February 2018
AFFORDABLE WALK AROUND BORDEAUX WINE & GOURMET DINNER SHROVE TUESDAY @ WINDSOR ARMS
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WINE & GOURMET DINNER Fri, 9 Feb
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BRITISH CONTACTS British Association of Singapore Website: www.britishassociation.org.sg
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cONTENTS
Tel: 6339 8229
British High Commission Tel: 6424 4200 Website: www.ukinsingapore.fco.gov.uk
President’s Message
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British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Email: info@britcham.org.sg Website: www.britcham.org.sg
GM’s Message
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Club News
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Fry Group Feature
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Member in the Spotlight
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Food & Beverage
22 – 37
Activities & Events
39 – 41
Sports & Fitness
42 – 49
Reciprocal Club Spotlight
51
Club Directory & Operating Hours
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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 Elaine Young Email: Communications.ssas@gmail.com Website: www.standrewssociety.org.sg
Tel: 9154 0521
St. David’s Society of Singapore Nia Jones Email: williams.nia@gmail.com Website: www.stdavidsingapore.com
Tel: 9634 4570
St. Patrick’s Society of Singapore Lorraine Hourican Email: stpatssingapore@outlook.com Royal Society of St. George’s Paul Adamberry Email: rssg.sg@gmail.com Website: www.saintgeorgesociety.com
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2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE MAIN COMMITTEE
Dear Members, I am pleased to report that we had a good turnout for our 35th Annual General Meeting. A good deal of information about the club was provided to those gathered in the Elizabeth Suite and some healthy and constructive discussion ensued. Thirteen members contested the ten places available on the Main Committee and, following their election, I would like to welcome Ms Sarah McNee, Mr Duncan McGilligan and Mr Roger Harrold as new members of the Main Committee. The Main Committee has already started work on a mid-term strategy and it, and the various sub-committees, have resumed their program of meetings. With the Christmas festivities behind us, and, I hope, the wet season ending, now is the time to get back into sport and make full use of the outdoor and gym facilities at the Club. I’m sure there are many out there with New Year’s resolutions to fulfill! Lunar New Year falls in February this year and I do hope that you will take the opportunity to participate in some of the traditional events around the club. Also during the month of February there will be the regular Wine and Gourmet dinner, featuring wines from the Bordeaux region of France, and a Valentine’s Day dinner at Mountbatten Bar and Grill on the 14th. You may be aware that on the first Thursday of every month we host a Members Connect Night. Weather permitting, this event takes place at the Treetops Terrace, which is a fabulous venue overlooking our lovely grounds and with commanding views of the surrounding parts of Singapore (great for a function or private party). Members have the opportunity to network as well as meet the Main Committee and the Management team over a few drinks and light bites. Come along and join us at this event which is open to both new and current Members alike.
Damian Hills President
Steve Settle Vice President
Adrian Waterton
Vice President Chairman of Human Resource Committee
Stephen Fulton
Honorary Treasurer Chairman of Finance Committee
Eric Rogers
Chairman of Infocomm Committee
Stephen Walker
Chairman of Member Services Committee
David Wong
Chairman of Membership and Rules Committee
Roger Harrold
Chairman of Development and Health & Safety
Sarah McNee
Chairman of Marketing Communications Committee
Duncan McGilligan
Chairman of Sports Committee
Unfortunately, and unusually, I must take a little space to comment on some recent complaints. It has been reported, on more than one occasion, that members have been heard using foul language during conversations. This has offended others, particularly those with families, and I ask that all members are considerate in their choice of words. I wish you a prosperous and happy Lunar New Year. DAMIAN R. HILLS President
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CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS This list will be updated in the next issue.
GM MESSAGE 3 CLUB MANAGEMENT
Dear Members, I hope you have had an excellent start to 2018. Firstly, some good news to share: The British Club has been voted as the gold winner for the Expat Living Readers’ Choice Awards 2018 for the best Social/Sports Club in Singapore. We are honored to emerge as the gold winner alongside The American Club as the silver winner, Tanglin Club as the bronze winner and Singapore Cricket Club as a finalist. This award will serve as a reminder for us to continue to innovate and be the leading International Club in Singapore, exceeding the expectations of our Members and their families. Join us this February as we unveil a brand new menu in the newly renamed Mountbatten Bar and Grill. As the name would suggest, we will be introducing a brand new selection of premium grilled Australian Black Angus grass-fed steaks, from a classic fillet, rib eye to a 28-day aged sirloin or try one of our grilled beef to share dishes with a choice of a 35 day aged 900g Porterhouse or 1.1kg Prime Rib. We are also debuting a wide selection of Gins on our new Gin trolley all paired with a selection of Britain’s favourite Fever Tree Tonics; As Winston Churchill once said: ‘The gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen’s lives, and minds, than all the doctors in the Empire’. A new menu in Scores Sports Bar will also be launched from 1st February with a focus on better quality rather than then quantity, all the favorites remain but we have added some new healthier salads, sandwiches, pasta and burgers which include the new homemade veggie burgers. We have even introduced a refreshing and healthy dessert option with our new “build your own Acai” all the way from the Amazon Forrest in Brazil. If you’re a coffee lover, head down to any of our outlets to try our new Illy coffee. A singular illy blend of nine highest-order Arabica beans, these beans are carefully selected and purchased by illy to guarantee you a symphony of rich and multi-faceted coffee like no other. If you flip through the magazine this month, you’ll notice that we have a brand new section for our Main Committee Members. This section will serve to introduce and feature our Main Committee Members in the coming months and tell us more about what they do for the Club. In the Windsor Arms we will be celebrating St. David’s Day on 1 March to honor Wales’ Patron Saint, whilst enjoying some traditional Welsh dishes and please refer to the magazine under food & beverages to find the specially curated lunch for Mother’s Day in March. To all Members, Gong Xi Fa Cai and happy Lunar New Year!
General Manager Andrew Christon 6410 1101 andrewchriston@britishclub.org.sg
Head of Finance & Facilities Michelle Chua 6410 1119 finance@britishclub.org.sg
Executive Chef Sunny Sia 6410 1170 sunnysia@britishclub.org.sg
Marketing Communications Manager Sharon Carvalho 6410 1111 marketing@britishclub.org.sg
Head of Sales Ronnie Ng 6410 1100 membership@britishclub.org.sg
Head of Human Resource Alice Wong 6410 1130 hr@britishclub.org.sg
Facilities Manager S. Sundaram 6410 1160 maintenance@britishclub.org.sg
Sports & Recreation Manager 6410 1150 Wan Lay Chi sports@britishclub.org.sg
Housekeeping Manager Asa Shaari 6410 1162 housekeeping@britishclub.org.sg
Catering Sales Manager Kurt Tan 6410 1146 banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg
Member Relations Manager Sharonjit Hoondal 6410 1113 memberrelations@britishclub.org.sg
ANDREW CHRISTON General Manager
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CLUB NEWS 5
OPERATING HOURS DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR
Kindly note the operating hours of the Jackpot Room and Chinois Spa as below:
JACKPOT ROOM
Thu, 15 Feb (Chinese New Year’s Eve) CLOSED Fri, 16 Feb (Chinese New Year Day 1) CLOSED
Sat, 17 Feb (Chinese New Year Day 2) Normal Operating Hours: 2pm to 10pm
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Thu, 15 Feb (Chinese New Year’s Eve) 10am to 6pm Fri, 16 Feb (Chinese New Year Day 1) 10am to 6pm
Sat, 17 Feb (Chinese New Year Day 2) 10am to 6pm
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8 CLUB NEWS
Named in honour of the late Lord Louis Mountbatten, February marks the 13th year since Mountbatten Room’s redesign and relocation to the second floor of the Main Clubhouse. Throughout the years, Mountbatten Room has hosted countless Wine & Gourmet Dinners and has enjoyed tremendous support from all our Members and guests. At the Club, we continuously strive to innovate and improve the offerings and come this February, Mountbatten Room will officially be renamed as Mountbatten Bar and Grill. This decision has been made after careful considerations, coupled with ever changing trends, to provide the best dining experience and offerings for our Members. A brand new and revamped menu will also be introduced, featuring an exciting new selection of premium grilled cuts that will include 28-day aged Sirloin, 35 day-aged Porterhouse and Prime Rib Cote De Boeuf. If you’re a Gin & Tonic lover, select from an array of Gins to pair with our special Fever-Tree Tonic Waters. These Tonic Waters contains carefully selected natural botanicals and are crafted to enhance the taste of Gin. Mountbatten Bar and Grill will be operate, as usual, Tuesday to Thursday - 6pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday - 6pm to midnight, Sunday - 12pm to 3pm & 6pm to 11pm and will be closed on Mondays. See you there!
