Spice Yorkshire newsletter Autumn 2017 by Spice Yorkshire

AUTUMN 2017

Hi all and welcome to the Autumn edition of the Spice newsletter Firstly, I would just like to say, WHERE HAS THE YEAR GONE! With so much happening in the background for Spice it is a wonder how we get such a wide variety of events and holidays together and deliver them to you. I take my hat off to your Coordinators and their dedicated teams including all of you volunteer coordinators!

Rebecca Gregory Spice London

This leads me into saying ‘farewell’ to a much-loved and respected member of the Spice team - Dianne Livingstone is retiring after 20 years at the helm of Spice London - you will be sorely missed and we all wish you the best in your next adventure! However, I am delighted to introduce Rebecca Gregory who is taking over the reins as coordinator of Spice London. Becks is already experienced in putting on an events programme so we are sure that Spice London is in good hands and together with Karen who has been a long-standing rock of the London team we are looking forward to seeing lots of new ideas and events. Our premier Spice holiday to America and the Grand Canyon for an 8 day rafting trip has just returned led by your South West & South Wales co-ordinator Kate who, in her own words said ‘had a great trip to Vegas with a week of sleeping under the stars in the Grand Canyon. I feel very lucky to have been able to do the Canyon twice. An amazing place which is so beautiful. And the rapids are so much fun!’ The 2018 trip is already available to book now and is filling fast so don’t hang around for too long.

Kathryn Buttle Spice Thames Valley & Solent

Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands

Lauren Fawkes Spice Manchester

In this edition we have details of the new look Spice National Weekend which many of you may already have seen and booked - we showcased this on Facebook recently and there was a real buzz around it. We also take a look at some of the more aspirational holiday destinations we are currently working on as well as the usual member profiles and holiday departures. As always keep a look out for new events and the old favourites as well as pages from your local groups that let you know what is happening in your area.

Ian Purvis Spice UK

Jonathan Banks Spice Yorkshire

Steve Dell Spice East Midlands

Kate Alderson Spice South West & South Wales

Name: Anna Marlow Which Group are you a member of? Spice West Midlands How long have you been a Spice member? Never entirely sure - always say 10-15 yrs ... might actually be longer. Why did you join Spice? To try different things that I probably wouldn’t have thought of or be able to do by myself. Have done many things from crafts to holidays. Because of spice I can now bake my own bread, tried many crafts, played Roller Derby for 2 years - a sport I had not heard of before, can now sail (badly), Dragon boated a number of times - again had not heard of before, I have a Christmas bauble that I made that I use every Christmas, I have also made 2 metal door stops and a poker from Blacksmithing.

Name: Ian Reid Which Group are you a member of? Manchester How long have you been a Spice member? I have been a member since Nov 2016. Why did you join Spice? I joined spice because I lost my wife three and half years ago and had no friends. I joined Spice to make new friends and start to go out again. What has been your favourite event? My favourite was flying a plane from Coventry to Stafford. I have also enjoyed playing badminton.

Name: Kim Pickett Which Group are you a member of? West Midlands How long have you been a Spice member? Since January 2016 Why did you join Spice? Spice was recommended to me by a counsellor in December 2014 to add a new dimension to my life following the sad end of my long marriage. It took me a year to pluck up the courage to request a brochure and find out what it was all about! I really regret now I did not join sooner because I would have got in so many more good times. What has been your favourite event? I love the walks and party events but the holiday to Calpe was just fabulous. What has been your most challenging event? Sounds silly but the most challenging thing was turning up at my first event in January 2016, which was the Barn Dance at Wishaw and not

What has been your favourite event? Have done so many would be hard to pick one event. What is your funniest memory in Spice? Maybe not funny but whilst driving a HGV I looked in my mirror to see I was been overtaken by a Tank - slightly surreal. What would be your advice for a new member? Try it - if you don’t like it don’t do it again - often it’s the events that I’m not sure I will like that I actually enjoy more. Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Have been to Greece twice for the Mark Warner trip, Snowboarding, Surfing and have just come back from the canal walk from Birmingham to Warwick weekend. My first event was actually a weekend away at the cottage with Barry and Sonia. What is your life philosophy in one sentence. “If you don’t try you will never know”

What has been your most challenging event? I have completed a couple of rambles and found these challenging because I am not exactly fit. I have done a few steep climbs but worth it at the end for the view. What is your funniest memory in Spice? I have had a few falls while playing badminton that other members found very funny. What would be your advice for a new member? My advice to a new member is just jump in at the deep end and get involved straight away. Book as many events as you can. Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? I have not been on a holiday yet but I have booked several trips for later in the year. Including Lapland! I have always wanted to see the Northern Lights so I am going to get the chance. What is your life philosophy in one sentence. My life philosophy is, just to get out and escape monotony.

knowing a soul. Now I realise how daft it was to be so apprehensive. I think now I need to do something really challenging and out of my comfort zone but not sure what that is yet.... What is your funniest memory in Spice? I think you had to be there for this one but the games of “Who’s in the bag” led by Beverley Wood, Calpe co-ordinator, I think alcohol played a big part in it too. What would be your advice for a new member? Don’t delay, join today! I felt very welcomed by others and put at ease when I joined as a new member. Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? Calpe, Spain September 2016, best laugh I have ever had on a holiday, great people and fun times. Booked on Sicily the Italian Way September 2017 and keeping a look out for the next one after that. Have you had an embarrassing Spice moment? I’m sure my worst one is yet to come as I’m pretty clumsy...I do have a habit of falling over and down holes on walks probably because I’m too busy talking! What is your life philosophy in one sentence? When one door closes, another one opens”

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Hike the Inca Trail in Peru An incredible journey to visit one of the most jaw dropping sights in the world! Follow the ancient Inca trail through the Andes to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Discover colourful Peruvian traditions in Cusco and the Sacred Valley and perhaps end your trip with an extension to experience the sights and sounds of the mighty Amazon rainforest.

Get active in Croatia Get wet and wild on this islandhopping adventure off the coast of Dubrovnik! Activities such as sea kayaking, snorkelling, cliff jumping, walking and cycling through stunning coastal countryside are fuelled by delicious cuisine as well as wine-tasting at local vineyards. There’s time off to explore Dubrovnik, one of Europe’s most alluring cities and if you’re a fan, you’ll also recognise famous locations from where the Game of Thrones series was filmed.

New look Spice Holidays 2018 Each trip we run is hand-picked and we work directly with experienced local operators to cut out middle-men and give you with better value for money. PLUS, you’ll have a Spice Co-ordinator on hand with you to make sure you’re getting the most out of your holiday.

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania If you like a challenge try this one for size! Be amongst the few to feel the incredible sense of achievement of reaching the summit of Africa’s highest mountain. Then try to spot the Big Five; lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, in two of the best places in the world to view African wildlife; the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park.

EXPLORE THE DELIGHTS OF Morocco Learn a new skill and take the tastes of your holiday home with you! Explore magical Marrakesh and stay in a luxurious traditional riad in the heart of the old medina. Then discover local Berber village life and beautiful scenery whilst learning to cook authentic and delicious Morrocan dishes in the Atlas Mountains.

Go trekking in Nepal Home to the Himalaya and Mount Everest, Nepal has arguably the world’s most stunning mountain scenery. On this trip, you’ll hike amongst magnificent panoramas and snow-capped peaks in the Annapurna foothills. You’ll also experience the vibrant, colourful folklore and traditions of this spiritual country and visit ancient temples and other cultural highlights of exciting Kathmandu. Then have the option to try to see wild tigers and rhinos in Chitwan National Park.

Ski Anticipation... We are now in October and only a couple of months away from the first of our skiing departures for the 2017/18 season and what a trip that promises to be spending Christmas and New Year in the Canadian white stuff! I have even seen some talk of snow fall making an appearance in some European resorts already. Last season almost 400 Spicers took to the slopes with us on 14 ski trips – were you one of those? I may be preaching to the converted here but skiing is such a social experience that it is an ideal activity and holiday for Spice. You may be on your own as you whizz down the latest piste but when you reach the bottom or decide to take a break it’s great to have the company of other Spicer’s all around and when it comes to the Après Ski well what happens on a Spice ski trip stays on a Spice ski trip! When planning our ski programme we try to offer variety, interest and a little something for everyone. The coming season has already booked very well with a number of trips full and many more with just a few places remaining. The feedback last year was amazing with lots of fun had by all; we have a very active Spice Facebook group for Skiers (Search on “Spice Ski UK Group”) which is a fun way to break the ice and keep in touch with your ski pals. And if you are thinking of joining us this year you can always see whose going where first. Whether you are an old hand or want to try it for the first time everyone is more than welcome on our ski trips and if your preferred flight isn’t showing available you can always ask and we may be able to secure just what you are looking for. Take a look at the Spice UK website for more details and full availability on all our upcoming ski trips. So, see you on the slopes ...

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Spice Moments

Coordinator’s Corner What a great Spice summer we have had with fantastic weekends in Helmsley, Masham, Scarborough and Grassington. We’ve had lots of fun outdoor events from tennis to croquet and outdoor theatre to narrowboating, along with cycling, walking and many other adventures. It was great fun to end the season with our End of Summer 70s Party and I’m happy to say that thanks to your generosity we raised £565 for St. Gemma’s Hospice. We were sorry to hear that our walk leader Roy broke his ankle in August. This means there aren’t quite as many rambles as usual in the current programme. We wish Roy a speedy recovery and hope to see him back out in the hills very soon. There are lots of Spice Yorkshire members in the photos in this newsletter on both the front and back covers and also the Spice Moments page to the left. Why not have a look and see who you can recognise? Perhaps you are there! Please keep sending in your photos – we love to see them and share them on social media and our weekly email bulletin, and who knows, you may just be our next cover star! As we head into the autumn and towards Christmas we’ve got loads of great events to come. The party season’s only just getting started – we’ve got The Halloween Dinner Party at The Garrison Sheffield on 27 October, The Spice Yorkshire Christmas Party in Leeds on 16 December, the Spice New Year’s Eve Party at Jury’s Inn Sheffield and we also have information on our Spice Winter Ball in Leeds on 10 February in this newsletter. Many of our weekend breaks this quarter are already fully booked but we recently added our City of Culture Social Weekend in Hull on 20-22 October. We still have rooms available if you want to join us to visit Hull in its special year. We’re currently working on the breaks for 2018 but some dates for your diary are listed on page 40. Or why not Spice things up and have a go at something unusual like Curling or the Manhunt Detective Game. Whatever you choose I hope to see you out and about on an event very soon!

Jonathan Welcome to new members You’ve taken the first steps and joined Spice; the next step is to come along to your first event. We know this can be a daunting prospect when you don’t know anyone else in the group but there’s no need to be apprehensive, Spice are a friendly bunch. Most of us come along on our own to events so we’re all well used to meeting and welcoming new people. A great way of getting into Spice is by booking your first events right away and getting your first event “under your belt”. Even better is to try a weekend away and get to know a smaller group of people really well. If you’ve not been to a Spice Preview Night we hold them every month (see page 13 for dates) so do make an effort to come to one of these, and please next time we are on an event, come up and say hello so we can put a face to the name! If you have any queries at all, please give us a call in the office and we will always do our utmost to help you.

Contact us The Spice office is open from 10am until 6pm Monday to Friday except on public holidays. Christmas opening hours: The office will be closed from 23 to 26 December and from 30 December to 1 January. We will be open reduced hours from 10am until 2pm on 27, 28 and 29 December. Normal opening hours from 2 January onwards. You can contact us on 0113 418 2818 during these hours or leave a message on the 24 hour answerphone. Email us at info@spiceyorks.com. Book events online 24 hours a day at www.spiceyorks.com/events. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiceYorkshire. Follow us on Twitter @YorksSpice. Our postal address is: Spice Yorkshire, 2 Cuniver Court, Liversedge, WF15 8LR Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Coming Events October 2017 Monday 2 October

Tuesday 3

Wednesday 4

Thursday 5

Friday 6

Saturday 7

Sunday 8

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton in Sheffield

Cinema Night at York City Screen

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Leeds Light Night

Caving for the Terrified

Peak District Walk: Carsington Water

Medieval Jousting

Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience

World Cup Qualifier and Meal in Sheffield

The Edges Improvers Mountain Bike Ride

York Cat Trail and Meal

Indoor Skydiving Experience Marsden Jazz Festival 2017 Sheffield Ice Skating Night Walking Weekend Carrbridge and the Cairngorms Walking Weekend Exceptional Eastern Black Mountains

Badminton in Sheffield

Around The World Quiz South Yorks

Spice Preview Night in Sheffield

Around The World Quiz West Yorks

Vulcan Bomber Restoration Experience

Wake up the Zoo

History Tour and Cream Tea at Hazlewood Castle Spice Dines Italian at ASK Sheffield

Incredible Auto Circus Peak District Walk: Bakewell, Ashford and Monsal Dale Sunday Brunch at CafĂŠ des Amis Sheffield Walk and Sunday Lunch at The Park Grill Walton

Elan Valley Luxury Walking and Social Weekend Fun Sailing Weekend with Torbay Sea School + Rib Ride Horse Lovers Weekend! National Stud Tour + Newmarket Racing + Party! Walking Weekend Hastings Bonfire March and Fireworks

Badminton in Sheffield

Mid-Week Ramble: Fernilee Reservoir

Dinner Shuffle at Ego Sheffield

Flight Simulator Experience

Peak District Walk: Edale - Rushop Edge

Dinner Shuffle at Bar 166 and Bistro Horsforth

Cinema Night at York City Screen

Pie Night at the Sportsman Huddersfield

Dinner Shuffle at Holiday Inn Hull Marina

Ladybower Come and Try Mountain Biking

Workshop: Colour Analysis and Makeover

Club Night Leeds

Workshop: Style

Music Club Sheffield

Curling Night in Sheffield Saturday Evening Meal at Leonardo's Hull City of Culture Social Weekend in Hull Walking Weekend Llangollen Delights

Badminton in Sheffield

Cinema Night at Huddersfield Odeon

Book Club Sheffield

Halloween Dinner Party at The Garrison Sheffield

Motorbike Off Road Experience

Peak District Walk: Alport Castles from Fairholmes

Discover Scuba at Metrodome Spice Preview Night in York

Spice Curry Club visits AM Kitchen and Bar Leeds

Club Night Sheffield

Workshop: How to Implement The Secret Spice Dines Brazilian at Bodega Harrogate

Sin City Murder Mystery Bunkhouse Weekend in Devon Walking Weekend Exmoor and Somerset Coast Badminton Coaching Weekend

31 Happy Halloween! Badminton in Sheffield

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Coming Events November 2017 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1 November

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Friday 3

Saturday 4

Sunday 5

Cinema Night at York City Screen

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Spice Curry Club visits Butlers Balti Sheffield

Workshop EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

Spice Hits Wakefield at The Swan and Cygnet

Manhunt Detective Game in Sheffield

Big Breakfast and Canal Walk from Brighouse to Elland and Back

Theatre: Legally Blonde in Sheffield

Saturday Shuffle at Jamie's Italian Leeds

Peak District Walk: Ashbourne and Mayfield Ramble: Cat and Fiddle

Ballachulish Bargain Break - Discover Glencoe Cotswolds Luxury Autumnal Walking and Social Weekend Dumfries + Galloway mountain biking weekend Walking Weekend Keswick Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Walking Weekend Weymouth Bonfire Night and Fireworks Winter Warmer Bonfire Weekend

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton in Sheffield

Snakes and Ladders Quiz South Yorks

Spice Dines Turkish at Istanbul Bar and Restaurant Harrogate

Snakes and Ladders Quiz West Yorks

South Indian Cookery Session the Sequel

Meditation for Beginners

Meet and Eat Lunch at Bellavista Ristorante Milnrow Tactical Helicopter Flight Club Night Sheffield Club Night Leeds

Peak District Walk: Chatsworth Park Autumnal walk Ramble: Frodsham Sunday Brunch at On a Roll Sheffield Afternoon Tea at the Hilton York Hotel

Spice Preview Night in Leeds

Badminton in Sheffield

Cinema Night at York City Screen

Last Laugh Comedy Club Sheffield

Abseiling for the Terrified

Peak Classic Caves Day

Theatre: Fat Friends The Musical, Leeds

Music Club Sheffield

Dinner shuffle at The Yard, Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel

Edale to Hayfield Mountain Bike Ride

Peak District Walk: Blore and Ilam

Workshop: Internet Dating Skills

Ramble: Shining Tor Stroll

Christmas Murder Mystery at the Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel

St Nicholas Fair and Sunday Lunch at the Duke of York

Walking Weekend Cheddar Gorge and The Mendips Walking Weekend Whitby Heritage Coast

Badminton in Sheffield

Mid-Week Ramble: Witton Park

Book Club Sheffield

Spice Curry Club visits Nawaab Huddersfield

Barn Dance with Ceilidh Band,

Fly a Plane from Coventry to Stratford

Dinner Shuffle at The Lock Kitchen and Bar

Ice Skating in Bradford

Spice Curry Club visits Prithi Raj, Sheffield

Early Evening Meal at the West Park Hotel and Bar Harrogate

Peak District Walk: Eyam Sunday Lunch and Showtime at Bibis Leeds

Overnight Stay in a Log Cabin - Surrey

Badminton in Sheffield

Mid-Week Ramble: Torside Reservoir

Discover Scuba at Metrodome

Mini Golf and Supper at the Roxy Ball Room

The event list on our website is updated daily at www.spiceyorks.com/events

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Coming Events December 2017 Monday

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Friday 1 December

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Sunday 3

Spice Hits Huddersfield

How to Handle Difficult Situations and Thrive

Peak District Walk: Wardlow Hay Cop and Cressbrook Dale

Spice Dines Chinese at Maxis, Leeds

Ramble: Rowarth Seasonal Special Stroll

Club Night Sheffield

Western Style Rifle Shooting Experience Bristol and Bath Christmas Markets Social Weekend Central Lake District Mountain Biking Weekend Jacobean Mansion Christmas Party Weekend, Staffordshire Walking Weekend Symonds Yat and Wye Valley

Sheffield - Ten Pin Pyramid

Badminton in Sheffield

Mid-Week Ramble: Lamaload Reservoir

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Cinema Night at York City Screen

Create a Stunning Christmas Wreath or Table Centrepiece

Hope Intermediate mountain bike ride

Theatre: The Vicar of Dibley 2 at Halifax Playhouse

Spice Curry Club visits Indian Blues, Chesterfield

Christmas Jumper Pub Crawl in Sheffield

Xmas Quiz South Yorks

Club Night Leeds

Xmas Quiz West Yorks

Peak District Walk: Whaley Bridge Ramble: Piethorn Valley and Ogden Villages Singing Your Arse Off

Beverley Friary + Festival of Christmas Weekend

Christmas Lights and Traditions in Leeds

Badminton in Sheffield

Book Club Sheffield

Great Escape Sheffield

Spice Yorkshire Christmas Party 2017

Caving for the Terrified - Christmas Special

Christmas Carol Concert in Leeds

York Christmas Shuffle at The Lime House Restaurant

Peak District Walk: Black Rocks and Wirksworth circular Christmas Luxury Weekend, Live Entertainment 5 Star Resort Norfolk

Badminton in Sheffield

Mid-Week Ramble: Anglezarke

Theatre: Nativity The Musical, Leeds

Carols on the Folk Train Sheffield

Cinema Night at York City Screen

Huddersfield Christmas Meal at The Canton Chef

Floristry - Create Beautiful Christmas Bouquets

Ramble: Cheetham Close, Stone Circle and Turton Heights

Santa's Shuffle at Turtle Bay Leeds

Music Club Sheffield

Santa's Shuffle at Millhouses Gastro Pub Sheffield

Christmas Lunch at the Harrogate Brasserie Spice National Christmas Break : DoubleTree by Hilton Chester…

25 Merry Christmas!

26 Boxing Day

27 Office open 10am-2pm

28 Office open 10am-2pm

29 Office open 10am-2pm

Ramble: Pendle Hill Boxing Day Blowout

Christmas Alpaca trek

Twixtmas Curry Club at Two States

Spice Curry Club visits Shabab Leeds

Balloon Flight

Peak District Walk: Bakewell, Monsal Trail and Great Longstone

Spice New Year's Eve Party at Jurys Inn Sheffield

… Spice National Christmas Break : DoubleTree by Hilton Chester Walking Break Twixtmas in the Lakes Walking Break Twixtmas Chilterns and Berkshire Downs Isle of Wight Twixmas and New Years Break Walking Weekend New Year in the Lakes Walking Weekend New Year Derbyshire Cardiff and South Wales New Year Walking and Social Break New Year Break London with Thames Cruise, 2 Nights Luxury Hotel

Monday 1 January Happy New Year!

