MEMBERS FEEDBACK
FROM RECENT EVENTS ………….
Champagne Brunch
“Everyone got on so well. Could we do this
more often? Even if we can't do brunch then coffee and
papers.”
Center Parcs Weekend
“This is one of the best events Spice do - excellent for all; lots of events to get involved in - something for everyone. Perhaps include a list of other events at Center Parcs such as wall climbing and abseiling.”
“A truly fantastic weekend from start to finish, can't wait for the next one.”
“Loved the sports, the parties and the
great lodge mates. Probably the best CP weekend in
ages. I had a great time, with a fab group of people.
“The Ceroc workshops were well attended good fun and enjoyed by all.”
“Another great Center Parcs weekend - it's lovely to catch up with old faces and also meet some new ones and the fancy dress was fab!!”
“The Saturday night Fancy Dress do at The Venue had the best
atmosphere of any event I had been to for years.”
Outdoor Theatre:
Romeo and Juliet
“Great seeing what other Spicers had bought with them to keep warm - one guy was wrapped up in an old curtain!!??!!”
“This was a wonderful evening. Helped along by the weather,
after a rainy day, the sun came out for us. We all managed to sit together as a
group. Although we didn’t get to chat much because of the performance, I felt
part of a good group.”
Croquet Evening and
Supper
“Although the weather wasn't fantastic this didn't seem to phase anyone. The way this event is structured makes for a
very social event with no choice but to meet new people. Excellent
event for meeting new people (and finding out their names!!).”
Ramble: Meteorites
and Afternoon Tea Landscape Trail
“You couldn't improve it. Richard who ran the event was great.”
“Loved the free drinks (it goes without saying) and the social aspect of having chance to chat with different people. “
Wii Night and Supper
“Good social activity, chance to chat between games & arrange / discuss future events.”
Dinner Shuffle @
Livebait
“Excellent food, great restaurant, very good value.”
Slumdog Millionaire
Workshop
“Great being able to dance the whole routine by the end of the class.”
“This is the 2nd event I've been to that Sheena has taken.
She is an excellent teacher and encourages everyone to do their best according
to their capability, regardless of what level that is.”
Caving for the
Terrified
“Mark is a fantastic, well informed and very funny
instructor who made the whole experience a very enjoyable one. Great experience - not scary at all and very interesting. I
am now ready for more caves thanks to Marks brilliant instruction.”
Implementing the
Secret Law of Attraction
“Loved all of it - thoroughly enjoyed my first Spice event, met a lot of very nice people and 'found' myself in the process! Tell everyone to have a go at splitting the plank of wood in half - mind blowing to know mind over matter can achieve anything!”
“I enjoyed it all. Felt breaking the wood in two very satisfying though!”
“This a brilliant event. You find
out a lot about yourself and what you are capable of. You can read the book
"The Secret" but a workshop puts it into practice. Being a SPICE
event you meet great people who give you positivity throughout the day. The
best event I have been on. What an adrenaline rush at the end.”
Abseiling for the
Terrified
“It was all really great, despite the rain it was a really enjoyable event.”
Spice Dines Mexican
at Gringo’s
“It was great being able to continue the event in the bar
next door that does a lovely cappuccino!”
Hangover Hobble at Waterton
“Ideal for anyone who is not a great walker but would like an easy stroll with time to chat along the way.”
Ramble: Litton Loop
“Stuart’s enthusiasm for the natural world reminded me of the very enjoyable school nature walks we had. It is a real pleasure to be with someone so knowledgeable.”
“Beautiful scenery, glorious sunshine, expert guide (thanks Stuart) and best of all - spotting a kingfisher. Fabulous day!”
“The weather was gorgeous and the company great. Once again Stuart gave us a flavour of his botany expertise.”
Spice Curry Club visits Aagrah Leeds
“Great night with good fun people.”
Krazy Kamping Weekend
“The whole weekend was great- had a great time in a good group with well planned co ordination/games--- would strongly recommend this weekend!”
“I thought the event was excellent value for money, and with several co-ordinators in attendance helping the event run smoothly, great fun for all.”
“This is a truly fantastic event with something for everyone. I really enjoyed it and made some great new friends!”
“This is the second year running I have done this event and it has been fantastic both times. It was great this year to see some familiar faces from last time but also meet some new ones - I would highly recommend this event to anyone!”
Ten Pin Pyramid
“I enjoyed the whole evening, and an excellent icebreaker for a new person”
“Always a very sociable evening. Jonathan always looks after everyone really well, so thanks Jonathan”
Theatre: Never Forget
“Excellent show, very funny and entertaining! Good choice!”
Bakewell Come and Try Biking
“Location and weather were brilliant, also a great friendly bunch of people and leader, with no one taking it too seriously!”
“This was a brilliant event - excellent value for money with dinner, bed and breakfast in a lovely hotel and a free bar for 3 hours - Great stuff”
“Loved all of it. Had a fantastic day and met some great people”
The Chocolate
Experience
“Book early to avoid disappointment. Very good value for money, especially when you look at websites offering chocolate experiences. It was nice that we got to make a variety of items, using different techniques i.e. moulds, piped, dipping etc, so we all had full carrier bags of choccies on our way out!!!”
“Had a fantastic time and Bridget and Dave were very helpful and made sure everyone made lots of chocolates to take home. Would have been nice to buy some of there unusual chocolates when we were there. Definitely well worth doing.”
Spice goes Irish at
the Races
“Loved seeing the smiles on the faces of the Spice Ladies, who had more success than the men at picking winners.”
Walkwise: Secrets of
Snowdonia Bank Holiday
“The walks and scenery were excellent. Chris, our walk leader was very helpful and knowledgeable”
Ilkley Moor Bank
“The variety was great - 3 lovely days of activity, chat and good food”
Dinner Shuffle @ Henry’s
“The meal and service was really good, and the shuffles are a great way to meet new people. Been in Spice 10 years and never been on a dinner shuffle - good fun so would do it again, and Christine the co-ordinator was a great host!”
Eve Ramble: River
Porter
“It was good walking, good company and I had a great time.”
Abseiling for the
Terrified
“An excellent day, despite the rain.
A great instructor who made everything fun.”
Viva
“A great night out and lots of fun...even though we didn't
manage to win much!
Ramble:
“Excellent walk, unfortunately we can't control the weather but it didn't dampen our spirits and we were still smiling after the 18 miles. Lovely to have a longer walk for those wanting something a little more challenging.”
Dogs and Disco
“An excellent all round night out, excellent food, gambling and a disco.”
Spice dines Modern
British in
“The meal at Bradley’s was excellent, good company and very good co-ordinator, thanks for a super night!”
Go Karting
“Great final race for the slow ones where we were more evenly matched. Also, doing 9 laps enabled us to get into the swing of it.”
Dance like Fred and
Ginger
“Really good fun, even if you are not a natural at dancing.”
Field Archery Day
“This was probably the best Spice event I have attended. The hosts were fantastic. I really enjoyed the whole day. Many thanks.”
Ramble: Ripponden Reservoir Ramble
“Can't be improved upon - great walk with great company. Roy and Linda are fabulous walk leaders.”
“Great walk, fantastic views, as a new walker I felt a
little nervous at the start but after less than a mile that had gone. Very
friendly and
Walks with Wolves
“Great watching the wolves and talking to the volunteers who dedicate so much of their time to caring for the wolves”
“Fantastic when the wolf came up to me and allowed me to stroke her.”
Ramble:
“Steve is a warm welcoming host with a great sense of
humour. His
“Hard to improve, excellent overall.”
“It was a fabulous weekend”
“Great weekend - look forward to next one. Everyone friendly even though I didn't know any of my villa before the weekend - which is a good thing about SPICE”
Sod the Recession
Party –
“As it was my first proper social event it was lovely to get to meet more people, and everyone I met was so friendly and nice and made me feel so welcome, I can't wait for my next event. Anyone who is feeling nervous about their first event don't !!. Everyone who I met were so friendly and really made me feel so welcome, you couldn't meet a nicer bunch of people anywhere.”
“Excellent event. Great venue. Lots of fun, great to chat with loads of people, both old and new members.”
“Enjoyed the whole evening a brilliant way to meet up with old friends, make new friends and have a good fun evening doing it. Please do these parties more often”
Ramble: The Edge and
River Ramble
“This was a stunningly beautiful walk - complete contrast to
the
“Excellent walk - brilliant weather, great group of people and Stuart was as informative as ever about all things rural! More of the same please!”
Ramble: KF See
“Great day, great weather, great company all round”
“A great day out with lovely weather, good views and a friendly bunch of people.”
“The whole evening was great, you chatted to people you had not met before which was really nice. It was relaxing and I would love to do it more often.”
“The whole event was lovely, I never would have visited the spa if Spice hadn't run this event now I shall be a regular, really relaxing, pampering and left me feeling great.”
“Great event, well worth the cost. Would love to do it again. Great way to relax-never felt so clean!!”
Spice Dines at
Renato’s
“The restaurant was a real surprise. Plush surroundings, excellent service and delicious food.”
Buggy Treasure Hunt
“Going round a field at 40 mph gave me a headrush, what a buzz.”
“Excellent day out, and it was great fun driving the buggys down the dirt tracks”
Sod the Recession
Party –
“Great meeting old friends.This is what Spice is all about. Well done!”
“Loved catching up with people and making new friends”
“What a fantastic party! - so good
to see so many people and have a great catch up. Reminiscent of what
Friends in a Flash
15/4/09
“A brilliant evening of fun. A chance to meet other members and make friends especially good for newer members. The write up doesn't do it justice but it would be hard to sum up the experience in words instead go try it.”
“An enjoyable evening, everyone was very friendly and chatty, would recommend it to old/new members alike”
Dinner Shuffle @
Zizzi
“Good shuffle - the meals in the centre of
Medieval Jousting
“The whole event was fantastic and well worth the money. What was amazing was that they managed to cater for people who had never ridden before and experienced riders so everyone was on a suitable horse.. As it was we had plenty of turns at each activity. The people organising the event were fantastic and great fun.”
Ramble: The Dragon of
Wantley Revisited
“Alan was very informative having not heard the legend of the Wantley Dragon I found it very interesting, especially living quite local”
Eskdale Easter
Walking Weekend
”Jump right in and give it a go. It’s hard work but so much fun. You’ll love it!”
Chester/Liverpool
Easter Discovery Weekend
“Enjoyed our day in
“One of the best events I have been on during my 8 years in
SPICE. The vast majority of people on the weekend I had never met before the
weekend but I felt I knew them all by the end of it - which is the strength of
SPICE. Would def go on weekend like this again. Would
be good if Steve Dell's
Easter Walking Break
“Great walking and Paul our leader was lovely. Warm and friendly and competent”
Walkwise: Easter in the
“Everything well organised by a superb team. Gideon and his guides are excellent”
“Three excellent high level walks in gorgeous sunshine. Plus a good and well located venue, good organisation from Walkwise and a fun group.”
“Great walking, good crowd, fantastic food and great weather - loved all of it”
Theatre: Lucky Sods
“Enjoyed the performance although the ending was abrupt. Also enjoyed socialising afterwards”
Spice Dines
“I enjoyed the food, the wine and the company and would go there again - there was a friendly atmosphere”
Colour Analysis
“Fun throughout with a very nice and supportive group.”
Ramble:
“Steve is a fantastic leader - takes time to get to know everyone and I always felt that he was keeping an eye on everything going on (in a reassuring way) and was very encouraging.”
Discover Scuba
“I loved it all - just was too short! I will definitely be doing the full course. Thanks to John and Smudge.”
Comedy Cellar
“This event was great - good company and venue and fabulously funny acts, I really enjoyed it!”
Go Ape! In
“Great event and had a fantastic time, though was exhausted at the end.”
Ramble: Kinder Surprise
“Edale is great location for a ramble - hope you do this again.”
Walkwise: Beddgelert Walking
Weekend
“Extremely well organised by Gideon with great humour and professionalism of the highest.”
Spice Curry Club visits Amraj
“Loved the buffet style and fact we were in a separate corner of the restaurant. Also that there was a car park.”
Ice Skating
“Started off looking like Bambi on wobbly legs but soon was gliding gracefully on the ice!”
Ten Pin Pyramid
“Excellent bowling with excellent playing partner”
Film and TV Quiz
“Great questions on a topic most people would find interesting.”
Ramble: Low
Bradfield/Strines
“A very pleasant walk just outside
Ramble: Malham
Meander
“Great getting to meet new people during the walk.”
Tandem Skydive
“Loved all of it! The best thing I have ever done! I recommend this event to anyone!”
Treasure Hunt at
Chatsworth House
“A wonderful day out.”
“This was an excellent fun way of spending a sunny spring day. It gave a great insight on how Chatsworth works, and was a great opportunity to enjoy the house and gardens, and meet members of other Spice groups.”
Ramble: Mytholmroyd
March 21/3/09
“Excellent walk for those wanting to do a little more than flat. Some nice inclines, very varied walking and some wonderful views. More please!!”
“Excellent- one of the best Spice walks I've been on!”
Dinner Shuffle @
Antibo
“I would highly recommend a dinner shuffle as a great way to have a good night out & meet lots of new people. Ideal for a new member.”
“Excellent restaurant - great food.”
Badminton
“It was a good night, everyone was friendly.”
“Jonathan did an excellent job of organising this and made sure that everyone had plenty of games and swapped around. Hopefully this will be run regularly.”
“I was a bit worried as I'd not played badminton for ages but the balance of the games was good and it was a very sociable and enjoyable evening.”
Dinner Shuffle @
Gusto
“The food was great and the company was great and the
waitress was very friendly - good to have a
Ramble: Waterworld Walk
“Excellent leader in Steve Sutcliffe - great sense of humour, good info' on way round, attentive to ramblers needs.”
Scrambling and
Bouldering
“Les and Paul were both brilliant, they were so encouraging and supportive. I achieved far more than I ever thought I would. I have not laughed so much in months!”
“Les an excellent leader and entertainer...really fun day!”
St Patrick’s Live Music Night
“Nothing to improve. Good venue. Good ale. Good band.”
“Loved the whole evening the band was great, the dancing fantastic and the food was delicious especially the Bailey's cheesecake. A brilliant evening.”
Precision Target
Shooting
“This was an amazing event, provided by enthusiastic &
welcoming members! Please pass on our thanks to the team at
“It was a great day, the staff and crew were very helpful, friendly and had a great enthusiasm. The day was well organised and you were given plenty of opportunity for practice.”
Drawing and Watercolour Weekend
“Can’t be improved it was wonderful”
Poker Evening
“A very enjoyable evening, well organised, good opportunity for socialising/ bluffing and loosing all your chips. Learnt some rules I did not know about too.”
“I thought
Turkish Meal at
Kapadokya 50 10/3/09
“Everything was great - good food and great company. Hope to
go to more meals in
Abseiling for the
Terrified
“Apart from the weather, it was a great day out. Enjoyed all of it.”
NLP (Neuro Linguistic
Programming)
“Loved learning something new. Interaction with group. Group support.”
“It was a really nice atmosphere in which to chat to other people and the activities encouraged this. Great value for money.”
“It was all very good - a really knowledgeable, interesting and charismatic trainer.”
“A day well spent and excellent value for money.”
Ramble: Micklefield
Up and Under
“It was a lovely day out, met some interesting people and had a good walk. Walk leaders were friendly and welcoming.”
“Great getting to chat to different people in a relaxed atmosphere.”
Drive a Steam Train
“Fantastic driving a steam engine. I never ever thought I would ever get on a footplate, never mind drive it. Every body was so helpful and friendly. The team there enjoy Spicers because we are not just steam buffs. They want to hear all about spice trips too. What a great organisation. Fantastic. May go again.”
Butlins 60s Party
weekend
“Great going to the wonderful spa and getting all dressed up in 60's clobber on the Saturday night.”
“I think everybody at the weekend had a really good time and the atmosphere was really great.”
“I had a really great weekend-great room mates and fun fancy dress party.”
Discover Scuba
“A fantastic opportunity - I am now hooked and saving up for the full course - can't wait!”
“A great way to get your first taste of diving - a small private pool and individual attention. Fun and relaxed.”
Spice Dines Japanese
“Quite a new restaurant, so nice to try it out. Excellent food - and I think most of us who went would be keen to go back, so please revisit it soon!”
Ramble: Chatsworth Easy Walk
“Walk Leader Stuart Davies very informative and friendly, and a nice bunch of people.”
“Really relaxing stroll, lots to look at, very picturesque.”
Ramble: Ride a Black Swan
“A very sociable, friendly crowd and lovely weather make this a very enjoyable walk.”
“Steve, always cheery and a mine of information - interesting local history”
Tennis Weekend for
Beginners
“ Great meeting a really lovely group of people and playing tennis for the first time in 15 years.”
Walkwise Windermere
Luxury Break
“I thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend”
“The hotel was excellent and in an ideal location with views of both the lakes and the mountains. The weekend was suitable for walkers and also for those just wanting to relax and explore the nearby tourist attractions. Would definitely go again!”
“A great event for walkers of all abilities”
Millionaire Quiz SY
“Excellent format for a quiz. General knowledge quizzes or those with a them seem to attract more people which adds to the fun.”
Ramble: Simons Seat
2009 22/2/09
“It's a good way of meeting lots of people and having a chance to have a bit of a chat along the way”
“Enjoyed the whole day, Roy and Linda are always good hosts.”
“Really enjoyed this walk, the weather was perfect, the views stunning, it had the ideal combination of challenge in the form of a very steep slope, but then an easier and relaxing meander along the river, with a welcome stop for tea at the cafe. The walk leaders were as ever, friendly and welcoming and it was a great opportunity to catch up with old friends.”
Clay Pigeon Shooting
“Instruction was excellent - and the variety of targets. The organisers made sure you had a good time.”
“Nice trip. Good opportunity to meet people afterwards. Bring waterproofs and warm coat and gloves, its wild up there.”
Skills for the Hills
“Great venue, good food, helpful instruction - great value for money”
Millionaires
“Really good format for the quiz and the three life lines were well thought up”
“There is always a good atmosphere and the quizzes are always just that bit different from the normal pub quizzes. Lots of fun had by all!”
Dinner Shuffle @ The Living Room
“This was such an excellent, well organised event it is hard to pick fault with it.”
“Enjoyed socialising and getting to know new people. The food and service were excellent.”
“Loved the very intimate lovely setting of the back room of Living room and the nice Banquette style seating”
“Loved meeting old friends as well as talking to new members”
Fire Eating Workshop
“Absolutely brilliant day out. My first spice event. If they are all this good I am gonna have a fab time.”
“I thought it was superb. No improvements possible!”
Colour Analysis and
Makeover
“Fantastic! Wish I had done this ages ago.”
“Absolutely brilliant, Cliff is great & the information & tips he gives are great. A wonderful confidence booster & a it gives a good excuse to shop afterwards & update your wardrobe.”
Ramble: Sowerby Saunter
“A great day out, excellent walk length and wonderful scenery. Big thank you to Steve, who could give a very valuable master class to other walk leaders about how to provide a good welcome to Spice walks and introductions and inclusion to the group!”
Poker Evening
“This was a fantastic night out and so much fun. A very relaxed atmosphere in great company. Even as a beginner I faired well.! I look forward to the next one.!”
“Ideal for first time members.!”
Dinner Shuffle @ K
Pasa
“This was the first dinner shuffle I have attended and I had a very sociable enjoyable evening and a very nice meal.”
Discover Scuba
“It was a superb introduction to the sport, friendly instructor, Smudge was excellent at introducing the sport. Don't be scared go for it. It was really good fun!”