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COMMITTEE IN THE SPOTLIGHT 9
Q&A 1.
What is your role on the Main Committee? Marketing Communications. During the AGM in November, I was elected onto the Main Committee. My main role is to chair the Marketing Communications Committee. Working on projects with the British Club Marketing Team, General Manager and a sub-committee of member volunteers who all have experience in Marketing.
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What motivated you to join the Main Committee? Having been on the MARCOMMS sub-committee for 2 ½ years and an active member, I felt ready to put myself forward. My whole family is involved in different areas of the club. The kids are on the Teen Committee and my husband is a cricket convener.
3. How long have you been a Member at The British Club? 8 years. My family have grown up at the club and the children see it as their second home. Background I was born in the UK and grew up in Cheddar (where Cheddar Cheese was first produced) in beautiful Somerset. I am married to an Australian and have 2 children, aged 12 and 10, who attend Dover Court International School. Having lived and worked in London for 17 years and Melbourne, Australia for 4 years, we moved to Singapore in 2007. I have extensive experience in marketing, having worked for large multi-nationals, small and medium sized enterprises; I even had my own retail outlet in The Trocadero, London Piccadilly. My experience runs across Brand, Sponsorship, Event Management, PR and Website Project Management. I’ve been lucky to work with some great companies including BMG Records, Vodafone, Village Roadshow, Telstar Entertainment, Emirates, L’Oréal, Lion Nathan Breweries and UK Charity Lotteries.
4. What is your favourite spot at the Club? Poolside, chatting and having a drink with other parents whilst waiting for my daughter to finish swim training. 5.
Which is your favourite restaurant and favourite dish at the Club? Now that the children are getting older, we enjoy sitting in the Windsor Arms. My son is addicted to the steak and chips in there and would eat it every night if we let him! Personally, my favourite dish is the Murg Tikka with Raita. The Indian food at the club is first class.
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What do you do when you are not at the Club? When I’m not busy running the kids around, I love to exercise – Bootcamp, Boxing, Cycling, Walking and Running. I also enjoy studying and have recently completed some marketing courses to keep up with the trends.
7. In 3 words, how would you describe the Club? Friendly, Family, Relaxing 8. How long have you lived in Singapore? 10 years. Like a lot of expats, we came on a 2 year posting and are still here. 9. Where do you dine outside of the Club? Chop Suey, Dempsey is an old favourite. 10. What is your favourite movie of all time? The Sound of Music – An oldie but a goody. 11. What is your favourite band/singer? Having worked in the music industry for many years, I have a broad taste in music, but if I had to be pushed I do like a bit of Coldplay playing in the car. 12. What is your favourite sport? Growing up it was Judo. As a child, I was the South-West Champion of England. Recently, I have developed a passion for football as both my children are massive Chelsea football fans and keen players. 13. What is your favourite drink? COFFEE – I couldn’t survive without my first cup of the day. 14. Best place for retail therapy? As my husband’s from Perth, Australia, I tend to go every year and do a big shop. I’m tall so I find the clothes there fit me better. When I shop in Singapore, I like Desigual and shopping at Tiffany’s. If you are interested to know more or to join the subcommittee, please email enquiries@britishclub.org.sg SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS Fri, 16 Feb • 11:30am to 12:45pm Sat, 17 Feb • 11am to 11:45pm Verandah Cafe Join us as we usher in the Year of the Dog with special acrobatic performances, synchronised drums and a special lion dance for The British Club on Day 2 of the celebrations. Don’t miss this chance to meet and greet the God of Fortune, as he will be giving out gold coins and red packets which symbolise tremendous luck and fortune throughout the year. Programme Highlights 16 Feb Chinese Acrobatic Performance & Chinese Traditional Dance at Verandah Cafe
17 Feb Lion Dance, Chinese Acrobatic Performance & Synchronised Drums at Club Driveway
SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS CHINESE NEW YEAR LANTERNS Sun, 18 Feb • 12pm to 2pm • Activity Hub Craft your own Chinese New Year Lanterns as we usher in the prosperous Year of the Dog. Gong Xi Fa Cai! $15+ Member’s Child • $20+ Guest’s Child
Lunar New Year A La Carte Promotion 1 Feb to 2 Mar • Verandah Café Prosperity Roasted Sesame Chicken $22.80+ Prosperity Pipa Chicken $22.80+ Traditional Fortune Roast Chicken $21.80+ Braised Broccoli with Mushrooms $14.80+ Braised Abalone with Broccoli and Mushrooms $18.80+ (Small) or $28.80+ (Medium) Steamed Coral Trout (700g) $28.80+ or Seabass (700g) $18.80+ with your choice of Black Bean Sauce, Spicy Chilli Bean and Minced Pork, Preserved Crispy Radish and Soya or Superior Soya Sauce
Lunar New Year Family Steamboat 1 Feb to 2 Mar • Verandah Café (Not available from 16 to 18 Feb) Prosperity Steamboat Sliced Pork, Sliced Chicken, Beef and Fish Balls, Sliced Seabass Fillets, Sliced Squids, Mussels, Prawns, Luncheon Meat, Mixed Mushrooms, Assorted Vegetables Selection, Tofu, Beancurd Sticks, Assorted Yong Tau Foo, Egg, Bee Hoon and Yellow Noodles Dipping Sauces: Spicy Chilli Dip, Chicken Rice Chilli, Light Soya Sauce and Sambal Belachan
$42+ (2 person) • $72+ (4 person) • $110+ (6 person) $142+ (8 person) • $188+ (10 person) Abundance Szechuan Spicy Steamboat Sliced Beef or Lamb, Mixed Mushrooms, Assorted Vegetables Selection, Tofu, Beancurd Sticks, Egg, Black Fungus, Yellow Noodles and Glass Vermicelli Dipping Sauces: Spicy Chilli Dip, Chicken Rice Chilli, Sesame Oil and Sesame Dip
$45+ (2 person) • $80+ (4 person) • $115+ (6 person) $158+ (8 person) • $198+ (10 person)
Lunar New Year Buffet (Lunch and Dinner) Friday to Sunday, 16 to 18 Feb A selected a la carte menu is also available from 16 to 18 Feb.
$38.80+ Adult • $20.80+ Child
Prices quoted are subjected to prevailing goods & service taxes. Photos are for illustration purposes only.
