The British Cub - May 2019 Magazine

MCI (P) 013/05/2016

AN EVENING

WITH CELEBRITY CHEF

Darren McGrady I nterna t i o n a l

Mother’s Day

Avignonesi Estate

Wi n e & Gour met Dinner

www.britishclub.org.sg

May 2019

SINGAPORE’S FAVOURITE SOCIAL AND SPORTS CLUB iving readers!

As voted by Expat L

Founded in 1983, the British Club is Singapore’s Hilltop Retreat atop the second highest peak set amid lush tropical greenery.

Conveniently located, it is a 10-minute drive from the city centre.

The club services a unique private community where members of more than 50 nationalities and their families enjoy superb facilities, outstanding restaurants and a high level of service. Covering an area of more than 5,900 square meters on secluded grounds surrounded by Bukit Timah’s lush greenery, the club houses 4 restaurants, squash and tennis courts, swimming pools, a spa and a gym.

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

73 Bukit Tinggi Road Singapore 289761 • www.britishclub.org.sg

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

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

President’s Message

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GM’s Message

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Club News 4 – 17 Best of British 2019 4

Regular Club Features The Fry Group Feature 9 Member in the Spotlight 11 International Medical Clinic Article 12 Magic Moments 14 Staff in the Spotlight 16 Food & Beverage

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Activities & Events

32 – 35

Sports & Fitness

36 – 42

Reciprocal Club Spotlight

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Sponsors & Advertising Information

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

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St. Patrick’s Society of Singapore Lorraine Hourican Email: stpatssingapore@outlook.com

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Royal Society of St. George’s Paul Adamberry Email: rssg.sg@gmail.com Website: www.saintgeorgesociety.com

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

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This magazine is printed on eco-friendly paper

• PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE • offering fantastic options. By the time you receive this magazine, there will be less than two weeks until this special day so for those scrambling to make last minute plans, call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg now.

Dear Members, I’ll like to start this month’s message with a saying, “Life does not come with a manual, it comes with a mother”.

Isn’t that fabulous?

Many youngsters (and fathers like me) will soon find themselves panicked at the thought of another Mother’s Day and little time, or maybe imagination, to do justice to the person we rely upon most. International Mother’s Day falls on the 12th of May, which is a Sunday. On this special Sunday, the Club will open up the Elizabeth Suite for a Champagne Brunch and the Windsor Arms, Mountbatten Bar and Grill and Verandah Café will also be

appreciate all that is on offer and will contribute to the longevity of our organisation. Our existing members are the best channel to recruit new members and the Club offers great incentives for each of us to make introductions. Over to you!

Last month, the Club held a great Comedy Night that featured Stephen I look forward to seeing you at the K Amos, Scott Mitchell and Matt Club this May. Chalmers. It was a night of fun as many cackled the night away whilst enjoying the Club’s signature curry buffet.

This month, celebrity chef Darren McGrady will bring you a 5-course dinner fit for kings and queens (quite literally). Chef Darren has cooked for Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales, and Princes William and Harry to name a few. Take advantage of this special opportunity to savour the best of the best.

DAMIAN R. HILLS President

It’s also time for a reminder to all members that the Club is open for new members. We face the challenge of around two hundred families leaving our membership and leaving Singapore each year. Ideally the leavers will be replaced by new members who will

MAIN COMMITTEE

Damian Hills President

Stephen Walker

Vice President Honorary Secretary and Chair of Membership Committee

Stephen Fulton

Vice President Chair of Development and Health & Safety Committee

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Adrian Waterton Honorary Chair of Human Resource & Disciplinary Committee

Duncan McGilligan Chair of Sports Committee

Jan Young

Sarah McNee

Honorary Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee

Chair of Marketing and Communications Committee

Roger Harrold

David Wong

Chair of Tech & Data Committee

Chair of F&B and Events Committee

• GM’S MESSAGE •

Dear Members, A third of a year has gone by in a flash and I certainly hope you have had a good 2019 thus far. The Club celebrated two Best of British events – Only Fools and 3 Courses, and the Comedy Nights in March and April which were very well received. You can check out some of the pictures taken during the night in this issue.

This month, we will look to keep up the momentum with two special evenings, with Royal Chef – Darren McGrady. He was personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princes’ William and Harry for fifteen years and has cooked for Presidents’ Ford, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Bush. He is now a chef, author, culinary consultant and public speaker living in Dallas, Texas. His first cookbook titled ‘Eating Royally: Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen’ is now in its sixth print. Rumour has it that the menu will include Princess Diana’s favourite dessert! Find out more on page six of

the magazine and book early to avoid disappointment.

On the Membership side of things, I’m happy to inform that we are extending the Member Referral special where referring Members get triple rewards point of up to 60,000 (worth $1,200 in F&B credits) for every successful sign-up. If you have friends or acquaintances that are interested, it’s the perfect time to refer.

In the recent months, we have received questions with regards to the glitz and mystery behind the Gold and VIP Black cards. As such, we have collated all the relevant information which you can find on page 15 of the magazine.

for all mums. They say British mums are special as they celebrate Mother’s Day twice!

See you at the Club.

ANDREW CHRISTON General Manager

May is also a special month as we celebrate International Mother’s Day. A lavish Champagne brunch option will be held at the Elizabeth Suite and will definitely be a perfect treat

CLUB MANAGEMENT General Manager

Andrew Christon 6410 1101 andrewchriston@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Finance & Facilities

Executive Chef

Head of Membership

Marketing Communications Manager

Sports & Recreation Manager

Facilities Manager

Housekeeping Manager

Catering Sales Manager

Member Relations Manager

Michelle Chua 6410 1119 finance@britishclub.org.sg

Sharon Carvalho marketing@britishclub.org.sg

Asa Shaari 6410 1162 housekeeping@britishclub.org.sg

Sunny Sia 6410 1170 sunnysia@britishclub.org.sg

Paul Cheong 6410 1150 sports@britishclub.org.sg

Kurt Tan 6410 1146 banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg

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

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

Sharonjit Hoondal 6410 1113 memberrelations@britishclub.org.sg

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

JUL

Fri, 19 Apr

OCT

ST PAUL'S

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP

CELEBRITY CHEF

Featuring Darren McGrady

Fri, 17 May & Sat, 18 May

JUN MAR

COMEDY NIGHT

Theatre Dinner

Fri, 22 Mar & Sat, 23 Mar

FAMILY PARTY AND OPEN HOUSE Sat, 15 Jun

BINGO NIGHT

SEP

Sun, 13 Jan

ONLY FOOLS AND 3 COURSES

MEMBERS’ TRIP

QUIZ NIGHT

DEC

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

An evening with

DR NIGEL STARCK

NOV AUG MAY FEB

JAN

presenting Singapore after World War II

APR

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

THE GREAT BRITISH BALL

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the signature events this year!

