Spice Yorkshire newsletter Spring 2013 by Spice Yorkshire

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LEISURE

ADVENTURE

SOCIAL

Spring 2013

Spice is the UK’s leading adventure, social and leisure group. Enjoy a jam-packed social life with over 100 events every month to choose from. All events are arranged for you, all you have to do is book and turn up. Spice membership is equivalent to a glass of wine or a ‘designer’ coffee a week. Plus with over 10,000 members nationwide, what better way is there to increase your social life?

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Hello and welcome to our Spring newsletter, and a special big warm friendly welcome to each and every one of the couple of thousand new members that have joined us in the last three months, as we have had a record couple of months. It must be the Hollywood factor perhaps – apparently when times get tough, it’s proven people go to the movies more often seeking that little extra fun and escape. So as we are experts in fun, and have plenty of ‘escapes’ every weekend, I guess it’s the Hollywood factor rubbing off!

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Presented within, is another huge batch of wonderful events and opportunities to meet people, make friends and have fun with a ready made bunch of like minded people, who joined Spice for all the same reasons you did! If you are new to Spice, the front and back coloured sections relate to the wider world network of Spice groups, while the black and white middle section from page 7 onwards relate to your local branch, and ﬁnally the back pages feature some of our many wonderful group holidays. However bear in mind that the printed word is out of date the day after it rolls off the printing press, as we are adding new events to the Programme every day, so do keep looking at the website. We also keep you up to date with weekly email updates featuring the coming weeks events, so make sure you are seeing those. This edition features two of our biggest events, Center Parcs in June – acting as our National Weekend, packed with fun and games, sports, parties – including a ‘Back to School’ themed Disco and a St Trinians style school Sports Day on the Sunday, which will be more laughs than Blackpool fun house. We also announce a brand new big weekend away to Butlins Skegness in October, for a ‘Back to the 70’s Weekend’, packed with the bands we remember so well, including Slade, The Three degrees, Alvin Stardust, and many others. I believe our local programme is better than its ever been, with a rich array of diverse, unusual, funky and fun events, sitting alongside all the standard socials, like Badminton,

Rambles, Theatre and Dining, so we do hope to see you on something very soon, be it Walking with Wolves or Dragon Boat Racing. There are some wonderful new holidays announced to – we have two groups already going off to the Arctic ‘Husky Mushing’ for 5 days early next year, where we head off into the remote frozen wilderness, spending the night sleeping under the northern lights in a hut, with the dogs – yes we like to bring you those once in a lifetime experiences. Our annual Turkey Chillout in October already has over 40 people booked, so no doubt that will be a cracking ‘party’ break if you prefer your holidays more ‘laid back’. Many of the Ski Holidays for next season are also announced, with more to come in the next couple of weeks. We have been pouring over all the statistics and feedback from our national wide Member Satisfaction Survey this past couple of weeks, and I am thrilled to announce we donated £1250 to Comic Relief, as for everyone who spent the 10 mins ﬁlling in the form we donated £1. The results and deep analysis will keep us busy for ages, but there are some quick wins, some great suggestions for new programme events, and some fascinating results. One statistic that gives me great comfort is that 93% of you said you always or generally get value for money from both your membership, or events! However rest assured, we will be working to narrow that gap even more for next time. Co-ordination of events was rated 67% Excellent, 32% Average, with less than 1% Poor – a great result we can be quite proud of, and its with huge thanks to all our Volunteer Co-ordinators up and down the country who do such a great job. So enjoy the Spring, take a good look at all the fun times ahead, take some action and I hope to see you on an event soon. Dave National co-ordinator

meet the t eam Lauren Fawkes Spice Manchester

Dominic Renshaw Spice Thames Valley & Solent

Neal Morris Spice Yorkshire

Dianne Livingstone Spice London and Spice Bristol / Cardiff

Richard Coulter Spice West Midlands

Steve Dell Spice East Midlands

Jamie Morris Spice Scotland

We are excited to put the spotlight on our greatest asset, the members and will be featuring two or three Member Profiles each edition.

Tom Slattery

Katie Buckle

Joanne Loach

Why did you join Spice ?

Why did you join Spice

A few contributing factors here, a major change in my personal situation, and recovering from a couple of knee operations. I needed a new direction, I had looked at Spice when I left the TA in 1991 after 13yrs service but never did anything. Now I needed to re motivate myself in a new direction and try and get back into Badminton which I had missed for a few years and meet a whole new Social Group with other activities on offer.

Lots of my friends were settling down and I wanted to do a few new things with a group of people with similar interests

I joined Spice as I wanted to do something a bit different and also wanted to widen my social circle as most of my friends are married with kids so their lives are based around them. I initially booked 3 events to see what I thought of it and loved every minute of it

Group: Spice Manchester Member for: 6 years

What has been your favourite event ? Selecting a “favourite” event is very difficult as I have done so many that stand out. The Centre Parcs / It’s a Knock Out, where Manchester came second has to be up there, Dragon Boating is another one, these events bring Spicers from all over the Country together for a week end of Fun, including the Fancy Dress evenings and refresh friendships. But I think my favourite has to be in Scotland for Hogmanay 2011/12 and the “Loony Dook”, which is a swim /paddle in the Firth of Forth at about 9.30am on New Years Day Morning!! Waiting for a bus at 8am in our Fancy Dress outfits and still dark was crazy but funny, but the actual Parade along the road with the Drummer and Piper playing and people cheering was fantastic, then of course the run into the water with hundreds of other nutters will stay with me for a long long time. What would be your advice for a new member ? Spice is a brilliant Social Group, from the moment I attended my first Pub meet and Centre Parcs, everyone is friendly and welcoming and “Have been there “ so are really approachable, look at the list of events and what you think you may like and “book it “, go to New Members Welcome so you meet other newbies and get to know them and after that I promise you won’t look back, I haven’t.Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? I have done several Spice Holidays, my first one in Kos, was a water sports based and is one of the best Holidays I have ever had, I have also done the Ski Holidays which are brilliant, you again meet other “ likeminded people“ from all over the Country and have a great time, I have 2 more booked this Year, a Gulet Cruise in Turkey and Lake Garda in October and I know I will enjoy myself. There is so much choice. What is your life philosophy in one sentence.? Every day is precious, there is much to see and do, Spice can help you all you have to do is BOOK IT.

Group: Spice Scotland Member for:18 months

What has been your favourite event? I have to pick just one?! I've loved so many events for different reasons its really hard to choose - I think I'll go for the Edinburgh Festival Weekend - so much in one weekend - the tattoo was fab, the comedy shows excellent, street acts galore, the walk up Arthur's Seat with a spontaneous choir singing at the top made up of Spicers for a student film, the delicious meal in Merchants and the super picnic in Princes Street Gardens - couldn't have asked for more- can't wait to do it all over again this Summer! What would be your advice for a new member? Give it a go! Go along to an event that you're interested in and there's bound to be someone with a similar interest that you'll get along with and once you've done a few events you're likely to see some familiar faces to do more fab things with! Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? I went skiing for the first time ever in January with Spice Scotland - it was fantastic and despite crashing into the Kindergarten, getting wiped out by a snowboarder and witnessing an avalanche, at the end of the week I was proud to say I could ski!! Had such a great time I couldn't wait till the next one so am all booked up for 2014! What is your life philosophy in one sentence? Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway Four people (alive or dead) you'd invite to your dream dinner party? Nelson Mandela - for his stories of leadership and courage, Joanna Lumley - for her tales of the northern lights (always wanted to see them) and her stories of campaigning, Billy Connelly - for his wit, wisdom and dry sense of humour. Robert the Bruce - for his tales of Scottish Independence back in the 1300's and what we could learn about this for today's debate

Group: Spice Manchester Member for: 9 months

What has been your favourite event? My favourite event has to be the Bury Fire Station tour as I got to to sit in the fire engine, tried out the cutting gear on a car and tried on the breathing apparatus etc - this is something I would never of have the opportunity to do. We really did go behind the scenes What has been your most challenging event? My most challenging event has to be Abseiling for the terrified. The actual abseiling/ walking backwards off a cliff was not the problem, it was the height of the cliff as I am terrified of heights and hadn`t taken this into account even though it wasn`t really high What is your funniest memory in Spice? My funniest Spice memory was when I was car sharing to an event and trying to convince the driver that the small dirt track off the main dual carriageway that we were on, really was the right way to go - you had to be there to see the funny side of it but we were on the right track What would be your advice for a new member? Just book a couple of events to see how you get on, I wish I had found Spice sooner. Everybody you meet is really friendly and the majority of people on the events do not know each other and hosts make sure that nobody is left out Have you been on a Spice UK Holiday? I have just booked my 1st holiday with Spice, I`m going on the Turkey Chill Out in Sept/Oct which incidently flies on my birthday What is your life philosophy in one sentence? You can do anything you want, the only person stopping you is yourself............ Your favourite movie? I have 2 favourite movies, both oldies - An Officer and a Gentleman and Pretty Woman. Hmmm, maybe there`s a Richard Gere connection somewhere

Center Parcs Sherwood Weekend WHEN: WHERE: COST:

Friday 21st - Monday 24th June 2013 Sherwood Forest, Rufford, Newark, Nottingham £139 (sharing)

Party Theme

‘Back to School’

* 2 Discos * Sports * Dance Classes

Our unmissable summer Center Parcs Weekend is now a Spice institution - a brilliant weekend break with TWO great exclusive parties and as much sport or relaxation as you can cope with! Special this year is the fun School Sports Day on the Sunday, adding a brilliant fun event into the weekend which will be another hi-lite. The sub tropical paradise is the centre of attraction with giant waves, water chutes, Jacuzzi’s, flumes, a thrilling wild water rapids ride, and much more.You can spend all day in the tropically heated ‘dome’, or move outdoors - tennis, squash, sailing, bikes, canoeing, gym, badminton, bowls, archery, - the list is endless...(you pay extra for these). There a few extra Spice Events organised by your local Spice Group like our Welcome Drinks Reception, BBQs, Badminton and Volleyball group sessions, ten pin bowling games, etc, to provide some great group focal points during the weekend. Or you can just choose to chill! Full details in your joining pack. We also have a fantastic Friday Night Welcome Disco to get the party started. The Saturday has free Dance Classes– great for mixing and meeting people –this year we are running with 2 sessions each learning the dance steps of a different dance ready for your group ‘performance’ at the Disco in the evening. Sheena Brabazon is a regular dance leader for Spice and she will be showing you the moves for some wonderful great group (no partner needed) sessions, including Black Eyes Peas (Good, good, night) and the iconic Thriller! Go along to just one or both and laughs are guaranteed! Numbers are limited to max 100 per session and will be on a first come basis. On Sunday we have a very special optional event with our own School Sports Day – starting at 1.00pm at the Golf Driving Range. All the traditional school sports, egg and spoon, sack race, bean bags, sprint, three legged races all in a thrilling atmosphere. Due to the additional cost to hire the Golf Range, PA System, and to provide kit in this event, there is an additional cost of £10 per person to take part. Book it separately. Limited slots at 200, first come first served. This is only available to those who have booked the weekend! Medals and trophies and Champagne showers to finish! Our accommodation is in beautifully located villas surrounded by woodland alive with cheeky not so ‘wild’ life. Fully fitted bathroom and kitchens, lounge, TV (with video channels), central heating and even an open log fire. The Villas are 3 & 4 bedroomed (6 or 8 people), each villa has one double room for couples (or can be booked for single occupancy), 1 twin or two Twins, some have a smaller bunk room! We will arrange members into Villas

- grouping people together - don’t worry if you’re on your own, so are many others booking, and with Spice you won’t be on your own for long, as soon as you meet your Villa mates! Please advise at the time of booking if you have rooming requests, we will do our best to accommodate these but due to the mix of rooms, and villa sizes, cannot be guaranteed. All bedding is provided, as is household equipment. Food is not included, so you can self cater or eat out at a variety of on-site restaurants. Friday Night sees our Welcome Disco and Saturday night a Spice Disco with a late bar. Both Parties are included in the price and a Spice wrist band will be included with your weekend joining pack, giving you entry to the parties and our events. The Saturday night party theme this visit ties in with our School Sports Day - ‘Back to School!’ which couldn’t be easier and adds a bit of Spice to the weekend! You get to use your costume twice! So this could be a relaxed, laid back break, or an energetic dash from one activity to another - you choose! You can check in from 12.00 noon on Friday (villa available from 3.00pm) and leave the Villa by 10.00am Monday morning. Many of us arrive Friday after work, and depart Sunday evening of course, but it’s your choice. You can remain on site all day on Monday if you wish, and many of us have a morning at The Spa as it’s quiet! We have 500 beds max., spread across all Spice Groups and this is always a sell out, so as usual it’s strictly first come first served. Deposit £50 non-refundable after 1st May, after which full fees are payable. Regret no doggies can come as we don’t have special doggie villas. Transport sharing via our website. Balances due 1st May, and no refund for cancellation - i.e. Villas still have to be paid for - unless we/you can replace you from a wait list. NB – Please ensure that you book your place on the School Sports Day if desired as well as booking for the weekend as slots are limited!

