The British Club - April 2020 Magazine

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April 2020

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MISSION To be the leading international Club in Singapore, exceeding the expectations of our Members and their families.

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CONTENTS

BRITISH CONTACTS

President’s Message

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GM’s Message

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Main Committee & Club Management

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Club News 5 – 15 The Fry Group Feature 6 Member in the Spotlight 9 International Medical Clinic Article 10 Dining Specials 16 – 24 Retail Exclusive 17 Event and Party Catering 24 Club Events

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Sports & Fitness

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Reciprocal Club Spotlight

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Sponsorship & Advertising Information

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British Association of Singapore www.britishassociation.org.sg Tel: 6716 9773 British High Commission www.ukinsingapore.fco.gov.uk Tel: 6424 4200 British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) info@britcham.org.sg www.britcham.org.sg Tel: 6222 3552 The British Council contact@britishcouncil.org.sg www.britishcouncil.org.sg Tel: 6473 1111 Visit Britain singapore@visitbritain.org www.visitbritain.com/sg Tel: 800 852 3 549 (Toll-free) Singapore St. Andrew’s Society Paul Burnett Communications.ssas@gmail.com www.standrewssociety.org.sg Tel: 9154 0521 St. David’s Society of Singapore James Harvey stdavids.singapore@gmail.com www.stdavidsingapore.com Tel: 8668 0449

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

all Members to keep a close eye for the EDMs and announcements over the coming weeks.

To keep our community safe, please be reminded that Members should not come to the Club if they have a fever or are otherwise unwell. As a precautionary measure, we strongly encourage Club Members and their guests who have recently travelled within the last 14 days to refrain from coming to the Club.

The Lunar New Year has just passed, and we are already into the second quarter of the year.

I hope the year is going well for all and the New Year’s resolutions have been attained or are at least in progress.

Dear Members, I am sure you will agree that these are unprecedented times in Singapore and the world, given the situation with COVID-19 and the Club has been working hard to keep its Members and staff as safe as possible. Following the heightened risk posture of DORSCON Orange, the Club is following the various advices by the Ministry of Health (MOH), including temperature screening and online registration for all guests when they come to the Club in support of incident tracing. The online registration can be completed via the iPads provided at the Reception and Scores Sports Bar & Restaurant; or through scanning of the QR code on notices around the Club.

March was a particularly busy month around the Club as we celebrated International Women’s Day, Shrove Tuesday, St. Patrick’s Day and Mothering Sunday. These events were well received, and I hope everyone enjoyed themselves despite the situation.

This month, expect nothing less as we bring you Easter Sunday. Apart from that, we also have our regular Wine & Gourmet dinner. Clinton Ang, third generation owner of the oldest wine and spirits merchant in South East Asia will grace the event on Friday, 25 April. Our chefs will be putting together a special pairing menu, and Clinton will be showcasing various varietals of the Siglo wines.

dinner, Jeff will be putting together a curated tasting menu featuring exceptional meals and premium pairing wines from Australia.

I am pleased to note that many of our existing Members have introduced their friends to the Club. You are the best ambassadors for your Club and there is no better reason to use the Club than to relax with your friends. As a thank you, Members whose friends sign up for Club membership from now till end of May will receive a catering package worth up to $550 for each successful referral.

This month, there are magazine articles contributed by Members of the Tennis, Squash and Football sections. If you have an interest and would like to understand more, or like to join the various sports sections, do not hesitate to contact the respective convenors or the sports team and they will be happy to assist. You can find the contact details in the magazine.

Finally, I want to thank the staff of the British Club for their amazing support in these difficult times and of course thanks to you, our loyal Members for supporting the Club and helping to make it a safe haven for us all.

STEPHEN WALKER In May, we welcome Jeff Baker to President the British Club. Jeff is a MichelinDue to the closure of the Malaysian starred Chef who has cooked for the Queen and worked alongside borders and a reduction in our some of the world’s top chefs. He workforce, we have taken the very unusual steps of closing two of our was recognized for his culinary talents in 1995 with a Michelin Star, smaller outlets in order to provide and he held on to this prestigious the best overall service for our award for over a decade. Jeff will customers. Travel restrictions in be our Chef in Residence at the Singapore have also meant that Mountbatten Bar and Grill here in unfortunately, a number of our the British Club for four nights. For events have been cancelled across our ever-popular Wine & Gourmet March and April and I would urge

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GM’S MESSAGE

Dear Members, Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we had to postpone several events recently mainly due to travel restrictions of our visiting overseas guests. These included the Bali Chef, Mammy’s Boys Comedy dinner, the Wine Dinner, Paul McVeigh Speaker Series and Whose Line is it Anyway? We will endeavour to reschedule these events later in the year.

Also due to the unexpected border closure with Malaysia last month, many of our operational employees were affected. So as a result, we have temporarily closed the Mountbatten and Scores. At the time of writing, we expect this to be for a two-week period and to be back to normal operations from 1 April. Thank you to all Members for your understanding and support during this challenging time.

Kicking things off in early April we have the Saito Sake Pairing Dinner and Glengoyne Whisky Tasting which will definitely appeal to connoisseurs so drop by for a glass, or two. Up next, I would like to draw your attention to Earth Day. As many of you are aware, the Club has progressively been working towards a more sustainable and eco-friendlier environment. Find out what the Sustainability Committee has in the pipeline for the Club on page 15.

If you are one to plan ahead, international Mother’s Day will fall on 10 May and the Club will be offering special set lunches for the dearest of them all. More

information on the mentioned events can be found in this month’s magazine issue, so flip through to find out more.

We will also be welcoming Michelin-starred Chef, Jeff Baker to the Club. Jeff will be our Chef in Residence at the Mountbatten Bar and Grill exclusively for four nights in May. Jeff will also be working together with award-winning Chief Winemaker, Julian Langworthy to create a curated tasting menu featuring exceptional meals and premium pairing wines for the Wine & Gourmet Dinner.

At this time, the Club strongly advises all families to take necessary precautions to help prevent any further spread of COVID-19. If you or your children have high temperatures or display any flu-type symptoms, we strongly urge you to stay at home and seek medical attention.

The Club has also increased its cleaning and sanitising frequency since February. We have expended hand sanitisers to more areas of the Club, including both the main entrance to the Club and the Sports Centre.

Do stay positive and safe.

ANDREW CHRISTON General Manager

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MAIN COMMITTEE 2019/2020 | CLUB MANAGEMENT

MAIN COMMITTEE 2019/2020

Stephen Fulton

Vice President, Honorary Secretary, Chair of Development and Health & Safety Committee, Chair of Rules & Disciplinary

Jan Young

Roger Harrold

Honorary Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee

Chair of Marketing Communications and Events Committee

Damian R. Hills

Stephen Walker

Honorary Chairman

President

David Wong

Tim Williamson

Chair of F&B Committee

Chair of Membership, Partnerships and Member Journey Committee

Rajesh Chhabara

Steven Hodge

Chair of Sustainability and Management Information Committee

Chair of Sports Committee

CLUB MANAGEMENT

General Manager

Head of Finance & Facilities

Andrew Christon

Michelle Chua

Adeline Tan

Sports & Recreation Manager

Facilities Manager

Housekeeping Manager

Catering Sales Manager

Member Relations Manager

Asa Shaari

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Head of Human Resource

Sunny Sia

Marketing Communications & Events Manager

Sharon Carvalho

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Executive Chef

Paul Cheong

Matthew He

S. Sundaram

Sharonjit Hoondal

MEMBER REFERRAL SPECIAL

Refer a friend from now till 31 May and receive a catering package worth up to $550 when he/she signs up as a Member.

APRIL NEW MEMBER PROMOTION

If your friend signs up as a Lifetime Member, he/she will then stand a chance to win a catering package* worth up to $1,300.

Call 6410 1100 or email membership@britishclub.org.sg to book a Club tour now!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS Promotion is valid from 1 April to 31 May 2020.

New Members must sign up for any Lifetime Membership from now till 31 May 2020 to qualify.

This is not valid for use in conjunction with other promotions. *There are a total of three catering packages to be won. Winners will be notified in June 2020.

In years gone by there were a number of destinations which proved popular for British expatriates’ retiring. These tend to fall into two camps – a return home to the UK after time overseas or the decision to move to a sunnier, warmer climate such as one of the Mediterranean hotspots, or perhaps to a Commonwealth country such as New Zealand or Canada.

It’s important to note that there may be barriers to entry for your ideal location and a range of residency and citizenship schemes to take account of, as well as the tax and financial considerations of each jurisdiction. Citizenship-byInvestment or golden visa programs can be an attractive option, and by holding a second passport or residence permit you can enjoy greater travel mobility and settlement freedom. A range of opportunities are available with over 100 countries now offering some form of investment migration programme to encourage foreigners to choose them as a home, in exchange for a significant investment.

A few of the most interesting, and up and coming, retirement destinations include:

Australia

The UK connection

Choosing to retire in Australia can offer a relaxed pace of life, English language, warm climate and plenty to explore.

An investment of AUD 1.5 million in government bonds will secure a four-year provisional visa that provides a path to permanent residence after the four years is up — provided that you meet the residential requirements.

