Spice bristol & cardiff summer 2015 newsletter by Spice Bristol & Cardiff

Spice UK Holidays Spice - In the White Stuff!

Spice - Chills Out

Ski Christmas 2015 - Meribel, France 20�� to 27�� December

Turkey Blue Coast Cruise Chill Out 14�� to 21�� September

Ski New Year 2015 - Courchevel, France 27�� December to 3�� January

Turkey Chill Out, Ortakent 14�� to 21�� September

Ski Les Deux Alpes 2016 - France 24�� to 31�� January

Costa Blanca Chill Out, Calpe 20�� to 27�� September

Ski Courchevel 2016 - France 7�� to 14�� February

Iberian Peninsula Fly/Cruise 20�� to 26�� September

Ski Austria - St Christoph, Austria 20�� to 27 February

Lake Garda Autumn Special 11�� to 16�� October

Ski Andorra - Soldeu, Andorra

Cuba - Sun and Fun 22ⁿ� October to 3�� November

6�� to 13 March Ski Courmayeur - Solo Week - Italy 6�� to 13 March Ski Meribel 2016 - France 13 to 20�� March

Spice - Goes Exploring the World La Tomatina - Tomato Festival (Spain) 24�� to 28�� August Atlas Discovery Walking Tour (Morocco) 19�� to 26 September Iceland Discovery, Reykjavik 1�� to 5�� November India: Bollywood, Places and Beaches 10�� to 24�� November Nile Cruise at Christmas (Egypt) 19�� to 27�� December

Spicy - Adrenaline & Excitement Turkey Diving Week (Kas, Turkey) 3�� to 10�� August Walking Austria’s Lakes & Mountains 5�� to 12�� September Kilimanjaro Climb (Kenya) 2ⁿ� to 11�� October La Santa Sports Holiday 2015 (Lanzarote) 8�� to 15 October Walking Lake Como, Italy 17�� to 24�� October

Holiday with a group of like minded Spice members and share your amazing adventures. Select from a fantastic range of holidays from Spice UK. For more information or to book your holidays go on-line to www.spiceuk.com or phone the Spice UK office on 0161 873 8788 or e-mail info@spiceuk.com.

Key Spice holidays partners For many years Spice has enjoyed an excellent relationship Club Dance are delighted to be working with Spice to promote with our travel partner Exodus Holidays – the UK’s leading our dance holidays whether it is salsa, Ceroc, ballroom or tango adventure travel company. Club Dance covers it all – UK weekends or 7 or 14 night breaks. 5% discount for independent direct bookings with exodus!

5% discount with Club Dance Holidays!

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

Club Free Sprit have taken 23,000 customers to various destinations over the years from Cuba, Miami, Jamaica to Calpe, Spain, Austria and Malta and have increased their portfolio of activities from dance to fitness, ski and golf. In order to qualify for the Spice Discount, simply call reservation number on 0207 099 4816 and let them know you are a Spice Member AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. Please note: This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount.

Get involved with these fun social events… Social & find out more evenings Our regular social and find out more evenings 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.

Bristol Preview Nights The Badminton - Coalpit Heath, Bristol BS36 2QJ Monday 13 Jul, 10 Aug & 14 Sep from 7:30pm The Swan, Bath Road, Swineford BS30 6LN Tuesday 21 Jul, 18 Aug & 22 Sep from 7:30pm

Bath Preview Nights The Crystal Palace - 10-11 Abbey Green, Bath, BA1 1NW Wednesday 8 Jul, 12 Aug & 9 Sep from 7:30pm

Gloucester Preview Nights The Fountain Inn, 53 Westgate St, Gloucester, GL1 2NW Wednesday 15 Jul & 16 Sep from 7:30pm

Cheltenham Preview Nights The Brown Jug, 242 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7NB Wednesday 18 Aug from 7:30pm

Cardiff Preview Nights Chapter, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1QE Wednesday 21 Jul, 18 Aug & 22 Sep from 7:45pm

Pub Quiz nights - Free Tredagar Arms, 4 Caephilly Rd, Brassaleg NP10 8LE Tuesday from 8:30pm 7, 21 Jul, 4, 18 Aug, 1, 15, 29 Sep White Horse, Coychurch, Bridgend CF35 5HD 19 Jul, 20 Sep The Brown Jug, 242 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL35 7NB 13 Aug & 10 Sep at 7:30pm,

Keep fit and active evenings Ceroc Dance Class - Bristol The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Rd BS10 5PY 8:00pm for beginners lesson Wednesday nights weekly

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

Badminton drop in and play The Boulevard, Hengrove Park, Bristol, BS14 0JZ Monday from 6:45pm 20 Jul, 3 & 17 Aug, 17 & 21 Sep

Scuba diving taster session Dean Lane, Bedminster, BS3 1BS Tuesday from 8pm 14 & 28 Jul, 11 & 25 Aug, 8 & 22 Sep

Meet & Eat Socials Our Meet & Eat & Local Socials are a relaxed fun way to make friends with Spice members in your area. Usually you can just turn-up but please take a look at our web site as you may need to book these events. These events are free, you just pay on the night for any drinks or food you have on the night.

Pay as you go socials and meals The idea of our pay as you go events is to have a fun evening with other Spice members. You do need to book these events and we charge a small administration fee of £2 to secure your booking. On the night you are free to choose what to eat and drink and how much to spend. It’s a great way to socialise and also keep and to eye on the pennies.

..and make the most of your Spice membership!

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Llangollen Canals Experience Day

Sunday 12th July 2015 The Wharf, Llangollen, Denbighshire (LL20 8TA) 10am for 10.30am to approx 4.30pm £27 Includes: Both Canal Experience and return coach from Wharf to Aqueduct

Here’s an opportunity to tick off two great canal experiences in one day. In the morning we travel to Horseshoe Falls by horsedrawn boat. In the afternoon we enjoy a trip by boat over the UK’s biggest navigable aqueduct! This trip has been put together by a team who have been running trips from Llangollen Wharf since 1884! It is an idyllic part of the world where we can watch the fish swim lazily by in the clear water delivered fresh from the River Dee as our boat glides silently through the Welsh mountains. Here’s how the day will work: Sunday Morning: We’ll meeting up at the Wharf to see our horse drawn boat being prepared for a prompt 10.30am departure for the Horseshoe Falls at the head of the canal. It's a leisurely ride along the last stretch of the Llangollen canal, not navigable by any other boats. A stop at the end allows us to admire the chain bridge across the River Dee and marvel at the man-made Horseshoe Falls, another masterpiece by Thomas Telford. Lunch Break: We should have free time at the Wharf between 12.30pm and 2.00pm. There is a lovely café on site, or we are within 5 minutes’ walk of the town centre with it’s well known pubs. Last year the members recommended The Corn Mill Pub which is across the river opposite the station. Sunday Afternoon: We leave the Wharf by coach (coach leaves 2.30pm prompt) to a nearby village where we join a motorised canal boat to take us through the beautiful Vale of Llangollen and across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct built by Thomas Telford between 1793 and 1806.

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Bristol Harbour Music Festival Weekend

Fri 17th Jul 2015 - Sun 19th Jul 2015 Thistle Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol (BS1 6HY) Arrive from 4.00pm £169 Twin, £228 Single (Deposit £35 Twin £45 Member Single) Includes: 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast, Bristol Harbour Festival + Spice Host throughout the weekend Extras: Lunches, Evening Meals

The Harbour Festival gives Bristol the opportunity to showcase its rich musical and performance roots. The programme is massive and is held over three days across a two mile stretch of the city from Brunel’s SS Great Britain to M Shed, and from Queen Square to the city’s leafy Castle Park. Visitors will be entertained by a vibrant mix of live performance, artists, musicians, dancers, circus acts, markets and street stalls. On the water, hundreds of sailing vessels, from historic ships and boats to pleasure yachts and harbour ferries will provide a colourful backdrop to Bristol’s annual celebration of its maritime heritage. Musically, the festival always has an impressive line-up, drawing on the city’s vibrant music scene, covering a hugely diverse range from soul to folk, and from reggae to funk. Accommodation: We stay in the lovely Thistle Bristol Centre Hotel, conveniently situated close to the heart of Bristol in the City Centre and 1 mile from Bristol Temple Meads mainline station. It is within easy walking distance from all central areas, including the Harbourside, Old City and the shopping districts of Broadmead and Cabot Circus. All rooms are en-suite and have Wifi internet access, as well as flat screen televisions, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Other facilities include the Otium & Leisure Club which has an indoor swimming pool, fully-equipped gymnasium, Jacuzzi, sunbed, sauna and steam room. Friday: arrive at Hotel any time from 4.00p.m. Meet up with rest of Spice group from 7.00pm and we will have some supper in a local pub/restaurant nearby before strolling to the Festival to see what is on. Festival programmes will be available. Saturday: Breakfast at hotel then depart for Harbour Festival. Your Spice host will lead the way and organise meet ups throughout the day which you can dip in and out of. We will organise an evening meet so that we can get some dinner. Sunday: Breakfast at hotel before setting off for a last round of Festival outings before heading for home.

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Pay As You Go - Spice Dines Everyday Thai, Bristol

Friday 17th July 2015 11 New Station Road, Fishponds, Bristol (BS16 3RP) Everyday Thai - Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £2

Everyday Thai in Fishponds, Bristol, is an authentic Thai restaurant which serves fabulous food in the traditional manner. The food is excellent and delicious and they offer very good value for money. There is the opportunity to order from the a la carte menu or they also offer some set menu’s at very reasonable prices. Things you might find on the menu include Spring Rolls, Chicken Satay, Deep Fried Prawns, Beef Red Curry, Chicken with garlic and black pepper and Prawn pad thai to name only a small selection.

Chill Out Yoga and Pilates Weekend

Date: Fri 17th Jul 2015 - Sun 19th Jul 2015 Place: Horsley Park Hotel, East Horsley, Surrey (KT24 6DU) Arrive from Friday afternoon Cost: £348 Double/Sole, (Deposit £150) Includes: 2 nights luxury hotel accommodation (single use of double bedded rooms), Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner & Sunday breakfast, lunch. Unlimited & always available tea / coffee, fruit / snacks.

This luxury yoga, pilates and relaxation weekend provides the perfect break from your hectic life. Yoga and Pilates are known to improve your fitness, flexibility, concentration and ability to cope with stress. Popular yoga advocates are Andy Murray, Ryan Giggs, Johnny Wilkinson and Bon Jovi – to name just a few. Yoga and Pilates are truly for everyone. Yoga practices include physical postures (asanas) that stretch and challenge the body and mind, but also breathing and relaxation techniques. Six yoga and Pilates sessions are on offer over the weekend. These range from gentle morning stretching, to beginner and intermediate poses adapted for the individual ability, and refreshing relaxation. You can do as many of the sessions as you want, but also pamper yourself with a swim in the pool, explore the grounds or relax in the lounge. All sessions are fun and informal. All abilities are welcome, particularly those new to yoga. Equipment will be provided. Horsley Park Hotel Set in 70 acres of stunning parkland, it has wonderful grounds to explore. There is a lovely pool and small gym and an award winning restaurant. We use the Management Centre and Horsley Court as they offer the best single use double bedded accommodation at no supplement. But you are welcome to explore the old Horsley Towers, steeped in history with a guided walk. What to bring and what to wear and an Itinerary can be found on our website.

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Surfing Weekend in Croyde Bay, Devon in July & August

Fri 17th Jul 2015 - Sun 19th Jul 2015 Fri 7th Aug 2015 - Sun 9th Aug 2015 Croyde Bay , Devon (EX33 1NZ) At Bed & Breeakfast accomodations Arrive from 4.00pm. £189 Twin Share, (Deposit £35) Includes 3 surf sessions, wet suit, use of surfboard, 2 nights B&B accommodation in local B&B, Light Lunch on Saturday is included at the Surf School. EXTRAS: Meals and drinks

Are you ready to take the plunge and head down to Croyde Bay for some Surfing! North Devon is renowned for its spectacular coastlines and golden beaches and Croyde Bay has beautiful and stunning scenery. The sandy beach at Croyde Bay draws surfers from all over the world and this is where we are heading for our Surfing Weekend. Croyde Bay faces west into the Atlantic and enjoys a famed reputation for its consistent waves! Our surf school is situated in the beach car park at Croyde, just a few metres from the sand. Over the weekend we will have 3 lessons where you will learn about surfboards, the techniques for standing up and of course how to surf! The surf school includes a changing facility and safe storage for your gear. Surf South West is a British Surfing Association Approved Centre offering a full range of courses, but specialising in absolute beginners, introducing people to the sport with qualified instruction and specialist equipment. Our accommodation for the weekend is in a number of B&B’s in the village.

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Walking Weekend Beddgelert Snowdonia

Fri 17th Jul 2015 - Sun 19th Jul 2015 Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert, Snowdonia, Wales (LL55 4YE) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £169 Twin Share, £209 Single Includes: 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and 2 guided walks each day Extras: Transport to walk starts if used

The Royal Goat, a cracking hotel, located in the charming village of Beddgelert and set in the heart of Snowdonia! The proliferation of perfect routes centred in this area is unilaterally unsurpassed. There are so many amazing mountains to attain and each one has numerous routes up and around them. The area is stunning for absolutely all levels of walks too! Accommodation: The enchanting village of Beddgelert is just a perfect location to set out walking. Located literally just a minute’s walk from the centre of Beddgelert is our excellent 3 star hotel. .

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Walking Weekend Horsley Park and the North Downs

Fri 17th Jul 2015 - Sun 19th Jul 2015 Deveres Horsley Park, Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Surrey (KT24 6DU) Arrive from 4.00pm. Meal at 8.00pm. £169 Twin Share, £209 Single (Deposit £35 Twin Share, £40 Single) Includes: 2 night's hotel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and of course 2 days of guided walks with a choice of walks each day A history tour of Horsley Towers Extras: Transport to walk starts if used

This will be our first summer visit to Horsley Park and the North Downs. It is a superb venue, set in 70 acres of stunning parkland of Horsley Towers, the contemporary accommodation comes with all the modern fixtures and conveniences you would expect and there is a pool and mini-gym too. The North Downs are a lovely range of rolling hills, characterised by rolling chalk hills, tranquil woodland and some panoramic views. Not only does this create a beautiful area to walk in, it is also fantastic for the flora and fauna, which of course makes the walks even more interesting.

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Bristol Harbour Festival and Brunch

Saturday 18th July 2015 38 Queen's Road, Clifton , Bristol (BS8 1RE) Browns Restaurant - Ask for Spice Table 11am £15 Includes: Brunch, Service, Visit to Bristol Harbour Festival, Spice Host Extras: Drinks

Join Spice for Bristol’s biggest cultural event, The Bristol Harbour Festival! Expect international party sounds, world music, some big Bristol names and local rising stars. Cirque Bijou leads an energetic Circus programme, plus there’s a dance village, historical ships and fireworks. This is a showcase of the extraordinary cultural diversity of the city and there’s plenty of entertainment guaranteed to keep toes tapping, bodies moving and hands clapping. We’ll meet early at Browns for a lovely brunch with choices such as poached egg and fishcake, eggs Benedict, Florentine or Royal or a Traditional Breakfast. Vegetarian options are also available. After our brunch we’ll wander down to the Harbour Festival and might split into groups, meeting up again at 5.00pm at the statue in the centre of Queen’s Square to catch up and exchange notes after which we’ll venture off again to enjoy the entertainment.