Call 6410 1100 or email sponsorship@britishclub.org.sg for 2019 sponsorship packages.

Dates to be advised. All information provided is correct at time of print.

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

Only Fools and 3 Courses

Sponsored by

Theatre Dinner Fri, 22 Mar & Sat, 23 Mar

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

Canapés Citrus-cured Hokkaido Scallops on Blinis with Caviar and Crème Fraiche Stilton and Walnut Shortbread with Grilled Pears and Fig Jam Quail Scotch Eggs with Onion Confit Starter Beet-cured Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Panna Cotta, Marinated Lobster Tail and Puréed Herb Dressing

AN EVENING

Entrée

y d a r G c M n e Darr WITH CELEBRITY CHEF

Sponsored by

Seared Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms Risotto, Baby Carrots, Asparagus and a Zinfandel Reduction Dessert Darren’s Signature Bread and Butter Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce, Raspberry Coulis, Vanilla Bean Ice-cream and a Soft Berry Compote

Flight Sponsor Afters Selection of British Cheese and Biscuits Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Join us for two nights with the former personal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princes William and Harry, Darren McGrady.

Darren trained at The Savoy Hotel, London before moving to Buckingham Palace. He cooked for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh and their guests on a daily basis for 11 years. He catered banquets for Foreign Heads of State including Presidents - Bush, Clinton, Reagan and Ford.

This will be a special event with Darren’s stories from the past, accompanied with fantastic food and wines. 5 Courses inclusive of canapés on arrival, a live demonstration of the entrée, main and dessert courses, as well as cheese and coffee to finish. All courses will be paired with exceptional wines.

Fri, 17 May & Sat, 18 May Registration opens at 7pm

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$120+ Member $130+ Non-Member A table of 10 is available at the special price of

$1,100+ For bookings or enquiries, call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg 6 |

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

Family Day and Open House Sponsored by

Sat, 15 Jun • 12pm to 5pm

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AMAZING MEMBERSHIP OFFERS AVAILABLE Dining Discounts NON-MEMBERS WELCOME! Book a tour via the website now!

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

Supported by

Please note that club events may be photographed/recorded and these photographs/footage may be used for club collateral.

Your presence indicates your consent to being photographed.

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• CLUB NEWS •

Members Connect Night Thu, 4 Apr

In partnership with

Warm Welcome To Our New Members H.E. Joanne Tyndall Danny Quah & Florence Heng Esmond Lim & Sutopo Andrini Harold Hughes & Anouk Drerup Joel Ho & Gladys Low

Jose & Candice De Cardoso Marisa Chua Masood Tirmizi & Mehreen Kadri Michael & Tracey Milton Nicholas & Deborah Mills

Nicholas & Lila Lee Peggy Chow & Frankie Lao Philip Tan & Carol Lim Venkata & Pooja Kandarpa Wouter & Lorraine Van Wersch

Upcoming Members Connect Night Thu, 2 May & 6 Jun

The Club President and the Main Committee invite you to join us for our monthly “Members Connect Night” hosted at the beautiful rooftop setting of the Treetops Terrace.

This monthly networking event provides an opportunity for Members to meet each other, welcome new Members to the Club and learn more about the latest happenings at the Club.

7:30pm to 9pm

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

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THE BRITISH CLUB

Brits have always had a fascination with property, and it’s a fascination that continues for those who live abroad. A large amount of British expats will own property back in the UK, perhaps by hanging onto their former family home for their return, buying property for their children or as a longer term investment.

As the scope and complexity of HM Revenue & Customs’ requirements grow and develop, making use of the permitted reliefs on property investments is one-way UK citizens living overseas can ensure they’re maximising their tax benefits. Here are five examples:

FIVE EASY WAYS TO MAXIMISE TAX BREAKS ON UK PROPERTY

By Huw Wedlock, The Fry Group

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Properties purchased to let out as furnished holiday accommodation (FHL) attract business tax reliefs including using the profits as contributions to a tax allowable pension. Plus, unlike buy-to-lets, you can stay in these properties when you are visiting the UK.

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Bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) are also treated as businesses with business property reliefs, such as lower income taxes and inheritance taxes. And, as with FHLs, you can stay in the B&B when visiting the UK if it is run as a business with a manager during your absence abroad.

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University-located property: With sons or daughters going to UK university, any accommodation you buy there in your child’s name will attract lower stamp duty if the value is under £500,000 using the 'first time buyer' relief. Also, rental income on extra bedrooms gets ‘renta-room’ tax relief up to £7,500 a year – and on sale, the property may be exempt from capital gains tax.

4. Owning a farmhouse and farmland in the UK or Europe attracts many tax reliefs as it is treated as a business. You can appoint a farm manager to run the farm in your absence abroad and, as with to FHLs, you then have somewhere to stay when in the UK or Europe. A farm and farmhouse can also benefit from 100% inheritance tax relief.

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Student accommodation: If you invest in halls of residence for higher-education students, you will pay a reduced commercial rate of stamp duty – and halls of residence can provide you with a good source of regular income.

You can also access a number of other property-related tax benefits such as multiple dwellings purchase relief. With the UK’s strong tradition of investing in property as a way of providing for the future, ensuring you do so in a tax-efficient way makes sense and can reap significant benefits when done wisely.

It’s always important to note that everyone’s situation and portfolio is different. If some of the above ideas suit your situation or you want to know more, our UK-qualified tax advisers and financial plans can help explain.

www.advice@thefrygroup.sg • Tel: +65 6225 0825 • www.thefrygroup.sg Disclaimer: Any information, analysis, opinion, commentary or research-based material on this page is for information purposes only and is not in any circumstance an offer or solicitation of a transaction in any financial decision. This is not intended to form professional advice. The Fry Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Authorised to act as a financial adviser by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Licence number FA100057.

• MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

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

Vinita and her family.

Vinita joined the Club in October four years ago. She is an Editor, Writer, and a Storyteller at Kontinentalist.

Learn more about Vinita, and her experiences at the Club so far.

1. Tell us more about yourself and your profession.

I am an editor, writer, and essentially a storyteller by profession. I’ve always been passionate about writing and I’m lucky to be able to do that professionally. At Kontinentalist, I write about issues ranging from politics to wildlife conservation, human rights and the arts. We’re in one of the most exciting regions in the world and Asia is on the rise, so I love being a writer here. There are so many stories to tell!

My husband Mahdev and I have a two-year old daughter, Sahana, who is quite a handful! She is also at the age where she is starting to talk a lot, so it's definitely a fun and exciting time for us as parents.

2. What brought you to the British Club and what made you join?

My family and I chanced upon a Membership advertisement back then and came to the Club for a peek. We've all lived and studied in the UK at some point in our lives (parents, in laws and us). So a visit to The British Club brought back fond memories of the past.