Tuesday 2

Wednesday 3

Thursday 4

Badminton in Sheffield

Cinema Night at York City Screen

Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Friday 5

Healthy Eating Cookery Session Club Night Sheffield

Peak District Walk: Tissington

Saturday 6

Leeds Pub Crawl

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

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Spice Preview Nights in Leeds, Sheffield and York… Our Preview Nights are a great way to make your start with SPICE and the easiest way of meeting a few new people and finding out how it all works. We also run a free raffle for all who attend (existing members too) with events as the prizes – just to add a touch of Spice to the evening. The plan is to welcome everyone, talk through the basics of Spice, and give you more info on the coming programme and an opportunity to book on events if you like. You can of course book in the usual ways (phone, web, or post) - but remember the Spice motto – “You snooze, you lose – you rest, you rust!” Jonathan and enthusiastic volunteers will be on hand to answer any queries you may have and there may be an opportunity to watch the Spice DVD. Remember, everyone who attends is in the same boat so don’t be nervous about attending, come on your own (lots of people do) or come with a friend. Call us to book in advance or just turn up - either way, do come and see what you’ve been missing!!

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Leeds

Dates: Tuesday 10thOctober Tuesday 9th January

Dates: Tuesday 24th October Tuesday 30th January

Dates: Monday 13th November Monday 22nd January

Place: The Old Queens Head, 40 Pond Hill, Sheffield (S1 2BG)

Place: The Royal Oak, 18 Goodramgate, York (YO1 7LG)

Place: Parkside Tavern, Merrion Street, Leeds (LS2 8JE)

The Old Queens Head is right alongside Sheffield Bus station and adjacent to Ponds Forge International Sports Centre on Pond Hill. The nearest tram stop is Fitzalan Square / Ponds Forge just a 5 minute walk away. The railway station is a 10 minute walk. There is some street parking on Pond Hill and more on Pond Street, or you can use the car park at Ponds Forge or the Castle Gate Q-Park next to the Travelodge. We meet in the area to the right as you enter through the main door from Pond Hill.

The Royal Oak is at the Monk Bar end of Goodramgate. There is no parking along Goodramgate so use one of the car parks just outside of the walled shopping centre. We meet in the upstairs function room which is through the inner door and then up the stairs on your right. Why not get a drink from the bar downstairs when you arrive and then join us upstairs?

Parkside Tavern is the mock Tudor building on Merrion Street near its junction with New Briggate and alongside St John’s Gardens. The nearest outdoor parking is the Cross Belgrave St. car park. Indoor car parking is in the St John’s Centre car park on Merrion St., or the Citipark Car Park on Merrion Way is a little further away but cheaper. Why not get a drink from the bar downstairs when you arrive and then join us upstairs?

For all locations we meet from 7:45pm. Please try to be there by 8pm for the talk.

Can’t make it? Don’t worry … Don’t worry if you can’t make it to any of our preview nights – it’s not essential! You can always find out more about Spice on our website at www.spiceyorks.com. Or give us a call during office hours on 0113 418 2818 where we’ll be happy to answer any questions whether they are general ones about Spice or about a specific event. If you’re not already a member you can join either online or by phone and get started! Once you have your membership number you can login to the website to book events. The next page has lots of suggestions of great events to start you off, but there aren’t any set rules – just choose something that looks fun or interesting and get involved. Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Recommended New Members Events We understand it can be very daunting when you are a new member, or thinking about joining Spice. To help you, we have put together a New Members’ Pathway that guides you through the best route to getting out and about, experiencing new things and making lots of new friends. This is just a suggested pathway; you are of course welcome to dive into Spice on any event. Look out also for our Easy Rambles for a gentle introduction to walking – walks are a great way of meeting a few people.

Ten Pin Pyramid Bowling at Hollywood Bowl Ten Pin Pyramids is a fun and social way of scoring ten pin bowling

Leeds – Thursdays 5th October, 2nd November, 7 December, 4 January at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall Road Leisure Park, Leeds (LS4 2DG) Sheffield – Mondays 2nd October, 6th November, 4th December, 8th January at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl Valley Centertainment, Broughton Lane, Sheffield (S9 2EP) A favourite amongst all Spicers, our regular monthly 10 Pin Bowling night at Hollywood Bowl is action packed from the word go. More than just a bowling night, this is the night when friends old and new come together for a fun packed evening. It’s a very popular evening that offers great value for money, and the chance of a good “chin wag” to catch up on the latest gossip over a beer. This is an evening suitable for all abilities as with our pyramid way of scoring we play in teams of two, and you don’t have to get strikes all the time to win – in fact you have to not get strikes!

Dinner Shuffles Our dinner shuffles are a great social night out

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Tuesday 17th October at 7:30pm Thursday 19th October at 7:15pm Friday 20th October at 7:30pm Saturday 4th November at 7:15pm Thursday 16th November at 7:15pm Tuesday 21st November at 7:30pm Tuesday 12th December at 7:15pm Tuesday 19th December at 7:30pm Thursday 21st December at 7:15pm

Place: Bar 166 and Bistro, 166 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds (LS18 4AQ) Place: Ego, 88 Surrey Street, Sheffield (S1 2LH) Place: Holiday Inn Hull Marina, Castle Street, Hull (HU1 2BX) Place: Jamie’s Italian, 35 Park Row, Leeds (LS1 5JL) Place: The Yard, Mercure St Paul's, 119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield (S1 2JE) Place: The Lock, DoubleTree by Hilton, Granary Wharf, Leeds (LS1 4BR) Place: The Lime House Restaurant, 55 Goodramgate, York (YO1 7LS) Place: Turtle Bay, 14 The Light, The Headrow, Leeds (LS1 8TL)* Place: Millhouses Gastro Pub, 951 Abbeydale Rd, Sheffield (S7 2QD)*

Our dinner shuffles are a great way to meet lots of new people. We enjoy a three course meal each time, but we will ask everyone to change seats between each course so you will get more chances to chat with more people! The menus for these meals are on our website. Please choose your meal and state your choices when booking. *Our December dinner shuffles in Sheffield and Leeds are Santa’s shuffles and we ask all attending to bring along a food or drink related gift to the value of around £5 which Santa will swap with another guest.

Spice Curry Clubs If you like curry, you’ll love curry club

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Friday 27th October Friday 3rd November Friday 24th November Friday 24th November Friday 8th December Thursday 28th December Friday 29th December

Place: AM Kitchen and Bar, 24 - 26 Briggate, Leeds (LS1 6EP) Place: Butlers Balti, 44-46 Broad Lane, Sheffield (S1 4BT) Place: Prithi Raj, 407 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield (S11 8PG) Place: Nawaab, 35 Westgate, Huddersfield (HD1 1NY) Place: Indian Blues, 7 Corporation Street, Chesterfield (S41 7TP) Place: Two States, 92 - 94 Middlewood Rd, Sheffield (S6 4HA) Place: Shabab, 1 Bishopgate Street, Leeds (LS1 5DY)

Curry club is a great way to start your weekend. Come along and enjoy a curry and a chat. For some of our curry clubs we meet beforehand at a nearby pub. Check timings and meet places online.

Quiz nights With a variety of themes, our quizzes are always fun and are one of our most popular social nights

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Wednesday 11th October at 8pm Around the World Quiz – test your global knowledge Wednesday 8th November at 8pm Snakes and Ladders Quiz – climb the board but watch out for the snakes Wednesday 6th December at 8pm Xmas Quiz – festive fun! Wednesday 10th January at 8pm Review of 2017 Quiz – test your memory of the events of the last year Cavells Café Bar, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) or Parkside Tavern, Merrion Street, Leeds (LS2 8JE)

The second Wednesday of each month is quiz night. We’ll put you into small teams on arrival. Usually everyone puts £1 into the prize pot for the winning team. Sometimes the quiz is on a particular theme, and other months it’s more general knowledge, but we have a special twist to the scoring! 14

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Regular Events York Cinema Night Dates: Every first and third Wednesday Host: Bridget Hutchinson Cost: Free to members – buy your own ticket Our twice monthly get together to see the latest flicks! Check the Spice website for timing, venue and this week’s film.

Discover Scuba at Metrodome Dates: Place: Cost: Host:

Every fourth Tuesday at 7:45pm Metrodome, Queens Rd, Barnsley # (S71 1AN) £12.50 Member, £15 Guest Smudge on 07889 071230

Ever fancied trying a little scuba diving? Did you join spice to try new experiences? Want to do something you can boast about to your workmates? If you’ve answered yes then book this now! This is a basic introduction to Scuba diving in the confines of a heated swimming pool, designed to introduce the complete beginner to the underwater world. You will be introduced to the equipment and learn the all-important safety points. Then it’s off to the pool as it’s time to get wet, where you will get an hours’ time to put into practice everything that you have learnt. If you find any treasure amongst the wrecks, make sure you keep it to yourself! Our course tonight is run by an old Spice favourite; Smudge of ProScuba Diving and his team.

Badminton Date: Every Tuesday at 8pm Place: Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield (S5 6AE) Cost: £3.50* / £6 Member, £8 Guest Host: Andy Butler on 07450 025314 Badminton is one of those sports where whatever your ability or level of fitness is you can still have a great game. Don’t worry if you haven’t a clue, you’ll soon get the hang of it and there are plenty of people who will be only too happy to help you get started. Rackets and shuttlecocks are provided. *Book at least a week before to get the reduced rate!

Music Club Sheffield A chance to discuss & appreciate a range of music

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Every third Wednesday at 8pm Rutland Arms, 86 Brown St, Sheffield (S1 2BS) £2.50 Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

With a different theme each month. You are requested to select one track that, to you, best illustrates the theme under discussion. You will be invited to give a short explanation as to why you chose it (‘I just like it’, will do!) and then we will all listen. After each track, there will be a short time to comment. Please let us know your choice of track and the artist when booking. The coming themes are: 18th October: Scary song 15th November: This one makes me sick! 20th December: I bet that you look good on the dancefloor 17th January: Drinking song!

Book Club Sheffield All event proceeds go to Book Aid www.bookaid.org

Dates: Thursday 26th October Thursday 23rd November Thursday 14th December* Thursday 25th January Time: 7pm or meet for tea first at 6pm Place: Cavells, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) Cost: £2 minimum donation on night to book aid Host: Gill Siddons A fun social night discussing one or two of the latest best sellers. We discuss different books each month. Please read the book before the event so you can join in the discussion! Many book clubbers arrive early (around 6pm) for tea if you want to join them! We are choosing the next set of books at September’s book club which is after we go to print with this magazine, but by the time you read this our book list will be on the Spice website. *In December we also run a Secret Santa Book Swap! Please bring along a book to contribute.

Club Night!

Spice Hits Town

The night out formerly known as Spice in the City! Our big monthly meet up with friends old and new. We meet in Leeds and Sheffield for our Saturday night out. Catch up over a few drinks, find out who’s doing which events, sort transport, swap stories. We will have a mystery offer on the night but to be eligible for the offer you must book on Club Night by the Tuesday beforehand. You can book online or call us in the office to book. We meet from 8pm. 21st October, The White Swan, 11th November, 18 Swan Street, Leeds (LS1 6LG) 9th December 28th October, Cavells, 11th November, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) 2nd December, 6th January

An informal Friday night in the pub – a chance to catch over a few drinks, find out who’s doing which events, sort transport, swap stories. No set format just drinks with old & new friends. These events are free and a great way to start your weekend. Please book online so we know how many to expect! 3rd November The Swan and Cygnet, (8pm) Denby Dale Road, Wakefield (WF4 3BB) 1st December (8pm) 12th January (7:30pm)

The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, Huddersfield (HD1 1JF) Get Together at The York Tap, York Train Station, York (YO24 1AB)

Peak District Walk: Carsington Water

Spice Rambles Rambles: Essential Information All Spice walks are designed to be fun, enjoyable, and above all, safe. All the walk leaders we use are experienced and carry first aid and emergency equipment but all walkers must ensure that they are properly equipped for the conditions. If you are a newcomer to Spice Rambles, please feel free to contact the walk leaders through the Spice Office. The leaders will be happy to discuss the appropriate type of clothing and equipment for use on Spice walks but here are a few general points to bear in mind. No jeans or trainers, please. Any Spice Ramble may involve walking over open country, not necessarily over well-defined paths, and it should not be assumed that you are going for a stroll in the park. You should wear warm clothing, preferably in the form of several layers, and all walkers must bring waterproof jackets and trousers. Happily, accidents and injuries are extremely rare but "injuries" are often caused by ill-fitting boots or inappropriate socks. A relatively minor injury out in the wilds can result in the walk being curtailed, so please ensure that you are happy with the fit of your boots and socks. Bring liquids and a packed lunch. Even if the write up suggests a convenient pub stop, please do not take this for granted. Pubs have been known to be full or even closed. A Spice ramble is not a race. The leader's responsibility is to ensure the safety of all the party, so he will often have to spend time at the back of the group. All walkers should ensure that they do not lose contact with the leader. If you can't see the leader, please stop and wait. (Neither Spice nor the walk leaders can be held responsible if a walker sustains an injury whilst out of touch with the leader.) Please be ready on time. There will be over 20 walkers taking part in a typical Spice ramble. The time specified in the newsletter is the Start time. If you are not ready to start walking promptly, you will be inconveniencing all those who had the foresight to get ready on time. Some rambles give a postcode near to the meet point; these are given for guidance only and members should not rely on Satnav systems to find the precise meet point for a walk. Always take the printed directions and a map with you. Please remember that Spice cannot be held responsible for the security of the car parking. Please ensure that you take sensible precautions to protect your car and belongings. Well behaved dogs are welcome on most walks unless otherwise stated, but must be pre-booked - please write it on your booking form or in the notes when booking online if you are bringing dogs. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the dog is kept under control on a fixed lead with a length of no more than two metres at all times, and is not allowed to cause a nuisance. You must bring a suitable lead and use it. Dogs must not be allowed off the lead at any time unless agreed with the walk leader after consultation with the other walkers.

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Sunday 8th October at 11:15am Between Ashbourne & Wirksworth # (DE6 1ST) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801

Starting from the southerly part of Carsington Water we head to the village of Kirk Ireton when we walk through local farmland with some great views. We drop down to the reservoir and head back along the edges of the reservoir. The views will be varied as we use shoreline and wooded paths. After the walk we can find a pub for a drink and a bite to eat

Peak District Walk: Bakewell, Ashford and Monsal Dale Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 15th October at 10:30am Bakewell # (DE45 1BU) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from Bakewell, famous for the pudding amongst other things, to follow the river Wye through to pretty Ashford in the Water with the sheepwash bridge and stone houses. Continuing with the river passing one of the old mills and the Sough from the Lathkill dale mines and climb steadily through the woods to emerge at Monsal dale, following the wide dale to cross by the most photographed weir to climb through the woods to Monsal Head and the iconic view of the old railway viaduct, a steep descent to go through the Headstone tunnel and follow the railway line then bridleway back to Bakewell. Distance: 10 miles

Mid-Week Ramble: Fernilee Reservoir ...wonderful elevated views over the Goyt Valley

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Wednesday 18th October at 11am Canal Wharf Car Park, Whaley Bridge (SK23 7LX) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard Langthorpe 07740 698432

A walk that takes us through varied countryside from Whaley Bridge to the Goyt Valley and back again. We have wonderful elevated views over the Goyt Valley up to Fernilee Reservoir, then take the valley route back to the cars, with some quaint industrial heritage along the way. Please bring your walking boots and some sandwiches for a picnic lunch en route. Distance: 6 miles

Peak District Walk: Edale - Rushop Edge Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 22nd October at 10:30am Edale village # (S33 7ZA) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Paul Hunt on 07973 139084

A classical Peak District walk from THE rambler's village of Edale and capturing panoramic views along the ridge ofRushop Edge. This walk begins and ends in the village of Edale popular with ramblers and famous as the starting point of the Pennine Way. Good walks and knobbly knees are in abundance around here. We'll be bound for a south west route that takes us up on to Rushop Edge which is a favourite Peak District ridges with many hikers for its well defined paths and its panoramic views across to the Kinder massif and to the White Peak in the south. Distance: 6 miles

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Peak District Walk: Alport Castles from Fairholmes Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 29th October at 10:30am Fairholmes, Derwent Valley # (S32 0AQ) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from the Fairholmes visitor centre at Derwent Dam we first follow the wooded path beside the reservoir then the steady limb round Crook Hill onto the ridge passing Hagg side wood. Then again a climb to Bellhag Tor for the open moorland of Rowlee Pasture, we arrive firstly at Little Moor then the Alport Castles, the largest landslip in the county forming castle like features. At Birchen Hat we turn to descend over the moor to the reservoir where we follow the edge passing the remains of Birchenlee, Tin Town, the tin village for the workers on the dams and back to the start. Distance: 10 miles

Peak District Walk: Ashbourne and Mayfield Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 5th November at 10:30am Peak District # (DE6 1EJ) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from the Tissington Trail then footpaths over the hill to Mapleton and Okeover Bridge over the river Dove, passing the old mill for Okeover Hall. We follow Birdsgrove Lane then the bridleway past Throstle Place to Upper Mayfield, taking Slack Lane and footpaths to Church Mayfield with stories of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his army in 1745 and connections to Lady Godiva.Finally rejoining the river Dove to Hanging Bridge and the return to the start. Distance: 7 miles

Ramble: Cat and Fiddle Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 5th November at 11am Cat and Fiddle Derbyshire Bridge Car Park (Free) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard Langthorpe 07740 698432

A superb walk with panoramic views over the Cheshire Plain. There are reminders of our industrial heritage everywhere, yet it is only the sound of the curlews and skylarks that disturb the peaceful moors and tightly nested valleys now. Although it is a fairly easy walk, and we will be taking it at the usual relaxed pace, you must have walking boots, wet weather gear, hat and gloves because it is high enough up to give the good views. We will be punctuating the relaxed pace with a snack en route, so please bring refreshments if you want to, and we will be retiring afterwards to the nearby Peak View Café should you want to join us. Distance: 6 miles

Ramble: Frodsham Date: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 12th November at 11am Moor Lane Car Park, Frodsham (WA6 7AF) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard on 07740 698432

A walk taking in the woods, glades, valleys, and quiet lanes near the Sandstone Trail with superb views over the Mersey estuary and

beyond. Although not a difficult walk, there is some steep ground so please don’t forget your walking boots. We will be stopping for a picnic lunch en route, so please bring some food to keep you going. If you fancy a late lunch at the end of the walk, the Bear’s Paw pub is serving food all afternoon. Distance: 6 miles

Peak District Walk: Chatsworth Park Autumnal walk Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 12th November at 11:15am Peak District # (DE4 2NX) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Steve Dell on 07813 690801

A classic Peak District walk exploring the area around the Chatsworth Estate and Park and a great time of the year – the trees in the woods should be giving their glorious show of colours. From the Carlton Lees car park we head up towards Beeley Moor. Along the Rabbit warren and we go in Stand Woods and pass the Swiss and Emperor Lakes and onto the Hunting Lodge. We stop for a break at Chatsworth House and continue along the river back to the car park. The walk will have some gradients but we will take our time and enjoy the great views. No doubt we will find somewhere for a drink and Sunday Lunch after the walk. Distance: 6½ miles

Peak District Walk: Blore and Ilam Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 19th November at 10:30am Near Ashbourne # (DE6 2BS) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Paul and Marie Moss

Today we explore some lesser known paths in the vicinity of the very popular village of Ilam. We start with a nice descent to Ilam, enjoying the views on the way down to this historic village. We cross the River Manifold via the ancient St Bertram’s Bridge, which was the main crossing of the river until the new bridge was built downstream in 1828. We then pass St Bertram's well, which is said to have provided fresh water since Saxon times (Loo stop at Ilam Hall if required!). We continue through the village, and follow the River Manifold to where it meets the River Dove.

