyone is dancing the Gangnam Style. Join Spice today in this hilarious class where we learn the Gangnam Style dance steps so that we can impress (scare?) our friends with our expertise! Get your sunglasses ready, put on your shorts and trainers and let’s groove and move! Not only do we learn the steps but we also put it all together in a routine. Everyone will have their own special part in the routine and have fun in the process, so two left feet are no problem at all. The classes are taught in a fun, friendly environment where you're free to let go of inhibitions. Don’t miss it!

Kayak River Adventure Day Date: Saturday 6th April 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.

Live Flamenco Dancing, Music + Paella Date: Place: Cost:

Sunday 7th April 2013 El Puerto Ltd, 57 Prince Street, Bristol (BS1 4QH) Ask for the Spice Table at 7pm £14 Member, £16 Guest Includes: Live Flamenco dancing and music, Paella, Service and Spice Host Join Spice today as we go to El Puerto, located in the town centre on the corner of Prince St and The Grove, for an authentic Spanish experience. This Grade II listed historical harbourside building boasts whitewashed walls, large rustic wooden tables and friendly Spanish staff. Tonight we’re in for a treat as we sit back, unwind and relax with great Spanish rhythms, sexy flamenco dancing and live paella cooking. The flamenco is a highly-expressive, Spanish solo dance characterized by hand clapping, percussive footwork, and intricate hand, arm and body movements accompanied by live Spanish guitar music. As part of our evening we’ll also enjoy a fabulous dish of paella with choices of different meat in them. It’s a great way to end the weekend!

Walk - Dinas Powys- Wenvoe- Cardiff Date: Sunday 7th April 2013 Place: Village Square, Dinas Powys (CF64 4DE) In front of War Memorial at 10:30am for 10:30m start Cost: £7 Member, £9 Guest Includes: 6.5 mile Guided Walk Today we start our walk starts in the village of Dinas Powys to the west of Cardiff. From the centre of the village, the walk quickly moves out into country lanes and open fields. A wide variety of wildlife including kestrels, buzzards, pheasants and foxes may well be seen, as well as sheep, cows and horses in some of the fields. The halfway mark of the walk is reached in the smaller th village of Wenvoe, with its parish church which can be traced back to the 12 century. We then head to Dinas Powys through more open countryside and through some shady woods, alongside a gurgling brook. After our walk we’ll find a local pub for a drink and perhaps a bite to eat (optional – payable on the day). The walk is about 6.5 miles and graded easy, don’t forget to bring water & snacks.

Jazz, Blues and a bit of Food - Cardiff Date: Thursday 11th April 2013 Place: The North Star, 131 North Rd, Cardiff (CF14 3AE) Ask for the Spice Table meet at 7:30pm Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: Live jazz, 1 course meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join Spice tonight for some fabulous jazz and blues and a bit of food at the North Star, a converted Victorian pub on North Road, Cardiff. We’ll be enjoying a 1 course meal with choices such as Pan Fried Pork Chop with Dauphinoise Potatoes & an Apple & Onion Chutney, Beef Chilli Served in a Totally Edible Dough Bowl, Ale Battered Haddock & Fat Chips, Mushy Peas & Rob’s Tartare Sauce and Fresh Fish of the Moment amongst others. The live jazz starts at around 7.30pm and features some of the Country’s best Jazz musicians. It’s a great night out and the perfect opportunity to catch up with other Spice members in the area!

Learn To Play Poker - Bristol Date: Friday 12th April 2013 Place: Hilton Bristol Hotel, Bradley Stoke (BS32 4JF) 7.15pm for beginner’s lesson Cost: £6.50 Member, £7.50 Guest Poker Nights have very quickly achieved something of a cult status with Spicers all over the country, and Spice Bristol is no exception! Our Learn To Play Poker event will allow anyone to enjoy this excellent game. Don’t worry – it’s all for fun with plastic chips, but there is a SPICE prize for the winner. Garry Ellis who hosts this evening for us will start by teaching you everything you want to know about the game before you try your hand!!

Please arrive for 7.30 SHARP for the training session so we don’t leave anyone behind. If you are just coming for the competition arrive for 8.15 SHARP so we can get under way on time.

Whatever happens we’ll be finished by 10.30pm.

Mini Break to Copenhagen Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 12th Apr 2013 - Mon 15th Apr 2013 Copenhagen, Denmark Flights from various airports including Bristol £429 Member Twin Share, £419 Guest Twin Share, £519 Member Single (Deposit £150)

Includes: Flights (with 5kg hand luggage), transfers, 3 Continental breakfasts.

4 star hotel accommodation on a twin share basis (local rating), entrance to Tivoli Garden.

Extras: 20kg luggage allowance £23 (at time of booking!).

Travel Insurance available through Spice UK - Single Trip Insurance £17; Annual Insurance from £55. Single supplement £120.

Some drinks & some meals, optional excursions and personal extras.

Denmark is known all over for its Vikings, but also the great story-writer H.C. Andersen has found his way into most people’s heart. So Spice London would like to offer you the chance to discover Copenhagen, with its historical buildings and ancient streets, outstanding museums and galleries, the uniquely enchanting Tivoli Gardens and a resident monarchy that is the oldest in the world, the Danish capital has a host of attractions to suit all tastes. But this is no living museum; Copenhagen is a vibrant, modern city whose fascinating past coexists with the very latest trends in architecture, design and fashion. This is, after all, one of the world's great design capitals, a status that is reflected in its dynamic new buildings and stunning shops making it a popular destination for tourists. Already have 16 booked for this weekend why not join us. .

Solve the Mystery Walk - Bristol West End Date: Friday 12th April 2013 Place: The Green House, 37 College Green, Bristol (BS1 5SP) Spice Area at 7pm Cost: £6 Member, £8 Guest Includes: Mystery Walk Trail, Spice Host Today we challenge your minds and ability to solve the clues on our ‘Solve the Mystery Trail’. The Head of the Cathedral floristry team did not report for duty yesterday and upon investigation, it seems there have been many people who were jealous of Marie's position. Would anyone be jealous enough, however, to 'arrange' her demise? Who would want to see her pushing up daisies? Can you help solve the mystery? We’ll be splitting up into teams with each team receiving an easy to follow route and a series of clues to solve. A prize will be awarded to the best team at the end. We begin and end in College Green close to the Cathedral the Trail and will follow an often hilly route up towards Brandon Hill. The descent takes us behind Colston Hall and The Hippodrome to emerge at the front of the theatre before the final stretch back to College Green. After our walk we’ll meet back at The Green House to see how everyone’s done and give a prize to the winning team..

Walking Weekend - Banbury, Oxfordshire Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 12th Apr 2013 - Sun 14th Apr 2013 Banbury, Oxfordshire (OX16 0AH) Arrive from 2.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £159 Member Twin Share, £199 Member Single Included: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 picnic lunches, 2 breakfasts, 2 guided walks WalkWise Overview: Another new and interesting programme sees WalkWise riding into flourishing Banbury. This attractive market town was made eternally famous by its quaint poem and is an excellent centre to base our walking from. Banbury simply oozes charm and character and is a fascinating area. Staying at the lovely Georgian Banbury House Hotel in the centre of Banbury gives us quick access to some fine walks. In store for us are so many options from the attractive Magpie Hill and ways around the pretty Fenny Compton to the appealing honey-coloured villages and battlefields around Cropredy. WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. Accommodation: The Best Western Banbury House Hotel is a Georgian style hotel, head chef Jim Reaves and his team prepare wonderful food in a delightful restaurant. Their seasonal menu reflects the very best of local produce carefully prepared and draws inspiration from around the globe. Alongside this Bar 29 has a cocktail feel but also has a selection of draught beers, wines and spirits.

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Date: Saturday 13th April & 22 June 2013 Place: Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean at10.00am - 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.

Coastal Blast High Speed Rib Ride - Cardiff Date: Saturday 13th April 2013 Place: Bay Island Voyages, Cardiff Bay (CF10 4WZ) Opposite the Pierhead building at 1:45pm Cost: £24 Member, £26 Guest One for the thrill-seekers today as we take to the water for an adrenalin pumping, high speed rib ride! We'll be heading from Cardiff Bay, through the gigantic gates and out into the Bristol Channel for a full hour bouncing across the waves. No two trips are the same. Our hosts at Bay Island Voyages provide exhilarating rides in powerful inflatable boats. These sophisticated, rigid crafts offer safety combined with amazing power and manoeuvrability to provide a ride you’ll never forget. Their 12 seater RIB`s are very fast, powered by the latest generation of marine engines (450hp!) and can operate in virtually any weather. They are regularly inspected by the maritime authorities and carry the most up to date safety equipment available. Please arrive at 1.45pm so we're ready for action at 2.00pm. There will first be a safety briefing during which time you’ll be provided with a lifejacket. The ride will then start at 2.30pm and will last for around an hour before we return to terra firma at 3.30pm. We can then head to a nearby bar for some refreshments and to share our experience.

Dinner Shuffle - Browns, Bristol Date: Saturday 13th April 2013 Place: 38 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol (BS8 1RE) meet 7.15p.m. meet in Browns Bar Cost: £32 Member, £34 Guest Extras: Drinks Includes: 3 Course Shuffle Meal, Service, Spice Host This evening sees the return of one of our most popular and well attended events – the Dinner Shuffle.

The concept is very simple but will give you the opportunity to meet and chat to many other members during the course of the evening. A shuffle is where half of us move places after Starters, and the other half move after the Main Course. We’ll then do the same thing again before dessert so that you get to sit in three different places with three groups of people during the evening. This is a great way to socialise and helps you meet and make friends with lots of Spice members! Please see our web site for a sample menu. We hope you can make it along!

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Saturday 13th April 2013 & 1 June 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.

Once the racing has finished we can retire to a local pub for that well deserved drink..

Marvelous Medicine Guided Tour-Arnos Vale Date: Saturday 13th April 2013 Place: West Lodge, Arnos Vale, Bath Rd, Bristol (BS4 3EW) Bath Street Entrance Car Park at 1:15pm to 3pm Cost: £8.50 Member, £10.50 Guest Includes: Marvellous Medicine Guided Tour, Booking Fee Join Spice today for a guided tour with the Arnos Vale Cemetery and learn about Victorian medicine and how it transformed Bristol and the world. The cemetery provides an amazing social map of how people lived their lives and view have changed over time, illustrated through the design and context of monuments, and the stories behind those buried in the cemetery. In this special guided tour of atmospheric Arnos Vale we celebrate the marvellous medics whose work made medical history and transformed the city's health. These include Dr William Budd, a medical professional who saved many lives from the scourge of Asiatic Cholera. This tour takes in grassy paths, steep slopes and may include some steps. Please wear sensible footwear and warm clothing. Please note that tickets are not refundable unless we are able to resell your slot.

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Date: Sunday 14th April, 26 May & 30 June 2013 Place: Popham Airfield, Just off M3/J8 (SO21 3BD) 11.00am In the 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.) When you arrive, meet in the Clubhouse café. 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. T

Fifty Fabulous Frocks + A/T - Bath Date: Place: Cost:

Sunday 14th April 2013 Bath Assembly Rooms, Bennett Str, Bath (BA1 2QH) Fashion Museum - Main Entrance at 11:30am £24 Member, £26 Guest Includes: Entry to Fashion Museum and Exhibitions, Ladies Afternoon Tea with finger sandwiches and a choice of a slice of cake or warm scone, Service, Spice Host The Fashion Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2013 with a special display that will showcase 50 of its most glamorous dresses with the wow factor! The exhibition includes a gorgeous gold embroidered Georgian court dress and a delicate 1870s gauze bustle day dress edged with purple fringing and redolent of the paintings of Tissot alongside a slinky jersey evening dress

by Ossie Clark and a classic chic Chanel suit. Featuring the iconic and influential names of 20th century couture - Schiaparelli, Poiret, Vionnet, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent – as well as today’s most desired fashion designers and brands - Erdem, Burberry, John Rocha. This display shows both the richness of the museum collection as well as key moments in fashion history that continue to provide inspiration for modern day designers along with TV and film makers - think Downton Abbey, The Great Gatsby and Anna Karenina. The display also includes delightfully curious pieces from the Fashion Museum’s world-class collection of original objects, such as a Champagne Dress worn at a fancy dress party in Edwardian times. And men are not forgotten, from an ornately embroidered man’s coat from the early 18th century through to a pair of bondage trousers by Dame th Vivienne Westwood, Queen of Punk. There are other displays to view as well consisting of glamorous evening dresses, 20 Century Daywear, The Silver Tissue Dress (the oldest dress in the collection c1660) and the Dress of the Year 2011 by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. After viewing the exhibition, we’ll make our way over to the Regency Tea Rooms and will enjoy a ladies afternoon tea with a selection of finger sandwiches and a warm scone or slice of cake with tea of your choice.

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Sunday 14 April, 20 April, 11 May & 25 May Aveley Road, Upminster, Essex (RM14 2TN) Damyns Hall Aerodrome Cost: £50 Member, £65 Guest Total cost is £435 the £50 deposit secures your slot on this amazing event

This is one of the most requested Spice events ever and it is BACK in the Spice Programme! Why not come and take a walk with us on top of a Boeing Stearman Biplane. You will take part in display training, with you as the wing walker, on top of the Biplane with you smiling and waving to your friends below. After a full safety brief and training session you will be strapped into the 5 point safety harness on top of the Boeing Stearman Biplane. You will then be taken skywards on an aerial adventure of a lifetime lasting approximately 10 minutes. You will take part in a display practice including fly pasts at various angles of bank and finish with a zoom climb from 135 mph. After landing you will receive a certificate confirming you are a trained wing walker. Spice London have linked up with Aerobatic Tactics to offer Spice members this amazing opportunity.

Aerobatic Tactics operates the only UK registered Boeing Stearman, fitted with four ailerons and 300hp engine, approved by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for Wing Walking in the UK. On the day please wear soft-soled shoes and comfortable, close fitting clothing (comfortable trousers, rollneck, sweatshirt etc No hoodies or scarves that will flap around.) Pack a warm jacket in case it gets cold and don’t forget to bring a camera. The aerodrome has a cafe, toilet facilities, a good viewing area of the flying and ample parking. Please see our web-site for important booking conditions including age and health etc. before booking this event.

Walk : Tortworth, Gloucester Date: Place: Cost:

Sunday 14th April 2013 Tortworth, Nr Wotton-Under-Edge. Layby on B4059 off Jct 14 M5 at 10:30am £6 Member, £8 Guest Includes: 4 - 4,5 Mile Guided Walk with Gill King Extras: Lunch

Join Spice today for a lovely and at times slightly undulating stroll through Tortworth Arbouretum,and alongside Leyhill Prison (outside the security fence!!), along lanes and rivers to visit quiet Gloucestershire hamlets and the famous Tortworth Chestnut tree which is may well be the oldest specimen of its kind in the country. The walk should take approximately 2-2 1/2 hours and we’ll then follow this with a roast Sunday lunch at the Farmers Table in Tortworth (optional and payable on the day).

The Manor Reborn - Avebury Manor, Wilts Date: Place:

Sunday 14th April 2013 Avebury Manor, High Street , Avebury, Wi (SN8 1RF) Avebury Manor Ticket Office Spice Sign at 11:15am Cost: £15.50 Member, £17.50 Guest Includes: Includes: 1 Course Sunday pub Lunch, Service Charge and Spice Host Extras: Entry to Avebury Manor Follow in the footsteps of Penelope Keith and Paul Martin this afternoon as we visit the recently refurbished Avebury Manor in Wiltshire. This beautiful house had a remarkable transformation late last year in the landmark BBC TV series “The Manor Reborn”. The series followed a lively team of historians, designers and volunteers as they refurbished the 500 year old Manor which had previously been in a state of neglect and disrepair. The finished rooms evoke the personalities of the families that lived there and the atmosphere of the eras in which they lived. You simply must see the hand-painted Chinese wallpaper.

Furniture and objects have been recreated or restored by modern craftsmen – with the added challenge of having to be able to withstand the rigours of life as a National Trust house open to the public. Along with the house, a redundant kitchen garden has been transformed into a working Victorian kitchen garden. We’ll begin with a delicious Sunday roast at the famous thatched Red Lion pub in Avebury village centre before making our way to the Manor for our group visit.

Bristol Spanish Wine Evening - Laithwaites Date: Place: Cost:

Tuesday 16th April 2013 The Council House, College Green, Bristo (BS1 5TR) Main Entrance - Spice Sign at 6:15pm to 8:30pm £25 Member, £27 Guest Includes: Spanish Wine tasting with Laithwaites Wine Experts (A glass that’s yours to keep, approximately 40 wines to taste, water, biscuits and Tapas, Spice Host) From Rioja to Valencia, there will be over 40 wines opened and ready to taste at this fabulous wine tasting evening. Winemakers will also be on hand to tell you the stories behind the wines and their regions. Offer up your glass, and they will happily pour you a sample, then another, just so you can be absolutely sure that this is the wine you’ve been looking for. The friendly team of Laithwaite’s staff will also be on hand to pour, to quiz, to chat and they’re quite a knowledgeable bunch, and fellow wine lovers of cause. Do take advantage of them, and be sure to put them to the test as there will be no tutored session at this evening’s tasting so should a little more direction be required these are the chaps for the job.

Cardiff Curry Night - Jamuna Restaurant Date: Wednesday 17th April 2013 Place: 89 Caerphilly Road, Brichgrove, Cardiff (CF14 4AE) The Jamuna Restaurant - Spice Table at 7:30pm Cost: £15 Member, £17 Guest Includes: Starter, Main Dish, Vegetable Side, Rice, Service, Spice Host Tonight we are heading to an Indian and Bangladeshi Restaurant in Birchgrove, north Cardiff called Jamuna. Our Spice meals are always very enjoyable and social evenings! Here we will be having a 2 course meal with starter choices such as samosa’s, chicken tikka, onion bhaji’s and sheek kebab amongst others. For mains there is a selection of dishes including Jamuna specialities, Tandoori dishes, various different curries and biryani’s. There is also a vegetable side dish to accompany your choice and rice. All in all a great meal is planned, so why not come along and meet a few fellow Spicers over a great meal.

Cheltenham Local Meet Date: Place:

Thursday 18th April 2013 The Brown Jug, 242 Bath Rd, Cheltenham (GL53 7NB) Inside the Bar at 7:30pm Please book this event as we need to know numbers attending This is a NEW local meet in Cheltenham which has been requested by the local members for this area. There is no charge as you can pay for drinks/food on the night. PLEASE book in the usual way so that we can monitor bookings and book an area in the pub. The Brown Jug Pub is situated in Bath Road and is well known for their well stocked bar, local produce and excellent creative cooking. They have been recognised by The Good Pub Guide so if you decide to have some supper we’re sure you are in for a treat. Main courses are about £10 with choices such as Ale Battered Catch of the Day, Free Range Gam or Ham, Pork belly on creamy mash and Cajun spiced chicken salad.

Comedy at the Wardrobe + Supper - Bristol Date: Thursday 18th April 2013 Place: 133 St Michael's Hill, Bristol (BS2 8BS) The White Bear - Ask for the Spice Table at 6:45pm Cost: £21 Member, £23 Guest Includes: Comedy Ticket, 1 Course Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join Spice tonight and laugh your socks off with us as we head off to the Wardrobe Theatre to enjoy a mix of talented local acts and stand-up stars of television and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We’ll first be having a one course meal at The White Bear, a pub that encapsulates the heart and soul of Bristol – from its rich and dynamic history through to its world-renowned theatre, art and music scene. It combines great food, drink and entertainment with a warm and friendly atmosphere to create a unique establishment.