The Club captures the mood and atmosphere of pubs and small boutique hotels in the UK and we felt at home here. There is something for everyone, no matter how young or old you are! So we were undeniably sold.

3. Share with us your thoughts for the Work Hub.

When I joined the Club in 2015, the current Work Hub was still a quaint and cosy Library. Whilst it was a beautiful and comfortable place, I think the Club made the right decision to convert it into a Work Hub because of changing needs. As a writer, I enjoy a quiet space away from the concrete jungle. The Work Hub is perfect for that, as long as I have my coffee, laptop and wi-fi! These days, the Work Hub is so popular that you need to get here early and grab a seat before they’re all taken!

4. What is your favourite dish at the British Club?

I am a vegetarian and I love the Greek Salad at Verandah Café and pretty much all the Indian options at the Club. It is fantastic to see that the Club is introducing more vegetarian and vegan options and I look forward to trying them very soon.

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• CLUB FEATURE •

Stress and Anxiety:

The Facts

Common mental disorders are increasing worldwide. Between 1990 and 2013, the number of people suffering from depression and/or anxiety increased by nearly 50%, from 416 million to 615 million (WHO). Mental disorders account for 30% of the global non-fatal disease burden.

What is stress?

Stress is a common human emotion and it is completely natural for us to experience stressful periods at certain points in our lives. Stress is an expected part of life in Singapore, particularly for those working in executive roles with regular travel, deadlines and high levels of responsibility.

Stress serves a protective function in our evolutionary history by mediating the 'flight or fight' response to protect us from danger.

Being stressed heightens our awareness and focus and prepares the body to respond to a threat. What humans have not evolved very well to cope with is persistent stress. When we are exposed to even low level stress on a day-to-day basis, problems can arise.

Stress vs anxiety

Anxiety related disorders

Anxiety frequently occurs in people who have been chronically stressed, however in many it can happen with no obvious trigger.

One of the key differences between stress and anxiety is that most people can clearly recognize why they feel stressed. In anxiety the focus shifts away from the trigger/situation and onto the feelings and emotions being experienced. You can start to feel anxious about feeling anxious.

These disorders include the following:

Symptoms of anxiety As it becomes more severe, anxiety can lead to physical symptoms: • • • • • •

Sleep problems Restlessness, agitation, anger Loss of appetite Low mood/depression Palpitations, dry mouth, nausea, chest pains Panic attacks

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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable worrying. Sometimes people worry about bad things happening to them or their loved ones, and at other times they may not be able to identify any source of worry.

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Panic disorder is a condition that causes panic attacks, which are moments of extreme fear accompanied by a pounding heart, shortness of breath, and a fear of impending doom.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that causes

flashbacks or anxiety as the result of a traumatic experience.

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Social phobia is a condition that causes intense feelings of anxiety in situations that involve interacting with others.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a condition that causes repetitive thoughts and the compulsion to complete certain ritual actions.

When to seek help If you feel that you are experiencing issues in coping with feelings of stress and anxiety, remember that help is available. Come and speak to your GP and we can help you find ways to feel better.

It is important to remember that most people will experience symptoms of anxiety at some point in their life and most will make a complete recovery. The key is recognizing the problem, sharing your feelings and seeking help before things get worse.

Dr Neil Forrest is a British trained GP based at IMC Camden.

For appointments, please visit www.imc-healthcare.com or call 6733 4440.

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• CLUB NEWS •

ADVERTISE s u h t i w For enquiries, please call 6410 1111 or email marketing@britishclub.org.sg

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• MAGIC MOMENT •

An Evening with Dan Norton Thu, 11 Apr

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Sponsored by

• CLUB NEWS •

Benefits and Privileges of the Club’s VIP Black & Gold Cards To qualify for the VIP Black Card: Minimum spend of

Catering Privileges

During your Birthday month

• $500 F&B credit on a private catering/ function with a minimum spend of $2,500. Includes external catering.

$12,000 on food & beverage per year

Principal member will receive a bottle of champagne and a birthday gift from the Club.

Dining Privileges • 20% discount on the a la carte dinner menu at the Mountbatten Bar & Grill from Tuesday to Sunday.

• 20% discount on food only in the Windsor Arms, Verandah Café, Splash Bar and Scores Sports Bar from Monday to Friday.

The above privileges cannot be combined for use with other privileges, promotions or special events namely, Wine Dinners, Valentine’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

*Enjoy a complimentary bottle of Premium House Wine when you spend $150 nett or more in a single receipt at the Windsor Arms, Verandah Café, Splash Bar or Scores Sports Bar. *Receive a complimentary bottle of Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V. at the Mountbatten Bar and Grill when you book for a minimum of 4 persons.

Retail Privileges • Receive 10% discount on a full case of wine AND an additional bottle free (mixed case(s) allowed), at the Windsor Shop (except for wines on promotion)**.

**Additional bottle is based on the lowest value.

Sports Benefits • 20% discount on all fitness programmes and personal training programmes at the Sports Centre.

• 15% discount on all spa treatments at the Chinois Spa (by appointment).

Event Benefits • 20% discount on New Years’ Eve at any of the F&B outlets.

• 20% discount on regular ticket prices to all Best of British Events.

*Valid for main cardholder and spouse only. *Excludes Best of British Ball.

Other Benefits • Double rewards points for referrals who sign up successfully.

• Be invited to special events and the annual cocktail reception hosted by the Club President and General Manager.

• Enjoy discounts throughout the year at selected events and other external promotions.

• Double Reward points for ALL spend in December.

• Automatically enrolled in a monthly lucky draw with a chance to win a hamper worth $400!

• 20% discount on sports apparel at the Pro Shop excluding promotional items.

• $50 off any festive takeaway orders (with a minimum order of $200).

To qualify for the Gold Card: Members have to be 60 years

Catering Privileges

During your Birthday month

• $500 F&B credit on a private catering/ function with a minimum spend of $2,500. Includes external catering.

Principal member will receive a special birthday gift from the Club.

Sports Benefits

Dining Privileges

• 10% discount on all fitness programmes and personal training programmes at the Sports Centre.

old and above, or have been Members for at least 25 years

• 15% discount on the a la carte dinner menu at the Mountbatten Bar & Grill from Tuesday to Sunday.

• 15% discount on food only in the Windsor Arms, Verandah Café, Splash Bar and Scores Sports Bar from Monday to Friday.

The above privileges cannot be combined for use with other privileges, promotions or special events namely, Wine Dinners, Valentine’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

• 15% discount on all spa treatments at Chinois Spa (by appointment).

Other Benefits • Double rewards points for referrals who sign up successfully.

Retail Privileges • 10% discount on a full case of wine AND an additional bottle free (mixed case(s) allowed), at the Windsor Shop (except for wines on promotion)*.