Badminton
“It's a really good event, a great way to get some exercise whilst enjoying yourself. It doesn't matter how good or bad you are the other members are really supportive and helpful, it's really good fun.”
Zoo Keeper Day
“The day was fantastic! It was exhilarating to be up close and personal with so many exotic wild animals. The day was very hard work but worth every once of effort. The Zoo keepers are real professionals and took care of us, and the animals extremely well. A day I will remember for the rest of my life!”
“This was an excellent day - Iain introduced basic (and then more advanced!) skills in the morning which then really came into play in the afternoon's ride. As someone who's first choice of weekend activity wouldn't be mountain biking (prefer to walk or ride a horse!) but who wants to have the basic bike skills this was just the job!”
Ramble:
“Good sociable walk, have always enjoyed Steve Sutcliffe's walks in the past and this was no exception.”
Beginners Motorbiking
“An excellent morning. An absolute must
for anyone who has ever thought about getting on a motorbike and wondered if
they would enjoy it. Bikesafe are very friendly and the instructors very calm
and patient (especially when you go careering off the course at pace heading
straight for a stone wall!!!). This is a great way to safely experience riding
a motorbike for the first time, its great fun... I for one will be going back
to sign up for my
Drive a Steam Train
“My Dad loved it - the 2nd person didn't show up so they let him have nearly 2 hours - the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable - he enjoyed every minute of it. Fantastic experience for steam train enthusiasts.”
“Excellent day out. Very easy to drive the train so fitness is not an issue. It was great to try something new and the enthusiasm of the volunteers who run the railway was lovely to see. Derek the driver answered all of my questions and although not a sociable event in respect of lots of people being around, the volunteers made the day with their enthusiasm.”
Dance Extravaganza
Weekend
“Very enjoyable weekend. Good variety of dance instruction and enjoyed the Saturday evening meal”
Burns Nite Dinner
“Another excellent
“More evenings at Baldwins Omega - excellent venue and a great evening.”
Ten Pin Pyramid
“A great night out for new members. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward too next one”
Spice Dines Chinese
“A really good way to spend a Monday night - stuffing your face!”
“A very enjoyable, friendly social evening.”
Flamenco Dance
“Very good trainer. Works well as an introductory event.”
Winter Walking/Navigation Skills Day
“If you have any qualms about doing this don't. Mark who runs this as well as the Abseiling/Caving for the Terrified, is excellent, very patient, goes at an inclusive pace, and is fun and engaging (and swears like a navvy).”
“This was an excellent day giving people confidence to find their own way around the countryside. Also very informal and good fun. Would definitely recommend it.”
Badminton Coaching
Weekend
“An excellent weekend at a great facility. Fully recommend it for players at all levels - you will learn something however good (or bad) you already are and have fun doing it. Expect to be a bit sore for a few days but that will just show how much you put into it and be well worth it.”
Review of
“Excellent social event - and we won too.”
“Overall, it went pretty well - just keep doing what you're doing! Fancy dress was a laugh and the dance class was good too!”
“Another brilliant skiing holiday, never seen so much snow in my life. The resort was excellent for skiing if not a little bland as a resort itself.”
“The ski trip was fantastic and I would definitely do a
Skid Pan Session
“Very exciting day - learnt in theory what to do - but not sure if I won't panic in real life, but it was good to have the experience. Would recommend!”
“I may not have learnt how to control a car on icy road conditions.....but I have leant how to 'Doughnut' an old banger around doing some mad skids, whilst laughing my head off so much that my sides ached. Highly highly recommended for all you petrol heads out there.”
“Fun event, friendly staff: you get to drive fast and recklessly in a battered up car”
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance
Workshop
“It was my first spice event but any nerves were instantly dispelled by the lady running the event. She was an absolutely brilliant teacher balancing technique with fun. I loved it.”
Gyrocopter Flight
“The instructor
New Year’s Ball
“Thanks to June, who worked really hard to make sure everyone had a great time.”
“Great do - and it was man heaven as all the women looked so stunning.”
“The venue was good. Food was good. Service was good. Table was a little cramped but acceptable. Social aspect was fabulous as always.”
“Bring your friends along, it's a fun night where you can just let your hair down. It's an excellent excuse to get dressed up after the season and to just unwind after all the stress.”
Polo for Beginners
“This was a fabulous event - I haven't had so much fun in years as I did belting (in control) around the arena on a wonderfully schooled polo pony who could turn on a sixpence at high speed! Excellent!”
Comedy at The
“It was a very enjoyable evening-a good laugh and good company.”
Ramble: Windmill
Wander
“This was my first event through spice and was a nice way to get me use to talking to different, new people, as usually I am a very shy person when it comes to talking to people I don't know. I also enjoyed been out in the fresh air as I usually spend most of my week stuck in an office.”
Spice Dines in the
City –
“Great night and lots of nice new people to meet”
Ramble: Hiking from
Harry’s
“Good walk again from Steve which would have been horrendously muddy had the ground not been frozen over. As ever, Steve made a point of talking to each individual person on the walk which is a lovely touch (although he does like talking but not quite as much as me!).”
Dinner Shuffle @
Brasserie Blanc
“Great food, great company, nice surroundings, what’s not to like !”
Husky Sledding
“A fantastic event. I'm looking forward to next winters as I will certainly do this one again.”
“Really enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend it and I would go again if the opportunity arose.”
“How much fun is it to be tearing around the bridleways being pulled along by two dogs that could give Cerberus the hell hound of Hades a run for its money!!! Absolutely first-class adrenaline pumping action. I would stress the fact that a reasonable to good level of fitness is required for this event, and that it is not simply a 'walk in the park'. Perhaps grading of such events in a manner similar to the rambles may assist in people’s decision making when booking the events.”
Walkwise New Year in
“This was a fantastic event. The combination of activities and social time was excellent. The lakes were at their best, the weather was great and the walk leaders helpful, well informed and good fun. The hotel was good, lots of excellent food and the accommodation clean and warm. I would recommend this break to anyone who likes to keep active as well as have a lively social time.”
Ice Slide and Warm
Platter
“Loved my final slide which went as fast as possible.”
Ramble: Reservoir
Ramble
“Excellent post Christmas walk, very flat and the option to opt out after half way. Great to get you back into walking after gorging your way through Christmas.”
Walkwise Twixtmas
Eastern Lakes
“As always Walkwise were excellent at delivering a great weekends walking programme. The characters of the walk leaders make it a entertaining experience. It was nice to mix with other regions.”
Christmas House Party in a Fort
“I enjoyed the combination of fantastic beach walks during the day and partying round the log fire at night”
“Great venue, brilliant - I loved the fort. Good company, very good atmosphere. Fantastic location - breathtaking scenery and great walking. Whole event was excellent value for money.”
The Christmas
Adventure
“Did the maze and walking through the enchanted wood. Both thoroughly enjoyable. Really put me in the Christmas mood.”
“Loved meeting up with people from last year and dancing to
the band! Thought it was better this year that tables were reserved for
“EXCELLENT SOUL BAND & VERY GOOD
“The food was excellent! The band was fab, never sat down from the moment they came on. Excellent venue.”
“Loved the meal and the band - can't decide between the two. Also enjoyed the fact that there were bottles of real ale available.”
“The band are always so good - they are really enthusiastic and seem to enjoy themselves as much as we do! I think this is such a good value event. At this time of year to get a 4 course dinner, band and disco at this price is very good. The food is always really nicely cooked, served hot and never disappoints. Great event!”
Ramble: Ring a Ring
o’Royston
“The whole event was great,
Majority of the
“Loved dancing with John and his posse to
the Clash in my posh frock! Don't be afraid to say hello -everyone is
really friendly! BE YOURSELF
“Great dancing with all the lovely ladies and the fact that there was decent real ale beer available while you get standard beer for other big dances. Splendid end to my 3 events in one day - worth missing X Factor final for.”
Cavern Carol Singing
“The cavern was a winter wonderland with lots of candles in the crevices and a beautiful decorated and lit Christmas tree. We also had Father Christmas arrive with presents for the children. A wonderful afternoon to really get us into the Christmas spirit.”
“Meal was really nice. Glad it wasn't the common or garden Christmas dinner usually served up. Even liked the unusual dessert. Music was very good too.”
Walkwise: Mince Pies
and Mulled Wine in
“The weather on Saturday was awful, but true to form Gideon didn't let our spirits fall - excellent support and encouragement form all the Walkwise team. A great weekend, and fantastic walking.”
“The Saturday night was great - fish and chips in a lovely restaurant and then to a really nice pub.”
Xmas Quiz SY
“Great winning the quiz. Though I am not competitive! I enjoyed the missing words round too.”
Santa’s Shuffle @
Maxi’s
“Great night. Really enjoyed the company. Even if it was a shuffle without a shuffle! The co-ordinator (Ruth) very good. Big thanks. I would do this event again.”
Ramble: Short Walk,
Long Lunch
“All good but nice to have a pleasant walk followed by a good meal!”
“Very sociable event. It was great to sit and chat with people after a lovely walk and really relax. Just a shame we had to drive home afterwards.”
Christmas Alpaca Trek
“This is a great way to de-stress on a chilled out afternoon, and is also good for anyone who remembers the 80s as the Alpaca's have some of the best mullets on the planet!!!”
Ramble: Bakewell
Amble
“Pretty area, good company and a nice cuppa in the Castle Inn at the end.”
Christmas Oasis Party
Weekend
“Really enjoyed this one. The effort everyone had made to dress up was huge! A good variety of events & other activities to join in with & a nice mix of people.”
“I thought the Sat night fancy dress party was fantastic! I couldn't believe how much effort everyone had put into their costumes - it was amazing! I shall bear that in mind for future!”
“Loved the fancy dress party - it was great to see so many dress up so creatively!”
“The fancy dress disco on the Saturday night was my
highlight. I also enjoyed the quiz and the bowling. I thought
“As usual – loved all of it! Co-ordinated events throughout the day mean that you get the opportunity to meet new people or participate in more activities.”
Christmas at the Movies Ice Show
“Great event for a newbie - Sandra really made me feel welcome - lovely lady!”
Indoor Bouldering Evening
“A fun evening and not too strenuous.
The kind of event I originally joined
Ramble: Beyond the 5 Weirs to
“It was great from arriving at the event to going home.”
Ramble: Churn Milk
Jaunt
“Fantastic on the top of the moors. Fantastic views. Good pub at the end”
“Excellent day out - great crowd and fantastic views off the tops”
Rock Skills and Fun Day
“Excellent activity and instructors”
Casino Night at Alea
“Enjoyed both the meal and casino.”
“Most of the
“Service at the Everest was quick and it was a very sociable
evening.”
Snakes and Ladders
Quiz
“The format of the quiz made it fun and allowed all teams to interact.”
Theatre: Romeo and
Juliet
“The play was excellent, wording from the period with a modern twist, a blend of culture and humour and Jack Ryder in boxers!”
Self Hypnosis Workshop
“Loved all of it, really looking forward to trying out my new skills! This is an excellent event, really interesting even if you are not sure you believe it'll work give it a go and you'll be amazed!”
“Excellent workshop - I recommended it to anyone wanting to relax and tackle any issues in a safe and beneficial way. Many thanks”
Historic Country Ride
“What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Vicki - the instructor - was lovely and full of knowledge and information! Superb!”
“I was matched up with a wonderful, steady horse and felt perfectly safe in his hands! Thanks Domino. A really enjoyable event, hope you will continue with these rides and maybe also include Vicky's half-day or full-day treks. I suspect there is plenty of scope for beginners (like me) to improve.”
Ramble: Haverah Hop
“Good scenery, good company, good conversation. As this was
my first ramble with
Supertram Pub Crawl
(Hillsborough)
“A fantastic event for people of all ages and a good way to forget everyday life and just relax and have a great time.”
“I enjoyed the different pubs and the company which brought together old faces and new. An enjoyable evening.”
Walkwise:
“The walks were lovely. The spa was a good addition to the weekend – great value.”
“Loved the views and the opportunity to be out in such fantastic scenery with friendly people.”
Snakes and Ladders
Quiz W.Yorks
“Nice to meet new faces and old faces as well”
“Excellent idea of Snakes and Ladders format; would like to see it repeated from time to time. Also, winning was good!!”
“Not just a case of answering the questions, could also think about how many you answered to position yourself on the board. Was a really good quiz and made you have to think more than normal. Liked the format.”
Wii Sports, Pool and
Buffet
“The organiser was very helpful and friendly. Great meeting new people and talking about upcoming events to look at.”
“Good mix of involvement in the game & conversation. I'd recommend you do this one again!”
“A fab night - hugely enjoyable in terms of the games element. Food was good too”
Tarot Card Workshop
“This was a fabulous day, Lorna was a brilliant teacher and
no-one could believe it when she said that we would be doing each others
readings in the afternoon, which was absolutely amazing and 100% accurate, I
would definitely recommend it to anyone. Well done
Nordic Walking
“It was a fantastic experience and would have suited such a wide cross section of spice members. It keeps you fit and was brilliant fun - we all laughed at each other.”
“The total experience was great”
“
The Sentinels of
Rhythm with Imelda May 15/11/08
“Excellent - great band - good atmosphere.”
70’s Party Night with Mamma Mia
“Very good event. I enjoyed it very much. Hope to do another event like this one again.”
“Loved all of it - making new friends - all be it the rowdiest in the bunch - just what I needed! Don't feel shy - just go for it - no one will be laughing at you, just with you!”
“It was groovy.. shame more people did not dress up but those that did looked fabulous!!”
“Great seeing Jonathan in his outfit, very entertaining!!”
Dinner Shuffle @ the
Olive Press
“The event was very well organised and venue was lovely, food was a bit overrated. Shuffling was fun and gave opportunity to chat to most people at the event.”
“Excellent food and venue - I would go again. Well located near train station too.”
Chocolate Tasting
Evening
“Great tasting the chocolate!! It was interesting how different the chocolates tasted depending on where they were made and type of cocoa bean.”
Observatory Visit
“I loved the visit but I enjoyed walking there and back to the pub then chatting to everyone after at the pub. I don't have a favourite part as I really enjoyed it. I would recommend it as a first event for any newbie, as it was for me. Thanks”
“Very interesting but I didn't take the "dress for the arctic" advice - I should have done!”
Caving for the
Terrified
“Mark was excellent, very kind and patient and full of interesting information. The group were lovely as well, very supportive. Everyone should book on this event! I was really nervous about it before I went but felt a great sense of achievement having done it. I definitely would try one of the other caving events having done this one.”
“All the time in the cave was excellent. Mark is very informative and funny too. Great event, well led - nothing to fear.”
Town Hall Tour (and
Remembrance Ceremony)
“Great being able to see behind the scenes & having someone with lots of knowledge to guide us round.”
Gargrave Beginners
Bike Ride
“Please do more of them...Iain is an excellent teacher. Would recommend to anyone.”
“A great sociable and fun mountain biking ride with enough to stretch and build skills without pushing you beyond your comfort zone. Iain's enthusiasm and love of his sport is totally infectious and his choice of cafes is second to none!”
“Excellent beginners mountain biking suitable for an absolute beginner who has a little bit of fitness. People should note this is mountain biking and not a cycle amble and should expect some slightly rough/muddy terrain. Iain was excellent as ever and extremely supportive throughout the event offering tips for better cycling along the way.”
Guitar Lesson
“Enjoyed the whole session, the time just flew by. As there was only a small group, three of us, I think we were lucky we could get the attention we needed. Definitely thinking about booking lessons in the New Year, although I think I may be a slow learner! The instructor (Sats) was very friendly and helpful and made things easy to understand for the absolute beginner! Only tips is for the ladies (or maybe some men too) cut your nails beforehand (as short as you dare!) as it will make it a lot easier to get the chords. For anybody who has ever thought about trying, give it a go!”
Abseiling for the
Terrified
“The whole day was fantastic. I haven’t had so much fun since I was a kid. Felt like I was 12 again!! Anyone who has not given this a go should book it ASAP.”
Walkwise Weekend:
Ashbourne and White Peak
“I would recommend a Walkwise weekend. It was easy to get to know people, the Walkwise team were good. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend.”
“Knowledgeable organiser who kept the event light but informative. The evening just flew.....could that be the wine!!”
“The food was really good and there was a nice atmosphere there - also very convenient for public transport - I would go there again”
Aerial Extreme
“All the day was great and it was nice to meet the people in the cafe afterwards”
“Great meeting up with the other spice members for hot drinks after the event to talk about our Aerial experiences.”
Halloween Party and Sleepover
“It was all great. The pork and apple stew was tasty, the music was good and the breakfast the following morning was just what was required.”
“The food was excellent. Good value for money. I would recommend going here again”
“The food was excellent as was the service”
“Excellent value for money and ample tasty food for everyone. Good company made for a very enjoyable evening.”
Micro Brewery Night
“The fact the hosts went to the same pub as us afterwards proved they were real 'beer' people! If you like proper beer, do this!!”
Skate and Dine
“Really good fun, please do another one in the new year - I'm sure lots of us would like another go to try
out our skills and meet up again! Plus I know other
“This was an enjoyable evening- nice food, great group of people, friendly coach.”
Theatre: Evita
“The production was fantastic, I was so entranced, I hardly ate any of my chocolates!”
Narrowboat Weekend
“I enjoyed the whole event but I have to say having Anthony and Adrian with us certainly made the weekend! A great weekend which I would recommend to anybody needing to de stress. Very relaxing. If there’s another lets hope more people will join in.”
“We had a fantastic weekend on the narrow boat. I have been trying to find life's brake pedal for ages & this is the only real way (at 4 mph) to slow life down to approx the speed of an express tortoise!! Everybody bonded together to make drinks & sandwiches & then changed their apron for a lock key & jumped off the boat to operate the lock's & help with the driving. Even a little bit of rain on the last day couldn't dampen anybody's spirits. Can't wait for next spring & another chance to slow my life down for a few days.”
“Enjoyed the whole evening, an excellent event would definitely do it again”
Dinner Shuffle @
Larocca
“Good food, great company, friendly staff. I would certainly go to this venue again especially on a Friday/Saturday night as they have music and dancing.”
Ramble: Farmers Foot
Walk
“As usual,
Lady Boys of
“Watching these glorious lady boys and being very jealous of their figures, grace & poise.”
“It was hilarious - everyone was laughing all night. Great entertainment.”
“This is the best night out I can remember having in a very long time. Thank you”
“Thanks Sandra. Well, this has to be one of my favourite
events since joining
“The caves, the group and the high challenge atmosphere - absolutely great. It’s a fairly basic cave day out, but never the less its great for part-time cavers and the more experienced alike.”
“Loved the puds - choosing bits of everything only to turn the corner and find some more waiting for me to sample. Yum Yum
“Just
Mongolian Yurt
Weekend
“The whole weekend was excellent. A total experience! The
company was good and the venue was really beautiful. I particularly enjoyed
walking on Saturday and take-away and drinks Saturday night. Great trip for
anyone who likes outdoor living and doesn’t mind sharing! The yurts are warm
and cosy and Rydal Hall is accessible to spectacular countryside and scenery.
There are also small towns and
“The Yurts were wonderful, very warm and cosy, and the 7.5 mile walk from Ambleside to Grassmere and back to Rydal was brilliant. Sitting round the open fire outside on Saturday night drinking mulled wine singing and playing games was great fun.”
“A fantastic weekend. Very peaceful and relaxing. The Yurts are amazing. A must do event. I will definitely return.”
“Saturday in Ambleside and Saturday night at the Yurt - a great laugh and perfect for making great new friends.”
