The British Club - February 2019 Magazine by The British Club

MCI (P) 013/05/2016

www.britishclub.org.sg

FEBRUARY 2019

CONTENTS

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

BRITISH CONTACTS British Association of Singapore Website: www.britishassociation.org.sg Tel: 6339 8229 British High Commission Website: www.ukinsingapore.fco.gov.uk Tel: 6424 4200 British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Email: info@britcham.org.sg Website: www.britcham.org.sg Tel: 6222 3552 The British Council Email: contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Website: www.britishcouncil.org.sg Tel: 6473 1111

President’s Message

GM’s Message

Club News 4 – 17 Best of British 2019 4 Regular Club Features The Fry Group Feature 9 Main Committee in the Spotlight 11 Member in the Spotlight 13 International Medical Clinic Article 14 Staff in the Spotlight 16 Food & Beverage

18 – 31

Activities & Events

32 – 38

Sports & Fitness

39 – 46

Reciprocal Club Spotlight

Sponsors & Advertising Information

Visit Britain Email: singapore@visitbritain.org Website: www.visitbritain.com/sg Tel: 800 852 3 549 (Toll-free) Singapore St. Andrew’s Society Elaine Young Email: Communications.ssas@gmail.com Website: www.standrewssociety.org.sg Tel: 9154 0521 St. David’s Society of Singapore James Harvey Email: stdavids.singapore@gmail.com Website: www.stdavidsingapore.com Tel: 8668 0449

St. Patrick’s Society of Singapore Lorraine Hourican Email: stpatssingapore@outlook.com Royal Society of St. George’s Paul Adamberry Email: rssg.sg@gmail.com Website: www.saintgeorgesociety.com

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73 Bukit Tinggi Road Singapore 289761 Tel: 6410 1100 • Fax: 6468 6161 Operating Hours: 8am to 11pm (Daily) enquiries@britishclub.org.sg www.britishclub.org.sg

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LUNAR NEW YEAR

This magazine is printed on eco-friendly paper

• PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE •

Dear Members, I am pleased to report that we had a successful 36th Annual General Meeting, held at the end of November. A good deal of information about the Club was provided to those gathered in the Elizabeth Suite and some constructive discussion ensued. Nine members were nominated and will form the Main Committee for the coming year. If you look at the information below, you may notice that there has been a degree of shuffling of the responsibilities of those on the Committee. The Main Committee and management team have already started work on revisions to our strategy and approach in various areas and the various sub-committees have resumed their program of meetings.

and Gourmet dinner, featuring wines from France, and a Valentine’s Day dinner at Mountbatten Bar and Grill on the 14th. You may be aware that we host a Members Connect Night on the first Thursday of every month. Weather permitting, this event takes place at the Treetops Terrace, which is a fabulous venue overlooking our lovely grounds and with commanding views of the surrounding parts of Singapore (great for a function or private party). Members have the opportunity to network as well as meet the Main Committee and the Management team over a few drinks and light bites. Come along and join us at this event which is open to both new and current Members alike.

With the Christmas festivities behind us, now is the time to get back into sport and make I wish you a healthy and prosperous Lunar full use of the outdoor and gym facilities at New Year. the Club. I’m sure there are many out there with New Year’s resolutions to fulfill! DAMIAN R. HILLS

President Lunar New Year falls in early February this year and I do hope that you will take the opportunity to participate in some of the traditional events around the Club. You can find more details on pages 20 & 35 of this magazine. Also during the month of February, there will be the regular Wine

MAIN COMMITTEE

Damian Hills

Duncan McGilligan

President

Honorary Chair of Human Resource & Disciplinary Committee

Stephen Walker

Jan Young

Sarah McNee

Honorary Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee

Chair of Marketing and Communications Committee

Roger Harrold

David Wong

Chair of Tech & Data Committee

Chair of F&B and Events Committee

Vice President Honorary Secretary and Chair of Membership Committee

Stephen Fulton Vice President Chair of Development and Health & Safety Committee

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Chair of Sports Committee

• GM’S MESSAGE •

Dear Members, I hope your preparation for the Lunar New Year is going well because by the time you receive this magazine, we should only be a few days away from the festivities! On behalf of the whole team at the Club, I would like to wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous Lunar New Year.

March will see us bring in the guys from “Only Fools and 3 Courses” for a unique theatre dinner. The show has been getting great reviews in the UK and the cast joins us on their way home from their Australian tour, tickets are selling fast so book your places quickly.

Head to Verandah Café to enjoy the likes of Braised Abalone, Spicy Steamboat, Yu Sheng and a special Lunar New Year Buffet complete with traditional dance performances and the famous lion dance. If you’re looking to celebrate in the comfort of your home, or with a private party, the Club is offering a delectable buffet package fit for a king. We’re celebrating the year of the Pig after all!

In April we are delighted to be welcoming famous British Comedian Stephen K Amos for our Best of British Comedy Night Stephen is known as one of the nicest guys in comedy and was recently performing Live at the Apollo. He will be supported by two excellent comedians in Scott Mitchell and Matt Chalmers. For the regulars at the Club, don’t worry, we will continue to bring you our monthly Wine & Gourmet dinners, Friday Night Live, Speaker Series, Bingo & Quiz Nights, and not forgetting the Members Connect Night – where the new and current Members mingle on the Treetops Terrace.

In March, we will kick things off with St. David’s Day. Head to the Windsor Arms to get a taste of Wales, and a bucket of Lion Brewery Straits Pale Ale to complete the night. Shrove Tuesday, A Ginstronomy Affair, and Mothering Sunday will follow in sequence for a busy month. Do flip through If you flip through to the Sports section of this month’s magazine issue, or call 6410 the magazine, you’ll notice the feature on 1100 to find out all the details you need. some of our Personal Fitness Trainers at the Gym. Coincidentally (or not), you would

probably have just set your New Year’s resolution, and if it includes getting into shape, why not contact our trainers today. Call 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org. sg to find out more. For those that may have noticed, the last and current magazine issues are slightly different. In our continuous effort for sustainability, we have printed the magazine on eco-friendly paper. Best wishes for the New Year and thank you for your continuous support.

ANDREW CHRISTON General Manager

CLUB MANAGEMENT Facilities Manager

General Manager

Head of Human Resource

Andrew Christon 6410 1101 andrewchriston@britishclub.org.sg

Sophie Chan hr@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Finance & Facilities

Marketing Communications Manager

Housekeeping Manager

Sharon Carvalho 6410 1111 marketing@britishclub.org.sg

Asa Shaari 6410 1162 housekeeping@britishclub.org.sg

Executive Chef

Sports & Recreation Manager

Catering Sales Manager

Sunny Sia 6410 1170 sunnysia@britishclub.org.sg

Paul Cheong sports@britishclub.org.sg

Kurt Tan 6410 1146 banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Membership

Events and Sponsorship Manager

Member Relations Manager

Lisa Rose Johnson 6410 1114 membership@britishclub.org.sg

Chantelle Ricketts 6410 1120 sponsorship@britishclub.org.sg

Sharonjit Hoondal 6410 1113 memberrelations@britishclub.org.sg

Michelle Chua finance@britishclub.org.sg

6410 1119

6410 1130

6410 1150

S. Sundaram 6410 1160 maintenance@britishclub.org.sg

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

COMEDY NIGHT

OCT

JUL

Featuring Stephen K Amos, supported by comedians – Scott Mitchell & Matt Chalmers

Fri, 19 Apr

ST PAUL'S

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP

TOWER BRIDGE

CELEBRITY CHEF

JUN MAR

Sun, 13 Jan

Theatre Dinner

Fri, 22 & Sat, 23 Mar

FAMILY PARTY OPEN DAY

BINGO NIGHT

SEP

presenting Singapore after World War II

ONLY FOOLS AND 3 COURSES

QUIZ NIGHT

MEMBERS’ TRIP

DEC

DR NIGEL STARCK

NOV AUG MAY FEB

An evening with

APR

JAN

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

THE GREAT BRITISH BALL

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the signature events this year! Call 6410 1100 or email sponsorship@britishclub.org.sg for 2019 sponsorship packages. Dates to be advised. All information provided is correct at time of print. 4 |

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL • Proudly presented by

Dinner is served! THE ‘ONLY FOOLS AND 3 COURSES DINING’ INVITATION! Join us for the dinner event of the year which combines ﬁne food and classic comedy action as Marlene and Boycie invite you to a Gala Dinner. Chaos and mayhem are served in large portions and very likely to interrupt the proceedings, Del Boy, Rodney, Uncle Albert, Trigger all put in an appearance, and the ﬁnale with Raquel and Tony singing “CWING” has to be seen to be believed.