**Additional bottle is based on the lowest value.

• 20% discount on sports apparel at the Pro Shop excluding promotional items.

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

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• STAFF IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

Meet

, y n o h t An

the graphics extraordinaire at the Club!

Anthony is the Creative Lead at The British Club, and have been working his magic since 2011. He is happily married and have two kids, one being 4 and the other being 7 years old this year.

Growing up, Anthony always had interest in arts and design. Right from his primary education days, he joined the arts club, and started to experiment his ideas. Since then, Anthony focused on his interest and subsequently did Communications Design for his diploma studies.

In April 2011, he joined The British Club as a Graphics Designer. Along the way, he worked on several major events, notably the Best of British Celebrations.

Anthony was also part of the team for the inaugural Best of British Celebrations in 2013, where he worked on all marketing collaterals including the logo design and visuals.

Throughout the years, Anthony was promoted to Senior Graphics Designer and in 2016, to being the Creative Lead at the Club. In his journey at the Club, he has also worked on major projects like the Queen Diamond Jubilee in 2012, and the revamp of Verandah Café and The Royal Wedding in 2018.

Last month, Anthony celebrated his 8th year at the Club. He will also be celebrating his birthday this month, and we hear it’s going to be a big milestone!

Read on to find out more about Anthony and where he gets his creative juices from.

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• STAFF IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

1)

What super hero ability would you choose, limited to one.

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Why did you decide to do the work you are doing now?

I would definitely choose mind reading, so I can tell the graphics preferences of our target audience.

It was a passion that started since young, and definitely in my blood.

2)

Are you a messy or a neat person?

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What inspires you to be better?

As a designer, I’ll like to say that I’m messily neat, in my own way.. You wouldn’t understand!

I believe that we should never stop learning to upgrade ourselves.

3)

Tell us a food item that you’ll never get close to.

Where do you get your creative inspiration?

This is an unhealthy one but I generally do not like vegetables, especially bitter gourd.

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4)

What movie can you watch over and over again without ever getting tired of?

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Biggest project at the Club?

All seven editions of the Best of British Celebrations.

The Avengers series because I can't get enough of the action scenes.

14)

Favourite music genre?

5)

What is your favorite item from Windsor Shop?

Pop music, got to stay hip in this industry!

I’m definitely the biggest customer for the children’s magazines. They usually contain little toys or puzzles and my kids love them.

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What are some of the most important traits of being a good designer?

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What is your greatest strength or weakness?

Eye for detail and being receptive to constructive criticism are both very important.

Throughout the years, I have gotten very familiar with the processes at the Club and I’m proud to say that I can work with speed, whilst not sacrificing quality.

7)

Nicest thing a Member has said or done to you?

During one of my managerial duty, a Member’s child actually coloured and passed me one of their drawings.

It was a very sweet gesture.

8)

Favourite memory of the Club?

The unforgettable launch of the very first Best of British back in 2013.

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9)

What will be your ideal way to spend the weekend?

I like to spend it with my family. My kids love the outdoors so we usually visits the zoos and farms, not forgetting picnics as well.

Anywhere and everywhere. The tiniest detail can ignite a whole spectrum of ideas.

...tiniest detail can ignite a whole spectrum of ideas.

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Dining Deals • FOOD & BEVERAGE •

Fun Day Mоday

Ch se Day Tuesday

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

Verandah Café, Splash Bar and Scores Sports Bar.

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

All Day Happy H r Wednesday Winey Kids Thursday

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

Children dine FREE

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

BYO Wine

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

Pick-of-Plenty Mondays to Fridays

12pm to 2:30pm • Windsor Arms

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

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

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

• FOOD & BEVERAGE •

British AFTERNOON TEA

Bottles OF THE MONTH MAY

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

Broken Heart Rhubarb Gin

Mon to Fri • 3pm to 5:30pm

$24.50+ per person

Reservations required.

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

$148+ per bottle or $238+ for every 2 bottles Jura 18 Years Single Malt Scotch, Island

EARLY DOORS Special

$208+ per bottle or $398+ for every 2 bottles

Mon to Fri • 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Dalmore 15 Years Single Malt Scotch, Highland $228+ per bottle or $428+ for every 2 bottles

when you place your order before 6:30pm!

BROKEN HEART RHUBARB Gin Tasting

LADIES’ Day

Fri, 3 May

Enjoy 20% off food purchases

Every Tuesday

6:30pm to 10:30pm Windsor Arms Uncover hidden surprises when you mix this special Gin with tonic! We call it Witchcraft as like love, it’s a concoction with a twist. Rhubarb macerated in gin and naturally strained.

Calling all ladies!

Enjoy a complimentary dessert with every main course ordered!

$148+ per bottle or $238+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. $268+ per bottle)

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

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

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

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE •

ONLY AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

MAY

WINE PROMOTION Katherine Hills Chardonnay, South Australia

$25 per bottle

Katherine Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia

$25 per bottle

Terra Andina Lifestyle Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile

$29.50 per bottle

Terra Andina Lifestyle Carmenere, Central Valley, Chile $29.50 per bottle Avignonesi Toscana Bianco IGT, Tuscany, Italy

$35 per bottle

Avignonesi Toscana Rosso IGT, Tuscany, Italy

$35 per bottle

SPIRIT PROMOTION French Earl Grey Gin $108 per bottle

Floral, delicate, wonderfully fragrant, and we dare say, delicious. Crafted in small batches and made with a homemade based spirit, the gin is triple distilled and infused with bergamot and lavender.

100 PLUS PROMOTION Enjoy a bucket of 5 bottles at only

$9.90+ (U.P. $15+)

Choice of Original, Zero, Orange or Active.

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

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

• FOOD & BEVERAGE •

PRESENTS

A Crafted

Ginstronomy Affair Fri, 10 May • 7:30pm onwards Mountbatten Bar and Grill $58+ Member • $68+ Guest

Join us this May as we bring you some exotic and unique crafted gins, perfect for pairings with the selected menu! Leah Ho, Co-founder of Crafted Gin Co. and a certified nutritionist, will be presenting and advising how gins can be a healthy part of our lifestyle!

Aperitif Saffron Gin

Distilled with over 8000 crocus flowers and blended with rosebud infused water. Exotic, spicy and lightly floral.

Appertiser Double-boiled Chicken Consommé with Hokkaido Scallop, served in a Coconut Shell Wasabi Gin

58% proof with a soft wasabi kick. Horopito creates a soft warming on the palate and rounded off with kelp, for a savoury finish.

Main Barramundi and Seafood Tom Yam Stew Ambroisian Gin

Essentially Tom Yum spices tripled distilled in a gin.

Intense, spicy and very smooth.

Dessert Opera Cake with Berries Coulis Chocolate Gin

Infused with cocoa husk and rooibos teas.

