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A B I - M O N T H LY P U B L I C AT I O N BY THE HOLLANDSE CLUB W W W. H O L L A N D S E C LU B .O R G . S G
A P R I L / M AY
2017 ISSUE
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Foreword 4 Stella - Star of the Hollandse Club
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Wipeout! 8 Metasprint Series 2017 - Aquathlon
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Laser Tag 10 Members Benefits 13 Get Your Kids in Touch with Nature
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Off the Beaten Track - Michelin Star on a Budget
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Exploring Singapore - Members’ Favourite Street Food
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Tamil New Year 20 Vesak 21 Kids’ Colouring Contest 22
Club Opening Hours Sunday - Thursday: 7am - 11pm Friday - Saturday: 7am - 1am General Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm Tel: 6464 5225 (Reception) Web: www.hollandseclub.org.sg Lost & Found Items Contact the Reception
FOOD & BEVERAGE OUTLETS Terrace (Jaxs Bistro) Daily: 8am - closing Last food order for the kitchen: 9.45pm (Mon - Thurs) | 10.15pm (Fri - Sun) Beverages are available until closing
SPORTS & RECREATION Swimming Pool
Selfie by Linde 25
Monday - Friday: 8am - 10pm Closure times for competitive swimming: Monday - Friday: 5pm - 7.30pm (Two lanes will remain open)
Events Calendar 26
Tennis Courts
Kids’ Activity Corner 23 Biking Holiday in Thailand 24
Swimming Report 32 Savitar Tennis 34 Davis Cup 36
Daily: 7am - 11pm Booking is required via Reception at 6464 5225 or reception@hollandseclub.org.sg
Tennis Socials 37
Gymnasium Daily: 7am - 11pm
Judo 40
Squash Courts
Interview with Mr. Wee 42
Daily: 7am - 11pm Booking is required via Reception at 6464 5225 or reception@hollandseclub.org.sg
Sports Contact List 43
Multi-Purpose Court
Squash 41
Playing in the Kitchen 48
Daily: 8am - 10pm Please check availability with Reception first before using
Kids Can Cook 50
Library
Workout Fuel 44
Library 54
Monday - Saturday Key available at the Reception
Kids’ Room
SPONSORS
Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 8pm Friday: 12pm -10pm Saturday: 9am - 8pm Sunday & PH: 10am - 8pm 2 - 11 years
Chill Out Room Monday - Friday: 4pm - 10pm Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 10pm 11 years and above
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MAIN COMMITTEE President Marte van der Hoeven Vice President Cecile Sturm First Secretary Daniel Gelinas
FO R E WO R D Dear Members, We are thrilled to bring you the very first edition of our
Second Secretary Rein Graat
rebranded magazine. The new layout is brimming with vibrant
Honorary Treasurer Ken Shohtoku
recurring pages such as the reciprocal arrangements and sports
Member Facilities & Maintenance Andrew MacDonald Member Commercial Affairs Karen Bart
pictures, colors and playful stories. It is much lighter now that schedules have been moved to the website. Also, don’t be surprised if the Magazine doesn’t reach your letterbox anymore. In order to save the planet and to reduce the high printing costs, we have decided that the Magazine will only be available at the Club’s Lobby. Many things have happened since the last edition of the Magazine. The
Member Property & Investments Stuart Crow
tennis courts are all surrounded by solid, green and shiny fences! It
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balls as hard as possible since they no longer get caught in the nets.
Finance Committee Ken Shohtoku, John Williams, Sjoerd van Miltenburg, Andrew Rothary Marketing & Events Committee Karen Bart, Pooja Arora, Amcke Becker, Charlie van Eeden
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MANAGEMENT
Magazine Committee Nina Gunasingham, Karien van Ditzhuijzen, Claire Wintraecken, Inge Kuipers, Terri-Anne Leske, Annabelle Lim Tennis Committee Tara Hassett, Jules Perkins, Karaline Loiterton Hockey Committee Youth: Willemijn Dorrepaal & Merle Raatgerink Men: Olaf Kwakman Ladies: Willemijn Dorrepaal
Squash Committee Daniel Gelinas, Colin Bullock, James Spalding, Fred Saarloos, Ross Stokes, Erik Mul Library Committee Hian Tan, Nina Gunasingham, Nihilan Pillai, Yvette Filipiak
was funny to hear that the tennis players can finally smash their tennis Also, the revamped Multipurpose Court has started hosting the weekly Kid’s Club which seems to be a hit! And not to forget, the Lobby flaunts hip new restrooms which you already tried out we guess. The Sports and Events team works hard to ensure we offer enough classes to stay in shape while keeping enough energy to spend playful time with family and friends. Ever since we placed one of our pianos at the Terrace, it has been spontaneously and skillfully played by Members, kids and adults alike, who enjoy sharing their love for music. The Laser Tag and Wipeout events attracted a large group of kids and teens who loved to be part of the thrill and had a great time. Also it is great to spot many members trying out the Aquafit classes on Monday mornings and seeing others dancing to the Latin beats in the Exotic Zumba classes. We have many more exciting things in store for you. Before the end of April, the Main Hall, the Amsterdam Room and the entire Reception area will metamorphosise into a vibrant and fresh look and feel. We will be offering boot camps for adults, more fun wipeouts for our younger members and friends, Quiz Nights with Jaxs Bistro and relaxing Sundays at the pool with DJ Paul. Also you can expect some boxing classes for adults and very soon a new Club towel that is so nice you will want to steal it. And... Movie Under the Stars is back! Offering cultural and arthouse movies such as Intouchables, to cater to adults as well. We are very proud to share we have reached 739 memberships and send a big welcome to all of our new Club members. Enjoy your read and have a great day or weekend ahead!