Fri, 22 & Sat, 23 Mar 7:30pm (Registration opens at 7pm) The Elizabeth Suite

$995+ Table of 10 $110+ Member • $120+ Guest Inclusive of a 3-Course dinner and a glass of wine.

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

Expect a big fun night out in a friendly party atmosphere with some of the ﬁnest comedy actors from the UK, professionally produced to the highest standards and with your enjoyment always at the top of the menu. A show that guarantees to reach chuckle muscles you never knew you had!

A GREAT NIGHT OUT NOT TO BE MISSED!

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

Comedy night

Featuring Stephen K Amos, supported by comedians – Scott Mitchell & Matt Chalmers Best of British would not be complete without a Comedy Night and we’re delighted to introduce the three acts we have this April. Join us for a hilarious night of comedic fun, made complete with your favourite curry buﬀet! Open bar will be available on the night.

Fri, 19 Apr • 8pm • The Elizabeth Suite $89+ Member • $99+ Guest Inclusive of curry buﬀet Headliner

STEPHEN K AMOS Stephen K Amos has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and his honest, original material. Amos is ﬁlled with an almost child-like joy and exuberance and can ﬁnd the funny in some of the most unexpected places. A gifted actor, Amos has impressed audiences and critics with his performances on stage and screen and has proved not only a gift for comedy but also for more serious roles. Comfortable as a performer, presenter, actor and guest there is no doubt that Amos will retain his position as one of the UK’s favourite comedians for a long time to come. As seen and heard on Live At The Apollo, BBC Radio 4, ITV, ABC, Channel 4 and at festivals and gala events worldwide.

Support Acts

SCOTT MITCHELL Scott Mitchell is a proud Permanent Resident of Singapore. Originally from Scotland, he moved to The Lion City long ago (way before MBS existed and even before Clarke Quay had a roof). Father of 4, he shares tales of his family life, foreign adventures and the contrast of daily life in the tropics compared to his childhood in Bonny Scotland.

MATT CHALMERS Matt burst onto the comedy scene fairly recently and has been wowing audiences with his disarming nervous charm ever since. Hailing from Glasgow, via the Middle East, he has performed in the UK, USA and South East Asia. It is rare gem of a comedian that hits the scene ready to go - Matt is one of those comedians.

For bookings or enquiries, call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg Please note that club events may be photographed/recorded and these photographs/footage may be used for club collateral. Your presence indicates your consent to being photographed.

• CLUB NEWS •

february & march s p e c i a l Member Referral Refer your friends for the Lifetime Membership at The British Club, Singapore’s favourite Social Club. For every successful referral, you will receive

2 pairs of Universal Studios Singapore™ Season Passes (worth more than $400)

that allows you to enjoy six months of unlimited admission to Universal Studios Singapore™. You will also receive double reward points of up to 40,000.

Promotion is valid till 31 March 2019. Call 6410 1100 or email membership@britishclub.org.sg to book a private Club tour now. Terms and Conditions: Referred Member must sign up in February or March 2019. Referring Member will receive Universal Studios Singapore™ Season Passes for 2 Adults and 2 Children. Not applicable in conjunction with other promotions.

Jurassic Park TM & © Universal Studios/Amblin Entertainment. All rights reserved. Shrek, Puss In Boots and all DreamWorks Animation elements © 2019 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. All Rights Reserved. TRANSFORMERS and its logo and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. © 2019 DreamWorks L.L.C. and Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Battlestar Galactica TM Universal Studios & © 2019 Universal Cable Productions LLC. All rights reserved. Sesame Street ® and associated characters, trademarks and design elements are owned and licensed by Sesame Workshop. © 2019 Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved. Despicable Me and related characters are trademarks and copyrights of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE, Universal Globe logo, and all Universal elements and related indicia TM & © 2019 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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• CLUB NEWS •

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Thu, 10 Jan

Warm Welcome TO OUR NEW MEMBERS ALAN & ELIZABETH BROWN CAROLINA NG & TAN KEN LOON DAVID & CLARE WIJERATNE DIANA REEVES & SERGE LEPINE DOMINIC & MASHITA LANE EMMA & SCOTT ELLIOTT EUAN & LISA SHIACH

EUGENE CHOO & JOANNE ROBERTS JAMES & CHARLOTTE DAUMAN JARROD & KASIA BAKER MAHESHWAR VENKATARAMAN & ARUNA MAHESHWAR MARCEL FUNG & SALLY CHAN NICHOLAS & STEPHANIE HULBERT

UPCOMING MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Thu, 7 Feb & 7 Mar

The Club President and the Main Committee invite you to join us for our monthly “Members Connect Night” hosted at the beautiful rooftop setting of the Treetops Terrace. This monthly networking event provides an opportunity for Members to meet each other, welcome new Members to the Club and learn more about the latest happenings at the Club. Time : 7:30pm to 9pm (Complimentary cocktail food and free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks) Please RSVP to Recept@britishclub.org.sg

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ONG CHONG JIN & JACQUELINE TAY ONG CHUON BOON PATRICK & PRISCILLA BERONNEAU TAN YEE PENG & GABRIEL LIM VAIBHAV & MANDEEP SINGHAL VIKRAMADITYA KOHLI & TARA KAPUR

Top 5 will planning facts

By Huw Wedlock, The Fry Group

Making a will can be challenging at the best of times – but it’s vital for British expats to have a will covering assets in the country where they live and work. A UK will may suffice where you are domiciled, and under the Colonial Probates Act 1892, some ex-colonial countries’ wills can be resealed in the UK and vice versa – but you should take local advice in any non-UK jurisdiction where you hold real estate. With these complexities in mind, British Expats should consider five basic planning points.

1. Mirror or Mutual Wills

4. Forced Heirship

A mirror will replicates another will between parties, usually one a husband and wife agree to. These wills are drawn under matching terms so that spouses leave everything to each other. The mutual will is a binding agreement between spouses which prevents the survivor changing their will later. It is useful where parties are in second marriages and want to ensure their children from previous marriage(s) still benefit. We would discourage using mutual wills, simply because the circumstances of the beneficiaries and testator can change over time.

2. The Survivorship Clause Commonly, a clause is inserted into a will stating, ‘provided that […] survives me for a period of twenty-eight days’. This results in each estate passing as though the other party had already died. But, in such disastrous circumstances as simultaneous deaths of spouses/civil partners who die together instantly, then for UK inheritance tax purposes the older spouse’s estate can escape UK inheritance tax completely by specifically excluding the survivorship clause applying.

Many countries have ‘forced heirship’ rules which direct how assets must be distributed on death. Similarly, in many countries the distribution follows Shariah law. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, non-Muslims can register a will locally at the Dubai International Financial Centre, allowing them freedom to distribute their estate as they wish.