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Holiday Photography Workshop with Shutterbugs

Saturday 18th July 2015 Bristol Details will be emailed 12:45pm to 4pm Cost: £53

With the good weather arrived and the school summer holidays fast approaching why not benefit from doing this workshop My personal camera preference for holiday shots is my smartphone - purely because I'll always have it and it's small. Both an android phone and an iPhone allow you quite a degree of control - once you know where to look. There are also free apps which will allow you more control. However whatever camera you choose to take with you a holiday will hopefully allow you some free time to further explore your photography

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Meet, Mingle and Have a Meal - Poco Poco Restaurant

Saturday 18th July 2015 Poco Poco, 14 Wyndham Street, Bridgend (CF31 1EF) Ask for the Spice Table 8:30pm

Join Spice tonight for a supper and social at Poco Poco Continental Restaurant and Tapas Bar in Bridgend. We’d like to make this a regular event and so do come along to meet other members in this area. The plan is to head to a new pub or restaurant on a regular basis for a social night-out. It’s a great opportunity to come along, meet some fellow SPICE members over a drink and perhaps have a bite to eat – it’s entirely up to you. We’ll let the pub know we’re coming and anyone who fancies a meal can choose, order and pay on the night. If you’ve already eaten then just come along for the social chat and a drink. Everyone is welcome including established members, newer members and anyone thinking of joining SPICE. Book online (members) or drop us an email (non-members) so we know you’re coming and one of our Spice hosts will be there to meet you. Our venue tonight is the Poco Poco Tapas Bar and Continental Restaurant which offers an unrivalled dining experience with a European atmosphere. Friendly and relaxed, the Mediterranean ambience provides the perfect setting for a get-together amongst friends. A fusion of continental flavours can be found in the tapas selection, a la carte menu and daily specials. The range of vibrant and sumptuous Tapas draw influence from around the globe. Alongside the classics such as Albondigas (Spanish style meatballs) and Fish Cakes are contemporary creations like crispy chorizo and savoury dates wrapped in parma ham and soaked in amareto. Alternatively, the a la carte menu boasts an array of delicious dishes, such as chargrilled sea bass with chilli infused butter and a pesto dressing.

River Severn Paddling and Camping

Date: Sat 18th Jul 2015 - Sun 19th Jul 2015 Place: Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY4 1ED) 9am Details to be sent Cost: £110 1 Night, £118 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. 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.

Spaceguard Centre Visit

Date: Saturday 18th July 2015 Place: Knighton. Powys (LD7 1LW) 1.45pm for 2pm Tour Cost: £10 Includes: 1.5 Hour Private Group Tour, Spice Coordinator, VAT I realise that this is a bit of a drive for most of us, but is an opportunity to visit somewhere really unusual and unique in the UK. The Spaceguard Centre is located at the former Powys County Observatory near Knighton in mid-Wales. Sited at the top of a hill, the observatory offers outstanding panoramas in all directions, and a clear 360 degree horizon. It is the only organisation in the UK addressing the hazard of Near Earth Objects. NEOs are asteroids and comets that come close to, and sometimes collide with the Earth. Such impacts can have devastating effects – they have in the past and will in the future unless we use available technologies to prevent them. The aim of Spaceguard is to develop and maintain a world-class facility for astronomical research and science education. It is privately owned and funded mainly through visitors like us. Our Tour: We have booked a tour of approx 1½ hours with the centre owners. They will explain the importance of the work they do and how they do it. We will see a range of telescopes including a 13” apochromatic refractor. There is also a planetarium for us to experience and the Robotic Telescope Control Centre. Note the centre has a shop but no cafe, so we will probably drive to a local town afterwards for refreshments.

Chatsworth Private Tour

Date: Sunday 19th July 2015 Place: Chatsworth House, Derbyshire (DE45 1PP) 1.30pm for 2.00pm tour 1:30pm Cost: £32 incl. day entrance ticket to House and Gardens & exclusive Spice tour by expert Chatsworth is a truly wonderful place, acknowledged by being twice voted the Country's Favourite National Treasure. There is of course more to this estate than meets the eye, as it covers more than 35,000 acres of Derbyshire and Staffordshire, encompassing farms, woods, moorland, rivers, villages, quarries and other industries, large and small. The House and Garden together provide around 66 full time and 23 part time jobs. Many of these people learn their trade on the estate. The Full House tour lasts for approximately 2 hours and brings Chatsworth and the family’s history to life, taking in the masterpieces from the Devonshire collection. The tour explores the painted hall, chapel, state rooms, sculpture gallery and you also get the opportunity to visit the Victorian theatre and belvedere as part of your tour (subject to availability). After this, our tickets will allow us to enjoy the Estate as tourists for the remainder of the day.

Shaun and the Sheep in the City Unique Art Trail Walk and Breakfast

Date: Sunday 19th July 2015 Place: Rosemarino - Colston, 90 Colston Street, Bristol (BS1 5BB) Ask for the Spice Table 11am Cost: £17.50 Includes: Guided Walk to see Shaun in the City Exhibition, Breakfast, Service, Spice Host Extras: Drinks Shaun in the City. Aardman’s internationally-acclaimed character Shaun the Sheep will appear in this ewe-nique arts trail where over 100 giant sculptures of Shaun the Sheep created by artists, celebrities and designers will be placed in iconic locations and beautiful green spaces across Bristol. After the summer, the flock goes to auction to raise money for sick children in hospitals across the UK. Shaun in the City is brought to you by the team that created the award-winning ‘Gromit Unleashed’ which saw Aardman’s loveable canine sidekick Gromit raise £2.3 million for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Before we start the trail, we will have a delicious breakfast at Rosemarino, winner of Best Breakfast and Best Italian at the Bristol Good Food Awards 2014. There are plenty of breakfast dishes to choose from such as Full English Breakfast, Eggs Florentine, Royale or Benedict, or Rosemarino Veggie Breakfast with your choice of tea, coffee or fresh fruit juice.

Dinghy Sailing

Date: Sunday 19th July 2015 Place: Edgbaston Reservoir, Icknield Port Road (B16 0AA) 12.45pm for 1pm - 3pm session Cost: £20 Dinghy sailing is a great sport, and an ideal introduction to sailing for any kind of craft. You will have intensive instruction, and by the end of the session, even a complete novice will have grasped the basics of sailing. The team provide buoyancy aids, but the greatest danger of all with sailing is that you may get addicted! You just need to take a complete change of clothes, a towel and waterproof gear - a simple cagoule is a great help on windy days. Take old footwear to sail in (eg. an old pair of trainers), plus a dry pair to change into afterwards. If weather is very cold, the supplier may issue wetsuits, so please take swimwear for underneath.

Solve the Mystery Walk - Porthcawl

Date: Sunday 19th July 2015 Place: The Seabank Hotel, The Promenade, West Drive, Porthcawl (CF36 3LU) Meet outside - Spice Sign 11am Cost: £6 Includes: 2 Mile Guided Solve the Mystery Walk, Spice Host Today we challenge your minds and ability to solve the clues on our ‘Solve the Mystery’ Walk. 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. This Trail around Porthcawl helps you to enjoy the healthy sea breezes of this lovely little seaside town as well as taking you down some of the main streets to discover the history of the town and how it grew. The Trail ends with a visit to the harbour, lifeboat station and finally a walk along the promenade. The Trail is around 2 miles, and is packed with intriguing clues and facts. After our walk we’ll meet again at the Seabank Hotel, The Promenade, Porthcawl, CF36 3LU to see how everyone’s done and give a prize to the winning team.

Sunday lunch at the Spotted Cow

Date: Sunday 19th July 2015 Place: The Spotted Cow, Bedminster, Bristol (BS3 1EZ) Inside, look for the Spice table Cost: £2 Includes: Host Extras: Food, Drinks This Sunday we will be heading along to the Spotted Cow in Bedminster, renowned for its superb food and hugely popular friendly atmosphere. Take the chance to relax and catch up with Spice members old and new.

Bunkhouse and BBQ Weekend Bradwell Village near Milton Keynes

Date: Fri 24th Jul 2015 - Sun 26th Jul 2015 Place: Vicarage Road, Bradwell Village, Milton Keynes, Bucks (MK13 9AG) Arrive from 4.00pm. Cost: £74 Includes: hire of hostel for Spice, 2 nights’ accommodation in shared rooms, 2 breakfasts, 1 BBQ & Spice host We are hoping this will be a popular weekend at a bargain price so get your bookings in real quick to secure your place. Included in weekend price are 2 night’s hostel accommodation, 2 breakfasts and 1 BBQ evening meal. The accommodation has a number of rooms for us to share, in dormitory style but are a very good standard and the rooms vary in size. The plan for the weekend goes like this: Meet on the Friday evening, and we will either cook ourselves some supper or head to the pub which is only 100m away. On Saturday morning your breakfast is provided. Then we will head out to walk or cycle along the Grand Union Canal. Everything is optional you can stay put and chill out at the farmhouse or you can explore the area. Saturday night we have a BBQ planned and this is also included in the weekend. Sunday is a chill out morning with an option for a stroll before checking out of the farmhouse at 12 noon.

Cocktail Masterclass and Clubbing at Ladybird Cardiff

Date: Friday 24th July 2015 Place: Basement, 41 St Mary Street, Cardiff (CF10 1AD) Ladybird - Ask for Spice 7:45pm Cost: £25 Includes: 90 minute Cocktail masterclass, 2 cocktails, Buffet, Entry into Club and VIP table, Spice Host Get behind the bar tonight with some talented mixologists and learn how to shake, mix, stir and even flame your favourite cocktail! We’re off to Ladybird Nightclub, a venue with great music and excellent cocktails. On arrival we’ll enjoy a champagne cocktail and will then watch the mixologists demonstrate three different cocktails which we all get to taste. After that we get behind the bar and make a cocktail of our choice under the guidance of the mixologists! There are games throughout, it’s plenty of fun, and you get the chance to learn something a bit different. As part of our evening we’ll be having a buffet (included in the price) and we will also have a VIP table in the Club after the class. We can then dance the night away while enjoying the fantastic cocktails we’ve created. It’s fun, it’s fabulous and it’s unusual, so don’t miss this.

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Cycling Weekend the Cotswolds

Fri 24th Jul 2015 - Sun 26th Jul 2015 B&B 4 mins walk from the centre of Stow-on-the-Wold (GL54 1AF) Arrive anytime from 4.00p.m £170 Shared room, £200 Share & bike Hire, £210 Single, £240 Single & bike hire. Includes two nights B&B accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 1 evening meal (3 courses) on Saturday, 2 days fully guided cycling. We have linked up with Graham Hills from bikers Delight Bike Tours for a cycling weekend in the Cotswolds. We will spend two days and nights in England’s largest area of outstanding natural beauty. We will be cycling through some gorgeous villages and historic market towns. Along the way we will also visit a working farm and enjoy the region’s fine hospitality when we stop for lunches and drinks. This is a great weekend to relax, indulge and have some fun. Over the weekend we will be covering a reasonable distance on quiet country roads through the countryside with the occasional hill. The cycling is moderate on Saturday and easy to moderate on Sunday.

Pyramid Bowling - Cribbs Causway

Date: Friday 24th July 2015 Place: Hollywood Bowl, Cribbs Causway (BS10 7TT) inside the main entrance 7:30pm Cost: £15.50 Includes: 2 Games Of Bowling, Shoe Hire, Spice Host, Prizes Extras: Drinks / Food Tonight we’re playing Pyramid Bowling but with a BIG difference. We’ve decided to let the two regions of Spice Bristol Cardiff battle it out, giving you a chance to get a bit competitive as you compete against the other members in the club. For the purposes of this and to make it as fair as possible for everyone to participate, we’re meeting at the Bowlplex in Cwmbran which is approximately 30 minutes from central Cardiff and 40 minutes from central Bristol.

National Dragon Boat Racing

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“Who will be the UK Champions of 2015?”

Sunday 26th July 2015 Pershore, Worcestershire (WR10 1AF) Meet: 9.15am for 9.30am Cost £29

“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!” 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!). It's great fun and totally unlike any other kind of canoeing with team work being the key, not strength.

National Dragon Boat Camping (Friday Night & Saturday Night)

Date: Sat 25th Jul 2015 - Sun 26th Jul 2015 Place: Pershore Rugby Club, Mill Lane (WR10 2JF) At Campsite from 5pm, Cost: £9 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.

National Dragon Boat Party

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Saturday 25th July 2015 Pershore Working mens Club, High St (WR10 1EU) Arrive for 8.00pm. Cost: £12 Includes: Fish & Chip supper, DJ entertainment and venue hire There is always a great atmosphere on Saturday night with a DJ & bar why not make a weekend at our Spice exclusive party.

Pay as you go Cinema Night

Date: Saturday 25th July 2015 Place: Showcase Cinema De Lux, Bristol, BS1 3BX, inside cinema ticket area 6pm Spice is off to catch a movie, break out the popcorn! Pay on the night.

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Walking Weekend Llandrindod, Elan Valley and Red Kite Country

Fri 24th Jul 2015 - Sun 26th Jul 2015 The 4 Star Metropole Hotel, Llandri (LD1 5DY) Anytime for 4.00pm Meal at 8.00pm £169 Twin Share, £209 Single (Deposit £35 Twin Share, £40 Single) Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & a choice of 2 guided walks each day Extras: Local transport to walks, if used We have secured a rare summer date to return to the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells which will hopefully coincide with some lovely summery weather and allow us to experience it at its very best. The Elan Valley and Red Kite Country is one of my favourite areas and continue to demand repeat visits. The quieter hills of mid Wales, locally known as the forgotten Welsh Lake District are beautiful. This area surrounding Llandrindod is relatively unknown area and we aim to get the most out of it. One day will see us heading over to Rhayader and the Elan Valley. There are numerous varied and interesting walks around this valley. The region is typified by the deep valleys and upland moorland, dotted with spectacular reservoirs, and it is famed for saving the Red Kites which have managed an unprecedented comeback and can be seen in their hundreds at the feeding site in Rhyader at Feeding time. Accommodation: This opulent 4-star hotel is set amongst the rolling hills in ‘The Heart of Wales’. A super swimming pool, Jacuzzi and spa room are features of this hotel and make our stay relaxing, whilst the recently refurbished bar area, and a lovely dining room with conservatory, make the evenings a pleasure.

Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford

Date: Sunday 26th July 2015 Place: Coventry Airport (CV8 3AZ) 10.45am for 11am start Cost: £129 Here's a brilliant way to tick off an event that is on almost every “bucket list” – yes, the opportunity to pilot an aircraft! To make this more special, we are using a 4 seat Warrior aircraft and two Spice members will share an hours flying – one taking us to Stratford (Wellesbourne Airfield) and the other flying us home. We will, of course be under expert instruction throughout. We take off from Coventry with one Spice student in the pilots seat beside the instructor and the other observing from the back seat. Half an hour later we land in Stratford where we swap over. This way, you gain much more than with a standard lesson and get to see two airports. The views will also be lovely over the Warwickshire countryside.

High Ropes Adventure Celtic Manor

Date: Sunday 26th July 2015 Place: Coldra Woods, Usk Valley, Newport (NP18 2YA) Celtic Manor Resort - Welcome Centre Cost: £29 Includes: Approximately 2 hour high ropes course and Forest Fall on the Power Fan Descender, Spice Host If you’ve always longed to swing through the trees, Forest Jump is the adrenaline pumping treetop adventure for you! Located in woodland on the Celtic Manor Resort’s grounds, this exciting development features both high and low ropes courses, bridges, walkways, and challenging obstacles plus a freefall 'Power Fan' jump. Suspended from wire by the fascinator safety system, participants will undertake a series of giant obstacle courses 12m up in the trees using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood and rope, concluding with a zip line. We’ve also added the fantastic power fan descender where you literally fall into the forest. It’s a fantastic day out, so don’t miss it, book now! All participants will receive a safety briefing and training from an instructor before starting the course but once you have commenced you’re on your own. A team of instructors are available to offer advice and support though just in case you have a problem. You can take as long as you wish to complete the course, at your own pace, and you can let people ‘overtake’ if you would like to take more time over an obstacle or section.