The tax you pay in your chosen retirement destination may differ greatly.

It is worth noting that you may also have an ongoing liability to UK tax, particularly if you retain a UK property or make frequent visits back home which impact on your non-resident status. It’s also useful to check whether your retirement destination has a friendly tax agreement with the UK.

Malaysia Malaysia offers a true multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-lingual society and can be an attractive option for retirees.

There is no age limit or residence requirement, as long as you have proof of bankable assets, offshore income, can deposit a minimum amount of MYR 300,000 (approximately USD 72,500) in the Malaysian bank account for 10 years (that amount is halved if you’re above 50 years old), undertake a medical test and purchase medical insurance.

Portugal This Mediterranean favourite provides a pleasant climate and reasonably priced property, all within easy reach of the UK. The Portuguese government has launched a Golden Residence Permit Program, to encourage foreigners to the country when making a significant capital transfer or purchasing a property from as low as EUR 350,000.

Thailand

A question of domicile Domicile is one area which very much matters if you choose to retire abroad.

Your domicile is assigned to you at your time of birth, and stays with you throughout your life, regardless of whether you are resident or not in a particular country. Those with a British domicile will be liable to UK Inheritance Tax, no matter where they live, and pass away. It is possible to change your domicile, but it is a significant undertaking. As a result, considering your estate planning as part of your decision to retire away from the UK will be important.

No matter where you choose to retire, it is important to plan ahead and take advice from international experts to ensure that your tax and financial affairs are properly structured. This will then leave you free to enjoy the exciting lifestyle on offer in your chosen new home.

The warm, tropical climate, focus on well-being with excellent medical facilities and low cost of living make Thailand an attractive option for retirees. Five, 10 or 20-year visas are available for a one-time fee of USD 16,000.

advice@thefrygroup.sg • www.thefrygroup.sg • Tel: +65 6225 0825 The information in this article aims to provide information. However, this is not intended to form professional advice nor should it be relied upon as such and before taking any particular action, specific and personal advice should be obtained. All levels and basis of, and relief from taxation illustrated here are subject to change. The Fry Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd is authorised to act as a financial adviser by the Monetary Authority of Singapore - licence number FA100057.

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CLUB NEWS

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Thu, 5 Mar

In partnership with

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WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Lynna & Stephen Bristow Chan Kok Sing & Song Zhenying Chua Soon Hock James & Rebecca Da Cunha Deepak Dinesh Mehta Ian & Janine Noble Graham J & Belinda J Prentice Emily Wright & Mark Bavis

FEBRUARY 2020

BLACK CARD LUCKY DRAW WINNER – DEREK MURRAY

UPCOMING MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Thu, 14 May

You are invited to join us for our monthly “Members Connect Night” hosted at the beautiful rooftop setting of the Treetops Terrace.

This is a fantastic opportunity for all new Members to find out more about what the Club offers in terms of sports, activities and events.

Set in a casual setting, there will be light bites and drinks for everyone to enjoy while getting to know each other as well as the Main Committee, Management team and existing Members.

7:30pm to 9pm

(Complimentary cocktail food and free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks)

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CLUB NEWS

MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT For this issue of Member in the Spotlight, we are pleased to feature Jose De Cardoso and his family.

Jose is currently the Managing Director for The Swatch Group S.E.A. Read on to find out more about Jose!

How did you find out about the Club, and what made you join?

We moved from South Africa to Singapore in 2015 and stayed in a Condo at Sentosa, but decided that we needed more space, so we moved into a landed property near the Botanical Gardens. The home does not have a pool, and our son Kyle (5) loves to be outdoors especially in a pool.

We visited a few clubs, and finally we decided on The British Club, as the atmosphere, amenities as well as the great Sunday lunches made it the perfect place for us.

Could you share a little about what you do at The Swatch Group?

I am the Managing Director for The Swatch Group S.E.A, and we are a subsidiary of our Company in Switzerland. We distribute and sell 14 different brands of watches of ours (From entry price point Swatch, to prestige Brands such as Breguet) into retailers as well as surrounding countries.

How often do you come up to the Club and what is your favourite thing to do here?

We frequent the Club at least two to three times a week, and our best day is of course Sunday. As a family, we can relax around the pool while our son burns off his what seems to be an unlimited energy whilst swimming and playing. We then sit down to the Sunday lunch as our son loves the buffet, we love the spread that was set out each week and my son wanted to have his birthday held at the Club.

Working in the watchmaking industry, do you own many renowned watches?

Having worked in the industry for so many years, yes, I do have a small collection of watches. What I can share with you is one of my favourite pieces, which is the Omega “Dark Side of the moon�.

Lastly, share with us something interesting about yourself (a hobby, interest etc.)

My interests involve basketball, gym, cycling and following the F1 schedule.

At this stage, I would say my favourite hobby is trying all the different cuisine around Asia.

...The British Club, as the atmosphere, amenities as well as the great Sunday lunches made it the perfect place for us.

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BRUSHING OF TEETH CAN BE A CHORE TO KIDS Here are 5 ways to make dental hygiene fun for your kids

by Dr Jonathan How long should children brush their teeth for?

The amount of time that should be spent brushing teeth is one of the things that both adults and kids have in common. The recommended brushing time for adults and kids is for two minutes twice a day.

Chomper Chums - This app aims to gamify the brushing and flossing experience, it teaches good oral health habits and healthy food choices.

Brusheez Little Monsters - Kids start the app by playing with the Little Monsters before brushing begins. The Little Monster characters will then guide your kids through brushing their teeth with music and a two minutes timer.

2. Brushing chart

Tips on entertaining children when brushing their teeth: 1. Countdown Timer

A timer is a great way to visualize how long two minutes is. An hourglass timer is a fun way for children to watch the sand fall, or you can utilize various apps that can be a fun way to keep them engaged.

We like these ones: BrushDJ - The app allows you to choose the music you want to play for the required two minutes, so you and your kids know exactly when to stop brushing.

5. Take the lead

The more you can do to make it less of a ‘chore’ and more of a fun part of their daily routine, the more likely you will be able to convince your children to keep their teeth healthy and cavity free.

A small white board with a chart in your bathroom enables your child to tick off the morning and evening teeth brushing sessions. The chart is section off by day of the week, and by Morning and Evening. Children can tick off each time they brush and may get a prize at the end of the week for two minutes of consistent brushing. Small white boards with erasable pens can be purchase from various outlets including Spotlight or Art Friend.

3. Sing and Dance

Put on their favourite song, hum and dance whilst brushing. The more fun and interactive the activity, the more the child will adopt it as part of their regular routine. It is even better if the song is two minutes in length!

4. Change it up

Try a new toothbrush, use warm water instead of cold or change the flavour of the toothpaste. Sometimes, just by changing the ‘norm’ can be enough to keep your child entertained during the two minutes.

Dr Jonathan Luke is a New Zealand trained dentist based at Smilefocus.

Call 6834 0877 to make an appointment or visit www.smilefocus.com.sg

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Since children mimic what you do, have you timed yourself lately?

Brushing together may be the best way to show your kids how important it is to exercise a proper dental routine.

CLUB NEWS

The British Club has long considered its employees as one of its biggest assets.

Stand to win $50 F&B credit every month when you share your dining experience with us.

FEEDBACK

Winning Letter Thank you, we have a very lovely lunch at Windsor Arms. The Duo Pork Belly is really excellent, so is the Soft Baked Salmon. Both choices from the Sunday Lunch menu are really good, I wish to recommend the Duo Pork Belly to be in the regular menu. Chef Richard is really very good and the service level for both kitchen and service teams is excellent!

– Susan C. (Windsor Arms)

Great experience! We had a lovely Valentine’s dinner. Thank you for making it possible!

– Er Lin L. (Mountbatten Bar & Grill) Excellent food, great menu. Alok did a great job on the Gin Tasting and sales. Great insight and service from him.

– Paul H. (Windsor Arms)

Vegetable Fajitas is very good and the vegetables were cooked well. Well done Chef Tommy.

– Nicholas M. (Scores Sports Bar & Restaurant)

Very friendly staff, great quality & variety of choice.

– Mark B. (Verandah Café)

The staff recommended the local Assam Curry Fish Head. It is fabulous!

– Freddie T. (Verandah Café)

COMPLIMENTS I just wanted to send a thank you note for how quickly the team organised my cake order for my daughter’s third birthday. It was a hazelnut chocolate cake, but we requested some customised designs and the order was made just a few days before we needed it. Adam, Jeffrey, Lilian and Sueme got organised very quickly and followed up with the cake company to ensure our cake would meet all our requirements. I wanted to send my thanks to them, and commend them for a job well done! As ever, the staff at The British Club are polite, patient and always ready to meet our needs. It’s a home away from home.

– Vinita R. (Food & Beverage)

We are happy with your banquet service team.

They are passionate and customer focus. The full day seminar was well managed with your dedicated service team. Thank you very much.