Imagine quality dark chocolate, but in a gin.

Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

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

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

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Family Movie Night, 7pm

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Vesak Day Buffet Lunch, 12pm to 2:30pm

Special Arts & Crafts: Vesak Day, 1pm to 3pm

International Mother’s Day Lunch, 12pm to 2:30pm

Personalised Soap Crafting Workshop, 1pm to 3pm

SUN

*Pull out page and place on fridge or wall.

Tea Appreciation & Discovery Workshop, 10am to 1pm

Wo�ld Whisky Day

7pm

Mother’s Day Activity: Family Terrarium Making, 1pm to 3pm

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Special Arts & Crafts: Star Wars Day, 1pm to 3pm

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• Best of British: Family Day and Open House Sat, 15 Jun

UPCOMING IN JUNE:

MON

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7pm to 10pm

Men’s Tennis Social

7pm to 9pm

Squash Social

7pm to 8pm

Boot Camp

9:30am to 11am

7:30pm to 8:30pm

Premier Men’s Tennis

7pm to 9pm

7.30pm to 8.30pm

Social Dance

7pm to 10pm

Mixed Tennis Social

10am to 11am

at The Cage Sports Park 5pm to 7pm

Men’s Football

Rugby

at Swiss Club 4pm to 5:30pm

3pm to 5pm

Taekwondo

Youth Football

at Rainforest Sports Hub 3pm to 4:30pm

Cricket

at Tanglin Rugby Club 12pm to 5pm

Yoga

10:35am to 12:05pm

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

7:30pm to 8:30pm

Master Swimming

7pm to 10pm

Aqua Aerobics

9:30am to 10:30am

Squash Social

10am to 11am 7pm to 9pm

Yoga

Ladies Squash Social

Master Swimming

Yoga

Aqua Aerobics

8:30am to 9:30am

8am to 9am

Karate

Master Swimming

9:30am to 10:30am

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7pm to 8pm

9am to 10am

Pilates

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Boot Camp

Yoga

9:30am to 11am

7:15pm to 8:15pm

ABT

8am to 9am

Master Swimming

WED

8:30am to 9:30am

Pilates

8am to 9am

Muay Thai

Master Swimming

9am to 10:15am 6pm to 7:15pm

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE •

International

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Beverage Promotion

Riondo Millesimato Extra Dry Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy

Sun, 12 May

12pm to 2:30pm

$48+ per bottle (U.P. $62.50)

British mums are special as they celebrate Mother’s Day twice!

4-Course Sunday Lunch

Semi-Buffet Lunch

International Buffet Lunch

$48+ Adult $25+ Child

$48+ Adult $22.50+ Child

$38+ Adult $16+ Child

$98+ Adult

$98+ Adult

(7 to 12 years of age)

(3 to 12 years of age)

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

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

Reservations required.

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

Enjoy an extensive selection of starters and desserts from the buffet spread and your choice of main course direct from the kitchen.

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(3 to 12 years of age)

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

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

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

• FOOD & BEVERAGE •

World Whisky Day

Sat, 18 May

6:30pm to 10:30pm World Whisky Day was founded in 2012, and recognised by Members of the Scottish Parliament in a motion in 2014 and 2015. Join us this May as we celebrate World Whisky Day with some special fine whiskies tastings.

Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch, Highland

Jura 12 Years Single Malt Scotch, Island

Jura 18 Years Single Malt Scotch, Island

Jura Seven Wood Single Malt Scotch, Island

$108+ per bottle or $198+ for every 2 bottles

$118+ per bottle or $218+ for every 2 bottles

$208+ per bottle or $398+ for every 2 bottles

$188+ per bottle or $338+ for every 2 bottles

Dalmore 12 Years Single Malt Scotch, Highland

Dalmore 15 Years Single Malt Scotch, Highland

Dalmore 18 Years Single Malt Scotch, Highland

$158+ per bottle or $298+ for every 2 bottles

$228+ per bottle or $428+ for every 2 bottles

$388+ per bottle or $688+ for every 2 bottles

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

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

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Rosemary & Butter Grilled Veal Cutlet

Aubergine Lasagne Roll-ups

Smoked Salmon Dome

MAY

MONTHLY PROMOTION

Pasta Primavera

Pesto Mayo Chicken Baguette

Kadhai Aloo Chole

Spaghetti with Quorn Meat-free Spicy Bolognaise

Seared Tuna Steak

• FOOD & BEVERAGE •

Rosemary & Butter Grilled Veal Cutlet with Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes and Natural Jus Aubergine Lasagne Roll-ups with Tomato Sauce (Vegan)

Smoked Salmon Dome of Whole Wheat Loaf, Poached Egg, Spinach, Avocadoes, Scallions and Parsley Flakes, served with Dill Hollandaise Sauce, Tomato Garlic Puree, Salad and Fries Pasta Primavera with Shaved Parmesan Cheese (Vegetarian) Choice of Spaghetti, Penne or Fusilli

Kadhai Chicken with Biryani Rice, Raita and Roasted Papad Kadhai Aloo Chole with Biryani Rice, Raita & Roasted Papad (Vegetarian) Pesto Mayo Chicken Baguette with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Salad and Fries Spaghetti with Quorn Meat-free Spicy Bolognaise, Carrots, Celery and Tomato Sauce (Vegetarian)

Octopus with Chorizo, Crushed New Potatoes, Spinach and Smoked Paprika Dressing Sweet Potato Rosti with Guacamole, Black Beans, Tomato and Coriander Salsa (Vegan) Seared Tuna Steak with Roasted Vine Cherry Tomato & Spring Onion Risotto and Parmesan “Cherry Ripe” of Cherries, Sweet Coconut, Dark Chocolate and Coffee Ice-cream

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

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE •

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

$38+ Adult • $18+ Child $85+ Adult

With free flow of sparkling, house red and white wines

$135+ Adult

With free flow of Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V., house red and white wines

Reservations required.

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

Verandah Café now delivers its famous Indian food and authentic Italian pizza via Deliveroo *Deliveries only available for locations within a 2-km radius. Payments are to be made via credit card.

Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.deliveroo.com.sg or download the Deliveroo mobile app for more information.