Meet, Mingle and Enjoy Sunday Lunch - The Victoria Park Pub

Date: Sunday 26th July 2015 Place: The Victoria Park Pub and Kitchen, 66 Raymend Road, Bristol (BS3 4QW) Ask for the Spice Table 12:30pm Cost: £2 Today we’re off to have a lovely Sunday roast at The Victoria Park Pub and Kitchen in Raymend Road who won the Award for Best Sunday Lunch in 2013 and in 2014. The goal of the pub is to provide fresh, locally sourced food cooked by real chefs at affordable prices, and to have a beautiful space to enjoy it all in. The place is tastefully decked out in vibrant colours with an ivy green Chesterfield sofa and ample selection of board games inviting patrons to lounge at will. An artistic eye has overseen feature walls covered in vintage wallpaper and urban prints that speak to rather than scream at onlookers. Everything about the pub feels fresh and modern, but accessible too. There are plenty of great choices on the menu with various different roasts and tasty indulgent desserts. This is a brilliant opportunity to get out, meet up with other Spice members and enjoy a great meal together. This is a pay as you go event so you pay an admin fee of £2 to secure your place and then you pay at the time for any food and drinks that you have. Spice need you to book in the usual way as we need to book a table and we will organise a Spice host.

Steam Train to Stratford

Date: Sunday 26th July 2015 Place: Snow Hill Station, Birmingham (B3 2BJ) 10am for 10.23am train Cost: £21.50 Includes: Standard class return rail ticket and booking fees Extras: Ian Jelf 'Stratford Walk' - Book separately Note: Why not also book Ian’s “Stratford as you’ve never seen it” Walk. Ian is meeting the train and his walk lasts around 2 hours (allowing extra free time before returning). Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights, sounds and senses of main line steam rail travel as it was in the 'good old days'. Travel along the Shakespeare Line between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon, steeped in culture, history and natural beauty. The journey from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon is through beautiful countryside, the steam locomotives often work up to speeds of 60mph and even 75mph!

Stratford as you've never seen it Before

Date: Sunday 26th July 2015 Place: outside Stratford BR Station (CV37 6PL) 11.40 (to meet those arriving by Steam) Cost: £8.50 Extras: If you want to arrive by Steam Train, please book this as a separate event Note – you can combine this visit with our Steam to Stratford event and arrive/ depart in style! It's amazing isn't it that millions of people from all over the world flock to Stratford-upon-Avon every year, and for the rest of us it's somewhere we "always mean to visit"! Well wait no longer,just join Ian Jelf today for an entertaining walk around this famous town. As well as the “sensible” sights we’ll discover those things most visitors never have time to hear about, including an actress' ashes, an extra-marital pregnancy and the chance to discover Stratford's mediaeval red light district, an illegal dung heap and even Shakespeare's son-in-law's haemorrhoids! Our meet point: As many people will be joining this walk by arriving on the Shakespeare Express steam train, Ian will meet everyone outside the Station Exit. (Station is on Station Road). About Ian Jelf’s Walks Ian is a legend within Spice. He’s a Blue Badge Guide who’ s really entertaining. His walking tours are very different from what you might expect, with lots of offbeat observations and crazy stories that he has researched for us! Allow a couple of hours - more if you get him talking about busses, phone boxes or 2CV’s ... or accept his invitation to the pub afterwards!

Sunday Lunch, Bourton-on-the-water, Gloucester

Date: Sunday 26th July 2015 Place: Duke of Wellington (GL54 2BY) Table with Spice sign or ask at the bar 12:30pm Cost: £2 Extras: Food and drink Come and join us for a Sunday lunch at the beautiful (and recently redecorated) Duke of Wellington Inn. Sit back, relax and enjoy a lazy summer Sunday overlooking the river Windrush with your favourite people. This a pay-as-you-go event so you pay for your food, drink and service on the day.

Spice Meet and Eat - The Black Cock Inn

Date: Thursday 30th July 2015 Place: Waunwaelod Way, Caerphilly (CF83 1BD) The Black Cock Inn - Spice Table 7:30pm Join Spice tonight for our monthly Meet & Eat. Every month we head to a new pub for a social night-out. It’s a great opportunity to come along, meet some fellow SPICE members over a drink and perhaps have a bite to eat – it’s entirely up to you. We’ll let the pub know we’re coming and anyone who fancies a meal can choose, order and pay on the night. If you’ve already eaten then just come along for the social chat and a drink. Everyone is welcome including established members, newer members and anyone thinking of joining SPICE. Book online (members) or drop us an email (non-members) so we know you’re coming and one of our Spice hosts will be there to meet you. Our venue tonight is The Black Cock Inn, a rustic and friendly country pub serving great food and situated about a mile from Caerphilly. Found among the hills just to the north of Cardiff, at the start of the Welsh Valleys, and aside a quiet country lane, The Black Cock Inn is a perfect retreat for this evenings meet.

Ministry of Burlesque's High Tease - Bath

Date: Friday 31st July 2015 Place: Komedia, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath (BA1 1EP) 7.15pm inside the main entrance Cost: £20.50 Includes: Ticket to the Show, Booking Fee, Spice Host Extras: Any Food or Drink We return to Komedia in Bath this evening for a great night’s entertainment. An uproarious revue of razor-wit and frisky burlesque featuring the daring antics of scantily clad showgirls, the sultriest of sirens and the edgiest comic-cabaret masters. So dig out your frock & finery and get ready for high camp comedy, risqué song and Victorian villainy. Komedia aim to bring some of the best musical and comedy talent in the country to Bath. Tonight we’ll have a table in the auditorium and the full evening menu is available to order in this area if you would like to also have a meal (optional and payable on the night with last food orders taken at 7.45). This is a delightfully different night our and promises to be great fun so do book now!

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U40 Yorkshire Bunk Barn Weekend

Fri 31st Jul 2015 - Sun 2nd Aug 2015 Betwixt Wharfedale & Wensleydale (DL8 3TB) Arrive from 4pm £59 Member (Deposit £10) Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts Extras: Evening meals and lunches

This weekend the U40's are off to the fabulous Yorkshire Dales, to stay in a hostel where the Tour De Yorkshire famously passed in 2014. The Bunkhouse is adjacent to a working farm and is 150 metres away from the Street Head Inn (all owned by the same family) and is in a great location for attractions such as the Herriot Way, Aysgarth Falls (1.5 miles), Bolton Castle (3 miles), Wharfedale, Wensleydale and Swaledale. Please see our web site for more information.

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Walking Weekend the Chilterns and Thames Path

Fri 31st Jul 2015 - Sun 2nd Aug 2015 Milton Hill House Hotel, Steventon, Abingdon (OX13 6AF) Arrive from 4.00p.m. meal is at 8.00p.m. £169 Twin Share, £209 Single Includes: 2 Night’s hotel B&B accommodation, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals 2 days of guided walks on each day

The Milton Hill House Hotel is a wonderful venue set it its 22acres of secluded sublime parkland just south of Oxford. This charming whitewashed Georgian country house simply oozes charm and character it also offers quality cuisine, service, a lovely swimming pool and quality leisure facilities. In fact this is quite simply, just a great place to get away for a weekend. But the location is also superb for us walkers, in that it provides us with easy access to a wide variety of walking country, from the Thames Path to Goring and Streatley, the beautiful Berkshire Downs, the rolling Chilterns and the Vale of the White Horse. Although staying in Oxfordshire this new walking programme seeks to bring out the best of the nearby Berkshire countryside.

Go Below - Underground Challenge EXTREME

Date: Saturday 1st August 2015 Place: Near Betws-y-Coed, Wales (LL24 0ON) 11am (ends around 6pm) Cost: £59 Member, Includes: All instruction, equipment, transport from Conwy Falls Extras: Please note special cancellation terms. Take a packed lunch for candlelit lunch Please note: this is the next level in Go Below experiences. We recommend that you have either already done the “basic” day or are totally confident that you have the fitness and aptitude to go straight in at this advanced level. Note that the 2015 version on this event takes around 7 hours. If you think you're ready for the next level in underground challenge, this is just what you're looking for. Starting from their base at the Conwy Falls Cafe, you’ll be kitted up with a harness, helmet, lamp and Wellington boots before heading off in the Land Rovers to one of the largest and deepest abandoned slate mines in the world. After a short walk up to the entrance with stunning views on all sides, we enter the labyrinth of over fifty miles of tunnel and over a thousand spectacular caverns carved by the Victorians though the very heart of a mountain. The going gets tough quickly, and it stays tough. Our route takes us over many lofty traverses - balancing on old beams or pipes over voids of darkness. We cross ancient timber bridges and abseil off hideous drops to sink deeper and deeper under the earth. Ultimately we reach the very bottom accessible floor of the mine - 1,300 feet under the mountain. It is here that we are at the very deepest point that can be reached in Snowdonia. After exploring this fascinating underworld we slowly make our back up step by step to terra firma. You may be leaving the mine behind, but memories of an experience of a lifetime will be coming home with you. The underground Challenge Extreme adventure runs all year round, whatever the weather and all your kit and equipment including Wellies are provided. The trip generally takes around 7 hours, including kitting up, the brief, the journey to and from the mine and your time underground. The size and ability of your party will influence the speed at which you progress and the range of activities that your instructor will present. No experience in caving or climbing is required. There is no squeezing through tight spaces involved and you are not expected to get excessively wet (unless you fall in a big pool of water!) However, this trip is very mentally intense and physically demanding. A good head for heights is essential, as is a reasonably good personal level of fitness and agility. You can see a video of a group on our Challenge Xtreme HERE

Discovery Pub Tour in Caerleon and Walk

Date: Saturday 1st August 2015 Place: The Hanbury, Uskside, Caerleon, Newport (NP18 1AA) Ask for the Spice Table 6pm Cost: £2 Includes: Walk the Caerleon Heritage Trail, Discovery Pub Tour, Spice Host Extras: Food and Drinks Only 27 Minutes from Cardiff and 35 minutes from Bristol is the thriving, historic town of Caerleon. Today, we’re off to this fascinating historic town where we will walk the Caerleon Heritage Trail and then go on a discovery pub tour. Caerleon was the site of one of Britain's three permanent Roman Legionary Fortresses, and many believe it to be the location of King Arthur's Camelot. In 830 AD Nennius listed Cair Lion as one of Britain's 33 cities. Nowadays it's a thriving town where past and present combine to delight. We’re going to start at 6pm with a walk around Caerleon and will then stop at the Hanbury Arms for an optional meal. This fantastic traditional pub is the oldest building in Caerleon and it overlooks the river and is steeped in history with a tower on the side of the building that dates back to 1066. (Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote a poem there in 1856). After this, we will finish off the historical walk and then take a gentle wander into the night to sample some of the many fine pubs.

Kayaking for Beginners - Bristol

Date: Saturday 1st August 2015 Place: Hewish Open Site (BS24 6RR) Full directions in writeup 1:15pm to 4pm Cost: £38 Join Spice today and come paddling with us! Free-up your mind! You’ll love it! First timers are welcome, our instructor will give you all the instruction and safety cover you need. We'll start with an explanation on how to use the paddle, and what to do if you capsize. The session will be tailored to your needs by mixing games and challenges designed to improve your paddling and water confidence. Your instructor will be on the water - right with you for coaching and safety. You may find yourself standing up in your boat, swapping kayaks mid-stream or touching the bow of your boat with your nose. These challenges are designed to improve your balance and increase the opportunities to get wet!!! You will be provided with a kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid, splash jacket, and helmets. Wear loose not bulky clothing, NOT jeans, trainers, spare warm layers and change of clothes (just in case) and bin bags to put them in, plus another change in the car (better too much than too little!). Don’t forget your camera and some cash for the pub. It’s great fun and an adventure, so don’t miss it!

Sunset Animal Safari

Date: Saturday 1st August 2015 Place: Marwell Zoo Park, Winchester (SO21 1JH) 6.15pm prompt Cost: £34.50 In this special out-of–hours tour you will be sure to enjoy walking round the park’s hundred beautiful acres and admire the sun setting in the west. An expert guide will lead your relaxed and informative ramble. This Sunset Safari is especially suitable for viewing the big cats at their best as they are very slow and lazy by day, but more active in the evening. Marwell now have some Ocelots, Sand Cats and Black Footed Cats which should put in an appearance for your cameras. This is an excellent opportunity to get some great shots for your Spice photo album. There are over 1000 animals of 200 different species from antelope to zebra. There is ample free parking available at Marwell and you will be met at the entrance gates. You will need to be prompt in arriving for this event as the gates need to be locked behind you and there will be no late admission.

Waterski and Wakeboarding Lesson near Reading

Date: Saturday 1st August 2015 Place: Pingewood, Reading (RG30 3UN) 10.45pm for 11.00am start Cost: £30 Ever fancied having a go at waterskiing or wakeboarding? Then try it today! From first time beginners to UK championship water-skiers and wake-boarders, every level is catered for at our chosen venue. In a Spice exclusive session, you will receive a 1.5 hour lesson with an experienced instructor who will take you through the basics if you’re a beginner and let you loose on the slalom course if you are more experienced. During this time you will have a 1 x 15 minute tow and time permitting, we'll try to fit in a banana ride.

White Water Kayaks

Date: Saturday 1st August 2015 Place: Symonds Yat (HR9 6EG) 10am to approx 4.30pm Cost: £55 Todays 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.

Battle Archery - Dodge, Shoot, Repeat

Date: Sunday 2nd August 2015 Place: Avon Valley Wildlife & Adventure Park, Pixash Ln, Bath Rd, Keynsham (BS31 1TP) Battle Archery - Spice Sign Time: 11:45am Cost: £25 Includes: Bows, Unlimited arrows, Mask & Goggles, Experienced referees Battle Archery is a new and exciting game, which is tactical and extremely fun for all. It’s a cross between paintballing and dodgeball, but without the pain! With the bows and foam-tipped safety arrows, this exciting action-packed game offers multiple mission scenarios and the ultimate archery experience. Like the Hunger Games? Then you'll love Battle Archery! You’ll be provided with bows, unlimited arrows, a mask & goggles and experienced referees who will ensure you’re trained up and then set loose as teams with clear guidelines on the game. It’s great fun and an unusual day out!

Gorge Walking Adventure - Abergavenny

Date: Sunday 2nd August 2015 Place: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire (NP7 0LP) 10pm to approx 4.00pm Cost: £55 This is a really fun experience that provides the opportunity for scrambling, climbing and abseiling in order to travel up a beautiful gorge. It sounds a challenge – and it is – but anyone of reasonable fitness who is prepared for anything (including getting wet) should be able to enjoy this wonderful day with our instructor from Forest Adventure. We will be kitted out with waterproof overalls, buoyancy aids & helmets before entering the gorge with a thrilling viaduct abseil. We then walk to the base of the gorge and then navigate a section by following the stream up hill. Along the way we will master such obstacles as a waterfall, beautiful pools and even a natural tunnel. Where necessary we will be roped together for safety.

Multi Activity Funday in Streetly

Date: Sunday 2nd August 2015 Place: Woodlands Camp, Streetly, Sutton C'fld (WS9 0SH) 10am to approx 4pm Cost: £39 Activities = Assault Course, Zipwire, Raftbuilding & Team Games This event is particularly aimed at members who have joined us recently and want to try a range of easy adventure activities. However, longer served members who also want to join in are also equally welcome to take part. Woodlands is a great, purpose designed outdoors centre with its own small lake (with a zipwire over it!), an easy assault course, and a great team of instructors. Because this centre deal with school groups in the week, you will find immaculate safety standards, and a range of challenges that are easily accomplished by an adult. We think these are perfect for those looking for a relaxed day of challenges, or who need extra TLC in order to get started with adventure activities. Just bring a complete set of clothing (to change into as you may get wet!!), a packed lunch and a sense of adventure!

Multi Water Sports Afternoon

Date: Sunday 2nd August 2015 Place: Top Barn Activity Centre, Nr Worcester (WR6 6NH) 12.30pm - 1.00pm until 4.00pm Cost: £22 Includes: Wetsuits Top Barn Activity Centre is situated close to the River Severn with a large lake for plenty of water based activities and acres of open space and woodland for lots of fun activities. This afternoon we will have the opportunity to experience a variety of water sports, activities could include sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and raft building, find out which one floats your boat.