Yu Sheng 31 Jan to 2 Mar • Verandah Café and Windsor Arms Yu Sheng, or Prosperity Toss, also known as Lo Hei is customarily eaten during the Lunar New Year celebrations for prosperity and good luck. As each ingredient is added to this dish, an auspicious phrase which has great significance, is uttered. We have interpreted the significance of each ingredient for you. Raw Fish Symbolises abundance and excess throughout the year Pomelo or Lime Symbolises growing luck and auspicious value Pepper Symbolises the hope of attracting more money and valuables Oil Symbolises money to flow in from all directions Peanuts Symbolises a household filled with gold and silver Sesame Seeds Symbolises a flourishing business Crackers Symbolises a whole floor filled with gold $29.80+ Small (serves 2 to 4) $49.80+ Large (serves 8 to 10) Take-away is available at Windsor Shop
Windsor Shop Promotion Lunar New Year Wine Promotion January to February Herdade Da Pimenta Branca, Alentejo, Portugal $29.50 per bottle Herdade Da Pimenta Preta, Alentejo, Portugal $29.50 per bottle Amelia Park Trellis Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Margaret River, Australia $38 per bottle Amelia Park Trellis Cabernet/Merlot, Margaret River, Australia $38 per bottle Borgo Sanleo Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy $29.90 per bottle Borgo Sanleo Chianti, Veneto, Italy $29.90 per bottle Chateau Pajzos Muscat ‘M’ Late Harvest Muscat, Tokaji Hungary $35 per bottle Lunar New Year Cookies Look out for our ever popular Chinese New Year cookies at Windsor Shop. Kueh Bangkit $18.80 Cashew Nut Cookies $18.80 Almond Cookies $18.80 Peanut Cookies $18.80 Love Letters $18.80 Pineapple Balls $21.80 Pineapple Tarts $21.80 Spicy Prawn Rolls $21.80 (Prices per tub)
Get them before they are gone! Prices quoted are subjected to prevailing goods & service taxes, unless otherwise stated. Photos are for illustration purposes only.
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CHINESE NEW YEAR BUFFET $48++ per person
$58++ per person
(Min. 30 persons)
(Min. 30 persons)
Menu
Appetiser / Salad Lucky Yu Sheng Platter • Prosperity Prawn Cocktail • Marinated Thai Seafood Salad Soup Crab Meat and Corn Soup Roast Roast Pork Belly With Meat Gravy, Roast Potato or Vegetable
Mains Nonya Curry Chicken • Stir-fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce • XO Prawns with Salted Egg • Steamed Barramundi with Ginger & Scallion • Braised Vegetables with Mushroom • Singapore Fried Noodle • Steamed Rice Dessert Assorted Mini Pastries • Apple Crumble • Ice Jelly with Longan • Fresh Fruit Platter
Menu
Appetiser / Salad Lucky Yu Sheng Platter • Prosperity Prawn Cocktail • Marinated Thai Seafood Salad • BBQ Roast Meat Platter (Roast Duck, Char Siew, Roast Pok Belly) Soup Crab Meat and Corn Soup Roast Roast Beef Rib Eye • Roast Lamb Leg With Meat Gravy, Roast Potato or Vegetable
Mains Nonya Curry Chicken • Stir-fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce • XO Prawns with Salted Egg • Steamed Barramundi with Ginger & Scallion • Teo Chew Braised Duck • Braised Vegetables with Mushroom • Singapore Fried Noodle • Steamed Rice Dessert Assorted Mini Pastries • Apple Crumble • Ice Jelly with Longan • Fresh Fruit Platter
Add-on: Suckling Pig • $288++ Hong Kong Roast Duck (Whole) • $68++ Free venue usage of up to 4 hours. Complimentary parking. Exclusive dining table setting • Basic PA System
For reservations or bookings, please call 6410 1100 or email banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg Photo for illustration purpose only.
16 CLUB NEWS
MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT
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11 January
WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
H.E RAFFAELE LANGELLA & DEBORA AMARIGLIO ADRIAN & KATY LEWIS AMIT & DIANA JOSHI ANDREW & JANE BARNETT
From Left: Katie Lewis, Adrian Lewis, Benjamin Stern, Diana Garcia
ANDREW & KELLY CARMICHAEL CAMILLA & OLOV BRAFELT CHARLOTTE & JULIAN CHESSER CHRISTOPHER & LOUISE SHORT CINDY LIM & PHIL HENWOOD DIANA GARCIA & BENJAMIN STERN GARETH LEE & HOWARD LEONG GAVIN & MARGARET POWELL From Left: Ashley Jones, Joseph Wetherell
GREGORY & SIMONE DODDS HANIA & ANDREW ODDIE JOSEPH & SILVIA WETHERELL LIM KHIM CHUAN & MICHELLE NG MISAE JONES RAMANATHAN & SHANTHY NAGARAJAN ROSALIND FAN & GARY SMITH
From Left: Gilbert Madhavan, Kurt Tan
From Left: Andrew Christon (General Manager), Hania Oddie, Andrew Oddie
From Left: Steve Walker (Main Committee), Christopher Short
From Left: Howard Leong, Siva Kumar, Gareth Lee
From Left: Rina Susianti, Alan Gibson, Craig Telmer
From Left: Rosalind Fan, Gary Smith, Ronnie Ng
XAVIER STUCKI & PAMELA WALSHE
From Left: Olov Brafelt, Camilla Brafelt
UPCOMING MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Thu, 1 Feb
The Club President and the Main Committee invite you to join us for our monthly “Members Connect Night” hosted at the beautiful rooftop setting of the Treetops Terrace. This monthly networking event provides an opportunity for Members to meet each other, welcome new Members to the Club and learn more about the latest happenings at the Club. Time : 7:30pm to 9pm (Complimentary buffet dinner and free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks) Please RSVP to Recept@britishclub.org.sg
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YOUR 2018 FINANCIAL PLANNING CHECKLIST By David Pugh, Director, The Fry Group
The start of a new year is always busy, and as a result dealing with your finances often gets put on the back-burner. Some of you may have put your finances at the top of your New Year’s resolutions and are already thinking about this (and if you have well done!), but for many of you this probably isn’t the case. If you missed this off your resolutions list, then don’t worry. Even though 2018 is in full swing, now is as good a time as any to get your finances in shape so that you can enjoy life as an expat in Singapore. Here is my checklist for helping British expats with their financial planning in 2018: 1)
Make sure you are aware your HMRC obligations It pays to keep close to HMRC. Check you are up to date with your taxes, that your residence status is correct, and make sure your address and contact details are up to date. Have you claimed all the relevant refunds and allowances? A clean bill-of health with HMRC can work wonders for you further down the line.
2)
Understand changes around UK property With huge amount of change in legislation around the taxation of UK property in the last 5 years, it is worth checking which apply to you. For example, do you have a 6th April 2015 valuation for your UK residential property? Have you made an election for Principal Private Residence and are you recording the time spent in your UK property? Is your mortgage fit for purpose? Do you understand the capital gains implications if you sell? These are all questions you should be asking.
3)
Make sure you have an up to date will Nobody likes to think about the worst happening and being an expat can throw up additional complications and considerations. It is sensible to consider drawing up a will in all jurisdictions where you hold significant assets. Consider having a power of attorney which will allow financial decisions to be made in the event that you or a loved one are incapacitated for any reason.
4)
Check your life insurance cover and protection Again no one wants to think about negative things, let alone at this time of year, but it’s worth being prepared. Do you have enough cover for critical illness or loss of income? It’s worth reviewing your needs, your current protection level and what alternative cover is available in today’s market.