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MANAGEMENT
CLUB MANAGEMENT General Manager Annemiek Kuijsten
gm@hollandseclub.org.sg
Assistant General Manager Martijn Boersma agm@hollandseclub.org.sg
Sales & Marketing Manager Marloes Schoonenberg sales@hollandseclub.org.sg
Office Manager Rozita Abu Bakar officemanager@hollandseclub.org.sg Sports & Events Manager Abdul Hafiz events@hollandseclub.org.sg
Senior Marketing Communications Executive/Designer Fareeza A. Rahman marcom@hollandseclub.org.sg
Membership Executive Rex Gillera membership@hollandseclub.org.sg
Marcom Assistant Julie FĂŠron marcomassistant@hollandseclub.org.sg
EDITORIAL TEAM
Marloes Schoonenberg Fareeza A. Rahman Proofreader Annabelle Lim Writers Nina Gunasingham, Claire Wintraecken, Karien van Ditzhuijzen Julie FĂŠron, Terri-Anne Leske Photographers Inge Kuipers, Ben Draycott-Jones
WE LCOM E TO TH E CLU B ! Richard Blok | Annelijn Beltman | Olga Grant | Wesley Grant | Philip Joslin | Tania Joslin Mathilde Aiyappan | Ashwin Aiyappan | Colin Robertson | Danny Quant | Julie Quant | Robert van der Ent Yurinda Rante | Emma Bond | Terry Bond | Drew Norris | Kimberly Krauze | Andrew Boote | Joanne Adamson Mike Barclay | Isobel Barclay | Steffen Pedersen | Chris Pedersen | Hendrik Brouwer | Marita Daemen Herman Helmantel | Saskia Helmantel | Felicity Fitzgerald | Thomas Fitzgerald | Jee Chu Kau | Francois Lopin Alice Lopin | Benjamin Rolfe | Simone Rolfe | Jan Ralph | Angela Janus | Robert van Nielen | Bruno Kerdoncuff Neal de Roche | Justeen de Roche | Zain Rizvi | Syed Rizvi | Menno Kroese | Jantien Kroese | Victoria Hope Siew King Sia | Michael Corley | Mathilde Leach | David Leach | Tom Sigerhall | Tamara Sigerhall Audrey Everts | Martijn Everts | Christopher Neilson | Sarah Johnson | Nitin Sharma | Jeanie Yeo Vincent Loo | Ong Shwu Hoon | Peter Wee | Luca Babovic
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achieved her Masters in Education in Melbourne a few years ago. But what does Stella do outside the Club? Well, she is very involved in the Church and the community. She prays for people who have passed away and she does a lot of social work. She has been with the Church of the Holy Spirit for 25 years and she visits houses on its behalf, distributing rations and cash aid. She does church volunteer work and attends
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classes such as bible classes. Every weekend she makes it a point to go out for dinner with her daughter and her son and his family. Her grandson enjoys western food so they often head for Valentino’s (at Turf City), but other
Unfortunately, due to the Club’s streamlining of the
favourites are the Adam Road food court, Karu’s or
Housekeeping department and cost cuts across the
Ratu Sari (Malay food) at Beach Rd.
board, we had to let go of Stella. Recently, one of our writers (Karien), spotted her outside of the club
Currently Stella is trying to arrange a trip with her
having lunch with her family. And so we wondered;
cousins from Melbourne (her father’s nieces) to go
she is such a familiar face at the Club but what is she
to Coimbatore to discover the rest of their family.
like outside?
Sister Dorothy, a nun from Bangalore, is helping them organise the trip. She met the nun in Lourdes where
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Stella is a Singaporean Eurasian. Her mother’s
they were both on pilgrimage about 15 years ago.
parents were from Portugal. Her mother grew up in
Sister Dorothy is now based in Papua New Guinea.
the Portuguese settlement in Malacca where, Stella
Every two years the nuns there return for one month
recalls, fishermen would touch the feet of the statue
back to India so they stay with Stella for three or four
of Our Lady of Lourdes for blessings before sailing to
days when they transit through Singapore. Over the
fish for chin chalok (shrimps to make balachan). Sad-
years, fifteen nuns altogether have stayed with her
ly, the harbour is now reclaimed land and the whole
(although one at a time!). Stella visited their Moth-
character of the place has changed. Her mother had
er House in Melbourne when she went for Claudia’s
one sister and one brother so Stella has cousins in
graduation.
Johor Bahru and in Australia. Stella’s father’s parents were Anglo Indian from Coimbatore. He came to
Stella was close to her cousins (who are now in
Singapore as a teenager with his younger brother
Melbourne) when they were growing up and used to
and a sister (whose children are now in Melbourne)
stay with them in school holidays. They believe that
when his father came here with the British Army,
her father’s family left two sisters behind in
leaving his married sisters behind. Stella’s parents
Coimbatore when they relocated to Singapore. She
met and married in Singapore. She is the youngest in
wants to know her other cousins and find out what
her family with five brothers and one adopted sister
her aunty was like as she seemed like a bubbly
who all live in Singapore.
personality when she visited Singapore once.
Her husband is a Sri Lankan Singaporean. They met after they finished O-Levels but separated when their son was 12 years old. Stella has a son, Andrew Joachim (now 43 years old) - who is in the police force with a Chinese-Malay wife and two children, a girl in year three of secondary and a boy taking his O-Levels - and a daughter, Claudia (now 39 years old), who teaches in Tanglin Trust School. Claudia
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WIPEOUT! B Y H A F I Z WA H I D
Sunday calls for a fun time in the pool and nothing is better than having your kids enjoy themselves splashing in our own Hollandse Club swimming pool!
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Combine it with inflatable bouncy castles and you get a recipe for rip-roaring fun. With help from our housekeeping and maintenance crew, who did a great job setting up the clown bouncy castle and the pool bouncy obstacle floats, the participants were treated to a different pool session in February. From 2pm to 5pm, we had a mini “wipeout” challenge, where the kids jumped 10 times in the Clown Bouncy castle before they could slip into the pool, and swim to the start of the pool bouncy obstacle float, all the while racing the clock. Lotte managed to toss off the other kids and came in the fastest at 42 seconds. Mia came in second at 45.44 seconds, while Fleur was third with a very close 45.46 seconds. To sum up, the turnout was spectacular — we had more than 45 kids turn up on the day. Kids (and a couple of adults — we know who you are!) enjoyed the obstacle float. The weather was scorching hot, but we sure did have a good time, dipping in the pool and a chilled drink from Jaxs Bistro.
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M E TA S P R I N T A Q U AT H L O N 2 0 17: TE A M H OLL A N DS E CLUB BY SOPHIE MARCH
The Hollandse Club was well represented at the 2017
everyone who participated — great job!
Metasprint Aquathlon this year, with a great turnout from members across a number of race categories.
Participants: Lorraine Van Wersch, Wouter Louis Van
This year, Aquathlon was held on Feb 12 at Palawan
Wersch, Eugenie Van Wersch, Valentin Van Wersch
Beach, Sentosa.
Andreas Autenrieth, Sophie Autenrieth, Maximilian Autenrieth, Thijs Hupkes, Wietske Helle, Helene
As well as men and women participating in the
Valentin, Claire Valentin, Celine Hivet, Karelle Laurent
Individual Sprint and Relay categories, we had five
and Sophie March
entrants in the Youth and Kids categories. The Sprint consisted of a 750m swim and a 5km run. The kids
We are keen to get more Hollandse Club team
completed either a 250m swim and a 2.5km run, or a
participation at the swim/bike/run and combo races
150m swim and a 1.5km run depending on their age.
in Singapore, so if you are interested in getting involved in the upcoming Metasprint Duathlon or
This was the first time the Hollandse Club had put
Triathlon, then you can find out more event details at
together an official team for this event and Hafiz
www.metasprintseries.com or email Hafiz at
Wahid, the Club’s Sports and Events Manager did a
sports.exec@hollandseclub.org.sg or myself at
great job in arranging a team discount and then
sophs55@hotmail.com for more information.
supporting us on the day. Thanks, Hafiz!
The Hollandse Club team discount will be extended for these races too!
It was a very fun morning and there was a real buzz at the venue. We felt very lucky to have a team of cheerleaders from the Club, with all the participants
DID YOU KNOW?
and their families cheering each other on.
Our Zumba classes are provided by a very energetic teacher from
The race conditions were good in the morning but
Ecuador who is ready to show you
got hotter as the kids’ races started. Well done to
all the moves she’s got!
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L A S E R TA G B Y H A F I Z WA H I D
We kid you not, we had39 happy kids signing up for
continue all night long.
the Laser Tag event which was held on the 11th of March! Definitely, more than what we had expected.