– Serene T. (Banquet & Catering)

Thank you for the amazing service rendered to us in the British Club. Would like to give special compliments to Jasni, Agilan, Gnanam, a Malay technical colleague and Matthew who were there to support us throughout our event. In fact, Jasni and Agilan have been super accommodating to our never-ending requests with a smile on their faces.

Please convey our thanks to them.

– May W. (Banquet & Catering)

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Expat well-being:

HOW TO COPE WITH LONG-DISTANCE ILLNESS AND TRAGEDY For the thousands of expat British Club Members, isolation from extended family can be a confronting and lonely experience. However, most expats are prepared for the challenges of building and maintaining a day-to-day support network in lieu of homeland connections.

However, nothing can prepare you for the experience of coping with the illness, tragedy or death of a loved one back home. It is in these moments of despair, helplessness (and often guilt) that each kilometre between here and there can feel like a light-year of emptiness.

Tim* received a phone call two days into the New Year; his father, who had been battling ill health for some time, was in hospital after a series of severe strokes.

Although he was not close to his father, the implications for Tim were clear; if he did not get on a plane immediately, he may lose any chance of saying his final farewells. But even armed with this knowledge, the choice to travel 8500 kilometres did not come easily. How long would he need to stay? How could he juggle work and family commitments over that time? And did he actually want to go? (*Name changed)

Coping with death, sickness or tragedy in the family is a distressing experience at any time. But for expats, the complications of living far from home can heighten feelings of isolation, guilt and helplessness. Nothing can ease the emotional rollercoaster of these situations – but there are some simple practices that can make you stronger and more resilient as you deal with the distance.

Acknowledge your needs From the moment you become aware of an emergency back home, there is an automatic and intense focus on the individual(s) affected; your compassion, support, concern and attention is directed outward, toward others. This is a natural and necessary reaction.

However, it is vital for your long-term wellbeing that you also acknowledge you have needs of your own at this time, and take real steps to ensure they are met. In particular, it is wise to ask yourself: • What support do I want at this time, and from whom?

• What regrets can I avoid by taking

action now?

• What expectations are being placed on me that I resent/reject?

Go home with a purpose In some situations, the timing around when – or if – to fly home to be with family is self-evident. But in many cases, the trauma or tragedy is a lengthy process and being away from Singapore for the entire time is not feasible. These situations can create an added level of uncertainty and instability. Should you

travel? How long, or how often, can you realistically leave your life to be with loved ones? If you stay, will you miss out on something important? Is it selfish to want to come back to your own life?

Having a predetermined purpose if, and when you fly home can help create a sense of certainty and clarity in these situations.

Your purpose may be to spring clean someone’s home, assist during a surgery or simply to say your final goodbyes. The vital component is to know what you are hoping to achieve and focus your energies on fulfilling that purpose. With your purpose clearly defined, you will be better able to discern when is the right time to return to your expat life.

Invent ways to help One of the most distressing realities of dealing with distance is the inevitable sense of helplessness and often, guilt.

However, in today’s connected world, there are many ways you can offer help and support from your base in Singapore.

Aside from regular Skype or telephone calls, you may find practical ways to alleviate stress for loved ones back home such as buying home-delivered meals, paying for a gardener or handyman, funding a book-keeper to pay household bills or coordinating a roster of nearby friends and family to make visits.

Be inventive and realise that, although the distance may prevent you from holding a loved one’s hand, you have many opportunities to reduce pressure in their daily life. By offering support – even indirectly – you can feel like you are doing something constructive; being helpful; contributing to the healing process.

Dealing with the illness or death of a loved one is obviously a time of great grief and stress – and this anguish can be amplified when you are living thousands of kilometres away. Therefore, if you are one of the many expats dealing with this situation, take time to acknowledge your own emotional and spiritual needs. Give yourself permission to be unsure and imperfect in your actions and responses, and keep some compassion for yourself as you nourish and nurture your family ‘back home’.

Kim Forrester is an award-winning author, holistic well-being educator and consultant, and host of the Eudaemonia podcast. She blends science with spiritual philosophy to inspire fullness of living, and has been a member of the British Club since 2015. www.kimforrester.net

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10 MINUTES WITH THE HEAD MASTER OF THE LITTLE RED DOT’S NEWEST BRITISH SCHOOL, BRIGHTON COLLEGE (SINGAPORE).

Paul Wilson has recently moved from his former role as Boarding House Master and Mandarin teacher at Brighton College (UK) to take up the role of Head Master at Brighton College (Singapore).

What were your first impressions of Singapore?

Tell us a little bit about UK Brighton College affiliated school here in Singapore Brighton College (Singapore) echoes the offering of our founding school, Brighton College back in the UK: we share its three core values of kindness, curiosity and confidence, and its firmly held belief that it is a strong pastoral system, coupled with a dynamic and talented teaching body, that enables academic success and achievement.

My first impression of Singapore was formed by catching sight from the plane, and it was of the incredible number of tankers anchored in the Singapore Strait.

Having always been somewhat bewitched by the world of shipping, this marked The main difference between the an exciting start to my Singaporean schools is the prominence of Mandarin adventure. in the curriculum, with Brighton College (Singapore) adopting a dual language I had been told by some Chinese friends approach from Pre-Nursery through that Singaporeans work very hard and to Year 1, and daily Mandarin lessons that is certainly true, but over the being delivered from Year 1 to Year 6. last 6 months I have come to know a As a Mandarin teacher myself, this is community that loves to make time for something that I am particularly excited friends and family, with eating out and to see as part of our provision. appreciation of food at the heart of many of those social occasions. Something that What tips do you have for families I rate incredibly highly is that, people looking for the right school in here will often greet me with a warm Singapore? good morning as I walk from my home to the bus in the morning - busy, yes, but certainly not too busy to enjoy life and to be welcoming to strangers.

Visit as many of the schools as you can; going on a tour will give you a really good sense of its provision as well as its culture and ethos. If possible, try to speak to the Head of the school, as they will be fundamental in shaping the values and priorities of that community.

Finally, what is your top tip for a family who is starting school for the first time, and how can they ensure their child has a great start?

It can be quite emotional thinking about one’s child starting at a new school, but remind yourself of just how amazing the school is, the wonderful opportunities it presents, and let all that enthusiasm and excitement rub off on your children so that they are raring to go!

Editor’s Note – Brighton College has been awarded England’s co-educational independent school of Year 2019/2020.

At Brighton College, Paul conducts all tours with families personally!

What do you think has helped you settle into Singapore the most?

I have been attending a local church here and that has helped make Singapore feel like a real home, it helps me escape that sense of living on the borders by giving me the opportunity to get to know and build friendships with local people.

What is your favourite place in Singapore so far and why?

I am a real convert to the roof top bar experience, a great way to unwind on a Friday evening. And my favourite is definitely the bar, Smokes and Mirrors, at the top of the National Gallery overlooking the skyscrapers, breath-taking!

Brighton College (Singapore) is accepting enrolments for the 2020 / 2021 school year. Contact their friendly Admissions Team at +65 6505 9790 or via email at enquiries@brightoncollege.sg to arrange your personal tour with Paul. www.brightoncollege.edu.sg ARP 2020 |

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In Memoriam

Christopher K E Lister

and the back half was full. As he had a connection to pick up in London for New York, he was not pleased. The Pilot overheard this and quietly asked him if he would be prepared to sit behind him in the jump seat. Christopher was of course thrilled to sit in the cockpit of the Concorde, taking off full speed from Bahrain and then landing at Heathrow.

He was asked not to talk about it until the Pilot had retired for obvious reasons.

His strong business sense proved invaluable in developing the British Club; the Council of the British Association had pursued the possibility of forming a British Club for many years but none Christopher and Wendy Lister first of the sites were deemed suitable until moved to Singapore in late 1974 with the land belonging to the Swiss Club, their two sons, Oliver and Rupert, on Bukit Tinggi, became available. before welcoming a daughter, Kate, to Christopher was then Vice Chair of the the family in 1975. They initially called British Association and was involved from Coronation Road West home, but had the very beginning in the negotiations. to move when a tree fell on the house He played a major role in the acquisition during one of Singapore’s torrential of the lease of the land, which finalised thunderstorms, and deposited a snake in 1982 with the signing of a 100-year or two through the gaping hole in the lease, and offered office facilities to roof. They settled in Rochester Park and the first manager, ready for the Club immersed themselves in the rich, diverse opening in 1986. He and Wendy made culture, in a time that would prove to be an extremely generous donation towards a very happy period. the establishment of the library, which became known as the ‘Lister Library’ In January 1976, Christopher launched that was opened in 1987. Christopher’s Reinsurance Management Corporation significant involvement in the of Asia (RMCA), and with his focus on development and launch of the British writing business on a worldwide basis Club was recognized, as he was made rather than just regional, he succeeded Honorary Life Member 001. He and in driving reinsurance in Asia forward, Wendy were so proud of the wonderful thereby vastly contributing to Singapore’s establishment that is the Club, and have economy and assisting the local been so impressed at how it has thrived industry as a whole. His frequent travel, over the past 33 years, continuing the always First Class on British Airways, vision that they and their colleagues had became more exciting in 1977 when years ago.