5)
Review your financial goals Make sure your investments still reflect your goals and attitude to risk. Whether you want to be mortgage free in 10 years or retire in 5, you’re more inclined to stick to a plan if you have specific goals. Analysing your assets, liabilities, income and expenditure can help you to control your financial future to ensure that you stay on track and achieve your financial and lifestyle vision.
6) Be tax efficient with your investment strategy Make sure you integrate tax planning into your overall investment planning to ensure assets, liabilities and income are structured in the most optimal and tax efficient way. 7)
Review your pension provisions If like many others you are planning to live out your retirement somewhere other than the UK, do you understand each type of pension you have and have you reviewed the options available with them? It would be prudent planning to review all the options with your UK pensions, especially if you plan to retire outside of the UK.
8)
Running your own business If you are planning to strike out on your own business venture, then make sure that you plan your finances appropriately. Considerations include what will happen to the company if you decide to return to the UK, making sure you have appropriate insurance and for more established entities looking to expand; perhaps into the UK market.
advice@thefrygroup.sg • Tel: +65 6225 0825 • www.thefrygroup.sg The information in this article aims to provide information. However, this is not intended to form professional advice nor should it be relied upon as such and before taking any particular action, specific and personal advice should be obtained. All levels and basis of, and relief from taxation illustrated here are subject to change. The Fry Group (Singapore) Private Limited. Authorised to act as a financial adviser by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). License number FA100057-1.
18 CHEF IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Meet our Chef de Cuisine of Windsor Arms Chef Richard Davies is the Chef de Cuisine of Windsor Arms at The British Club. Being a Permanent Resident and originally from Australia, he joined our team in March 2017. Chef Richard is happily married with two children aged 9 and 11 and his wife, Angie, is Singaporean. Richard started his culinary career back in 1992 as a Commis Chef at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in Canada and moved on to become Chef de Partie at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Grand Cayman, British West Indies. Subsequently, he moved to the famous Ritz Hotel in London’s Piccadilly where he cooked for many dignitaries including regular guests such as the Queen Mother and Tony Blair. During this time, he voluntarily worked with famous Chefs Anton Mosiman and Marcus Waring, in turn broadening his experience. Following his stay in Singapore, Chef Richard returned to Australia where he became the Executive Chef of 135 Bar & Grill and Jojo’s Restaurant in Sydney. He then spent six years as Executive Chef of the Clovelly Hotel, one of Sydney’s Premier Beach Hotels. In 2009, he moved to Singapore and over a period of 6 years, worked as Executive Chef of The Society Group (Prime Society), Halia Restaurant in Botanic Gardens and The Open Grill. Prior to joining The British Club, and to prepare himself for his new challenge, Chef Richard returned to the UK as Executive Chef of Brownsover Hall Hotel. Brownsover Hall Hotel is a magnificent Grade II listed, Victorian Gothic mansion surrounded by 7 acres of beautiful woodlands and gardens on the edge of Rugby in Warwickshire.
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CHEF IN THE SPOTLIGHT 19
1.
What is the most fun you have had as a chef? Every day in the kitchen is a fun day, but I do love making new desserts.
2.
What was your worst kitchen nightmare? When all your staff are on leave at the same time!
3.
Do you ever eat airplane food, or do you bring your own? Yes I do eat airplane food, they’re really not that bad.
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How often do you get to cook at home for your family and what do you like to cook for them? At least once per week. Fajita Night!!!
5.
Tell us how you cook the perfect scrambled eggs? Gordon Ramsay style of course.
6.
Share 3 ingredients you can’t live without? Beef, Beef and more Beef.
7.
What do you consider to be the most underrated food? The wonderful and versatile Celeriac.
8.
Which is your favourite restaurant in Singapore to dine at? Cure, by Chef Andrew Walsh.
9.
What’s your favourite British nosh? Game season. Grouse in particular.
10. What’s your favourite dish on The British Club menu? Oxtail Rigatoni, and it will be available in my upcoming March menu ;) 11. What is your favourite dish to cook? Anything Beef! 12. What is the most challenging dish you’ve ever created? Lobster & Sole Mousse Ravioli. The cooking time needs to be impeccable. 13. Which chef would you love to cook for and why? Marco Pierre White because what you see is what you get. 14. Which Guest Chef would you like to invite to cook at The British Club in 2018? Pierre Kaufman. 15. Favourite midnight snack? Hard one…. Chocolate, if I really had to choose one. 16. What do you do when you aren’t working? Relaxing with a game of Golf. SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience
April 2018
The Royal Wedding Street Party
May 2018
Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner with UK Celebrity Chef
June 2018
Ladies Night and Cooking Demo by UK Celebrity Chef
June 2018
Best of British Ball at the Shangri La
June 2018
Prize Bingo Night
July 2018
Comedy Night
September 2018
Sunset Sail on the Royal Albatross
September 2018
Superbrains Inter-Community Quiz Night
October 2018
Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Singapore Turf Club
October 2018
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the signature events of the year! Call 6410 1100 or email marketing@britishclub.org.sg for 2018 sponsorship packages.
Dates to be advised. All information provided is correct at time of print.
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MEMBER IN THE
SPOTLIGHT
For this issue of Member in the Spotlight, we are pleased to feature Thiyagarajan and his family. Thiyagarajan joined the Club in June 2017. He is a Senior Lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic. In this interview, Thiyagarajan will share with us some insights about the Club and his life as an educator.
1) What brought you to The British Club and why? Not many places in Singapore that you can feel that you are getting away from the hustle and bustle of life. The British Club gives you that feel as you drive up the long and winding road. As you ascend the slope, the further away that pressures of life seem to leave you. I found that the meals are so reasonably priced that I can invite friends to the club for a class gathering and they can afford to pay for their meals. 2) Please tell us more about your line of work. I am Senior Lecturer with Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Business where I lecture on Public Relations and Advertising. Not an easy task given the students’ knack for making use of technology to access and process information. I have also learnt to say I don’t know as I realise that text book knowledge alone is insufficient to teach a subject. You have to be aware of a whole range of things and it is safer to say I don’t know than to pretend that you are master of all. The students can easily catch you out. 3) Is being an educator a rewarding experience? Definitely a rewarding experience! I have to be ahead of my students in thinking fast and being creative. Nurturing young minds and bringing out the creative best out of them is an exhausting and exhilarating affair. Which also explains why I need to retreat to the British Club to recharge myself. 4) Lastly, what is your motivation and what inspires you? My motivation is to make my students realise their potential. It does not come easy or early for them but when they do realise that they have achieved more than what they thought they were capable of and return to thank me, that is my inspiration.
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PIZZA & PASTA TUESDAYS $9.90+ for selected pizzas and pastas BYO Wine*
FREE corkage for every wine purchased from the Windsor Shop & consumed at any of our outlets
Verandah Café Scores Sports Bar Splash Bar
Verandah Café Scores Sports Bar *Applicable as well to
Mountbatten Room Windsor Arms
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS A day without wine is like a day without Sunshine
30% OFF all House Wines (By the glass or bottle)
Mountbatten Room Verandah Café Scores Sports Bar
SWEET CHILD OF MINE THURSDAYS Children dine FREE with every main course ordered by an Adult Member
Verandah Café Scores Sports Bar
• Dining Madness is not available at Windsor Arms • Available for a limited period only. Not applicable on Public Holidays or in conjunction with any other food promotions, daily specials as well as Gold and VIP cards. • Photos are for illustration purposes only.