We are glad the kids had a great time and that the
However, we managed to pull through and we
Laser Tag was a success. Stay tuned for more of
believe new friendships were made during the
these events at the Hollandse Club!
event.
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G E T YO U R K I DS I N TO U CH W I T H N AT U R E B Y K A R I E N VA N D I T Z H U I J Z E N
Most people in Singapore live in high-rise build-
plant some pumpkin or chilli seeds from the veg-
ings, and kids spend way too much time in front
etable you just ate? Make sure to pick local plants
of screens. It’s time to chase those kids outside, as
suitable for the climate.
studies show that children who get to explore the
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great outdoors freely, are more alert, curious, and
4. Go out in all elements
also happier. Children out chasing butterflies and
Weather is nature too, and we are lucky that even
making mud pies, get to experience new smells,
Singapore’s more torrential showers are warm. Put
sounds, texture, sights, and terrains, which in turn
on your swimmers and go dancing and singing in
promotes brain development.
the rain. If there are puddles, see who can create the biggest splash!
Keen to let your child reconnect with Mother Nature but not sure where to start? Here are seven tips to
5. Get dirty
get you started:
Nature is dirty, but don’t be afraid. Exposure to germs helps build a child’s immune system, and
1. Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself
Singapore is relatively clean for tropical country. Dig
Nature is all around, so start in your own backyard.
in the soil after a storm, and roll off that slippery hill.
Take a walk in your neighbourhood counting birds or
Create a mud pool in your garden and have a mud
squirrels, lift up a rock to see what’s hiding under-
spa.
neath. Encourage your children to be observant of their surroundings wherever they go. 2. Simply”‘be”’ in nature Take away devices like phones and even toys, and just let the children be. There is a whole world out there to explore. Unstructured play encourages creativity and curiosity, and with those will come exciting discoveries. 3. Plant a small garden Even the smallest balcony or windowsill lends itself to some gardening. Rather than buy seeds, why not
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6. Catching creatures
Pulau Ubin Sensory Trail
of Singapore’s rivers and streams have been cap-
On this one-hour walk children will be able to touch,
tured in concrete drains, but they are still alive. In
see, smell or even taste fruit trees, spices and herbs
drains with permanent water flow you can catch
for cooking, plants used in traditional medicine. Go
guppies. Frogs lay their spawn in the weirdest places,
left after disembarking from the boat, and past the
including swimming pools, and breeding tadpoles is
visitor centre, to find the start of the trail.
fun as well as educational. If you can find a caterpillar, see it transform into a beautiful butterfly.
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park This popular park has a beautiful 3-km meandering river lined with thriving banks of wildflowers. The park is also home to a wide array of interesting fauna and flora, which makes it ideal for little nature lovers. Chestnut Nature Park The newest and largest of Singapore’s nature parks serves as a buffer zone for the adjoining Central Catchment Reserve, and is full of native tree species. It has ample hiking and mountain biking trails, and offers the option to rent bikes too.
7. Go off-track!
Other resources:
Wild things don’t hide on road. Using your GPS and
Afraid to go off-road on your own? Hash House Hor-
satellite maps, you can find stretches of jungle in all
rors organises all terrain fun runs for the whole family
corners of the island, and even a tiny patch harbours
in different locations.
lots of life. Wear sensible shoes and long trousers,
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and dive into green near your house, or explore one of the pristine stretches of jungle in the central
The Wild Singapore website lists various nature
catchment area. Make plenty of noise to scare the
events each month, from guided nature walks to
snakes away.
beach cleaning or lectures. http://www.wildsingapore.com/index.html
Places in Singapore that are full of nature
http://wildsingaporehappenings.blogspot.sg
Bollywood Veggies This organic farm in Kranji brings you back to Singa-
N-Parks regularly organises events to encourage
pore’s lush kampong history. Eat, play, walk, and get
families to get out and about in the great outdoors:
up close to the earth that is bursting with life – lots
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/biodiversity/communi-
to do and teach your kids here.
ty-in-nature-initiative/families-for-nature
Mud Experience After a walk through shady mangrove trees at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, climb the rope bridge down to the surface or the swamp, where you can spot mudskippers, horseshoe crabs and other marine life. Do you dare to get your feet dirty? The Southern Ridges walk This trail leads all the way from Labrador Park to Kent Ridge, but with children in tow just take the most exciting route: Walk up Telok Blangah Hill from Alexandra Road over the raised treetop walkway. Walk back underneath the bridge, over neglected paths, to see the jungle up close.
DID YOU KNOW? We have a sporty and fun Kids’ Club on the Multipurpose Court every Tuesday and Thursday 4.30pm - 6pm.
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Crawford Lane
Chinatown
O F F T H E B E AT E N T R A C K
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M I C H E L I N S TA R ON A BUDGET BY CLAIRE WINTRAECKEN
In the world of fi ne dining, I often come across the term “Michelin star�. A Michelin star is the Oscar for restaurants and chefs the world. Most chefs and restaurateurs in the world consider it a matter of prestige to become associated with a Michelin star. To me the term Michelin star always equals excellent classical French cuisine, cheese trolleys, dining rooms with all the trimmings of white linen, silverware and to top it all off, an extensive wine cellar. A restaurant where an evening out costs you a fortune. Last year, Michelin rolled out its fi rst Singapore guide, which spanned more than 35 diff erent cuisine categories. The guide gave 29 restaurants one-, two- and three-star ratings, while 34 were spotlighted in the Bib Gourmand category for off ering aff ordable, quality food. With the Singapore launch there was immediately a big surprise. Among the starred selections, Joel Robuchon Restaurant was the only restaurant to be awarded the coveted three stars. However, the most surprising news came with the award of a Michelin star to two hawker stalls,
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namely — Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle at
I had been warned before going there that it is a
Crawford Lane and Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce
challenge and a test of endurance. A dear friend
Chicken Rice & Noodle in Chinatown. It’s the first
advises to go early morning (opening hours as of
time in Michelin history that Asian street stalls have
10am), but still you have to queue for an hour, she
been awarded the coveted star. It means that a
tells me. On a Tuesday morning it is eleven o’clock
Michelin star isn’t really about fancy designs and
when I find myself navigating, together with my
celebrity status, as even the little place around the
companions, the maze that the Chinatown Food
corner could be awarded.
