Spice LondonMember Welcome & Enquiry Pack

Social & LeisureActivity & AdventureWeekend Breaks & Holidays

Dozens of incredible & fun events to chooseeach month simply book, turn-up & have fun

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Hello Everyone! Dianne’s Wee BitWelcome to our Spice London Member Welcome & Enquiry Pack.

Thinking about joining? We hope this enquiry pack will give you a better idea of just whatSpice is about and all the fun & exciting things we do. If you do have any questions please takea look at our website or just give us a call at the Spice office. If you like what you see it’s veryeasy to join Spice online or by phone.

New to Spice? It’s great to have you on board, we hope you’ll find lots of fun and excitingthings to do and start making lots of new Spice friends. The main thing, if you haven't alreadydone so is to book your first event, so you’re not missing out on all the fun. Take a look at ourtop tips for some ideas to get the best from your membership. In this pack you’ll findinformation on what to expect at some of our events, which we hope you find useful, plussome event suggestions to try, perhaps something you hadn’t even thought about, you mayjust amaze yourself!

We run dozens of events each month including social & leisure, activity & adventure, in addition we have a great mix ofweekend breaks and holidays all over the world including winter sports & summer chill-out holidays. Unlike some othergroups we organise and host our own social events either ourselves or using trusted Spice members, this ensures you getthe best possible experience. For our activities we use professional, fully qualified & insured suppliers, so you’re in greathands, all tuition and equipment is provided. Most of these events are suitable for beginners and are a great way to trysomething new. Many of our members have been with Spice for several years and actively help us, you’ll find this givesSpice London a friendly club atmosphere. In fact we couldn’t run the club without them, so thanks to all of you!

We hope to see you on our events very soon, and hope you enjoy reading our Member Welcome & Enquiry Pack.

Dianne Livingstone.

● Check our website regularly, we update on a daily basis, make sure you don’t miss that “must do event”.● Booking early means you won’t be disappointed by an event selling out. Although most events do come around

again, some outdoor events such as ice curling, surfing, sailing & some walks are seasonal.● If you have recently joined book your first events as soon as possible and get involved. Besides you’re just missing

out on the fun by delaying.● If you received credit vouchers when you joined please use them as these will expire after 3 months.● Try something different, you never know you may surprise yourself and love it!● Use the transport share list if you find it difficult to get to an event, most Spice members are more than happy for a

bit of company on a long trip.● Go on the wait list, we do get members cancelling bookings and we can often arrange for extra places.● Don’t forget Spice UK has some brilliant holidays & weekend breaks, check the website for our latest holidays.● Remember Spice is a network, one big family you may attend events with another Spice group.● Call the office if you have any questions about an event or are not sure about something.● Tell us what you thought, leave feedback on our website, email us or on Facebook.● Most of our activities are suitable for beginners you don’t need to supply any equipment or be super-fit. However

please read the write-up as you may need to bring suitable clothing or footwear.● Introduce yourself to the Spice host when arriving at an event, that way they will introduce you to the group so you

won’t get left out.

Above all have fun on our events!

Top tips - getting the most from Spice

Welcome to Spice…

Jazz & Supper Ronnie ScottsMeet & Eat SocialDiving with Sharks

Flying Taster LessonLondon Cycling Tours

Skiing HolidaysWine & Cheese Tasting

Spice Dines OutCanal Jazz Cruises

Savoy Chocolate Master ClassLondon Tours & Walks

Dance WeekendsMurder Mystery Weekends

Badminton & Unihoc EveningsRoyal Opera House

Skid Pan ExperienceSpice Club NightsSupercar Blasts

Wildlife ToursLlama Trekking

Behind the Scenes Tours

Walking WeekendsFire Eating & Breathing

Dinner Shuffle MealsTheatres & Concerts

Guided Climb at the O2Surfing WeekendsCycling Weekends

Lazy Chill-out WeekendsAfternoon Teas

Horse RidingArt Gallery VisitsCanadian Canoeing

Wolf Experience DayClay Pigeon Shooting

Costal High Speed Rib RidePub Socials & Quizzes

Comedy ClubsRacing at Ascot & Epsom Downs

Zip WiresTours & Visits

Sailing days & Weekends

How Spice WorksYou may try up to 3 events before joining. You must be over 18 to join Spice, there is no maximum age. We do not havea minimum membership period, you may cancel your membership at any time after joining.