“The food was excellent, staff were attentive and a friendly group of people”
Strictly Dancing
Tango
“They're very good, patient instructors so don't be afraid if you have absolutely no dancing experience like me.”
Airkix Indoor
Skydiving
“It was a fantastic adrenaline experience. I loved the fact that the instructor could take us flying up the wind chimney and back down again.”
Go Ape
“Had a fantastic day, great for team building and getting to know each
other. Really pushed you to your limits at times, but felt fantastic
afterwards.”
“The whole event was great, would certainly do it again. I'm scarred of heights so that was very interesting!!! But I did it all!!!”
“Great being brave enough to tackle the last Tarzan swing!! Loved meeting lots of lovely new people!”
“This was a fantastic event. Before we got started I was
really scared and wishing I'd not booked. But, the other
Gyrocopter Flight
“A fantastic experience - definitely a 'must do'”
Ramble: Mystery of
the Missing Cairn
“The weather at times was horrendous but the company was great. How many people can huddle on a bench for lunch was challenging!”
Rafting Experience
Weekend
“The rafting was great fun, haven't laughed so much in a long time.”
Inter Region Quiz
“The venue at the Queen's head was good for a change. It was easier to get to and the side room we had was not too far from the bar.”
Ramble: Rievaulx
Abbey Walk 28/9/08
“Excellent walk as I've come to expect from
Ramble: Navigation Through Bulcliffe Woods
“Great lunch by the canal lock and a beer a few yards away at the pub.”
Quad Bike Trail
27/9/08
“Loved every minute we were on the quad bikes. One hour is not long enough. Could of stayed out all day.”
The
“It was a fab night to meet up with old friends and have a good catch up, Good to see the guys dressed to kill”
“All the ladies dressed so fine, great food, great hotel and leisure facilities and staying up till 4am in the bar”
“Excellent variation of music. Lots of dancing!!”
“It is always great to meet old friends and at the end of the evening, which could have gone on much longer, many members commented on how tasty the meal was and presented.”
“The manager was so obliging and nothing was too much trouble. We were well catered for. The food was excellent.”
“An excellent curry night, Sami did us proud, he is a very attentive host.”
Clay Pigeon Shooting
21/9/08
“Excellent instruction and great setting!”
“It was a great event, good fun, instructors were friendly and helpful. it was well planned and would recommend it- its worth the bruises”
“It was a really fun event - lots of different abilities and no one was made to feel bad for not being any good at it (like me!)”
“Excellent day of shooting, the weather shone company good and I managed to shoot some clays! When the instructor asks who wants the big gun and who wants the small gun, be a wuss and go for the little gun......the big gun is heavy and my arms are still aching.”
Dry Stone Walling
21/9/08
“Great experience/beautiful surroundings/humorous instructor/kind farmer - brought us tea and biscuits”
“The whole day was superb but the favourite bit had to be the satisfaction at the end of the day looking at what the group had achieved and the obvious improvement in the wall from when we arrived. This is a truly fantastic day out in spectacular surroundings. Trevor is clearly an expert in his field and an entertaining instructor. The day literally flies past and you hardly notice the physical effort involved. At the end of the day knowing that you have repaid James' the farmers kind hospitality by rebuilding a stretch of his wall and not just practiced on something that will be knocked down on the next training course is fantastic.”
Handling Difficult
Behaviour at Work 21/9/08
“The trainer was excellent enthusiastic and motivational. Shirley shared a wealth of knowledge and gave ideas to put into practice.”
“It was hard work and a there was a lot to take in, but I have already started using some of the techniques in my workplace and so it has been a really useful experience. I would definitely recommend it.”
Ramble: Padley Gorge
and Longshaw 21/9/08
“The weather was gorgeous and it was a very interesting and varied walk.”
“A lovely bar to meet. An excellent restaurant good food and friendly staff. Worth visiting again”
“An enjoyable meal with a friendly group of people-nice to
have something in
Alpaca Trek 20/9/08
“Relaxing way to spend an afternoon”
“Loved spending time with the Alpaca's”
“Great completing the challenge - great leadership and group atmosphere”
Welsh Bike Amble
Weekend 19/9/08
“I enjoyed every aspect of this weekend, it couldn't have been improved upon for me. I will definitely book weekends away here again. Barry and Sonya were excellent hosts.”
“Fantastic event, great value for money.
Great venue, excellent food, Barry, Sonia and Adrian were all very helpful,
relaxed and friendly. Beautiful views, excellent weather - good company - could
have asked for more - I recommend this weekend highly.”
Ceilidh Night 19/9/08
“It's a classic event, and great fun, especially as I've
only just returned to
“Great fun and very sociable - when's the next one?”
“The Ceilidh night was great fun......lots of dancing and lots of men (I took my own)! First event I've done with a more even split of males, wow. Had a fab night and can't wait for the next one, can we have St Mary’s again.”
Dinner Shuffle @ The Blue Room Brasserie
“The meal was excellent as was the company”
“Enjoyed all of it, food was very good, company very good”
Dinner Shuffle @ The Lounge
“Good company and good food - worth going there again. Christine H did well doing the shuffle rota”
Sphereing 14/9/08
“Rolling/bouncing down the hill - it was fantastic.”
Ramble: Ribblehead
14/9/08
“Loved the lunch-break stop at a nice waterfall which had decent areas for sitting down in the 'dry'”
“Excellent walks. The Ribblehead Viaduct walk was absolutely brilliant, good walk, good company and great beer at the end!”
Disco Cruise 12/9/08
“I enjoyed the whole of the event and the food was excellent. The staff looked after us really well and were safety conscious, which I thought was excellent.
“Loved having a friendly chat with other
“Great staff, friendly and attentive and the food was very good and plenty of it (I even took some home!). A really nice group of people who all socialised really well”
Tai Chi Evening
9/9/08
“I think that this was an excellent event which has inspired me to look into doing more tai chi. The instructor was very helpful and friendly and it was good value for money. Definitely worth booking again.”
“It was brilliant. The instructor was excellent. It was
great to see so many
“I thought the presenter was very informative and that he had a warm personality, which made the event fun and enjoyable for all.”
“I thought the instructor was very good and put us at our
ease. Very interesting and enjoyable evening. Hope
Field Archery Day
6/9/08
“It's a really enjoyable event even on a rainy muddy day. Instructors were great and i would recommend the day.”
Countdown Recording
3/9/08
“This was an excellent event. Something a bit different, and a marvellous opportunity to see in the flesh how this show is made, as well as being able to play along with the games, and meet the celebrities at the end.”
Ramble: Erratic Capers 31/8/08
“Loved meeting people, they were very friendly”
Skipton Narrowboat weekend 31/8/08
“The whole day was great. Very relaxing”
“A thoroughly enjoyable day out, despite the downpour in the afternoon, I think the only time we stopped laughing was during a very dodgy bit of driving after the pub stop!!”
“The people who were on this trip were all very friendly and I sure we all had a great time. I know I did. Brill day, would like to do it again”
Ramble: Wentworth Follies 30/8/08
“Fantastic place and great scenery”
“Excellent Vc. Really friendly atmosphere in Vijays. Great food. Staff very helpful and friendly. Definitely go back. Sportsman was a good choice of pub to meet in. Not too far away from Vijays and not too full even for a Friday night.”
Lottery Quiz S.Yorks
27/8/08
“Liked the format. The randomness of the questions, as well as having to choose our 'bonus' questions blind made for a good evening out. It also made the whole quiz a little fairer, as it tested knowledge, not how lucky you are in a certain round. The fact we won probably helped!!”
Day at Ripon Races
25/8/08
“The event was good. A smaller racecourse like this is better for the social aspect. coordinator was great and I won some cash! A great day.”
Outdoor Adventure and
Initiative Games 25/8/08
“Loved the space hoppers! Fab day out, most fun I've had sober for a while!”
Ramble: River Wye 24/8/08
“A very enjoyable walk which lasted all day. Good weather, good company and a great way to spend bank holiday. Thanks to Steve for the plaster!”
Parascending 23/8/08
“The parasending was great, but I loved the thrill ride on the speed boat, Steve and Pete were great, and really went the extra mile to make sure we had a good time .... absolutely brilliant. Do it ..... you'll love it!!”
“Totally safe, totally exhilarating. Just do it.”
Walkwise Aug Bank
Hols in Keswick 22/8/08
“Fantastic scramble up a ridge to reach summit of Blencathra. A well run weekend. Walkwise are a very professional team”
“Walks and meals together well organised and enjoyable”
“Good walks plus excellent company for socialising”
Welsh Camping Long
Weekend 22/8/08
“Lluest Fach feels like a second home - I have lots of great memories from visits there”
Dinner Shuffle at
“The food was excellent, the staff were very helpful and everyone was very friendly”
“The vegetarian main course was excellent. The chef had cooked a "real" vegetarian meal and wasn't just "playing" at it.”
The Sheepdog
Experience 17/8/08
“I loved the whole experience. I can certainly recommend this as a must do event. The dogs definitely have their own characters particularly Jim who made it clear he wasnt happy about us choosing another dog to do the final course instead of him. Never knew a dog could make me feel so guilty!”
Nordic Walking
16/8/08
“Whole event was great fun and it was very obvious that we were burning more calories than regular walking. The instructor was great fun and helped us all achieve results. I'd definitely book this event again.”
“The food was great - some of the best ever. One of the best meals that I have been on - and a good Wetherspoons pub nearby too”
“This was the best curry I have ever eaten. The restaurant was really good even though they had a problem with the fire alarm”
Kwik Cricket 13/8/08
“Loved having a go at cricket for possibly the first time since leaving school.”
Eve Ramble and Indian Banquet
“Let's do it again”
“Ideal combination of exercise and food/drink. Very good socially. Good to eat as much as you like with a clear conscience, having walked!”
“Great finding out how friendly other
“This was a really good social event. I didn’t know Dronfield was so scenic! The walk was not too difficult and the food afterwards was very good. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this event to others.”
“Enjoyed it very much- good night out with great selection of food and good company.”
Eve Ramble: Looking
For Judy 11/8/08
“It was a lovely gentle evening walk. As usual with Steve's events he really looks after all the group so all we have to do is enjoy the event!”
Tapas at Cubana
7/8/08
“As a vegetarian I am always worried that there will not be enough veggie food or it won't be very good. I usually end up cooking when I get in! However, the quality and variety of food was excellent and unfortunately I couldn't eat all of it. I was pleasantly surprised and would definately go again.”
“I think Cubana is probably the best tapas restaurant in
Climb and Abseil
Evening 5/8/08
“The instructor is impressive, talented, responsive and knowledgeable, makes you feel really safe.”
Ramble: Hartington
and Pilsbury Castle 3/8/08
“Loved everything except the cows! It was a lovely walk in beautiful scenery with lots of variety.”
The Chocolate
Experience
“The whole experience is delightful, the hosts are friendly and cater for all your needs- they have thought of everything to make your experience fun and educational, the venue is charming, and best of all you get to play with chocolate what more can one ask for.. it has changed the way I appreciate chocolate forever.”
“Loved chocolate tasting, making chocolates. I can highly recommend this. Very entertaining and informal. Had a brilliant day and took away my own handmade chocs.”
“The chocolate experience was a very yummy event, led by Dave & Bridget. They were very friendly and welcoming but most of all they love chocolate and spreading the delights of it. Just don't eat too much, the chocolates you make and take away with you are fun to do and just like being a child again!”
Ladybower Bike Amble
2/8/08
“Loved biking up the hills (yes, really) and socialising as most people stayed behind at the end. You can go at your own pace -there are regular meeting up points and people are happy to wait if they have gone on ahead”
“My first biking day, I thoroughly enjoyed it, although it was tough in parts, especially in the afternoon, legs not used to pedalling for 15 miles! I took my own bike which is quite old and whereas it is ideal for riding up and down the Trans Pennine Trail which IS flat, it was not really suitable for covering this kind of distance and terrain. I would recommend hiring a bike if this is something new for people. I will next time unless I buy myself a new one!”
“This was an excellent day.
Timberlodge Weekend
“Fantastic views on walks. Great group of people. A really fab weekend”
“I enjoyed both the laid on walks. It was fun to be with the walk leader Steve Barnett, talking about his daring adventures in skiing and caving!”
“Good value sociable weekend - more please”
Big Kidz Quiz SY
“Loved sampling the different sweets”
Eve Ramble:
“Really enjoyed all aspects of the event. Many thanks.”
Ramble:
Woodhead-Bleaklow
“The views over the ridge on the approach to the reservoir near the end of the walk were brilliant. Steve Barnatt the leader was very efficient and led the walk in a very proficient and friendly manner.”
“Superb views and great weather for a change”
Rambles: Reservoir
Bogs
“I would like to say a big thank you everyone who went on the Reservoir Bogs walk. This was my second event and everyone made me feel so welcome.”
Tandem Skydive
“If you never do another adrenaline event, do this!”
Beginners Kayaking
“It was all good fun - I suppose the group games were the best part - we all had to cling to each other's kayaks to form a raft and then one at a time we had to get out of our kayak and shimmy along on our fronts to touch the tip with our nose - madness!”
“Food at the restaurant was exceptional, and the staff couldn't do enough for us. I rarely do Curry Clubs, but this one was excellent. Good beer in pub then fab food. Good crowd on event too.”
“Great restaurant - really lovely food and welcoming staff.”
“This was an excellent venue. The proprietor was very friendly and helpful. Made everyone feel welcome. Brought extra rice when we asked for it, and even prepared extra dishes (e.g. vindaloo) at no extra cost!”
“The restaurant host was charming and made everybody in our party feel at ease.”
“Lovely food. A good balance of dishes and plenty of it. The owner kept coming and asking us if we wanted more so I defy anyone to have gone home hungry!”
Eve Ramble: Shire Brook
Spa Walk
“Lovely walk, good coordinator, very enjoyable evening”
“A lovely walk on a warm summer evening and a pint at the local pub with friends.”
Eve Ramble: Meander
Above Mirfield
“I'd like to say a big thank you to Steve for making me feel
very welcome, acknowledging me throughout the walk and ensuring I was
comfortable with everything. It was a great start to what I hope will be a long
relationship with
Big
“Excellent fun event”
“A great fun evening! One of the best of the quizzes so far. A really good introduction for new members.”
National Dragon Boat
Race Day
“The whole day was absolutely brilliant. I would definitely do this again. Everyone was very welcoming and the whole day was both relaxing and fun-filled - depending on what you wanted out of it.”
Dinner Shuffle @ Wig
and Pen
“Nice place, excellent food, small tables so good for conversation”
“The way the dinner shuffle is organised is a very good concept ie each course at a different table, which enables you to meet a variety of people. I would definitely attend another shuffle again. Thanks to Kate as well, she was a good hostess and looked after everyone”
Ski and BBQ
“Enjoyed the social aspect. It was a very fun, friendly and chatty group”.
Ramble: Fountains
Fell Frolic
“Great day. Roy and Linda - great walk leaders”
Ramble: Grassington
Challenge Walk
“I had never done a 20 mile walk before, so if you don’t try, you may never succeed!!! Enjoyed the info Steve gave at the beginning of the walk, the support Ailsa gave, and walking with friends”
“The meal was lovely and the company great”
“The choice of venue and quality of food was excellent”
“Nice atmosphere and lovely food, was nice to sample several different courses”
“Good meal and friendly staff - should do the event again some time”
Masham Beer and BBQ
“Loved the free bar (obviously)! the pub that never shut was the second and the whole social atmosphere. Fantastic cheap weekend. Excellent site facilities and a really fun event. Don't forget the wellies though!”
“Enjoyed going to the brewery and sampling all the different beers”
“The brewery trip is always enjoyed, and can be relied upon irrespective of the bad weather.”
Climb and Abseil
Evening
“The abseiling was brilliant and when we eventually found Eddie he was friendly, encouraging and made the event fun by getting us to abseil down an overhang, which was exhilarating. I enjoyed the event so much that I have booked another similar event also with the big bearded bloke called Eddie!”
“Eddie was really supportive and encouraging, and a great laugh! I was really proud of myself at the end of the night for having done 3 abseils, including dealing with a scary overhang, and would recommend it to anyone wanting to push themselves to do something a bit daring!”
Strictly Dancing: Through the Decades
“Good event, enthusiastic and very capable dance leader”
“Great getting some exercise in a fun way”
“Enjoyed it all. Great Fun. Brilliant way to exercise. I'm sure it helped with the two pounds I lost at Weight Watchers this week!”
“Woodkirk is a fantastic venue and easy to get to. The dancing was great fun and the teacher made it easy and non stressful - Everyone should have a go! Sheena is a great teacher and makes the dancing fun”
“A really enjoyable 5 week course, met lots of lovely people and had a good laugh at the same time. I won’t know what to do on Tuesday nights now”
“Loved doing the Hand Jive in a circle. Starting a different times made it very confusing but equally very funny!”
Ramble: Heaths and cliffs of
Enjoyed the countryside, the variety of chatty company and not having to take responsibility for the map reading”
Ramble:
“Enjoyed climbing Bradwell Edge and the rainstorm on Shatton Top!”
Manifold Bike Amble
28/6/08
“A lovely easy, sociable day out.”
Dance: 70’s Disco Dance 28/6/08
“A fun workshop aimed at an appropriate level to the group, memorable day and facilitator is wonderful”
“It was such a fab enjoyable workout”
“The dance instructor was excellent in all aspects. A great teacher as she kept the moves simple, kept repeating them and was fun.Hhot pants disco is a good night out “
“Great practicing the routines on the night that we had learnt during the workshop that day. Spectators were impressed and probably bit confused”
Film and TV Quiz
“Great atmosphere between the teams,loved Val's excellent skills as the quiz mistress and the content of the quiz itself”
Theatre: Simply
Ballroom 24/6/08
“The show was good, the dancing was amazing, if only let down a bit by the hosts' singing!”
“Interesting walk and not too long-winded and the buffet was really good with plenty of food to go around!”
Ramble: Grassington
Challenge Walk 21/6/08
“Excellent walk leader and beautiful location.”
“Very good walk in pleasant countryside, shame about the rain..”
“Please thank Steve and Ailsa for an excellent walk - Just a shame about the weather!!”
“Steve is an excellent walk leader. He's very encouraging and motivating. His wife Ailsa was brilliant providing back up and some TLC. A good day out in spite of the weather.”
“I cannot fault this in any way Steve always takes support for his walkers to another level, it's just a pity he can't organise the weather too!”
Caving for the
Terrified 21/6/08
“Enjoyed the whole event - would have loved to have spent more time in the caves. Do be prepared to get muddy!! Waterproof trousers are a must!!”
Center Parcs Weekend
20/6/08
“It was well organised and there was a wide range of activities on offer.”
“Event was good, would like more of this”
“SPLINTER on sat night were brilliant and really got the do going. The costumes were good too we liked the new up to date villas very retro!!”
“I loved the whole of it - especially mingling with both the
Yorkshire and
“Enjoyed Saturday night party. All of it. Love the Welcome Parties, BBQs and of course playing all the sports on Saturday. Great weekend.”
“I enjoyed the whole weekend but I think the Treasure Hunt would be my favourite part as I went on my own and met some lovely people and had a great afternoon with them. (Oh yes and we won!!)”
Abseiling for the
Terrified 15/6/08
“Social aspect was really good, everyone helped each other out”
“The last abseil was brilliant!”
“It was a wonderful day, certainly adrenalin-packed but Brian was a wonderful instructor, always calm but with a sense of humour. Without the confidence he inspired, I definitely could not have done it. To others considering abseiling, GO FOR IT!”