Complex is and realise that the stall is on Smith Street. You do not need a map it. Indeed, the tell-
The first edition of the Michelin Guide, was pub-
tale sign that you have found the stall is the queue
lished in 1900 by the Michelin brothers, Andre and
that weaves its way through Smith Street, even at
Edouard. These French entrepreneurs had started a
11am.
tire company (Michelin) 11 years earlier. In order to boost sales the brothers published a driver’s guide. It covered France, listed items that would be useful for motorists (there were less than 3,000 cars at the time registered in France), such as the location of petrol stations, mechanics, restaurants and hotels. Initially the guide was handed out for free, to compel the limited driver to go out and wear out their car tires and buy more. The guide awarded its first stars to restaurants in 1926, with the system being extended in 1933 to
It took us 43 minutes to get to the front of the
a system of one, two or three stars. This rating
queue (so not too bad) right in time to order the
system has remained till this day. When your
star of the show, namely the soya sauce chicken. We
restaurant is awarded a Michelin star, it is a sign
ate it with rice , a vegetable dish and dark sauce. I
that you, as a chef, have succeeded at the highest
will be honest with you. Although I think the food
level. Two Michelin stars and your restaurant is con-
is good, I am quite surprised that it won a Michelin
sidered excellent. Three stars, and your restaurant is
star because I do not know if is really the best there
worth travelling to.
is. I have had a lot of good dishes at several hawkers across Singapore. Maxwell Food Centre has Tian Tian Chicken Rice, which serves absolutely delightful and lovely food and is in the same league as the Michelin-starred Liao Fan stall. Having said this, it was a good experience and the wait was not too long. It is true value for your money. Is it worth travelling to? Yes, but please visit the other down-to-earth culinary destinations as well. Many food connoisseurs visit our food courts frequently, and each one of
So a budget Michelin-starred restaurant, brings
them have a different opinion about the best hawk-
two of the best together. My lunch partner is a
er. So let the Michelin Guide be a guide and make up
friend from Holland visiting Singapore and keen on
your own mind about your taste.
eating at a hawker stall. So, why not go to the best hawker in town? We head to the Chinatown Complex to eat at the Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle (or at least I hope to).
DID YOU KNOW? We are upgrading the Main Hall, the Amsterdam Room, the Tradewinds Bar and the Reception? They will be ready by the end of April!
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K YOTO & L E N N A
J A PA N E S E - S I N G A P O R E A N
Our favorite dish is Mee Siam. You can find this dish in every food court but we
VA N I
INDONESIAN
My
favorite
usually get it at the coffee shop nearby our home on
street-food
dishes are Char kway teow, Laksa and Satay. I like going to Food Republic, a chain of
6th Avenue.
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food courts, to eat them. In fact, they have a lot of choice
SINGAPORE
I like roasted m as BBQ pork for I usually go to F
and usually have these three dishes on offer.
EXPLORING
SINGAPORE THROUGH MEMBERS’ FAVO U R I T E S T R E E T F O O D
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Our best local dish that we warmly recommend is the Beef kway teow. This Asian dish is nice and flavoursome. And how lovely is it to enjoy your favorite meal on the quiet and sunny terrace.
SOPHIE BRITISH
I love to eat Chicken rice and Satay, not exotic but good, in the satay street at Lau Pa Sat. However, I also like to eat Murtabak at Adam Food Centre.
Coffee Shop. This shop on Keong Sa
Chinatow
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C R I S TA D U TC H
My tip is: try Makansutra Gluttons Bay’s Chilli crab. This hawker centre is not
JUSTIN BRITISH
There are so many nice street food. But I’d say that Siu Mai, Har gow & Satay are
so different from others, I go there for its view which I really enjoy! I also like eating Satay from Lau Pa Sat. This is
my three favorite ones. I get them from the food court
a bit touristy but nice.
near my house. Otherwise, Adams food centre is also a
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meat such
r example.
Foong Kee
s is a little
aik road in
wn.
good one. LIZ
SINGAPOREAN
My favourite street-food is Laksa. You can find it anywhere but I like going to Katong, which is a very famous area in the East Coast.
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TA M I L N E W YEAR BY NINA GUNASINGHAM
The Hindu new year is celebrated in April by the
Traditionally, they put a betel leaf in the beneficiary’s
Tamils of Sri Lanka, India, Singapore and Malaysia.
hand and place the gift on top of that.
Other cultures also celebrate new year at the same time such as Thais, Sikhs and Sri Lankan Sinhalese
And then it’s all fun; they celebrate with a good
(who are mostly Buddhist) and it is, in fact, a
meal, they make and eat a lot of snacks and sweets
national holiday in Sri Lanka. The date is calculated
and they play games. One traditional game is kutty
by the lunisolar calendar and falls on the 14th or
which is quite similar to cricket but played with a
15th of April on the Gregorian calendar; unlike
long stick and a short stick instead of a bat and ball;
events calculated on a lunar calendar, such as
the short stick is placed in a small hole in the ground
Ramadan, it always occurs at the same time each
and flicked out with the long stick by the batsman
year, in mid April. This year it falls on the 14th.
who is out if the stick is caught by his opponents. Finally the celebrations are rounded off with shows
It is a day of celebration when Tamils herald in the new year. They clean out old things and bring in new things, wear new clothes and go to temple. The eldest person in the family gives kai visesham which literally means ‘something in hand’ or ‘blessing’ in the form of money or gifts to family and friends.
of fireworks in the night.
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VESAK BY NINA GUNASINGHAM
Buddhists celebrate Vesak as the day Buddha was
Vesak is celebrated by going to temple and by
born, the day he achieved enlightenment and the
donating to charities. As well as different
day he passed away. It is celebrated in countries such
ceremonies, observances and festivals, on this
as Singapore, Malaysia ,Thailand, Laos, Myanmar,
day Buddhists reaffirm their commitment to follow
Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, India, China,
the teachings of Buddha to bring peace and
Korea and Vietnam and is a public holiday in many
harmony to humanity.
of these countries. Since 1999 the United Nations has officially observed Vesak at its headquarters and offices. The date is calculated differently in different countries which may base it on the Gregorian, lunisolar or Chinese lunar calendar and is celebrated on a full moon day in April, May or June. Several countries celebrate Vesak on the full moon day which falls in May. This year Vesak will be observed on the 10th or 11th of May in most of the countries that mark the day.
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CO LO U R I N G CO N TE S T
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U N D E R WAT E R A D V E N T U R E C O L O U R I N G CONTE S T WI N N E R S !
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WINNIE HOPE AG E 5
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OUR BIKING H O L I D AY I N THAILAND
CHIANG M AI TO CHIANG R AI 1 50 K M S P I CE R OA DS
B Y H A R R Y L O I T E R TO N , AG E 1 1 In the holidays, I went to Thailand with my Mum, Dad,
On the third day, we were driven to a temple next
my sister Lilli and our friends Dani, Bella and Lucas.
to a highway where we started riding our bikes. We
In Thailand, we first went to a city called Chiang Mai
found out we were going to be on a highway for
for a few days before our big bike trip.
20km so they took us to a road that led into the country but went in the same direction. After a while
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In Chiang Mai we went up a huge mountain and into
we arrived at a school where we played with some
a temple where we learnt all about Chiang Mai’s
local children around our age. For the rest of the
history, wandered around the city, tried lots of
day we were riding up and down hills. The largest
different types of food, and explored Chiang Mai’s
was a 200m hill which I went all the way up without
oldest temple. After two days exploring Chiang Mai
stopping.
it was time for us to go on our four-day biking trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Our guide and the
At the hotel we were next to a river called the Kok
two vans that accompanied us met us at our hotel.
River and there was a huge big pool with bamboo huts that we slept in. We spent the rest of the
On the first day, we started riding our hire bikes at
afternoon playing in the pool and a group of children
a big waterfall which was about 200m to 300m tall.
came and sang songs to us.