THE NEXT GENERATION HAS A
NEW PLACE
TO LEARN AND GROW Stamford American International School's new Early Learning Village provides children with the best start in life. The world is changing. Education is changing. Today, how children learn is as important as what they learn. And that’s the inspiration behind our extraordinary new Early Learning Village, which has been built entirely for curious little learners aged 18 months to 6 years. Architecturally designed with input from environmental psychologists and inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy, every detail about the Early Learning Village has been designed to help the next generation thrive in an exciting new world. Come and see for yourself the difference this purpose-built environment can make to your child’s vital pre-school years. Our Village doors are always open for a private or group tour, by our friendly Admissions team. Simply register at sais.edu.sg.
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Club Buffets Mon to Fri (Excluding Public Holidays) 12pm to 2:30pm
Pick-of-Plenty
Soup & Salad Bar with selection of homemade breads $12.50+ per person
Add $7+ to upgrade to a 2-Course Set Lunch Choose from a selection of mouth-watering Main Courses
Sun 12pm to 2:30pm
$45+ Adult • $20.50+ Child
Semi-Buffet Lunch
$85+ Adult
Sat 5:30pm to 9pm
Saturday Night Indian Curry Buffet
Sat & Sun 5:30pm to 9pm
Saturday & Sunday Night Indian Curry Buffet
(With free flow of sparkling, house red and white wines)
$22.50+ Adult • $14+ Child $26.50+ Adult (With choice of either a glass of house white, red or draft beer)
Sun & Public Holidays 12pm to 2:30pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 11am to 3pm (Lunch) • 5pm to 9pm (Dinner)
$22.50+ Adult • $14+ Child
International Buffet Lunch $38+ Adult • $16+ Child
Kiddies Buffet $12.50+ Child
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 only.
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BOTTLES OF THE MONTH
Mars Iwai Original Japanese Whisky $118+ per bottle (U.P. $188+)
Bottega Bacur Distilled Dry Gin $98+ per bottle (U.P. $138+)
Belvedere Vodka $98+ per bottle (U.P. $178+)
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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PROVENANCE PRE- OWNED Begin your story with Rolls-Royce Purchasing a Rolls-Royce should always be exceptional, regardless of its age. Provenance motor cars receive unparalleled care and unrivalled attention to detail that Rolls-Royce is renowned for. Provenance is a collection of the finest previously-owned Rolls-Royce motor cars. Motor cars that attain the Provenance title promise that every journey will be an effortless pleasure, made even simpler with a comprehensive ownership package which includes a Rolls-Royce manufacturer warranty and complimentary servicing. Discover the luxury of timeless perfection.
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THE 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.
Gift Vouchers are now available at the Windsor Shop and Pro Shop.
MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS (Except Public Holidays) • 5.00pm till closing (Applicable to Mountbatten Room, Windsor Arms, Verandah Café & Scores Sports Bar) Splash Bar: Daily, from 5.00pm till closing
$6.50+ per glass
for all ½ pint draft beers, house red or white wines and house pour liquors!
WINDSOR SHOP PROMOTION FEBRUARY
Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky This award-winning Auchentoshan has been matured in three different cask types. From American Bourbon to Spanish Oloroso Sherry and finally Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks. This is a rich, complex whisky with toffee and sherry flavours.
Sa M mp en le u
$118 (U.P. $148) per bottle or $228 for every 2 bottles.
SUNDAY LUNCH
A light Cream of Cauliflower or
Smoked Salmon with Condiments or
Italian Antipasto Plate
AT THE MOUNTBATTEN BAR AND GRILL
(Parma ham, grilled vegetable, feta cheese, hummus and olives)
Enjoy an exquisite 3-course set lunch at The Mountbatten Room every Sunday!
Braised Beef Cheeks, Kumara and Roots Vegetable Hash or
Oven-baked Chicken Breast with Bread Stuffing, Roast Potatoes, Vegetables and Gravy or
Vegetables Lasagna with Roasted Tomato Coulis Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice-cream or
Chocolate Soufflé with English Sauce or
Cheese Platter Freshly brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Tea $38+ Adult • $18+ Child $85+ Adult
(With free flow of sparkling and 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 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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Aperitif Chateau Haut Dambert Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France
Affordable Walk Around Bordeaux
Grape Varietals: 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Muscadelle, 5% Sauvignon Gris
Ballotine Foie Gras, Apple Chutney, Pistachio G de Chateau Guiraud Bordeaux Blanc, France
WINE & GOURMET DINNER Fri, 9 Feb
Grape Varietal: 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon
Emulsion White Onion Puree, Truffle Puree
$98+ Member • $108+ Guest Bordeaux in South Western France is the most famous and highly coveted wine producing region in the world, with 12,000 hectares under vines and over 2000 years of winemaking history. Although the Bordeaux produces both red & white wines, it is best known for its red wines, which in most cases are blends made up of two key grape varieties of the region Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon along with Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Carmenere.
Sea Bass Mushroom Broth, Chestnut Pulp Chateau du Breuil, Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc, France Grape Varietals: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
Wagyu Onglet, Bone Marrow, Smoked Pommes Mousseline Domaine du Grand Ormeau, AOC Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France Grape Varietals: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Chateau Roquevieille, Cotes de Castillon, France Grape Varietals: Bordeaux Blend Red
Split into the Left Bank and Right Bank by the River Gironde, the Left Bank wines usually have higher proportions of Cabernet Suvignon and the Right Bank has more Merlot. Join Andrew Manktelow this February as he shares his knowledge, expertise and experience of Bordeaux wines. Find out more about blending, the differences between Left Bank and Right Bank and how you can enjoy the wines of this great region without breaking the bank. Having spent 6 years living in Bordeaux and being involved in several harvests, Andrew has over 30 years of experience in the wine industry and specialises in French wines.
Sweet Paris Brest, Praline Ice-Cream Chateau Monteils Sauternes, Bordeaux, France Grape Varietal: 75% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle
Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas
Special Take-Away Prices Available Only In The Evening Special Description Take-Away Price
U.P.$
Chateau Haut Dambert Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France
$25+
$35+
G de Chateau Guiraud Bordeaux Blanc, France
$38.50+
$53.50+
Chateau du Breuil, Haut Medoc, Cru Bourgeois, France
$36.50+
$52+
Domaine du Grand Ormeau, AOC Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
$39.50+
$58+
Chateau Roquevieille, Cotes de Castillon, France
$32+
$45+
Chateau Monteils Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
$45+
$62+
In partnership with
Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg
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Mars Iwai Whisky Tasting Fri, 9 Feb • 6:30pm to 10:30pm • Windsor Arms In 1985, Hombo Brewing (Hombo Shuzo), a Japanese ‘shochu’ maker from Kagoshima Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, founded the Shinshu Distillery in Miyata village in Nagano Prefecture as a base for the production of whisky and brandy. The distillery, which used to produce whisky only during winter, halted its production in 1992 due to sluggish demand. In 2011, production was resumed following the recovery of the whisky market first seen in 2007. Hombo Shuzo named ‘Rest of World Craft Producer of the Year’ at Whisky Magazine’s 2017 Icons of Whisky Awards in London. Join us this month as we taste some of these fine crafted whisky. Mars Iwai Original @ $118+ (U.P. $188+) Mars Iwai Tradition @ $128+ (U.P. $208+) Mars Iwai Wine Cask @ $138+ (U.P. $218+)
Shrove Tuesday
Tue, 13 Feb • Lunch & Dinner • Windsor Arms Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day in the United Kingdom, is the last day before the period called Lent. It is a tradition for Christians to eat pancakes on this day as it is the last day to eat food prohibited during Lent, such as butter and eggs. Join us at Windsor Arms as we honour this tradition with our yummy offering of pancakes. Special ‘Live’ Station for Pancakes with choice of toppings: Blueberry & Lemon • Strawberry & Orange • Banana & Milk Chocolate • Mandarin & Dark Chocolate All pancakes are served with vanilla ice-cream. $9.90+ per order
For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg • All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. Photos are for illustration purposes.
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St. David’s Day Celebrations Thu, 1 Mar • Windsor Arms
St. David’s Day, also known as Wales’ National Day, was celebrated to honour Wales’ Patron Saint. Celebrate this year’s St. David’s Day at the Windsor Arms with a taste of Wales! Welsh Rarebit @ $6.80+ Chicken & Leek Pie @ $17.50+ Roast Lamb with Creamed Leeks and Welsh Onion Cake @ $22+ Enjoy a pint of Tiger or Heineken Draft @ only $10+!
For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg • All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. Photos are for illustration purposes.
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Mothering Sunday Sun, 11 Mar • 12pm to 2.30pm Originally celebrated as the return to the mother church, Mothering Sunday is unique to all British mums. Nowhere else in Singapore is Mothering Sunday celebrated other than at The British Club. Take this opportunity to express love and appreciation to your mothers and treat them to an indulgent lunch at one of our restaurants.
4-Course Sunday Lunch Menu Seafood Soup – King Crab, Prawns, Lobster, Sea Perch, flavoured with Pernod ***** Roasted Wild Caught Barramundi, Spinach, Ricotta Agnolotti, Cauliflower Puree, Herb Oil ***** Oven-baked Beef Rib-Eye, Garlic Potatoes, Organic Vegetables, Jus de Veal ***** Valhorna Chocolate Fondant, Candy Thyme, Vanilla Ice-Cream Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas
$48+ Adult • $25+ Child (7 to 12 years of age) $88+ Adult (with free flow of sparkling and house red or white wines) Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@british.org.sg
International Buffet Lunch 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.
$38+ Adult • $16+ Child (3 to 12 years of age)
Semi-Buffet Lunch An extensive selection of starters and desserts from the buffet and your choice of main course direct from the kitchen. Menu Bread and Butter Soup Pumpkin, Coconut, Coriander Cold Cuts Sliced Charcuterie Selection Cornichons, Pickled Onions, English Mustard, Seeded Mustard Salads Cos Leaves, Radish, Cucumber, Orecchiette, Grilled Courgette, Lemon, Mint, Grilled Peaches, Pistachio, Basil, Goats Curd, BBQ Sweet Corn, Fennel, Avocado, Coriander, Baby Potatoes, Capers, Red Onions, Chives, Peanut Coleslaw, Panzanella, Mayonnaise, Vinaigrette, Olive Chilled Seafood Poached Prawns, Pickled Mussels, Smoked Salmon, Seared Tuna, Wasabi, Sesame Oil, Coriander, Cocktail Sauce, Mayonnaise, Lemons, Shallot Vinegar
Selection of Main Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding with all the Trimmings or Roast Pork, Baby Apples with all the Trimmings or Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chop. Parsley Relish, Baby Potatoes, Roast Cauliflower or Chicken Breast, Parma Ham, Asparagus, Baby Potatoes, Caper Gravy or Sea Bass, Summer Beans, Courgette, Lemon, Mint or Ricotta Gnocchi, Local Mushrooms, Parmesan Dessert Hot: Bread & Butter Pudding Cold: Eaton Mess Melon, Passion Fruit, Pomegranate Fruit Salad Vanilla Custard, Whipped Cream, Strawberry Compote Cheese Cheddar, Stilton, Red Leicester, Brie Falswasser Crackers, Oatmeal Crackers, Dates, Chutney, Grapes
$48+ Adult • $22.50+ Child (3 to 12 years of age) $88+ Adult (with free flow of sparkling and house red or white wines)
Exclusive Access Code for Members of The British Club
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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 39
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
BINGO NIGHTS
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Children’s Movie Screening Every Sunday, 12pm to 2pm Mike Gorrie Playcentre
TEEN ACTIVITIES
Teen Committee Meeting For enquiries email activities@britishclub.org.sg Mahjong Every Monday • 10am to 12pm Selected Thursday Evenings Craft Ladies Every Tuesday • 10am to 3pm with a lunch break Club Balut Every 2nd Tuesday of the month • 8pm onwards Windsor Terrace Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Friday • 9am to 11am Pub Quiz Nights Wednesday, 14 & 28 Feb • 8pm onwards Windsor Arms Bingo Nights Tuesdays, 6 & 20 Feb • 8pm onwards • Windsor Arms Saturday Night Draw Every Saturday Night at Windsor Arms • 9pm & 10pm Bridge Every Wednesday • 7pm to 10pm Book Club Bi-Monthly • 8pm to 9pm • Next Session: Tuesday, 27 February
ACTIVITIES CONTACTS BALUT: David Quinn
Tel: 6410 1100
BRIDGE GROUP: Rajesh Chhabara
Tel: 9008 7095
MUSIC SECTION: Michelle Kuek Email: michellekuekbc@gmail.com
Tel: 9237 6155
CRAFT LADIES: Jane Wallace
Tel: 9817 1094
MAHJONG: Fiona Corbett
Tel: 9841 9058
BOOK CLUB
Tel: 6410 1100
PITTER CHATTER: Jenny English
Tel: 6410 1100
Email: 110660@singnet.com
Email: rnandfcorbett@gmail.com
Angela Ryan Email: angela.ryan@hotmail.co.uk Martin White Email: martinwhite2@gmail.com Email: Jennyenglish81@yahoo.co.uk
THE PRIZE SNOWBALLS AFTER EACH SESSION.
QUIZ NIGHTS Wed, 14 & 28 Feb, 8pm Windsor Arms
Pit your wits against other teams over five rounds of quizzes. With bottles of wine up for grabs, bring everyone together (maximum of 6 in a team) at the Windsor Arms for our bi-weekly Pub Quiz!
Participation fee (for charity): Minimum $5 per participant
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING: Yap Sin Guan Tel: 9666 8994
Email: rajesh.chhabara@csrworks.com
It is going to be BINGO FUN! So bring your friends and get ready to shout
BINGO!
ADULT ACTIVITIES
Email: quinndj@singnet.com.sg
Tue, 6 & 20 Feb, 8pm Windsor Arms
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Every Fri • 9am to 11:30am
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.
PITTER CHATTER
PARENTS AND TODDLERS GROUP Every Thu • 10am to 11:30am • Activity Hub
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 Pitter Chatter group is currently looking for more coordinators to take the helm! If you’d like to volunteer for the position, drop an email to activities@britishclub.org.sg or call 6410 1100.
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE VERANDAH CAFÉ Every Sunday
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 will be making special balloon sculptures from 1pm to 2:15pm. Fret not if your child is unable to have his/her balloon made, she’ll be back every week!
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
Join us from 12:30pm – 4pm for some non-stop fun!
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 41 LITTLE CHEF
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE POPS
Sat, 10 Feb • 10am to 11:30am • Verandah Terrace How about baking chocolate chip cookie pops for your sweetheart? Decorate with sprinkles and frosting, these cookies are sure to win everyone’s heart! $20+ Member • $25+ Guest
• Participants will be billed the full price if cancellations are made less then 7 days prior to the event. • Image is for illustration purpose only.
SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS
GLITTERY HEARTS AND BOX OF ROSES Sun, 11 Feb • 12pm to 2pm • Activity Hub
This Valentine’s Day, let’s show and spread love through glittery hearts and box of roses for your loved ones Suitable for ages 4 and above $15+ Child Member • $20+ Child Guest
• Participants will be billed the full price if cancellations are made less then 7 days prior to the event.