5. Deed of Variation

To distribute assets in a more tax-efficient way, a variation to a will can be made after death by all the beneficiaries but must clearly indicate the changes that are the subject of the variation. It must be made within two years of the person’s death and all beneficiaries who lose out under the Deed must agree.

Living and working overseas creates new complexity to planning your will – with foresight and good advice, this needn’t be a challenge for you or your family.

3. Brussels IV

Some civil law countries such as France have set inheritance rules. The EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) was introduced within agreeing EU member states (the UK, Ireland and Denmark did not sign up) with the intention of applying one law and one jurisdiction to each individual. Importantly, it is possible to choose the law of your nationality to apply to your estate. A declaration in your will can bring this into effect – otherwise the inheritance rules in that particular country may be applied to your assets there. Also see 4 below.

www.advice@thefrygroup.sg • Tel: +65 6225 0825 • www.thefrygroup.sg 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. Authorised to act as a financial adviser by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). License number FA100057-1.

• MAIN COMMITTEE IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

Interview

with

Adr ian Water ton 1. What made you join The British Club?

8. What do you do in your free time?

Moving to Singapore, we wanted to join a ‘community’ where the family could hopefully, and quickly socialise, and as a source of weekend entertainment. The Club came out on top compared to others we toured – right choice!

Not much of that but usually on my boat or with the Skipper (American Spaniel!)

2. How long have you been a Member at Club?

9. What kind of cuisine do you enjoy the most? I’m pretty much a carnivore so meats – traditional British dishes closely followed by Asian or Middle Eastern influences.

14 years.

3. Share with us, the different roles and challenges you have had as a Main Committee Member. My first Subcommittee attendance as a Member was External Affairs (no longer a Committee), followed by Finance. As Chairman, I have chaired Food & Beverage and then mainly Human Resource. I’ve been on the Main Committee for 13 years (gulp!), apart from a 6 month or so sabbatical a few years ago.

10. What is your favourite movie of all time? Dark Star – totally mad, low budget but a cult movie.

11. What is your favourite band/singer? Led Zeppelin closely followed by Metallica.

12. Fish and Chips or Bangers and Mash? Fish and Chips.

4. Share with us your most memorable experience or 13. What is your favourite sport? Rugby. happening at the Club. That would probably be meeting Prince Andrew when he came to the Club some years ago, or when I had the great honour to 14. What is your favourite local dish? be awarded as a Life Member in 2017. Pork Char Siu. 5. Describe the Club in 3 words.

15. What inspires you to be better?

Comfortable, relaxing and engaging.

We’re (probably) only here once so take opportunities and make the most of it.

6. What can we expect for the Club in 2019? More of the same aspects we enjoy already as a Member. For the Club, there’s always challenges (increasing Membership, renovation and entertainment projects, looking after our staff and Members) – a lot has happened each year so far and 2019 won’t be any different!

16. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. Before entering the medical industry, I had set up child trauma clinics in Kosova and Serbia during the Balkan war.

7. Which is your favourite dish at the Club? Depending on mood, it has to be Murg Makhani from the Tandoori Kitchen or Shepherd’s Pie up in Windsor Arms.

If you are interested to know more or to join any of the subcommittees, please email enquiries@britishclub.org.sg

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• CLUB NEWS •

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• MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

For this issue of Member in the Spotlight, we are pleased to feature

ng u F l e c r a M y l i m a f s i h and

How did you find out about the Club, and what made you join? When we first arrived in Singapore from London back in 2016, we wanted to find a good Club to join so we can socialize and get to know more people. Also, it is great to mingle with a community reminiscent of our time back in the UK.

Describe your typical day at work. I usually wake up at the same time as baby Milly and spend some time with her before heading to work. As I am a general dentist who has special interest in complex dentistry, I get to do all types of treatment ranging from braces, dental implants to full mouth rehabilitations. Therefore, every day is a different experience for me.

Which do you recommend for the vain – Invisalign or braces, and why? I would say definitely Invisalign for those who are vain and want to hide their treatment. However, it is not for everyone, and so traditional braces are still a good option. These days you can have combination treatment to speed things up… so yes, definitely a lot of choices out there.

How do you spend your free time and what interests do you have? (We heard you like Salsa!)

Marcel recently joined the Club in December last year. He is currently working as a Dentist at London Dental Care. Read on to find out more about Marcel, his profession, and Salsa!

Apart from work, Sally and I love our fitness routine. We try to squeeze in gym, a round of golf (every week), rock climbing, pilates and sometimes, salsa dancing. As we both schooled and lived in the UK for a long time, we love a pint from time to time. These days, baby Milly has taken priority so we tend to drink less… more quality than quantity! Hopefully we will find more like-minded individuals in the Club!

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• CLUB FEATURE •

Concerned your child may have ADHD? Dr Leo Hamilton, Senior Doctor at IMC Paediatric reviews all the key questions around ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

What is ADHD? It is a condition, not a disease. It likely just describes how certain people are – not everyone is made to sit still in school or focus on homework for hours. It’s also not just too much movement and energy – it can appear as losing focus and seeming to “daydream.”

Why treat it then? It is a problem because if you can’t focus well enough, it may affect school work and friendships.

Is it common? Yes, more than one in twenty children will be diagnosed with ADHD. In the USA, more than one child in ten will be diagnosed by age 18.

Does a three year old who won’t stop moving have ADHD? Probably not. ADHD should not be diagnosed in a child under 4 years old because hyperactivity and poor attention spans are very normal.

So how is it diagnosed? Not every overactive or daydreaming child has ADHD. The best way to make a diagnosis is a questionnaire for parents and teachers to fill out. Ask your child’s pediatrician for the forms if you think you need an evaluation done.

If your child has ADHD, does he/she always have to take a medicine? No, especially with younger children. Medications seem not to be very effective the younger you are, and working with a child psychologist produces better results. Many teenagers can learn coping skills and not need to take anything long-term.

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So why take a medicine at all? Many older children and teenagers with ADHD are already having problems in school, or with maintaining friendships. The medications can help immediately, but coping skills and counselling takes time. Some people, especially teenagers, can start to believe they are not capable of succeeding in school, and taking a medicine can work in just a few days to show that they are able to do more than they believe.

What are the medications? Singapore is very limited in choices, and the primarily medication here is methylphenidate (sold as Ritalin, Concerta, or Medikinet). The lack of choices is a problem for some, but methylphenidate has been proven to be the best first choice and is recommended for everyone as initial treatment.

Are there any benefits to having ADHD? Yes, it appears people with ADHD have better multi-tasking skills as adults. If you are concerned or would like to discuss this further please reach out for support. Dr Leo Hamilton is a US trained Paediatrician based at IMC Paediatric T: 6887 4440 or visit www.imc-healthcare.com

• CLUB NEWS •

BLACK CARD LUCKY DRAW

Winner

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• STAFF IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

Meet

Daniele Colaiacomo

the man behind the delicious pizzas at the Club! Daniele’s journey started 22 years ago, back home in a humble pizza shop opened by his brother. Having just left school, Daniele found himself looking for a direction. That’s when he started working at his brother’s shop. After a period of time of familiarisation, and with the Chef leaving the restaurant, Daniele took over as the Chef. All this time, Daniele worked with an electric oven, but always found himself wanting to learn the true authentic wood baking technique. In 2002, he left the comfort of his brother’s restaurant and embarked on a journey to the center of Rome. There, he found himself a job smack in the middle of the busiest region of Rome. A typical day saw the shop churn out over 400 pizzas, and things were not easy at the start. Amidst the chaos, through hard work and his passion for pizzas, Daniele mastered the techniques and gained confidence. Being someone who believed in constant learning, Daniele did not stop there. He then started to study about the ingredients and process to making the perfect dough. During the interview, Daniele also emphasised that although dough making may look simple, it is actually the key to a great pizza. “The lightness of the dough, and how digestible it is, is what’s needed to make you an excellent pizza” – Daniele. Through his journey from Italy to Rome, then New York and London, Daniele ended up in Singapore, where he met his beautiful wife – Esther. They now have a very active boy aged 2, and are expecting a baby girl in May! Find out more about Daniele, his pizzas, and his journey so far.