We saw lots of tree farms as we were in the forest. Later on in the day we saw huge rice fields and a
On our final day, we went in long boats down the Kok
tiny village with a massive temple in it. We also saw
River for an hour and on the way to a village we were
a huge dam which was supplying water to all of the
going to, we saw water buffaloes. Then we rode up
rice fields in the nearby town. Our hotel was like a
hills on bikes for a while and then arrived at an
mini village and it had a pool which was a bit green,
elephant farm where we got to see elephants. After
but fine to swim in.
that we rode on big hills on the edge of mountains for a really long time until finally we finished the
On the second day, we started at a big cave which
biking holiday in Chiang Rai. There, we went to see
had lots of bats and crickets inside and we learnt
a temple called Wat Rong Khun on our way to the
that bats poop out of their mouths. We went to a
hotel. At the Marriot Hotel we relaxed for two days
hot spring which smelled like rotten eggs because of
because we had ridden 150km!
the chemicals the hot spring created. The rest of the day was really nice because we were riding on a dirt road in the country. At the hotel there was a 25m tall sculpture of the Eiffel Tower.
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EVENTS
CALENDAR
APRIL EVENTS 03 - 13
04 - 06
SWIM CAMP
TENNIS CAMP
9AM - 1PM | Pool (M) $65
Half Day | 9AM - 12PM | $225 Full Day | 9AM - 3PM | $395
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07 EASTER FUN CUTIE & THE FEAST
EASTER FUN
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QUIZ NIGHT
Fri | 8PM | Jaxs Bistro Free Admission
11 - 13 TENNIS CAMP
Sat | 4PM - 6PM | Brabant Room (M) $25 | (NM) $35
Half Day | 9AM - 12PM | $225 Full Day | 9AM - 3PM | $395
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MOVIE UNDER THE S TA R S : T H E INTOUCHABLES
P OOL PARTY WITH DJ PAUL : B R ING YOUR OWN FLOAT!
EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET
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Fri | 5PM - 6PM | Indoor Lounge (M) Free Admission
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Sat | 8PM | Indoor Lounge (M) Free (NM) $10 Adults
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M IN D | BODY CLEANSE
Wed | 10.30AM -11.30AM Indoor Lounge
Sun | 2PM - 5PM | Pool (M) Free Admission
K I N G S DAY F L E A MARKET
Sat | 9AM - 12PM | Main Hall Free Admission
Sun | 11AM - 3PM Jaxs Bistro
EVENTS
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M IN D | BODY CLEANSE
Wed | 10.30AM -11.30AM Indoor Lounge
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10 C L U B TA L K S
Wed | 7PM - 9PM Indoor Lounge (M) Free Admission
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QUIZ NIGHT
Fri | 8PM | Jaxs Bistro Free Admission
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JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Fri | 4PM - 7PM Sat | 12PM - 7PM (M) $20
21 SCUBA TRY DIVES Sun | 1PM - 6PM | Pool (M) $42
Sat | 8PM | Indoor Lounge (M) Free (NM) $10 Ages 12 & above
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S P I N N I N G S U N DAY S WITH DJ MERAH
NEW MEMBERS EVENING
H OCKE Y: K I DS ZOAT
Sun | 2PM - 5PM Pool (M) Free Admission
Thu | 7PM - 8.30PM Indoor Lounge (M) Free Admission
Tennis Pavillion & Courts
EVENTS CANCELLATION
28 NCA GARAGE SALE Sun | 10AM - 1PM Free Admission
For fee-based events, cancellation (and refund) will be accepted up to maximum 48 hours in advance. Any cancellation request recieved after the deadline will not be entitled to a refund and your account will be charged.
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SCUBA TRY DIVES
S U N 14 M AY | 1 P M - 6 P M | P O O L ( M ) $ 42 | A D U LT S & K I D S | A G E S 8 A N D U P
T O S I G N - U P, P L E A S E E M A I L E V E N T S @ H O L L A N D S E C L U B . O R G . S G
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SWIMMING
B Y DAV I D V E R L I N D E The month of March was a super busy swim month
Triathlon
full of tournaments and other activities.
Our adults group for the triathlon is doing well. Swimming captain Sophie March is doing a great job
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Neptune League
organising the triathlons and biathlons for our
On March 19, we headed for the Neptune League at
club members.
Tanglin Club. The pool there is 33m long, so instead of a 25m and 50m race, it became 33m and 66m. A
Parent-and-Child/Baby Lessons
lot of kids moved up in their age groups and
Babies are no strangers to water as they’ve spent
combined with the extra length of the pool it was
nine months submerged in the womb. Our infant
tough competition, but the Dolphins did a fantastic
classes are a great way to reintroduce your little one
job and we got a lot of first places. Great job,
to an aquatic environment. This is a parent-
Dolphins.
accompanied programme that also fosters parent and child bonding.
Gold/Diamond League On Friday, Feb 24 we organised the Gold League at
Children have lots of fun building their water
the Hollandse Club and on March 3 we visited the
confidence through songs and games in this
Swiss club for the Diamond League. Lots of medals
programme. Submersion and personal survival skills
but more importantly, lots of improvement in the
are also practised when your child displays his or
timing. Good job everyone.
her readiness. The main aim of this programme is for infants to be happy, “free” and safe in the water.
Club Championships On Sunday, Mar 26, we held the club championships.
Water Polo for Teenagers
Over 100 members tried to get the gold medal in
Come join the water polo team every Tuesday and
their age categories or beat the club records. Many
Thursday at 6pm, where we are training for
came very close to beating the records. In a couple
competitive games. Water polo is the perfect ball
of races the swimmers only came 0.2 seconds short!
sport to play in this climate and to meet other teens/ friends at the club. Come join the fun!
ABC Swimming Awards Mar 19 saw us holding the ABC swimming awards. Almost 50 kids came to the pool and showed off their best swimming skills to earn their award.
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S AV I TA R T E N N I S B Y S C OT T J O H N S TO N
2017 Hollandse Club Junior Team Tennis The recent season of Team Tennis Finals was played in late March, with 39 Juniors playing weekly tennis matches over seven weeks, in three different playing divisions (Under 10/12/14), on Friday nights. It was really encouraging to see 16 juniors playing for the first time in a match-play environment and seeing their confidence grow over the season. We also saw a number of Juniors from the Under-12 division move into the Under-14 category challenging their skills in the older age bracket. The next seven-week season of Junior Team Tennis starts on April 21. Registration closes April 7 or when team quotas have been filled, so be quick! For more information please contact the Tennis Director at scott@savitar.sg.
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Coach’s Corner
by lifting your head and letting your CG go behind
Balance, or Centre of Gravity
you, thus causing your racquet face to open, and
To hit any shot in tennis well, you must be balanced.
your opponent to duck out of the way of your flying
You could have great technique but if you are off
ball.
balance, your shots will go out of control — usually into the back fence!
So remember, stay balanced by keeping your knees bent, legs wide and head down so that your CG
To be well balanced means being able to control
remains slightly in front of you at all times. Be
your “Centre of Gravity” (CG). To find your CG, hang
conscious of your CG and maintain better balance to
something around your neck and lean slightly
win that match point. Good luck!
forward. The object will hang in front of you and point down to your CG. If you stand upright, your CG
IMPORTANT DATES
will be exactly between your feet.