Crazy Golf Adventure - Bristol Date: Friday 19th April 2013 Place: Jungle Rumble, Cabot Circus, Bristol (BS1 3BQ) 7.30pm by entrance desk Cost: £9.99 Member, £11.99 Guest Includes: 18 Holes Of Crazy Golf , Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join Spice in the Jungle! Come and share in the fun with other Spice members as we have a golfing experience like none other.

Our venue is Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf where we’ve booked a group to play one of the two fantastic indoor Crazy Golf Courses. We’ll head onto the course in groups of 3 or 4 and enjoy 18 crazy, mad and fun holes on this superb new facility. After the game, which will last about an hour, we can enjoy a drink in the café or at a nearby bar.

Outdoor Digital Photography Weekend Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 19th Apr 2013 - Sun 21st Apr 2013 Lluest Fach, Mid Wales (SY21 OPB) Arrive from 6.00p.m. Buffet 8.30p.m. £174 Member Sharing, £194 Guest Sharing (Deposit £35) Includes 2 nights B&B, Friday evening light supper, lunches & 4 course evening meal Do you own a digital camera? Do you look at the pictures on the screen and your prints and think they’re ok, but they’re not really as you remember when you took the shot.

Maybe you’re unsure about manual settings and prefer to leave it on the automatic setting rather than really knowing how to make the most of your camera and the location you’re in? Well this weekend aims to change all that and will allow you to get to grips with how your digital camera really works amidst the stunning and varied scenery that Mid-Wales has to offer.

The weekend takes place at a secluded 16th Century stone farmhouse in the heart of the Welsh countryside with breathtaking views over the Cambrian Mountains. This popular retreat is the home of Breakaway Holidays, run by your hosts Barry and Sonya, who have been looking after Spice members for over eighteen years. The cottage sits in its own eight acres of private grounds with large gardens, sculptures, wild life pools and a small menagerie of cats, dogs, sheep and birds. There are seven bedrooms which are a mixture of twins and trebles with shared facilities.

Dinner at the Cosy Club - Bath Date: Friday 19th April 2013 Place: Unit R4, SouthGate Place, Bath (BA1 1AP) The Cosy Club - Meet in the Bar at 7:30pm Cost: £24 Member, £26 Guest Extras: Drinks Includes: Sharing Tapas, Main Course, Service + Spice Host Tonight will give you the chance to meet lots of new Spice friends while dining and socialising in the lovely Cosy Club in Bath.

Located in the heart of the new SouthGate shopping centre, the club boasts gorgeous décor with a mix of Art Deco-style pieces, lovely soft armchairs, chandeliers and walls filled with interesting pictures, mirrors and signs. We will enjoy a 2 course meal consisting of sharing Tapas, with dishes such as Patatas bravas, Hummous, Honey shredded pork, and Crayfish and prawns. For mains we have a selection of choices such as English beef burgers, Battered cod or Chicken, chorizo and crayfish jambalaya to name a few items. This is a great opportunity to meet other members local to this area so we hope you can make it along. We’ll meet in the bar where a Spice host will meet you and help with the introductions.

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Dates: Fri 19 Apr – Sun21 Apr th th Fri 14 Jun - Sun 16 Jun th th Fri 5 Jul – Sun 7 Jul th th Fri 19 Jul – Sun 21 Jul nd th Fri 2 Aug – Sun 4 Aug Place: Haslar Marina, Gosport (PO12 1AH) Friday evening 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. Further details of this weekend can be found on our web site

Walking Weekend - Canterbury, Kent Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 19th Apr 2013 - Sun 21st Apr 2013 Best Western Abbots Barton, Hotel (CT1 3DU) Arrive from 2.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £164 Member Twin Share, £184 Guest Twin Share, £204 Member Single (Deposit £35) Included: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 picnic lunches, 2 breakfasts, 2 guided walks

WalkWise Overview: Another new and interesting programme sees WalkWise telling tales in Canterbury. When Chaucer collated the tales we bet he didn’t realise WalkWise would be following in the footsteps of those Pilgrim’s, but we shall do just that and by staying and dining at the 3 star Abbots Barton Hotel we will have all the creature comforts they could never have dreamt of! With a fine network of local paths and ways this is an especially appealing programme due to its amalgamation of coast and country. There is an enchanting mix of rich habitats varying from beaches and sea, cliffs and nature reserves, inland rural sections of the elevated downs and the powerful setting of the Great Stour chalk river and valley system. 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 6-9 miles. Accommodation: The Best Western Abbots Barton hotel is just 10 minutes’ walk from historic Canterbury City Centre it has excellent parking facilities and is set in 2 acres of beautiful gardens overlooked by the hotels Cathedral room. Its 53 guest rooms all have complimentary, coffee and tea making facilities, free wi-fi, freeview digital television, iron and ironing board.

Dinner Shuffle at Cote - Cardiff Bay Date: Saturday 20th April 2013 Place: 25 Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff (CF10 5BZ), C ote Restaurant - Ask for the Spice Table at 7:30pm Cost: £31.50 Member, £33.50 Guest. Includes: 3 Course Dinner Shuffle, Service, Spice Host Tonight we are visiting the Cote restaurant in Mermaid Quay where the inspiration for the food and design comes from a modern interpretation of the many famous bistros that populate Paris. We are having a three course dinner and will be doing one of our famous “Dinner Shuffles” where half of us move places after Starters, and the other half move after the Main Course, so it’s a very social evening and you are guaranteed to sit next to lots of different people! We will be choosing three courses from a delicious menu – with starter examples like calamari sautéed in garlic, lemon and parsley; moules marinieres and chicken liver pate with toasted brioche. For our main course there are choices like salmon fishcakes, sautéed haddock fillet wrapped in smoked bacon, linguine with seafood and half chargrilled ‘Breton’ chicken. Then, to round off our meal, we can choose a delicious pudding such as chocolate fondant, crème caramel, crème brulée and iced berries with warm white chocolate sauce.

Stonehenge Spice Exclusive Sunset Tour Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

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Saturday 20th April 11 May & 3 Aug 2013 A344 Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire (SP4 7DE) Stonehenge Car Park - Spice Sign 6pm to 7:30pm £32 Member, £35 Gues Includes: Spice exclusive tour to the Inner Circle at Stonehenge. This is a very special event and the slots are limited, we have had to book many months in advance to secure this date so book early!

The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world. The last in a sequence of such monuments erected between circa 3000BC and 1600BC, each monument was a circular structure, aligned with the rising of the sun at the midsummer solstice. The true meaning of this ancient, awe-inspiring creation has been lost in the mists of time. Was Stonehenge a temple for sun worship, a healing centre, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? How did our ancestors manage to carry the mighty stones from so far away and then, using only the most primitive of tools, build this amazing structure?

Surrounded by mystery, Stonehenge never fails to impress. This evening we have a Spice exclusive visit where we enjoy special access to Stonehenge, after the site has closed, with the opportunity to enter the inner circle (usually not accessible during public visiting hours) and see the stones up close. Our guide, Dr Terence Meaden, is a retired professor with graduate and postgraduate degrees in physics and in archaeology from Oxford University. Terence’s discoveries have been published in a number of books and were the subject of a major hour-long documentary made for Channel 4 and Discovery Channel in 1998.

With his specialist knowledge we can be sure of a memorable evening. Weather permitting we should also be able to witness a spectacular sunset from inside the stone circle. Please note: Access to the inner circle is subject to certain conditions and English Heritage reserves the right to cancel this event at very short notice. If the event is cancelled we would offer you an alternative date.

Wine Bar Social - The Quadrant in Clifton Date: Saturday 20th April 2013 Place: 2 Princess Victoria Str, Bristol (BS8 4BP) The Quadrant - Ask for the Spice Table at 7:30pm Cost: £15 Member, £17 Guest. Includes: Shared Tapas, Service, Spice Host. Extras: Drinks This is a great event to just get together with other Spice members in the Bristol area and have a relaxing social evening. You can meet up with some people you might already have met, as well as some new members. Our Spice Host will be there to welcome you and help with the introductions. This evening we meet at The Quadrant, a wine bar with a difference. The fabulous building is well over a century old and with its modern interiors, it’s a great venue. Chic and friendly, it has a large selection of wines as well as a various beers from Spain, France and Germany. Tonight we’ll be enjoying a light snack of Spanish Tapas with items like baked Capricorn Goat’s Cheese, King prawns with chilli and garlic, Old Spot Pork meatballs and Smoked salmon to give an example of some of the dishes on offer. Please note: the food is only a light supper of nibbles – we need to have some food to secure our table as Fridays can be busy here.

Flyboarding - Victoria Docks, London Date: Sunday 21st April 2013 Place: Victoria Dock, London final details will be emailed, 8am to 4pm Cost: £155 Member, £165 Guest We have managed to secure the first official date for the general public for this event - so another amazing Spice scoop! We have organised a whole day that will give you two flights of 25 mins each. After the first 25 mins you should have just about got the hang of it and everyone wishes they had booked the full day, hence we are one step ahead and have done just that. The Flyboard attaches to a Jet Ski for power, It uses a water jet for precision flying through the air or underwater.

The Big Abseil - 200 Feet Straight Down Date: Sunday 21st April 2013 Place: Avon Gorge, Portway, Bristol (ST56 1745) 1.00pm at layby on the Portway Cost: £34 Member, £37 Guest In Bristol we’re lucky enough to have the amazing Avon Gorge with the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge symbolising our great city. But it’s not just a beautiful landmark – it’s also the setting for one of our greatest and most challenging events – The Big Abseil. What a great shot for your photo album! Go ahead and impress your family and friends with this classic Spice event. You will start off by literally ‘getting to know the ropes’ and receive full instruction on the techniques needed for your descent. Your instructor will build up your confidence and calm your nerves before you progress onto the impressive 200-foot descent. Don’t forget to admire the impressive views whilst you’re up there.

Walk Cosmeston Lakes + Medieval Village Date: Sunday 21st April 2013 Place: Lavenock Road, Penarth (CF64 5UY) Outside Visitors Centre - Spice Sign at 11:30am Cost: £5 Member Includes: Guided Walk through Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, Wander through Medieval Village Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is a haven for local wildlife. Join Spice today as we enjoy a walk in these splendid surroundings which include a large lake, a sculpture trail and a dragonfly pond. Spring is probably the most exciting of the four seasons after the cold of winter, and the Country Park bursts into life. Flowers stud the meadows with butterflies like the orange tip and a whole host of insects being attracted to the smells and colours as they begin to appear. On a walk through the woods you will see dog violets, blue bells and the clear white flowers of ramsons. Millions of migrant birds arrive, with chiffchaffs, sand martins and wheatears amongst the first to appear in March and swallows, swifts, cuckoos, nightingales and many warblers in April and May. After our walk in the Park, we will wander over to the Cosmeston Medieval Village and step back in time over 600 years as we visit the superbly reconstructed village. TCostumed guides are often available to show visitors around the period furnished buildings or you can hire an audio wand (£3.50) on the day to enhance this experience.

Spice Members Meet + Eat - The Hollybush Date: Thursday 25th April 2013 Place: Draethen, Lower Machen, Newport (NP10 8GB) The Hollybush - Meet in the Pub at 7:15pm A popular event in South Wales is our monthly Member’s Meet & Eat. Every month we will head to a pub chosen by the members 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. Our pub tonight is The Hollybush, a friendly, welcoming 200-year-old countryside inn, on the picturesque crossroads in the village of Draethen, which is set in the countryside near Machen.

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Thursday 25 April AND Thursday 30 May 2013 Llandoger Trow Pub, Kings St, Bristol (BS1 4ER), Reserved area for Spice - Spice sign, 7:30pm to 10:30pm

The Llandoger Trow pub is great pub for our monthly club night. This is a great opportunity for anyone either new to Spice or thinking of joining to come along and meet us for a social evening over a drink or two. We also welcome any long term members who can come along to support this monthly social. On arrival, make your way past the bar buying a drink on the way, to meet us in our reserved area. We will have a Spice sign but if not sure where to go just ask at the bar. This is a monthly get together and these are the evenings which give us a chance to catch up with friends, make a few new ones, swap photos, discuss the new events coming up over the coming months and you can also make a few bookings (some discounts are available) so it is definitely worth coming along! If you are a prospective member, then no need to worry about coming along on your own there are Spice hosts who are there to welcome you and introduce you to the others attending. We can give you an informal chat about the club, how it works and answers any of your questions. If you decide to join the Club on the night there is normally some sort of special offer on either membership or events. You are more than welcome to stay for the rest of the evening where you will soon be chatting to some of the regular Club Members and there are always a few new members too! It’s all very friendly and relaxed, and you’re welcome to simply turn up on the night. Why not bring a friend or two?

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Thursday 25th April AND Thursday 30 May 2013 Llandoger Trow Pub, Kings St, Bristol (BS1 4ER) Reserved Area - Spice sign at 7:30pm £9.99. Includes Welcome drink and buffet supper and Spice Host

There are lots of new members joining the Club each month and this is a social evening to Welcome you into Spice and help you to get involved in the Club. We have our club night this evening and this is a great opportunity for you to come along, meet some other new members and also some of our long term members. We know it can be a bit daunting for anyone just starting out in Spice so this is an ideal way to get started and before you know it you will be chatting and socialising with other new members. There will be a welcome drink (glass of wine, beer or soft drink) on arrival and a buffet supper which will be served between 7.15 – 7.30p.m. so do try and make it along on time so that you don’t miss out on your share of the food. The buffet includes a selection of items to share such as chicken goujons, BBQ ribs, camembert bites, selection of sandwiches, potato wedges with dips, salad and fries.

Malvern Hills Luxury Easy Walking Weekend Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 26th Apr 2013 - Sun 28th Apr 2013 Great Malvern, Worcestershire (WR14 3ET) The Abbey Hotel - Arrive from 2.00p.m. £189 Member Twin Share, £229 Member Single (Deposit £40) Includes 2 nights bed, breakfast and evening meal, 2 picnic lunches, 2 days guided walking with an option on each day.

The nearest station is Great Malvern just a ten minute walk from the hotel.

The area:The Malvern Hills dramatically rise out of the landscape dividing the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the rolling hills and fields of Herefordshire to the West and the flatter plains of the Severn Valley to the East. The highest point is the Worcestershire Beacon (425m). The Malvern Hills have many springs and fountains flowing from outlets all around them, and we visit St Ann's Well on one of our walks. The Malverns offer excellent opportunities for walking over undulating countryside with pretty hamlets and villages. Malvern is easily accessible from the M5, M6, M42 and M40. The hotel has a large car park and the station is just a ten-minute walk away.

Accommodation: We will be staying in the Abbey Hotel, a three star Sarova hotel right in the centre of Great Malvern (www.sarova.co.uk) offering great accommodation and superb food. All rooms are en suite and have tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, colour TVs, radio alarm and direct dial telephones. Walks: There will be a choice of walks on Saturday and Sunday. The shorter walks will be around 6-7 miles and the longer walks around 9-12 miles. The area is superb and the Malvern Hills offer some truly rewarding walking with great views over the Worcestershire countryside and beyond. As well as the hills we take in part of the Worcestershire Way and find one of the many wells from which the famous Malvern Spring Water originates. Walks are undulating and involve uphill climbs some steep at times offering fantastic views of the countryside around us. We walk straight from the hotel on Saturday so your cars can have a rest and on Sunday we take a fifteen-minute drive to the start of the walk. The area is hilly but we will take them at a relaxed pace to take in the fantastic views and the weekend is designed to be flexible and fun. Rest assured Steve & Jackie, from Tracks n Trips will tailor the programme to suit the conditions and the group.

Malvern Hills Luxury Photography Weekend Date: Fri 26th Apr 2013 - Sun 28th Apr 2013 Place: Great Malvern, Worcestershire (WR14 3ET) Meet: The Abbey Hotel - Arrive from 2.00p.m Cost: £189 Member Twin Share, £209 Guest Twin Share, £219 Member Single (Deposit £50 Member Twin Share, £50 Guest Twin Share, £75 Member Single) The area: The Malvern Hills are a range of ancient rocks of pre-Cambrian age (at least 650 million years old). The hills dramatically rise out of the landscape dividing the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the rolling hills and fields of Herefordshire to the West and the flatter plains of the Severn Valley to the East. The highest point is the Worcestershire Beacon (425m). Malvern is a spa town, the hills have many springs and fountains flowing from outlets all around them, it’s centre abounds with elegant Victorian Architecture built th during its heyday in the mid 19 Century. These days it is a small pretty town surrounded by the beautiful Worcestershire countryside famous for its Spring Water, Elgar and Morgan cars. The Malverns offer excellent opportunities for photography with its hills, undulating countryside and pretty hamlets and villages. Malvern is easily accessible from the M5, M6, M42 and M40 and the railway station is less than a mile from the hotel.

Accommodation: We will be staying in the Abbey Hotel, a three star Sarova hotel right in the centre of Great Malvern (www.sarova.co.uk). All rooms are en suite and have tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, colour TVs, radio alarm and direct dial telephones. Photography: The trip is open to all photographers, however it is particularly designed for those just starting out with their digital or film SLR camera or those wanting to improve their skills with their SLR or compact camera. We will make the most of the numerous photographic opportunities that the Malvern Hills have to offer. You will spend the majority of each day taking pictures and Steve will be on hand to offer tuition in the form of in-the-field talks, demonstrations, one-toones, review sessions and discussions.

Skills for Walking the Hills Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 26th Apr 2013 - Sun 28th Apr 2013 Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales (SY21 0PB) Arrive from 6.00p.m. £134 Member Sharing, £154 Guest Sharing (Deposit £30) Includes: Two nights B&B, Friday evening light supper, lunches, 4 course evening meal and instruction

If you're interested in hill walking, but want to learn more about the practical skills and techniques needed to venture safely out to the hills and mountains of Britain, or you may already have some of these skills but want to increase your level of competence, then this weekend is for you. Anyone who has been out walking on the hills will appreciate the problems that may arise if you are not prepared and this weekend is designed to make sure you're aware of what can happen and what to do about it. The majority of the weekend is practical so you will be out walking in the breathtaking scenery of the Welsh Hills. The countryside in which we’ll be walking, as well as being of outstanding beauty, is ideally suited to developing navigation skills as it is not always easy to follow the paths and rights of way. The emphasis for the weekend is on enjoying the walks and the instruction will be given on the hoof with the each person having the opportunity to develop their own level of confidence. Both day's walks are not too demanding and the pace is leisurely so you don't need to be superfit to take part. Full details are on our website.

Ballet - The Great Gatsby - Cardiff Date: Place: Cost:

Saturday 27th April 2013 New Theatre, Park Place, Cardiff (CF10 3LN) Box Office - Spice Sign at 2pm £24.50 Member, £26.50 Guest. Includes: Circle Seats, Booking Fee and Spice Host

Sorry we cannot refund on tickets unless we are able to resell your ticket. If you have not arrived by 2.10p.m. then your ticket will be left at the box office for you to collect. Seats in Circle Treat yourself today to tickets to the ballet at the New Theatre in Cardiff. The Great Gatsby, choreographed by David Nixon OBE, is adapted from the classic novel by F Scott Fitzgerald. On New York's Long Island, in the heady, indulgent days of the 1920s, Nick Caraway comes to know his infamous neighbour Jay Gatsby - a mysterious millionaire with a secret past and a penchant for lavish parties. As the sparkling façade of Gatsby's world begins to slip Caraway comes to see the loneliness, obsession and tragedy that lie beneath

River Severn Paddling and Camping Date: Place: Cost:

Sat 27th Apr 2013 - Sun 28th Apr 2013 Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY4 1ED) 9.00am - Details to be sent £109 Member 1 Night, £119 Guest 1 NIght, £117 Member 2 Nights, £127 Guests 2 Nights (Deposit £30) Includes: Camping, use of all equipment, host/guide, 2 breakfasts and Sunday packed lunch Extras: Saturday packed lunch, evening meals, some assistance may be needed shuttling people to the start point on day 1 Following on from an ever increasingly long list of successful day and weekend trips, we are setting off a little further with our hosts ‘Messing about on the Mersey’. So why not join us for a weekend canoeing experience in this beautiful location in Shropshire. This is a fantastic 2 day canoe trip along the beautiful River Severn from Melverley to Shrewsbury in open canoes.

