We are really excited to be returning to Ty'n-y-Felin Outdoor Centre having had such fantastic feedback from our August Bank Holiday weekend! With 2 full days of adventure ‘coasteering and sea kayaking’ plus a great location to stay in, a Spice hosted walk on the Monday and a brilliant location in Anglesey this promises to be a fabulous long weekend!

There is also the option of a social only booking on this event which means you get the full social aspect but do not get to do the Coasteering or Sea Kayaking for those who are looking for more of a chill out event or who want to accompany their more adventurous friends.

And with the venue being in the middle of nowhere and exclusive for Spice we can make as much noise as we want and party along in to the night if we so desire in one of several open plan lounge areas or in the conservatory & terraced area!

Ty'n-y-Felin Outdoor Centre at Rhoscolyn, Anglesey stands in 30 acres of farmland with access to the estuary, close to beautiful beaches and the stunning coastline of Anglesey and having recently been refurbished to a high standard makes this a super venue for us. Ty’n-y-Felin has 12 bedrooms sleeping between 5 and 8 people each on well-constructed, comfortable bunks – bedding is supplied, this is not your normal dormitory style accommodation, it is more upmarket than that with each dormitory having its own ensuite bathroom. The resident catering manager will make sure that our stomachs are seen to; we just have to concentrate on adventure & fun aided by your Spice host and a great team of professional instructors!

Proposed itinerary: Arrive from 3pm and meet your Spice host who will introduce to the rest of the Spicer’s on the weekend, then you can relax and socialise. The Friday evening meal is set for 7pm – please do your best to arrive in time as the kitchen will be closing once the group is fed and you will not get fed!

Saturday sees us being picked up and taken to the rugged Anglesey coastline for our full day of coasteering an exciting group activity involving climbing, sliding, swimming, balancing, jumping – be prepared to get wet! The instructors will tailor the activity to meet the group’s needs and every jump/slide/climb is optional so no one gets forced to do anything they are uncomfortable with. The ability to swim is not essential for this activity however it is important that you are comfortable in and around water. Then it is back to the centre for an evening of socialising with a BBQ, maybe a game of rounders in the grounds or just relaxing after a satisfying day of adventure.

Sunday morning and we are off again, this time sea kayaking! The exact venue will depend on the tides and conditions on the day but we will journey along the stunning Anglesey coastline, for example exploring the beautiful hidden coves and bays around Rhoscolyn, or possibly paddling on the world famous Menai Straits. You do not need to be able to swim to partake in the sea kayaking but you do need to be confident around water. We will hopefully be lucky and get to kayak with some of the friendly seals in the area who are renowned for swimming up to the kayaks and nudging you to say hello! After our day of sea kayaking it is back to the centre for our evening meal and then we can relax or maybe take advantage of the Mountain Bikes at the centre and go on a self guided bike ride.

On the Monday we will be running a self guided walk along the fabulous North Wales Coast to take in the breathtaking views and sea air, then having had our packed lunch we can make our way back to the centre and wind our merry way back home after a brilliant weekend of fun and adventure.

Full details will be sent out to those booking; this event will be shared across Spice groups so book early to be sure of a place. The venue does not have a bar, so take your own soft drinks and alcohol with you.

Transport to the activities will be in members own car’s. The coasteering venue is approximately 10 minutes’ drive away from the accommodation and the Sea Kayaking is between 5 & 20 minutes’ drive dependent upon where the best kayaking conditions are on the day. All equipment will be transported by Dringo the activity supplier.

Here’s your chance to fly with the birds in a specially designed tandem hang glider. The Spice flights are designed to take you to a height of 3000ft (or cloudbase – whichever comes first) towed behind a CAA approved tug microlight, in the company of an experienced BHPA qualified tandem hang gliding instructor.
After an introduction to the equipment and a pre flight briefing, you will be harnessed into the hang glider with your instructor. The microlight will start, and begin towing the glider and it’s occupants into the air. Once the towline is jettisoned you and your instructor will glide free and silent in complete awe of the spectacular views overlooking the beautiful Peak District Park.... an experience only shared with the birds. You may even take the controls and fly the hang glider yourself or enjoy the thrill of limited aerobatics.
This is a completely unique experience, hanging on the outside of an aircraft, head down with nothing but the rush of the wind over the face! .. As one customer said, it’s “rather like flying with Superman”!
The hang glider is equipped with its own undercarriage which eliminates the need for running on take off and landing and is therefore suitable for all abilities. Total flight time is approx. 20-40mins depending upon conditions.

When it comes to unforgettable experiences, a helicopter ride has to rate pretty high on the ‘I Want to Do List’! To combine a helicopter ride with a flight over London taking in the aerial views of our capital just adds that extra WOW factor to your experience. Your expert pilot will fly along the Thames at over 100 mph and at 1500 feet to give you a unique view of our fascinating City. This is a trip that takes in all the sights without any traffic, queues or public transport so an exciting but hassle free journey.