Ramble: Shining Tor Stroll Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 19th November at 11am Goyt Valley Pym Chair Car Park (Free) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard 07740 698432

A walk of contrasts, with panoramic views over the Cheshire Plain in the first half, and a stroll into a secluded valley in the second half. The views are almost without equal in the Peak District, partly because we start the walk so high up. Even the car park has fantastic views! We will be punctuating the relaxed pace with a stop en route for lunch, so please take some refreshments if you want to. As usual, please bring your walking boots. Distance: 6-7 miles

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Mid-Week Ramble: Witton Park Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Wednesday 22nd November at 11am Witton Park near Blackburn (BB2 2TP) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard 07740 698432

A gem of a walk exploring the beautiful and varied area surrounding one of England’s largest historic estates. Once the home of the Feilden family, Witton House is surrounded by 480 acres of mixed woodland, parkland and farmland with fine views over Preston to the Irish Sea. Please bring your walking boots, and also your sandwiches as we will be stopping en route for a picnic. At the end of the walk there is the option of enjoying afternoon tea at the Pavilion Cafe Tea Room near to the car park. Distance: 6 miles

Peak District Walk: Eyam Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 26th November at 10:30am Near Baslow / Calver # (S32 5QP) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Paul and Marie Moss

We start in the historic plague village of Eyam: In 1665-1666, after 14 months of quarantine, only 83 residents of Eyam remained alive, while the population of the village had been about 350. There are graves and memorials throughout the village. From Eyam we ascend Tideswell Lane, past Foolow, and up Silly Dale.. (rude not to).. to Grindlow. A cheeky ascent takes us to the edge of Abney Moor, which we skirt, then cross. We descend through the little hamlet of Abney before the final climb onto Eyam Edge to enjoy the views before the descent back to the village for well-earned refreshments.

Mid-Week Ramble: Torside Reservoir Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Wednesday 29th November at 11am Torside Reservoir near Padfield (SK13 1JF) £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard Langthorpe 07740 698 432

A walk of two contrasting halves. We start by walking along the south side of Torside and Rhodeswood Reservoirs on a flat excellent walking surface until we can cross over to the other side of the valley. We then ascend gently up the old quarry track towards the edge of the moorland plateau from where we get the outstanding views. After descending back into the valley we wend through some interesting waterworks before returning to the cars. Please bring your walking boots and some sandwiches for a picnic lunch along the way. Distance: 7 miles

Peak District Walk: Wardlow Hay Cop and Cressbrook Dale Date: Sunday 3rd December at 10:30am Place: Between Buxton and Bakewell# (SK17 8QU) Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest The walk starts in the small pretty village of Litton, near Tideswell in Derbyshire. Setting off over typical dry-stone-wall country we bimble along the top of Cressbrook Dale peering through the trees into this superb valley. Dropping down through the village of Cressbrook we reach Millers Dale and a short walk up the lane through Hay Dale brings us to Warlow Hay Cop. 18

We'll pause on the Cop to enjoy great views of limestone scenery and then drop steeply down in to Cressbrook Dale. Returning through Tansley Dale back to Litton to “sample the waters” and food at the popular Red Lion pub.

Ramble: Rowarth Seasonal Special Stroll Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 3rd December at 11am New Mills (SK22 1EB) Little Mill Inn Pub Car Park (Free) £28 Member, £30.50 Guest, £6 Walk only Richard on 07740 698432.

An interesting walk exploring the beautiful countryside around Rowarth followed by a meal to get you in the swing for the forthcoming festivities. Please bring your walking boots, a change of shoes for the meal and book at least 10 days before – spaces are limited and menu choices are needed to order the food. Distance: 4-5 miles

Mid-Week Ramble: Lamaload Reservoir Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Wednesday 6th December at 11am Lamaload Reservoir, Near Rainow Lamaload Reservoir Car Park (Free). £6.50 Member, £8 Guest Richard on 07740 698432

A stroll with airy views over the moors and plains of east Cheshire in this pretty corner of the Peak National Park. We start at the reservoir and wind our way through valleys and over ridges before taking advantage of the easy walking on the reservoir access road to return to the cars. The walk is near the top of the grade, however we will be taking it at the usual relaxed pace. You must have walking boots, wet weather gear, hat and gloves because it is high enough up to give the good views. Please bring sandwiches for a picnic lunch. Distance: 6 miles

Peak District Walk: Whaley Bridge Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Sunday 10th December at 10:30am Near Buxton # (SK23 7SR) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from the centre of this former Mill town we follow the lane towards the Toddbrook reservoir built in 1831 for the Peak Forest canal. Then we follow the footpath below the dam to pass the War Memorial and follow the river Goyt, the old boundary between Derbyshire & Cheshire. Distance: 8 miles

Ramble: Piethorn Valley and Ogden Villages ...spectacular views across Five Reservoirs

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Sunday 10th December at 11am Newhey, Nr Rochdale, Lancashire (OL16 3TQ) Piethorn Car Park £5 Member, £7 Guest Lauren on 07852 366055

Join us today to take in the fabulous views from the Moorland and Hills above Rochdale for this lovely walk, remember though, to get the views, we have to take on quite a few uphill paths so be prepared! Distance: 5½ miles

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Peak District Walk: Black Rocks and Wirksworth circular

Ramble: Pendle Hill Boxing Day Blowout

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Sunday 17th December at 10:30am Between Wirksworth & Matlock (DE4 4LS) £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399

Starting from Middleton Top on the High Peak Railway then the footpath and lane into Wirksworth turning to cross the Ecclesbourne valley railway to Bolehill. We descend past the church to the Oakerthorpe Road, follow the bridleway past Wigwellnook farm to join the Midshires Way, following this to re-join the High Peak Trail and circle round Black Rocks back to the start. Distance: 6 miles

fabulous views of the Lancashire Hills!

Tuesday 26th December at 10:30am Pendle Hill, Lancashire (BB12 9JX) Car Park, Barley, Burnley £5 Member, £6 Guest Rod Finlayson 07968 255972

Today’s walk sees all the hard work done in the first hour as we ascend Pendle Hill using well-worn paths where we are rewarded with picturesque views out to the coast and across to the Yorkshire Dales. We'll have a bimble on the top and then descend via a route suitable for the conditions on the day. Distance: 5-6 miles

Mid-Week Ramble: Anglezarke Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Wednesday 20th December at 11am Anglezarke, near Bolton (PR6 9HA) Anglezarke Car Park (Pay and Display) £6.50 Member, £8.50 Guest Richard Langthorp 07740 698432

Today’s ramble is a delightful patchwork of meres, reservoirs, woodland, rural paths and quiet lanes set against a backdrop of scenic views as we explore the flanks of the West Pennine Moors. We do not go very high, yet the atmosphere of the walk is quiet and “out of the way”. We’ll be stopping for a picnic lunch along the way, so please bring sandwiches and, as usual, don’t forget your walking boots. Facilities: Nearest toilets to the meeting place are a 10 minute drive away next to the Great House Information Centre at Rivington, so you’d need to arrive early to take advantage of these. Distance: 6 miles

Ramble: Cheetham Close, Stone Circle and Turton Heights ...fantastic views on a clear day

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Sunday 24th December at 10:30am Edgworth, Bolton (BL7 0DU) Edgworth Medical Centre, Bolton £5 Member, £7 Guest Wade Murphy 07807 031485

Today’s walk takes us from the village of Edgworth via the Wayoh reservoir then out onto open moorland which will include a quite steep but relatively short climb up to cheetham close (329m) where we will find the bronze age stone circle. The views from here can be quite spectacular,(on a clear day), including Manchester, and the Derbyshire hills beyond. Then we cross to Turton heights, (343m).With views across to Pendle hill and the Yorkshire peaks beyond. From here it is either downhill or level walking including wooded areas, so those who are used to level 4 but would like a little bit more of a challenge, don’t be put off. Proper walking boots are essential for this walk as it can be quite boggy on the tops of the moors. Distance: 7 miles

Mobile phones If we have your mobile phone number we can contact you by text or phone if there is a late change to an event for any reason. Just give us a ring with your number and we’ll update your details or you can check and update these online at www.spiceyorks.com. Don’t forget to let us know if you change your number.

Peak District Walk: Bakewell, Monsal Trail and Great Longstone Date: Sunday 31st December at 10:30am Place: Bakewell (DE45 1AQ) Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Extras: Distance: 6½ miles Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 Starting from the only town in the National Park and home to the pudding. We climb to the station and leave via the old railway, leaving the railway by the Toll Bar house to join the footpaths passing Long Rake plantation to Beggarway Lane, into Great Longstone.We then turn south and re-join the railway for a while, follow the bridleway over the hill to Lumford Mill, Arkwright, then through the park back into Bakewell. Distance: 6½ miles

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Peak District Walk: Tissington Date: Monday 1st January at 11am Place: Peak District (DE6 2AT) Cost: £5.50 Member, £6.50 Guest Blow away the holiday excesses with the first walk of the New Year, starting from near the Old Dog Inn. We will first enjoy a stroll over the fields to cross the A515 and into the village of Tissington, passing Tissington Hall, the home of the FitzHerbert family, through the delightful village for the gentle climb over the fields to the old railway, Tissington Trail, for the views over the valley towards Parwich.

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Sport, Social and Adventure World Cup Qualifier and Meal in Sheffield England vs Slovenia

Date: Thursday 5th October at 7:15pm Place: The Bankers Draft, 1–3 Market Place, Sheffield (S1 2GH) Meet: 30 minutes before kick off to order food. Cost: £2 Member, £5 Guest Extras: food and drink Host: David Ward on 07702 739616 A chance to watch the football with friends, a beer and a meal. Join us at The Bankers Draft for a meal while we enjoy watching England's latest qualifier. We have a table reserved with a view of the telly. The Bankers Draft is a Wetherspoons pub with a great selection of drinks and a huge range of meals on the food menu. We meet at 7:15pm to order food and kick off is at 7:45pm.

as darkness falls come and see the City in a new light

Friday 6th October at 7pm 115 The Headrow, Leeds (LS1 5JW) 7pm in the bar ready to go at 7:30pm Free to Members, £5 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Light Night Leeds is an annual free multi-arts and light festival which takes over Leeds City Centre on two nights on 5th and 6th October. Witness the city centre come alive with an exciting programme of spectacular projections, interactive installations, exhibitions, dance, music and street performances We'll meet in the pub first for a drink ready to start our wander around the various zones at 7.30pm. We will visit the various zones stopping off periodically for a drink finishing at approximately 10.30pm around Dock Street.

Medieval Jousting Date: Saturday 7th October from 9:15am to 5pm Place: Warwick International, Guys Cliffe, Coventry Road, Warwick (CV34 5YD) Cost: £175 Member, £185 Guest (Deposit £30) This is a unique opportunity to learn the ultimate medieval art, with The Knights of Middle England. Our day is run by Karl Ude-Martinez who has over 12 years of experience in performing live jousting shows all over Europe. Some of you may have met him at our Polo days, and may also know that he is an up coming actor with numerous TV, Film and Theatre appearances. For obvious safety reasons, we will not be allowed to actually hit each other with our jousts as death often results from that – and such bravery is not deemed culturally appropriate to the modern age! However, they use a quintain (or dummy) to take the impact. Reasonable level of fitness is required as you will be in the saddle and partaking in many tasks for most of the day. Max weight is 20 stone. There is no height restriction. 20

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Saturday 7th October at 9:30am Curbar Gap car park (S32 3YR) Clodhall Ln, Hope Valley £16 Member, £18 Guest Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209

This will be a grade 3 ride with a few ups and downs so you should be comfortable on a mountain bike and have recent previous experience of off road terrain. We will ride along both Curbar and Froggatt edges, Houndkirk road and the new trails in Lady Canning plantation, created by Ride Sheffield. There will be a cafe or pub stop for lunch but you should also bring sufficient snacks and drink to keep you going through out the ride. We suggest you wear several layers of loose clothing and bring waterproofs. Gloves are a must at this time of year and we also recommend you bring a change of clothes to leave in the car just in case. Also put a few snacks and a drink in your day sack just to keep you going during the ride. Also remember helmets must be worn - NO HELMET - NO RIDE. Grade: 3; Distance: 18 miles

Marsden Jazz Festival 2017

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The Edges Improvers Mountain Bike Ride

Date: Saturday 7th October at 12:30pm Place: Railway Pub, 34 Station Rd, Marsden (HD7 6AX) Meet: 12:30pm in the Railway Pub ready to go together to the first music venue Cost: £12.50 Member, £14 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Why not join us for the popular annual Marsden Jazz Festival which celebrated its 25th year in 2016.Various venues in Marsden will be hosting live music acts and whilst entry to the pubs is free they do normally pass a bucket around for donations as this is a charity event. We'll meet at the Railway pub at Marsden Railway Station where we can decide which gig to go to first. As parking is very limited and the streets can be busy, the train is probably the best option. The final programme is not yet available but the first act is likely to start around 1pm. Please be aware that the pubs do tend to be very busy when the music is on and it is standing room only unless in some of the venues. There also is The Market in the Park, which is held in Marsden Park and this combines live music on the band stand at various times throughout the day with unique artisan stalls, bars and entertainment. We have booked a table at Mozzarellas for 5:30pm for a pizza / pasta. This is a family run, Italian restaurant located in the middle of Marsden.

Sheffield Ice Skating Night Date: Saturday 7th October from 8pm to 10pm Place: iceSheffield # (S9 5DA) Meet: Reception at 8pm Cost: £12 Member, £14 Guest Includes: 2 hours skating and skate hire Not skated for a while? Why not join us and have a go. Whether you'll be clinging to the edge or gliding round like Torvill and Dean, it's bound to be a fun Saturday night. Wear warm comfortable clothes, preferably in layers so you can take some off if you heat up when skating. Wear gloves where possible. We can skate for two hours or until we've had enough and then retire the the Core Bar to warm up.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

York Cat Trail and Meal

Vulcan Bomber Restoration Experience

the history of cats in the City

Date: Saturday 14th October at 10am Place: Wellesbourne, nr Stratford Upon Avon # (CV35 9EU)

Date: Sunday 8th October at 2pm Place: York Minster, Church House, Ogleforth (YO1 7JN) Meet: 2pm outside the main entrance to the Minster Cost: £18 Member, £20 Guest Host: Nikki Molloy on 07963 194225 Includes: walk and 2 course Sunday lunch Extras: drinks during walk and lunch This trail is based on cats that appear on buildings around York city centre. It has been designed to ensure that you see not only the cats of York, but also the most interesting and beautiful parts of our City. Highlights along the way include the Museum Gardens, Clifford's Tower and York Minster plus a walk down the Shambles and on the City Walls. The trail should take around one hour to complete. Cats have played a part in York’s history and luck has been linked with them since records began. Cats always land on their feet and having nine lives is a piece of luck that we can all relate to. We will meet at 2pm prompt outside the main entrance to the York Minster as this is very close to the first cat on the trail. During our trail we will stop for a refreshment break and at the end of it we will head to the Royal Oak for a delicious Sunday roast and dessert. The pub is located at 18 Goodramgate, YO1 7LG.

History Tour and Cream Tea at Hazlewood Castle a guided history tour of the Castle's rich heritage

Date: Saturday 14th October at 10:45am Place: Paradise Lane, Hazlewood, Leeds (LS24 9NJ) Meet: 10:45am in the Tudor Bar ready for tour at 11am prompt Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 Includes: tour and cream tea Extras: additional refreshments / drinks Hazlewood Castle has been in the family estate of the Vavasours since Norman times and was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086. They have a 1000 years of real history within these ancient walls. Learn how Sir William Vavasour in 1290 petitioned Edward I to Crenellate his manor at Hazlewood, transforming the house into a castle. How the chapel was declared extra-parochial by the Archbishop of York, in gratitude for access to free stone for the building of York Minster, and much more We will meet in the Tudor Bar at 10.45am (earlier if you fancy a coffee before we set off) ready for a prompt start at 11.00am. The Tour will take around an hour and afterwards we'll return to the Castle for a cream tea consisting of a scone with clotted cream and jam and your choice of either tea or coffee. There is ample car parking in the grounds. The Castle is located just off the A64 and is signposted by brown signs on the A64.

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No cost to book but please donate at least £10 to the restoration society on the day Avro Vulcan XM655 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 will be a short talk about the work of the team on arrival before we split into groups of 4 to spend some time in the cockpit. A video will also be shown about the aircraft and there will be an opportunity to ask questions to some of the dedicated volunteers. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.

Spice Dines Italian at ASK Sheffield A Spice Dines Around the World meal

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Saturday 14th October at 7:45pm 8-10 Cambridge Street (S1 4HP) 7:45pm in the bar for table at 8pm £23.50 Member, £25 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Come and join us for a lovely Italian meal at ASK. As this is a Spice Dines Around the World meal you will qualify for a sticker in your passport. If you haven't already got a passport we will issue you with one. Tonight we will enjoy a 2 course meal consisting of a starter and main. ASK Italian is located close to the Town Hall and the Peace Gardens, a short walk from the Railway station.