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“

The lightness of the dough, and how digestible it is, is what’s needed to make you an excellent pizza

“

• STAFF IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

How long have you resided in Singapore?

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

12 Years.

What do you like about Singapore?

I love 9 ball pool and used to play a lot. These days, my focuses are on work, and my super active two-year- old boy so I can only reminisce…

I love how it is an easy-going and safe place, especially suitable to raise a family in. The weather, however, is another story...

3) How have the last 5 months been at the Club?

Amazing. I feel blessed and happy to have been given the opportunity to work at the Club. I’ve received great response and feedback, and that gives me satisfaction for doing what I do.

How many pizzas do you make a day?

It varies from day to day but it can range from 40 to 120 or even more! It is usually much busier over the weekends.

What’s your all-time favourite pizza flavour?

It has to be Margherita. The pizza is very simple and consists of only 3 ingredients, but is the perfect pizza to tell whether the Chef is good at what he is doing.

Give us a tip (or two) to making the perfect pizza.

A combination of knowledge, passion and love. There is no correct recipe, and every oven is different. Adapting and temperature control are also important. Don’t forget fresh and authentic ingredients from Italy, a must for me!

White or red sauce?

I cannot choose one. Simply because different ingredient works differently for each sauce. We recently introduced a new pizza flavour – Trevigiana, consisting of the unconventional combination of gorgonzola, red chicory, mozzarella and fresh pork sausage. Have you tried it?

Favourite ingredient to work with?

All fresh and authentic ingredients.

10) What do you do in your free time?

Any free time I get, I spend with my family. These days, my boy is getting more and more active so he is quite a handful.

11) What is the craziest pizza request you have ever received?

Believe it or not – Sambal Chilli, Mozzarella Cheese, Ikan Bilis and Pineapples. Nasty I know..

12) Tell us more about your new sweet pizza creation. I wanted to create something different, aside from all the savouries. Something that can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert to end the meal with. That’s when I created the Nutella pizza because who doesn’t like Nutella?!

13) What is your favourite local dish?

I used to work at East Coast and there was an amazing Hokkien Mee store there. I could eat $20 worth of Hokkien Mee at one go!

14) Favourite band or singer?

Queen, Freddie Mercury and Rock & Roll. Gallileo, Figaro, Magnifico.

15) Do you have a Chef that you admire, and why? Gabriele Bonci. To me, he is the greatest pizza creator ever. He combines the best ingredients with the perfect light dough, and I aim to reach his calibre one day.

16) Dough kneading, long hours and hot temperatures, it is hard work. What keeps you going?

Every day, I wake up asking myself how I can improve. The passion and hunger keeps me going.

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DINING DEALS • FOOD & BEVERAGE •

Fun Day Monday

Buy-1-Get-1 Free from our a la carte food menu (Complimentary item inclusive of mains, sides and desserts, and shall be the lowest priced item ordered)

Verandah Café, Splash Bar and Scores Sports Bar.

All Day Happy Hour Wednesday

1-for-1 on all draft beers and house wines Available at all outlets, all day.

Choose Day Tuesday

$10+ for all Asian Delights at Verandah Café, or Pastas at Scores Sports Bar. Verandah Café and Scores Sports Bar.

Winey Kids Thursday

Children dine FREE

Buy 1 main course and get 1 dish free from the kids menu Verandah Café, Splash Bar and Scores Sports Bar.

BYO Wine

No corkage charge for wine purchased from Windsor Shop and consumed at any of our F&B outlets. Available at all outlets.

Pick-of-Plenty Mondays to Fridays 12pm to 2:30pm • Windsor Arms

Soup & Salad Bar with selection of home-made breads only $12.50+ Just add $7+ to choose from a selection of mouth-watering Main Courses Terms & Conditions • Available for a limited period only. Not applicable on Public Holidays or in conjunction with any other food promotions, monthly specials as well as Gold and VIP cards. • Dining Deals is exclusively for British Club Members and their guests only. • All promotions are valid for dine-in only. Not applicable for take-away.

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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.

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FEB 7:30pm

$108+ Member $118+ Guest

Aperitif Crispy Duck Confit Fritter Chateau Gassier, Cotes de Provence Rose, France Awards Robert Parker – 91 Points Wine Enthusiast – 91 Points

French Classic Wine & Gourmet Dinner

French wine is produced all throughout France, in quantities between 50 and 60 million hectolitres per year, or 7 to 8 billion bottles. France is one of the largest wine producers in the world, traces its history to the 6th century BC, with many of France’s regions dating their wine-making history to Roman times.

First Course Morton Bay Bugs, Mango, Micro Cress, Grand Marnier Cocktail Sauce Maison Albert Bichot, Macon-Villages, Loire Valley, France

Second Course Water Cress Veloute, Poached Egg, Fresh Almond Saget La Perriere, Pouilly Fume, Burgundy, France

Main Course Angus Beef Strip Loin, Foie Gras, Asparagus, Natural Jus Chateau Patache d’aux, Medoc, Bordeaux, France

Dessert Vanilla Custard Tart, Clotted Cream Maison Ogier, Lirac AOC, Rhone, France

France is the source of many grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah) that are now planted throughout the world; as well as wine-making practices and styles of wine that have been adopted in other producing countries. We are happy to have Mr Benjamin Adam with us to share the stories behind French wines. Benjamin is a trained wine maker and is entitled an Oenologist by the French Winemaking school of Toulouse (ENSAT). He has first-hand experience working as and with winemakers from the wine production regions of the Burgundy, Bordeaux and Loire Valley.

Award Robert Parker – 91 Points

Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Special Take-away Price $45 (U.P $62) each Description Chateau Gassier, Cotes de Provence Rose, France Maison Albert Bichot, Macon-Village, Loire Valley, France Saget La Perriere, Pouilly Fume, Burgundy, France Chateau Patache d'aux, Medoc, Bordeaux, France Maison Ogier, Lirac AOC, Rhone, France In partnership with

Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg

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LUNAR NEW YEAR s n o i t a r b cele Lunar New Year A La Carte Promotion

Lunar New Year Family Steamboat

21 Jan to 19 Feb

4 Feb and 7 to 19 Feb

Yu Sheng

(Not available on 5 & 6 Feb)

21 Jan to 19 Feb

Prosperity Roasted Sesame Chicken

Prosperity Steamboat

$23.80+

Sliced Pork, Sliced Chicken, Beef and Fish Balls, Sliced Seabass Fillets, Sliced Squid, Mussels, Prawns, Luncheon meat, Assorted Mushrooms and Vegetables, Tofu, Beancurd Sticks, Assorted Yong Tau Foo, Egg, Bee Hoon and Yellow Noodles

Traditional Fortune Roast Chicken $22.80+

Braised Broccoli with Mushrooms $14.80+

Braised Abalone with Broccoli and Mushrooms $20+ (Small) or $30+ (Medium)

Dipping Sauces: Spicy Chilli Dip, Garlic Chilli, Light Soya Sauce and Sambal Belachan

$45+ (2 pax) • $75+ (4 pax) • $115+ (6 pax) • $145+ (8 pax) • $195+ (10 pax)

Raw Fish

Symbolises abundance and excess throughout the year

Abundance Szechuan Spicy Steamboat

Pomelo or Lime

Symbolises growing luck and auspicious value

Sliced Beef or Lamb, Assorted Mushrooms and Vegetables, Tofu, Beancurd Sticks, Egg, Black Fungus, Yellow Noodles and Rice Vermicelli

Pepper

Symbolises the hope of attracting more money and valuables

Oil

Symbolises money to flow in from all directions

Peanuts

Symbolises a household filled with gold and silver

Sesame Seeds

Symbolises a flourishing business

Crackers

Symbolises a whole floor filled with gold

Dipping Sauces: Spicy Chilli Dip, Garlic Chilli, Sesame Oil and Sesame Dip

$48+ (2 pax) • $85+ (4 pax) • $120+ (6 pax) • $160+ (8 pax) • $208+ (10 pax)

Lunar New Year Buffet (Lunch and Dinner)

5 & 6 Feb $38.80+ Adult • $20.80+ Child A limited selection from our a la carte menu will be available on 5 & 6 Feb.

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Yu Sheng, or Prosperity Toss, also known as Lo Hei is customarily eaten during Lunar New Year celebrations for prosperity and good luck. As each ingredient is added to this dish, an auspicious phrase which has great significance, is uttered. We have interpreted the significance of each ingredient for you.

$29.80+ Small (serves 2 to 4) $49.80+ Large (serves 8 to 10) Take-away is available at Windsor Shop

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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Chinese NewYear BUFFET PACKAGE

$48++ Member $58++ Non-Member

$43++ Member $53++ Non-Member

Buffet Menu A

Buffet Menu B

Starters and Salads

Assorted Sushi with Condiments Prosperity Prawn Cocktail Mixed Garden Greens BBQ Roast Meat Platter

Assorted Sushi with Condiments Oriental Cold Platter Marinated Thai Seafood Salad Mixed Grilled Vegetable Salad

Soup

Carvery

Seafood Chowder

Roasted Pork Belly Roasted Lamb Leg

(With Assorted Bread Rolls)

Carvery Roasted Pork Belly Roasted Beef Rib Eye (With Meat Gravy, Roasted Potatoes or Vegetables)

Main Hot Dishes Nonya Curry Chicken Stir-fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce Stir-fried Prawns with Salted Egg Steamed Barramundi with Ginger & Scallions Braised Vegetables with Mushrooms Singapore Fried Noodles Steamed Fragrant Rice

Desserts Apple Crumble with Custard Crème Sea Coconut with Longan Assorted Mini Cakes Fresh Fruits Platter

(With Meat Gravy, Roasted Potatoes or Vegetables)

Main Hot Dishes Teochew Braised Duck Stir-fried Cereal Prawns Beef with Ginger and Onions Fried Barramundi Fillet with Thai Chilli Sauce Braised Broccoli with Shitake Mushrooms Fried Vegetarian Bee Hoon Steamed Fragrant Rice

Desserts Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce Ice-jelly Beancurd with Longan Assorted Mini Cakes Fresh Fruits Platter

• Minimum of 30 persons required • Valid for event bookings from 21 Jan to 19 Feb • Usage of Venue for up to 4 hours • Complimentary Chinese Cookies • Complimentary Yu Sheng Platter for minimum guaranteed 60 persons and above • Add-on Hong Kong Roast Duck at $48+ per unit • Add-on Roasted Suckling Pig at $188+ per unit Off-site Catering Services available at additional $600+ per event For reservations or bookings, 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.

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Sunday Lunch Enjoy an exquisite 3-course set lunch at Mountbatten Bar and Grill every Sunday!

$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. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg

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FRIE

Bingo Night, 8pm

PLAY

Bingo Night, 8pm

Chinese New Year Celebrations, 12pm

TUE

Pub Quiz Night, 8pm

Chinese New Year Celebrations, 11:30am

WED

Royal Albatross Sunset Sail, 6pm to 10:30pm

Valentine’s Day Special

Speaker Series: Royal Geographical Society Talk, 7pm to 8pm

Members Connect Night, 7:30pm to 9pm

THU

SAT

Children’s Activity Fiesta Party, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Brush Calligraphy, 10am to 12pm

• Mothering Sunday Sun, 31 Mar

*Pull out page and place on fridge or wall.

Regular Activity Family Event Dining Event Aged 7 Years and Above Aged 12 Years and Above Age 18 Years and Above

• A Ginstronomy Affair Fri, 8 Mar

Valentine’s Arts & 10 Crafts: Cards & Bracelets Anytime between 1pm to 3pm An Adventure through Mongolia and the Best of Central Asia by Ian Noakes, 7pm

Special Arts & Craft: Chinese New Year, Anytime between 1pm to 3pm

SUN

• Best of British: Only Fools and 3 Courses Fri, 22 & Sat, 23 Mar

Resetting our Relationship with Smart Devices by Dr Mo Dirani, 10am to 11am

Little Chef: 16 Red Velvet Valentine’s Brownies, 11am to 12:30pm

• St. David’s Day Celebrations Fri, 1 Mar

UPCOMING IN MARCH:

French Classic Wine & Gourmet Dinner, 7:30pm

World Thinking Day: Quiz Night, 7pm to 8pm

Family Movie Night, 7pm

FRI

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Please note: The information above is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice. For booking or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email enquiries@britishclub.org.sg

MON

FEB

7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

Introduction

7:15pm to 8:15pm Eileen Tan

ABT

6pm to 7:15pm Eric Shia

Muay Thai

10am to 11am Kristel Heather

Aqua Bike

Boot Camp

Advance

SPORTS EVENT

1.5 – 3 years old

3 – 5 years old

12 – 14 years old

4pm to 6pm Andy Tan

(Chatsworth)

Taekwondo

Yoga

10:35am to 12:05pm Paulina Buck

9:30am to 10:30am David Thong

Aged 15 years and above

SUN

FEB

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

6 – 8 years old

Karate

SAT (Studio Room)

9 – 11 years old

5:15pm to 6:15pm Julniee Tan

Children Ballet

4:15pm to 5:15pm Julniee Tan

Children Ballet

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Aqua Box Fit

Yoga

9:30am to 10:30am Paulina Buck

8:30am to 9:30am VP Sports

FRI Pilates

February Golf Stableford 15 February

7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

TRX

7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

Boot Camp

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Aqua Aerobics

Muay Thai

9am to 10:15am Eric Shia

Yoga

9:30am to 11am Paulina Buck

9am to 10am VP Sports

Pilates

THU

9:30am to 11am Paulina Buck

Yoga

WED

8:30am to 9:30am Kristel Heather

Aqua Bike

Pilates

8:30am to 9:30am VP Sports

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MON

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PROMOTION

BRITISH AFTERNOON TEA Mon to Fri • 3pm to 5:30pm

EARLY DOORS SPECIAL

Mon to Fri • 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Our British Afternoon Tea is available from Enjoy 20% off food purchases Monday to Friday at the Windsor Arms! when you place your order before 6:30pm!

$24.50+ per person

LADIES’ DAY Every Tuesday

Calling all ladies! Enjoy a complimentary dessert with every main course ordered!

Reservations required. Please book 24-hours in advance as all items are freshly baked and prepared. Not applicable on Public Holidays or in conjunction with other food promotions, daily specials as well as Gold and VIP cards.

BOTTLES OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY

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Rock Rose Premium Scottish Gin

Angels’ Nectar First Edition Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Holy Grass Scottish Crafted Vodka

$108+ per bottle

(U.P. $148+ per bottle)

(U.P. $ 148+ per bottle)

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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.

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ONLY AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

FEBRUARY

SPIRIT PROMOTION Port Charlotte 10

WINE PROMOTION Gold Trees Chardonnay, South Australia $24.90

$138 per bottle

Gold Trees Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia $24.90 Baron De Turis Blanco, Valencia, Spain $24.90 Baron De Turis Tinto, Valencia, Spain $24.90 Konu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand $35 McGuigan Single Batch Shiraz, South Australia $35 Banfi Le Lime (Chardonnay & Pinot Grigio), Toscana IGT, Italy $35 Banif Col Di Sasso (Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon), Toscana IGT, Italy $35

Complimentary pair of wine glasses for every 3 bottles purchased!

LUNAR NEW YEAR COOKIES PROMOTION Look out for our popular Lunar New Year cookies at the Windsor Shop. Grab them before they are gone!

Price per tub

Kueh Bangkit

$18.80

Cashew Nut Cookies

$18.80

Almond Cookies

$18.80

Peanut Cookies

$18.80

Love Letters

$18.80

Pineapple Balls

$21.80

Pineapple Tarts

$21.80

Spicy Prawn Rolls

$21.80

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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St. David 's Day C E LEB RATIO N S

Fri, 1 Mar St David’s Day, also known as Wales’ National Day, was celebrated to honour Wales’ Patron Saint. Celebrate this year’s St David’s Day at the Windsor Arms with a taste of Wales!

Welsh Rarebit $6.80+ Chicken & Leek Pie $17.50+ Roast Lamb with Creamed Leeks and Welsh Onion Cake $22+ Enjoy a bucket of Lion Brewery Straits Pale Ale at only $35+ 28 |

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Tuesday e v o r Sh Tue, 5 Mar

Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day in the United Kingdom, is the last day before the period called Lent. It is a tradition for Christians to eat pancakes on this day, as it is the last day to eat food prohibited during Lent, such as butter and eggs. Join us at Windsor Arms as we honour this tradition with our delicious offering of pancakes.

Special ‘Live’ Station for Pancakes with choice of toppings: Blueberry & Lemon Strawberry & Orange Banana & Milk Chocolate Mandarin & Dark Chocolates All pancakes are served with vanilla ice-cream

$9.90+ per order

A Ginstronomy Affair in Tanglin G

Aperitif Tanglin Orchid Gin

Water Cress Veloute, Poached Egg, Fresh Almond

Special bottle prices for all Gins featured!

$58+ per person This March, we will bring you Singapore’s First Award Winning Gin Distillery, Tanglin Gin.

Fri, 8 Mar

Tanglin Mandarin Chilli Gin Citrus Gin with a hint of Chilli, Kaffir Lime and Young Ginger with Kampot Pepper

Come and meet Chief Distiller, Tim Whitefield and let him bring you through to a journey that you’ve never experience before and get to taste their newly released Mandarin Chilli Gin!

Angus Beef Strip Loin, Foie Gras, Asparagus, Natural Jus

Tanglin Cranberry Gin Sweet and fun with a hint of star anise and clove

Vanilla Custard Tart, Clotted Cream

Tanglin Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin Accompanied Tonic for above Gin Selection Double Dutch Indian Tonic and Double Dutch Skinny Tonic

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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Mothering Sunday Sun, 31 Mar • 12pm to 2:30pm Originally celebrated as the return to the mother church, Mothering Sunday is unique to all British mums. Nowhere else in Singapore is Mothering Sunday celebrated other than at The British Club. Take this opportunity to express love and appreciation to your mothers and treat them to an indulgent lunch at one of our restaurants.

$48+ Adult • $25+ Child (7 to 12 years of age)

$98+ Adult

$38+ Adult • $16+ Child

4-Course Sunday Lunch

International Buffet Lunch

Seafood Soup with King Crab, Prawns, Lobster, Sea Perch, flavoured with Pernod

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

(Free-flow of sparkling, house red and white wines)

(3 to 12 years of age)

Roasted Wild Caught Barramundi with Spinach, Ricotta Agnolotti, Cauliflower Puree and Herb Oil

Oven-baked Beef Rib-Eye with Garlic Potatoes, Organic Vegetables and Jus de Veal

Valhorna Chocolate Fondant, Candy Thyme and Vanilla Ice-Cream Freshly Brewed illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas.

Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg

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$48+ Adult • $22.50+ Child (3 to 12 years of age)

$98+ Adult

(Free-flow of sparkling, house red and white wines)

Semi-Buffet Lunch MENU Bread and Butter Soup Pumpkin, Coconut and Coriander Cold Cuts Sliced Charcuterie Selection Cornichons, Pickled Onions, English Mustard and Seeded Mustard Salads Cos Leaves, Radish, Cucumber, Orecchiette, Grilled Courgette, Lemon, Mint, Grilled Peaches, Pistachio, Basil, Goats Curd, BBQ Sweet Corn, Fennel, Avocado, Coriander, Baby Potatoes, Capers, Red Onions, Chives, Peanut Coleslaw, Panzanella, Mayonnaise, Vinaigrette and Olives Chilled Seafood Poached Prawns, Pickled Mussels, Smoked Salmon, Seared Tuna, Wasabi, Sesame Oil, Coriander, Cocktail Sauce, Mayonnaise, Lemon and Shallot Vinegar Selection of Mains Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding with all the Trimmings OR Roast Pork and Baby Apples with all the Trimmings OR Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chop with Parsley Relish, Baby Potatoes and Roasted Cauliflower OR Chicken Breast with Parma Ham, Asparagus, Baby Potatoes and Caper Gravy OR Sea Bass with Summer Beans, Courgette, Lemon and Mint OR Ricotta Gnocchi with Local Mushrooms and Parmesan Dessert Bread & Butter Pudding, Eaton Mess Melon, Passionfruit, Pomegranate, Salad Vanilla Custard, Whipped Cream and Strawberry Compote Cheese Cheddar, Stilton, Red Leicester and Brie Falswasser Crackers, Oatmeal Crackers, Dates, Chutney and Grapes 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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Friday NIGHT LIVE Friday Night Live is back at the Windsor Arms to light up your Friday nights! Paired with superb cuisine, a variety of cold beers on tap and a wide selection of gins and wines – surely there is nowhere else you’d rather be!

Greatest Hits from the 80s!

THE BOOMERANG 1 Feb

Bomerang is an acoustic trio who play music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Categories include pop, evergreen, rock and roll, blues folk, jazz and Latin.

JERRY AND THE NEU FACES 8 Feb

The Band has been around for a long while. They have performed at various venues here in Singapore and across the continents such as Europe, Middle East, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia etc. Their music genre consists of mostly retro rock & roll from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s.

NUSIG 15 Feb

Comprising of a cheeky acoustic guitarist and singer duo, Nick and Stuart, have been playing music for close to 10 years now. They typically arrange their own versions of oldies, whilst covering more recent soulful pop music.

BUSKER SAID 22 Feb

Mr Mohammad Said Rahim is an English Literature teacher, and also a busker at Tampines. He does not busk for a living, but enjoys the process of entertaining the crowd. "Busking allows me the freedom to express myself and share my talent with the community. I'm very happy to contribute positively to the mood and lives of others.”

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an evening aboard the Royal Albatross Sunset Sail J o i n u s for with live music, food and good company.

Thursday, 28 February 6pm to 10:30pm Sunset Sail from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

$139+ Member • $149+ Guest

Agenda 6pm - Check-In & Boarding 6pm to 6:30pm - Canapés and DJ 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Royal Albatross Sails Out 6:30pm to 8:30pm – Buffet Dinner 6:45pm to 7:30pm - Band Set 7:30pm to 8pm - DJ Biggie Session 8pm to 8:30pm - Band Set

Inclusive of free-flow drinks, canapés and buffet dinner

8:30pm – Return to Resorts World Sentosa dock

(Free-flow drinks from 6pm to 8:30pm, cashbar is available thereafter)

8:35pm to 8:50pm - Band Set 8:50pm to 10:30pm - DJ Biggie Session 10:30pm – End of event, all guests to disembark

Sponsored by

Supported by

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

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BINGO NIGHTS Tue, 5 & 19 Feb 8pm • Windsor Arms

THE PRIZE SNOWBALLS AFTER EACH SESSION. So bring your friends and get ready to shout BINGO!