British Airways and Singapore Airlines As if doing all this around running an collaborated on the Singapore-London route for the newly-launched Concorde, entrepreunial international business and he was invited to be the first while raising a very young family wasn’t commercial fare-paying passenger on the enough, Christopher also refereed rugby at matches both in Singapore inaugural flight - the rest were officials and the press. He became a regular on and Malaysia, including the International Singapore Sevens, and was a regular Concorde, always taking seat A4. On one flight, whilst refuelling in Bahrain, he on the Padang at the Cricket Club. A was asked to leave the plane; the local devotee of classic cars, he found a 1920s Ford Model T in South Island, New Royal family were taking the whole of Zealand, and shipped it to Singapore; the front half (which included seat A4)

in 1980 he was bestowed the honour of driving that to lead the National Day parade at the National Stadium in front of a crowd of 100,000. He also found an old Willy’s jeep leftover from WWII, restored it with the help of his friend Michael Wong, and at the regular gatherings of the Malaysia Singapore Vintage Car Register (MSVCR), raced the jeep through rubber plantations in Malaysia – great fun, with wonderful memories for the family! The jeep was later commissioned by the BBC for their production of the TV series ‘Tenko’ from 1981-1984. Precious family time was spent exploring the coastline and Kim River on the family’s little boat, and enjoying down time at the Tanglin Club, Yacht Club and Cricket Club.

Any obituary in memory of Mr CKE Lister, Christopher to his friends, would not be complete without mention of his considerable legacy to Singapore.

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Christopher and Wendy returned to the UK in 1986 but never lost their close ties and deep friendships with so many people in Singapore. His sincere loyalty and respect for others, combined with his quick wit, had led one of his colleagues from RMCA days to refer to him with great affection as ‘CKE Lister: a true gentleman, who lived life boldly’. He passed away suddenly, on 10 February 2020, in Tahiti, and is deeply missed by Wendy, their 3 children, 8 grandchildren and many friends.

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS CLUB

What’s in the Plan going forward?

Members often ask what the British Club is doing to be environmentally friendly. This issue comes up on a regular basis and we thought it would be important to list out the achievements and some of the future thinking that we have when we think of practical sustainability.

Quite a lot. The new Sustainability and Management Information (SMI) subcommittee will attempt to identify some of the most important aspects that affect its key stakeholders when we talk about sustainability. We would also like to cement sustainability not only within Club operations but also in the many projects and initiatives that we have planned. For example, this year we are currently looking at significant upgrading works within the Main Club building and these building works are also undertaken with sustainability as part of the consideration.

Is this topic important to the Club?

Absolutely. The importance of the environment and socially responsible actions have been a big feature of the Club over the past 2 years.

Much has already been achieved in this area. Given the importance of the topic, Steve Walker, the new President as part of his vision for the Club, created a Sustainability Committee. This Committee will have a strategic focus on identifying opportunities to develop the British Club as a sustainable lifestyle choice for Members and corporate customers alike. This committee is chaired by Rajesh Chhabara.

What has happened in the past to claim that the Club has been focused on sustainability?

If you care to look at our British Club website, hover over the main ‘The Club’ tab, you will find a sub tab featuring a section that is focused on our Corporate Social Responsibility.

Here we have also listed out several key developments that have taken place in the Club over the past 18 months. Some of these changes, Members have noticed and sometimes they go unnoticed – both are excellent achievements as there has been acceptance among the general Members and minimal objection.

In March 2018, a more deliberate process started to look at sustainability and here, the

CLUB NEWS

Club made the first switch to biodegradable straws. Drinking straws are also no longer provided at our dining outlets unless requested, and this successful maneuver has led to a reduction of 50% in the number of straws used.

Later that year, the Club made further changes that included the use of corn bags (replacing PVC bags) for swimming costumes. All plastic bottled water were removed, wooden stirrers were introduced for coffee and tea, and biodegradable containers were sourced for condiments. Many single-use plastic items such as plastic cups, plastic bags, smoothie straws, cutlery and teaspoons were replaced with a sustainable alternative.

In 2019, we printed the British Club Magazine on ecofriendly paper, provided options for Members to receive their monthly statement via an online portal to save on printing envelopes and postage, and started to replace many paper-based forms with online options on the website.

As a subcommittee, we are looking at our Club’s usage of power supplies, electricity and water to see how we can create options to find both sustainable and economically friendly solutions. All ideas need to be validated for real benefit and practical implementation. As part of the process, we see interesting initiatives being put forward by Members and staff which we truly welcome. This is what the committee strives to do; to take in all ideas, validate them and then prioritize those considered to be the most valuable.

We hope that all Members are aware of the ongoing work in this area and of the many past, positive and planned future changes taking place. Please also feel free to reach out to the General Manager, any member of the Main Committee or the Committee Chair, Rajesh, directly, should you wish to contribute to this important issue or become more directly involved by joining the Sustainability Committee.

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DINING SPECIALS

Slow-cooked Boneless Lamb Leg, Chicory, Semi-dried Tomato Pesto Grilled River Prawns, Angel Hair Pasta, Semi-dried Tomato Pesto & Pecorino Romano Grilled River Prawns

Grilled Wild Barramundi with Garlic-butter Prawns served with Sautéed Mixed Vegetables, Dhal Gravy, Fried Egg & Brown Rice Vegan Halloumi Burger Sesame Bun, Slow-roasted Mixed Vegetables, Gem Lettuce, Onions, Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard drizzled with Balsamic Glaze (Served with a side of Mesclun Salad & Fries)

Grilled Wild Barramundi

APRIL

MONTHLY PROMOTION Italian Pressed Sandwich Pork Belly and Broccolini

Italian Pressed Sandwich • Pork Belly and Broccolini • Roast Beef and Cheese • Chopped Roast Chicken and Pumpkin (Served with fresh Coleslaw, Pickled Cucumber and Fries)

Chicken Methi Malai Curry with Biryani Rice, Naan Bread, Raita & Roasted Papad (Boneless Chicken Leg cooked with Fenugreek Leaves & Mild Spices Cream Sauce)

Baingan Masala with Basmati Rice, Tandoori Roti, Papadum (Eggplant cooked with Onions, Tomatoes, Green Peas & Spices)

Chicken Methi Malai Curry

Braised Fennel with Saffron & Garlic Broth, Onion Pakora

(Vegetarian Starter)

Garlic & Spring Onion Chicken with Oriental Fried Rice (Contains Pork)

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Garlic & Spring Onion Chicken For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

RETAIL EXCLUSIVE – ONLY AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

Spirit Promotion Akashi White Oak Blended Japanese Whisky (50cl) @ $65 per bottle Akashi Umeshu with Whisky (50cl) @ $29.90 per bottle Akashi Umeshu with Brandy (50cl) @ $29.90 per bottle Photo Credit: www.tokiwaimports.com

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Wine Promotion La Vague De Bleue Sparkling N.V., Bourgogne, France @ $29.90 per bottle Elderton E-Series Chardonnay, Barossa Valley, Australia @ $28 per bottle Elderton E-Series Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa/Langhorne Creek, Australia @ $28 per bottle Brigaldara II Soave DOC, Verona, Italy @ $28 per bottle Brigaldara Valpolicella DOC, Verona, Italy @ $28 per bottle Quinta Do Noval Fine White Port N.V., Douro, Portugal @ $35 per bottle Quinta Do Noval Maria Mansa Tinto, Douro, Portugal @ $35 per bottle

For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

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DINING SPECIALS

BRITISH Afternoon Tea Monday to Friday 3pm to 5:30pm

Our British Afternoon Tea is available from Monday to Friday at the Windsor Arms.

$24.50+ per person

Reservations required.

Please book 24 hours in advance as all items are freshly baked and prepared.

Bottles OF THE MONTH @ WINDSOR ARMS

Edinburgh Classic Gin

$108+ per bottle or $198+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. @ $148+ per bottle)

The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years, Highland $168+ per bottle or $308+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. @ $275+ per bottle)

The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years, Highland $168+ per bottle or $308+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. @ $275+ per bottle)

The Macallan Triple Cask Matured 12 Years, Highland $168+ per bottle or $308+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. @ $275+ per bottle)

Sunday Lunch An exquisite 3-course set lunch is available at Mountbatten Bar and Grill every Sunday!

Menu changes weekly.

$38+ Adult • $18+ Child $85+ Adult With free flow of sparkling, house red and white wines $135+ Adult With free flow of Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V., house red and white wines Reservations required.

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For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

DINING SPECIALS

Early Doors SPECIAL Monday to Friday • 5:30pm to 6:30pm Enjoy 20% off food orders placed before 6:30pm.

Ladies’ Day

Every Tuesday

Calling all ladies!

Enjoy a complimentary dessert with every main course ordered.

Not applicable on Public Holidays or in conjunction with other food promotions, daily specials as well as Gold and VIP cards.

GLENGOYNE SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY Tasting @ WINDSOR ARMS

Fri, 10 Apr • 6:30pm to 10:30pm Photo Credit: www.glengoyne.com

Glengoyne 12 Years

A perfect balance of oak and sweetness. Lemon zest, toffee apples – and a scent of coconut. The signature sherry wood brings intensity and richness, while first fill bourbon casks add fresh notes of citrus and vanilla. $148+ per bottle or $278+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. @ $248+ per bottle)

Verandah Café now delivers its famous Indian food and authentic Italian pizzas via Deliveroo

*Deliveries are only available for locations within a 2-km radius.

Payment via credit card.

Terms and conditions apply.

Visit www.deliveroo.com.sg or download the Deliveroo mobile app for more information.

For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

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For booking or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email enquiries@britishclub.org.sg

Special Arts & Crafts: Easter Eggs in a Basket, 1pm to 3pm

Easter Sunday, 12pm to 2:30pm

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Fri, 29 May

Deep Woods Estate Wine & Gourmet Dinner with Guest Chef Jeff Baker & Winemaker, Julian Langworthy

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The Mountbatten Bar & Grill Takeover

by Michelin-starred Chef, Jeff Baker

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*Pull out page and place on fridge or wall.

Easter Sunday,

Siglo Wine & Gourmet Dinner, 7:30pm

Family Movie Night, 7pm

Glengoyne Single Malt Whisky Tasting, 6:30pm to 10:30pm

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Yoga

ABT

Ladies’ Tennis Social

Premier Men’s Tennis

Tennis Men’s Session

Men’s Tennis Social 8pm to 9:30pm

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Please note: The information above is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice.

7pm to 10pm ~~~~

7:30pm to 8:30pm

Social Dance

7pm to 10pm ~~~~

Mixed Tennis Social

10am to 11am ~~~~

Aqua Aerobics

9:30am to 10:30am ~~~~

Bbarreless

8am to 9am ~~~~

Masters Swimming

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at The Cage Sports Park 5pm to 7pm

Men’s Football

4pm to 6pm ~~~~

Tennis Men’s Session

at Swiss Club 4pm to 5:30pm ~~~~

Rugby

3pm to 5pm ~~~~

Taekwondo

3pm to 5pm ~~~~

Squash Social

at Rainforest Sports Hub 3pm to 4:30pm ~~~~

Youth Football

at Tanglin Rugby Club 12pm to 5pm ~~~~

Cricket

10:35am to 12:05pm ~~~~

Yoga

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For kids between 4 to 6 years old

10am to 11am

For kids between 2 to 4 years old

9am to 10am

Multi Sports for Kids

9:30am to 10:30am ~~~~

Karate

8am to 9am ~~~~

Masters Swimming

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For booking or enquiries, please call 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg

7:30pm to 8:30pm

Masters Swimming

On Saturdays, the Main Pool will be cordoned off temporarily at the steps from 8:30am for Baby Barracudas.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Lanes 1 to 4 are reserved and closed for Barracudas’ Training at the following times;

SWIM LANE CLOSURES

7pm to 10pm

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7pm to 9pm ~~~~

7pm to 8pm ~~~~

Muay Thai

7pm to 9pm ~~~~

7pm to 9pm ~~~~

10am to 11am ~~~~

Squash Social

7pm to 8pm ~~~~

Boot Camp

7:30pm to 8:30pm

Ladies’ Squash Social

10am to 12pm ~~~~

Tennis Ladies’ Clinic

Squash Social

9:30am to 11am ~~~~

Boot Camp

Yoga

9:30am to 11am ~~~~

Masters Swimming

7pm to 8pm ~~~~

Pilates

9am to 10am ~~~~

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Aqua Aerobics

9am to 12pm ~~~~

8am to 9am ~~~~

Masters Swimming

9am to 10am ~~~~

Trampoline Fitness

Masters Swimming

8am to 9am ~~~~

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DINING SPECIALS

4-Course Sunday Lunch Heirloom Tomatoes, Burratina, Aged Balsamic & Basil with Chardonnay Dressing ***** Miso Soup, Angel Hair Pasta, Shiitake Mushrooms ***** Stuffed Corn-fed Chicken Breast, Pork & Fennel Sausage, Fondant Potatoes, Chicken Jus or Black Angus Beef Strip Loin, Fondant Potatoes, Girolles, Red Wine Jus or Truffle Risotto, Shaved Parmesan, Arugula ***** The Queen Custard Freshly Brewed Illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas

$48+ per Adult $25+ per Child (7 to 12 years of age) $98+ per Adult (free flow of prosecco, house red and white wines) Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg

Semi-Buffet Lunch Choice of Main Course

• Roasted Beef, Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy • Roasted Chicken, Apricot & Sage Bread Stuffing • Smoked Haddock Potato Cake, Olives & Tomatoes, Mustard Cream • Lamb Shank with Ricotta Gnocchi & Parsley Gremulata • Mushroom Risotto, Spinach & Parmesan • Lamb Masala, Garlic Naan, Pulao Rice & Raita

Easter Sunday Sun, 12 Apr 12pm to 2:30pm

$48+ per Adult $25+ per Child (3 to 12 years of age) $98+ per Adult (free flow of prosecco, house red and white wines)

International Buffet Lunch Chilled Cooked Seafood on Ice - Oysters, Prawns, Mussels, Live Roast Carving Station, Goat Cheese, Beetroot and Baby Spinach Salad, Smoked Salmon, Cured Meat Platter, Grilled Beef Fillet with Mushroom Stew, Salmon Fillet, Lamb Hot Pot, Asian Specialities, North Indian selection and Children’s Buffet.

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For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

DINING SPECIALS

4-Course Sunday Lunch Double Boiled Consommé, Hokkaido Scallop, Coral Trout, Mushrooms & Sea Lettuce ***** Scottish Langoustine & Loch Duart Salmon Agnolotti, Salmon Roe, Spring Onion Veloute, Sea Herbs ***** British Dingley Dell Beef 3 Textures – Crispy Oxtail & Potato Cake, Grilled Rib Eye, Braised Beef Cheek, Wild Mushrooms, Shallots & Red Wine Jus ***** I’voire Raspberry Dome, Mixed Berry Compote, English Sauce Freshly Brewed Illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas

International

Mother’s Day Celebrations Sun, 10 May 12pm to 2:30pm

$48+ per Adult $25+ per Child (7 to 12 years of age) $98+ per Adult (free flow of prosecco, house red and white wines) Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg

Semi-Buffet Lunch Choice of Main Course

• Roasted Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Onion Gravy • Roasted Chicken with Apricot & Sage Stuffing • Ricotta Gnocchi with Local Mushroom Cream Sauce • Salmon Fillet, Green Peas & Chorizo, Vanilla Oil • Gammon Steak with Mushy Peas & Mustard Cream • Prawn Masala, Garlic Naan, Pulao Rice & Raita

$48+ per Adult $25+ per Child (3 to 12 years of age) $98+ per Adult (free flow of prosecco, house red and white wines)

International Buffet Lunch Chilled Cooked Seafood on Ice - Oysters, Prawns, Mussels, Live Roast Carving Station, Goat Cheese, Beetroot and Baby Spinach Salad, Smoked Salmon, Cured Meat Platter, Grilled Beef Fillet with Mushroom Stew, Salmon Fillet, Lamb Hot Pot, Asian Specialities, North Indian selection and Children’s Buffet.

$38+ per Adult $16+ per Child (3 to 12 years of age) For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

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EVENT AND PARTY CATERING WE CATER FOR EVERY OCCASION

HAPPY EAST ER BBQ BUFFET PACKAGES BBQ Menu A Package BBQ Menu B Package Members’ rate: $40++ per person

Members’ rate: $50++ per person

Non-Members’ rate: $48++ per person

Non-Members’ rate: $58++ per person

Salads Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella Salad

Salads Summer Feta Cheese and Melon Salad Grilled Vegetables Salad Fruits Salad Pasta Salad

Grilled Vegetables Salad Fruits Salad

Mains Spiced Barbecued Chicken Marinated Minute Steak Blackened Marinated Red Snapper Fish Fillet Spicy Marinated Prawns Corn on Cob Baked Jacket Potatoes with Condiments Desserts Apple Crumble with Crème Custard Sauce Freshly Sliced Fruit Platter

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Mains Spiced Barbecued Pork Ribs Marinated Minute Steak Spicy Marinated Prawns Grilled English Sausages Lemon Marinated Lamb Chop Marinated Squid Blackened Marinated Red Snapper Fish Fillet Corn on Cob Grilled Vegetables and Crème Fraiche Desserts Bread & Butter Pudding with Crème Custard Sauce Freshly Sliced Fruit Platter

APRIL Special: Enjoy a complimentary one-way, 23 seater shuttle bus transfer, a basket of Easter eggs* and free-flow of cordial drinks (Orange/ Lime) or soft drinks (Coke, Sprite & Fizzy Orange).

Enjoy additional perks for reservations of 50 persons and above.

Terms and conditions apply.

Promotion is valid only for events hosted during the month of April, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 persons.

Promotion is valid for hosting at Treetop Terrace or Verandah Terrace only. *Easter egg quantity based on guaranteed attendance.

Offsite catering services are available at $600.00++ per venue.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

CLUB EVENTS

BINGO NIGHTS

Tue, 7 & 21 Apr • 8pm • Windsor Arms It is going to be BINGO FUN! SO bring your friends along and get ready to shout BINGO! THE PRIZE SNOWBALLS AFTER EACH SESSION.