Useful websites at www.centerparcs.com

Standard Spice Weekend Terms and Conditions supplied with joining pack, and on Spice UK website. Your money protected via our Trust Accounts in accordance with Travel Package Regs..

Butlins 70’s Party Weekend WHEN: WHERE: COST:

Fri 11th October – Mon 14th Oct 2013 Butlins Skegness, Lincolnshire £99pp Deposit £40 (Includes Private Welcome Reception and various parties). Singles - £75 Supplement (Double room)

This is a new national Spice weekend especially for you party animals in Spice! Experience a weekend of great music from the bands of the 70’s – including: The Three Degrees *** Slade *** Mud *** Brotherhood of Man *** Alvin Stardust Heatwave *** Jimmy James and the Vagabondsplus great tribute bands to Blondie, The Stylistics, T-Rex and more Butlins has gone up-market since the red coat days of “Hi Di Hi”! Their Skegness resort is set on the sandy Lincolnshire coast and is ready for you to dig out your party gear, dust off your dancing shoes and enjoy a great party weekend. This is a three night 70s music themed weekend for over 18s and a public event, with a sell-out 5,000 people due to attend, so early bookings are a must. If you want a quiet night in and need your sleep, this is probably not the right weekend for you. Every evening a variety of live 70s big-name acts and bands perform on stage in the numerous entertainment venues around resort. In between live performances the discos go on until late each night. 70s fancy dress is the norm for the Sat night, but not essential. The price covers entrance to all venues and live shows on resort. During the day there are loads of other activities included in the price, such as Butlins amazing new indoor Splash Waterworld (which will be newly opened this spring) with flumes, wave machines and a DJ booth, plus a funfair for hair-raising rides, a traditional carousel and dodgems. There are also landscaped gardens and direct-access to a lovely sandy beach, to make the most of the fresh sea air!

are walking distance from the hub of the resort. They have 3 bedrooms, made up of one double bedroom and two twinbedrooms. They have a shower room and a nice lounge with TV and a kitchen/ diner area. Electricity and bed linen are all included, along with all the kitchen equipment you might need, but you’ll need to bring your own towels. They can accommodate six people (assuming a couple goes in the double – otherwise there will be five people to each apartment). You can book the double bedroom for yourself at £75 single sup. Rooms will be allocated depending on bookings, male/female mix and sharing requests. The stay is on a self-catering basis but there are lots of places to eat on resort if you wish, including a new Italian restaurant, SOHO Coffee Co., Burger King, Sun & Moon pub and Butlins own buffet-style restaurants, serving all you can eat breakfast and dinner. There is also a Spar supermarket on resort if you do cater for yourself. We have 100 beds, spread across all Spice Groups, and as usual its first come first served. Please remember this weekend is NOT exclusive to Spice, they are sell out events, so it is unlikely that we will be able to increase our allocation of apartments. Strictly no under 18s or pets allowed. Deposit non-returnable after 1st Sept, after which full fees are payable. Full info pack comes out 1 week prior. No refund for cancellation after that date unless we (or you) can resell your slot as we have to pay for the apartment!

Some other activities cost a bit extra like ten-pin bowling, gokarting, adventure golf and a relaxation spa with massage and beauty treatment rooms (best to call ahead and book spa sessions and treatments as they get fully booked up). And of course the various bars and pubs on resort to see you through the day. We will have sole use of their Jaks Bar for a welcome reception, to get the party started and our Spice host will organise meet ups throughout the weekend and plan which bands to go and see. We’ll be staying in modern silver self-catering apartments that

Book via your own local Spice Group on the web or by phone.

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Behind the Scenes at the Hipporome

New Years Sleepover

Best of the West Tour with Dianne

Bed Driving!

CO-ORDINATORS Corner Welcome to the spring edition of Spice Yorkshire’s quarterly newsletter. We have changed the events listing to a calendar format due to member feedback – turn to pages 14-16 for this. It’s been really busy in the Spice office and sadly Lisa has left for pastures new. There has also been some degree of change behind the scenes, most notably we are planning to move out of our Woodhouse based office and will all be working from home which allows us all a great deal of flexibility to cover more of Yorkshire. There will be a new official mailing address and telephone number from the beginning of May (these details are already on the website and below) by which time we should also be able to introduce a new member to the team.

A new and FREE regular addition to the Spice calendar now is our midweek social evenings, there is one based in Sheffield, Leeds and one in York. This evening is a social for any members or would be members where you can catch up with some friends you’ve met on events, perhaps some new members, a general chin wag swap photos talk about future events and even arrange transport to an event. There have been lots and lots of fun events added since the last newsletter in addition we are pleased to have been able to finalise the 2014’s ski holiday (cheaper and hopefully a better date as well as a livelier resort) in Alp D’Huez. The Summer Ball is now available and Masham camping weekend is back again this August. Look out for the dragon boat racing which should be on our website to book by the time we go to press. Be sure to check our website regularly as we do add items frequently; have a great spring and see you on the events.

Neal

Get more by email We hold email addresses for well over 90% of Spice members. Once we have your email address you can make bookings online 24 hours a day at www.spiceyorks.com. We will also send event booking confirmations by email, and joining details for events and other correspondence by email so you get them more quickly. If we don’t have your email address, let us know it by emailing us at info@spiceyorks.com or give us a ring.

Contact us – please note our new contact details below The Spice office is open from 10am until 5pm Monday to Friday except on public holidays. You can contact us on 0845 094 22 00 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 at @YorksSpice Our postal address is: Spice (Yorkshire) Ltd., 33 Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3AJ

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00

A new free social evening open to all existing, old, new and prospective Spice members We now have a pub social evening monthly in Sheffield, Leeds and York with a good turn-out of members and non-members. This evening is a social for any members or would be Spice members in the surrounding area. Why not come along and join us? It’s a relaxed social evening where you can meet up with members and gives us a chance to catch up with some friends you’ve met on events and also some new members. Have a chat over a drink, a general chin wag and discuss which other events to go on or you’ve been on, swap photos or even arrange transport to an event. The evening is open to anyone. These are popular evenings and usually very well attended and so it is definitely worth coming along! For this evening we are also running a preview night so if you are new to Spice then why not come along and meet our Spice Co-ordinator Neal who will be there to welcome you and give a short talk on the basics of Spice and how the it works. Neal will be wearing a blue T-Shirt with the Spice logo on it. If you decide to join the Club on the night there will be application forms available and normally some sort of special offer on either membership or events. You are more than welcome to stay for the rest of the evening where you will soon be chatting to some of the regular Club Members. It’s all very friendly and relaxed, and you’re welcome to simply turn up on the night. The Spice Co-ordinator will be there between 7.45pm and 9.30pm so you need to try and arrive between these times. Why not bring a friend or two?

Sheffield

Leeds

Date: Wednesday 24th April Date: Thursday 11th April Date: Wednesday 22nd May Date: Thursday 9th May Date: Wendesday 26th June Date: Thursday 13th June Place: Cavells Café Bar, Place: Lounge Bar & Grill, 31 High Street, Sheffield, S1 2GA Merrion St, Leeds, LS2 8JE Time: 7:45pm to 9:30pm Time: 7:45pm to 9:30pm

York Date: Tuesday 23rd April Date: Tuesday 28th May Date: Tuesday 25th June Place: The Royal Oak, 18 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LG Time: 7:45pm to 9:30pm

New Members Pathway 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 on the following page 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. Also don’t forget to fill in the new members’ survey that you were emailed upon joining to get your own personal recommendations.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00

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

Leeds – Thursdays 4th April, 2nd May, 6th June, 4th July at 7:30pm Place: Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall Road Leisure Park, Leeds (LS4 2DG) Sheffield – Mondays 8th April, 13th May, 3rd June, 1st July 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. 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. hollywood bowl has a fully computerised scoring system, housed in superb surroundings to help create a great atmosphere. This is an evening suitable for all abilities as with our pyramid way of scoring we play in tams 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

Date: Date: Date: Date: Date: Date: Time:

Tuesday 16th April 2013; Thursday 18th April 2013; Thursday 16th May 2013; Tuesday 21st May 2013; Tuesday 18th June 2013; Thursday 20th June 2013; 7:45pm

Place: Miller and Carter, 56-58 The Headrow, Leeds (LS1 8TL) Place: Patoo Thai, 607-609 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield (S11 8PT) Place: Ask, 8-10 Cambridge Street, Sheffield (S1 4HP) Place: Bar 166 & Bistro, 166 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds (LS18 4AQ) Place: Primo Italian, 29 Wellington Street, Leeds (LS1 4JY) Place: Zizzi, 8 Leopold Street, Sheffield (S1 2JG)

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.

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

Date: Date: Date: Date: Date: Date: Date:

Friday 26th April 2013; Friday 26th April 2013; Friday 17th May 2013; Friday 31st May 2013; Friday 31st May 2013; Friday 28th June 2013; Friday 28th June 2013;

Place: Butlers Balti, 44-46 Broad Lane, Sheffield (S1 4DD) Place: Nawaab, 25 Wellington Street, Leeds (LS1 4WG) Place: Curry Cruise aboard Gracie, King Street, Hebden Bridge (HX7 6LU) Place: Ashoka, 307 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield (S11 8NX) Place: Sweet Centre, 110-114 Lumb Lane, Bradford (BD8 7RS) Place: Akbar’s, West Street, Sheffield (S1 4GF) Place: Chini Indian, 20 Merrion Street, Leeds (LS1 6PQ)

Usually held on the last Friday of each month, curry club is a great way to start your weekend. Come along and enjoy a curry and a chat. Over the months we’ll try to sample of range of different cuisines. For many of our curry clubs we meet an hour beforehand at a nearby pub. Check the details online for timings and meet places.

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

Date: Date: Date: Date: Places: Time:

Wednesday 10th April 2013 Elevator Quiz – aim for the top, but each wrong answer moves you down! Wednesday 8th May 2013 Film, TV & Radio Quiz – for those that need to get out more! Wednesday 12th June 2013 Millionaire Quiz – as the questions get harder they are worth more points! Wednesday 10th July 2013 Snakes and Ladders Quiz – aim for the ladders but watch out for the snakes! Cavells cafe bar, 31 High Street, Sheffield (S1 2GA) or Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane, Leeds (LS1 6DT) 8pm

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. Some months the quiz is on a particular theme, but other months it is based more on general knowledge, but we have a special twist to the scoring!

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00

A selection of our Events The Great Yorkshire 007 Casino Spice Ball A James Bond Casino theme for this year's fabulous summer ball

Date: Saturday 6th July 2013 from 7:30pm until 2am Place: Best Western Plus Cedar Court Hotel, Mayo Avenue, Off Rooley Lane, Bradford (BD5 8HW) Cost: £37 Member booked before May, £44 Guest booked before May, £76 Member + twin/double pp, £102 Member + Single Includes: Glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3 course dinner, 2 glasses of wine, coffee & mints, sweetie table Join us for our fabulous summer ball at the Leeds / Bradford Cedar Court hotel. One of the largest AA 4-star independent and purpose built conference and banqueting venues in the North, the Best Western Plus Cedar Court Hotel Leeds/ Bradford is ideally located right at the heart of the M1/M62 motorway network. Tonight you will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine. We'll then sit down to a set 3 course meal followed by coffee and mints, and we also include 2 more glasses of wine with your meal. Leek & Potato Soup served with Bread Rolls & Butter Stuffed Chicken with buttered Leeks & Wensleydale Cheese, Chive Butter Sauce or Caramelised Red Onion & Goats Cheese Tart Golden Syrup Sponge with Custard Sauce Tea, Coffee & Chocolates We also have a sweetie table so you can indulge in your favourite sweeties. This year we will have a 007 Casino theme for our ball so dress to impress! There will be a seating plan for this event so please let us know when booking if there is someone you would like to sit with. We also have accommodation at the hotel available for £65 in a single room or £39 per person in a double or twin share room and these prices include breakfast. Location: The Best Western Cedar Court hotel is off the Staygate Roundabout at the end of the M606. Leave the M62 at junction 26 and follow the signs for Bradford M606. When you reach the end of this short motorway follow the brown signs to the hotel. There is plenty of free car parking. We are offering this event at a discounted price until the end of April and the prices above will increase by £5 on 1 May so please book early!

Badminton Concord

Unihoc Bradford

Dates: Every Tuesday from 8pm until 9:30pm Place: Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield (S5 6AE) Cost: £5 Member, £7 Guest 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.

Date: Monday 29th April 2013 at 8:50pm until 9:40pm Place: Richard Dunn Sports Centre (BD6 1EZ) Cost: £7 Member, £8 Guest Unihoc is an indoor hockey game played with plastic sticks - the rules of the game are simple and designed to make sure the game really works as a mixed sport with different levels of fitness on the court so there’s no excuse for not having a go! Lots of you filled in our National survey saying you wanted more sport in the programme, so here it is!

Spiceball (Netball) Bradford Date: Monday 15th April 2013 at 8:50pm until 9:40pm Place: Richard Dunn Sports Centre (BD6 1EZ) Cost: £7 Member, £8 Guest The fun Spice version of netball - very few rules and lots of fun. Spiceball is great fun - the rules of the game are simple and designed to make sure the game really works as a mixed sport with different levels of fitness on the court so there’s no excuse for not having a go! Come and enjoy.

Ice Skating Date: Monday 22nd April 2013 at 7:30pm Place: 19 Little Horton Lane, Bradford (BD5 0AD) Cost: £9.50 Member, £11 Guest Join us at Bradford Ice Arena for their Monday night disco session. Skating with an atmosphere, disco lights and loud music turn the ice pad into a groovy venue for all in attendance. 4

Rounders In The Park Date: Monday 20th May 2013 at 7pm Place: Abbey Playing Fields, Kirkstall Rd, Leeds Cost: £3 Member, £3.50 Guest We will have a fun evening out playing our own version of rounders. As usual, it’s not too serious and I’m sure that we’ll make up our own rules as we go along. We’ll play till we’re tired or it gets too dark & then retire to a nearby pub.

Tennis Evening with Coach Sheffield Date: Monday 24th June 2013 from 8pm to 10pm Place: Bochum Parkway, Sheffield (S8 8JR) Cost: £9 Member, £10 Guest Extras: £1 racquet hire if required - pay on the night Wimbledon here we come! A favourite summer sport for all you tennis fans, including a tennis coach for the first hour.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00

Ski Yorkshire 2014 - Alpe D'Huez

An evening of Burlesque

A super Chalet hotel perfectly located in a top French ski resort

.. it's time for the tea time tassel off!

Date: Sat 1st Feb 2014 - Sat 8th Feb 2014 Place: Chalet Hotel Les Cimes # Cost: £674 Member in twin pp (Deposit £130 Member in twin pp) Includes: Flights, transfers, 3* chalet hotel accommodation (local rating), 7 breakfasts, 6 evening meals, wine with dinner, afternoon tea and coffee and cake, free Wi-Fi access available (public areas). Extras: Ski Pass, ski/snowboard & boot hire, lessons Ski Alpe d'Huez! Skiing holidays in Alpe d'Huez offer a high sunny plateau surrounded by an amazing snow bowl, with mile after mile of varied pisted and off piste opportunities. From challenging black runs to wide open blues and greens, the 249km of skiing is spread over a huge area, providing endless opportunities for all levels of skier and boarder. Alpe d'Huez boasts excellent snow records due to the high altitude, the Sarenne Glacier and over 800 snow cannons. The Pique Blanc summit at 3300m affords breathtaking views across the whole of the Southern Alps and provides a wonderful starting point for the Sarenne descent - one of the longest black runs in the world at fully 16km from top to bottom! The resort is ideal for snowboarders too, providing 2 well maintained snow parks and plenty of boarder friendly cable-cars and chair lifts. Chalet Hotel Les Cimes – This comfortable Chalet Hotel is located just 5 minutes’ walk (500m) to the resort centre and only 1 minute’s walk (50m) to the Grande Sure chairlift. The bedrooms all have en suite facilities and many have a south facing balcony. They are all well equipped and all have flat screen TV, safe and hairdryer. The hotel's attractive dining room also has lovely views of the Oisans valley and a convivial atmosphere, perfect for enjoying our choice of menus and of course the complimentary wines. There is also a bar and cosy lounge with fireplace and here is where the pre-dinner canapés are aperitifs are served and you can also relax here after dinner with coffee and maybe a nightcap. The centre of the resort is just 5 minutes' walk away including a selection of après ski bars and restaurants and also the resort swimming pool and ice rink (included with your lift pass). Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. NB – rooms vary in size, outlook and facilities and allocation of rooms is on a pot luck basis. Breakfast each day is included along with afternoon tea (brilliant when just coming in from the slopes). 5course dinners with choice of menu, including pre-dinner apèritif, choice of complimentary wines followed by tea/coffee & chocolates are included on 6 evenings and will be taken in the attractive dining room. Spaces are limited so please book early to secure your slot as some members missed out this year. Don’t miss our fabulous annual ski holiday. Book early for the best price!

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Saturday 6th April 2013 from 6:30pm to 11pm White Cloth Gallery, Aire St, Leeds (LS1 4HT) £7 Member, £8 Guest Rob Wilson on 07706 422558

Direct from London’s West End, Britain’s biggest burlesque spectacular returns with an all-star cast of elegant, beautiful girls. It’s all tease, no sleaze as corsets, killer heels, stockings aplenty, sultry vocals, breathtaking choreography, mischief, magic, frivolity and fun collide. Sparkling with couture costumes recalling the golden eras of glamour... enjoy the ultimate tease.

Spice Dines Caribbean at Discovery Bay as seen on TV ...

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Tuesday 9th April 2013 at 7pm 12 Wood Street, Huddersfield (HD1 1DG) £15 Member, £17.50 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Tonight we will visit the award winning Caribbean restaurant, Discovery Bay made famous by owner Barrington Douglas cooking alongside Gary Rhodes in Rhodes across the Caribbean and appearing on the F Word with Gordon Ramsey.

Last Laugh Comedy Club Date: Friday 12th April 2013 at 7:45pm Place: Barkers Pool, Sheffield (S1 2JA) Cost: £16 Member, £17.50 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. Showcasing the finest UK and international stand-up comedy, enjoy four stand-up comedians per night. The format of the evening is 3 different comedians with an MC in between acts

Rock n Roll Night with The Bobcats Date: Saturday 13th April 2013 from 8pm until 12am Place: The New Ritz Ballroom, Brighouse (HD6 4AD) Cost: £10 Member, £11 Guest Tonight's event at the well-known Ritz Ballroom in Brighouse will see us dancing to the rock n roll sounds of The Bobcats.

Spice gives you HomagetoFromage Dates: Thursday 18th April 2013 at 8pm Monday 24th June 2013 at 8pm Place: 28 Great George Street, Leeds (LS1 3DL) Cost: £18 Member, £20 Guest Host: Rob Wilson on 07706 422558 Discover the wonderful world of cheese with Homage2Fromage. In an evening of mystery, excitement, discussion and discovery the good folks of Homage2Fromage cheese club will take you on a journey from curd to cheeseboard, with a delicious selection of cheese to sample.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00

St George's Day Meal

Theatre: 9 to 5

Celebrate England's national saint's day

Feisty, fun, and oh so fabulous!

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Tuesday 23rd April 2013 at 7:30pm Black Bull, 21 Barr Lane, Midgley (WF4 4JJ) £9.50 Member, £12 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

It's St George's Day so we'll celebrate with a Great British Carvery meal at The Black Bull at Midgley. This pub is situated about half way between Wakefield and Huddersfield so should be easily accessible to many of us.

Thursday 30th May 2013 at 7:10pm Grand Theatre & Opera House, Leeds (LS1 6NZ) £32.50 Member, £33.50 Guest Rob Wilson on 07706 422558

An hilarious new musical comedy, based on the hit movie and centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss. They conspire to take control of the company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do – even in a man’s world. Outrageous, thought provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5 The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business.

Casino, Meal and Robbie Williams (Tribute)

U40s vs O40s Laser Quest Do battle in the ultimate laser adventure

With a chance to win your evening free…

Date: Saturday 4th May 2013 from 8pm until 12am Place: Grosvenor Casino, Leeds (LS2 8PD) Cost: £20 Member, £25 Guest Includes: welcome drink, two course meal, £5 gaming chip and entertainment from a Robbie tribute act! Host: Rob Wilson on 07706 422558 A full night of entertainment is ahead for us – included on this event is a welcome drink, a 2 course meal, a £5 gaming chip and entertainment from a Robbie Williams tribute act performing in the restaurant. With your £5 chip you could easily win back the money from the tables to cover the cost of the evening for you!

Date: Thursday 30th May 2013 at 7:45pm Place: Valley Centertainment, Sheffield (S9 2EP) Cost: £11 Member, £13 Guest Laser Quest is advertised as ‘the ultimate sci-fi action for all ages’ so tonight we will put those ages to the test against one another in this adrenaline-pumping activity. We report to Mission Control, where you will check in using your chosen game name before receiving a special access key. You will then be instructed to enter the airlock where you will have the game objectives and safety rules explained. Once briefed and kitted out with a futuristic body pack and laser, it’s time to enter the arena and let battle commence!

Rewind to the 80s!

Movies and Rice

Taking you back to the 1980's.. for an evening!

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Monday 20th May 2013 at 6:30pm Vue Cinema, Meadowhall, Sheffield (S9 1EP) 6:30pm £22 Member, £24 Guest Neal Morris 07917820770

Join us for a cinema night in Sheffield, where we will see one of the latest releases (to be agreed by mutual consent). Tonight we sample one of the newest restaurants in Meadowhall; Rice & choose a main dish from their menu – they specialise in rice & noodle dishes.

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Leeds City Drinking Tour - Top of the Town! A Big Night Out!

Saturday 25th May from 7:30pm until 12am Tiger Tiger, 117 Albion Street, Leeds (LS2 8DY) £5 Member, £7.50 Guest Rob Wilson on 07706 422558

It’s Spice Party Time and this tour will visit Tiger Tiger, Massey’s Booksellers, Escobar and Revolution. Free drinks & discounts! 6

Put down your smartphone and take a trip back in time with the ultimate '80s party. The tail end of the Cold War era gave the world new wave, arcades, neon fashion and fads galore - all things that make for a totally awesome party.

Skipton Narrowboat Day Spend Sunday leisurely cruising the Canal

Wednesday 22nd May 2013 at 8pm Barbakan Caffè, York (YO1 9TL) £17.50 Member, £20 Guest Jonathan Banks on 07969 349714

Tonight we will visit Barbakan, a Polish restaurant and deli in York where we include a two course meal.

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Saturday 8th June 2013 from 7pm until 12am Secret location in central Leeds # (LS1) £16 Member, £18 Guest Rob Wilson on 07706 422558

Date: Sunday 9th June 2013 from 9am until 4:30pm Place: Coach Street, Skipton # (BD23 1LB) Cost: £30 Member, £33 Guest Spend the day exploring the countryside around historic Skipton, on the seventeen mile lock-free pound of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal whilst enjoying the outstanding beauty of the varied wildlife. There will no doubt be chance to sample the hospitality of the many waterside pubs. Remember that we only have room for a sample of our events in the newsletter. Our website at www.spiceyorks.com/events has the full list of over 400 as we go to print.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00

Water Ski Taster Session A taste of boat waterskiing

Dates: Sunday 14th April from 9:30am to 11:30am Saturday 1st June from 9:30am to 11:30am Place: Sale Water Park, Rifle Road, Sale # (M33 2LX) Cost: £30 Member, £33 Guest The lovely people at Sale Water Ski Club which is a member’s only group have very kindly offered to give a limited number of Spicer’s the opportunity to try out water skiing. The two hour session will give you some dry land training before seeing you join club members on the boat where you will all be given a chance on the training bar by the side of the boat. This means that the ski instructors on the boat can give you help to hopefully get you up on the skis! The price includes the hire of the wetsuits from Trafford Water Sports Centre, your tow of 8 minutes and a spice admin fee – the club are giving their time for free to try to attract new people to the sport. As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to take to the water!

Beginners Kayaking Paddle around Pugneys

Date: Saturday 25th May from 1:45pm to 3:30pm Place: Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield (WF2 7EQ) Cost: £21 Member, £23 Guest What is a canoe? So what is a Kayak then? If these questions give an indication of your ability in this type of craft then this is the event for you. To me the big difference seems to be – If you tip over in a canoe (like the red Indians use) you fall out! If you tip over in a kayak you do an Eskimo roll and pop back up again (if you are very good, most normal people still fall out!) This is not part of the plan for our absolute beginners intro session to kayaks. The idea of this one and a half hour session is to encourage anyone who has never been in one of these “fun boats” to come along and have a go. The group will be limited to 8 people so that the instructor (in a kayak) can let you do as much or as little as you individually want on the day. We have chosen Pugneys with its flat water, to make your introduction to kayaking as trouble free as possible. You will not even be asked to capsize (the bit everyone always seems to remember!). You will require a change of clothing (the water runs down the paddle and up your sleeves!), a windproof top, old cagoule or the like and a pair of old trainers and towel. Showers are available on site. Please ring 01924 302360 for a weather check before leaving home.

Dinghy Sailing Intro Come and try your hand at sailing

Date: Saturday 8th June 2013 from 2:15pm to 4pm Place: Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield (WF2 7EQ) Cost: £29.50 Member, £32.50 Guest If you’ve never tried sailing, here’s your chance. This session is aimed at total beginners and offers a chance for even the most dedicated landlubber to enjoy the exhilaration and satisfaction of utilising the natural power of the elements to propel yourself across water. Our one and a half hour session will commence with a short safety talk, and a general not-too-technical overview of dingy sailing. The ‘chat’ will be kept to an absolute minimum; the emphasis will be on getting

out there and having a go. Forget all those horror stories about having to jump out and capsizing the boat, this is a fun session not a frightener! It really is close supervision; the instructor will be in the boat with three students. Come on and give it a try! Please bring a change of clothing (just in case) and a waterproof jacket, footwear should be pumps or light trainers that you do not mind getting wet. Please ring 01924 302360 for a weather check before leaving home. Remember that this event is wind dependent!

Windsurfing Intro Come and try your hand at windsurfing

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 from 1:45pm to 3:30pm Place: Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield (WF2 7EQ) Cost: £25 Member, £27.50 Guest Extras: Includes wetsuit - please state size when booking. This fantastic value for money session on the water will transform your next holiday in the sun. No need to fry on the beach when you can glide in the bay! No need for previous experience, as full instruction will be given. Feel the wind in your sails as you glide across the water using only the power of nature and in absolute silence! Please bring with you: shampoo, shower gel, towel etc, swimming clothes to go under wetsuit, old plimsolls or trainers to wear on feet. All other equipment and wetsuit is provided, please state your size when booking. Ring 01924 302360 for a weather check before leaving home. Remember that this event is wind dependent!

Beginners Paddleboard Lesson Catch some waves dude!!

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Saturday 20th July 2013 Scarborough # (YO11 2HD) Spa Complex 1pm to 3:30pm £42 Member, £46 Guest Steve Crawford on 07891 094976

Today we are guest of Fluid Concept. Fluid Concept Surfboards has been around since 1998. They began as 2 shapers designing & creating boards out of a pure love of surfing, and have evolved the business into what exists today adding the website, then the surf shop and with that came the surf hire & also BSA registered surf lessons. This lesson is aimed at first timers. In case you hadn't heard stand up paddleboarding is the latest (and one of the oldest) things to hit surfing. Essentially it's a long extra buoyant board which you stand on using a paddle to propel it. Great fun and fantastic for flat days and catching waves super far out past all the paddleless fools. We'll teach you basic water and beach safety, how to carry and use your board safely, paddling your board and catching a wave, and a good warm up routine. The lessons we offer at the surf school are all 2 hours long but we ask you to arrive about 30 minutes before your lesson starts so you have time to change and pick up your equipment. After the lesson we set aside some time for a chat and feedback or on any surf related subject you like. We have changing facilities at the shop and a nice hot kettle for the essential post surf cuppa. Lessons are 2 hours long so a good degree of fitness is required and confidence in the water is essential.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00

Swarthghyll Farm Weekend

Beverley Friary YHA Weekend Away

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A price busting weekend in a beautiful East Yorkshire town

Fri 5th Apr 2013 - Sun 7th Apr 2013 Nr Buckden, Yorkshire Dales # (BD23 5JS) Swarthghyll Farm, Oughtershaw £59 Member, £79 Guest Paul Timewell & Neal Morris

Swarthghyll Farm and Outdoor Centre is a working thousand acre sheep farm set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. It caters for the needs of walkers & outdoor activity groups. It is conveniently located in the North Yorkshire Dales, 5 miles/8 kilometres from Hawes, where there are a large number of Public Houses, Restaurants and Tea Rooms. Straddling the Dales Way in Upper Wharfedale, Swarthghyll is within easy reach of the Lake District, the Pennine Way and North Yorkshire Moors. There are also a number of interesting visitor attractions such as a working rope maker, the Dales Countryside Museum and Wallace and Gromit's favourite cheese factory where you can buy the world famous Wensleydale Cheese. The farm is situated on the Dales Way - in fact, running straight through the middle of the farm. You need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. Cooked Breakfast is included in the weekend. There’ll be the usual mixture of walks and tea shop trips happening as well as other activities. Bring your own buffet on the Saturday evening we ask everyone to bring some items of food to share in a communal buffet. The centre is quite a way from a pub so please also bring food to cook on Friday or grab something on your way. We’ll have nibbles available to keep you topped up.

Hathersage YHA Weekend Away Another new price busting weekend in the Peak District

Date: Fri 10th May 2013 - Sun 12th May 2013 Place: Hathersage, Peak District # (S32 1EH) Cost: £69 Member, £89 Guest (Deposit £10) Following on from our hugely popular barn weekends for 2013 here is another great cheap & cheerful one. The barn style weekends are always popular & need no introductions, however, if you’re one of our recent new members and you like the outdoors then this really is a great weekend to book. Hathersage youth hostel in Hope Valley is in a bustling Derbyshire village popular with everyone from fans of outdoor activity breaks to literature and history buffs and the best bit is the pubs are a hop, jump & a skip away! Walk the Charlotte Brontë Literature trail, taking in North Lees Manor featured in Jane Eyre and visit the oversized grave of Robin Hood’s sidekick, Little John. YHA Hathersage is only 700 metres from the station on the Manchester to Sheffield train line, making it ideal Peak District accommodation for discovering everything the area has to offer. A great destination for walking, hiking and climbing holiday.

Welsh Camping Long Weekend Date: Fri 3rd May 2013 - Mon 6th May 2013 Place: Lluest Fach Farm, Foel, Mid Wales # (SY21 0PB) Cost: £68 Member camping, £88 Guest camping, £84 Member in dormitory Includes: Party with BBQ, Barrel of real ale, cider Escape from the city this Bank Holiday for an outdoor camping experience with a difference. These weekends are always great fun. with many activities available in the area, and the price includes a huge BBQ/buffet on Saturday night with a barrel of real ale. 8

Date: Fri 7th Jun 2013 - Sun 9th Jun 2013 Place: Beverley, East Yorkshire # (HU17 0DF) Cost: £69 Member, £89 Guest (Deposit £10) A barn type weekend for us in the beautiful town of Beverley. We have exclusively hired the YHA Beverley Friary for you following its recent £340,000 refurbishment. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful East Yorkshire market town Beverley Friary is a truly fabulous retreat just a short distance away from the centre of town. The 600 year old restored Dominican friary has maintained many historical features and is set in a large walled garden giving you a truly peaceful break. Complete with a large self-catering kitchen and a beautiful lounge and an impressive exposed beam ceiling and stone fireplace. Not only can you enjoy the charm of Beverley town centre, but you are only a short drive from the impressive Yorkshire coastline, Hull’s world famous aquarium (The Deep) and the expansive beautiful rolling countryside. We will be mucking in and cooking breakfast on the Saturday and Sunday morning (breakfast included in price), On Friday evening and Saturday evening we can sample Beverley’s many fine pubs and find somewhere to nice eat out (not included in price), whilst nibbles will be provided to keep you going throughout the weekend. The Friary in Beverley provides accommodation for up to 32 of us and there is a variety of bedrooms sleeping between 2-8 guests, some of which are en-suite.

Masham Beer and BBQ Overnight It's back - our legendary camping weekend and brewery tour!

Date: Fri 2nd Aug 2013 - Sun 4th Aug 2013 Place: Masham, North Yorkshire # (HG4 4NF) Cost: £62 for 2 nights, £50 for 1 night (Deposit £10) Includes: Saturday BBQ, brewery tour, transport back to camp after tour, Sunday breakfast Spice Yorkshire and Spice Manchester are joining forces this year to run our everpopular night away in the countryside, with good food & excellent beer… Arrive at the camp site on Friday afternoon, or after 1pm on the Saturday and set up your tent. Those staying on the Friday can bring food along or eat at the pub at the camp site. Cooking around the BBQ will start at 3pm on the Saturday with lots to eat, all food supplied so don’t forget to say if you are veggie, but bring your drinks. At about 6pm we will set off on a short walk of approximately 1½ miles to the village of Masham where we have arranged a tour of the Theakston brewery. Your knowledgeable guide will welcome you to the visitor’s centre and your first drink of the evening. Then we’ll stroll across to the Brewery for our tour and return to experience the flavour of as much of the range of Theakston's products as time allows. We will then return to the campsite by minibus (included) for the party to continue in the Black Swan before returning to the luxury of your tent for the night. Awaken on Sunday morning to the smell of hot coffee & bacon butties. After a leisurely breakfast we will strike camp.

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00

Robin Hoods Bay Weekend Away A barn type weekend in one of our favourite locations.

Date: Fri 16th Aug 2013 - Sun 18th Aug 2013 Place: Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby # (YO22 4ST) Cost: £59 Member, £79 Guest (Deposit £10) Another one of the now famous (maybe infamous?) Spice Yorkshire weekend breaks. This time we’re going up to Robin Hoods Bay to experience the friendliness and hospitality of the Bay, the North Yorkshire coast and the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The Old School House is a group accommodation centre situated on Fisherhead near Whitby. With a unique view of the red tiled cottage roof tops and the sea, it is an ideal venue for groups. Robin Hoods Bay is a small fishing village 8km south of Whitby. The village, which consists of a maze of tiny streets, has a tradition of smuggling and there is reputed to be a network of subterranean passageways linking the houses. These days most of its income comes from tourism & the village offers a broad range of activities & has a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants & hostelries. The Old School House is an ideal location to explore not only Robin Hoods Bay but also the adjacent National Park & some of the best attractions in North Yorks. It’s less than 5 minutes to walk to the beach & village centre.

Edinburgh Festival Weekends The Party of the Year, The Time of Your Life!

Dates: Fri 9th Aug 2013 - Sun 11th Aug 2013 and Fri 23rd Aug 2013 - Mon 26th Aug 2013 Place: Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland # It’s that time of year when the world’s biggest and best comedy, music and arts festival takes place in Edinburgh making the city the most vibrant venue on the planet. This is one of the world’s great spectacles and should be on everyones ‘to do before I die list’.

Halton Gill Barn Weekend A barn weekend with breakfasts and Saturday dinner included

Date: Fri 6th Sep 2013 - Sun 8th Sep 2013 Place: Littondale, Yorkshire # (BD23 5QN) Cost: £69 Member, £79 Guest (Deposit £10) Another cheap & cheerful weekend. This time we are using the wonderful Halton Gill barn again for a super weekend away. Halton Gill Bunk Barn is situated at the head of Littondale, the quietest and most beautiful of the Yorkshire Dales in the centre of the National Park. It lies at the foot of Pen-y-Ghent, one of the famous Three Peaks, near the Pennine Way and the Dales Way, and the area is crisscrossed by a number of public footpaths. The Cowan family farmed in Halton Gill for nearly 150 years, and converted the traditional stone barn to provide high quality, low cost, group accommodation. Local craftsmen have retained the original charm and features of the buildings while providing very comfortable accommodation to the highest standards. The Bunkbarn is just outside the village so is safe, quiet and private. It is warm, welcoming and spacious, with central heating, ample parking and a well-maintained one acre playfield. Plus major bonus - There is a genuine 10 seat Finnish Sauna which everyone seems to enjoy using after a strenuous day on the hills - also free of charge! Bring your cossie. Cooked Breakfast is included in the weekend for Saturday and Sunday as is Saturday Dinner.

West End Outdoor Centre Bunk Barn Weekend stunning landscape in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Date: Fri 11th Oct 2013 - Sun 13th Oct 2013 Place: Wagtails, Thruscross, Harrogate (HG3 4AH) Cost: £59 Member, £69 Guest (Deposit £10) West End Outdoor Centre is situated amidst stunning landscape overlooking the peaceful and tranquil Thruscross Reservoir in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Centre is conveniently placed close to the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park yet only two and a half miles north of the A59 (Harrogate to Skipton road) from Blubberhouses. The centre is 12 miles from Harrogate and Skipton. The Centre is an excellent walking and touring base, being within easy reach of a wealth of natural visitor attractions, waymarked walks and nature trails. West End Outdoor Centre offers good quality self-catering accommodation for up to 30 people in 9 bedrooms with bunk beds. Attractions include Brimham Rocks, Stump Cross Caverns, How Stean Gorge, Bolton Abbey and Fountains Abbey. The Centre is within easy reach of Pateley Bridge and Grassington. There are 2 pubs locally that serve good food. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag. Cooked Breakfasts are included in the weekend. There’ll be the usual mixture of walks and tea shop trips happening as well as other activities and we will have nibbles available to keep you topped up in the bunk barn in the evening.

Winter Warmer Bonfire Weekend Another budget weekend with bonfire party on Saturday evening

Date: Fri 8th Nov 2013 - Sun 10th Nov 2013 Place: Stainforth, Yorkshire Dales # (BD24 9PB) Cost: £69 Member, £79 Guest (Deposit £10) Hornby Laithe Bunkhouse Barn is simple, yet comfortable accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Converted from original farm buildings, the Bunkhouse occupies a secluded position within easy walking distance of both Stainforth and Settle. It is an ideal base for walkers, or groups wishing to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty. The walking is superb, offering a wide variety for both the seasoned walker or climber and those wishing to explore the countryside at a leisurely stroll. Stainforth is a pretty village which nestles into the side of a fell, with a beck (crossed via stepping stones), a green and a traditional Dales pub, all worth seeing. Settle (five minutes drive), is a lovely, traditional market town, with shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants as well as a golf course and swimming pool. Local places of interest include Stainforth Foss, a picturesque waterfall on the river Ribble, just a walk across the fields from the barn, where the salmon leap on their journey upstream to spawn. Cooked Breakfast is included in the weekend. On Friday evening we can get a meal at the pub (not included) and then have a party in the barn. On Saturday we’ll have our big bonfire party – we’ll provide the fire (& matches!!) & put on a big pot of chilli & potatoes or rice (veg chilli also provided) you just need to bring an odd tipple or two & your sparklers!

Spice Yorkshire www.spiceyorks.com 0845 094 22 00

Discover Scuba at Metrodome

Gliding Evening in Derbyshire

Have a go session at scuba diving

Soar silently over the Peaks

Dates: Tuesday 23rd April 2013 Tuesday 28th May 2013 Tuesday 25th June 2013 Place: Queens Ground, Queens Rd, Barnsley (S71 1AN) Time: 7:45pm to 9:30pm Cost: £12.50 Member, £15 Guest Host: Smudge on 07889 071230

Date: Monday 10th June 2013 at 6pm Place: Great Hucklow, Derbyshire (SK17 8RQ) Cost: £68 Member, £74 Guest Includes: bar snack

Don't miss this fantastic experience at this bargain price. 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 hour’s 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 College & his team. This could be the start of a brand new hobby, or just a one off experience; either way it will be a day that you’ll never forget. You will need to take along your swimwear, a towel, and an old T-shirt for use in the pool.

Tandem Skydive It's no good thinking about it - you have to do it!

Date: Sunday 9th June 2013 at 10:30am Place: Hibaldstow # (DN20 9NN) Cost: £240 Member, £250 Guest (Deposit £40 Member, £50 Guest) Extras: Balance of £200 due on day. DVD of skydive is £95. We now have over five hundred members nationally in the '10,000ft Club' who have tasted the heady heights of this special unique freedom. The members that have done it rate it as one of their best events ever! Target Skysports operates from the Drop Zone at Hibaldstow Airfield, nr Brigg in North Lincolnshire. To Tandem Skydive you are attached to one of the country's top parachute instructors (in keeping with SPICE policy) who then leaps from an aircraft at up to 15,000ft. You fall through the air with the greatest of ease at a mere 120 miles an hour in free fall - for approximately 35 seconds before the instructor eventually pulls the ripcord and the parachute safely carries you back to earth for a gentle ride down of about 4 minutes - to a tip toe landing in the pit. 10

Another chance to experience what is one of the greatest thrills in the spice calendar, our chance to soar above the peak district in the soft light of a summer’s evening. This ‘Trial Lesson’ is aimed at giving you an introduction to the exhilarating, exciting world of Gliding. This is by no means a simple ‘joyride’ - instead you will be given a thorough briefing on how to operate the glider and all its instrumentation and then it’s up, up and away! During your flight your instructor will allow you to take the controls - for real - as you soar above the fantastic Peak District scenery. The instructor will then take back the controls and demonstrate the circuit and landing procedures. Your flight can last anything from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the conditions - you pays your money...you takes your chance. After everyone has had their flight we will retire to the Club House for a bar snack, which is included in the price.

Rum-Tickle Viaduct Abseil 85 feet viaduct to the north of Sheffield

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Saturday 15th June 2013 at 10am Rum Tickle, Between Sheffield & Penistone £30 Member, £33 Guest Smudge on 07889 071230

Let Smudge and the team of All Outdoors take you on a little adventure. Situated right in the middle of our region, yet out in the country lies a sweet little viaduct, ‘Rum-tickle’ so this event is perfectly located for members in both West & South Yorkshire. Once you have experienced the exhilaration & excitement of abseiling you will have the confidence to tackle anything. Abseiling is great fun & truly memorable. Don’t worry if you’ve never done it before as Smudge & the team from All Outdoors will show you how. There will be at least 2 ropes running so you’ll not be waiting long before your first go. Adrenaline is mighty addictive & after the first go you’ll be hooked. Smudge has been running Spice events for over 20 years making him probably Spice's longest serving supplier. His events always get great feedback - come along and find out why! These are the kind of events that many of us joined Spice to do. Different events that you can’t just go do by yourself. Come along and experience something new!

Squeeze and Giggle Playing on & under the rocks at Wharncliffe Crags

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Saturday 29th June 2013 at 10am £30 Member, £33 Guest Smudge on 07889 071230

What best describes this outdoor activity is its title! For over 20 years, Smudge and his team have guided Spice members in this outdoor activity. Well, what is it? It’s simple – you climb over rocks, you go under rocks, you go through tunnels and you come out the other side. It combines the skills of walking, scrambling, climbing, caving and twister! The fun begins straight from the start – you’ll find yourself laughing while you rabbit your way through the obstacles.

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Ramble: Countryside to Cityscape

Spice Rambles 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. You should wear warm clothing, preferably in the form of several layers, and all walkers must bring waterproof jackets and trousers (not jeans). Well behaved dogs are welcome on most walks unless otherwise stated, but must be pre-booked. 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. Dogs must not be allowed off the lead at any time. Please bring a packed lunch on day walks. Full details are on our website at www.spiceyorks.com/membersinfo/ramblesinfo All our rambles are graded as below. 1: Strenuous 2: Hard 3: Moderate 4: Easy 5: Easy peasy! Day rambles initially priced at £5 will increase in price to £8 for bookings received within 2 weeks of the event so please book early! Evening and half day rambles are initially priced at £3 but increase to £6 for bookings received within two weeks. Below is a sample of our rambles but visit our website for many more!

Ramble: Hathersage Date: Monday 1st April 2013 at 10:30am Place: Hathersage (S32 1DU) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 In contrast to the high moorland, the Derwent Valley here is a mixture of green meadows, wooded valleys and rolling hills. Distance: 9 miles

Ramble: Grassington Circular Date: Sunday 7th April 2013 at 10:30am Place: Grassington, North Yorkshire (BD23 5LB) Host: Paul Hunt on 07973 139084 The village with its stone cottages and busy market place is a Yorkshire village through and through. This will be a leisurely walk to absorb Wharfedale and perhaps wander over to Linton. Grade: 4; Distance: 5½ miles

Ramble: Wentworth Follies Date: Sunday 7th April 2013 at 10:30am Place: Main Street, Wentworth (S62 7TL) Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 Not a troupe of dancers, but a ramble around the architectural structures and picturesque scenery, near the old village of Wentworth, between Rotherham and Barnsley. Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles

Ramble: In and Out of Cracoe Date: Sunday 14th April 2013 at 10:30am Place: Grassington, North Yorkshire Host: Steve Sutcliffe This walk starts from Grassington and heads down to Linton Falls. Our next target will be the hidden village of Thorpe, a quick ‘gird of the loins’ before we head up to the huts on Barden Moor. Sorry, no dogs on this one, Duke of Devonshire says so! Grade: 3, long walk, 330m of ascent; Distance: 12 miles

Ramble: Three Dales Date: Sunday 14th April 2013 at 10:30am Place: Friden, Peak District # (SK17 0DY) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 A walk through three different dales, firstly the gentle farmland to the hamlet of Middleton to descend to the river Bradford. Distance: 10 miles

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Saturday 20th April 2013 at 11am Woodlesford Railway Station (LS26 8RA) Admission to Thwaite Mills £3.30. Train fare back to Woodlesford £1.90. Host: Nigel Peterson-White - 07793 710559 Enjoy a relaxing walk from Woodlesford station to Leeds city station along the canal towpath stopping for a leisurely visit to the restored Thwaite watermills where we can have a picnic. Grade: 5; Distance: 7½ miles. Arrive back at Woodlesford approx 5 to 5:30pm

Ramble: Lower White Peaks Date: Saturday 20th April 2013 at 10am Place: Ashbourne, Derbyshire Host: Shaun Morgan on 07969 365502 We head out North along the Tissington trail for ½ mile before turning West and a sharp climb up and over the hill upon which Callow Top Farm sits to Mapleton. Grade: 3 (Dist./Ascent); Distance: 8 miles; Ascent: 257mtrs

Ramble: Crag Hoppers Date: Sunday 21st April 2013 at 10:30am Place: Beckwithshaw, North Yorkshire Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 The walk starts from the forest car park near to the Stainburn Moor ‘cup and ring marked’ stones before visiting Almscliff Crag which is a unique to Yorkshire, special rock formation. Grade: 3; Distance: 8.45 miles

Ramble: Bad Habits Date: Saturday 27th April 2013 at 10:30am Place: Jervaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire (HG4 4PH) Host: Steve Sutcliffe From the ancient ruins of Jervaulx Abbey, today’s walk has a little bit of everything, wide open spaces, sunken lanes and lots of history on the Cistercian monks! Grade: 3; Distance: 10 miles

Ramble: Erratic Capers Date: Sunday 28th April 2013 at 10:30am Place: Clapham, North Yorkshire Host: Roy Layton 07801 070526 The walk starts from Clapham and heads eastwards past Ingleborough Hall before climbing Robert Proctor’s Scar to the walks main points of interest, the Norber Erratics. The route then continues over Norber to to lunch with a view. The return to the heady delights of Clapham is via Trow Gill and a riverside section down Clapham Beck. Grade: 3; Distance: 7½ miles

Ramble: Padley Gorge delights Date: Sunday 28th April 2013 at 10am Place: Longshaw Estate (S11 7TZ) Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881 After walking North along the rocky outcrop of Burbage Edge we turn South to the prominent hill Higger Tor, then on to Carl Wark (an Iron Age hill fort). Heading over to Millstone Edge we take in the fabulous panorama at Surprise View looking out over Hathersage. Grade: 2; Distance: 9 miles

Ramble: Simons Seat Date: Sunday 5th May 2013 at 10:30am Place: Barden Bridge, North Yorkshire (BD23 6AS) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 The walk starts from Barden Bridge on the river Wharfe, above Bolton Priory and heads upstream before climbing to Simon’s Seat. Dogs are not allowed on this walk because of the grouse moor regulations. Grade: 3; Distance: 9 miles

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Ramble: In Search of Early Purples (Orchids)

Ramble: Hathersage Hop

Date: Sunday 5th May 2013 at 10:30am Place: Litton, near Tideswell, Derbyshire # (SK17 8QU) Host: Paul Hunt on 07973 139084 The month of May sees Nature produce events which mark the arrival of summer and one of the most fascinating in the Peak District is the Early Purple Orchids starting to flower. So come and explore the White Peak dales to look for the first blooms of this enchanting flower. Gain bragging rights when you've spotted the purple petals amongst the limestone grasslands. Grade: 4; Distance: 5½ miles

Date: Sunday 19th May 2013 at 10:30am Place: Hathersage public car park (S32 1DU) Host: Paul Hunt on 07973 139084 Enjoy a bracing stroll to take in the iconic Stanage Edge and visit lesser known spots around the North Less Estate in the Peak District. Starting in the village of Hathersage this walk takes you slowly and steadily up to Stanage Edge which has gained a reputation as one of the best views in Britain. Grade: 3; Distance: 6 miles

Eve Ramble: Roundhay Park Date: Thursday 9th May 2013 at 7pm Place: Roundhay, north Leeds (LS8 2HJ) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 The walk starts in Roundhay Park in north east Leeds. We skirt the famous lake before making our way through the woods and fields. The half-way point stop is to the north, at a pub in the opulent village of Shadwell. Grade: 4; Distance: 4 miles

Ramble: Whale of a Time! Date: Saturday 11th May 2013 at 10am Place: Blubberhouses, North Yorkshire Host: Steve Sutcliffe We start from the car park at Blubberhouses and trek across Blubberhouses Moor on the old Roman road that joined Ilkley to York. Grade: 2; Distance: 13 miles, 300 metres of ascent

Ramble: Malham Classic

Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2013 at 7pm Place: Eckington Road, Coal Aston (S18 3AX) Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 Our route will take us from the village of Coal Aston through some pleasant scenery on the edge of Sheffield. We will hopefully see the bluebells in flower as we pass through Frith wood on our way to the old railway tracks before making our way across fields and back. Grade: 4; Distance: 3-4 miles

Ramble: Wye Dale Date: Sunday 26th May 2013 at 10am Place: Wye Dale car park (SK17 9TE) Host: Mick Cornfield on 07710 192399 Starting from Wye Dale car park this walk takes in part of the old railway, leaving the railway via the Pennine Bridleway and then footpaths to cross Flag Dale we join the lane for a while to Wormhill then cross the top of Monk’s Dale to join the Limestone Way to Monsal Station. From here we descend to the river to follow the often rocky path passing towering rock formations and beautiful unspoilt scenery of Chee Dale and Wye Dale back to the start. Distance: 10 miles

Eve Ramble: Woodland Evening Ramble

Date: Sunday 12th May 2013 at 10:30am Place: Malham, Yorkshire Dales (BD23 4DA) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 This 8 mile route is the classic Malham walk which tours the main features of the area, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove in an anti-clockwise direction. The route up the waterfall at Gordale Scar involves a little bit of scrambling but it is well within the capabilities of most people, if there is too much water in the stream we will walk around. Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles

Date: Wednesday 29th May 2013 at 7pm Place: Abbey Lane, Sheffield (S7 2QZ) Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 Enjoy an easy fairly level evening walk around one of the largest woodland areas to the west of Sheffield. The trees hopefully won’t be in full leaf so we can see some of the woodland spring flowers on show. Grade: 4-5; Distance: 3-4 miles

Ramble: Summerbridge Circular

Ramble: Monsal and Sheldon Date: Sunday 12th May 2013 at 10:30am Place: Monsal Head, Peak District Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 Our route today will be a varied and hopefully interesting ramble around the area of the river Wye. There will be some steep ascents and descents which, depending on the weather, can be slippy underfoot. Hopefully we will be rewarded by the picturesque scenery on route. Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles approx.

Walk and Talk around Howley Date: Saturday 18th May 2013 at 10am Place: Bruntcliffe, South Leeds (LS27 0LU) Host: Ken Goor on 07742 223926 Another walk with Ken Goor, this time around the Howley area, near Bruntcliffe, south of Leeds. Ken will keep you informed with details of the area, it's history and that of the people that have lived and worked there. 12

Eve Ramble: Coal Aston

Date: Saturday 1st June 2013 at 10:30am Place: Riverside car park, Pateley Bridge (HG3 5NA) Host: Steve Sutcliffe From Pateley Bridge, we head for Panorama view on our way up to the high point of our walk today, Brimham Rocks! (do you know its licensed for weddings!) toilets and ice cream, then head down through Braisty wood to Summerbridge and cross the shining river Nidd. 2nd lunch stop (if you are nice to me...) in Dacre Banks and the Royal Oak! We make our way home up to Heyshaw and along the ridge to Yorkes Folly and down through Skrikes Wood. Grade: 2 hard; Distance: 13 miles, 250 metres of ascent

Ramble: Litton and Cressbrook Date: Sunday 2nd June 2013 at 10:45am Place: Main street in Litton, Peak District Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 We follow Cressbrook dale to the mill and then decide which of 3 routes we can take onwards, if inclement we can use the old railway tunnels to get to our next point, before returning via Tideswell dale to the very nice old world pub at Litton. There may not be a midway pub on this walk so be sure to bring drinks and a picnic. Grade: 3; Distance: 7 miles approx.

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Eve Ramble: Wyming Brook

Eve Ramble: Cow and Calf Stampede

Date: Wednesday 5th June 2013 at 7pm Place: Wyming Brook, Nr Rivelin/Redmires Dams Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 Our route will take us from the village of Coal Aston through some pleasant scenery on the edge of Sheffield. We will hopefully see the bluebells in flower as we pass through Frith wood on our way to the old railway tracks before making our way across fields and back for a well-earned glass of refreshment. Grade: 4; Distance: 3-4 miles

Date: Monday 17th June 2013 at 7pm Place: Hangingstone Road, Ilkley (LS29 8BT) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 The walk starts at the famous Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley. Grade: 4

Ramble: Deep Dale and Chee Dale Date: Saturday 8th June 2013 at 10am Place: Topley Pike Quarry, Derbyshire Host: Shaun Morgan on 07969 365502 Starting in Wye Dale we cross the road and head off straight up Deep Dale and into Horseshoe Dale then go up and across the fields to the Village of Chelmorton. We then continue across some more fields (wow) hitting the Limestone Way, which we follow down into Blackwell Dale. We finish off by following the Monsal Trail through Chee Dale. This section of the walk can be quite challenging & there’s even stepping stones along (not across) the river. Grade: 3; Distance: 10 miles

Ramble: Aire Valley Amble Date: Sunday 9th June 2013 at 10:30am Place: Cononley, nr Skipton (BD20 8HY) Host: Steve Sutcliffe We shall take the track behind the Methodist chapel and head up the hill, our reward will be excellent views of the whole Aire valley from Skipton down to Keighley! Tow Top Lane is our last hill of the day before we descend to the valley and the welcoming arms of the New Inn. 2 steep hills make this one a moderate walk for experienced walkers.Grade 3: moderate; Distance: 9½ miles; Highest point: 300m

Ramble: Grassington Challenge Walk Date: Saturday 22nd June 2013 at 9:45am Place: Grassington, North Yorkshire (BD23 5LB) Host: Steve Sutcliffe If the 3 peaks are too much for you, try this. A 20 mile challenge walk in the bottom half of Wharfedale! A grand day out! And a chance to raise money for your favourite charity! Grade: 2, hard long walk, 1 ascent; Distance: 20 miles

Ramble: Far From The Madding Crowds Date: Sunday 23rd June 2013 at 10:30am Place: Aberford, East Leeds (LS25 3DF) Host: Steve Sutcliffe Our walk today starts from Aberford, an old coaching stop on the Great North Road. We have a nice long track ahead of us, Parlington Lane, with arches to admire and flying horses to talk about! After our lunch stop, we head up to the York Road, to gain access to paths that will help us on our way back to Aberford.. Grade: 3; Distance: 9½ miles

Ramble: Reservoirs, Lost Villages, Pike Low and Dam Busters Date: Sunday 23rd June 2013 at 10:30am Place: Fairholmes Car Park , Ladybower (S33 0AQ) Host: Paul Hunt on 07973 139084 We'll have a gentle stroll around the edge of Ladybower Reservoir. Once you're into you're stride we'll take a path up over Pike Low. Grade: 3; Distance: 6 miles

Eve Ramble: Ford

Eve Ramble: Chevin Chase

Date: Tuesday 11th June 2013 at 7pm Place: Ford, Ridgeway (S12 2YD) Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 From our starting point we will head off across the fields towards Plumbley then onwards to the rear of Eckington Hall. There will be a short spell of road walking before we head down into the Moss valley and make our way back through Twelve Acre Wood to our starting point. This luckily is next to the pub where we can enjoy some refreshments. Grade: 3-4; Distance: 4 miles

Date: Tuesday 25th June 2013 at 7pm Place: Otley Chevin (LS21 3DG) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 This easy walk uses the Ebor Way and local forest tracks to circle the Chevin. Grade: 3; Distance: 3- 4 miles

Ramble: Black Hill Date: Sunday 16th June 2013 at 10am Place: Carlisle Street car park, Meltham (HD9 4NP) Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881 A longish walk for the longest day (almost). Heading out of Meltham along the pretty Royd Edge we soon reach Cock Crowing Stone, then on to our first peak of the day West Nab, followed by a short detour to the wreckage of an iconic bomber from WWII, the Flying Fortress. We pick up the Pennine Way to our second peak Black Hill. Heading back we have fantastic views stretching over to Huddersfield & the surrounding area. Grade 2 Distance 13 miles

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Sunday 16th June 2013 at 10:30am Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire Dales (HG3 5AP) Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 Once we have climbed out of the village the going is fairly flat all the way across to our lunch stop amidst the spectacular wind sculpted rocks at Brimham Rocks. The return to Pateley Bridge is a pleasant riverside ramble. Grade: 3; Distance: 9 miles

Eve Ramble: Wharncliffe Country Park Date: Wednesday 26th June 2013 at 7pm Place: Wortley (5 mins from Junc 36 M1) (S35 7DH) Host: Roger Letch on 07939 585881 Following the Trans Pennine Trail we enter Wharncliffe Chase meandering across the Country Park we visit the Dragon’s Den. Finally the highlight of our walk, returning along the rocky outcrop of Wharncliffe Crags we have superb views west towards the Peak District, hopefully watching the setting sun. Grade: 4; Distance: 5 miles

Ramble: Early Settlers Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 at 10:30am Place: Settle, North Yorkshire Host: Roy Layton on 07801 070526 The walk starts from Settle and follows the Ribble Way alongside the river up to Stainforth. We then make our way to our lunch stop at Catrigg Force. After lunch we make our way back to Settle via the limestone cliffs. Grade: 3; Distance: 8 miles

Ramble: Lathkill Dale Date: Sunday 30th June 2013 at 10:30am Place: Between Bakewell and Monyash Host: Stuart Davies on 07754 853880 Our route will take us through one of the more picturesque areas of the White Peak. We walk across the fields above the Dale and will try and make a midway stop in Over Haddon. Grade: 3; Distance: 9 miles

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Coming Events April 2013 Monday 1 April Easter Monday

Tuesday 2 Badminton Concord

Ramble: Hathersage

Wednesday 3 Monthly Comedy Before They Were Famous!

Thursday 4 Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

Friday 5 Rotating Spice in the City : Bradford

Saturday 6 Beginners Mountain Bike Course An evening of Burlesque

Target Archery Day

Spice in the City & Spice After Party Sheffield

Yorkshire Tea Plantation Visit 8 Sheffield Ten Pin Pyramid

9 Badminton Concord

10 Elevator Quiz South Yorks

Spice Dines Caribbean at Discovery Bay

Elevator Quiz West Yorks

11 Book Club Sheffield

12 Last Laugh Comedy Club

Free Pub Social/Preview Night Leeds

16 Badminton Concord

17 Music Club Sheffield

18 Dinner Shuffle at Patoo Thai

Dinner Shuffle @ Miller and Carter

U40 v O40: Pool Night (Leeds)

Spice gives you HomagetoFromage

Ramble: Grassington Circular Ramble: Wentworth Follies Tank Battle Experience

Swarthghyll Farm Weekend 13 14 Dry Stone Walling in Ramble: In and Out Yorkshire of Cracoe Nordic Walking Roundhay A-Z Pub Food Tour : W

Suburban Spice Night visits Grease Tribute

15 Spiceball (Netball) Bradford

Sunday 7 Abseiling for the Terrified

Rock n Roll Night with The Bobcats

Ramble: Three Dales Water Ski Taster Session Wing Walking Experience – Essex

Salt Cave Social Acrylic Painting Weekend Fly Fishing Weekend Walking Weekend - Spring into Banbury Cross 19 20 21 Monyash 50km Bike Carsington Easy / Ride Come and Try Mountain Biking Ramble: Countryside to Cityscape Ramble: Lower White Peaks

Yorkshire Tapas Night

The Abyss

Gargrave Beginners Bike Ride Ramble: Crag Hoppers

Wing Walking Experience – Essex

22 Ice Skating

23 Badminton Concord

24 Free Pub Social / Preview Night Sheffield

Discover Scuba at Metrodome

25 The Live Lounge in Hirst's Yard U40: Flaming Dragon

Kelham Island Museum Adventurous Foodies Firth of Clyde Active Sailing Weekend Outdoor Digital Photography Weekend Sailing Weekend around the Solent Walking Weekend - Glen Shiel and Kintail Walking Weekend Walking Weekend - Tales from Canterbury 26 27 28 Spice Curry Club Abseiling for the Hangliding, visits Butlers Balti Terrified Microlighting and Paragliding day Spice Curry Club Ramble: Bad Habits visits Nawaab Ramble: Erratic Leeds Capers

Free Social / preview night York

Ramble: Padley Gorge delights

St George's Day Meal

Rock Climbing for the Terrified Skills for the Hills River Severn Paddling and Camping Clyde Sailing Week …….

29 Unihoc Bradford

30 African Drumming Workshop Badminton Concord

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Coming Events May 2013 Monday

6 Bank Holiday Tank Paintball at Ultimate Tracks

13 Sheffield Ten Pin Pyramid

Tuesday

7 Badminton Concord

Wednesday 1 May Monthly Comedy Before They Were Famous!

Thursday 2 Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds

8 Film, TV and Radio Quiz South Yorks

9 Book Club Sheffield

Film, TV and Radio Quiz West Yorks

14 Badminton Concord

15 Girls v Boys: Pool Night (Leeds) Music Club Sheffield

20 Movies and Rice

21 Badminton Concord

Rounders In The Park

Dinner Shuffle @ Bar 166 and Bistro

22 Eve Ramble: Coal Aston

Eve Ramble: Roundhay Park Free Pub Social/Preview Night Leeds

16 A-Z Pub Food Tour : X Dinner Shuffle at Ask

Friday 3 Rotating Spice in the City : York

Saturday 4 Casino, Meal and Robbie Williams (Tribute)

Sunday 5 Ramble: In Search of Early Purples (Orchids)

Spice in the City : Ramble: Simons Sheffield Seat Spice After Party Sheffield 7 Stanes Mountain Biking Weekend-Glentress and Innerleithen Adrenaline Cocktail Weekend Bank Holiday Dance Weekend - 3 nights Bank Holiday Walking + Party Night weekend Newtonmore Bank Holiday Bargain Break Sailing: Cross Channel Gosport-Cherbourg Peninsula Walking Weekend - Hadrians Wall Walking Weekend - North Devon Coast and Exmoor Walking Weekend - Sussex Heritage Coast and Downs Welsh Camping Long Weekend Whitby Bank Holiday Walking and Social Weekend 10 11 12 Ladies only evening Abseiling for the Jetovator - Primo Italian Terrified Ramble: Malham Ramble: Whale of a Time! The Abyss

Classic Ramble: Monsal and Sheldon

Wing Walking Rockclimbing at Experience - Essex Dovestones Edge Creative Clay Weekend Drawing and Watercolour Weekend Hathersage YHA Weekend Away Sailing Weekend from Poole - Jurassic Coast and Weymouth Walking Weekend - Langdale Ultimate Challenge Lake District Tennis Weekend with Coaching 17 18 19 Spice Curry Club Historic Country BBC - Behind the Cruise Ride Scenes at Media City! Walk and Talk Harewood around Howley Beginners Bike Ride Medieval Jousting!

23 The Live Lounge in Hirst's Yard

Free Pub Social / Preview Night Sheffield

Wing Walking Experience – Essex

Spice Dines Polish in York … Walking Holiday: St. Cuthbert's Way

Ramble: Hathersage Hop Walking Holiday: St. Cuthbert's Way… 25 26 Beginners Kayaking Lightning Cockpit Ladybower Experience and Mountain Bike Ride Open Day

Leeds City Drinking Tour - 'Top' of the Town!

Ramble: Wye Dale Sherwood Pines Improvers Mountain Bike ride Hawk Walk & Talk

Walking Break … Easy Coastal Walking and Chill Out Weekend May Bank Holiday Sailing Weekend - Firth of Lorne Sailing: Cross Channel Gosport-Cherbourg Peninsula Walking Weekend - Ennerdale The Lakes Walking Weekend - Pembrokeshire Coast Walking Weekend - The Arrochar Alps and Loch Lomond Walking Weekend - The Welsh 3000s Walking Weekend - Western and Central Cotswold Ways Welshpool Music Festival Walking Break

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Coming Events June 2013 Monday 27 May Bank Holiday

Tuesday 28 Badminton Concord Discover Scuba at Metrodome

Wednesday 29 Beginners Riding Lesson Eve Ramble: Woodland Evening Ramble

Thursday 30 Theatre: 9 to 5 U40s vs O40s Laser Quest

Friday 31 Spice Curry Club visits Sweet Centre, Bradford Spice Curry Club visits the Ashoka

Free Social / preview night York

Saturday 1 June Lamborghini Thrill Water Ski Taster Ramble: Summerbridge Circular

Sunday 2 Ramble: Litton and Cressbrook Tank Battle Experience

Spice Banquet at Thai Edge Spice in the City & After Party Sheffield

… Walking Break - Fort William and the North West Highlands Walking Weekend - Crianlarich, Gateway to the Highlands Sailing Round The Island Yacht Race River Weaver Canoeing and Camping Walking Holiday: Isle of Wight Coast 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sheffield - Ten Pin Badminton Eve Ramble: Ten Pin Pyramid Rotating Spice in Dinghy Sailing Intro Skipton Narrowboat Pyramid Concord Wyming Brook Leeds the City : Leeds Day Spice After Party Ramble: Deep Dale Mountain Bike Monthly Leeds and Chee Dale Trailside Repairs On Comedy The Go Before They Walk with Wolves – Ramble: Aire Valley Were Famous! Bedford Amble Rewind to the 80s!

SWAT Training Mission Tandem Skydive

10 Gliding Evening in Derbyshire

17 Eve Ramble: Cow and Calf Stampede

24 Spice gives you HomagetoFromage Tennis Evening with Coach Sheffield

11 Badminton Concord

12 Millionaire Quiz South Yorks

13 Book Club Sheffield

Eve Ramble: Ford

Millionaire Quiz West Yorks

Free Pub Social/Preview Night Leeds

18 Badminton Concord

19 Music Club Sheffield

Dinner Shuffle @ Primo Italian

U40 v O40: Pool Night (Leeds)

25 Badminton Concord

26 Eve Ramble: Wharncliffe Country Park

Discover Scuba Eve Ramble: Chevin Chase Free Social / preview night York

Free Pub Social / Preview Night Sheffield

20 Dinner Shuffle at Zizzi

27 The Live Lounge in Hirst's Yard U40 v O40 Bowled Over

Concorde Tour Beverley Friary YHA Weekend Away Pembrokeshire Luxury Resort weekend Sea Kayaking with the Seals Walking Weekend - Essex Coast and Constable Country Wandering Duck 2 Night Hosted Canal Boat Trip 14 15 16 Adventurous Flirting for Fun Hot Air Balloon Foodies Flight Rum-Tickle Viaduct Abseil

Ramble: Black Hill

A-Z Pub Food Tour : Y

Ramble: Rocking and Roving

Spice Dines Chinese Keighley and Worth Buffet Valley Railway Tour Arrochar Bargain Break Sailing Weekend around the Solent Spring Watch Weekend 21 22 23 Abseiling for the Hangliding, Terrified Microlighting and Paragliding day Ramble: Ramble: Far From Grassington Madding Crowds Challenge Walk Ramble: Reservoirs, Lost Villages, Pike Low & Dam Busters Center Parcs Sherwood Weekend 28 29 30 Spice Curry Club Squeeze and Giggle Ramble: Early visits Akbars Settlers Sheffield River Severn Ramble: Lathkill Paddling and Dale Spice Curry Club Camping Rock Climbing for visits Chini Indian the Terrified Windsurfing Intro Outdoor Theatre: Pride and Prejudice Walking Weekend - All New Bournemouth and Hampshire Coast Walking Weekend - Patterdale The Lake District

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Spice International Holiday Programme

As at 20th March 2013

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 some of next seasons ski trips (more to follow so keep an eye on the web and Facebook!). 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..

Happy holidays from your Spice UK team – Dave, Ian & Lindsay

Spice Holidays 2013/14 Date

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Spice Trip Lake Maggiore Chillout

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05/06/13

Mark Warners’ newest resort on Rhodes. Great sailing and windsurfing conditions for all levels, plus land activities

05/06/13

Mark Warners’ newest resort on Rhodes. Great sailing and windsurfing conditions for all levels, plus land activities

12/06/13

Mark Warners’ newest resort on Rhodes. Great sailing and windsurfing conditions for all levels, plus land activities

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Visit one of Italy’s great lakes plus 2 hours free bar on 4 evenings!

Maltese Spring Getaway A Solos holiday to Malta - a fascinating melting pot of contrasts!

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

Rome & Sorrento A tour of two cities & nearly 40 booked already!

Mark Warner 5* Watersports (2 weeks) Mark Warner 5* Watersports (1st week) Mark Warner 5* Watersports (2nd week) Food & Drink – Italian Style A Solos holidays to Northern Italy for a fun & informal culinary break!

Spectacular Norway Cruise! A 7 night cruise with MSC Cruises at an unbelievable price!

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

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

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

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

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

Vietnam Adventure Explore Vietnam north to south with Exodus!

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

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

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

Cycling – Dolomites, Lake Garda & Venice Ride A superb group cycling holiday with Exodus cycling from the Dolomites to Venice!

Turkey Chillout Always a very popular holiday for some late Autumn sun – 40 booked already!

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

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

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

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

Crete – Yoga & Walking! Combining walks with beachside yoga and delicious local cuisine – a Solos holiday!

Iceland Discovery Visit the land of Fire & Ice and may be even experience the Northern Lights!

Sahara Desert Trek Trek through the dunes of the world’s largest desert with Exodus!

Everest Base Camp Trek to the foot of the world’s highest peak!

Lapland Adventure & Northern Lights Snowmobiles, Husky Sledding & maybe a Northern Light show - only 12 places!

Christmas in Northern India Unique wildlife, fascinating culture & spectacular architecture with Exodus!

Ski Christmas –Tignes Ski the massive Espace Killy this Christmas!

Highlights of Burma Discover the best of Burma on this festive break!

Ski New Year – Chamonix Our 3rd year to this resort and always with fantastic feedback!

New Year Mini Break – Venice (almost!) Enjoy New Year in Italy with Spice! Book early to get this price as flight prices will increase!

Ski St. Christoph – Austria A definite skier’s resort without all the distractions of too many bars! This price for 1st 10 bookers then £50 increase!

Ski Sauze D’Oulx – Italy Great skiing & plenty of place’s to party! This price for 1st 10 bookers then £50 increase!

Ski Alpe D’Huez – France High altitude skiing! This price for 1st 10 bookers then £50 increase!

Ski Canada – Banff Regional flights from Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen available at no extra charge! Singles available!

Ski Morzine – France A first for Spice & a huge ski area! This price for 1st 10 bookers then £50 increase!

Ski Mayrhofen – Austria One of Austria’s favourite resorts and a short transfer! This price for 1st 10 bookers then £50 increase!

Arctic Dog Sledding An amazing wilderness adventure with 3 days Husky mushing above the Arctic Circle!

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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. Your money is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC Package Travel Regulations.

Highlighted Holidays LAKE MAGGIORE

6 days, Wed 18th April 2013 from £559 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester s HOURS FREE BAR ON EVENINGS s ! STUNNING DESTINATION FOR A SHORT BREAK Welcome to Lake Maggiore, Italy’s second largest lake that lies in two countries at once. It is less glitzy than Lake Como, less crowded than Lake Garda and has a mild climate. The tip of the lake is in Switzerland and the bottom is in Italy and the rich Mediterranean vegetation with magnificent majestic mountains gives this area access to stunning valleys and some wonderful exploring possibilities.

MARK WARNER 5* WATERSPORTS

15 days, Wed 5th/Sat 8th June 2013 from £1195 8 days, Wed 5th & 12th/Sat 8th & 15th June from £865 Flights from London Heathrow & Manchester s ! SUPERB HIGH QUALITY RESORT ON 2HODES s 7ATERSPORTS LAND SPORTS FOR ALL We are delighted to introduce the brand new Levante Beach Resort as our watersports destination for 2013. This 5* resort is located on one of the longest sandy beaches on the eastern coast of Rhodes. Custom-designed for Mark Warner and only opened in 2012, the resort boasts state of the art tennis and watersports facilities.

TURKEY SUMMER SUN

15 days, Mon 5th August 2013 from £945 8 days, 5th & 12th August 2013 from £599 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester s ! 3OLOS TRIPS WITH ALL ROOMS SOLE OCCUPANCY s %NJOY THE GLORIOUS LANDSCAPE OF «Là $ENIZ We are delighted to offer this charming hotel in Ovacik, Ölü Deniz, an area of outstanding beauty with its pine-clad hills rolling gently towards the sandy beaches and the protected area of its famous turquoise lagoon. Enter a tranquil retreat in which you can relax, unwind and enjoy the Turkish delights. Nestling at the foot of the scenic Babadag Mountain, it is only a short stroll to the local shops and restaurants of Ovacik. This peaceful setting

is the perfect base from which to explore the multi-faceted wonders of this corner of the Turkish Riviera.

MOSCOW & St. PETERSBURG

7 days, Fri 9th August 2013 from £1575 Flights from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham & Glasgow s ! VERY POPULAR 3PICE TRIP IN PAST YEARS s 4WO GREAT CITIES IN ONE TRIP Russia is usually on everyone’s ‘must do’ list, so we do it Spice style! This trip covers the major highlights of the two cities and packs plenty into an unforgettable break. We have run this trip a number of times and it has always received great feedback from the members – we do hope you’ll join us!

WALKING IN ANDORRA

8 days, Sat 7th September 2013 from £799 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester s ! NEW 7ALKWISE DESTINATION s 3PECTACULAR WALKING IN BEAUTIFUL SCENERY High up in the Pyrenees, Andorra the country, nestles in snowy peaks sandwiched between Spain and France lies Andorra. It seems far away and inaccessible, yet alluring and enchanting through its remoteness. It is laden with Romanic churches whose walls are adorned unique frescos. It is a veritable fun packed getaway of a land with fairy-tale villages, fascinating folklore, and fantastic walking. This intriguing country has innumerable delightful walks at all grades from the beautiful river valleys to the highest Pyrenean summits.

TURKEY CHILLOUT

8 days, Mon 30th September 2013 from £559 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester s 2EPEATED FOR THE TH YEAR RUNNING s BOOKED ALREADY Tamarisk Beach Hotel in Ortakent is the perfect holiday location! A relaxed and friendly atmosphere, plenty of activities to keep you busy and a beach shaded by Tamarisk trees on which to relax and watch the world go by.

CRETE – YOGA & WALKING

8 days, Tue 15th October 2013 from £969 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester s ! lRST FOR 3PICE ALL ROOMS SOLE OCCUPANCY s #OMBINE SCENIC WALKS WITH YOGA SESSIONS Experience the real Crete on a holiday with a difference, combining scenic walks in the stunning countryside, relaxing beachside yoga and delicious local cuisine. This is an easy, entry level holiday with neither walks nor yoga sessions too taxing (hopefully!). Feel invigorated and refreshed as you not only revitalize your body, but your mind and soul too.

sharing) and a Husky super safari covering 12km! Plus we will have our fingers crossed that the spectacular Northern Lights make an appearance at least once during our stay. NB – accommodation is in a chalet and some rooms share bathrooms. Those booking first will be allocated the en suite rooms!

CHRISTMAS IN INDIA

10 days, Tue 17th December 2013 from £1749

ICELAND DISCOVERY

5 days, Sun 10th November 2013 from £699 Flights from Luton & Manchester s ! GREAT INTRODUCTION TO THE LAND OF &IRE )CE s %NJOY THE STUNNING .ORTHERN ,IGHTS HOPEFULLY Iceland truly is an amazing and unique destination and we would say it should be on everyone’s to do list at least once in their life! This 4 night break is designed to give a wonderful introduction to this stunning island and includes 2 excursions, a visit to the excellent Blue Lagoon plus enough free time for you to explore on your own. This amazing island near the Arctic Circle is still being dramatically crafted by nature – it’s a world of fire and ice that will enchant you like no other.

LAPLAND ADVENTURE

8 days, Sun 1st December 2013 from £799 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester s %NJOY A FASCINATING WINTER WONDERLAND s $OG 3LEDDING AND 3NOWMOBILE EXCURSIONS INCL In the midst of an unspoilt Arctic wonderland lies the Lappish resort of Levi. Renowned as one of Finland’s best ski resorts as well as the included excursions on this trip you can also try your hand at some downhill or cross country skiing!

Flights from London Heathrow only s !N %XODUS TRIP WE VE DONE MANY TIMES BEFORE s 6ISIT THE 4AJ -AHAL THE (OLY 'ANGES MUCH MORE An adventure holiday in India conjures up memorable and colourful images including the Taj Mahal, the holy River Ganges, tigers, turbans, saris, great food and rickshaws and what better time to visit than at Christmas! We visit Fatehpur Sikri and the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, home to the wonderful former Maharaja’s Palace and the splendid hilltop Amber Palace. Agra and a serene, sunrise Taj Mahal tour are not to be missed on any visit to India and fully live up to expectations.

NEW YEAR MINI BREAK – VENICE (almost!) 4 days, Mon 30 Dec 2013 from £599 Flights from London Gatwick & Manchester s .EW 9EAR S %VE 0ARTY INCLUDED s %XPERIENCE .EW 9EAR )TALIAN STYLE

This is something a little bit special and we are pleased to be able to offer you this wonderful mini break to Treviso, nr Venice. While it isn’t actually Venice itself (we did look at it and you would not believe the price!), Treviso is the next best thing! A small town near Venice we have a lovely 4* hotel for you to enjoy plus a fabulous New Year’s Eve Party that should really be something to look forwards too!

Included in this trip are a 2 hour snowmobile safari (2

To book visit www.spiceuk.com or call Spice UK on 0161 873 8788 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. Your money is protected via our Trust Account in compliance with EC Package Travel Regulations.

Key Spice Holiday Partners For many years Spice has enjoyed an excellent relationship with our travel partner Exodus Holidays – the UK’s leading adventure travel company.

5% discount for independent direct bookings! We know however that sometimes our scheduled group departures won’t always fit in with everyone’s personal travel needs. We also know that often members would like to visit some of the places we are not featuring in the group holiday programme… To book your independent holiday with Exodus and claim your Spice member discount call 0845 863 9606. To qualify for the Spice Discount, simply advise them you are a Spice Member AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, i.e., you are unable to add Loyal Customer Discount with an Early Booking discount to your Spice Discount!

Spice Cancellation Policy Evening and one day events

Solo’s Holidays are the market leader in offering holidays with single accommodation for the solo traveler.

5% discount for independent direct bookings! In 2009 Spice began working closely with Solo’s to offer exclusive group holidays to our members, and now we are delighted to offer all Spice members a 5% discount on independent holiday bookings with Solo’s. Their latest brochures can be requested by ringing 0843 357 1146 or visiting www.solos. co.uk. To qualify for the Spice Discount, simply call on 0843 357 1146 and advise them you are a Spice Member AT THE TIME OF BOOKING and quote your membership number. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount.

Information Packs. Cancellation must be in writing. A back up phone call is recommended. You should assume you are still booked until you have written confirmation of your cancellation.

Providing you give us more than seven days (includes weekends and bank holidays) notice you will receive a full refund as a Credit Note, less a Cancellation Fee of 20% of the cost of the event OR loss of deposit (whichever is lower) with a minimum of £3. (Except where stated otherwise in the Newsletter event description). Credit Notes are valid for 12 months and only redeemable against events.

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Should Spice Cancel an event.....

Note: Theatre, Concerts, etc. These are non-refundable unless we can resell your place, as tickets will have already been purchased. Overnight Events and events costing over £100 Note: This excludes overseas trips which have a separate Holiday Cancellation Policy. Providing you give us more than twenty eight days (includes weekends and bank holidays) notice you will receive a full refund as a Credit Note, less a Cancellation Fee of 20% of the cost of the event OR loss of deposit (whichever is lower). (Except where stated otherwise in the Newsletter event description). Credit Notes are valid for 12 months and only redeemable against events.

Holidays and Overseas trips Note: More than three overnights or outside UK. Cancellation is as per the Tour Operators Terms and Conditions as supplied with Holiday

Where cancellation is received within the cancellation period prior to an event, you will lose all monies paid (and also be liable for any balance) unless we can replace you. If you simply do not turn up for an event without contacting us you will automatically forfeit any monies paid, and will be liable for any balance. Should Spice cancel any event you will be refunded directly back by the payment method used. Our policy is that wherever possible we will always issue a refund.

Holidays and overseas trips Note: more than three overnights or outside UK. Cancellation is as per the Terms and Conditions as supplied with Holiday Information Packs. Cancellation should be in writing. Where cancellation is received within the cancellation period prior to an event, you will lose all monies paid (and also be liable for any balance) unless we can replace you. If you simply do not turn up for an event without contacting us you will automatically forfeit any monies paid, and will be liable for any balance.