January 2015

January 2015

THE

BRITISH CLUB BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SINGAPORE’S 15TH ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS WINNER LEADERSHIP IN CUSTOMER FOCUS 2014 THE NATIONAL CRITICS' CHOICE THE EXCLUSIVE CLUB OF THE YEAR 2014

SCOTTISH WEEK

Friday, 23 January to Friday, 30 January

Join us as we honour Robert Burns in a weeklong celebration of Scottish cuisine and entertainment.

SCOTTISH WEEK MCWILLIAM’S ESTATE WINE & GOURMET DINNER THE NUTRITION WORKSHOP MULIA JEWELRY

e 15 us th 20 u.sg Ho 6 ed n ry 1 ais. pe ua .s O , Jan www ay r at id Fr iste g Re

Future Olympic Medalists Required Ages 2-18

Stamford American is proud to highlight our World-Class Sports Facilities.

At Stamford American, sport plays a key part in every student’s life and holistic development. Every student benefits from our world-class sports facilities including 3 swimming pools, 2 indoor sports arenas, indoor and outdoor rock climbing, tennis courts, dance studios, sports field and Golf Academy. At the same time, learning about the spirit of competition and how to celebrate their own and others’ successes.

We are ready and waiting to meet your future Olympic Medalist.

Please introduce us.

Stamford offers an outstanding international education for students from 2 to 18 years.

We offer the rigorous IB Program – enhanced by American standards and a focus on languages – to equip your child for global citizenship.

Stamford American International School CPE Registration Number: 200823594D Period of Registration: August 10, 2014 to August 9, 2018

Inquiry Hotline +65 6653 7907

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

pg 6

pg 12

cONTENTS

BRITISH CONTACTS British Association of Singapore Website: www.britishassociation.org.sg

Tel: 6339 8229

British High Commission Tel: 6424 4200 Website: www.ukinsingapore.fco.gov.uk British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Email: info@britcham.org.sg Website: www.britcham.org.sg

pg 68

Tel: 6222 3552

The British Council Tel: 6473 1111 Email: contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Website: www.britishcouncil.org.sg Visit Britain Tel: 800 852 3 549 (Toll Free) Email: singapore@visitbritain.org Website: www.visitbritain.com/sg Singapore St. Andrew’s Society Derek Maggs Tel: 9666 2586 Email: derekmaggs@gmail.com Website: www.standrewssociety.org.sg St. David’s Society of Singapore Rhiannon Gage Email: stdavids.singapore@gmail.com Website: www.stdavidsingapore.com St. Patrick’s Society of Singapore Elizabeth McEneaney Email: elizmceneaney@hotmail.com Royal Society of St. George’s Paul Adamberry Email: rssg.sg@gmail.com Website: www.saintgeorgesociety.com

President’s Message

2

GM’s Message

3

Club News

4 – 14

Fry Group Feature

7

Member in the Spotlight

8

Food & Beverage

16 – 30

Activities & Events

32 – 42

Sports & Fitness

44 – 51

Calendar of Events

52 – 53

Magic Moments

54

Reciprocal Club Spotlight

56

Club Directory & Operating Hours

57

ADVERTISE WITH US Membership Base

Profile

54% British expatriates, 21% Singaporeans and 25% expatriates from a wide range of countries in Europe, North America, Australasia and Asia Pacific.

Professionals, managers, executives and business people who hold senior management positions in the business community.

CIRCULATION : 2,500 copies | READERSHIP : 10,000 FREQUENCY : Monthly except for the June/July and

August/September combined issues.

Magazine Submission Deadlines Febuary 2015 Advertising Bookings : 29 December 2014 Advertising Artwork : 5 January 2015 March 2015 Advertising Bookings : 26 January 2015 Advertising Artwork : 2 Febuary 2015

Club Members enjoy additional 10% discount.

MCI (P) 049/05/2014 Designed & Published by The British Club.

Printed by Sonic Printing (S) Pte Ltd All events, dates and times are correct at the time of print. We welcome articles, letters, comments or any other contribution from Members. However, the Club reserves the right to edit all materials submitted. Opinions and views expressed by the contributors and writers need not necessarily represent those of the Club.

The magazine accepts no responsibility for the quality of goods or services advertised.

For advertising bookings and editorial enquiries/feedback Please contact Qian Yu Tel: 6410 1112 •

Fax: 6468 6161 •

Email: marketing@britishclub.org.sg

73 Bukit Tinggi Road Singapore 289761 Tel: 6467 4311 • Fax: 6468 6161 • Email: enquiries@britishclub.org.sg • Website: www.britishclub.org.sg Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebritishclub

2

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Members,

MAIN COMMITTEE

Happy New Year - I wish you and your loved

Steve Settle

ones a happy, healthy and prosperous 2015!

President

I am very pleased and honoured to continue serving you as President of the Club for another

Damian Hills Vice President Honorary Treasurer Chairman of Finance Committee

term, my third and final year. Thank you to all Members who attended the Club’s 32nd Annual General Meeting held in November last year. I would like to welcome Patrick Hyde

Adrian Waterton Vice President Chairman of Human Resource Committee

to the Main Committee and wish him well.

Frank Wong

I would also like to thank everyone for their

Honorary Secretary Chairman of Membership and Rules Committee

generous support of the Club’s adopted charities in December last year. Because of your heart-warming gifts and

Shaun Matheson

donations, you have helped to make a difference in the lives of those supported

Co-Chairman of Development and Health & Safety Committee

by the Gurkha Welfare Trust and Riding for the Disabled Singapore Association.

In September last year, the Club held a Membership Survey and I was very pleased and encouraged to see that Members responded enthusiastically, with twice the number of completed surveys submitted compared to the last survey exercise held in 2011. The results are now available for Members’ viewing on our website. Your valued feedback is always important to help the Club grow and improve. A number of suggestions have already been acted on.

After an active 2014, we can look forward to more entertaining activities

Tony Quek Chairman of Disciplinary Committee Co-Chairman of Member Services (F&B and A&E) Committee

Andrew Moore Co-Chairman of Member Services (F&B and A&E) Committee

Stephen Fulton Chairman of Sports Committee Co-Chairman of Development and Health & Safety Committee

and events taking place in the Club. Please do look out for more details that will come your way soon. We shall kick off this year with a Scottish week, in honour of Robert Burns, taking place from 23 to 30 January. You can find more information in the ensuing pages.

Patrick Hyde Chairman of Marketing and Communications Committee

Together with my fellow Committee Members, and the General Manager and

Eric Rogers

his team, we will continue to strive to take the British Club forward.

Chairman of Infocomm Committee

I wish you all the best in 2015.

STEVE SETTLE President

CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS Development / Health & Safety Committee Chris Walden, Malcolm Skipp, Michael Leslie, Darshan Mehta Disciplinary Committee Andrew Vine, Rick Clements, Russell Shield Activities & Events and Marketing Committee Tony Melero, David Wong, Maggie Ashman, Fiona Corbett, Michelle Kuek, Andrew Sullivan, Jacqueline Shorrocks, Marcus Krishnan Finance Committee Stephen Fulton, Patrick Hyde, Andrew Moore, Yip Wai Hun, Sanjay Radhakrishnan Food & Beverage Committee Frank Wong , Bradley Fraser, Adrian Bewsey, Chris Cribb, Steve Walker, Susan Watmough Human Resource Committee Steve Settle, Shaun Matteson, Terry O’Connor OBE, Tony Quek, Eugene Heng Infocomm Committee Mick Leaver, David Griffiths, Eric Rogers Membership Committee Antony Melero, Robin Nayak, Don Wang, David Wong, Sona Janikova, Jeffrey Chua Ways and Means Committee Douglas Inch, Andrew Moore, Stephen Fulton Sports Committee All Sports Convenors

Kindly note that this list is currently being updated.

THE BRITISH CLUB

GM’S MESSAGE

Dear Members, Welcome to 2015, here’s to good health and success in the coming year!

First and foremost, on behalf of the Club Management and employees, thank you for your support for picking the Charity Stars from our lovely Christmas tree in the Main Lobby. This will certainly help support the Club’s adopted charities – Riding for the Disabled Association and the Gurkha Welfare Trust. Your generosity and giving spirit has indeed made a difference to the less fortunate in our society.

May I also thank all Members who had donated generously to the Hong Bao (Red Packet) Fund for our Club employees. Your appreciation of our employees will surely make their day and show how much their hard work is appreciated.

In the Sports section of this issue, I am delighted to read the entertaining updates from our various Sports convenors. For those who are interested in any of the sports activities the Club has to offer, please do not hesitate to contact our Sports team at 64101173, they will be more than happy to point you in the right direction. We do have very active sections in Tennis, Squash, Football, Cricket, Swimming, Scuba, and so much more.

On the Food and Beverage front, the McWilliams Wine & Gourmet Dinner will be taking place on Friday, 23 January. For wine lovers, this is a dinner not to be missed with special take-away prices available for selected wines during the evening. To welcome back the children, we are putting out a creative puppetry show aptly called Inventive Puppetry by award-winning puppeteer Frank Malachi.

You would have heard by now that the Club will be hosting the third Best of British event from 5 to 13 June. This major event will be open to all Members and Guests. If your company would like to partner us through this event, please contact us at 6410 1111 or email marketing@britishclub.org.sg.

We have various platforms to showcase your company through the Best of British celebrations. We hope you will take this opportunity to support the Club.

Here’s to 2015, onwards and upwards!

SEAN BOYLE General Manager

3

CLUB MANAGEMENT General Manager Sean Boyle 6410 1103 seanboyle@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Finance & Facilities Michelle Chua 6410 1119 finance@britishclub.org.sg

Director of Food & Beverage Michael Lie 6410 1141 fb@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Activities & Events, Marketing, and Member Relations Chrisse Olayres 6410 1120 chrisseolayres@britishclub.org.sg

Executive Chef Sunny Sia 6410 1170 sunnysia@britishclub.org.sg

Membership Sales Manager Fauziah Ali 6410 1114 membership@britishclub.org.sg

Member Relations Manager Cyrhyl Racho 6410 1113 memberrelations@britishclub.org.sg

Marketing Communications Manager Cynthia Setho 6410 1111 marketing@britishclub.org.sg

Human Resource Manager Alice Wong 6410 1130 hr@britishclub.org.sg

Activities & Events Yusri Bin Mohd Yusoff 6410 1144 activities@britishclub.org.sg

Sports & Recreation Manager Sajan S/O Sahadevan 6410 1150 sports@britishclub.org.sg

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

Housekeeper Ma Isabel Sombrado 6410 1162 Housekeeping@britishclub.org.sg

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

4

CLUB NEWS

ComplimentS

Warm Welcome...

To our new Members

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Come join us on Thursday, 8 January Looking to meet other Members...

This monthly networking event will introduce you to fellow Members in the Club – a perfect social setting to get together and meet new people.

Time : 7.30pm to 9.30pm (Canapes & drinks will be served.)