Titan Zipwire and Bounce Below Experience

Date: Sunday 2nd August 2015 Place: Zipworld Blaeau Ffestiniog, Wales (LL41 3NB) Arrive by 12noon for 12.20pm Cost: £69 Includes: both experiences - Titan Zip and Bounce Below Lots of you have enjoyed Zipworld’s ultimate Zipline at Bethesda, so when we heard that they were opening a new and different zipwire plus a unique series of underground trampolines at their Blaenau Ffestiniogsite we thought “we’ll ‘ave some athat!”. Our Day comprises 2 parts and with a break between the 2 when we can grab some refreshments at the cafe, so expect to be on site for around 4 – 5 hours: ● The Bounce Below: This new attraction gives us the chance to bounce on huge trampolines suspended underground! The trampolines are hung in a cavern twice the size of St Paul's Cathedral and are accompanied by a huge light show! We’ll be given overalls and helmet and use a train to travel inside the mountain for the one-hour experience. The trampolines are reached by train, with each linked by a 60ft long slide. It is thought to be the first facility of its kind and is open from July 2014, so Spice will be amongst the first groups to experience it. ● Titan Zipline: The newest Zipworld Zipline, line riders fly high over Moor, Mountain and Mine on the world’s longest Zipline course. We will be taken by vehicle to the start of the first zip line – the longest of the three at 890m and 450m above sea level. There is a short and scenic walk between the end and start of the next two zip lines, which are 630m and 450m respectively. Each stretch has 4 parallel cables so we descend in teams of 4. Unlike the “Velocity Zip” at Bethesda, you are clipped to these lines in a seated rather than lying down position. Max speed on these lines is around 60mph. If you have already done “Velocity”, “Titan” promises a different kind of Zip experience – we don’t think you will be disappointed!

Western Style Rifle Shooting Afternoon

Date: Sunday 2nd August 2015 Place: Birmingham Shooting Centre, Hockley (B18 7RL) Choose Time Slot Cost: £4 Extras: Pay balance of £25.00 on arrival at club Cost is £29 – PAID AS - £4 deposit to Spice to book. Balance of £25 to club on arrival (no credit cards)

Members only (no guests) for security and due to limited numbers Includes approx 50 rounds of ammunition Choose Arrival time when booking (4 each at: 1.45pm, 2.45pm or 3.45pm) This is an extremely sought after Spice event, and we have recently revised the format with staggered timeslots to minimise waiting time. You are welcome to stay for the whole afternoon if you wish, but this way, you know when you will be on the range rather than having to wait your turn. With extremely tight firearms laws, it is rare to find opportunities for our members to fire live ammunition. However, under close expert supervision, here’s an opportunity to fire Western Style Lever Action Rifles (like John Wayne used!). They are 357 Magnum Calibre, but recoil is similar to that of a full power spring action air rifle, so you don’t need to be built like a cowboy! After booking in (bring photo ID such as passport or driving licence), we will have a safety talk including range rules and weapon handling safety and etiquette. We’ll then be introduced to our weapons and have time honing our skills on the range. There will be 4 instructors, so 4 people can be shooting at any one time, as the rules dictate that tuition has to be 1:1 when you are using this class of rifle. Depending on what is going on on the day, we should be able to meet other club members and learn about their firearms. Afterwards, we can relax in the club bar. Important Notes: This event must be approached with respect and in line with firearm legislation. Anyone who is not judged to be of sound mind or is suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to take part. If you think that anything in your past might prevent you taking part (eg ex offenders) then please check your eligibility under section 21 of the Firearms Act. By law, we will need to pass your name and address to the Club at least 48 hours before the event (so we cannot take late bookings). Despite all this regulation, please be assured that our hosts are friendly people, passionate about firearms, who will ensure you have an enjoyable time!

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Ascot Shergar Cup Races with Live Concert & 1 or 2 night hotel stay

from Fri 7th Aug 2015 - Sun 9th Aug 2015 arrive from 3pm £205 Twin Share, £265 Single (Deposit £45) from Sat 8th Aug 2015 - Sun 9th Aug 2015 arrive at 10:30am £159 Twin Share, £189 Single (Deposit £30) Hilton Hotel Bagshot Road, Bracknell (RG12 0QJ) 1 or 2 nights Luxury Hotel Accommodation, Welcome Drink (on Friday night), 1 or 2 breakfasts including Bucks Fizz at the Saturday morning breakfast on race day (2 night option only), Evening Meal on Saturday, Grandstand ticket to Ascot Dubai Shergar Cup and Live Concert, Transfer to Ascot from hotel, Use of leisure facilities at hotel parking at hotel services of Spice

This is an 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 an optional day out in Windsor. We stay at a lovely Hilton Bracknell Hotel situated just 4 miles from Ascot and a short drive from Windsor. If you like your horse racing then this is a great weekend with the added bonus of the concert after the races. The itinerary for the weekend is… 2 night stay arrive on Friday anytime from 3.00p.m. We will meet for drinks in the hotel bar and we will go to a local pub for some supper. Our table is booked for 8.00p.m. Saturday (2 night stay): Enjoy a Bucks Fizz breakfast at the hotel. For those on the 1 night stay: arrive at Hilton Bracknell Hotel at 10:30a.m. and leave your overnight bag and meet the other Spice guests before we all leave for Ascot (return transfer is included). 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. After our day at the races we will be picked up and transferred back to our hotel. We will meet again in the bar for a drink before we sit down to a 3 course (buffet or plated) dinner. Sunday: A free day, you have the choice of discovering nearby Windsor which was lots to see and do. Or take a stroll over the bridge to Eton and escape the hustle and bustle. Windsor castle and its grounds are also well worth a visit.

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Bristol Balloon Fiesta Weekend

Fri 7th Aug 2015 - Sun 9th Aug 2015 Thistle Bristol Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol (BS1 2EL) Arrive from 4.00pm £189 Twin Share, £255 Single (Deposit £37 Twin Share, £50 Single) Includes: 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast, 1 Course lunch on Saturday, International Balloon Fiesta, City Docks Packet Boat Cruise & Spice Host throughout the weekend. Extras: Evening meals, drinks Optional lunch on Sunday th This year, Bristol will play host to Europe’s largest ballooning event for the 36 time. In this amazing spectacle over 150 hot air balloons will take off from Ashton Court Estate at dawn and light up the skies at night with evening glows. It’s something everyone has to see at least once in a lifetime! The event features colourful hot-air balloon displays, attracting over half a million visitors to the scenic grounds of Ashton Court. Balloons of all shapes and sizes lift off over the City of Bristol as well as taking part in various ballooning competitions including who can reach the furthest point in a set time or landing challenges. Famous for its Balloon Ascents and Nightglows, each morning and evening at 6.00am the hot air balloons take to the sky in a riot of colour as the sun rises. Accommodation: We stay in the lovely Thistle Bristol Centre Hotel.

Cycling Weekend in the Peak District

Date: Fri 7th Aug 2015 - Sun 9th Aug 2015 Place: Dovedale, Ashbourne, Derbyshire (DE6 1NJ) Newton House Hotel, Cost: £185 Twin Share, £215 Twin & Bike Hire, £235 Single, £265 Member Single & Bike Hire (Deposit £40) Includes two nights hotel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 1 evening meal (3 courses) on Saturday, 2 days fully guided cycling. We have linked up with Graham Hills from Bikers Delight who organises a number of cycling weekends for us throughout the year. We will spend two days and nights in the second most visited National Park in the world! Staying in a country house hotel in stunning countryside you’ll be exploring the many cycle paths such as the Tissington and Manifold trails. Across gentle rolling dales, around lakes, and through pretty villages, we’ll discover the local gems and attractions. As always this will be a great Spice weekend where you can relax, indulge and have some fun. Over the weekend we will be covering a reasonable distance through gentle rolling countryside on cycle paths along disused railways and quiet country roads. The cycling is classed as moderate with 3 hours cycling each day at a medium pace. Everyone will be assisted but you must be competent on a bike. We will be staying in the Newton House hotel which is a country house hotel in the heart of the Peak District National Park so a perfect place to unwind in a warm welcoming atmosphere.

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Malvern Hills Easy Walking Weekend

Fri 7th Aug 2015 - Sun 9th Aug 2015 Great Malvern, Worcestershire (WR14 3ET) The Abbey Hotel - Arrive from 4.00pm. £199 Twin Share, £249 Single Includes: 2 night’s hotel accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals and 2 days of guided walking 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 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. Accommodation: We will be staying in the Abbey Hotel, a three star Sarova hotel right in the centre of Great Malvern All rooms are en suite and the hotel has a bar and comfortable lounge with great views and beautiful gardens. The walks led by Jackie from Ventura are at a relaxed pace to take in the fantastic views and probably take in a teashop.

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Malvern Hills Luxury Photography Weekend

Fri 7th Aug 2015 - Sun 9th Aug 2015 Great Malvern, Worcestershire (WR14 3ET) The Abbey Hotel - Arrive from 2pm £219 Twin Share, £269 Single Includes: 2 night's dinner, bed & breakfast, 2 picnic lunches, 2 days of photographic tuition 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. Accommodation: We will be staying in the Abbey Hotel, a three star Sarova hotel right in the centre of Great Malvern all rooms are en suite and have the usual facilities. The hotel has a bar and comfortable lounge with great views and beautiful gardens. 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. Note; this trip does involve some walking.

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Surfing Weekend in Croyde Bay, Devon

Fri 7th Aug 2015 - Sun 9th Aug 2015 Croyde Bay , Devon (EX33 1NZ) At Bed & Breeakfast accomodations Arrive from 4.00pm. £189 Twin Share, (Deposit £35) Includes 3 surf sessions, wet suit, use of surfboard, 2 nights B&B accommodation in local B&B, Light Lunch on Saturday is included at the Surf School. EXTRAS: Meals and drinks

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Bristol Balloon Fiesta Weekend

This year, Bristol will play host to Europe’s largest ballooning event for the 36 time. In this amazing spectacle over 150 hot air balloons will take off from Ashton Court Estate at dawn and light up the skies at night with evening glows. It’s something everyone has to see at least once in a lifetime! The event features colourful hot-air balloon displays, attracting over half a million visitors to the scenic grounds of Ashton Court. Balloons of all shapes and sizes lift off over the City of Bristol as well as taking part in various ballooning competitions including who can reach the furthest point in a set time or landing challenges. Famous for its Balloon Ascents and Nightglows, each morning and evening at 6.00am the hot air balloons take to the sky in a riot of colour as the sun rises. Accommodation: We stay in the lovely Thistle Bristol Centre Hotel.

Burritos, tacos and sombreros - Papparrito's Cheltenham

Date: Saturday 8th August 2015 Place: Papparrito's Mexican Cantina (GL50 3HF) Table with Spice sign or ask at the bar 6:30pm Cost: £2 Includes: Host Extras: Food, Drink and Service Enjoy an authentic Mexican dining experience with Spice at the amazing Papparrito's restaurant in Cheltenham. Whether you are busting for a burrito, tingling for a taco or just simply raging for some rice and beans, we'll be there from 6:30pm with our sombreros on! Fantástico!

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Saturday 8th August 2015 Carluccio's, The Library, Mill Lane, Cardiff (CF10 1FL) Outside - Spice Sign 12:30pm

Cardiff Carnival Visit

The 26th Cardiff Carnival will be the biggest and brightest celebration OF Cardiff BY Cardiff organised by SWICA Carnival. A daylong event that transforms the city centre with a riot of flamboyant carnival art, colour and style! Enjoy FREE fun on our carnival street stage in The Hayes featuring glamorous carnival costumes, samba drumming as well as quirky street theatre, Bollywood dance, Brazilian martial arts, live music, family-friendly burlesque, magic shows and surprise flashmobs. Wales’ most colourful carnival parade will bring Cardiff city centre alive (3.30 – 5.30) featuring hundreds of glitzy sequined costumes, massed samba drumming, funky street-bands and more. The route the carnival follows is from The Atrium via Queen Street to The Hayes. We’ll start by meeting at Carluccio’s which is close to The Hayes and then can wander up there together for the mornings entertainment. We’ll then find the best place along the route to enjoy the procession. After all’s over we’ll head off to a local pub to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat (optional and payable on the day). We do need you to book as we will organise a Spice host to ensure the day runs smoothly and to make for easy socialising.

Bushcraft for Beginners

Date: Saturday 8th August 2015 Place: Christchurch Forest of Dean 10am to 4pm Cost: £55 The art of Bushcraft has had a real revival due to the popularity of the exploits of such celebrities as Bear Grylls and Ray Mears. So we’ve teamed up with the experts at Forest Bushcraft who promise to show us just how much fun you can have with what nature provides for you in the Forest of Dean. We’ll learn such vital survival skills as building fires and lighting them using modern and primitive fire technology. Shelter building. Tree and plant appreciation. Foraging for food. Knife and axe skills and basic woodcraft ..and much more. It’s a very sociable day, as we learn a lot of our skills as a group around the campfire. Any you never know when those skills might save your life or someone elses! Bring a packed lunch (to supplement our foraging!). Hot drinks are provided throughout.

Saturday Walk - Heights of Cardiff - 5 Miles

Date: Saturday 8th August 2015 Place: Cefn Onn Parc, Cardiff, South Wales (CF14 0UE) In car park (free) 11am Cost: £5 Includes: guided 5 mile walk with John Holloway Extras: drinks/snacks Why not join us today for a Saturday walk which takes us onto the ridge of hills to the north of Cardiff and has great views across Cardiff and beyond to the Bristol Channel and the Islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm, looking the other way is Caerphilly and its famous castle - if it's a clear day we should be able to see Pen-Y-Fan the highest point in South Wales. Starting at Cefn Onn Park we climb up through the parks' woodland to the twin ridges for the stunning views , we walk along the ridge then descend into a hidden valley and up to the other ridge, then back down to the park. The tart of this walk involves a climb onto the ridge, but we will take this at a fairly easy pace, with frequent stops. The whole walk will be at an easy pace there will be plenty of stops for photo opportunities. The walk will probably take between 2.5 and 3 hours and when we have finished there are a couple of pubs nearby where we can grab a drink and maybe some food.

Crazy Golf at the Celtic Manor

Date: Sunday 9th August 2015 Place: Coldra Woods, Usk Valley, Newport (NP18 1HQ) Celtic Manor Resort - Hotel Entrance 2pm Cost: £12.50 Includes: 18 Holes of Adventure Golf, Spice Host Join Spice today at The Celtic Manor Resort where adventure is the name of the game with this fun putting challenge! Adventure Golf at Celtic Manor comprises of two nine hole courses, 'Celtic Challenge' and the 'Kingdom of Legends' which feature water hazards, bridges and rafts to add to the fun, but also pose a skilful putting challenge on high-quality, all-weather greens. It doesn’t matter if you’d just like to try your hand at golf for the first time, or if you’re a seasoned pro, Adventure Golf is not to be missed! After our golf, we’ll go along to one of the resort restaurants for a drink and a bite to eat (optional and payable on the day).

Unique Wolf Experience with Walk - Bedford

Date: Sunday 9th August 2015 Place: A428 between Bromham and Turvey, Bedfordshire 10:30am to 1pm Cost: £45 Includes: exclusive Spice visit with opportunity to walk and fee the wolves (just count your fingers afterwards!) Walk and feed the wolves - another unusual and truly amazing experience and a popular event with Spice members. We have run this event many times and always receive excellent feedback. Are you afraid of the Big Bad Wolf - probably, so now is a chance to confront your fears and dispel those childhood myths. We meet the wolves and their handlers at the Anglian Wolf Society which is located between Bromham and Turvey near Bedford. The Anglian Wolf Society is a small private sanctuary for wolves and they support and raise funds for wolf conservation. They are not open to the public but have kindly agreed to allow Spice members to visit the centre to learn more about the wolves their habits. There are opportunities to feed them and have some hands on experience. We also accompany one of the wolves on a walk around the adjacent land. The handlers will make you very welcome and chat to you throughout the whole wolf experience and answer any of your questions.

Walk: Congresbury, Cadbury Hill Fort, Yatton

Date: Sunday 9th August 2015 Place: Bristol Road, Congresbury (BS49 5BG) Congresbury Car Park 11am Cost: £6 Includes: 5 Mile Guided Walk A walk not too far from Bristol takes you along fields, through woods and a hill-fort, along with a reclaimed railway line. Please wear appropriate clothing and good walking shoes and don’t forget to have your waterproofs to hand – just in case it rains. After our walk we’ll stop in a local pub for a bite to eat. Please bring some cash along for lunch.

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Cafe Jazz on Tuesday - Cardiff

Tuesday 11th August 2015 21 St Mary Street, Cardiff (CF10 1PL) Cafe Jazz - Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm £20.50 Includes: Jazz, 2 Course Meal, Service, Host Extras: Drinks

Sailing Cowes Week Experience

Date: Thu 13th Aug 2015 - Sun 16th Aug 2015 Place: Haslar Marina, Gosport (PO12 1NU) Thursday evening Cost: £427 Cabin Share Includes cabin share, diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches and teas. Cowes week is an exhilarating series of events that rank with the Round the Island Yacht Race as a world-class yachting experience. It is the largest sailing regatta of its type in the world and has been held since 1826. The week comes to a crescendo on Friday night with much partying and the world famous firework display. And you can be there to join in the celebrations! You join the yacht at Haslar Marina on Thursday evening. Friday is race training day where we spend time getting to know the boat and how to get the best from her. On Friday evening we’ll join the crowds in Cowes to watch the firework display and soak up the atmosphere generated by the numerous parties and gigs that will be going on. Saturday brings a day of racing "Round the Cans" designed for cruising boats and to appeal to those who enjoy the Round the Island Yacht Race but are not die-hard racers. Cost includes diesel, wet weather gear, life harnesses, breakfasts, lunches and teas. Marina charges are not included and are shared between the group. Nor are evening meals, which we take ashore.

Pay As You Go - Bosphorus Turkish Cardiff

Date: Friday 14th August 2015 Place: 31 Mermaid Quay, Cardiff (CF10 5BZ) Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant-Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £2 The Bosphorous Turkish Restaurant is unique in its cuisine, and its location commands a spectacular position in Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, as you sit on its stilts over the water. The menu specialises in Modern Turkish Cuisine, with traditional dishes taken from the Ottoman Empire. Selections of the dishes are also suitable for vegetarians. This is a great place to get together with other Spice members in the area and have a social and relaxing evening. Don’t worry if you’re new to Spice as our host will be there to make introductions.

The Roman Baths by Torchlight + Supper

Date: Friday 14th August 2015 Place: 13-14 Upper Borough Walls, Bath (BA1 1RH) Sam Wellers - Ask for the Spice Table 7pm Cost: £29.99 £19.50 + Discovery Card Includes: One Course Meal, Service, Entrance to Roman Baths by Night and audio guide, Spice Host Join Spice tonight for an unforgettable and unique experience! As darkness falls, the ruins of the vast Roman Baths are a truly awesome sight. By the light of the flickering torches, we will walk on 2000 year old pavements with its truly magical atmosphere. The steaming waters and Roman artefacts provide an ambience that is unforgettable, all enhanced with an audio guide to make the experience come to life. We will first be going to Sam Wellers Public House for a one course meal with a choice of lovely classic dishes such as steak and ale pie, fish and chips, chicken tikka masala or spinach and ricotto cannelloni to name some. We will then proceed to the Roman Baths to get there by about 8.30, which gives us until 10.00p.m. to fully explore this historical site. Please ensure you bring your Discovery Residents Card along if choosing this option.

Walking Weekend Beddgelerts Ultimate Challenge

Date: Fri 14th Aug 2015 - Sun 16th Aug 2015 Place: Royal Goat Hotel, Beddgelert, Snowdonia, Wales (LL55 4YE) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. Cost: £175 Twin share, £215 single (Deposit £35 Twin share, £45 single) The Royal Goat is a cracking hotel, in the charming village of Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia in North Wales - perfect! The Ultimate Snowdonia Challenge is a walking event that sure is going to be stiff yet very rewarding as we tackle some the National Park’s legendary and oft time remote scenery! At grade 1 this means up to 15 miles and up to 5,000ft ascent each day. Be warned this is a serious challenge and you must be an extremely fit and experienced hill walker just to make it. 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.

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Fri 14th Aug 2015 - Sun 16th Aug 2015 The NEW Wessex Hotel, Bournemouth (BH2 5EU) Arrive from 4.00pm Meal at 8.00pm £169 Twin Share, £209 Single (Deposit £35 Twin Share, £45 Single) Includes: 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 days of guided walks with a choice of two walks each day Extras: transport to the walks Bournemouth is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the south coast of England mainly due to the magnificent World Heritage Coastline. 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. This year we will spend one day exploring the stunning area around Studland, Old Harrys Rocks and the Isle of Purbeck and for our other day we will head east towards Christchurch and Lymington with stunning sea vistas and the Isle of Wight forming their backdrop Accommodation: The Wessex Hotel is close to the town centre and Bournemouth’s Famous Blue flag beaches. It is situated on the West Cliff of Bournemouth perfect for a walking weekend.

Battle of the Proms at Ragley Hall

Date: Saturday 15th August 2015 Place: Ragley Hall, Alcester (B49 5NJ) From 4.30pm Cost: £32 Enjoy the ultimate proms in the park: an exceptional celebration of soul-stirring classical music with breathtaking displays, picnics and an electric atmosphere with flag waving and singing under the stars! There will be time to take in all the sights and sounds of traditional fairground stalls, visit the Napoleonic re-enactors at their encampment, and get in the party spirit as the warm-up jazz act take to the stage. The historic and unmistakable sound of the Spitfire engine rumbles overhead in accompaniment to the concert’s opening piece. This meticulously choreographed and tear-jerking aerial display is performed in the skies above the arena by Carolyn Grace in the legendary Grace Spitfire. Our ‘first half’ finale is the rousing 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky, performed in true Battle Proms style with a ground-shaking percussion of cannon fire, serving as a pyrotechnical warm up to our signature piece: Beethoven’s ‘Battle Symphony’. Let battle commence! The ground shakes for Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with live cannon fire. The perfect summer evening closes with the traditional sing-along, flag-waving proms finale, including favourites Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory, culminating in a dazzling firework spectacular! Widely regarded as the most exciting summer proms concert in the country, the Battle Proms is a firmly established favourite that thousands of fans return to year after year. Pack up a picnic, stock up on fizz and join the party; whether you’re planning a romantic evening as a couple, a celebration as a group, or want to enjoy an informal concert as a family then this could be the unique experience you have been looking for.

Bristol and South Wales Pyramid Bowling Social - Cwmbran

Date: Saturday 15th August 2015 Place: Bowlplex Cwmbran, Glynwr Road, Cwmbran (NP44 1QS) Main Entrance - Spice Sign 7:45pm Cost: £16 Includes: 2 Games of Bowling, Shoe Hire, Meal with chips and a small drink, Booking Fee, Spice Host Tonight we’re playing Pyramid Bowling but with a BIG difference. We’ve decided to let the two regions of Spice Bristol Cardiff battle it out, giving you a chance to get a bit competitive as you compete against the other members in the club. For the purposes of this and to make it as fair as possible for everyone to participate, we’re meeting at the Bowlplex in Cwmbran which is approximately 30 minutes from central Cardiff and 40 minutes from central Bristol.

Lift Tower Abseil Northampton

Date: Saturday 15th August 2015 Place: Northampton Lift Tower (NN5 5FH) Around 12 noon TBC Cost: £95 (Deposit £20) Includes: All instruction and Equipment We are pleased to be able to offer another “ultimate Spice experience”. This is one that all you adrenaline addicts will want to cross off the list! At 418 feet (127m), this incredible tower that was built by the Express Lift Company in the 1970’s to test lifts, is also the tallest permanent abseil tower in the world. Located in Northampton, this unique venue is easily accessible by rail and road so attracts adventurous people from all over the UK and beyond. With a highly experienced staff, they offer both external and internal abseils but we have booked to descent the outside of the tower.

Sizzling Summer BBQ Thames Cruise Party

Date: Saturday 15th August 2015 Place: Central London Pier (SW1A 2JH) Westminster Pier 7:30pm to 11:59pm Please arrive on time the boat will not wait! Cost: £44 Includes: hire of King Edward for 4 hour cruise, disco, BBQ supper served on the deck One of our favourite party nights is here again! It’s Summer and time for a great big party and as we have booked one of the most popular boats on the Thames, the King Edward, this is guaranteed to be a fantastic night out. The King Edward is a 5 star cruise boat, spacious and most importantly has 2 large open deck areas. The deck is so big that apparently we can all be on the deck at the same time!! The Spice Summer Party, as a social event, is a MUST DO!. The King Edward will leave the Pier at 8.00p.m. We will head off on a cruise down the Thames and then it’s your choice what you do – you can watch the London sights go by, boogie the night away to the sounds of the disco or just chat to your friends and enjoy a few drinks. The atmosphere should be brilliant but to help the evening along the theme for this party is BEACHWEAR. Anything goes as long as you think you would wear the outfit on the beach! Summer dresses, Sunglasses, shorts, t-shirts, Hawaiian shirts, baseball caps, flip-flops – absolutely anything will do but the louder and more colourful the better. (The beachwear theme is of course optional). Half way through the evening our BBQ supper will be served on the deck and will include Lincolnshire Pork sausages, Beef burgers in a bun, selection of marinated chicken thighs and drumsticks, mixed salad, coleslaw, bread roll and butter and relish and pickles. There will be a Vegetarian option. Our party finishes at midnight returning to the same pier. The bar on board sells a range of beers, real ales, spirits and wines at London pub prices.

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Sizzling Summer Cruise Boat Party and 1 Night Hotel

Sat 15th Aug 2015 - Sun 16th Aug 2015 City Hotel, 12-20 Osborn Street, London (E1 6TE) Arrive from 2.00p.m. Check out is at 11.00a.m. £110 Party & Twin Share, £165 Party 7 Single (Deposit £25) Includes: sizzling summer BBQ party and cruise on the River Thames, 1 night stay in 4 star luxury hotel with continental breakfast, Spice host throughout We have added an optional one night stay in the City Hotel if you want to extend your night out in London. You can opt for a twin share or a single room and you can arrive from 2.00p.m. The hotel offers comfortable boutique style accommodation and is on a direct tube link from the River Thames to get you to and from the party. Hotel: The City Hotel is in Osborn Street close to Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations. Bedrooms are en-suite, flat-screen televisions and WIFi and broadband access. Telephone, hair dryer, tea and coffee making facilities and air conditioning and a safe. Full English breakfast is included. If you want to extend your stay to take in some of the local attractions then Tower of London, Spitalfields, Canary Wharf, Westminster Abbey as well as many other attractions are easily accessible.

Spice Wing Walking Experience - Essex

Are we mad we must be, Spice London just cannot get enough of this! Dates: Saturday 15th August 2015, Sunday 16th August 2015, Saturday 22nd August 2015, Sunday 23rd August 2015, Saturday 29th August 2015 Place: Aveley Road, Upminster, Essex (RM14 2TN) Damyns Hall Aerodrome Cost: £435 Includes: wing walking experience 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. Your Wing Walking experience includes training, with you as the wing walker, on top of the Biplane smiling and waving to your friends below. You will then be taken skywards on an aerial adventure of a lifetime lasting approximately 10 minutes. Your experience will include 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. For more information including what to wear, restrictions and what to expect please see our web site.

Sunday Roast at the Grain Barge - Bristol

Date: Sunday 16th August 2015 Place: Mardyke Wharf, Hotwell Rd, Hotwells (BS8 4RU) The Grain Barge - Spice Table 12:30pm Cost: £16 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.

Visit to the National Waterfront Museum Swansea + Lunch with a View

Date: Sunday 16th August 2015 Place: Oystermouth Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea (SA1 3RD) National Waterfront Museum - Main Entrance 11am Cost: £3 Includes: Visit to Museum, Booking Fee, Spice Host Extras: Lunch and Drinks Join us today for a visit to the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea followed by a lunch at the Grape and Olive situated on the top floor of the tallest building in Wales. The museum is full of interesting artefacts, the views from the restaurant are spectacular, and the food is delicious. This outing should not be missed. The National Waterfront Museum tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years. Visitors can soak up the history with a breathtaking mix of old and new in the city's rapidly developing maritime quarter. After our visit, we’ll stroll over to the Grape and Olive to have a lovely Sunday lunch while enjoying the views. This is a pay as you go event where you pay for your meal and drinks on the day. We need you to book in the normal way so that we can organise a host and ensure a booking at the restaurant. Our fee covers admin charges and the services of our host.

Meet, Mingle and Have a Meal - Rose and Crown Porthcawl

Date: Friday 21st August 2015 Place: Rose and Crown, Heol y Capel, Nottage, Porthcawl (CF36 3ST) Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Join Spice tonight for a supper and social at the Rose and Crown in Porthcawl. We’d like to make this a regular event and so do come along to meet other members in this area. The plan is to head to a new pub or restaurant on a regular basis for a social night-out. It’s a great opportunity to come along, meet some fellow SPICE members over a drink and perhaps have a bite to eat – it’s entirely up to you. We’ll let the pub know we’re coming and anyone who fancies a meal can choose, order and pay on the night. If you’ve already eaten then just come along for the social chat and a drink. Everyone is welcome including established members, newer members and anyone thinking of joining SPICE. Book online (members) or drop us an email (non-members) so we know you’re coming and one of our Spice hosts will be there to meet you. Our venue tonight is the Rose and Crown, a classic high quality inn located in the quaint village of Nottage, Porthcawl. They serve high quality food and drinks and offer a menu with something for everyone on it.

Pay As You Go - Bristologist Meet and Cocktails, Bristol

Date: Friday 21st August 2015 Place: 47 Corn Street, Bristol (BS1 1HT) Inside - Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Cost: £2 Includes: Host Extras: Food, Drinks Hidden in one the finest historic buildings in the old city The Milk Thistle is the flirty younger sister of Bristol’s hippest prohibition bar, Hyde & Co. They pride themselves on being purveyors of the finest cocktails in the city, and with four floors, including a cocktail bar and lounge, it’s a fabulous place to have a drink and try out a cocktail! With a reputation as one of Bristol’s best kept secrets they promise to provide a decadent escape for those in the know who are looking for good drinks, good company, and most of all, a good time! The regularly changing cocktail menu is full of twists on classic cocktails and unique concoctions. With some of the best bartenders in the city there’s nothing they can’t create – all you have to do is ask! We’ll have a few drinks at the bar before maybe moving off to a local restaurant in the area for a bite to eat.

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Cambridge Sightseeing and Punting for 1 night

Sat 22nd Aug 2015 - Sun 23rd Aug 2015 Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (CB2 3HU) Arrive for 12.00 noon to check in. £149(Deposit £30) Includes: 1 night en-suite bed and breakfast accommodation (single occupancy), Picnic lunch with Pimms, Guided walking tour, Chauffeur punted tour of Cambridge, Visit to King’s Chapel & Spice host throughout Ever thought that you would like to visit the sights of Cambridge for a weekend but have never had the opportunity!? Well now is your chance!! This one night weekend break has been tailor made to allow you to visit the beautiful city of Cambridge. Organised by a Spice host, the weekend will allow you to take in all of the sights of the Cambridge colleges, be inspired by the local history, take advantage of punting along the River Cam as well as venturing out of the city to visit some famous sights. You will stay in the beautiful setting of Sidney Sussex College in the centre of Cambridge, famed for its Elizabethan brickwork, charming Cloister Court, the haunting Chapel, medieval cellars and beautiful ancient gardens. This action packed weekend will include a charming picnic lunch with Pimms sitting along the grassy ‘Cambridge Backs’ plus a special chauffeur punted tour along the Cam, taking in history of some of Cambridge’s finest buildings, the Bridge of Sighs and the Wren Library. Following our afternoon on the punts we have included a visit to wonderful King’s College Chapel. On the Saturday night we will dine at a local pub or riverside restaurant (own cost). On Sunday morning, we have a walking tour of Cambridge, led by a local tour guide, where you will be shown some of the most important and impressive sights the city has to offer.

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Serenity Weekend Discovery Your Inner Self

Fri 21st Aug 2015 - Sun 23rd Aug 2015 Lluest Fach, Mid Wales (SY21 0PB) Arrive from 6.00p.m. Supper at 8.30p.m. £158 Sharing (Deposit £32) Includes: 2 nights B&B, Friday buffet supper, 2 buffet lunches, 4 course evening meal and all instruction This is a weekend of gentle personal exploration for those intrigued by alternative spiritual and holistic practices. The holistic approach deals with the mind, body and spirit as an interactive whole and can help deal with the stresses and pressure of modern day living. Through the use of healing touch, energy therapies, chakra work, sound, dowsing, movement and meditation you will discover and explore hidden elements of yourself. Learning to connect with your hidden self can help promote greater self confidence which can lead to a more balanced and harmonious lifestyle.

Horse Racing - Ladies Day - Bath

Date: Saturday 22nd August 2015 Place: Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath (BA1 9BU) Main Entrance - Spice Sign 3pm Cost: £27 Extras: Refreshments Includes: Entry into the Grandstand and Paddock enclosure which allows access to a variety of catering and bar outlets and access to the Main Grandstand, Bookmakers, Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure, Free Parking, Booking Fee, Spice Host. A day at the Races is an amazing experience. It’s the height of summer and we make another visit to Bath Racecourse for Ladies Day - the pinnacle of Bath's annual calendar. It’s an opportunity for the ladies to wear posh frocks and hats (although this is entirely optional), and the guys can also dress to impress. Expect glitz and glamour with best dressed and best hat competitions. If you’re not been to a race meeting before then this is the perfect place to start. Don’t be confused by the title as gentlemen are of course very welcome too!

Crack the Code Walk and Quiz - Cardiff Bay

Date: Sunday 23rd August 2015 Place: Eli Jenkins, 7-8 Bute Crescent, Cardiff B (CF10 5AN) In the Bar Area 2pm Cost: £6 Today we challenge your minds and ability to solve the clues on our ‘Crack the Code’ Walk. Security staff and ministers alike were embarrassed to find out recently that security at the “Senedd”, the home of the Welsh Assembly Government, has been compromised. Top Secret documents bound for the First Minister have gone missing and MI5 agents have been called in to locate the lost papers and to find out how this theft took place. International espionage is suspected and a code needs to be cracked. Can you help? 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. On our trail we’ll be discovering the redeveloped docklands of Cardiff Bay, as well as its historical significance, and will walk through the newly created wetlands with their own unique habitat. This walking Trail is 2.5 miles long and will take about 2 to 2.5 hours to complete.

Summer Burgers overlooking the Floating Harbour at Spyglass

Date: Sunday 23rd August 2015 Place: Three Brothers Burger, Aboard Spyglass, Welsh Back, Bristol (BS1 4SB) Ask for the Spice Table 12:30pm Cost: £2 Three Brothers Burgers is the new name aboard Spyglass. Situated right in the very heart of the 'Beermuda' triangle on Welsh Back, Three Brothers Burgers offers a selection of burgers and dogs with craft beer, shakes, sundaes and floats. The burgers are made from 28 day aged prime Herefordshire beef, hand-pressed to order and served pink in a dressed brioche bun. If burgers aren't your thing then don’t worry, there's lots of other tasty treats to sink your teeth into. One of the unique features of Three Brothers Burgers is the changing range of beers on offer and you can expect to see some interesting craft beers. From its berth right in centre of the city and with stunning views of the river and Bristol Bridge, Three Brothers Burgers is the place for great food, cooked well, and made to be shared and enjoyed with friends. We’ll be seated on board the boat and with the windows open in the summer months, the views and ambience is fantastic. It’s a fabulous way to spend a summer evening and a good way to catch up with other Spice members in the area.

The Big Abseil - 200 Feet Straight Down

Date: Sunday 23rd August 2015 Place: Avon Gorge, Portway, Bristol Layby on the Portway 1:15pm to 4:30pm Cost: £37 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. So do you have the nerve to take on this exhilarating, adrenalin pumping challenge? Our session in in the afternoon and we’ll be in the capable hands of the experienced instructors from Mendip Outdoor Pursuits. Full joining details will be sent out before the event.

Zipworld Velocity - Ultimate Zipline Experience

Date: Sunday 23rd August 2015 Place: Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda (LL57 4YG) 11.40am 12.00 noon start Cost: £59 Includes: 2 x Zipwire trips (little zipper & big zipper), flying suit, goggles. quarry tour by truck This is an unbelievable new event! You may have seen it on The One Show, BBC News or Blue Peter (if not click the links at www.zipworld.co.uk to watch them via YouTube!) So why should you travel to Wales for this one? Well, Zip World has the longest zip line in Europe and is claimed to be “the nearest thing to flying like Superman”. The Zip World site contains two specially constructed and spectacular zip lines, the first will take you down to the bottom of the quarry where you will pick up your specialised vehicle for a magnificent quarry tour, before zip lining back (one mile!) to the start. You will be going at speeds of around 100mph and you will be travelling 500ft above the mountain lake so be ready for a ride of a lifetime! How does our afternoon work: We will meet up for briefing and for kitting up with flying suits, helmets and goggles. We then get to experience “Little Zipper”, a mere 500 meters of fun that will whet our appetites for what is to come. At the base of “Little Zipper” we join our trucks (15 per truck) that take us on a guided tour of the quarry, ending at the very top. This is an exciting trip, using vertiginous quarry tracks from the days when hundreds of men worked quarried slate at Penrhyn. The views are dramatic. We eventually reach the summit and the mighty “Big Zipper”. This we descend one after another at approx 2 minute intervals. Be prepared to be terrified, invigorated and awed .. all at the same time!

Berkeley Castle Heirs Tour and Tea

Date: Thursday 27th August 2015 Place: Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire (GL13 9BQ) 11.00am for 11.30am Tour Cost: £32 Berkeley Castle, an ancient fortress home where the Berkeley’s have lived since their ancestor, Robert Fitzharding, completed the Keep in 1153. Berkeley Castle is one of the most remarkable buildings in Britain and possibly the most outstanding example of medieval domestic architecture in the country. Where other Castles were romanticised or “modernised” by the Georgians or the Victorians, Berkeley quietly survived as what it is: a Norman fortress with an enclosing curtain wall, built and enlarged through the mediaeval period and beyond into a secure, comfortable, substantial home. We have arranged a special tour of the Castle by Charles Berkeley (heir to Berkeley Castle). On arrival we will meet up with Charles who will take us on a private tour and give you a full history of the Castle and some of his many family stories! After the tour there will be afternoon tea, a pot of tea, scones, jam & clotted cream with time to look around the gardens and butterfly house before closing.

Sailing Cross Channel Gosport-Cherbourg Peninsula

Date: Thu 27th Aug 2015 - Mon 31st Aug 2015 Place: Haslar Marina, Gosport (PO12 1NU) Arrive for 8.00p.m. on Thursday Cost: £399 Cabin Share, £419 (Deposit £80) 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.

Spice Meet + Eat Social - Hole in the Wall

Date: Thursday 27th August 2015 Place: 2 The Grove, Queens Square, Bristol (BS1 4QZ) Hole in the Wall - Spice Table Time: 7:30pm Come on down to The Hole in the Wall tonight for a lovely, relaxed social evening. With a welcoming atmosphere and a great reputation for food and drink, The Hole in the Wall is named after a spy hole that enabled 18th century sailors and smugglers to keep watch for customs men and press gangs. The pub was prime recruitment territory for the Navy, you see, and men would wake up after an inebriated night to find themselves at sea. Of course, you're in safe hands now. Our Spice Host for this evening will be there to welcome you and help with the introductions, so don’t be shy about coming on your own. This is a social where you pay for your own drinks and food on the evening. As we are providing a Spice host and will need to book a space at the pub please book online to let us know if you are coming along. This social is replacing the club night social for the summer months to give you a change of scene and a chance to socialise informally with other Spice members.

Spice Meet and Eat - Cefn Mably Arms

Date: Thursday 27th August 2015 Place: Michaelston-y-Fedw, Cardiff (CF3 6XT) Cefn Mably Arms - Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Join Spice tonight for our monthly Meet & Eat. Every month we head to a new pub for a social night-out. It’s a great opportunity to come along, meet some fellow SPICE members over a drink and perhaps have a bite to eat – it’s entirely up to you. We’ll let the pub know we’re coming and anyone who fancies a meal can choose, order and pay on the night. If you’ve already eaten then just come along for the social chat and a drink. Everyone is welcome including established members, newer members and anyone thinking of joining SPICE. Book online (members) or drop us an email (non-members) so we know you’re coming and one of our Spice hosts will be there to meet you. Our venue tonight is The Cefn Mably Arms, a renowned country pub and restaurant with a history! The building dates back around 900 years, and became a public house some 150 years ago. The oak tree in the Car Park is thought to be one of the oldest, if not the oldest in South East Wales and was, we are told, planted the year after the building was completed. Inspections of the tree within the last few years have confirmed this to be the age. These days people travel far and wide to enjoy the atmosphere, real ale beers and of course the food, which is made completely by the pub and is not the typical pub food! Help Us Choose The Future Pubs: This event is designed for members to choose which pubs they would like to visit. If you know a nice pub that your fellow members would like then email the office with details and we’ll see what we can do for a future Monthly Meet & Eat. The pub needs to provide a good choice of food and ideally should be easy to find with its own car-park.

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Bank Holiday Cruising on the Norfolk Broads for 3 nights

Fri 28th Aug 2015 - Mon 31st Aug 2015 Potter Heigham, Norfolk (NR29 5JD) Arrive from 2.30p.m. £185 sharing, £230 Member Double/Sole (Deposit £50) Includes hire of boat cruiser for Spice exclusive 3 night bank holiday weekend, Spice host, 2 x breakfast, 2 sandwich/picnic lunches. Extras: drinks, evening meals It’s a great life afloat and this is a great way of spending a lazy, long weekend away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. For this weekend we are heading to the Norfolk Broads where there is a mix of attractions and activities, lots of waterfront eateries and pubs and endless options for scenic walks. The Broads are brimming with idyllic Norfolk villages and market towns, offering access to the coast and Great Yarmouth as well as the historic city of Norwich. Potter Heigham is one of the major Boating Centre’s on the Norfolk Broads with many boating holidays starting from here. The famous medieval bridge gives access to the Upper Thurne, Hickling Broad and Horsey Mere. The banks of the River Thurne at Potter Heigham are lined with waterside bungalows which can only be accessed by foot or boat. There is the famous Lathams store located here as well as a pub, chip-shop and gift shop/newsagent. The main village itself is located the other side of the major A149 road and is quite th separate from the boating centre but has a lovely village church of St Nicholas which dates back to the 12 century and has some stunning features so well worth a visit. Once we are all on board we will head off along the River Thurne to take in the sights and the wildlife. We will have a route planned out and will stop regularly throughout the weekend to explore the area. For this weekend we have hired 2 cabin cruisers so a few mod cons and easy steering. They are very well equipped with central heating, showers, cooker, fridge, microwave, TV/DVD and flushing toilets. Bed linen will be provided. The boats have engines and it is forward steering. Full instructions in navigation will be given to us prior to our departure onto the waterways. We have the boats from 2.30pm on Friday (departing 4.30p.m.) until 9.00a.m. on Monday morning.

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Edinburgh Festival Weekend - August Bank Holiday

Fri 28th Aug 2015 - Mon 31st Aug 2015 Pollock Halls, Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh (EH16 5AY) £245 Twin, £345 Single (Deposit £50) Includes: 3 Nights’ Accommodation in Single/Twin en-suite rooms, (well furnished with spectacular views of Arthur’s Seat) in the excellent Chancellors Court, 3 Fantastic as much as you can eat Scottish Buffet Breakfasts, Saturday Guided Tour of the Royal Mile (Castle to John Knox House) Spectacular Arthur’s Seat Walk – voted Top place to visit in Edinburgh on Trip Advisor, Coordinators Throughout. Friday Night Welcome followed by traditional Scottish Ceilidh with caller, Option to purchase a Saturday night Ticket for the astonishing Edinburgh International Military Tattoo with spectacular end of show fireworks – the hottest ticket in town! An opportunity to book superb extras such as Merv Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe, Saturday Dinner at Merchants, Fosters Comedy Awards, Picnic in the Gardens the Festival Farewell Lunch plus lots more…. 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.

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Walking Weekend - The Beautiful Gower

Fri 28th Aug 2015 - Mon 31st Aug 2015 The Diplomat Hotel, Llanelli (SA15 3PJ) Arrive from 4.00pm Dinner from 8.00pm £239 Twin Share, £299 Single (Deposit £50 Twin Share, £60 Single) Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation,3 evening meals, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches & 3days of guided walks and there will be a choice of walks each day. Extras: Transport to walks The spectacular Gower Peninsula has some of the finest coastal scenery in Britain. Indeed the Gower itself is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and with magnificent sandy bays and dramatic rocky headlands it’s easy to see why. Needless to say we will be walking along this stunning coastline and exploring its many bays, villages and headlands, and if this is not enough we will, be based at the lovely Diplomat Hotel. Accommodation: We will be staying in the superbly appointed Best Western Diplomat Hotel in Llanelli, which manages to combine the charm and character of the original building with all the mod cons one would expect today. Our relaxation will be catered for by the excellent leisure facilities available and our rest by the tastefully decorated bedrooms, which are fully en-suite and offer complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

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Walking Weekend Buxtons Palace and Peak District

Fri 28th Aug 2015 - Mon 31st Aug 2015 The Palace Hotel, Buxton, Peak District (SK17 6AG) Anytime from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £244 Twin Share, £304 Single (Deposit £50 Twin Share, £60 Single) Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3evening meals, 3 picnic lunches, 3 guided walks Extras: Transport to walks starts if used The spa town of Buxton is at the heart of the Peak District, one of Britain's most beautiful national parks. Famed for its Opera house and the health properties of its mineral water, the area offers stunning scenery the mighty impressive walking with three days to go at we shall experience almost everything the Peak District has to offer. For we shall wander over the Gritstone tors, escarpments and moorland that typify the amazing Roaches but also under and through the deepest dales sheltered by the fascinating limestone cliffs, waterfalls and flora that encapsulate Cheedale, Deepdale and Monsal Head. The hard walkers have a real tour de force for their first day with an attempt to walk back to the centre from the distant Roaches. Beginning at the south west extreme of the national park we climb up above Tittesworth reservoir as we make our out way up onto the rocky tor that is The Roaches. Meanwhile the easy walkers are in for a wonderful treat too. Their circular walk comprises of all the best parts the Roaches has to offer surveying shapely Tors such as Hen Cloud, still waters such as Tittesworth Reservoir.

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Walking Weekend Snowdonia Mountains

Fri 28th Aug 2015 - Mon 31st Aug 2015 Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis, Wales (LL55 4TY) Arrive from 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. £245 Twin share, £305 Single (Deposit £50, £60 Member Single) Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 evening meals, 3 days of guided walks Extras: Transport to Walk starts if used 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 area is fascinating for all walkers and with three magnificent walking days ahead we are truly blessed. For the harder walkers one day will see us tackling the excellent Carneddau ridge. Another day we will bob around the Glyders taking in some fine unusual ridges and top mountains and finally we will tackle the pre-eminent peak of Snowdon itself. The easier walkers will have no less delight to savour and they will get up close and personal with all the rock grandeur of the hard walkers too. On the first day they will be straight into the wilderness and walk up through the Devils Kitchen en-route back to Llanberis.

Cambridge By Canadian Canoe on a Summer City Break

Date: Sat 29th Aug 2015 - Sun 30th Aug 2015 Place: White House Arts, 72 Fen Road, Cambridge (CB4 1UN) 11am to 4pm Cost: £115 Includes: all specialist equipment required for canoeing, plus river guiding, coaching and safety cover from highly qualified and experience canoe guides Extras: Campsite fees, transport, meals, catering and food costs We have a fantastic opportunity to explore Cambridge city centre and surrounding rural areas by Canadian canoe. This is a great way to explore this area, out in the fresh air and hopefully some sunshine. Don’t worry if you haven’t done this before as all instruction and equipment is provided. Firstly, we will follow the River Cam through the heart of historic Cambridge seeing close-up the old University buildings and Cambridge city centre. This zone of the Cam River can be quite busy with sightseers on the embankments and a few trying their luck with punts on the water; often very entertaining! The second trip will take in the more rural aspects of South West Cambridge enjoying the wildlife and idyllic beauty of Grantchester Meadows.

Fear and Loathing Walk in Cardiff

Date: Saturday 29th August 2015 Place: National Museum, Cathays Park, Cardiff (CF10 3NP) Steps of the National Museum - Spice Sign 1:45pm Cost: £16 Includes: Guided Walking Tour, Glass of Wine/Beer, Spice Host Cardiff has a long and colourful history. It could be a dangerous and nasty place to live. Join us today on this walking tour which takes in treachery, torture, execution, martyrdom, war, murder, riots and piracy. Not for the faint hearted! We also take a brief look at Cardiff’s glorious gothic revival architecture. After our walk finishes in the city centre we’ll head off to a local pub for a drink (included in the price) and a chat.

Sand Sculpture Festival and Lunch - Weston

Date: Sunday 30th August 2015 Place: 14 Knightstone Road, Weston-Super-Mare (BS23 2AN) The Old Thatched Cottage - In the Bar 10:30am Cost: £2 5000 tonnes of Weston’s very special sand was recently scooped up into a huge pile and compacted ready to be magically th transformed into a giant world of incredible (and incredibly huge) sand sculptures. This is the 10 Birthday of the sand sculptures in Weston and for the theme this year we will be taken on a nostalgic visit through the last 10 years. 15 world-class sculptors have created a brand new exhibition, paying tribute to every single theme they have ever covered from King Kong in 2006 to last years Storytime celebration! If you missed a year… here's your chance to catch up! If you have a favourite year…here's your chance to revisit it! If you've never been before… WOW what a treat you are in for! As it's our birthday we will be sharing with you the worlds biggest (and sandiest) birthday cake and there are also lots of presents to share with you including a brand new indoor workshop! After viewing the sculptures we’ll head back to The Old Thatched Cottage Restaurant, where we’ll enjoy a meal (payable on the day) and a drink.

Summer Walk in Leigh Woods

Date: Sunday 30th August 2015 Place: Leigh Woods In the main car park 10:30am Cost: £6 Includes: Host Extras: Food, Drink A chance to stretch those legs and take in the sights with a walk of the beautiful Leigh Woods National Trust. Bring a packed lunch, as we will find somewhere to stop and enjoy the open picnic areas. It also wouldn't be a summer walk without a stop for tea and cake, so we'll be stop in the local coffee shop en-route. The post code isn't on the website so just search for Leigh Woods on your Sat Nav and it should take you there. Parking is on site. If you fancy taking the bus, the number 8 from Bristol Temple Meads will take you to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, get off here and walk across, and it is on your right.

Sunday Walk - Carreg Ennen Castle - 4 Miles

Date: Sunday 30th August 2015 Place: Carreg Cennen Castle (SA19 6UA) In car park (free) 11:30am Cost: £4 Includes: guided walk with John Holloway Extras: drinks/snacks Join us today on this Sunday walk led by John Holloway. This walk is slightly further from home than our usual walks but this is probably one of the best inland short walks in South Wales so it's well worth the journey - see below re car sharing. Castell Carreg Cennen is a ruined castle perched on a limestone outcrop - Carreg is welsh for rock and Cennnen is the river in the valley below. The walk is wholly within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The walk is circular and offers ever changing views of the castle, majestically poised on its rock outcrop. The walk takes us through peaceful woodlands, across rivers, alongside streams and up onto moorland. This whole area is the haunt of birds of prey and we should see Red Kites and probably Kestrels and Buzzards.

Cardiff Harbour Festival and the P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea

Date: Monday 31st August 2015 Place: Eli Jenkins Pub, 7-8 Bute Crescent, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff (CF10 5AN) Outside the pub - Spice Sign 11:30am This August bank holiday, Cardiff Bay welcomes back the P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea. Hailed as the next generation of motorsport, the P1 race boats showcase some of the best nautical engineering in the business. Using the Bay as a race course, the water turns the course into an unpredictable contest that’s exhilarating for racers and spectators alike. Back on land, it is anchors aweigh as a cornucopia of comedic characters bring Maritime mayhem to the bay. Round off your summer in style with tonnes of nautical- themed street entertainers, a continental market and lots of entertainment at Cardiff Bay Beach. Today we’ll meet outside the Eli Jenkins pub and will then wander through the festival enjoying the different sights and sounds on offer. The festival is free to attend and you would just pay for anything you have on the day. You do need to book so that Spice can organise a Spice host to ensure the day is sociable and runs smoothly.

Cocktails at Turtle Bay, Bath

Date: Friday 4th September 2015 Place: Turtle Bay - Bath (BA2 4AS) At the bar - Spice sign 7:30pm Cost: £2 Includes: Host Extras: Drinks, Food Friday’s meet up will be at the ever-popular Turtle Bay in Bath. Experience the cocktails overlooking the Avon, a great end to the working week!

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Nordic Walking and Social Weekend in Weymouth

Fri 4th Sep 2015 - Sun 6th Sep 2015 68 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset (DT4 7AA) From 6.00pm £199 Twin Share, (Deposit £40) Includes: Two Nights B&B, Two Packed Lunches, Friday Evening Hot Buffet Meal, Nordic Walking Course & equipment, Coordinator throughout Extras: Saturday Evening Meal & Parking Join Spice on our social Nordic Walking Weekends and getaways across the UK, We will be based at the lovely Bed and Breakfast Weymouth which is a 4 star accommodation grade 2 listed Georgian building. The bed and breakfast is of a high standard and designed to be modern and built around the theme of a 21st century bed and breakfast design and has a up to date theme. You will receive a full instruction on this Nordic walking course from our two fully qualified instructors Mark Phillips and Mike Horton. Nordic walking is growing in popularity and is a great way to experience the outdoors. By walking using poles and a special technique you not only burn twice as many calories as normal walking but take up to 70% pressure of the joints. All abilities are welcome, however this weekend is particularly suited to total novices who have never tried Nordic walking before.

The Glee Club Comedy Night

Date: Friday 4th September 2015 Place: Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff (CF10 5BZ) at entrance to the club 7:30pm Cost: £19 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. Please note: Food is also available at the club but isn’t included in the price of your ticket. Extras: Any food or drink you choose to order on the evening.

Beer Kegs, Bath Tubs and Human Table Football - Reading

Date: Saturday 5th September 2015 Place: Pingewood, Reading (RG30 3UN) 10.15am for 10.30am start Cost: £45 Release your inner child on this truly fabulous day out, playing on Motorised Beer Kegs, racing Motorised Bath Tubs, playing Human Table Football and Sumo Wrestling in giant Sumo suits - all in one amazing day! We guarantee that you will not stop smiling or laughing all day! We have 4 fantastic activities for you to try: Motorised Beer Kegs, Motorised Bath Tubs, Sumo Wrestling, Human Table Football

Gower Peninsula Walk (Mumbles Hill, Rams Tor, Newton Cliff)

Date: Saturday 5th September 2015 Place: Bracelet Bay Car Park, Mumbles, Swansea (SA3 4JT) In car park 10:30am Cost: £5 Includes: guided walk members. We will meet at Bracelet Bay CP and make our way up Mumbles hill which is a local nature reserve, the upper levels being limestone grassland, with heathland on the lower slopes. The hill provides excellent views towards Mumbles pier and lighthouse and also over Swansea bay. The hill has the remains of World War II gun platforms and bunkers. We will then walk towards Caswell using paths along cliffs with excellent views out to sea and rocky inlets. We can stop at Caswell for refreshments before heading back to Limeslade past the golf course.

Segway Trekking in Caerphilly

Date: Sunday 6th September 2015 Place: Heol Penybryn, Caerphilly, Gwent (CF83 1NG) Mountain View Ranch 1:45pm Cost: £28 Includes: 1 Hour Segway Experience, Spice Host The Segway is the latest weird and wonderful must try gadget. It’s a 2 wheeled defier of logic and today we’re going to give them a go! Powered by electric motors and gyros you simply stand on it and away you go. It may not look much but you're guaranteed to have the Segway smile during and after your ride. We’ll first get to grips with these two wheeled wonders in a 15 minute training session and will then hit the rough stuff as the experienced ranchers take you up hills, over streams and whatever stand in your way on these amazing off road machines! This is a driving experience you’re bound to love!

Pay As You Go - The Clink Prison Cardiff

Date: Friday 11th September 2015 Place: Her Majesty's Prison Cardiff, Knox Road, Cardiff (CF24 0UG) Ask for the Spice Table 6:45pm Cost: £12 Includes: Deposit required by the Clink which will be taken off the bill on the evening, Booking Fee, Spice Host Spice have a very unique dining experience for you, we are going for dinner at the Clink Restaurant at HMP Cardiff. Since opening, The Clink Restaurant at Cardiff has won several prestigious awards, including The Sustainable Restaurant Association’s 3 Star Award and The Craft Guild of Chefs Award for Education Excellence. It also champions the wealth of quality, fresh and organic produce available throughout Wales. This evening, you will be served by prisoners from HMP Prescoed (a category D prison) who participates in The Clink Restaurants' training scheme. The aim of The Clink charity is to reduce re-offending rates of ex-offenders by training and placing graduates upon their release into the hospitality industry. The charity represents a genuine opportunity for change, offering prisoners the chance to gain food preparation, food service and cleaning qualification as well as experience within an exciting, operational business and in depth guidance to find full time employment within the hospitality industry upon release.

Riproar Comedy Club With Food

Date: Friday 11th September 2015 Place: Bush House, 64 Prince Street, Bristol (BS1 4QD) Fifth Floor - 7.15pm at the entrance 7:15pm Cost: £22 Includes: Entry To Comedy Show, Main Course Meal Extras: Drinks Join Spice for a Saturday night of laughter and fun as we enjoy some of the best comedians on the circuit at Riproar Comedy Club. There’ll be three great acts providing the entertainment and lots of laughs all round. Please note: It’s not for the easily offended as these funny men and women enjoy poking some fun at anyone and everyone and have even been known to use the odd swearword in their routines. We have a special SPICE exclusive price which includes a main course meal before the show. Dishes on offer include Lasagne, Burgers, and chicken Tikka with Plain Rice amongst others.

Thai Tapas Dining

Date: Friday 11th September 2015 Place: Koh Thai Tapas, Triangle, Bristol (BS8 1EY) In the restaurant, look out for the Spice table 7:30pm Cost: £2 Includes: Host Extras: Food, Drinks Come along to experience an exclusive dining experience at the multi-award winning Koh Thai Tapas at the Triangle, Bristol. Immerse yourself in the taste and feel of Asia in one of Bristol’s most iconic areas, where you can either choose a main for yourself or simply share each other’s!

Caving at Burrington Coombe

Date: Saturday 12th September 2015 Place: Burrington Coombe, Mendips, Somerset (BS40 7AT) 9:15am to 12pm Cost: £38 Start your day’s adventure with a briefing before being kitted out with a hard hat and head torch, and full instruction on caving. You will marvel at the underground rock formations and become charged with pride as you beat the underground challenges, you will also discover the fascinating history of the area you are caving in. You may well go in one cave entrance and exit from another!

Meet, Mingle and Have a Sunday Lunch - Horts Pub

Date: Sunday 13th September 2015 Place: Horts Pub, 49 Broad Street, Bristol (BS1 2 EP) Ask for the Spice Table 12:30pm Cost: £2 Today we’re meeting for a Sunday lunch at Horts Pub and Diner Bristol, located in Broad Street in the city centre (just by St Nicholas’ Market). Named after the 18th century artist, essayist and bon viveur Arthur Hort, born at the top of the road, the names Hort and Bristol have been synonymous for hundreds of years. Now fully restored to maximise the existing features; whilst adding light and space to create the most welcoming of environments, Horts blends the best of a traditional city pub with contemporary style. They do a great Sunday lunch, where you can choose one of four classic roast dinners (or something else from their varied Sunday menu if you prefer) and enjoy Young’s award winning ales, European lagers, wines from around the world or a great tasting coffee. It’s a lazy day out where you can enjoy some great food and the friendly company of other Spice members.

Marrakech Photography Tour with 3 or 4 night options

Date: Thu 17th Sep - Mon 21st Sep (4 nights) Thu 17th Sep - Sun 20th Sep (3 nights) Place: Marrakech, Morocco Cost 4 nights: £759 Twin Share, £879 Single (Deposit £200) Cost 3 nights: £679 Twin Share, £799 Single (Deposit £200) Includes Flights, Transfers, 4 nights B&B, entrance fees, photographic tuition. Extras: Local payment of 500 Dh – about £35. Evening meals, Lunches & drinks, Insurance. Flights London Gatwick to Marrakech Group size: Max 8 Morocco is fascinating and bewildering, a land of intense colour and culture and a perfect destination, a photographer’s paradise. Marrakech is exciting and enchanting with seething souks, colourful sights, smells and sounds, a real treat for the senses and all only 3.5 hours from the UK. Marrakech offers so much for the photographer; with cameras in hand we will spend the next few days exploring this fascinating city. Walking tours around the bustling souks, the infamous Jemaa el Fna Square full of colourful characters, snake charmers, musicians and acrobats. A real experience surrounded by noise and activity and just great for pictures. We photograph the Koutoubia Minaret bathed in first light and watch the city come to life. There are palaces and mosques of the Medina as well as the beautiful Majorelle Gardens to photograph. By dusk the place is teeming with milling crowds and steam rising from the food stalls. For more information please see our web site.

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Acrylic Painting Weekend

Fri 18th Sep 2015 - Sun 20th Sep 2015 Lluest Fach Farm, Mid Wales (SY21 0BP) Arrive from 6.00p.m £147 Sharing, (Deposit £30) Includes: 2 nights B&B, Friday buffet supper, 2 buffet lunches, 4 course evening meal and all instruction) This Acrylic Painting weekend is another fun filled painting experience from the brush of Julie Hyde. Julie, accomplished artist and experienced instructor, has shown many beginners and dabblers how to have fun with paint. Acrylic paints are perhaps the most versatile and fun media to use, and you don’t have to be a budding Monet or Piccasso to enjoy this stress free, fun weekend. Julie will breakdown the mystique of acrylic painting into simple methodical steps, which anyone can follow whether you’re a complete beginner, or have some experience. Using various techniques and demonstrating the many ways that acrylic paints can be used, Julie will draw out all your latent artistic talents and show you how easily you can create finished works that you’ll be delighted to display. You are welcome to bring your own equipment and materials but, if you are a complete newcomer to art then all basic equipment will be provided with a small charge at the end of the weekend for consumables such as paints and paper, dependant on the amount used.

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Sea Kayaking with the Seals

Fri 18th Sep 2015 - Sun 20th Sep 2015 Pembrokeshire, South Wales (SA62 5HN) From 5pm Friday evening £279 Sharing, £42 Extra Sunday Night (Deposit £55) 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. For more information please see our web site.