Cable Water Skiing 14/6/08
“The Cable Water Skiing was great - you could have as many goes as you wanted, no-one was set to a given time - the co-ordinator and staff at the club were very friendly and helpful - It made for a very enjoyable day out”
“Just had a really good time, and have already booked again in August, hopefully I'll get round a corner then!”
Pizza Club @ Rustico
13/6/08
“Good food and plenty of it, friendly service and a nice venue”
Walkwise: Ullswater
and the
“The Walks as usual provided by Walkwise were excellent. They're so organised and make the whole event good fun.”
“This time there were 3 walks to choose from so nothing should hold anyone back from having a go. Everyone is supportive and enthusiastic”
Climbing the Wall at
Guiseley 12/6/08
“Enjoyed the whole evening, especially good because there were only 2 of us, so we got to do a lot. eddy is a good instructor and very sociable.”
Dinner Shuffle at the
“Very Good. Quality,
interesting - both food &
Ramble: Bradford and
Lathkill Dale 8/6/08
“Walking with a leader who really knows the area made the walk really enjoyable + the weather was fantastic”
Dragon Boating at
Harewood 7/6/08
“Dragon Boat Racing was am amazing event,
we all teamed together and stuck together throughout the day. I love everything
I have done with
“A great first event, everyone was really friendly and I felt comfortable right away.”
Birds of Prey Weekend
6/6/08
“You cannot improve on perfection - you get to be so hands on with the birds it's amazing. I can't recommend this event highly enough - but ! be prepared to get addicted”
“Mid Wales Falconry with Paul was brilliant what a nice guy with excellent taste in birds.”
Summer
“How can you improve on perfection! Even the weather was brilliant!”
“The site is fantastic would definitely do this again”
“Enjoyed the walk on Saturday and the lovely friends I made
from
“Superb - One of the most beautiful and interesting places I have ever stayed in !”
“It was all fantastic - the place far surpassed anything I could have dreamed of!”
“I would just like to say that it was much better than expected. The accommodation was wonderful more 4 star. I certainly will be going next time if available and recommending it to others. What a wonderful location and so much to see and do in the locality. Thanks for a great experience”
“It was a good location with a nice bar next door”
Eve Ramble: Take the
High Road 2/6/08
“A real tonic after a hard day in the office!!”
Behind the Scenes of the
Railway 1/6/08
“Enjoyed all of the day barring the rain was perfect. The lunch provided by KWVR was excellent.”
“Food excellent, venue very good, and company entertaining”
Ramble: How
“We didn't realise that it was going to be so steep. The trek up the 'mountains' was quite hard but the sense of achievement at the end outweighed any difficulties encountered. Everyone was very encouraging, especially Steve.”
“Some of the best food tasted on a curry club night.”
“The best curry ever eaten on a curry club, served by attentive staff with a pleasant manager.”
“First class curry with good company”
“Enjoyed socialising and the food was really good”
“The Nawaab is one of the better curry houses in
“The curry club meals are good events. There is always too much food which is of a good quality.”
Eve Ramble: Cow and
Calf Stampede 28/5/08
“Weather was not great, but didn't spoil evening. Not as many people turned up which allowed you to get to know each other better. Had a really good evening Roy and Linda are great to walk with.”
Ramble: Dovedale in
Springtime 25/5/08
“Fantastic walk, brilliant Walk leader”
Dry stone Walling Day
25/5/08
“Great Atmosphere, Friendly Experienced instructor, rewarding task to accomplish”
“This was a brilliant day out, our instructor was amazing, the atmosphere and team building were superb. This was our first spice event and a fantastic one it was too. I couldn't recommend this highly enough!”
Beginners Western
Trail Riding 24/5/08
“The riding was great and the scenery and we were really lucky with the weather too.”
Mike Sanchez Live
24/5/08
“Excellent venue where everyone feels involved with the artist.”
Krazy Kamping Weekend 23/5/08
“The event was excellent, well organised and great fun. A good idea to have teams picked at random - certainly got everyone talking. Great ice-breaker.”
“Keith packed so much into the weekend Great bloke great weekend”
“Everyone really enjoyed themselves partaking in all kinds of events. There was something for everybody.”
“ The games were really good fun, and disco with toga party was excellent.”
“Really enjoyed it and felt that we all "mucked " in”
“This was another classic spice weekend - what a laugh! Can’t wait for it to come up again.”
“Excellent weekend! Lots of fun and laughs from start until finish... I hope that this event is repeated in the future.”
“Brilliant weekend, well coordinated, creative and sociable a definate for the future!!”
“Don't need to have had any mountain biking experience.Instructor very encouraging...helped build my confidence”
“Excellent course for anybody new to mountain biking or thinking of taking this up in the near future”
Ramble: Railrover
Edale to Bamford 18/5/08
“Superb walk - those that didn't come don't know how good a day they missed!”
Aerial Extreme
17/5/08
“Once you start the course you cannot get off until the end. The intention of course is to overcome your fears and keep going. Very challenging, but a great sense of achievement when you complete it. Everyone was very supportive and encouraging, great team work!”
“The adrenaline, laughs and sense of achievement makes the fear factor, bruises and hard work of this event all worth it...”
Walkwise Scottish
Walking Week 17/5/08
“ Andy and Sean were excellent leaders. They were friendly, approachable and very professional. They tried hard to make sure everyone enjoyed the holiday.”
Field Archery Day
10/5/08
“Enjoyed the mix of good company, a good location and learning something new”
Canoeing and Beach
BBQ Camp 10/5/08
“Pete was great - really laid back but gently made sure everyone was included, fantastic food, great location - a real special event!”
“It was the first time I'd been to
TGIF Cocktails at
Boutique 9/5/08
“Enjoyed trying out different cocktails - very extensive choice!”
“A smaller group which made it more friendly.”
High Peak Trail Bike
Amble 5/5/08
“Pretty countryside and time to chat to other spice members while riding and over lunch/ cup of tea after. Fun and sociable day. Easy riding but you get a sense of achievement going the distance.”
Rock Climbing for the
Terrified 4/5/08
“A great experience, at 53 I have found something I'm apparently good at, at long last! Brian is excellent and so very patient!”
Ramble: Yorda’s Yomp
3/5/08
“Enjoyed going into Yorda's Cave - Steve had placed candles around the cave and the effect was magical!”
“It was a brilliant weekend. Steve Dell's co-ordination was very good and he is an excellent walk leader. Having the option of a short or a long walk on the Saturday and Sunday meant that everyone was catered for! The hotel was basic, but very clean, and Barbara was very welcoming. A brill weekend.”
Past Life Workshop 27/4/08
“Really enjoyable day, Moira and Tom were lovely and made sure we all got something out of the day.”
Ramble:Damflask and Agden Reservoirs 27/4/08
“Enjoyed views over Bradfield Moors. Enjoyed Stuart's wildlife descriptions - he really knows his subject.”
Ramble: Return to
“Great way to make friends walking and talking”
Pole Dancing Class
26/4/08
“An excellent fun afternoon, good exercise and a great fun. Don't worry if you don't want to wear shorts, but do take some high heels, it's much easier to pole dance in them!!”
Pigout Party and Sleepover 25/4/08
“Worth getting to the hotel early and using the facilities. Being able to relax in the spa and bar first made this event better”
“A great venue and fun event at a fantastic price!”
“A lovely hotel and lovely food. The co-ordinator did a wonderful job. My tip would be to make sure you get in early with the DJ for your song requests (although if its the same DJ its unlikely he'll have them!)”
“Value for money, nice hotel, really good night”
“Great food! There were lots of different dishes, all well prepared, the service was excellent, and most importantly there was plenty of it. Breakfast was also very enjoyable with plenty of choice. A very successful evening. Please do another one soon!”
“This was the best value event I've ever been on. The free parking and plenty of it was a bonus.”
“An excellent event, great value for money. Plenty of good food and a very comfortable hotel. Staff very helpful.”
“This was probably one of the best
Sex Quiz W.
“Event was very enjoyable and a good laugh, as usual with Anthony's quizzes.”
Dinner Shuffle @ Ask
22/4/08
“Enjoyed talking to new people . It was my first event.”
“It was my first event so it was nice to meet new people”
“I think this type of event is a good way for new members meeting
other members and finding out what
Dance: Can Can
Workshop 20/4/08
“The whole day was very very good and I loved being a can can girl for the afternoon. It’s very energetic but great fun and an excellent tutor”
“A wonderful build up to the last dance. We were all "naturals"!!!!!! (well, sort of...)”
Abseiling for the
Terrified 19/4/08
“Enjoyed learning something new with the support of a friendly group of people”
“Loved the final sixty foot abseil and the sense of satisfaction The two instructors were great. They put everyone at ease from the start. A great event that I would recommend all those who are unsure to book straight away - they won't regret it.
“Despite the cold it was great fun, a nice group and a fear conquered, what more can you ask?”
“Really enjoyed it and thinking of doing the next one up or even the viaduct abseil!!! Met some really nice people”
“Good venue. Small and friendly, which led to a fun sociable time. Best co-ordinator I've ever had on a curry. Also went home very full!!”
Cosmic Golf 17/4/08
“Enjoyed the golf, it was really daft and gave us a good laugh. It was definitely a good ice breaker and a nice midweek event.”
Research Your Family
History 14/4/08
“Was an enjoyable and interesting talk on family history
form an enthusiastic speaker”
“I think it was a very efficient way of finding out how to get started and I'm now raring to go!”
Style Workshop
13/4/08
“The workshop was interesting and due to the small numbers of the group created a inclusive style of interaction”
Behind the Scenes of
the Railway 13/4/08
Enjoyed learning about the railway and it's history. The guy who led the tour was excellent. He was obviously very passionate about the railway and this made the event fun.”
Ramble: Malham
Meander 13/4/08
“This was a particularly nice walk, in a very picturesque area. We even saw a peregrine falcon. It was well worth getting up early on a Sunday morning for! It was good to know that should you have misjudged the time needed for the long drive, or got lost for example that you could contact the leader or that instructions had been left for you to help you catch up with the others. It's a long way to drive if you miss everyone!”
Secret Walk of
Tissington and Lunch 12/4/08
“I would have loved Sir Richard to show us around his home
too. I know he does tours of the house. It would be great to do the tour of the
village and grounds in the morning, have lunch and then a tour of the house in
the afternoon. I was left wanting more!!! What a fantastic way to spend a
Saturday morning.
Field Archery 12/4/08
“This is a great event for all members. A brilliant day out doing an unusual activity. The tuition was excellent and the people very friendly.”
“Excellent as usual. Had a fantastic time. Can't wait for the Christmas one! oh but that’s wishing my life away!!”
“Friday, Saturday and Sunday night meets/discos were excellent - great social aspect especially with fancy dress etc.”
“Good weekend, good company, sports and spa”
“I enjoyed the cycling and fresh air also the social side was good too”
Country Pursuits
Weekend 11/4/08
“Fantastic place to stay, brilliant hosts,supurb friendly group, more like visiting friends. Want to go there again whatever the event!”
“The food was great and the staff were lovely. A really good venue. A few people found the portions to big - but I never find that a problem”
“A good night out as usual. Enjoyed the chat and the chance to try out Moroccan cuisine”.
Theatre; Complete
Works of Shakespeare 10/4/08
“A fantastic event. I'd not been to the theatre for years. This has certainly whet my appetite for more - just a pity there aren’t similar events in Leeds/Bradford”
“Good relaxed atmosphere, everyone welcoming and food was great: good quality burgers and scrumptious milkshakes”
Ramble: Digley
Reservoir/Holme Valley 6/4/08
“Spectacular scenery with a thin covering of snow glistening in the sunshine.”
“I enjoyed the walk and Steve made a good leader”
“
Pizza Club @ Pizza
Hut 4/6/08
“The meal was very good value with lots of choice of food available.”
Discover Scuba ¾/08
“Just really enjoyed it. I was a bit reluctant but the instructor Pete was really good and let me take it at my own pace.”
“Had an absolutely fantastic time. I'd only booked the event on a whim the night before - What a great decision. I'd really recommend this event to everyone. The instructor was fantastic - he made the event very fun and enjoyable - though laughing underwater did make it hard to breathe!
Ramble: Stanage Edge to Wyming Brook 30/3/08
“Enjoyed the whole walk - weather fantastic, nice bunch of people
Colour Analysis and Makeover 30/3/08
“Having the individual time and attention was really special”
“Cliff was as charming and funny as on the style analysis workshop”
“A very enjoyable workshop that was fun and relaxed, and has changed my retail therapy experience for the better”
Ramble: Indian Head
Walk 30/3/08
“Excellent ramble, hope it will be repeated.”
Trapeze Workshop
29/3/08
“It was fabulous meeting the spice members and the instructors were brilliant!!”
“It's good fun but hard work - be prepared to ache afterwards!!!”
“It was a fantastic day... and for someone who doesn't exercise it was still brilliant... although I aged about a thousand years afterwards!! Would highly recommend it, as everyone did stuff they were proud of... and some did incredible doubles routines... Amazing!”
Outdoor Adventure and
Initiative Games 24/3/08
“All of it was well run and very enjoyable I thoroughly recommend it.”
“It was a really enjoyable and fun day - the two guys who
led the day were great fun and it was nice to meet
“It was a fantastic day and brought back all the fun elements of being a kid! I only wish I was as fit as I was 30 years ago!! - Everything aches today.”
Ramble: Easter Bunny
Walk 23/3/08
“Beautiful scenery made all the better by lots of snow that had just fallen that morning.”
Easter Mongolian Yurt Weekend 21/3/08
“Where do I start? A fabulous, wonderful weekend - reminded me of the spirit of the old barn weekends. Except a lot more peaceful!! Waking up on Easter Sunday to lots of snow and feeling very toasty. Going to sleep with the firelight flickering on the walls of the Yurt. Tom's singing and actions just as we were going to bed on the last night. Hilarious! And 'night John-Boy', night Mary Ellen .........!' I'd better stop! When are we going again??”
“Wonderful setting, excellent company, a fantastic weekend for going back to basics. Definitely not an event if you cant go without your high heels and hairdryer. When are you booking them again”
Walkwise Keswick
Weekend 21/3/08
“The walk on Blencathra was a highlight with fantastic views over snow capped mountains.”
“I enjoyed the fantastic scenery and the sense of
achievement (for me at least) of managing the walks despite the snow!”
“The walks were excellent, scenery and company fantastic”
Dinner Shuffle @
Olive 20/3/08
“The food was very good and the venue was easy to find
although I don't know
“One of the better venues for Dinner Shuffle - good and slightly different menu choice”
Food and Drink Quiz 19/3/08
“Good bunch of people, enjoyable social event”
Dinner Shuffle @ 114
the Arch 18/3/08
“This was my 2nd
“This was my first dinner shuffle and worked extremely well, great members old and new!”
Ramble: Slaithwaite
Water Walk16/3/08
“A really nice walk and Alan was a super walk leader - the toffees kept us going!!!”
St Patricks Live
Music Night 15/3/08
“Fun. Sociable. Good food and good company.”
“Good venue to chat to friends, good food, music to dance to,”
“The band were fantastic, great evenings entertainment”
Pizza Club at The
Milestone 14/3/08
“Excellent Venue, Good food and a nice small group of
Ramble: Rocking and
Roving 9/3/08
“Great when we got to Brimham rocks. It was nice looking at the rock formations while eating our sandwiches outside the visitors centre.”
Rhubarb Triangle
Experience and Lunch 9/3/08
“The meal was great and so was Mrs Mills accompanying the meal on the piano. Bought rhubarb wine, pie and marmalade and went with the whole experience.”
Birds of Prey Weekend
7/3/08
“Loved holding the little owl in my hands whilst the falconer changed it's jesses”
“This was a brilliant event which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was fun and informative. I'm pretty sure I'll be booking the next one and it was excellent value for money.”
“Good fun and a learning experience - one to remember ..well, up to the sixth sample !”
Dogs and Disco 7/3/08
“Excellent food. Good social event with a variety of things to keep you entertained.”
Ramble: Cromford
3/3/08
“Enjoyed the beautiful scenery and nice sociable atmosphere and the pub lunch stop.”
“An enjoyable walk despite all the steps, the barbed wire and Steve's (walk leader) ripped trousers. The weather was brilliant and so was the walk.”
Skid Pan Session
2/3/08
“Great fun! After eight years as a
“Very useful and informative as well as fun, for someone like me who is a wuss at winter driving!”
Eco Event: RSPB
guided Walk and Tea 2/3/08
“Enjoyed everything but Tea & Cakes afterward where excellent”
“I really enjoyed it. More Eco events please.”
Ramble Stoned 2/3/08
“I enjoyed the walk and the scenery. It was good to meet new people.”
Dead Rat Ball 29/2/08
“Thanks for a wonderful weekend. Lived up to expectations. Roll on the next one ......”
“Enjoyed meeting new people and not feeling too daunted at my first SPICE event.”
“Loved stuffing my face with 3 plate fulls and a pudding”
“Excellent choice and variety of food”
Dance Extravaganza Weekend 1/2/08
“A fabulous dancing and social weekend. Good instructors, good food, good company what more could you ask? How can you improve on perfect!!”
“The dancing and instructors were great.”
“The Dance classes were great - Wayne & Claire (instructors) were superb.”
Ten Pin Pyramid
“Prepare to laugh all night”
“Good way, whether new or old member, to socially mix without pressure. You don’t have to talk but you usually do.”
Theatre: Blonde
Bombshells of 1943 31/1/08
“Excellent piece of theatre by very talented actors. Zoe was a very welcoming co-ordinator who made sure everyone was happy and included.”
Ramble: Chatsworth in Winter 27/1/08
“Scenery very good and pub at the end really assisted in the social element of the event”
“Amusing and friendly walk leader, partner also helped to make it a good day. A good team!”
Xscape Comedy Club
26/1/08
“The comics were excellent.”
“Very sociable and fun evening”
“A cheap and cheerful night out (until you start betting)”
“Good company, excellent meal”
Beer Tasting 22/1/08
“Very knowledgable tutor, well presented, excellent presentation”
Aston Martin Thrill
19/1/08
“Fantastic opportunity to drive my dream car! Venue excellent. Would definitely recommend it.”
“As we were new to
Walkwise: Walking
from
“Enjoyed the walking...fantastic weather on the Saturday. Great walk leaders.”
“The walks and the Walkwise leaders -excellent as ever”
Skate and Dine
17/1/08
“Really good fun, big smiles from people who had been really nervous beforehand. Amanda the coach was lovely. Everyone really improved & would be great to go again”
Dinner Shuffle @ The
Italian place 17/1/08
“Enjoyed moving around to meet other people and not knowing where you were going to end up.”
Experienced Snow
Skiers Session 13/1/08
“Great to get back on skis again, combined with, as ever, the friendliness of all the SPICE people there.”
Zoo Keeper Day
12/1/08
“Enjoyed being close to the big cats”
New Years Ball
12/1/08
“It would be very difficult to improve on a superb event. All aspects of it were brilliant The Venue is wonderful”
“It was great that we had both red and white wine on the tables but as quite a number of people were driving it would have been nice to have some bottled water/soft drink on the table as an option.”
“The whole evening was fantastic. The food was lovely, Company great, Dancing brilliant....”
“The meal was excellent, it’s good to dress up for a change”
“Fantastic venue, wonderfully organised”
“Another great ball. It was good to catch up with old friends. I only spent ten minutes on the dance floor, where did the other 5 hours go?”