Option to meet either Friday night or Saturday morning in a campsite at Montford Bridge and then shuttle up to Melverley for a full days paddle back down to the campsite. The Sunday morning will see us on another full day of leisurely paddling into the historic town of Shrewsbury. The River Severn, Britain’s longest river is a bit of a find and if we’re lucky we may find we have the river to ourselves to explore this stunning location.

The Soul Destroyers Live At Fiddlers - Bristol Date: Place: Cost:

Saturday 27th April 2013 Willway Street, Bedminster (BS3 4BG). With Pasta Meal - 6.15pm at Bottelino's at 8pm £12.50 Member - Ticket Only, £14.50 Guest - Ticket Only, £24.50 Member - Ticket and Meal, £26.50 Guest - Ticket and 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 The Soul Destroyers are the South West's brightest, tightest, funkiest party band, a monster 13-piece groove machine who mix up soul, pop, Motown, rock and disco hits for the ultimate night out. They’re a big name on the local live scene and their onstage charisma coupled with genuinely stunning renditions of the very best songs makes for one of the biggest nights out you’re likely to have all year!

Circular Walk Tintern, Wye Valley Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 28th April 2013 Tintern Abbey Car park A466 Meet in Car park Time: 11am £7 Member, £9 Guest Clive Busson Walkabout Wales guide 07775 444176

This circular walk takes us from the village of Tintern in the Wye valley, up onto the surrounding hills above the river Wye. We’ll pass near the old, listed farmhouse of Penteri before gradually ascending through fields until we reach the Iron Age fort at the Silurian lookout of Gaer Hill, which at 260m is the highest point of the walk. From here, we follow footpaths and a small stretch of road to the viewpoint of Wynd cliff. This offers great views over the river and valley, weather permitting. We descend through lovely broadleaf woods and farmland back to the Abbey, where you are welcome to take a look around before visiting the local hostelry. (optional). Walk Distance: 5.5miles, (9Km). Grade:Moderate, (2boots)

Sunday Brunch - Harvey Nichols 2nd Floor Date: Sunday 28th April 2013 Place: 27 Philadelphia Street, Quakers Friars (BS1 3BZ) Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant at 11:15am Cost: £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Start your Sunday the right way at the Second Floor. Sit back and relax with other Spice members whilst enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and a delicious brunch, which is guaranteed to ease that Sunday feeling. Harvey Nichols is the leading international luxury fashion destination, a one-stop-shop for the world’s most exclusive brands. The Second Floor Restaurant & Bar reflects this luxe lifestyle experience and is a great way to pamper yourself on a Sunday. We’ll be enjoying a one course Sunday brunch with items on the menu such as Grilled organic chorizo, tomato braised butter beans, deep fried egg, and smoked paprika mayonnaise; Sweetcorn fritters, fried egg, smoked bacon, maple syrup and Second Floor cooked breakfast - smoked back bacon, homemade butter beans, Stornaway black pudding, roast mushrooms, toasted brioche, fried egg to name but some of the choices on offer. After brunch, we’ll take a stroll through Castle Park and along Welsh Back to enjoy some (hopefully sunny) fresh air.

Pizza Social at Zerodegrees - Bristol Date: Tuesday 30th April 2013 Place: Zerodegrees, 53 Colston Street, Bristol (BS1 5BA) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £16.50 Member, £18.50 Guest Includes: Pizza, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks It’s time to relax and enjoy a pizza social with Spice. Tonight we’re going to Zerodegrees Microbrewery known for its great ale and good food. The sparkling nature of the brewery and its industrial interior make an instant impact, and it’s the ideal place to get together and socialise. It’s a chance to not only munch a delicious pizza (with a variety of toppings to choose from), but also a chance to catch up with old Spice members and meet some new ones!

Adrenalin Cocktail Weekend Date: Fri 3rd May 2013 - Sun 5th May 2013 Place: Pembrokeshire, South Wales (SA62 5HN) starts Friday Evening Cost: £229 Member, £239 Guest, £42 Extra Sunday Night Stay If you’re looking for a weekend chilling out with friends, surrounded by breath-taking, unspoilt scenery, or an adrenalin fuelled stress busting adventure - then either way, you’ve found the right place. On this weekend you’ll take part in 3 half day adventures: COASTEERING The ultimate coastal adventure - climb, swim, traverse and jump into a whole new world. Sea caves and swirling ocean swells combine to produce a truly wild environment. Watch out, it’s addictive, SEA KAYAKING Rocks, caves, seals, birds, waves, surf, beaches, harbours and much more make Pembrokeshire a real sea kayaker’s paradise, and self-guided COASTAL HIKING. We’ve got the world renowned Pembrokeshire National Park Coastal Path on the very western tip of Europe right on our doorstep. Unwind amidst the spectacular cliff top scenery and chill out amongst the wild flowers– it’s the perfect accompaniment to the awesome adventure activities. Cost includes 2 nights 5 star eco lodge accommodation, all meals from Friday supper to Sunday lunch, 3 half day activities, all specialist kit, qualified and friendly guides, transport for the activities, free train station transfers for certain trains.

All-You-Can Eat Asian Banquet - Bristol Date: Place: Cost:

Friday 3rd May 2013 Cosmo, The Pavilion, Triangle West (BS8 1ET) 7:45pm for 8:00pm £21.90 Member, £23 Guest Includes: All-You-Can Eat Pan Asian Menu Extras: Drinks If you’re looking for a fun evening out with good company, conversation and lots of great food then this is the perfect event. It's worth coming just for the desserts with over 40 to choose from including a fabulous chocolate fountain!! Tonight we’re off to the stunning new Cosmo in Bristol. They’ve recently introduced some new Live Cooking – The Indian Tandoori Oven, The Robato Grill, as well as more global dishes and hot desserts. The restaurant has also had an extensive makeover – you’ll love it. With over 250 seats, 6 live cooking stations, including a teppanyaki hotplate, yakatori barbecue grill, dim sum bar, wok station, fresh noodle bar and freshly prepared sushi counter and hot and cold cooking stations, there’s certainly something to tempt everyone.

Bank Holiday Dance Weekend - 3 nights Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 3rd May 2013 - Mon 6th May 2013 Kings Court Hotel, Alcester, Warwickshire (B49 5QQ) Arrive from 2.00p.m. - 3 night option £249 Member - twin share £289 Member - single room (Deposit £50) Includes: Professionally run Dance Workshops on Saturday and Sunday with Sheena Brabazon, Disco Party on Saturday Night, 3 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Tudor Style Hotel.

Extras: lunches not included you can purchase what you would like at the bar or the local pub just down the road.

Spicer’s love to dance and we have had lots of requests for another Dance Weekend over a Bank Holiday weekend! Here it is – a whole Bank Holiday weekend of Dancing, run by the fabulous Sheena Brabazon. Our current plan is to run 3 dance workshops during the day on Saturday and Sunday with a party night on Saturday night. Please see our web site for a full itinerary of the weekend. On Saturday night we will have a party night where Sheena will lead us, performing the dance routines we have learnt during the day, with maybe a couple of extras. The package for the weekend includes 3 nights at the Kings Court Hotel, with breakfast and dinner each day. The dance classes are on Saturday and Sunday throughout the day.

Our hotel for this weekend is the Kings Court Hotel is in the heart of Shakespeare country in the village of Kings Coughton, just 7 th miles outside Stratford-upon Avon. The hotel is a fabulous 16 Century farmhouse with beautiful gardens and offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We meet on Friday night in the Bar from 7pm onwards, with our evening meal being served from 8pm. You’ll meet Sheena Brabazon who is running the weekend and you have a chance to meet the rest of the Spice gang for the weekend. We are running this dance weekend alongside a walking and social weekend with you all staying at the same hotel to dine and party together over the weekend.

Fish and Chip Supper + Pub Social, Pentwyn Date: Friday 3rd May 2013 Place: Unit 5 Pentwyn Retail Park, Pentwyn Road (CF23 7XH) Top Gun Fish and Chips at 7:30pm Cost: £12 Member, £14 Guest Includes: Fish and Chip Supper, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks It’s Fish and Chip Friday and tonight we’re off to the multiple award winning restaurant Top Gun. Probably the classiest fish and chip shop in South Wales, the high quality food has earned them the South Wales Echo Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award three times including 2012. We’ll be enjoying a Fish Supper tonight with a choice of cod, haddock or hake, served in a box with chips, minted mushy peas and a wedge of lemon.

Bank Holiday Walking + Party Night w/e Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 3rd May 2013 - Mon 6th May 2013 Kings Court Hotel, Alcester Warwickshire (B49 5QQ) arrive from 2 pm £220 Member Twin Share, £269 Member Single (Deposit £50) Includes: guided walk on Saturday & Sunday, visit to Alcester town & entrance to Coughton Court National Trust Tudor House, Disco Party on Saturday Night, 3 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast, Extras: lunches are not included and we will stop at pubs along the route of the walks and you can purchase what you would like.

Why not join Spice on the first of the May Bank Holiday to have a relaxing walking and social weekend with a disco party night on the Saturday evening.

There will be guided walks on the Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday there will be a 3 to 4 mile walk followed by a visit to Coughton Court which is a National Trust property close by and well worth a visit. We will have a relaxing lunch at Coughton Court (payable on the day). The area in this part of the country is fairly flat and offers some easy walking along the river and woods. Coughton Court (is only a 15 minute walk from the hotel) and is an imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens which was the home to the Throckmorton family for 600 years and is now run by the National trust. There are fine views from the Tudor tower. For some refreshments we will stop for afternoon tea or organic Ice cream in the newly opened restaurant.

Saturday Night - we will have a party night & dinner, we have a DJ and disco so that we can dance the rest of the evening away to the latest disco sounds. On Sunday there will be another guided walk arranged of 6 to 7 miles followed by a visit to the pretty Roman town of Alcester. Our hotel for this weekend is the Kings Court Hotel is in the heart of Shakespeare country in the village th of Kings Coughton, just 7 miles outside Stratford-upon Avon. The hotel is a fabulous 16 Century farmhouse with beautiful gardens and offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Sailing Cross Channel Gosport /Cherbourg Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 3rd May 2013 - Mon 6th May 2013 Haslar Marina, Gosport (PO12 1NU) Arrive for 8.00p.m. on Friday £318 Member Cabin Share, £338 Guest Cabin Share (Deposit £65) Includes cabin share on board accommodation, diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and teas/coffees. Extras: share of mooring fees and evening meals taken ashore.

On this cruise we plan to take advantage of the longer Bank Holiday weekend to venture southwards towards Cherbourg and the Channel Islands. This is a good time of year to cross the Channel because the weather is often good and we have the advantage of long hours of daylight. Sailing across the Channel and making a ‘foreign’ landfall is a special and memorable experience. Starting early in the morning enables us to maximise our time the ‘other’ side and gives you the opportunity to experience lighthouses falling away astern, identify ships by their lights; watch the dawn sky gradually approaching from the east and that first magical glimpse of the sun rising over the horizon. The crossing normally takes between 12 and 15 hours. Once safely in harbour, you enjoy your first evening meal ashore with a real sense of achievement. Full details are on our website along with the rest of our sailing programme.

Walking Weekend North Devon Coast Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 3rd May 2013 - Mon 6th May 2013 Valley of the Rocks Hotel, Lynton, Devon (EX35 6HS) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 7.00p.m. £219 Member Twin Share, £279 Member Single, £239 Member Twin Sea view (Deposit £45) Included: 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals & 3 guided walks.

The North Devon coast and Exmoor region around Lynton offers an undisturbed tranquillity and timeless charm that is so hard to find! Like the two sides of a coin this area offers something very different depending on where you look; one side of this special area is about the tremendous sea-scapes and plunging cliffs and the other side relates to the stunning heather moorland and deep cut river valleys that typify the Exmoor National Park. This side is just as enchanting with its hidden haunts, ancient and knarled woodland and sparkling rivers dotted with medieval towns. There is also an abundance of wild life including the Exmoor wild ponies and red deer set around picture-postcard villages with exquisite cream teas! The village of Lynton itself has a very distinctive character and is often referred to fondly as “Little Switzerland”. Our hotel, called the Valley of the Rocks, nestles high up on lively Lynton’s west cliff and its nearby country pub is also a very handy attraction. Lynton is an ideal base to explore the North Devon Coast and Exmoor and this unique and varied terrain provide the perfect options for all levels and ability of walkers. WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides.

Accommodation: The Valley of the Rocks Hotel is ideally situated within the lovely cliff top village of Lynton abundant in Victorian architecture, arts and crafts shops and quaint tea rooms. Your stay here is intended be comfortable and clean replete with hearty three course meals and amazing views of the dramatic coastline. The central feature of the hotel is the ornate main lounge and off this is the well frequented Terrace Bar.

Walking Weekend Sussex Heritage Coast Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 3rd May 2013 - Mon 6th May 2013 York House Hotel Eastbourne, Sussex (BN22 7AP) Arrive from 4.00 Meal at 8.00p.m. £235 Member Twin Share, £255 Guest Twin Share, £295 Member Single (Deposit £50) Includes: 3 breakfasts, 3 evening meals, 3 picnic lunches, 3 guided walks Eastbourne has the enviable position of being situated on the Sussex Heritage Coast at the edge of the South Downs National Park. This is where the Mediterranean like blue sea yields to the towering 280 hectares of white chalk cliffs on one of Britain's finest unspoilt coastlines.

This is where wide salt estuaries and shingle beaches greet winding creeks and meandering river valleys. Where peaceful picturesque villages allow shelter for thatched country inns.

This desirable blend continues right along the open chalk grassland and over the beautiful rolling hills to the South Downs which in turn give way to a back drop of the High Weald beyond. Staying in the 3 star Best Western York House Hotel, which occupies a stunning position on the seafront, enables us to enjoy this pleasant fusion of walking, accommodation and cuisine. Our en-suite rooms provide the comfort with which to relax and soothe us before wining and dining and discussing the adventures of the day. To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides.

Welsh Camping Long Weekend Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 3rd May 2013 - Mon 6th May 2013 Lluest Fach, Foel, Mid Wales (SY21 0PB) Arrive from 5.00pm £68 Member Camping, £78 Guest Camping, £84 Male Bunks, £84 Female Bunks Includes Party with BBQ, Barrel of beer, cider £16.00 supplement for dormitory accommodation subject to availability) Escape from the city this Bank Holiday for an outdoor experience with a difference! Our camping venue is a private site and is exclusive to Spice for the weekend. A working smallholding which is very secluded, situated high up on the side of the beautiful Banwy Valley, with breathtaking views, a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and an ideal spot to relax and unwind in. It has a large room to socialise in, hosts on hand to organise your activities, and includes a huge BBQ/buffet on Saturday night with a barrel of real ale and cider, music and a partying. If you can play an acoustic instrument why not bring it along and we could have some live music too! These popular weekends are always great fun! Please see our web site for more details.

4 X 4 Off Road Driving Experience Date: Saturday 4th May 2013 Place: Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, Wilts (SN14 7BW) Drive-Tech - Main Entrance at 1:15pm Cost: £125 Member, £127 Guest Includes: 3 Hour 4 X 4 Off Road Driving Experience Push the limits on the 4WD off-road course track and find out exactly what the Land Rover Discovery is capable of." 4WD vehicles just beg to be taken off-road. Here you will learn the basics before you venture into the wilderness. The course is done in Landrover Discoveries with 3 drivers per vehicle. Each vehicle has in it a BORDA (British Off Road Driving Association) instructor who, after the safety briefing, will take the participants through, over and around the course talking through the different aspects including a water splash and steep ascents/descents. Then each driver takes their turn in tackling all the obstacles with the other two observing and learning from possible mistakes. The course is designed for anyone with a Full driving licence and preferably very limited off-road driving experience. It is non-competitive, but extremely good fun!

Drinks on the Marina with Kev - Portishead Date: Saturday 4th May 2013 Place: Impero Lounge, 60 High Street, Portishea (BS20 6HE) In the Bar- Ask for the Spice Group at 7pm Cost: FREE. Extras: Drinks and Eats Portishead Quays Marina has some lovely new pubs and wine bars and we decided it’s time to visit a few and sample the ale.

And who better to be the guide than our very own Kev Phillips. An expert in the field of Bristol hostelries, Kev is itching to get out there and show us where we should taste the best beer, eat the best pub grub and generally getting to know all the local landlords. Tonight, we’re taking a relaxed tour of the delightful pubs of the Marina. We’ll start at the The Impero Lounge in Portishead and you can grab a bite to eat and a drink (payable on the night) before we set out to view the other pubs. We’ll be visiting Hall and Woodhouse, Jacks and Farrells, amongst others. Please arrive at The Impero Lounge by 7.00pm if you want to eat. If, however, you would prefer to come along for just a drink and the pub tour then please arrive at 8.00pm to meet the rest of the group.

Guided Climb Up and Over the O2 Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Saturday 4th May 2013 The O2, Peninsula Square, London (SE10 0DX) Base Camp for Climb of O2 - Spice Sign at 12pm £47.99 Member Climb + Lunch, £35.99 Member Climb Only Included: 90 Minute Guided Climbing Expedition, Buffet Lunch, Service Get ready for a breath-taking new attraction, combining an exhilarating active outdoor challenge with a completely unique perspective on London! Join Spice today as we go on the adventure of a lifetime! Taking up to 90 minutes, Up at The O2 is an exhilarating experience which takes you on a guided expedition over the roof of The O2 via a fabric walkway. Suspended 2m above the surface of The O2 arena's tent canvas, the walkway is 53m above ground level and 320m long. Before our climb, we’ll meet the Climb Guide at Base Camp who'll take us through everything we need to know and will kit us out with a climb suit, shoes (if necessary) and a safety harness.

We’ll then make our way onto the walkway, attached to a climb system, and our guide will be nearby to help and answer any questions. At the summit we can move around freely on the observation platform where we will take in the spectacular 360° views of London and its many landmarks before we begin our descent. After the thrilling morning we’ll go to Jimmy’s World Grill & Bar in the O2, Millennium Way and will enjoy a buffet lunch.

Symonds Yat Adventure Mission Date: Saturday 4th May 2013 Place: Forest of Dean from 10pm to approx 4pm Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest Have you ever been on a walk through the forest that starts with you being kitted out with harness and helmet? If not, you've never been on one which starts with a 100 foot abseil down the Buttress at the Yat! Fuelled on adrenaline we then navigate down to the river and walk along the disused railway line to the Biblins Wire Suspension Bridge where we cross the Wye. We then ramble onto Pancake Caves, which we enter by being lowered on a rope through a hole in the roof - wow! Our ramble then takes us onto King Arthur's Cave on the Doward, an ancient dwelling place, and on to the Seven Sisters, a rock outcrop with great views of the Wye Valley, which is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will need a basic level of rambling fitness, boots and waterproofs. Bring a daysack with food and flask for the day.