QUIZ NIGHTS Wed, 13 & 27 Feb 8pm • Windsor Arms

Pit your wits against other teams over 5 rounds.

PITTER CHATTER CHINESE BRUSH SUNDAY PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP PAINTING ENTERTAINMENT Every Fri • 9am to 11:30am AT THE VERANDAH CAFÉ Our very own playgroup for The British Club welcomes you to 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!

The Pitter Chatter group is currently looking for more With bottles of wine up for grabs, coordinators to take the helm! bring everyone together (maximum If you’d like to volunteer for of 6 in a team) at the Windsor Arms the position, drop an email to for our bi-weekly Pub Quiz! activities@britishclub.org.sg or call 6410 1100. Participation fee (donated to charity): Minimum $5 per participant

REGULAR ACTIVITIES TEEN ACTIVITIES Teen Committee Meeting Next meeting: Thu, 28 Mar For enquiries, email activities@britishclub.org.sg

ADULT ACTIVITIES Mahjong Every Mon • 10am to 12pm Selected Thu Evenings, please contact Debbie for more information.

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 4 sessions a month

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!

Join us from 12:30pm to 4pm for some non-stop fun!

ACTIVITY CONTACTS Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Fri • 9am to 11am Treetops Lounge

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

Bridge Every Wed • 7pm to 10pm Windsor Terrace

BALUT

Book Club Bi-Monthly • 8pm to 9pm Stuart Room Next meeting: Tue, 26 Mar

Yap Sin Guan Tel: 9666 8994

MAHJONG

Debbie Harper Tel: 9325 3920 Email: harperdebbiem@gmail.com

David Quinn Tel: 6410 1100 Email: quinndj@singnet.com.sg

BOOK CLUB

BRIDGE GROUP

Martin White Email: martinwhite2@gmail.com

Rajesh Chhabara Tel: 9008 7095 Email: rajesh.chhabara@csrworks.com

Craft Ladies Every Tue 10am to 3pm with a lunch break The Library

MUSIC SECTION

Club Balut Every 2nd Tue of the month 8pm onwards • Windsor Terrace

CRAFT LADIES

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Every Sunday

Tel: 6410 1100 Angela Ryan Email: angela.ryan@hotmail.co.uk

Michelle Kuek Tel: 9237 6155 Email: michellekuekbc@gmail.com Jane Wallace Tel: 9817 1094 Email: 110660@singnet.com For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

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C HINES E NEW YEAR ARTS & C R AF T

Sun, 3 Feb • Anytime from 1pm to 3pm • The Hangout Chinese New Year is just around the corner. As it is the Year of the Pig, we have the perfect craft activity where you can design your own handmade paper fan and a mini pig too!

$15+ Member • $20+ Guest *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

C HINES E NEW YEAR C EL EB R AT IO NS Tue, 5 Feb • 12pm • Verandah Café

Join us as we celebrate Chinese New Year with a traditional Chinese performance not to be missed. We will also be featuring a special appearance from the Zodiac Pig Mascot so keep your cameras handy! Fun fact – it is said that the year of the Pig is a year of fortune and luck.

Wed, 6 Feb • 11.30am • Main Club Driveway We will be ushering in the New Year with a traditional Lion Dance along with drummers! Join us at the Main Club front porch for an exciting morning, and do look out for our God of Fortune as he is known to bring luck and wealth.

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

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VALENTINE’S ARTS & CRAFTS:

CARDS & BRACELETS

Sun, 10 Feb • Anytime from 1pm to 3pm • The Hangout Valentine’s Day is filled with chocolates and romance but that does not mean that children can’t have fun. Spend an afternoon with us at The Hangout as we teach you how to make your own Valentine’s Day cards and friendship bracelets which can be given out to your loved ones!

$15+ Member • $20+ Guest *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

SPEAKER SERIES:

AN ADVENTURE THROUGH MONGOLIA AND THE BEST OF CENTRAL ASIA BY IAN NOAKES Sun, 10 Feb • 7pm • The Elizabeth Suite II & III

Join us for the latest chapter in our Speaker Series with Ian Noakes. He shall speak on the fascinating county of Mongolia with the objectives of positioning this country and central Asian region as a place to do business and or just a place to visit and enjoy the unique scenery, smart and friendly people. The evening includes an opportunity to ask questions on the business opportunities today and how best to see the real Mongolia and even the best of Central Asia.

$25+ Member

(Inclusive of canapés and one drink - choose from house wine, beer or soft drink)

$10+ Child*

(Inclusive of one soft drink) *Under 18 years of age *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the event will be billed the full price

LITTLE CHEF:

RED VELVET VALENTINE’S BROWNIES Sat, 16 Feb • 11am to 12:30pm • Verandah Terrace

Soft, chewy and rich - these Red Velvet Brownies are the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day. Join us as Chef Zhi shows us the secret behind this irresistible dessert.

$20+ Member • $25+ Guest *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

POOLSIDE SCREENING: Fri, 15 Feb • 7pm In alignment with the Singapore Copyright Act, The British Club will no longer be publishing the movie screening details in the Club magazine. To find out the screening details, please refer to the notices around the club or visit our website. In addition, we will not include movie images. We would like to thank you for your understanding in this matter.

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

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• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS • ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY SINGAPORE BRINGS YOU

TOM OWEN-EDMUNDS THE FUTURE OF INDONESIA’S FORESTS Indonesia has the third largest tropical rainforest but has overtaken Brazil as the world’s fastest deforester. Tom describes the work of the UK Climate Change Unit to support Indonesian government’s successful initiatives to address climate change and deforestation.

About Tom Owen-Edmunds Tom Owen-Edmunds is the head of DFID Indonesia and runs the crossdepartmental Climate Change Unit in the Embassy in Jakarta. From 1983-1997, Tom was a freelance photographer. In 1994 he was described by the British Journal of Photography as ‘one of the world’s leading travel photographers’. He sat on the Council of the Royal Geographical Society from 2003-2006, and was elected one of the youngest ever Fellows of the Royal Photographic Society at age 24. He studied Geography at Oxford, during which he competed in RGS/BBC Mick Bourke Awards making a short amateur film for BBC2 on the Okavango Swamps in Botswana.

Thu, 14 Feb • 7pm to 8pm • The Elizabeth Suite *Registration opens at 6:30pm

$25+ per ticket

(Inclusive of two drinks - choose from house wine, beer or soft drink)

$10+ Child*

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one softAM drink) 11:24 *Under 18 years of age *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the event will be billed the full price

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

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• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS • WORLD THINKING DAY:

QUIZ NIGHT

Fri, 22 Feb • 7pm to 8pm • Verandah Café Join us in this family-bonding activity and put your wits to the test. Attractive prizes up for grabs for the brainiest family!

$10 participation fee per Family *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

SPEAKER SERIES:

RESETTING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH SMART DEVICES BY DR MO DIRANI Sat, 23 Feb • 10am to 11am • The Elizabeth Suite

Thanks to the growth and advancement of technology, smart devices have become a very big part of our lives. According to a report by Common Sense Media states that almost half of all young children spend 30% of their day on a smart device. At the same time, 42% of youngsters have their own personal tablet. Join Dr Mo Dirani, Founder and Managing Director of Plano Pte Ltd for a discussion on how to manage smart device usage in children.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY:

FIESTA PARTY

Sun, 24 Feb • 1:30pm to 3:30pm • The Hangout Who’s ready for a Fiesta Party? Join us for an afternoon of FUN, with highlights including a photo booth, fiesta games, prizes as well as drinks and snacks. There will be no time for a siesta, for this afternoon we Fiesta! Ages 3 years and above.

$20+ Member • $25+ Guest *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Fri, 8 Mar

Save the Date!