For bookings and more information, contact

recept@britishclub.org.sg Supported by

THE BRITISH CLUB

BILGIN & CYNTHIA ZORLUTUNA CECILIA LEONG-FAULKNER & JOHN FAULKNER CHRISTIAN & VANESSA CLEMENTSON DAMIEN CHUA & CHERLYN KOH ELENA SIDORUK & CHRIS CHEADLE GRACE GOH & PETER WU JOHANNES & MARYKE LOMBARD JOHN & MARIE YEO KAM JIN CHIEH & ALEXIS LAU MARK & VALERIE ANDERSON MILES GOOSEMAN PAUL & KERRIN WITTBER PETER CARPENTER & MICHELLE PINEDA RICHARD & ALEXANDRA DUFFEY RICHARD AUSTIN & SUMATI KUMAR SOHEILA & TOORAJ FORUGHIAN DR STEPHEN MADSEN & SHERYL LIM TERRY & TERESA FLOWERS UDAY JOSHI

CLUB NEWS

5

32nd Annual General Meeting of The British Club

The 32nd AGM of the Club got off to a slow start as a quorum was only established at around 8.15pm.

In his opening address, President congratulated each Member of the Main Committee for their efforts and contributions and went on to acknowledge and thank General Manager Sean Boyle and his team for achieving an award-winning year for the Club.

Members in attendance were able to share their views during the meeting and a number of rules amendments were approved.

There were no elections held as there were less than 10 candidates nominated for the ten positions in the Main Committee (MC).

Patrick Hyde is the new addition to the MC along with existing MC Members.

The meeting adjourned at 9.30pm.

MAIN COMMITTEE 2014-2015

Frank Wong

Damian Hills

Steve Settle

Adrian Waterton

Tony Quek

Honorary Secretary Chairman of Membership and Rules Committee

Vice President Honorary Treasurer Chairman of Finance Committee

President

Vice President Chairman of Human Resource Committee

Chairman of Disciplinary Committee Co-Chairman of Member Services (F&B and A&E) Committee

Andrew Moore

Shaun Matheson

Stephen Fulton

Patrick Hyde

Eric Rogers

Co-Chairman of Member Services (F&B and A&E) Committee

Co-Chairman of Development and Health & Safety Committee

Chairman of Sports Committee

Chairman of Marketing and Communications Committee

Chairman of Infocomm Committee

Co-Chairman of Development and Health & Safety Committee

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

6

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT

In partnership with

4 December

Alexandra Duffey & Patrick Hyde

(From left) Susan Chan, Chew Teck Chye, Yusri

(From left) Debbie Creighton, Christine Cunningham, Maggie Ashman, Alex Smillie

Damien Lim and Pepper Choo

Wong Hee Dong and Jessie Wong

(From left) Ruhan, Maryke, Henre, and Johan Lombard

(From left) Kerrin Wittber, Richard & Alexandra Duffey

Sean Boyle & Drena Allcard

(From left) Zachary, Nathaniel, Marie, and John Yeo

Johan Lombard & Patrick Hyde

Elena Sidoruk & The Fry Group’s Paddy Flynn

Cynthia Zorlutuna & Karo De Beul

THE BRITISH CLUB

(From left) Cynthia Setho, Fauziah Ali, Frank Wong, Aaron Lim

(From left) Steve Settle, Paul Parker, Sean Boyle

Planned property tax for British expats takes another twist

By Martin Rimmer

A new Capital Gains Tax (CGT) charge on non-residents who sell residential property in the UK has been on the cards for about a year and details are slowly emerging about how it will work when it comes into force on 6th April, 2015.

Late last month the Government published a further update providing another twist to the saga and another layer of complexity. No surprise there.

The biggest talking point in these latest details is the tax relief available when a property has previously been used as a person’s Principal Private Residence. The Government recognises that this tax relief could be open to abuse so has come up with a new rule designed to prevent someone from simply electing a UK property to be a main residence to claim the relief. To close this loophole, the government has now said the relief isn’t available for a tax year in which the seller is not resident in the UK for tax purposes, or has not spent at least 90 midnights in that property in the tax year.

Some good news Whilst it isn’t at all clear how it will apply in practice, it is clear that if a property has qualified as your Principal Private Residence at any time, you will be able to exempt the gain relating to the last 18 months of ownership from the taxable part of the gain. In short, the fact that a property was a main home before the tax charge came in, does not prevent relief applying to the part of the gain which is taxable from 6th April 2015. While that may sound complicated, it is good news! And, just to complicate things even further, non-residents will have the ability to nominate a property as a main residence from the date of sale rather than from the normal earlier date.

Valuation However, the Government has now positively confirmed that you will only be taxed on the part of the gain that has accrued since 6th April, 2015. The value you can use for this purpose is either the open market value of the property at 6th April 2015, or the time-apportioned value at 6th April 2015 based upon the period of ownership, whichever gives the better result. Therefore, I would recommend getting a formal valuation as at 6th April 2015. Ideally, you would get a valuation from a professional RICS approved valuer - though they cost money. Otherwise, having a number of estate agents value the property independently and taking a sensible mid-point would seem a sensible compromise until we know more.

We expect more details to be fleshed out in draft legislation which will be published shortly.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Martin Rimmer is a Senior Tax Manager at The Fry Group. He specialises in residence, domicile, inheritance tax planning and tax-efficient wealth structuring and protection. Based in Singapore, he joined The Fry Group in 1999 and now has responsibility for Private Clients throughout South East Asia, providing bespoke UK tax planning and compliance solutions, opinions and technical briefings.

Tel: +65 6225 0825 | Email: advice@thefrygroupsg.com | www.thefrygroupsg.com Wilfred T Fry (Personal Financial Planning) Ltd is authorised to act as an Investment Adviser by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). License number FA095023. 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.

8

MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT

For this issue’s Member in the Spotlight feature, we are pleased to feature Member James Forrester.

James is the co-founder of UFIT Urban Fitness, Crossfit Bukit Timah and head coach of Singapore Rugby and Wanderers Rugby Club. As a former England and Gloucester rugby player, he was forced to retire early through injury in 2008. He was one of the three finalists in the category of Young Professional of the Year for British Chamber of Commerce Singapore’s 15th Annual Business Awards.

In this exclusive interview, he shares with us some insights into his life in Singapore.

When did you join the Club and reason for doing so…

It was the summer of 2011, by then we had 2 children and wanted somewhere nice we could take them at the weekend where they could play with some friends. We live in a house rather than condo so the pool and gym are a great asset to us at the weekend!

When I am not working, you would probably spot me at…

Either coaching rugby as I am the head coach of Singapore Rugby and also The Wanderers or in the pool at the British Club being used as a climbing frame by my 3 children.

What I like best about Singapore is…

The ability to spend a lot of time outdoors , it reminds me of the summer term at school pretty 12 months of the year. I like to lead and active lifestyle and love coaching so Singapore helps with that. I also love the travel options in the region.

What I love best about Rugby is…

Without doubt the camaraderie and friendships, when I was forced to retire in 2008 that was what I missed the most. I missed that winning feeling in a changing room after a big game with all your best mates.

My hobbies…

With running a business and all my coaching and having 3 kids I don’t find a huge amount of time for much else. I still try and train 5 times a week, largely crossfit sessions and apart from that just going out for some good food with my beautiful wife!

Please share with us your favourite restaurant/s in Singapore…

That’s tough can I choose a few? I love a good steak and thai food so..

Family meal – Verandah Café – British Club Best Steak – Bistecca – Muhamad Sultan Road Thai – Soi 60 – Robertson Quey Oxwell’s – On Club St for great British food.

Being a fitness professional, what advice can you give to help our Members stay fit?

For me life is about balance, something I leant from being a professional rugby player for 10 years, you have to enjoy life and reward yourself. For sure I will enjoy a roast at the British Club and a beer on a Sunday night but then come Monday morning I’m back on my usual good habits with green tea and an omlette. I aim to eat really well about 90% of the time.

My main two bit of advice is be active, pretty much every day, people spend too much time sitting down nowadays. I do some sport of exercise every day even if its just a walk or swim. Secondly people just consume far too much sugar / carbohydrates.

The average human in the western world has enough energy stored to run two marathons. Eat for nutrients not for energy. I only really eat carbohydrates like brown rice and sweet potato within an hour of my training otherwise I avoid them. Two obvious bits of advice but the simplest things in life work!

THE BRITISH CLUB

10

Advertorial

could this be your next event at the british club?

For your next personal or corporate function, do call our Catering Professional at 6410 1146 or email banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg to find out more!

THE BRITISH CLUB

12

CLUB NEWS

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

On Monday, 1 December, GM Sean Boyle attended a business lunch with Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, organised by the British Chamber of Commerce in partnership with UK Trade & Investment office.

Mr Boyle took the opportunity to present Mr Johnson with the Best of British 2014 Commemorative Edition and briefly introduced to him the events which were held in celebration of the Best of British arts, business, culinary, fashion, and sports.

Cocktail Making Competition in celebration of Singapore’s 50th Birthday!

On Tuesday, 2 December, General Manager Sean Boyle, was invited to be on the Judging Panel of the Cocktail Making Competition held in celebration of Singapore’s upcoming 50th Birthday next year! The judging was held at Recipes Restaurant located in SHATEC Culinary Institution.

“The standard overall is exceptionally high and I am highly impressed to see so many participants in this event.”

Sean Boyle, General Manager

The judging panel (from left): GM Sean Boyle, Richard Tan, Director of Communications & International Relations Division from Ministry of Social and Family Development, Alan Lowe from SHATEC, Kerryn Chan, CEO of Brussels Sprouts chain of restaurants, and Elisabeth Fuchant, Marketing & Events Manager of European Chamber of Commerce Singapore

THE BRITISH CLUB

CLUB NEWS

13

THE CLUB IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NEW EMPLOYEES:

Sajan S/O Sahadevan

Rengasamy A/L Munusamy

Sports & Recreation Manager Sports & Recreation

Junior Captain Verandah Café

Employee of the Month October 2014

November 2014 Faridah Bte Mohamed Harith Activities & Events Officer Activities & Events

Rafael Santos Lopez Jr Retail Executive F&B Retail

Faridah joined the club as a Membership Relations Assistant on 1 September 2013.

She is a service orientated individual, and always ensure that the Members’ needs are fulfilled. She is responsible to tasks given to her and practices a very good example to other colleagues.

Rafael joined the club as a Retail Executive on 16 June 2014. He has good initiative and also have a positive attitude towards service. Rafael is friendly and is always glad to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He has truly earned the recognition of his supervisors and colleagues.

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

14

CLUB NEWS

Pete Price

inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame

The Radio Academy Hall of Fame is the UK radio industry’s tribute to those legendary voices who make and have made an outstanding contribution to the sound of British radio and to British cultural life.

We are proud to inform you that Pete Price, face of our Best of British celebrations, joined the 2014 inductee list in a ceremony held at London’s Savoy Hotel, on Thursday, 4 December!

Pete Price will once again be joining us for the Best of British celebrations from 5 to 13 June 2015.

Congratulations Pete!!!

THE BRITISH CLUB

A PI LOT ’S WATCH SH O U L D EN D U R E E VERY T H I N G T H E PI LOT DO E S .

The Bremont MBIII is not like other pilot’s watches. It’s built in collaboration with British firm Martin-Baker, the pioneers of the ejection seat.

At their test centre, the MBIII is strapped to the wrist of a crash-test dummy and shot out of the cockpit. Enduring forces of between 12G and 30G in the process. Then a vibration test simulates 30 years of continuous flying.