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

• FOOD & BEVERAGE •

Description

Aperitif

Avignonesi Toscana Bianco IGT 2014, Tuscany, Italy Grape Varieties: Trebbiano & Malvasia

Carbonara Arancini Avignonesi IL Marzocco Chardonnay Cortona DOC 2013, Tuscany, Italy *Wine Spectator – 90 Points (Year 2014) *Wine Spectator – 87 Points (Year 2013)

Minestrone with Borlotti Beans and Italian Pork Sausage

Italian Bass with Prosciutto, Artichokes, Roman Tomatoes, Fennel, Olives, Capers and Parsley Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2015, Tuscany, Italy *Decanter – 92 Points *James Suckling – 90 Points

Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Green Sauce Avignonesi Grifi Toscana IGT 2011, Tuscany, Italy Grape Varieties: 50% Sangiovese & 50% Cabernet Sauvignon *Wine Spectator – 90 Points

Torta Barozzi Avignonesi ‘Desiderio’ Merlot Toscana IGT 2014, Tuscany, Italy Grape Varieties: 85% Merlot & 15% Cabernet Sauvignon *Robert Parker – 91 Points *James Suckling – 93 Points

Avignonesi Estate

Wine & Gourmet Dinner (Italian)

F ri , 3 1 M ay 7:30pm onwards $108+ Member • $118+ Gue st Named after the Avignonesi family, the founders of the original estate have eight vineyards within the Montepulciano region in eight different locations. These diversified range of soils ensure the production of a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that truly expresses the complexity of the Montepulciano terrier.

Constant research and development aimed at expressing the true character of the Montepulciano terroir has, over time, earned the winery a well-deserved place among the flagship producers of the original estate.

Avignonesi Toscana Bianco IGT 2014, Tuscany, Italy Special Take-away Price:

$28 (U.P. $38)

Avignonesi IL Marzocco Chardonnay Cortona DOC 2013, Tuscany, Italy Special Take-away Price:

$65 (U.P. $88)

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2015, Tuscany, Italy (1.5L) Special Take-away Price: $115 (U.P. $148)

Avignonesi Grifi Toscana IGT 2011, Tuscany, Italy Special Take-away Price: $75 (U.P. $98)

Avignonesi ‘Desiderio’ Merlot Toscana IGT 2014, Tuscany, Italy Special Take-away Price: $88 (U.P. $118)

Join Minjie Bai, sales representative Asia of Avignonesi this May as she share with us some of the finest wines from Avignonesi Estate.

Mingjie is a seasoned wine professional with hands-on working experience in France and Italy’s wine producing regions. She holds a MBA in Food and Wine (UNIBO Italy) and is a Master of Viticulture and Oenology (ESA France).

In partnership with

Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

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

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

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• CATERING SALES •

STARTERS Cold Cuts, Smoked Salmon Platter, Smoked Duck with Peach, Scotch Eggs with Pickles, Pate De Champagne, Duck Rillettes

SALADS Greek Salad, Asparagus with Eggs, Grilled Vegetable Salad, Tomato and Cheese Salad, Chicken Waldrof Salad, Ham, Pasta and Cheese Salad

s ’ D r e h t a o y MChampagne Brunch Sun, 12 May

12pm to 2:30pm The Elizabeth Suite $128+ Adult $40+ Child (3 to 12 years of age) $70+ Child (13 to 17 years of age)

ARTISAN GREENS Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Yellow Frisee Lettuce, Carrots, French Beans Assorted Dressings and Vinaigrette

SOUP Chicken and Corn Chowder Assorted Bread Rolls

SEAFOOD ON ICE Poached Prawns, Black Mussels, King Crab Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedges, Tobasco, Shallot Mignonette

CARVERY Roast Beef Rib Eye Roll, Honey Ham Roast Jus, Potatoes with Butter Vegetable, Mustard and Yorkshire Pudding

LIVE STATION Raclette Cheese with Condiments

MAIN STATION Slow Braised Lamb with Root Vegetables

Prices are inclusive of free-flow of Piper Heidsieck Brut, house red & white wines and soft drinks.

All mothers will receive a gift to start their brunch right! *Minimum of 50 registered persons required for the Brunch to commence

Baked Fillet Barramundi with Brown Butter Sauce Chicken with Sausage Roulade and Mushroom Sauce Fisherman’s Pie Mashed Potatoes Broccoli with Prawns Biryani Rice Chicken Tikka Black Dhal

DESSERT Sticky Toffee Pudding Chocolate Pudding Assorted Short Glasses and Mousse Tartlets and Cakes Fresh Fruit Platter

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

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• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS •

BINGO NIGHTS Tue, 7 & 21 May 8pm • Windsor Arms

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

QUIZ NIGHTS Wed, 15 & 29 May 8pm • Windsor Arms

Pit your wits against other teams over 5 rounds.

With bottles of wine up for grabs, bring everyone together (maximum of 6 in a team) to the Windsor Arms for our bi-weekly Pub Quiz!

PITTER CHATTER PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

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

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

The Pitter Chatter group is currently looking for more coordinators to take the helm!

If you’d like to volunteer, drop an email to activities@ britishclub.org.sg or call 6410 1100.

Every Fri • 9am to 11:30am

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

$180+ per Member $200+ per Guest for 4 sessions a month

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

REGULAR ACTIVITIES TEEN ACTIVITIES

Teen Committee Meeting Next meeting: Thu, 13 Jun For enquiries, email activities@britishclub.org.sg

ADULT ACTIVITIES

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Sunday is family time at The British Club! Spend your Sunday with us as we put out entertainment for the children whilst parents can enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch at the Verandah Café. But that’s not all!

If the sun is out, then so is our bouncy castle by the pool from 2pm to 4pm!

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

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

ACTIVITY CONTACTS Club Balut Every 2nd Tue of the month 8pm onwards Windsor Terrace Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Fri • 9am to 11am Treetops Lounge

Mahjong Every Mon • 10am to 12:30pm Selected Thu Evenings, please Bridge Every Wed • 7pm to 10pm contact Debbie for more Windsor Terrace information.

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

SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE VERANDAH CAFÉ

Book Club Bi-Monthly • 8pm to 9pm Stuart Room Next meeting: Tue, 28 May

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Yap Sin Guan Tel: 9666 8994

BALUT

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

BRIDGE GROUP

CRAFT LADIES

Jane Wallace Tel: 9817 1094 Email: 110660@singnet.com

MAHJONG

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

BOOK CLUB Rajesh Chhabara Tel: 6410 1100 Tel: 9008 7095 Email: rajesh.chhabara@csrworks.com Angela Ryan Email: angela.ryan@hotmail.co.uk MUSIC SECTION

Martin White Michelle Kuek Email: martinwhite2@gmail.com Tel: 9237 6155 Email: michellekuekbc@gmail.com

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 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.

• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS •

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Night Live

Friday Night Live is back at the Windsor Arms to light up your Friday nights! Paired with superb cuisine, a variety of cold beers on tap and a wide selection of gins and wines.

THE BOOMERANG

BUSKER SAID

NUSIG

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

Mr Mohammad Said Rahim is an English Literature teacher, and also a busker at Tampines. He does not busk for a living, but enjoys the process of entertaining the crowd.

"Busking allows me the freedom to express myself and share my talent with the community. I'm very happy to contribute positively to the mood and lives of others.”