Doctor Who Experience + Lunch, Cardiff Bay Date: Sunday 5th May 2013 Place: Discovery Quay, Porth Teigr, Butetown (CF10 4GA) Dr Who Experience Entrance - Spice Sign 10:45am Cost: £28 Member, £30 Guest Includes: Dr Who Experience, 1 Course Meal, Service, Spice Host. Extras: Drinks This interactive journey takes you and the Doctor on a spectacular adventure through time and space. Step through a crack in time and help the Doctor, armed with his Sonic Screwdriver to escape from his foes, fly the TARDIS and come face-to-face with some of the scariest monsters seen on screen including Daleks, Cybermen and Sontarans. Featuring exclusive filmed sequences with Matt Smith and packed with amazing special effects, this multi-sensory experience is fun for everyone. After your actionpacked journey with the Doctor, there is so much more to see and explore. The world's most extensive collection of original Doctor Who props and artefacts includes the entire collection of Doctors’ iconic costumes from 1963 to the present day; the David Tennant TARDIS set and the Doctor's arch foes through the ages. Specially created sets, images and interactive experiences allow you to discover first-hand what happens behind the scenes of the iconic television series, how the special effects are created and even how to walk like a Doctor Who monster. Don’t miss out on this incredible adventure, book today!

After our Doctor Who Experience we will be heading off to The Eli Jenkins for a 1 course meal with choices such as roast beef, roast chicken and vegetarian bake amongst others.

Helicopter Lesson - Near Warwick Date: Sunday 5th May 2013 Place: Wellesbourne Airfield (CV35 9EU) 12.45 for 1.00pm Briefing Cost: £9. Extras: PLUS £90.00 balance paid to instructor on day This is a classic Spice event - you've just got to fly a helicopter one time in your life! We're just sorry we can't make it cheaper, but helicopters are extraordinarily costly to run! This isn't a pleasure flight, it's a lesson -and real occasion. Your session starts with a full briefing on helicopters in general and the controls of the Robinson R22 you’ll be flying. These machines are touch sensitive and challenging. You’ll be in the air for approx. 15 memorable minutes. IMPORTANT: There is a weight limit of 15.5 stone for this event.

Cinema Night - Cardiff Date: Place:

Wednesday 8th May 2013 Cine World, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff (CF10 2EN) 7.30pm inside the main foyer Extras: Pay on the night This evening we are getting together at Cineworld in Cardiff to go to the flicks. It’s always good to see a movie on the big screen in the company of a few friends so tonight is our opportunity to do just that. We have no specific movie in mind so we’ll meet up at 7.30pm in the main foyer and see what’s on. With a huge number of screens to choose from there is likely to be something to suit our taste. We’ll try to all agree on what to see, but if necessary we can always divide into a couple of smaller groups to see different films. Directions: Cineworld is situated near the Cardiff International Arena off the Bute Terrace (A4160) in Mary Ann Street, Cardiff.

There is car-parking directly opposite in the NCP David Street car-park.

60's and 70's Party Night - Bristol Hilton Date: Place: Cost:

Friday 10th May 2013 Hilton , Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke (BS32 4JF) In the Bar - Spice Sign at 7:30pm £35 Member, £37 Guest Includes: 60’s and 70’s Night, 3 course dinner with coffee, themed quiz and disco to 12.30a.m and FREE drinks all night (thought that might get your attention!) on-site car parking. Early bookings are a must for this evening as we hand back our unsold slots 10 days prior. Hotel accommodation is available if required.

The weekend starts here, a great Friday night all-inclusive night (yes – that means drinks are included!) so whatever your plans are for the weekend start with this one! A great fun night out is guaranteed. We’ll arrive at 7.30pm for a drink in the bar before heading into the Redcliffe Suite for a fabulous 3 course dinner, followed by a themed fun quiz. There is a resident DJ playing the best 60’s and 70’s tunes for us to boogie along to until 12.30a.m. We'll join in with guests from other groups for a great night’s entertainment. As it’s a Friday evening, why not make a real night of it and stay overnight – please let us know if you are interested in this option so that we can organise this for you. Please arrive as close to 7.30pm as possible for pre-dinner drinks (payable extra) to start the evening. We will be sitting down for dinner at 8.00pm. Dress code is smart casual. If we have enough members attending we will have our own tables. If we have less than 10 then we’ll share a table with other folk attending the evening.

Creative Clay Weekend Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 10th May 2013 - Sun 12th May 2013 Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales (SY21 0PB) Arrive from 6.00pm - Buffet at 8.30pm £140 Member Sharing, £160 Guest Sharing (Deposit £30) Includes: Two nights B&B, Friday evening light supper, lunches and Saturday night 4 course evening meal This fun weekend is for anyone who fancies getting their hands into a lump of clay and exploring the many ways of being creative with it. Clay is a wonderfully tactile medium which just invites you to shape and mould, and on this weekend you’ll enjoy learning how to pinch, coil and mould your clay into wonderful shapes and forms. Your instructor for the weekend is Sonya Smith, teacher, ceramic artist and sculptor. Sonya will take you through several techniques, and encourage you to explore the many things you can do with clay in a relaxed and friendly environment. As you get hands on with the clay you’ll explore shape and form, textures and patterns, and you’ll soon discover the tactile quality of the clay, and your own creative eye. Whether you want to create simple pots, more intricate forms or sculptural pieces, Sonya will be on hand to show you how easy it can be. You’ll be amazed as you reveal your individual creativity with your own unique pieces and you’ll soon be pottering about and enjoying yourself on this stress free fun weekend. Further details are on our website.

Drawing and Watercolour Weekend - Wales Date: Fri 10th May 2013 - Sun 12th May 2013 Place: Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales (SY21 0PB) Arrive from 6.00pm - Supper at 8.30pm Cost: £140 Member Sharing, £160 Guest Sharing (Deposit £30) If they told you at school that you couldn’t draw then this weekend break will prove them wrong. You don’t have to be a budding Monet or Piccasso to enjoy this weekend, which takes the complete beginner or dabbler through the basics of drawing and painting. Julie Hyde, an accomplished artist, and experienced tutor, has put together a relaxed, fun programme to draw out all your latent artistic talents. Julie will dispel the mystique of drawing and painting into simple steps which anyone can follow.

Demonstrating various techniques using pencil, watercolour and other media, she will show you how easily you can create sketches and finished works that you’ll be delighted to display. On Saturday we'll begin by getting a feel for sketching and how to 'see' things to paint. Then you’ll discover the many ways to use watercolour, and by Sunday you'll be using your newly acquired skills and techniques to put the final touches to your finished piece of work. Previous members that have been on this weekend have been amazed by what they were capable of creating! Further details can be found on our website.

Pyramid Bowling - Cribbs Causway Date: Friday 10th May 2013 Place: Hollywood Bowl, Cribbs Causway (BS10 7TT) inside main entrance 7:30pm Cost: £14.50 Member, Includes: 2 Games Of Bowling, Shoe Hire, Spice Host, Prizes Tonight we’re playing our ever popular Pyramid Bowling. The game is very simple and is basically a clever variation on normal Ten Pin Bowling that helps to even out the experts and the beginners. Ten Pin Bowling is always a great laugh and it doesn't matter if you've never bowled before or if you are at the top of your game, join us tonight for some fun. Meet inside by the shoe collection point where your Spice host will be waiting to say ‘Hi’ and introduce everyone. At the end of the game there will be prizes for the best team score (the lower the better !!!).

Sailing Weekend Poole - Jurassic Coast Date: Fri 10th May 2013 - Sun 12th May 2013 Place: Poole Quay, Town Quay, Poole (BH15 1BT) 8.00 Friday Evening Cost: £272 Member, £292 Guest (Deposit £65) We start this weekend cruise from the Poole Town Quay Marina. On Friday evening we get to know each other over a meal in one of the Town Quay restaurants. On Saturday morning we sail through beautiful Poole Harbour and out into Poole Bay where we sail south for a few miles past a coast of rolling chalk down land, punctuated midway by the famous “Old Harry” chalk stack, before turning west around Durlston Head. The coastline between Poole and Weymouth, the Jurassic coast, takes in Swanage and a number of beautiful coves and bays such as Worbarrow and Lulworth. En route you also get to sail close to the majestic St Alban’s Head and see Portland Bill. Weymouth is a traditional harbour and is a favourite amongst sailors for its ready access to many pubs and restaurants. Lunchtime meals are taken underway and are normally of the type that can be eaten al fresco. Throughout the sailing day snacks and biscuits are made available. Hot and cold drinks are provided as suits the conditions. We are able to cater for special diets. On Sunday we return to Poole. If time and conditions suit, we may anchor for lunch in Studland Bay, a beautiful anchorage a few miles south of Poole Harbour. We arrive back at Poole town quay at approximately 4.30pm.

Caving at the Symonds Yat Caves Date: Saturday 11th May 2013 Place: Mitcheldean, Forest of Dean Meet: 10am to approx 1pm details to be emailed Cost: £35 Member, £39 Guest An unusual morning of caving at this idyllic location, where there are 18 caves on offer. This means that we should get to experience short trips into 4 or 5 different systems. Forest Adventure have been exploring these fascinating cave systems for many years, and have a passion for sharing their discoveries with adventurous people like you. We'll be venturing into caves which are rarely visited, inhabited by stalagmites, stalactites, and... pom-poms!(?) We’ve asked them to aim the caving at beginners level, but a little more challenging than a Caving for the Terrified sessions (if unsure, it may be worth doing one of these first). and the instructor will choose routes that are appropriate to everyone’s ability. There are no really tight squeezes.

Grade is ‘EASY to MOD’

Dine Around the World - C for China Date: Saturday 11th May 2013 Place: 44 Tudor Str, Riverside, Cardiff (CF11 6AH) Riverside Cantonese - Spice Table at 7:30pm Cost: £27 Member, £29 Guest Includes: Chinese Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks From America to Zambia and everywhere in-between, we embark on a tour of different cuisines around the world. We’ll be exploring a variety of different ingredients, spices and flavours, as well as experiencing new environments and ways of enjoying food. We’ll travel to all the corners of the world and immerse ourselves in the interesting, exotic and sometimes strange tastes that are on offer. We continue our adventure tonight with C for China and will be stopping off at the Riverside Cantonese Restaurant to experience Cantonese cuisine, one of the eight culinary traditions of Chinese cuisine. The Riverside Cantonese is one of the oldest established Cantonese restaurants in South Wales and although the Hong Kong trained chefs may keep up with trends, they never forget the centuries-old tradition that has made Cantonese food the most popular in Britain.

We’ll be dining in the traditional Chinese manner, sharing many dishes that will tempt all taste buds. With choices between Prawn Crackers, Barbecued Spare Ribs, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Duck with Ginger & Spring Onions, Sliced Beef with Seasonal Greens, Kung Po King Prawns and Special Fried Rice, there should be something to satisfy all!

Saturday Night with Shakespeare - Stratford Date: Place: Cost:

Saturday 11th May 2013 Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford (CV37 6QW) 7pm (end 9pm) £32 Member, £34 Guest Includes: Entry to the ‘Life, Love & Legacy Exhibition’ Wine & Canapés Reception, Entertainment from Shakespearian Actors, Guided Tour of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, traditional mead to finish People come from all over the world to Shakespeare's Birthplace. It is the ultimate celebration of the Bard and his works.

Tonight we are enjoying our own special Spice evening at the Birthplace where we can enjoy a civilised and fun night of “all things Shakespeare”. Our evening will begin with an opportunity to enjoy the Life, Love & Legacy Exhibition. This promises a fascinating and immersive journey from his early life in Stratford-upon-Avon to his time in London. We’ll discover the inspiration for the great dramatic works the world has enjoyed ever since. This is followed by a wine & canapé reception and entertainment from the Shakespeare Aloud Actors. We will then begin an intimate tour through Shakespeare's childhood home with a costumed guide. Actors will also perform speeches/excerpts themed by room throughout the house to bring the tour to life. The evening will finish with a sample of traditional mead.

Spring Wildlife Tour at Arnos Vale Cemetery Date: Place: Cost:

Saturday 11th May 2013 West Lodge, Arnos Vale, Bath Rd, Bristol (BS4 3EW) Bath Street Entrance Car Park 1:20pm to 3pm £8.50 Member, £10.50 Guest Includes: Spring Wildlife Tour, Booking Fee, Spice Host

Arnos Vale Cemetery is a quiet place of remembrance. It is also a spectacular landscape with many listed buildings and monuments of architectural as well as local interest and a haven for wildlife in an urban setting. The cemetery provides an amazing social map of how people lived their lives and view have changed over time, illustrated through the design and context of monuments, and the stories behind those buried in the cemetery. Today in this Spring Wildlife Tour we listen to an expert ecologist as we walk through the atmospheric meadows and woodland habitats in search of Spring species in all their glory. With 45 acres urban green space, it is full to bursting with wildlife. The tour includes the elegant evergreens of the garden cemetery, to the varied habitats that make it a Site of Nature Conservation Interest. We’ll see today if you can spot deer, foxes, buzzards, insects and more! This tour takes in grassy paths, steep slopes and may include some steps. Warm clothing and sensible shoes are strongly recommended. Please note that tickets are not refundable unless we are able to resell your slot.

Vulcan Bomber Restoration Experience Date: Place:

Saturday 11th May 2013 Wellesbourne, nr Stradford Upon Avon (CV35 9EU) at 10.00am Extras: No cost to book but donate at least £8 to the restoration society on day The Avro Vulcan XM655 was one of the last v-bombers produced for the Royal Air Force, and was part of the UK's nuclear deterrent force throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

XM655 is one of the few Vulcans remaining in ground running condition and The 655 Maintenance and Preservation Society aim to keep it running for as long possible. Today we have an opportunity to join up with the restoration group which is run entirely by volunteers. There will be a short talk about the work of the team on arrival before we split into groups of 4 to spend some time in the cockpit. A video will also be shown about the aircraft and there will be an opportunity to ask questions to some of the dedicated volunteers. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available. A minimum £8.00 donation goes in full to the restoration society on the day. The event is held at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, Wellesbourne, Nr Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. For the full write-up please see the website event listing.

Bluebell Walk - Tyntesfield + Portbury Wood, Bristol Date: Place: Cost:

Sunday 12th May 2013 Station Road, Portbury, Bristol (BS20 7TN) Outside the Priory Inn at 10:45am £6.50 Member, £8.50 Guest Includes: 6 Mile Guided Walk

If you like bluebells, you can't beat a walk through Portbury Wood for a fantastic and uplifting experience in springtime. Smallleaved lime trees, oak and hazel are abundant, and in places mature sweet chestnut reach high into the canopy. In spring the woodland floor is a spectacular carpet of bluebells, particularly in the southern and western parts of the wood. With its ancient woodland, streams and plantations, Prior's Wood is rich in bird life, including buzzard, garden warbler and chiffchaff. Spotted flycatcher is also recorded in most years. It’s a lovely walk and also goes past Tyntesfield, a National Trust property formerly owned by Lord Wraxall.

Brunel SS Great Britain Visit Date: Place: Cost:

Sunday 12th May 2013 Great Western Dockyard, Bristol (BS1 6TY) Main Entrance - Spice Sign at 2pm £19.99 Member, £21.99 Guest Includes: Entry to Brunel's SS Great Britain, Coffee/Tea or Soft Drink, Spice Host Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board! Today we visit Brunel’s SS Great Britain ‘The ship that changed the World’ Stroll on the decks and take in the views and the sounds of animals and general bustle of the ship preparing to set sail. Take a look down at the dockside where the cargo, cases and crates are waiting to be loaded. The SS Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean liner is about to depart. And you are aboard! Below decks you can peep inside the luxury cabins of First Class passengers. Eavesdrop on a conversation, dodge the harassed cook in his cramped galley, and marvel at the massive turning engine. Listen to the stories the passengers have to tell. And occasionally be ready to hold your nose!

Before you experience all the sights, sounds and smells on the ship we will take you beneath the waterline. Below the glass ‘sea’ is a fish’s-eye view of the world’s oldest iron hull. State-of-the-art technology keeps the air down there as arid as the Arizona desert to prevent rust attacking the ship’s delicate iron hull. The Dockyard Museum tells the SS Great Britain’s remarkable story, from her launch in 1843 through a long career as luxury liner, emigrant steam clipper to a super-sized sailing ship carrying coal to San Francisco. You will discover the story of her rescue from the bottom of the South Atlantic and her final triumphant return to Bristol. After our visit we’ll stop in at the Dockyard Café Bar to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee or a soft drink (included in the price) and have a chance to catch up with other Spice members.

Ten in a Tutu Charity Walk (Meeting there) Date: Place: Cost:

Sunday 12th May 2013 Cropthorne, Near Evesham (WR10 3NE) 10.30am start £19 Member, £22 Guest Includes: Choice of guided walk, tutu, BBQ. All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Care. Spice and walk leaders are providing their services for free. Extras: Coach travel is available - see separate event For a while now our walk leader Alan Roberts has been at mercy of some of the members and their fun ribbing regarding his technical walking attire (which – for those not in the know) resembles a “tutu skirt”)! So today the challenge to everyone is to put on a tutu (which Spice provide) and raise some money for the very worthwhile charity Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory of Alan’s Mum and all our other loved ones who have benefitted from their services. The aim of the challenge is to complete either a 10 mile or 10 km (6.2 miles) ramble dressed in walking boots, tights and a Tutu and whatever else you like.

There may even be a prize for the best tutu! Full details are on our website.

Cafe Jazz on Tuesday - Cardiff Date: Tuesday 14th May 2013 Place: 21 St Mary Street, Cardiff (CF10 1PL) Cafe Jazz - Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £18 Member, £20 Guest Includes: Jazz, 2 Course Meal, Service, Host Extras: Drinks CaféJAZZ is Cardiff's leading jazz and blues venue, founded on a love of hosting the best jazz sounds, new and old, local and international. Join Spice and ‘get into the groove’ as we enjoy a good music, tasty food and excellent Spice company. The jazz starts at 8.30 p.m. and features a band from The Preservation Jazz Society presenting mainly Traditional and New Orleans jazz.

We will be eating a two course meal from a set menu with starter choices such as salmon and dill pot, ham hock terrine and mushrooms to name a few, and mains such as lemon sole, citrus chicken, lamb chops and beef medallions to choose from.

Vegetarian options are also available. At CaféJAZZ you can be sure of a warm welcome, friendly and high quality service and delicious food - and all of this whilst enjoying live performances from some of the world's finest jazz musicians.

Casino Night With + Meal - Bristol Date: Place: Cost:

Tuesday 14th May 2013 Grosvenor Casino, 266 Anchor Road (BS1 5TT) 7.15pm inside the Casino foyer at 7:45pm £14.95 Member (2 course meal), £17.95 Member (3 course meal), Includes: Valet Parking, 2 or 3 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 Anchor Road, Bristol. We have a very special Casino package for you this evening which includes a fabulous two or three 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. On previous visits to the casino we were all very impressed by the standard of the meal. We are sure that you will enjoy an excellent and different evening’s entertainment.

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.

Agatha Christie + Greenway House Torquay Date: Fri 17th May 2013 - Sun 19th May 2013 Place: Rainbow International, Torquay (TQ2 5HJ) Arrive from 2.00pm Cost: £166 Member Twin Share, £186 Guest Twin Share (Deposit £35) Spice have linked up with Book Club Tours to offer a fabulous weekend in Torquay. Following in the footsteps of the ‘Queen of Crime’ Agatha Christie, we will explore places that were an inspiration in the life and works of the great writer. We will also visit the private holiday home of the famous and well-loved author. For more information please see our web site.

Cycling Weekend - New Forest Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 17th May 2013 - Sun 19th May 2013 Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire (SO43 7NL) Lyndhurst Park Hotel £195 Member Twin share, £240 Member Single, Includes two nights hotel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 1 evening meal (3 courses) on Saturday, 2 days fully guided cycling. Bike Hire £30 for the weekend We have linked up with Graham Hills who organises our Bike day rides for a cycling weekend in the New Forest. We will spend two days and nights in this historic National Park. We will cycle through unenclosed pasture land amongst the iconic miniature ponies. Take in the forest, rivers and the coast on this varied and beautiful part of the country. This will be a great weekend to relax, indulge and have some fun. Over the weekend we will be covering a reasonable distance on mainly flat forest gravel track and quiet country roads. The cycling is classed as easy to moderate but you do need to be reasonable fit to take part and it is best if you have done some day rides before coming along. There will be about 3 hours cycling each day at a slow pace. We will be staying in the town of Lyndhurst, in the highly rated Lyndhurst Park Hotel. Cross the road and you are straight into the New Forest, take a stroll up the road to Lyndhurst village where you will find the New Forest Museum and Visitor Centre as well as a variety of shops. The restaurant serves dishes sourced from local produce wherever possible.