POOLSIDE SCREENING: FRI, 16 FEB • 7:30PM In alignment with the Singapore Copyright Act, The British Club will no longer be publishing the movie screening details in the Club magazine. To findAPSP out BritishClub the screening details, please refer to the notices around11:24 the club or visit our website. In addition, we will not SGSALES0992 AD 200(W)x130(H)mm (KK) Highres.pdf 1 6/10/17 AM include movie images. We would like to thank you for your understanding in this matter.
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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42 SPORTS & FITNESS
SPORTS CONVENORS
SPORTS CHAIRMAN Duncan McGilligan sportschairman@britishclub.org.sg GOLF SECTION Nic Merrow Smith golf@britishclub.org.sg SQUASH SECTION Craig Telmer/Andrew Vine squash@britishclub.org.sg
SPORT & FITNESS CLASSES Pilates*
Instructor: Melanie Azlan
Monday & Friday • 8:30am to 9:30am Fee: $20 per session* Thursday • 9am to 10am Spa & Pilates Package | Saturday • 8:30am to 9:30am 1 Session Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $128+ 3 Sessions Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $348+ 5 Sessions Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $528+ Yoga Class**
Instructor: Paulina Buck
TENNIS SECTION Liza Rowan tennis@britishclub.org.sg
Monday & Wednesday • 9:30am to 11am Friday • 9:30am to 10:30am | Saturday • 10:35am to 12:05pm
Fee: $20 per session*
CRICKET SECTION Paul McNee cricket@britishclub.org.sg
Every Monday • 7pm to 8pm
SWIMMING SECTION Rebecca Turley/David Green swimming@britishclub.org.sg
FOOTBALL SECTION Steven Hodge/Nick Challoner/Paul Hackett football@britishclub.org.sg
TAEKWONDO SECTION Adam Slater taekwondo@britishclub.org.sg RUGBY SECTION Simon Goodman rugby@britishclub.org.sg
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Men Social Tennis Pilates Yoga Running Group Aqua Boot Camp Family Zumba Boot Camp Master Swimming
Social Squash Muay Thai Kickboxing Aqua Bike Master Swimming
Water Aerobics Yoga Aqua Running TRX Training
Thursday
• • • • •
Social Squash Pilates Boot Camp Junior Fitness Class Master Swimming
Saturday
• • • • • • • • •
Karate Kids @ Studio Taekwondo @ Studio Football Matches @Turf City Social Squash Cricket @ Turf City Rugby @ GESS Spa & Pilates Package Yoga Master Swimming
Friday
Sunday
• • • • • • •
Pilates Yoga Aqua Box Fit Ladies Social Tennis Mixed Social Tennis Children Ballet Master Swimming
• Junior Fitness Class
THE BRITISH CLUB
Running Clinic**
Instructor: Kevin Leong
Fee: $20 per session*
Family Zumba Class**
Instructor: Sas Thayalan
Every Monday • 7pm to 8pm
Fee: $30 per session*
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Instructor: Eric Shia
Tuesday • 9am to 10:15 am | 7:15pm to 8:30pm (Introduction) Tuesday • 6pm to 7:15pm (Advanced)
$50 per session* $160 per month*(6 sessions)
Water Aerobics**
Instructor: Kelvin Leong
Wednesday • 10am to 11am
Fee: $20 per session*
Aqua Box Fit**
Instructor: Kelvin Leong
Friday • 10am to 11am
Fee: $20 per session*
Aqua Bike**
Instructor: Kristel Heather
Every Tuesday • 1st session – 8:30am to 9:30am | 2nd session – 10am to 11am Fees: $45+ per person* (1 session) • $170+ monthly package Aqua Running**
Instructor: Kevin Leong
Fee: $20 per session*
Wednesday • 9am to 10am Aqua Boot Camp**
Instructor: Kelvin Leong
Monday • 10am to 11am
Fee: $20 per session*
Boot Camp**
Instructor: Rohaizad
Fee: $30 per session*
Mondays • 8pm to 9pm • Thursdays 7pm to 8pm Children Ballet Classes**
Friday • 4:15pm to 5:15pm (3 – 5 years old) | 5:15pm to 6:15pm (6 – 8 years old) Saturday • 10:30am to 11:30am (6 – 8 years old) | 11:30am to 12:30pm (9 – 10 years old) | 12:45pm to 1:45pm (11 – 14 years old) Fees: $31 per session* Junior Fitness Group Coaching
Thursday • 4pm to 5pm (8 – 11 years old) | 5pm to 6pm (12 – 16 years old) Sunday • 10am to 11am (8 – 11 years old) | 11am to 12pm (12 – 16 years old) Fees: $30 per session* TRX Training**
Instructor: Rohaizad
Fee: $30 per session*
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For bookings, please contact the Sports Department at 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg
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SPORTS & FITNESS 45 SWIMMING:
SWIMMING SECTION REPORT
by Rebecca Turley
It’s hard to believe that we are already speeding ahead through 2018. 2017 was a very successful year for the Swimming Section as we continue to grow. Team Spirit is very strong and the year ended with many events to celebrate this. The Masters held their Annual Christmas party, I think it’s success can be judged by the lack of swimmers in the pool the following morning at Masters Training! The Barracudas held two events, the first was the ‘Fun Relay’ night held in the pool, this was brilliant fun and there was lots of laughter around the pool. One of the highlights was the ‘The Santa Hat Relay’, The Barracudas had a very formal ‘Gala Dinner and Awards Night’ which was to celebrate and congratulate our swimmers on their achievements this year. Congratulations to all our swimmers who achieved awards. The top awards this year went to the following swimmers: Rookie of the Year; Kayra McElligot and Charles Thomas Barracuda of the Year; Colette Whelan and Dylan Turton The current Captains, Beth and Jade, passed on the role to our new Captains for 2018 Jessie Thomas and Jude Thomas, Good Luck Jessie and Jude.
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46 SPORTS & FITNESS FOOTBALL:
BCFC FOOTBALL ARTICLE
By Paul Hackett
As we ushered out another successful BCFC footballing year, we took the time to celebrate and reflect of the year that was 2017! On Saturday 2nd December saw the British Club football section (BCFC) hold their annual awards black tie dinner in the Elizabethan Suite. Convenor Paul Hackett and Jim Rowan were our entertaining hosts for the night. Players were ribbed for various mishaps on and off the pitch throughout the year and toasts were raised for a number of stalwarts who have returned home to the UK this year including James Morris, Paul Tynan, Alan Jope, Paul Tucker, Jamie Stone, Rob Rickard and John Rennie. For the awards, BCFC’s rapid young striker Josh Brimblecombe deservedly scooped both 1st team player of the year and BCFC top goal scorer. Jason Edwards won 2nd team player of the year and will be sorely missed when he heads back home to Australia shortly. Vets player of the year went to the tenacious Darryl Smith, goalkeeper of the year to the flying salmon Javier Koh, young player of the year to the very skilful young Angus Turnbull, best new player to the rock in centre defence Andy Donnelly and players’ player of the year went to our big hold up man Steve Hodge. The coveted Andrew Marshall award for service to the football section both on and off the pitch was awarded to Jim Rowan. Paddy Flynn got a brief mention in the speeches but didn’t win anything. Another highlight of the evening was a poem written by Cath Challoner recited by a number of the wives called “Wags on Tour”. This was brilliant. By this stage the awards, prizes and speeches were over, the live band started up and it didn’t take many tunes to get the dance floor packed out. The drinks were flowing and continued to do so in the Windsor Arms well into the early hours. Many thanks to all of those who helped organise and especially to Hodgey and the BC team for sorting out such a great evening. We are always looking to increase our squad and bench strength, if you want to part of the BCFC then please drop us a note!