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

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• SPORTS & FITNESS •

SPORTS CONVENORS SPORTS CHAIRMAN Duncan McGilligan sportschairman@britishclub.org.sg

GOLF SECTION Nic Merrow Smith

CLASSES Pilates**

Instructor: VP Sports

Monday & Friday • 8:30am to 9:30am | Thursday • 9am to 10am Yoga Class**

Instructor: Paulina Buck

Monday • 9:30am to 10:30am & Wednesday • 9:30am to 11am Friday • 9:30am to 10:30am | Saturday • 10:35am to 12:05pm

Instructor: Eileen Tan

golf@britishclub.org.sg

SQUASH SECTION

Muay Thai Kickboxing**

squash@britishclub.org.sg

TENNIS SECTION Liza Rowan tennis@britishclub.org.sg

CRICKET SECTION Todd Buck cricket@britishclub.org.sg

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

FOOTBALL SECTION Steven Hodge/Nick Challoner/Paul Hackett football@britishclub.org.sg

TAEKWONDO SECTION Adam Slater

taekwondo@britishclub.org.sg RUGBY SECTION Simon Goodman

rugby@britishclub.org.sg

$22 per session*

Boot Camp**

Monday & Thursday • 7pm to 8pm

Craig Telmer/Andrew Vine

$22 per session*

$30 per session* Instructor: Eric Shia

Tuesday • 9am to 10:15am Tuesday • 6pm to 7:15pm (Advanced)

$50 per session* $160 per month*

ABT Class**

Instructor: Eileen Tan

Tuesday • 7:15pm to 8:15pm

$30 per session*

Aqua Bike**

Instructor: Kristel Heather

Tuesday • 1st session – 8:30am to 9:30am | 2nd session – 10am to 11am $45 per person* (1 session) • $170 monthly package* Aqua Aerobics**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Wednesday • 10am to 11am

$22 per session*

TRX Training**

Instructor: Eileen Tan

Wednesday • 7pm to 8pm

$30 per session*

Aqua Box Fit**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Friday • 10am to 11am

$20 per session*

Children Ballet Classes**

Instructor: Julniee Tan

Friday • 4:15pm to 5:15pm (3 to 5 years old) | 5:15pm to 6:15pm (6 to 8 years old) $35 per session* Archery Tag**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Sunday • 9am to 10am

$20 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 ** Charges will be imposed for no-show.

For bookings, please contact the Sports Department at 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg

LOOKING TO SHED THOSE EXTRA KILOS? Then start taking up personal training at The British Club with any of our friendly Fitness Trainers. Let them help you identify your goals and achieve them.

1 session*

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5 sessions*

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10 sessions*

$80+ $375+ $700+

Group Training (Minimum of 2 persons) $45+ per person* Junior induction (Children aged 12 to 15 years old) 5 sessions* for $300+ Sports Rehabilitation $90+ per person* Kindly call 6410 1151 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg for more information. * 1 hour per session

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t e e M the Personal Fitness Trainers at the Club! • SPORTS & FITNESS •

There are many reasons why people choose to exercise; be it to improve their sports performance, reduce health risk or to look good and feel better. Here at the Club, the trainers are well-equipped to help you to achieve your goals. Find out more about some of our personal fitness trainers below, and stay tuned as we feature 4 more trainers in the next issue of our magazine!

Rohaizad Bahari

Ziyad Abdul Rahim Omar

Salam Bin Ismail

Rohaizad is the Gym Manager at the Club. Having been in the military as a trainer for more than 10 years, he then worked in a commercial gym for 5 years.

Ziyad is a committed and easy going trainer that provides suitable regimes for different needs and fitness levels.

Credentials • Qualified PT Trainer from Global PT Basic and Advance Exercise from Singapore Sports Council

Credentials • Personal Trainer Certified from FISAF International

Salam had established a strong reputation as an elite personal trainer around Singapore. Salam’s repertoire of skills is diverse, with a particular flair for fitness training creativity that lead him to a variety of roles within the fitness industry and beyond.

Gym Manager

Personal Trainer

• TRX Suspensions Training Certificate • Agatsu - Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor • PTA Global - Certified Personal Trainer • EXOS Phase 1 Mentorship Course

All our Trainers are First Aid/CPR and AED Certified.

• Fitness Australia CECs Pre/ Post Pregnancy and Exercise Course

Personal Trainer

Credentials • American Swimming Coaches – Coaching Levels 1 & 2 • Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness • Australian Strength and Conditioning Coach – Level 1 • Pre/Post Natal (Australian Fitness Network) - Certified in Pre/Post Natal Exercise Course • EXOS Phase 1 Mentorship Course

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• Level 1 British Weightlifting Coach • Resistance Movement Training Course

• SPORTS & FITNESS • TENNIS:

TENNIS SECTION REPORT By Liza Rowan

Are you ready for another great year of tennis at the Club? During 2018, your tennis committee worked hard to provide more social opportunities for you to play tennis with fellow members and friends in the section. The throwback photos to the end of 2018 show just some of these occasions: 1) The WITS Social where ladies across all divisions formed 4 teams of mixed level players and had a very competitive, fun and social morning of tennis. Ladies got the opportunity to play with and against other members they may not have had previously met, and it was a chance to put faces to many names - proving that fun and challenging play is possible with members of all levels. 2) Our annual Red Hat social on December 1st which is always a popular event prior to many members heading away for the Festive Season. As usual, after a few hours of play, Scores provided the very best of homemade British mince pies and whipped cream which were devoured as we raised our glasses for continued Christmas cheer and to the beautiful game of tennis! 3) The Coaches Exhibition and Youth Awards Night, where we were privileged to watch our coaches battle against each other in singles (in a friendly way, of course!) and were then joined by two of our youth players, Callum and Elena, for some doubles match-play. Many of our kids got the chance to be Ball boys and Ball girls for the event which they took very seriously while doing a great job. The Youth Awards ceremony followed, whereby awards were presented to all kids involved in our various youth competitive programs.

we encourage you all to get involved. We believe that our tennis section is a club within a club, offering so many great opportunities for players of all levels to participate in social and competitive play. As always, we welcome your suggestions and involvement in creating these events – we are a section run by members, for members, so the more you put in…

Your tennis committee will continue to word hard so that 2019 brings many more of such social events and, of course,

On behalf of the tennis committee, Liza

Wishing you all health and happiness in 2019 and beyond!

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • SQUASH:

INTRODUCING THE 2019 SQUASH COMMITTEE

By Craig Telmer

Milton Berle is quoted as saying that “A committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours”. That is certainly true at squash committee meetings where free beer is provided. Squash has always believed that “all hands make light work” and when we ask someone to sit on committee, we refer to this as “conscription”. The 19 senators for 2019 are as follows:

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Senator

Position

Andrew Vine / Craig Telmer

Co-Convenors

Ben Kiggell

Treasurer

Andrew Vine

Secretary and Tournaments

Andy Greenaway Christian Pattman

Media / Marketing

Andrew Stearns James Pickles Richard Offer Jamie Salamon

Squash Tour Planners

Emma Pike

Ladies Squash

Andrew Marshall Gary Seston

SSRA Captains

Keith Carpenter

Handicaps

David Clapcott Ben Kiggell

COSMO Co-Captain

Paul Nikkel

Boxes

Liam Douglas Ragnar Bulie James Bauly Omair Azam

Friendlies

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In our constant effort to attract younger players to our squash section, this year we decided to go with pictures from our youth. The squash section will buy a jug of beer to the first squash player who correctly identifies our 19 committee members.

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • SWIMMING:

SWIMMING SECTION REPORT

By Rebecca Turley

The Barracudas celebrated the end of another very successful year with a fancy dress disco and presentation of awards. Congratulations to all the award winners!