Caving for the
Terrified 12/1/08
“I think exploring the cave/mine was the best part of the event, although the instructor's personality added to the fun. “
Pizza Club @ Pizza
Hut 11/1/08
“A good new members night, very relaxed and informal”
Cosmic Golf 10/1/08
“Just a good cheap fun night out”
“Food was freshly cooked in front of you and with added entertainment from the chef”
“Really enjoyed this one - good company, excellent food and very entertaining watching the chefs cooking it - especially the egg and pepper pot juggling! Please revisit!”
Ramble: Winter
Wharncliffe Warmer 6/1/08
“Good chance to chat to folks I had not before. Some people may be put off by the fact it is a professionally led walk, some tend to associate this with it being a disciplined route march. In reality it's a very enjoyable walk with lots of opportunities to talk to new people and take in the views (which are very good regardless of how close to an industrial city we were).”
Ramble:
“Good to have some easy social walks - nice to have a few more to get in training for the level 3 walks”
“Great meeting new people and enjoying the local scenery”
“Chance to stuff your face and to meet some nice new members”
New Years Eve Snow Ball 31/12/07
“It's a few years since we've done
“What happened to 'Aulde Lang Sine' at midnight? That bit was a bit of non-event! But on the whole a great night - and I love being able to stay at the hotel overnight, especially with breakfast and check-out being so late!!”
“Told girl on reception that I would see her same time next year so hopefully that will be the case Best event of 2008 so far - last hour was the best hour”
“Food was delicious-nice variety. Staff friendly and helpful. Would recommend a repeat-one of the best curry club nights for me.”
“Venue was excellent. Band was superb.”
“Splinter were great - we should do this more often. Why not book another party nite like this ! Parties are not just for Christmas”
“Band was very good.. First time I'd heard them...would go to another event where they were playing!”
“Socialising and catching up with old friends was the best part. Splinter were good. The pub had a good atmosphere, was quiet enough to chat and had sensible bar prices. A good venue.”
“Very good event, lots of fun and band excellent as usual. Top event”
“FANTASTIC PARTY, THE PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED WERE GREAT”
“What a brilliant night - one of the best parties ever!”
“Thank you Sandra. A really great night out. You and Mark did a great job on the door.”
“A good venue, good food and it was great to be able to get up and dance afterwards”
Edale rambler Folk
Train 18/12/07
“The Group singing was really good. Very professional choir and joining in with the carols was great too.”
“Very enjoyable event.
85’ Freefall Viaduct
Abseil 16/12/07
“Everyone was enthusiastic and friendly, the instruction superb, a really enjoyable event.”
“Great night out and great band - the night just flew by.”
Cavern Carol Singing
15/12/07
“Enjoyed the carol singing and mulled wine,but whole event was very worthwhile”
“Enjoyed all of it- the tour of the cave, the carol singing and the mulled wine and mince pies”
Walkwise Weekend: wonderful
“The walks were very enjoyable and Saturday night in
Christmas Oasis Party Weekend 7/12/07
“It was the usual fun and sociable Center Parcs event. Look forward to the next one in Easter/June!”
“The fancy dress party on Saturday night was the best night for me. Our little group had a meal before hand in the Italian restaurant in fancy dress. Everyone were looking at us, don't know why. It was fun and could be a suggestion for other people to do.”
“Our chalet was one of the new refurbished ones, which was brill. The red squirrels coming begging at the back door for nuts was just brill. The parties on Friday and Saturday nights were also brill. Even though we got drenched with the snow doing the treasure hunt we still thought it was brill. The whole weekend was just brill.”
“Enjoyed being away from work , chillin and having a fun time with like minded people”
“The site is fantastic. Need a summer visit. :)”
“Had a fantastic weekend. There were a few problems from a centre parcs viewpoint, however, the social and spice aspect of the weekend was great. Can't wait for the next one!”
Ramble: Micklefield Up and Under 2/12/07
“Enjoyed chatting with Steve and Ailsa Sutcliffe. They remember everyone and pick up from your last conversation with them even though many months may have passed. They are ideal social walk leaders.”
Cosmic Golf 28/11/07
“My team wore the 3D glasses and it was funny how the golf ball and club seemed to be floating inches above the ground! Very weird! Small team events like this are good ice-breakers as you get to know each others names. We were enjoying it so much we were the last to leave and the shutters were coming down”
“Good opportunity to chat to new people. Not a large group, so less intimidating. Something a bit different and a good mid week event.”
“First class”
Ramble:
“It was great to see such a turn out for this walk. It was good fun all the way.”
Workshop: Wake Up! 24/11/07
“Clive was a great speaker. I liked the fact that everyone was willing to share. We continued talking through breaks etc. Good to allow myself time for reflection.”
“Excellent day - thoroughly enjoyed the full day. Clive Gott was Fantastic. Highly recommended to all.”
TGIF! Buffet and Nightclub 23/11/07
“The club was very good two dance floors playing good music & the alcohol was cheap for a club.”
Walkwise Walking Weekend: Llangollen 23/11/07
“The accommodation was really good. The steam and sauna were a bonus.”
Back to
“This was a great quiz night, made more entertaining by the Art and Drama sections of the Quiz. You can't be shy at this event and be prepared for anything!”
Quad Bike Trail 18/11/07
“It was GREAT!!!”
Intro to Archery 17/11/07
“All round very good. Enjoyed learning about something I have never tried before.”
“This was one of the best meals out I have had with
The Christmas Adventure 16/11/07
“Really enjoyable and different event not sure a lot can be done to improve it although if possible a group meal option included may be nice.”
“As I am a big kid I enjoyed it all!! Really puts you in the Xmas mood!! A very pleasant way to spend an evening! I travelled up straight from work to avoid the worst of the traffic and had my tea there and it was very good value for money. I think I would put my walking boots on next time to give you a bit more support as some of the areas were a bit rocky, I think that would have been better than trainers but that is just a personal thing.”
“Great event, I wouldn't have known about this if
Fire Eating Workshop 10/11/07
“A great event, well organised, well supervised and very entertaining.”
African Drumming Session 10/11/07
“It was great fun! (and there's nothing like making a lot of noise for relieving stress or tension)”
Heart of
“Spread the word - gr8 event”
“Value for money, an enjoyable fun weekend.”
Rockclimbing at Stanage Edge 4/11/07
“It was brilliant, the best aspect to this event are the instructors are very patient. It also helps to have a mixture of people some who have not climbed before and others who are more experienced.”
“Really enjoyed the day found the facilitators encouraging and supportive”
Ramble: Walk Around the Eyam Area 4/11/07
“Leader was friendly and approachable which added to the enjoyment”
Zoo Keeper Day 3/11/07
“Enjoyed feeding the giraffes and the penguins, although
finally digging through the 8 inches of poo and finding the bottom of the hippo
pool had a satisfaction all its own!!”
“This was a great day. Getting really close to the animals was amazing. The staff were flexible and willing to let us do things we really wanted to do- it's worth saying what you'd like to do.”
Ramble: Scholes Stroll 3/11/07
“Very good directions. Even I found it! Excellent coordinator. Excellent people. Lovely day!”
“We had a great day. Good company and the sun shone. Steve was excellent. I haven't laughed as much in ages thanks to spice members and Steve.”
“Steve always gives a talk on any historical points of interest on route.”
“Although the walk was quite flat and very easy, it was
still a good day. A nice bunch, and as usual Steve Sutcliffe was a brilliant
walk leader - he takes time out to give everyone a warm welcome and talk to
everyone during the walk. A good day out”
Flirting for Fun 30/9/07
“Great day...all nervous to start
with but I thoroughly enjoyed it and came away with much more confidence in
myself! All done with good humour and was not made to feel uncomfortable..”
Dinner Shuffle @ Blue Room Brasserie 27/9/07
“Fab event, superb food as always
at Blue Room. Co-ordinated great and a wonderful bunch of members to gossip
with! Really enjoyed it.”
Clay Pigeon Shooting 22/9/07
“Great event lots of fun, great
bunch of people to spend an afternoon with. The Instructor was good knew his
stuff and made sure everyone shot something.”
TGIF! Pool and Party 21/9/07
“IF YOU LIKE
“Fun competitive element made for good social mixing.”
“A relaxed venue, not crammed in,
and good service & good company !”
“The range of real ales and drinks
in the rising sun was excellent and it was ideal for meeting for the restaurant
over the road. I'd definately go there again. The crowd was great and it was
good to have a
Walkwise Skipton Weekend 21/9/07
“Beautiful scenery, fabulous
walking and a great group who were up for a giggle! Just the ticket after a mad
week at work. Walkwise (Gideon & Andy) were v well organised and had chosen
a good location - the hotel was a good base and easy to find, and the Dales
were stunning. However, the walking was not exactly on our doorstep (c.15-20
miles each way on Sat and c.10 miles each way Sun)”
“A fantastic weekend!”
Dinner Shuffle @ Livebait 18/9/07
“Difficult to improve upon, I
really enjoyed myself and have booked the next two events!”
“Excellent quality food.”
The
“It was such a change to see lots
of people dancing - I never stopped - had a fab time.”
“Very enjoyable night - good food
and service and great music. I enjoyed the Bollywood dancing display very much
and even had a go myself! Would do this event again.”
“This event should be a must for
new members. I saw some apprehensive looking new members on their first event
suddenly transformed into a fit of giggles and with a smile on their face.”
“From a 2 left footed dancer, this event was great fun, I
have not laughed so much for ages, can’t wait for next ceilidh.”
Ramble: 6 Churches and 6 Pubs 9/9/07
“Very well organised. Fellow ramblers
very friendly to a new member (me).”
Dovestones Rock Climbing 8/9/07
“Have more of these events. I
really enjoyed myself it was excellent. The instructor was brilliant, very
encouraging.”
Parascending 8/9/07
“What an exciting thrilling event.
Great as a starter for new comers.”
“This is the only parascending
place in the
Brockwood Hall Walking Weekend 7/9/07
“
Haunted Horror
“This event was excellent value
for money and a whole lot of fun. Tramping about the huge cornfield with scary
monsters jumping out at you around every corner.....or chainsaw wielding
maniacs charging for you in a clearing!!!”
“Enjoyed the evening out - both
food and company. A good opportunity to try out a different restaurant, and a
shame that more people didn't book it.”
“Kevin was a brilliant
co-ordinator, even offering to go get the drink rounds in for those of us stuck
in the middle of a long table, Very helpful and interested in making sure that
everyone was ok.”
Hike: The Langdale Horseshoe 2/9/07
“It was an excellent day out and
certainly not for the faint hearted. All the walkers were fit and capable so I
think the write up worked effectively in attracting the correct level of
walker.”
Field Archery 1/9/07
“This was a brilliant day out.
Excellent, friendly, safe instruction. I was made to feel very welcome by the
group running it. (Please pass that on! They deserve to know!) Great food. I
also enjoyed meeting
Bollywood Dance Workshop 1/9/07
“Absolute must - great afternoon's
fun! And a workout at the same time!”
“Have a go, its great fun and you
are exercising at the same time - would definately do it gain!”
Outdoor Adventure and initiative Games 27/8/07
“I thought it was a very well
organised enjoyable day”
Assault Course 26/8/07
“Had a fantastic day although not
sure it would have been as good if the weather was bad. Showers were cold.
Otherwise 9/10”
“I thought it was a fantastic, fun
and adrenaline bursting event”
Jazz in the Gardens 26/8/07
“I would recommend this
event-relaxing, ambient and in a beautiful decadent setting.”
Tea and Riddles 25/8/07
“An excellent event at a fantastic
venue”.
Walkwise:Glaramara 24/8/07
“Everyone at the event agreed that
the food was excellent. The pub in the village is literally only 5 minutes walk
and pleasant and welcoming staff (as well as good beer I understand from the
men on the event!)”
Welsh Camping Long Weekend 24/8/07
“This is one of the best SPICE
weekends with something for everyone.”
Scottish Sailing and Walking Weekend 24/8/07
“The combination of Walking and
Sailing was perfect. It allowed everyone to experience the best of both worlds.
Theatre: Starlight Express 17/8/07
“If you enjoy theatre a really
good event! Can't beat the
Dinner Shuffle @ Bar 23 16/8/07
“The coordination was great as it
always is on dinner shuffles and the venue was one of the best: lovely food,
excellent service. The staff were really
nice”.
“This is a good new venue. The standard
of the food, the way it was prepared and presented, and smartness and attitude
of the serving staff was superb. Also not too bad for parking round there. In
addition we had our own separate and secluded dining area away from the hoi
polloi.”
Eve Ramble and Indian Banquet 15/8/07
“Good event, well organised”
“A nice leisurely walk followed by a tasty meal of assorted
dishes. Very good value for money.”
“This is a great combination. You
don't feel as guilty eating so much when you've worked up an appetite. Good
value for money as well.”
Gliding Evening in Derbyshire 15/8/07
“The gliding was brilliant and so
much fun. If anyone else goes make sure to take a coat as it was cold waiting
around for your turn.”
No Limits Adrenaline Weekend 11/8/07
“A pretty much perfect event,
especially with the added Z-factor!!!!!!”
“This was my first spice weekend
away, and I can say that after this, spice is going to be a sybiotic part to my
life enhancing it both with the activities, and through the energies of the
people you meet and who co-ordinate it. It also added un unexpected
twist.....for which I couldn’t have foreseen. All in all, one of the best
weekends I have ever experienced, what a great bunch of people fellow
“An excellent
weekend. Everything you need for a great weekend was there, good
accommodation, good company, excellent food and heart pumping activities.”
“An excellent event with high
quality mountain bike tuition.”
“Good mid week event, nice and
sociable”
“Nice
sociable meal, many laughs and plenty of good food available. A good night out
which I've done many times before - no more to be said”
Beginners Kayaking 5/8/07
“Very good venue, good for beginners, friendly instructors
and staff.”
Timberlodges Weekend 3/8/07
“Amanda’s co-ordination of the
weekend was excellent. Great cheapo weekend, well co-ordinated.
“This was a thoroughly enjoyable weekend despite the
miserable weather on Saturday, walks were led excellently not sure it can
really be improved upon.”
“Wonderful food, great restaurant”
Food and Drink Quiz 25/7/07
“As a regular attender on spice
quizzes this was the best I have been to for a long time. Everyone had a fair
chance at answering questions.”
“Thoroughly enjoyable, easy
midweek night out.”
“A good event for new members and
with tea included!”
80’s Mega Mix night 20/7/07
“This event could not be improved.
The co-ordinator was one of the most friendliest and helpful I have so far
experienced. The meal was excellent value for money and the disco was over good
too. The staff at the hotel were exemplary - there was one occasion when I was
talking to a colleague and there was a waiter stood behind her waiting to clear
her plate away - I noticed that he stood there for probably a minute or so and
waited for the conversation to finish before clearing her plate - that's what I
call service. A great night.”
“The food and service was
excellent and the staff very informative. Looking out for the next event
there.”
Thatched Hamlet Weekend 20/7/07
“Alison made an excellent co-ordinator, always there, always
helpful and always making us laugh.”
Indian Cookery Demo 19/7/07
“It was delicious, informative,
interesting, inspiring to have a go myself. I'd definately go again, say if she
ran a series of different styles of dishes etc. And great to have an event in
Dinner Shuffle at
“Superb restaurant. Excellent food
and excellent service”
Rounders in the Park 19/7/07
“Nothing needed improving. Rohan
was a lovely coordinator. This was my first
“A very good event for new members
as it was light hearted and got me into introducing myself with small numbers
of people first.”
Bluwater Dinner Party 14/7/07
“Don't think you can improve on it
- it was a great night out and although the meal was slightly more expensive
than some of the dinner shuffles, it was well worth paying a little extra for
high quality food”
Poker Evening 12/7/07
“Very good introduction to Poker
for me as a complete beginner”
Tai Chi Evening 11/7/07
“It was very good - excellent
instructor - please run a follow-up class.”
“It's quite simply fantastic”
Dinner Shuffle @ tampopo 10/7/07
“One of the best venues for a
dinner shuffle”
Field archery 7/7/07
“If you're even remotely tempted,
do it, it's great!”
Masham Beer and BBQ 7/7/07
“An absolutely fantastic weekend.
I couldn't believe our luck with the weather after the weeks and weeks of rain
we'd had. Great location. A really good event for meeting new people. Lovely
pub on site with friendly bar staff who were happy for us to dance away until
the early hours. I'd recommend the children's park in Masham.”
“Fantastic venue, Pub landlord
great. Superb BBQ by Barry,
“Another great fun weekend, thanks
to Keith and the gang.”
“What a brilliant way to spend the first weekend of sunshine
after weeks of rain!”
“A fantastic weekend on a very
well equipped site so if you have never camped before it is quite civilised. A
chance to really get to know other members of
Photography weekend 6/7/07
“The tutor was excellent and made
sure everyone got personal attention when needed.”
Crazy Golf Tournament 1/7/07
“Unlike last year when we were
baking hot this year there was torrential rain but in the true SPICE spirit we
played on!”
Center Parcs Weekend 22/6/07
“I've not been to Center Parcs for
a few years and found MANY social improvements - the Treasure Hunt, quiz, and
special rates at the Aqua Sana are specifically worthy of mention”
“I think you have got it spot on.
The decision to charge less for bunk bedded rooms is welcomed. Bunk rooms are
inadequate and getting them cheaper adds fairness.”
“What a weekend! - I laughed from
the minute I arrived to the minute I left.”
“Excellent event again.”
“An excellent weekend. Good mix of activities, parties and
time for relaxation. Even the atrocious weather cant dampen
“First weekend away with
Abseiling for the Terrified 16/6/07
“It's fantastic fun, just be
prepared for a lot of waiting around. Thanks”
Patterdale Walkwise Weekend 15/6/07
“They are really good and
enjoyable. The hotel was good, service excellent and the walk leaders
knowledgable. The Grassmere one was better with three walks but I appreciate
this depends on numbers.”
“GREAT HOTEL,
LOVELY ROOMS. HAD A GREAT TIME, REALLY ENJOYED THE WALKS
Theatre: The Vagina Monologues 14/6/07
“I found it very funny. Definitely
only for women - any man there must have felt uncomfortable and out of place.”
“I have been to the theatre
several times with spice, always enjoyable. I think it is an excellent way for
people who may not other wise get to the theatre to go. My point being the
co-ordinator on this visit was the best and made everyone feel welcome. Please
pass on my thanks!”
“Excellent event. Really good fun.
I surprised myself doing things I never thought I would have been able to do!
All thanks to the good instructor.”
Ramble: Ingleborough 10/6/07
“Lovely walk, demanding but well
worth it.”
Wooden Wigwam Weekend 8/6/07
“Very enjoyable weekend, good
company and co-ordinator and the barbeque was brilliant!”
Birds of Prey Weekend 8/6/07
“You can't improve on excellent”
“Always nice to try a new
restaurant, and liked this one very much. Lovely mixture of food, friendly
staff and a good evening out.”
Narrowboat Day 3/6/07
“Very enjoyable day especially once we got the hang of
steering the boat ha ha !!”
“The event was very interesting -
learning about the various different religions/cultures within the city from
the people active in those areas. I liked the variety of the event, and the
openness of those 'hosting' at the various places.”
“It was a fascinating insight into other cultures literally
living next door to us.”
Assault Course 3/6/07
“This was a FANTASTIC event, great
fun and it encourage excellent team work. Most of the participants were from
Ramble: Bad Habits 3/6/07
“Steve's dedication to ensuring
everyone has a good time is excellent. I appreciate Steve's mini-talks on
history at points of interest. Remembering people's (and their dog's) names and
greeting everyone individually at the start of the ramble is a nice personal
touch.”
“Weather fab, group fab and leader
fab!!!”