QUIZ NIGHTS

Wed, 8 & 22 Apr • 8pm • Windsor Arms Pit your wits against other teams over 5 rounds.

With bottles of wine up for grabs, bring everyone together (maximum of six in a team) to the Windsor Arms for our bi-weekly Pub Quiz.

Participation fee (donated to charity): Minimum $5 per participant

PITTER CHATTER

PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP REGULAR ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY CONTACTS TEEN ACTIVITIES

Teen Committee Meeting Next meeting: Thu, 25 Jun For enquiries, email events@britishclub.org.sg

ADULT ACTIVITIES

Mahjong Every Mon 10am to 12:30pm Selected Thu Evenings, please contact Denise for more information.

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Yap Sin Guan Tel: 9666 8994

BRIDGE GROUP

Rajesh Chhabara rajesh.chhabara@csrworks.com

MUSIC SECTION

Michelle Kuek michellekuekbc@gmail.com

CRAFT LADIES

Jane Wallace s110660@singnet.com

Craft Ladies Every Tue, with a lunch break MAHJONG 10:30am to 3pm Denise Ludlow The Library daludlow@hotmail.com Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Fri 9am to 11am Treetops Lounge Bridge Every Wed 7pm to 10pm Windsor Terrace Book Club Bi-monthly 8pm to 9pm Stuart Room Next meeting: Tue, 26 May

BOOK CLUB

Susheela Varghese susheela.varghese2005@gmail.com

Every Thu • 10:30am to 11:30am • Playroom Our very own playgroup for you to meet other parents in the Club to share ideas and experiences, and for you and your little bub to make new friends! Join us every Thursday for a fun social gathering to relax and unwind while the little ones play. Grandparents and friends are welcome too.

Drop an email at events@britishclub.org.sg to join the next Pitter Chatter Session.

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

Every Fri • 9am to 11am The British Club welcomes you to join one of the longest running activities (since 1985) held at the Club - Chinese Brush Painting sessions. An ancient art form that allows you to express your individuality through its delicate strokes filled with history and meaning.

Drop in for a trial class and have a chat with the very friendly and skillful instructor, Mr Yap, today.

$180+ per Member • $200+ per Guest for four sessions a month

SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE VERANDAH CAFÉ

Every Sun Sunday is family time at The British Club! Spend your Sunday with us as we put out entertainment for the children whilst parents can enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch at the Verandah Café. But that’s not all. If the sun is out, then so is our bouncy castle by the pool from 2pm to 4pm.

Our balloonist is at Verandah Café every Sunday from 1pm till 2:15pm, don’t miss her!

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email events@britishclub.org.sg

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

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CLUB EVENTS

3 Apr – Boomerang

10 Apr – Nusig

APRIL FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

8:45pm Windsor Arms

17 Apr – Busker Said

24 Apr – The Good Spot

APRIL 2020 ‘LIVE’ SCREENING

@ WINDSOR ARMS

Formula 1 Sun, 5 Apr

Vietnam Grand Prix, Hanoi

Golf Thu, 9 Apr to Sun, 12 Apr

US Masters, Augusta

Athletics Sun, 26 Apr

London Marathon

Sun, 19 Apr

Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai

*All sports will be screened during the operating hours of Windsor Arms.

Please check with our friendly staff at the Windsor Arms on the screening timing nearer to date.

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For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email events@britishclub.org.sg

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

CLUB EVENTS

SAITO SAKE PAIRING DINNER Fri, 3 Apr

Mountbatten Bar & Grill

$45+ per Member • $55+ per Guest Aperitif Saito Dry Sake Chilled Hokkaido Yubari Melon Soup Lobster Tail, Ice Lettuce, Iberico Ham Saito Junmai Daiginyo ***** Textures – Angus Beef Striploin, Crispy Beef Short Rib, Braised Beef Cheek, Potato Terrine, Asparagus, Carrots, Cauliflower Puree Saito Junmai Ginjyo GENSHU ***** Strawberry and Lemon Shortcake, Chantilly Cream, Candy Thyme, Meringue, Edible Flower Saito Yuzu Hikari Freshly Brewed illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Join us this month as we debut our sake pairing dinner in The British Club!

Presenting Saito, an authentic Japanese Sake made in Kyoto, Japan.

Saito carries some of the the best entry, mid-range sakes and finest top grade premium sakes. Saito combines the precious secrets passed on from generation to generation. Using highly selected rice and water named ‘Fushimizu’ in Kyoto, together with modern brewing techniques to provide a deliciously evolved taste that correspond to changing tastes and lifestyles.

We are happy to have Joanne Ong, a certified Sake Sommelier at the Club to share with us these premium sakes.

Sake Saito Dry Sake

$26.50+ (U.P. $36+)

Saito Junmai Daiginjyo

$46+ (U.P. $60+)

Saito Junmai Ginjyo GENSHU

$48+ (U.P. $65+)

Saito Yuzu Hikari

$12.50+ (U.P. $18+)

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

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SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS

EASTER EGGS IN A BASKET

Sat & Sun, 11 & 12 Apr • 1pm to 3pm

The Hangout

$15+ Member • $20+ Guest Plain old dye? Been there, dipped that. Rather than resorting to the usual Easter tradition of using egg dye, why not try an Easter egg design that’s uniquely yours? Sign up to customize your very own Easter eggs in a basket!

SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS

SUPERHERO DAY

Sat, 25 Apr • 1pm to 3pm

The Hangout

$15+ Member • $20+ Guest Looking for the perfect addition to your superhero costume? Create your very own super hero masks that are guaranteed to complete your outfit and keep your secret identity safe!

*Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event shall be billed the full price

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For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email events@britishclub.org.sg

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

CLUB EVENTS

SIGLO WINE & GOURMET DINNER Fri, 24 Apr • 7:30pm

Mountbatten Bar & Grill

$108+ per Member • $118+ per Guest Siglo is the most emblematic brand of appellation Rioja. It is elaborated in Bodegas Manzanos, a winery with more than 127 years of winemaking tradition. Siglo, a symbol of Rioja, is one of the few brands that still preserves the traditional burgundy bottle. Among the range, Siglo Tempranillo stands out as it is recognised worldwide because of the sack that wraps its bottle.

The sack is handmade by ASPRODEMA, an association of adults with learning disabilities.

We are happy to have Clinton Ang, a third generation owner of the oldest wine and spirits merchant in South East Asia, founded in 1938, and now covering more than 20 countries in the region. Having been taught about wines since the age of 7 by his father, Clinton is highly passionate about wines and is a frequent wine speaker, writer and judge. He has received many awards and accolades that includes the Singapore Youth Award, Tatler Top 300, Austcham Young Achiever of the Year, among others.

Wines Astoria Luxury Kingdom Gold N.V., Veneto, Italy

$36+ (U.P. $48+)

Siglo Saco Tempranillo D.O.CA, Rioja, Spain

$28+ (U.P. $38+)

Siglo Crianza Seleccion D.O.CA, Rioja, Spain

$36+ (U.P. $48+)

Siglo Reserva D.O.CA, Rioja, Spain

$40+ (U.P. $55+)

Siglo Gran Reserva, D.O.CA, Rioja, Spain

$52+ (U.P. $69.50+)

Stand to win a 3-Litres Double Magnum Astoria Rosé for every 24 bottles of wines purchased (mixed cases allowed).

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

Apéritif Astoria Luxury Dry ‘Kingdom’ Gold, N.V., Italy Tuna Tataki Crispy Lotus, Ponzu Sauce Siglo Saco Tempranillo, D.O.Ca, Rioja, Spain James Suckling 2019 – 92 points CM Bruxelles 2019 – SILVER

Miso Soup Chawanmushi of Hokkaido Scallop, Roasted Mushrooms Umami Free Range Chicken Wing Truffle and Sausage Stuffing, Goma Dressing, Petit Herb Salad Siglo Crianza Seleccion, D.O.Ca, Rioja, Spain Grape Varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano Decanter 2019 – BRONZE CM Bruxelles 2019 – GOLD Wine&Spirits 2019 – 91 Points

Teriyaki Beef Striploin Truffle Cream, Charred Baby Gems Siglo Reserva, D.O.Ca, Rioja, Spain Grape Varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha Decanter 2019 – SILVER Wine Enthusiast – 90 Points

Siglo Gran Reserva, D.O.Ca, Rioja, Spain Grape Varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano Decanter 2019 – BRONZE CM Bruxelles 2019 – SILVER Mundus Vini 2019 – GOLD Berliner Wein Trophy – GOLD Wines&Spirits 2019 – 93 Points

Banana Toban Yaki Burnt Mascarpone Cream, Vanilla Bean Ice-cream Freshly Brewed Illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas In partnership with

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THE ULTIMATE TAX PLANNING FOR FAMILIES WITH BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN INTERESTS You live in the tax oasis called Singapore and you know you will eventually leave.

How can you maximise on these unique positions when you move to the UK or Australia?

Select Investors invite you to join this special seminar as we educate guests on the opportunities available for joint nationality families and those with assets in both countries.