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SPORTS & FITNESS 47
BCFC – North vs South – Floating Platform • Mon, 11 Dec Christmas will always be the priority as we near the end of another year, as will the New year’s resolution so oft made, but broken, normally within weeks [or less if you are Paddy] but there is one calendar date that the BCFC boys always hold sacred and that is the North v’s South battle! A long established battle that was Grant Hall’s Agincourt became James Morris’s Bolton v’s Blackburn and has seen the North steadily increase the dominance over the all too soft Southerners over the recent years. With the North being up 8-5 the battles lines were drawn and the South selected 9 first team players, a team with an average age of less than 30 and so the North suited up for what would be a ‘blood and guts’ affair that would determine the bragging rights for at least a couple of Saturdays at Scores! Paddy Flynn led out the South, desperate for a win and looking for a blend of the best and youngest players in the Club, clearly taking it seriously! The Northerners arrived late and with a selection of ferrets and pigeons & a couple of stouts in hand, looking forward to a proper night out! The intensity of the game was heightened due to the Aussie stalwart Jason Edwards playing what would be his last game for the BC, so the South started with Javier in goal, a fluid back four that went between Andrew M, Andy D, Dan S, Jeremy HS, John W, Mike T, Rich and Paddy, but only when it was free kick, goal kick or just a kick! The midfield was packed with pace and energy – Arjun [even his hair looked racy!] Chris C, Louis M, Mark & Mike Hughes, Nikhil these were supported by the less pacey and less energetic being Wilkes, Paddy, Dougie and Paul Mac! The North, no recognised goalkeeper, but instead went for the next best thing, young, tall and athletic – or at least that’s what Tim Risbridger’s profile said, you can only imagine the Southerners delight! In front of him, was an “experienced” back four of Kenny C, Lindsay, Jan,Nick C, Paul H, David M, & Al Tan, with a midfield of Darryl, Dan C, Eslam, Callum [Son of Jim] – the North don’t use surnames! Alan T, Alex [Son of Paul], told you! & up top Gary and Angus brought a mixture of some and no hair to the line up! The game was as interesting as the ‘banter’ on the side-lines, but
despite southerner’s bravado, it was the North who took an early and well deserved lead. A goal from Gary, off the shin, beat Javier and game on! Nikhil scores the equaliser, pace and youth proving too much for the North! Andy D then sets up Nikhil with a second and the Northerners are trailing. Kenny then goes on a mazy run, beats one, then another, and a right foot finish sees the game all square. The northerners on top, Turnbull’s linking up well, Angus in the box, Jeremy shows the true Southern colours and blatantly hacks down the young man, almost killing his ferret! Penalty! Angus steps up, converts – game on. Unfortunately Nikhil liked the match ball, so another run at pace and a strike that sees David Maud lose complete control of his arms and we are all level! Final Score a very good 3-3! So onto penalties!! No need to dwell on this – South win, due to an Andy Donnelly penalty despite the best efforts of Alan T. A solid keeping display by Javier who saved two penalties! A lot of contenders for the MOM – some very notable first timers, included Dan Challoner, Mark Hughes and Callum Rowan all put in big shifts as did Eslam, Jeremy and Louis Mowle [Dougie – thankfully the fruit does at times, fall far from the tree!] For the North Angus Turnbull was the unanimous winner and for the South it was between Patrick and Nikhil, with Nikhil winning as he scored 3 and turned up! Goal of the game went to our very own “Dobby” who surprised himself and everyone else as he scored a cracking goal! 8-6 All to play for – a great evening as always guys, roll on next December! Best of luck to the Edwards family as they head back to Australia.
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48 SPORTS & FITNESS SQUASH:
ALL YOUR 2017 CHAMPIONS By The Boaster You will be reading this with Chinese New Year festivities in full swing, but The Boaster is writing with a turkey sandwich and mince pie by his side, enjoying the final few days of 2017 and thinking back over a fantastic year for the BC Squash section. There were great triumphs for some individuals, and some great successes for the section as a whole.
Open plate finalists - Jim and Nick Open Finalists Charlie and Simon
Charlie Thomas, of course, won the club championship, beating Simon Bird in the final – Simon fought well but Charlie did what Charlie does. The plate was won by Jim Mitchell who beat Nick Fell in that decider. Charlie also, of course, won the handicap knock-out, completing a familiar double (as well as his usual squash/tennis championship twosome). He beat new member Neil Frith in a thrilling final, losing the first game but, as is his habit, winning the last one. With Charlie, the excitement is normally based on how he is going to win, not if he is going to win. The Handicap plate was taken by Ben Kiggell, beating Anurag Mathur in that match. One thing Charlie can’t win (by virtue of a tactical increase in the entry threshold) is the veterans’ KO, for those 47 and over (the average age of our active players is over 50!). The 2017 final, between Jamie Salamon and Neil Frith, will be played in 2018 as a result of an (agerelated) injury.
Open plate finalists - Jim and Nick
Handicap plate finalists Ben and Anurag
Grand Masters older than Yoda
Andrew Marshall beat Keith Carpenter in both the veterans’ plate final and the Grand Masters final. The Grand Masters featured 3 men of 60 or over (and an aggregate age of 190, or about the same as Yoda), who played a round-robin (certainly not a spring chicken) and then a final. The year’s last set of prizes were the Conveners’ Awards, which were awarded to Liam Douglas (Most Improved Player), James Pickles (Most Competitive Player), and Damien Glendinning (Good Fellowship Award). Damien - Jolly Good Fellow THE BRITISH CLUB
SPORTS & FITNESS 49 So much for individual excellence. What about the BC teams? We had mixed results in our inter-club mega-fixtures and the SSRA league, but came into form for the Cosmo league, leading the competition for several weeks before being pushed down to third in the final round. All was not lost, though, as at the Cosmo banquet, Ben, Andrew M and Craig dominated the other clubs in the beer drinking race to bring home some generous liquid prizes. And now on to 2018. The section is fortunate that Andrew Vine and Craig Telmer have agreed to serve as co-conveners for another year. We are all very grateful for their commitment and enthusiasm, and with them leading the way we look forward to another successful and sociable year.
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RECIPROCAL CLUB SPOTLIGHT 51
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52 OPERATING HOURS OPERATING HOURS AT THE CLUB Reception in Main Lobby Daily: 8am to 11pm
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Administrative Office Monday to Friday: 9am to 6:15pm
Scores Sports Bar and Restaurant Bar: 8am to 11pm (Last order: 10:45pm) Restaurant: 11:30am to 11pm (Last food order: 10:15pm)
Food & Beverage Office (Banquet Sales & Events) Monday to Friday: 9am to 6:15pm
Splash Bar Monday to Thursday: 9am to 8pm Friday to Sunday and Public Holiday: 9am to 9pm
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 Sunday: 2pm to 10pm Mountbatten Bar and Grill 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) Windsor Arms Sunday to Thursday: 12pm to 11pm
Verandah Café / Verandah Terrace Monday to Sunday including Public Holiday: 9am to 10:30pm (last order for food and drink: 10.15pm)
Main Swimming and Children’s Pool Daily: 6am to 9:30pm Mike Gorrie Playcentre (for 2 to 7 years old) 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 6410 1173 Pro Shop Daily: 8am to 10pm Gymnasium Daily: 6am to 10pm 6410 1151 Chinois Spa Monday: Closed 6410 1154 Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 10am to 6pm Thursday to Saturday: 10am to 9:45pm (Based on requests)
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