Salsa Dance Weekend Eastbourne Date: Fri 17th May 2013 - Sun 19th May 2013 Place: Mansion Lions Hotel, Grand Parade (BN21 3YS) Arrive from 2.00pm Cost: £175 Member Twin Share, £185 Guest Twin Share, £199 Member Single A weekend by the sea with a difference! Flirt with the Latin spirit and make new friends on this amazing-value Eastbourne Salsa weekend including Kizomba in association with IUL Festivals. Staying half board in the classic Mansion Lions Hotel on Eastbourne's Grand Parade you will enjoy daily high energy Salsa classes with former European champion Damo T and his partner Ania and many more as well as additional Kizomba classes, nightly social events and time to relax and explore the lively seaside town of Eastbourne. Please see our web site for full details.

Skittles Evening in Pontcanna, Cardiff Date: Friday 17th May 2013 Place: Halfway Pub, 247 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff (CF11 9PP) Ask for the Spice Table, meet at 7:30pm Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: One Course Meal, Service, Skittles Game, Spice Host Extras: Drinks We`re off to size up the skittles and swing along through the leafy suburbs of Pontcanna to the Halfway, a Brains tavern which offers us a fun skittle alley session, good food, helpful service and a cosy community atmosphere. The Halfway is so named, as it is halfway between Cardiff castle and Llandaff cathedral. It was renovated a decade ago yet it has retained its Victorian splendour and welcomes us with its striking brass dragon, copper framed lantern and a quirky heraldic pub sign.

Toto's Wine Bar Social - Bristol Date: Friday 17th May 2013 Place: 125 Redcliffe Street, Bristol (BS1 6HU) Ask for the Spice Table, meet at 7:30pm Cost: £14 Member, £16 Guest Includes: Sharing Platters, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Tonight we’re heading to Toto’s Wine Bar situated on the river side near Redcliff Street over-looking Welsh Back for a social get together. These social evenings are very popular and a good way to meet and socialise with other Spice members. It’s also a great event for new members as our Spice host will be there to introduce you to other members. There will be some sharing platter served during the evening with nibbles such as chicken goujons, seasoned wedges, mini spring rolls, battered prawns, pitta bread strips and nachos. It’s a very relaxing way to spend an evening. Please note: the food is only a light supper of shared tapas – we need to have some food to secure our table as this is a busy venue.

Soul + Motown Weekend - Somerset Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 17th May 2013 - Sun 19th May 2013 Butlins Minehead, Somerset (TA24 5SH) Arrive from 2.00p.m. £129 Member Twin Early Bird, £149 Guest Twin Early Bird, £169 Member Single

3 nights self-catering, twin-share/double or single room accommodation, entrance to all the shows, use of all on site facilities, welcome drink, Spice host throughout the weekend. The bands playing over the weekend include Billy Ocean, Jimmy James and the Vagbonds, Heatwave, with tributes to Lionel Ritchie, Blues Brothers & Whitney Houston.

Spice members are always up for a Party Weekend, and we have found this brilliant fun-packed “Soul & Motown” weekend at Butlins in Minehead! So dig out your party gear, dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for a great party weekend! In between the dance nights, there are loads of other activities to do, such as the amazing indoor Splash Waterworld with flumes and wave machines, high ropes and zip wire, ten pin bowling, a funfair for hairraising, high-speed rides, and dodgems. (NB there are extra charges applicable to some activities). Butlins has gone up-market since the red coat days of “Hi Di Hi”! We are staying in one of the modern standard bungalows which are on a self-catering basis.

We have reserved a number of the apartments and there are either 2 or 3 bedrooms in each. The apartments have a lounge/diner, and a kitchenette with cooker & fridge. Colour TV & tea/coffee making facilities. Bedding & linen is provided but you need to bring your own towels. Rooms will be allocated depending on bookings, male/female mix and sharing requests.

This event is already sold out for some room types, so book early to secure your place and join over 3,000 other people boogieing on down!! Our Spice host will organise meet ups throughout the weekend and plan which bands to go and see. These are great party weekends and very popular. They sell out all the time so early bookings are a must as it is unlikely that we will be able to increase our allocation of apartments. Please note this event is NOT exclusive to Spice, it is for over 18’s only and if you want a quiet night in and need your sleep this is not the weekend for you!

The headline acts for this weekend are: Billy Ocean, Heatwave, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds, Still Drifting featuring Ray Lewis, The Miracles Revue, Tributes to Lionel Richie, The Blues Brothers, Whitney Houston and Kool and the Gang

Fire Eating + Breathing Workshop Date: Saturday 18th May 2013 Place: 138 Chertsey Rd, Twickenham (TW1 1EW) All Hallows Parish Church Hall at 11am to 4pm Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest Fire Eating & Breathing: This has got to be one of the Spice Classic Events. Go on, It Must Be On Your List of "Got to do's". If you are not sure about doing it then ask around and find out what a great day it is! Over 2000 Spice members have faced the challenge and swallowed fire - and the feedback forms tell us it's crazy - thrilling - adrenaline pumping and more - fire eating is one of our Classic Events that sets Spice and its members far above the mundane and gives you the chance to leave mediocrity behind and become extra-ordinary. Bob the Fire Eater pioneered this classic event for Spice and taught a whole generation the joys of eating and breathing fire over a period spanning around 25 years of Spice history. Sadly Bob died in 2012 but his legacy remains in the happy faces of those members who have conquered this unique and dramatic skill. In memory of Bob we have created a new Fire Eating workshop with Blair, a performer who we believe to be the only remaining person teaching the same techniques as Bob. The morning session comprises a thorough programme of games and exercises done as a group, designed to boost confidence and team spirit, and to prepare members for the challenge of safely learning this dangerous and esoteric skill.

Its lots of fun but never the less taken seriously as danger is ever present, so no messing about on this one. The day culminates in the incredible sight of all the team swallowing firebrands and for the grand finale - a team photo of everyone flame throwing!

Are we mad - not when you know how!

Nepalese Dining: Yak Yeti Yak - Bath Date: Saturday 18th May 2013 Place: 12 Pierrepont Street, Bath (BA1 1LA) 7.30pm for 7.45pm Cost: £25.50 Member, £27.50 Guest Includes: Classic Nepalese Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks This evening we head to the beautiful city of Bath for some really special cuisine at amazing Nepalese restaurant Yak Yeti Yak. Nepal is home to a rich culinary history, full of variety and delicate flavours, reflecting the cultural diversity of the country, from the Indian influence of the plains to the Himalayan region with its Tibetan influence. Yak Yeti Yak is unique - there is no other restaurant quite like it. Set in the basement of 3 listed 18th Century town houses the restaurant has a variety of dining areas, a separate bar and 2 courtyard gardens each with its own character. There is even a traditional Nepalese style dining room with low level tables and floor cushions. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly reflecting the owners’ belief that the restaurant is an extension of their own home and customers are guests. Soft ambient music adds to the atmosphere.

Off-Road Karting - Bristol Date: Saturday 18th May 2013 Place: Weston Lodge Farm, Portishead (BS20 8JY) Time: 9:30am Cost: £45 Member, £47 Guest Includes: Off Road Driving, Instruction and Equipment How do you fancy testing your driving ability, mixed with the excitement and buzz of competitive racing? Then this amazing event is for you!! If you’ve tried indoor karting then take the experience to another level as you experience the adrenalin pumping thrill of outdoor karting. No nice smooth tarmac today as we race on a real dirt track, sliding around corners and flying down the straights. If you enjoy driving and the excitement of racing then this is a must-do event. Our hosts at Weston Lodge Farm on the edge of Portishead have a 600m off road karting track which is twice the length of normal circuits. You'll have plenty of opportunity to experience rough terrain karting - twisting, turning, overtaking - providing an exciting and thrilling couple of hours. Enjoy fun and thrills from start to finish - yet stay protected in a complete roll cage, full safety harness and protective clothing. This is a true Grand Prix racing experience. Each driver competes in 4 races of 4 laps each. Four drivers compete on the track for each race, and once the races have been completed, the whole event is rounded off with a medal ceremony for the winners. Please arrive at 11.45am and the racing will begin at mid-day. Depending upon the numbers in our group, the session will last between 1.5 and 2 hours after which we can adjourn to a local pub for a late lunch for those not needing to rush away.

Medieval Jousting - Warwickshire Date: Sunday 19th May 2013 Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliff (CV34 5YD) 9.15am - 5.00pm Cost: £175 Member, £185 Guest This is a unique opportunity to learn the ultimate medieval art, with The Knights of Middle England.

Our day is run by Karl Ude-Martinez who has over 12 years of experience in performing live jousting shows all over Europe.

Some of you may have met him at our Polo days, and may also know that he is an up coming actor with numerous TV, Film and Theatre appearances. For obvious safety reasons, we will not be allowed to actually hit each other with our jousts as death often results from that – and such bravery is not deemed culturally appropriate to the modern age! However, they use a quitaine (or dummy) to take the impact. On arrival you will be given a safety briefing and then your riding will be assessed. You will learn basic jousting skills such as hitting the quintaine and learn basic sword and staff fighting. Being a knight also involves being dressed in medieval costume. Traditionally jousting was only permitted for men to partake in, but fear not we take lady knights too!! So come and throw down the gauntlet and challenge the men!

Sunday Roast at the Grain Barge - Bristol Date: Sunday 19th May 2013 Place: Mardyke Wharf, Hotwell Rd, Hotwells (BS8 4RU) The Grain Barge - Spice Table at 12:30pm Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Includes: 1 Course Sunday Roast, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Today we’re off to the Grain Barge for a lovely Sunday roast and a social with other Spice members. In its lovely harbourside location in Hotwells, this historic converted barge is bursting with character. The main harbourside lounge and dining area is light & airy, with the upper 'al fresco' deck boasting a 270 degree view of the harbour. Within sight of the SS Great Britain, it's the perfect place to relax and watch the world go by. A sample menu can be viewed on our website at www.bristolcardiff.co.uk.

Taff Trail Walk and Carvery - Pontypridd Date: Sunday 19th May 2013 Place: Williams Place, Upper Boat, Pontypridd (VF35 5BH) Outside the Upper Boat Inn at 10:45am Cost: £15 Member, £17 Guest Includes: 4 Mile Walk, Carvery Lunch, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Sample the delights of the Taff trail and be rewarded by a sumptuous crown carvery at the end of the walk.

We`ll be walking towards the Taff trail which is situated along the track bed of the old P.C.N; the Pontypridd-Caerphilly-Newport railway. After crossing a bridge we`ll be entering the hamlet of Groeswen with its old postbox dating back to Queen Victoria`s reign and its giant and ornamentally furnished graveyard. We will then walk along the Ridgeway path and have some lovely views of the surrounding countryside before joining the Taff Trail. This is a pleasant, fairly easy walk with spectacular views, fairly steep ascents and descents, of about 5 miles. Please wear proper walking boots as it can be muddy in parts. After our walk we’ll be heading off to the Hollybush Carvery for a lovely meal.

Bristol Curry Night - Bristol Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2013 Place: The Ostrich, Lower Guinea Street (BS1 6TJ) In the lower lounge area at 8.00pm Cost: £8.99 Member (Curry & Drink), £10.99 Guest (Curry & Drink) Includes: Curry of your choice and one drink, Spice host.

The Ostrich Inn is an historic pub located in Redcliffe near Bristol, full of traditional charm and character. This evening is an opportunity to meet up socially with both new and longer term Spice members and to enjoy a curry and drink together. The Ostrich Inn will provide us with a choice of Curry and rice PLUS a couple of mini-poppadums, nan bread with mango chutney AND a drink.

Brighton + South Downs Walking/Social w/e Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 24th May 2013 - Mon 27th May 2013 35 Old Steine, Brighton (BN1 1NT) The Royal Albion Hotel £199 Member Twin Share, £219 Guest Twin Share, £229 Member Single, £244 Member Dble/sole (Deposit £40) Includes: 3 nights hotel accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals This weekend with Steve Dell will have a full walking programme, largely in the South Downs National Park, with its rolling chalk hills and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There will be a choice of longer or shorter walks most days.

There is also plenty to do in Brighton if you want a social weekend or want to mix and match the walking with social / touristy stuff. Brighton Pier, Brighton Royal Pavilion, The Lanes shopping area and the Marina are all nearby not to mention the Brighton nightlife. The weekend is achievable without using your car as everything is accessible using public transport.

The social après walking Dinner will be at the hotel each night. We will then have the option to do something at the hotel (Steve will bring a quiz for one of the nights) or venture into town after dinner to discover some of Brighton’s nightlife.

Accommodation We stay at The Royal Albion, a Britannia hotel, which is a comfortable 3* and the location is superb. It is on the seafront opposite Brighton Pier and is a short walk to Brighton Royal Pavilion, The Lanes shopping area and the Marina, not to mention the Brighton nightlife. We also have a great full board package for the weekend.

Chelsea Flower Show + Luxury Weekend Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 24th May 2013 - Sun 26th May 2013 101 Waddon Way, Purley Way, Croydon (CR9 4HH) Hilton Hotel - Arrive from 3.00pm £245 Member Twin Share, £319 Member Single Includes: 2 nights luxury hotel accommodation, Welcome drink, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, Saturday all day ticket to the Chelsea Flower Show and the services of a Spice host throughout the weekend.

Extras: lunches, train/tube fares to Chelsea travel show Join Spice in this fabulous relaxing weekend with the highlight being a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show. The world-famous garden show celebrates its’ centenary year and will feature gardens created by some of the world’s best garden designers.

There’s an awe-inspiring selection of plants from UK and international growers in the Great Pavilion, the very best in gardening products, captivating designs for small spaces, spectacular floristry displays and much more. A catwalk of colour and creativity, the brightest new ideas, the latest trends and the pinnacle of garden design make this show the one the world wants to see.

Make sure you're there to enjoy gardening at its most gorgeous and glamorous. For the weekend we have organised a 2 night break at the Hilton Croydon Hotel which is located just 16 minutes on the train from central London. We are booked in for 2 nights on a B&B twin share en-suite basis (single rooms available at a supplement) and there is a restaurant serving British gastro-style cuisine from a seasonal menu, as well as a Costa Coffee Café for the perfect cappuccino.

Easy Coastal Walking and Chill Out W/e walking, cycling, BBQ's and seal boat trip Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 24th May 2013 - Mon 27th May 2013 Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk (PE31 8DD) Arrive from 4.00p.m £159 Member, £179 Guest (Deposit £30) Includes 3 Nights’ accommodation in comfortable Spice exclusive hostel, 2 breakfasts (with hot items), 1 Continental breakfast on Monday, option for long or short guided walks on Saturday and Seal Boat trip on Sunday. Fish & Chip lunch & evening supper on Saturday, (BBQ weather permitting) and Sunday evening meal

We are returning to Norfolk where we have had some brilliant Bank Holiday weekends. This is a beautiful part of Norfolk and if you have never visited this area you are in for a treat. This weekend is aimed at relaxing, chilling out with some walking, exploring, BBQ’s and socialising thrown in for a great weekend. One of the highlights of the weekend is a boat trip to see the seals and wildlife at Blakeney Point You are guaranteed to see some seals basking on the sandbank, we just don’t know how many! On Saturday there is a choice of walks, with the option of a long or a short walk, one starting at Burnham Overy Windmill. There is a fun ride on a miniature train, which takes you from the beach into Wells-Next-the-Sea. A visit to Burnham Market is a must with its lovely village green, variety of shops and pubs. We are based at Deepdale Granary, which is a converted 17th Century barn that has been restored in the Norfolk style with exposed beams and wooden floors. There is a large lounge with tea/coffee, biscuits & fruit available throughout the weekend. Upstairs are the themed bedrooms such as Green Moorings, Orange Cockle, Yellow Sea and Nod, which have all been named after buoys in the harbour. There are a total of 18 beds, there are two good sized rooms which hold 6 people then there is one room of 4 and one twin room. The rooming will be allocated on a pot luck basis depending on sex mix and sharing requests. We also have the option to book additional beds in the adjoining hostel.

Friday Social - The Corner House - Cardiff Date: Friday 24th May 2013 Place: Caroline Street, Cardiff (CF10 1FF) The Corner House - Ask for Spice Table at 7:15pm Cost: £12.50 Member, £14.50 Guest Includes: Selection of Spanish Tapas, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Wind down on a Friday night and join us for social evening at The Corner House situated right in the vibrant heart of Cardiff’s world-class café quarter. The Corner House’s elegant, modern setting luxuriously mixes mismatched shabby-chic furniture in funky colours with handsome wood tables and striking, specially commissioned artworks. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new Spice members and catch up with old 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. As part of our evening, we’ll be enjoying some nibbles with a selection of Spanish Tapas on offer. This is a great way to round off the week and start the weekend!

Murder on the Disorientated Express - Game Date: Friday 24th May 2013 Place: Hilton, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stokes (BS32 4JF) Ask for the Spice Area at 7:30pm Cost: £12 Member, £14 Guest Includes organised Murder Mystery game, Welcome drink and Spice host The Disorientated Express, probably one of the most luxurious trains in the world, is always fully booked. Even now, in 1938, with war looming menacingly on the horizon, her luxury Pullman coaches are packed with travelling rich and famous making their way from Istanbul to Constantinople. The train has excelled in reliability and punctuality over the years, but today all that is about to change. A famous rocket designer known as Werner Von Black, has been discovered in his sleeping compartment dead. The only question is: who killed him? You will be matched into teams/tables & tasked with solving this dastardly murder!!

We’ll need a few volunteers on the night to read sections of script out – no acting skills required!! As a table you have been given the responsibility of solving the mystery which will be acted out in front of you. We wish you every success in solving the case of who killed Werner Von Black.

Sailing Cross Channel Gosport /Cherbourg Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 24th May 2013 - Mon 27th May 2013 Haslar Marina, Gosport (PO12 1NU) Arrive for 8.00p.m. on Friday £318 Member Cabin Share, £338 Guest Cabin Share (Deposit £65) Includes cabin share on board accommodation, diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches, snacks and teas/coffees.

Extras: share of mooring fees and evening meals taken ashore.

On this cruise we plan to take advantage of the longer Bank Holiday weekend to venture southwards towards Cherbourg and the Channel Islands. This is a good time of year to cross the Channel because the weather is often good and we have the advantage of long hours of daylight. Sailing across the Channel and making a ‘foreign’ landfall is a special and memorable experience. Starting early in the morning enables us to maximise our time the ‘other’ side and gives you the opportunity to experience lighthouses falling away astern, identify ships by their lights, watch the dawn sky gradually approaching from the east and that first magical glimpse of the sun rising over the horizon. The crossing normally takes between 12 and 15 hours. Once safely in harbour, you enjoy your first evening meal ashore with a real sense of achievement. Weather permitting we normally visit two harbours and enjoy an afternoon’s walk on one of the islands before returning to the Solent with a couple of hundred sea miles under the keel .

Walking Weekend - Pembroke Coast Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 24th May 2013 - Mon 27th May 2013 Clarence House Hotel, Tenby, Pembroke (SA70 7DU) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal is 7.00p.m. £199 Member Twin Share, £259 Member Single (Deposit £50) Included: 3 nights’ accommodation, 1 evening meal, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches & 3 guided walks WalkWise Overview: Terrific Seaside Tenby & Perfect Pembrokeshire Coast Combine with superb safe and sociable walking. Few people would dispute that the Pembrokeshire coast is one of the finest in the country. Pembrokeshire’s national park is unique in that it is the country’s only national park based entirely on coastal scenery; it boasts beautiful sandy beaches, wonderful headlands, medieval cliff top castles and early Christian sites.. Accommodation: We will be staying in the Clarence House Hotel which is superbly situated in the centre of the Esplanade enjoying panoramic views over the South Shore to St Catherine’s Island. On Friday night we will all gather and take our evening meal together in the hotel. Then on Saturday and Sunday we will head onto Tenby to sample the many delights of Tenby’s cafés, restaurants and bars!!

Walking Weekend Western Cotswolds Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 24th May 2013 - Mon 27th May 2013 Holiday Inn, Gloucester (GL4 3RX) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £235 Member Twin Share, £295 Member Single (Deposit £50) Includes: 3 breakfasts, 3 evening meals, 3 picnic lunches, 3 guided walks Walkwise Overview: The Cotswolds Way stretches from Bath in the south to Chipping Campden in the north and the Holiday Inn in Gloucester is ideally placed to allow us to access the central section of this long distance path. Our walks will concentrate on the area north of Stroud and South of Leckhampton.

This part of the walk includes some of the most diverse and beautiful countryside in the whole of the Cotswold’s. There is so much to enjoy in its sleepy vales, rolling down lands, hills crowned with ancient hill forts that command enviable views over the surrounding valleys, fairy-tale woodlands with enchanting glades, not to mention picture perfect villages with welcoming traditional Inns! To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles.

Accommodation: The Gloucester-Cheltenham Holiday Inn Hotel has all the facilities you would expect from a modern hotel and the bedrooms are furnished to high standards, with satellite TV, trouser press, air conditioning, hairdryer plus tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel has a relaxing café-bar and a very comfortable lounge.

Welshpool Music Festival Walking Break Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 24th May 2013 - Mon 27th May 2013 Lluest Fach Fram, Mid Wales (SY21 0PB) Arrive from 6.00pm onwards £164 Member Sharing, £184 Guest Sharing (Deposit £35) Includes: 3 nights B&B, Friday supper, picnic lunch, Saturday evening meal, guided walks and music festival. Extras: Pub meal on Sunday evening and lunch on Sunday and Monday Transport to the music festival will be in member’s cars to limit costs.

Our friends at Breakaway Holidays have put together this walking weekend with a difference to take advantage of the growing music scene which thrives in Welshpool. It combines relaxed walking through some of the most secluded and beautiful countryside Britain has to offer with a day at the Welshpool Music Festival. The list of acts appearing at the festival are changing daily but you can get up to date details at The Welshpool Music Festival website. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and chat to the other people on the weekend, as the walk goes at a leisurely pace. The walk will end back at the farmhouse where you can relax with a glass (or two!) of wine before enjoying our evening dinner party. After dinner we'll adjourn to chat, read, play board games or simply relax. Then on Sunday, after another leisurely breakfast, we plan to travel into Welshpool. The one day music festival has a mixed and varied set of performers appearing at the many venues throughout the town. Barry will be leading a short walk to Powys Castle for anyone who fancies a break from the music. Then in the evening we’ll visit one of the music venues for a meal before returning to the cottage. For those who still have the energy, there will be another shorter walk on Monday finishing at the local Vintage Tearooms for lunch, after which you'll be able to return home refreshed and relaxed. Our base for this bank holiday getaway is Lluest Fach, a secluded 16th Century stone farmhouse in the heart of the Welsh countryside with breathtaking views over the Cambrian Mountains. This popular retreat is the home of Breakaway Holidays, run by your hosts Barry and Sonya, who have been looking after Spice members for over twenty years. The cottage sits in its own eight acres of private grounds with large gardens, sculptures, wild life pools and a small menagerie of cats, dogs, sheep and birds. There are seven bedrooms which are a mixture of twins and trebles with shared facilities and Wi-Fi is available through BT WiFi (www.btwifi.com ). Lluest Fach is well known to many Spice members for its cosy atmosphere, homemade farmhouse food and friendly ambience.

Spice Dines - Hall and Woodehouse-Bristol Date: Saturday 25th May 2013 Place: Chandlery Square, Portishead (BS20 7DF) Hall & Woodhouse - Spice Table at 7pm Cost: £23 Member, £25 Guest Includes: 2 Course Meal, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Join Spice tonight at the fabulous new Hall & Woodhouse Restaurant in Portishead. Built using 28 recycled shipping containers, it reflects its stunning dockside location overlooking Portishead Quays Marina. Unusual and unique, we thought it was time we tried it out. Tonight we’ll be enjoying a 2 course meal with starters such as classic prawn cocktail, crab and chilli fishcakes and ham hock bubble and squeak to name a few. Main offer a selection of dishes like hand battered fish and chips, Beef lasagne, Gammon steak and mini classic pies amongst others. It’s a great evening to socialise with other Spice members in a relaxed and interesting environment.

The Glee Club Comedy Night Date: Saturday 25th May 2013 Place: Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff (CF10 5BZ) at entrance to the club 7:30pm Cost: £21 Member, £23 Guest This evening we are back at The Glee Club on Cardiff Bay. The Glee Club is a great independent comedy club and is a hugely popular part of the Spice programme. Tonight, more of the best professional circuit comics perform for our pleasure. The Glee Club's policy is to only pick acts that are on the national circuit and have performed at the London Comedy Club so bring along your best heckles for a laughter filled evening! Tonight there will be a compere and three acts to entertain you during the course of the evening.

White Water Kayaks Date: Saturday 25th May 2013 Place: Symonds Yat (HR9 6EG) 10am to approx 4.30pm Cost: £49 Member, £55 Guest Your small, streamlined craft becomes an extension of your body – totally manoeuvrable, totally in your control. You navigate lines which are seemingly impossible, in natures’ three-dimensional world that is white water. To succeed against such power is the most satisfying experience. Today maybe just a beginning for you – but you’ll be back.

Today’s session is run by Den and the team from Forest Adventure and is an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to experience the thrill of white water kayaking. Whether you're a total novice or have done this before, you'll have loads of fun developing your basic skills, and getting used to the feel of the moving water. If you've kayaked in a pool or on 'flat water' before you'll find this quite different as the movement of the water makes your paddle stokes and turns more interesting. If you're up to it, you'll get a chance on the rapids where you'll have the chance to ' play ' the river - or is it playing with you!

Under the expert guidance you'll soon be using the eddies to your advantage and discovering how to manoeuvre round all sorts of obstacles. All necessary equipment is provided.

Sunday Lunch at The Bathwick Boatman Date: Sunday 26th May 2013 Place: Forester Road, Bathwick, Bath (BA2 6QP) The Bathwick Boatman - Spice Table at 12:30pm Cost: £23 Member, £25 Guest Includes: 2 Course Sunday Lunch, Servie, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Just 10 minutes stroll from Bath City Centre this lovely restaurant overlooks one of the prettiest reaches of the River Avon.

Perched above Bath’s historic boating station, this old rowing clubhouse is a charming place to enjoy a Spice Sunday lunch.

Inspired by their years in Italy, chef-owner Ben Hall and his wife Rosy offer a deliciously simple and rustic menu made with the freshest produce on the market. Everything is freshly prepared on the premises and the dishes reflect Ben’s love of robust earthy flavours Today we’ll be enjoying a 2 course Sunday lunch – see sample menu on our website www.bristolcardiff.com whilst lazing away the afternoon by the riverside.

Spice Meet and Eat - South Wales Date: Thursday 30th May 2013 Place: Three Blackbirds Inn, Llantarnam, Cwmbran (NP44 3AY) In the Bar at 7:15pm A popular event in South Wales is our monthly Member’s Meet & Eat. Every month we will head to a pub chosen by the members 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 Co-ordinators will be there to meet you.

Masterchef Challenge - Bristol Date: Friday 31st May 2013 Place: 102 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol (BS7 8BN) at 7:30pm Cost: £70 Member Included: Instruction, All Ingredients and Equipment, Welcome drink and canapés, 2 Course Meal Who is the Spice Masterchef 2013? It’s time to don your apron, roll up your sleeves and get stuck into some creative cookery, learning dishes that you will want to recreate at home for family and friends! Multi award winning Head Chef Nathan Muir and Giles Pushman will lead us in this ‘Hands On’ evening where we learn to cook a fantastic two course meal under their expert guidance. It’s a great opportunity to socialize with other Spice Members whilst cooking some amazing food. You’ll be provided with all the ingredients, the aprons, the knives and a station with State of The Art Samsung equipment - Built In Ovens, Steam Ovens and Induction Hobs – just like on Masterchef! We start the evening with canapés upon arrival and a glass of wine whilst being briefed on the evenings plan. The chefs will then demonstrate part of the dishes before you head off to your station to recreate the dish. Plating up and presenting is always important and there will be a prize for the Masterchef of the evening!

After the cooking is finished, we have the chance to sit back at the restaurant table and enjoy the creations over a glass of wine and friendly chat with other Spice members and the chef team. You’ll leave with new skills, a sense of achievement, a contented tummy and recipe cards for the dishes you’ve cooked. BEST OF ALL NO WASHING UP!!! Note: Please let us know if you have specific dietary requirements as these will be catered for.

Mini Break to Lake Como Date: Place: Cost:

Sun 2nd Jun 2013 - Wed 5th Jun 2013 Lake Como, Italy Early bookings recommended £399 Member Twin share, £419 Guest Twin share, £499 Member Single (Deposit £150) Includes: Flights (incl.5kg hand luggage), transfers, 3 Continental breakfasts. 3* hotel accommodation on a twin share basis (local rating). Extras: 20kg luggage allowance £22 (at time of booking!).

Travel Insurance available through Spice UK - Single Trip Insurance £17; Annual Insurance from £55. Single sup. £100. Some drinks & some meals, optional excursions and personal extras. Local accommodation tax €3 per person per night. Deposit: £150 (non-refundable) Flights: London Gatwick.

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Treat yourself to a Spice London weekend break. Meet like-minded fellow travellers at the airport and fly direct to Lake Como the most scenic of the Italian Lakes. This is a fantastic 4 day / 3 night trip to the 'Jewel in Lake Como's' crown... Described by the poet Wordsworth as "a treasure, which the earth keeps to itself", Lake Como, the deepest lake in Europe, has much to offer.

The resorts of Menaggio, Tremezzo, Cadenabbia and Lenno, are situated on the sunny, western shore with Bellagio perched on the promontory that divides Como and Lecco. Bellagio and Menaggio, the largest resorts, are characterised by a buzzing cosmopolitan atmosphere with quaint, cobbled alleyways and café-filled piazzas. Lake Como recently earned fame as holiday home to Hollywood star George Clooney. But celeb-spotting aside, it’s known for jaw-dropping natural beauty, elegant old villas—and the scenic towns surrounding the lake..

Best Western Hotel Continental Como Unspoilt nature and a striking view of Lake Como form the backdrop to the Best Western Hotel Continental. This hotel is just a short distance from a lake considered one of the most beautiful in the world for its luxuriant nature and small medieval towns.

The hotel is just 5 minutes from the town centre. All areas of the hotel, from the rooms to the restaurant, express class and elegance. Spice London makes it easy to reward yourself with a well-earned break, visiting a new or well-loved destination, and making new friends. Simply book and we will do the rest!

The tour operator for this flight inclusive holiday is Spice UK Ltd (ATOL 9046) for whom we act as agent. This holiday is protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Spice UK Ltd holiday terms and conditions apply, as supplied with the full holiday information pack. Your money is protected via our trust account in compliance with EC travel regulations.

Casino Night With 2 or 3 Course Meal - Cardiff Date: Place: Cost:

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.

Pembrokeshire Luxury Resort weekend – Bluestone Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

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.

Sea Kayaking with the Seals Date: Place: Cost:

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.

Walking Weekend - Essex Coast Date: Place: Cost:

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.

Woolacombe Coastal Photography W/e Date: Place: Cost:

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.

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.

Triathlon - Self-Transcendence Try-a-Tri Date: Place:

Sunday 9th June 2013 Portishead Open Air Pool, Portishead (BS20 7HD) Instructions will be emailed. 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! Please see our web site for more information .

Wiltshire Luxury Walking/Social Weekend Date: Place: Cost:

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.

Center Parcs Sherwood Forest Weekend Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

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: Place:

Sunday 23rd June 2013 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.

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.

Walking Bournemouth + Hampshire Coast Date: Place: Cost:

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 en-suite bedrooms, a heated indoor swimming pool, table tennis, pool, table football.

Malvern Hills Easy 2 Day Walking weekend Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 5th Jul 2013 - Sun 7th Jul 2013 The Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern (WR14 3ET) Arrive from 4.00p.m. £189 Member Twin Share, £229 Member Single (Deposit £40) Includes 2 nights bed, breakfast and evening meal, 2 picnic lunches, 2 days guided walking) The nearest station is Great Malvern just a ten minute walk from the hotel.

The area: The Malvern Hills dramatically rise out of the landscape dividing the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the rolling hills and fields of Herefordshire to the West and the flatter plains of the Severn Valley to the East. The highest point is the Worcestershire Beacon (425m). The Malvern Hills have many springs and fountains flowing from outlets all around them, and we visit St Ann's Well on one of our walks. Malvern is a small pretty town surrounded by the beautiful Worcestershire countryside famous for its Spring Water, Elgar and Morgan cars. Accommodation: We will be staying in the Abbey Hotel, a three star Sarova hotel right in the centre of Great Malvern (www.sarova.co.uk) offering great accommodation and superb food.

All rooms are en suite and have tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, colour TVs, radio alarm and direct dial telephones.

Walks: There will be a choice of walks on Saturday and Sunday. The shorter walks will be around 6-7 miles and the longer walks around 9-12 miles. The area is superb and the Malvern Hills offer some truly rewarding walking with great views over the Worcestershire countryside and beyond. As well as the hills we take in part of the Worcestershire Way and find one of the many wells from which the famous Malvern Spring Water originates. Walks are undulating and involve uphill climbs some steep at times offering fantastic views of the countryside around us. We walk straight from the hotel on Saturday so your cars can have a rest and on Sunday we take a fifteen-minute drive to the start of the walk. The area is hilly but we will take them at a relaxed pace to take in the fantastic views and the weekend is designed to be flexible and fun. Rest assured Steve & Jackie, from Ventura will tailor the programme to suit the conditions and the group.

Overnight Forest Experience Date: Sat 6th Jul 2013 - Sun 7th Jul 2013 Place: Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean (GL16 7NN) at 8.00pm Cost: £49 Member, £52 Guest Anyone with a sense of adventure will love this brilliant multi activity hike after dark. Let’s hope it’s one of those eerie moonlit nights when the deer are out in force and stars that you can reach out and touch - but whatever happens you can be sure it’ll be one of those Spice experiences which you’ll remember for a long time. After meeting Den from outdoor specialists Forest Adventure, we start with a bracing hike, which includes some navigation tuition. Paths may be discarded as we bash through bush intent on a compass bearing despite any obstacles - so we can play at being Special Forces on manoeuvres in the jungle with a little imagination! If our compass work serves us, we should find a cave system at around 1.00am. Life inside is a little more 'normal' as darkness is permanent in these fascinating places, and we will light a fire inside to lift the spirits. Bear in mind that the temperature is constant underground all year round, and this works to your advantage at this time of year. As we'll be a little tired by now, we'll sleep till dawn in the peace of the cave system. Refreshed and invigorated, we'll plan our final route back. A café breakfast (not included) will be a priority stop for 'refuelling' on our journey home. We need to be prepared for all weathers, so good waterproofs and walking boots are essential. A good sleeping bag and mat in your rucksack are also essential for your subterranean snooze. This is wonderful Spice adventure with a maximum 10 to 1 instructor ratio, to ensure your safety on an amazing night out!

Sailing RYA Day Skipper + Competent Crew Date: Place: Cost:

Sun 7th Jul 2013 - Fri 12th Jul 2013 (other dates also available please see web site) Haslar Marina, Gosport (PO12 1NU) From 8.00p.m. £460 Member, £480 Guest (Deposit £85) Sailing – RYA Day Skipper Practical Certification/RYA Competent Crew Certification with EnCompass Sailing.

Cost includes diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches, teas and up to three evening meals aboard.

This RYA training programme takes place over 5 days and is done the EnCompass-Sailing way. We find it works well if there is a mix of skill levels on each trip with some of you going for RYA Competent Crew Certification, some for Day Skipper Practical and others who may wish to build sea miles and enjoy being part of a five day sailing experience. You may even be a Day Skipper already and want to refresh your skills before chartering a boat as skipper. In each case, we want you to have fun. Achieving the practical Day Skipper qualification involves learning to skipper a short passage, with the instructor on hand to give advice and encouragement and ensure your safety. This includes knowing how to manage the yacht, the engine, the victualling, planning the routes and navigating, anchoring, coming alongside; indeed everything that you will need to do when in charge of a yacht in the day time. You will also get experience of night sailing. You will need to have had some prior experience before doing the Day Skipper practical and complete the separate shore-based theory in order to get full certification. Achieving the RYA Competent Crew certification means that you will be able to helm, tie those important knots, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day-to-day duties on board. Full details of this course can be found on our

Walking Weekend - Snowdonia Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 12th Jul 2013 - Sun 14th Jul 2013 The Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert, Gwyned (LL55 4YE) Arrive from 4.00 p.m. Meal at 8.00 p.m. £159 Member Twin Share, £199 Member Single (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and 2 guided walks each day

This is one of the WalkWise favourites, a cracking hotel, in the charming village of Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia in North Wales-perfect! The chef has a super menu of tasty and filling meals and there are real ales in the bar and then there are two or three charming country pubs within yards of the hotel. Add to this the superb high level walking all of which makes this event a very attractive and interesting walking weekend, see you out on the hills! WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles with 2500+ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent.

Accommodation: Staying at the 3 star Royal Goat hotel you will find all the comforts you ever wished for together with the hotel’s excellent reputation for food and wine! Comfort is the key word here and the bar and lounges are set up to provide the right ambience to relax and chat. The bedrooms are all tastefully furnished centrally heated rooms, all with en-suite facilities, telephone, hair dryer, clock radio, T.V. and trouser presser.

National Dragon Boat Camping (Fri Night & Sat Night ) A Night (Or Two) Under the Stars Date: Fri 19th Jul 2013 - Sat 20th Jul 2013 book one or two nights.

Place: Pershore Rugby Club, Mill Lane (WR10 2JF) At Campsite Cost: £8 Member, £9 Guest Many members make a real weekend out of Dragon Boating by staying up at Pershore either in the local B&B’s or at our specially arranged campsite. Pershore Rugby Club at nearby Wyre Piddle Park are our hosts for your night (or two) under canvass. So why not dust off the tent (or go out and buy a new one) and enjoy some time in the great outdoors with lots of fellow SPICE members from all over the country. We are very grateful to Pershore Rugby Club for their kind support and directions are on our website.

National Dragon Boat Party Date: Saturday 20th July 2013 Place: Pershore Working Mens Club, High Street (WR10 1EU) Arrive for 8.00pm Cost: £12 Member, £15 Guest A lot of people (rowers and spectators) traditionally stay over the night before to make a weekend of our Dragon Boating. Some camp at Pershore Rugby Club (see separate event) and others find accommodation nearby. The atmosphere is always great on Saturday night, with a DJ and bar, for a very special Spice exclusive party with fish & chips (served the proper way – out of the paper!).We can take around 150 people, but I suspect that the tickets will go fast! For those camping, the Rugby Club is around 2 miles up the road, there will be an optional minibus transfer at 7.45pm and 11.45pm at £1 each way.

National Dragon Boat Racing Who will be the UK Champions of 2013?

Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Sunday 21st July 2013 Pershore, Worcestershire (WR10 1AF) 9.15am for 9.30am safety briefing £29 Member, £32 Guest

“No Spicer should miss a Dragon Boat Day. It really sums up what Spice is all about – fun, friendship, excitement & the chance to try an activity that anyone can enjoy!” MEMBER QUOTE These are great days out - Enter the Dragon! 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!

This is The Big One! A huge national Spice event organised for Spice by a great group of specialists. As it’s the Official Spice UK National Finals, all groups will be sending a team to compete. We have our own trophies and medals to go for, and the races will be run on a timed basis over the day. Don't worry if you've never been in a Dragon Boat before, we'll have plenty of time to practice before the racing begins in earnest (and as this is Spice, it’s all just for fun anyway!). For colour, spectacle and excitement Dragon Boat Racing has it all and is also rapidly becoming the mass participation sport on water. If you want to know what a great day out this is ask any of the members who've attended previous events.

Dragon Boat Racing caters for all ages, male and female, in one crew and requires no experience. It's great fun and totally unlike any other kind of canoeing with team work being the key, not strength. Get the start right and you can feel the boat lift out of the water and start to plane to give you a fast racing start, it's amazing how fast a 22 person canoe can travel! Each boat is provided with an expert helmsman to keep you on the right track, and with the help of your drummer beating out the time of the strokes you are sure to get the rhythm right...well that's the theory anyway!

The venue for this year’s events is the river Avon at Pershore, on the northern edge of the Cotswolds. This is a beautiful setting in one of Englands' most picturesque areas so you may want to make a weekend of it. Changing facilities are available and there will also be food for sale during the day. Parking is available on site and a transport list with directions will be sent out to all those who book. No experience is necessary to participate but you must be able to swim at least 50 metres in light clothing.

Walking Weekend Winchester + South Downs Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 26th Jul 2013 - Sun 28th Jul 2013 Winchester Royal Hotel, Winchester (SO23 8BS) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £169 Member Twin Share, £209 Member Single (Deposit £35) Included: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 days of guided walks WalkWise Overview: The western end of the South Downs National Park is a fabulous stretch of countryside typified by open meadows and rolling downs, idyllic towns and villages, and peaceful meandering chalk streams flowing through sun-drenched valleys! For this NEW WalkWise Walking weekend we will be staying in the perfect medieval City of Winchester in the wonderful Winchester Royal Hotel. The Medieval and Georgian buildings of the hotel are themselves part of the vibrant heritage of the city and have been very tastefully modernised to provide delightfully relaxed, comfortable and peaceful accommodation, yet lie only a stroll from its magnificent Cathedral, and award winning shops. It comes as no surprise that this wonderful area offers a myriad of walks, we could follow the Itchen Valley trail alongside a beautiful wildlife rich river, or head out along the South Downs Way, the Monarchs Way or the Bishops Way. Remember on each day WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, so you can choose how you are feeling on the day and select the walk that suits you best! These walks will be led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10 or more miles and a gentler walk of 6-9 miles. Accommodation The Winchester Royal Hotel is situated in the heart of this beautiful cathedral city. There are 75 en-suite bedrooms, which include everything you need for a good night’s sleep - and more, including Wifi, TVs & sky, room service, tea and coffee making facilities, and hairdryers!

Zoo Safari Overnight Log Cabin Experience Date: Place: Cost:

Sat 27th Jul 2013 - Sun 28th Jul 2013 ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, Beds (LU6 2LF) 5pm £245 Member Twin Share, £255 Guest Double 2 person (Deposit £50) Includes: Spice Exclusive Overnight Experience in ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, 1 Night Accommodation, Welcome Drink, Barbeque Dinner, Breakfast, Safari Tour, Torch-light Tour, Morning Tour and Day at Leisure in the Zoo

This is the ultimate overnight experience … a once in a lifetime chance to spend a night in a little log cabin under the stars in the middle of a zoo, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Rhinos, reindeer, wolves and others… The zoo is a very special place during the day but it's even more magical at night and comes alive in a way that visitors don't usually get to experience. Join Spice as we go on an unforgettable and unique adventure! Our Spice exclusive experience takes us to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, set in 600 acres of panoramic scenery and the rolling Chiltern Hills. We’ll be staying in Lodge Lookout, nestled at the heart of the zoo.

Look one way and you'll see our herd of white rhinos, look the other and you'll see the breath-taking views across the Chiltern Downs. Accommodation: The lodges, all named after some of the most popular zoo residents, are all equipped with beds with soft linen and pillows, as well as a heater and lights for comfort and snugness. To ensure you look fabulous in the morning, the lodges also offer a mirror, 2 way power sockets, hair dryer, and complimentary towels, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.

There are separate female and male washing facilities each with showers and toilets. The shower and toilets facilities are just a short distance from the lodges. Please see our web site for a full itinerary.

Early booking is recommended so that you don’t miss out on this unique and unforgettable experience!

Ascot Races Live Concert + 2 Nights Hotel Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 9th Aug 2013 - Sun 11th Aug 2013 Bagshot Road, Bracknell (RG12 0QJ) Hilton Bracknell Hotel, Arrive from 3.00 £220 Member Twin Share, £240 Guest Twin Share, £265 Member Single (Deposit £45) Includes: 2 nights Luxury Hotel Accommodation, Welcome Drink, 2 breakfasts including Bucks Fizz on day of Races, Evening Meal on Saturday, Grandstand ticket to Ascot Shergar Cup and Live Concert, Transfer to Ascot from hotel (return), Use of leisure facilities at hotel (indoor pool, sauna & gym) Guided walk in Windsor Park on Sunday services of Spice Host throughout. This is a new and exciting social weekend incorporating two classic days out. On the Saturday we have a day at Ascot Races followed by a concert on the Old Paddock Lawns and on the Sunday a day in Windsor or a walk in Windsor Park. We stay at a lovely Hilton Bracknell Hotel situated just 4 miles from Ascot and a short drive from Windsor. We have managed to negotiate an excellent price for the weekend Please see our web site for more information

Edinburgh Festival Weekend I Date: Fri 9th Aug 2013 - Sun 11th Aug 2013 Place: Pollock Halls, Holyrood Park Rd, Edin (EH16 5BQ) Meet: Arrive from 2.00pm Cost: £164 Member, £234 Member Single, £184 Guest, £254 Guest Single Includes: 3 Nights’ Accommodation in Single/Twin/Double en-suite rooms in the excellent Chancellors Court or John Burnett House. 3 Fantastic Full Scottish Buffet Breakfasts, Saturday 1.5 Hour Guided Tour of the Royal Mile (Castle to John Knox House).

Spectacular Arthur’s Seat Walk, Spice Host Throughout, Friday Night Welcome followed by traditional Scottish Ceilidh.

Option to purchase a Saturday night Ticket for the astonishing Edinburgh International Military Tattoo with spectacular end of show fireworks – the hottest ticket in town! An opportunity to book superb extras such as Merv Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe, Saturday Dinner at Merchants, Fosters Comedy Awards, Picnic in the Gardens the Festival Farewell Lunch plus lots more….

It’s that time of year when the world’s biggest and best comedy, music and arts festival takes place in Edinburgh making the city the most vibrant venue on the planet. This is one of the world’s great spectacles and should be on every ones ‘to do before I die list’. It’s so good you’ll want to come back again and again. The Edinburgh Fringe promises to be bigger and better than ever with star names appearing for your enjoyment along with some new undiscovered talent. Walk the Royal Mile absorbing the atmosphere with music and song all around you, it’s a real carnival. Visit one of the many whiskey outlets for a taster session from the experts or sit back and relax at one of the many, many Fringe venues scattered throughout the city.

National Murder Mystery + Disco Weekend Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 9th Aug 2013 - Sun 11th Aug 2013 Staverton Park, Daventry, Northants (NN11 6JT) De Vere Hotel, Arrive from 4.00pm £189 Member Twin Share, £235 Member Single (Deposit £40) Includes: 2 nights luxury Hotel Accommodation at DeVere Staverton Park 2 x Breakfast, 2 x 3 course evening meals Twin, double or single en-suite rooms available Professional Murder Mystery Party Organiser Free time given to use hotel facilities to include pool, sauna + spa Saturday Night Party with Disco to 1.00a.m.

2 x sandwich lunches An absolute classic Spice weekend that embodies the spirit of the club! Are you a budding Agatha Christie or Hercule Poirot?

Warning - our plot will have you guessing and may cause you a sleepless night....! If you have joined us on one of these weekends before we have another excellent plot! The theme of our weekend is “A Reunion ... to die for”. Based in 1980’s, it’s a school reunion of students and teachers who attended at a Catholic Boarding School in the 50’s and 60’s – a fabulous excuse to dig out those flares, flowery shirts and Rara skirts! We meet on Friday night in the Bar from 7pm onwards, with a 3 course dinner served from 8pm onwards. You’ll meet your team but don’t get too friendly with your team mates – one of them is a murderer! The serious business starts on Saturday morning, when you come down to breakfast and discover that a gruesome murder has taken place! You will be searching for clues in the hotel and grounds, gradually building up a picture of what might have taken place.....? Saturday afternoon is free to chill out and make use of the hotel’s excellent facilities, before we resume our search for more clues. Following a delicious 3 course dinner on Saturday night, we have a treat for you - a fabulous Disco with DJ Jonathan Mills so get your dancing shoes on and hit the dance floor to boogie the night away. We conclude our investigations on Sunday morning – everyone has a different theory, who did it and why? Only one team can win the coveted prize – so “who dunnit”?!

Our hotel for this weekend is the DeVere hotel known as Staverton Park in Daventry. The hotel is set within stunning grounds and the facilities include an indoor leisure complex with pool sauna, steam room and whirlpool spa. And if you have time for a round of golf there is a golf course too. This hotel is easily accessible from the M1, M6 and M40. The bedrooms are all en-suite with stylish design, high speed internet access, TV, telephone and tea/coffee tray. There is a bar, and restaurant and free flowing cappuccinos, lattes and green tea stations and also an internet cafe and car parking is on site.

As the weekend approaches we will be in touch with everyone as we need you to play a character over the weekend. Everyone is in a team, which will be allocated to you and within the team everyone is playing a character. No acting is required unless you want to as you are given a booklet which gives you all the information about your character. You can bring props/costumes to enhance your character and add to the fun (optional). All the teams have the same characters so if you want to be in a team with your friends then you would all need to play different characters. Dress to impress for the Saturday party + disco as Spice members sure know how to party! This is a fantastic weekend, full of surprises - good fun, great entertainment, wonderful company and super food! But be warned – this Spice National weekend has a great reputation and is always a quick sell out – so st book early to avoid disappointment. A deposit will secure your place and the balance is due on 1 July. No refunds after this date unless we can re-sell your place.

Walking Weekend - Kings Lynn + Norfolk Date: Fri 9th Aug 2013 - Sun 11th Aug 2013 Place: Ramada Hotel, Kings Lynn, Norfolk (PE30 4NB) Meet: Arrive from 4.00pm - Meal at 8.00pm Cost: £159 Member Twin Share, £179 Guest Twin Share, £199 Member Single (Deposit £35) 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 Extras: local transport to the start of the walks if used WalkWise Overview: The Norfolk Coast has long been on the WalkWise wish list and this year you are finally going to be able to explore it a Walkwise Walking Weekend. True there are no real hills here, but its beauty and wildlife value are well known.

Indeed the North Norfolk coast is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty and includes numerous nature reserves of international importance, stunning villages, picturesque seaside towns, regal country estates, stunning beaches, huge expansive saltmarshes and dune complexes which are all networked through a complex maze of footpaths! We will be based in the easy to get to Ramada Kings Lynn Hotel just 95 minutes from Kings Cross-by train! Here you’ll find friendly and professional staff and a hotel with blend of modern, stylish design and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. On one day our guides will take out the two walks along the coast visiting Sandringham Derisingham, Snettisham, Heacham and Hunstanton Whilst the other day will see us wandering further along the coast to Holme next the Sea, Thornham and Titchwell. In addition to the two daily walks, coastal buses run hourly parallel to our walking routes which creates the ability to tailor the walks to your individual desires. So do you fancy a walking weekend in Norfolk! WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, so you can choose how you are feeling on the day and select the walk that suits you best! These walks will be led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10 or more miles and a gentler walk of 6-9 miles.

Accommodation: On the edge of Kings Lynn, easily accessible from the A47, A10 and A149 is the comfortable and friendly Ramada Kings Lynn Hotel. It is ideally located for visiting the Norfolk Broads and Coast and Kings Lyn itself. This comfortable hotel in Kings Lynn offers 50 en-suite bedrooms, with modern facilities including flat screen TV with freeview TV, free WiFi connection, tea and coffee making facilities, trouser press, hairdryer and 24 hour room service. The hotel restaurant and bar offers you something a little less typical than your average hotel restaurant with a modern, stylish design and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Here the restaurant staff will take great pride in serving you a tempting choice of local and international cuisine that will set you up for your walking weekend.

Ascot - Shergar Cup AND Live Concert Date: Place: Meet: Time: Cost:

Saturday 10th August 2013 Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire (SL5 7JX) Final Details will be sent out 12:30pm to 7pm £27.50 Member, £29.50 Guest

Includes Entrance to Grandstand, Horse Racing followed by live Music Concert (Acts still to be announced by likely to be bands from 80’s & 90’s) and Spice Host throughout. We cannot issue refunds unless we are able to resell your ticket. If you arrive late we will leave your ticket at the box office for collection. Host details and contact number will be emailed out prior to the event.

EXCITING, EXHILARATING, UNIQUE - just three of the words used to describe The Shergar Cup when it was staged for the first time at Ascot in 2000. Now called the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, it’s the only team competition in horse racing and promises to set the pulses racing once again this year as the very best jockeys from all over the world compete over 6 races for the trophy.

There are teams from Ireland, Great Britain, Europe, Rest of the World and an all girl’s team, battling against each other in a thrilling show down.

The horse racing is followed by a live concert in the Old Paddock, with a “poptastic” line up of original acts (the acts have still be to announced) The music is a 2 hour set and is a great end to the day’s racing. th

The Shergar Cup is one of the hottest sporting and musical events of the summer, so make sure to put Saturday the 10 August in your diary now and make 2013 a Race Odyssey! Bring some cash for lunch and betting – there is a wide range of catering facilities available. (You are not allowed to bring food or drink into the racecourse.) Dress for the weather. Most racegoers like to make Ascot a special occasion and dress accordingly, although smart shorts or jeans are acceptable in the Grandstand.

Getting to Ascot is easy, if driving there are numerous car parks. If coming by train it is only a short walk from the station with a regular train service to London and other areas. The concert is usually finished by about 7.00p.m.

Ascot Races + Live Concert + 1 Night Hotel Date: Sat 10th Aug 2013 - Sun 11th Aug 2013 Place: Bagshot Road, Bracknell (RG12 0QJ) Hilton Bracknell Hotel at 10:30am Cost: £159 Member Twin Share, £169 Guest Twin Share, £185 Member Single (Deposit £30) Includes: 1 night Luxury Hotel Accommodation, Evening Meal on Saturday, Grandstand ticket to Ascot Shergar Cup and Live Concert, Transfer to Ascot from hotel (return), Breakfast on Sunday, Use of leisure facilities at hotel (indoor pool, sauna & gym) Guided walk in Windsor Park on Sunday services of Spice Host throughout This is a new and exciting social weekend incorporating two classic days out. On the Saturday we have a day at Ascot Races followed by a concert on the Old Paddock Lawns and on the Sunday a day in Windsor or a walk in Windsor Park. We stay at the lovely Hilton Bracknell Hotel situated just 4 miles from Ascot and a short drive from Windsor. We have managed to negotiate an excellent price for the weekend.

We have more than one option for this weekend so for the 1 night option the itinerary is…On Saturday arrive at Hilton Bracknell Hotel to leave your overnight bag and meet the other Spice guests. Leave the hotel to make our way to Ascot (transfer to and from Ascot included in our price). This is a popular day at Ascot and the race meeting is The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. This is Britain’s only Jockeys’ competition where top jockeys in four teams; Great Britain and Ireland, Europe, the Rest of the World and an all girl's team, battle against each other in a thrilling six-race showdown for the coveted trophy. The day is easy for everyone to follow and on this unique occasion you will have a chance to view the horses and jockeys before the races in the Parade Ring. After the racing we will make our way to the Old Paddock for the live concert. Artists have not been announced but it is expected to be solo artists and bands from the 80’ & 90’s. The concert will begin at about 5.30pm. and finishes at 7.30p.m.

After our day at the races we will be picked up and transferred back to our hotel where you can check into your rooms then join us in the bar for a drink before we sit down to a 3 course (buffet or plated) dinner.

On Sunday you have the choice of discovering Windsor, a great town in its own right and of course the castle is always worth a visit. Alternatively you can join us on a guided walk exploring Windsor Park. The walk will be approximately 5 miles and the terrain is fairly flat with a varied landscape. It has sweeping deer lawns, small woods, coverts and areas covered by huge solitary ancient oak trees..

Accommodation: The Hilton Bracknell Hotel has rooms decorated in cool tones and comes with bathroom amenities, tea/coffee making facilities and TV. Our package includes use of all the leisure facilities at the hotel such as the indoor pool, sauna and gym. There is also free car parking.

Fit Camp Getaway Date: Fri 16th Aug 2013 - Sun 18th Aug 2013 Place: Mid Wales (SY21 0PB) Arrive from 6pm - Buffet at 8.30pm Cost: £199 Member, £219 Guest (Deposit £40) Fancy getting away from it all, getting in shape and starting out towards a “new you”? Well here's your chance. We've laid on a weekend in the wonderful surrounding of a 16th century farm house in the heart of the Welsh countryside with breathtaking views over the Cumbrian Mountains. This popular retreat is run by Sonya and Barry who will provide us with a warm welcome.

Upon arrival you will be looked after by your own fitness team compromising of our very own Sports and Fitness Coordinator Mark Phillips and his assistant who will take you through a whole fitness experience over the weekend. You will be introduced to a world of fitness commencing with an exercise schedule programme of different classes ranging from Zumba, Circuits, Body Conditioning and Aerobics to Personal Training sessions, XThere really is something for everybody - even a guided walk along the mountains provided by our host Barry. The various activities will take place at a local sports hall and in the surrounding countryside. On the evenings we will rest up and great food together and enjoy some sociable entertainment as well. All accommodation and meals will be included along with your classes and venue hire. This is not a Bootcamp but more a weekend full of fitness classes, diet and advice and healthy eating. A reasonable level of fitness is required but it is open to everybody and you will always have the option to choose or rest out if necessary. Don’t miss this opportunity to kick start your healthy lifestyle and enjoy a fun, sociable weekend at the same time!

Snowdonia Bank Holiday Walking Weekend Date: Place: Cost:

Fri 23rd Aug 2013 - Mon 26th Aug 2013 Legacy Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis (LL55 4TY) Arrive from 4.00pm Meal at 8.00pm £245 Member Twin Share, £265 Guest Twin Share, £305 Member Single (Deposit £50) Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 evening meals, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 guided walks.

Transport to walk starts is not included WalkWise Overview: Superb, safe and sociable walking that typifies the stunning Snowdonia National Park from Llanberis.

Snowdonia is all about impressive open views, craggy ridges and small upland LLyns (lakes) with excellent footpaths enabling us to take on superb mountain walking in the great outdoors. This year we are going to walk through three distinct and impressive ranges of the Snowdonia mountains which have shaped this area. The mountain ranges of the rolling Carneddau, the uplifting jagged Glyders and the mighty Snowdon massive. These ranges sit astride the two magnificent valleys of Nant Francon, one of the finest examples of a U shaped valley anywhere, and also Nant Peris an impressive but steep, tight valley which wends its way to Pen Y Pass. As always our comfort and cuisine will be taken care of by the Legacy Royal Victoria Hotel which just keeps getting better and better so this weekend is sure to provide a lot of pleasure! Please see our web site for more information.