Wake up the Zoo Date: Sunday 15th October at 8:40am Place: Dudley Zoo, Dudley # (DY1 4SQ) Cost: £35 Member, £39 Guest Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a major zoo before it can open to visitors each day? How much food has had to be prepared for every animal and what cleaning jobs have to be completed before the visitors arrive? Well now you can, with a guided tour with a keeper, who will take you behind the scenes and show you what it takes. At the end of a busy morning we will go to the cafe for a full English Breakfast (quorn sausages available as a vegetarian option)

Sunday Brunch at Café des Amis Sheffield Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 15th October at 10:30am 97-99 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield (S8 0RN) Café des Amis £2 Member, £5 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Extras: Whatever breakfast you choose from the menu. A slight change of pace on a Sunday morning for those of us who don’t like to ramble. Strange, but it’s true! We’ve booked breakfast at Café des Amis on Chesterfield Road.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Incredible Auto Circus

Dinner Shuffle at Holiday Inn Hull Marina

.. a half day of stupendous auto-exhilaration

come and join the group booked on the City of Culture Social Weekend

Date: Sunday 15th October from 9:30am to 1:30pm Place: Birmingham Wheels Raceway, Adderley Road South, Birmingham (B8 1AE) Cost: £99 Member, £149 Guest (at public price) 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! Limitations: Drivers must be reasonably fit. Maximum height is 6ft 5” and minimum is 4ft 11”. Max weight is 20 stone. Drivers must hold a current driving licence. PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SHARED WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Walk and Sunday Lunch at The Park Grill Date: Sunday 15th October at 11:30am Place: Waterton Park Golf Club, The Balk, Walton (WF2 6QL) Meet: 11:30am in the car park ready to walk at 11.45am or at 1:15pm in the bar Cost: £19.50 Member, £21.50 Guest Host: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: 2 course lunch consisting of main and dessert Extras: drinks Come and join us for a leisurely walk around Waterton Park which will last for about an hour and a half before we head to the Golf Club for a delicious 2 course lunch. The meal is booked for 1:30pm so if you don't want to do the walk first you can meet us there but please let us know so that we are not waiting for you to start the walk.

Pie Night at the Sportsman Huddersfield Back to the popular Sportsman

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Thursday 19th October at 7:15pm 1 St John's Road (HD1 5AY) 7:15pm in the bar to sit down at 7:30pm £10 Member, £11 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Includes: pie, peas, chips or mash and gravy Extras: drinks The Sportsman takes the classic British Boozer and brings it bang up to date. With its beautiful Art Deco interior they’ve restored the original feature to their former glory. They won English Heritage Pub Design Awards in 2010. They have eight hand-pumps dispensing the country’s finest beers across a range of strengths and styles. Of course, Huddersfield is the World’s greatest brewing town, so local brews feature heavily on the bar; Mallinson’s beers are always available, with Magic Rock and Summer Wine making regular appearances. If traditional ales are your thing they have Timothy Taylors Boltmaker as their only permanent fixture . Tonight we will enjoy either a pie or hotpot meal. 22

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Friday 20th October at 7:30pm Castle Street, Hull (HU1 2BX) 7:30pm in the bar for table at 8pm £25 Member, £30 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: 3 course meal Extras: drinks As Hull is the City of Culture this year, we have organised a social weekend to explore the City. Part of the programme is a dinner shuffle on Friday night at the Holiday Inn Hull Marina so why not come and join us for an evening of mingling and dining with fellow Spicers.

Flight Simulator Experience Date: Saturday 21st October. Timeslots from 2pm Place: Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire (NN6 0BN) Cost: £59 Member, £64 Guest Here is an ultimate experience and has got to be on most of our ‘must do’ lists and we have a deal, much less than the public price. Your chance to 'Fly' a 737!! We have a limited number of places so it’s best to book early! The Simulator This is not just a pretend aircraft used for experiences but a fully operational professional level 737NG used to train real airline pilots to fly!

Ladybower Come and Try Mountain Biking Date: Saturday 21st October at 10:30am Place: FairHolmes, Ladybower, Bamford, Sheffield (S33 0AQ) Meet: P&D car park outside Fairholmes cycle hire Cost: £16 Member, £18 Guest Host: Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209 Bike hire: If you don't have a bike then you can hire one from Derwent Cycle Hire, Fairholmes Car Park, Derwent, Bamford, Sheffield S33 0AQ Tel. 01433 651261. Please contact them directly and arrange to hire a bike. You will have to arrive early to ensure a bike is available and that you are ready to start at 10:30 a.m. The ride is partly on road and partly off road as we circumnavigating the Derwent reservoir, with stunning views of the surrounding hill. The trail undulates around the reservoir so you will need to be able to cycle up and down hill but they are not too demanding. As we ride you will get the opportunity to practice mountain biking technique and ask questions. The ride will be guided and supported by a fully train mountain bike guide with many years experience. The trails are well maintained so should not be too muddy even if it is wet but we recommend that you bring a change of clothes in the car and take extra clothing with you on the ride. Helmets MUST be worn at all times during the ride. This ride is for beginners to mountain biking, but you should be able to ride a bike and feel comfortable on uneven surfaces. Grade: 4; Distance: 12 miles.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Curling Night in Sheffield

Workshop: Style

Brooms at the ready …

...with top image consultant Rosie Huckle

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Saturday 21st October from 8pm to 10pm iceSheffield # (S9 5DA) Reception at 8pm £22 Member, £29 Guest Sue Blackman on 07578 333241

Includes: 90 minutes curling session with tuition from an iceSheffield coach, a hot drink & a muffin or flapjack! Try your hand at this great winter sport. Can you get the stone on the target? Tonight we will have tuition from a coach at iceSheffield on how to slide the stone and you will get to see how close you can get to the target. Afterwards there is an included snack and hot drink to warm you up.

Saturday Evening Meal at Leonardo's Hull come and join the group booked on the City of Culture Social Weekend

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Saturday 21st October at 6:45pm 22 Princes Dock Street, Hull (HU1 2JX) 6:45pm in the bar area for table at 7pm £22.50 Member, £25 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: starter and main Extras: drinks and dessert As Hull is the City of Culture this year, we have organised a social weekend to explore the City. Part of the programme is an evening meal on Saturday night at Leonardo's so why not come and join us for an evening of wining and dining with fellow Spicers. Leonoardo's is a bistro bar that served traditional, homemade cooked food.

Workshop: Colour Analysis and Makeover ...with top image consultant Rosie Huckle

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Sunday 22nd October from 10am to 12:30pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford # (M32 9AN) arrive from 9:45am for tea & biscuits £64.50 Member, £69.50 Guest Rosie Huckle of Colour Me Beautiful

Includes: refreshments and light lunch Rosie is an award winning Image Consultant and Personal Stylist and is one the top consultants in Europe’s largest Image Consultancy and during today’s workshop she will help you to understand which colours complement your natural colouring you can save time & money and look great! At the workshop you’ll learn: • why certain shades complement your unique colouring • how best to wear colours that you already have • combinations of shades to make your wardrobe more versatile • which cosmetic shades suit you and how to apply natural looking make-up

Sunday 22nd October from 1:30pm to 4pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford # (M32 9AN) arrive at 12:45pm for lunch £69.50 Member, £74.50 Guest Rosie Huckle of Colour Me Beautiful

Includes: Refreshments and light lunch Rosie is an award winning Image Consultant and Personal Stylist and is one the top consultants in Europes largest Image Consultancy If you find shopping for clothes frustrating and sometimes buy items out of desperation, only to end up never wearing them, it may be because you’re choosing the wrong styles. So, if you have a wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear, some style advice maybe just what you need! At the style workshop you’ll discover: • How to select the most flattering styles and fabrics for your body shape, proportions and budget • Why you should dress in styles that suit your personality and lifestyle so shopping mistakes can become a thing of the past • Your most flattering spectacle shapes and hair style You’ll leave with a personalised style workbook full of tips and any notes you have made during the session and ‘tons of confidence!’

Cinema Night at Huddersfield Odeon Date: Place: Meet: Host:

Wednesday 25th October 1 Bradley Mills Road, Huddersfield (HD1 6PG) approximately 7pm in entrance to get drink Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Extras: cinema ticket and refreshments Why not join us and come and watch one of the latest movies at the Odeon Cinema. Our Host will text you the day before so you can decide on which film to go and see and meet up at the appropriate time for the start of the film (no scary ones though!).

Motorbike Off Road Experience ... a fantastic introduction to scrambling/ motocross

Date: Saturday 28th October from 9:30am to 3pm Place: Frank F Harrison Motor X Track, Walsall (WS2 7NR) Cost: £99 Member, £105 Guest Includes: all equipment & instruction, specialist Clothing including boots, jackets & helmets. Also drinks & burger at lunch It’s back! We seem to get ‘regular bookers’ for this, so it must be good! So if it appeals don’t delay in booking this one! 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.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Halloween Dinner Party at The Garrison Sheffield Ghoulish fun!

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Friday 27th October from 7pm to 12:30am The Garrison Hotel, Hillsborough Barracks, 635 Penistone Rd, Sheffield (S6 2GB) The bar area £27.50 Member, £32.50 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 three course meal and disco

Join us for a Halloween Party night at The Garrison in Sheffield. We enjoy a three course meal tonight. Please let us know your choice when booking stating the word in bold for each course. Starters Tomato and Red Pepper Soup garnished with garlic croutons (v) Creamed Garlic Mushrooms served on bruschetta (v) Chicken Satay with salad and sweet chilli dip Mains Roasted Vegetables and Goats Cheese Hotpot topped with sliced potatoes (v) Grilled Cod Loin wrapped in smoked salmon served in a cream sauce, fresh dill, diced tomato and prawns Roast sirloin of Beef served with mash potatoes Desserts Jam Sponge and Custard Tangy Lemon Curd Cheesecake Sticky Chocolate Orange Cake

After dinner, we'll dance the night away at the spooky disco. It's sure to be a fangtastic night! The bar closes at midnight and the disco continues until 12:30am. Why not dig out your Halloween costume and join us? There’s a prize for the best fancy dress. Please note that this event is not exclusive to Spice. Location: The Garrison Hotel can be accessed from the Penistone Road (A61) entrance to Hillsborough Barracks which is at the side of the B & Q store and close to its junction with Bradfield Road. The Hotel can also be easily reached by public transport via the Supertram and local buses from Sheffield City Centre. We'll meet in the bar area.

Workshop: How to Implement The Secret

Spice Dines Brazilian at Bodega Harrogate

...develop your skills to achieve what you really want!!!

All You Can Eat Brazilian Steak Buffet Lunch

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Sunday 29th October from 10:30am to 4:30pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford # (M32 9AN) arrive from 10:15am for refreshments £45 Member, £49.50 Guest Richard Bisiker of Personal Summits

Includes: refreshments and light lunch The Secret is all about The Law of Attraction and challenging ourselves to develop the deep reservoirs of talent and ability that often lie dormant within us. Richard Bisiker, trained by Bob Proctor (teacher from ‘The Secret’) has over the last 20 years led 1000s of people through his amazing 1-day workshop. He will walk you through the practical steps of developing your skills to achieve the results that YOU really want. Do you want to boost your energy level, confidence, trust or belief in yourself? Then, this could be the workshop for you. We explore the most important part of the secret…You! How your self-esteem and your inner dialogue begins the chain-reaction of events that create your results in life. We conjure up a picture of ourselves in basically either a state of success or failure in the pursuit we are about to take. Richard will also be available for private one-to-one personal coaching during the session. You can also choose to work further with him afterwards in his follow-up coaching to ensure you master the implementation of the secret laws of the Universe. 24

Sunday 29th October at 1:15pm 11 Princes Square, Harrogate (HG1 1ND) 1:15pm in the bar for table at 1:30pm £19.50 Member, £21.50 Guest Christine Harrison on 07870 433748

Includes: selection of cuts of meat, sides and salads Extras: drinks Come and join us for a delicious Sunday lunch at this Brazilian Steakhouse restaurant. There are 9 cuts of meat and an extensive buffet of unlimited sides, fresh vegetables, cheese, cured meats and gourmet salads. We'll meet in the bar at 1:15pm to get a drink before we sit down at 1.30pm for our meal. As this is a Spice Dines Around the World meal you will also qualify for a sticker in your passport. If you haven't already got a passport we will issue you with one on the day.

Other Spice Groups’ Events If you see an event on another Spice Group’s website that you would like to do, we can list it for you. If it’s not already listed on the Spice Yorkshire website, just give us a call or drop us an email and we will add the event to our website so you can book it.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Theatre: Legally Blonde in Sheffield So much fun it should be illegal!

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Wednesday 1st November at 7:25pm Lyceum, Norfolk Row, Sheffield (S1 1DA) Meet by stairs at 7:25pm £39 Member, £42 Guest Jayne Taylor on 07741 315830

OMG you guys!!! Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Sheffield! Starring Rita Simons as Paulette Bonafonte and Bill Ward as Professor Callahan. The smash hit Broadway and West End Musical based on the best loved movie follows beautiful and popular sorority sister Elle Woods who loves to be pampered and is passionate about pink. When she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner Huntingdon III for a more serious girlfriend she puts down the credit cards and picks up the books. Packing up her trusty pooch, Bruiser, she bags herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School to try and win him back. With the support of her new friends she learns that you can be both smart and fashionable. Rita Simons is best known for playing Roxy Mitchell in BBC’s EastEnders for which she has won numerous awards and is one of Britain’s best loved actresses. Also starring in the show, Bill Ward (Emmerdale and Coronation Street) plays Professor Callahan. This all singing, all dancing romantic comedy is a fun-filled, feel-good pink fest, so bend and snap up your tickets today! We have top priced stalls tickets for this show.

Manhunt Detective Game in Sheffield Like a real life Cluedo!

Date: Saturday 4th November at 12pm Place: Sheffield City Centre # Cost: £9.50 Member, £15 Guest Have you ever watched Sherlock or Luther and thought "I'd make a great detective" - well now you have the opportunity to prove it. Do you have what it takes to bring a killer to justice? Set in Sheffield City Centre, you will be part of our team of newly promoted detectives tasked with hunting around, solving the clues given to you in order to rule-out suspects and murder weapons oneby-one. At the end of the game you'll be left with just one suspect and one weapon that you can't rule out! On a cold, foggy morning, the social starlet Tiffany Morris is found dead in her kitchen at number 45 Demise Drive. As newly promoted detectives, your team has the chance to solve the murder-mystery thanks to 18 virtual witnesses that we've placed around the city. You'll be competing with up to 50 other teams to track down witnesses all over town, eliminate suspects and rule-out murder weapons. It's like real-life Cluedo! But will your team catch the killer? At the start of the event, your team will be given an in-app induction and provided with police case notes (delivered via our Android App) that provides you with: Full case details 18 virtual witnesses to track down around the city 14 possible suspects to eliminate from your list 5 possible murder weapons to rule out Lots of cryptic clues to unravel Red herrings to avoid 1 killer (and murder weapon) to unveil

Please note that this is not a Spice exclusive event but that you will be in a Spice team competing against others. Each time has between four and six detectives - if we get enough bookings we will look to enter an additional team subject to availability. This event will sell out so please book now if you want to be part of this fab day out. Fancy dress is optional but adds to the fun! The game should take between 1½ and 3 hours to complete depending on how fast you work. Afterwards we can continue the day by going for a few drinks or maybe a bite to eat. At least one detective on each team will need an Android mobile phone running Android 5.0.0 (Lollipop) or later and will need to install the app. Please let us know when booking if you have a suitable phone.

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Saturday 4th November from 10am-1pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) £25 Member, £27.50 Guest Maureen Fearon for Spice Manchester

Introducing E.F.T. the Fast Growing Popular technique which is achieving a wide variety of successes, self healing and emotional management; this is the unusual “tapping” technique which is growing as a therapy technique for its dynamic results and ease of use. If you are reading this you are probably open minded, forward thinking and have an interest in having your best future, read on.This event has been designed and run by Maureen Fearon who is one of our popular trainers particularly as our love guru however she is also an E.F.T. therapist and has had many requests to run this day. She says, “I came across this technique years ago and because it seemed “mad” I rejected it, thinking “I’m not doing that!”. However it kept popping into my world and I became curious. I tried it and was flummoxed as to how it seemed to work like magic! I just had to explore what it was all about and I have been so grateful that I did. It has been a fantastic tool within my own personal development and coping with the tough stuff that comes along in life which can “floor” us. With clients I have experienced the most amazing outcomes.

Big Breakfast and Canal Walk from Brighouse to Elland and Back Date: Sunday 5th November at 10:30am Place: The Secret Tea Rooms, 31 Bethel Street, Brighouse (HD6 1JR) Cost: £12 Member, £13.50 Guest Host: Karen Tweed on 07979 637785 Includes: big breakfast and canal walk Extras: additional refreshments Come and join Karen for one of her fabulous Sunday strolls starting with a big breakfast at The Secret Tea Rooms in Brighouse. We have booked a table for 10:30am. After breakfast we will walk along the tow path to Elland where refreshments can be purchased at the Boy and Barrel or we could walk up into the town. We will then have a gentle stroll back to Brighouse for a cup of tea and a slice of cake where ever takes your fancy. The walk will be 6 miles in total but at a steady pace. We’ll probably be back in Brighouse around 3:30/4pm. Although the walk is along the tow path it can get muddy in places so we do recommend wearing walking boots or sturdy footwear.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Spice Dines Turkish at Istanbul Bar and Restaurant Harrogate Date: Thursday 9th November at 7:15pm Place: 9 Clarendon House, Unit 4, Victoria Avenue (HG1 1JD) Cost: £19.50 Member, £21.50 Guest Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 Includes: starter and main Extras: drinks and dessert Istanbul Bar and Restaurant has a Turkish oriented menu but the food is broadly Mediterranean in style. As this is a Spice Dines Around the World meal you will be eligible for a sticker in your passport. Collect 10 to receive a bottle of wine. If you haven't already got a passport we will issue you with one on the night. Tonight we will enjoy a 2 course meal consisting of a starter and main.

Sunday Brunch at On a Roll Sheffield A chance to sit back and chill on a Sunday morning with friends

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Extras: Whatever breakfast you choose from the menu. Locally sourced ingredients and full plates. What more to start your week?!

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Tactical Helicopter Flight Date: Saturday 11th November at 12:45pm Place: Helicentre Manchester, Barton Aerodrome, Eccles (M30 7SA) Cost: £75 Member, £80 Guest Enjoy a tactical helicopter flight from Manchester City Airport. This includes a total of 3, 6 minutes flights. Each passenger will get 1, hands on experience at the controls followed by 2, rotation flights where they will enjoy approx. 12 minutes as a passenger in the back taking in the views. These counts towards your Pilots’ Licence and you’ll also get a signed flight certificate! The total experience last approximately 40 minutes. The type of Helicopter used is a Robinson R44 Raven II with 3 available passenger seats, all with a window seat! Seats can be purchased individually or in multiples. A minimum of 2 seats must have been purchased for this flight to take place; however this will cut the expectance down to 1, 6 minute flight at the control and 1, 6 minute flight as an observer. Weight and Balance is critical to the safe operation of the helicopter, therefore an average weight restriction of 14 stone per seat applies, with a maximum combined weight of 42 stone for all 3 passengers.