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

3 May

17 May

10 May

THE GOOD SPOT

KIRK & MARSHA

The Good Spot is a local band - Faz (vocals), Dan (guitar), Hadi (bass), Jude (drums). They play covers from the 60s and 70s to the current hits!

As a band, they have played at various clubs including Muddy Murphy's and Prince of Wales.

Haiqel “Kirk” Hamdan has been playing the guitar since he was 12 and has specialized in various genres. Marsha Hope Shinozaki was influenced by rock and pop music from a young age. They both share an immense passion for music and owe their inspiration to awesome musicians playing in local bars and scenes around Singapore.

24 May

31 May

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 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.

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• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS • SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS

STAR WARS DAY

Sat, 4 May • 1pm to 3pm • The Hangout Looking for some fun Star Wars activities for your young Jedi?

Come to the right side and we’ll have got you covered as we get together to create your very own puppet, Master Yoda.

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

PERSONALISED SOAP CRAFTING WORKSHOP

Sun, 5 May • 1pm to 3pm • Treetops Lounge Join us and learn to craft your own soaps! Apart from customising colours and textures with different ingredients, you get to choose the scents from a selection of plant-based essential oils and learn about their therapeutic properties. All participants get to bring home 3 of their personalised soaps.

$45+ Member • $55+ Guest *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

MOTHER’S DAY ACTIVITY

FAMILY TERRARIUM MAKING

Sat, 11 May • 1pm to 3pm • Treetop Lounge Thinking of what to do on Mother’s Day? Come and make your own terrarium! With the guidance of our instructor, explore your crafty side and create your very own story jar. You will also learn more about plant care and responsibility.

What the workshop will cover: 1. What is a terrarium 2. The history of terrarium 3. The different types of terrariums 4. Suitable plants for terrariums 5. Hands-on with terrarium making 6. Taking care of terrariums 7. Photo taking 8. Q&A

$50+ Member • $60+ Guest Mother’s Day Special For every child that signs up, an adult gets to join for FREE! *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

POOLSIDE SCREENING: Fri, 17 May • 7pm

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

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

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

• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS • ADULT COOKING CLASS

INDIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATION Thu, 16 May • 4pm to 5pm • Verandah Terrace

Love to eat, but don’t know how to cook? These classes will have you whipping up delicious meals in no time. Learn from our Chef the basic techniques and culinary knowledge to make the timeless Indian cuisine dish – Punjabi Chicken Curry

Single Class: $50+ Member • $60+ Guest *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER BOOK EVENT

Thu, 16 May • 7pm to 8:30pm • The Elizabeth Suite The 200th anniversary of the arrival of Stamford Raffles and William Farquhar in Singapore is an opportunity to tell afresh the story of the relationship between Singapore and the United Kingdom. It is a celebration of history and friendship. Join us as we bid a fond farewell to British High Commissioner, Scott Wightman as he shares fascinating accounts of personalities and events that shaped Singapore from its establishment as an East India Company trading post and a dispassionate assessment of the legacy left behind by the British with his latest book, hosted by Club President, Damian Hills.

$25+ Member • $35+ Guest

(Inclusive of one drink - choose from house wine, beer or soft drink) *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

ARTS & CRAFTS

VESAK DAY

Sun, 19 May • 1pm to 3pm • The Hangout The lotus flower is one of the most beautiful symbols of Buddhism.

It grows in murky muddy waters and rises up to become a beautiful flower. As we celebrate Vesak Day, join us in learning to create your very own personalised lotus flower!

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

TEA APPRECIATION & DISCOVERY WORKSHOP

Sat, 25 May • 10am to 1pm • Stuart Room This experience will give a unique and layered perspective on the world of tea as Dave Lim, our tea expert, will explore key topics such as: • The processing methods for different classes of teas • The flavours of different teas and how to differentiate them • Basic theory of tea pairing and application Our Expert: Dave Lim, Tea Master • 3rd prize winner in Tea Pairing, Tea Masters Cup International 2017 • National Champion for Tea Brewing and Tea Pairing at the Tea Masters Cup Singapore 2017 • Silver Medallist in Australian International Coffee Awards 2017 • Owner of Sun Ray Cafe, Parchmen & Co and Parchmen Academy of Coffee and Tea

$55+ Member • $65+ Guest *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 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.

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• SPORTS & FITNESS •

CLASSES Pilates**

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

$22 per session*

Yoga Class**

Monday • 9:30am to 10:30am | Wednesday • 9:30am to 11am

$22 per session*

Friday • 9:30am to 10:30am | Saturday • 10:35am to 12:05pm

SPORTS CONVENORS

Boot Camp**

Monday & Thursday • 7pm to 8pm SPORTS CHAIRMAN Duncan McGilligan sportschairman@britishclub.org.sg

GOLF SECTION Nic Merrow Smith

$30 per session*

Muay Thai Kickboxing**

Tuesday • 6pm to 7:15pm

$50 per session*

$160 per month*

ABT Class**

Tuesday • 7:15pm to 8:15pm

$30 per session*

golf@britishclub.org.sg

SQUASH SECTION Craig Telmer/Andrew Vine squash@britishclub.org.sg

TENNIS SECTION Liza Rowan tennis@britishclub.org.sg

CRICKET SECTION

Aqua Aerobics**

Wednesday & Friday • 10am to 11am

$22 per session*

NOTE:

Members are advised to book one week in advance to secure a slot for each class. * Fee is exclusive of 7% GST ** Charges will be imposed for no-show.

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

Todd Buck cricket@britishclub.org.sg

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

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

TAEKWONDO SECTION Adam Slater

taekwondo@britishclub.org.sg RUGBY SECTION Simon Goodman

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• SPORTS & FITNESS •

Improvements in �he Gym

We are pleased to share with you some of the improvement works done in the gym. Hope you enjoy the new additions and see you soon!

New Upholstery for Benches

New Clocks

New Yoga Mats, Foam Rollers and Medicine Balls

New Upholstery for Leg Extension Machine

New BMI Machine

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • SWIMMING:

SWIMMING SECTION REPORT By Rebecca Turley

The Barracudas enjoyed yet another successful Merlion Meet, this time hosted by Warren Golf and Country Club on Sunday, 24 February.

Here’s the final medal tally: 27 Gold • 14 Silver • 10 Bronze Our ‘Girls 10 Years Old’ continue to dominate, with The British Club Barracudas taking home all 3 medals for Event #34 - Girls 10 Years Old 100m Freestyle.

1st Gabriella Ramage 2nd Colette Whelan 3rd Emmy Tranter Congratulations to all our swimmers.

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • TENNIS:

PREVENTING TENNIS INJURY By Liza Rowan Assuming you’re passionate about the beautiful game of tennis, which I know you are, then I’m sure your heart goes out to those ‘off court’ due to injuries. We’ve seen Andy Murray in tears, and at the Club we all know of friends who’ve had to hang up their racket for a while as they plough through a recovery period.