TENNIS CAMP 1:
Tuesday, April 4 to Thursday, April
6, 2017 (3 Days) By bending your knees and keeping your legs slightly
TENNIS CAMP 2:
apart, it is easier to keep your CG between your feet.
13, 2017 (3 Days)
Tuesday April 11 to Thursday, April
If the CG goes beyond your feet or behind your legs, you will lose your balance.
JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMME FIRST WEEK 1: Beginning Monday, April 17
Your head controls your CG. By keeping your head
JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMME FINAL WEEK 9:
slightly forward with every shot, you can maintain
Ending Saturday, June 17
your balance by keeping your CG exactly where it should be — in front of you.
For more information about the tennis camps of Junior Tennis programmes, please contact the Tennis
The most common mistake caused by being offbalance is falling backward in the shot. This is caused
Director at scott@savitar.sg.
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D AV I S C U P 2 0 1 7 B Y H A F I Z WA H I D
A new look at the tennis courts were a great way to kick-start this year’s Davis Cup tournament. To those who don’t have a clue of what the Davis Cup is, it could be described as the “World Cup” of the tennis world. And we have our own mini version of it right here at the Club. Held annually, it is a highly anticipated event by our tennis-playing members.
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Refreshed and smartened up, the Club’s new look tennis courts no. 3, 4 and 5 played host to five teams. Two were made up of Dutch players, while the remaining three teams were a mix of Germans, Australians, New Zealanders and British, which made the tournament that much more competitive while remaining sociable. Team “Oops… Sorry Court 3!”, captained by Hester Moormann, won the competition. Such a splendid event, where tennis players of all levels got to socialise and more importantly, have a smashing day!
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CLU B TO U R NA M E NTS & COM P E TITI ON S
The end of season Club Championships for our
What category am I?
Junior & Adult players will commence in May. With
Open- serious/advanced player
our newly refurbished courts, they will be a great
A - consistent competitive player
tournament!
B - Everyone else who play for fun and giggles!
Junior Club Championships: 12 & 13 May
Discretion of the tennis committee which category a
12 May | 4pm - 7pm for ages 4 to 10
player will be put in. Registration is open to all
(red, orange and green stage)
members - no age restrictions, registration will close
13 May | 12pm - 7pm for ages 10 & up
Friday, 26 May. No age minimum so strong junior
Registration opens on Monday, 17 April and closes
players welcome.
on Sunday, 7 May.
Club Championships Singles and Doubles: 9 - 11 June Registration opens on Monday, 17 April and this is a limited spaces competition so register early to avoid disappointment! If you would like to play doubles but don’t have a partner, please contact the Sports & Events Manager at events@hollandseclub.org.sg and we will try to find you one! Open Mens singles | Open Ladies singles Open Mens doubles | Open Ladies doubles
MONDAY Ladies Social 9am - 12pm (All levels welcome)
Play 2 or 3 sets with a mix of ladies for fun!
TENNIS SOCIALS FRIDAY
Ladies Social Competitive Level 9am - 12pm
Friday Night Mixed Social 8pm - 10pm
(Advanced & Intermediate)
(Every 1st Friday of the month)
Email pauline.welten@ gmail.com
Email pauline.welten@ gmail.com
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Men Social 2pm - 4pm
Family Social 9am - 12pm
(All levels welcome)
Email hcmensocialtennis@gmail.com
Sunday Mix Social 4pm - 6pm Book through Reception
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JUDO
INTRODUCTION: Whether the goal is for personal
GRADINGS: Promotion exercises are conducted
development, or just to have fun, our judo pro-
regularly, under the auspices of the Singapore Judo
gramme is designed to bring out the best in your
Federation, ensure that your child’s achievements
child. Judo offers gender equity where boys and
are recognized worldwide. (Certification fees
girls can practice and learn together safely while
applies)
enjoying a full body workout. Children with learning difficulties can also enjoy Judo.
FEES: Course fees are payable in advance per term. You may enroll your child at any time, and invoicing
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ABOUT JAGSPORT: The only Judo service provider
will commence from the date of entry until the end
listed on Asia One News, Top 10 Martial Arts schools
of the prescribed term.
in Singapore (12 Oct 2016), Team Jagsport has being running Hollandse Club’s Judo programme
PREREQUISITES / REQUIREMENTS:
since 1997. Our coaches and trainers comprises top
1. Newcomers are invited to attend a trial session
local athletes, who work closely with the Singa-
to assist in making an informed decision. Your child
pore Judo Federation (SJF) and Sport Singapore,
should be comfortably attired in T-shirt and shorts.
providing quality instructions while maintaining the highest standards of safety.
2. Confirmed participants will be required to purchase a set of judo uniform. (Uniform cost separate,
In addition to collaborations with local organisations
approximately $60.00)
and educational institutions, we also operate our own self-contained facility with a comprehensive
APPLICATIONS & ENQUIRIES: You may register
activity schedule for multi-faceted engagement.
with reception or speak to the Sports & Recreation officer for more information. Enquiries pertaining to
OUR CLASSES: To ensure a consistent level of
the class content may be directed to Ms. Joanna DC
instruction and supervision, classes are kept small
Ang at 9173 3793, or via email to: joanna@jagsport.
(maximum 18 participants). No more than 6 stu-
com
dents are assigned to 1 trainer. Classes are held in the Rotterdam room on Saturday at the following
Check out our website (www.jagsport.com) or
schedule -
Facebook Page: JagsportSingapore
9.30am
| 4 to 7 years
10.30am
| 7 to 10 years
11.30am
| 9 to 12 years
*We also offer classes for teenagers and adults. Please contact us directly for more information.
Team Jagsport. Together, Stronger!
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S Q UA S H
B Y CO L I N B U L LO C K Despite the criticism by a fellow squash member of
Many thanks to Ross for sorting out entry etc., Kim
the lack of humour in this section, said fellow squash
for producing some excellent T-shirts and of course
member undertook to write this edition only to claim
to Tanglin Club for holding the tournament.
“too busy” and beg that I write it. Said squash member shall remain nameless but he claims to be a
We are having the first of many inter-club matches,
DJ as well as a squash player….
in this case the inaugural match against the British Club on March 11 — and since it will be held there,
The season has gotten underway well with some
they have naming rights. Currently, we are looking
very serious training for the Tanglin Club Internation-
at around 15 players ranging from A to E grade, so it
al Jumbo Doubles tournament. This is a well-attend-
should be good fun.
ed event. Hollandse Club (HC) put in six teams of varying ability and temperament, made seriously
The National Squash League will be underway in
attractive by the $30 entrance fee for which you get
early April and HC will be fielding teams in Veterans2
a polo shirt (of inadequate quality for the Squash
and divisions C, D and E. Unfortunately, entry to the
Section Write-up Critic — but fine for the rest of
teams is closed, but we still need folks for inter-club
humanity) and all-you-can-eat curry and all-you-can
events and to fill gaps created due to injury of our
drink Tiger on the Friday evening.
finely tuned athletes.
