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MEMBERS FEEDBACK FROM RECENT EVENTS ………….
Ramble: Amber Valley Amble 29/11/09
“Another excellent walk led by Stuart who always makes it interesting and fun. It was good to walk somewhere different , well worth travelling to.”
Experienced Snow Skiers Session 29/11/09
“Really enjoyable event for a Sunday evening, good fun. Nice people.”
Saltaire Christmas Fair and Lunch 28/11/09
“The Tramshed was fab great food and rest of the group including host where good company.”
Spice Goes to the Movies 28/11/09
“Brilliant night, great food, brilliant film, and even better company!!!”
Ghost Walk @ Pontefract Castle 27/11/09
“Full credit to the Pontefract Historical Group - they were VERY entertaining and most of the evening was very informative and interesting - though not necessarily scary!!”
“Great cheap night out - a bit of cheesy acting going on but fun. As ever Sally was a brilliant coordinator.”
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds 26/11/09
“Great night, lovely people, lots of fun.”
“Having been a Spice member for 14 months, I eventually got round to the bowling. What a brilliant night. I'm not sure whether it was the company, my team mate, me being totally useless or a culmination of all that made this a great social evening. Surprisingly everyone coped with me being girly and moaning about breaking a nail so thanks to all who attended for making this a great night out.”
Elevator Quiz South Yorks 25/11/09
“This quiz was great fun and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. It was particularly nice being on the winning team for once!!!”
U40: Decadent Burlesque and Cabaret 21/11/09
“It is a must see experience. Cheesy in places, surreal in others. Something I would like to go back to again.”
Peter Kay Tribute Night 21/11/09
“It’s great for a first time spice event.”
Ten Pin Pyramid Sheffield 18/11/09
“A good 'ice breaker' for a new member”
Elevator Quiz West Yorks 18/11/09
“Good quiz even better when we won - good venue for the quiz with good beer and good atmosphere.”
“Very worthwhile and interesting event which is worth repeating”
Dinner Shuffle @ Browns 17/11/09
“Great meal, great company and some very nice new members - hope there are more Leeds City Centre Dinner Shuffles”
Ramble: Salmon Leap Walk 15/11/09
“It was brill seeing the salmon swimming up the water falls - something I have never seen before it was fantastic. Something I will never forget.”
Hangover Hobble at Saltaire 15/11/09
“No improvement necessary, It was a great short walk. More of these please for us novice unfit walkers maybe we'll get fit enough to attempt some of the others. This was a perfect Sunday stroll around a very lovely area. Lindsay was helpful and patient and made the walk fun and interesting.”
Spice Dines in the City 14/11/09
“If I had had a wafer thin mint like Mr Creosote in Monty Python's Meaning of Life I would have needed a bucket - I was so full but loved it.”
“Great value and excellent food for buffet food. The restaurant had a great atmosphere probably made better by really sociable Spice members.”
Jewellery Workshop 11/11/09
“I loved this event. It was really good fun, a pleasurable way to spend a wintry weeknight evening and I was really pleased with the necklace I made.”
Bangers n Beer 10/11/09
“Great pub with great beer and food - look forward to Bangers Bonanza when we get to taste and guess what all the sausages are.”
Historic Country Ride 8/11/09
“Great ride over the moors on sensible, well behaved ponies. Vicki the leader was extremely friendly and informative and safety conscious at all times.”
Winter Warmer Bonfire Weekend 6/11/09
“I would like to thank Sandra and her helpers for all there hard work and effort over the weekend. It made such a difference to being able to relax and just enjoy things. So a big thank you.”
“A very friendly and sociable event. The price was right.”
“Being fairly new to Spice, this was the first weekend away I've been on. I have to admit that I did feel a little overwhelmed on the Friday evening as it would seem that Friday was 'reunion' night and I did feel a bit out of it. However, I look forward to the time when I will be in the thick of it once I know more people. I have to say that I was nicely surprised by the way in which so many of us were catered for so well at meal times in such a basic kitchen. Thanks for looking after us all so well - I don't think anyone went hungry and the standard of the meals was very good.”
“This was the last of the 2009 cheap weekends away, and just like all the previous weekends was great fun and value for money. Our luck with the English weather had to come to an end sooner or later, and I am just glad it wasn't one of the camping weekends ! Nevertheless, I will be looking forward to booking next year.”
“This event was one of the best that I have been on - a great venue, friendly people, fantastic food and outstanding value for money - can't wait to do it all again next year!”
“A great way for 'newcomers' to find their feet - there's always going to be someone around to talk to and enough people to give plenty of choice for things to do during the day. If anyone is hesitating on whether to book or not thinking they don't know anyone, don't, just go ahead and do it. You'll never know until you've tried!”
Spice Dines Greek 4/11/09
“Brilliant - wonderful food and restaurant staff really made it a meal to remember with Greek dancing and plate smashing.”
“What a fantastic night! The food was great - plentiful & tasty, & there was also the opportunity to do some Greek dancing amongst smashed plates! Everyone should go to Lalousis at least once in their life! Brilliant!”
Murder in the Grotto 3/11/09
“Excellent event for newcomers as it gets people socialising and talking to each other.”
“Really enjoyable evening”
“Good fun festive brain teaser. Enjoyed the evening and that's not just because my team won!!”
Halloween Party in York Dungeon 31/10/09
“Loved the tour of the Dungeons”
“It was a good fun night and everyone looked great in their costumes, dungeon venue made it extra spooky too.”
National York Halloween Weekend 30/10/09
“What a brilliant weekend!!, fabulous hotel, fabulous company, I have met some of the nicest people, it's the best time I have had for a long time, they MUST do this every year !!!!”
“A great weekend - good fun and excellent company.”
Walkwise: Grasmere in the Lake District 30/10/09
“Great food, people and walking. Also a nice comfortable bed.”
“Loved all of it - this was a fantastic weekend.”
“Loved location of hotel and the usual friendliness and professionalism of the guides.”
“I love the Walkwise weekends. The guys are always very professional and lots of fun. Gideon and his team work very hard to try and include everyone and make sure they have a good time. Also the people running the hotel were very friendly and the hotel with all the candles everywhere had a lovely homely feel. Really nice owners, nice family feel”
U40: Meal at Sam’s Chop House 28/10/09
“A really fun night with lots of new people - I find the U40s events I have been on really engaging and a great asset to Spice!”
Tour of RAF Fylingdales 27/10/09
“Great learning what went on at Fylingdales and meeting up with other members”
“Loved meeting the chaps actually involved in surveillance the ops room. The 3 chaps that talked us through the procedures and showed us on the screens what exactly they did were superb.”
“What a brilliant event. Even if you have no interest in missiles or space, this event is so so interesting and I would highly recommend this should it take place again.”
The Darker Side of Leeds 26/10/09
“Another great tour by the very knowledgeable Mr Goor.”
Aerial Extreme Superheroes 25/10/09
“A really fantastic event. The safety was excellent and although we were always attached with safety harness' we still had the adrenaline from the height and chance of falling if we lost our balance.”
Husky Sledding 25/10/09
“Loved the unexpected challenge; the dogs are beautiful and brilliant...........and very fast!!!! It was a great experience. There was only a small group of participants, which meant that the day was condensed and that we got a lot of support from the instructors, it was good.”
Ramble: Easy Walk from Wetherby 25/10/09
“It was just a very beautiful, autumnal walk.”
Badminton 22/10/09
“All the members were very welcoming Very willing to help to re-familiarise me with the rules of badminton. It didn’t matter what your ability was everybody was very encouraging and willing to help.”
Abseiling for the Terrified 18/10/09
“Just to say that Mark was brilliant - really comical and made everyone feel at ease, and just knew exactly what to do to make those who were really scared feel confident enough to do it!”
“Great watching others conquer there fear of heights. Those who have any fear note that the pace is nice and easy, you will get plenty of time to practice.”
“The instructor was hilarious and made everyone feel really welcome and at ease. Would recommend to anyone!”
Ramble: Edges and Plague 18/10/09
“Good variety in walking area and very knowledgeable leader who made all feel welcome.”
Theatre: Dinnerladies 14/10/09
“Very friendly small group and coordinator made effort to introduce me to members”
Beginners Riding Lesson 10/10/09
“All of it was great. The instructors were superb, the lesson was challenging and informative. It was lovely to be able to sit afterwards, drink tea and talk to the other women!”
Real Ale Train Trail 10/10/09
“Loved visiting all the different pubs in different towns & trying lots of beers! Fran was really good - a perfect coordinator! ”
Spice Dines Chinese 8/10/09
“Loved the whole evening - the company and the food were excellent. Don’t feel nervous about joining, I’ve only been to three events but love the atmosphere and everyone has always seemed very friendly.”
Diceman Bar Crawl 3/10/09
“Worked really well. Well thought out approach so we didn't have to walk miles to the bars.”
Discover Scuba 1/10/09
“An excellent intro to scuba, gave you the basic skills in a safe environment, and made it fun. instructors were great, took the time to go through the technique with us and didn’t over complicate things or rush us.”
Spice Dines @ Nosh 29/9/09
“Lovely venue and meal, well presented and very nice staff. With just 10 of us all sat at the same table made it very friendly and sociable. Fran was a good co-ordinator too and made sure we were all happy.”
“What a surprise to find somewhere so nice so close to home. I've already made arrangements to go back with a friend. Excellent value for money.”
Ramble: Aptrick Amble 26/9/09
“A stunning day out in beautiful countryside with excellent company, Steve as ever was brilliant.”
Gyrocopter Flight 26/9/09
“Great Experience! Really Exhilarating. Not for the faint hearted”
Sailing Weekend Around the Solent 25/9/09
“I flatly refuse to tell anyone how good the Spice Sailing Trips are because then everyone will want to go and I won't be able to get booked on! I had my first taster a few years ago, really enjoyed it, so this one had a lot of living up to do. Let's just say it delivered, good company, instructive, exciting, fun, safe and loads of sun!!!!!”
“I really enjoyed the weekend. Mike was really good, ensuring that everyone had a go at the various aspects of sailing, looking after us in every way possible. The company of the 6 girls on the trip was spot on, making sure that we had a fun weekend. I certainly plan to do another trip, with Mike if poss, and am looking at early next year, maybe at Easter (4 days trip)”
The Yorkshire Masked Ball 09 25/9/09
“Had a great sociable time, lots of dancing, chatting and fun!”
“Really great event - worth the SPICE membership on its own I liked it so much I stayed up till 4am in the morning to savour every last bit of it”
Rotherham Curry Night 23/9/09
“It was a brilliant night, lovely venue, lovely food and lovely people, am looking forward to the next.”
Ten Pin Pyramid Sheffield 23/9/09
“I really enjoyed my first Spice event. I talked to a few new people and felt very welcome. My game was a bit erratic, but I didn't feel stupid when I missed completely a couple of times! My friend/guest had a great time too and is considering joining. I'd definitely go again.”
It’s A Knockout – National Spice Challenge 19/9/09
“Probably the best event I have done in a long time!! - Loved it and would definitely repeat.”
“Thank-you for arranging the extra nights camping, it was much appreciated. The event was a big success and Sunday at the "Polo Club" plus jousting was a big bonus. Ten out of ten for the weather too.”
U40: Salsa Dancing 17/9/09
“Excellent night in a great venue which represented real value for money. One of the best spice events I've been on.”
Jazz Burlesque Workshop 13/9/09
“A fun afternoon with a lovely, encouraging teacher! I had a great time! If you do it again I would recommend the ladies to dress up a bit and definitely wear suitable heels for dancing! Jazz Burlesque is quite sultry and I felt a bit dowdy in my leggings and trainers!!”
Ramble: Two Stoops Trip 13/9/09
“A great first ramble with Spice for me - made to feel welcome right from the start, looking forward to the next one!”
Dry Stone Walling 13/9/09
“The event was simply brilliant. The company, Trevor's support & guidance and the exercise were excellent. The hot bath and glass of wine was well deserved at the end of the day.”
White Water Rafting 12/9/09
“It was my 1st activity with Spice and couldn't have been any better, fantastic activity at an excellent venue, great bunch of people, even perfect weather, it couldn't have been any better.”
Magna Science Adventure 12/9/09
“The coordinator Mandy was excellent, she made everyone welcome and made sure that everyone was happy as we went around the science park. We managed to get round all the main areas and have a good go at most of the exhibits in the time that we had. I would say that the science park is mainly for children, but an adult who is very young at heart (like me) would enjoy it.”
Timberlodge Weekend 11/9/09
“I enjoyed this event. a) Fran did a good job as coordinator. Friendly, always available and attentive to everybody's needs. b) The price was right. I am happy to book events at this price point without too much thinking. c) The number of people in the accommodation worked well; it was not overcrowded.”
Sheffield Lift Up Your Eyes Walk 10/9/09
“Brilliant event, very interesting indeed, the views from the wheel were absolutely amazing!!!”
Field Archery Day 5/9/09
“A fantastic day, full of fun. Lots of advice on technique but balanced with having fun.”
Ramble: Up and Down to Totley 29/8/09
“Alan was fantastic. Lovely scenery, great group.”
Spice Curry Club visits Bollywood Lounge 29/8/09
“The service at Bollywood lounge was excellent and they allowed to choose the most expensive items on the menu which made it very good value, I had Kangaroo and one of the ladies had crocodile! An excellent venue.”
Robbie Williams Tribute Night 28/8/09
“Was a brilliant night, I really enjoyed it, great venue, great act and great company, well done Spice!!!”
Spice Curry Club visits Koh I Noor 27/8/09
“This is my 1st ever curry night and I thought everything was really excellent. I really enjoyed meeting at the Cross Keys 1st to get to know other members before we went to the curry at Koh-I-Noor.”
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds 27/8/09
“What a great night! I've been with Spice a few months now & this is the first Bowling night I've been on...I'll definitely be back! A great atmosphere & lots of fun people. Thanks!!!”
Ramble: Leyburn Shawl Shuffle 23/8/09
“Steve really knows his stuff- he answers all questions both historical and geographical, what he doesn't know you feel confident that he will research for next time. I always feel confident that we won't be getting lost.”
Walkwise: Patterdale and Ullswater 23/8/09
“Brilliant week with fantastic weather, managed to get all the big walks in I wanted. Walkwise guides are excellent and the hotel was very nice with good food and good company.”
Skipton Narrowboat Day 23/8/09
“Meandering along the canal in the company of a mixed and varied group of people is a great way to spend a Sunday. An excellent event which really does do what it says on the tin. You spend the first half of the day getting nowhere fast, then you spend the second half going back to where you started. With time for a drink and lunch it's a great way to slow your life down to walking pace.”
York Disco Cruise 22/8/09
“Wonderful co-ordinating by Nikki and Pat - the food was good and I had a good time - if we can get an exclusive SPICE event next time it will be even better”
Spice Goes to Kinsley Dogs 21/8/09
“This is an event which adds to the variety of "Spice" evenings out and is fun to do now and then, but are unlikely to make a habit of going to!”
Outdoor Concert: Back to the 80S 21/8/09
“Smashing event, look out for similar in the future”
Dinner Shuffle at 23 20/8/09
“Excellent evening, Kate was a brilliant host & the meal & company was very good.”
Dinner Shuffle at Del Verde 18/8/09
“A thoroughly enjoyable evening and a great way to meet new people!”
Nordic Walking 15/8/09
“Fun event - Magnus was a great instructor who gave us lots of useful nutrition and fitness tips.”
Student Pub Crawl 15/8/09
“Come along, it's a great night! Thanks to all the people I met for making me feel welcome. :)”
Spice National Murder Mystery Weekend 14/8/09
“Venue was excellent including the food, setting and facilities great - not sure you could top this. Great weekend - relaxed but entertaining. The 80's disco was very good as well. Definitely better if people know a character and can make efforts to bring a costume as this definitely adds to the atmosphere. The only difficult part at the end is getting a team of 12 to agree on one person as the murderer!”
“Brilliant weekend at a lovely hotel, loved playing a character and being able to be vain & bitchy (in character of course) really enjoyed trying to work out who the murderer was even though we failed abysmally. Would definitely recommend it and look forward to next year”
Beginners Mountain Bike Course 9/8/09
“The course level was excellent for complete beginner to experienced cyclist wanting to learn specific mountain biking techniques. I was always at the back of the group but the instructor was brilliant, never left me behind and was very patient. I wasn't forced to try anything I didn't feel comfortable having a go at, and I was allowed to practise the easier techniques if I didn't want to progress to the harder level. I really enjoyed the day. It may need to be noted that this is not a cycle ride out, it's a course to teach riding techniques. Some attendees were expecting more constant cycling than the course allowed.”
Vocal Virgins 9/8/09
“Thoroughly enjoyed it and can't think of anything to improve. Don't be nervous about attending as Mathew was very good at putting the group at ease and made it a fun and enjoyable afternoon. I went with the aim of feeling more confident to sing hymns at church and can honestly say I sang my heart out the week after this event and felt great about it. Why not take Mathew up on his idea of setting up a Yorkshire choir that Spice members could join in with.”
“Vocal Virgins was an excellent Sunday afternoon. He said that he would like to join together the Manchester group and this Yorkshire group to make one big Northern Choir as we are both at the same stage. Is there a possibility we can have the 2nd lesson combined with Manchester at a convenient point - say Huddersfield or Halifax?”
“Had absolutely no idea what to expect it was a truly great afternoon where I learned to sing!”
Spice Dines in the City 8/8/09
“It was my first event and I was made to feel very welcome by the host/co-ordinator - he was a smashing bloke!”
Masham Beer and BBQ Overnight 7/8/09
“I really enjoyed it. Credit goes to Keith, Helen and Barry for doing a fantastic job. I'll be going again next year.”
“Had a great time - one of the best events, and the weather was glorious too!”
“Many thanks to Barry, Keith & Helen for all their hard work in making the event such a success & Jonathan for providing the good weather.”
Spice Curry Club visits Shabab 31/7/09
“Good meal and good company.”
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds 30/7/09
“This is a really enjoyable, relaxed and fun event. Lots of laughter, would highly recommend.”
Snakes and Ladders Quiz Night South Yorks 29/7/09
“Excellent quiz - really good fun. Shame we didn't win the cash though.”
Spice Challenge Night 28/7/09
“Absolutely brilliant event. The kind of thing you join spice for!!”
“The evening was great fun, and sufficiently challenging for everybody. Sally's planning, preparation and organisation of the event was excellent. Make sure you book the next one!”
“This was a really good event - lots of fun and a real challenge both mentally and physically.”
Last of the Summer Wine Day Out 26/7/09
“Fran did an excellent job co-ordinating. Looked after us very well. The bus trip was excellent, but the exhibition was no so good.”
Ramble: Arbor Low and the High Peak Trail 26/7/09
“Rain? Didn't notice. The company was good and the walk excellent. Thank you for a great walk on a dull day.”
Cookery Lesson 25/7/09
“A different event - worth repeating - with a different thing to cook.”
Party with Pizzazz (Leeds) 24/7/09
“The photographers were great and so was the DJ - good atmosphere.”
“Just a fantastic night, laughed from start to finish well done.”
“Really good fun catching up with friends, the music was good and I enjoyed seeing the photos projected onto the screen.”
“Great event good opportunity to catch up with old friends hope there will be more nights like this in the future!”
Welsh Ridge Walking Weekend 24/7/09
“This was my second trip to Lluest Fach and I'm sure it won't be my last. It's a spectacular location for a walking weekend.”
Dinner Shuffle @ Le Bistrot Pierre 23/7/09
“An excellent venue - very good food, service, and surroundings. Also a great party - the smaller group actually made everybody more sociable - and yes, we did bother shuffling between courses.”
Ten Pin Pyramid Sheffield 22/7/09
“Very welcoming/friendly host/hostess. Very well organised on the evening. A fun event.”
“Go and enjoy yourself and enjoy the bowling you don’t have to be a professional bowler for the pyramid its all about taking part and enjoying yourself.”
Introduction to Kickboxing 18/7/09
“Excellent introduction to kick boxing. I hope you run more courses here for other martial arts.”
Yorkshire Wildlife Park 18/7/09
“An excellent event, being able to get so close to the animals was great!”
“Absolutely brilliant day out, cannot wait for it to be on next year to see how the park has grown. The lemurs were so sweet and gentle when hand feeding them.”
Kirkby Stephen Weekend Away 17/7/09
“Fran was an excellent co-ordinator. She worked extremely hard and put a lot of effort into the Saturday night buffet.”
“What a wonderful weekend for anyone who enjoys socialising. Something for everyone. Gentle stroll around shops or long walk with guide. Quiet night in playing board games or a trip to the pub. Take your pick, whatever you want the weekend to be is what you make it.”
Party with Pizzazz 17/7/09
“Well worth going on.”
Sheffield Old and New 15/7/09
“Fascinating evening - Ron was a superb guide, full of anecdotes and quips as well as a mine of info. I've lived in Sheffield all my 52 years and now reckon I've been walking around with my eyes shut!!”
Ramble: Fairfield Horseshoe 11/7/09
“Excellent walk for those wanting a little more than a stroll. Well worth the drive!!”
“Excellent walk, quite tough and it was a hot day. Fabulous views and sense of achievement.”
Ceilidh Night 26/6/09
“Have them more often. They are great fun.”
Champagne Brunch 21/6/09
“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 19/6/09
“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. Sherwood Forest tops it for the rapids and the rings!!”
“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 17/6/09
“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 15/6/09
“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 13/6/09
“You couldn't improve it. Richard who ran the event was great.”
Sheffield New Bars Pub Crawl 12/6/09
“Loved the free drinks (it goes without saying) and the social aspect of having chance to chat with different people. “
Wii Night and Supper 11/6/09
“Good social activity, chance to chat between games & arrange / discuss future events.”
Dinner Shuffle @ Livebait 9/6/09
“Excellent food, great restaurant, very good value.”
Slumdog Millionaire Workshop 7/6/09
“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 7/6/09
“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 7/6/09
“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 6/6/09
“It was all really great, despite the rain it was a really enjoyable event.”
Spice Dines Mexican at Gringo’s 2/6/09
“It was great being able to continue the event in the bar next door that does a lovely cappuccino!”
Hangover Hobble at Waterton 31/5/09
“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 31/5/09
“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 29/5/09
“Great night with good fun people.”
Krazy Kamping Weekend 29/5/09
“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 Leeds 28/5/09
“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 28/5/09
“Excellent show, very funny and entertaining! Good choice!”
Bakewell Come and Try Biking 24/5/09
“Location and weather were brilliant, also a great friendly bunch of people and leader, with no one taking it too seriously!”
Manchester Free Bar Overnighter 24/5/09
“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”
Yorkshire Dales Beginners Caving 23/5/09
“Loved all of it. Had a fantastic day and met some great people”
The Chocolate Experience 23/5/09
“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 22/5/09
“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 22/5/09
“The walks and scenery were excellent. Chris, our walk leader was very helpful and knowledgeable”
Ilkley Moor Bank Holiday Walking and Social Weekend 22/5/09
“The variety was great - 3 lovely days of activity, chat and good food”
Dinner Shuffle @ Henry’s 19/5/09
“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 19/5/09
“It was good walking, good company and I had a great time.”
Abseiling for the Terrified 17/5/09
“An excellent day, despite the rain. A great instructor who made everything fun.”
Viva Las Vegas at the Races 16/5/09
“A great night out and lots of fun...even though we didn't manage to win much! Mandy did a top job of making sure no-one was on their own.”
Ramble: Harrogate Circular 16/5/09
“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 15/5/09
“An excellent all round night out, excellent food, gambling and a disco.”
Spice dines Modern British in Huddersfield 14/5/09
“The meal at Bradley’s was excellent, good company and very good co-ordinator, thanks for a super night!”
Go Karting 10/5/09
“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 10/5/09
“Really good fun, even if you are not a natural at dancing.”
Field Archery Day 9/5/09
“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 26/4/09
“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 Roy just makes it good fun.”
Walks with Wolves 25/4/09
“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: Turkey Trot 25/4/09
“Steve is a warm welcoming host with a great sense of humour. His Yorkshire banter with everyone helped unite the group which only enhanced the well thought out walking route. Loved every minute of the event!”
Spring Center Parcs Weekend 24/4/09
“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 – Sheffield 24/4/09
“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 19/4/09
“This was a stunningly beautiful walk - complete contrast to the Dearne Valley walk I went on the week before! The walk leader and company were excellent - an unforgettable day and I'm sure you'll receive lots of similar feed back!”
“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 19/4/09
“Great day, great weather, great company all round”
“A great day out with lovely weather, good views and a friendly bunch of people.”
Harrogate Turkish Baths 18/4/09
“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 18/4/09
“The restaurant was a real surprise. Plush surroundings, excellent service and delicious food.”
Buggy Treasure Hunt 18/4/09
“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 – Leeds 17/4/09
“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 Spice Hits Town used to be like on Friday nights, talking about future events, who's doing what and when. Great morale boost - lets have some more!”
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 14/4/09
“Good shuffle - the meals in the centre of Leeds get a good turn out which makes for a proper shuffle”
Medieval Jousting 13/4/09
“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 13/4/09
“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 10/4/09
”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 10/4/09
“Enjoyed our day in Chester and the magical mystery tour in Liverpool. I was very impressed with the city - a real eye opener. This was my first weekend away with Spice. I really enjoyed it and met some very nice people. Glad I joined.
“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 Dublin weekend was on the Yorkshire events as well”
Easter Walking Break 10/4/09
“Great walking and Paul our leader was lovely. Warm and friendly and competent”
Walkwise: Easter in the Lake district 10/4/09
“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 9/4/09
“Enjoyed the performance although the ending was abrupt. Also enjoyed socialising afterwards”
Spice Dines Caribbean at Discovery Bay 8/4/09
“I enjoyed the food, the wine and the company and would go there again - there was a friendly atmosphere”
Colour Analysis 5/4/09
“Fun throughout with a very nice and supportive group.”
Ramble: Nidderdale Way Part1 5/4/09
“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 2/4/09
“I loved it all - just was too short! I will definitely be doing the full course. Thanks to John and Smudge.”
Comedy Cellar 2/4/09
“This event was great - good company and venue and fabulously funny acts, I really enjoyed it!”
Go Ape! In Dalby Forest 29/3/09
“Great event and had a fantastic time, though was exhausted at the end.”
Ramble: Kinder Surprise 29/3/09
“Edale is great location for a ramble - hope you do this again.”
Walkwise: Beddgelert Walking Weekend 27/3/09
“Extremely well organised by Gideon with great humour and professionalism of the highest.”
Spice Curry Club visits Amraj 27/3/09
“Loved the buffet style and fact we were in a separate corner of the restaurant. Also that there was a car park.”
Ice Skating 26/3/09
“Started off looking like Bambi on wobbly legs but soon was gliding gracefully on the ice!”
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds 25/3/09
“Excellent bowling with excellent playing partner”
Film and TV Quiz South Yorks 25/3/09
“Great questions on a topic most people would find interesting.”
Ramble: Low Bradfield/Strines 22/3/09
“A very pleasant walk just outside Sheffield. Good company and good weather - What more can you ask for?”
Ramble: Malham Meander 22/3/09
“Great getting to meet new people during the walk.”
Tandem Skydive 22/3/09
“Loved all of it! The best thing I have ever done! I recommend this event to anyone!”
Treasure Hunt at Chatsworth House 21/3/09
“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 19/3/09
“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 York 19/3/09
“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 17/3/09
“The food was great and the company was great and the waitress was very friendly - good to have a 07:15 start so not too hungry after work. Would go to this event again -good North Leeds location.”
Ramble: Waterworld Walk 15/3/09
“Excellent leader in Steve Sutcliffe - great sense of humour, good info' on way round, attentive to ramblers needs.”
Scrambling and Bouldering 15/3/09
“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 14/3/09
“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 14/3/09
“This was an amazing event, provided by enthusiastic & welcoming members! Please pass on our thanks to the team at Wigan!”
“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 13/3/09
“Can’t be improved it was wonderful”
Poker Evening Leeds 11/3/09
“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 Adrian was a really good host. He explained well and organised well too. I thought it was also good that he allowed other games to start once people had "lost their chips" so they could stay longer. Please can we have on in York?”
Turkish Meal at Kapadokya 50 10/3/09
“Everything was great - good food and great company. Hope to go to more meals in York. The 07:15 pm start time was good as a lot of people were coming from a long way Otley, Beverley, the East Coast etc so needed to get back at a reasonable time.”
Abseiling for the Terrified 8/3/09
“Apart from the weather, it was a great day out. Enjoyed all of it.”
NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) 8/3/09
“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 7/3/09
“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 7/3/09
“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 6/3/09
“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 5/3/09
“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 5/3/09
“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 1/3/09
“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 1/3/09
“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 28/2/09
“ Great meeting a really lovely group of people and playing tennis for the first time in 15 years.”
Walkwise Windermere Luxury Break 27/2/09
“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 25/2/09
“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 22/2/09
“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 20/2/09
“Great venue, good food, helpful instruction - great value for money”
Millionaires Quiz WY 18/2/09
“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 17/2/09
“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 15/2/09
“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 15/2/09
“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 14/2/09
“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 Sheffield 12/2/09
“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 11/2/09
“This was the first dinner shuffle I have attended and I had a very sociable enjoyable evening and a very nice meal.”
Discover Scuba 5/2/09
“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 3/2/09
“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 1/2/09
“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!”
Beginners Mountain Bike Course 1/2/09
“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: Bell Busk Blues 31/1/09
“Good sociable walk, have always enjoyed Steve Sutcliffe's walks in the past and this was no exception.”
Beginners Motorbiking 31/1/09
“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 CBT.”
Drive a Steam Train 31/1/09
“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 30/1/09
“Very enjoyable weekend. Good variety of dance instruction and enjoyed the Saturday evening meal”
Burns Nite Dinner 28/1/09
“Another excellent Baldwins night; keep em coming!”
“More evenings at Baldwins Omega - excellent venue and a great evening.”
Ten Pin Pyramid Leeds 28/1/09
“A great night out for new members. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward too next one”
Spice Dines Chinese 26/1/09
“A really good way to spend a Monday night - stuffing your face!”
“A very enjoyable, friendly social evening.”
Flamenco Dance 25/1/09
“Very good trainer. Works well as an introductory event.”
Winter Walking/Navigation Skills Day 24/1/09
“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 23/1/09
“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 2008 Quiz WY 21/1/09
“Excellent social event - and we won too.”
Yorkshire Ski Trip 2009 18/1/09
“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 Yorkshire one again. It was a great sized group and everyone got to know each other. The resort was great and my skiing really improved. (thanks to Sandra's suggestion to try blades) :-) The only downside, was the hotel decor. It's a bit worn and needs a lick of paint. Our room also had no door to the tiny shower room, which was bazaar! But on the plus side the staff were great and the ski hire shop was the best I have ever come across. My boots fitted perfectly! All in all a brilliant holiday!”
Skid Pan Session 18/1/09
“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 18/1/09
“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 17/1/09
“The instructor Phil went out of his way to make the event as interesting and exciting as possable (for those who wanted it). You get the pilots seat at the front. You get some of the controls on the ground and in the air, and after take off, a rapid ascent, and a fly-by of the runway, you can take the controls. I flew us round York controlling our speed and elevation. Fantastic. Not to be missed. Or you could just sit back and enjoy the view and snap some photos. Big thanks to Phil and Kati on the ground.”
New Year’s Ball 17/1/09
“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 17/1/09
“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 Alhambra Studio 16/1/09
“It was a very enjoyable evening-a good laugh and good company.”
Ramble: Windmill Wander 11/1/09
“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 – Leeds 10/1/09
“Great night and lots of nice new people to meet”
Ramble: Hiking from Harry’s 10/1/09
“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 8/1/09
“Great food, great company, nice surroundings, what’s not to like !”
Husky Sledding 3/1/09
“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.”