Meet and Eat Lunch at Bellavista Ristorante Milnrow Pay as You Go

Date: Saturday 11th November at 1:30pm Place: Bellavista Ristorante, Wildhouse Lane, Milnrow (OL16 3JW) Meet: inside for 1:30pm Meal at 2pm Cost: £2 Member, £5 Guest Extras: Food Drinks & Service Tonight this is a pay as you go evening as the prices vary depending on how many courses and what main course dish you have. Spice provides a host and book the table and then on the night you pay for whatever food and drinks you have had. Members pay a booking fee of only £2 to join us and you can then order what you wish from the menu on arrival. The £2 fee covers our admin costs and the services of your friendly coordinator. Please arrive prepared to pay for your food and drink. 26

Sunday 12th November at 10:30am On a Roll, 213 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield (S10 3BA) £2 Member, £5 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

Sunday 12th November at 2:45pm 1 Tower Street, York (YO1 9WD) 2:45pm in reception for table at 3pm £14 Member, £16 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Includes: afternoon tea Extras: additional drinks Come and join us for a delicious afternoon tea at this centrally located York Hotel. The Hilton is conveniently located inside the city walls and opposite Clifford’s Tower and is within walking distance of some of the town’s most popular tourist attractions so why not enjoy a look around either before or after tea. Our afternoon tea consists of a selection of sandwiches, scone with clotted cream and jam and an assortment of cakes.

Meditation for Beginners All proceeds from the night going to Prostate Cancer UK

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Sunday 12th November at 6pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford # (M32 9AN) £5 Member, £6 Guest Chris Ward 07941 649844

Many of us have busy stressful lives and even for those who don’t there are those who are seeking ways to relax and de-stress. In our modern world meditation is fast becoming more and more the common place to achieve this. Meditation is incredibly enjoyable and healthy and is being recommended by health practitioners more and more. See web write up for full details. All events costs are donated to the Prostate Cancer Charity.

Theatre: Fat Friends The Musical, Leeds Kay Mellor's Super Slimmers

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Tuesday 14th November at 7:10pm Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate (LS1 6NZ) £42 Member, £46 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

The hit TV show Fat Friends from award-winning national treasure Kay Mellor (In The Club, The Syndicate, Band of Gold) is bursting on to stage this year in a brand new musical. Join the infamous group of Leeds’ most loveable characters as they are put through their Zumba paces at the Headingley branch of Super

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Slimmers by the lovelorn Lauren whilst Kelly fantasises about fitting in to the wedding dress of her dreams. Packed full of warmth, life and weight loss this brand new stage show written and directed by Kay Mellor reunites our favourite foodie friends in an eagerly anticipated musical which is packed full of hopes, humour and heart. With a star cast including Jodie Prenger, Fat Friends The Musical promises to serve up a brilliantly balanced diet of tears, laughter and self-discovery. As our old friends battle with the scales their stories are blended up to create a perfect serving of hilarious fun with a generous sprinkle of romance on top. Tuck in to Leeds’ very own musical as it stages its world premiere at the city’s Grand Theatre. Please book early to secure your seat. We have managed to secure rear stalls tickets seated all together for this performance. Cancellation: Theatre tickets are not refundable unless we can resell your place.

Last Laugh Comedy Club Sheffield Date: Place: Meet: Cost:

Friday 17th November at 7:45pm Barkers Pool, Sheffield (S1 2JA) Memorial Hall £19.50 Member, £24 Guest

The Last Laugh Comedy Club has been running in Sheffield for over fifteen years, making it the longest running comedy club in the whole of Yorkshire. Join us for a brilliant night of comedy followed by the infamous DJ Foxy's cheesy disco. Spice will try to reserve tables and there’s ample time between acts to get drinks. Meet promptly at door at 7:45pm to collect your ticket. Please note we are requested to be in our seats by 8:15pm. The Memorial Hall is right in the city centre at the back of the City Hall on Barkers Pool. Please note that acts are subject to change. Please be aware that comedy acts often cover sensitive topics and use strong language. Please do not book if you are likely to be offended.

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

Dates: Saturday 18th November Saturday 20th January Place: Black Rocks, Matlock # Time: 10am Cost: £34 Member, £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!

Edale to Hayfield Mountain Bike Ride A spectacular day out in the Dark Peak

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Saturday 18th November at 9:30am Edale car park, Edale Road, Edale # (S33 7ZQ) Pay & Display car park £16 Member, £18 Guest Jeremy Sainter on 07974 967209

Grade:2; Distance: 22 miles This will be a tough but rewarding days riding with stunning views of some of the best scenery in the Peak District. Starting from Edale we climb out of the valley and head over to Roych Clough and Hayfield where we will stop for lunch in a local pub or cafe, before returning via the renowned Jacob’s Ladder. This is another classic Peak district ride. As mentioned lunch will be at either a pub or cafe en route, but to keep you going whilst riding you need to bring some snacks and drink. Helmets MUST be worn at all times during the ride NO HELMET – NO RIDE. This ride is not for beginners to mountain biking and we very strongly recommend that you have at least attendance a Spice “improvers” Mountain Bike Day BEFORE attempting this one so you are fully aware of what’s involved. You should be prepared to get wet and muddy and be capable of riding uphill without the need for a respirator at the top of the hill. There are some rocky sections on the descents which are all walk-able. We aim to be back by 3 to 3:30pm subject to any mechanical issues. The ride is guided and supported by a trained mountain bike guide with many years of experience. Any questions give Jez a call on 07974 967209.

Workshop: Internet Dating Skills Get Your Share of the Good Catches Looking for love on the Internet!

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Saturday 18th November 10:30am to 4:30pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) £39.50 Member, £44.50 Guest Maureen Fearon

Includes: refreshments and a light lunch Statistics say the internet is the most successful way for people to get dating and find love. That’s great; however there is a collection of “know how” and skills. The media is quick to tell us about the bad that happens, so it makes sense to be equipped so that you get the best results and find quality love. And as with all Maureen’s workshops – There’s lots more packed into the day with fun, laughter and lovely people. This event is for all: people brand new to internet dating and those wanting better results. Maureen will bring her camera and can get some really attractive pictures of you. Good pictures play a key role in attracting. (This is an option; you don’t have to have your picture taken.)There are so many skills involved and many people don’t get the success they deserve. Too many “catches” are overlooked, get no response or dismissed because of misunderstanding and bad communication skills! Well, those really wanting to use this great “vehicle” of the internet to find love should come onto this day. Be warned it could change your life FOREVER! Remember if others have found love, happiness and marriage so can you!

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Christmas Murder Mystery at the Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel

St Nicholas Fair and Sunday Lunch at the Duke of York

Christmas murder mystery party night - Glittering Gatesby

a leisurely stroll around the Fair followed by Sunday lunch

Date: Saturday 18th November at 6:45pm Place: Otley Road, Leeds (LS16 8AG) Cost: £35 Member event only, £38.50 Guest, £105 Member event + single BB, £77.50 Member event + twin/db BB Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

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Includes: glass of prosecco on arrival, 3 course meal with coffee, murder mystery and disco ‘til 1am Extras: drinks Come and join us for an evening of murder mystery entertainment. We will start with a glass of prosecco on arrival followed by a 3 course meal throughout which you will be examining the evidence and investigating the suspicious and potentially murderous characters that surround you. The theme will be Glittering Gatsby. The party starts at 7pm and dinner will be served at 8pm. The entertainment is throughout and the bar and disco close at 1am. The dress code is smart casual. Why not make a weekend of it and stay over at the Hotel. All rooms include a HD LED TV, free wifi, tea and coffee making facilities and hair dryer. It's facilities include an indoor pool, spa bath, male and female only saunas, a fully equipped gym and you can also book beauty treatments from a massage to reflexology. The Hotel backs onto Golden Acre Park so there are also lots of walks to do from the Hotel. It has ample free car parking and is conveniently situated on the main A660 Otley Road. Rooms will be confirmed with the Mercure on 11th October and any unsold rooms will be released back to them at that time. Any requests for rooms after this date will be subject to availability and there may be a price increase.

Sunday 19th November at 11:30am 1 St Helen's Square, York (YO1 8QN) 11:30am outside Harkers Pub £21.50 Member, £23.50 Guest Sylvia McBriar on 07946 488945

Includes: main and dessert Extras: drinks The York St Nicholas Fair brings magical stalls and merriment from 17 November right up to 23 December. Soak up the atmosphere and aromas of warming mulled wine whilst you enjoy York’s ultimate Christmas experience. Traditional chalets shine out from their positions along Parliament Street, St Sampson’s Square and The Judge’s Lodging, where Small Business Christmas will be taking place with stalls selling locally-made handcrafted gifts. Explore Davygate and Coppergate for inspired gift and stocking filler ideas or find local flavour at York’s famous Shambles Market. Thor’s Tipi is back on Parliament Street after a popular first season. Cosy up around a log fire and enjoy a hot chocolate or something stronger. There’s mulled wine, Christmas cocktails and draft ales available from an independent licenced bar. We will meet outside Harkers at 11:30am to have a wander around the Fair before going to The Duke of York for lunch. The pub is located in the heart of medieval York, at the top of the historic Shambles, the ‘Duke’ is a pub packed full of history and charm. As part of the Leeds Brewery family they pride themselves on the quality and range of their beer selection and also on their locally sourced, freshly prepared food. If you just want to meet us for lunch then please be at the Duke of York, Kings Square, YO1 8BH by 1:15pm.

Ice Skating in Bradford

Peak Classic Caves Day

Get your skates on!!

..enjoy two caves in a day

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Sunday 19th November from 10am to 4pm Hope, Peak District # (S32 4TF) £49 Member, £54 Guest Mark Fenton for Spice West Midlands

Includes: Caving suits and all special equipment Extras: £3 on day to farmer 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 (although we don’t plan getting that far today)! 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. Grade: Moderate 28

Thursday 23rd November at 7:30pm 19 Little Horton Lane, Bradford (BD5 0AD) Bradford Ice Arena £11.50 Member, £15 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: skate hire Extras: lockers are 50p Join us at Bradford Ice Arena for a skating session. This session is reserved for beginner skaters and families, so only supervised youngsters are on the ice. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will supervise them so your not likely to be swept of your feet by a speeding teenager. This session is perfect for people who may be a little nervous about giving the ice a go. Wear warm comfortable clothes, preferably in layers so you can take some off if you heat up when skating. Wear gloves where possible. Baseball caps are not permitted on the ice but woolly hats are fine. Scarves are not permitted on the ice. Skate hire is included in the price. We can skate until 10pm or until we've had enough! There may be a 15 minute interval for resurfacing or speed skating. Afterwards we will retire to a local hostelry for a drink.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Early Evening Meal at the West Park Hotel and Bar Harrogate

Mini Golf and Supper at the Roxy Ball Room

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Saturday 25th November at 5:15pm 19 West Park, Harrogate (HG1 1BJ) £19.50 Member, £21.50 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Includes: 2 course meal of starter and main Extras: drinks and desserts payable on the night This contemporary boutique hotel has been transformed from an original Victorian coach house. The West Park over-looks the beautiful Harrogate Stray, an open area of 200 acres of parkland right in the centre of this historic spa town. Today we will meet for a late afternoon meal consisting of a starter and main.

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

Date: Sunday 26th November at 10:45am Place: Coventry Airport (CV8 3AZ) Cost: £129 Member, £139 Guest Includes: Briefing, followed by 30 minutes flying under instruction and 30 minutes observing from the passenger seat. Here's a brilliant way to tick off an event that is on almost every “bucket list” – yes, the opportunity to pilot an aircraft! To make this more special, we are using a 4 seat Warrior aircraft and two Spice members will share an hours flying – one taking us to Stratford (Wellesbourne Airfield) and the other flying us home. We will, of course be under expert instruction throughout. We take off from Coventry with one Spice student in the pilots seat beside the instructor and the other observing from the back seat. Half an hour later we land in Stratford where we swap over. This way, you gain much more than with a standard lesson and get to see two airports. The views will also be lovely over the Warwickshire countryside.

Sunday Lunch and Showtime at Bibis Leeds Good food and good company

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Sunday 26th November at 1:45pm Bibis, Criterion Place, Leeds (LS1 4AG) 1:45pm in the bar area for table at 2pm £26 Member, £28 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: starter and main Extras: drinks and dessert From the moment you enter Bibis Italianissimo Restaurant you are taken back to the 1920’s with its unique and opulent art deco surroundings. Bibis menus provide authentic Italian cuisine using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients and all locally sourced where possible. Today we shall enjoy a 2 course lunch of a starter and main before listening to the sounds of Luther Vandross in "Showtime". As we have been given a significant reduction on the normal price for a Showtime event, we will have a table with a restricted view but you will still be able to join in the fun on the dance floor.

an evening of fun

Wednesday 29th November at 7:15pm 1st Floor, Trinity Sq, Boar Lane, Leeds (LS1 6HW) 7:15pm in the bar area ready for 7:30pm tee off £18 Member, £20 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778

Includes: round of mini golf, drink and supper Extras: drinks Come and join us for an evening of fun starting with 9 holes of crazy golf. Please arrive for 7:15pm so we can put you into teams and be ready to tee off by 7.30pm. After golf we'll enjoy a delicious burger or pizza (around 8.30pm). Also included in the price is a glass of wine, pint of beer or soft drink. The Roxy Ball Room is on the 1st floor above Cafe Nero on Boar Lane and the entrance can be found next to the Cafe (58 - 63) round the corner.

How to Handle Difficult Situations and Thrive how to have more influence & negotiating power in everyday situations

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Saturday 2nd December 10:30am to 4:30pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford (M32 9AN) arrive from 10:15am for tea & biscuits £39.50 Member, £44.50 Guest Judi Goodwin

Includes: refreshments and light lunch This interactive workshop will give you practical techniques to put you in charge of your life. In one fascinating day, you will learn how to deal confidently with conflict, listen to other people’s point of view and resolve difficulties without sacrificing your own needs. The course is for anyone who wants to have more influence and negotiating power in everyday situations in professional and personal life- without upsetting or alienating colleagues, clients, bosses or business contacts. You’ll learn to run family relationships and friendships more harmoniously and express your views and needs without antagonising others

Spice Dines Chinese at Maxis, Leeds Come around the world with us to China ...

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Saturday 2nd December at 7:15pm 6 Bingley Street, Leeds (LS3 1LX) £22.50 Member, £24.50 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Includes: set menu of soup, fried starters and selection of dishes with rice Extras: drinks and dessert The Impressive purpose built Oriental style building serves quality Cantonese & Peking cuisine in luxurious, authentic Chinese surroundings. Come and join us for a set menu of soup, fried assorted starters and a selection of mains served with fried rice. As this is one of our Dines Around the World meals you will qualify for a stamp in your passport. Collect ten and you will get a free bottle of wine.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Theatre: The Vicar of Dibley 2 at Halifax Playhouse Based on the classic TV sitcom.

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Tuesday 5th December at 7:10pm Halifax Playhouse, King Cross St (HX1 2SH) £12 Member, £14 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

A night at the theatre with the Halifax Thespians. No no no no no no. Yes! Those of you that came along to the original production here in 2015 will remember what a fun night this is. Tonight's performance is a two act play based on episodes of The Vicar of Dibley. An Amateur production with the kind permission of Comic Relief and Tiger Aspect Productions. By Ian Glover and Paul Carpenter adapted from the original TV series by Richard Curtis & Paul Mayhew-Archer. Please book early for theatre visits as we can't hold seats for long. We have stalls tickets for this performance.

Create a Stunning Christmas Wreath or Table Centrepiece Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Saturday 9th December from 10:30am to 1pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford # (M32 9AN) Arrive from 10:15am for refreshments £16.50 Member, £18 Guest Lynn Trotter

Today we have a fun, sociable session with Lynn making either a Christmas Table centre piece or a Christmas Wreath for you to take home to adorn your table, door or mantelpiece. We will be working with some supplies from the Spice garden (think holly & ivy) along with beautiful ribbons & baubles and additional items to produce a traditional festive arrangement for you to show off to family & friends. Lynn better known for running our Conversational French and Creative Writing workshops is a qualified florist and has vast experience of producing flowers & arrangements for weddings, christenings and other celebrations. If you are making the centrepiece, you may wish to bring along a favourite bowl/fruit dish so that Lynn can show you a few tricks of the trade for you to try at home to display your centrepiece more effectively. As it is a Christmas themed event, expect a few festive additions to get you in to the Christmas spirit.

Christmas Jumper Pub Crawl in Sheffield Just what it says!

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Saturday 9th December at 7pm Sheffield City Centre (S1 4HG) Devonshire Cat, 49 Wellington St, Sheffield £2 Member, £5 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

We know you don't really need an excuse, but tonight is a good chance to dig out that cheesy Christmas Jumper (other Christmas accessories are allowed!) and prepare to celebrate Christmas in style. We’ll start at the Devonshire Cat and move towards the centre of town ‘Ding Dong Merrilying’ as we go! There'll be a drink included for the most outlandishly dressed! 30

Hope Intermediate mountain bike ride Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Sunday 10th December at 9:30am Hope, Derbyshire (S33 6AA) P&D car park opposite Hope Garage £16 Member, £18 Guest Jez 07974967209

Includes: Bike Hire: Bike hire will NOT be available for this ride. Grade: 3; Distance: Around 20 miles depending on the weather and riding conditions This is a great ride in one of the most picturesque parts of the Peak District National Park taking in Castleton, Mam Tor, Edale and Jagger Clough on a combination of quiet roads and bridleways. The route has been designed to make the climbing as easy as possible but as we will be climbing around 2000ft over the whole ride so the climbing will not be total painless. That said we will be rewarded with some great riding and fabulous views over this beautiful part of the Peak District.

Singing Your Arse Off Make the Devil's Arse sing!