Edinburgh Festival Weekend II-Bank Holiday Date: Fri 23rd Aug 2013 - Mon 26th Aug 2013 Place: Pollock Halls, Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh (EH16 5BQ) Arrive from 2.00pm Cost: £229 Member, £309 Member Single, £249 Guest, £329 Guest Single (Deposit £50) Includes: 3 Nights’ Accommodation in Single/Twin/Double en-suite rooms in the excellent Chancellors Court or John Burnett House. 3 Fantastic Full Scottish Buffet Breakfasts, Saturday 1.5 Hour Guided Tour of the Royal Mile (Castle to John Knox House).

Spectacular Arthur’s Seat Walk, Spice Host Throughout, Friday Night Welcome followed by traditional Scottish Ceilidh.

Option to purchase a Saturday night Ticket for the astonishing Edinburgh International Military Tattoo with spectacular end of show fireworks – the hottest ticket in town! An opportunity to book superb extras such as Merv Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe, Saturday Dinner at Merchants, Fosters Comedy Awards, Picnic in the Gardens the Festival Farewell Lunch plus lots more….

It’s that time of year when the world’s biggest and best comedy, music and arts festival takes place in Edinburgh making the city the most vibrant venue on the planet. This is one of the world’s great spectacles and should be on every ones ‘to do before I die list’. It’s so good you’ll want to come back again and again. The Edinburgh Fringe promises to be bigger and better than ever with star names appearing for your enjoyment along with some new undiscovered talent. Walk the Royal Mile absorbing the atmosphere with music and song all around you, it’s a real carnival. Visit one of the many whiskey outlets for a taster session from the experts or sit back and relax at one of the many, many Fringe venues scattered throughout the city.

Walking Weekend - Cotswold 3 nights Date: Fri 23rd Aug 2013 - Mon 26th Aug 2013 Place: Tewkesbury Park Hotel, Gloucester (GL20 7DN) Meet: Arrive from 4.00pm Meal at 8.00pm Cost: £245 Member Twin Share, £265 Guest Twin Share, £305 Member Single (Deposit £50) WalkWise Overview: We are delighted to offer this 4 star venue for a walking weekend amidst the beautiful Cotswolds. The Brook Tewkesbury Park Hotel is set in the stunning Gloucestershire countryside high above the historic town of Tewkesbury and offers varied walking incorporating such diverse habitats as downland, pretty field systems, ridges and escarpments, wooded valleys and secluded hamlets. The walking this year will concentrate on the magnificent area around the North Cotswolds Hills such as idyllic Broadway, some new versions of the terrific Malvern Hills and also a local day around historic Tewkesbury.

The Cotswolds is a great place for walkers with numerous long distance paths crisscrossing the region and a stunning array of habitats, villages, woodlands, nature reserves, meadows and downlands to be explored. Please see our web site for more information.

Walking Weekend - South Devon Coast Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Fri 23rd Aug 2013 - Mon 26th Aug 2013 Passage House Hotel, Newton Abbott (TQ12 3QH) Arrive from 4.00pm Meal at 8.00pm £245 Member Twin Share, £265 Guest Twin Share, £305 Member Single (Deposit £50) Included: 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals and 3 days of guided walking with a choice of 2 walks each day Extras: Cost of transport to walks, e.g. coaches or buses Own cars may be used to get to the start of the walks The stunningly rugged and beautiful South Devon coastline is some of Englands’ finest and this alone is more than enough reason to visit. Hidden along the coast are secluded sandy bays, rocky headlands, quaint fishing hamlets, towering cliffs all lapped by the inviting Mediterranean blue waters. Along the way we will visit some picturesque villages and enjoy the hospitality of the inviting cafes or welcoming country inns. We can add diversity to the walking programme by heading inland to explore the dramatic rocky tors and blooming heather moors of Dartmoor. Please see our web site for more information.

Walking Week South Devon + Cornish Coast Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Mon 26th Aug 2013 - Fri 30th Aug 2013 Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth (PL1 3LG) Arrive from 4.00pm Meal at 8.00pm £319 Member Twin Share, £339 Guest Twin Share, £399 Member Single (Deposit £65) Included: 4 nights’ accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches, 4 evening meals & 4 days of guided walks with a choice of 2walks per day Extras: local transport, buses, or ferries This is a great opportunity to explore another stretch of our amazing south west coastline, either as a 4 day trip or it can be with the South Devon and Dartmoor Walking weekend commencing on the 23rd August to make a week of amazing coastal walking!!

The stunningly South Cornish Coast and the beautiful South Devon coastline are some of Englands’ finest, and this alone is more than enough reason to visit! Towering cliffs and rugged headlands are all lapped by inviting Mediterranean blue waters, and in between are secluded sandy bays and quaint fishing hamlets. Deep estuaries dramatically cut their way inland, carving beautiful isolated peninsulas Please see our web site for more information.

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Spice Trip Walking: Mont Blanc Highlights

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The best of the Mont Blanc Circuit in one week with Exodus!

19/05/13

7

Rome & Sorrento A tour of two cities!

05/06/13

14

Mark Warner 5* Watersports (2 weeks) Mark Warners' newest resort on Rhodes. Great sailing and windsurfing conditions for all levels, plus land activities

05/06/13

7

Mark Warner 5* Watersports (1st week) Mark Warners' newest resort on Rhodes. Great sailing and windsurfing conditions for all levels, plus land activities

10/06/13

7

Turkey Coast Cruise A wonderful 7 night gulet cruise along Turkey's Blue Coast

12/06/13

7

Mark Warner 5* Watersports (2nd week) Mark Warners' newest resort on Rhodes. Great sailing and windsurfing conditions for all levels, plus land activities

19/06/13

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Food & Drink – Italian Style A Solos holidays to Northern Italy for a fun & informal culinary break!

22/06/13

7

Spectacular Norway Cruise!

A 7 night cruise with MSC Cruises and 40 Spicer’s already booked!

27/07/13

9

Cairo & Nile Cruise Ancient temples & tombs, plus a Nile Cruise with Exodus!

28/07/13

7

Walking: The Polish Tatras Another Walkwise trip – this one we last ran in 2009!

05/08/13

7

Turkey Summer Sun (1 week) A great value Solos trip to Ovacik, Ölü Deniz – one for the teachers!

05/08/13

15

Turkey Summer Sun (2 weeks) A great value Solos trip to Ovacik, Ölü Deniz – one for the teachers!

09/08/13

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Moscow & St. Petersburg A group holiday offering an introduction to Russia, visiting Moscow & St. Petersburg!

12/08/13

7

Turkey Summer Sun (1 week) A great value Solos trip to Ovacik, Ölü Deniz – one for the teachers!

07/09/13

7

Walking: The Mountains of Andorra A Walkwise trip to the Pyrenees!

16/08/13

15

Vietnam Adventure Explore Vietnam north to south with Exodus!

10/09/13

13

Grand Canyon Expedition!

A ‘life-changing’ must do trip - The ultimate Spice adventure!

28/09/13

7

Walking the French Riviera Mountain & coastal day walks in the Cote d’Azur with Exodus!

28/09/13

7

Highlights of Israel Explore the iconic highlights of Israel’s biblical & historical heritage with Exodus!

30/09/13

7

Turkey Chillout Over 30 Spicer’s booked already!

07/10/12

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Turkey Coast Cruise A wonderful 7 night gulet cruise along Turkey's Blue Coast

09/10/13

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Lake Garda Autumn Special Always a popular trip with Spice including 3 hours free bar on 4 evenings!

10/10/13

7

La Santa Sports Holiday A brilliant sports holiday and this will be our 28th consecutive year!

12/10/13

15

Highlights of Madagascar Discover Madagascar’s unique wildlife & stunning beaches with Exodus!

15/10/13

7

Crete – Yoga & Walking!

Combining walks with beachside yoga and delicious local cuisine – a Solos holiday!

10/11/13

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Iceland Discovery A short break to the land of ice & fire with the chance of a glimpse of the stunning Northern Lights!

Highlighted Holidays SKI VAL D’ISERE 8 days, Sat 19th January 2013 from £599

SKI ANDORRA

Flights from London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham

8 days, Sun 10th March 2013 from £575

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Ski the immense Espace Killy!

One of the world top ski areas

Val d’Isere skiing has a pedigree that few other resorts can match. This is one of the world’s best for experts with more skiable terrain than Whistler, however beginners may find that even some of the green and blue runs can be tricky to negotiate and the runs back down into resort are nearly all either black, dark red or crowded. ______________________________________

SKI BEGINNERS 8 days, Sun 20th January 2013 from £499 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester

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Excellent English speaking ski tuition Learn to ski & enjoy a whole new world of holidays

Skiing in Arinsal delivers a lively village and some of Europe's best value skiing.

Arinsal skiing is all about warm hospitality, long sunny days and ski runs great for confidence building.

Ski holidays in Arinsal are ideal for ski beginners and intermediates Snowboarders are well catered for too with the radical "Freestyle Area". Beginners skiing in Arinsal is an almost unbeatable combination of excellent, friendly, English speaking tuition and a good variety of easy slopes across the ski area including a scenic run right from the summit. ______________________________________

SKI CHAMONIX 8 days, Sat 23rd February 2013 from £650

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Soldeu is a wonderfully lively ski resort village, very popular with skiers for its relaxed ambience. Skiing in Soldeu gives you access to a large resort, spread out over 4 kilometres. Skiing is made easy with state of the art gondola lifts departing from Soldeu village or El Tarter. These days the resorts excellent lift network links Soldeu with nearby Pas de la Casa and with Grau Roig on the Grand Valira. All this is included on your whole area lift pass, making skiing in Soldeu an extraexciting experience for intermediate and advanced skiers! ______________________________________

SKI ZERMATT 8 days, Sat 16th March 2013 from £670 Flights from London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham

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Repeated after fantastic feedback last year!

Great for powder and off piste

Ski Chamonix and enjoy excellent intermediate and advanced skiing and superb snowboarding. This is one of France's prettiest Alpine resorts. A skiing holiday in Chamonix delivers fantastic all round skiing for confident skiers. Good skiers return here year after year to hone their skills on the hair-raising and beautiful Vallée Blanche. Others flock here to tackle some of France's most challenging off-piste skiing. ______________________________________

Ski 2 countries in one week!

One of the top resorts in the world

Ski in Zermatt and you'll be in one of the top ski resorts in the world, Zermatt boasts a huge ski area at high altitude, with breath taking views of the iconic Matterhorn.

The high altitude ski area is accessible from the village centre via cable car, funicular or the famous Gornergrat mountain train, which takes you on a spectacular ride up to 3089m and rewards you with fantastic views of the glacier. ______________________________________

Flights from London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham

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Great resort for early intermediates up!

Excellent English speaking ski tuition

SKI LES DUEX ALPES 8 days, Sun 17th March 2013 from £650 Flights from London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham

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Lots of single rooms available!

Repeated after great feedback last year

Les Deux Alpes is one of the oldest, liveliest and best equipped French ski resorts – friendly and lively it has an abundance of après ski and great facilities. The village occupies a high, wide, sunny valley with excellent skiing on both sides, but the runs you see from the village are only half the picture - higher up there are miles of easy runs in great snow; with a

huge area of over 200km of piste, an impressive snow record and an above average amount of sunshine, this area caters for most levels of skier and boarder. ______________________________________

SKI EASTER

beaches on the eastern coast of Rhodes. Customdesigned for Mark Warner and only opened in 2012, the resort boasts state of the art tennis and watersports facilities. ______________________________________

8 days, Sun 24th March 2013 from £695

SPECTACULAR NORWAY CRUISE

Flights from London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham

8 days, Sat 22nd June 2013 from £559

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High altitude resort Part of the huge Espace Killy

Tignes centres around three small villages sitting high above the tree line. Our hotel can be found nestled in the village of Tignes Le Lavachet. Forming part of the Espace Killy ski area, Tignes provides a huge variety of terrain for skiers and boarders from challenging off-piste powder to leisurely cruising runs. The highlight of the ski area is the magnificent Grande Motte glacier with its excellent runs back down to resort. ______________________________________

LAKE MAGGIORE 6 days, Wed 18th April 2013 from £499 Flights from London Stansted & Liverpool

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2 hours free bar on 4 evenings A stunning destination for a short break

Departing from Southampton

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A superb, high quality resort on Rhodes Waterpsorts & land sports for all

We’ve been searching for some time to find a good value cruise to offer out to everyone and we think that this one is GREAT VALUE! Enjoy 7 nights onboard the MSC Opera as it cruises over to across the North Sea and along the southern coast of Norway.

With four ports stops along the way and plenty of optional excursions available plus all the on board entertainment you could need this is sure to be a popular trip so don’t hang around too long to snap it up! ______________________________________

MOSCOW & St. PETERSBURG 7 days, Fri 9th August 2013 from £1575 Flights from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham & Glasgow

Welcome to Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second largest lake that lies in two countries at once. It is less glitzy than Lake Como, less crowded than Lake Garda and has a mild climate. The tip of the lake is in Switzerland and the bottom is in Italy and the rich Mediterranean vegetation with magnificent majestic mountains gives this area access to stunning valleys and some wonderful exploring possibilities. ______________________________________

MARK WARNER 5* WATERSPORTS 15 days, Wed 5th/Sat 8th June 2013 from £1195 8 days, Wed 5th & 12th/Sat 8th & 15th June from £865 Flights from London Heathrow & Manchester

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A superb, high quality resort on Rhodes Watersports & land sports for all

We are delighted to introduce the brand new Levante Beach Resort as our watersports destination for 2013.

This 5* resort is located on one of the longest sandy

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A very popular Spice trip in past years Two great cities in one trip

Russia is usually on everyone’s ‘must do’ list, so we do it Spice style! This trip covers the major highlights of the two cities and packs plenty into an unforgettable break. We have run this trip a number of times and it has always received great feedback from the members – we do hope you’ll join us! ______________________________________

TURKEY CHILLOUT 8 days, Mon 30th September 2013 from £499 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester

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Repeated for the 7th year running A great place for some Autumn sun

Tamarisk Beach Hotel in Ortakent is the perfect holiday location! A relaxed and friendly atmosphere, plenty of activities to keep you busy and a beach shaded by Tamarisk trees on which to relax and watch the world go by.

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

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

Watch out for these amazing events coming up Stonehenge sunset tour - Wiltshire Saturday 20�� April & 11�� May A Spice exclusive tour to the inner circle (which is not No k normally accessible) at o o B Stonehenge after normal visiting hours with archaeologist and historian Don Bryan. The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world and is a world heritage site. This is a brilliant opportunity for Spice members don’t miss it!

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Pembrokeshire (Bluestone) luxury resort weekend Friday 7�� to Sunday 10�� June 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.

Walking holiday, Oxford to Hampton Court Sunday 30�� June to Sunday 6�� July

Walk from Oxford to London, this stretch of the Thames has lots to see on the way Abingdon, Henley, Windsor, Magna Carta & Soul & Motown Weekend - Somerset Hampton Court Palace. A boat accompanies us so no carrying Friday 17�� to Sunday 19�� May needed, alternately you can just relax on the boat for a few miles Spice members are always up for a Party Weekend, and we have & watch the world go by. found this brilliant fun-packed “Soul & Motown” weekend at Spice Center Parcs - Sherwood Forest Butlins in Minehead! Dig out your party gear, dust off your Friday 21�� to Monday 24�� June dancing shoes and get ready for a great party weekend! In between the dance nights, there are loads of other activities to The first of the Spice Big Ones! The Spice summer Center Parcs do, such as the amazing indoor Splash Waterworld, high ropes weekend is a Spice institution, two parties and as much sport or and zip wire, ten pin bowling, a funfair for hair-raising, high- relaxation as you can cope with. Our party theme this year is speed rides, and dodgems. back to school and we have a school sports fun day on Sunday,

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Fire Eating & Breathing Workshop - London Saturday 18�� May Fire Eating & Breathing: This has got to be one of the Spice Classic Events. Go on, it must be on your list of "Got to do's". If you are not sure about doing it then ask around and find out what a great day it is! Over 2000 Spice members have faced the challenge and swallowed fire - and the feedback forms tell us it's crazy - thrilling - adrenaline pumping and more - fire eating is one of our Classic Events that sets Spice and its members far above the mundane and gives you the chance to leave mediocrity behind and event!

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Mini break to Lake Como - Italy Sunday 2ⁿ� to Wed 5�� June Lake Como is the most scenic of the Italian lakes, the towns of Bellagio, and Menaggio, which offer great views have a buzzing cosmopolitan atmosphere with quaint, cobbled alleyways and caféfilled piazzas. Why not treat yourself to a fabulous Italian break this spring!

with lots of other activities arranged this is bound to be another brilliant weekend!

National Dragon boat racing - Pershore Friday 19�� to Sunday 21�� July 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! This is one of those must do Spice events!

Murder mystery weekend - Daventry Friday 9�� to Sunday 11�� August This is the 3�� of our big Spice summer events and and embodies the spirit of the club! Are you a budding Agatha Christie or Hercule Poirot? Warning - our plot will have you guessing and may cause you a sleepless night....! If you have joined us on one of these weekends 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 on Saturday night, 2 breakfasts & 2 evening meals.

and make the most of your Spice membership!

Spice local events Bristol & Bath Gangnam Style Workshop Live Flamenco dancing Solve the Mystery walk Dinner Shuffle at Browns Marvelous Medicine Spanish Wine Tasting Comedy at the Wardrobe Dinner at the Cosy club

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Wine Bar Social River Cruise Pizza Social at Zero degrees Drinks on the Marina 60's and 70's Party Night Bluebell Walk Brunel SS Great Britain Visit Casino Night with + Meal Toto's Wine Bar Social Nepalese dining Murder Express

- Sat 20 Apr - Sun 21 Apr - Tue 30 Apr - Sat 4 May - Fri 10 May - Sun 12 May -Sun 12 May - Tue 14 May - Fri 17 May - Sat 18 May - Fri 24 May

Make the most of your Spice membership We have lots of great spring weekends coming up, why not take a mini break to Copenhagen or enjoy cycling the tranquil lanes in the Cotswolds. Or try a fun filled Dance/Party or a Walking/Party weekend in Alcester. In May we boogie at our Soul & Motown weekend and we are back at picturesque Burnham Deepdale in Norfolk for one of our favourite walking & Chill-out weekends!

Mini Break to Copenhagen, Denmark - Fri 12 Apr Walking Weekend, Canterbury in Kent - Fri 19 Apr Cycling in the Cotswold's - Fri 26 Apr Bank Holiday Dance or Walking Alcester - Fri 3 May Sailing - Jurassic Coast - Fri 10 May Soul & Motown weekend in Somerset - Fri 17 May Easy Coastal Walking in Norfolk - Fri 24 May Mini Break Lake Como Italy - Fri 2 Jun Sea Kayaking with seals Pembrokeshire - Fri 7 Jun Spice Center Parcs - Sherwood Forest - Fri 24 Jun

Spice local events S. Wales & Cardiff Dine the World - B Brazil Social and Tapas at Bacchus Walk - Dinas Powys Jazz, Blues + Food Coastal Rib Ride

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Sat 30 Mar Fri 5 Apr Sun 7 Apr Thu 11 Apr Sat 13 Apr

Dinner Shuffle at Cote Meet + Eat, Newport Ballet - The Great Gatsby Dine the World - C China Skittles Evening, Pontcanna Solve the Mystery Walk Taff Trail Walk, Pontypridd The Glee Club Comedy

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