But this doesn’t mean the MBIII is built for endurance at the expense of performance. It’s a beautifully-engineered mechanical chronometer with GMT functionality, certified 99.998% accurate by COSC, the official Swiss testing institute.

Takashimaya S.C., #01-12, 391 Orchard Road, +65 6733 0618 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #B1-201/206, 2 Bayfront Avenue, +65 6634 9782

M BI I I

16

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

Sandwich and Burger Promotion 5 to 31 January

• Barbeque Beef Sandwich Sliced tender beef steak with home-made tangy sweet barbeque sauce served with pickle gherkins and sautéed onions

• Tandoori Lamb Sausage Sandwich

Marinated Indian spiced lamb sausage with cucumber, tomato and lettuce leaves served in Naan bread with mint sauce

• Crunch and Spice Chicken Burger

Home-made herb spicy cheesy chicken patty served with pickle gherkins and onions

• Crispy Hot Fish Burger

All-time favourite, hot and spicy fish patty with lemon tartar sauce served with pickle gherkins and onions C

All orders are accompanied with chips and mixed green salad.

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Indian Promotion 5 to 31 January

Kolhapuri Mutton Curry (Maharastra-styled Mutton Curry) Served with basmati rice, raita and papadum

Kolhapuri Vegetable Curry (Maharastra-styled Vegetables Curry) Served with basmati rice, raita and papadum

THE BRITISH CLUB

For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change. | *Child: 12 years and below

Because most of the time, you’ll be out. Which is a bit of a shame, as our serviced residences are perfect for the modern living. But as we’re located at the heart of the Orchard area, you’ll have Singapore’s best restaurants, shops and entertainment, right on your doorstep. And its location gives you easy access to businesses across the island. So when you stay at 8 on Claymore Serviced Residences, we’d love to see you, but we have the feeling you’ll be out. managed by

Royal Plaza on Scotts

18

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

Risotto Promotion 5 to 31 January

• Beef Meatballs Risotto • Prawns Risotto • Mushroom Risotto (Vegetarian Option)

All about Salmon 6 to 31 January | Lunch & Dinner

Choice of Sauce:

Creamy Florentine Salmon

Sautéed spinach, shallot, cream, melted cheese and herbs breadcrumbs

Hoisin Glazed Salmon With hoisin sauce

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon With teriyaki sauce

Pan-seared Salmon With remoulade sauce

All orders are served with steamed vegetables and Fried or Mash potatoes.

THE BRITISH CLUB

For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change. | *Child: 12 years and below

20

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

Australian King Fish Promotion

BeSt FiVe Star cluB reStaurant in South east asia 2014

6 to 31 January

With your choice of Preparation:-

• Steamed Baked in Foil with White Wine, Onions, Garlic, Tomato and Parsley • Pan-fried: Wrapped in Pancetta, Beetroot Mash and Wilted Witlof • Oven-Roasted: Pecan and Feta Cheese Crusted, Tomato Chutney, Braised Puy Lentils All orders are served with 200gm of Australian King Fish Fillet.

4-Course Set Lunch

(not available on the last Sunday of the month when Sunday Seafood Champagne Brunch is served)

SUNDAY SEAFOOD CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

(exclusively available on last Sunday of the month only)

$68.00+ per Adult $35.00+ per child* (inclusive of free flow of soft drinks and chilled juices)

$98.00+ per Adult $38.00+ Adult ∙ $19.00+ Child* $68.00+ Adult (include free-flow of sparkling wines)

THE BRITISH CLUB

(inclusive of free flow of house Champagne, house red and white wines)

Menu featuring….

Seafood and crustacean station, freshly shucks live oysters, international cold combinations, juice station, roasts, an array of appetisers, salad, and mouth-watering desserts.

For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change. | *Child: 12 years and below

MCWILLIAM’S ESTATE WINE & GOURMET DINNER Friday, 23 January

The McWilliam family name stands for a long, rich history of award winning winemaking.

One of Australia’s oldest family wineries, McWIlliam’s Wines has more than 130 years of winemaking experience.

McWilliam’s Wines has premium vineyards in significant Australian viticultural areas, including the Hunter Valley, Hilltops and Riverina in New South Wales; Yarra Valley in Victoria; Margaret River in Western Australia; and Coonawarra in South Australia.

Always innovative, McWilliam’s Wines has ensured its position at the forefront of Australian winemaking by introducing new production techniques and some of the world’s most advanced technology in the company’s wineries and vineyards.

We are happy to have Mr Garrick Harvison, Sales Director for Asia Pacific and Americas from Mcwilliam’s Estate, with us this January to share with us their wines.

$98.00+ Member $108.00+ Guest Amuse Bouche Baked Snails Tarte Flambee Pecan Nut Foie Gras Evans & Tate Gnangara Sauvignon Blanc, Western Australia --Pressed Pork Terrine-Ham Hock, Porl Cheek, Baby Leek and Potato, Piccalilli, Herbs Barwang Tumbarumba Chardonnay, Australia --Seafood Cioppino Stew-Rock Lobster, Cone Bay Barra, Tasmania Mussel, Banana Prawns and Squid Barwang Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia --Braised Maori Lamb Shoulder, Smoked Aubergine, Fondant Potato, Truffle Jus Evans & Tate Margaret River Classic Shiraz, Australia --Classic Warm Pear Tart, Crème Fraiche, Caramel Whisky Sauce

Special take-away prices available for the evening Wines on Sale

UP$

Special Take-Away Price

Evans & Tate Gnangara Sauvignon Blanc, Western Australia

$38.00

$27.00

Barwang Tumbarumba Chardonnay, Australia

$42.50

$32.00

Barwang Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia

$42.50

$32.00

Evans & Tate Margaret River Classic Shiraz, Margaret River, Australia

$48.00

$36.00

Evans & Tate Metricup Road $48.00 Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, Australia

$36.00

Evans & Tate Metricup Road Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, Australia --Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas Mignardise

Reservations required.

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

In partnership with

22

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

PROMOTIONS AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

MONTHLY WINE PROMOTION (January and February)

Apaltagua Gran Verano Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

$24.90 per bottle Bright yellow tint with glints of green. Its prominent aromas of lime blend harmoniously with herbs and floral notes. In the mouth, it is soft, citric and refreshing to the palate.

Hardys Mill Cellar Shiraz, South Eastern Australia

$20.90 per bottle A deep red colour with a bouquet of bright cherry and raspberry fruit aromas. With slight overtones of spice and sween vanillan oak. The palate is of rich dark cherry, spice and blood plums on the front. The wine has a juicy yet soft texture with fine tannins and a dry finish. A lingering subtle underlaying oak flavour complents and adds complexity to the wine.

Monthly Special BUY 3 GET 1 FREE (January and February)

Bellingham has a history that can be traced back to 1693 when the land was granted to one of the original French Huguenot families that settled in the Franschhoek Valley of the Cape winelands. Through the centuries, Bellingham has produced wines under the hand of many visionary and talented proprietors, but none so dynamic and respected as Bernard Podlashuk, who is regarded as the great patriarch and founder of the world class Bellingham wine brand of today. Bellingham’s Bernard Series of wines honours the memory of the man known fondly a Pod, who is responsible for many South African ‘firsts’ in wine, including the first dry white blend, the first Rose and the first Shiraz single variety released in the Cape. The winemaking team is driven by his inspired passion, emotion and innovation in order to create fascinating modern wines of interest to the ever-changing consumer palate. Bellingham’s winemaking philosophy is one of minimal intervention. Time-honoured methods are combined with measured modern technological expertise, with a particular emphasis on mouth-feel and intensity of fruit. This makes their wines daringly unique and extraordinarily appealing.

Bellingham Ancient Earth Chardonnay, Costal Region, Darling, Stellenbosch, Paarl, South Africa

Bellingham Ancient Earth Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa

@ $137.70 for 4 bottles

@ $137.70 for 4 bottles

(You save $45.90!)

(You save $45.90!)

Bright gold with vibrant clementine, lemon and lime creat aromas that carry through to the palate with zesty citrus, pineapple and yellow peach flavours tightly woven with discreet vanilla oak that lingers gently on the fresh tangy fruit finish. 30% barrel fermented with 9 months maturation on lees.

Dark ruby with vibrant strawberry edge opening with ripe red cherry and summer berry fruit aromas layered with earthy forest floor and hints of cacao supported by spicky oak intrigue and sleek ripe tannins through to a smooth and succulent gentle finish.

Gold Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards

Silver - IWSC Silver Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

SPIRITS PROMOTION (January and February)

Suntory Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve

Auchentoshan 12 Years On the Eye

Golden Honey

To the Nose

Crème Brulee, a burst of citrus and a trace of nuttiness with green leaf.

On the Tongue

Smooth and sweet with hints of tangerine and lime

To the End

Gingery and slightly drying, with a pleasant lingering nuttiness.

Windsor Shop - $118 per bottle THE BRITISH CLUB

A fresh and fruity whisky from Yamazaki, full of red fruit and a touch of sherry cask. It’s also got some mizunara (Japanese oak) matured whisky in the mix, which comes through as a complex spicy and almost incense-like note. A well put together and deep dram.

Windsor Shop - $118 per bottle Windsor Arms - $138+ per bottle

For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change. | *Child: 12 years and below

CHINESE NEW YEAR WINE PROMOTION @ THE WINDSOR SHOP 15 January to 28 February

Stock up this festive with fine quality wines from as low as $26.00 a bottle. These wines make an ideal gift for your friends and professional associates this festive holiday too!

Post House Blueish White, Stellenbosch, South Africa @ $38.00 per bottle Post House Blueish Black, Stellenbosch, South Africa @ $38.00 per bottle Pico Maccario Moscato d’Asti, Dolcevita, Italy @ $32.00 per bottle Tenuta Santome Pinot Grigio IGT, Italy @ $32.00 per bottle Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, Tuscany, Italy @ $36.00 per bottle Pierre & Remy Guathier Syrah, Rhone Valley, France @ $34.00 per bottle Concha y Toro Palo Alto Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile @ $26.00 per bottle Concha y Toro Palo Alto Winemaker’s Selection, Maule Valley, Chile @ $32.00 per bottle

SPECIAL CHINESE NEW YEAR ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BRITISH CLUB 19 & 20 February

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Goat with special acrobatic performances and synchronized drums, and a special lion dance treat for The British Club on day 2 of the celebrations!

24

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

LOOKING FOR A NEW GIFT?

WednesdayS & ThursdayS ARE Champagne DayS $108

BRITISH CLUB GIFT VOUCHERS

They come in handy for all occasions and are available for use at our retail shops, all F&B outlets and Chinois Spa.

for every 2 bottles of Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V.

Gift Vouchers are now available at the Windsor Shop and Pro Shop.

$128

for every 2 bottles of Piper Heidsieck Rose Sauvage N.V.

Our staff make the difference

Family, Paediatric & Travel Medicine • Caring for the expatriate community since 1999 • A diverse international team of medical professionals • A caring, friendly and familiar environment Camden Clinic | 1 Orchard Boulevard, Camden Medical Centre #14-06 | 6733 4440 Jelita Clinic | 293 Holland Road, Jelita Cold Storage #02-04 | 6465 4440 Paediatric Clinic | 1 Orchard Boulevard, Camden Medical Centre #11-06 | 6887 4440

-

www. imc healthcare . com For more IMC - British Club - Half Pg Ad - Make the Difference.indd 2

THE BRITISH CLUB

information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

13/11/13 10:19 PM Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change. | *Child: 12 years and below

Turn your child’s hopes and dreams into reality.