Sticks or Forks Japanese Dining at Nomu

Date: Friday 18th September 2015 Place: Nomu Japanese Kitchen, 81 Whiteladies Road, Bristol (BS8 2NT) Inside, ask for the Spice table 7:30pm Cost: £2 Includes: Host Extras: Food, Drinks his authentic Japanese restaurant on Whiteladies road is critically acclaimed and has superb reviews. This is the first visit here but if you think it's only sushi you couldn't be more wrong! Revel in the Ramen and marvel at the Maki, or if you fancy a selection, there's even a tapas-style menu that will tingle those taste buds! The question is, will you use sticks or a fork? Whiteladies road itself has lots of side streets that offer on-road parking and should be fairly easy to find a space.

Ten Pin Bowling - Cardiff

Date: Friday 18th September 2015 Place: The Red Dragon Centre, Hemingway Road (CF10 4JY) Meet: Hollywood Bowl inside the bowling alley 7:30pm Cost: £15 Includes: 2 Ten pin bowling games, Shoe hire, Host Tonight, it’s back to the traditional Ten Pin Bowling so it’s a case of strike em down and rack up the score. Ten Pin Bowling is 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. We’ll meet inside Hollywood Bowl by the shoe collection point at 8.00pm. Tonight we’ll be playing 2 full games and we’ll add up the scores from both games to find a winner. At the end of the game there will be a small prize for the best overall scorer.

Climbing the Longstone Pinnacle

Date: Saturday 19th September 2015 Place: Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean 10.00am - 4.30pm Cost: £55 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.

Food and Live Jazz Evening

Date: Saturday 19th September 2015 Place: Green Park Brasserie, Bath (BA1 1JB) Inside, look for the Spice table 7:30pm Cost: £2 Includes: Host Extras: Food, Drinks Join us for a night of Jazz at the Green Park Brasserie, showcasing local and famous Jazz musicians. Sit back and relax with a meal or simply just come along for the music, it promises to be a great night.

The Big Abseil - 200 Feet Straight Down

Date: Sunday 20th September 2015 Place: Avon Gorge, Portway, Bristol Layby on the Portway 1:15pm to 4:30pm £37 Bristol has the amazing Avon Gorge with the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge symbolising this 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.

Spice Meet and Eat - Cosy Club, Bristol

Date: Thursday 24th September 2015 Place: 31 Corn Street, Bristol, (BS1 1HT) Cosy Club - Spice Table 7:30pm Join Spice tonight for our monthly Meet & Eat. Every month we head to a NEW pub for a social night-out. It’s a great opportunity to come along, meet some fellow SPICE members over a drink and perhaps have a bite to eat – it’s entirely up to you. We’ll let the pub know we’re coming and anyone who fancies a meal can choose, order and pay on the night. If you’ve already eaten then just come along for the social chat and a drink. Everyone is welcome including established members, newer members and anyone thinking of joining SPICE. Book online (members) or drop us an email (non-members) so we know you’re coming and one of our Spice hosts will be there to meet you. Our venue tonight is The Cosy Club on Corn Street, central Bristol. The Cosy Club was previously a branch of Lloyds Bank and you can see reference to this with the exquisite marble flooring, stunning stone work and an awe-inspiring domed roof, a spectacle in itself. Above all of this, the open dining area makes a phenomenal atmosphere, perfect to meet up for an evening of socialising.

Spice Meet and Eat - Pentre Gwilym House, Thornhill

Date: Thursday 24th September 2015 Place: Thornhill Road, Thornhill, Cardiff (CF14 9UA) Pentre Gwilym - Ask for the Spice Table 7:30pm Join Spice tonight for our monthly Meet & Eat. Every month we head to a new for a social night-out. It’s a great opportunity to come along, meet some fellow SPICE members over a drink and perhaps have a bite to eat – it’s entirely up to you. We’ll let the pub know we’re coming and anyone who fancies a meal can choose, order and pay on the night. If you’ve already eaten then just come along for the social chat and a drink. Everyone is welcome including established members, newer members and anyone thinking of joining SPICE. Book online (members) or drop us an email (non-members) so we know you’re coming and one of our Spice hosts will be there to meet you.

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Chill Out Bike Amble Weekend

Fri 25th Sep 2015 - Sun 27th Sep 2015 Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales (SY21 OPB) 6.00 p.m. onwards on Friday evening £142 Sharing, (Deposit £30 ) Includes: Two nights B&B, Friday evening light supper, 4 Course evening meal and guided rides Extras: Local Bike Hire £20 Saturday, £5 per hour Sunday, must be booked in advance, payable on weekend to bike supplier Two days of relaxed and laid back cycling waits for you in beautiful Mid Wales, where you’ll cycle alongside the beautiful Mawdach estuary, as featured in Julia Bradbury's Railway Walks, and soak up the seclusion of lovely Lake Vyrnwy . Both rides are ideal for a leisurely days cycling as the trails are flat, and as you gently cycle along you can relax and soak up the wonderful scenery around you. The Mawdach Trail is a purpose laid cycle and walkers track . The trail has been specially created for out door lovers to enjoy; following the route where a classic railway line once ran, along the beautiful Mawdach estuary. www.mawddachtrail.co.uk. As you cycle along, the fresh sea breezes will blow away any city dust, while you enjoy the ever changing views and watch the variety of birds that populate this beautiful estuary. The track runs to the seaside at Fairbourne where we can stop for a paddle, before heading off across the estuary to Barmouth. We’ll ride across the bridge which spans the estuary, or hitch a ride with our bikes across on the fisherman’s ferry, Once across we’ll head off to enjoy fish and chips for lunch on the beach! On our return to Dolgellau we’ll take in the landward views of the estuary and surrounding hills, stopping on the way at The George III for a refreshing drink whilst taking in the stunning views

Pay-as-you-go cocktail night, Cheltenham

Date: Friday 25th September 2015 Place: Soho Bar, 2 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street. Cheltenham (GL50 1SW) Table with Spice sign 7:30pm Cost: £2 Includes: Host Extras: Drinks It's Last Friday of the Month time again! This time around we will be visiting the Soho Bar in Cheltenham for a night of cocktails. It's a great chance to meet up with some new and familiar faces and experience some of the best exotic cocktails!

Pyramid Bowling - Cribbs Causway

Date: Friday 25th September 2015 Place: Hollywood Bowl, Cribbs Causway (BS10 7TT) inside the main entrance 7:30pm Cost: £15.50 Includes: 2 Games Of Bowling, Shoe Hire, Spice Host, Prizes Extras: Drinks / Food Tonight we’re playing Pyramid Bowling but with a BIG difference. We’ve decided to let the two regions of Spice Bristol Cardiff battle it out, giving you a chance to get a bit competitive as you compete against the other members in the club. For the purposes of this and to make it as fair as possible for everyone to participate, we’re meeting at the Bowlplex in Cwmbran which is approximately 30 minutes from central Cardiff and 40 minutes from central Bristol.

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Sailing Weekend Poole - Jurassic Coast

Fri 25th Sep 2015 - Sun 27th Sep 2015 Poole Quay, Town Quay, Poole (BH15 1BT) from 8.00 Friday Evening th £286 from 25th to 27th, £426 from 25th to 28 (Deposit £65 25th to 27th, 25th to 27th, £85) NEW. For those wishing to build sailing miles &night sailing experience see below. 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, one of the largest natural harbours in Europe & out into Poole Bay where we sail south for a few miles past a coast of rolling chalk downland, 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. 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. You are encouraged to take part in the pilotage and navigation of the boat if you so wish. The extent to which you wish to be hands-on or relax is up to you. Your skipper will take your wishes into account. We want you to enjoy your weekend. For full details please see our web-site. NEW. If you wish to add an additional 80 miles to your sailing hours and extend your night sailing experience by 3 hours, you can this year start from Gosport, Portsmouth at 0800 hrs on Friday morning and sail to Poole where the remaining crew will join. You return to Gosport at approximately 2300 hrs on Sunday evening and are able to sleep on board, leaving Monday morning. Additional lunch, tea, evening snack and breakfast is provided.

Walking Weekend Weymouth, Dorset and the Jurassic Coast

Date: Fri 25th Sep 2015 - Sun 27th Sep 2015 Place: The Berkeley Hotel, Weymouth, Dorset (DT4 7ET) From 4.00p.m. Meal at 8.00p.m. Cost: £149 Twin Share, £179 Single (Deposit £30 Twin Share, £35 Member Single) Includes: 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 1 evening meals & 2 choices of guided walk per day Extras: Transport where taken to the walks, Parking Fee. Friday night dinner in a local pub in Weymouth The Berkeley Hotel in Weymouth is an excellent base from which to explore some of the most beautiful and dramatic coastal walking in the UK. Everybody loves walking on the coast so this year we shall spend both days on the coast. One day we will enjoy the sensational scenery around Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The other day will see us walking the stunning stretch of coast to the closer to Weymouth. Weymouth itself is a traditional seaside town that has maintained its long, clean promenade and redeveloped its marina with a lively mixture of traditional pubs and modern bistros and plenty of live music to enjoy on a evening and to make the most of this we will eat in town on the Friday night, where we have dinner reserved for 8pm at a local pub, famed for its Fish and Chips, then if you wish we can head out to find the evening by the sea side. See you there. The area is perfect for all levels and ability of walkers, with pleasant gentle strolls, and also some more challenging coastal walking. We will be enjoying some of the most scenic coastal routes in England. 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.

Sunday Walk - Dare Valley Country Park - 4 miles

Date: Sunday 27th September 2015 Place: Dare Valley Country Park, (CF44 7PT) In car park - Spice Sign 11:30am Cost: £4 Includes: guided walk with John Holloway Extras: drinks/snacks Join us today on this delightful walk through Welsh history - The Dare Valley was once industrialized with railways, coal mines and their associated spoil tips. When the mines closed the area was reclaimed and landscaped and now it's an extensive park, with lakes, waterfalls and abundant wildlife. Further back in time the, in the last Ice Age, the Dare Valley was carved out by a glacier. Our walk starts in the park and then climbs up and around Tarren y Bwllfa, a cwm (or cirque) the starting point of the glacier. From here we should have great views across to the Brecon Beacons in one direction and in the other the valleys of the Rhondda and Cynon. Slightly closer we may also see the Sundew an insect eating plant, as well as other flora unique to this area. We then drop back down into the Park past the lakes and cascades, then onto the cafe where we can have some refreshments (not included). This walk involves a long steady climb, but we will walk at an easy pace with frequent stops. The walk will probably take between 2.5 and 3 hours.

Spice Rack - National Groups SPICE (West Midlands)

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Co-ordinator: Richard Coulter 6a Burnett Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield West Midlands, B74 3EJ Tel: 0121 353 6161 info@spicebham.com www.spicebham.com

Co-ordinator: Dianne Livingstone 330 High Holborn London, WC1V 7QT Tel: 0845 604 8041 / 01276 479253 dianne@spicelondon.co.uk www.spicelondon.co.uk

Co-ordinator: Dominic Renshaw 118, Shiplake Bottom, Peppard Common, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5HR Tel: 0118 972 4810 dominic@thamesvalleyspice.co.uk www.thamesvalleyspice.co.uk

SPICE (Bristol & Cardiff)

Co-ordinator: Lauren Fawkes 11 Poplar Road Stretford, Manchester, M32 9AN Tel: 0161 864 3849 info@spicemcr.com www.spicemcr.com

SPICE (Manchester) Co-ordinator: Dianne Livingstone 130 Aztec, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4UB Tel: 0742 959 8414 / 01276 479253 dianne@spicebristolcardiff.com www.spicebristolcardiff.com

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Co-ordinator: Jamie Morris 63 Easter Langside Crescent Dalkeith, EH22 2FN Tel: 0131 531 2653 info@spicescotland.com www.spicescotland.com

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SPICE UK General Manger: Ian Purves 13 Thorpe Street Old Trafford Manchester, M16 9PR Tel: 0161 873 8788 info@spiceuk.com www.spiceuk.com

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Skiing Winter 2016 - Early booking discounts! Ski Trip 1, Tignes, France - Sunday 24th to 31st January 2016 £735 when booking before 31/8/15, then £785… Save £50 (deposit £150 before 31/8/15, £125 after) Includes: Twin share accommodation, Flights, Transfers, Welcome drink, 7 breakfasts, 6 evening meals with wine & afternoon tea. Extras: Travel insurance, Drinks & Some meals, Lift pass, ski/boot hire, Ski school Spice London is returning to one of our favourite resorts, Tignes which is linked to nearby Val d’Isere, together they make up the Espace Killy ski area offering over 300km of pistes. With such a huge area there is something for everyone, beginners and intermediates will love the many gentle cruising green and blue runs connecting the two resorts and also the long blue into Les Brevieres, a great lunch stop. For the more adventurous the long blue and red runs down from the magnificent 3400m Grande Motte glacier are a must do. For experts there are many un-pisted itinerary runs which should get the legs burning plus of course “La Face” the sheer black drop into Val. The two resorts are easily linked to each other but are quite different in character. Tignes comprises of 5 modern purpose built large villages all set on a beautiful open mountain plateau and offers easy access the slopes with plenty of bars for that all important après ski and a wide choice of mountain restaurants. Val is set is an open valley and is centred around a 17�� century church and has a great selection of lively bars, restaurants and shops. Val has 3 main ski areas, those linking to Tignes, Le Fornet area plus La Daille. We are staying in the recently refurbished Mark Warner Chalet Hotel Aiguille Percee which is in a great location just moments from the slopes and in the heart of Tignes Le Lac Village. The hotel has a new indoor swimming pool a steam and sauna area. Dianne, your Spice Coordinator, will be on this trip to organise you into ski groups and Apres ski activities and ensure everything goes smoothly. The tour operator for this flight inclusive holiday is Mark Warner (ATOL 1176) for whom we act as Agents. This holiday is protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Mark Warner 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.

Ski Trip 2, Arabba, Italy - Saturday 19th to 26th March 2016 £735 when booking before 30/9/15, then £785… Save £50 (deposit £150) Includes: Twin share accommodation, Flights, Transfers, Welcome drink, 7 buffet breakfasts, 6 evening meals. Extras: Travel insurance, Drinks & Some meals, Lift pass, ski/boot hire, Ski school We are very excited to have discovered a brand new destination for our 2ⁿ� ski trip this season in Arabba, Italy! Arabba is a traditional small village beautifully positioned between the stunning Gruppo del Sella and the Marmolada glacier, with fantastic views everywhere you look, although quiet there are a number of bars and restaurants offering great Italian food and a place for a relaxed après ski drink. The ski area around Arabba offers a varied mix of open and woodland slopes, the Porta Vescovo gondola above the village takes you to a variety of blue, red & black runs which return to Arabba or drop down towards the long red runs on the Marmolada glacier. This whole area is an intermediates/experts paradise (tip: for the best hot chocolate go to the top of Porta Vescovo). For more timid skiers a few easy blue runs take you to Covara where there is an amazing selection of cruising blues. No trip to Arabba would be complete without skiing the Sellaronda a panoramic 42km 5-6 hours ski route around the Gruppo del Sella taking in Arabba, Corvara, Canazei and Selva Val Gardena which may be skied either clockwise or anticlockwise (or do both!) and is a fantastic day out! The Dololmiti Superski pass also covers Chic Cortina, the Hidden Valley and the amazing compact but brilliant German speaking resort of Kronplatz. We are staying in the family run Hotel Olympia which is exclusive to Inghams. The hotel overlooks the village 400m away, Skis & boots may be left in lockers in the village and has a bar with lounge, it also has a sauna and Jacuzzi and a games room. The buffet breakfast and 4 course dinner with menu choice and salad buffet are taken in the panoramic restaurant (wine is not included). All twin rooms have a balcony with bath or shower. Dianne your Spice Co-Ordinator will be on-hand to organise everyone into ski groups and Apres ski activities and ensure everything goes smoothly. The tour operator for this flight inclusive holiday is Inghams (ATOL 0025, ABTA V4871) for whom we act as Agents. This holiday is protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Inghams holiday terms and conditions apply, as supplied with the full holiday information pack. Your money is protected via our trust account in compliance with EC travel regulations.