Martin Rimmer, Head of Tax, and Tristan Perry, Head of Tax Australia for Select Investors, will present several case studies showcasing the various scenarios as well as the top recommendations for savvy tax planning and the potential pitfalls to avoid.

Hosted at the British Club, guests will enjoy our renowned hospitality on the Treetops Terrace where you will have the opportunity to converse further with Martin and Tristan, as well as others who share similar situations.

We would be delighted if you could join us and we encourage the invite to be shared with others who would also like to attend.

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 The British Club, Level 3, Treetops Terrace Registration – 6:30 PM • Presentation – 7:00 PM British & Australian Themed Buffet & Networking – 8:00 PM The levels and bases of taxation and reliefs from taxation can change at any time and are dependent on individual circumstances. You are advised to seek independent tax advice from suitably qualified professionals before making any decision as to the tax implications of any investment.

RSVP Select Investors, A Division of St. James’s Place (Singapore) Private Limited Tel: +65 6390 4719 | Email: select.investors@sjpp.asia | www.selectinvestors.asia St. James’s Place (Singapore) Private Limited, 1 Raffles Place, #15-61 One Raffles Place Tower 2, Singapore 048616 The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.

Members of the St. James’s Place Partnership in Singapore represent St. James’s Place (Singapore) Private Limited, which is part of the St. James’s Place Wealth Management Group, and it is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and is a member of the Investment Management Association of Singapore and Association of Financial Advisers (Singapore). Company Registration No. 200406398R. Capital Markets Services Licence No. CMS100851. St. James’s Place Wealth Management Group Ltd Registered Office: St. James’s Place House, 1 Tetbury Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1FP, United Kingdom. Registered in England Number 02627518.

THE MOUNTBATTEN BAR & GRILL TAKEOVER

BY MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF, JEFF BAKER

CLUB EVENTS

3-COURSE SET DINNER Wed & Thu, 27 & 28 May

$48+ per Adult (For wine pairing, additional $40+ per person.)

ABOUT JEFF BAKER Having begun his career in a professional kitchen in 1983, Jeff Baker has since cooked for the Queen, and worked alongside some of the world’s top chefs, such as Pierre Koffman at the Tante Claire, Christian Germain at Chateau Montreuil, and Brian Turner & Nigel Davis at Greenhouse, Mayfair.

Jeff was recognised for his culinary talents in 1995 with a Michelin Star at Pool Court, a first for the city of Leeds, and he held the Michelin star for 12 years. At that time, Jeff was the youngest ever chef in Yorkshire – at 26 years of age – to receive the prestigious award, which he held onto for over a decade before founding the more relaxed Bistro Moderne in York. And since then, he has been working as a Development Chef for Farmison & Co, an award-winning online butcher.

In partnership with

Aperitif ANON Sparkling Cuvee, Tasmania, Australia ~~~~~ King Crabmeat, Chilled Heirloom Tomato Fondue & Compressed English Cucumber ANON Sauvignon Blanc, Tasmania, Australia ~~~~~ Mangalitsa Pork – Pot Roast Cheek in IPA, Crunchy Neck Pie, 12-hour Belly Brawn & Piccalilli Salad Deep Woods Estate Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, Australia ~~~~~ Creamed Rice Pudding Wild Strawberry Salad, Strawberry Sorbet & Lemon Scented Crispy Rice Freshly Brewed illy Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

5-COURSE SET DINNER Sat, 30 May

$80+ per Adult (For wine pairing, additional $48+ per person.)

Hokkaido Sea Scallops Tartare Citrus Fruit, Potato & Squid Ink Crackers AON Sparkling Cuvee, Tasmania, Australia ~~~~~ Corn-fed Chicken and King Crab Dumpling White Clams, Wild Garlic & Parsley Butter Broth AON Sauvignon Blanc, Tasmania, Australia ~~~~~ Dry-aged Angus Fillet, Slow-cooked Ox Cheek Pie, Oxtail & Caramelised Shallot Gravy, Parsnip Purée Deep Woods Estate Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, Australia ~~~~~ Bittersweet Manjari Chocolate & Armagnac Tart, Prune & Armagnac Ice-cream Deep Woods Estate Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River Yorkshire Parkin – Baron Bigard & Truffle Honey Deep Woods Estate Hillside Shiraz Et Al, Margaret River Freshly Brewed Illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas Photo Credit: www.yorkshirepudd.co.uk

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

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CLUB EVENTS

Old Pulteney Highlands Single Malt Scotch Whisky Dinner Fri, 15 May • 7:30pm

Mountbatten Bar & Grill

$48+ per Member • $58+ per Guest Wich was once known as the herring capital of Europe. While the herring shoals may be long gone from the rugged northern coastline, the spirit of that seafaring past lives on in the form of Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky – long renowned as The Maritime Malt.

We are happy to have Mr Paul Chandeeraj, the first appointed Brand Ambassador of International Beverage in Asia to share with us the finest of these whiskies. Paul looks after exceptional Scottish brands such as Balblair, Speyburn and anConoc among others.

Whisky Old Pulteney 12 Years Highlands Single Malt

$105+ (U.P. $128+)

Old Pulteney 15 Years Highlands Single Malt $155+ (U.P. $168+) Old Pulteney 18 Years Highlands Single Malt $215+ (U.P. $248+) Old Pulteney Huddart Highlands Single Malt $155+ (U.P. $168+)

Apéritif Old Pulteney 12 Years Highlands Single Malt ***** Crispy Duck Confit Roll, Lettuces, Pecorino, Hoisin Vinaigrette Old Pulteney 15 Years Highlands Single Malt ***** Angus Beef Strip Loin, Foie gras, Garden Peas & Purée, Girolles, Natural Jus Old Pulteney 18 Years Highlands Single Malt ***** Lemon Custard Tart, Clotted Cream Old Pulteney Huddart Highlands Single Malt Freshly Brewed Illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas

*Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event shall be billed the full price

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For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

DEEP WOODS ESTATE

Wine & Gourmet Dinner with Guest Chef Jeff Baker & Winemaker, Julian Langworthy Fri, 29 May

Mountbatten Bar & Grill $128+ per Member $148+ per Guest

CLUB EVENTS

We are honoured to have awardwinning Chief Winemaker from Deep Woods Estate, Julian Langworthy and Michelin-starred Chef, Jeff Baker with us this May. They will be putting together a curated tasting menu featuring exceptional meals and premium pairing wines.

Julian has been named Winemaker of the Year by James Halliday in the Halliday Wine Companion 2019. He is the first winemaker from Margaret River, and only the second winemaker from Western Australia to be awarded Winemaker of the Year by James Halliday. He was awarded the Jimmy Watson Award, Ray Jordan’s 2017 Winemaker of the Year and was a nominee for Wine Society Winemaker of the Year. He is now regarded as one of the most talented winemakers in Australia.

Julian joined Deep Woods in 2011 and since then, the winemaking team had continued to refine and explore the Deep Wood style, culminating in over 25 trophies and in excess of 70 gold medals awarded across major national and international wine shows.

Hokkaido Sea Scallops Tartare Citrus Fruit, Potato & Squid Ink Crackers ANON Sparkling Cuvee, Tasmania, Australia Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir

Corn-fed Chicken and King Crab Dumpling White Clams, Wild Garlic & Parsley Butter Broth ANON Sauvignon Blanc, Tasmania, Australia Dry-aged Angus Filled, Slow Cooked Ox Cheek Pie, Oxtail & Caramelised Shallot Gravy, Parsnip Purée Deep Woods Estate Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, Australia Awards: Ray Jordan – 91 Points, James Halliday – 94 Points

Bittersweet Manjari Chocolate & Armagnac Tart, Prune & Armagnac Ice-cream Deep Woods Estate Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia Awards: Margaret River Wine Show – GOLD, Perth Royal Wine Award – GOLD, Royal Hobat Wine Show – GOLD, Royal Wine Show 2019 – Best Cabernet Sauvignon, China Wine Awards – GOLD

Yorkshire Parkin – Baron Bigard & Truffle Honey Deep Woods Estate Shiraz Et Al, Margaret River, Australia Grape Varieties: 75% Shiraz, 20% Malbec & 5% Grenache Awards: Ray Jordan – 92 Points, James Halliday – 93 Points, G To 100 Wines 2016, Perth Royal Wine Award – GOLD, Sydney Royal Wine Show - GOLD

Freshly Brewed Illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Wines

In partnership with

ANON-Sparkling Cuvee, Tasmania, Australia

$43.50+ (U.P. $58+)

ANON Sauvignon Blanc, Tasmania, Australia

$34.50+ (U.P. $48+)

Deep Woods Estate Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, Australia

$52+ (U.P. $68+)

Deep Woods Estate Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia

$45+ (U.P. $62+)

Deep Woods Estate Shiraz Et Al, Margaret River, Australia

$39.50+ (U.P. $53.50+)

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

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SPORTS & FITNESS

CLASSES SPORTS CONVENORS

Yoga

Pilates

Saturday 10:35am to 12:05pm

Per session:

Monday & Wednesday 9:30am to 11am

SPORTS CHAIRMAN Steven Hodge

sportschairman@britishclub.org.sg

GOLF SECTION Nic Merrow Smith

Thursday 9am to 10am

Per session:

$22+ (Member) $27+ (Guest)

$22+ (Member) $27+ (Guest)

Bbarreless

Friday 9:30am to 10:30am

Boot Camp

golf@britishclub.org.sg

Monday & Thursday 7pm to 8pm

SQUASH SECTION Andrew Vine/Omair Azam squash@britishclub.org.sg

TENNIS SECTION

Per session:

Per session:

$30+ (Member) $35+ (Guest)

$30+ (Member) $35+ (Guest)

Multi Sports for Kids

Saturday 9am to 10am

Matthew Rawbone

Trampoline Fitness

For kids between 2 and 4 years old

CRICKET SECTION

Tuesday 9am to 10am Per session:

For kids between 4 and 6 years old

tennis@britishclub.org.sg

Roger Kelly

10am to 11am

$30+ (Member) $40+ (Guest)

cricket@britishclub.org.sg

SWIMMING SECTION

$30+ per session

ABT Class

Rebecca Turley/David Green swimming@britishclub.org.sg

Tuesday 7pm to 8pm

FOOTBALL SECTION

Per session:

NOTE: Members are advised to book one week in advance to secure a slot for each class.