GEMS holds over 54 years in holistic international education.

Committed to providing an outstanding holistic education through a balanced programme delivered across academics, sports and the arts. Strong emphasis is placed on 360Âş development, to foster excellence in your child.

Global leader in international education, providing more than 54 years of successful international education excellence to more than 150 different nationalities and 142,000 students in 19 countries.

GEMS students have been accepted into 860 universities in 46 countries and include 12 of the top 15 universities in the world.

Delivering a world acclaimed international curriculum program in the early, middle, and high school divisions by a highly qualified and experienced international faculty dedicated to student achievement and an integrated holistic education program.

+65 6808 7320 www.gemsworldacademy-singapore.com

Enrolling now for Pre-K to Grade 10.

The people to inspire your child to international success.

26

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

HAPPY HOURS

Mondays to Fridays | 5.00pm till closing

APPLICABLE TO ALL OUTLETS

Mountbatten Room, Windsor Arms, Verandah Café & Scores Sports Bar

‘LIVE’ ENTERTAINMENT

SWINGING 60s WITH Vernon Cornelius and the T ‘n’ T+ band Every Saturday, 8.45pm onwards

$5.80+

(½ pint draft beer; House Wines & House Pour Liquors – by the glass)

SPLASH BAR

Daily | 5.00pm till closing

$5.80+

(½ pint draft beer; House Wines & House Pour Liquors – by the glass)

Get ready to swing to the music of the 60s with our new trio, fronted by the 60s king himself – Vernon Cornelius at the Windsor Arms.

Come and enjoy the great dance music of the yesteryears with our dynamic trio who together have over 50 years of music experience! Join Vernon, Tony and Ted for a unique experience as they play your favourite kind of music. They take requests too.

Come dressed for the occasion on the last Saturday of the month and stand to win hampers, wine & dine vouchers and more in a lucky draw!

CRAZY HOURS on Saturdays

CRAZY HOURS

9.30pm till closing

Saturdays & Sundays | 9.30pm till closing

One-for-One (½ pint draft beer; House Wines & House Pour Liquors – by the glass)

THE BRITISH CLUB

ONE-for-ONE

(½ pint draft beer; House Wines & House Pour Liquors – by the glass)

For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change. | *Child: 12 years and below

B O U N C E B AC K TO

YO U T H

D R O P S O F Y O U T H™ BOUNCY SLEEPING MASK

The latest innovation in our best-selling youth-enhancing range, this mask helps you maximise the rejuvenation potential of precious night hours, when skin processes are at their optimum to regenerate and repair daytime damage.

While you sleep, your skin will bounce back into shape, feeling refreshed and replenished when you awake.

AFTER ONE NIGHT’S SLEEP:

80% AGREE*

SKIN FEELS REPLENISHED AFTER 2 WEEKS:

70% AGREE**

SKIN LOOKS BOUNCIER

WITH THE

P OW E R OF E DE LW E ISS ST E M CE L L S

FIND NEW DROPS OF YOUTH™ BOUNCY SLEEPING MASK IN-STORE NOW! *Based on a commissioned study of 109 women **Based on a commissioned study of 103 women

DISCOVER MORE

28

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

SCOTTISH WEEK

Friday, 23 January to Friday, 30 January It is time to bring out those tartans and bagpipes!

Join us as we honour Robert Burns in a weeklong celebration of Scottish cuisine and entertainment..

Scottish Food Promotion Verandah Café • Sweet Corn, Haddock and Potato Soup • Scottish Stovies with Lamb • Baked Raspberry and Bramble Trifle with Drambuie

Windsor Arms • Scottish Vegetable and Lamb Broth • Tradition Fish Pie with Vegetables • Highland Pudding with Caramel Whisky Sauce

Scottish Platter

includes Salmon Rillette, Scotch Eggs, Skewered Beef, Mini Lamb Bridie, Garlic Bread

$22.00+ per platter (serves 2 to 3 persons) $30.00+ per platter (serves 4 to 5 persons)

Scottish Fete Buffet Brunch @ Verandah Café Sunday, 25 January | 11.30am to 3.00pm

Menu Includes Indian Butter Chicken And Naan Bread, Middle Eastern Doner Kebabs, Pull Pork And Beef Brisket Sandwich, Paella, Braised Lamb Neck With Salad And Sauce On Flat Bread, Grilled Sausages With Condiments, Vietnamese Beef Noodles, BBQ Of Meat And Seafood, Haggis Neep and Tatties , Mexican Tacos, Empanadas, Nacho, Chilli Con Carni, Italian Flat Bread With Ham Rocket And Cheese, Scotch Egg , Dessert Of Tipsy Trifle, Cakes, Pudding, Bread And Bun, Jellies, Ice Cream

$38.00+ Adult • $16.00+ Child THE BRITISH CLUB

For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change. | *Child: 12 years and below

BURNS’ NIGHT

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

29

Friday, 30 January Buffet available from 6.00pm onwards | ‘Live’ entertainment begins at 8.00pm Join us at the Windsor Arms as we commemorate the life and work of Robert (Rabbie) Burns, Scotland’s National Poet and Lyricist, who was born on 25 January 1759. Join us for a flavourful Scottish-themed buffet dinner and ‘live’ entertainment by The Wherries from Scotland!

The Wherries

back by popular demand The Wherries play traditional Scottish folk music in an informal and off-beat style that appeals to audiences of all ages, and have performed regularly throughout Scotland, mainland Europe and the USA. Their unique blend of Scottish and Irish ‘sing along’ traditional Celtic folk music, Clydeside humour and abundance audience participation have won them many friends and fans wherever they have performed. This is definitely a Scottish-themed evening not to be missed!

Burns’ Supper Buffet

$35.00+ Adult • $20.00 Child*

(A reduced a la carte menu is also available on this day)

Whisky Tasting @ Windsor Arms

Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 January | 6.30pm to 9.30pm Join us for a special Scotch Whisky tasting in the Windsor Arms!

Special prices for all bottles purchased!

Auchentoshan 12 Years @ $118 per bottle Bowmore 12 Years @ $118 per bottle Glen Garioch 12 Years @ $128 per bottle Ardmore Higland @ $108 per bottle Laphroaig Quarter Cask @ $138 per bottle Teacher’s Single Malt @ $108 per bottle For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change. | *Child: 12 years and below

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

30

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

BEST OF MARGARET RIVER WINERY TOUR 27 to 30 April

Margaret River offers a fabulous escape where you can find a simply stunning collection of best wines from around the renowned region. From full-bodied and flavoursome olive oil to premium cheeses and delicious hand-made chocolates, this is a gourmet food lover’s paradise.

4 Days / 3 Nights Best of Margaret River Winery Tour

Single Occupancy (1A)

Twin Sharing (2A)

Triple Sharing (3A)

Adult (Member)

$3,099

$2,799

$2,749

Adult (Guest)

$3,199

$2,899

$2,899

Package is inclusive of:Return economy airfare to Perth on Singapore Airlines • Airport Taxes • 2 Nights’ Accommodation at Margaret Beach Resort – Studio or 2 Bedroom Apartment or Similar • 1 Nights’ Stay at The Good Earth Hotel in Perth • Daily Breakfast • 3 Lunches at Voyager Restaurant, Cullen Restaurant and Cowaramup Brewery • 1 Dinner at Gnarabar • 1 Exclusive Barbeque Dinner at Thompson Estate • 3 full days of transportation including evening transfers when required for dinner • Airport Transfers in Perth Tour Highlights • Tour and Wine Tasting to 5 Wineries - Voyager Estate, Leeuwin Estate, Cullen Wines, Ashbrook Winery & Thompson Estate • Visit to Sunset Kangaroo Safari Flight Details

27 April 2015: SIN – PER 0105/0620hrs • 30 April 2015: PER – SIN 1530/2045hrs Bookings forms are available at the Reception. Booking deadline is on 15 January 2015. A minimum of 10 persons required for tour to be confirmed.

For a detailed itinerary, please approach Reception or email sueme@britishclub.org.sg

VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL

MENU

Saturday, 14 February • 7.30pm onwards Celebrate love and affection with your loved ones as the year’s most romantic occasion beckons.

$125.00+ per person Price includes 6-course set dinner and a bottle of Premium Pour for every couple.

Choice of Premium Pour: Sileni Estate Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand Sileni Estate Cellar Selection Pinot Noir, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand Special Promotion: Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V. $88.00+ per bottle

Salmon Carpaccio, Caviar, Mixed Greens ***** Pan-fried Baby Lobster with Foie Gras, Grand Manier Glaze ***** Roasted Tomato Soup with Pine Nut Toast ***** Marinated Teriyaki Cod with Baked Butter Nuts ***** Grilled Rib-Eye with Heirloom Vegetables, Fondant Potatoes, Red Wine Jus ***** Isphahan – Almond Meringue, Rose Cream, Lychee, Champagne Glaze ***** Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas Pralines

(U.P.: $118.00+ per bottle)

Reservations required.

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

THE BRITISH CLUB

For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change. | *Child: 12 years and below

SHOP AT

SINGAPORE S MULTI-CHANNEL NO.1RETAILER ’

UPSIZED COURTS PRICE PROMISE

• LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED ONLINE & IN-STORE • 30 DAYS TRIPLE THE PRICE DIFFERENCE • 30 DAYS HASSLE-FREE EXCHANGE & REFUND Visit www.courts.com.sg for more details.

WWW.COURTS.COM.SG

• BIG BOX MEGASTORE • ANG MO KIO • BUKIT TIMAH • CAUSEWAY POINT • CLEMENTI • FUNAN • JEM • JURONG POINT • LOT ONE • NEX • ORCHARD • TAMPINES MALL • TOA PAYOH • WESTGATE

32

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

BINGO NIGHT

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, 20 January 8.00pm

FOR CHILDREN Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Friday, 5.00pm to 6.00pm Children’s Art & Crafts Every Saturday, Verandah Café: 3.00pm to 6.00pm (No class when there is Little Chef)

FOR TEENS Teen Committee Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 7.30pm

FOR ADULTS Mahjong Every Monday: 10.00am to 12.00pm Craft Ladies Every Tuesday: 10.00am to 3.00pm with a lunch break Club Balut Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Windsor Terrace,

It is going to be BINGO FUN! So bring your friends and get ready to shout

BINGO!

The prize snowballs after each session.

QUIZ NIGHTS

Wednesdays, 14 & 28 January 8.00pm

8.00pm onwards

Pit your wits against other teams over five rounds of quizzes.

Chinese Brush Painting Classes

In addition to weekly prizes, teams will accumulate points on a per season basis.

Season 1 will be from January to March 2015 and the team with the most points at the end of the season wins a Grand prize!

Watch this space!

