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Left to right: Sue, Adam, Richard, Maggie & Claire

Richard’s Roundup Welcome to our spring and summer programme and all the happy times it will bring us. Welcome particularly to the many people who have joined us so far this year to make 2017 extra special! If you see a new face on any of our events, we trust you will give the normal warm Spice welcome. Over 500 events have gone by since I wrote my January piece and we have had lots and lots of fun in a huge variety of ways. Here are a few of the major highlights: We saw in the year by taking over the Crown Plaza Hotel and turning it into a Carnival Themed extravaganza! The Chefs excelled themselves will buffet stations from carnivals around the world – so we could dine in Venice, Rio, New Orleans and even Notting Hill! We saw in 2017 with a huge fireworks display over the lake (courtesy of Resorts World) that any carnival would have been proud of! I’ve also taken two Spice West Midlands Ski Trips away. In January, I took the Spice West Midlands Ski Trip to Cervinia in Italy where we skied beside the Matterhorn and into Switzerland. I also took a second trip with our Italy experts Claire & Andrea to the Alpine resort of Bormio. This trip was different in that it was very much a “winter house party” style trip for skiers and non-skiers alike. As well as skiing we went curling, took the famous Bernina Railway to St Moritz, took a horse drawn carriage to a glacier, had lunch at a mountain house and visited the most incredible thermal spa I have ever encountered! Food has also provided a lot of fun for Spice this quarter! We brought in the Chinese New Year – not once but twice! We dined Japanese at Birmingham’s highest restaurant, designed our own perfect pizza at The Radisson and even ate with Basil Fawlty! We also (finally!) got to see ourselves having a free meal as TV extras at Purnells Restaurant when ITV screened the Secret Chef Series last month! It was also good to see that our taste for adventure continued through the winter months. We had members zipwiring, caving, flying, shooting, abseiling, winter walking .. and much more besides. We have enjoyed planning lots of brand new events for the spring and summer months with hopefully something for absolutely everyone. Don’t miss our Beir Keller Night (see p2); Chung Ying Walk (see p5); Coffin Factory Tour & Talk (see p37); Dudley Canals & Tunnels Day Cruise (see p35); Harry Potter Studios Visit (see p34); Hindu Temple (see p39); Knife & Axe Throwing (see p32); Urban Ramble Around Birmingham Airport (see p29); Segway Polo (see p23); or even a portrait sitting by a Spice Coordinator (see p 46)! Our Summer Ball is pretty full now but if you’ve got your seat, be prepared for a very special night which will include hosting an Italian choir who will be arriving by vintage double decker bus! I do hope you all enjoy the events we’ve found for you over the coming months. Please bear in mind that The Spice Newsletter is just a snapshot in time and that new events and opportunities are coming onto our website all the time. We also have quite a few events that we do not have space to include in these newsletters such as the sailing programme, a huge programme of barn weekends and some escape room and craft events that came in just too late to make the pages. Please watch our website, our Facebook Page and the Weekly Email Bulletins to get the very latest on the fun that we are finding for you.

See you on the events ..

Coming Events April 2017 * denotes event is full

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Caving for the Terrified* Spice Dines Thai Tattoo Taster Session Winchcombe & Hailes Ramble

Alrewas & Fradley Ramble Peak District Walk :Stanton Urban Ramble: City Centre to Sarehole Mill Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience*

Simple Sewing Workshop with Celebratory Cake! Spice Book Club

Run, Jog or Walk in the Park

Badminton – Sutton Badminton for Free sessions at: Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton Earlswood Ramb Magic Beginners

Halesowen & Quinton Pub Night

Bon Jovi Tribute Evening at The Picturedrome*

Flight Simulator Hovercrafting "Flying" Experience Make your own Chocolate Easter Goodies Steam Train to Salisbury Otter Talk & Guided Walk Whitewater Rafting at Nene Whitewater Centre*

Birmingham Walk Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford* Longdon Easy Ramble Mosaic Making Workshop Peak District Walk: Youlgreave, Lathkill & Bradford Dales Spice Goes to the Circus!

Preview Evening - Sutton Coldfield Ten Pin Bowling (Acocks Green)

Run, Jog or Walk in the Park

Sutton Pub Night Badminton – Sutton Badminton for Free sessions at: Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton

Easter Cupcake Decorating Class* King Pleasure & the Biscuit Boys

Sutton Park Hot Cross Bun Ramble

Shipston on Stour Ramble

Chadwick End Easy Ramble Cinema Night with Optional Meal Easter Sunday Lunch at the Burlington* Peak District Walk

Birmingham to Stratford Downhill Walking Break*

Anglesey Easter Chill Out Break Bournemouth Walking & Social W’end Cornwall Bunkhouse W’end New Members Welsh Break Newcastle Easter W’end Walking W’end Balmacara & Glen Shiel Scotland Walking W’end Easter & the Pembrokeshire Coast* Walking W’end Easter, Borrowdale The Lakes*

Anderton Boat Lift Experience

Jewels of the Gambia Evening with a Wildlife Photographer Run, Jog or Walk in the Park Swing Dance Classes

Badminton – Sutton Badminton for Free sessions at: Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton Quiz - Sound & Vision Quiz in Tamworth

Turtle Bay Caribbean Dinner Shuffle*

Nell "Gin"Gwynne & Supper at Tutbury Castle Spice Hits Town at the Jam House

Abseiling for the Terrified Erasmus Darwin House & Cellar Tour Social Cycle Ride: Walton on Trent & Fradley Try a Free Nordic Walking Taster at Cannon Hill Park

Forest Segway* Go Ape Treetop Experience Hope Valley Improver Mountain Bike Ride Incredible Auto Circus* Knitting for the Terrified! Meriden Moderate Ramble Peak District Walk The Big Abseil - 150 Feet Warwick Town Walk Wrekin Hard Ramble

Run, Jog or Walk in the Park Swing Dance Classes Tamworth & Lichfield Pub Night

Badminton – Sutton Badminton for Free sessions at: Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton

Amazon Fulfilment Centre Tour Gusto Italian Dinner Shuffle The Lyttleton Arms Dinner Shuffle

Private Lives

Canadian Canoe Adventure Digital Photo for Beginners Learn to Nordic Walk Madresfield Court Velodrome Taster Session Yamato Drummers*

Gnosall Ramble & Vintage Afternoon Tea Golf - Play in a Day Inflatable Action Fun Learn to Drift Meet the Meerkats Offchurch &Leamington Spa Moderate Ramble Peak District Walk

Fun Sailing W’end Torbay

Highclere Castle Social W’end*

Dublin Social W’end* Sailing Bank Holiday W’end Secret Ridges of Wales W’end The Magic of Mull in Spring* Timberlodge W’end – Ingleton Walking W’end - The Peveril of the Peaks

Spice West Midlands, Ryknild House, Burnett Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 3EL Tel: 0121 353 6161 Email: richard@spicebham.com

Website: www.spicebham.com

Coming Events May 2017 * denotes event is full

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Lickey Hills Bluebell Trail Easy Ramble Peak District Walk

Dangerous Corner by J.B. Priestley Run, Jog or Walk in the Park Swing Dance Classes with Dawn's Jitterbug

Chaddesley Corbett Bluebell Evening Ramble Preview Evening Badminton – Sutton Badminton for Free sessions at: Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton

Creating with Clay - Make a Teddy Bear!* Gliding Evening at Stratford Halesowen & Quinton Pub Night Red Carpet Cinema Night in Barton Marina

Badby Bluebell Walk Bier Keller Night Glass Owl Making Hartshill Hayes Country Park & Bluebell Ramble Jon Richardson - Old Man* Make a Bird Cage: Book Folding Upcycle Peak Classic Caves Day Stonehenge Sunset Tour Heights of Abraham Visit

Calke Abbey Ramble Drumming for Beginners Helicopter Lesson Ironbridge Canoe & Kayak Cruise with Lunch Peak District Walk Stone Carving Beginners Urban Ramble: Around Birmingham Airport Zipworld Velocity Ultimate Zipline

Simple Sewing Workshop with Celebratory Cake! Spice Book Club Ten Pin Bowling (Acocks Green)

Funny Girl with Sheridan Smith* Run, Jog or Walk in the Park Swing Dance Classes with Dawn's Jitterbug

Blue Piano Dining & Music Curry & Quiz Solihull Sutton Pub Night Badminton – Sutton Badminton for Free sessions at: Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton

Indoor Climbing at Redpoint Mama Thai Dining Experience

Bostin Bingo Experience

Coffin Factory Candlelit Tour & Talk Crafternoon Tea - Jewellery Making Tea Party! Ladies Day at Nottingham Races Lucky Sods Omid Djalili* Phil Collins Live Music Night at Conkers Vulcan Bomber Restoration Experience

Archery Tag Birmingham to Worcester Towpath Cycling Day Drumming for Beginners 2 Ironbridge to Bridgnorth Raft Day & BBQ Microlighting Flight Paragliding - Tandem Paragliding Day Course Peak District Walk Spetchley Gardens Walk with the Head Gardener

Fun Sailing W’end – Torbay Wilderness & Foraging Bunkhouse W’end

Drawing & Watercolour W’end Horse Riding W’end Sailing W’end on the Solent See Glasgow - Cultural & Social Break Isle of Wight Coastal Path Walking Week

Newlife Charity Behind the Scenes Tour

Run, Jog or Walk in the Park Swing Dance Classes with Dawn's Jitterbug

Jools Holland & his Rhythm n Blues Orchestra Badminton – Sutton Badminton for Free sessions at: Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton

Middleton Bluebell Evening Ramble UB40 Tribute Night at the Jam House Zen Metro Thai Meal

An Evening with Brian Turner Spice Hits Town at the Jam House

Amar's Ultimate Indian Chocolate Tasting & Making Experience Fabric Heart Workshop Hangliding - Tandem RSPB Spring Walk Ragleth Hard Ramble Ramble Scramble Dangle Tennis for Beginners Toboggan & Fondue Night

Cinema Night & Meal Codsall to Chillington Moderate Ramble Multi Water Sports Peak District Walk Pony Trekking Day for Absolute Beginners Samba Dance Afternoon Tank Battle Experience Ukulele for Fun

Serenity W’end Discover Your Inner Self Highlands Wildlife, Whiskey & Wonderful Food - 5 Day Break*

Run, Jog or Walk in the Park Soirée Gastronomique 6 Courses in Mere Green Swing Dance

Chinese & Quiz Swing Dance Badminton – Sutton Badminton for Free sessions at: Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton

Dinner Shuffle & Live Salsa Night Flambe Fine Dining The Wedding Singer*

Afternoon Tea Haddon Hall Come & Try Mtain Biking Haddon Hall Guided Tour* Oliver Symonds Yat Adventure Mission

Escape Room Challenge Hockley Heath & Lapworth Easy Ramble Kayaking for Fun Nordic Walk at Ironbridge Peak District Walk Polo Outdoor Lesson

Sailing - Cross Channel W’end YHA W’end - South Downs Jersey Walking & Social W’end* Seahouses Bank Holiday W’end Pen Y Ghent Walking W’end Plymouth, Coastal Walking W’end Walking W’end Snowdonia Mountains Welsh Camping Long W’end

Peak District Walk Orton Hills Ramble

Run, Jog or Walk in the Park Swing Dance Tamworth & Lichfield Pub Night

Badminton – Sutton Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton Swing Dance

Spice West Midlands, Ryknild House, Burnett Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 3EL Tel: 0121 353 6161 Email: richard@spicebham.com

Website: www.spicebham.com

Coming Events June 2017 * denotes event is full

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The Cock Inn Dinner Shuffle Halesowen & Quinton Pub Night The Christians at the Jam House

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Abseiling for the Terrified Hovercrafting "Flying" Experience - Land & Water Leather Craft Experience, Tour & Tea Lunch with the Sisters at St Mary's Convent Portrait Painting in Oils Masterclass Demonstration Treasures of the Museum

Beckbury Easy Ramble Berkeley Castle Heirs Tour & Lunch Bradgate Park Easy Ramble Great Midlands Fun Run* Fun Run MARSHALS Horse Riding Fun Day! Play with Clay Using a Potters Wheel!* Western Style Shooting

Fun Sailing W’end with Torbay Sea School & Rib Ride

Spice Book Club

Preview Evening (Solihull) Run, Jog or Walk in the Park The Addams Family

Curry & Quiz Stand Up Paddle Boarding Taster Swing Dance Badminton – Sutton Badminton for Free sessions at: Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton

Edmunds Fine Dining Experience Walsall Waterfront Easy Evening Ramble

Barn Dance & Supper

Dudley Discovery Walk Flight Simulator* Flower Arranging Taster Jersey Boys Tribute Kayak River Adventure Kiss Me Kate at Kilworth House

Beginners Photography Cable Wakeboarding for Beginners & Improvers Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford Maxstoke Castle Visit & Easy Ramble Medieval Jousting Quad Bike Intro & Woodland Trek Waterskiing

Big Band Luxury Leisure Weekender 5 Star Resort Norfolk Sicily Week with Claire & Andrea*

JCB VIP Visit & Breakfast Ten Pin Bowling (Acocks Green)

Run, Jog or Walk in the Park

Secrets of Sutton Coldfield Walk Sutton Pub Night Swing Dance Classes Badminton – Sutton Badminton for Free sessions at: Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton

African/ Caribbean Meal at Akamba Summer Vintage Cupcake Decorating Class

Chartley Moss - Rare Bog & Dragonfly Experience Motorbike Off Road Experience

Balloon Flight Cinema Night with Optional Meal Lord Leycester Hospital Guided Tour Social Cycle Ride: Calke Abbey & Staunton Harold Watercolour Painting Intro White Water Rafting - Bala

Sailing W’end on the Solent Sailing, Swimming & Snorkelling W’end - Malta Bournemouth Walking W’end Snowdonia Summer Walking W’end Sicily Week Two

Blacksmithing for Beginners Evening

Lilies on the Land Run, Jog or Walk in the Park

Badminton – Sutton Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton Balsall Common Evening Ramble Swing Dance

Greek Meal & Quiz - Sutton Coldfield

Spice Hits Town at the Jam House

BBC Behind the Scenes Caving for the Terrified Chung Ying Walk - A Meal Safari! Crafternoon Tea-Decopatch Cut Gate Mountain Bike Indoor Skydiving New Dogs Home Visit

Malvern Hills Hard Ramble Pools of Sutton Park Easy or Mod Fig of 8 Ramble Segway Polo for Beginners Shropshire Raft Tour

Run, Jog or Walk in the Park Tamworth & Lichfield Pub Night

Peninsular Cantonese Meal Swing Dance Badminton – Sutton Billesley, Coventry & Wolverhampton Trick Horse Ride

Horse Archery New Members Beer, Skittles & Supper

Surfing W’end - Croyde Bay Longmynd Shropshire Walking W’end

Loch Ness Summer Social W’end Narrowboat W’end – Alvechurch Walk the Thames Towpath Summer Haweswater & Eastern Lakes Weekend

Spice West Midlands, Ryknild House, Burnett Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 3EL Tel: 0121 353 6161 Email: richard@spicebham.com

Website: www.spicebham.com

Meals & Party Nights Party Nights are a big part of our programme. Throughout the year we alternate between posh affairs & simple disco’s, city centre & out of town to cater for every taste and pocket. As some of our party’s have up to 500 capacity, they can be a little daunting if you don’t already know a few people and it’s difficult for us all to look after people individually. That’s why we don’t recommend them as good ‘first events’ to go to on your own unless you are very confident and outgoing. Dining with Spice is always an experience, and we seek to provide you with experiences that are unusual, and, where possible absolutely unique and exclusive to Spice. All our meals are very sociable, so don’t worry if you don’t know many people – most of us are in exactly the same boat - but the group soon develops into one ‘happy family’. If you are brand new to Spice, however, let the office know and we’ll try to introduce you to some new friends on the night – or choose a “dinner shuffle”!

Easter Sunday Lunch at the Burlington .. discover great food at this stylish restaurant Date: Sunday 16th April 2017 Place: Burlington Hotel, New Street, Birmingham (B2 4JQ) Meet: 12.30pm for 1.00pm Cost: £29.50 (£32 Guest) Includes: 3 Course Menu, Spice Host & service The Scottish Steak Club Restaurant at the splendidly Victorian Burlington Hotel offers an air of sophistication and quality for a special occasion - like a visit from Spice! The cuisine and atmosphere offered has certainly helped it to become one of the finest eating establishments in the Midlands. We will enjoy a delicious three courses to celebrate Easter Sunday together. We hope you find it a most stylish place to unwind. The menu will be on our website nearer the date.

Turtle Bay Caribbean Dinner Shuffle .. enjoy the Island life for a summer evening th

Date: Thursday 20 April 2017 Place: John Bright Street, Birmingham (B1 1BL) Meet: 6pm for 6.15pm Note early start (Which is in Happy Hour!) Cost: £25 (£27.50 Guest) inclusive of 3 course meal, service & coordinator Turtle Bay has become a Spice favourite!. They don’t usually take bookings from groups, but we’ve persuaded them to reserve part of their verandah area for just 18 members for an early evening meal (note the start time) that will particularly suit those who work in the city. We have a fixed price menu based on some of their favourite dishes. See menu online.

Gusto Italian Dinner Shuffle .. get a taste of the good life! th

Date: Thursday 27 April 2017 Place: 55 Cornwall St, Birmingham (B3 2DH) Meet: 7pm prompt Cost: £29 (£32 Guest) Incl: 3 course meal, 10% service & coordinator Gusto is one of the most exciting new arrivals on the Birmingham dining circuit. It is part of the Grand Hotel development, which when fully open promises to be the last word in luxury for the city. The restaurant is on Colmore Row, very close to Snow Hill Station and bus services and only a few minutes’ walk from New Street Station. The restaurant seeks to provide high quality Italian inspired dishes using localy sourced fresh ingredients. Please pre order your menu choices when booking using the menu on our website.

Lyttleton Arms Dinner Shuffle .. glorious "gastropub" dining th

Date: Thursday 27 April 2017 Place: Bromsgrove Road, Hagley, Stourbridge, West Midlands (DY9 9LJ) Meet: 7.15pm for 7.30pm Cost: £29.50 (£32 Guest) Incl: 3 course meal, 10% service charge and Spice Coordinator On the edge of the Clent Hills, this little pub is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Lyttleton Arms is a traditional pub building which has been stylishly refurbished with roaring log fires, comfy armchairs to while away the evening. Enjoy a delicious three course set menu including a cup of tea or filter coffee after desserts. Please pre order your menu choices when booking using the menu on our website. 1

Bier Keller, Live Oompah & Meal .. the best fun you can have this side of Berlin! Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Saturday 6 May 2017 196 Broad Street, Birmingham (B15 1AY) # 8pm £20 (£23 Guest) Incl: "Gold Package" includes: Entry & live music; free cloakroom; best seats available; waitress service; free shot; tasty warm pretzel; first stein of bier/cider or cocktail. Bavarian Sausage Meal* A night at a Bier Keller is a fabulous night out. Sue Kelland reckons it’s about the best fun you can have (with your clothes on anyway!) It’s certainly a perfect antidote to the rigors and stresses of modern life. It’s an evening that you really need to experience as a group and we hope to have a goodly group of Spicers along tonight. We’ll be enjoying a package that includes food, a drink and a shot and entertainment from the “Amazing Bavarian Stompers” who are an excellent comedy Oompah band. Their enthusiasm is infectious and they expect maximum audience participation! Once the live show has finished, the party continues with the resident DJ and Burgermeister. There will be “shot girls”, a sing-a-long and audience participation. Note, this is not a Spice exclusive and gets quite busy – but that’s all adds to the atmosphere. We will have reserved seats (well, wooden benches of course!) together.

Blue Piano Dining with Live Music .. discover this exotic venue! th

Date: Wednesday 10 May 2017 Place: The Blue Piano, Harborne Road, Edgbaston (B15 3AA) Meet: 6.45pm for 7pm (Meal at 8pm) Cost: £32 (£34 Guest) Includes: Live music, three course dinner and service The Blue Piano is a large Edwardian house situated in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston. The house exudes warmth and elegance. A unique South-East Asian venue, it has become a destination for musicians and music lovers of Birmingham with its eclectic programme of live music. The restaurant serves traditional Singaporean, Malaysian and Cambodian cuisine, created using the finest South-East Asian ingredients and cooking styles. Their aim is to provide a unique food experience that will appeal to people who want to try real South East Asian cuisine. The menus mix classic dishes that have been passed down through generations with popular street food. Tonight: we will enjoy their “Jazz Wednesday” with live music. A real jazz treat from Blue Piano, regular South American artist Edgar Macias a polished jazz musician who will create some magic. Please see set sharing menu online.

Mama Thai Dining Experience .. discover the fragrant flavours of Thai cuisine th

Date: Thursday 11 May 2017 Place: 17 Bird Street, Lichfield (WS13 6PW) Meet: 7.15pm for 7.30pm Cost: £25 (£27 Guest) Incl: 2 course set menu and tea of coffee Ma Ma Thai is a unique restaurant for the lovers of Thai cuisine. They are passionate about serving authentic food and select the finest ingredients for you to enjoy the flavours and aromas. It’s has beautiful, ornate rooms with ornate Thai furniture and fittings. The staff are very formal and attentive in typical Thai style. See our set menu online.

Zen Metro Thai Meal .. discover delicious Thai cuisine Date: Thursday 18th May 2017 Place: 73, Cornwall St, Birmingham (B3 2DF) Meet: 7.15pm for 7.30pm Cost: £25.50 (£27.50 Guest) Incl: 3 course meal, 10% service & Spice coordinator Metro Bar and Grill opened in 1997 on Cornwall Street and became an instant hit with the local business community. It’s the sister restaurant to the well known Asha’s Indian Bar and Restaurant and has recently been refurbished. The restaurant serves delicious Thai cuisine in the evenings and is complete with a huge blossom tree centre piece. You can also enjoy Thai cocktails, great service and an eclectic range of traditional and modern Thai dishes. Please advise the Spice office of your menu choices which are listed on our website and includes a soft drink.

What’s a Dinner Shuffle? Some of our meals are run as “shuffles”. On these occasions we move people around between courses so we all get to meet and talk to lots of people. So, please only book a meal with “shuffle” in the title if you’re happy to move.

An Evening with Brian Turner .. an evening of cooking and conversation Friday 19th May 2017 Regent Centre, Chateau Impney, Droitwich (WR9 0BN) # 6.15pm for 6.30pm £47 (£49 Guest) Incl: Welcome drink, 2 course meal, a cooking demonstration with Brian and a Q&A with Brian after dinner. Also covers Co ordinator & booking/admin fees Award-winning chef Brian Turner CBE is one of Britain's true culinary stars. Brian trained at The Savoy and Claridge's and is a beloved TV personality, well known for his time on BBC's Ready, Steady, Cook, Saturday Kitchen and more recently, hosting My Life on a Plate. This evening Brian will join us at Chateau Impney for a fantastic cooking demonstration, where you'll learn how to make one of Brian's favourite dishes - and taste it on the night! You'll enjoy a two-course menu chosen by Brian, followed by a Q&A session where you will be able to ask questions about his career,,favourite dishes and we can find out about invaluable cooking tips.

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Toboggan & Fondue Night .. this legendary Spice event is back! th

Date: Saturday 20 May 2017 Place: Swadlincote Ski Centre near Burton on Trent (DE11 8LP) # Meet: 5.30pm for 5.45pm start (food at 8pm) Cost: £22.50 (£25 Guest) Incl: 1 hour of toboggan & tubing followed by fondue meal You don’t have to go away on a ski trip to get that “apres ski” experience! Tonight we have an hour or so of “play time” followed by food & merriment at this centre. We’ll be split into 2 groups and spend time on the toboggan run (you should get at least 2 runs in) and tubing down the dry ski slope. By 7.30pm we should have worked up an appetite to spend the rest of the night in The Alpine Lodge where we’ll enjoy a wonderful alpine fondue feast and a well stocked bar till 10.30. It’s a fun, sociable event that you really can’t miss! The Tobogganing: The Alpine Toboggan Run makes a breath taking 650m descent, winding and twisting its way around and under the ski slope and the only thing in control of your speed is gravity and you! The Tubing: We hurtle down the ski slope on huge rubber tubes. It’s crazy, it’s out of control .. and you will laugh - lots! The Fondue: After all this fun, we'll move onto the apres ski. On the tables will be pork, beef and cheese fondues. We can try a little of each. There are also chips, salad, French bread and tasty dips. Dessert of the day is also included.

Dinner Shuffle & Live Salsa Night .. enjoy a meal & learn some Salsa moves! th

Date: Thursday 25 May 2017 Place: Jam House, St.Pauls Square, Birmingham (B3 1QU) Meet: 7.15 for 7.30pm meal. Entertainment starts around 9pm Cost: £19 (£22 Guest) Incl: 3 course meal & service, Coordinator, live Salsa band & dance tuition We’ve got a lovely 3 course dinner shuffle at The Jam House tonight where we will dine in their balcony restaurant. However, this is a dinner with a difference as there is a distinct Latin vibe to the Jam House tonight as the entertainment is the popular Salsa 9-piece Del Camino supported by Mauricio Reyes and his army of Latin Motion DJs & dancers. After our meal we can join the other customers in a Salsa taster dance workshop from 9pm. I understand that this is aimed at all levels including absolute beginners. After this, Del Camino will be on stage onstage (after 10pm) playing a mix of salsa, merengue, tango, compas, bossa nova and bachata so we will be able to practice what we have learned. They will keep the dance floor partying ‘til 1am (but feel free to stay or leave as you wish). Please choose from menu online.

Flambe Fine Dining at Stone Manor .. a unique culinary experience th

Date: Thursday 25 May 2017 Place: Hogarths Stone Manor, Stone , Kidderminster # (DY10 4PJ) Meet: 7.00pm for 7.30pm - 10.30pm Cost: £37.50 Member, £41.50 Guest, £47.50 Member Beef Option, £51.50 Guest Beef Option Includes: Three Course Dinner, Spice Co ordinator Extras: Drinks and Service Flambé is a cooking procedure in which alcohol is added to a hot pan to create a burst of flames, the word meaning 'flamed' in French. This evening we are in for a real treat at the beautiful Stone Manor near Kidderminster where one of their many specialities is Flambe Dining a quality experience. Please choose from the menu below: 3

The Cock Inn Dinner Shuffle .. glorious "gastropub" dining st

Date: Thursday 1 June 2017 Place: Bulls Lane, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield (B76 9QL) Meet: 7.15pm for 7.30pm Cost: £29.50 (£32 Guest) Incl: 3 course meal, 10% service charge and Spice Coordinator The Cock Inn is a lovely village pub with a great reputation for its food. A popular destination with golfers from the nearby Belfry Hotel and with locals alike. The traditional pub building has been stylishly refurbished with roaring log fires. We will enjoy our own private dining area the Over Green Suite and enjoy a delicious three course set menu including a cup of tea or filter coffee after desserts. The pub has ample free parking. See menu at www.spicebham.com

Soirée Gastronomique in Mere Green .. enjoy 6 courses of authentic French cuisine rd

Date: Tuesday 23 May 2017 Place: Le Bistrot Pierre, Mulberry Walk, Mere Green Rd, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5BP) Meet: 7.45pm for 8pm Cost: £27.50 (£30 Guest) Incl: 6 course set meal, 10% service charges & Spice Coordinator Bistrot Pierre have recently opened a branch in the new Mere Green development and what better time to try them out than a night when the chefs are showing off their skills. On regular Tuesdays the restaurant has a set Gastronomique menu at a very reasonable price (well it is Tuesday!). We can only book a small group (16 max) so we won’t need to shuffle this time. See the wonderful menu online but you only need to let us know in advance if you have special dietary requirements.

Lunch with the Sisters at St Mary's Convent .. discover Pugins masterpeice & the Sisters who live there Saturday 3rd June 2017 Hunters Road, Handsworth (B19 1EB) – directions online 12.15 for 12.30pm (tour ends 3.30pm) £15 (Members & Guests) includes: Private group tour & 2 course meal. Your £15 goes straight as a charitable donation to The Sisters This is an opportunity to enjoy the hospitality of a community of nuns who have been doing good works in Birmingham from their historic convent for the last 170 years. It is a real hidden gem and the Sisters will delight in showing us around and talking about the 21st century challenges that they meet in the West Midlands. Pugin’s stunning Saint Mary’s Convent is an important example of the Gothic Revival. It’s a real haven of peace and tranquility in the inner city. Read more online

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Edmunds Fine Dining Experience .. discover the best of French fine dining together th

Date: Thursday 8 June 2017 Place: Six Brindley Place, Birmingham (B1 2JB) Meet: 7.30pm Cost: £55 (£59 Guest) Incl: 3 course meal (plus 2 intermediary courses) &12.5% service We are delighted to have linked up with one of our finest restaurants to offer a really special gastronomic experience. With views over Brindley Place, expect tables dressed in pristine crisp white cotton, polished glassware and shining cutlery. Their French Chef creates menus using the finest locally sourced produce, following the British seasons. See menu online.

