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SPOT THE COORDINATOR
Date: Saturday 8th August 2009
Date: Saturday 8th August 2009
Place: The Hampshire Court Hotel,
Place: The Hampshire Court Hotel,
Some of our events are run by one of
Basingstoke (RG24 8FY)
Basingstoke (RG24 8FY)
our many VC’s (Volunteer Coordinators).
Time: 7pm to 1am
Cost: £45 Standard Twin p/p
On arrival at an event look for the
Cost: £43 Member - ticket only,
£55 Executive Twin p/p
Coordinator, VC or supplier in charge
£48 Guest - ticket only
£65 Executive Single
and make yourself known to them. The
£65 Suite (Double bed) p/p
It’s summer and we’re back at the 4* Hampshire
Coordinator will have the list of names of
Court Hotel. We very rarely use the same venue
those attending. For events at restaurants
Cancellations: We require six weeks notice if you
straight away, but as the venue was so good for the
cancel your hotel room. This is a change to our
ask for the Spice table. For events that
Christmas Ball we have returned and have been able
standard Spice terms and conditions.
involve meeting in a public place such as to keep the same prices. This is a fabulous hotel with
a bar, the Coordinator will be carrying a
a wonderful health and leisure club, available to
Newsletter or clipboard so that you will be
non members. There are two indoor heated swim-
Newbury Show
able to spot them.
ming pools, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi as well
as a fully equipped gym and indoor tennis courts. Date: Sat 19th & Sun 20th Sep 2009
Spa treatments are available if you want to pamper Place: Newbury Showground (RG18 9QZ)
yourself beforehand. Please ring 01256 319700 or
Meet: Show Entrance
visit
http://www.qhotels.co.uk/ for a list of treat-
An Evening at Salisbury Races
Cost: £15
ments. This is the perfect opportunity to come and
Date: Friday 21st August 2009
meet up with some of your old friends, and make
some new ones. Don’t worry if you’re a new mem-
The Royal County of Berkshire Show is one of the
Place: Salisbury Racecourse (SP2 8PN)
ber, we plan our tables by postcode, so you’ll meet
premier agricultural shows in the UK. Taking place
Meet: 6.30pm at Main Entrance
some great people in your local area.
over the course of a weekend, it gives the opportu-
Cost: £23 Member, £25 Guest
Our evening commences from 7.00pm onwards,
nity to enjoy all aspects of agricultural and country
where we can enjoy a complimentary Bucks Fizz
life. As well as the extensive livestock competitions
At Salisbury Racecourse you can be guaranteed of
before the meal. Please note, one drink per person
there are great displays in the main ring, the amaz-
a fabulous evening out. Set in the picturesque Wilt-
only, on a strictly first come first served basis. If you
ing sight of the Mass Ascent of Hot Air Balloons,
shire countryside, with views of Salisbury Cathedral.
are late, we cannot guarantee availability, so please
show jumping, country crafts, the horticultural area,
Immediately after racing, The Magic of Abba will
arrive early to avoid disappointment.
a 4 x 4 course, superb local produce and over six
be performing on stage opposite the Stands. They
Dinner will be served at 8.00pm and then the
hundred shops to visit. Visit the website at http://
are a “premier tribute to the Swedish Super-Group!”
evening is ours to relax or dance the night away to
www.newburyshow.co.uk/default.htm for a taste
Come and enjoy the racing and then the music of
our heart’s content. The DJ comes highly recom-
of what you can expect to find at the Show - but
one of the most popular and much-loved bands of
mended and will try to cater for every Spice taste on
the best course of action is to visit and enjoy a truly
all time.
the night. So put on your dancing shoes, your best
great country day out.
Price includes access to the Members’ Enclosure
frocks and dinner jackets and help make this a night
We shall be at the show for two days with the Spice
(which is closest to the winning line!), entrance to
to remember!
stand. We are asking for people to come and help us
the Parade Ring before each race and the Winners’
Dinner will be served at tables of approximately ten
on either day, for 2 hours, talking to potential new
Enclosure afterwards. There are two viewing Stands,
people so if you have a preference as to who you
members. We shall draw up a schedule, and you will
one of which has a seated area with 288 seats. There
would like to sit with please let us know and we’ll
be given a free ticket to the show – which would
are several bars to steady your nerves; Bibury Suite
try to accommodate everybody’s requests (but no
normally cost you £15 on the day. The show is open
Bar (with balcony), Persian Punch Bar, and the new
guarantees!). A full bar is available and also wine, to
Saturday & Sunday 19th and 20th September from
Lester Piggott Bar with stunning views of the course
be paid for separately throughout the evening. Our
08:00 to 18:00. Then after your stint has finished, the
and parade ring. The Wessex Bar and Paddock Bar
ball will finish at approximately 1.00am.
day is yours to enjoy, looking round the rest of the
both have an enclosed area where drinks can be
show.
taken outside. Food is available in most of the bars.
IMPORTANT Important: This year we must ask you to pay up
Please note the dress code: those wearing shorts,
This price includes BALL TICKET ONLY.
front, as we have purchased the tickets. You will be
track suits, football shirts, jeans or trainers will not
Please see event ‘Black Tie Ball – Rooms’ to book
refunded in full after the weekend. If you don’t turn
be admitted. Ties are not essential, but collared
your accommodation.
up for your slot, we cannot refund you as we cannot
shirts are. If you wish to arrive after 6.30 we will ar-
pass your ticket on.
range to meet up on your arrival.
We have an excellent room rate, including suites! Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage,
These rates are subject to availability, so book soon. Thatcham, Berks, RG18 9QZ
EX-DIRECTORY TELEPHONE NUMBERS/ ADDRESSES
When you book onto an event your details are available for all members booked onto that event to contact you (mobile number, e-mail
address). If you would prefer these details to be withheld, please contact the Spice office and let us know. Your member’s file will then be
marked accordingly.
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