However, as top-notch athletes, we kept the excess to an absolute minimum —Tanglin Club has very slippery and uneven floors which account for many injuries. The results were varied: • Colin B and Chris — Open Plate 1st round • Gus and Squash Section Write-up Critic — Open Plate 1st round • Kim and Woon — Open Plate 3rd round • Daniel and Ross — Masters quarter-final and Open plate 2nd round • Colin R and Fred — Masters quarter-final • Ivan and James — Open Plate 2nd round
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But before I started, the general manager, the president and the tennis convenor gave me a little test. They came to me with a member who just jumped out of the swimming pool, all wet with his swimming outfit asking me to teach tennis. I said “If you don’t mind, can you please put on a proper attire and shoes and then we can start the lesson”. I passed the test! Being at the Club for so many years, how different
AN INTERVIEW WITH MR. WEE B Y H A F I Z WA H I D
was it back then compared to today? Oh there’s a lot of difference. Back in 1978, we had about 600 members and the courts were grey and existed of different material. Also there were a lot of fruit trees behind the tennis courts from which I would pluck fruits like guava, mango, durian and
Mr. Wee, let’s start off with an introduction of
rambutan. Then we changed to plastic courts. But
yourself?
obviously that was not so smart as it causes a lot of
My name is Mr. Wee Choon Hee and I am 69 this year.
injuries. Then we changed to short grass courts but
I started off as a ball boy for tennis games at the
they would always flood after a heavy rain. So then
Civil Service Club where my dad used to work. Per
we decided to change to a longer grass court as it is
game, I was paid $0.30. After a while, I started to get
now.
to know some of the tennis players personally and
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they would choose me as their ball boy for big tennis
What are the most memorable moments you have
competitions, which would pay $1.00. It actually
experienced during your entire journey at the Club?
takes quite some skills to be a ball boy as you need
One of the students from 30 years ago, went back to
to understand the game, how to pick and throw the
Holland, got married and came back to the Club to
ball and where to stand for example.
introduce me to their kids.
So what happened you changed from being a ball
In 2008, one of the ex-members came back for the
boy to becoming a tennis player?
Club’s 100 year anniversary and told me proudly that
When I was ball boy, I would observe how the
her son who I used to teach, won the Dubai Doubles.
players played and would learn from them. During
Laura Robson who used to be a member of the Club
their break, I would walk up to them and say: “Sir,
became a professional tennis player as well. Laura’s
do you mind if I borrow your racket and hit a ball?”.
family came to Singapore and she began playing
Along the way they thought me how to play. Some
tennis “as soon as she could hold a tennis racquet”.
nicer players even gave their old rackets to me when
I noticed she had a very good ball sense and before
they needed to buy a new racket. I never stopped
they left I told her mom to let her join tennis
playing tennis since then. I would always play tennis
programs and camps. She did and Laura is now
after school and help my dad at a coffee shop. Little
playing tennis at a professional level. It’s all good
by little, I started saving money to play tennis.
memories.
When was the first year you started working at the
Alright, any last words?
Club as a coach?
Well, the Hollandse Club is like my second home.
My first year was in 1978 and this will be my 39th
Rain or shine I will be here and the members are all
year at the Hollandse Club. My old good friend, who
loved. It’s been a wonderful journey and it does feel
used to be a tennis coach back then, called me up
good to be a part of the Hollandse Club.
and offered me a job as a tennis coach here. I was still working somewhere else back then, and only after 1 year I finally decided to join the Hollandse Club and start coaching the members.
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WO R KO U T FUEL BY TERRI-ANNE LESKE founder of Carrotsticks & Cravings ( w w w. c a r r o t s t i c k s a n d c r a v i n g s . c o m )
Recipes for before, or after, a workout to fuel our bodies with that energy we need to get us through. @carrotsticksandcravings
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NUT BALLS Makes 25 balls Ingredients 1 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup hazelnuts or pecans 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 flax meal 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1/3 – 1/2 cup honey 8 finely chopped medjool dates 1 egg 3 tbsp coconut oil
Method 1. Pre heat the oven to 180ÂşC. Line baking tray with baking paper 2. Blend all nuts in a food processor or powerful blender leaving some larger nut pieces 3. Add the nut mix and all other ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix together until fully combined 4. Fill a shallow bowl or plate with some extra shredded coconut and sesame seeds 5. With clean hands roll into golf ball size. Then roll in the coconut sesame mix and place on the baking tray. If the mixture is too dry use wet hands or add the extra honey 6. Bake for 15 minutes until slightly golden. Turn after 8 minutes 7. Store in an airtight container at room temperature
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Cinnamon Nut Granola Tips – For different flavour combinations, you can also add raisins, choc chips, cranberries or different nuts to this mix before cooking. Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 3/4 cup raw almonds 3/4 cup raw cashews 3/4 cup raw pecans 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup flaxseeds 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes 2 tbsp coconut oil 3 tbsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp sea salt Method 1. Pre-heat the oven to 160 degrees and line 2 trays with baking paper 2. Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl 3. Pour out onto trays and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown – turning every 5 minutes 4. Add a pinch more salt flakes and store in an airtight container - serve with milk, yoghurt or fresh fruit
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The words playing and cooking don’t often go together. For most people cooking is stressful, a chore, born out of necessity and for some, even a nightmare. But like anything we do in life, whether it’s learning to ride a bike, a new game or sport; they all take time to learn. Once we get good, that’s when we can start to play, have fun and enjoy ourselves. 5 tips to get you cooking from a novice to a pro! 1. START WITH EASY RECIPES I like to use recipe books that I love. Yes, there are a ton of recipes on the web, but a lot of them don’t necessarily work. Read the whole recipe; visualize yourself cooking it as you read the recipe. You don’t want to be in the midst of cooking and rushing to refer back to the recipe with dirty hands.
ing skills. Learn and discover about different foods available in Asia. Explore your local wet market and discover hidden gems. 4. CHOOSING THE RIGHT RECIPE Start with what you love to eat, if it’s steak, get obsessed with cooking the perfect steak. If it’s pasta – learn everything about pasta. Have fun with the discovery of food and cuisine. Explore and embark on your own culinary journey. 5. CONFIDENCE We’ve all heard the saying, “fake it till you make it,” and part of the cooking process is having a bit of confidence that you are making great food for loved ones! Even if you don’t feel that it’s the best food you’ve made, be proud of having a crack at it!
2. KNIFE SKILLS Use a sharp knife, you will enjoy cooking a whole lot more, it will take less effort and energy to cut and is a whole lot safer than using a blunt knife. You only need 1 or 2 good knives and a sharpener. Practice holding the knife properly and work on a slicing motion when cutting.
Despite the daily rush of life, a meal brings the family or friends together. It’s the best part of the day when you can strength bonds and communications with those you care about.
3. PRACTICE, PRACTICE & PERSEVERE We learn more from our mistakes if something doesn’t work out this time round I’m sure next time it can only be better. Practice your knife skills, be safe and start slowly but you’ll get faster over time. Practice your frying, baking, sautéing and other cook-
Tim Ong – Co-founder and director of Jaxs Bistro and runs a culinary program called Super Chef for Camp Asia. He can be contacted at tim@jaxsbistro.com.
And if all else fails there is always Jaxs Bistro on UberEats and Deliveroo in the meantime!
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When I pop into the Indoor Lounge where the kids’
dients she added were salt and pepper. Obviously
Cooking Club Holiday programme was being held,
little details make all the difference. Will they cook
I discover all the mini-chefs sitting in front of the
after this three-day cooking class, I ask. Of course
television watching Disney’s famous animated movie,
they will! Stella says she has already planned what
Ratatouille, while eating what they had just
she will bake for her birthday. Now that they know
cooked. Watching a rodent touch food has
the recipes and the ingredients they can re-create
apparently not put them off their meal.
the dishes at home — unless they have forgotten some of the steps, as Milou confesses. But never
On the table are 20 freshly made and still warm,
mind. Cooking classes are more about having lots of
yummy looking hamburgers. I have to resist stealing
fun and socialising.
one for myself. Fleur volunteers to tell me more about what she learnt during this three-day course,
The girls were delighted to have met new friends,
and she is soon joined by friends Milou, Myrthe, and
aged between 6 and 12 years old, and
Stella, for what soon turns into a lively conversation.
cooking with them. Would they take part in another
They are so proud to be interviewed for The
of our regular kids’ cooking classes at the
Magazine.
Hollandse Club? They replied with a resounding “Yes!”.
When I ask what they had learned to cook on the course, the answer makes me even hungrier: Burgers, spring rolls and Poffertjes. Being French, I have no clue what these are. The girls kindly explained that Poffertjes are a kind of small pancake from the Netherlands. It all sounds so good! Chef Tim, the co-owner of Jaxs Bistro and also the cooking class teacher, definitely knows how to teach cooking and make it fun. In fact, Super Chef, his cooking programme for children is the largest in Asia. While the girl and I talked, they were also savouring their delicious looking burgers. Apparently they were as tasty as they looked. Stella told me the last ingre-
DID YOU KNOW? If you have an overwhelming amount of toys, clothes and accessories at home, you can sell them at the Kingsday fleamarket on the 29th of April?
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new years Reception
Workshop personal reputation
AdB Annual Party
tour stPi contemporary art exhibition
Golf tournament
startup & sMe Academy
Company visit Vopak
Masterclass Cyber security
summer BBQ
OMG, is this all ADB? ....and there is more to come! Why should you join the AdB? ADB offers not only a platform to share knowledge and experience of doing business in Asia, but also: •
Inspires through company visits, cultural visits and lectures;
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Encourages personal development through panel discussions held by members, prominent Dutch and non-Dutch business people and industry experts;
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Facilitates networking at our monthly events, annual ADB Party and during casual drinks;
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Gives the opportunity to converse with Dutch politicians, visiting Singapore;
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Keeps you informed through our bimonthly ADB Magazine full of Dutch news with a Singaporean twist.
More informaton: adb.org.sg / adb@adb.org.sg
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N E W E N G L I S H B O O K S A P R I L | M AY 2 0 17 CHILDREN
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AMERICAN PASTORAL by Philip Roth
SKELETON KEY by Anthony Horowitz
Roth succeeds in illuminating the American dream through the vision of those who love it and those who hate it. The novel examines the contrast between a successful business man and his revolutionary terrorist daughter.
Reluctant teenage spy Alex Rider, on a routine mission at the Wimbledon tennis championships, gets caught up in Chinese gangs, illegal nuclear weapons, and the suspect plans of his Russian host, General Sarov.
THE CHEMIST by Stephenie Meyer
ARTEMIS FOWL,THE ARTICLE INCIDENT by Eoin Colfers.
In this gripping page-turner, an ex-agent on the run from her former employers must take one more case to clear her name and
The world’s youngest criminal mastermind returns to rescue his father from the Russian Mafi a.
save her life.
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THE WRONG SIDE OF GOODBYE by Michael Connelly
HANDBOOK
Unstoppable detective Harry Bosch returns in a new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly.
NIGHT SCHOOL by Lee Child After eleven straight #1 bestsellers, Lee Child takes readers to school with the most explosive Jack Reacher novel yet.
Singapore Yellow “byWilliam L.Gibson Chief Detective Inspector David Hawksworth, orphaned, middle-aged and gimlet-eyed, travels to Malacca to meet a mysterious woman who claims his mother is alive, only to fi nd a British Resident has been brutally murdered.
Do you want to know what books we have in the Library? The Library catalogue is now online on LibraryThing. - Go to www.librarything.com. You don’t have to become a member to use it. - In the search bar, type in HollandseClub. - There are no works under that name - but don’t panic! In the left hand panel, you will see there is one member; click on that number one, which will bring up the link to our page, and click on that which will take you to the HollandseClub library profi le page. - From there, you can choose which collection (or ‘All Collections’) to search. Below the site search bar (which will search through the whole of LibraryThing) is another search bar which will search through only the HollandseClub collections if you want to search for a specifi c title or author. Happy hunting!
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VERRADER VAN HET VERLEDEN by Elizabeth George
OP DE LAT by Vivian den Hollander
Met zijn virtuoze vioolspel krijgt de 28-jarige Gideon Davies wereldwijd de ene zaal na de andere aan zijn voeten. Maar dan slaat het noodlot toe. Midden in een optreden is hij niet langer in staat verder te spelen. Beroofd van zijn liefde voor muziek zit er nu voor Gideon nog maar een ding op: op zoek gaan naar de oorzaak van zijn kwelling. En dat betekent de verschrikkelijke gebeurtenis onder ogen zien die zo langgeleden plaatsvond.
Tim zit op voetbal bij Blauw Wit. Als hij met zijn team een onsportieve tegenstander treft en verliest, degraderen ze zelfs uit hun pool. Tim is zo teleurgesteld dat hij even geen zin meer heeft in voetbal. Ondanks dat weet zijn vader hem over te halen om mee te doen aan een beachsoccer-toernooi. Samen met Lindsey en een paar vrienden gaat Tim erheen, maar dan blijkt dat ze moeten spelen tegen die vervelende jongens van wie ze pas verloren. Zal het ze dit keer wel lukken om te winnen? Het belooft een spannende wedstrijd te wordenTim speelt met zijn vrienden Wouter, Marc en Samir bij de E2-tjes van voetbalclub Blauw-Wit.
SIMON VS DE VERWACHTINGEN VAN DE REST VAN DE WERELD by Becky Albertalli Het boek is een Coming-OfAge/Young Adult, maar ook volwassenen zullen het een mooi, romantisch, ontroerend en humoristisch verhaal vinden. Het is een onderwerp dat altijd om de een of andere reden beladen is, maar in boek wordt alles heel luchtig beschreven. Je krijgt een goed gevoel bij dit boek, het zit vol met herkenbare situaties en humor. ONDER VALSE VLAG by Pieter Aspe Leuk om te lezen, goed uitgewerkte personages en spanning tot op het einde.
JUFFROUW VERDORIE by Patricia David Juffrouw Verdorie, verveelt zich dood sinds ze, met pensioen is. Tot ze, een schitterend plannetje, bedenkt. Wat als ze, Seppe, een lastpost die, vroeger bij haar in de, klas heeft gezeten, nou eens lekker zou plagen? Juffrouw Verdorie, steekt meteen de, handen uit de, mouwen en plaatst een oproep voor Seppe, in de, kran. EEN BOS VOL SPOKEN by Thea Beckman Gewapend met een grote soeplepel vertrekken Juultje en Troetel naar het spookbos om Senta de kat te redden.
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