To help minimise the risk of finding yourself in the same unfortunate situation, I spoke to a few experts at the Club to get their advice.

According to Sabriman, Personal Trainer at the British Club gym, one of the most common mistakes people make is doing static stretching before playing tennis.

Static stretching is fine if your activity does not include jumping, running or constantly changing direction, which we all do on court. To prepare your muscles to explode safely, dynamic or ballistic stretching is recommended. This will give your muscles a good range of power, so you are able to hit harder, run faster and jump higher.

It is after your play when static stretching is important.

Sabriman suggests spending 10 minutes or more to stretch your muscles, especially the side that is used more during tennis. This may involve yoga type stretches or using a foam roller for areas that you feel need extra attention.

If you’re tight on time, Sabriman recommends these 2 stretching exercises, holding for 20 seconds minimum: 1. Stretch thigh muscles by standing straight; hold your ankle until it touches the back of your leg, so your knee is bent but inline with your other knee.

2. Stretch your shoulders by holding on to a railing or something stable, with arms straight, lean yourself into the stretch.

In line with this, coach director, Cyril, suggests slow running around the court to gently activate the muscles.

Variating types of steps that are used during a match such as side steps, back steps, with small acceleration back and forth is also recommended.

To bring things further, use a skipping rope to warm up your leg muscles, core muscles, arms and shoulders. Skip for 1 minute without a break if possible, then rest for 30 seconds and repeat this 5 times. Skipping activates the blood circulation which also gives better focus. (FYI - there are skipping ropes of various lengths in the British Club gym, so no excuses!)

Our choice of exercise off court also impacts our risk of injury. Tennis involves many quick sudden movements and it is demanding on certain joints (elbow, rotator cuff, knee, ankle), so best to choose a sport that doesn’t involve similar repetition. For cardio, Sabriman recommends cycling, swimming or power walking as opposed to running or soccer, as the latter involve many similar moves used when playing tennis.

Next, Cyril recommends using an elastic band to warm up your core and arm muscles. Simply reproduce your tennis swing such as forehand, backhand or serve with this band, which will create some resistance for your muscles to warm up gently. You can also simulate these moves with your tennis racket (still in its cover for added resistance ) before you start play.

While these tips will help you stay injury free, I know you’re as keen to know the exercises that will help improve your game. Next month, we will recommend the best conditioning exercises that help build power and strength to get the most from your tennis moves.

These warm-up exercises should not take more than 10 minutes to complete. Thereafter, head on court to enjoy some gentle ground strokes, volleys, serves and returns with your opponent as you break in the tennis balls before your game.

In the meantime, keep yourself injury-free by engaging in the warm-up and cool-down routine as provided by our own British Club experts!

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • SQUASH:

THE SATURDAY MONTH END HANDICAP By Craig Telmer

On the last Saturday of every month, the squash section holds the month end handicap tournament. With Keith Carpenter and scientifically assigned handicaps calculated mathematically according to a “Lager”-ithmic based formula, everyone in theory has an equal chance to win this prestigious monthly tournament. This year, the monthly prize will be a T-Shirt featuring the artwork of our in-house, satirical cartoonist, Andy “Warhol” Greenaway. These T-Shirts will be in all the top designer’s fall collections.

The squash section has drop-in socials every Monday and Wednesday nights from 7pm to 9pm (Men), and on Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm (Women and Juniors). All are welcome on Saturday from 3pm to 6pm.

Email squash@britishclub.org.sg to get connected with us now.

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • CRICKET:

CRICKET SECTION REPORT By Paul McNee

As the long dry spell continued in Singapore, The British Club Cricket team continued to play most weekends during February and March. Since taking down the SCC at their home ground on the Padang, the team has increased in confidence with a marked turnaround in results.

The highlight for this period was a LAST BALL win against Non Benders CC. After losing the toss for the 20th consecutive game, we again were first in the field during the heat of the day. Captain for the day - Gaurav Lakhanpal started the game with an 8/1 offside field with clear instructions to the bowlers to not bowl anything on the leg side.

While confident we had kept the opposition to a very gettable score, given past history we knew that we would need to bat well to bring home the bacon. Despite a solid 22 for the ever reliable Ross Marsh, we got off to a slow start and soon found ourselves 6/70 off the first 18 overs with the target looking further and further out of reach.

Our confidence wasn’t improved by the fact that the next batsman McNee, was coming off a run of 0,1,0,1 in his last 4 innings.

However, thanks to some calm words of advice from teammate Marsh ‘you can do it mate’, McNee 27 and Ownsworth 25 put on a partnership of 40 off the next 6 overs taking us within sight of the target. Roger Kelly 12 These tactics were in direct contrast to the previous game and Adam Lawrence 14 both scored quick runs to keep where Captain McNee started the first over with sweepers the momentum up before Todd Buck came out with us on the square boundaries. Everyone was keen to see which needing 18 off the last 2 overs. tactics were going to work best. Luckily for Gaurav, the BC bowlers Karan Narang and Lee Ownsworth stepped up to Todd and Adam got us to within one run before Adam was the mark and bowled a perfect line as the Non Benders stumped and the above mentioned Gary Smith walked out were soon in trouble, losing both openers cheaply. to face the last ball with us needing one run to win. I am not sure if memories of his misfield of the last ball of the All the BC bowlers stuck to the task well with Karan 1/12 opposition’s Innings was still in the back of his mind, but I off 5, Paul McNee 3/19 off 5 and Roger Kelly 2/22 off can certainly say it was in mine.

5 leading the way. Non Benders Captain Ajay Agarwal was the standout batsman for the opposition scoring Despite the added pressure, Smithy managed to get bat an unbeaten 55 to get them to a total of 164. The Non on ball and with Todd backing up half way down the wicket Benders innings finished with most of the BC fielders they managed to scamper through for a well-deserved wilting in the heat, most notably Gary Smith, who despite victory. Next game, we come up against Woodpeckers CC, being usually very solid in the Field, badly misfielded the a team we have only ever beaten once. Hopefully with our final ball of the innings, giving away an extra run. I recall recent success, we are ready to change that. at the time thinking ‘I hope that run doesn’t cost us the game’.

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Terminal City Club has restaurants that will satisfy your craving. Ranging from haute cuisine to pub favourites, and a wine bar. Enjoy a cold beer and a hockey game at the Lions Pub on the main floor, then relax in Cuvée, our sophisticated cocktail lounge.

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To find out more about our Reciprocal Clubs, kindly secure a copy of the Reciprocal Passport from the Club Reception desk. Applications to visit a particular Reciprocal Club can also be made by approaching any of the Member Relations staff at the Reception desk.

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