Barn Dance & Supper .. a cracking night in a the barn with Fiddler's Elbow! th

Date: Friday 9 June 2017 Place: Wishaw Country Sports, just off the A446 near The Belfry Hotel (B76 9PQ) # Meet: Arrive from 7.30pm, Band 8.00pm to 11.00pm. Food 9.00pm Cost: £20 (£23 Guest) includes hot buffet supper This is one of those well loved events that we run again, again & again! The same successful formula of great music, an authentic rural location and great food has been arranged. Music is provided live by 4 piece band Fiddlers Elbow, who bring us the best jigs and country sounds from Irish and Scottish roots. They’ll explain all the moves – which we all get wrong – and it's a great opportunity to mix, as you are never with one partner for long. Don't worry if you can't dance, none of us can .. it’s great fun trying! There are even fine country ales on tap! 4

African/ Carribean Meal at Akamba .. dine at an authentic African game lodge! th

Date: Thursday 15 June 2017 Place: Tythe Barn Lane, Shirley, Solihull (B90 1PH) Meet: 7.30pm Cost: £20 (£22.50 Guest) Includes: 3 course meal, teas/coffees & Spice Coordinator Extras: Tips at your discretion We got great feedback from our previous visits, so we’re back again for another balmy Summer night in Solihull! Akamba is quite unique. Owner, Chris Canaan has created a little bit of Africa in Shirley and we can’t think of anywhere better to spend a Summers evening! Akamba incorporates a garden centre for exotic plants and displays lots of metal sculptures of African wildlife. It is a great place to wander around. It the centre is The Tribe Eatery. It’s traditional wooden, straw thatched lodge and when the sun is shining you really do feel transported to the heart of Africa. Exploring: We meet at the Tribe Eatery for 7.30pm but the garden centre and gift shop will be open throughout the evening so we can combine our evening with shopping and exploring. Menu: Please make your choices of a starter, main and dessert from the menu at www.spicebham.com

Chung Ying Walk - A Meal Safari! .. a meal in 3 parts! Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Saturday 24 June 2017 Statue of Victoria in Victoria Square (B3 3DH) 3pm (Ends around 6pm) £24 (£26 Guest) Incl: Starters at Chung Ying Cantonese, Mains at Chung Ying Gardens & either dessert & tea or coffee OR a cocktail at Chung Ying Central The Chung Ying “Dynasty” are quite a gastronomic institution in Birmingham. At the heart of China Town stands Chung Ying Cantonese, a restaurant that has held its reputation for over 30 years, as one of the best Chinese restaurants in Birmingham. In fact, it was there before there was a “China Town” and was the catalyst for the development of a the district. There are now 3 Chung Ying Restaurants so we thought it would be fun to have a course at each! Our Afternoon: We will meet Richard by the statue of Queen Victoria in Victoria Square (by the Town Hall, Council House & “Floozie in the Jacuzzi”), and you should be able to spot him as he plans to be carrying a Chinese lantern! He will walk us down to The Chung Ying, where there will be platters of dim sum starters to enjoy. Richard will have some information about the Chinese Community in Birmingham to share as we travel. From the Chung Ying, it is a (very) short walk to The Chung Ying Gardens where there will be a banquet of main course platters to feast upon. We will walk this off as we stroll back to Chung Ying Central on Colmore Row where there will be a choice of a dessert and tea/coffee or a cocktail in order to complete our experience. From here we are only a yards from where we started.

Peninsular Cantonese Meal .. join us at our favourite Cantonese th

Date: Wednesday 28 June 2017 Place: 336 Chester Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield (WS9 0PP) Meet: 7.30pm Cost: £25.50 (£27.50 Guest) Includes: service charges & tea or coffee We’re back at this restaurant that is right on the doorstep of the Spice Office – but this isn’t the reason it has been earmarked for yet another special Spice visit. It’s because we reckon this to be one of the very best restaurants we have found anywhere – quite a ‘hidden gem’. Some of you ‘locals’ will already know this restaurant, which was formerly The Ruby, and will know why its car park is full literally every day of the week! Tonight we have arranged a mixed menu that will be served ‘banquet style’, which means lots of variety to choose from. We will start with Yuk Sung, followed by a Mixed Dim Sum Combination and then five main courses to choose from with rice. This will mean there will be lots of different Cantonese styles to try. Finish with tea/coffee or a scoop of ice cream. No need to pre order, just make sure we know if you have a special dietary requirement. We think you’ll agree that The Peninsular is well worth a visit!

Important Note about Dinner Shuffles Some of our meals are run as “dinner shuffles”. On these occasions we move people around between courses so that we all get to meet and talk to lots of people. It works really well. However, I just wanted to stress that you should only book one of these events if you are prepared to enter into the spirit and move when asked to by the coordinator. These nights will not work otherwise. We do understand that you may be in an interesting conversation or with someone you know. But it spoils the night for everyone if you let this get in the way of the shuffle. If you think this may be a problem, please do not book a meal with “shuffle” in the title.

Summer Ball at The Botanical Gardens .. don't miss out on our legendary annual Ball! Date: Saturday 1st July 2017 Place: Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham (B15 3TR) Meet: Reception 7pm dining at 8pm carriages at 1am Cost: £59 (£65 Guest) Includes: Beautiful food, entertainment and dancing Our Summer Ball is always a stylish affair. This year we delighted to be back at what we believe is the perfect venue for a Summer Ball – the Victorian splendour of Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses. It is undoubtedly Birmingham’s foremost banqueting venue and was chosen for the dinner of world leaders when the G8 Summit came to Birmingham in the 1990’s. Since then, a new hospitality team have been engaged who manage events at many of the Royal Palaces and the grand rooms have been refurbished to their period splendour. Elegant dining in these unique surroundings is a wonderful experience, set in the midst of some of the most exquisite and beautifully landscaped formal gardens in Britain. You are invited to join us in The Garden Suite, approached through the magnificent Tropical House and Terrace Glasshouses. If it’s fine weather, we will meet our fellow Spice guests outside. Dinner will be called at 8pm. There will be a beautiful meal and dancing with our DJ. In addition we have some surprise live entertainment during the evening! Special Guests: This year we are hosting members of the Choir of the Alpini Regiment who we have invited over from Italy. These veterans have serenaded us at the Balls that we have held at out Italian Castle breaks in Milan and are very excited at coming over for the weekend. They’ll demonstrate their fine Italian voices during the early part of the evening!

Beeches Bar & Grill Dinner Shuffle .. enjoy this excellent restaurant in Hampton-in-Arden Date: Thursday 6th July 2017 Place: Marsh Lane, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull (B92 0AH) Meet: 7. 30pm Cost: £22.50 (£25.50 Guest) inclusive of 3 course meal, coffees & service We had very good feedback from our visits here. Located on the hill in the picturesque village of Hampton in Arden, it has an excellent reputation for serving modern British and tapas-style cuisine. As well as great food, it has fine views from its long line of handsome sash windows, rather like the stern of a massive man o'war looking out over the Warwickshire countryside. Probably the best view from anywhere in the area! We’ve hired a private area that takes around 25 and will make it more sociable by shuffling between courses. Menu: We will be taking pre orders when booking, please check for menu at www.spicebham.com

Moroccan/ Middle East Inspired Dinner Shuffle .. discover the wonderful flavours of Arabia th

Date: Thursday 13 July 2017 Place: Marston Farm Hotel - directions below (B76 9JD) Meet: 7.45pm for 8.00pm Cost: £29 (£32 Guest) Includes: Themed dinner, Spice coordinator This was the most popular in our series of international dinner shuffles at the delightfully secluded, historic hotel – so we’ve decided to run it again. The chef at Marston Farm has worked in many fine restaurants around the globe, so he loves the challenge of Spice “dining around the world”. The hotel was formerly a private home of Sir Robert Peel and also has a beautiful courtyard. We will have our own private area where we can dine and shuffle. See menu details online.

New Members Kababish Sunday Lunch Buffet .. enjoy an authentic Punjabi buffet with new friends Sunday 23rd July 2017 Note: This event also ties into the New Members Easy Ramble) Jockey Rd, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield (B73 5XP) 1.30pm prompt £13 (£14 Guest) Our package is the restaurants’ set 2 course buffet of starters & mains but Spice also get popadoms and a first drink (large glass of wine, pint of beer or soft drink) An opportunity for those who have recently joined the group to socialise with other newbies (although established members are also more than welcome to book). This event also ties in with the end of our New Members Ramble so we hope that some of the ramblers will be joining us for lunch. A Spice favourite, The Kababish is a family run restaurant, famous for offering authentic, traditional and contemporary Asian cuisine. The food has been created with an exotic collection of herbs & spices distinctively blended in the traditional ways of the Punjab and North West Frontier. ______________________________ Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Airborne Adventures A collection of events all connected with flying and flying machines!

Helicopter Lesson .. you've got to try this one! th

Date: Sunday 7 May 2017 Place: Wellesbourne Airfield near Stratford on Avon (CV35 9EU) # Meet: 12.45pm for 1pm Briefing Cost: £99 (£105 Guest) Paid as £9 (£15 Guest) deposit to Spice, plus £90 balance paid on the day This is a classic Spice event - you've just got to fly a helicopter one time in your life! We're just sorry we can't make it cheaper, but helicopters are extraordinarily costly to run! This isn't a pleasure flight, it's a lesson - and real occasion. Your session starts with a briefing on helicopters in general and the controls of the Robinson R22 you’ll be flying. These machines are touch sensitive and challenging. You’ll be in up for 15 memorable minutes. Weight limit 15½ stone (98kg).

Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford .. our ultimate fixed wing flying lesson! th

Date: Sunday 11 June 2017 (Sorry, 9th April already full) Place: Coventry Airport (CV8 3AZ) # Meet: Slots from 10am Cost: £129 (£139 Guest) Incl: 30mins flying under instruction & 30 minutes observing 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’re using a 4 seat aircraft and 2 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 pilot’s seat beside the instructor and the other observing from the back seat. Half an hour later we land in Stratford where we swap over to return. Much better than a standard lesson.

Balloon Flights .. the altogether more civilised way to fly! th

Date: Sunday 18 June 2017 (other dates can be arranged on request) Place: Choose: ● Warwick/Stratford or ● Shugborough Hall, Staffs # Meet: Early morning - to be confirmed with joining details Cost: £145 Member, £149 Guest An experience of a lifetime with a hot air balloon flight. See full details on our website at www.spicebham.com

Gliding Evenings at Stratford .. see Stratford by glider! th

Date: Thursdays ● 4 May ● 6 July ● 7th Sept 2017 Place: Stratford on Avon Gliding Club, Snitterfield (CV37 0EX) # Meet: Arrive from 6pm Cost: £40 (£42 Gst): paid as £5 (£7) deposit plus £35 on day by cash/cheque Gliding is one of the adventures which Spice members rave about most. Flying gracefully and quietly, you are at one with your environment, following the air currents and thermals which nature provides - read full details on our website

Spice Wing Walking .. a 'once in a lifetime' Spice experience th

Date: Saturday 15 July 2017 Place: Wickenby Aerodrome, Langworth, Lincoln (LN3 5AX) # Meet: Details to be advised Cost: £435 Member, £445 Guest (Deposit £45) This is one of the most requested Spice events ever and it is BACK in the Spice Programme! Why not come and take a walk with us on top of a Boeing Stearman Biplane. You will take part in display training, with you as the wing walker, on top of the Biplane with you smiling and waving to your friends below. It is an incredible adrenaline event. Please read the full write up on our website including the strict height and weight restrictions before booking. 7

Microlighting Experience Flight .. enjoy a 20 minute flight above Ashbourne! Sundays: 14th May, 23rd July or 24th September 2017 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne (DE6 2ET) # Timeslots to be allocated Total cost is £60 (£65 Guests) PAID AS £5 (£10 Guest) deposit to Spice when booking PLUS a balance of £55 directly to the supplier on arrival. These flights are with an instructor, in a dual controlled microlight, so you can have a go with the controls if you wish or just sit back and enjoy the experience! We start with a full briefing on safety procedures & equipment. The flight counts as a training flight, so if you want to continue flying by taking up a full course you already have some time which will count towards your full qualification. Unless you state otherwise we book a “flexwing” flight. They do have “3 axis” microlights as well if you prefer, which look more like a conventional aircraft but still have all the benefits of ultra light flight! Note: Event is weather dependent and a weather check number will be provided. Weight limit 17stone (110kg). Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Paragliding Day Course .. a perfect days introduction to the sport! Sundays: 14 May, 23rd July or 24th September 2017 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne (DE6 2ET) # 9am to 5pm Total cost is £145 (£150 Guests) but this is paid as £10 (£15 guests) deposit when booking PLUS the balance of £130 direct to the supplier on arrival Paragliding is a fabulous experience. This day is designed to provide all the info you need to decide if flying is for you and they are normally able to get students flying low solo flights by the end of the day. This is also the way to start if you’re interested in Paramotoring, as you need to be able to paraglide before you can progress to motors. If this interests you, let the team know and they’ll show you some motor units and let you try them on! Note: Event is weather dependent and a weather check number will be provided. Weight limit 15 stone (95kg). Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Paragliding - Tandem Experience .. experience a short but dramatic paraglide! Sundays: 14 May, 23rd July or 24th September 2017 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne (DE6 2ET) # Timeslots to be allocated Cost is £55 (£59 Guests) PAID AS £5 (£9 Guest) deposit to Spice when booking PLUS a balance of £50 directly to the supplier on arrival Get the closest feeling to everyone’s dream of truly free flight. Flying with an instructor and towed up by a winch to around 500 -700 feet, you can either help to pilot the paraglider, or just sit back and admire the views of the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. The experience starts with a full briefing then a 5-10 minute flight depending on conditions. Note: Event is weather dependent and a weather check number will be provided. Weight limit 15 stone (95kg). Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Hangliding - Tandem Experience by Air Tow .. an awesome experience at 3000 feet! Saturdays: 20 May, 22rd July or 30th September 2017 Darley Moor Airfield near Ashbourne (DE6 2ET) # Timeslots to be allocated Cost is £199 (£204 Guests) PAID AS £20 (£25 Guest) deposit to Spice when booking PLUS a balance of £179 directly to the supplier on arrival You’re towed behind a microlight to 3000ft (or cloudbase) in the company of an experienced instructor. Once the towline is jettisoned you’ll glide free and silent in complete awe of the spectacular views overlooking the beautiful Peak District. You may even take the controls and fly the hang glider yourself or enjoy the thrill of limited aerobatics. As one member said, it’s “rather like flying with Superman”! The hang glider has an undercarriage for easier take-off and landing. Notes: Cost reflects the need for both a crewed hanglider and a crewed microlight. There is a weight limit of 95kg. ______________________________

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Are you officially Amazing? You could be once you have completed 10 challenging events. What better talking point for your CV! See your member handbook or visit www.spiceuk.com/amazing.asp or call us for details.

Animal Encounters & Equestrian Lots of fun embracing the animal kingdom

Wake up the Zoo .. get behind the scenes of a busy Zoo! Date: Sunday 9th July 2017 Place: Dudley Zoo, Dudley (DY1 4QB) # Meet: 8.40am start Cost: £35 (£39 Guests) includes full English Breakfast Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a major zoo before it opens to visitors each day? What food is prepared for every animal and what else has to be done before the visitors arrive? Well now you can in our guided tour with a keeper, who will take you behind the scenes. At the end of a busy morning we will go to the cafe for a full English Breakfast. After which you are free to explore the zoo at your own pace from the visitor’s side of the fence this time!

Horse Riding Fun Day! .. lots of fun for riders of all levels - from beginners to advanced Date: Sunday: 4th June 2017 Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliff (CV34 5YD) – see online Meet: 10.00am to approx 3.30pm Cost: £65 (£70 Guest) On arrival, we’ll be assessed and split into separate groups depending on our ability, and then get a varied programme of lessons, hacks, jumping, riding around the grounds etc depending upon what you can achieve. The afternoon includes fun games such as gymkhanas. There are plenty of opportunities to win rosettes! We’ll be entertained for the whole day and should get at around 4 hours on horseback! Just bring a packed lunch.

Pony Trekking for Beginners & Picnic .. an idylic new trek in the Wye Valley st

Date: Sunday 21 May 2017 Place: Smallbrook Farm, Forest of Dean (GL15 6AE) # Meet: 10.45am for 11am Cost: £49 (£55 Guest). Includes: Equipment, instruction & picnic lunch. Max weight 15st We’re guests of Alasdair & Moira again. But this time we’re not here for the Llamas, but to enjoy some pony trekking on their delightful rescued ponies. We meet our hosts at their farm, where they have a lovely collection of rare breed and rescued animals for us to meet including wild boar and llamas. They have now trained a large collection rescued trekking ponies. Each has a story to tell, bbut they all are now safe on the farm and have been meticulously trained for trekking. Our Special Beginners Day: This day is aimed at people who are totally new to pony trekking. If your last experience of equine’s was a donkey on Blackpool Beach then this is for you – although everyone is welcome! We start by collecting our horses and learning how to saddle them up. Alasdair will explain all the basics of working with horses. When everyone is happy, we start off in the arena where you can get to know your pony, how to sit, how to hold the reigns. You’ll learn to walk your horse and progress to a trot. Next we’ll have a simple farmhouse picnic before we go trekking for real by taking our ponies into the Forest where there is some exceptional scenery also to enjoy in this unspoilt part of Gloucestershire. It’s a relaxed day that will also include the opportunity to meet some of the rare breeds who live on this special farm.

RSPB Spring Walk .. see nature waking up for Spring! Date: Saturday 20th May 2017 Place: RSPB Visitor Centre, Sandwell Valley (B43 5AG) – directions online Meet: 11.00am - 1.00pm Cost: £7.50 (£9 Guest) includes specialist guide Today, we are on a guided tour of the RSPB's only urban reserve, located at the junction of M5 and M6 in a huge bend of the River Tame. We’ll have a walk and talk with our RSPB expert, and try to spot some of the Spring visitors. You may see Goosander, Water Rail, snipe, Shoveler, Teale and Wigeon. Dress for walking. There is a café in the new Visitors Centre. Habitats include: lake, river, marsh, reedbed, willow scrub, meadow, old hedgerow and new scrape. Species include Water Rail, Jack Snipe, Reed and Grasshopper Warblers, Goosander, Little Ringed Plover, Kingfisher, Little and Great Crested Grebes, Little Owl, Skylark, Willow Tit, winter thrushes, Green and Great Spotted Woodpeckers, eight finches, five tits, nine warblers. Past rarities include: Great Snipe, Spoonbill and Goshawk. 9

Polo Indoor Lesson at Rugby .. another exciting opportunity to learn polo th

Date: Saturday 15 April 2017 Place: Willoughby, Rugby (CV23 8AJ) # Meet: 10.45am for 11am – 12 noon session Cost: £52 (£55 Guest) includes all equipment & instruction Polo is becoming more and more accessible (which means you don’t have to be related to The Queen to play anymore .. although of course it helps!). Be warned though – Spice members tell me it’s highly addictive! Polo demands a different type of skill to any riding you may have tried before and the horses can accommodate any standard of horsemanship. We get a 1 hour lesson at an indoor school by polo professional Philip Baker on easy to ride ponies.

Bird of Prey Encounter .. unlock their secrets - up close & personal th

Date: Sunday 16 July 2017 Place: Ash End House Farm, Middleton Lane , Middleton (B78 2BL) Meet: 10.45am for 11am – 12 noon session Cost: £22 (£25 Guest) The Eclipse team are passionate about their birds of prey and are keen to promote education and conservation. Our Bird of Prey Close Encounter is at the bird of prey centre at Ash End House farm and this 1 hour event allows you to meet, handle and fly a selection of birds. This is a great opportunity to engage with and learn about these fantastic creatures.

Bird of Prey Photography .. discover the skills with a professional th

Date: Sunday 13 August 2017 Place: Ash End House Farm, Middleton Lane, Middleton (B78 2BL) Meet: 10.45am for 11am - 2pm session Cost: £45 Member, £49 Guest (Deposit £10) The day starts at 11.00am at the Bird of Prey centre located within Ash End House Farm. After a brief introduction to the birds and Eclipse Team, we will head out into the field to photograph a selection of the Eclipse birds in natural settings at various locations. We’ll have the opportunity to photograph birds on static display, simulated hunting and falcon flight shots. Professional wildlife photographer Scott Latham will be on hand to offer advice on obtaining the best shots.

Jewels of the Gambia Wildlife Evening .. an entertaining evening with a wildlife photographer Date: Tuesday 18th April 2017 Place: Royal Hotel, High St, Sutton Coldfield (B72 1UD) Meet: 7.15pm for 7.30pm Cost: £9 (£10 Guest) The Gambia is one of the best known and most loved of worldwide Birdwatching destinations, with close to 600 species of birds recorded in a country half the area of Wales, most of which are colourful and approachable. Our expert, Ashley has led Photography tours here since 2011 and consequently has a great collection of images that grows with each new visit. The lecture, like the tours start at the coast, leading you up the river and back again, discovering the wonders of The Gambia all the way. A magnificent supporting cast of multi-coloured extras, make this a great evening’s entertainment. Ashley is very entertaining, weaving in witty tales of his adventure's to compliment some stunning photography.

Meet the Meerkats Experience .. get up close with these wonderful creatures Sunday 30 April or Saturday 22nd July 2017 Priorslee, Telford (TF2 9UR) # Slots every hour from 10am £25 (£29 Guests) Includes: At least 30 minutes with Meerkats & their keeper plus time meeting other animals, light refreshments, Spice Coordinator and free time at the centre We’ve had fab feedback from our previous events here, with several members saying it was their favourite event – ever! The keeper Ryan is infectiously enthusiastic and obviously loves his Meerkat family. Read lots more online Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Medieval Jousting .. join the special few who have tried this event! Date: Sundays: ● 11th June ● 9th July or ● 24th September 2017 Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliff (CV34 5YD) # Meet: 9.15am - 5pm Cost: £175 Member, £185 Guest A unique opportunity to learn the ultimate medieval art, with The Knights of Middle England. Our day is run by Karl UdeMartinez who has years of experience performing live jousting shows all over Europe. For obvious safety reasons, we’re not allowed to actually hit each other– and such bravery is not deemed culturally appropriate to the modern age! However, we use a quintaine (or dummy) to take the impact. On arrival we’ll be given a safety briefing and your riding will be assessed. You’ll learn basic jousting skills such as hitting the quintaine and learn basic sword and staff fighting. Being a knight also involves you being dressed up in medieval costume. Riding experience not essential, but clearly an advantage.

Horse Archery .. learn to fire from horseback! Date: Thursdays: 29th June or 21st September 2017 Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliff (CV34 5YD) # Meet: Times TBC Cost: £95 Member, £99 Guest For all of you that want to unleash an array of arrows from your horse! This ½ day session includes a brief introduction on the ground where we’ll learn to “nock our arrows”, “blind nocking” and get used to firing with the designated horse bows. Then we move from the ground to our horses to practice firing at the targets from a moving horse. A 100m runway – 3 targets to hit – can you strike the gold? No riding experience necessary! We’ll be taught by Karl Ude Martinez, a trained and qualified, Equity registered stunt man as well as being master horseman with Knights of Middle England display team.

Trick Horse Riding .. can you do it? Yes you can! Date: Wednesdays: 28th June or 20th September 2017 Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliff (CV34 5YD) # Meet: Times TBC Cost: £95 Member, £99 Guest Equity meets Equine today, as it’s a rare chance to be taught by Karl Ude Martinez, a trained and qualified, Equity registered stunt man as well as being master horseman with Knights of Middle England display team. You may have seen him or the ‘Knights’ in hit TV series ‘Merlin’ or Russell Crowes’ ‘Robin Hood’. Within the safety of an enclosed arena with specially trained horses on the lunge rein you will learn the basics of classical vaulting techniques performing gymnastic manoeuvres on the back of a moving horse. We’ll learn a variety of basic vaults, tricks and stands.

Bumblebee Appreciation Day .. discover the delights of these fascinating creatures! Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

To be confirmed – please check all details online before booking Wildside Activity Centre, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton (WV6 0HA) 10.45am for 11am - 3pm session Total cost is £13.50 (£15 Guests) PAID A £3.50 (£5 Guests) to book PLUS £10 in cash donation to the centre on the day. Includes: Refreshments This is a fascinating day learning to identify the many bumblebees that are so vital to our ecosystem. We will learn lots of fascinating information about the behaviour and life cycles of bumblebees, their roles as pollinators and their fascinating relationships with flowering plants. The day will consist of a talk about bees and a walk along the towpath of The Staffordshire - Worcestershire Canal and onto Smestow Valley Nature Reserve wildflower meadow to catch and identify any bumblebees we can find. Refreshments will be provided but we you bring a packed lunch/ snacks to keep you going. ______________________________

Spice Makes a Difference Spice members love supporting the community – either in practical help (like on litter picking walks) or by raising huge amounts of cash for good causes. Our involvement with charities also enables us to offer some absolutely unique experiences – so with these events everyone wins! As well as these, you will find other events under other categories which promote social awareness and support selected charities, including some of our Behind the Scenes visits.

Spice Book Club .. discuss a book each month over tea & cakes! Dates: Mondays: ● 8th May ● 5th June ● 3rd Jul ● 5th Sep 2017 Place: Inside Spice Office, Ryknild House, Burnett Rd, Streetly (B74 3EL) Meet: 8pm Start (ends around 9.30pm) Cost: FREE, but collection for Book Aid on day In order to have a sociable literary evening each month and raise money for Book Aid International (www.bookaid.org) we have a monthly meet up at the Spice office. The idea is that each month we discuss a set book that we have read in preparation. The conversation will be led by our volunteer, Kate Coulter, but is very informal. Kate will provide teas/ coffees/mineral water and some home baked treats. A voluntary collection will be taken each month which we will send to Book Aid International who send books to schools and libraries in third world countries and are endorsed by celebrity writers such as Michael Palin and their patron is The Duke of Edinburgh. It costs just £2 to send one book to readers in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond so every penny we raise can make a difference. Preparation: You will need to have read each book beforehand. You can buy or try your local library. The Books (précis of each book at spicebham.com): ● May 2017: A Boy Made of Blocks – Keith Stuart ● June 2017: The Girl Before – J P Delaney ● July 2017: The Invisible Library – Genevive Cogman For books further ahead please check the details at www.spicebham.com

Great Midlands Fun Run Marshals .. enjoy the day and support the Fun Run Date: Sunday 4th June 2017 Place: Sutton Coldfield (B72 1UD) # Meet: 9.15am at The Royal Hotel – full details will be sent If you want to experience the Great Midlands Fun Run day without running, we’d be very grateful to anyone who could help with marshalling on the day. The more volunteers that can be used, the more money can be sent to charities, so it would be great if you can help. You will also get to enjoy the atmosphere of the day and see all the runners through including the Spice runners. Our volunteers are given a stretch of road to marshal, managing the traffic, spectators and the runners themselves to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely. You will be on your feet for at least 5 hours, from the opening to the closing on the route. Toilets are provided close by and a supply of bottles of water to keep you cool.

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What’s is a “Guest”? Some events have a separate price that applies if you want to bring a “guest” along to an event. The “guest” option is there for members to use to introduce new people to the group and for friends/ family for whom membership is not practical (eg visiting from another area). The Guest arrangements are offered at our discretion and cannot be used to avoid membership (eg by lapsed members). A “guest” must come along to the event with you (unless specifically agreed otherwise) and you are responsible for their good conduct. A “Guest” may accompany you at up to 3 events – after which we consider it fair to expect them to join themselves. 12

Cycling & Mountain Biking Biking is great fun and our instructors, will ensure you have fun whether you're peddling along a country lane, or trying to reach the summit of a craggy peak! The rides are lead by experienced guides (unless otherwise stated) who also act as bike doctors should anybody's bike fall poorly. If you use your own bike it must be in reasonable condition and suitable for the type of event described. Also, you MUST bring & wear a helmet (usually provided with hire bikes, but check).

Social Cycle Ride: Walton-on-Trent & Fradley .. enjoy some gentle cycling with friends nd

Date: Saturday 22 April 2017 Place: The Swan Walton on Trent (DE12 8LZ) # Meet: 10.45am for 11:00am Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) Bring your own bike & helmet Join Spice member Trevor for a social cycle ride aimed at members who want a nice cycle ride but don’t want to rush around. This is almost a totally flat route on quiet lanes and tracks incorporating a break half way at the excellent cafe at Fradley Junction. The ride is suitable for novice riders but does include some roads. Read details of the lovely route online.

Hope Valley Improver Mountain Bike Ride .. ride up to the top of peaks and back down into the valley Date: Sunday 23rd April 2017 Place: Hope Road, Bamford (S33 0AL) # Meet: 10.30am prompt at the Bike Garage, High Peak Garden Centre Cost: £16 (£18 Guest). Bring bike & helmet or hires can be arranged by calling 01433 659345 Join Jeremy for this grade 3, 19 mile ride that is a great loop along the Hope Valley up onto the top of the Peaks before descending back into the valley. It’s a picturesque taking in Bradwell, Peak Forest and Great Hucklow on a combination of quiet roads and bridleways. The route has been designed to make the climbing as easy as we can but it is the Peak District so the climbing will not be total painless. But we will be rewarded with some great riding and fabulous views over this beautiful part of the Peak District. There will be one or two technical sections on the bridleways however they are fairly short and can be quite easily walked. We will endeavour to include a cafe stop on route.

Velodrome Taster Session in Derby .. discover the secrets of this amazing Olympic sport Date: Saturday 29th April 2017 Place: Derby Arena, Pride Park, Derby (DE24 8JB) # Meet: 12:20 for a 12:45 briefing. Session 1pm - 2pm Cost: £39 (£41 Guest) Includes: Exclusive hire of the Velodrome, coach, bikes, shoes & coordinator You have no doubt seen Team GBs success at cycling at the Olympics – and maybe wondered what it would be like to ride in a Velodrome – well here is your chance. We have hired the velodrome track in Derby for exclusive use for an hour and a coach to show us how to ride there. You will also need to hire a velodrome bike* and specialist shoes so we have included these too. The format for our session can be flexible but most of us will not have had any experience with Track Cycling we will follow the ‘introduction to track cycling’ format which is suitable as your first go at track cycling, a oneoff taster session just for fun, or if you find “it’s for you” it can be the start of your progress to gaining full accreditation.

Birmingham to Worcester Towpath Cycling Day .. a lovely day of flat, gentle cycling th

Date: Sunday 14 May 2017 Place: Outside Mailbox, City Centre (B1 1RS) # Meet: 10am (ends late afternoon at Worcester stations) Cost: £9 (£12 Guest) Includes: Spice Coordinator Extra: Train fare back to Birmingham (around £8), bring a bike and a cycle helmet Join Richard to cycle the length of the Worcester – Birmingham Canal. It’s 30.7 miles, but its flat (well, technically it’s downhill!) and on bikes we can achieve it at a relaxed pace with lots of stops to enjoy the scenery. This lovely canal towpath with locks, tunnels and aqueducts makes for a fine journey which takes us through industrial heritage and open countryside on an intercity adventure. We are beside the canal all the way except for 3 stretches of tunnel that have no towpath where the path takes us “overland” for a while. We will stop for a pub lunch at Tardebigge around half way. 13

Come & Try Mountain Biking .. a great way to discover if it's for you! th

Date: Saturday 27 May 2017 at Monsal Trail Central Peak District (DE45 1NW) # OR: Saturday 1st July 2017 at Carsington Water near Matlock (DE6 1ST) # Meet: 10.30am Cost: £16 (£19 Guest). Bring bike & helmet or check writeup online for hire options These rides are a perfect way to discover the joys and techniques off road biking. Neither route is strenuous and one is virtually flat. It’s principally aimed at those with minimal off road/mountain biking experience who want to find out what this activity is all about and anyone who has tried a little mountain biking before but wants an easy day out. You do need to be able to ride a bike fairly competently before coming on this activity so get practicing before you turn up. There will be a pre-ride briefing on how to use the bikes then it will be off into the countryside for further tips on how to ride safely and successfully off-road. We will ride round the reservoir returning to the visitor centre cafe for refreshments then there will be the option to head out on to the local country lanes and tracks in the afternoon,

Social Cycle Ride: Calke & Staunton Harold .. sociable cycling at a relaxing pace! th

Date: Sunday 18 June 2017 Place: John Thompson Inn and Brewery, Ingleby, Derbyshire (DE73 7HW) # Meet: 10.30am Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) + £4 on day to enter Calke Abbey grounds (NT members bring card for free entry) Join Spice member Trevor who is starting to run some social cycle rides, often with the added bonus of a visit to an attraction after the ride. They are aimed at members who want a nice cycle ride but don’t want to rush around. This one is around the Derbyshire / Leicestershire borders taking in the beautiful Calk Abbey and Estate and the Staunton Harold Estate. This is a cracking day’s outing on a bicycle, incorporating some excellent breaks and visits, but is not suitable for complete beginners although we will not be racing off and leaving people behind. Read about our route online.

Cut Gate Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride .. one of the classic Peak District rides th

Date: Saturday 24 June 2017 Place: FairHolmes, Ladybower, Bamford, Sheffield (S33 0AQ) # Meet: 10am at P&D car park outside Fairholmes cycle hire & cafe Cost: £16 (£18 Guest) Bring bike & helmet or hire by calling 01433 651261 One of the classic Peak District rides Over the Moors between Ladybower and Langsett reservoirs. It’s 22 miles and grade 2 and a “must do” Peak District classic. This will be a good day out with some big hills so you will need good bike fitness and be prepared to get a bit wet and muddy. There is some technical riding so you should be comfortable on your bike and be happy to ride some rocky and muddy sections. This ride is not for beginners to mountain biking. Read more online.

Social Cycle Ride: Kenilworth & Coventry .. sociable cycling with optional Castle visit! th

Date: Sunday 16 July 2017 Place: Start from Kenilworth Castle main car park (CV8 1NE) Meet: 10.45am Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) Bring bike & helmet. Extra: Car Park £3 & Optional Castle entry £12 Join Spice member Trevor who is starting to run some social cycle rides, often with the added bonus of a visit to an attraction after the ride. They are aimed at members who want a nice cycle ride but don’t want to rush around. This circular ride is about 10 miles long on mostly flat cycle ways that are free from cars, it is ideal for people who are looking for a gentle ride with a moderate level of fitness. We start by heading through the old part of Kenilworth to join the end of the Kenilworth Greenway - a resurfaced old railway that may well be lost once HS2 is built. Read more online. _________________________

A Spice Newsletter is just a Snapshot in Time We’re busy booking new events all the time so please check our schedules on line at www,spicebham.com so you don’t miss a thing. We also update members on a weekly basis with out “Weekly Bulletin” by email and via our Facebook Page.

Dance Workshops You don't need any experience to enjoy these fun events. If the dance involves partners, we'll pair you up on the night - and as we change partners frequently you get to tread on everyone's toes!

Swing Dance Classes (Solihull) .. a fun weekly class with Dawn’s Jitterbug! th

Date: Tuesdays: 18 & 25th April & 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th May 2017 Place: West Warwicks Sports Club, Grange Road Olton Solihull (B91 1DA) Meet: 8pm Start (to 10pm) Cost: £7 (£8.50 Guest) Many Spice members have asked for weekly dance classes so that they can get to know a dance style really well. In order to so this, we are joining an established weekly class so this one is not a Spice exclusive. However, Sarah (our volunteer coordinator) will be there each week to meet the Spice members and make sure you get to know one another. Dawn of “Dawn’s Jitterbug” will be teaching us East Coast Swing, Lindy, Jitterbug, 40’s Jive, Charleston and Strolls.

Samba Dance Afternoon .. let's Samba with Sheena! st

Date: Sunday 21 May 2017 Place: Walker Memorial Hall Ampton Road Edgbaston (B15 2UJ) Meet: 1pm to 4pm session Cost: £16.50 (£18 Guest) Samba is here and it’s time to party! This style of dance with its clear beats and energetic footwork takes pride of place in Rio’s Mardi Gras, and the Latin and Ballroom partner style that Sheena will be teaching today derives directly from it. It’s a fun, ‘springy’ dance style that will give you a good workout and leave you with a smile. Just remember to bring some smooth-soled shoes with you, because Samba is a ‘swivelly’ dance, and trainers have too much traction to spin or slide in. If you want an authentic Carmen Miranda-style headdress, bring a handful of fruit with you, too. Although we may help ourselves to a banana when you’re not looking! See you at the party!

Swing Dance Classes (Mere Green) .. learn Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa & Authentic Jazz Date: Wednesdays: 24th & 31st May & 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th May 2017 Place: St James Church Centre, 61 Mere Green Rd, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5BW) Meet: 8pm Start (to 9pm) Cost: £7 (£8.50 Guest) Many Spice members have asked for weekly dance classes so that they can get to know a dance style really well. In order to so this, we are joining up with Swing Express. It’s an established weekly class so this one is not a Spice exclusive. However, Sue (your volunteer coordinator) will be there each week to meet the Spice members and make sure you get to know one another. The beginners classes aim to teach us basic swing steps and patterns with an emphasis on lead/follow connection. As you improve, there will also be the opportunity for an Intermediate class, but we plan to take our time as the emphasis is on having fun, keeping fit, and making new friends.

Pole Dancing with Pure Joy .. a fun introduction anyone can try! Date: Saturday 22nd July 2017 Place: 156 - 157 The Warstone Centre,Warstone Lane, (B18 6NZ) Meet: Arrive 1.20pm for 1.30pm - 4.00pm Cost: £20 Member, £23 Guest Join us today in a purpose built studio, fitted with 6 poles, in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Pole dancing has become one of the most exciting and empowering forms of exercise that you can encounter. This experience is for ladies and gentlemen of all shapes, sizes and ages. The great thing about the experience is that it is fun. A fantastic way to exercise, you will learn new moves that will strengthen and tone your whole body and burn plenty of calories but above all you will have a fun filled experience with new friends. Don’t worry that you will be asked to undress, or do anything that you are uncomfortable with. We’re not learning pole dancing for the sex industry! And you never know, you just might get hooked on this unusual combination of dance, fitness, gymnastic and performance movement (and fun!). ______________________________ 15

Ian Jelf's England Ian is a legend within Spice. He’s a Blue Badge Guide who’ s really entertaining. His 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!

Warwick Town Discovery Walk .. everything but the Castle rd

Date: Sunday 23 April 2017 Place: Outside Tourist Information Centre (CV34 4EW) – directions online Meet: 10.30am to approx 12.30pm Cost: £8.50 (£10.50 Guest) Inc: Blue Badge Walking Tour by Ian Jelf & Coordinator Never mind Warwick’s huge Castle! Did you know that Birmingham used to be administered from Warwick? Or that it was once a walled town? That it had its own Great Fire? Or that it was the home of a great sporting hero? If not, come on Ian’s famous walk around historic Warwick, which covers “everything but the Castle”! We’ll wander around the places that the hordes coming by coach never see! And, those who wish can always go and visit the Castle after afterwards!

Dudley Discovery Walk: The First 320m Years! .. one of Ian's most ambitious tours! Date: Saturday 10th June 2017 Place: in front of Dudley Zoo on Castle Hill (DY1 4QB) – directions online Meet: 10.30am to approx 12.30pm Cost: £8.50 (£10.50 Guest) Inc: Blue Badge Tour & Spice Coordinator For his next trick, Ian’s will span some 320 million years of history in the heart of the Black Country! Normally visited for its famous Zoo or the superb Black Country Museum, we instead go wandering around some of the smaller streets which reveal tales of a mediaeval settlement which grew rich on the deposits which lay buried for centuries beneath its streets. We’ll learn about the underground world of canal and railway tunnels that were once vital to the industrial revolution here. And why the famous Station Hotel is now miles away from a station! En route we’ll hear about lords, footballers, real ale, Rowley Rag (what?), some unusual residents at the Zoo and two rather funny policemen!

Secrets of Sutton Coldfield Walk .. discover the mysteries of the Royal Town! Date: Wednesday 14th June 2017 – Timed so you can go to Sutton Pub Night after! Place: Outside McDonald's on the Parade (B72 1XX) – directions online Meet: 7pm Start (ends around 9pm) Cost: £8.50 (£10.50 Guest) Inc: Blue Badge Walking Tour by Ian Jelf & Spice Coordinator The “Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield” (no less!) has never quite recovered from being "swallowed" up by its big neighbour Birmingham in 1974! To this day it retains more of a feeling of being a town rather than a suburb than anywhere else in Birmingham and it certainly deserves a closer look. Sutton is full of surprises: for one thing the town “moved” in the 19th century, so we’ll go in search of its old quarter, en route discovering links with Cromwell, the Boer War, including a much-married King, a benevolent Bishop and (even in Sutton) the occasional commoner!

Smethwicks' Amazing Canal Walk .. see an earthworks that rivalled the pyramids! th

Date: Sunday 6 August 2017 Place: Smethwick Galton Bridge Station Car Park (B66 1HU) – directions online Meet: 10.30am (allow 3 hours for this tour) Cost: £8.50 (£10.50 Guest) Inc: Blue Badge Walking Tour by Ian Jelf & Spice Coordinator The historic canalside in Smethwick, always aroused a lot of interest and surprise! So here’s a full tour of this important industrial area. This includes not only the original Birmingham Canal but also the spectacular Galton Valley, in its day the biggest earthwork in the world! You will need good footwear. It’s a 3 hour tour and can't be rushed. It also involves a fair bit of climbing in places. And there are no toilets! So why would you want to come? Well, the historic Galton Valley is simply brimming with industrial history; two grade I listed monuments (the same listing as Westminster Abbey or Saint Paul's Cathedral!), stories of the working people who made our region and - yes, even in Central Smethwick - an amazingly rural area which is hardly ever discovered. There’s a surprise around every corner, so don’t miss it! ______________________________ 16

Motor Sport Lots of crazy driving experiences to try!

Forest Segway on Cannock Chase .. trek by Segway on a forest trail rd

Date: Sundays: 23 April or 9th July 2017 Place: Birches Valley Forest Center near Rugeley (WS15 2UQ) # Meet: Around midday to be confirmed Cost: £35 (£39 Guest) includes all equipment and instruction Get off the beaten track and experience an hour of fun on these amazing machines. We’re off exploring the forest on the latest in green technology – self-balancing electric Segways. It’s a totally unique way to tackle the trails in the forest. Our experience with us lasts an hour, and that includes a brief bit of safety and instruction before we head out with an instructor. You’ll need to weigh between 7 and 19½ stone.

Motorbike Off Road Experience .. a fantastic introduction to scrambling/ motocross Saturday 17th June 2017 Frank F Harrison Motor X Track, Walsall (WS2 7NR) # 9.30am for 10am - 3pm session £99 (£105 Guest) Includes: all equipment & instruction, specialist clothing including boots, jackets & helmets. Also drinks & burger at lunch Due to a special relationship with a long served Spice member we have exclusive access to a fabulous off road facility in Walsall. If you have any doubts about the scale of this track, just put WS2 7NR into Google Earth and see it “from Space”! They have great equipment and brilliant instructors to teach you how to get the best from it. This fantastic introduction will get you riding in ways and on surfaces that you wouldn't believe! There is no better feeling of exhilaration, than riding a motorcycle over off road terrain. The day cater for all levels of experience from complete novice (including would-be riders who have never even sat on a motorcycle before), to experienced road and off-road riders. After a safety briefing, we’ll get off road riding instruction and assessment. Your instructors will then take you out to the course to build and develop your skills and confidence in a hands-on situation. Most people can get the hang of the skills pretty quickly. However, if the instructors do not feel you can handle a motorbike (or you are not happy on a bike) there is the opportunity to swap to one of their quad bikes instead. This writeup is edited – before booking, please read full writeup on our website. Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Quad Bike Intro & Woodland Trek .. a trek on woodland trails in Sutton Coldfield th

Date: Sunday 11 June 2017 Place: Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5SA) Meet: 1.45pm meet for 2pm - 3pm session Cost: £45 (£49 Guest) Situated in the heart of the beautiful countryside at Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield, the huge NPF adventure site has great woodland trails for quad bike trekking. Under expert instruction, we will develop our riding skills and take part in a trek throughout undiscovered trails in over 120 acres of beautiful woodland on 150cc KYMCO quad bikes. This 1 hour experience starts with a full safety bri efing and training session with an instructor, teaching us how to ride and control the Quad safely. As soon as we have successfully completed this compulsory safety training our Quad trek will begin. The experience includes all kit and equipment including coveralls and helmets and a full 30 minutes riding the quad bike.

Learn to Drift .. the art of controlling an out of control vehicle! th

Date: Sunday 30 April 2017 Place: Birmingham Wheels Park, Saltley (B8 1AD) # Meet: 12noon for 12.30 to 4.30pm time slot Cost: £79 (£89 Guest) Incl: Car, tuition & spare tyres! Popularised by films such as Fast and Furious: Toyko Drift and considered a modern day sport, Drifting challenges the driver’s ability to navigate the course sideways for as long as possible, executing the drift in the most controlled and stylish manner they can. Drifting is dancing for cars. For the driver, Drifting provides thrills and an adrenalin rush, as well as enjoyment of a grass roots sport. You’ll be driving a modified Nissan 200SX. Please read notes online before booking. 17

Stock Car Racing .. 4 hours of extreme exhilaration! th

Date: Saturday 29 July 2017 Place: Birmingham Wheels Raceway, Birmingham (B8 1AE) # Meet: 1.45pm for 2.00pm Cost: £125 Member, £129 Guest (Deposit £20) Real motor racing, in real racing cars, on a real racing track! A wonderful and fun event, where novices can pit their skills against other novice drivers in a real competitive motor racing event - on a championship stockcar track! A must for anyone who has ever wanted to try real motor racing. The core of this event is the opportunity to drive BriSCA F2 Stockcars. During the event you will be coached' by professional race-officials. You will then take part in a Practice Session followed by Heat 1 and Heat 2 Based on the points scored in their Heat sessions, the steward of the meeting will then stream competitors into their Championship Final - an electrifying race that will determine the overall winner of their group. The Experience takes place at Birmingham Wheels Raceway, in Birmingham City Centre. The Raceway is part of the Birmingham Wheels complex, and is one of the top Stockcar tracks in the UK, operating Championship events for Professional and Semi-professional Stockcar formulas. There is a full event factsheet online at www.spicebham.com

Incredible Auto Circus .. a half day of stupendous auto-exhilaration rd

Date: Sunday 23 April 2017 Place: Birmingham Wheels Raceway, Adderley Road South, Birmingham (B8 1AE) # Meet: 9.30am - 1.30pm Cost: £99 Member, £149 Guest (at public price) (Deposit £20) Roll Up, Roll Up! ... be the star in the greatest Auto Show in town! What better gift for the car-mad person in your life, than a day full of the maddest Cars imaginable? Forget run-of-the-mill driving experiences …The Incredible Auto Circus is totally unique – six of the funniest and most exciting motor racing events ever – on one colourful and memorable day.Race “Double Decker Cars”, drift the amazing “Shopping Trolley Caster Cars”, you can even rally Reliant Robins … completely car-racingly bonkers! You have got to have a go at this one – read the full write up on our website.

Hovercrafting "Flying" on Land & Water .. so now you can "fly" on land and water th

Dates: Saturdays: 8 April, 3rd June & 22nd July 2017 Place: Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10 3PG) # Meet: 10:45am for 11am (to around 1pm) Cost: £55 (£57 Guest) Have you ever fancied the idea of “flying” a Hovercraft? If so, this experience is just for you! This session is a change from our usual one. This new experience will be on both land and water. We will take turns to fly the hovercraft and the overall experience time is 2 hours but you will all be taking turns within this time. The instructors are highly experienced and passionate hovercraft pilots and have competed successfully at top level racing events. You will be taught how to control the hovercraft at walking speed before progressing to faster challenges.

Tank Battle Experience .. challenge your fellow teams to a tank paintball battle! Date: Sunday 21st May 2017 Place: Lutterworth, Leicestershire (LE17 6NW) # Meet: 9.30am for 10.00am - 12.00 midday Cost: £95 Member, £99 Guest This event has had great feedback. We have booked up to 4 tanks, each of which take a crew of 3 Spice members who will be with their tank throughout (so no waiting around on this one!). We start with a practice session, where we put the tank through it’s paces on the 1 mile track and firing range. We will alternate the 3 positions in the tank so that each person gets a chance to drive, a chance to load the gun and a chance to fire. The gun is adapted to fire paintball ammunition, and can be fired with the hatch up or down. In battle, of course the hatch has to be down and aimed by periscope. After practice, the tanks do battle, with each tank attempting to out maneuver and knock out the others with their paintball firing guns. ______________________________

Outdoor Pursuits What Spice are most famous for!

Abseiling for the Terrified .. a great way to get started nd

Dates: Saturdays: 22 April or 3 June 2017 Place: Black Rocks, Matlock, Derbyshire # Meet: 10am Start Cost: £34 (£39 Guest) Many members would love to do an abseil, but are too petrified to book the ones we normally offer. After seeing Mark Fenton's ability to gently coax even the most frightened, or physically disadvantaged people into achieving brilliant outdoor feats, I started these special sessions which have proved extremely popular! You just need to bring a little faith, and the will to succeed! The feeling you’ll get from your success is well worth it all. Mark will get you to overcome any fears by building up your confidence gradually. First we get used to the equipment and how to use it on a few very short descents, before tackling some bigger abseils if you feel able. You’ll not be forced to do anything you are uncomfortable with, or feel stupid if you back out of any stage. So go on…you’ve nothing to lose but your fears!

Indoor Climbing at Redpoint .. try this excellent new centre! th

Date: Thursday 11 May 2017 Place: Redpoint Climbing, 77 Cecil St, Birmingham (B19 3SU) – see directions online Meet: 7.00pm for 7.15pm to 9.15pm session Cost: £20 Member, £22 Guest Climbing is one of the fastest growing sports. Its great fun and anybody can do it. It's a really exciting way to improve physical fitness combining strength, balance, flexibility and concentration. It’s the ideal place to learn about this sport, with an opportunity to develop your skills under expert tuition. Your instructors are S.P.S.A. qualified or equivalent and the emphasis is, as always, on safety. Just wear cool, loose (not baggy) clothing and training shoes. There are refreshment and changing facilities. The huge main wall is the first thing you'll see, but don't worry, there are a variety of other faces for beginners to develop their skills on. We warm up on the bouldering wall then something bigger when you’re ready!

Overnight Forest Experience .. hike in the dark & sleep in a cave! th

Date: Saturday 9 - Sunday 10th September 2017 Place: Symonds Yat area of Forest of Dean # Meet: 8.00pm Cost: £55 (£59 Guest). Extra: Café Breakfast in morning (if you wish) Anyone with a sense of adventure will love this brilliant multi activity hike after dark. Let’s hope it’s one of those eerie moonlit nights when the deer are out in force and stars that you can reach out and touch - but whatever happens you can be sure it’ll be one of those Spice experiences which you’ll remember for a long time. We start with a bracing hike, which includes some navigation tuition. Paths may be discarded as we bash through bush intent on a compass bearing despite any obstacles - so we can play at being Special Forces on manoeuvres in the jungle with a little imagination! If our compass work serves us, we should find a cave system at around 1am. Life inside is a little more 'normal' as darkness is permanent in these fascinating places, and we will light a fire inside to lift the spirits. As we'll be a little tired by now, we'll sleep till dawn in the peace of the cave system. Refreshed and invigorated, we'll plan our final route back and find a café.

Symonds Yat Adventure Mission .. a fab multi activity day wrapped up in a journey! Date: Saturday: 27th May 2017 Place: Forest of Dean # Meet: 10am to approx 4pm Cost: £52 Member, £57 Guest Have you ever been on a walk through the forest that starts with you being kitted out with harness and helmet? If not, you've never been on one which starts with a 100 foot abseil down the Buttress at the Yat! Fuelled on adrenaline we then slide down to the river and walk along the disused railway line to a wire suspension bridge where we cross the Wye. We then ramble to Pancake Caves, which we enter by being lowered on a rope through a hole in the roof - wow! Our ramble then takes us onto King Arthur's Cave, an ancient dwelling place, and on to the Seven Sisters, a rock outcrop. Brilliant! 19

Go Ape in Cannock Chase .. the thrill of aerial trekking high above the forest floor Date: Sundays: 23rd April or 9th July 2017 Place: Birches Valley Forest Centre near Rugeley (WS15 2UQ) # Meet: Around 12noon (to be confirmed with details) Cost: £33 Member, £35 Guest Go-Ape provides a truly exhilarating, adrenalin pumped experience in the tree tops. It’s an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, Tarzan Swings and zip slides up to 40 feet up in the trees. We are fitted with a climbing harness, given instructions, and then trek from tree to tree high above the forest floor. Safety is paramount and all participants wear safety harnesses with which to attach themselves to the safety system. Everyone receives a safety briefing. The course normally takes a very enjoyable (and perhaps a little scary) 2 - 3 hours to complete.

Ramble, Scramble & Dangle .. a great day out with Mark th

Date: Saturday 20 May 2017 Place: White Peak area of Derbyshire # Meet: 10.00am Cost: £34 (£39 Guest) We get the most brilliant feedback from these days out with Mark Fenton! Meeting in the White Peak, we embark on a 7 mile hike but along the way we encounter and overcome various obstacles! It could be a climb, a river crossing, an abseil or it could be all three. You might be asked to disarm a bomb, climb a tree or ascend a steep embankment using jumars (fixed rope ascenders) you could even be asked to find your own way back to the cars using “Marks’ special maps”.

Caving for the Terrified .. a great underground experience th

Date: Saturday 24 June 2017 Place: Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire # Meet: 10am to approx 1.30pm Cost: £35 (£39 Guest) Another of Mark's brilliant events for those who really want to conquer an outdoor pursuit, but need some extra 'loving care' to help them though. This day is an ideal introduction in an interesting cave system, but one where you have the peace of mind that you could quickly be brought to the surface if the experience proves too much!

Kayak River Adventure Day .. enjoy a day out in 'canoe country' th

Date: Saturday 10 June 2017 Place: Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean (HR9 5QT) # Meet: 10.00am to approx 4.30pm Cost: £55 Member, £59 Guest This area really is canoe country! The team from Forest Adventure have come up with a varied route for single seat kayaks - enjoyable for absolute beginners and practiced paddlers alike. They have planned out for us, one of the most scenic, most photographed, stretches of the Wye, from Kerne Bridge to Huntsmans Bridge taking in views of Symonds Yat as we go. It’s a leisurely day and a great first timer’s event, but will also be fun for those of you who have some experience.

Canadian Canoe Adventure .. enjoy a day out in 'canoe country' th

Date: Saturday 29 April 2017 Place: Symonds Yat, Forest of Dean (HR9 5QT) # Meet: 10.00am to approx 3.30pm Cost: £55 Member, £59 Guest Forest Adventure have come up with a varied route for Canadian style open canoes - enjoyable for absolute beginners and practiced paddlers alike. They’ve chosen one of the most scenic, photographed, stretches of the Wye, from Kerne Bridge to Huntsmans Bridge taking in views of Symonds Yat as we go. Having allowed 4½ hours, it should be a leisurely day and will include a stop for coffee and a pub! Open canoes minimise our chance of getting wet, which is always a bonus! 20

Shropshire Raft Tour .. discover this wonderful area by raft! th

Date: Sunday 25 June 2017 Place: Ironbridge, By Museum of the Gorge (TF8 7NH) # Meet: Arrive for 11.20am to depart 11.30am Cost: £15 (£17 Guest) Incl: 2 hour rafting with guide, life jackets, return transport to start This new and exciting event was launched last year and due to many requests, it is back for 2017. It is a new and very special way to discover the Ironbridge Gorge world heritage site – from the water! Nigel Winfield, a very experienced boatman who has run rafts down many of the world’s great rivers, has settled down in Shropshire and set up a raft company taking groups in huge rafts down the River Severn! After a safety briefing and lifejackets, we’re off on a journey through the birthplace of the Industrial revolution. We’ll venture downstream in the largest rafts in the UK! 25ft in length we can fit 12 people plus guide in each raft and on each Spice timeslot we will have 2 rafts travelling together (numbers permitting). No paddling is required as the guides do all the work. It’s a fully guided tour of around 2km and the guide will point out the key points of history and attractions along the way. No whitewater rapids (sadly!) so virtually anyone can come along and enjoy the experience. The round trip is 1½ hours including returning you by road to the start point.

Zipworld Velocity - Ultimate Zipline Experience .. fly for 1 mile at nearly 100mph & 500 feet up! th

Date: Sunday 7 May 2017 Place: Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda (LL57 4YG) # Meet: Arrive 2pm Cost: £59 (£65 Guest) Includes: 2 x Zipwires, flying suit, goggles, quarry tour by truck So why should you travel to Wales for this one? Well, Zip World has the longest zipline 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. 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!

White Water Rafting at Bala .. try this sport at this legendary location! th

Date: Sunday 18 June 2017 Place: Tryweryn River, Bala, Wales (LL23 7NU) # Meet: 12.30pm Cost: £59.50 (£64 Guest) Incl: wetsuit, helmet, buoyancy aid & boot hire This is always one of the highlights the Spice programme and is always a complete sell out with a long wait list too! It’s your chance to experience the thrills and spills of real white water rafting. This time we are off to the fantastic Tryweryn River at Bala. The Tryweryn provides one of the longest stretches of river for rafting down in the country, with rapids such as “The Graveyard”, “The Ski Jump” and “The Fingers”. Each purpose-built raft will hold up to seven brave Spicer’s as you battle against the flow of the river with 6 of you rowing and one sitting in the middle cheering them on! We have 2 hours of rafting which should give us time for three or four runs and a rest in between if you need it!

Kayaking for Fun .. an afternoon of fun on the water th

Date: Sunday 28 May 2017 Place: Lakeside Campus Activity Centre, near Droitwich (WR6 6NH) # Meet: 9.30am for 10am to 1pm session Cost: £26 (£28 Guest) Includes: All kit & instruction Top Barn is a haven water based activities. Today we’ll try our hand at kayaking on their purpose built lake which is perfect for beginners and improvers. The instructors will guide you through and improve your ability whatever your level.

Rock Climbing for the Terrified .. a beginners day of climbing & scrambling Date: Saturday 29th July 2017 Place: Black Rocks nr Matlock # Meet: 10am Cost: £36 (£39 Guest) including all equipment & instruction A fun opportunity for people who never thought they could be rock climbers to have a go at various rock skills within a very supportive group. Mark Fenton, runs our legendary “Abseiling for the Terrified” days with fantastic feedback and results. As usual, anyone can have a go, as you don't have to be superfit, and all equipment is provided. You are in safe hands with our excellent instructors who will encourage you yet promise not to put you in any situation that you are uncomfortable. Climbing brings out the child in all of us. It is an enormous sense of achievement to reach the top. If you lose your grip or have to give in, you can relax in the security that you're well secured by the belay team. If there is time, Mark will also let you have a go with Micro ladders. Learning the techniques is quite a giggle – find out why!

Ironbridge to Bridgnorth Raft Day & BBQ .. spend a day on a guided raft tour of the river th

Date: Sunday 14 May 2017 Place: Wharfage Car Park, Ironbridge (TF8 7NH) # Meet: Arrive for 9.20am to leave promptly at 9.30am Cost: £40 (£42 Guest) Incl: Life jackets, river guides & transport back to start We have had great feedback from our Raft Tours through the Ironbridge Gorge, so we thought you might like the opportunity of a longer trip down the River Severn. This time, Nigel and his team have got special permission to take us all the way to the historic town of Bridgnorth, with a BBQ stop on the way. A minibus will return us to Ironbridge at the end. As well as discovering the Ironbridge Gorge world heritage site, we will follow the river through beautiful countryside all the way to the Severn Valley. No doubt we will get lots of surprised looks from walkers, sightseers and other river users as our Zambezi syle rafts (the largest in the UK!) come around each corner! As ever, we will be in very safe hands. Nigel Winfield is a very experienced boatman who has run rafts down many of the world’s great rivers, has settled down in Shropshire. After a safety briefing and lifejackets, we’re off on our adventure. Each raft is 25ft and we can fit 12 people plus guide in each one. No paddling is required as the guides do all the work. It’s a fully guided tour and the guide will point out points of history and attractions along the way. No whitewater rapids so virtually anyone can enjoy it.

Inflatable Action Fun .. a fantastically bouncy experience th

Date: Sunday 30 April 2017 Place: Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5SA) Meet: 11.45am for 12noon - 2pm. Cost: £35.50 (£37.50 Guest) Incl: Equipment, instruction, Spice coordinator Think “it’s a Knockout”, think “Gladiators”, think “Total Wipeout” and you have some idea of the fun we are going to have today! Yes, 2 hours of fun on inflatables. Here are the games we will be playing: ● Boot Camp Challenge: No challenge is complete without an assault course! AQt least this one has a soft landings! ● Rocca Rolla: Outsmart your opponents and hold your nerve. Test your fitness, balance & gritty determination! ● Super Hero Fun Wrestling/Boxing: Have you ever experienced a muscle-bound Batman come hurtling towards you? ● Pony “Space Hopper” style racing: Bounce around on the pony style space hoppers – what’s not to like! ● Wobbly Sausage Racing: Groups of 6 people showcasing their skill at bouncing a 6 metre inflatable frankfurter across the Astro Turf arena without losing their grip on the hot dog in question! The main danger is you can’t stop laughing! ● Adult Space Hopper Race: See who can cross the line first! It’s all fun, it’s hilarious, it’s friendly and you’ll love it! All the action takes place on an Astro Turf arena, offering a reassuringly clean, dry and safe playing surface.

Multi Water Sports Morning .. try a range of fun water activities st

Date: Sunday 21 May 2017 Place: Lakeside Campus Activity Centre, Nr Droitwich (WR6 6NH) # Meet: 9.30am for 10am - 1pm session Cost: £26 (£28 Guest) Includes: Instruction and all kit including wetsuits if requ’d Lakeside has a large lake and is very well equipped. 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! 22

Peak Classic Caves Day .. enjoy two caves in a day th

Date: Saturday 6 May 2017 Place: Hope, Peak District (SK17 8ET) # Meet: 10am to approx 4pm Cost: £49 (£54 Guest) plus £3 to Farmer on the day Another day with Mark Fenton plus a support instructor, this time primarily for those who have been on a beginners or “terrified”caving day, but is also suitable for a first time caver who has the fitness and confidence to go straight in at this level. We start the day by tackling the famous Giants Hole cave, which is famous for having the lowest point in England at the bottom of this system! After a break for lunch, we move on to Carlswark Cavern, one of the most fun and best-known caves in the Peak District. Adventure from the word go, we access the cave by abseiling down a 40 foot shaft. For the most part it’s a low, wide cave with many junctions to negotiate and explore. There’s a nice easy exit. All in all, a brilliant adventure day. Caving suits and all special equipment provided.

Ironbridge Canoe & Kayak Cruise with Lunch .. spend a day on a guided float down the river th

Date: Sunday 7 May 2017 Place: Wharfage Car Park, Ironbridge (TF8 7NH) # Meet: Arrive for 9.20am to depart 9.30am (back around 3.30pm) Cost: £40 (£42 Guest) Incl: Life jackets, lunch, guides & transport back to start We have had great feedback from our Raft Tours through the Ironbridge Gorge, so when the same team offered us a leisurely day in canoes and kayaks, we know it would appeal! This is an easy trip of 13 miles with lots of breaks and the opportunity to swap from Kayak to Canoe as you wish. We will be transported by minibus to our start point at Atcham and float back to Ironbridge through the Shropshire countryside seeing some beautiful sites along the way. We finish in the beautiful town of Ironbridge after an expected float time of 6 hours total on the water and stops. A cold packed lunch is supplied and is eaten along the way. The trips run in rain or shine, so dress accordingly! There is no whitewater on the trip, just a scenic float the whole way. We have a mixture of canoes and sit on top kayaks. 8 people in canoes and 6 people on “sit on top” kayaks. As ever, we will be in very safe hands as Nigel Winfield is a very experienced boatman.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Taster .. discover SUP on the River beside Tamworth Castle Date: Wednesday 7th June 2017 Place: River Anker in Tamworth Castle Grounds # (B79 7NA) Meet: 7pm prompt start Cost: £35 (£39 Guest) Includes: All instruction and equipment and Spice host SUP is one of the fastest growing and most trendy watersports around – so why not give it a go with a river adventure in the grounds of Tamworth Castle. We have booked professional boarder Chris Kenyon of Central SUP for a 1½ hour training session which he thinks will have you hooked. What is SUP: Well, you stand on a board that is similar to a surf board or windsurf board, then gently paddle your way around. Chris will offer us the thrill of an SUP adventure combined with learning how to paddle all at the same time. This way you should be able to master the basics and get a fun, easy paddle in Tamworth Castle grounds to put your new skills into practice. This experience is ideal if you are just wanting to enjoy the river and have some fun at the same time.

Segway Polo for Beginners .. you will love this crazy new sport! Date: Sunday 25th June 2017 Place: St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, Banbury Rd, Warwick (CV34 4QY) # Meet: 10.30am for 11am Start (2 hour session) Cost: £39 (£45 Guest) Incl: Tuition & equipment. Extra: £4 parking & cash for cafe This is polo, “the Sport of Kings”, but without a pony in sight! Instead we’re playing it on Segway’s. It’s Apple's Steve Wozniak's favourite pastime, and for one day only it could be yours as well! You may have read about it in the papers or heard it on the radio now is your chance to learn to play the exciting sport of 'Segway Polo'. Arranged exclusively for Spice Members only. We start with 90 minutes of training which will prepare us for the fun of a 30 minute mini tournament (“chukkas” in polo speak). Expect to learn such skills as: ● Segway Training - 'gliding' with confidence ● wielding the mallet ● playing with power and accuracy ● shooting the ball. Afterwards we can relax and debrief at the park café. All equipment will be provided and training given by UK Coach/GB Team Captain and a fellow Spice member. Note: Weight limit is 18½ stone for this event. You will have your own Segway for the duration of the event (no sharing!). 23

National Dragon Boat Racing .. because nothing beats the atmosphere of when Spice race the dragon! Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Sunday 16th July 2017 Pershore, Worcestershire (WR10 1AF) # 10am £29 (£32 Guest) includes all equipment, instruction, safety crew etc

“No Spicer should miss a Dragon Boat Day. It really sums up what Spice is all about – fun, friendship, excitement & the chance to try an activity that anyone can enjoy!” MEMBER QUOTE These are great days out - Enter the Dragon! Up to 18 people sitting side by side in a 40 foot long boat, with a carved dragon's head and tail attached. A drummer in the prow beating time, a helmsman 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! Today we’ll be racing for fun with other Spice groups from all over the UK. 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 or anything similar before, as we'll have plenty of time to practice before the racing begins in earnest (and as this is Spice, it’s all just for fun anyway!). For colour, spectacle and excitement Dragon Boat Racing has it all and is also rapidly becoming the mass participation sport on water. If you want to know what a great day out this is ask any of the members who've attended previous events. Dragon Boat Racing caters for all ages, male and female, in one crew and requires no experience. It's great fun and totally unlike any other kind of canoeing with team work being the key, not strength. Get the start right and you can feel the boat lift out of the water and start to plane to give you a fast racing start, it's amazing how fast a 18 person canoe can travel! Each boat is provided with an expert helmsman to keep you on the right track, and with the help of your drummer beating out the time of the strokes you are sure to get the rhythm right...well that's the theory anyway! The venue for this year’s event is the river Avon at Pershore, on the northern edge of the Cotswolds. This is a beautiful setting in one of Englands' most picturesque areas so you may want to make a weekend of it. Changing facilities are available and there will also be food for sale during the day. Parking is available on site and a transport list with directions will be sent out to all those who book. No experience is necessary but you must be able to swim at least 50 metres in light clothing.

Dragon Boat Camping Date: Friday 14th and/or Saturday 15th July 2017 Place: Pershore Rugby Club, Wyre Piddle (WR10 2JE) Cost: £9 (£10.50 Guest) per person per night (not per tent!) Piddle Park is the home to Pershore Rugby Club – and for one weekend only it’s home to Spice as well! The facilities are very good, and we just ask that members respect the rules laid down by their licence, such as rules regarding fires, and no music to be played (except live musical instruments) after 11pm. We have use of a lovely club house and facilities. There will be a Spice staff member or volunteer on site to ensure things go smoothly. Just bring your tent & enjoy!

Dragon Boat Party Date: Saturday 15th July 2017 Place: Pershore Football Club (WR10 1QU) # Time: 8.00pm to 11.30pm Cost: £14 (£16 Guests) including venue, DJ & hot buffet supper A lot of people (rowers and spectators) traditionally stay over the night before to make a weekend of our Dragon Boating. Some camp at the Rugby Club (see above) and others find accommodation nearby. The atmosphere is always great on Saturday night, with a DJ and bar, for a very special Spice exclusive party with a hot buffet. We can take around 150 people, but I suspect that the tickets will go fast! For those camping, the Rugby Club is around 2 miles up the road so there will be an optional minibus transfer at 7.45pm and 11.45pm at £1 each way or you can walk back along the river.

Previews & Pub Nights Unlike the other events in this newsletter, most of these events (except Spice Hits Town) are offered on an informal 'just turn up' basis.

Preview Evenings! .. presentations aimed at those looking to join, just joined, or introducing a friend to the group Edgbaston Dates: Wed 3 May 2017 Place: Midlands Arts Centre Edgbaston Road Cannon Hill Park Birmingham B12 9QH Time: 8.00pm Cost: Free

Solihull Date: Tue 6 June 2017 Place: West Warwicks Sport Club 78 Grange Road Olton Solihull B91 1DA Time: 8.00pm Cost: Free

Sutton Coldfield Date: Mon 17 July 2017 Place: The Royal Hotel High Street Sutton Coldfield (near Police Station) B72 1UD Time: 8.00pm Cost: Free

You don’t have to come to a Preview Night in order to join Spice, but if you can, it’s a great way to make your start with us and the easiest way of meeting a few people and finding out how it all works. Richard, Maggie and other team members and volunteers will be there to welcome everybody. We’ll show the Spice Video, talk through the basics of membership, give you more info' on the programme, and explain how it all works. It's very casual and everyone is welcome; those thinking of joining who want to find out more, and existing members who might like to come along with any curious friends. It's very informal, and many members have joined after attending one of these as it's a great opportunity to meet other new members who also want to add some SPICE to life! Those who can’t wait to get started will also have the opportunity to book any events they'd like try. We’ve chosen venues with good free parking areas immediately outside. Once in the venue just ask at reception which room we’re in. All venues have a bar, and you can bring a drink into the room. Hope you can make it - no need to book, just turn up on the night and we'll see you there.

Spice Hits Town at The Jam House .. a great free Spice get together with live music! Dates: Fridays: ● 21 Apr ● 19 May ● 23 Jun ● 21 Jul & 18 Aug 2017 Place: The Jam House, St Pauls Square, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham (B3 1QU) Meet: From 7.30pm (arrive by 8.30pm LATEST or you’ll be charged). Meet upstairs Cost: Free (but you have to book this event). Members Only – No Guests Incl: Spice exclusive area & discounted bar to 9pm. Drink voucher to use before 8.30pm Live entertainment: ● 21/4 - Up4 The Downstroke (RnB faves from the likes of Beyonce, Timberlake, Rhianna and more) ● 19/5 - Subterraneans (Massive Rock Anthems from the likes of U2, the Stones, Queen, and even the Kaiser Chiefs!) ● 23/6 - Tru Groove (classic funk & soul favourites from the likes of Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Plan B & Jessie J) ● 21/7 - Solid Soul (Soul greats including classics from James Brown, Motown and even Hendrix & Kravitz) ● 18/8 - Rocket (Anthems from Bon Jovi, Kings of Leon, Jay-Z, Nelly, Black Eyed Peas, Killers, Oasis & James Brown) Our monthly night out now offers more! We have our own area from 7.30pm to 9pm and the bar that serves our area will also have a Spice discount in place for our exclusive time, so go straight to our area on arrival – don’t buy at the public till! Live entertainment starts around 9pm with the headline act coming on after around 10.30pm. For those who have the staying power, the DJ will keep us partying right through to 2am! Booking: There is no charge if you arrive before 8.30pm, but your place has to be booked in advance so that your name is on the list for security to allow you into our private area. Please dress night club wise (ie no trainers, jeans etc). If you haven’t been to a Spice Hits Town before, you’ll find it a great opportunity to renew acquaintances with other Spice Members who you’ve met on events, and generally mingle in an informal but busy environment. New Members Note: Whilst all members are very welcome to attend if they wish, it is easier when you know a few people in the group. We only say this because it is a busy, loud, unstructured meet up with minimal coordination, so it can be difficult for members to spot and properly look after people who are new. Once you have been to a few events, and know some faces, however, you’ll find SHT a great way to renew friendships and get into the social life of our group. 25

Our Regional Pub Nights – an Important Explanation Don’t worry, Spice has not become (nor ever will be!) a group who meet up in pubs! In fact, many people join Spice as an antidote to spending their time in pubs. Spice is all about the events and the fun we have on them. That said, a network of pub nights have developed, aimed at enabling members to get to know other members in their area over a drink (or three!) each month. These nights are run “by the members - for the members” and have no other purpose other than providing a corner of a pub for Spice friends to drink and chat together. The reason I mention this, is that I sometimes get reports of new members and people interested in joining, turning up at these nights expecting something more - such as a “meeting”, “an opportunity to join”, “the chance to book events” or “the chance to see what Spice is like” etc. These nights are a great resource for people who have been in the group for some time and who know a few faces to look out for. However, they are not really designed for people who are brand new to the group. They work best as a form of reunion for people who have already met on events. They are certainly no substitute for our organised events or the Preview Nights that we put on for those who want to find out more about the Group or to join us. These are busy pubs (not closed to the public) and can be difficult if you don’t already know some faces to look out for. Sorry to be a little negative, but we would hate for you to judge Spice based on your experience of an informal night at a pub!

Sutton Pub Night .. drop in and meet our Sutton Spicers th

Date: Wednesdays: ● 12 Apr ● 10th May ● 14th June 2017 Place: The Bottle of Sack, Bham Rd (B72 1QG) Meet: 8pm onwards Members only David & Rob are your volunteer hosts for this night for members who live in the Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas. David will be near the bar and (to help you spot him) will be drinking out of a pewter tankard. Contact: Any questions, call Dave on 0121 329 3663. ● Please read notes above before attending a pub night. Directions: Nearest free Car Park is the one by TKMaxx / Halfords/ Aldi. See online writeup for full details.

Halesowen/Quinton Pub Night .. get together with our South Birmingham & Worcestershire folk! Date: Thursdays: ● 6th Apr ● 4th May ● 1st Jun ● 6th Jul 2017 Place: Amber Tavern, Hagley Rd West, (B32 2AL) Meet: 8pm onwards Members only Come and have a drink and a laugh, in a friendly atmosphere with a few Spice friends from your area. There’s food available if you wish as well. Contact: Hosts are Fiona & John. Fiona can be contacted on 07929 357 880 with any queries. ● Please read notes above before attending a pub night Directions: See online writeup for full details.

Tamworth & Lichfield Pub Night .. discover life in our northern territories! th

Date: Tuesdays: ● 25 Apr ● 30th May ● 27th Jun ● 25th Jul 2017 Place: The Bole Bridge, Tamworth (B79 7PA) Meet: 8pm onwards Members Only This popular night is particularly aimed at getting together members in the Lichfield, Tamworth and surrounding areas – but all members are welcome. Tove and Jayne will be there to welcome you at The Bole Bridge, where they will reserve a table or two on the raised area. There are regular guest ales and good food at competitive prices. Contact: Any questions Contact Tove: tsalkvist@yahoo.co.uk or call 07967 540697. ● Please read notes above before attending a pub night. Directions: See online writeup for full details.

Quiz Nights Come to our fun Quiz nights. It's a good way of getting to know people, as we randomly arrange teams on the night. There’s a bar and prizes are awarded to winners & runners up. Losers may get a surprise too! Our quizzes are written specially for us and it’s all just for fun - so please don’t book if you’re too serious about winning!

Curry & Quiz (Harborne & Solihull) .. a great social evening with Steve Dell Dates: ● Wed 7th June - Bangla Lounge, 152a High St, Harborne (B17 9PN) ● Wed 10th May - Spice Club 697 Warwick Road Solihull (B91 3DA) Meet: 7.00pm Cost: £5 (£7 Guest) plus cost of food on the night (see each deal below) Great nights with Steve Dell, combining two favourites; a curry and a quiz! There will be all the usual rounds such as general knowledge, music etc. These are great events to meet fellow spicers and not taken too.seriously – this is Spice! ● Spice Club: Our deal is: Poppadum’s & dips, mixed starters, a choice of main and rice & naan for £12.95. ● Bangla Lounge: We have a great deal for £9.95: Popadom (with onion salad, dips etc), a starter, a main and rice or naan.

Chinese & Quiz (Sutton Coldfield) .. another gastro-quiz from Steve Dell Date: Wednesday 24th May at Lee Garden, Birmingham Rd, Sutton Coldfield (B72 1QF) Meet: 7.00pm Cost: £5 (£7 Guest) plus cost of food (£18.50) on the night Today, Steve will run one of his quizzes whilst we enjoy a varied Chinese Meal. There will be all the usual rounds such as general knowledge, music etc. A set meal has been booked (vegetarian on request) – see menu on line at spicebham.com

Greek Meal & Quiz (Sutton Coldfield) .. a great social evening with Steve Dell 22nd

Date: Thursday June at Eleon Greek Restaurant, 2 Maney Corner (B72 1QL) Meet: 7pm in their upstairs room Cost: £5 (£7 Guest) plus cost of food (£18.50) on the night A new addition to Steve's meals and quizzes; The same winning formula used for the curry and Chinese quizzes will see Steve will run a quiz in between courses. There will be all the usual rounds such as general knowledge, music etc. Food: The recommendation is their three course set price menu which has many options to choose from - all for £18.50 - paid on the night. See menu online. These are great events to meet others as you work in small teams. They are fun and have an edge of competitiveness but not taken too seriously!

Sound & Vision Quiz (Tamworth) .. enjoy this “quiz with a difference” Date: Wed 19th April at The Globe Inn, Lower Gungate, Tamworth (B79 7AT) Meet: 7.15pm in function room Cost: £5 (£7 Guest) This is a quiz with a difference. There will be the usual rounds like music and general knowledge and new rounds with film clips on a big screen and observation so there will be something for everyone. The pub does food if you wish to eat.

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Rambles & Nordic Walks Spice Rambles are a great way to get out in the outdoors, meet new friends and get fit at the same time! We do a wide range of rambles to suit every ability – so don’t miss out on the fun! Ramble Kit: Dress to suit all weathers and avoid jeans as they hinder you once wet. You'll need boots, spare clothing, waterproofs and a drink. Our guides are experienced leaders and qualified first aiders so you'll be in good hands. We'll send directions including a mobile number to call if the weather is extreme or if you cannot attend - so we don't hang around waiting.

Meriden Moderate Ramble

Offchurch & Leamington Ramble

Date: Sunday 23rd April 2017 Place: Meriden & Berkswell (CV7 7NN) # Meet: 11:45am Start Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) + meal if req’d on day A new moderate 7 ramble with Rob Smith and at the request of many regulars a bit longer but the pace and style will be the same. From Meriden we head south to the hamlet of Cornets End and then make our way to Berkswell passing the lovely Berkswell Hall, Berkswell church with ponds and woods along the way. We have a refreshment stop at The Bear in Berkswell. The return uses the Heart of England Way as we make our way back to Meriden. Back at the pub those who want to can eat after the ramble.

Date: Sunday 30th April 2017 Place: Offchurch, Warwickshire (CV32 4HN) # Meet: 12noon Start Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) + meal if req’d on day At the request of many regulars here is another easy to moderate ramble with Rob Smith. The pace will be the same but we will be going a little further, around 7 miles. This one is from Leamington Spa and it takes us to the village of Offchurch. We start by going through Newbold Comyn Park and then venture out into the countryside, making our way to Offchurch. The return uses some quiet lanes a section of disused railway and the Grand Union canal as we make our way back. As usual Rob will find us a pub for a drink and the option of Sunday Lunch after the ramble.

Peak District Walk: Calver

Peak Dist Wk: Bakewell to Chatsworth

Date: Sunday 23rd April 2017 Place: Derwent Valley (S32 3XQ) # Meet: 10:30 Start Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest A lovely 7 miles with Mick Cornfield starting from the village of Calver. We follow the river Derwent downstream before branching off to climb gently to St Mary's Wood and the disused reservoir.We then descend back to Calver Low to skirt round the open cast mining and quarries, through Coombs Dale to Stoney Middleton, climb the bank then descend back to the river and the Derwent Valley Heritage Way all the way back to the start.

Date: Sunday 30th April 2017 Place: Derbyshire Dales (DE45 1BU) # Meet: 10:30am Start Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Today we start in Bakewell, where an early ascent takes us over the modest hills to view the Duke of Devonshire’s Chatsworth House set in the neighbouring Derwent Valley.With evidence of prehistoric settlement along the way, we will visit the Chatsworth Estate Village of Edensor. This was created by the 6th Duke of Devonshire between 1838 and 1842, allegedly because the original village spoilt his view from the house! We follow the River south for a few miles with fine views of the house. At Rowsley we start the second ascent of the day up through the woods to Calton Pastures and then a nice final descent takes us back to Bakewell. Distance: 11 miles. Leaders: Marie & Paul.

Wrekin Hard Ramble Date: Sunday 23rd April 2017 Place: Golf Links Lane, Wellington (TF1 2DT) # Meet: 10.45am Start Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest Many people see the Wrekin from the M54 as they head off to the hills of North Wales and dismiss it as it stands alone, yet it offers exceptional views from the top and is a fine days outing. This circuit of about 9 miles with Trevor Hyde has about 550m of ascent and is only suited to fit, regular walkers. Read more online.

Lickey Bluebell Trail Easy Ramble Date: Monday 1st May 2017 Place: Warren Lane Car Park (B45 8ER) # Meet: 11am Start Cost: £6 Members, £7 Guests We’ll meet by the Visitor Centre and take a gentle walk for around 2 hours which is based on the Bluebell Trail but with a few detours along the way to see views, sculptures and other features that Richard can tell you about. There are a couple of short hill sections and some parts can be muddy. There is a cafe at the end.

Gnosall Ramble & Vintage Aft’n Tea Date: Sunday 30th April 2017 Place: Gnosall, Staffordshire (ST20 0EE) # Meet: 12noon Start (back for 3pm tea) Cost: £16 (£18 Guests) Incl: Walk & afternoon tea Enyoy a lovely, gentle 5 mile ramble, taking in beautiful Staffordshire countryside. We’ll use the towpath of the Staffordshire Union Canal, the Way for the Millennium (formerly a railway) and various scenic footpaths. We plan to see the beautiful village of Gnosall and maybe a windmill! Best of all, we finish at 3pm with afternoon tea at a hidden vintage tea room where we’ll enjoy afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones with cream, cakes, salad, tea & coffee all served on vintage china.

Peak District Walk: 3 Shire Heads Date: Monday 1st May 2017 Place: Near Bakewell (SK11 0AR) # Meet: 10.30am Start Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Starting from Derbyshire Bridge the walk takes us over Axe Edge Moor the source of the rivers Dove, Manifold and Dane. We carry on over Cheeks Hill to descend into the valley to Three Shire Heads and Panniers Pool where the boundaries of Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire meet. Traders who used this area evaded capture by changing counties! From here it's a traverse around Cut-Thorn Hill to Wildboarclough overlooked by the Matterhorn of the peaks, Shutlingsloe. Heading up the valley to join Cumberland Brook and Danebower Hollow we emerge at the Cat and Fiddle Inn, the second highest in the country, leaving a short downhill to the start. It’s 10 miles with Mick Cornfield

Peak District Walk: Haddon Hall

Chaddesley Corbett Evening Ramble

Date: Sunday 14th May 2017 Place: Near Bakewell (DE45 1LA) # Meet: 11:15am Start Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Starting from the National Trust Haddon Hall car park we head up to the quarry and onto Alport. The next section follows the river Bradford and through Youlgreave and then over towards Over Haddon. We then follow a section of the river Lathkill to Conksbury Bridge and then over Haddon fields and finally descend back to Haddon Hall with some great views of the Hall on the way back. After we can find a pub for a drink and a bite to eat or visit the lovely National Trust café. It’s 7 miles with Steve Dell

Date: Wednesday 3 May 2017 Place: Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster (DY10 4SD) Meet: 7pm Start Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) + meal if req’d on day We return to this popular area and great pub for a 4 mile evening ramble with Steve Dell. The ramble starts off through farmland and Chaddesley Woods Nature Reserve. At this time of the year we should have a great show of bluebells. After looking around the woods we make our way back to the village and pub. The pub will be doing snacks if you want a bite to eat.

Hartshill Hayes Country Park Ramble Date: Saturday 6th May 2017 Place: Hartshill Hayes, nr Atherstone (CV10 0TE) # Meet: 1pm Start Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) + meal if req’d on day Hartshill Hayes Country Park is 137 acres of woodland & open hilltop and has magnificent views across the Anker Valley. This revised 5 mile ramble with Rob Smith should have a good show of Bluebells this time of year. We start by walking down into the Country Park and through Hartshill Green Woods where we should see some blue! We then walk towards Mancetter using The Coventry Canal. The return takes us through the Purley Woods and Oldbury Reservoir. Rob will find somewhere to eat/drink after

Middleton Bluebell Evening Ramble Date: Thursday 18th May 2017 Place: Middleton near Sutton/Tamworth (B78 2AN) # Meet: 7pm Start Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest A lovely evening ramble with Steve Dell of around 4 miles. We start in the lovely village of Middleton and goes through farmland towards New Park Woods. We will have a wander around the woods as there should be a good show of bluebells when we go. Then we go towards Wishaw, through the tiny hamlet of Stoke End. Returning to the village (and pub), again using field paths through farmland and quiet country lanes. The pub does great food if you want to eat when you get back. This time of year we should get a good show of bluebells in New Park Woods.

Calke Abbey Bluebell Ramble Date: Sunday 7th May 2017 Place: Calke Park, Ticknall, Derbyshire (DE73 7LE) # Meet: 1pm Start Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest A new ramble with Steve Dell. This 5 mile ramble will explore the Calke Abbey and Calke Park Estate which is beautiful at any time of the year but we go now to see their amazing bluebell woods. The most impressive part is Serpentine Wood where there are great carpets of bluebells. As well as woodland the walk will include some waterside paths and will explore the wider estate and venture in to the surrounding countryside.

Ragleth & Caer Caradoc Hard Ramb Date: Saturday 20th May 2017 Place: Church Stretton, Shropshire (SY6 6BX) # Meet: 10.45am Start Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest This 10 mile round trip with Trevor Hyde has some steep climbs and descents. There’s about 600m of climbing in 3 parts. The route will reward those taking part with outstanding views and some elevated ridge walking. Caer Caradoc is an enigmatic large hill with the earthwork remains of a hill fort on the top that dates from around 500BC. The route starts flat along a pavement to Little Stretton where there are some lovely Tudor buildings before crossing the A49 and heading straight up Ragleth Hill. It then heads through undulating countryside to Caer Caradoc. We will finish in Church Stretton where there are several cafes and pubs.

Peak District Walk: Hathersage Date: Sunday 7th May 2017 Place: Peak District (S32 1BB) # Meet: 10:30am Start Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Starting with a walk to St Michael & All Angels Church where lies Little John, we following up the valley with fine views to cross the road at Mitchell Field. Descending past the old quarry workings we join the river and the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. We follow the river to cross the stepping stones on the return into the village. Distance: 6 miles Leader: Mick Cornfield

Codsall to Chillington Ramble Date: Sunday 21st May 2017 Place: Codsall Town Car Park (WV8 1PT) # Meet: 10.30am Start Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest A pleasant 7 mile walk of 3-4 hours on the Staffordshire Way from Codsall. We join the Staffordshire Way near Codsall town centre and follow north to Chillington Hall where we can enjoy its impressive parkland. We then follow an old trackway through woodland before returning through Codsall Wood and the graveyard of St Nicholas’s Church to the town centre. There are pubs in Codsall and Codsall Wood where we can take a break.

Urban Ramble: Around Bham Airport Date: Sunday 7th May 2017 Place: Birmingham International Station (B40 1PA) # Meet: 11am Start Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest As we’re using the Greenways Map and using hidden walking spaces we have called this an urban ramble but it is surprisingly green! Our circular route goes right around The Airport using footpaths, cycle ways and pavements. It’s a gentle and flat 8 mile route but we’re never more than half a mile away from the airport runway, so don’t expect peace and quiet. But if you love the smell of jet fuel, roar of engines and seeing aircraft taking off and landing at very close quarters the airport adds an exciting backdrop to an unusual walk. I think you will also be surprised by some of the nature, birdlife and green spaces that thrive in the shadow of our busy international airport, enjoying the privacy that it affords. Come and be amazed by this hidden urban space!

Peak District Walk: Chinley Date: Sunday 21st May 2017 Place: Chinley, Peak District (SK23 6AR) # Meet: 10:30am Start Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest A delightful 11 miles with Marie & Paul Moss with the majestic backdrop of Kinder Scout. We will also reach the trig point at Brown Knoll for fantastic views. Our route takes us via the hamlets of Malcoff and Chapel Milton and the route of the former Peak Forest Tramway. You can read more on our website.

Hockley Heath & Lapworth Ramble

Wombourne & Orton Hills Ramble

Date: Sunday 28th May 2017 Place: Hockley Heath, Nr Solihull (B94 6NL) # Meet: 1pm Start Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) + meal if req’d on day We return to the lovely area for an easy ramble with Cecilia. We start from the village of Hockley Heath and initially head south along the Stratford on Avon canal. Then we cross to Lapworth and its pretty church. The return passes near to Packwood House and uses field paths through farmland and quiet country lanes. The ramble is about 4½ miles. The pub does food all day so you can eat at the end of the ramble if you wish.

Date: Monday 29th May 2017 Place: Wombourne, near Dudley (WV5 8BU) # Meet: 12:15pm Start Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) + meal if req’d on day Here is a lovely moderate ramble with Rob Smith. At the request of many regulars this is a bit longer, around 6½ miles, and a couple of gradients but still at the same relaxed pace and of course there is the option to eat afterwards. The walk initially follows the course of the South Staffs railway to Wombourne station. We head up Orton Hill; there is a gradient here but we will take our time and are rewarded with great views for our effort. Continuing through the villages of Orton and Lower Penn before returning along another part South Staffordshire railway. Finally we take the Staffs & Worcs Canal to Bratch Locks - a unique, famous flight of locks and are one of the “Seven Wonders of the Waterways!”

Nordic Walk at Ironbridge & Lunch Date: Sunday 28th May 2017 Place: Ironbridge, Shropshire (TF8 7JR) # Meet: 10am Start (12.30pm finish) Cost: £9 (£10.50 Guest) Incl: Poles & instructors Extras: Lunch if required We are pleased to offer you a new Nordic walk around the lovely area of Ironbridge. This 6 mile walk will take you through scenic areas with woodland paths, riverside trails on a different route from our last visit. There is a steady incline which has been adapted to include all abilities. The morning will commence with an introduction to learning to Nordic walk a session for beginners. A good level of fitness is required to complete this longer Nordic walk as you will experience many different terrains. Mark and Mike will be there to look after you. When we have completed the 2 hour walk we can have lunch at the White Heart Pub.

Beckbury Easy Ramble Date: Sunday 4th June 2017 Place: Between Albrighton & Codsall (TF11 9DN) # Meet: 12noon Start Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest A lovely new ramble with Rob Smith in the west of our region. The ramble is around 5 miles, there are a couple of gradients but as usual we will take our time. There is a variety of terrain and views, bridleways and wooded valleys with little streams to local farmland all linked by the two pretty villages of Beckbury and Badger. To round the day off you can enjoy a Sunday Lunch at the end of the ramble, a very civilised way to finish!

Peak Dist Wk: Tissington Well D’ing

Walsall Waterfront Easy Ev Ramble

Date: Sunday 28th May 2017 Place: Near Ashbourne (DE6 2AT) # Meet: 10:30am Start Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest This is a lovely Peak District walk and not only takes in the beautiful Tissington village but is timed to coincide with the well dressing displays. Tissington has not one but 6 wells dressed each year. The walk will be around 7 or 9 miles (see below) and as well as Tissington village we will use some of the Tissington Trail (course of a disused railway) and the Limestone Way with both pretty and dramatic scenery. There is just one steep ascent as we walk out of Dovedale. After admiring the well dressings and maybe a coffee in the village we use the Tissington Trail to make our way back to complete the route. Leaders: Mick Cornfield Note: There will be the option of spending around an hour in Tissington to look at the well dressing and visit the lovely café or you can do a couple of extra miles walking instead.

Date: Thursday 8th June 2017 Place: Hay Head/ Aldridge Area (WS9 0GG) # Meet: 7pm Start Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) Incl: Hot chocolate at ½ way! We’re setting out today to walk a 3¾ mile circuit along the Rushall Canal, Wyrley and Essington Canal, a stream and the lakes of Walsall Arboretum. There’s also a golf course to cross, a nature reserve and a lot of industrial heritage along the way. We will take it gently and should be back and in a pub by 9pm!

Maxstoke Castle Visit & Easy Ramble Sunday 11th June 2017 Maxstoke, nr Coleshill (B46 2RD) # 11am for Castle (or 12 for ramble) £6 (£7 Guest) Extra: Castle entry (if required) is £7.50 (£5 concessions) paid on day (for charity) Maxstoke Castle, just 3 miles outside Coleshill, is a fine example of a C14th moated and fortified manor house, commissioned by Sir William de Clinton; the licence to crenellate dates from February 1345. The house, which is surrounded by four acres of mixed formal and informal gardens, has been in the continuous ownership of the Dilke (later Fetherston-Dilke) families for over 400 years. The house is private and not open to the public but, once a year – today - the house and gardens are opened in support of local charities. Teas, plant and other stalls are provided. So we offer the chance to visit the Castle (if you wish) and then enjoy an easy ramble of around 5 miles using some of the Heart of England Way, visit Shustoke reservoir and the village of Shustoke all linked by lovely farmland and quiet country lanes. The castle visit is optional but recommended. Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Peak District Walk: Cheedale Date: Monday 29th May 2017 Place: Peak District, Wye Dale (SK17 9TE) # Meet: 10.30am Start Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Starting from Wye Dale to follow the river to Blackwell Mill then climb out of the valley with super views and follow the bridleway northward. Footpaths to Wormhill before the descent back to the river at Millers Dale station, at the viaduct we follow the river path now the Monsal Trail past Chee Tor and through the rocky and picturesque Chee Dale complete with the stepping stones back to the start. Distance: 7 miles Leader: Mick Cornfield

Balsall Common Evening Ramble

Peak District Walk: Dovedale

Date: Sunday 2nd July 2017 Place: Dovedale, near Ashbourne (DE6 2AY) # Meet: 11.15am Start Cost: £5.50 (£6.50 Guest) + meal if req’d on day This is a Peak District classic walk. The wonderful walk starts along the river Dove through Dovedale with its limestone cliffs and lots of trees which should still have lots of colours. We take a break in the pretty village of Milldale and then return higher up with some lovely view over the dales. There is one significant climb which is out of Milldale. After the walk we have the option of a Sunday Lunch at the lovely Bentley Brook Inn a short drive from Dovedale. Distance: 7 miles. Leader: Steve Dell

Date: Wednesday 21 June 2017 Place: Balsall Common, Near Solihull (CV7 7DT) # Meet: 7pm Start Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) + meal if req’d on day Rob Smith will lead us on this easy 4 mile ramble. The route uses field paths through farmland as we go to the Heart of England Way, passing a disused railway track and Beechwood tunnel on the Bham to Coventry line. We follow the Heart of England Way for a while before returning to the village. Back at the pub we can have a drink and an option to eat. The pub does great food.

Malvern Hills Hard Ramble Date: Sunday 25th June 2017 Place: Colwall Stone Station, Malvern (WR13 6QG) # Meet: 11am Start Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest This is a stunning 10 mile round trip with a total of 700m of climbing spread throughout the day with Trevor Hyde. It is an exceptional ridge walk with unrivalled views and is expected to take 5 hours including cafe stops. If you have never walked on the Malverns, then you are missing one of the finest hikes south of the Lake District! Some of the oldest rocks in Britain, strange caves, Iron Age hill forts, cafes, it has the lot. Did I mention the cafes? We will finish with a drink in the Colwall Park hotel to recover.

Kingsbury Very Easy Ramble Date: Thursday 13th July 2017 Place: Marston Farm Hotel near Kingsbury (B76 9JD) # Meet: 6.30pm Start (Back in time for Meal at hotel) Cost: £3 (£5 Guest) Extra: Optional Meal (See page 6) Join Richard on a short early evening walk along the canal and through Kingsbury Water Park. We are starting earlier than usual so that those who have booked the Middle Eastern Meal will be back at the hotel in time. We meet in the (free) car park of Marston Farm Hotel and follow the Fazeley canal through the picturesque Warwickshire countryside into Kingsbury Waterpark where we can enjoy the lakes and visit the bird hides before making our way back to Marston Farm by approx. 7.45pm.

Pools of Sutton Park Fig of 8 Ramble Date: Sunday 25th June 2017 Place: Bistro at Blackroot, Sutton Park (B74 2YU) # Meet: 10.30am Start Cost: £6 Members, £7 Guests Some leisurely walking for a Bank Holiday, aimed at those who like a sociable saunter amongst beautiful scenery with an option of a 3 mile or 7 mile total. Figure of 8 walks allow you the opportunity to just do one short walk, or to stay on after a break for a second circuit that makes the distance up to “moderate” level. You can decide on the day which option to choose. We meet outside the Bistro at Blackroot. Walks are as follows: Ramble 1) 10.30am depart for a circuit of Blackroot, Bracebridge and Little Bracebridge Pools. It’s an area where Wild Exmoor Ponies roam free so we hope to spot some. The route is approx. 3 miles and we plan to be back at the Bistro by 12 noon Ramble 2) 12.45pm depart from Bistro to take in the other 4 pools of Sutton Park. We plan to take in Keepers, Longmoor, Powells and Wyndley Pools. This route is approx. 4 miles and we expect to be back at the Bistro around 3pm. For those who want to eat at The Bistro, this may be a good time to do so as we should have missed the lunchtime rush which on a Sunday could be huge!

Bosworth Steam Train Ramble Date: Sunday 16th July 2017 Place: Market Bosworth, Leicestershire (CV13 6NW) # Meet: 11am for 11:15am train - TBC Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) Extras: Train ticket around £7 Here is a unique ramble with Rob Smith with a slightly revised route for 2017. We catch the steam train on The Battlefield Line Heritage Railway and walk back. The walk is around 7½ miles is fairly flat with a couple of gentle gradients.

Urban Ramble: Solihull Waterfront Date: Saturday 22nd July 2017 Place: Meet in Solihull Town Centre # Meet: 11am Start Cost: £6 Member, £7 Guest Another in our series of lovely walks through urban and green spaces of the West Midlands using the Greenways Map. This time we have a circular walk from the centre of Solihull which uses roads with cycleways, canal towpaths and greenways to make a circuit of around 6 miles. We pass through Catherine De Barnes. We follow to Grand Union Canal towpath on its way to London. We cross the River Blythe by the Blythe Aquaduct and return through the Malvern & Brueton Parks Nature Reserve to Solihull Town Centre where we should have no trouble finding food/ drink for those that wish. It’s around 5-6 miles of flat, easy walking.

Barton Marina Figure of 8 Ramble Date: Sunday 2nd July 2017 Place: Barton-under-Needwood, Burton (DE13 8AS) # Meet: 10:45am for Ramble 1 or 12:45pm for Ramble 2 Cost: £6 (£7 Guest) + meal if req’d on day Figure of 8’s appeal to both social ramblers who just want a short morning or afternoon ramble and longer ramblers who want a full day out. Rob Smith has put together the following: The morning ramble is 4½ miles long and uses “The Way for The Millennium” a long-distance path and the Trent and Mersey Canal as we head towards the Branston Water Park. These former gravel pits converted into a water park a few years ago, and are home to many birds and is a site of special scientific interest. The afternoon ramble is 5½ miles long initially explores the marina complex then around Smiths Wood before entering the Dunstall Estate and its beautiful church and hall. After a brief stop to look at these before returning to Barton Marina. Here we can eat at the newly refurbished waterfront restaurant.

New Members Easy Morning Ramble Date: Sunday 23rd July 2017 Place: Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield (B73 6LH) # Meet: 10.30am Start Cost: £3 (£5 Guest) Extra: Optional Meal (See page 6) Want to try a ramble with Spice but not sure what it involves? This is an ideal opportunity to join Richard for a couple of hours (3 to 4 miles) gentle rambling in Sutton Park. We aim to see some of the lakes and different habitats in this lovely urban park. There are no hills of note and we will take it very easy. Sunday Lunch Buffet Option: This walk is timed to end in time for those also booked on our New Members Sunday Lunch at The Kababish to carry on afterwards. It’s only a short walk or drive.

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Shooting & Target Sports Whether you want to be John Wayne or William Tell, we’ll show you how!

Western Style Rifle Shooting .. fire "the real thing" with the experts th

Sundays: 4 June or 6th August 2017 Birmingham Shooting Centre, Hockley (B18 7RL) – see directions see online Choose time when booking (check available timeslots online or call for info) £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. Incl. approx 50 rounds of ammo. Bring photo ID 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. Rules dictate that tuition has to be 1:1 when you are using this class of rifle. Important Notes: Please read the notes on the online version of this writeup before booking to ensure you are eligible. Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Knife & Axe Throwing for Beginners! .. learn this very satisfying skill th

Date: Sunday 9 July 2017 Place: Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5SA) Meet: 10.45am for 11am -12noon session Cost: £26 Member, £29 Guest Includes: all equipment & instruction Release the Warrior within and try your hand at Knife & Axe Throwing. Focus your mind and aim your throwing knife and mini tomahawk towards the target. Hear the satisfying thud as your knife / axe makes its mark and you chalk up a point on the scoreboard! A perfect opportunity to find your inner Pocahontas or Viking and a great stress reliever!

Archery Tag .. a new and exciting tactical game th

Date: Sunday 14 May 2017 Place: Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield (B75 5SA) – directions online Meet: 11.45am meet 12noon - 2.00pm Cost: £35 (£39 Guest) including all equipment and instruction Here’s another brand new activity, better known as “Battle Archery”. This is a new and exciting tactical game has elements of both paintballing and archery – just without the paintballs. We can play as a team- firing arrows to hit our opponents and also to hit targets on the field to score extra points. The equipment includes foam tipped safety arrows and easy to pull bows. The event will be held on astro turf so no need to worry about the mud! No experience required! ______________________________

Social Pursuits You don’t have to jump out of planes to enjoy Spice! This is the category where you find all manner of strange, sociable ways to have fun as a group. Enjoy!

Ten Pin Bowling (Acocks Green) .. enjoy our monthly bowling night! Dates: Mondays ● 10th April ● 8th May ● 12th June ● 10th July or 14 August 2017 Place: AG Bowl, corner of Warwick Rd & Westley Rd, Acocks Green (B27 7UH) Meet: 7.30pm prompt Cost: £10 (£12 Guest) Includes: 2 games, Spice coordinator, shoe hire One of our regions most famous bowling venues - independently run and very “Spice friendly”. We form fairly random teams and have 2 games during the evening. Don’t worry if you can’t bowl – as none of us can - but we have fun trying!

Heights of Abraham Visit .. more than just a cable car th

Date: Saturday 6 May 2017 Place: Matlock Bath Derbyshire (DE4 3NT) # Meet: 10.45am for 11am Start Cost: £18 (£20 Guest) includes cable car & access to attractions at the top One of the most spectacular visitor attractions in Derbyshire: The Heights of Abraham is one of the Peak District's most popular destinations. It first opened its gates to visitors in 1780's.Originally the Heights of Abraham was only accessible to visitors via the zig-zag paths scaling the steep slopes of Masson Hill. But today you can access it by Britain’s first alpine style cable car system. Rising from the valley floor, the observation cars allow stunning views of the Derwent Valley and surrounding Peak District. When we reach the top there is plenty to do and the views are amazing. There are several spectacular guided Caverns tours that wind their way deep underground and into the hillside. In between all of this we can stop for lunch in the restaurant or sit in the beautiful terrace café looking down on the stunning views of Derwent Valley. The plan for the day: The outline plan is to meet at the bottom and get the cable car up together. Firstly we will do the cave tours before they get too busy. After lunch we can decide as a group which order to see each of the other attractions with a spice coordinator to help sort it all out. There is lots to see and do here so allow until mid afternoon

Bostin Bingo Experience .. tick Bingo off your bucket list! th

Date: Friday 12 May 2017 Place: Mecca Bingo, 50 Halesowen Street, Oldbury (B69 2AN) Meet: 7.00pm (ends around 9.30pm) Cost: £13 (£15 Guest) Incl: 2 drinks, meal, £5 credit for slots & £2 to play cashline Have you always wondered what goes on in a bingo hall but have been too shy, too posh or too scared of making a fool of yourself in an unfamiliar world to step inside? Well here’s your chance to let your hair down and find out what all the fun is about as Spice become guests of Mecca Bingo for the night. They have invited us to enjoy a fun night out at the Bingo with our own reserved seating area. Included is all bingo until 9.30pm, £2 to play on the cashline units, group tuition on how to play, and a £5 credit to play on a slot machine. We also get a meal of either Scampi, Chilli, Curry, Burgers (Veg or Beef) or Macaroni cheese (please pre order). What’s more, our package also includes one alcoholic and one soft drink.

Ladies Day at Nottingham Races .. and men are welcome too! Date: Saturday 13th May 2017 Place: Nottingham Racecourse (NG2 4BE) # Meet: 12 noon Cost: £18 (£20 Guest) Incl: Entrance ticket including fee & Coordinator Enjoy a spectacular race day at Nottingham. Ladies Day is our most popular fixture of the season. Racing is a popular event and everyone enjoys the buzz of placing that bet & hoping to win! It’s also THE fashion event of the City.We’ll enjoy the thunder of hooves, the spectacular colours and the tinkle of champagne glasses.We can have pimms on the lawn and enjoy entertainment from a live band. There’s a lot more than just racing. There’s no strict dress code but do dress up! 33

Harry Potter Studios Visit by Coach .. NEW FOR 2017 - including The Forbidden Forest! th

Date: Sunday 9 July 2017 – please book early: £10 holds your place Place: Coach pick ups: ● Sutton 12noon ● City 12.30pm ● NEC 1pm Cost: £59 (£65 Guest) (Deposit £10) Incl: Coach travel, entrance ticket, group booking surcharges & services of Spice coordinator. Fun Harry Potter quiz on the coach down Whether you are a Harry Potter fan, a film buff, or just interested in all the meticulous work and creative genius that goes into putting films together, you’ll love the Warner Brothers Studio tour. It’s awe inspiring however you look at it! This amazing place is expanding all the time so there is always something new to see. A couple of years back they added the original Hogwarts Express steam engine and a recreation of Platform 9 ¾. This year they have opened The Forbidden Forest which was strictly off-limits to Hogwarts students, but we are invited to defy Professor Dumbledore’s orders and follow the footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione deep into the forest that is home to an abundance of creatures! Filled with 19 trees each with a diameter of over 12 feet, you will walk beneath the giant entwined roots on your journey and will even be able to control the weather using the same techniques created by filmmakers. In the Forest we will encounter a full size model of Buckbeak and have the opportunity to bow to the majestic creature. Deeper still we will come face-to-face with Aragog, the Acromantula. This enormous spider will appear before you along with spiderlings from his family. The studio showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world. As well as these new attractions, we will: ● Step inside and discover the actual Great Hall ● Explore Dumbledore’s office and discover never-before-seen treasures ● Step onto the famous cobbles of Diagon Alley, featuring the shop fronts of Ollivanders wand shop, Flourish and Blotts, the Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, Gringotts Wizarding Bank and Eeylops Owl Emporium ● See iconic props from the films, including Harry’s Nimbus 2000, Hagrid’s motorcycle & Knightbus ● Learn how creatures were brought to life with green screen effects, animatronics and life-sized models ● Rediscover other memorable sets from the film series, including the Gryffindor common room, the boys’ dormitory, Hagrid’s hut, Potion’s classroom and Professor Umbridge’s office at the Ministry of Magic ● Marvel at the huge scale model of Hogwarts Castle. Cancellation note: as this is a ticketed event we can only refund on cancellations if we can resell your place

Spetchley Gardens with the Head Gardener .. a guided walk through many styles of garden Date: Sunday 14th May 2017 Place: Spetchley, Worcestershire (WR5 1RS) # Meet: 11.30am for 12noon tour Cost: £14 (£16 Guest) Incl: Entrance, guide, Spice coordinator This beautiful historic garden, surrounded by ancient parkland, deer park and lakes is set in wonderful Worcestershire countryside with far reaching views to the Malvern Hills. It’s a stunning 30 acre garden, with a Bath Stone Georgian mansion as a backdrop.Our walking tour is with the Head Gardener and takes up to 90 minutes and we’ll be able to ask questions on various garden management issues. We’ll discover many different forms of garden, each demanding a different style of management. There are many aspects of gardening all coming together to make our experience as enjoyable as possible. Afterwards we’ll visit the wonderful tea room, where you can buy a light lunch or afternoon tea.

Peaky Blinders Night .. discover their dark history th

Date: Friday 8 September 2017 Place: Black Country Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, West Midlands (DY1 4SQ) # Meet: 6.45pm for 7.00pm Cost: £18 (£20 Guest) Incl: Co ordinator, booking & admin fees A very special night at The Black Country Museum which has proved so popular that we had to act fast to get tickets for Spice! We’re stepping inside the murky underworld of the BBC TV series Peaky Blinders as you discover their dark history. Dig out your flat caps and take a stroll around the set for the Shelby’s scrap metal yard where illegal goods are moved along the historic Birmingham canal network. We’ll explore the smoky back streets and slum housing that gave birth to the notorious gang. Head on over to the Museum’s very own ‘Garrison pub’ for a pint of real local ale. We’ll also experience the roaring nightlife that characterised the interwar years and enjoy live music, entertainment and dancing. What is Peaky Blinders? It’s a gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world. Cancellation note: as this is a ticketed event we can only refund on cancellations if we can resell your place

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Stonehenge Sunset Tour .. exclusive access to this ancient wonder of the world! Date: Saturday 6th May 2017 Place: Stonehenge, Wiltshire (SP3 4DX) # Meet: 7.15pm to 10pm Cost: £48 (£53 Guest) Incl: Spice exclusive tour to the Inner Circle This is a very exclusive annual event where you get “access all areas” at this incredible site. Read full details online.

Madresfield Court - the real Brideshead! .. discover this very private estate th

Date: Saturday 29 April 2017 Place: Malvern, Worcs (WR13 5AH) # Meet: 2.15pm for 2.30pm tour (Ends around 4pm) Cost: £14.50 (£16 Guest) Includes: Booking fees & Spice Coordinator This is one of the very rare occasions when this private estate allows tours. Madresfield Court is an arrestingly romantic stately home in the Malvern Hills that has been continuously owned and lived in by the same family, the Lygons, back to the time of the Domesday Book, and, unusually, remains in the family's hands to this day. This time capsule of 1000 years of English history gives up many brushes with greatness. Even the 3 grand pianos used to be tuned by Edward Elgar’s Father! Inside, it is a very private, unmistakably English, manor house; a lived-in family home where the bejewelled sits next to the threadbare. The house and the family were the real inspiration for Brideshead Revisited as Evelyn Waugh was a regular visitor, and based his story of the Marchmain family on the Lygons. It was also recently revealed that in World War 2, Princesses Elizabeth & Margaret were due to be evacuated there in the event of them needing to flee London. The house contains outstanding collections of furniture, pictures, porcelain and objets d’art, and a wonderful library designed by C.R. Ashbee. The Chapel, commissioned from Birmingham artists and craftsmen in 1902, is widely regarded as the most complete, and perhaps the most lovely of all British Arts and Crafts achievements. The extent and quality of the collections in the house have become increasingly recognised, most recently by Simon Jenkins who rated Madresfield among the 50 best in his book on 1000 Historic Houses. The Elmley Foundation assists with conservation, research and archiving of the house’s records. Notes: After the tour we are welcome to wander in the gardens. Note there are a lot of stairs and no refreshment facilities

Dudley Canals & Tunnels 6 Hour Guided Cruise .. a fascinating day voyage above & below ground th

Date: Sunday 30 July 2017 Place: Dudley Canal Trust, Birmingham New Road, Dudley (DY1 4SB) # Meet: 9.45am for prompt 10am Start Cost: £19 (£22 Guest) Incl: Exclusive hire of narrowboat, skipper/guide & Spice host The canals and tunnels of Dudley are a fascinating part of our industrial heritage and include a whole underground world to discover. We have chartered a narrowboat just for Spice to embark on a spectacular 6 hour voyage and you’ll enjoy a fascinating tour right through the heart of the Black Country, taking in both the Dudley and Netherton Tunnels. Our boat will travels through the Dudley Tunnel then down the striking flight of locks at the Parkhead Conservation Area along the Dudley No 2 canal before arriving at Bumble Hole Conservation Area and the impressive and historic Cobbs Engine House. Following a 30 minute stop, the journey continues through Netherton Tunnel and up the flight of Factory Locks on the Birmingham to Wolverhampton main line before returning to the towpath at Dudley. It’s an incredible odyssey right through the Black Country, introducing visitors to the area’s magnificent feats of waterway engineering, enticing natural beauty and its historic industrial landscape. The 6 hour 2 Tunnels & 2 Locks Tour tunnel trip is exclusive to Spice and uses a special electric powered narrow boat as diesel engines are not allowed in the narrow, poorly ventilated Dudley Tunnel. Both tunnels are around 2 miles long and are incredible feats of engineering. Please bring a packed lunch and drinks, however the Canal Trust Cafe will be open prior to departure on our return.

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Spice Go Behind the Scenes Spicer’s always want to know that bit more about things, so here’s a series of opportunities to go ‘behind the scenes’ and ask questions at some interesting places. If you have any ideas or inside leads into interesting places (where you work for instance?) do please let us know - and we'll see if we can come to visit.

Vulcan Bomber Restoration Visit .. enjoy this awesome aircraft th

Date: Saturdays: 13 May or 14th October 2017 Place: Wellesbourne, nr Stratford upon Avon (CV35 9EU) # Meet: 10.00am Cost: No cost to book but please donate at least £10 to the restoration society on day Avro Vulcan XM655 (pictured right with its crew & fire crew) was one of the last v-bombers produced for the RAF, and part of the UK's nuclear deterrent force throughout the 60s & 70s. XM655 is one of the few Vulcans remaining in ground running condition and The 655 Maintenance and Preservation Society aim to keep it running for as long possible. Today we join up with the restoration group which is run entirely by volunteers. There’s a short talk about the work of the team on arrival before we split into groups of 4 to spend some time in the cockpit. A video will also be shown about the aircraft and there will be an opportunity to ask questions to the dedicated volunteers. Tea, coffee & biscuits will be available.

BBC Birmingham Behind the Scenes .. enjoy a tour of BBC Birmingham's home in The Mailbox Date: Saturday 24th June 2017 Place: BBC, The Mailbox, Birmingham (B1 1RF) Meet: 1pm tour. Meet in BBC reception 10 mins before Cost: £10 (£12 guest) (includes booking fees & Spice coordinator) BBC Birmingham has thrown open its doors, offering you the chance to go inside the state-of-the-art studios situated in The Mailbox. Take a peek behind the scenes of programmes which are made here and try your hand at some interactive fun! During the tour there is always the chance of bumping into a favourite presenter or radio DJ, hearing some trade secrets or being party to some juicy gossip while passing the actors' green room... They'll take you inside as many studios as business allows but please remember that BBC Birmingham is a working building and no two tours are the same.

New Dogs Home Visit in Solihull .. discover how dogs are rescued, reunited & rehomed! Date: Saturday 24th June 2017 Place: Catherine-de-Barnes, Solihull (B92 0DJ) # Meet: 11.30am to approx 1pm Cost: Free but please donate £5 and/or bring a gift of old blankets, bedding, toys & food for the dogs Birmingham Dogs Home was founded in 1892 on land made available by the late Sir Alfred Gooch Bart, in New Canal Street, Birmingham. In 1987 they moved to New Bartholomew Street in Digbeth and now, due to the redevelopment of Digbeth, they are on the move again to a brand new, purpose built Dog Rescue and Welfare Centre in Solihull. The new centre, features 120 glass fronted kennels with under floor heating. We will be given an overview of the work of the dogs home and their aims. This will be followed by a guided walk around the kennels veterinary rooms and other facilities.

Erasmus Darwin Evening & Cellar Tour ..a special opportunity to visit his house & its cellars Date: Saturday 22nd April 2017 Place: Corner of Beacon Street & Cathedral Close, Lichfield (WS13 7AD) Meet: 2.30pm (Ends 5pm) Cost: £13.50 (£15.50 Guest) incl. venue hire, guides & refreshments We’ve arranged another Spice exclusive tonight, hiring a popular venue and its staff to open in an evening – just for us! Erasmus Darwin House is a hidden gem of Lichfield. Tucked away in the Cathedral Close, it was once the home of Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of Charles Darwin, and an important and influential figure in his own right. Inventor, poet, scientist, doctor and philosopher, he a founder of the Lunar Society, and had his own theories of evolution which influenced his grandson. The house will be open exclusively to our group, and will begin with an introduction to the house and the man, followed by a chance to explore the house, famous cellars and herb garden. Teas & coffees are provided.

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Amazon Fulfilment Centre Tour .. discover this huge, state of the art centre Date: Thursday 27th April 2017 Place: Amazon Rugeley, Staffs (WS15 1NZ) # Meet: 10.45am for 11am tour Cost: FREE and includes guided tour, teas/coffees & Spice Host If you have driven through Rugeley in the last couple of years, you can’t have missed Amazon. Their Fulfilment Centre is 700,000 square feet, the same size as nine and a half football pitches! They use the absolute “state of the art” in warehousing technology, so it really is a fascinating visit. Many of the workers there were previously in the mining industry, and this is no less physical as some of the “pickers” have been known to walk up to 17 miles during a shift! “Amazon.co.uk sold more than 5.5 million items on Black Friday at a rate of 64 items per second. We are now proud to invite our customers to see first-hand how our staff and technology come together to make this magic happen”

Coffin Factory Candlelit Tour .. with a talk on Victorian Funeral Practices! Date: Saturday 13th May 2017 Place: 13-15 Fleet Street, Jewelley Quarter, Birmingham. (B3 1JP) Meet: 6.15pm for 6.30pm ends 8.30pm Cost: £16 (£18 Guest) Includes: Guided Tour, tea/coffee and biscuits The Tour: Enjoy an atmospheric candlelit tour of the Coffin Works Factory opened by the Newman Brothers in 1894 to produced coffin fittings, renowned for their quality which made them perfect for dignitaries and royalty. We’ll travel back in time a few decades to experience how Newman Brothers operated during its heyday. It’s a time capsule where the music of the 60s is piped into the building, mingled with the industrial sounds of a working factory. This slice of Birmingham’s industrial heritage was preserved by Birmingham Conservation Trust. The shelves and workbenches at Newman Brothers are full of original stock and tools of the trade. With the original machinery working again, with a guided tour we can truly experience how this old Jewellery Quarter firm once operated on a day-to-day basis, producing some of the world’s finest coffin furniture, including the fittings for the funerals of Joseph Chamberlain, Winston Churchill and the Queen Mother. The Talk: After the tour we will then find out about the fascinating traditions surrounding Victorian funeral practice in an informative, illustrated talk led by Josie Wall. The talk will last 45 minutes with the evening concluding .at 8.30pm.

Newlife Charity Behind the Scenes Tour .. learn about this charity with it's mega charity shops! Date: Monday 15th May 2017 Place: Newlife Centre, Hemlock Way, Cannock (WS11 7GF) # Meet: 10.15 for 10.30am Start Cost: FREE but donations are welcome on the day Newlife is a very interesting and innovative local charity that supports children in the UK who are living with disabilities and terminal illness. Newlife were established 21 years ago and one of the main ways that they raise their funds is through “Newlife Trading”, a not for profit social enterprise. They work with retailers to take their surplus clothes and other goods and sell them in a number of superstore sized charity shops in Hemlock Way. Their founder has won much acclaim and awards as it is a “win, win, win” type arrangement that provides employment in Cannock and the amenity of affordable clothing and household goods whilst also funding tremendous support for children through their team of nurses, grants for vital equipment and funding for medical research. We thought it would be very interesting to visit and meet the team.

Open Cockpits Night at RAF Cosford .. get up close and personal with the icons of flight! Date: Saturday 16th September 2017 Place: Visitor Centre,RAF Cosford Museum, Nr Telford # (TF11 8UP) Meet: 5.30pm for 6.00pm - 9.00pm Cost: £16 (£18.50 Guests) Incl: Booking & admin fees,Spice host, entrance to museum & parking This exclusive evening will commence at 6:00pm with a wide range of aircraft available for closer viewing on the night including; transport aircraft, jet fighters and unique research airframes. We will be able to get a feel for what it was like to fly these much love machines and in addition, have after-hours access to the Museum. Note: This is not a Spice exclusive event, there will be public also. However, the Spice host will try to keep us together.

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JCB VIP Visit & Breakfast .. discover this world leading company th

Date: Monday 12 June 2017 Place: Rocester, Staffordshire (ST14 5LS) # Meet: 8.50am for 9am – 12noon visit Cost: £24 (£28 Guest) Incl: Guided factory tour, film, exhibition tour, refreshments & breakfast We are delighted to showcase this amazing British company in the Spice Programme. This time we are starting with a hearty breakfast in their Hospitality Suite. This is a 100% Soil Associated organic restaurant and offers a really unique dining experience in the heart of the company. Our visit will begin with a welcome from JCB, followed by a short presentation in the JCB Theatre with their corporate AV show reel on the global manufacturing facilities and products. Afterwards we will be invited to join one of their Tour Guides for a personal tour of the new ‘’Story of JCB’’ exhibition and the JCB shop. The tour will then move on to the assembly line of the world famous Backhoe Loader machine , here you will see the process of how the machine is built from the delivery of the sheet steel, profiling, laser cutting, welding, paint shop, assembly and finally the finished product! The tour will also include the office facilities.

Lord Leycester Hospital Guided Tour .. enjoy this historic group of timber-framed buildings Date: Sunday 18th June 2017 Place: 60 High Street, Warwick, Warwickshire (CV34 4BH) # Meet: 2.15pm for 2.30pm Cost: £13.50 (£16 Guests) Incl: Guide, Tea or Coffee & Cake The Lord Leycester Hospital is not now, and has never been a medical establishment. Hospital is used in its ancient sense meaning “a charitable institution for the housing and maintenance of the needy, infirm or aged”.The Hospital is an historic group of timber-framed buildings on Warwick High Street dating mainly from the late 14th Century clustered round the Norman gateway into the town with its 12th Century Chantry Chapel above it. For nearly 200 years it was the home of Warwick’s medieval Guilds. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth I it became, under the patronage of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, a place of retirement for old warriors. So it remains today as an independent charity providing homes for ex-Servicemen and their wives. We will enjoy a guided tour by the Master of the Hospital. The tour will take about an hour and a half and include the 12th Century Chapel of St James, built over the ancient West Gate of Warwick. Then you will see the Guildhall – built in 1450 by Neville the Kingmaker, Earl of Warwick. This contains a wonderful collection of trophies and artefacts brought back by generations of Brothers. The tour also takes in the Great Hall, with a fabulous Timbered Roof, this was built for celebrations and banquets. It still is a venue for wonderful parties and wedding receptions all year round. It continues with the Courtyard in front of the Master’s House and the exquisite Master’s Garden to the rear. We will finish the tour with tea/coffee and cake in the Brethren’s Kitchen.

Chartley Moss - Incredible Bog Experience! .. discover an amazing natural phenomenon th

Date: Saturday 17 June 2017 Place: Near Hixon, Staffordshire (ST18 0LL) – detailed directions online Meet: 10.50am for 11am Start Cost: £5 (£6 guest) paid as £2 (£3 deposit) to book plus £3 cash donation on day We really enjoyed our visit here last October and have had many requests to have a return visit in June when the very rare white-faced darted dragonfly can be spotted. Chartley Moss It is not somewhere you can usually visit as it is both potentially very dangerous and is closely protected as a habitat for some extremely rare fauna and flora. However, we are able to arrange Spice visits by special arrangement with its very enthusiastic keeper, Adam Dempsey. So what is it? This wonder of nature is a floating peat bog – basically 10 feet of peat floating over a 40 foot deep lake. It’s a very rare phenomenon, originally caused 5000 years ago when a spring fed wet woodland was undermined through the dissolving of salt in its underlying rock. Known properly as a “schwingmoor”, it makes for a really freaky environment where the whole ground wobbles and creates waves as you move and the trees wobble with it! There are also the tops of trees that have reached a weight where the bog cannot support them anymore and they have collapsed through to a watery grave! Most of the site is too dangerous to access but Adam has proven tracks to all the most interesting bits. He will also tell us about (and hopefully find for us) some of it’s rare plant and animal residents. These include the white-faced darted dragonfly that is so rare that people travel from all over the world to see it at Chartley Moss. For more details see HERE Our Tour: Adam guides a walk and site visit of 2 - 2½ hours including a detailed explanation. Is can be quite tough under foot and very wet, so good boots or wellies are essential. The highlight will no doubt be his ‘bouncing bog’ trick where we jump up and down to get the waves in the moss surface and the trees wobbling from side to side .. “It’s always a winner with people who have never been on a schwingmoor” says Adam enthusiastically! 38

Botanical Gardens & Nursery Tour .. see the beautiful gardens & glasshouses with an expert! Date: Wednesday 12th July 2017 Place: The Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston (B15 3TR) – directions online Meet: 6.45pm for 7pm Start Cost: £11.50 Member, £12.50 Guest As well as showing you around the gardens and glass houses, our guide tonight manages the Nursery, which enables the Gardens to be self sufficient in many plants and will show you how they do it. He will also show us the Butterfly House. Birmingham Botanical Gardens were opened in 1832, designed by J. C. Loudon, a leading garden planner, horticultural journalist & publisher and still provide a remarkable haven of peace, tranquillity and Victoriana close to the City centre. The Glasshouses have always been a major attraction: The Tropical House was built in 1852 to house the famous tropical water lily; the (8 metre high) Palm House in 1871 and the present range of Terrace Glasshouses were added in 1873 and include an Orangery, Cactus House and Succulent House. Together these houses represent a broad variety of climatic zones, displaying plants from throughout the world, including the flora of the tropical rain forests and desert regions. Tropical House Palm House Orangery Cactus & Succulent House The Gardens are laid out to Loudon's original design. The main lawn is an amphitheatre, with its axis running from the Terrace to the Bandstand. There are historic gardens (Roman Garden, Medieval Garden & Tudor Garden), the magnificent West Lawn and Herbaceous Border as well as The Herb Garden and National Bonsai Collection to see. Our Guide: Wayne Williams is one of the highly skilled horticultural team who manage the gardens. He promises a real insight into the gardens – from a historic and 21st century perspective.

Berkeley Castle Heirs Tour & Lunch .. a fabulous opportunity to meet Charles Berkeley th

Date: Sunday 4 June 2017 Place: Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire (GL13 9BQ) # Meet: 9.30am for Tour at 10am Cost: £45 (£47 Guest) incl: private tour with Charles Berkeley & 2 course lunch Berkeley Castle is an ancient fortress home where the Berkeleys 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 Mediaeval 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 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! We will then enjoy a two course hot lunch and then have time for a look around the gardens and butterfly house

Hindu Temple Visit .. a spectacular place to learn about the Hindu faith Date: Saturday 8th July 2017 Place: Dudley Road East, Tividale, near Tipton (B69 3DU) # Meet: 11am Cost: FREE (donations invited) includes meal during visit Spice visit a number of places of worship to learn about the faith communities that they represent. This is a return visit to the local Hindu community – and we’re in for a real treat! The Hindu Temple of Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) in Tividale is one of the most remarkable achievements of the Hindu communities in the UK. The temple is set in a 21.5 acre site, with a number of different shrines and other facilities and it has grown since 2006 to become the largest Hindu Temple in Europe. Much more than simply a physical complex, it brings together a remarkably wide cross-section of Hindus into a vibrant, thriving organization, and is now recognized as one of the leading Hindu institutions in this country. We will have a guided tour and opportunity to ask lots of questions about Hindu belief, customs and society. We’ll also be served food at the Temple. Whilst our hosts offer everything freely as hospitality, we like to take a collection to say thank you. ______________________________

Can you help? Our best behind the scenes visits have come about by the personal contacts of Spice members. If you could help arrange a visit, please get in touch – whatever it may be! In recent years we have enjoyed finding out about: 17 factories, 3 public utilities, 7 theatres, 3 art galleries, 1 prison, 3 undertakers, 9 places of worship, 2 fire stations, 1 coal mine, 5 breweries, 2 newspapers, 1 master thatcher, a sewage works, a circus and many, many others! But, the Spice appetite is insatiable so please call 0121 353 6161 if you’ve any good contacts to pass on!

Sport & Fitness Try a new sport or rediscover an old one! It’s a great way to get fit, make friends and socialize. With Spice, it’s all just for fun. All ages & abilities take part and no skill is expected

Run, Jog or Walk in the Park .. some easy excercise in the evening! Dates: Every Tuesday Evening (Some dates may have a meal option after – check online) Place: Car Park of Toby Carvery, Near Town Gate, Sutton Park (B73 6LH) Meet: 7pm Start (back in pub by 8.30pm) Cost: Free, but please book. A tin is shaken for our Fun Run Charity, St Mary’s Hospice An opportunity to get fit and active by enjoying an easy run, jog or fast walk with us in the evening. It’s very sociable and we will set off on a route of around 3 miles before returning to the pub. So that everyone can go at their own pace, These evenings are appropriate to anyone who wants to increase their fitness in a sociable group. As a minimum, you should be capable of a brisk walk (walking is what almost all of us do!). But whatever your pace you are very welcome.

Badminton for Fun .. FREE sessions in Coventry, Wolves & Birmingham Date: Every Wednesday Place: ● Coventry: Alan Higgs Centre, Allard Way, Coventry CV3 1HW ● Wolverhampton: Aldersley Leisure Village, Aldersley Rd, WV6 9NW ● Birmingham: Billesley Indoor Tennis Ctr, Wheelers Lane, Billesley B13 0ST All these sessions are FREE to Spice members Meet: 1 hour session at each venue: 8.00pm to 9.00pm Cost: All sessions are FREE but must be pre booked and are for members only We have a number of regional badminton venues. At each one, you’ll find a fun evening, with nothing taken too seriously and the chance to play with a whole new bunch of players. You just need a basic grasp of the game to play.

Badminton – Sutton Coldfield .. our NEW weekly venue for 2017 Date: Every Wednesday Place: Wyndley Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield (B73 6EN) Meet: 80 minute session 6.20pm to 7.40pm Cost: £3 (£5 Guest) A fun evening, with nothing taken too seriously and the chance to play with a whole new bunch of players. You just need a basic grasp of the game to play. Bring a racket if you have one but a few are available to hire. There’s easy free parking.

Golf - Learn to Play in a Day .. a great way to get started th

Date: Sunday 30 April 2017 Place: Lea Marston Hotel, nr J9 of M42 (B76 0BY) Meet: 10.00am (ends 3.00pm) Cost: £30 (£34 Guest) incl. instruction, equipment, light lunch & refreshments throughout This excellent golf hotel is providing us with an opportunity for complete beginners or relative newcomers to have a day of golf coaching with an experienced PGA Professionals on all major aspects of the game. At the end of the day you will actually play on a championship course with guidance from the Professional. Read the detailed schedule for the day online.

Tennis for Beginners in Edgbaston .. learn to play at the world's oldest lawn tennis club Date: Saturday 20th May 2017 Place: Edgbaston Lawn Tennis Club, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston (B15 3TR) Meet: 12.20 for 12.30pm - 2pm session. Includes all equipment and coach Cost: £10 (£12 Guest) paid as £2 (£4 Guest) deposit to book & £8 to the club on the day In leafy Edgbaston, is this historic tennis club was first formed back in in 1860 - the oldest lawn tennis club in the world! We have an opportunity to spend time at this lovely club and learn all about the game of tennis with a coach. The session is ideal for those who are completely new to tennis or perhaps haven’t played for a very long time – but all are welcome. ______________________________ 40

Theatre, Comedy & Concerts We have good relations with all the venues in our region, and try to secure good seats for a wide range of shows. Often we are holding tickets for a very limited period, and with the most popular shows, tickets are finalised months in advance of the performance. We post out tickets around a week before the event, including a meet up point (generally the bar!). Important: as we have to purchase your ticket well in advance, these types of event are non refundable unless we can resell your seat to someone else. Sorry. Social Note: By it’s very nature, (you sit quietly in the dark!) these types of event are not particularly sociable. There will be a volunteer coordinator who’ll do their best to “meet & greet” and to get people together in the interval. However, please don’t book these events for a social evening as you may be disappointed.

Cinema & Meal Nights .. informal get togethers for film lovers st

Date: Sundays: ● 21 May ● 18th June ● 16th July ● 20th August 2017 Place: Cineworld, Broad Street (corner of Broad St & Bishopsgate St) (B15 1DA) Meet: Meet Sean 5.50pm in foyer or at optional meal venue prior (see online) Extra: No cost to book, but you buy your film ticket & meal on the night. Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

Private Lives .. classic Noel Coward th

Date: Friday 28 April 2017 Place: Blue Orange Theatre, 118 Gt Hampton St (B18 6AD) Meet: 7.15pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.45pm show Cost: £11 (£13 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

Dangerous Corner by J.B. Priestley .. a thriller from the writer of An Inspector Calls! nd

Date: Tuesday 2 May 2017 Place: Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield (B73 5HD) Meet: 7pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.30pm show Cost: £12 (£14 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and other productions on our website www.spicebham.com

Lucky Sods .. winning the lottery by John Godber! th

Date: Saturday 13 May 2017 Place: Blue Orange Theatre, 118 Gt Hampton St (B18 6AD) Meet: 7.15pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.45pm show Cost: £11 (£13 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

Jools Holland .. with his Rhthm & Blues Orchestra Date: Wednesday 17th May 2017 Place: Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry (CV4 7AL) Meet: 7.15pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.30pm show Cost: £39.50 (£42.50 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com Cancellation Terms – Ticketed Events Please remember when booking any ticketed events in this section, that refunds on cancellations can only be offered if we resell your place. Our normal terms do not apply.

UB40 Tribute at the Jam House .. see itm live at this intimate venue Date: Thursdays: 18th May or 19th October 2017 Place: Jam House, St.Pauls Square, Birmingham (B3 1QU) Meet: Arrive from 6pm. Entertainment starts 9.30pm Cost: £3 (£5 Guest) Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

Oliver .. always coming back for more! th

Date: Saturday 27 May 2017 Place: Crescent Theatre, Birmingham (B1 2JA) Meet: 7pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.30pm show Cost: £16 (£18 Guest) Includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

The Christians at the Jam House .. see them live at this intimate venue st

Date: Thursday 1 June 2017 Place: Jam House, St.Pauls Square, Birmingham (B3 1QU) Meet: Arrive from 6pm. Entertainment starts 9pm Cost: £5 (£10 Guest) Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

The Addams Family ..the UK premiere of a spectacular musical comedy Date: Tuesday 6th June 2017 Place: Birmingham Hippodrome (B5 4TB) Meet: 7pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.30pm show Cost: £39 (£41 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

Lilies on the Land .. a moving story of WW2's unsung heroines! th

Date: Tuesday 20 June 2017 Place: Highbury Theatre, Sutton Coldfield (B73 5HD) Meet: 7pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.30pm show Cost: £12 (£14 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

Sense & Sensibility at Blakesley Hall .. outdoor theatre in a historic setting th

Date: Saturday 8 July 2017 Place: Blakesley Hall Gardens, Blakesley Road, Yardley, Birmingham (B25 8RN) Meet: 4.30pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 5.00pm show Cost: £15 (£17 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

Cancellation Terms – Ticketed Events Please remember when booking any ticketed events in this section, that refunds on cancellations can only be offered if we resell your place. Our normal terms do not apply.

The Red Shoes (Matthew Bourne) .. Matthew Bourne's latest ballet Date: Wednesday 19th July 2017 Place: Birmingham Hippodrome # (B5 4TB) Meet: 7pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.30pm show Cost: £43 (£45 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

Miss Saigon .. a new production of the legendary musical th

Date: Thursday 27 July 2017 Place: Birmingham Hippodrome (B5 4TB) # Meet: 7pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.30pm show Cost: £57 (£59 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and other productions on our website www.spicebham.com

The 3 Degrees at the Jam House .. see them live at this intimate venue th

Date: Thursday 24 August 2017 Place: Jam House, St.Pauls Square, Birmingham (B3 1QU) Meet: Arrive from 6pm. Entertainment starts 8.30pm Cost: £5 (£10 Guest) Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

Spamalot .. Monty Python's multi award winning musical comedy Date: Thursday 5th October 2017 Place: Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham (B5 4DS) Meet: 7pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.30pm show Cost: £37.50 (£39.50 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson .. an intimate, entertaining & informative evening th

Date: Friday 13 October 2017 Place: Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry (CV4 7AL) Meet: 7.15pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.30pm show Cost: £30 (£32 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com

Acosta Danza .. one of the world's foremost ballet stars th

Date: Friday 20 October 2017 Place: Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street # (B5 4TB) Meet: 7pm (to collect tickets from coordinator) for 7.30pm show Cost: £32 (£35 Guest) includes all booking fees & Spice Coordinator Please find details of this and similar events on our website www.spicebham.com ______________________________ Cancellation Terms – Ticketed Events Please remember when booking any ticketed events in this section, that refunds on cancellations can only be offered if we resell your place. Our normal terms do not apply.

Workshops & Talks Whether it’s self development, craft, music, art or practical skills you’re after, we have a diverse range of opportunities to learn something new!

Drumming for Beginners Stg1 & 2 .. Spice help you realise another childhood ambition Dates: Sundays: Absolute Beginners 7th May or Stage 2* 14th May 2017 Place: Drum School, Lawley Middleway, Birmingham (B4 7XX) – directions online Meet: 4pm to 6pm session Cost: £19 (£21 Guest) *The stage 2 is aimed at those who have already done the first session or already have some basic experience. Do you ever find yourself bashing your table top with a couple of pencils as your favourite tune blasts out of your radio? Maybe you’ve thought about playing the drums but never really pursued the idea… Well this is your chance to have a go in a small friendly group led by one of the Midland’s most experienced instructors. There has never been a better time to learn than now, with a wide range of cheap acoustic kits and realistic electric kits that can be played with headphones that don’t send the neighbours crazy! For this session however, you needn’t buy anything as all the equipment is provided. Your instructor will guide you through the workings of the kit, how to sit at a drum kit and hold the sticks for ease of playing and then the fun begins as you learn to play your first rock beat! This session is a fun, hands on introduction.

Blacksmithing Evenings Stg1 & 2 .. learn a new skill with friends th

Mondays: ● Stage 1: 19 June 2017 ● Stage 2: 24th July 2017 Lichfield (WS13 7SG) – read directions online (note different venue this year) Choose 6.30pm or 8.30pm Slot £12 (£14 guests) PAID AS £2 (£4) deposit to Spice to book PLUS balance of £10 to supplier on the day. Incl: equipment & materials. Your masterpiece to take home This is a simple, fun evening with a Blacksmith around his forge where he manufactures a range of beautiful objects such as iron gates, decorative ironwork and even the candlesticks for Lichfield Cathedral! Each small group of Spice members will be issued with safety equipment including leather aprons before a full safety briefing. We will then be taught how to work hot metal with hammer and tongs on the anvil. Each session lasts a couple of hours. Time Slots: We can only take 6 at the forge at a time (you can’t have too many irons in the fire as they say!), so have 2 timeslots to choose from. *Want to do more? Once you have done your first Blacksmithing Evening, you are eligible to book on the Stage 2. Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Knitting for the Terrified! .. a fun afternoon with needles & wool Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Sunday 23 April 2017 The Spice Office, Ryknild House, Burnett Rd, Streetly (B74 3EL) 3pm Start (ends around 6pm) £12 (£14 Guest) paid as £2 (£4 guest) deposit to Spice to book plus £10 cash on the day to instructor to cover materials etc Knitting is trendy (my daughter told me - so it must be!). So whether you are starting from scratch or perhaps re-igniting an interest you discovered many years ago at granny’s knee - now’s the time to get knitting!

Watercolour Painting Intro Day .. a fun day unleashing your creative potential! Date: Sunday 18th June 2017 Place: Centre of England Arts, Meriden, Nr Solihull (B92 0LT) # Meet: 10am to approx 4pm Cost: £39 (£45 Guest) includes: Basic Materials, tea, coffee & biscuits Artist, Julie Hyde has put together a day’s course, demonstrating the various techniques of watercolour painting. Julie will demonstrate the different ways that watercolours can be applied and how to plan and build up, stage by stage your own watercolour pictures. You will try out different techniques experimenting with wet on wet, basic washes and dry brush work, Julie will explain the mysteries of paper stretching and will advise you on the vast rage of selection of equipment that is available. Working from photos or still life groups Julie will talk about how to plan and build up you painting. You will work through one, two or maybe even three paintings and Julie will help you through each stage.. 44

Chocolate Tasting & Making .. make someone a special Christmas present th

Date: Saturdays 20 May or 8th July 2017 Place: Coventry (CV3 6EY) # Meet: 1.45 for 2pm Start Cost: £45 (£47 Guest) Here is a lovely event. Make your own chocolates from scratch and taste as you go along. Healthy delicious chocolates made fun! Lois who runs these workshops will guide you through the process in a fun filled 2½ hour event you’ll experience how easy it is to make healthy, home-made real chocolate. You’ll find out why chocolate is actually good for you when you make it yourself using raw ingredients. Taste and make 3 different kinds of chocolate including: truffles; fruit & nut and flavoured chocolates. You’ll take your chocolates home with you (if you haven’t eaten them all!) and impress your friends and family. Places are limited to 4 people per workshop to give you the best chocolate experience!

Simple Sewing Workshop with Celebratory Cake! .. a fun evening learning the basics of needlework Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Monday 8 May 2017 Living in Loveliness, St John's Hall, Hill St, Essington (WV11 2BX) 6.30pm to 9.30pm (Note, if numbers are low we share with public) £30 (£32 Guest) paid as £5 (£7 Guest) deposit to Spice to book plus £25 paid direct to supplier on the day. Includes: Instruction, equipment, tea & cake! A perfect introduction for beginners with the lovely Kerrie Padmore in her “grannies attic” style workshop. We’ll learn such skills as: threading a sewing machine; choosing stitches; stitch lengths & understanding tension; sewing seams & the concept of a seam allowance; sewing in a straight line & turning corners. We’ll take away a plush padded pin cushion and a string of bunting to start our sewing collection. Most importantly, we celebrate our achievements with home made cake!

Digital Photography for Beginners .. learn the secrets of success! th

Date: Saturday 29 April 2017 Place: 57 Frederick Street Birmingham, (B1 3HS) – full details on our website Meet: 10am to 3pm Cost: £29 Member, £35 Guest As it “says on the tin”, this is a back-to-basics introduction to digital photography, with top professional photographer, David Rann. Whether you’ve just bought your first digital camera and find yourself baffled by all the buttons and the unintelligible manual, or you’re someone with a grounding in photography looking to improve or refresh your skills, this workshop combines classroom-based introductions and practical assignments, with guidance always on hand. Any digital camera will be fine for today although the more manual control your camera allows, the better. As well as the studio based sessions, we will go out into the Jewellery Quarter which has lots of great location possibilities including an atmospheric graveyard. One model will be provided per 8 participants. For more info on David Rann visit www.davidrannphoto.com

Amars Ultimate Indian Cooking Odyssey .. meet the man behind iCookIndian! Saturday 20th May 2017 Walker Memorial Hall, Ampton Road, Edgbaston (B15 2UJ) 10.45am for 11am - 2pm session £60 (£65 Guest) paid as £10 (£15 Guest) to book plus £50 balance paid direct to supplier on day Incl: Cooking equipment, aprons, recipe sheets, all ingredients & your very own “take away” iCookIndian is a school of Authentic Indian Cookery and Amar is one of the most enthusiastic trainers we have ever met. He usually runs these courses for corporate and “high end” clients – but we’ve persuaded him to take on Spice! This fabulous afternoon is all about you! You get a hands on experience of cooking authentic home style Indian dishes. The sessions are suitable for people of all cooking abilities, from a beginner to the most seasoned chef. We know you’ll have a great time and learn more about the cuisine of India. Our session will be led by Amarpal Harrar. This will be a highly interactive experience creating an authentic home-style Indian meal. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in preparing and making Vegetable Samosas, Kale Pakora and dips to be followed by Tarka Daal, Channa Masala, a fresh vegetable side dish and a delicious Chicken Curry accompanied by Pilaff Rice and Naans. Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Style Workshop - Making the Most of You .. learn the secrets. Boost your confidence! Saturday 8th July 2017 Moseley, Birmingham (B13 9TB) # 1.30pm Start to 5.30pm £65 (£70 Guest) PAID AS £10 (£15 Guests) deposit paid to Spice when you book, plus the balance of £55 paid on the day (by cash or cheque) Nicky Hawkes (pictured) is an independent Image Consultant, and director of Look Chic, based in Moseley. She trained at First impressions and is now passionate about empowering her clients to feel the best they can about themselves. In her words: "I have a real heart for working with women and want you to feel amazing about who you are". This fun workshop for ladies will help you dress for your body and face shape. Nicky will use her expert eye to analyse your shape - but don't worry, it's nothing like the TV shows. There’s no 360° mirror and the only thing you'll need to remove are your shoes! You'll learn which styles and shapes are flattering for your body shape as well as the finer details such as fabrics, patterns, and accessories. This will be an assessment of your style which will give you the confidence to choose the most flattering clothes for your shape. Plus, Nicky will help you uncover your Wardrobe Personality, this is the thing that makes your style your own and lets you express yourself through your clothing. Light refreshments will be provided. Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Learn to Draw in a Day .. a fun day unleashing your creative potential! Date: Sunday 23rd July 2017 Place: Centre of England Arts, Near Solihull (B92 0LT) # Meet: 10am to approx 4pm Cost: £39 (£45 Guest) Incl: All materials & tea/coffee/biscuits throughout day This is a workshop designed for anyone to be able to understand the basic principles of drawing as all the mysteries of perspective, vanishing points and measurements will be revealed! In this very practical, hands on workshop with artist and tutor Julie Hyde, who will show you how to draw objects in proportion, explain and give you some simple techniques to help you understand perspective and then get you to play with tone. We will be using pencils, paper, and then perhaps charcoal and ink. See www.COEA.co.uk for more information about Centre of England Arts and Julie Hyde.

Portrait Painting in Oils Masterclass .. a journey through the process with a master rd

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017 Place: The Spice Office, Streetly (B74 3EJ) # Meet: 10.50am for 11am to 1pm session Cost: £12 (£15 Guest) Incl: Tea/coffee & cake This is a very unusual treat for budding artists. Acclaimed portrait Artist Cavan Corrigan will paint a portrait of The Spice Coordinator in front of a select audience of Spice members whilst talking you through every stage in the process and demonstrating the techniques that he uses. He will no doubt also share some stories of his career and some of the characters (including Les Dawson) that he has painted during his half century at the easel. There will also be drinks and cake to add to the relaxed atmosphere. Whilst this is a “demonstration” rather than “hands on”, you will learn a lot by watching the master. Cavan will no doubt need to complete his masterpiece at his studio before we can hang it on the Spice Office wall and put it on our website. But we hope that in the 2 hour masterclass you will learn enough to be inspired to try painting a portrait yourself. Numbers are very limited due to space – so please book early to be there.

Glass Owl Making Workshop .. create your own masterpiece in this amazing setting! Date: Saturday 6th May 2017 Place: Red House Cone, Wordsley, Stourbridge (DY8 4AZ) Meet: 9.45am for 10.00am till 1.00pm Cost: £49 (£52 Guest) Incl: materials, instruction & your own unique owl to treasure Join us in this historic location for a great introduction to fused glass. Using a pre made owl base you will be show how to cut, layer and arrange your glass to decorate the base and create your own beautiful owl. Jane will demonstrate how to safely use the tools and equipment and how to handle the glass. Then it's over to you to design and create a beautiful owl hanger for your window or wall. Come along and let your imagination fly, it'll be a hoot! Your pieces will need to fired over night, but will be available for collection a few days after. Or they can be posted for a small additional postage fee. 46

Stone Carving for Beginners .. create your own decorative stone sculpture to take away Date: Sunday 7th May 2017 Place: Derbyshire Eco-Centre, near Wirksworth (DE4 4LS) # Meet: 9.30am to 4pm Cost: £55 (£59 Guest) Incl: all tools, stone, references & tuition Explore your creative development through the medium of stone. Join Richard, a stone carver with over 35yrs experience, who will guide you through skills and techniques required to produce your own relief carving. A wonderful opportunity to create work that is based on architectural church carvings or abstract sculptural and naturalistic forms. Advice and guidance is provided throughout, in both the design and with the tool skills needed to bring your design to life. The workshop is open to all, absolute beginners and those with experience in similar crafts.

Make a 'Bird Cage' by Book Folding Try this new 'trending' workshop th

Date: Saturday 6 May 2017 Place: Living in Loveliness, St John's Hall, Hill St, Essington (WV11 2BX) Meet: 9.45am for 10.00am noon till 12.00 noon Cost: £15 (£17 Guest) Paid as £5 (£7 Guest) deposit & £10 to instructor on the day Upcycling remaining a massive trend in interiors and book folding provides an effective new use for discarded books. The art of book folding combines the love of books with the love of paper crafting and in just a few hours you will have a beautiful bird cage folded that will amaze you and your friends! We’ll learn how to create a bird cage, add pretty serviettes and make simple paper embellishments. You will be provided with all materials to make this lovely book sculpture.

Fire Eating & Fire Breathing Workshop .. this one you've got to try! th

Date: Sunday 9 July 2017 Place: Woodlands Camp, Streetly, Sutton C'fld (WS9 0SH) # Meet: 10.30am for 11am start Cost: £49 (£55 Guest). Extras: Just bring packed lunch, a towel and milk Bob the Fire Eater pioneered this classic event for Spice and taught a whole generation the joys of eating and breathing fire over a period spanning around 25 years of Spice history. Sadly Bob died in 2012 but his legacy remains in the happy faces of those members who have conquered this unique and dramatic skill. In memory of Bob we’ve created this new workshop with Blair, a performer who we believe to be the only person in the UK who teaches the same techniques as Bob. Fire Eating & Breathing: This has got to be one of the Spice Classic Events. If you are not sure about doing it then ask around and find out what a great day it is! Over 2000 Spice members have faced the challenge and swallowed and breathed fire - and the feedback forms tell us it's crazy - thrilling - adrenaline pumping and more! Fire eating is one of our classic events that sets Spice and its members far above the mundane and gives you the chance to leave mediocrity behind and become extra-ordinary. The morning session comprises a programme of group games and exercises designed to boost confidence and team spirit, and prepare you for the challenge of safely learning this skill. Its lots of fun but never the less taken seriously as danger is ever present, so no messing about on this one. The day culminates in the incredible sight of all of us swallowing firebrands and a grand finale photo of everyone flame throwing! Are we mad - not when you know how! The day doesn't just teach you a new party trick, but gives a mega boost to your confidence and self esteem, which lasts long after the event. A great event for new members to meet and 'bond' with others, and discover what Spice is all about. Spicers make Fire Eating their party piece, firebrands are for sale at a modest extra cost, so bring some cash!

Summer Vintage Cupcake Decorating Class .. perfect for a summer afternoon tea or picnic th

Date: Thursday 15 June 2017 Place: Spice Office, Burnett Road, Streetly (B74 3EL) – directions online Meet: 7pm until 9.30pm Cost: £18 (£20 Guests) paid as £3 (£5 Guests) deposit plus £15 paid on the day Incl: All equipment to decorate 6 (pre baked) cupcakes. Box to take your cakes home in, and drinks Sue will show you a range of skills including how to pipe swirls on cupcakes, how to use cutters successfully and how to produce pretty ‘vintage style’ cupcakes like the ones in the picture. There’s more information on our website plus a link to a photo where you can see exactly what we are aiming for – in full colour! These evenings are great fun and rewarding! 47

Crafternoon Tea Workshops .. eat, drink and be crafty th

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Saturday 13 May 2017 – Jewellery Making Saturday 24th June 2017 – Make a Decopatch Plant Pot Living in Loveliness, St John's Hall, Hill St, Essington (WV11 2BX) Either: ● Jewellery Making (10am – 12noon - 2 hour session) Or: ● Make a Decopatch Plant Pot (11.30am – 1.30pm - 2 hour session) Cost: Each session is total of £30 (£32 Guest). This is paid as £5 (£7 Guest) to Spice plus £25 direct to supplier on the day. Includes: Instruction, equipment & a fun afternoon tea! A Crafternoon Tea combines learning a new skill with enjoying a lovely afternoon tea party on elegant bone china. Here are we have 2 options of crafts to try (see above) and the cost covers the workshop and Tea. These sessions are provided by the lovely Kerrie Padmore and her team in her converted church hall venue that is like a “grannies attic” inside! For lots more info on what each session will involve and detailed directions, please see each event at www.spicebham.com

Ukulele for Fun .. have fun learning this popular instrument! st

Date: Sunday 21 May 2017 Place: Alrewas Village Hall, Wellfield Road, Alrewas, Staffs (DE13 7HB) Meet: 2pm to 4pm Cost: £18 (£20 Guest) includes ukuleles & instruction Ukelele playing is easy when you know how and very trendy at the moment due to the cult popularity of The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain! It is also an instrument that is cheap, simple and a lot more portable than a guitar. So why not have some fun discovering what it’s all about with a fun group of Spice friends? Today we’ll have a go at playing the ukulele in an entirely unintimidating atmosphere. The session will start by explaining how to hold and strum the ukulele and then working on some simple chords. We can then play some tunes together. You don't need to be musical in any way or to be able to read music as you will be shown how it is done. A fun event that will make everyone smile.

Breadmaking Workshop at Hindleys .. learn from Britain's award winning TV bakers Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Tuesday 12 September 2017 10 Tamworth Street, Lichfield (WS13 6JJ) – Directions online 6.45pm for 7pm start (Ends around 10pm) £55 (£59 Guest) Includes: simple buffet food on arrival, 3 hours hands on practical with demonstrations from Duncan Hindley, All ingredients & equipment including aprons & hats. Your delicious bread creations to take away. Full instruction & recipe cards. Exclusive out of hours group arrangements for Spice Hindley’s Bakery is quite an institution and has been in the centre of historic Lichfield since 1893! Some of you may have seen them on TV winning the title of ‘Best Bakery in the West Midlands’ (Britain's Best Bakery - ITV). So we think we’ve found the very best people to teach us how to bake perfect bread! We’ll be taught by Duncan Hindley himself, who is the 4th generation of Bakers. We’ll learn basic bread making skills within an informal and friendly environment. The course lasts 3 hours and is suitable for beginners. They supply ingredients, equipment, apron, hat, refreshments (tea/coffee) as well as a small buffet on arrival – so don’t worry if you’re coming straight from work. The best bit! Of course you take home 2 bags of your own bread, extra yeast, flour and instruction sheet!

Fabric Heart Workshop .. lets get creative this Spring! th

Date: Saturday 20 May 2017 Place: Living in Loveliness, St John's Hall, Hill St, Essington (WV11 2BX) Meet: 12.45pm meet for 1pm - 3pm session Cost: £28 (£30 Guest) paid as £5 (£7 Guest) deposit plus £23 paid on the day Join us for a couple of hours of crafty fun. During the session you will make a beautiful wrag heart. You will be given a beautiful kit made up of pre cut materials a polystyrene heart, ribbons and buttons. You will create a beautiful stylish heart to take home at the end of the session which is a perfect gift or great decoration for your own home. Kerrie’s wreath design is simple and elegant, made up of beautiful fabrics. The fabric is secured into place by adding a bit of glue to the centre of the fabric pushing each piece of fabric into place using a tool. Refreshments are available through their onsite tea room. 48

Play with Clay Using a Potters Wheel! .. create your own masterpiece in this amazing setting! Date: Sunday 3rd September 2017 (Sorry, June & July Dates already full) Place: Red House Cone, Wordsley, Stourbridge (DY8 4AZ) Meet: 1.45pm for 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: £22 (£25 Guest) Incl: All tools & clay, 1 to 1 tuition on potter's wheel & tea/ coffee During our 2 hr session Sarah will demonstrate how to build a coil pot first, then leave us to get started whilst she works with individual members on a 1-1 on the potter's wheel! You can make practically anything using this simple technique, which is great, because you never get the same look twice! This class is made even more enjoyable simply by the setting. Saz’s ceramic studio is well equipped, and has an inspiring, creative atmosphere and of course is based at the wonderful Red House Glass Cone. Take a walk around the beautiful historic building and visite numerous other craft studios on site.

Beginners Photography Course .. friendly,informative & good fun th

Date: Sunday 11 June 2017 Place: Tworld, Weeford Workshops, Hungry Lane, Weeford, Lichfield (WS14 0PR) Meet: 9.45am for 10am - 2.00pm Cost: £39 (£45 Guest) Incl: 4 hours training, tea/coffee & biscuits Have you ever wanted to take better photographs on holidays or of your family? No matter what DSLR, Compact or bridge camera you have, get the most from it with help from an expert. This beginner’s photography course is led by professional photographer Warren Garrett, the workshop is split into a theory session first followed by a practical session to try out the knowledge that you have learnt. During the session you will be taught: The technicalities of different camera types, shooting the RAW format. Exposure - shutter speeds, apertures and ISO, Camera metering modes, Correcting for incorrect exposure, White balance, Working with Light, Composition and more. After coffee we will enjoy a practical session in the locality or studio if weather is poor. You will need to bring your own cameras with batteries fully charged.

Leather Craft Experience, Tour & Tea .. step into the luxuriant world of leather! rd

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017 Place: Walsall Leather Museum (WS2 8EQ) Meet: Arrive 1.50pm for 2pm start Cost: £12 (£13.50 Guest) Incl: Guided tour, tea + cake & you make a souvenir to take home If you’ve always wanted to ‘get into’ leather (steady on!), you’ll be delighted to discover that the world’s leading leather museum is on our doorstep. It’s recommended in The Rough Guide to England, so gets visitors from all over the world! The Tour: For over a century Walsall people have been making some of the world's finest saddles and leather goods. The museum celebrates this great tradition and reflects the achievements of the leather craftsmen and women of Walsall. The guides will give us an entertaining tour of the displays, tell the stories of the leather trade and point out splendid examples of local craftsmanship past and present, including saddles for the Royal Family and daring contemporary designs. Have a Go: Best of all, in the atmospheric workshops we can watch skilled leather workers in the process of hand-crafting leather goods such as wallets and purses and then have a go ourselves as we have costed in the materials for you to make a small leather coin purse which can then be embossed with your initials or with one of the many historic embossing stamps.

Vintage Make Up Evening .. recreate the glory of the 1950's th

Date: Thursday 6 July 2017 Place: Tworld, Unit 3, Hungry Lane, Weeford, Lichfield (WS14 0PR) Meet: 7.00pm Cost: £39 (£45 Guest) Includes: Course Duration 3 hours training. Tea, Coffee & cup cakes. This evening we will be transported back in time to the 1940s and 1950s with music from the era being played when we are welcomed to the studio by James the butler who will serve tea or coffee and cupcakes. We’ll then have a demonstration on how to create make up from the golden era of cinema. Once the demonstration is complete we are then invited to recreate your own screen goddess look. We will experience how to rouge cheeks, create flicks on your eyes amongst other techniques. Please bring with you your own make up (eyeliner, mascara and eyeshadows) for the second part.

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Selected Weekends & Holidays These pages contain a selection of weekends & trips offered to our members. There are very many more weekends away of all different types on our website. Spice UK overseas trips are listed separately in the colour section of this Newsletter.

Dubrovnik from Cavtat Croatian Break .. a half board break with an optional day on Korcula! Saturday 14th - Tuesday 17th October 2017 4 star Remisens Albatross Hotel, Cavtat # Birmingham Airport £465 (£485 Guest) Sharing Twin or Double. Add £50 if you prefer a single. (Dep £125) Return flights from Birmingham to Dubrovnik; coach transfers; 3 nights accommodation in a 4 star Hotel, Breakfast each morning & Dinner each evening; Spice Coordinator Extra: Insurance is compulsary. Meals other than lunch & dinner. Optional Korcula day Dubrovnik: The main attraction of this trip for many of us will be the opportunity to visit and explore this stunning fortress city which is a short boat ride (or bus trip) from our hotel. George Bernard Shaw was enchanted by this beautiful city, about which he said "those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik", as well as, famously, describing it as "the pearl of the Adriatic". This fabulous walled city is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and a joy to explore. Cavtat: To avoid the hustle & bustle of Dubrovnik itself (particularly when the cruise ships arrive!), wise travellers like us base ourselves 10 miles down the coast in the small harbour town of Cavtat, less than 45 minutes away by boat or bus. Here we’ll have the best of both worlds. We’ll enjoy the relaxed rhythm of life in a colourful waterfront community, while knowing that you can sample the attractions of Dubrovnik whenever we like (connecting services run every ½ hour or so). Optional Day Trip: The Medieval Island of Korčula: This guided day trip by coach and boat is the chance to discover the narrow streets, beautiful churches and magnificent palaces in one of the best preserved Medievel towns in the Mediterranean. Our walking tour of the town will reveal some of the finest sites such as the Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace. Korčula is famous of stonemasons, shipbuilders, seafarers, Marco Polo, legends, tales and monuments. Exploring together: We should be able to see everything we wish in Dubrovnik and Cavtat by foot. It is usual for the coordinator (Richard) to give group options each day and meet ups so that you can always be part of the group if you wish. Our Hotel: Recently renovated, the 4 star Albatros has great facilities including bars, restaurants and swimming pools. Read More: Fuller details and suggested itinerary can be found on our website. Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Incl:

Ski Val D'Isere - Spice West Mid Ski Trip 2018 .. discover this awesome ski area Saturday 20 - Saturday 27th January 2018 Val D'Isere, France # Birmingham Airport £899 (Deposit £150) Incl: Flights, transfers, chalet hotel accom, 7 breakfasts, 6 evening meals, wine with dinner, afternoon tea and coffee with a selection of cakes, private spa facilities, Spice host Extra: Holiday Insurance. Lunches & 1 evening meal. Ski Requirements (Last seasons prices as a guide) - Whole Area Lift Pass - £250; Ski hire from £88; Ski Boot hire from £39; Ski/Snowboard Tuition from - £212 for 6 half days if needed; Ski Carriage £35 per skis/board It’s been a few years since Spice West Mids have skied in France and even longer since we skied the incredible Espace Killy so we’ve found a great way to return by booking this wonderful chalet just for us! This small chalet includes a spa area to unwind in at the end of the day and yes this year we do have afternoon tea and wine included with our meals! Even without its sister resort of Tignes, Val d’Isère would be one of the finest ski areas in the world. Together they are pretty much unbeatable, particularly for skiers and snowboarders searching for challenging off-piste terrain. And yet there’s plenty for beginners, intermediates and those who like to take their skiing at a leisurely pace as well! “Val” combines with Tignes to form the fantastic Espace Killy, offering endless excitement to suit all tastes and abilities. The resort is composed of La Daille, Val d’Isère centre and Le Fornet, all linked by a free bus service. At the bottom of the famous Ski World Cup piste, La Daille provides easy access to skiing via the Funival funicular whilst Val d’Isère centre has a lovely alpine village atmosphere. With many cleared walks, shops and a sports centre, Val d’Isère also offers plenty for the non-skier. Val is renowned for its nightlife, which ranges from lively clubs to cosy crêperies and traditional bars. Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Please see the detailed information on the Spice UK Website including Inghams Booking Terms and Conditions The tour operator for this flight inclusive holiday is Inghams (ATOL 0025) 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 further protected via our trust account in compliance with EC travel regulations 50

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Date: Friday 8 - Sunday 10th September 2017 Place: Gas Street Basin, off Broad St, Bham (B1 2JT) # Meet: Friday evening Cost: £65 (£79 Guest) (Deposit £15) Incl: Boat & Boatman, Spice Coordinator Extra: No food included - kitty system operated by coordinator This is the simplest form of narrow boating and very similar in conditions to what the navies on coal barges would have experienced in the days when the canals were in their heyday. This is why we call it ‘camping afloat’. Depending on numbers we can charter either one or two boats and each boat has 12 basic bunks with mattresses under a tarpaulin cover so we can take a party of up to 24 (you must be prepared for mixed sex sleeping as we can’t segregate bunk areas). Friday Night: We join our boat at historic Gas Street, but are not travelling tonight, just sleeping over. This means we can have a night out on Broad Street, without having to drive home afterwards! Be warned though – we need to make a 9am start if we’re to make our destination before dark! Saturday: It’s all hands on deck for a 9am start (although if we leave without you you’ll soon catch us up as we only go at 3mph!) when we embark on our travels on the Birmingham Worcester Canal, turning right at Brindley Place onto The Birmingham Fazeley. Here is the famous and atmospheric Farmers Bridge flight of locks that take us under the Post Office Tower and Snow Hill Station down to the Digbeth Canal which links us to The Grand Union Canal which is the main line to London. You’ll see Birmingham from an entirely new perspective and feel the presence of busy boatment from days gone by. There are a number of pub stop opportunities if we decide we deserve one! The Grand Union Canal takes us through Digbeth, Camp Hill, Tyseley, Acocks Green and Solihull to the leafy Worwickshire countryside and to The canal junction at Lapworth where we rest for the night. There will be a pub stop for lunch/ drinks and in the evening we’ll retire to a pub (probably The Navigation) for a hearty meal (pub meals are not included but reasonably priced) Sunday: Being a circular route, we’ll expect lots of new sights today. It’s a journey of contrasts, with both industry and open fields to enjoy on the way! It’s hard work as well in places, as we’ll be working as a team to navigate several locks including the famous flight of 19 locks at Lapworth itself! Our leisurely journey back uses the Stratford Canal with its split bridges and cottages. We turn onto the Worcester - Birmingham Canal at Kings Norton and pass Bourneville and Edgbaston on a lock free return. We’ll try to find a nice pub stop or two along the way (not too posh though as we’ll smell a bit by then!) and aim to be back in Gas Street for early evening (around 6.00pm). Life Afloat: Do not expect any privacy on the boats and bear in mind that there is only one simple toilet, and a basic stove. Washing is by hand bowl, although the skipper is usually able to find a shower stop (if anyone is that bothered) and the best bet for real toilets is to use pubs along the way! You’ve really got to see the conditions as part of the adventure and fun if you are going to enjoy this sort of trip. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and sort out provisions for breakfast between the group (we can probably stop at a store on Saturday to restock). Any pub meals are not included but prices are generally low. These trips are great for making friends, as there’s a ‘back to nature camaraderie’ that you can’t achieve in a 5 star hotel! So take the opportunity to step out of your usual “comfort zone” and enjoy!

Sailing Weekends & Holidays .. check out our schedule of trips for this year! Lots of trips are now on our website to view & book. Just search on the word “Sailing”. Such as: ● Sailing Weekends on the Solent - 12 - 14 May; 16 - 18 June; 21 - 23 July and 8 - 10 Sep 2017 ● Sailing - Cross Channel Bank Holiday Weekends - 25 - 29 May & 24 - 28 August 2017 ● Sailing, Swimming & Snorkelling Weekends in Malta - 12 - 15 May; 16 - 19 June; 8 - 11 Sept & 13 - 16 October 2017 ● Fun Sailing Weekend with Torbay Sea School & Rib Ride – 5 - 7 May; 2 - 4 June; 14 - 16 July & 4 - 6 August 2017

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Date: Friday 26 - Monday 29th May 2017 Place: Lluest Fach Farm, Mid Wales (SY21 0PB) # Meet: 5pm onwards Cost: £74 (£94 Guest), inc. Party with BBQ, Barrel of real ale/ cider Extra: £18.00 for dormitory accom if preferred, otherwise bring your own tent Escape from the city this Bank Holiday for an outdoor camping experience with a difference. These weekends are always great fun; with many activities available in the area, and the price includes a huge BBQ/buffet Edited details - full writeup for this break can be found at www.spicebham.com or sent on request.

Peveril of the Peaks Walking W’end .. enjoy this stunning location Friday 28th April - Monday 1st May 2017 The Peveril of the Peak, Thorpe, Dovedale, Derbyshire (DE6 2AW) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 8pm) £269 (£289 Guest) sharing. Incl: 3 b’fasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 dinner & 3 guided walks (Deposit £50). Single supp £60 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: We’ve wanted to walk from this centre for years and years. Walter Scott certainly gained inspiration from this stunning landscape for his novel the Peveril of the Peak set in the Peak District National Park. In terms of the mighty impressive walking with 3 days to go at we shall experience two of the most pleasing things the Peak District has to offer; Dales and Rivers. The enchanting dales of Dovedale and Mill Dale are sure to feature and this means the pleasing River Dove will be on the menu too. No visit here would be complete without visiting the quaint hamlet Hartington and the serenely beautiful Wolfscote Dale. Add to this good pubs and cafes plus so much more and all in great company.

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Plymouth, & Cornish Coast Walking W’end .. enjoy a long weekend of coastal walking Friday 26 - Monday 29th May 2017 Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth, Devon (PL1 3LG) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 8pm) £269 (£289 Guest) sharing. Incl: 3 b’fasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 dinner & 3 guided walks (Deposit £50). Single supp £60 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: The stunningly South Cornish Coast and the beautiful South Devon coastline are some of England's finest, and this alone is more than enough reason to visit! Towering cliffs and rugged headlands are all lapped by inviting blue waters, and in between are secluded sandy bays and quaint fishing hamlets. Deep estuaries dramatically cut their way inland, carving beautiful isolated peninsulas. A local ferry will drop us onto these remote and peaceful headlands thereby allowing us to access some thoroughly enjoyable walks. Along the way we will call into picturesque villages and enjoy the hospitality of the inviting cafes or welcoming country inns. Our Hotel is a treasure in the heart of Devon's city-by-the sea. It was built in the grand age of steam and the opulence of the time flows through Plymouth's first luxury hotel. Today on its 150 anniversary it continues to provide first class accommodation in a traditional friendly atmosphere.

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Scottish Walking Week - Glen Coe .. enjoy the outstanding scenery of Scotland Saturday 1 - Saturday 8th July 2017 Alltshellach, Onich, Scotland (PH33 6SA) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 7.30pm) £649 (£669 Guest) sharing. Incl: 3 b’fasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 dinner & 3 walks (Deposit £130). Single supp £140 For room upgrades see website Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: Ideally located to explore Glencoe, the Mamores and Western Highlands, this one of Scotland’s most famous Highland Hotels. This historic Country House was formerly the residence of the Bishop of the Argyll and the Isles and commands an enviable position, on the shores of the Loch where it has outstanding views across Loch Leven and up to some of the finest mountains in Britain. It is a dedicated outdoor hotel and the food is excellent, some of the best of any hotel we work out of. There are all the facilities that you could want, 3 lounges, a bar, drying room and a swimming pool and spa pool. However the main reason for this Spice break is the amazing access that this destination gives to the North West Highlands. This area contains some of Britain’s finest scenery. Our walks will explore some of the wildest, most rugged, remote and romantic areas in the UK! And there is wonderful walking for everyone whether you want to gently wander alongside the beautiful loch-sides and through the enchanting glens or wish to climb the high mountains!

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For All 3 Walkwise Breaks above: These are edited write-ups, before booking, please read the full details find the full write up at www.spicebham.com or call 0121 353 6161 and we’ll send you a copy. All 3 events are organized and supplied by WalkWise UK Ltd, whose terms and conditions apply, obtainable on request and for whom your local SPICE group acts as an agent. Those booking enter into a contract directly with WalkWise UK.

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Pen Y Ghent & Malham Walking W’end .. enjoy a long weekend of coastal walking Friday 26 - Monday 29th May 2017 Newfield Hall, Malhamdale, Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD23 4AA) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 7pm) £269 (£289 Guest) sharing. Incl: 3 b’fasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 dinner & 3 guided walks (Deposit £50). Single supp £60 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used.

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Overview: We have never before been to this delightful centre 19th Century country house with its heated indoor swimming pool, beautiful reception rooms, excellent meals, even a boot drying room and a whole host of magnificent walking to boot too. Its aspect is such that it enjoys stunning views from its extensive grounds overlooking the wonderful Yorkshire Dales. WalkWise have tailored a Spice walk programme to suit both the harder and easier walkers alike and will cover some of the most beautiful and varied walking the Dales has to offer. The days will be centred on the picturesque valley known as Malhamdale and flanked by the dales legends of Pen y ghent to the west and Whernside to the east; it’s sure to be a treat!

Bournemouth & Dorset Coast Walking W’end .. discover wonderful, sociable coastal walking Friday 16 - Sunday 18th June 2017 The Oceana Hotel Royale, Bournemouth (BH1 3EQ) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 8pm) £189 (£209 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 b’fasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 dinner & 2 guided walks (Deposit £35). Single supp £40 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: Bournemouth is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the south coast of England mainly due to the magnificent World Heritage Coastline. What better way is there but to enjoy a weekend other than residing at the lovely Oceana Royal Hotel on Bournemouth’s exclusive East Cliff. This hotel is our favourite Bournemouth Hotel and comes complete with Spa and Leisure facilities that include both an indoor swimming pool and outdoor pool, gym and on site beauty treatment. The surrounding area comprise of beautiful coastline and stunning countryside with a wide variety of attractions to make your weekend extra special. There are many excellent beaches nearby and it is only a short walk to the town centre and it is an ideal springboard for us to explore the Dorset and Hampshire coastline.

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Snowdonia Mountains & Coast Walking W’end .. Llandudno is an excellent resort at this time of year Friday 16 - Sunday 18th June 2017 Ambassador Hotel, Llandudno, Wales (LL30 2NR) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 8pm) £179 (£199 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 b’fasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 dinner & 2 guided walks (Deposit £35). Single supp £40 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: Llandudno is an excellent resort at this time of year and we have refreshed all the walks so if you’ve been before there’s something different for you. Plus this time we are visiting in summer. We will return to our regular haunt of the Ambassador hotel which is within staggering distance of some excellent traditional inns but more importantly it is an ideal location to allow us access to the mountains of Snowdonia and the coast alike. This gives us the necessary flexibility to be able to cater for a varied and interesting walking programme, whatever the weather! We can explore the beautiful Conwy Valley, the surrounding Cambrian Mountains or wander the miles of beautiful coastal paths! Add to this ancient henges, the wonderful bastion of the Great and Little Ormes, sandy bays and we are in for a great walking weekend!

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Longmynd Shropshire Walking W’end .. a stunning Spice walking break in Shropshire Friday 23 - Sunday 25th June 2017 Longmynd House, Church Stretton, Shropshire (SY6 6AG) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 7pm) £189 (£209 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 b’fasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 dinner & 2 guided walks (Deposit £35). Single supp £40 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: A stunning walking break in Shropshire, one of England’s most beautiful and overlooked counties. This ideal walking country with its shapely hills, inviting valleys and enchanting villages all combine to produce an ever-changing and attractive landscape. Our hotel nestles high amongst 10 acres of private woodland high in the surrounding, breathtaking and peaceful hills, so rest assured we’re in for another superb weekend of walking. There’s so much to do here we’ll have to limit it this weekend to two days walks and choose from the following; a local exploration of the steep sided valleys of the Long Mynd, with a climb to the highest point, Pole Bank, a walk to take in the excellent views from the heights of Caer Caradoc and Bodbury Hill. To the east lies the gentler terrain of Wenlock Edge, an amazingly rare and special wooded limestone escarpment, which offers dramatic views, historic quarries and limekilns, as well as rare limeloving wild flowers. Whilst out to the west, are a remarkable line of dark quartzite tors better known as the Stiperstones! Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Haweswater & Eastern Lakes Walking W’end .. a Spice Summer walking weekend in the Lake District Friday 30th June - Sunday 2nd July 2017 Shap Wells Hotel, North East Lakes, Cumbria (CA10 3QU) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 8pm) £189 (£209 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 b’fasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 dinner & 2 guided walks (Deposit £35). Single supp £40 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: A Summer walking weekend in the Lake District is always nice - as you know it’s one of the most beautiful parts of Britain which understandably makes it one of the most popular too - but many make the mistake of forgetting about the Eastern Lakes! Our aim for the weekend is to take advantage of this and explore its amazing beauty. We intend to avoid the crowds, take in the peace and quiet and enjoy the wonderful solitude found here. The scenery is second to none and we have some beautiful and varied walks for you, exploring both beautiful Fells and valleys alike. Each day there will be a choice of walks one heading to the fells and one in the foothills. One day, the walks will see us heading up into the amazing Haweswater valley where it’s said the last English Golden Eagle may be seen circling high above an 8 mile long lake and the stunning High Street mountain range. The other day will explore the South East flank of Ullswater and Lowther Estates. Add to this the comfort of the Best Western Shap Wells Hotel with it’s endearing Red Squirrels!

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Newton Abbot & Devon Coast Walking W’end .. the rugged and beautiful South Devon coastline Friday 7 - Sunday 9th July 2017 The Passage House Hotel & Leisure Club, Kingsteignton (TQ12 3QH) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 8pm) £189 (£209 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 b’fasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 dinner & 2 guided walks (Deposit £35). Single supp £40 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: The stunningly rugged and beautiful South Devon coastline is some of England’s finest and this alone is more than enough reason to visit. Hidden along the coast are secluded sandy bays, rocky headlands, quaint fishing hamlets, towering cliffs all lapped by the inviting Mediterranean blue waters. We will visit picturesque villages, enjoy the hospitality of the inviting cafes and country inns. Add to this the lovely Passage House hotel with its irresistible riverside setting, leisure club and pool, and a traditional country inn right next door, and we are in for a superb weekend away!

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Summer Brecon Beacons Walking W’end .. from a fantastic country house walking centre Friday 14th - Sunday 16th July 2017 Nythfa House, Brecon, Powys, Wales (LD3 7NN) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 7pm) £189 (£209 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 b’fasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 dinner & 2 guided walks (Deposit £35). Single supp £40 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: A fantastic true country house walking centre in the heart of the Brecon’s; unheard of! We’ve only ever stayed here once many years ago and we loved it. Spacious public rooms, attractive gardens and the ‘piece de resistance’ for a dedicated walking centre, at the end of a hard day’s walk, a swimming pool open until dinner time. Nestled at the foot of the Brecon’s highest point Pen y Fan you will enjoy a feast of great walking. This is going to be a dedicated Brecon Beacons weekend and we’ll spend both days tackling the best of the National Park. On Saturday the real treasure and delight the Brecon Beacon’s themselves and on Sunday both walks will be the nearby Llangorse Lake and ridges.

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Summer in The Lakes Walking W’end .. one of the most stunning valleys in the Lake District Friday 21 - Sunday 23rd July 2017 The Bower House Inn, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria (CA19 1TD) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 7pm) £189 (£209 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 b’fasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 dinner & 2 guided walks (Deposit £35). Single supp £40 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: Yes! Back by popular request here is a return visit to one of the most stunning valleys in the Lake District, if not the Country! We have negotiated the use of The Bower House Inn as our new venue in Eskdale so we can now return to explore this unspoilt region of the Lakes. The Bower House Inn has a delightful setting half way up the valley overlooking Muncaster Fell. A traditional country inn, it will host all the accommodation and dining for the group and you won’t be disappointed as the chef has an excellent reputation for food and walking is second to none! So whether you enjoy the big high mountains or the gorgeous peaceful valleys of the Lake District then this should be one for your diary. Oh Eskdale is truly magnificent in summer, when the woodlands and hillside are in full bloom! But remember book early because it’s a small country pub and when the accommodation is gone it’s gone! Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Elan Valley Reservoirs Walking W’end Friday 4th - Sunday 6th August 2017 The 4 star Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, Wales (LD1 5DY) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 8pm) £189 (£209 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 b’fasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 dinner & 2 guided walks (Deposit £35). Single supp £40 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. WalkWise Overview: We have secured a tasty 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 our favourite areas and continues to demand repeat visits. The quieter hills of mid Wales, locally known as the forgotten Welsh Lake District, are beautiful; with high heather moorlands and wooded valley providing a home to some of Britain’s rarest wildlife, from goshawk, to hen harrier, black grouse and the stunning Red Kites. The area is beautiful with deep carved valleys interspersed with ancient woodlands, peaceful reservoirs and friendly villages with inviting pubs. By contrast just a few miles to the east the countryside changes with lush valleys and the rolling Aberedw hills; guaranteeing interesting scenery and varied walking. For this trip we will be based in the four star Metropole Hotel in the historic Victorian Spa town of Llandrindod Wells. This super hotel, comes with yummy cuisine, real ale beers in the bar & spa pool and leisure facilities making an ideal Spice Walking Weekend.

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Beautiful Gower Walking W’end .. an area of outstanding natural beauty Friday 11th - Sunday 13th August 2017 The Diplomat Hotel, Llanelli, Wales (SA15 3PJ) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 8pm) £179 (£199 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 b’fasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 dinner & 2 guided walks (Deposit £35). Single supp £40 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: 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, with excellent food, friendly staff, lovely rooms and leisure facilities! The hotel owner is well known for his hospitality and after our previous trips he has offered to bring in a singer / band for the evening so we can enjoy the evenings too! In fact this year there is a day time Jazz festival scheduled for the Sunday in the grounds of the hotel, in fact last year the Drifters turned up!

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Lynton & North Devon Coast Walking W’end .. undisturbed tranquillity and timeless charm Friday 25 - Monday 28th August 2017 Valley of the Rocks Hotel, Lynton, North Devon (EX35 6HS) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 7pm) £199 (£219 Guest) sharing. Incl: 3 b’fasts, 3 picnic lunches, 1 dinner & 3 guided walks (Deposit £50). Single supp £60 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: This year we will treat ourselves with everyday being a perfect ‘coastal and clotted cream’ day! The North Devon coastal region around Lynton and Porlock offers an undisturbed tranquillity and timeless charm that is so hard to find! These areas each offer something unique, with tremendous seascapes and plunging cliffs to one side and on the other, stunning heather moorland and deep cut river valleys that typify the Exmoor National Park. You are surrounded by hidden haunts, ancient and knarled woodland and sparkling rivers dotted with medieval towns, an abundance of wild life including the Exmoor wild ponies and red deer set around picture-postcard villages with exquisite cream teas! We’ve visited the area many times but this year we’ve put together a programme of focussing on coastal and Exmoor walks! Our hotel, called the Valley of the Rocks, nestles high up on lively Lynton’s west cliff and its nearby country pub is also a very handy attraction. We have listened to some of the suggestions from previous years and this time we will only take the arrival evening meal at the hotel and we will go out into Lynton and Lynmouth for our other evening meals. Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Snowdonia Ultimate 3000’s Walking W’end .. an Ultimate Mountain Challenge of completing all 15! Friday 25th - Monday 28th August 2017 Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis, Wales (LL55 4TY) # Anytime from 4pm (meal at 8pm) £270 (£290 Guest) sharing. Incl: 3 b’fasts, 3 picnic lunches, 3 dinner & 3 guided walks (Deposit £50). Single supp £60 otherwise we link twin shares Extras: Transport to walk starts if used. Overview: An Ultimate Mountain Challenge completing all 15 Welsh 3000’s from Llanberis.Staying in the ideally situated a 3 star hotel at the foot of Snowdon itself we aim to tackle all 15 famous summits of the Welsh Mountains. This is some of the best high level walking in the country, taking in the 3 mountain ranges of the Carneddau, Glyders and Snowdon massif itself. The beauty of doing this walking over 3 days is that all summits can be achieved during daylight and we get a great hotel to base our challenge from! NOTE: One for fit mountain walkers only.

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Horse Riding W’end for Beginners .. a weekend for Beginners & Improvers in a fabulous location Date: Friday 12th - Sunday 14th May or Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th September 2017 Place: Springhill Farm, Nr. Oswestry, Shropshire (SY10 7NZ) # Cost: £199.50 (£219.50 Guest) Deposit £40. Incl: 2 nights dorm accommodation, 2 b’fast, Friday night buffet, Saturday night meal and horseriding as outlined in the write up A great value for money horse riding weekend at the fabulous Springhill Farm in Shropshire where they have a variety of horses & ponies to suit riders of all abilities and complete beginners. Included in the price of the weekend is a 1 hour lesson on the Saturday morning where your ability will be assessed and you will be matched up with a Horse/Pony for the weekend. On Saturday afternoon we will be split into groups and will go out in the beautiful countryside for a 1½ hour hack. On the Sunday morning we will have the choice of whether we use our final hour to go out for a hack or have another lesson to improve our skills. For those who are really keen there is the option on the weekend to book and pay for a further ride in the afternoon however for those who don't ride very often, you may find you are a bit saddle sore for that. Day Ride Option for Experienced Riders: There is a booking option on our website at an extra £30.50 to include a day ride for experienced riders on the Saturday which includes 4 hours of riding including galloping/cantering in the beautiful hills & moorland and also incorporating either a pub visit (lunch additional) or a picnic stop where we will take our own lunch (provided) - our decision will be made on the morning subject to the weather. On the Sunday morning we use our final hour & a half to go out in to the stunning countryside once more for another hack. If you haven't ridden on this weekend with us before and we therefore do not know if you can control the horse at a gallop then you will need to pay an additional £10 to the venue for a Friday evening/early Saturday morning assessment ride to ensure you aren't over faced. Edited details - full writeup for this break can be found at www.spicebham.com

Surfing Weekend at Croyde Bay .. surf's up for a great weekend! Friday 23 – Sunday 25 June or Friday 11th – 13th August 2017 Croyde Bay, Devon (EX33 1YP) # Friday evening £179 (£199 Guest) for standard share of twin room. Other room options listed online. Incl: 3 surf sessions inc. wet suit & board, B&B accommodation. Lunch on Saturday at the Surf School. Extras: Meals and drinks Single rooms subject to availability (POA) North Devon is renowned for its spectacular coastlines and golden beaches and Croyde has beautiful and stunning scenery. The sandy beach draws surfers from all over the world. It faces west into the Atlantic and enjoys a famed reputation for its consistent waves! Our surf school is situated in the beach car park 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! Edited details - full writeup for this break can be found at www.spicebham.com or sent on request.

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Friday 11 - Sunday 13 August 2017 The Jurys Inn, Keel Wharf, Liverpool (L3 4FN) # Friday afternoon or evening £169 (£189 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 nights B&B & coordinated activities (Deposit £40). Single supp £60 otherwise we link twin shares Following many requests Steve Dell is running this fabulous weekend again. The weekend aims to discover the great city of Liverpool, which just oozes culture and heritage. We stay in a superb central Liverpool Hotel, right in the Albert Dock area so it’s in a great location. You won’t need to use your cars as all the activities can be reached either on foot or public transport. Although there is a car park at the hotel it won’t be cheap so its recommended to get the train or coach. The weekend is designed to be flexible and relaxed - over the weekend there will be several coordinated activities and visits to Liverpool’s attractions (see below). You can either do all of these activities or dip in and out as you please, you may want to go to other attractions in smaller groups or you may want to do some shopping! There will be group meals on the Friday and Saturday evenings. Liverpool has some great tourist attractions and some of the more popular ones are listed below. Steve will develop an itinerary of coordinated in advance of the weekend. When these are finalised they will be added as events on the website for you to book such as: ● Magical Mystery Tour ● Ferry across the Mersey ● Cavern Club ● St Johns Beacon (The big radio city tower) ● The Liverpool Wheel ● Albert Dock (lots of craft & coffee shops) ● The Beatles Story ● Merseyside Maritime Museum ● International Slavery Museum ● Tate Liverpool Gallery ● The Catholic and Anglican Cathedrals ● The Liverpool Eye ● The Liverpool Museum (a new museum). Edited details - full writeup for this break can be found at www.spicebham.com or sent on request. 57

Bristol Balloon Fiesta W’end .. experience this awesome spectacle Friday 11 - Sunday 13th August 2017 Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol (BS1 2EL) # Arrive from 4pm £220 (£240 Guest) sharing. Incl: 2 nights B&B & Balloon Fiesta, City Docks Packet Boat Cruise & Spice Host throughout. (Deposit £35). Single supp £60 otherwise we link shares This year, Bristol will play host to Europe’s largest ballooning event for the 38 th 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 as well as taking part in various ballooning competitions. There is also entertainment for everyone with fairground rides, food stalls, a craft fair, dance stage, arena entertainment, the world famous Red Arrows and a local talent music bandstand. Famous for balloon ascents and nightglows, the mass ascents are spectacular to watch. It’s a world event – don’t miss it! Edited details - full writeup for this break can be found at www.spicebham.com or sent on request.

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North Wales Hostel & Camping Social W’end .. a lovely break at the seaside! Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Incl:

Fri 11th Aug 2017 - Sun 13th Aug 2017 Prestatyn, Denbighshire (LL19 7AG) # Friday from 4pm £69 (Dormitory), £69 (Camping), £85 (Twin Share), £95 (Sole Occ) Deposit £15. 2 nights hostel accom. or camping, 1 cooked & 1 continental breakfast, Friday night buffet & Saturday night BBQ. 2 guided walks & Spice host. Guests add £20 This one will suit walkers and non-walkers as there’s plenty to do in the area. We are taking exclusive use of a holiday camp managed by the Salford Foundation. The camp has undergone major refurbishment in the last couple of and provides comfortable, clean budget accommodation. If you prefer to camp, you can bring your camping equipment and set yourselves up on the spacious sport field utilising the dormitory washrooms & showers. There is also a large community room, a games room with pool tables & table tennis, a sports barn, dining room, outside seating area and plenty of outdoor space and all just 150 metres from the beach - who knows we might even get some sunbathing in! Edited details - full writeup for this break can be found at www.spicebham.com or sent on request.

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Date: Friday 25 - Monday 28th August 2017 Place: Pollock Halls, Edinburgh (EH16 5AY) # Cost: £245 (£265 Guest) Twin Share or add £105 for single Room, (Deposit £50) Incl: 3 Nights B&B, Royal Mile Guided Walk, Arthurs Seat Walk, Festival Ceilidh, Spice Host Please note: Upon booking, we will send you an email detailing all of the extra shows and meals that you can book in advance. Feel free to call us on 0121 353 6161 or Jamie at Spice Scotland directly on 0131 531 2653, for more info. Edited details - full writeup for this break can be found at www.spicebham.com or sent on request. ______________________________ “It was a Center Parcs photo challenge – honest”

Why Pay a Single Supp when you’re with Spice! Many people book our breaks on their own, so we don’t believe in penalizing the single traveler. We are more than happy arrange same sex room shares – and this is what most members opt for. Spicers are very friendly, so don’t worry if you don’t know anyone. You’ll be bonded into the “family” in no time.

Events Index Abseiling for the Terrified ...................... 19 Acosta Danza.......................................... 43 African/ Carribean Meal at Akamba ......... 5 Amars Ultimate Indian Cooking ............. 45 Amazon Fulfilment Centre Tour ............. 37 An Evening with Brian Turner ................. 3 An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson . 43 Archery Tag ............................................ 32 Badminton Sessions................................ 40 Balloon Flight ........................................... 7 Balsall Common Evening Ramble .......... 31 Barn Dance & Supper ............................... 4 Barton Marina Figure of 8 Ramble ......... 31 BBC Behind the Scenes .......................... 36 Beautiful Gower Walking W’end ........... 56 Beckbury Easy Ramble .......................... 30 Beeches Bar & Grill Dinner Shuffle ......... 6 Beginners Photography Course............... 49 Berkeley Castle Heirs Tour & Tea .......... 39 Bier Keller Night ...................................... 2 Bird of Prey Encounter ........................... 10 Bird of Prey Photography ....................... 10 Blacksmithing Evening........................... 44 Blue Piano Dining with Live Music ......... 2 Bostin Bingo Experience ........................ 33 Bosworth Steam Train Ramble ............... 31 Botanical Gardens & Nursery Tour ........ 39 Bournemouth Walking W’end ................ 53 Breadmaking Workshop at Hindleys ...... 48 Bristol Balloon Fiesta Weekend ............. 58 Bumblebee Appreciation Day ................. 11 Calke Abbey Bluebell Ramble ............... 29 Camping Afloat - The Lapworth Ring .... 51 Canadian Canoe Adventure .................... 20 Caving for the Terrified .......................... 20 Chaddesley Corbett Bluebell Ramble ..... 29 Chartley Moss - Bog Experience! ........... 38 Chocolate Tasting & Making Experience45 Chung Ying Walk - A Meal Safari! .......... 5 Cinema Night ......................................... 41 Codsall to Chillington Ramble ............... 29 Coffin Factory Candlelit Tour & Talk .... 37 Come & Try Mountain Biking................ 14 Curry & Quiz - Solihull .......................... 27 Cut Gate Inter Mountain Bike Ride ........ 14 Dangerous Corner by J.B. Priestley ........ 41 Digital Photography for Beginners ......... 45 Dinner Shuffle & Live Salsa Night ........... 3 Drumming Experience for Beginners ..... 44 Dubrovnik from Cavtat Croatian Break .. 50 Dudley Canals/Tunnels 6 Hour Cruise ... 35 Dudley Discovery Walk ......................... 16 Easter Sunday Lunch at the Burlington .... 1 Edinburgh Festival Weekend 2017 ......... 58 Edmunds Fine Dining Experience ............ 4 Elan Valley Reservoirs Walking W’end . 55 Erasmus Darwin Ev & Cellar Tour ......... 36 Fabric Heart Workshop........................... 48 Fire Eating Workshop ............................. 47 Flambe Fine Dining at Stone Manor ......... 3 Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford ..... 7 Forest Segway on Cannock Chase .......... 17 Glass Owl Making at Red House Cone... 46 Gliding Evening at Stratford ..................... 7 Gnosall Ramble & Afternoon Tea .......... 28 Go Ape in Cannock ................................ 20 Golf - Learn to Play in a Day .................. 40 Great Midlands Fun Run MARSHALS .. 12 Greek Meal & Quiz - Sutton Coldfield ... 27 Gusto Italian Dinner Shuffle ..................... 1 Hangliding - Tandem Experience ............. 8 Harry Potter Studios Visit by Coach ....... 34 Hartshill Hayes Bluebell Ramble............ 29 Haweswater & Eastern Lakes W’end ..... 54 Helicopter Lesson ..................................... 7 Hindu Temple Visit ................................ 39 Hockley Heath & Lapworth Ramble ..... 30

Hope Valley Imps Mountain Bike Ride .. 13 Horse Archery ......................................... 11 Horse Riding Fun Day! ............................. 9 Horse Riding Weekend .......................... 57 Hovercrafting .......................................... 18 Incredible Auto Circus ............................ 18 Indoor Climbing at Redpoint Centre ....... 19 Inflatable Action Fun .............................. 22 Ironbridge Canoe & Kayak Cruise .......... 23 Ironbridge to Bridgnorth Raft Day .......... 22 JCB VIP Visit & Breakfast ..................... 38 Jewells of the Gambia Evening ............... 10 Kayak River Adventure........................... 20 Kayaking for Fun .................................... 21 Kingsbury Very Easy Ramble ................. 31 Knife & Axe Trowing for Beginners! ..... 32 Knitting for the Terrified! ....................... 44 Ladies Day at Nottingham Races ............ 33 Learn to Draw in a Day ........................... 46 Learn to Drift! ......................................... 17 Leather Craft Experience, Tour & Tea .... 49 Lickey Hills Bluebell Trail Ramble......... 28 Lilies on the Land ................................... 42 Liverpool Social Weekend ...................... 57 Longmynd Shropshire Walking W’end ... 54 Lord Leycester Hospital Guided Tour ..... 38 Lucky Sods ............................................. 41 Lunch with the Sisters at St Mary's ........... 4 Lynton & North Devon Walking W’end . 56 Madresfield Court - the real Brideshead .. 35 Make a Bird Cage by Book Folding ........ 47 Malvern Hills Hard Ramble .................... 31 Mama Thai Dining Experience ................ 2 Maxstoke Castle Visit & Easy Ramble ... 30 Medieval Jousting ................................... 11 Meet the Meerkats Experience ................ 10 Meriden Moderate Ramble...................... 28 Microlighting Experience Flight ............... 8 Middleton Bluebell Evening Ramble ...... 29 Miss Saigon............................................. 43 Moroccan Inspired Dinner Shuffle ............ 6 Motorbike Off Road Experience ............. 17 Multi Water Sports Morning ................... 22 New Dogs Home Visit in Solihull ........... 36 New Members Easy Morning Ramble .... 31 New Members Kababish Sunday Lunch ... 6 Newlife Charity Behind the Scenes ......... 37 Newton Abbot Walking W’end ............... 54 Nordic Walk at Ironbridge & Lunch ....... 30 North Wales Hostel/Camping Social....... 58 Offchurch &Leamington Ramble ............ 28 Oliver ...................................................... 42 Open Cockpits Night at RAF Cosford ..... 37 Overnight Forest Experience ................... 19 Paragliding - Tandem Experience ............. 8 Paragliding Day Course ............................ 8 Peak Classic Caves Day .......................... 23 Peak District Walk Bakewell to Chatsworth & Rowsley... 28 Calver (nr Baslow) ............................. 28 Cheedale............................................. 30 Chinley, South Head & Brown Knoll . 29 Dovedale & Milldale .......................... 31 Haddon Hall & Alport ........................ 29 Hathersage.......................................... 29 Three Shire Heads .............................. 28 Tissington Well Dressing ................... 30 Peaky Blinders Night .............................. 34 Pen Y Ghent & Malham W’end .............. 53 Peninsular Cantonese Meal ....................... 5 Peveril of the Peaks Walking W’end ....... 52 Play with Clay Using a Potters Wheel ..... 49 Plymouth, Coast Walking W’end ............ 52 Pole Dancing with Pure Joy .................... 15 Polo Indoor Lesson at Rugby .................. 10 Pony Trekking & Picnic ............................ 9 Pools of Sutton Park Fig of 8 Ramble ..... 31

Portrait Painting in Oils - Masterclass .... 46 Previews & Pub Meets............................ 25 Private Lives ........................................... 41 Quad Bike Woodland Trek ..................... 17 Quiz - Sound & Vision ........................... 27 Ragleth & Caer Caradoc Hard Ramble ... 29 Ramble, Scramble & Dangle .................. 20 Rock Climbing for the Terrified ............. 22 RSPB Spring Walk ................................... 9 Run Jog or Walk in the Park ................... 40 Sailing Weekends & Holidays ................ 51 Samba Dance Experience ....................... 15 Scottish Walking Week - Glen Coe ........ 52 Secrets of Sutton Coldfield Walk............ 16 Segway Polo for Beginners..................... 23 Sense & Sensibility at Blakesley Hall ..... 42 Shropshire Raft Tour .............................. 21 Simple Sewing Workshop & Cake! ........ 45 Ski Val D'Isere - West Mids Ski Trip ..... 50 Smethwicks' Amazing Canal Walk ......... 16 Snowdonia Mountains & Coast W’end... 53 Snowdonia Ultimate 3000’s W’end ........ 56 Social Cycle Rides Calke Abbey & Staunton Harold ....... 14 Kenilworth & Coventry ..................... 14 Walton on Trent & Fradley Junction.. 13 Soirée Gastronomique in Mere Green ....... 4 Spamalot ................................................. 43 Spetchley Gardens with Head Gardener . 34 Spice Book Club ..................................... 12 Spice Hits Town ..................................... 25 Spice Wing Walking ................................. 7 Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tamworth .... 23 Stock Car Racing .................................... 18 Stone Carving For Beginners .................. 47 Stonehenge Sunset Tour ......................... 35 Style Workshop ...................................... 46 Summer Ball at Botanical Gardens ........... 6 Summer in Brecons Walking W’end ...... 55 Summer in The Lakes Walking W’end ... 55 Summer Vintage Cupcake Decorating .... 47 Surfing Weekend a Croyde Bay ............. 57 Swing Dance Classes .............................. 15 Symonds Yat Adventure Mission ........... 19 Tank Battle Experience........................... 18 Ten Pin Bowling ..................................... 33 Tennis for Beginners in Edgbaston ......... 40 The 3 Degrees at the Jam House ............. 43 The Addams Family ............................... 42 The Christians at the Jam House ............. 42 The Cock Inn Dinner Shuffle .................... 4 The Heights of Abraham visit, Matlock .. 33 The Lyttleton Arms Dinner Shuffle .......... 1 The Red Shoes (Matthew Bourne) .......... 43 Theatre, Comedy and Concerts ............... 41 Tobogan and Fondue Night ...................... 3 Trick Riding ........................................... 11 Turtle Bay Caribbean Dinner Shuffle ....... 1 UB40 Tribute Night at the Jam House .... 42 Ukukulele for Fun ................................... 48 Urban Rambles Around Birmingham Airport ............. 29 Solihull Waterfront ............................ 31 Velodrome Taster Session in Derby ....... 13 Vintage Make Up Evening ..................... 49 Vulcan Bomber Restoration Exp ............ 36 Wake up the Zoo ...................................... 9 Walsall Waterfront Evening Ramble ...... 30 Warwick Town Walk .............................. 16 Watercolour Painting Intro Day .............. 44 Welsh Camping Long Weekend ............. 51 Western Style Rifle Shooting.................. 32 White Water Rafting at Bala ................... 21 Wombourne & Orton Hills Ramble ........ 30 Wrekin Hard Ramble .............................. 28 Zen Metro Thai Meal ................................ 2 Zip World - Ultimate Zipline Experience 21

Notice Board If you have a notice, members may place it here free to an audience of around 3000 motivated people. Notices will be deleted after approx 3 months - earlier if space dictates. Contact richard@spicebham.com

Holiday Accomodation: Snowdonia For rent, 2 bedroom Grade 2 listed cottage in Snowdonia. Website- sts-holidays.co.uk ref 5155 // Sicily, Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment, with wonderful views, seperate lounge and well fitted kitchen. Just 10mins from beach near Taormina, Sicily. Decorated to high standard with all modern amenities. See property ref IT1470 on Owners Direct. 10% discount against advertised rates for Spice members. Just mention Spice in your enquiry email from website// Ellie’s Place, dog friendly chalet by beach in N E Lincolnshire. Secure enclosed garden; Dog friendly beach; 2 Bedrooms, en suite & sofa bed (can sleep 6); No limit on dogs!; Prices to suit. Visit: www.elliesplacecleethorpes.co.uk or Contact woof@elliesplacecleethorpes.co.uk // Lake District, 3 bed/ 2 bath modern house on holiday village near Keswick. Pool/ gym & restaurant on site. contact Mike 079676 38989// Auvergne Region of France - 2 gites/studios for rental in this beautiful region. Two one bedroom studios,each with kitchen, lounge and bathroom, each sleeping 4 people. Wonderful views & perfect for walking and site seeing. Cost £300 per week per studio. For details visit https://sites.google.com/site/rocheenregnier/ or contact Andrew Dare 07757467115 e-mail andrewdare1@virginmedia.com // B&B in Blackpool - ensuite rooms, conveniently situated near the Central Pier, 2 mins from the Promenade & 10 mins from the centre and all its attractions. Contact 01253 622735 and mention Spice for 10% discount, www.midland-hotel.co.uk// Olhos d'Agua, Albufeira, Portugal, Ground floor 1 bed apartment, sleeps 4. Facilities include pool, childrens pool, tennis courts & air con. 5 mins to beach, rates from £175 - £395pw. Email joyc2008@live.com// Villa Southern Dunes - 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa with private pool in golf community near Disney, Florida. Quote 'Spice' for 10% off when booking via www.villasoutherndunes.com or call Di Gorton on 07952 408964// Holiday Cottage to let right on the beach in Cornwall between Newquay & St Ives. Sleeps 6 comfortably, all mod cons, own garage, school holiday dates now available due to cancellations. Call Jayne 01827 706524 or 07952 863803// Antigua, Caribbean; Luxury apartment on beach., 4 poster bed. Sleeps upto 4 call Sheila 07958 930598. Other Antigua properties available// La Manga Spain, 2 bed apartment, sleeps 4-6. 50m from beach. For details, visit www.spain-lamanga.com. Discount for Spice// Apartment in Sta Eulalia area of Albufeira, Portugal Sleeps 4-6. Excellent facilities inc pool & children's pool. Short walk to beach/ old town. Easy access from airports. £250/week. Email Keith: 2fatcats@lineone.net// Padstow, Cornwall, luxury holiday cottage, sleeps 4. Visit www.padstowpad.co.uk. 10% discount//

Residential Accommodation Offered: Harborne, Room rent free in return for care & companionship, with Spice member (lady) who has limited mobility. Call Linder on 0121 429 4610 to discuss the specifics, but the hope is to to find a Spice member of long stading who is honest and dependable and is able to provide some support and help in return for rent free living. Room to rent in Kingstanding, £70 per week including utilities.Large kitchen and pleasant garden. House cleanish but a bit old fashioned in decor, “much like it's owner”. Nearby bus routes.for Brum etc. Sharing with a very easy going gay owner. Non smoker preferred. Please contact Andy on 0121 350 1033 or 07758 930 931 //

Personal Announcements, Employment, Charities & Opportunities: Divorce Recovery Workshop Is a charitable organization that many Spice members have recommended to us. It offers anyone at any stage of divorce or separation a way forward. It enables participants to gain a better understanding of what they are going through and also seeks to provide them with support from others in the same situation and assists in the process of readjustment in their lives. There are no experts just people who have experienced divorce or relationship breakdown and have themselves completed the workshop. There are 2 groups in our area: Barnt Green contact Heidi Twilley 0121 445 4396 or Sutton Coldfield contact David & Helen Bennett 0121 308 0739 email: SuttonC@drw.org.uk National Enquiry line 07000 781889 - web www.drw.org.uk

National Spice Cancellation Policy Evening and one day events: Providing you give us more than 7 days (includes weekends and bank holidays) notice you will receive a full refund as a Credit Note, less a Cancellation Fee of 20% (minimum charge £3). Except where stated otherwise in the event description. Ticketed events: Note: Theatre, Concerts, etc. These are non-refundable unless we can resell your place, as tickets will have been purchased (but please talk to us as we can often re sell tickets for you). Overnight events and events costing over £100: Note: This excludes overseas trips which have a separate Holiday Cancellation Policy. Providing you give us more than 28 days (includes weekends and bank holidays) notice you will receive a full refund as a Credit Note, less a Cancellation Fee of 20% of the cost of the event or loss of the deposit paid (where applicable). Except where stated otherwise in event description. Holidays and Overseas trips: Note: More than three overnights or outside UK. Cancellation is as per the Tour Operators Terms and Conditions as supplied with Holiday Information Packs. Cancellation must be in writing. A back up phone call is recommended. You should assume you are still booked until you have written confirmation of your cancellation. General: Where cancellation is received within the cancellation period prior to an event, you will lose all monies paid (and also be liable for any balance) unless we can replace you. If you simply do not turn up for an event without contacting us you will automatically forfeit any monies paid, and will be liable for any balance. Should Spice Cancel an event: Should Spice cancel any event you will be refunded directly back by the payment method used or credit note (as preferred). Our policy is that wherever possible we will always issue a refund. Credit Notes: Should be used within 12 months of issue and can be refunded (in the way you paid) at any time.

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Highlighted MARK WARNER WATERSPORTS 8 days, 17 & 21 June 17 from ÂŁ969 8 days, 24 & 28 June 17 from ÂŁ969 15 days, 17 & 21 June 17 from ÂŁ1399 Departs London Heathrow & Manchester "GUFS TVQFSC GFFECBDL GPS UIF MBTU ZFBST XF BSF EFMJHIUFE to revisit Mark Warnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new Levante Beach Resort as our watersports destination for 2017 with departures from both Manchester and London Heathrow. This 5* resort is located PO POF PG UIF MPOHFTU TBOEZ CFBDIFT PO UIF FBTUFSO DPBTU PG Rhodes, in the resort of Afandou, 20kms from Rhodes Town. 3IPEFT JT BO JTMBOE TUFFQFE JO IJTUPSZ EPUUFE XJUI QJDUVSFTRVF MJUUMF WJMMBHFT IFBWFOMZ TDFOUFE QJOF BOE DZQSFTT GPSFTUT BOE NJMFT VQPO NJMFT PG HPMEFO TBOEZ CFBDIFT $VTUPN EFTJHOFE GPS .BSL 8BSOFS BOE POMZ PQFOFE JO the resort boasts state of the art tennis and watersports facilities. Making the most of the varied wind strengths on this part of the coast, the watersports centre offers sailors of BMM BCJMJUJFT B HSFBU SBOHF PG DSBGU UP VTF :PV DBO BMTP USZ PVU UIF XJOETVSmOH XBUFSTLJJOH XBLFCPBSEJOH LOFF CPBSEJOH LBZBLJOH SJOHP SJEJOH BOE TUBOE VQ QBEEMF CPBSEJOH VOEFS UIF FYQFSU HVJEBODF PG PVS RVBMJmFE JOTUSVDUPST For more high-octane thrills, the terrain of the island lends JUTFMG QFSGFDUMZ UP TPNF PG UIF NPTU FYDJUJOH NPVOUBJO CJLJOH BSPVOE BOE B CSBOE OFX nFFU PG TQFDJBMJTFE )BSE 3PDL CJLFT JT BWBJMBCMF UP VTF GSFF PG DIBSHF 8JUIJO UIF SFTPSU ZPV MM BMTP mOE a purpose-built tennis centre boasting 6 Astroturf courts and a NVMUJ TQPSU TIPX DPVSU BMM PG XIJDI BSF nPPEMJU -5" RVBMJmFE UFOOJT QSPGFTTJPOBMT BSF PO IBOE UP QVU ZPV UISPVHI ZPVS QBDFT " mWF B TJEF GPPUCBMM QJUDI TXJNNJOH QPPMT BOE FYFSDJTF DMBTTFT NFBO ZPV MM OFWFS CF BU B MPTT GPS something to do.

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SKI CANADA AT CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 11 days, 23 December 17 from Â£1879 Departs London Heathrow

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4 days, 15 December 17 from Â£569 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Luton

5 days, 29 December 17 from Â£645 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham & Edinburgh

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