Every Wednesday: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Every Friday: 9.00am – 11.00am Pub Quiz Nights Alternate Wednesday, Windsor Arms, 8.00pm onwards Bingo Nights Alternate Tuesday, Windsor Arms: 8.00pm onwards Sweep Night Every Saturday Night: 8.00pm, 9.00pm & 10.00pm Bridge Every Wednesday, 7.00pm – 10.00am

Participation fee (for charity): Minimum $5.00 per participant

THE BRITISH CLUB PRESENTS

Book Club Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 8.00pm Pitter Chatter Every Thursday, Activity Hub: 10.00am – 11.30am

ACTIVITIES CONTACTS

Have a Good Laugh at our monthly Comedy Night featuring international comedians and your host, the very funny Jonathan Atherton.

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING: Yap Sin Guan Tel: 9666 8994 BALUT: David Quinn Tel: 6572 7028 Email: quinndj@singnet.com.sg

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

MUSIC SECTION: Andy Sullivan Email: andysullivan9@gmail.com

Tel: 8268 8252

CRAFT Ladies: Maggie Ashman Tel: 8606 1120 Email: mandpashman@yahoo.co.uk

MAHJONG: Fiona Corbett Tel: 9841 9058 Email: Corbett.fiona83@gmail.com

BOOK CLUB (Evening Group) Tel: 6410 1144 Angela Ryan Email: angela.ryan@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday, 15 January Show Time: 8.30pm Venue: The Windsor Arms Ticket Prices (Show Only):

$40.00+ Member $50.00+ Guest To book, please email activities@britishclub.org.sg

Martin White Email: martinwhite2@gmail.com Minimum Age: 18 years old • Free Seating Selected Dinner Menu available from 6.30pm

Pitter Chatter Tel: 6410 1144 Elaine Dutton Email: elainedutton2@gmail.com

Cancellations made less than a week before the event will be billed the full price.

(Show may contain coarse language and sexual references.)

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

THE BRITISH CLUB

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

LITTLE CHEF: BUMBLE BEES Saturday, 10 January | 10.00am - 11.30am Verandah Café

Bake buzzing bumblebee cookies in our first Little Chef session for the year! They’re absolutely fun to make, and even better to eat; everyone is sure to love them.

$15.00 + Member | $20.00 + Guest For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311

Chinese Brush Painting

33

Wednesdays | 12.30pm - 2.30pm Fridays | 9.00am to 11.00am

Chinese brush painting is not merely about learning a set of skills – it is about learning to express one’s individuality and appreciating the pleasures in life. The British Club has been holding these classes since 1985 and we welcome you to join our tradition of 27 years at either one of our two adult classes, both held weekly.

Feel free to chat with any of our current students to find out more about this wonderful experience, and hope to see you there!

Monthly prices:

or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

$180.00+ Member | $200.00+ Guest

Cancellations made less than a week before the event shall be billed the full price.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

34

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

PITTER CHATTER

Parents and Toddlers Group Thursdays | 10.00am - 11.30am | Activity Hub

Calling all mums, dads and toddlers. Join us on Thursdays for a fun social gathering to meet other parents at the Club. This is a time to relax a bit and enjoy the company of each other while the little ones play.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

CHILDREN’S ARTS AND CRAFTS Every Saturday (except when there is Little Chef) 3.00pm - 6.00pm | Verandah Terrace

Art generates a love of learning and openness to new ideas for kids. Kids whose creativity is nurtured are curious and inspired to learn more. If your child loves to create things, these Saturday sessions are packed with arts and craft activities. Choose from basic crafts like fruit stamping, or more detailed ones like pottery painting: the possibilities for creativity are endless!

$5.00+ or $10.00+ Member $7.00+ or $15.00+ Guest Come and join us. Walk-ins are most welcome.

OUR SERVICES • General Dentistry • Paediatric Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • • Invisalign • Implants • Endodontics • Crowns and Bridges • • Teeth Whitening • Veneers • Fillings • Scaling and Polishing • • Mouthguards • Fissure Sealants • Orthodontics •

Dr Gareth Pearson MSc BDS - UK

Dr Andrew Lui BDS - Melbourne

We would like to welcome our new dentists!

Dr Linda Yen

Dr Ceri Martin

BDS (Hons) - Sydney FRACDS

BDS - London

Dr Tiffany Tan Yi Cheen BDSc (Hons) - Melbourne

Dr Edwin Heng Specialist in Periodontics BDS MSD Oral Biology - Boston Cert in Periodontology - Boston FAMS - Singapore

6733 9433

127 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court Shopping Gallery, Singapore 247922

6733 2234

583 Orchard Road, #02-31, Forum The Shopping Mall, Singapore 238884

Website: www.dentalessence.com.sg For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

THE BRITISH CLUB

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

ACTION & FUN FOR EVERYONE • Exciting holiday camps

• Kids aged 3-11

Located at the Australian International School and Stamford American International School

darin Mini Man

S p o r t s S ta r s

Mul ti A ctiv ity

Chef r e p u S

Upcoming Winter camp: 5 – 9 January 2015

Book now at www.campasia.asia

36

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

THE NUTRITION WORKSHOP

Mondays, 12, 19, 26 January, 2 and 9 February 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm | The Elizabeth Suite Festive over-indulgence or wish to lose a few kgs or to feel more energized?

Or just simply, wish to provide your family with better nutrition and better health?

Attend this Workshop series and gain knowledge on healthy food choices for you and your family; know where to shop for nutritious food and how to interpret food labels; design meal plans in a small supportive group; keep a food intake journal and enjoy a 1-to-1 discussion with the instructor, Liza Rowan.

For Five Sessions: $425.00 + Member | $450.00 + Guest Liza holds a Degree in Business and MSc in eCommerce. Her passion for natural health and wellness led to studies as a Holistic Nutrition Practitioner at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto, and later at the Edison Institute of Nutrition Canada. Liza, a mother, fitness enthusiast and holistic nutritionist, is passionate about helping you and your family improve your overall health, energy levels and general wellbeing.

Minimum 10 participants required for the workshop to commence.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg Cancellations made less than a week before the event shall be billed the full price.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

THE BRITISH CLUB

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

Fly in British style Fly with us to more than 75 destinations in Europe and experience the world-class service that the British are famous for.

Discover more at ba.com

38

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

MULIA JEWELRY

Tuesday, 13 January | 10.30am - 12.00pm | Stuart Room

Mulia Jewelry’s vision is to build on a strong belief that every customer deserves a Jeweler they can trust. The brand is a respected and trusted name in Indonesia, representing utmost precision and perfection in the art of jewelry making. Mulia’s Personal Jeweler, Ira Lim will share with you the basics on how to identify quality diamonds and ways to take care of them. Bring along a piece of your own jewelry and learn how easy it is to maintain it at home.

$25.00 + Member | $35.00 + Guest Minimum 6 participants required for the workshop to commence.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg Cancellations made less than a week before the event shall be billed the full price.

INVENTIVE PUPPETRY Sunday, 25 January | 4.30pm- 5.30pm The Elizabeth Suite

Have you ever wondered how puppets work? Catch awardwinning puppeteer Frankie Malachi’s ‘Inventive Puppetry’, as he showcases his fascinating puppetry creations and shares the magic behind his creative puppet-making process. Watch how he creates wonderful works of art from seemingly uninteresting everyday objects in this rare, behind-the-scenes presentation.

Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and interactive fun for the whole family and discover ways to create your own puppets at home!

$15.00 + Member | $20.00 + Guest $50.00+ Family of 4 For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg Cancellations made less than a week before the event shall be billed the full price.

The British Club’s Craft Group The British Club Craft Group had a very successful stall at the Christmas Bazaar.

After 12 months of planning, we had a quilt to raffle and four other quilts to sell, together with an assortment of colourful Christmas decorations, table runners, place mats, coasters, bunting, angels and memory boxes, to name just a few of the goodies on sale. Everything was handmade by the ladies of the group, and at bargain prices.

The members donated fabric, time and energy to ensure the stall was a success.

All proceeds from the stall were donated to the Club’s two charities, Riding for the Disabled - Singapore, and the Gurkha Welfare trust.

The stall raised more than $5,600, which was split between the two charities.

It was a fantastic and marvellous achievement, and at the group’s recent AGM, the ladies applauded the project leader, Sally Macintosh, who coordinated this splendid group effort.

The craft group meets every Tuesday 10am to 3pm in the Treetops Lounge at The British Club. We are a lively group of ladies, and we welcome and support new members.

Do come and join us .

Margaret Ashman, Convenor Craft Group For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

THE BRITISH CLUB

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

TEEN DISCO PARTY: NEON SPLASH

THE AMAZING TOYBOX Sunday, 8 February | 4.30pm - 5.30pm The Elizabeth Suite

Friday, 6 February | 7.00pm - 10.00pm | Treetops Lounge

Burn up the dance floor with a burst of neon! Party the evening away with good food, great music, and fantastic company at the Neon-themed Teen Disco Party! Bring along all of your friends; the more the merrier!

39

All sorts of amazing treasures tumble out The Amazing ToyBox and spark off catchy songs and wild adventures. The Amazing ToyBox are back to entertain your little ones with music, dancing and a whole lot of merrymaking. Kids love Mark and Reuben and their madcap antics. In no time at all, the zany duo and the Boogie Bug dancers will have you laughing along, tapping your feet and clapping away to their marvelous music. Ideal for kids aged 1 - 6.

$15.00+

Price includes a buffet and drinks.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

$15.00 Member | $20.00 Guest $55.00 Member Family of 4 $70.00 Guest Family of 4 For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg Cancellations made less than a week before the event shall be billed the full price.

BRICKZ 4 KIDZ LEGO WORKSHOPS

6 Sessions on Saturdays, 7, 14, 28 February, 7, 14, 21 March | 10.00am -11.30am | Activity Hub

We’ll provide the bricks and all you need is your imagination!

For 3 to 4 years old: FUN WITH DUPLO Workshop

Learning made fun! With LEGO Duplo bricks, children get to practice essential preschool skills including letter recognition, phonics, colours, counting and sequencing.

For 5 to 7 years old: AIR, LAND & SEA Workshop

Prepare for lots of building fun ahead with motorized models of cars, airplanes and construction vehicles… These models even rock, roll and spin!

$28.00+ per session for Member ∙ $168.00+ 6 sessions for Member $30.00 + per session for Guest ∙ $180.00+ 6 sessions for Guest For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg A minimum of 8 participants required per session to commence. • Advanced booking required Cancellations made less than a week before the event shall be billed the full price.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

40

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

BABY MASSAGE & YOGA

BY EMELINE HARE

Four Sessions on 27 February & 6, 13, 20 March | 10.00am - 11.00am Activity Hub Baby Massage and Baby Yoga is a wonderful way in which to develop the bond between parent and baby as well as having specific health benefits, for example relieving trapped wind, constipation, colic, increasing flexibility and aiding sleep.

Learn a full baby massage routine along with gentle baby yoga stretches and reflexology points.

Participants will receive a bottle of Organic Baby Massage Oil and a leaflet outlining the baby massage routine they will learn on the course.

Emeline Hare is a registered Sole Proprietor in Singapore of My Baby Adores and a member of the International Association of Infant Massage, Singapore Chapter. For details on My Baby Adores please visit, www.mybabyadores.com Parents will need to bring the following to each session: Changing mat | 2x towels | Muslin | Spare nappy, wipes etc A minimum of four babies required for the class to commence, and for a maximum of 10 babies. New-born babies up to active crawlers are welcome.