All of our events are described on our website or newsletter. You may book any event you choose using a credit or debitcard either on-line or over the phone.

Spice London is one of eight Spice groups throughout the country members may also book onto any event hosted byanother Spice group. Membership also allows you to book any of our amazing holidays with Spice UK. We have beenrunning for over 30 years & have vast experience running events so you’re in good hands.

Full joining instructions are provided including what to bring & wear plus directions etc. We also operate a transport share,to help you get to our events.

Most members come to Spice events on their own, but don't worry we’re a friendly bunch and you'll be quickly makinglots of new friends. Guests are welcome to attend up to 3 events and then would be expected to join.

Cancellation policy - If we cancel you’ll get a full refund. Let us know if you cannot attend an event & we will try to re-sellyour place otherwise there will be a cancellation fee as we pay many of our suppliers up-front. Sorry we cannot refundyou if you fail to turn-up. Please see our web-site for our full cancellation terms.

All of our suppliers are fully qualified & insured, Spice members also benefit from free personal accident & liability insurancewhilst attending any event.

Please don’t just turn-up at events, we may not be able to fit you in & you may have a wasted journey.

live your dream!

Some of our exciting and fun events

All Spice activities are aimed at beginners so no experience is necessary.We always use fully qualified & insured professional instructors whoprovide all the equipment needed. We also like to keep it fun, it’s whyyou joined after all! Our activities provide a great way to bond with otherSpice members and to quickly make new friends. So go on try somethingnew or different, you may amaze yourself and love it! Why not try oneof these amazing events?

Fire Eating & Breathing Spice has been running this event for manyyears and over 2000 Spice members have learnt to eat & breath fire, webelieve Spice is the only club running this event regularly. The day startswith some fun confidence building exercises before we meet the challenge.Are we mad, well no not when you know how to do it safely and you willneed to book to find-out how. We dare you, in fact we double dare youto book!

Wing Walking Need we say this one is only for those with a good headfor heights, after a safety briefing you are strapped into a harness on topof a Boeing Stearman Biplane and will take part in a display practice, theflight lasts about 10 minutes (that’s enough!) After which you’ll receive acertificate confirming your status as a fully trained wing walker, handy forfuture job interviews!

Segway Experience These amazing balancing machines are great fun,you’ll be surprised how quickly you master the basics of control, then weare off, for a fun ride.

Activities - lets try something Amazing!Spice gives you that chance to try something new or amazing, like our

incredible fire eating & breathing workshop! Ok, if that one is not foryou how about Abseiling, Walking with Wolves or Snorkelling withSharks, Horse Riding, Flying a Glider or a Helicopter, Learn Fencing orArchery and Kayaking there is so much to choose from!

If you can think of it… Spice has done it!

Activity & Adventure…

The 4 elements of Spice

Messing about on the WaterKayak River Adventure

Cambridge by CanoeLearn to Sail

Snorkelling with SharksRib Rides

Canoeing & KayakingStand Up Paddle Boarding

Narrowboat Weekends

In the air - WindWindsurfing

The Big AbseilWing Walking

Flying an Aeroplane or GliderHelicopter Flight over London

Hovercraft RacingFlight SimulatorMicrolight Flying

Guided Climb at the O2

Spice on FireFire Eating & Breathing

Walking on Hot CoalsHot Air Balloon Flights

Back to EarthRifle & Clay Pigeon Shooting

Day Rambles & WalksQuad Biking & Go Karting

Climbing & Ice Wall ClimbingSupercar Blasts

Segway ExperienceSkid Pan Experience

Day & Weekend Cycle RidesHorse Riding

Ice Curling

The Big Abseil This is another event for those with a good headfor heights. The Avon Gorge & Clifton Suspension bridge provides aspectacular backdrop for this 200 foot straight descent, just don’tforget to admire the views on the way down.

Snorkelling with Sharks No need to count your fingers afterthis one it’s all very safe, an amazing 15 minute snorkel where youget up close and personal with up to 15 awesome sharks!

Wolf Experience Day An unusual and very popular day as wemeet a friendly pack of wolves (it’s OK they are all well-fed!). Amember of staff will give a talk and be on-hand to answer yourquestions. This day allows you to discover more about these animalsand hopefully dispel a few myths. There are also lots of photoopportunities.

Guided Climb at the O2 An extremely popular event with Spicemembers, so book early. We meet at ‘base camp’ & kit out for thisexhilarating walk over the top of the O2. At the top there is anobservation platform where we take in the 360⁰ view over Londonand also pose for some group photos. Once back on the ground wehead for a meal inside the O2.

Rib Boat Rides An adrenaline pumping ride either along theThames taking in the sights as we head downstream fromWestminister pier or along the Sussex coast from Eastbourne to thefamous Beachy Head lighthouse.

Ice Curling A winter event to watch out for, we head to FentonsRink near Tonbridge in Kent, the site of England’s only dedicated IceCurling Rink. This is a brilliant team event, our instructor runs throughhow to curl the stone over the ice and how the game is played. Wethen divide into teams for a match, it’s brilliant fun and can becomevery competitive when knocking out the other teams stones.

Skid Pan Experience A fun and interesting event, we learn howto control front & real wheel skids on a specially prepared skid panand car. Hopefully you will never need this skill in real life, but it maycome away knowing what to do.

amaze yourself - try something new!

Spice runs a wide range of weekend breaks, there’s bound to be lots justright for you. You may want to try one of our fun packed activity weekendssuch as Walking, Cycling, Sailing, Surfing, Ridge Walking, CanadianCanoeing, Badminton / Tennis or a Dance class. All of our activity weekendsare suitable for complete beginners and are a great way to try somethingnew, all instruction & equipment is provided by qualified insuredinstructors. Or you may want to wind-down and relax at the Ascot races,chill-out on a narrow boat, solve a murder (no not a real one!) or brush-upyour photography, painting or pottery skills in one of our fun workshops.Our weekends are a great opportunity to get to know other Spice membersover a longer period and make lasting friendships.

Surfing in Croyde Bay Wax-up your board surfs-up and we are off toNorth Devon for some fun! Croyde Bay with it’s sandy beaches andspectacular coastline is a great place to try this exhilarating sport. We runa couple of these weekends each summer and they are always very popularwith Spice members. All equipment and tuition is provided.

Canadian Canoes Explore some of our beautiful rivers & streams byCanadian canoe. Our friendly and experienced guides teach you the variousstrokes needed to navigate your way down the river, popular destinationsinclude the River Wye, the New Forest & Solent and the Thames.

Narrow boats Feeling stressed? There is no better way than to relax andunwind on a narrow boat and just watch the world go by. The onlyinterruptions being a few locks, lunch or mooring-up alongside the bank fora evening BBQ or a country pub visit. These weekends are a sociable & funway to relax and to totally de-stress.

Center Parcs This weekend is our biggest party of the year, all the Spicegroups descend upon Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest. We start with awelcome drink at your coordinators villa on Friday evening followed by adisco at the Venue. On Saturday there are lots of great activities includingBadminton, Tennis, Volleyball, Ten Pin Bowling or you may choose to relaxat the spa & go for a swim. Saturday night it’s our themed fancy dress discoparty, over the years themes have included pop stars, a day at the zoo, TVpersonalities, silver & carnival. There are always some amazing (andsometimes outrageous) outfits. After all that there's no letting-up, onSunday we have in recent years run an its a knockout competition betweenthe Spice groups, which is a brilliant laugh with just a bit of friendly rivalry.

Dragon boat racing Another huge national Spice event. Up to twentypeople sitting side by side in a forty foot long boat with a carved dragonshead and tail attached. A drummer in the prow beating time and a steererin the stern keeping the boat on course with a giant paddle with the crewside by side speeding the boat down the river to the finishing line, whichSpice group will win this year?

UK City Breaks Fancy a gentle weekend punting in Cambridge or a tripto historic York, Musical Liverpool, trendy Cardiff or Manchester? Oftenthese weekends are run alongside a party or a black tie ball. These weekendsare a great excuse to get away and explore another part of the UK. The Weekend

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Weekends…

more time, more fun!

European City Breaks Fancy a weekend exploring Rome, Venice,Florence, Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bucharest, Prague or Krakow?These are just some of the fascinating places we have visited over the lastfew years. We normally run a few breaks each year, a great chance togetaway and explore somewhere new or to return to an old favourite. ASpice host accompanies the group to help arrange excursions and meals andensure everyone has a great time.

Cycling Get on your bike with Spice, cycling is a brilliant sociable way toexplore the countryside and you can see so much more whilst covering areasonable distance. For most of our cycling weekends you don’t need tobe a Chris Hoy or a Victoria Pendleton, a reasonable level of fitness is all thatis needed. We use knowledgeable guides who make the most of yourweekend, bikes are supplied although you can bring your own if you wish.Recently we have cycled in the New Forest, Bournemouth & Swanage, TheCotswolds, The Peak District and also around Bath.

Chill-out & Mixed Activities We run a few of these each year, we maydo some walking, cycling, explore a country home, enjoy a boat trip or youcan just relax with other Spice members. Three of our favourites are aBrecons chill-out, where we stay in a lovely bunkhouse on a farm right in theheart of the Brecons which is ideally placed to explore the area. The NorthNorfolk coast is another favourite of ours, walking, cycling and exploring thegrounds of Holkam Hall. The highlight is a seal trip boat ride to Blankleypoint where 100’s of common & grey seals may be spotted. Ouraccommodation at Deepdale Granary has the option to stay in a MongolianYurt! Another firm favourite is the Bluestone resort in Pembrokeshire, theaccommodation is in modern contemporary lodges which make a great basefor exploring the stunning coastline.

Fun Workshop Weekends Want to brush-up on your painting skills orwant to try something new like photography, pottery, orienteering thenSpice has it covered. Our photography workshops are an informative butfun way to improve your skills (you will need a SLR camera or one you canmanually adjust) we hold these in Woolacombe, Snowdon and even in Venice& Florence, a great European getaway excuse! Try something really differentsuch as a birds of prey weekend, you get the chance to fly owls & buzzardsfrom your own gloved hand!

City BreaksSea KayakingHorse Riding

Dance ClassesMurder Mystery

Edinburgh FestivalAscot Races & Party Night

Badminton & Tennis CoachingBristol Balloon & Harbour Festivals

Mid-Wales Farmhouse & Activity & Workshops

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Walking is very big in Spice and we offer a range of walking breaks from simpleSunday Rambles usually with a well-earned lunch stop at a pub through tomore testing walking weekends in the Lake District or Snowdonia. Our friendlyWalkwise team are fully qualified, insured & knowledgeable and offer anamazing choice of walks to suit all levels all over the country and normally runour weekend walking program. We usually get together on Friday night for adrink and a meal and plan the weekend, they offer a choice of two walks forSaturday & Sunday an easier and a tougher option for those who want achallenge. We also run walking breaks over bank holidays and over theChristmas & New Year periods.

We also offer a number of walking holidays abroad so be sure to check outour holiday program if you fancy a longer break away.

Most of our walks can be attempted by anyone with a reasonable level offitness but please read the details carefully & let our guides know if you haveany medical conditions which may affect your ability to complete the walk.

You should ensure you have proper walking boots & suitable warm waterproofclothing (jacket & trousers or gaiters plus a hat & gloves in winter). Also bringwith you some water and a snack or lunch, a small rucksack is also handy,many walks stop at a pub for lunch so bring some money. You are fully insuredon all of our walks, another bonus of Spice membership and all our walkleaders are equipped with maps & first aid kits. Sorry dogs are not normallyallowed on Spice walks, however some walk leaders do allow them on our daywalks but you must check first.

Above all our walks are fun & sociable and are a great way to meet & chat toother Spice members.

Walking with Spice

Walking… just get out there

Spice has partnered with Encompass Sailing to provide the best possiblesailing experiences for our members. You can choose from a fun weekendcruising the Solent which provides a safe sailing area with lots of passageoptions, whatever the weather, or a spectacular cruise along the Jurassiccoast between Poole & Weymouth. Our Encompass yacht Kelana ismoored in Gosport opposite Portsmouth. We start on Friday evening andplan the weekend over a relaxed meal and a drink. On Saturday after afull safety briefing and a weather check we set off maybe for Cowes,Chichester, Yarmouth or Lymington returning Sunday afternoon toGosport. All of our skippers are experienced Yachtmasters and will provide

you the experience you are looking for either a relaxed sail or to get involved helming, tacking, setting the sails andmooring and also to teach a few important knots! These weekends are suitable for those that have never sailed andalso more experienced skippers who want to gain more experience whilst having fun.

We also provide the opportunity for more adventurous members to cross the channel to Cherbourg in France or tothe Channel Islands. For a bigger challenge, once a year you also have the chance to be part of “Round the Island”race in which nearly 2000 boats race the 50 miles starting at Cowes.

For those who fancy a warm sunny sailing experience, Encompass haveDelphini moored in Malta. We fly out early on Friday morning to Maltaarriving just before lunchtime this gives you the chance to sail Fridayafternoon, all-day Saturday & Sunday, returning Monday morning.Depending upon the weather it is possible to sail around Malta and itsnortherly island Gozo with plenty of chances for a warm swim.

Both Yachts are Dehler 39’s, comfortable but providing an exciting sail.For our UK sailing please ensure you bring warm clothes, layers are best(we provide a kit list upon booking). Lifejackets and wet weather gearare provided as are breakfasts and picnic lunches, marina chargesnormally a few pounds are extra & shared between the group.

Sailing… boatloads of fun

Sailing with Spice

Social & LeisureMany members join just for our brilliant mix of funsocial & leisure events. These often make good firstevents and are an easy way to get you started. Goingto your first event may seem a bit daunting but don’tworry we have all been there, just jump straight-inSpice members are sociable and you will soon bemaking new friends.

Our mix of social events include Meals Out & DinnerShuffles, Jazz & Comedy Evenings, Theatre & Operavisits, Bowling & Pub Quizzes, Parties & Discos, BlackTie Balls, Guided Tours, Wine Tasting & AfternoonTeas, Casino Nights, Workshops & Visits to all sorts ofplaces of interest.

We also run a number of regular monthly events, ourmonthly socials nights are a great chance for membersto get together over a social drink and a bite to eat,there’s no need to book just turn-up. We also havedrop in & play badminton & unihoc evenings.

Spice - more fun, more friends!

Social & Leisure…

Dinner Shuffle Meals Our shuffle meals are always very popular whichisn’t surprising as they are lots of fun. The idea is to shuffle places betweeneach course, it’s a great way to mingle with lots of other Spice members.It may look a bit chaotic (don’t worry it isn’t) but that’s just part of the funand our restaurants are very used to it. When you arrive introduce yourselfto our host they will give you a piece a paper with a place number for eachcourse you simply need to move to that seat at the end of each course -it’s simple and fun. These events always get booked very quickly so it’sbest to book early.

Black Tie Balls Dress to impress is the thing to remember usuallydinner jackets for men & cocktail dresses for the ladies. Our parties startwith a drink upon arrival followed usually by a 3-course dinner and a discoto the small hours. Often we run these with an overnight option whichgives you a great chance to relax use the hotel facilities, explore the areaor to do some shopping.

Parties If there is one thing about Spice members is they sure knowhow to party and how to have a great time. We usually arrange a buffetmeal which is followed by a disco. For a bit of extra fun at some of ourparties especially leading up to the new year we may have a themedevening with roulette and poker tables, don’t worry you won’t lose yourshirt as our croupiers provide the chips and they will explain everything.

At new-year we always have something special planned in Spice, it may bea party locally or a Thames river boat party cruise in London or even a NewYear break in Venice.

Pub Quiz Nights These are always very popular and are a fun way tospend the evening, our Spice quizmaster's will organise you into teams butjust remember their word is final when it comes to the answers!

Visits to Places of Interest & Exhibitions Spice is great for visitsto all those places of interest you’ve always wanted to see. It may besomewhere well-known such as the Tower of London, Hampton CourtPalace, Kew Gardens & RHS Wisley, or a day exploring Greenwich. Or itcould be something a bit more quirky or unusual that you didn’t knowabout, such as a visit to a Hindu Temple or the very bizarre Dennis Sever’sHouse. We also do a number of behind the scenes tours including theRoyal Opera House, the London Aquarium, Shakespeare's Globe andWimbledon Lawn Tennis club. We usually go for lunch or a mealafterwards which makes it a lot more sociable.

Another favourite are visits to exhibitions these have included the SummerExhibition, Saatchi Art Gallery and the Natural History Museum.

Afternoon Teas & Wine Tasting Another very popular way ofspending a few hours. Our wine tasting sessions usually focus on a winefrom a particular country (Italy, Argentina, France etc.) and are a fun andfantastic way to discover new wines. Our afternoon teas are a relaxed wayto spend a few hours with other Spice members. Often we go for anafternoon tea after a tour or visiting an exhibition

more fun, more friends!

Dining out & Lunches We love dining out and like to try differenttypes of restaurants to suit all budgets from a simple pizza to fine dining.We always have a Spice host at our meals, make sure you say ‘hi’ to ourhost when you arrive & they will then introduce you to the other membersand help get the group to gel. At the end of the meal our host will settlethe bill & collect any money for drinks (these are not normally includedas this allows you to only pay for what you have had, please rememberrestaurants do add a service charge to the drinks bill). Lookout for ourJazz lunches (Ronnie Scotts is always very popular) these are a brilliantway to relax with some music, a glass of wine and some Spice company.

Tours & London Strolls London is a fascinating city, but how manyof us have explored even a fraction of it? We run a number of toursincluding blue badge guides plus some unusual themed tours. These area great way to explore, we usually head off to the pub afterwards for abite to eat and a sociable drink or two.

Theatre, Opera, Concerts & Comedy London has an amazingchoice of great venues for an evening out. Spice arranges regular visitsto the Royal Opera House and London Theatres to see some of the latestshows plus some old favourites. There will be a Spice host to welcomeyou along, hand out the tickets and arrange a sociable interval drink inthe bar (If you’re a bit late we usually leave your ticket in the box officefor you to collect). In the summer months we often get together for aconcert in Hyde Park, Hampstead Heath or Epsom Downs race course,some include a picnic and are a great way to relax on a summers evening.We also run regular comedy evenings at the Tattershall castle and manyother venues. Occasionally if you’re lucky top comedians includingMichael Mcintyre have used the Tattershall castle to try new material.

Club & Preview NightsOur monthly Socials & Preview nights are a great way for members tocatch-up with each other and socialise over a drink or two in relaxedsurroundings. If you are a new member or have never been why not dropby, there is usually no need to book. They are also a way for prospectivemembers to find out more about us & you can join on the night. A Spicehost will be on-hand to help with the introductions, it’s very relaxed &friendly. We hold these in Central London, St Albans, Croydon, Richmond& Guildford, take a look at our web site for the next one near you.

Social & Leisure

Spice U40Many of our members are in their 40’s or50’s however we have quite a few Spicemembers under 40 and have introduceda number of additional events to ourprogramme to give these members anopportunity to get together and socialise.

U40 members also have their ownmonthly Social & Preview nights and wesometimes run U40 verses over 40 eventssuch as our army assault course for a bitof fun.

more fun, more friends!

Holidays… Relax - Explore - Excite - Discover

Relax & Chill-outTuscany, Turkey Cruise,

Italian Lakes, Lake Garda

Activity & AdventureTuscany walking, Skiing, Dance

Grand Canyon Rafting,Lanzarote Sports,

Amalafi Coast &Austria walking

Weekend BreaksRome, Venice, Stockholm,Bucharest, Berlin, Paris,

Copenhagen, Prague, Krakow

Amazing PlacesMoscow, Cuba, Baltic Cruise,

China, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Lapland,Andalusia, Sicily, Brazil, Iceland

Yellowstone/Yosemite

Spice holidays something foreveryone

Whatever you want to do: Weekend Breaks, Skiing, Chilling-Out, Walking,Cycling, Water Sports, Dog Sledding in Lapland or Visiting that amazing faroff destination Spice has it covered. Spice UK arranges dozens of holidays& weekend breaks every year and you're guaranteed to be having a greattime with lots of like-minded Spice members.

Les Arcs / VallandryFrance

Spicy fun in the white-stuff!

We normally have between 20 to 50 Spice members booked for each trip andhave skied some fantastic resorts including Banff, Jackson Hole & Whistler inNorth America. In Europe we have skied Val D’Isere, the 3 Valleys, Les Arcs(France), St Anton (Austria), Verbier, Zermat (Switzerland), Sauze D’Oulx, Cortina(Italy) and Andora plus lots more. For our next ski season we plan to return tosome of these favourites plus some new destinations, we hope you will join us forlots and lots of fun in the white stuff!

Skiing is very popular in Spice with each group arranging its own trip each winter to theAlps. In addition Spice UK offers lots more choices to Europe & North America. One of thegreat things about Skiing with Spice is you can always ski with a group of a similar ability,whether it’s blasting that heart thumping black or pottering about on a gentle green runbefore a hot chocolate stop. Our trips always have a Spice host to ensure you get the bestfrom your trip arranging ski groups, lunch meets and the all-important apres ski activitiesincluding group meals. Spice use leading travel companies such as Mark Warner, Inghams& Ski Olympic and you only pay their brochure price and often less!

SkiingWithSpice

an amazing experience

The recent 2-part BBC TV program with Dan Snow re-creatingMajor Powell’s 1869 expedition rafting the Colorado River was ofspecial interest to all those Spice members who have also rafted one ofthe most awesome rivers in the world. Powell must have experiencedunimaginable hardships for 10 months with 4 small wooden boats andlimited food supplies. Fortunately for Spice members running the Colo-rado river in eight days things have changed a lot! The food is plentiful &tasty, the camping equipment modern and the experienced river guidesfrom the Grand Canyon Expeditions Company. navigate the large inflata-ble RIBS through some huge rapids safely.

A typical days rafting starts early just when it’s getting light (no need for watches, we simply call it ‘river time’) with a call for“Hot Coffee” followed by a tasty breakfast of bacon & scrambled eggs or blueberry pancakes & fresh fruit. Everyone helps loadthe raft and the river guides tie everything down & we set off down the river to explore. Some days the rapids come one afteranother, those at the front of the raft usually getting a drenching those in the middle a cooling splash, exciting yes, scary no.Along the way our river guides tell us about the early explorers such as Powell & the ecology & wildlife plus the amazing geology,a trip down the river is a trip back in time nearly 2 billion years!

We make plenty of stops hiking to explore the many side canyons, rivers & waterfalls usually for a refreshing swim or just coolingoff under a waterfall. Some of the highlights are Vasseys Paradise a green oasiswhere waterfalls cascade from the side of the canyon. Red-wall cavern, a huge cavecarved by the river into the rock. Nankoweap where we hike to an amazing granarycarved in the sheer rock face by native Americans . The lovely waterfalls at ShinumoCreek, Elves Chasm, Deer & Stone Creeks. Havasu Creek with it’s beautiful warmturquoise water makes a fantastic spot for swimming and relaxing for a few hours.Along the way the views become more spectacular as the canyon gets deeper, inplaces it’s possible to see the top of the rim, 1 mile above the river.

For lunch we stop on a small beach and a tasty selection of salads, meats, cheesesbread/wraps & fruit are set-up, there is no going hungry on this trip! We run a fewhuge rapids and by late afternoon start looking for somewhere to camp on a beach along the river. The raft is unloaded and wegrab a well-earned cold beer or glass of wine whilst our river guides prepare our evening meal, which is always amazing andvaried, steak, fish, pasta, they even bake cakes for dessert. As the sun sets colours on the canyon walls change & Greg our riverguide gets out his guitar sings & plays a few songs and invites us to sing along, we all do! Finally we turn-in to our comfortablecamp beds, looking forward to another day in this very special place, overhead the Milky Way arches above and we fall asleepcounting shooting stars.

Spice run this trip each year, join us for an amazing experience.

21 Reasons for JoiningSpice London

Make lots of new friends very quicklyTry something new or amazing

We arrange & run our own eventsEverything is organised for you, just turn-up

A Spice host is at every eventAn amazing mix of events to choose from

A fantastic choice of holidaysTry something you wouldn’t believe possible

We have lots of experience, you’re in good handsSpice members are fun & friendly

Spice is a national networkSpice is local to you

Great value membershipAnyone can join - single or couples

Age doesn't matter (providing you’re 18+)We often get discounts & pass these on

Learn a new skill, interest or keep fitYou’re fully insured on all Spice events

Friendly & safe - we know our membersWant help? phone us we’re not just online

Don’t just meet up - live your dream!

Most importantlySpice is great fun!

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