Your flight leaves from Redhill Airport and heads to the Thames. From there you will be able to see Canary Wharf Tower, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. Why not treat yourself to this amazing experience and book your place now!

Booking Conditions: We will book your place and about one week prior we will email you all the information you require including directions and confirming your time slot. The flight is weather dependent and if the flight does not go ahead we will offer you an alternative date. Please be aware that if any of the dates we offer you are not suitable then you will be issued with a voucher as the flight is non refundable. The voucher is valid for 9 months.

This tried and tested introductory weekend is a perfect introduction to kayaking in Pembrokeshire and will suit both beginner kayakers and those with a little experience of pootling on rivers, lakes or quiet ocean waters. You’ll get the chance to explore some of the most beautiful sheltered bays, coastline and harbours of Pembrokeshire and there’ll be mysterious and awe inspiring caves to be explored and wildlife to be spotted. On a skills level you’ll develop an efficient forward paddling stroke, you’ll master turning your kayak, and gain confidence to take your skills and experience to the next level. By the end of the weekend we’re sure you’ll have been bitten by the sea kayaking bug and you’ll be raring to get back for some more watery adventures.

Cost includes 2 nights 5 star eco lodge accommodation, all meals from Friday supper to Sunday lunch, 2 full day sea kayaking, all specialist kit, qualified and friendly guides, transport for the activities, free train station transfers for certain trains.

Preseli Venture has been offering adventures and eco lodge accommodation for over 20 years, and have been hosting Spice groups for over 10 of them!

Your base for any Preseli Venture event will be the Preseli Venture eco lodge, Wales’ only 5 star Visit Wales graded activity centre designed with sustainability in mind. Set in an acre of land; a beautiful location with just a one mile walk through National Trust woodland to the local beach. The lodge accommodates up to 38 people and is warm and cosy year round; with under-floor heating courtesy of our ground source heat pump, and is equipped with a delightful wood burning stove – ideal for experiencing that ‘post adventure’ glow! The lodge has a range of cosy bedrooms, from doubles through to group rooms sleeping four to eight.

The PV bar is well stocked with a wide range of tipples to suit everyone, including local and organic brews. We serve tasty meals, and tea, coffee and cold drinks are available to help yourself to at all times. Our food is home cooked, wholesome and delicious, and special diets are happily catered for. We have a traditional Pembrokeshire courtyard; perfect for warm summer evenings or for watching the beautiful sunsets, or you can enjoy beers around a blazing bonfire in our sheltered garden for awe inspiring nights out under the stars.

The lodge is run by a dedicated event manager will be on hand to ensure that your stay runs smoothly, hospitality staff are on hand in the evenings, and our activity guides are qualified, professional and friendly, and know the Pembrokeshire coastline like the back of their hand!

Our friends at Armourgeddon have now put their tanks away for the winter. But in place of the tanks they are offering another amazing military event!

They have a selection of hardware to drive. You will get to drive 2 of the vehicles listed. If possible you will get a choice, but in any event you will drive one troop carrier and one armoured vehicle. The event lasts around 2 hours of which you will be driving (under instruction) for around 40 minutes. You do need a driving license for this event.

BV 206 Hagglund
Used by HM’s elite special forces, this all terrain troop carrier will go anywhere, designed for optimum performance in the harshest of conditions.

BRDM2 Russian APC
This amphibious armoured monster will really put your driving abilities to the test, This vehicle was used for detecting chemical weapons on the eastern battle front

BEDFORD MJ
The Army’s workhorse. Ever wanted to drive a large truck? Now here is your chance! This 4x4 moving machine will guarantee to have you smiling as you take it around the challenging course.

FERRET MK2 ARMOURED SCOUT CAR
Weighing in at 5 tonnes with a very strange driving position, tests your wits and muscles, looking only through your periscopes!

FV432 (armoured personnel carrier)
Receive instructions on how to drive 17 tonnes of hardened steel, then try tackling the obstacle course with hatches open and your head out

Climbing is one of the fastest growing sports. Its great fun and anybody can do it. It’s a really exciting way to improve physical fitness combining strength, balance, flexibility and mental stimulation.

On your arrival at 'Symonds Yat Rock' you will be met by a member of Forest Adventure’s team of highly qualified climbing instructors, who will give you a full safety brief and kit you out with your harness and helmet. Learning as a group and in pairs all the skills needed to enjoy this great sport will be taught in a relaxed way and at an easy pace. You will need to wear loose comfortable outdoor clothing and pumps or rock shoes. (the thinner the sole the better). Take waterproofs and snacks, we will break for lunch at a local café (to be paid separately). In the morning you will learn the techniques of rock climbing and Abseiling around rock faces at Symonds Yat, we will then break for lunch, after lunch we shall further challenge ourselves culminating in climbing up the Longstone Pinnacle which is a pillar of Rock 110ft on one side and 50ft on the other standing on its own, from the top you can reward yourself with a magnificent view overlooking the Wye Valley, But the fun doesn't stop there! You then abseil down the pillar back to ground level.