For Four Sessions: $150.00 + Member | $185.00 + Guest For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg Cancellations made less than a week before the event shall be billed the full price.

FROM THE JAM

with the bass player Bruce Foxton LIVE at The British Club Tuesday, 17 March 2015 | 8.30pm Registration opens | The Elizabeth Suite

From the Jam is currently touring with the Setting Sons album to sell-out crowds in the UK. If you are a fan of The Jam, you will definitely not want to miss the special performance!

$125.00+ Member | $135.00+ Guest For bookings, please call 6467 4311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg.

Cancellations made after Sunday, 1 March, shall be billed at full price.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

THE BRITISH CLUB

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

Universal Studios Singapore®

Open Ocean Gallery

Dueling Racer

RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA SINGAPORE DISCOUNTED TICKETS EXCLUSIVELY FOR BRITISH CLUB MEMBERS Explore Asia’s Ultimate Destination, Resorts World® at Sentosa Singapore : Go beyond the screen and Ride The Movies® at Universal Studios Singapore, experience cutting-edge rides, shows, and attractions based on your favourite blockbuster films and television series!

S.E.A. Aquarium - the World’s Largest Aquarium Adventure Cove Waterpark- Asia’s Most Amazing Waterpark

Attraction Universal Studios Singapore

Regular Price

Member Price

Adult/Child

Adult/Child

$74.00/$54.00

$61.00/$45.00

Up to 18%

Savings

Further Reduced Price

S.E.A. Aquarium

$38.00/$28.00

$25.00/$18.00 $20.00/$15.00

Up to 35% Up to 47%

Adventure Cove Waterpark

$36.00/$26.00

$26.00/$20.00

Up to 27%

For ticket purchases of 10 or more, please book 1 week in advance.

No minimum purchase required.

Purchases can be made at Reception.

For enquiries, please contact recept@britishclub.org.sg Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE, RIDE THE MOVIES, Universal Globe logo, and all Universal elements and related indicia ™ & © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. dec 2014

42

Member’s Feature for Peter Pan – A Never-ending Story

Peter Pan: A Never-ending Story

When I volunteered to do this report for the British Club, I didn’t quite know what I was expecting from the show. However, when I went to see it with my family, I definitely wasn’t disappointed.

Peter Pan, A Never Ending Story had everything an amazing family production needed, good set design, incredible performers and a unique twist on a typical stage show. You see, what I wasn’t expecting to happen at the performance was the fact that the actors didn’t have any speaking lines.

There was a running narration from Stacey Solomon (Tinkerbelle) but apart from that, actors sang chart topping songs that the majority of the crowd knew and loved. The actors were extremely talented, in particular, Sandor Stürbl and Lilly-Jane Young, who play Peter and Wendy. I thought their performance of Forever Young, originally by Alphaville was particularly good. The way the set was designed was incredible. In my opinion, it deserved awards , with a book themed look, and costumes that interlinked with that idea. The storyline was very similar to classic Peter Pan plot, but with certain twists that made this show original. For example the fact that Tinkerbelle was a lot more temperamental than in the Disney movie, and considerably more cold towards Wendy, to the point where she wants Wendy dead. It was parts of the show like this that really made me understand why Peter Pan is on a world arena tour.

However, with any good stage performance, Peter Pan, A Never Ending Story, had its flaws. I thought that although the mechanics were amazing, the crew could have made them more subtle. For example – when Peter and Wendy were ‘flying’ the harness was chunky and very obvious to the audience.. This, in a way, took away some of the magic that was built up throughout the performance. I also think the show may have achieved more with less. Although the story was incredible, I felt has though as it drew closer to the intermission, the production had some areas of the plot that could have the show could have easily gone without, because it felt as though they were building up for a large plot twist that never happened.

Overall, I adored the performance and would not only recommend it to anyone who is thinking of going, but return to the show.

– Sarah Stone

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

THE BRITISH CLUB

All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

44

SPORT & FITNESS

SPORTS CONVENORS SPORTS CHAIRMAN Stephen Fulton Tel: 9321 3714 sportschairman@britishclub.org.sg CRICKET CONVENOR Todd Buck cricket@britishclub.org.sg GOLF CONVENOR Nicholas Merrow Smith golf@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*

•

5 sessions*

•

10 session*

$80 $375 $700 Group Training (Minimum of 2 persons)

FOOTBALL CONVENORS James Morris Tel: 9651 2556 Rob Allen Tel: 9177 4642 football@britishclub.org.sg

$45 per person

Junior induction (Children aged 12 to 15 years old)

2 sessions* for $130

Kindly call 6410 1151 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg for more information.

MARTIAL ARTS CONVENOR Adam Slater Tel: 9839 3303 martialarts@britishclub.org.sg

* 1 hour per session

SQUASH CONVENOR Craig Telmer Tel: 9738 5072 squash@britishclub.org.sg SWIMMING CONVENORS Emma Thomas Tory Morris Helen Tynan swimming@britishclub.org.sg TENNIS CONVENOR (MEN) Joel Krueger Tel: 9838 8870 tennismen@britishclub.org.sg TENNIS CONVENOR (LADIES) Sally Morris tennisladies@britishclub.org.sg SCUBA CONVENOR Karo De Beul scuba@britishclub.org.sg SPORTS & FITNESS sports@britishclub.org.sg Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

• • • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • •

Ladies’ & Men’s Social Tennis Pilates Yoga Social Squash Aqua Spin Aqua Aerobics Aqua Spin Pilates Yoga Social Squash Seven A Side Football (alternative Thursdays) (Call 6410 1173 to enquire) Aqua Aerobics Pilates Mixed Social Tennis Karate Kids @ Studio Taekwondo @ Studio Football Matches Social Squash Cricket

THE BRITISH CLUB

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

AQUA SPIN Instructor : Yannick Dedigama Tuesday : 9.00am to 10.00am 10.00am to 11.00am Free first trial for BC Members $39.00 (per succeeding session) $456.00 (12 sessions/full term) PILATES CLASS** Instructor : Temporary Instructor Monday : 8.30am to 9.30am Wednesday : 8.30am to 9.30am $20.00 per session* YOGA CLASS** Instructor Monday

: Paulina Buck : 9.30am to 11.00am

Instructor Thursday

: Patricia Lorenz : 9.30am to 11.00am

$20.00 per session* WATER AEROBICS Instructor : Ismail Wednesday : 10.00am to 11.00am

Friday

: 10.00am to 11.00am

$15.00 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 ** $20.00 will be charged for no-show and guest fee for Yoga & Pilates Classes

SQUASH

During the battle, BC rebels managed to steal secret directions to the‘Squash Star’ HQ of the Empire’s allies in the Crikkit system. The SCC stormtroopers are known to be armed with enough squash power to dominate an entire tournament.

Despite the threat of these sinister agents, the BC rebels flew into Crikkit knowing they were the only ones who could win there and restore freedom and balance to the COSMOs....

The first two rebel fighters into battle were Chewbacca and Han Solo. Both started strong and within 10 minutes, the BC rebels were 1-0 up on both courts. Chewbacca dominated his opponent with pure physicality while Han’s laid-back approach let everyone know there was no problem The Empire Strikes Back From there, the SCC troopers showed their strength, fighting back with drop shots, boasts and laser blasts down the walls to win both games 3-1. It was not looking good for the rebels as Han was taken away to be encased in carbonite.

Return of the Squash Jedi Next up was R2-D2 (fittingly on court 2) playing one of the Crikkit troops who looked like Yoda. R2 squeaked and bleeped to a very efficient and convincing win. Meanwhile next door Princess Leia (no gold bikini) was on court with a giant called Jayant, rumoured to be part of the Hutt clan. After a shaky start the Princess’s agility and fighting spirit came to the fore and it was another 3-0 win for the rebels.

That set the stage for the final massive battle. Luke Skywalker against Darth Cowell, Dark Lord of Crikkit. They went toe-to-toe with light sabres drawn. Luke won the first game and then the second, but the Empire was not done. Darth Cowell surged forward and took an easy game 3 and a close game 4. The force was strong with Luke Skywalker, though, and he felt the ghostly presence of his mentor Obi Wan Kenobi at the back of the court. Just as he had when he destroyed the Death Star, he found the crack, literally, in Darth Cowell’s defences, smashing a forehand into his opponent’s backside for a stroke on match point.

A great win for the rebels was celebrated with food, ale and dancing Ewoks, but still no gold bikini.

Staring Jason Kynoch as Chewbacca Matt Gyde as Han Solo Steve Settle as R2D2 Craig Telmer as Obi Wan Kenobi Jamie Salamon as Princess Leia Ben Kiggell as Luke Skywalker

46

SPORT & FITNESS Golf:

GOLF SECTION HAPPENINGS By Nic Merrow-Smith Race to The Sarojin The winner will be known by the time this reaches your coffee table, so whoever you were, congratulations from us all. Watch our Facebook page for update on who our winner is!

ISCGT End of Season Event The last of 4 matches was an interrupted affair held at Keppel Club. We fielded a team of 7 from the British Club and secured our best result of the year when the match was abandoned due to the weather.

Team ABC (American British Club) Nic Merrow-Smith, John Bussell, Kevin Gibson, Mike Humphery, Oliver Stoffell, David Kempton, John Bowhay.

Just rewards for a damp squid of a game.

THE BRITISH CLUB

SPORT & FITNESS

What’s In The Bag

47

Our outgoing golf convener Jonathan Woodward was asked a few probing questions about his golfing habits, as we already know those of Tiger, right? Hope you all enjoy.

And you are? Jonathan Woodward (of course) Tell us why you’re in Singapore: I manage the FX trading business in Asia Pacific for Thomson Reuters What you like/love about the British Club: The breath of facilities is fantastic but it is really the sense of belonging and the common sense of humour is a godsend.

Favourite golf course/hole in the region: Avondale, Sydney. It’s a hidden Gem on the north shore with a magnificent layout, great wildlife, a relaxed membership and no tee times.

What you might shoot on a good day; A good day is breaking 80. Once, I was standing in the middle of the 16th fairway when my match play opponent pointed out that I was three under par. Whilst I managed to win the match I dropped four shots on the next three hole to finish one over!!??

Claim to Fame: Playing off a single figure handicap for 35 years and never getting a hole-in-one. I have holed out from 240 yards but that was for a birdie on a par 5 (?!) and I didn’t even see that one go in because I couldn’t be bothered to watch.

And what’s in your golf bag Jonathan?

Driver Spec: Taylormade SLDR 460cc 12.5 set 1 degree lower with the weight in the fade position which just means I draw the ball less.

Driver Shaft: Matrix Ozik 6M3 – A low spin & low launch shaft Fairway Woods: No’s & Shaft: Callaway X2 Hot 4 wood with Tour AD SF – 6 shaft, Mizuno MX700 17 degree Hybrid standard shaft (must be time for an upgrade!)