Fee is exclusive of 7% GST.

$30+ (Member) $35+ (Guest)

Paul Hackett/Kenny Cowgill/Paddy Flynn football@britishclub.org.sg

Charges will be imposed for no-show.

All guest to be accompanied by a Member.

Muay Thai Kickboxing

MARTIAL ARTS SECTION Adam Slater

Wednesday 7:30pm to 8:45pm

RUGBY SECTION

$50+ per session $160+ per month

Simon Goodman

Aqua Aerobics

taekwondo@britishclub.org.sg

rugby@britishclub.org.sg

To register, scan the QR code or kindly visit https://www.britishclub.org.sg/ service/sports-fitness/

Wednesday & Friday 10am to 11am Per session:

For any enquiries, please call the Pro Shop at 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg

$22+ (Member) $27+ (Guest)

LOOKING TO GET FIT?

Approach any of our friendly Personal Trainers who will help you identify your goals and achieve them.

1 session*

•

5 sessions*

•

10 sessions*

$90+ $425+ $800+ Group Training

$50+ per person*

Junior Induction

5 sessions* for $400+

(Minimum of 2 persons)

(Children aged 12 to 15 years old)

Kindly call 6410 1151/173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg for more information. * 1 hour per session

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SQUASH:

Near Misses, Cold Beers and a Very Big Spoon - Cosmo 2019

By The Boaster

The British Club finished the 2019 Cosmo League season on a high with a solid win at the American Club. That was satisfying in its own right, but also because they had hoped to clinch the title that evening and were thwarted by the wins from Hugo Manning (on his debut), Andrew Vine and Andrew Marshall.

While the American Dream of first place was shattered, the British Club’s position in the table was decided before the night began. It certainly wasn’t first, it wasn’t even on the podium and in fact, we were not in the top six. For those not familiar with Cosmo, it’s a seven-team league.

The majority of the losses that put us in that position were 2-3, so we were not far away, and with handicaps boosted for 2020 by our underperformance last year, we can dream of a bounce up to the interesting end of the league table.

Some individual performances are worth celebrating. Andrew Vine played almost half our fixtures and went 4-2 – he was awarded the “diamond in the rough” prize at the Cosmo dinner (where we also received our enormous wooden spoon). Ben Kiggell and Nick Fell were also regular players (going 3-3 and 2-4).

We welcomed a number of Cosmo debutants - Hugo, Matthew Cannon, Stuart Last, Mark Morely and Yomi Benson. They had mixed results but all added to the spirit that makes Cosmo such a highlight of the year. Mark did so well in that regard that he has been ‘promoted’ to the co-captaincy next season.

Congratulations!

Before the season starts again, we have plenty more competitive squash in store.

Friendly fixtures with the Dutch Club and American Club are just around the corner, the monthly social handicap competitions run by Keith Carpenter are thriving, and new members are joining. Our ladies’ section continues to grow and we welcome all who would like to play.

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SPORTS & FITNESS

TENNIS:

FOR THE LOVE OF TENNIS AND ‘SOCIALISING’

By Donna Williams

The British Club Tennis Section Members love a good excuse to play tennis and socialise over a few chilled beverages.

Did you know that the British Club Tennis Section Committee hosts a number of fun socials throughout the year to meet the needs of our Members? They are: • • • • • •

Ladies Ladder Lunch - New Year Social - WITS Ladies Social - Wimbledon Social - Welcome Back Social - Red Hat Social -

January February May June September November

The Tennis Committee works closely with Scores Sports Bar & Restaurant, and the Sports and Recreation Team to make these socials possible and very enjoyable.

The best way to get notifications on these events is by joining the Tennis Section and following us on Facebook at BCTennisSection. In addition, you can always get updates from the notice boards at Scores.

All levels of players aged 18 and over are welcome! There’s always a little competition involved and prizes to be won as well. Most of the socials are held on Saturday afternoons so you can relax and mingle with fellow Tennis Section Members on and off the court. And thanks to the fabulous team at Scores, we are always well looked after with great food and ice cold drinks!

I was fortunate enough to catch up with some of our repeat social participants and here’s what they had to say, “I love the Tennis Socials. No matter what standard you are, it’s always great fun and they serve a mean Aperol Spritz after a hot, sweaty session on the court!” - KB “I enjoy playing with a mix of abilities and genders. All in good spirits, meeting new people and the lovely Margaritas afterwards” - LS “The British Club Tennis Socials are an opportunity to partner with, and play against new and differing tennis skill sets in a friendly & fun environment. Postgame analysis generally happens in Scores afterwards, aided by a glass or two, when your performance on reflection seems so much better.” - ST “I love that we can just rock up, and Coach Williams has it all sorted and we never know what’s coming! Full of fun, surprises, prizes and great tennis.

Everyone - Committee, Scores, admin and all levels of players get involved.

Best Bit? The complimentary carpark above where we can leave our cars” - LR The Tennis Section welcomes new Members and encourages the existing Members to join in the next Wimbledon Whites social event.

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FOOTBALL:

British Club Football Section

By Tim Risbridger

Welcome to the British Club Football Section. This section is focused on providing football for our members and their families, as well as a social opportunities to network and banter.

In December, we held our 2019 Awards brunch that was held at the Club’s Mountbatten Bar and Grill. Compered by our convener, Paul Hackett, the event was a great success with many staying on well into the evening.

Congratulations go to:

• Player of the Year – Mark Hughes

• Young Player of the Year – Josh Simpson

• Golden Boot – Garry Annand

• Andrew Marshall Outstanding Service Award – Bill Morgan

In 2019, the BCFC were instrumental in creating a new over-45s Saturday league (a first for Singapore) and so the Equatorial Super-Vets League was born.

We are now into our second season of this competition and the tournament is proving to be hugely popular, not least of all for the fact that the post-match bragging rights are always up for grabs between us and our friends at rival clubs!

We also compete in 2 open-age Saturday leagues: • Equatorial Qualifying Division • Espzen Saturday Division 3

Despite the COVID-19 precautions that led to the closure of many school pitches in Singapore, we still managed to field 3 teams each Saturday and have seen them all compete well in their leagues.

Stay tuned for more regular league updates, as well as player profiles!

Upcoming Events:

Come join us!

March – Spring Tour to Phnom Penh

May – Ladies’ Day at the Races Social

We offer football for all ages and abilities every Saturday at 3pm and 5pm, as well as many midweek games throughout the year. Play in competitive or friendly games, or join the regular social events and tours. Whether you can play every week, once a month or whenever available, we welcome you to the Club any time, to meet new people while playing a sport you love.

September – Autumn Tour (location

Contact: football@britishclub.org.sg or speak to the Sports Office

Every Saturday – league games and friendlies

August – Summer Friday Night Social TBC)

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RECIPROCAL CLUB SPOTLIGHT

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Founded in 1874, The National Club is one of the leading business and social clubs in Toronto. The current clubhouse was built in 1907 and combines a warm, elegant heritage charm with a contemporary, modern aesthetic of today.

The National Club maintains a strong and diverse membership that is representative of the business world today. With unparalleled service and staff, members are treated to world-class events and experiences, exquisite fine dining and a home-away-from-home in the heart of the city.

The National Club offers dining options to suit a range of tastes and occasions.

From gourmet to casual and full-course banquets to light meals. The National Club offers: • Two traditional club dining rooms • 13 elegant private dining and banquet facilities • Flexible private function space for 2 to 200 people • Six overnight accommodation bedrooms, including one suite • A state-of-the-art Business Lounge with co-working stations and private offices • A 40,000-bottle wine cellar, one of the most extensive in Canada • Weekend family holiday brunches, including Easter, Mother’s Day and Christmas For more information, you may visit their website: www.thenationalclub.com 303 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2R1 T: 416-364-3247 F: 416-364-5666 E: info@thenationalclub.com

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