Dinner Shuffle @ Est Est Est 22/5/07
“Good food. Great new members.
Good co-ordinating by Christine Harrison - especially as the menu changed at
last minute”
Orienteering/Navigation for Beginners 20/5/07
“Event was very good. I have never
been there before but will look for other activities there, very enjoyable.”
“Good fun, this was my first event
with spice and found it excellent and good fun.”
Stanage Edge Rock Climbing 20/5/07
“
Fire Eating Workshop 20/5/07
“I genuinely don’t think this
could be improved....It was great fun and a 'must do' for all spicers during
their time with the club!!!!”
“Be prepared to make a fool of
yourself and let yourself go. The team building events before had are just as
much fun as breathing large plumes of flames!!!!”
Ramble: Whernside Wobble 20/5/07
“Steve is a great walk leader.
Combined a good walk with plenty of information about the views/ local history.
He also carried extra poles which he offered to help walkers on the descent,
and extra water. Steve anticipated individual needs very well and made sure
that everyone re-grouped along the way with suitable stops.”
“The Harrogate Turkish Baths are
evocative of a bygone era, everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime.
The mosaics and painted plaster work make them a visual feast and that's in
addition to the deep feeling of relaxation and wellbeing engendered by a
Turkish Baths session, which is conducive to some good socialising; I don't
think I've talked to so many fellow
“This was a lovely event, the
Turkish Baths are beautiful, we spent a lovely 3 hours in the baths and had
time for dinner together afterwards. Great company in lovely surroundings with
a nice mixed group of people. (The Jazz bar in
Burlesque Evening 19/5/07
“Completely different feel to the club, extroverts, those
with tendencies toward being weird, freakish, oddballs (even for just the
night) are positively welcome.”
“This was the best Indian food i have
ever had - beautifully cooked, plentiful supply, excellent variety - I will
certainly be going there again!”
“Food excellent I enjoyed the
meal, but almost missed the venue as it was larger than I expected!”
Summer Fort Belan Weekend 18/5/07
“The place is fantastic ,the scenery in mind blowing, plenty
of walks and other activities”
Dinner Shuffle at Baan Thai 17/5/07
“The food was exquisite and
consistent for all the 3 courses, the venue was good, it was an enjoyable
evening.”
“Enjoyed it just as much as last
time - excellent restaurant and good night out.”
Eve Ramble: Roundhay Park 16/5/07
“Even though very wet night event
was not a damp squib especially in warmth of pub during and after !”
Abseiling for the Terrified 13/5/07
“Brilliant fun! Was scared of heights before I went but loved
it. Will definitely do it again. Great social event too.”
“FANTASTIC
“Be prepared to be completely
knackered at the end of it, but smiling from ear to ear. Adrian and Paul are
top guys and keep things moving nicely”
Poker evening 9/5/07
“I went to the Poker Evening totally clueless, I ended up on
the ‘Losers’ Table having lost all my chips and in debt to the banker but had
great fun. It’s a good evening for new members as there are 3 tables of 8, so
it was easy to chat and meet new people. The game was well explained and it was
a very pleasant and easy evening.”
Wine tasting 9/5/07
“A chance to learn as well as to
have fun (and get a bit tipsy). Very clever host with an array of knowledge.”
“I really enjoyed this event, and
look forward to you repeating it.”
Bakewell Treasure Hunt 7/5/07
“A great way to explore - seeing
parts of Bakewell you would not usually come across. A new slant on an
often-visited oasis...”
Ramble, Scramble and Dangle 5/5/07
“Mark and Sane were great -
excellent day, great company, beautiful weather.”
“Brilliant day out! Adrian &
Paul sorted us into ability groups and paced us perfectly. Good weather didn't
do any harm either. ... Only 'suggestion' is to make the "SPICE" sign
a little bigger - walked past van once!”
“The bike rides run in Derbyshire
by 'the brothers' (I think it's Adrian & Paul?) are excellent - they really
know so many great routes”
Bridge Cottages Weekend 4/5/07
“Had a lovely weekend here -
again! Great place, lovely cottage, smashing housemates, good company. No improvements
needed. Unless of course you have a direct line to the almighty and can ask for
better weather!!”
“An excellent weekend, in a
beautiful area. Not even the rain can spoil it!”
“A great chance to try a variety
of Tapas. When we've been in the past we've never really known what to order,
now we've got a few ideas!”
Llama Gymkhana 29/4/07
“One of the more
bizzare events I've done with
Style
Workshop 29/4/07
“This workshop was
excellent. Cliff was so pleasant amusing and bluntly honest, while never being
insulting. Trinny and Susannah could learn a lot from him. I have already put a
jacket on the rail, because I could hear him saying “not for you love” in head.
The idea of having the little note book is really good, I wish I had made more
notes, it is impossible to remember all the advice he gave.”
Fun Fondue Evening 28/4/07
“An excellent format
for a
“A really good night -
the fondue was brilliant and the chocolate fondue - absolutely deeeelicious!
yum,yum. The service was good and friendly and the food just kept on coming”
“Very enjoyable way of
passing the time; fondues, like mezes and other say..typically Greek nights
allow plenty of time for conversation and social activities and could easily be
paired with other activities. I would look forward to the next chance to attend
a fondue like this one and consider that linking events such as quiz night,
games nights etc with fondues and/or buffets might run quite well.”
“10 out of 10 a first
class meal with a good choice of curries and plenty of food”
Ramble:
Roche Abbey 22/4/07
“Stuart was, as
always, an excellent walk leader and very informative.”
Ramble:
Malham Meander 22/4/07
“Excellent care and
support to help us all sucessfully climb Goredale scar.”
Harewood
Beginners Bike Ride 22/4/07
“Iain is very laid
back and down to earth in his approach. He doesn't impose his biking skills
knowledge on you but is happy to help you out if you're interested. It's a
brilliant event for new comers but they shouldn't expect an easy ride!”
Intro to Caving 21/4/07
“It was brilliant, I
really enjoyed it and definitely worth trying as a first time.
“Nice to see so many
people supporting the
“Aagrah lived up to
its excellent reputation. It was an enjoyable evening with good food and good
company.”
“How can you improve an already brilliant
event. Top marks for a great weekend. Thanks to everyone involved.”
“I haven't laughed as
much in ages, met some brilliant people and had a brilliant time.”
“It was a great
weekend I really enjoyed myself and shared accommodation with some very nice
people.”
Theatre:
Le Grand Cirque 18/4/07
“It was an excellent
and inspirational night out.”
“Great day out, learnt
lots of techniques and picked up some useful tips. Anyone with an interest in
mountain biking should try this course”
“Ian instructed us in
a fun and informative way. We did not feel under pressure to try anything that
we didn't want to do-but with encouragemnt from the rest of the group we all
had at least one go at each of the tasks. The lunch stop and pub stop after
made it sociable too.I did struggle with some of the uphills though!”
Easy
Walk from Ilkley 15/4/07
“A lovely easy walk,
and as a new member this was an excellent event to get to know people”
“It was so good. Les
was brilliant as a leader & Joyce was indeed a saint providing that magical
tea & cakes”
“Les and Joyce were
most helpful. I really enjoyed the walk and the company.”
Spanish
Party at The Foyer 14/4/07
“These are always
good, enjoyable low key nights. I have been to at least 6 of them and they
never disappoint. If you enjoy live music in a relaxed grown up surrounding
then this is it. The Lazy Jumpers were fantastic. It might be an idea to make
available an option to have a meal there before the event. I know that they
sell dining tickets”
“The Lazy Jumpers were
seriously good. For a 4-piece, they produced an excellent sound and had a
lively repertoire which kept the whole house rocking and rolling till 11:00.
Hasta la vista, baby!”
Wine
Tasting 13/4/07
“Very informative and
enjoyable. Would be good to do it again in a few months time and taste some
different wines”
“Good event run by an
expert with an obvious enthusiasm for his subject”
“Yet again it was a
brilliant evening and did basically what it said on the tin. There were some
members who I pushed to go and was a little apprehensive about what to expect,
but they said they'd had a brilliant time and would do it again.”
“The event was very
enjoyable and fun, it was a nice social event, it would be good if more events
of this type take place.”
“Excellent event for all. Good fun. Thanks
to everyone for participating”
“A really good night!
Lots of fun and laughter”
“Fantastic night out,
everybody up and dancing and having fun. It is amazing how you forget which is
your left and right while you are trying to learn the moves!!!! If you are
prepared to have a laugh then give it a go!!!”
“I really enjoyed the
night and had a great time. There was no shortage of people to dance with and
the band was excellent”
New Members Meal at Marmaris 12/4/07
“Very welcoming first
experience of
New
Members Meal Bella Italia 10/4/07
“Lovely venue with a good
menu, an excellent event for getting to know other people, highly recommended
for new members - a very enjoyable evening”
Ramble: Coining It In! 7/4/07
“Really good day. Great weather, beautiful
scenery and lovely people. Couldn't have asked for more”
“The walk was very
good, aimed at the right level and very enjoyable. Nice pub stop included. I
would like to see more walks in the
Easter Walkwise Weekend 6/4/07
“A great location with
some of the best scenery. Don't forget your camera. The centre provided great
food and makes for a great Social weekend.”
Evening of Massage 27/3/07
“The Venue was a
little difficult to find as it is set back. Could do with a hanging sign by the
pavement. The evening itself was informative and enjoyable. We were given a
choice of what we would like to do. Dependant on peoples preferences and
circumstances. It's a really good evening for people if they are feeling low.
It really cheered me up”
Colour Analysis and Makeover 25/3/07
“I loved this event -
and it's location - great to learn your colours - and then step out straight
into
Hike: Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike 24/3/07
“Excellent just as it
was, even the weather!”
Supertram
Pub Crawl 2 24/3/07
“The first "super
ramble" pub crawl! Still managed to fit in rather too many brilliant pubs
in spite of the unexpected walk to and from the first one and the last one when
the tram doors wouldn't open! Brilliant fun night.”
New
New Members Meal @ Ethio-Cubana 22/3/07
“Really nice meal,
good atmosphere, good food”
Dinner
Shuffle @ Browns 20/3/07
“Food was delicious,
and very good service considering there were so many of us.”
“Excellent location,
warm welcome and very good food - + plenty of it to warm us on a very cold
night. Must go back for more sticky toffee pudding. Some interest from other
people in the bar who asked what was going on & commented that we all
seemed to be having a good time so referred them to the
Hawk
Walk 18/3/07
“Loved the event, the birds
were amazing. Let all
St
Patricks Live Music Night 17/3/07
“I think this event is absolutely fab,
this is the second time I have been on this event, and the curragh sons are
always excellent!”
Clay Pigeon Shooting 17/3/07
“Excellent event. The
instructor was helpful and really enthusiastic, particularly when we managed to
hit the clays!! Keep with this shooting school, they were excellent”
“A fun and social
event , great for meeting new people and exploring the city of Chester , fantastic
hotel and good value for money , a recommended event to book , Excellent .”
Dinner
Shuffle @ Bluefin 15/3/07
“The food was
fantastic”
Hair
and Makeup Demonstration 14/3/07
“An opportunity to
change your life for the better just by making fairly small changes to your
look”
“Ian was great. I thoroughly enjoyed the
day, interesting, informative and great fun. I came away with a real sense of
achievement. Excellent!”
Discover
Scuba 7/3/07
“The event was absolutely fantastic. One
of the best I have been on. The safety was very good”
Rhubarb
Triangle Experience and Lunch 4/3/07
“Brilliant,
fascinating and informative. A bonus was that we got to hear the lady again on
Ready Steady Cook two days later how do you manage such good timing!? The meal
afterwards was really excellent value for money in a restaurant where the staff
were quick, efficient and helpful - the exterior appearance of the restaurant
(run down working men's club) belied the warm and friendly interior.”
“It was an excellent
meal and very interesting talk.”
“I really enjoyed the
tour and the lunch - I didn't know there was so much you can do with rhubarb.
Lovely meal, well worth it. The directions given to find the restaurant were
reasonable but we weren't given the name of it so had to ask if we'd got the
right venue!”
85’ Freefall Viaduct Abseil 25/2/2007
“A very enjoyable event. Got the
heart pumping a few times. Excellent instructions very professional instructor
and great venue”
Ramble:Edale-Rushup Edge 25/2/2007
“Fantastic walk, it was lovely to
have a longer and harder walk. More please in that area.”
Saddleworth Llama Trek 24/2/2007
“Its an unusual event but really
good fun. The llamas do smell a bit when they get wet !”
“A good cheap enjoyable weekend.”
“Had a great time being able to
spend time with other spice members as well as doing our own thing. Was a bit
nervous as it was our first weekend with spice, but it won't be our last!”
“This is another fantastic SPICE
party weekend. Funny Girls was a blast!!”
“An excellent weekend, fun and
laughs from start to finish. A good idea to have the Funny Girls ticket as
extra, although you can't visit
Dinner Shuffle @ The Olive Tree 20/2/2007
“A Dinner Shuffle is an excellent
way to meet new friends. Changing places after each course adds a bit of fun to
the evening and gets you talking to more people”
Bushcraft and Survival Day 17/2/2007
“It was superb - top marks to
“Absolutely the most fun I've
ever had with a fish and a stick in a woodland! Highly recommend this day for
anyone with a touch of the Ray Mears in them!”
Ramble:
“Very good event. Really enjoyed
the day and intend to go on more rambles and walks in the future”
Valentines 80’s Disco 16/2/2007
“A great night for new and old
members, ideal venue, a great trip back to the 80's. Made to feel very
welcome.”
“With difficulty - one of the best
weekends I've been on with
“My first weekend it was
brilliant. Can't wait to book another.”
“Brilliant weekend. One of the
best walking weekends for location, food, organisation. Spot on.”
Dinner Shuffle @ Candytown 15/2/2007
“1st ever dinner shuffle.Had a
great night.”
“This was my first dinner shuffle
and I am definitely booking again. It was great fun and an excellent way to
chat to different people. Everyone was lovely and we had a great laugh.”
“Worked well and the restaurant were
extremely accommodating. Enjoyed my first
“Food was fantastic and portions
were over generous. Staff were very pleasant and helpful and it was a relaxed
atmosphere, with no rush to move us out at the end. I would definitely
recommend this restaurant for its food and for the whole event.”
Erotic Dance Class 14/2/2007
“It was a good night, we had a
laugh and I made some new friends. The two instructors were very nice and
helpful”
Galleries and Afternoon Tea 11/2/2007
“Enjoyable and relaxing way to
spend a winter Sunday afternoon. There are four galleries offering very
different experiences - so something for everyone. The Winter Gardens were
wonderful.”
Firewalk!! 11/2/2007
“Amazing event. Been watching the
SPICE calendar for the past 4 years just waiting for it. I always thought that
if I ever did this one then I would just tick the box and not want to do it
again. But I would just love to do it again. Fantastic. Took away with me much
more than just the walk over fire.”
“The instructor is fantastic-very
user friendly and very funny.”
Fire Eating Workshop 10/2/2007
“Fantastic day everyone should
have a go at it at least once in their lifetime. Bob was excellent a mixture of
fun, experience, seriousness when it mattered but you always felt completely
safe with him.”
“Great fun , entertaining and
informative co-ordinator , excellent attention to safety , was fire eating and
breathing like a pro in no time”
“An excellent day - Bob The Fire
Eater was interesting, informative, occasionally even funny!.. and inspired
confidence. Well recommended for new and old members.”
“Bring plenty to drink - the
morning session gets quite heated! Also, don't book anything too energetic the
next day as you will feel exhausted. This was a fantastic event and I would
recommend it - if I can fire eat you can.”
“It was brilliant and as good as
all the other write ups said. The friend I brought with me is including it on
his Actor's CV as of tomorrow!”
Dogs and Disco
9/2/2007
“Went last year, had fun, went
this year and was not disappointed.”
“An excellent social night out ,
good venue with great food and lots of fun cheering on your bets , an excellent
way of meeting new friends , very enjoyable .”
Ramble: High
Force 3/2/2007
“Great day out , great guide and
excellent company - the scenery was beautiful - helped by excellent weather.”
Dinner shuffle @
“Good restaurant and very nice
company Lovely smell of fish in the restaurant Worth going again.”
Supertram Pub Crawl 27/1/2007
“This is an excellent event to
meet new people and catch up with old friends too. I would definitely recommend
this to others.”
“Brilliant fun event and I'm
looking forward to the Hillsborough one! (and then maybe
Climb the wall Guiseley 26/1/2007
“Excellent - made very un-scary
by Eddie, and we all got to do as much, and go as high, as we wanted!”
An Evening of Relaxation 25/1/2007
“Found Elfreda very welcoming and
it was lovely to spend time chatting with fellow
Ten Pin Pyramid
“A really enjoyable night out.
'It's bowling Jim but not as we knew it!' It wasn't the winning, it was the
taking part, and then everyone was a winner!”
Theatre: Blood Brothers 24/1/2007
“A brilliant show and well worth
seeing”
Burns Nite Dinner 23/1/2007
“This is one of
“The venue was excellent - meal
superb, service excellent, really good venue.”
“A very relaxed evening, meeting
up with people locally. it is nice to have some free events intermingled with
the paying events.”
Forward Facing Abseil 21/1/2007
“This is an ultimate
experience.....200ft over a waterfall and beautiful scenery....definately one
for the spice log books!!!!!!”
“Don't be afraid to walk through
the pub door- you'll find a welcome...and if no-one has approached
you...approach them!”
“It was a great night, everyone
was very friendly, chatty and I really enjoyed myself”
Winter Dance Day 20/1/2007
“The venue was excellent, staff
were most helpful and the tutors were fantastic - even had the Tango champion
of
Portmeirion Weekend 19/1/2007
“A brilliant chill-out weekend!
Wonderful setting made even better by having great weather. Can't wait to go
again”
Dinner Shuffle@ Viva Tequila 18/1/2007
“There were not as many people
there as I had expected but everyone was friendly and we had a quiet relaxing
time. Thanks”
“Was good as new members to be
able to take the time to talk to people to get to know them and find out about
their recommendations for other events.”
Introducing
“Sandra made us all feel very
welcome. She subtly placed people in groups and we all got on like a house on
fire! No one was left on their own”
New Year’s Ball 13/1/2007
“Was one of the best Balls I have
attended and excellent value for money, the 1/2 bottle of wine each was a great
touch.”
“One of the best events I've been
on. I haven't danced and laughed as much in a long time. The event was
fantastic.”
“Great venue, meal, music and
company , the New Year Ball seems to go from strength to strength .. really
enjoyable night ... Keep up the good work !”
“Great night thoroughly enjoyed my
first
“ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC NIGHT,
EVERYONE LOOKED GORGEOUS. SPENT MOST OF THE NIGHT DANCING
New Years Eve Snow Ball 31/12/2006
“Had a fantastic
night, bad headache and sore feet the next day but definately worth it. The
whole event was certainly worth the money, especially the fry up in the
morning, which was badly needed!”
“What a brilliant
night! The food, service and rooms in the hotel were extremely good and I
wouldn't hesitate to go there again. Even the directions to get there were very
easy to follow!”
Borrowdale
Twixtmas Break 27/12/2006
“Overall a great
weekend - just about everyone was out walking despite appalling weather and
really enjoyed it!”
Twixtmas
at Ashbourne 27/12/2006
“It’s a very nice
hotel with good facilities and Andy & Steve did a great job as usual. The
only thing that would make it a better weekend was if the Hotel were a bit
closer to the town centre. It's a bit out of town so people don't tend to go to
the pubs in the evening”
Fun
Bowling Evening
“It was a fantastic night - A good filler
between Christmas and New Year. The highlight of the evening was getting a strike
whilst hopping on one leg!”