Irons: Mizuno MP-69 with Project X 5.0 shafts (4 iron through to pitching) Wedges: Big Fish 51 & 55 degree with GPS HiRev shafts (lots of spin), Mizuno MP R series 60 degree Putter: Taylormade Rossa Mallett Ball: Titleist ProV1 Aids: Rangefinder Mascot/Charm/Memorabilia: I collect course maps from each of the courses I have played and metallic markers. I also have 6 pictures of me with tour pros (Peter Alliss, Bernard Gallagher, Padraig Harrington, Matt Goggin, Marcel Siem & Tim Wilkinson) Anything else? I recommend getting fitted for your shafts. It is not just for low handicappers and it makes a huge difference to your consistency and distance. I use Eric at Big Fish Golf who is a relaxed, knowledgeable professional who has helped me, my son and numerous friends increase the enjoyment of the game. Andrew Kemp, from the Sarojin, recently paid him a visit and is now hitting the ball almost 20 yards further with his long irons but more importantly they now land closer to the intended target.

Thanks Jonathan, happy golfing and good luck seeking out that elusive hole-in-one.

Our Limits Are Only Your Imagination…

Just 55 minutes from Phuket, in Khao Lak, secluded white sands await

Results & Standings October Medal: Venue: Sentosa Golf Club, Serapong Course, Mixed Tees Winner: 35 points, Oliver Stoffell Runner Up: 31 points, Charles Pierron

Couples, honeymoons, intimate weddings, adult family groups

reservations@sarojin.com . sarojin.com . +66 (0) 76 427 900

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

British Club Golf Section Calendar 2014 – 2015 Season Changes for 2015 are as follows; The Order of Merit changes are designed to mesh with the international school year and should allow more Members to complete a full season before packing for the European (summer) tour.

•

The Order of Merit will run from September 2014 through to June 2015.

•

The Order of Merit comprises 10 monthly medals commencing in September 2014.

•

A player’s best 5 results will count towards the Order of Merit final standings.

•

The last event of the 2014-2015 season will be the Club Championship scheduled for 26th June 2015.

•

The September, October, November and December 2014 medals count towards both the 2014 and 2015 Order of Merit.

FIXTURE LIST The British Club - Order of Merit 2015 Sunday (am)

28/09/2014

September Medal at Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club, Iskanda, Johor, Malaysia

Friday (pm)

25/10/2014

October Medal and 2014 Club Championship at Sentosa Golf Club, Serapong Course, Singapore

Friday (am)

28/11/2014

November Medal at Warren Golf & Country Club, Singapore

Saturday (am) 13/12/2014

December Medal at Ria Bintan Golf Club, Ocean Course, Bintan, Indonesia

Sunday (am)

25/01/2015

January Medal at Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort, Plantation Course, Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia

Friday (pm)

27/02/ 2015

February Medal at Tanah Merah Country Club, Tampines Course, Singapore

Sunday (am)

29/03/2015

March Medal at Palm Springs Beach & Golf Resort, Palm/Resort Course, Batam, Indonesia

Friday (pm)

30/04/2015

April Medal at Seletar Country Club, Singapore

Sunday (am)

31/05/2015

May Medal at Poresia Golf Club & Resort, Iskanda, Johor, Malaysia

Thursday (pm) 25/06/2015

Club Championship & June Medal, Sentosa Golf Club, Serapong Course, Singapore

The British Club - Inter-club Matches 2015 Thursday (pm) 00/03/2015

ISCGT 1st Leg, date and venue to be confirmed

Friday (pm)

The Ryder Cup or Colonial Cup hosted by the American Club, venue to be confirmed

22/05/2015

Thursday (pm) 00/05/2015

ISCGT 2nd Leg, date and venue to be confirmed

The Colonial Cup hosted by the American Club, date and venue to be confirmed

00/06/2015

Thursday (pm) 00/08/2015

ISCGT 3rd Leg, date and venue to be confirmed

Friday (pm)

The Ryder Cup hosted by the British Club at Sentosa Golf Club, Tanjong Course

02/10/2015

Thursday (pm) 00/11/2015

ISCGT 4th Leg, date and venue to be confirmed

The British Club - Match Play Tournament 2015 July to August 2015

The British Club match play trophy is an inaugural event with a maximum field of 16 played during the July and August months, more details to follow.

Interested parties, please contact Wan Lay Chi at wanlaychi@britishclub.org.sg

SPORT & FITNESS

49

SWIMMING:

Section Report By Helen Tynan RS – Backstroke ET – When did you move to Singapore?

RS – February 2012. I left the Philippines after 9 years of coaching ET – How many years have you been at the BC? RS – 2 years ET – What made you choose the BC? RS – It is a blessing for me to be assigned to the BC by Coach Alain (Total Swimming Director) as he believed my experience and credentials were a good fit for this club ET – What’s your favourite part of coaching the Barracudas?

RS – Working with the developmental squad and teaching them how to train ET – What’s your worst part of coaching (I’m thinking you need to be careful here Rolando!)

RS – Working with the squad (uh oh...) because we need to get it right with their club swimming and school swimming (phew...that’s a fair enough reason!)

ET – Where would you like to see us go as a club next?

RS – To join and participate in the Singapore National swim meet ET – How do we do that?

RS – Need to qualify and one of the qualifications is the 400metre race for age 10+ so I’m now looking at longer distances with the team ET – What do we as a club and swimmers need to work on?

RS – Trust your coaches and commit to swimming What better way to start the New Year than to recap on some of the highlights of the swimmers last season and to find out a little bit more about our Head Coach Rolando Samentiero

ET – What are your hobbies?

Emma Thomas (ET) – Where are you from Rolando?

Roland Sarmiento (RS) – Manila in the Philippines

RS – Le Clos and Phelps for the butterfly andn Kitajima for the Breastroke

ET – Is swimming a big sport in the Philippines?

ET – And finally, what have been your highlights from 2014?

RS – Not as big as basketball but the level is getting higher and better.

RS – From less than 90 swimmers in the combined squad group we now have over 120 kids. Great competitive level at the Merlion and Neptune league. Swimming stroke and technique improvement and the discipline of all children a lot better.

ET – How old were you when you started swimming and where were you? RT – I was 18 and at college. It was during my PE classes that I learnt to swim ET – That’s quite old. Why did you start so late?

RS – Swimming was an expensive sport to learn and I spent a lot of time playing basketball ET – When did you want to become a swimming coach?

RS – 2 years later when I was 20 and still at college I started to teach some of my friends that couldn’t swim and I really enjoyed it

RS – Badminton and volleyball ET – Who’s your favourite swimmer?

ET – Thanks Rolando – here’s to a great 2015 and achieving all your goals ahead.

Alain, Rolando, Rowena and their great team of coaches have already worked wonders with all the swimmers at the British club.

In addition to lessons and training we have seen Video training night which was a great success, Learn to swim graduation ceremonies and the last tally of medals for the latest swimming gala was

ET – Where did you train to be a coach?

RS – Worked and trained as a Part Time teacher at a famous school in the Philippines called the Bert Iozada Swim school

Gold – 26 medals Silver – 18 medals

ET – What’s your favourite food?

Bronze – 9 medals

RS – Shrimps

This took the British club to the top of the medal table.

ET – Mmm some correlation between swimming and shrimps!

What’s your favourite stroke

Happy New Year one and all from everyone at BC swimming SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

50

SPORT & FITNESS FOOTBALL:

Convenor’s Report

By James Morris & Rob Allen

2014 has been yet another successful, entertaining and most enjoyable year both on and off the field of dreams. The North have continued their dominance in the bi-annual North V South intersection challenge winning both games this year on the floating platform pitch at Marina Bay; we enjoyed two successful tours to Manila and Bali winning three games, drawing one and losing just the one; we hosted HMS Daring, which included a tour of the battleship, and HMAS Stuart; Nick Groth blasted his way into the record books by reaching 200 goals for the club with Robbie Allen and Paul Richardson both making the 100 goal landmark; it was a nearly year in the leagues coming runners up in the Equatorial Premier League, Equatorial Qualifying League and the D2D Golden League; and at the time of writing we are preparing for a Cup final against the Belgium side ‘BLAS’ which will hopefully see us win some silverware.

2014 has also seen us wave goodbye to some football stalwarts and legends – Grant Hall, Andy Petyt, Kieron Harlowe, Jamie Thuillier, Aaron Reader, Kieran Turnbull you are all missed and unfortunately we shall soon see Paul Richardson, Barry Woolhead and Darren Whatmore leave Singapore. Sad days indeed, but as one departs, so often new talent appears! We have welcomed Nick and Luke Challoner (a tremendous dad/ son combo and Northerners too!), Stewart Frame, Iresh Baskar, Matteo, the Rickards, Bryan Weir and Alan Jope. All new members are welcome and we hope many more of you will feel the urge to don those boots once again. Just for context we have members playing as young as 14 years and as wise as 63 years old. As long as the body can move in more than one direction, you can kick a ball and you enjoy rehydrating with a few cold ones you will no doubt be a legend within the section before you know it.

1st XI Report (Captain: Paul Hackett; Vice Captain: Mark Saurin) A new season, a new start and some changes! The new campaign has started well for the first XI and we were unbeaten in the League and Cup, well until we decided to play at 1pm two weeks ago against TGA! Our first defeat of the season was hard to swallow, but never a truer statement “mad dogs and English men......!” We were certainly mad to play then!!

Despite our first defeat we sit atop the table and have taken some big scalps already this year having beaten the likes of the Singapore Cricket Club and the Rampant Casuals. We admittedly, have played more games than most and we can expect a tough campaign with Gaelic Lions once again looking formidable, but no complaints thus far!

A solid win in the semi finals saw us wave goodbye to a longstanding and ageing Andy Petyt, who has left to head to Hong Kong, the VC and statesman signing off with a clean sheet and a goal, a typical header (read lucky) to seal victory against a young and technically very good team. The final will be against Blas in a few weeks time, and it would be great to some silverware back at the BC! We’ve appointed Mark Saurin as the new VC, big shoes to fill, but we are confident of your abilities.

2nd XI Report (Captain: Bill Palmer; Vice Captain: Steve Clark) As Equatorial Football League (EFL) QD champions in 2012-13, the 2nd XI were full of confidence for the 2013-14 season. Despite a few departures our flourishing section welcomed important new faces in the form of a Kiwi goalie (!!) and an ex-British Hotspur hoping to relive former glory. However, the season proved more challenging and a lack of ruthlessness and losing games from winning positions meant only third place. Credible enough, but we have high standards in the seconds and were disappointed!

Having declined the opportunity of promotion to the EFL Premier Division (we didn’t want to show up the BCFC 1st XI!), we currently sit second in our league having won 3, drawn 1 and narrowing losing the other game. The mix of grizzled warhorses and young THE BRITISH CLUB

SPORT & FITNESS

51

pups makes for an interesting blend in a team that always tries to play simple yet efficient football, so a big thank you to all those who have contributed, both on and off the field, to help make the seconds a very special team.

3rd XI Report (Captain: Mike Hughes; Vice Captain: Neil Johnson) The British Club 3rd team had a tough season playing in the young and competitive ESPZEN 4th Division. Not being the youngest squad of players, most Saturdays were spent chasing younger opponents and using experience to counter speed. By the end of the season, we had managed to climb into a very respectable 3rd place thanks to players such as Andrew Moore, Stephen Mangham, Darryl Branch and Neil Johnson, to name only a few. Next season the team will move into the ESPZEN Vets League where we are expecting to find a few more players closer to our age.