This is an excellent day for beginners and intermediates to learn/fine tune your climbing and abseiling skills, with the final climb of the day up The Longstone Pinnacle.

A buzzy resort in a splendid location, St Anton lives up to its reputation as the place for big skiing, soft snow and serious nightlife. Perched up high in the Arlberg region of Austria, St Anton is a delightful mix of old and new architecture with inviting shops lining a pedestrian main street. Magnificent bowls and gullies are guaranteed to get your heart racing whatever the snow conditions.
Although St Anton is best known as a resort for experienced skiers and snowboarders. Intermediates will find plenty of friendly runs across Gampen, Rendl and St Christoph. For a morale boost on perfectly groomed pistes, head over to Lech and Zurs, easily reached by bus. For those wanting adventure, the high speed Telebenne or Galzig lifts take you from the ski resort centre to the magnificent unpisted bowls and gullies. Also to be enjoyed is the long blast down to Stuben where the chairlifts serve a vast area of un-crowded north facing powder fields.

Apres Ski
St Anton comes into its own at night. The party starts early at the infamous Mooserwirt bar. Nestled on the mountain just above the village; it's in a spectacular location. Later, there's an abundance of excellent late night coffee shops, bars, restaurants, discos and live music - sleep will be the last thing on your mind; but if you'd rather relax in the evenings and do something more low key, the resort has a fabulously stylish spa centre with indoor and outdoor pools. Those exhausted from their day on the slopes however may prefer a good meal followed by a quiet drink in the Chalethotel bar.

Chalet Rosanna Ski Accommodation
Our accommodation is the Chalethotel Rosanna which is located in the town centre off the main pedestrianised thoroughfare and only five minutes walk away from the ski schools and the main lifts so if you don't want to miss a moment of the St. Anton lifestyle this is a great place to be!
Built in traditional chalet design, the interior is stylish, decorated in dark wood and rich fabrics. The lounge and bar are warm and welcoming. Adult only for most of the season, the chalethotel Rosanna is lively and sociable. All bedrooms and bathrooms are modern and extremely comfortable. Bedrooms are made up of twins or Austrian twins, and are a good size with en suite bathrooms and cable TV.

On the ground floor there's a spacious dining room and comfy lounge with bar. Right next door is Scotty's Bar & Pizzeria with lively apres ski atmosphere. Meals in our restaurant are always hearty and plentiful and the daily menu has plenty of choice. Full English breakfasts make a great start to a day on the slopes, and our delicious tea at the end of the day are well received.

Accommodation
There are a total of 39 rooms comprising of -
Twin - 2 single beds, some with sofa bed, some take an extra bed. All en-suite.
Austrian twin - Austrian twin (double base with 2 single mattresses), some have a sofa bed. All en-suite.

Ski Hosting
The Mark Warner ski hosts know the resort inside out and will help find the best conditions and shortest lift queues. Hosting is available on 2 days during the week and is not suitable for beginners. The ski hosting facility is on a first come basis and is always very popular with Spice members so it may not be possible to accommodate everyone on everyday.

Spice UK Skiing Ability Scale
To help members with their selection of resort, with the assistance of one of our long standing members we have created the following Ski Ability Scale.
Level 1~3 – While the resort has ski schools and will easily accommodated non-skiers St. Anton is not really a suitable resort for those new to skiing.
1) First time skier, totally new to the sport (Beginner)
2) Second week skier OR has had lessons at snow dome and/or dry ski slopes (Beginner Plus)
3) Skied a few weeks and happy on green and blue runs (Lower Intermediate)Level 4~10 – Courchevel has plenty of red runs and is suitable for the more confident skier.
4) Skiing parallel on blues and starting to tackle reds (Intermediate)
5) Okay on reds and starting to tackle blacks (Upper Intermediate)
6) Can get down blacks, but struggles on bumps (Lower Advanced)
7) Happy on most groomed blacks and easy bumps, but finds steep bumps and off piste tricky (Advanced)
8) Can ski all bar steepest bumps and ski off poste with style except with deep powder and in poor snow conditions (Upper Advanced)
9) No problems: can ski everywhere in all manner of snow conditions (Expert)
10) Professional skier, instructor, freerider etc
Snowboarders – Wide pistes and extensive off-piste terrain make St. Anton a good resort for snowboarders of all levels. There is a snowpark and half pipe.

Ever fancied having a go waterskiing or wakeboarding? Then give it a go today! From first time beginners to UK championship water-skiers and wake boarders, every level is catered for. In a SPICE exclusive session, you will receive a 2 hour lesson with an experienced instructor who will take you through the basics if you’re a beginner and let you loose on the slalom course if more experienced.