Christmas
Prom 16/12/2006
“The event was great -
very enjoyable.”
“It was a very very
good night and I will go on ones like it in the future.”
“Excellent night out,
the band was fantastic! As for tips, don't mix lots of pimms, wine and martini!
:)”
“I enjoyed this event
and it is the second one I have been on. Iain is excellent but I do struggle
with the speed and length of the rides. It would be lovely to do mountain
biking for the less fit. Still the off road but less mileage and a slower pace”
Roy’s
Xmas Party and Walking Weekend 15/12/2006
“Another brilliant
weekend with
Oasis
Party Weekend 8/12/2006
“Such an excellent
weekend I can't see how it can be improved.”
“I have been to four
Oasis/Centre Parcs weekends since I joined and they just keep getting better
and better. The co-ordinators party on Friday night was brilliant as was the
Sunday night party. The weekend is such good value for money and I had an
absolute ball. Thank you.”
“Take the full four
days if you can. Arrive early and enjoy the facilities of Oasis before joining
in the
Xscape Ski Session
3/12/2006
“This intro levels 1
& 2 definately gives newbies to skiing a good baseline. It has given me the
bug and now I want to do more.....maybe make me want to attend one of those
spice ski trips in the near future!!!!!!!!!”
Christmas Party at Tiger
Tiger 2/12/2006
“Event was great,
Tiger Tiger is a good location as you can hear everyone, but also go into the
nightclub if you want some noise. The food wasn't as good as some of the other
events I’ve been on, but overall a great night out.
Comedy
Night 1/12/2006
Great Night...Comics were
absolutely brilliant. Not laughed so much for ages!!
Zoo
Keeper Day 26/11/06
“A once in a lifetime
experience. It more then lived up to my expectations. I never knew hard work
could be such good fun. Fantastic!!!”
Beginners Motorbiking 25/11/06
“FANTASTIC
Xmas
Country Cottage walking Weekend 24/11/06
“LLuest Fach is in a wonderful location and
the Saturday night meal was delicious. It was a very enjoyable weekend.”
Circus
skills Workshop 19/11/06
“A WONDERFUL ACTIVITY ORGANISATION- VERY
Yorkies Pudding Club
16/11/06
“Lovely staff very friendly, helpful and
informative, the chef gave us an intro to each pudding which was great. Perhaps
he could have done a demo of each one for us.”
“I would definitely recommend this event,
and this restaurant for future events as the food and service was fantastic.”
Ramble: Bullcliffe Woods 12/11/06
“Very enjoyable,
sociable walk through lovely scenery. It is nice to have walks at a variety of
locations, as some can involve very long drives which does put me off booking.
Would also like to see some more longer walks offered as although this was
enjoyable, an 8 mile walk meant that we finished at 2:30 which is a very short
day.”
Scarborough
“I really enjoyed this
event and will book more of
“Worth paying for taxi
(£5 between 4) to go into
“Walk was just right
for me and I was able to join in with everyone else. Long time since I did
that.
Birds
of Prey Weekend 10/11/06
“Anybody who are going
on their own don't be frightened of not fitting in. everybody is so friendly.”
Discover
Scuba 9/11/06
“Wish I'd tried it
years ago -
Live
Music and buffet Evening 8/11/06
“A good social event and a good mid week
relaxing event.”
Observatory
Visit 8/11/06
“An excellent night. Bring lots of warm
clothing. It's colder than you think!”
Abseiling
for the Terrified 5/11/06
“I'm watching out for a
more advanced abseil to appear in the
Bloodsuckers Ball 27/10/06
“It was brilliant, everyone made such a fantastic effort with costumes, and the size of room was just right for the amount of people who went.”
“Great event even though I didn’t know many people.”
First Class English Cruise 27/10/06
“It was a brill weekend!
The crew really looked after us and their entertainment on the Saturday evening
was a hoot!! It was nice to mix with people from other
Tutored Wine Tasting 24/10/06
“Very
informative and enjoyable - will go back to select some wines for Christmas. We
all went away with some "leftovers" from the wine tasting which
made it good value. If we hadn't might have seemed a bit expensive as it is a
marketing exercise for Majestic. However, we did get to taste some excellent wines.”
Orienteering/Navigation for Beginners 21/10/06
“It was a brilliant day, just
don’t rely on me to find the way home with a compass!”
Jonny
“Great value with the meal
included.”
“The Foyer is a fantastic venue, a real sophisticated oasis
in the midst of
“It was a fantastic weekend. The trips were good and I had a jolly good time.”
“Had a really good time, thought
Jonathan did a really good job.”
Dinner shuffle at
“The menu was excellent with a good number of choices. The food was delicious, well presented and the service was excellent”
“Absolutely fantastic day, great crowd, weather was even kind to us (not too hot, not too cold, no rain) and we saw the sun rise and set. Les was extremely encouraging when any of us "hit the wall" and we all sat in the pub afterwards and all we could say was "we did it". No-one dropped out so team spirit was great.”
“MEMORABLE
“Many thanks to Les & Joyce for making it a brilliant day, even the weather came up trumps!”
Le Bistro Party Night 14/10/06
“An enjoyable evening! Venue and food were excellent. Even the disco was good.”
Lakes Intermediate Biking Weekend 13/10/06
“Adrian and Paul who led the event
were professional organisers as well as superb bikers and considerate leaders.
Safety was paramount but with the understanding that biking sometimes hurts!”
Dinner Shuffle at Bluwater 12/10/06
“This was a really enjoyable event and the quality of the food and service at the restaurant was superb.”
“A very good event at a restaurant
that can cater for
“An excellent venue and a really
good evening. Convivial atmosphere, really good tasty food, and a good
setting!”
Wine Tasting 11/10/06
“Even if you have done this event before, which I had, its worth doing it again because its different wines every time. Also we tasted the wines blind this time so we learnt more about the whole process.”
Tarot Card Workshop 8/10/06
“It
was a really fun and informative event. Lorna was very interesting and
obviously had a vast knowledge of the subject. She had us gripped throughout. She
also said that she did palmistry and there was a lot of interest in doing a day
course on that. Something for you to look into!”
“A really good evening and quite unexpected.
The Ruskin did a great job….good food and excellent service”
“Food excellent value, a full meal which I was not expecting
as cost was only £9”
Kirkby Stephen Weekend 29/9/06
“As usual, a very
good weekend. Friendly crowd of people, beautiful weather. One of my
favourite places.”
“This was my first weekend away with
“Great people, great coordination, fantastic location and
reasonable price, all helped to make this the best weekend I have been on with
Quad Bike Trail 23/9/06
“Went
on this a couple of years ago and it's great fun, but not for the faint
hearted. Good excuse to get down right dirty and wet - take wellies.”
Dinner at
Meltons Too 23/9/06
“This is one of the best restaurants in
“This was one of the best curry
nights in terms of quantity and quality of food and the service was excellent.”
Dinner Shuffle at Thai Edge 19/9/06
“Bit
pricey but wonderful food and lots of it. My first dinner shuffle -
worked well although ended up next to same person twice - not sure how you
prevent that. I suppose we could have asked to move but got chatting again
& never got round to it!”
Brockwood Hall Walking Weekend 15/9/06
“A good crowd who got on well together.
“I think you have got the event about right. I suspect that any improvements would be balanced by a downside. I would have liked slightly more plush accommodation; but probably would not want to pay more. The cost of this event was low enough not to have to think too hard about booking”
Mountain Bike Course 9/9/06
“Course
content was perfect – instruction for absolute beginners but we were encouraged
to do some challenging things. Ian was a great tutor.”
“Really
enjoyed it had a great time, had some funny moments.”
“Went
last year and liked it so much we went back again this year. Roll on next
years'. The actors in the maize make it fun and scary and we love it.”
Proms Spectacular 3/9/06
“I
thought the proms event was excellent. It is a good venue, there were extra
things to the usual proms concert such as a Spitfire flypast, there were lots
of freebies and the fireworks were spectacular. The conductor was as camp as
Butlins, but got away with murder because of it. In terms of traffic, there
were no problems at all either going in or out so I'd definitely recommend it
as an event.”
“Absolutely
superb, very memorable!”
Pole Dancing Class 2/9/06
“In at
the deep end as my first
“I
had a fantastic time. By the end of it
we were all able to complete a whole routine- amazing!”
“The event was good fun and enjoyable, unfortunately we ran out of time to have a go at the lap dancing. It might have been better to suggest arriving earlier to sort out paper work, so that there is the full session time available”
“The event was fun and enjoyable. The venue was Ok for the
pole dancing event but was not the nicest nightclub in the world! It was good
value for money but the event was late starting and overran and we did not have
enough time to do the lap dancing session so it would have been good if the
session could have been extended!”
August Bank Holiday in the Lakes 25/8/06
“Really good weekend. Well put together with good organisers. The accommodation was good and functional. The showers could do with a bit of an overhaul! The walks were well done and having a selection of three was perfect.”
“Walk
leaders were extremely good, all the spicers were very friendly. Good event.”
Welsh
Camping Long Weekend 25/8/06
“A really pleasant weekend with good choice of activities in the surrounding area.”
“Fun weekend – even with the rain!”
“Really
good weekend, lots of fun and opportunity to meet members from other
Gliding Evening in Derbyshire 24/8/06
“Excellent
event, made by the superb weather on the night.”
Wine Tasting in
“Excellent event. Very informative and the wine was varied
and very good to drink. The time flew by very quickly, so we must have
been having a good time! Not all that sociable as the tables were small and
separated, so people tended to socialise with their own table-mates. Might
have been better if we were standing around a tasting table, or maybe if the
tables faced each other in a circle.”
Cha Cha Cha Workshop 19/8/06
“Yes, Sheena always pitches her
dance classes just right – a great balance of fun and tuition to suit every
level of (in)competence. Though for me next time, I’ll stick to dances where I
don’t have to partner-up so as to save other people’s feet and my shame”
“The event was brilliant, a really good laugh. The
instructor was helpful, without being pushy. The atmosphere was informal
and comfortable. I'd def recommend it to others.”
Thatched Hamlet weekend 18/8/06
“Brilliant weekend, couldn't fault it.”
“ Had a great weekend – just a shame about
the weather!”
“My first weekend away since rejoining spice - glad I
decided to rejoin! Looking forward to my next event already.”
“An excellent weekend, despite the weather! Good company,
good food, and good accommodation. What more could a girl wish for!”
“Excellent event at an outstanding venue. Even the bad
weather over the weekend did not spoil our enjoyment. Staff at the venue were
particularly friendly and helpful.”
Dinner Shuffle at Blue Room Brasserie 17/8/06
“Excellent evening and a really
good restaurant, with high quality food.”
“Fantastic food and a great restaurant.”
“One of the best restaurants in
“A really
nice restaurant, good food and good service. I can recommend the steak and
chips!”
New Members Meal
at Bella Italia 15/8/06
”Was
a good social event with both new and not so new members alike. Was nice to
have one section of the restaurant reserved for just
Grand Day Out to
Holmfirth 13/8/06
“We enjoyed ourselves very much. Good fun day out”
Jewellery Workshop 10/8/06
“I really enjoyed this event, and would be keen to do it again.”
Dinner Shuffle at Livebait 7/8/06
“It was a great event with lots of interesting people to talk to. I would go again”
Sprotbrough Disco Cruise 4/8/06
“It was the best night I’ve had
for a long time.”
New members Meal at
“Everything was excellent and it was a good evening. Many
thanks.”
“Pleasant restaurant, good food and good service.”
Assault course 30/7/06
“A really enjoyable day. A good
mix of adventure, team building and problem solving. Everybody had a good time”
“Finish off the evening by staging a sing-song involving anyone brave enough standing barefoot on the table with one foot in a bowl of curry, the other in a bowl of rice, wearing an elephant-head mask and singing “Tiptoe through the Tulips” in a Jimmy Somerville-type high-pitched voice, whilst attempting to drink a glassful of the chef’s finest chilli oil. Apart from that couldn’t be better”
“Really enjoyed this meal, ranks
with the best. Lots of choice. My only criticism is that they
served the starters to share rather than individual portions and there is
nothing worse than having to cut food up to share!! The service was
excellent and the waiters all very friendly”
Dinner Shuffle at Wong Ting
20/7/06
“Enjoyed it - a good social event like the other dinner
shuffles I've been on.”
Day Out in
“It was great. The best
Foxwood Farm Dales Weekend 14/7/06
“Brilliant weekend, lovely weather, fun bunch of
people....and the musical duo were excellent!!”
Birds of Prey
Weekend 14/7/06
“Superb event.”
“This has to be the best event I've done. It’s
such a fantastic feeling to be so close to and handle these amazing birds.
Thank you for a great weekend.”
Poker evening 12/7/06
“I really enjoyed the event it was
one of the best ones I have attended!”
Sunday Lunch at
Dam House 9/7/06
“This is a fantastic restaurant and would be good for
an evening event – maybe one of the new dinner party events? It was nice that it
was a Sunday lunch as this was more relaxed than the dinner shuffles sometimes
are.”
“It was a really nice venue, I've wanted the opportunity to go there for some time and really enjoyed the event.”
Snowdonia Biking Weekend 7/7/06
“Adrian’s mountain bike days &
weekends are always well organised well run & graded for all participants,
challenging, lots of fun both in the activity & great social climate – they
provide exercise & laughs – the best medicine invented & not to be
missed!”
New Members meal at Yorkies 6/7/06
“Top event - very enjoyable!”
“Good food, good value for money,
very friendly welcome from restaurant staff - was even met at the door by the
chef!!”
Theatre: Dirty Dusting 5/7/06
“This particular play was a bit saucy and close to the knuckle
at times, but great fun if your sense of humour is on the naughty side!”
Skid Pan
Session 2/7/06
“Very good. It was a right laugh,
especially when you see your mates in the other car spin off the track out of
control & you go sailing past them sliding sideways (in full control),
while honking your horn profusely. Victory is usually short lived as you then
get cocky & go a bit faster. Ultimately skidding off the track yourself at
high speed heading towards the tyre wall, shouting Ohhhhhh
Shittttt..........Deffo falls into cheap 'n' cheerful category”
Crazy Golf Tournament 2 /7/06
“I enjoyed the event a
lot. It was fun, the people there had a good laugh and I would do it again.”
Cricket
and Afternoon Tea 2/7/06
“An
excellent afternoon! The cricket was really enjoyable on a perfect summer’s
day, the buffet outstanding, and the Monk Bretton cricket club members
extremely friendly and welcoming!”
“I loved it and I'm gutted that I can't go on the next one. Have to make it a regular thing next season!”
“Cricket club players very helpful, and made the day
excellent.”
“Excellent support from the village team so thanks to them.”
Twelfth Night in the Park 24/6/06
“Outstanding! Weather did help.”
“I enjoyed Twelfth Night it is so much better going to the theatre etc with company rather than sitting there on your own.”
Dinner Shuffle at
the Garrison 21/6/06
“The venue was good being in the old garrison building.
Parking was easy and access for me from home was good. I thought the venue was generally highly
suitable for this type of event although I thought the service could have been
better.”
“Excellent event, very well organised”
“A
good way to meet and talk to new people”
Dinner Shuffle at Simply
Heathcotes 19/6/06
“I enjoyed the meal and the idea of moving around after each course was a good idea. Wine as part of the meal was also better as meant not having to order and pay for drinks separately.”
“This was
brilliant event, I really enjoyed it. Nice venue and a great bunch of people, a
very enjoyable evening. Thank you.”
Beginners Kayaking 17/6/06
“Great Fun “
Tandem Experience 11/6/06
“A fab day”
“Peter and Sarah are a
lovely couple and put everyone at ease and were very encouraging.”
Windsurfing Introduction
10/6/06
“The level of instruction was just right for an introduction level- just enough so that you could grasp the basic concepts and controls, but not enough to bore you with all of the technicalities that you didn't need. It meant that after a short while we were all taken out onto the water a left to have a go!!!!!!! Even if I spent more time in the water than on the board, I definitely learned something and really enjoyed it and would like to learn to get better at! “
Cheddar Gorge Walking Weekend 9/6/06
“Was a great weekend and all went very smooth.”
Gliding Evening 8/6/06
“Was a fantastic evening, we were
lucky we had fab weather - but also had great instructors. Was so much fun! The
meal was lovely too. “
New Members Meal at Sette Colli 8/6/06
“A
really nice restaurant and very friendly service. Food was great and a bit
different from the average Italian”
“This was only my second
event and I came along to the evening not knowing anyone at all in the
group. Val made me feel very welcome and
during the evening I had the opportunity to hear about quite a few different
events, thanks for this! I am looking
forward to my next event!”
Pole Dancing 3/6/06
“I thoroughly enjoyed the class and the girl taking it was excellent. Would love another go at it”
“best laugh we had in ages went with two other spicers and tried to be sexy but ended up most of the time laughing in a heap !excellent fun”
“This event we thought was excellent. If you put this event on again we would be the first on the list. I thought the venue was good and the tutor was very good at making everyone feel at ease.”
This was my first event with spice and i met some very nice members from spice, A good socialising event.
Hang Gliding 2/6/06
“The location was excellent. What better way to spend
a sunny afternoon in June than on a hill with some new friends enjoying an
activity that many people never have the opportunity or bottle to do. We may
have only been flying 10 feet or so off the floor, but what a buzz when you got
that giant kite to lift you into the air like you were nothing!!!! I can just
imagine what a thrill it must be a few thousand feet in the air!!!!”
Outdoor Adventure and Initiative Games 29/5/06
“Better
than I expected from write up – don’t think I thought it would be so physically
and mentally challenging - an excellent day!”
“Was a great event. Les is an excellent leader and kept us amused and entertained from start to finish.”
“A very enjoyable day - excellent walk - looking
forward to the other 2. It was a lot less strenuous than people would
think. The pace was taken very steadily and Les was very good in that
anyone who may have been daunted would be made comfortable by him”
“One of the best Indian meals I have been on with spice.”
Buffet:
“Was an excellent evening with a wide variety of food on offer. And plenty of it!”
“I thought the event was excellent. The food was good and plentiful and I particularly liked the fact that they cooked some of the dishes fresh. The atmosphere both within the restaurant and in the courtyard was great. As for the chocolate fountain - perhaps they should supply cups so we can get more!”
Last
Laugh Comedy Club 12/5/06
“A good night out, the entrance fee might seem a bit pricey, but not for three acts and a disco afterwards. Drinks are cheap and food was reasonably priced and it’s a central location.”
Field Archery Day 13/5/06
“Fabulous fun day”
“overall very impressed by long eaton archery club in
the way they organised the event. It was great fun in spite of the
weather and my poor performance!”
“Everyone who helped out with this event was wonderful. They were very friendly and made me feel totally at ease throughout the whole day. The food and service was wonderful and considering we were in the middle of the forest we were looked after brilliantly.”
“Definitely
my best
Dinner Shuffle at Blue Fin 11/5/06
“A great restaurant
with gorgeous food and good company. Ideal location with lots of pubs
nearby for that after dinner tipple. The only downside - which
I know
“It's been a long time since I did a dinner shuffle. Reminded me what good fun they are. A good evening. Food and company both excellent. Can we go back? Again!!”
“The food was fabulous and it is a great venue. I liked the fact that we had the upstairs to ourselves and there was plenty of room for the shuffling. The staff also coped very well with the orders considering we were all moving round.”
Pop Lacrosse 11/5/06
“When are we doing it again? Really enjoyed it.”
“Enjoyed this even though I had never played lacrosse before. I would book this event if repeated.”
“Really enjoyed this event as with all the others I have been on - great crowd, great fun, superb .I have been a member for 15 year and I still enjoy it as much as the first event I ever went on.”
New Members Meal at Café Thai 9/5/06
“One of the best meals I have been on, and one which catered for vegetarians very well - so well I could hardly fit behind the steering wheel for the journey home!!”
Grand Day Out to
“Overall a very interesting day. It’s great to be a tourist close to home and provides a chance to try out those tourist activities without the hassle of organising it yourself.”
“Very
good idea for an event, i.e. visiting tourist attractions in our own area,
which we probably would not do otherwise. Will be looking out for
others. Event very well coordinated too - cannot have been easy with the tight
schedule, easy opportunity for losing people, and that fact that it was very
busy due to it being 1940's day in
Viaduct Abseil 6/5/06
“It offered all and more than I
expected, for my first outing with
Day at the Races 29/4/06.
“This was my first trip to a Horse Racing meeting and I
thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Skool disco 29/4/06
“The atmosphere was fantastic, the music was great, the venue was just the right size, this was a great event and I hope it will be repeated”
Latin moves Workshop 29/4/06
“Really enjoyed it – went at the right pace and good sense of
achievement at the end.”
Welsh Weekend 28/4/06
“Had a fantastic time, great people, great location, &
lots to do. The BBQ was excellent & I loved cycling around the lake! “
“Make
it a week!!!! Second thoughts I don't think my liver would hold out that
long!!!”
Bridge Cottages Weekend 28/4/06
“No improvements required. It was great.”
“Another great weekend, many thanks”
“A very enjoyable weekend, which I would certainly book again. Thank you to my rooming partners in the cottage and Slammer!! The walks were well organised and executed. Even though I was the slowest on the ascent up The Old Man I didn't feel under pressure. Thanks.”
“Great fun and really enjoyed it, definitely do it again.”
Biking in
“It
was fantastic.”
Scottish Biking Weekend 28/4/06
“Couldn't have been
better”
Car Treasure Hunt 17/4/06
“Really enjoyable, different and would definitely recommend it”
“It made a change to do something different on a bank holiday
and was very enjoyable.”
Baan Thai Dinner Shuffle 13/4/06
“As a first event for me it was brill”
“I enjoyed the event very much-the company was friendly and fun.”
“I always enjoy the dinner shuffles because it's nice to chat to different people as you move round - they're good social events.”
“One of the better dinner shuffles
I’ve been to, not least because of the exceptional quality of the food for the
price. Plus it was Bank Holiday weekend. You were there, so I’m sure you
agree!”
“Excellent way to investigate unknown venue and meet many different people”
Red Chilli Curry Club
13/4/06
“A good social event at a good
price point and well run.”
Freddie Mercury Tribute Night 07/4/06
“Excellent
night – really enjoyed it. Meal was
great. Started to get a bit hoarse with
all the singing though!”
“I really enjoyed the Freddy
Mercury evening. I thought the meal was good - I certainly felt full when
I had finished it. The service and timing of the courses was
spot-on. Freddy came on bang on time and after the first couple of songs
became the real thing ! I would certainly book similar events - especially
venues like Aston Hall, Van Dyks etc that are out of
“It is the best social event we have done so far. It
certainly animated our positive feelings towards
Rafting Experience Weekend 07/4/06
“This
was my first weekend, had fantastic time. Barry and Sonia were super hosts. I
will definitely be booking another weekend event and will especially look for
events at Lluest Fach Farm.”
Jazz and pizza Evening 05/4/06
“The place is very nice, the menu is very varied, therefore,
if we were to go again, I would like to chose a meal for myself, also the jazz
group were very good for a change, however it would be rather nice to go on a
Saturday, when there is a disco on”
Couldn't
really improve it, there was plenty of time after the
“I thoroughly enjoyed the evening.”
Aerial Extreme 25/3/06
“Great instructors and good safety regulations, very enjoyable event!”
Ultimate Tank Driving 25/3/06
“The instructors / personnel were first rate,
enthusiastic, patient, approachable and didn’t roll their eyes at daft
questions.”
Card Games 20/3/06
“A good spice event that’s both easily accessible to everyone and affordable”
Intro to Caving 19/3/06
“There was a
suggestion to wear either old walking boots or wellies. After doing the event,
you definitely MUST HAVE a pair of wellies or you will end up trudging around
with wet feet all day. The co-ordinator had some to hire (for an
inconsequential fee) which I really appreciated. It meant that I could just
jump in all the puddles and streams without wet feet putting a damper's on
things (pardon the pun).
This was my second
event (booked to do two over the same weekend) and with the
slightly larger group (9 ppl) it got a better group rapport
going. The location was well chosen as it help belay any fears of getting
stuck in any tight holes as it was 'fairly' roomy. The co-ordinator (
Booking an event like 'intro' or 'for the terrified' is an excellent way of starting out into the dark world of caving. It helps to remove the fears that have been implanted by bad press regarding impossible tight squeezy holes where people get stuck and drown/get hypothermia etc etc, to actually drive me to wanting more.”
Rum Tickle Abseil 18/3/06
“The event was well co-ordinated, so I don't feel that there would be anything else to contribute to improve this. It was already good!!
This was my first
event, and my first abseil combined into one. I went along to the event on my
own (couldn't wait for my mates to stop talking about doing it and not actually
doing it!) and I was made welcome straight away.
Really enjoyed it. Threw myself into it because the instructors (Smudge and Co)
were reassuring and friendly. I ended up doing the abseil '8' times!!!!!!!! Now
just show me those caves.......
It did help that I
had posted a few messages on the
River Ouse Party Cruise 18/3/06
“Had a marvellous
time - thank you.”
“A great event. Made
a change from the usual stuff.”
Snickleways
Tour of York
“I think I would have enjoyed it more if it wasn't such a cold day as there was a lot of standing around. The guide was excellent though and had lots of funny and interesting stories”
Showroom Sunday Lunch 12/3/06
“It was a pleasant way to spend a miserable wintry Sunday. It could be extended by an option of going in to see one of the films afterwards - film to be selected and tickets paid for on the day. I know people can do this anyway, but it'd be more fun as a group.”
St Patricks Nights 12/3/06
“While ever it remains excellent value for
money & I think they call Mr organiser (Dave) ? as long as he continues
doing the exceptional job of
bringing in such fine artists you can count
on
How can you improve an event that is
exceptional --( I know a free bottle of white dry wine in a ice bucket for each
table)”
“A brilliant evening. From the drink on arrival, to the food and
the music it was brill evening Very
good value for money”
“It was a great evening though not sure if I would book it again next yr having done it this year.”
“info was fine and accurate, The Foyer is a great
venue and look forward to many more there.”
“I really enjoyed the night - brilliant
entertainment and atmosphere. The band were as good as last time and I would
certainly book to see them again next year”
Ramble: Dragon of Wantley 6/3/06
“It was a lovely day the group were very
friendly. It helped that the group was
relatively small (20) I feel that this is a good
number. Large groups can be difficult as
people tag behind and groups split up
during the walk so it's not as easy to get to know each other.. The ability of
this group was well matched this added to the pleasure of the day. It helps also if the walks can be
graded so that walkers can be guaranteed
a good pace. Less able walkers can go on a moderate walk which would help them to be with walkers at their
level”
“The walk was well organised but not the most exciting countryside”
“An excellent walk, quite close to home, good
leader and good company. Was helped by the fact that the sun shone all day and
snow was on the ground!”
Wild Wessenden Hike 5/3/06
“John is an excellent walk leader,
approachable, and wants people to enjoy the day, which I am sure they did. I
enjoyed the fact that it was a good long walk and not too far away from home,
although I am willing to travel up to 1.30 hours for a serious walk. I really
enjoyed the day, helped of course by the weather and an excellent pint at the
end. The numbers on the group were right ie not too many so it helps with the
social occasion as people get to talk to most of the group. “
“Thoroughly enjoyed the walk I would give
full house points on all counts. It is difficult to elaborate further as I
guess I am a little unfit but I have not suffered. If anything it may have been
better to have just walked 10/11 miles but I am certainly not complaining.”
“100% Excellent feedback- was a perfect day, John led well- bit too far but good fun.”
“Excellent Day - Walk leader worked weather really
well and stunning scenes more like
Spring Dance Extravaganza 5/3/06
“Enjoyed every class, and all instructors
were very helpful. Ceroc could have gone a bit slower, but having done an
all-day workshop before, it seems to be the way they do things.
Because there were so many classes, you're
not seeing the same faces all day. Also, the lunch was first rate - I don't
know how much stuff would have been wasted because they over-catered. They even
provided wine, which was an unexpected but pleasant surprise.”
“It was a really good social fun day, would
really recommend it”
“Wide range in approach/standard/pace of
different dance lessons. Not a problem for me - I thoroughly enjoyed everything
except Lindy hop which was rather dull and strange but lots of people felt the
ballroom was too slow or that ceroc was too fast”
“An
excellent, but tiring day out! The
opportunity to gain an insight into different dance styles. It would be good to see the same kind of
event within the
“Thank you for organising the dance event on
Sunday - I really enjoyed it. Lunch was
absolutely delicious!”
“Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this event,
even though I was exhausted”
Tapas at The Ivory 2/3/06
“Really enjoyed it - a good
initiation!! Good to talk to established members - all very positive. It was
all and more than I was expecting - there were more people there than I thought
there would be.”
“Nice bunch of people”
Quad Bike Trail 6/11/05
“This was my first event and I thoroughly
enjoyed the experience. I would definitely recommend Quad biking. I spent most
of the afternoon laughing
either at myself or other members. It's an
excellent way to meet new people from different areas.”
Climb The Ice Wall 30/10/05
“Make it a bit longer so we have more time to
climb. We only got two routes in and it
would have been nice to do some more. It
was still very good though and I really enjoyed it”
Clay Pigeon Shoot 29/10/05
“Thoroughly good day out, although very cold and windy, a flask of tea very essential! Received a trophy for winning, so was very chuffed, although dont think the guys were too pleased! he he! Would definitely go again!”
Spice Curry Club Visits Nirmals 28/10/05
“The food was a little limited for the amount
of money we paid, although there was enough food to go around the choice was
limited there weren't any snacks (Onion Bhaji's, Samosas)
Any other comments: It was a good opportunity to meet people and
have conversations.”
“I really enjoyed my first event, and will be
looking at the website
ASAP to book more. Everyone was really friendly. Thanks for a great evening overall”
“Any info we should have included in the
writeup/joining pax: RECOMMEND THAT
PEOPLE
How could we improve this event: GIVE ME A
LARGER STOMACH!
Any other comments: ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT
“A lovely evening met new people ++got some
new fone numbers nice modern place near to me for travelling too even found
some people
going to other events eg oasis w/end too felt
very welcome by coordinator”
Hazel O’Connor at the Foyer 22/10/05
“We thought it was
a great night. Hazel O'Connor is probably a bit of an acquired taste, but she
was a brilliant performer and the support act was excellent. Having the
free meal was a great bonus and we paid less than the general admission. This is
an amazing venue because you are so close to the performer and
they usually come for a chat after the concert. It is also a cheap
bar!”
“The Venue
would take come beating and it is
run very well the service is really good for food/drink.
We have all had to at some times in our lives
had to hold our breath whilst in the toilets.Well at this venue they are (5
star) & I think I'm also
speaking for the Ladies. It always makes the
evening much more enjoyable don't you think?”
“Yes I would do this type of event again if you can maintain
the value for money aspect. The Foyer is a good venue, easy to find, free
parking, good bar and plenty of space. This would make a good venue for
friends in a flash and the spice chat room event.”
“Would you do this type of event again : Definitely
Any info we should have included in the
writeup/joining pax:
Couldn't fault it though it finished later
than expected meaning yours truly and ***** splitting on a taxi...to Handsworth
then Dronny, at a
combined cost of £25.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Still
worth it though.
How could we improve this event:
Couldn't really other than by having
Shakira/Rachel Stevens/Natasha Bedingfield etc. given that you get to meet the
singers afterwards and have
your photo taken with them! (Yum yum!)”
“A really enjoyable evening
and good of Hazel O'Connor herself to take time out with people afterwards
for autographs, photos etc”
Rupert Mole Overnight Ghost Vigil 17/9/05
“How could we improve this event: Without actually seeing a ghost walk
right in front of you, you can not improve the event
Any other comments:With the price being high,
the people who were there wanted to be there, so it made for a good crowd.
This was one of the best events I have been
to for a while. I had so much fun, I still can not stop laughing about what
happen.”
“Any info we should have included in the
writeup/joining pax: Try and grab an hours sleep before this event. Go with an open mind.
How could we improve this event: Run it more
often!
Any other comments: Can be quite emotional.”
“It was an excellent weekend. Adrian and Paul
always do a great job.”
Foxwood Farm Walking Weekend 16/9/05
“I would definitely do an event like this
again and have booked for the Eskdale weekend.
I don't think there was anything that needed
improvement to make it an excellent weekend and the company was great.
As usual, Roy and Linda did an excellent
job.”
Wine Tasting 15/9/05
“Any info we should have included in the
writeup/joining pax: Clearer directions & a strong hint to have a BIG TEA
beforehand - there was a lot
of
alcohol to soak up!
How
could we improve this event: Perhaps a slightly larger venue for that size group, although it was a lovely shop.
Any other comments: Very enjoyable.”
“I would do this type of event again, I would
love to do a real ales tasting event!”
“A very enjoyable evening - there was a good
selection of different wines to taste
and we learnt a bit about them. It was
also a very
good social event, with plenty of time to
chat to each other. I'll be keen to book on the next one!”
“A very enjoyable evening - not just because
we tasted 12 different wines - it was very relaxed and sociable and the nibbles
were
excellent. . 3 hours pass very quickly when you're
having fun! “
New Members Pyramid Bowling 12/9/05
“How could we improve this event: Needs no improvement, the evening was a very
enjoyable way to spend a Monday night, and all the other
members where very friendly”
Indoor Climbing 8/9/05
“Fab - Eddie and his
“the event was well organised and several
more experienced spice members helped out, allowing us to spread out and
do some more difficult climbs according to experienced. if this had not
happened it would have been more difficult to try anything more difficult due
to the range of the group.”
Poker Evening 7/9/05
“Go on have a go - it's not your money!!!
How could we improve this event: Give me better hands to play with!
Had a great time but lost all my chips before
the competition! Still enjoyed the
evening though.”
New Members Meal at if Bar 6/9/05
“Maybe the offer or either wine or soft drink
included a lot of spicers were driving that night. Good
night was nice to have bar for after the meal so people didn’t all suddenly go”
BBQ by Canal 6/9/05
“It was a fantastic evening, brilliant food in a relaxed atmosphere with plenty
of opportunity to meet new people, I thoroughly enjoyed it”
“An excellent event in perfect summer
weather”
Haunted
“It was brilliant, loved it, can't improve we really enjoyed it, when's
it on next? “
“Good laff”
Abseiling for the Terrified 7/8/05
“How could we improve this event:
You can't improve on perfection!
Any other comments: Enjoyed the day immensely. It was pitched at just the right
level but also flexible for different people's needs. The instructor really
made the day. Everyone in the group was really friendly too. I was v. impressed
& came back raving about it! Thankyou!”
“Very good fun,challenging but enjoyable and
Eddie gave personal attention to ensure each person was happy and confident in
what they were doing and
we could all go out our own pace.A real team
spirit developed!
Write up needs to make clear it is an all day
thing and that you need to take lunch as
we had no clue how long it was to last from write up.
May be useful to say there is quite a lot of
hanging about between abseils whilst waiting for others so make sure you take
plenty to drink/eat/keep
you amused and warm!”
“excellent day even the weather was good. instruction was first class and made everyone feel at ease.”
“It is a fantastic event - I had hoped I would
come away minus a fear of heights,
actually that got worse, but the instructor and whole group were so
supportive, and I can now say that I at least
faced my fear - I'll book on again in
the hope that next time, having a rough idea of what I am doing
will make the whole thing a bit less scary.
Have really enjoyed all my
Intro to NLP 7/8/05:
“Did very much enjoy the day. Felt it was
pitched just right for an introduction day assuming people had little prior
knowledge. Some people obviously knew more than a smattering. It was also fun,
some of the activities generated a lot of discussion and laughter. It was good
value for money. Venue was ok easy to find when you came of the M1Would
possibly be interested in a follow up day or similar type event in the future.”
National Dragonboat Day 7/8/05:
“Great National event, and a good re-union
for some of us who went on the recent Italy Active holiday.”
“On this occasion I particularly experienced feeling welcome my members
of the spice group. Mainly I believe
this was due to the active role of the coordinators in ensuring this was a positive experience for new
comers and other
longstanding members.”
“Value for Money: 1 (At £7-50 including 2
pints of beer, there was clearly not much profit for
Pubs
visited: 1 (An excellent selection, I would be happy to visit them all again).
Social
Aspect: 1 (Had a good natter with lots of old friends).
Coordination: 1 (2 coordinators)”
Kayaking Intro 24/7/05:
“Yes I'd do it again as it was great fun and
the instructor ,Andy ,was really friendly and took us thro' it step by step
until we were comfortable. He let us do things at our own pace. It was also
good being such a small group (5) as we got a team spirit and encouraged each
other. Good exercise for the arms, shoulders and waist as I'm still aching 2
days after. I'm now tempted to do the level 1 course in Kayaking “
Afternoon Tea at Althorp 24/7/05:
“How could we improve this event: NO,
IT WAS VERY GOOD. BEST EVENT EVER!
Any other comments: FANTASTIC EVENT, 
”
“I really enjoyed the Tea at Althorp. The only
downer was that the weather was awful, however, the tea experience made up for
it all.
I'd definitely like to do something like this
again. It was good to meet up with some from London
The A-Z of Drinking 23/7/05
“Overall the pub crawls are a good laugh, well
organised and well worth the money”
National Waterfest 23/7/05:
“I had a really fab
time & will definitely do similar events again”
African Drumming
23/7/05:
“Would you do this type of event again : Y/N
- YES, MOST DEFINITELY
Any info we should have included in the
writeup/joining pax: In the next one put "best stress therapy/anger
management event on
How could we improve this event: Run them on
a regular basis.
Any other comments: Yes, get the next one
organised ASAP. On the downside, it was 24 hours before I could get the rings
back on my fingers, talk about swollen paws!!”
“Everything in the course was excellent. I
really enjoyed myself and would like to book more courses like this one. I felt really relaxed
and sleepy after the course, I did not
realise until later that drumming can have a therapeutic effect. A Native American Indian drumming course
would be
good too. A days drumming would be good so
everyone can try out different drums. I
did not manage to try all the drums but it was certainly value for money and
good fun.
The tutor was friendly, encouraging and obviously wanted everyone to
have fun and it didn’t matter if it took a while to tune into the beat.”
Easy Cycling weekend 22/7/05:
“The co-ordinators tried to include everyone
and as usual all the spice members were friendly”
“Having just done
this for the 7th year running, what more can I say!”
Car Treasure Hunt 17/7/05
“Made a good event to go on as a new member
as it was fun & informal. Everyone made me feel very welcome and included”
Kirkby Stephen Weekend 8/7/05:
“This was an excellent weekend away with a
very good youth hostel in an especially good location. All helped along by the fact that the weather
was excellent and the group who attended were very friendly.”
“I thought this was an excellent weekend in a
good location there was plenty to do nearby whether you wanted to walk or not
and I enjoyed being able to explore different parts of
“My first weekend with