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Sunday 10th December from 5pm to 7:15pm Peak Cavern, Castleton (S33 8WQ) Castleton tourist information £14.50 Member, £17 Guest

Silent “drip” night, Holy “splosh” night, all is calm “plop”, all is bright! Today we have a true Spice event with a difference. We meet under the covered area by the tourist information at the entrance to the main long stay car park in the centre of Castleton at 5pm. Please do not be late as we need to then walk as a group the short distance to Peak Cavern for carols by candlelight in the cavern. This will be held in the Vast Cave with the Hathersage Band. Peak Cavern is the largest cave system in the Peak District and is also known as the Devil's Arse for reasons you may discover when you visit! It's a fascinating place in itself and was home to Britain's last troglodytes until 1915, but tonight it will come alive to the traditional sound of Christmas. You will be welcomed on arrival with mulled wine and mince pies and then we will join the carol concert in this unique venue lit only by candles and the lights of the Christmas tree. It can be very cold so wrap up warm, dry and wear sturdy boots/shoes. You may find it useful to bring a small hand torch. Castleton is a lovely little village; it always looks fantastic at this time of year with all its Christmas decorations so why not arrive a bit early to get some last minute shopping done. Please note: There are no toilets at the cave. Nearest facilities are in the main car park in the village.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Christmas Lights and Traditions

Caving for the Terrified - Christmas Special

A seasonal city walk with Ken Goor

..a great way to get started

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Monday 11th December from 7pm to 9pm Train Station Concourse, Leeds (LS1 4JG) Outside McDonalds £5 Member, £6 Guest Ken Goor on 07742 223926

Another historic walk and talk with our Leeds City Guide Ken Goor. Tonight Ken will guide us around Leeds city centre and tell us all he knows about the history of the Christmas lights and Christmas traditions of the city. Leeds Lights is the UK's largest winter illuminations festival, spanning over 15 miles of roads in and around Leeds city centre. This magnificent display incorporates many special features and Christmas elements, with over 3,000 handcrafted motifs, nearly 12,000 lamps and many miles of rope light and electrical cable and it is well worth a closer look. As it may be cold, we'll only be walking for around an hour and a half on this one but we'll make a stop during and / or after the walk for refreshments! If you’ve been on one of Ken’s walks before you’ll already know that he’s a mine of information and has his own unique style. If you've not, why not come along and find out what we mean!

Christmas Carol Concert in Leeds Lord Mayor's Charity Event

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Thursday 14th December at 8:15pm Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds (LS1 3AD) In entrance by the Christmas Tree £7.50 Member, £8.50 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Join us tonight for the Lord Mayor's Carol Concert at the spectacular Leeds Town Hall, where we can join in and sing a host of festive carol classics. Leeds Philharmonic Chorus and Rothwell Temperance Band Richard Wilberforce - chorus master Alan Horsey – organ Introduced and conducted by Simon Lindley Celebrate Christmas at Leeds Town Hall’s annual family carol concerts. After the concert there will be a collection for the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal. The Lord Mayor’s chosen charity for 2017 is Candlelighters, a children’s cancer charity based in Leeds which supports families facing children’s cancer across the entire region of Yorkshire.

Great Escape Sheffield Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host:

Friday 15th December at 8:15pm Avec building, 3-7 Sidney St, Sheffield (S1 4RG) Great Escape £20 Member, £25 Guest Paul Timewell on 07956 586851

What a great way to start the weekend. Can you escape a room in forty-five minutes? Look for clues and solve puzzles. If you’re successful, well done. If not, it doesn’t matter. You’ll have had a great time and, in time honoured tradition, I’m sure we’ll go for a drink afterwards!

Sunday 17th December from 10am to 1:30pm Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire # (DE4 3PG) £35 Member, £39 Guest Sean / Mark for Spice West Midlands

Another of Mark's brilliant events that are aimed at those who really want to conquer a challenging outdoor pursuit, but feel the need for some extra 'loving care' and patience to help them meet their ambition. This day is an ideal introduction in an interesting cave system, but one where you have the peace of mind of knowing that you could quickly be brought to the surface if the experience proves too much! So if you've always been a bit wary of taking your first trip underground then this is the event for you. Grade: Easy Directions will be sent out before the day. It’s Christmas: Mark and Sean have some tricks up their sleeves to add a bit of Christmas Cheer to our day – enjoy! Medical Note: If you have any medical conditions that could prevent you taking part in this adventure activity, please contact your doctor in advance to check. If you are unsure, please contact the instructor, Mark Fenton directly on 07798 790766 or your Spice office. DID YOU KNOW? Caves are cool in summer and warm in winter! In fact, they’re the same temperature all year round, so there’s no need to worry about caving in the winter time! So a cave is often the best place to be!

Carols on the Folk Train Christmas Carols on our train journey from Sheffield to Edale and back

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Tuesday 19th December 6:50pm to 10:04pm Sheffield Railway Station, Sheaf Street (S1 2BP) Christmas tree on station concourse £10.50 Member, £12 Guest

Includes: train fare Extras: any food and drink Tonight we take a train journey from Sheffield to Edale and back in the company of Scuppered. These Folk Train old timers have taken on the Festive Season Folk Train on a number of previous occasions and have always been of great value. Once again they will perform material from a wide range of sources, traditional folk, 60's pop, contemporary folk, Country and Scottish Dance. Probably the best Coal Aston based band in the World! On arrival in Edale (due at 19:47) we move into The Rambler Inn where the music continues. Finally we take the 21:29 train back to Sheffield - with more music arriving at 22:04. We meet at 18:50 on the concourse of Sheffield station. Please don't be late as we want to get to the platform in time to have a good chance of getting seats in the music coach (seats cannot be reserved on this service). There are no refreshments on the train so if you want a drink on the train, you'll need to take it with you. Food is available in The Rambler - see http://theramblerinn.com Why not wear your Christmas jumper, Christmas hat or perhaps a bit of tinsel to make it feel a little more festive?

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Spice Yorkshire Christmas Party 2017 Our fabulous Christmas party

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Saturday 16th December Park Plaza Hotel, Boar Lane / City Square, Leeds (LS1 5NS) 7:15pm in the Park 1 and 2 on 2nd floor 7:15pm to 1am £44 Member party, £54 Guest party, £119 Member party + shared B & B, £178 Member party + single B & B Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 Welcome drink on arrival, 3 course dinner with coffee, half bottle of wine. DJ and disco until 1am additional drinks

Come and join us for a good old fashioned Christmas celebration at the Park Plaza Hotel Leeds. Our fabulous Christmas party will be held at The Park Plaza Hotel right in the Centre of Leeds. We have an exclusive Spice party in Park 1 and 2 on the 2nd floor. We’ll meet for our drinks reception at 7:15pm before sitting down to a three course meal at 8pm. A welcome drink is included so please come and let your Coordinators know you are here when you arrive. There will be a bar in the room for you to purchase additional drinks throughout the pre-dinner Reception and the rest of the evening. Also included with the meal is a half bottle of wine per person. After dinner the Resident DJ will play until 1am so you can dance and party the night away. The bar closes at 12:45am. Why not make a weekend of it and stay over? The Park Plaza Hotel is a stylish 4 star hotel located directly opposite Leeds Railway Station on City Square. All rooms have free wifi, cable TV with freeview, tea and coffee making facilities, laptop safe, minibar and iron and ironing board. It has a fitness suite which features weight resistance machines and cardio-vascular equipment. Luxury towels and ice cold water is available for guests. Our rooms are on hold until 30th October when we will have to release any unsold rooms. As this is a popular night on the party calendar the room rate is higher than normal. Our menu for the evening is below. Please make your choice by selecting the word in bold. Starters Spiced Parsnip & Onion Soup with parsnip crisps Chicken Liver Parfait, set on a garlic en croute with a cranberry & red onion marmalade Mains Turkey Roulade filled with pork sage & apple stuffing, wrapped in streaky bacon served with roast potatoes, festive vegetables & sweet jus Herb Crusted Salmon with roasted vegetables, crushed potatoes & roasted tomato sauce Roasted Butternut, Wild Mushroom & Sage Wellington with crushed potatoes, festive vegetables & sweet jus Desserts Mulled Wine Cheesecake with coconut snowball Christmas Pudding served with bandy sauce Tea & Coffee on request

Please note that prices below are subject to possible increases nearer the date so do please book early. Member party only £44.00 Member party and single room including breakfast

£178.00

Member party and twin or double room share including breakfast

£119.00

Guest party only

£54.00

Guest party and single room including breakfast*

£188.00

Guest party and twin or double room share including breakfast* * to book a guest on the event including accommodation please call the office.

£129.00

Location: The Park Plaza is situated on the corner of Boar Lane and City Square opposite Leeds City Railway Station. There are many budget hotels in Leeds which is another option and the ones closest to the Park Plaza are the Discovery Inn and Roomzzz Leeds City. The Ibis Budget is also a good option and is about a 10 minute walk away close to the main Bus Station. You can see all these hotels plus many more on booking.com. 32

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Huddersfield Christmas Meal at The Canton Chef

Floristry - Create Beautiful Christmas Bouquets

classic Cantonese cuisine

...a fun, sociable session learning floristry skills!

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Thursday 21st December at 7:15pm 72 - 76 John William St, Huddersfield (HD1 1EH) £24 Member, £26 Guest Karen Tweed on 07979 637785

Includes: soup, mixed dim sum starters and a selection of dishes served with egg fried rice Extras: drinks and dessert For our Huddersfield Christmas meal this year we will be visiting the popular Canton Chef. We will have a banquet style meal sharing the starter and main course dishes.

Theatre: Nativity The Musical, Leeds Your favourite festive film is now a major new musical!

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Friday 22nd December at 6:40pm Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate (LS1 6NZ) entrance at 6:40pm sharp please £47.50 Member, £51 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Your favourite festive film is now a major new musical! Adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved films, Nativity! The Musical is the perfect seasonal comedy for all the family. Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children, unruly animals and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true. Feel –good, funny and full of yuletide joy, Nativity! The Musical features all of the favourite sing-a-long hits from the films including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s the Brightest Star and a whole host of new songs filled with the spirit of Christmas! So join us at Christmas for some MAYHEM in Bethlehem! Please book early to secure your seat. We have managed to secure top priced stalls tickets seated all together for this performance. Cancellation: Theatre tickets are not refundable unless we can resell your place.

Christmas Lunch at the Harrogate Brasserie Date: Place: Cost: Hosts:

Saturday 23rd December at 1:45pm 26-30 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate (HG1 1DB) £18.50 Member, £20.50 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: 2 course lunch - main and dessert Extras: drinks. Come and enjoy a 2 course Christmas lunch at the Harrogate Brasserie and Bar situated in the busy Cheltenham Parade area.

Saturday 23rd December from 10:30am to 1pm Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford # (M32 9AN) Arrive from 10.15am for refreshments £24.50 Member, £26.50 Guest Lynn Trotter

Includes: all materials, tuition and light refreshments Join us for an introduction to floristry - today we will learn about how to prepare the flowers, how to keep them fresh and how to arrange a simple but incredibly effective & beautiful Christmas themed Bouquet. We will then learn the art of gift wrapping your bouquets and adorning them with your own hand made bows. Under Lynn's expert guidance you will put together a minimum of 2 floral bouquets to take away to adorn your house or for you to give away as personalised gifts to your loved ones.

Christmas Alpaca trek a perfect way to destress

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Wednesday 27th December from 2pm to 4pm Newmarket Lane, Methley (LS26 9DW) Treeside Alpacas £12 Member, £13.50 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: mince pies and refreshments afterwards! Come for a gentle winter walk with a group of friendly alpacas. We begin our journey with an introduction followed by instructions on handling and safety with your alpaca. Then enjoy a gentle 3km circular walk with the alpaca. The walk lasts about an hour and includes lagoons and shaded woodland paths around the perimeters of the working farm. During or after the walk there will be time to ask any questions you may have. At the end of the walk mince pies and refreshments are included. Don't forget your camera! Please wear suitable footwear. Toilet facilities are available. Sorry but dogs are not allowed on this walk.

Balloon Flight the altogether more civilised way to fly!

Date: Saturday 30th December at 9:30am Place: Shugborough, Staffordshire Cost: £145 Member, £149 Guest An experience of a lifetime! You arrive at the launch site. Nothing is happening. A van arrives, towing a huge wicker basket. People gather in groups, look skywards mutter about clouds & met reports. Then suddenly it’s all action with people running everywhere as our pilots decide we're going for it! Checks are made, you hop in and are away, rising majestically, with an eagles view of the fields & hills spread in a tapestry below. Your memorable flight lasts 30-60 mins.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

Spice New Year's Eve Party at Jurys Inn Sheffield Come and join us to welcome in 2018

Date: Sunday 31st December from 7:30pm to 1am Place: 119 Eyre Street, Sheffield (S1 4QW) Cost: £40 Member, £99.50 Member party + shared room B & B, £140 Member party + single room B & B Includes: welcome drink, 2 course buffet dinner, DJ and disco until 1am Extras: Additional drinks. £15 guest supplement. Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 This year we will be holding a Spice exclusive New Year's Eve party at Jurys Inn in Sheffield City Centre. Why not come and join us and celebrate the start of 2018 in style? We have exclusive use of the restaurant area on the Ground Floor where our DJ will be playing from 7:30pm until 1am on New Year's Day. We'll start the evening with a welcome drink at 7:30pm and our two course buffet dinner will be served at approximately 8:15pm. After this you will be able to dance the night away. The menu is below: Cajun chicken breast Beef Lasagne Couscous Stuffed Peppers Garlic Bread Slices Roast Mediterranean Vegetables Rosemary and Garlic Potato Wedges Lemon Tart and Wild Berries Fresh Cream Profiteroles and Chocolate Sauce If you would like to stay over we have a block of twin, single and double rooms on hold. Any unsold rooms will be released back to the hotel on Thursday 30th November and after this time would be subject to availability and a possible price increase. All rooms include free wifi, flat screen TV with freeview, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and air conditioning. Please note that prices below are subject to possible increases nearer the date so do please book early. Member party only £40.00 Member party and single room including breakfast

£140.00

Member party and twin or double room share including breakfast

£99.50

Guest party only*

£55.00

Guest party and single room including breakfast*

£155.00

Guest party and twin or double room share including breakfast* * to book a guest on the event including accommodation please call the office.

£114.50

Location: Jurys Inn is located on Eyre Street, a short walk from Sheffield Railway Station By foot from the Railway Station (approximately 8 minutes) - head out of the main entrance and continue straight ahead towards The Howard Pub. Turn left onto Paternoster Row and continue forward where the road bears to the right onto Furnival Street. The hotel is on our left. By car from the M1: From the South leave the M1 at junction 29 and at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A617 signposted Chesterfield. At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A61 signposted Sheffield and continue on the A61 for approximately 11 miles following signs for Sheffield and City Centre. From the A61 turn left onto the A621 and at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A621. Continue forward in the right hand lane and at the next roundabout take the 4th exit onto Eyre Street. The hotel is located on the left. From the North leave the M1 at junction 33 and turn onto Sheffield Parkway A630, A57 At the Parkway roundabout take the 4th exit off the roundabout signposted City Centre (Commercial Street) and follow the road left onto Arundel Gate. Continue along and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Eyre Street. the hotel is located on the left. Parking: Car parking is available at the APCOA Moor Car Park on Eyre Street, S1 4PY. Charges are £6.50 for 24 hours. Please ensure the blue token you receive upon entry is scanned on all occasions at the hotel reception before departing the car park. 34

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Healthy Eating Cookery Session

Winter Walking/ Navigation Skills Day

a healthy vegetarian Meal & Light Refreshments

.. this fun day with Mark will show you the way!

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Date: Saturday 27th January at 10am Place: Wetton Village Hall, Southern Peak District # (DE6 2AF) Cost: £34 Member, £39 Guest Host: Mark Fenton for Spice West Midlands

Saturday 6th January at 11am Spice, 11 Poplar Road, Stretford # (M32 9AN) 10:50am for a cuppa! £16.50 Member, £17.50 Guest Lauren on 07852 366055

Includes: a healthy vegetarian Meal & Light Refreshments Today, you can join us to explore aromatic and flavoursome vegetarian food (suitable for Vegans).Peter moves away from his signature Indian Style cooking to share with us a lovely meal cooked from scratch that will tingle the tastebuds. This is primarily a cookery demonstration however if you want to assist a little with chopping, stirring and even washing up, then please feel free.

Leeds Pub Crawl a crawl around some of Leeds City Centre pubs

Date: Saturday 6th January at 7:30pm Place: 115 The Headrow, Leeds (LS1 5JW) Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest Includes: your first drink Extras: additional drinks Come and join us for a bar crawl around some of the Leeds City Centre pubs. We'll meet in 115 The Headrow at 7:30pm where we'll get you your first drink before moving on to the next pub at 8:15pm.

Sunday Brunch at Hidden Gem Café Sheffield Date: Saturday 13th January at 10:30am Place: Off Folkwood Grove, Rear of Bents Green School, Ringinglow Rd, Sheffield (S11 7TB) Meet: Hidden Gem Café Cost: £2 Member, £5 Guest Host: Paul Timewell on 07956 586851 Extras: Whatever breakfast you choose from the menu. Holder of three awards, the Hidden Gem is well worth a visit. What the public thinks: The charity cafe is currently ranked #8 of 1,275 Sheffield restaurants on TripAdvisor. It has 115 community reviews, nearly all giving a 5-star rating.

Spice Dines French at Le Bistro Pierre Harrogate a little taste of France in North Yorkshire

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Sunday 14th January at 1:15pm 15 Cheltenham Parade (HG1 1DQ) £18 Member, £20 Guest Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Includes: starter and main Extras: drinks Le Bistro Pierre is an elegant and relaxed first floor restaurant offering excellent food. It is a vibrant restaurant that gets great feedback about the food and service. Today we will enjoy a 2 course Sunday lunch.

Mark Fenton is brilliant at easing beginners in gently to the skills and pleasures of the outdoors. It’s the type of confidence you need when everything turns white in winter and your skills and equipment are put to the test. Based in The Peak District, Mark has designed an entertaining one day course to equip the absolute beginner with the basic skills for winter walking, especially map reading and navigation. Morning Session (Indoors): an introduction to • Equipment • Planning • Emergency procedures • Maps • Scale • Grid References • Common Symbols • Matching the map to the ground • Contours & Orientation Afternoon Session (Outdoors): Our practical navigation exercise involves us in • Estimating Distance and Time • Measuring Distances • Micro Navigation • Navigation using linear and contour features • Following routes using the map only • The compass • Setting the map by use of the compass • Taking a bearing and walking on it • Magnetic variation • Aiming off and attack points • Pacing (each individual will calculate their own pacing and have ample opportunity to practice).

The Spice Yorkshire Winter Ball 2018 Date: Saturday 10th February at 7:30pm Place: The Cosmopolitan Hotel, 2 Lower Briggate, Leeds (LS1 4AE) Meet: 7:30pm in the Regent Suite Cost: £38 Member, £48 Guest, £98 Member party and shared room B & B, £129 Member party and single room B & B Early Bird: Please note the prices above are for early bookings and all will increase by £10 on 3rd January. Hosts: Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 and Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 Rather than have our Winter formal ball just before Christmas and compete with lots of work dos we always save it up and have a really super Black Tie Ball early in the New Year. Our venue this year is The Cosmopolitan Hotel in the Centre of Leeds. We’ll meet for our drinks reception at 7:30pm.. A welcome glass of prosecco is included so please come and let your Coordinators know you are here when you arrive. We will be sitting down at 8pm for our delicious three course meal. Also included is a half bottle of wine per person. Then it's on with the dancing shoes and the serious partying. This is always a smashing night and a great excuse to get dressed up in that glamorous outfit you thought you wouldn’t get another chance to wear, so please black tie/smart suits for the gentlemen and posh frocks for the ladies. The bar will close at 12:30am with the disco finishing at 1am. The menu will be available in a couple of week's time. Why not make a weekend of it and stay over at The Cosmopolitan. The rooms are modern and contemporary and include freeview TV, free wifi, tea and coffee making facilities. The Hotel is a 5 minute walk from the Railway Station and a 10 minute walk from the Bus Station. We have a block of singles, twins and double rooms.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0113 418 2818

UK and Overseas Breaks

City of Culture Social Weekend in Hull Experience the UK City of Culture 2017

Elan Valley Luxury Walking and Social Weekend Date: Friday 13th - Sunday 15th October Place: Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells # (LD1 5DY) Cost: £179 Member Twin Share, £199 Guest Twin Share, £209 Member Single, We return to this wonderful walking area with another of Steve’s walking and social weekends. Aimed at both serious and social walkers. On the Saturday there will be the choice of a short or long walk (approx 5 or 9 miles), in the Elan Valley, with its wonderful scenery, reservoirs, woods and dramatic valleys. The Sunday walk is directly from the hotel so no need to use your cars until it’s time to leave. We stay at the superb Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells. Its bedrooms are decorated and furnished to a high standard. The Hotel's Victorian grandeur is complemented by a superb indoor Leisure and Spa Complex in a Victorian style conservatory. Facilities include a 54ft heated swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam room and beauty salon, where you can book many treatments.

Fun Sailing Weekend with Torbay Sea School + Rib Ride Date: Friday 13th - Sunday 15th October Place: Unit 7, Brixham Marina, Berry Head Road, Brixham, Devon # (TQ5 9BW) Cost: £279 Member, £299 Guest Includes: tuition, all meals and snacks, hot and cold drinks, fuel charges, on board accommodation, life jackets, waterproof clothing if required, marina fees Extras: Parking Whatever your level of skill or experience, Torbay Sea School are hosting a fabulous sailing weekend. This will be a great introduction to sailing if you have little or no experience, and if you have sailed before, it’s a good opportunity to build on your knowledge and skills.

Horse Lovers Weekend! National Stud Tour + Newmarket Racing + Party! Date: Friday 13th - Sunday 15th October Place: Ramada Hotel, Boxworth, Cambridge # (CB23 8WU) Cost: £210 Member Twin Share, £230 Guest Twin Share, £280 Member Single Includes: 2 nights Hotel Accommodation, 2 Breakfasts, 1 Evening Meals, Private 90 Minute National Stud Tour with Tea/Coffee/Biscuits, Grandstand & Paddock entry to Newmarket Races on Saturday, After Party when the racing finishes, Transfer to Newmarket Races from hotel (return), Car Parking at the Hotel, day visit to Cambridge on the Sunday, Services of Spice Host throughout. Extras: Drinks, food and a flutter at the races On the Saturday we have a Private 90 minute National Stud Tour giving us a unique visit to see this working Thoroughbred Stud Farm followed by a day at the Newmarket Races for the Dubai Future Champions Festival which is a highpoint of The Gold Season. 36

Date: Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd October Place: Holiday Inn Hull Marina, Castle Street, Hull # (HU1 2BX) Meet: Holiday Inn Hull Marina Cost: £209 Member in shared room pp, £229 Guest in shared room pp, £319 Member sole occupancy, £339 Guest sole occupancy Hosts: Jill Pearson on 07788 144778 and Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714 Includes: 2 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast, guided walk, quiz Hull is the UK City of Culture for 2017 so what better time to visit? There are lots of events going on - theatre, music, art, dance. The programme isn't fully confirmed yet but you can see some of what's happening at www.hull2017.co.uk. In the old town’s Museums Quarter, the Streetlife Museum focuses on modes of transport. Wilberforce House, birthplace of William Wilberforce, documents the abolition of the slave trade. The Hull Maritime Museum explores the seafaring heritage of the city. The Ferens Art Gallery has just been refurbished and hosts the 2017 Turner Prize. Hull is also home to the world's only Museum of Club Culture! The Deep aquarium is the world's only submarium (partially submerged in the water that surrounds it) and has an underwater viewing tunnel and 3500 fish on display along with a colony of Gentoo penguins. The hotel: Our hotel for the weekend is the Holiday Inn Hull Marina. Well located right alongside the marina it has great views out across the water. We will be just five minutes’ walk from Hull’s Historic Old Town and the City centre. It has spacious rooms and an indoor swimming pool along with on-site parking and WiFi. All rooms are en-suite with a TV with satellite channels. There is also a stereo, hairdryer, and tea/coffee facilities in all rooms. Some feature excellent views of the marina. Prince’s Quay Shopping Centre is just across the road from the hotel. A full breakfast buffet is included at The Junction restaurant with its marina views and we will also eat here on the Friday night. Car parking is included for Spice members or for those travelling on public transport, the hotel is less than ten minutes walk from the railway station or a very short taxi ride. Our itinerary: Friday: Arrive early if you want to make the most of the weekend there's lots to see. We'll meet at the hotel mid afternoon and dine at our three course dinner shuffle in the hotel's Junction restaurant. Saturday: After breakfast we will have our guided tour of the city, a great chance to learn some of its history and orientate yourself. We can then split into smaller groups to see some of the art installations and exhibitions. The full programme is not yet available but you can find more about what is happening at www.hull2017.co.uk. In the evening we'll meet in the hotel bar for a short quiz before going into town to eat in a lively restaurant in the Historic Old Town. We can then explore some of Hull's nightlife! Sunday: After breakfast, why not spend some more time in Hull, enjoy more of the City of Culture events, do some shopping or perhaps visit The Deep? Or join us on our optional walk at Humber Bridge Country Park with lunch to follow (lunch not included). Location: The hotel is located on Castle Street just off the main A63.

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Walking Weekend Llangollen Delights Date: Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd October Place: Wild Pheasant Hotel, Llangollen, North Wales # (LL20 8AD) Cost: £189 Member Twin/Double Share, £209 Guest Twin/Double Share, £239 Member Sole Occ Includes: 2 nights' accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 guided walks each day Our annual Spice pilgrimage to the wonderful newly refurbished Wild Pheasant Hotel is here again and we just can’t wait to get back. Their food, hospitality and relaxing spa facilities make it far too alluring for us not to return.

Sin City Murder Mystery Bunkhouse Weekend in Devon Date: Friday 27th - Sunday 29th October Place: YHA Bracken Tor, Saxongate, Okehampton # (EX20 1QW) Cost: £120 Member, £130 Guest A great murder mystery weekend. Powerful politician to the sexy showgirl, the cunning cocktail waitress to Elvis himself– the guest list is as unlimited as the possibilities of how the night will end. Like everything else in Vegas, the party will be a gamble and there is no certainty to the events of the evening. Whose secrets will be exposed? Which lies will be uncovered? And who will fall victim to the lawlessness of the night? Your bet is as good as mine. Sound good? It should be an amazing weekend. It will start with arrival after 4pm on Friday when we will settle in, get to know our house mates and enjoy a meal together. There will be a quiz and some games to play in the evening, or if you would rather you can take a walk to a nearby pub. Saturday, there will be breakfast provided We will then head out to explore the beauty of Dartmoor by foot, stopping enroute for some lunch. We will return to the house so we can all get into character for the party. Sunday morning breakfast will again be provided and there will be another walk to see a different area of the moors.

Badminton Coaching Weekend Date: Friday 27th - Sunday 29th October Place: National Badminton Club, Milton Keynes # (MK8 9LA) Cost: £230 Member Twin Share, £260 Guest Single, £250 Member Single Includes: badminton coaching, organised badminton drills, practice sessions and supply of shuttles, two night's accommodation, all meals and the full use of the facilities at the National Badminton Centre Badminton is a very popular game throughout the country and for this weekend we have booked an exclusive weekend of badminton coaching for Spice members. The weekend is suitable for any level of player as the group will be split depending on ability. The National Badminton Centre is the training centre for England's world class performance players and the Great Britain squad. There are eight top quality courts which are regarded as the best in the country. There are full changing facilities which will be available for our use. This weekend will include two full days of coaching (i.e. 4 sessions x 3 hours) and therefore fairly intensive.

Ballachulish Bargain Break - Discover Glencoe Date: Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th November Place: Isles of Glencoe Hotel and Leisure Centre # (PH49 4HL) Cost: £114 Member Twn/Double pp, £134 Member Twin/Double pp, £164 Member Single, £184 Guest Single Includes: 2 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, VC Walks This legendary weekend just keeps getting better and better - this is your chance to stay at the fantastic Isles of Glencoe Hotel right on the shores of beautiful Loch Leven a couple of hours from either Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Cotswolds Luxury Autumnal Walking and Social Weekend Date: Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th November Place: Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Brockworth # (GL3 4PB) Cost: £179 Member Sharing, £209 Guest Sharing, £229 Member Single Includes: Transport to walks After several requests we are returning to this lovely hotel and wonderful walking area for another great weekend with Steve Dell in the Gloucestershire part of the Cotswolds. This time we go during the wonderful autumnal season - there are some wooded parts of the walks so we should have some lovely autumnal colours. There will be an option of a shorter or longer walk on the Saturday – around 6 or 10 miles. Sundays walk will be around 6 miles. The first days walking will take in the “must see” pretty Cotswold village of Painswick – an historic wool town built of mellow Cotswold stone, nestling in some of Gloucestershire’s most delightful countryside. After the walk you will have the option of exploring the beautiful Rococo Gardens.

Dumfries + Galloway mountain biking weekend Date: Place: Cost: Host:

Friday 3rd - Monday 6th November South West Scotland (DG5 4NU) £155 Member, £175 Guest Jez on 07974 967209.

Includes: three night's self catering in excellent quality accommodation plus 2.5 days of top quality mountain biking Extras: Breakfasts & Evening Meals. Bring a bike or arrange hire locally Grade: 2 Hard Intermediate hilly off-road - previous mountain biking experience is essential Top quality off-road biking in Scottish forests - miles and miles of prime, flowing, awesome single track and littered with varying levels of ‘technical’ bits to test all levels of ability! The Forestry Commission have created some top quality mountain biking venues and trails, all within a short drive of each other in Southern Scotland. Final details covering meeting place, accommodation, clothing etc. will be sent about a week before the event. If you have any questions give Jez the guide a ring on 07974 967209.

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Walking Weekend Keswick Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite

Central Lake District Mountain Biking Weekend

Date: Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th November Place: Derwent Bank, Portinscale, Lake District # (CA12 5TY) Cost: £189 Member Twin/Double Share, £209 Guest Twin/Double Share, £229 Member Single

Date: Friday 1st - Monday 4th December Place: Skelghyll Woods Skelgarth, Skelghyll Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria # (LA22 0HF) Cost: £170 Member, £190 Guest Host: Jez on 07974 967209

Includes: 2 nights' accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 guided walks Extras: Transport to walk starts if used This is only our second visit ever to this fine house with spectacular views to Keswick and a waterside frontage comparable to any property on the lake. Its amazing location allows us get the very best out the wonderful walking area of Keswick, Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite. With great walking days planned to take in the high and low fells we will experience everything the north Lakes has to offer. Ranging from; the fine high fells with open moorland, to the low level field systems laden with dry-stone walls; from the fast flowing rivers replete with tumbling ghylls, to the hidden away gems of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite. Amazingly this is all without even mentioning the fine white washed friendly country pubs with real fires and real ales! We can’t guarantee this yet, but if there is a local bonfire and firework display we’ll aim to pack that in too!

You Snooze, You Lose The Spice motto of You Snooze, You Lose is now more relevant than ever as all our events are now open to all Spice members across the country. That means that any of over 10000 members nationally could get their booking in before yours. Consequently many of our events, and particularly our weekend breaks, are filling up faster than ever before. Don’t delay, book today!

Walking Weekend Whitby Heritage Coast Date: Friday 17th - Sunday 19th November Place: Larpool Hall, Whitby, York Moors # (YO22 4ND) Cost: £189 Member Twin/Double Share, £209 Guest Twin/Double Share, £229 Member Single, £239 Member Single Premium (Deposit £35) Includes: 2 nights' accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, and a choice of 2 guided walks Extras: Transport to walk starts if used This excellent Whitby walking weekend has a change of venue this year. We have always longed to run out of this historic Country House, a grade II listed building dating from the 1780’s...by the way. From this elegant property you’ll enjoy far reaching views across the wooded grounds and Esk valley all the way towards the sea at Whitby. The location of this hotel, centrally situated 30 minutes’ walk above Whitby not only allows us to experience tremendous surroundings but also affords us the opportunity to achieve truly interesting and invigorating walking. By day we shall whisk ourselves off along the best of the Heritage Coast. Here we shall indulge ourselves with 2 super coastal days, one from the north west and one from the south east, to finish each afternoon with refreshments in the bustling, picturesque fishing town Whitby. By night we shall have the option of staying safe in our luxurious centre or heading back in to Whitby to partake of the night life in this small but vibrant town. 38

Includes: three nights in excellent quality accommodation plus two and a half days of top quality guided mountain biking Extras: Grade 2 Hard - Intermediate hilly off-road - previous mountain biking experience is essential The Mountain biking in this area of the Lakes is just superb; with riding from the door of the accommodation. There is so much to choose from, whether its Loughrigg terrace, Garburn Pass, Claife heights or Iron keld all within riding range. The accommodation is for 3 nights Friday to Sunday so there will be a ride on Monday.

Spice National Christmas Break : DoubleTree by Hilton Chester ...a fabulous festive break at a lovely Spa Hotel

Date: Sunday 24th - Wednesday 27th December Place: The DoubleTree By Hilton Spa Hotel Chester, Hoole, Chester # (CH2 3PD) Cost: £345 Member Twin Share, £380 Guest Twin Share/Double, £398 Member Single, £435 Guest Single (Deposit £50) Host: Lauren 07852 366055 Includes: 3 nights' accommodation with breakfast, 2 x 3 course evening meals, 1 x evening buffet, 3 course Christmas Dinner, Mulled Wine & Mince Pies on Xmas Eve, Guided Walk & more! Extras: Lunch on Boxing Day and entrance to any optional activities taken. The event is on the early booking price until 31st October when the price increases by £30 per person Join us for a lovely, sociable Spa break over Christmas at the fabulous DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Hoole, Chester. Lots of fab food from the Marco Pierre White restaurant, use of the Spa & Gym facilities (treatments extra) and lots of little extras included. It is going to be great, we hope you can join us.

Walking Break Twixtmas Chilterns and Berkshire Downs Date: Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th December Place: The Milton Hill House Hotel, Abingdon, Oxfordshire # (OX13 6AF) Cost: £189 Member Twin/Double Share, £209 Guest Twin/Double Share, £229 Member Single, £239 Member Sole Occ (Deposit £35) The Milton Hill House Hotel is a wonderful venue set it its 22 acres of secluded sublime parkland just south of Oxford. This charming whitewashed Georgian country house simply oozes charm and character; it also offers quality cuisine, service, a lovely swimming pool and quality leisure facilities.

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Walking Break Twixtmas in The Lakes Date: Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th December Place: Glaramara, Borrowdale, the Lake District # (CA12 5XQ) Cost: £214 Member Twin Ensuite, £234 Guest Twin Ensuite, £205 Member Single Non Ensuite, £219 Member Single Ensuite (Deposit £40) Includes: 2 nights accommodation, 2 evening meals, 2 picnic lunches, 2 breakfasts, 2 days of guided walks with a choice of 2 walks each day Extras: Transport if taken to walk starts Christmas has passed, and we're not quite at New Year ... which leaves a wonderfully peaceful gap in our schedules! This classic break enables you to squeeze in a fantastic winter escape amongst some of the finest mountains in Britain! And Glaramara is an excellent location with some lovely accommodation, absolutely superb food and great walking. Plus if you want an extended break, you can easily link it with one of the New Year events, either staying at Glaramara, or moving down to another WalkWise venue in Derbyshire!

Walking Weekend New Year in Derbyshire .. classic Peak District walking & NY Party

Date: Friday 29th December - Monday 1st January Place: The Derbyshire Hotel, South Normanton # (DE55 2EH) Cost: £339 Member Twin Ensuite, £359 Guest Twin Ensuite, £399 Member Sole Ensuite (Deposit £60) Includes: 3 nights accommodation, 3 breakfasts, 3 evening meals including Hogmanay Buffet and disco on NY night, 3 picnic lunches, 3 guided walks Extras: Extra night DBB £75 Shared Ensuite 1st to 2nd January Extra night DBB £90 Sole Ensuite 1st to 2nd January See in the New Year with a fine walking break in Derbyshire’s Peak District, one of Britain's most endearing national parks. Just a footnote to this programme and this time of year, the walks will be weather dependent and we may need to avoid certain valleys if there is flooding but we are sure that will not dampen your spirit! From a hotel perspective, we’re delighted to be teaming up with our old friend Shelly from the Lakes, who now manages the Derbyshire Hotel. So get the party started by booking a memorable New Year!

Cardiff and South Wales New Year Walking and Social Break Date: Place: Meet: Cost: Host: Extras:

Friday 29th December - Monday 1st January Radisson Blu Cardiff centre # (CF10 2FL) Friday lunchtime or evening £319 Member Double pp, £339 Guest Double pp £399 Member Single occupancy (Deposit £50) Steve Dell

Transport to some of the walks, lunches and evening meals on the Friday and Saturday There will be both a walking and a social programme of activities each day. As usual you can of course mix and match the walking and social stuff.

Friday: Afternoon guided walk or social activity Saturday: English breakfast – packed lunch - guided walk / coordinated activities New Year’s Eve: English breakfast – packed lunch - guided walk / coordinated activities - New Year’s Eve Party with gala dinner New Year’s Day: English breakfast – morning guided walk or treasure hunt.

Isle of Wight Twixmas and New Years Break Date: Thursday 28th December - Monday 1st January Place: YHA Totland, Hurst Hill, Totland Bay # (PO39 0HD) Cost: £239 Member 4 Night Break, £269 Guest 4 Night Break, £199 Member 3 Night Break, £32 Extra Night (1st Jan) Host: Sheena and Liz Includes: Bed and Breakfast (3 or 4 nights), organised activities, your Spice hosts, NYE party + Fizz toast; some lunches and meals (see write up) Extras: Bring your own alcohol/ drinks; 1 pub lunch, 1 pub evening meal, 1 takeaway meal. Some events (see write up) Come and celebrate New Year with your fellow Spicers and the Thames Valley and Solent team on a fun-filled Twixmas/ New Years break. Follow in Queen Victoria’s footsteps and spend your holiday exploring the delights this special island has to offer. We’ve hired a great venue exclusively for Spice, which can accommodate up to 48. So we’ll have a great party on New Year’s Eve!!!We’ve lots of activities planned to keep you busy, (which may change slightly depending on the weather) with the view to doing as much or as little as you wish. Think walks, board games, kite flying, party games, dancing, silliness and good, old fashioned, fun!

Walking Weekend New Year in The Lakes .. enjoy classic walking & partying

Date: Friday 29th December - Monday 1st January Place: Glaramara, Borrowdale, the Lake District # (CA12 5XQ) Cost: £381 Member Twin Ensuite, £401 Guest Twin Ensuite, £370 Member Single Non Ensuite, £399 Member Single Ensuite (Deposit £75) Includes: 3 nights accommodation, 2 evening meals, 1 New Year gala dinner and New Year disco, 3 picnic lunches, 3 breakfasts, 3 days of guided walks with a choice of 2 walks each day Extras: Extra night £76.00 Single Non Ensuite Extra night £81.00 Shared Ensuite Extra night £85.00 Single Ensuite Transport if taken to walk starts Following the traditional overindulgence of the festive period, why not take a wonderful opportunity to escape? we are running a Twixtmas break and a New Year Break also at Glaramara! Combine this excellent centre to its superb location, surrounded by stunning valleys, amazing mountains and wonderful countryside and add in probably the finest food of any of our centres. This will be a new year to remember!!! And there’s a black tie New Year’s Evening gala dinner and party too!

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New Year Break London with Thames Cruise, 2 Nights Luxury Hotel Date: Saturday 30th December - Monday 1st January Place: Copthorne Tara, Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London # (W8 6TF) Cost: £325 Member Twin/Cruise, £345 Guest Twin/Cruise, £325 Member Double/Cruise, £445 Member Single (Deposit £60) Includes: 2 nights B&B 4 star hotel accommodation, New Year's Eve party cruise on the River Thames which includes a cold buffet supper and ALL Beer, Wine and Soft drinks, party with a DJ and disco. Also includes the boat being moored at London Eye for the New Year's Eve fireworks, open decks which can take everyone for that special New Year view. Services of a Spice host throughout. Celebrate New Year in London! This very special New Year break includes 2 nights 4* hotel accommodation on a B&B basis staying in the Copthorne Tara Hotel in the heart of Kensington. The hotel combines a convenient location with contemporary comforts and amenities. The rooms are spacious, clean and airy with a range of amenities provided. There is easy access to all of London’s attractions from this great hotel. We will celebrate the arrival of 2018 cruising down the River Thames where we will enjoy a party cruise onboard the Clifton Castle which we have hired exclusively for Spice on this very special evening

Date: Friday 4th - Monday 7th May Place: Belfast city centre and some surrounding areas (BT2 7AP) Meet: Either at the airport or in Belfast Cost: £259 Member twin / double, £279 Guest twin / double, £349 Member sole occupancy (Deposit £45) Hosts: Steve & Arlene Includes: The package includes three nights' bed and breakfast and a host throughout the weekend Extras: Flights, meals other than breakfast and any chargeable activities Here is the long awaited Belfast Social weekend. Belfast is a short flight from the UK (around an hour) so it’s ideal for a long weekend. Steve Dell & Arlene will develop a coordinated itinerary and look after you over the weekend. Belfast has so much to offer; the award winning Titanic Experience, City Hall Tour, Stormont (Irish Parliament), Belfast Cathedral, Crumlin Road Goal (Jail), SS Nomadic, harbour boat trip, the falls road murals to name a few. We stay right in the city centre; at the famous Europa Hotel in the Cathedral; Quarter. It’s a lovely 4* hotel and is world famous.

Spice National Weekend Don’t miss our new National Weekend. See pages 42-43 for details!

Dates for Your Diary

February Bargain Break 2018 Date: Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th February Place: The Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie, Perthshire # (PH10 6NQ) Cost: £119 Member Twin Share pp, £139 Guest Twin Share pp, £154 Member Single, £174 Guest Single (Deposit £30) Host: Jamie for Spice Scotland Includes: 2 Nights’ DBB, Rotating Dinner, Disco, Tribute Night, Walks on Saturday and Sunday, Places of Interest Now into its 14th year, join us for the biggest and best weekend in the Spice calendar – our February Bargain Break. This year we return to The Angus Hotel in Blairgowrie. This lovely Perthshire town on the banks of the river Ericht offers exceptional accommodation and facilities for the perfect Spice weekend. At just over 1½ hrs from Glasgow, Edinburgh and accessible from all over the UK this weekend is the perfect destination. Angus Hotel: The Angus Hotel is Blairgowrie’s premier leisure hotel with a modern indoor pool and health spa and free wifi throughout the hotel. Relax and unwind in a modern and comfortable family owned hotel, one of Perthshire's best known hotels for over 100 years. Situated right at the heart of the pretty county town of Blairgowrie, it's the perfect base for touring the local area. Your weekend includes a 3 course sit down dinner on Friday and Saturday evening, full Scottish breakfasts, daytime walks or places of interest and full evening entertainment on both nights. The Area: With Blairgowrie being in the Heart of Perthshire, there are so many places in the surrounding area to visit. With Dundee, Perth, and Highland Perthshire approximately 30 minutes away it is easy to access the multitude of attractions which the area has to offer. 40

Belfast Social Weekend

As we go to print with this newsletter we are busy planning our ever popular bunk barn, hostel and camping weekends for 2018. We’re still working on the details but below are the dates for the weekends we are planning and there are more to come! In fact by the time you read this we may already have full details on the website so do check and remember, you snooze, you lose!

Date: Friday 9th - Sunday 11th March 2018 Event: Hawes YHA Weekend Date: Friday 25th - Monday 28th May 2018 Event: Seahouses Weekend Date: Friday 8th - Sunday 10th June 2018 Event: Helmsley Weekend Date: Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd July 2018 Event: Masham Beer and BBQ Weekend Date: Friday 24th - Monday 27th August 2018 Event: Anglesey Weekend Date: Friday 5th - Sunday 7th October 2018 Event: Beverley Friary Weekend Date: Friday 5th - Sunday 7th October 2018 Event: Beverley Friary Weekend Date: Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th November 2018 Event: Winter Warmer Bonfire Weekend Date: Friday 7th - Sunday 9th December 2018 Event: Grassington Dickensian Weekend

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SPICE National Weekend new Welcome to the NEW Spice National Weekend Break at Denstone College – we hope you can join us! It’s taken a while to find and is very different to Center Parcs but we believe we have found a venue that can fulfil the main focus of a national weekend which is to bring Spice members together for a fun weekend to meet old faces and make lots of new friends. But Denstone also offers so much more with plenty of FREE sports facilities available and full board all included in the package. Based near Uttoxer in Staffordshire between the M1 and M6 motorways access to Denstone is hopefully relatively easy for everyone by road and if travelling by rail Uttoxer is the closest location station (approx 6½ miles) or Stafford and Derby are the nearest mainline stations (both approx 21 miles). Whats included in the package are your breakfast and lunches for Friday and Saturday with 2 evening meals and your accommodation. Your 2 party nights (one themed with disco) with live band on Saturday night. Other than that it is all still in planning but rest assured that with all your coordinators involved there will be plenty of activities available throughout the weekend including walks and sports to keep you interested and occupied – a more detailed plan will be available nearer the weekend. The weekend finishes on Sunday and you can continue to socialise on site until 12 noon. Alternatively the college is only 20 minutes drive from Alton Towers - if thrill rides are your thing we will be arranging a meet up at the park at 11am on Sunday and are looking to arrange discounted tickets if you book with us in advance. There will also be some local events available to book arranged by your coordinators on Sunday if a theme park isn’t your thing. We have a number of different types of accommodation available to you spread across a number of buildings and they are hopefully self explanatory but here is a little more information just in case! The rooms are fairly basic but have everything you need and all accommodation is on a full board basis.

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DORMITORY – a single bed in a large dormitory style room ranging from 4 to 9 beds in a room and have separate shared facilities in the building. They will be single sex rooms unless there are group requests to mix. TWIN SHARED FACILITIES – 2 members sharing a room

with two single beds.Some of these rooms are triple bedded but being used for 2 people, if you would like to share as 3 please speak to your co-ordinator but there is no discount. Facilities are shared with other rooms in the block.

TWIN EN SUITE – 2 members sharing a room with two single beds and facilities within the room. (Limited availability)

Single shared facilities – a room for one person with a single bed. Facilities are shared with other rooms in the block (there are no single en suite rooms). (Limited availability) NB – there are no locks on the rooms and hanging space in wardrobes may be limited and vary from room to room. There are lockers available outside the rooms if you want to put anything away in a locked space however you will need to bring your own padlock! FULL BOARD – there are 2 breakfast, 2 lunches (Fri/ Sat) and 2 evening meals one of which will be a BBQ on Saturday included for everyone. Depending on numbers that book the weekend it may be that meals need to be split into 2 sittings to accommodate everyone. Meals are buffet style. DEPOSIT £30 non-refundable. Balances due 1st June and no refund for cancellation unless you can replace yourself or we can replace you from a waitlist. No dogs allowed.

CAMPING – pitches are on the playing fields and there is

access to a sports pavilion with toilet and shower facilities (mixed sex). You will need your own tent and camping equipment but no BBQs’ or fire pits allowed. If you want to bring a camper van you will need to let us know when you book as space for these is limited and there is no electric hook-up. All details correct at time of press. Event launched midday on 22nd September. Please check with your local group for accommodition availability.

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International Holiday Programme

As at 15 September 2017

yh olid ays fr om your S pice UK team!

Welcome to the Spice international holiday programme, available to all Spice members as an exclusive benefit of membership! Over the years Spicer’s have travelled with us to every corner of the world enjoying action and adventure, amazing sights, interesting cultures and always great company with plenty of laughs along the way! Whether you’re after an easy going leisurely break, an active walking week or a trip of discovery we hopefully have something to suit. Over the next few pages we’ve picked out a few of our current holidays to highlight plus there’s a full listing of everything currently available including this seasons ski trips. If you do find something that you want some more information for then more information is available on the Spice UK website www.spiceuk.com – alternatively if you want to discuss anything at all don’t hesitate to call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788.

Spice Holidays

2017

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Date Nights Spice Trip 05/11/17

Visit the land of Ice & Fire but hurry as we only have a one place left!

15/12/17

Venice before Christmas

A pre-Christmas getaway to a wonderful city!

23/12/17

Ski Canada at Xmas & New Year

Fantastic High Altitude skiing in the Big 3 ski area!

29/12/17

New Year in an Italian Castle (part 2)

Nearly 100 booked the two Castle trips and only a few places left!

13/01/18

Ski Cortina

Skiing in the Italian Dolomites!

13/01/18

Spice Scotland – Ski St Christoph

Only 2 places remaining!

13/01/18

Spice South West & South Wales – Ski Leas Duex Alpes

A first for Spice SWSW in a small exclusive chalet!

20/01/18

Spice West Midlands - Ski Val D’Isere

Stylish, exciting and lively with world-class skiing - a ‘must do’ resort!

27/01/18

Spice London – Ski Verbier

Ski in one of the world’s premier resorts!

28/01/18

Ski Les Deux Alpes

Mark Warner ski holiday

17/02/18

Ski St Christoph

Ski Austria’s huge Alberg area!

28/02/18

Marrakech & Atlas Mountains

Price from

£150

£739

£150

£569

£190

£1879

£150

£770

£150

£725

£150

£879

£150

£699

£150

£899

£150

£940

£150

£815

£150

£794

Iceland Discovery

Deposit

Combine Marrakech with a discovery of Berber life!

£150

£729

04/03/18 7

Ski Andorra Our ever popular social skiing trip is already ¾ full!

£150

£799

10/03/18

Ski Champoluc

A really popular Spice destination

£150

£819

10/03/18 7

Ski Morzine A huge ski area to discover!

£150

£849

Spice Holidays

2017

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Date Nights Spice Trip Deposit Price from 11/03/18 7

Spice London – Ski Les Arcs Only one place remaining!

£150

£770

17/03/18 7

Italian Winter Adventure Skiing and more in Bormio!

£150

£869

17/03/18 7

Walking in La Palma Winter walking with Walkwise

£150

£899

18/03/18 7

Ski Tignes Mark Warner ski holiday

£150

£895

22/04/18 5

Lake Garda A popular destination for Spice but at a different time of year!

£150

£589

06/05/18 7

Cyprus Chillout Enjoy some early spring sun!

£150

£719

06/05/18 4

Golfing on the Algarve Including 2 rounds of golf!

£150

£699

12/05/18 7

Dubrovnik & Active Dalmatia Cycling, sea kayaking, walking & much more!

£150

£1099

12/05/18 13

Discover China & Yangtze River Cruise Already 25 booked and only 5 places left!

£275

£2845

10/06/18 7

Andalucía Highlights Great feedback in previous years and already booking well!

£150

£899

14/06/18 5 or 7

How the Venetians Holiday A choice of 6 or 8 days on this unusual break!

£150

£899

04/09/18

Grand Canyon Rafting Experience £350

£3595

The Ultimate Spice Adventure!

The Spice holiday programm e is a rolli new holid ng one an ays are b d eing adde so please d all the ti check ww me w .spiceuk.c for full de om tails & up to date availability !

All Spice UK air holidays are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Each tour operators ATOL number is stated at the end of every holiday write up on our website www.spiceuk.com plus full terms and conditions.

The Spice holid ay programm e is a rolling on e and ne holidays a w re be the time so ing added all please ch eck www.spic euk.com for full de tails & up to date availability !

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SKI CANADA AT CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 13 days, Friday 23 December 17 from £1879 Departs London Heathrow only (Xmas & NY only departures available on request) September is one of the most beautiful times to visit the hills of After a difficult few years in Europe recently with the snows coming very late we thought we’d try something a bit further afield and head to Canada! Banff is a lively town set in the spectacularly beautiful Banff National Park. Downtown Banff offers traditional Canadian hospitality with an excellent variety of bars, some with live music, and a wide choice of restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets. Your Tri-area lift pass covers the three ski areas of Lake Louise ski area (45 minutes’ drive), Mount Norquay (10 minutes’ drive) and Sunshine Village (25 minutes’ drive). A regular ski bus service, included with the pre-booked Tri-area lift pass, operates from our Banff hotels to all three ski areas.

MARRAKECH & ATLAS MOUNTAINS

6 days, Wednesday 28 February 18 from £729 Departs London Gatwick only This 6-day tour is packed with adventure, fun and relaxation, giving you a real taste of authentic Morocco. You’ll spend a couple of nights in a riad in the heart of Marrakech’s medina, the perfect location to explore the colourful markets and souks. After a scenic trip through lakes and mountains you’ll arrive at Kasbah Africa where you’ll spend the remainder of your trip visiting Berber villages, learning to cook tagine, camel trekking or simply relaxing in the mountains. In a place referred to as ‘the country that travels within you’, Morocco’s richly exotic and entrancing culture taps into all the senses. Take one tiny step out of Europe, and discover it’s a huge leap into a bold, richly exotic and enchanting world. It’s the gateway to Africa, and one of the few places that is so tantalising close to the UK yet offers such an incredible contrast.

SKI LES DUEX ALPES

8 days, Sunday 28 January 18 from £815 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Birmingham Skiing in Les Deux Alpes - You won’t just like it, you’ll love it! Les Deux Alpes is a lively village and one of the oldest resorts in France. For singles, couples and families you’ll find there’s a wide choice of bars and restaurants along the resort’s main street that will suit all pockets and tastes - including the Tribeca Bar and Restaurant or The Windsor Pub. With an impressive snow record and above average sunshine to put you in the mood, this resort has over 200km of pistes and areas to suit all levels of skier and snowboarder. This resort is great for skiing or snowboarding - You can ski from 3,400m all the way to 1,300m without getting on a lift. If you are an off piste extreme skier, you may be interested in La Garve, offering some of the most exciting and challenging terrain in the world - be warned you must arrange a local guide to take you to La Grave, as skiing is dangerous!

ITALIAN WINTER ADVENTURE

8 days, Saturday 10 March 18 from £869 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester, Luton & Edinburgh Have you thought about a ski holiday but just want to dip your toe in the snow first? Well in conjuction with our friends at Wings Italy here we have a ski trip with a difference. One that will appeal both to keen skiers who want to discover some world class descents and also non skiers who want to experience a winter “house party” atmosphere with friends. This trip was runfor the first time in March this year and the feedback from experienced and non-skiers was so good we we have decided to return. This is a ski holiday with a difference, as it has much more to enjoy than just skiing. Whether you are non-skiers, beginners, intermediate, advanced, snowboarding and/or cross country ski ing, Bormio has it all!

Holidays

LAKE GARDA

6 days, Sunday 22 April 18 from £589 Departs London Stansted & Manchester Join us on a wonderful Caribbean break to the historic island of Repeated once again after huge success in recent years! The sheer splendour of Italy’s largest lake is legendary. Charming waterside resorts and villages lie sheltered by a stunning backdrop of mountain scenery. Enjoying a mild climate, Lake Garda has a unique charm that has captivated visitors for centuries, offering something for everyone. The hotel is located in the town of Garda which is set on the eastern side of the lake in an ideal location enabling easy exploration of the surrounding countryside.

The story of Cyprus’ tumultuous past is told through its historic sites, Roman ruins, multifaceted museums and dusty urban streets. This sense of living history is highlighted most vividly in Paphos, with extraordinary archaeological sites like the Tombs of the Kings, which sprawls like an ancient theme park.

HOW THE VENITIANS HOLIDAY

6 or 8 days, Thursday 14 June 18 from £899 or £1089 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester & Luton Staying in an exclusive villa this experience offers the opportunity to not only visit Venice, but, explore other unknown areas around Venice. The emphasis of this experience, “How the Venetians Holiday” is going where the noble Venetians in past times spent their holidays. It’s an authentic, unique experience, in close contact with relatively unknown local areas. Stay for 6 days and experience Venice and its surrounding areas or book for 8 days and move on for 2 nights in Grado where you can relax in a 4* hotel and discover this historic Roman naval port.

We have received excellent feedback from previous Spice members who have enjoyed our Lake Garda offers in previous years and with the hope of warm Spring sunshine April is a great time to visit.

ANDALUCIA HIGHLIGHTS

8 days, Sunday 10 June 18 from £899 Departs London Gatwick, Manchester East Midlands & Edinburgh

CYPRUS SPRING CHILLOUT

8 days, Saturday 06 May 18 from £719 Departs London Gatwick, Luton, Birmingham & Manchester Cyprus, in the eastern Mediterranean, has a rich, turbulent history stretching back to antiquity. Known for its beaches, it has a rugged interior with wine-growing regions. It’s separated into a Greek south and Turkish north, with the capital Nicosia also divided. Coastal Paphos is famed for its archaeological sites relating to the cult of Aphrodite as it is believed to be where the goddess first came to earth and is ‘where the gods go on holiday’. The dividing line between Europe and the Orient, Cyprus has so much to offer and that’s not even mentioning the great weather!

La “Costa Tropical” (the Tropical Coast) is situated to the west of Málaga and runs along the shoreline of the province of Granada for more than 100 kms. It’s filled with picturesque beaches, cosy coves and charming little towns and villages. The Costa Tropical is blessed with a subtropical microclimate and its average annual temperature is 20º and has around 320 days of sunshine per year. This privileged climate has helped the fertile plains and gentle slopes that rise up from the beach to grow all kinds of tropical fruit, which is the one the most important economic resources in the area. There is also some tourism and some foreigners have settled in the area, but it has not happened in the massive way as it has done in the “Costa del Sol” to the other side of Málaga. There is still a Spanish atmosphere about the Costa Tropical, and it’s only a short distance away from locations as special as the Alpujarras (Sierra Nevada), the last Moorish stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula or Granada with its world famous Alhambra.

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