About Spice Thames Valley & Solent Ltd

Here are just a small selection of comments we have received from members old and new about life as a Spice member.

"I look forward immensley to the regular stuff also, like Club Night and Badminton (when I can go). I do think Spice people have a refreshing, positive and more tolerant outlook on life that is very much lacking in the population at large. I think it's terrific when my colleagues are sat at their desks discussing what they're up to this weekend and they say stuff like sitting in the local, watching telly, doing chores, etc. Then they ask me and I can say "well, I'm going surfing/ llama trekking/ hill walking in Wales/ kayaking/ fire eating" or whatever it may be. Spice is Magic!" - Kathryn

"As a new member I can honestly say, with as much conviction as I can muster, JOIN, JOIN, JOIN - you won't regret it!!! The choice and range of activities is mind blowing. Go for it!" - Amanda

"Hi everyone, been in Spice for approx 7 weeks now and all I can say is WOW! Flown a helicopter, eaten fire and paraded around like something in Dangerous Liaisons at the masked ball - fantastic! Looking forward to Hogmanay in Edinburgh - whoopee!!!!!!" - Naomi

"I just wanted to get out and meet people and I've met lots and lots of wonderful people. Being reasonably active it's not surprising that I went for things like abseiling, dragon boat racing, hovercraft driving, bog snorkelling, etc. Perhaps what is surprising is that a complete non-dancer can't help but hit the dance floor. SPICE has changed my life and all for the better" - Chris

"Anyone thinking of joining SPICE - DO IT - it is fabulous. I was a member for 5 years until I met my now husband at SPICE New Year 1995. We now have 2 children, so reluctantly had to leave SPICE due to lack of time. Thanks SPICE I got more than I bargained for when I became a member." - Susan

"If you're sat there thinking about joining Spice,just go for it. If you do one thing in your first year that you would never have done otherwise its got to be worth it." - Russ

"Have not looked back since I joined Spice, I have had good times and made some nice friends. I would like to thank all the co-ordinators at Birmingham for a job well done. " - David

"SPICE, best thing since sliced bread. A member for 18 months and it has certainly changed my life. It begs the question, 'Was there life before SPICE?' As the newsletter now states, 'Live it'. Life's too short not to. Intend to be a lifelong member now and looking forward to retirement so I can do MORE!" - Val

"SPICE has given me loads of social and holiday options for years now. The best thing is the people, starting with the office, where all of the staff are enthusiastic and helpful, on the phone, or on events and holidays. Then there's the members!.......a right lot of nutters game for anything, especially ensuring that others have a great time too. Thanks to everyone.....for the good times and the memories" - Mark

"To anyone thinking of joining I have only this to say ' While youre thinking your missing out - GO FOR IT!'" - Phil

"I have just lived a dream thanks to you at Spice, I have completed a wing walk and it was the best thing I have ever done!! Thank you so much." - Hayley

"I have only just joined the recently formed Bristol Spice group . Have already met two or three people who I think will become good friends. Everyone on the two events I have been on so far have been really friendly and I am enjoying the experience. I would recommend Spice to anyone and everyone and wish I had discovered it years ago!!!" - Simon

"SPICE- AMAZING!!! I've been in Spice now for all of six months and they have been the best six months of my life. You get to meet the most amazing people and have such fun. If you are thinking of joining don't waste any more time, as it is only time wasted for having brilliant adventures. Once you've joined you'll never look back." - Clare

"Introduced by friend to this excellent Club. Just the most exciting thing I've seen in recent years! So much to do and so many like minded people to do them with!! Keep up the great work!!" - Steve

"Met some wonderful, genuine people. My local Spice group is so super-efficiently run! Thank you." - Mr Smiles

"I've been a Spice member for nearly five years now and it's tops. I've tried all sorts of things I would never have got around to before and met some truly wonderful people. For me also, there's the slight bonus of having conquered my fear of spiders through the "Arachnophobia" event, which has been truly life-changing! One of my greatests pleasures at the start of each month is when I sit down with a Spice brochure and work out what events I'm going to book this month. There's always something different, plus all the things I've tried (and got hooked on) through Spice that I enjoy doing." - Kathryn

"I was told so many times in my youth to 'Grow up and act my age'. Naaaaa! I don't think so!!! Just good to get back with a group of people who know what 'enjoying life means'!" - David

"Been with West Yorks Spice 2 years now -Joining was the best thing I ever did- Hello to Christine !! (our new co-ordinator) and Cheerio & Thanks to John . Here's to many more Spice activities and meeting new Spicers!" - Denise

"Joined SPICE in December '99 and I think its a brilliant way to meet people and have plenty of fun into the bargain. What a great idea!! A real friendly bunch too!" - Angela

"If you're sat there thinking about joining Spice, just go for it. If you do one thing in your first year that you would never have done otherwise its got to be worth it." - Russ

When non-spice members ask me to describe what being in Spice is like I tell them its like being invited to a picnic. Everybody brings something different to the picnic table. We all share in what we bring. You never seem to run out of your favourite food and theres always a chance to sample something new" - Andy

Anyone thinking of joining SPICE - DO IT - it is fabulous." - Susan