4th XI Report(Captain: Alan Jope; Vice Captain: Robin Thuillier) The “British Club 4th 11” was re-christened as the “British Club D2D Vets” earlier this year. The league we are playing in requires players to be over 35, though with up to three under 35’s allowed on the pitch at any one time the standard can be fairly competitive. Since the name change, we have welcomed 78 different players, with a combined result from all competitions and friendlies of Played 22, Won 11, Drawn 4, Lost 7. In addition to an estimated 2,496 years of playing experience in the squad, we are the only team in the club which has had over 300,000 hits on a YouTube video featuring a particular highlight from one of our games. “Go Vets!”

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

52

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 2015 Tue

Mon

Wed

Thu Hangover Brunch @ Windsor Arms Mountbatten Weekday Specials One-for-one promotions @ Scores Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Pitter Chatter Social Squash Yoga

1

Pubilc Holiday: New Year’s Day

5 6 7 8 Sandwich & Burger Promotion @ Verandah Café* Risotto Promotion @ Windsor Arms* One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Monday Madness: Verandah Café Mahjong Tennis: Ladies’ & Mens’ Social Social Squash Yoga

All about Salmon Promotion @ Scores* Australian King Fish Promotion @ Mountbatten Room* One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials BYO Wine @ Windsor Shop Craft Ladies Aqua Spin

Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Chinese Brush Painting Aqua Aerobics Bridge Pilates

Members Connect Night Mountbatten Weekday Specials Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Pitter Chatter Social Squash

12 13 14 15 Nutrition Workshop One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Monday Madness: Verandah Café Mahjong Tennis: Ladies’ & Mens’ Social Social Squash Yoga

Mulia Jewellery One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials BYO Wine @ Windsor Shop Craft Ladies Aqua Spin Balut

Pub Quiz Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Chinese Brush Painting Aqua Aerobics Bridge Pilates

Comedy Night CNY Wine Promotion @ Windsor Shop+ Mountbatten Weekday Specials Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Pitter Chatter Social Squash

19 20 21 22 Nutrition Workshop One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Monday Madness: Verandah Café Mahjong Tennis: Ladies’ & Mens’ Social Social Squash Yoga

Week Scottish Nutrition Workshop

Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Chinese Brush Painting Aqua Aerobics Bridge Pilates

Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Mountbatten Weekday Specials Pitter Chatter Social Squash

Pitter Chatter Scottish Week Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Mountbatten Weekday Specials Social Squash

26 27 28 29

One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Monday Madness: Verandah Café Mahjong Tennis: Ladies’ & Mens’ Social Social Squash Yoga

THE BRITISH CLUB

Bingo One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials BYO Wine @ Windsor Shop Craft Ladies Aqua Spin

Scottish Week Craft Ladies One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials BYO Wine @ Windsor Shop Aqua Spin

Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Scottish Week One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Chinese Brush Painting Bridge Aqua Aerobics Pilates Pub Quiz

* Promotion till 31 January 2015

+ Promotion till 28 February 2015

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Fri

Sat

53

Sun

February 2 3 4 Chinese Brush Painting Mixed Social Tennis Aqua Aerobics Pilates

Live Music with T ‘n’ T+ @ Windsor Arms Sweep night Children’s Art & Crafts Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Saturday Night Buffet @ Scores Pub Grub Buffet @ Windsor Arms Football Matches Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids

Sunday Farmers’ Market Brunch @ Verandah Café Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Carving dinner with salad buffet @ Verandah Café & Splash Bar The Great British Carve-out lunch @ Windsor Arms 4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room

2015

LISTINGS

Teen Disco Party: Neon SPLASH

9 10 11 Friday, 6 February Chinese Brush Painting Mixed Social Tennis Aqua Aerobics Pilates

Little Chef: Bumblebees Sweep night Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Saturday Night Buffet @ Scores Pub Grub Buffet @ Windsor Arms Live Music with T ‘n’ T+ @ Windsor Arms Football Matches Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids

Sunday Farmers’ Market Brunch @ Verandah Café Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Carving dinner with salad buffet @ Verandah Café & Splash Bar The Great British Carve-out lunch @ Windsor Arms 4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room

The Amazing Toybox Sunday, 8 February

Chinese New Year Entertainment Friday & Saturday, 19 & 20 February

16 17 18 Brickz 4 Kidz Lego Chinese Brush Painting Mixed Social Tennis Aqua Aerobics Pilates

Leo Sayer Sweep night Children’s Art & Crafts Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Saturday Night Buffet @ Scores Pub Grub Buffet @ Windsor Arms Live Music with T ‘n’ T+ @ Windsor Arms Football Matches Social Squash SAYER Taekwondo 40 YEARS AT THE TOP “Live in Singapore” SAT 17 JANUARY Karate Kids

Sunday Farmers’ Market Brunch @ Verandah Café Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Carving dinner with salad buffet @ Verandah Café & Splash Bar The Great British Carve-out lunch @ Windsor Arms 4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room

LEO British Theatre Playhouse presents

Esplanade

Official Hotel Sponsor

Official Lifestyle Magazine:

Supported by:

Official Radio:

Supporting Radio:

Official Label:

Official Airline:

Saturdays, 7, 14, 28 February, 7, 14, 21 March

Baby Massage & Yoga

by Emeline Hare Fridays, 27 February, 6, 13, 20 March

ONLY FOR ONE NIGHT Concert Hall

PLAYING SMASH HITS SUCH AS: Produced by:

Official Lifestyle Magazine:

Workshop

“You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” “More than I Can Say” “When I Need You” Tickets thru' all SISTIC channels! . Call SSITIC Hotline 6348 555

www.britishtheatreplayhouse.com

23 24 25 McWilliam’s Estate Wine & Gourmet Dinner Scottish Week Chinese Brush Painting Mixed Social Tennis Aqua Aerobics Pilates

Scottish Week Sweep night Children’s Art & Crafts Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Saturday Night Buffet @ Scores Pub Grub Buffet @ Windsor Arms Live Music with T ‘n’ T+ @ Windsor Arms Football Matches Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids

Scottish Week Inventive Puppetry Sunday Farmers’ Market Brunch @ Verandah Café Sunday Seafood Champagne Brunch @ Mountbatten Room Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Carving dinner with salad buffet @ Verandah Café & Splash Bar The Great British Carve-out lunch @ Windsor Arms

30 31 Scottish Week Chinese Brush Painting Mixed Social Tennis Aqua Aerobics Pilates

Sweep night Children’s Art & Crafts Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Saturday Night Buffet @ Scores Pub Grub Buffet @ Windsor Arms Live Music with T ‘n’ T+ @ Windsor Arms Football Matches Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids

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

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

54

MAGIC MOMENTS

Wine Affair 2014 5 December

LEO SAYER British Theatre Playhouse presents

40 YEARS AT THE TOP “Live in Singapore”

Y R A U N A J 7 1 T SA R ONE NIGHT ONLY FO

rt Hall

Esplanade Conce

PLAYING SMASH HITS SUCH AS: Produced by:

Official Lifestyle Magazine:

Official Hotel Sponsor

Official Lifestyle Magazine:

Supported by:

Official Radio:

Supporting Radio:

Official Label:

Official Airline:

“You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” “More than I Can Say” “When I Need You” Tickets thru' all SISTIC channels! . Call SSITIC Hotline 6348 555

www.britishtheatreplayhouse.com

THE BRITISH CLUB

56

RECIPROCAL CLUB SPOTLIGHT

Royal Automobile Club of Australia

Since 1903 the Royal Automobile Club of Australia (or RACA) has provided Sydney with the perfect location to meet, dine, stay or socialise.

From its origins as a Motoring Club, the RACA continues to grow with a diverse membership base, engaging events program, comfortable accommodation facilities, dining options, a health club, garage and business centre. Not to mention it’s a sought after location for both functions and weddings alike.

Located at 89 Macquarie Street, the RACA is a short walk from Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House, the Royal Botanic Garden as well as many other major Sydney attractions, making it the ideal base to explore the city from.

When visiting the Club, guests can choose from one of 29 accommodation rooms ranging from single rooms through to Harbour Deluxe Suites; perfect for business or leisure.

Its dining facilities include both the Harbour Dining Room and Members Bar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner along with stunning views across Sydney Harbour and the Royal Botanic Gardens. With a no booking policy, a fantastic bar menu and a cocktail and wine list second to none, the Members Bar is ideal for those impromptu moments.

The RACA combines the beauty of a heritage listed building with a first rate menu and exceptional service.

With seven separate spaces, the RACA has the perfect option for every function.

Royal Automobile Club of Australia 89 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: 61 2 8273 2300 Fax: 61 2 8273 2301 Email: raca@raca.com.au Website: www.raca.com.au For more information, please visit www.raca.com.au or email recept@britishclub.org.sg

THE BRITISH CLUB

OPERATING HOURS OPERATING HOURS AT THE CLUB Reception in Main Lobby Daily: 8am to 11pm

6467 4311

Administrative Office Monday to Friday: 9am to 6.15pm Food & Beverage Office (Banquet Sales & Events) Monday to Friday: 9am to 6.15pm Saturday: 10am to 7pm Membership Sales Monday to Sunday: 9am to 6.15pm Rabley Room & Library Daily: 8am to 11pm The Activity Hub (for 7 to 14 years old) Tuesday to Friday: 2pm to 7pm Saturday, Sunday, Eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays: 9am to 9pm Closed on Mondays Treetops Terrace & Lounge Open during Club and private events.

Jackpot Room Monday to Thursday: 12pm to 10pm Friday & Saturday: 12pm to midnight Sunday: 12pm to 11pm The Mountbatten Room is closed on Mondays Sunday, 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm Tuesday to Thursday 6pm to 11pm Pre-dinner drinks from 6pm Dinner commences at 6.30pm (last food order: 9.30pm) Friday and Saturday (Pre-dinner drinks from 6pm)

6pm to midnight Dinner commences at 6.30pm (last food order: 10.30pm)

The Windsor Arms Sunday to Thursday: 12.00pm to 11.00pm Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holidays: 12.00pm to 1.00am Verandah Café / Verandah Terrace Monday to Sunday including Public Holiday: 9am to 10.30pm (last order for food and drink: 10.15pm) Scores Sports Bar and Restaurant Bar: 8.00am to 11pm (Last order: 10.45pm) Restaurant: 11.30am to 11pm (Last food order: 10.15pm) Splash Bar Monday to Thursday: 9am to 8pm Friday to Sunday and Public Holiday: 9am to 9pm Main Swimming and Children’s Pool Daily: 6am to 9.30pm Mike Gorrie Playcentre Monday to Wednesday: 9am to 7pm Thursday to Sunday: 9am to 9pm Video Games Room Daily: 9am to 10.30pm Windsor Shop Monday to Thursday: 11am to 10pm Friday to Sunday and Public Holiday: 10am to 10pm Sports Centre Information: Court Booking 6410 1173 Pro Shop Daily: 8am to 10pm 6410 1173 Gymnasium Daily: 6am to 10pm 6410 1151 Chinois Spa Sunday to Wednesday: 10am to 6pm 6410 1154

Thursday to Saturday: 10am to 9.45pm (Based on requests)

THE BRITISH CLUB DIAMOND SPONSORS 2015

If you would like to partner the British Club at our upcoming events and promotions, do contact the Marketing Department at 6410 1111/2 or email marketing@britishclub.org.sg

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT