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

Tel: 6339 8229

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

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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 Derek Maggs Tel: 9666 2586 Email: derekmaggs@gmail.com Website: www.standrewssociety.org.sg St. David’s Society of Singapore Rhiannon Gage Email: stdavids.singapore@gmail.com Website: www.stdavidsingapore.com St. Patrick’s Society of Singapore Elizabeth McEneaney Email: elizmceneaney@hotmail.com Royal Society of St. George’s Paul Adamberry Email: rssg.sg@gmail.com Website: www.saintgeorgesociety.com

President’s Message

GM’s Message

Club News

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Member in the Spotlight

Fry Group Feature

Food & Beverage

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Activities & Events

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Sports & Fitness

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Calendar of Events

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Magic Moments

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Reciprocal Club Spotlight

Club Directory & Operating Hours

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Members,

MAIN COMMITTEE

The Chinese New Year celebrations will be

Steve Settle

another special occasion to celebrate this

President

month and another example of our multi cultural society at the Club.

Damian Hills Vice President Honorary Treasurer Chairman of Finance Committee

As we usher in the Year of the Goat, the Club offers Chinese New Year F&B promotions at the Windsor Arms and Verandah Café. The Yu Sheng (Raw Fish Salad) is always an excellent

Adrian Waterton Vice President Chairman of Human Resource Committee

dish to kick start the Chinese New Year. It is

Frank Wong

believed that the higher you toss the salad,

Honorary Secretary Chairman of Membership and Rules Committee

the more you will achieve in life! As many of you would know, on the first Thursday of every month we host a

Shaun Matheson

Members Connect Night on the rooftop where you can get to meet fellow

Co-Chairman of Development and Health & Safety Committee

Members, the Main Committee and the Management team - a perfect social setting to get together over a few drinks and a bite to eat. This month, we will be meeting on Thursday, 5 February, so please do come along and join us in this networking event which is open to both new and current Members alike. Simply contact the main Reception to confirm your attendance or for more details. This month the Main Committee and Management team will be meeting together for the annual Vision Day, which will be held on Saturday, 7 February. The past year’s achievements and challenges will be reviewed but the main purpose of the meeting is utilise member input from the survey, the AGM and

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

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

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

feedback throughout the last 12 months to brainstorm new ideas and formulate action plans for each area of the Club for 2015, and beyond. Our Sub-Committees have just started meeting again after the holiday break

Patrick Hyde Chairman of Marketing and Communications Committee

and I know that some of them are in need of extra help and fresh ideas. Members who have some relevant expertise and are keen and able to

Eric Rogers

volunteer their time are most welcome - especially the ladies, as I believe the

Chairman of Infocomm Committee

gender balance has become a little skewed over time and needs rebalancing. If you look at the column on the left, you will find a list of committees that might interest you. Please do drop me or the GM a note if you wish to volunteer. Please enjoy your time at your Club.

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

Kindly note that this list is currently being updated.

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GM’S MESSAGE

Dear Members, Welcome to the year of the Goat according to the Chinese Zodiac calendar. Let us hope

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

that 2015 brings with it more good fortune and health for all. It is particularly relevant to me as this year, I am celebrating my 60th birthday and I am a goat! So keeping my

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

fingers crossed! To celebrate Chinese New Year, there are several food promotions at the various restaurants and the Windsor Shop is selling Chinese New Year cookies. Bring your friends and colleagues and “Lo Hei” to the New Year.

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

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

On the first and second day of the two-day holiday there will also be activities and entertainment for the whole family including the highly popular Lion Dance, so be sure to join us.

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

It is a busy month for the Mountbatten Room with Valentine’s Day on 14 February and the McWilliam’s Wine and Gourmet Dinner on 27 February. On the most romantic occasion of the year, celebrate love with that special person in your life at Mountbatten Room as we bring you a specially designed menu for the

Catering Sales Manager Kelly Ang 6410 1146 banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg

evening. With amazing views to enjoy, just sit back and enjoy the evening as we pamper you with a beautiful meal and the best of service.

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

You would have heard by now that the Club will be hosting the Best of British event from 5 to 13 June and we are delighted to hold the celebrations in conjunction with SG50 this year, Singapore’s 50th birthday. If you are keen to participate in this event and become one of our business partners then please

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

do not hesitate to contact us at 6410 1111 or email marketing@britishclub.org. sg. We have many opportunities to work together to showcase your company as part of the Best of British celebrations. We hope you will take this opportunity to support the Club. While you delight in a new year with high spirits and a myriad of activities, my team and I will work with renewed zest to bring you more events and promotions

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

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

so that you can indulge in all-year-round merry-making! Gong Xi Fa Cai to all of you!

SEAN BOYLE General Manager

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

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

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

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

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ComplimentS Dear Mr Boyle, I would like to put on record my profound gratitude and appreciation for a truly outstanding party on Sat! I must add here that right from the moment we met with you and Stephen to discuss details of our events, I knew we were in safe hands and that it would be executed just the way I wanted it. The entire staff led by Stephen, gave their best and all with a smile, especially at this busy period of the year. Stephen deserves special mention for his patience, understanding, attention to detail and thorough execution. Pls pass on our special thanks to your entire team for such superb service. Best regards, Chetna Khanna Monday, 15 December

CHINESE NEW YEAR Kindly note the operating hours for the Jackpot Room as below: 18 February, Wedesday (Chinese New Year’s Eve) CLOSED ***** 19 February, Thursday (Chinese New Year’s Day 1) CLOSED ***** 20 February, Friday (Chinese New Year’s Day 2) Normal Operating Hours

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Come join us on Thursday, 5 February Looking to meet other Members... This monthly networking event will introduce you to fellow Members in the Club – a perfect social setting to get together and meet new people.

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

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MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT For this issue’s Member in the Spotlight feature, we are pleased to feature Member David Pugh. David is the General Manager of The Fry Group’s Singapore office and is a board member of The British Chamber of Commerce Singapore. In 2011, he won the prestigious Young Professional of the Year award at the annual British Chamber of Commerce Singapore’s Business Awards. In this exclusive interview, he shares with us some insights into both his professional and personal lives in Singapore and The British Club.

What attracted you to the Club… The Club is a great place to bring the kids for a change of scenery and a bit of fun on a weekend. The location is ideal for us as we live in the Bukit Timah area and we have many friends who are members as well which makes it work well for us socially.

What you love most about the Club… The location and setting is probably what I enjoy most - it feels like a million miles away from the city, surrounded by so much vegetation and wildlife which makes it a great place to relax and unwind. On a recent visit we were lucky enough to see a Flying Fox hanging in the trees, how great is that? Sarah and I have recently started swimming lessons with Roland on a Monday morning which I really enjoy, Roland is a great swim coach and it makes for a fantastic way to start my working week.

What is the best way to spend a day at the Club with your family? I really enjoy spending an hour or two at the pool with my son, Leo. I love the Mountbatten Restaurant for client dinners, the service is great and the food is of excellent quality and the Mountbatten Wine Events are not to be missed.

How many years have you been living in Singapore… After 10 years in London we fancied a change and moved to South East Asia. We have been in Singapore now since 2009, where I came to develop The Fry Group operation in the region. I am proud of the growth we have achieved over the past few years and to be recognised as the Financial Adviser of choice for British Expats in Singapore.

What I like best about Singapore is… Being in Singapore allows me time to spend doing the good stuff in life - less time commuting, more time with family and friends. The climate really helps make it easy to spend lots of time outdoors getting plenty of exercise.

My hobbies… I enjoy exercising, especially running and recently ran the New York marathon and raised lots of money for charity, which gives me a great sense of achievement. We have not been travelling recently as much as we have previously or would like, as is the nature with a young family but with both my son Leo and baby daughter Juno growing fast, our plan is to take full advantage of Singapore’s location and see as much of this fabulous region as possible.

As a Financial Planner professional, what insights or advice can you give to help our expat Members manage better financially? As a Financial Adviser, I strongly believe that practising openness and transparency is key to success. Since moving to Asia, I have sadly seen lots of unscrupulous and commission-hungry salesmen motivated by their own greed, their employer’s greed or both. It makes good business sense to have loyal and happy customers and I am proud of the advice we at The Fry Group give and the transparent basis on which we offer it.

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(L-R) Sandor Selvick, Sally Morris, The Fry Group’s Giles Krempels

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(L-R) Andrew Vine, Jamie Salamon, Steve Settle

Martin Iversen & Sean Boyle

Grace Goh & Patrick Hyde

Stephanie Burridge & Robert Liew

(L-R) Martin & Kate Iversen, Sally Morris, Colin & Drena Allcard

(L-R) Marcus Krishnan, Partick Hyde, Tony Melero

(L-R) Damian Hills, Mayumi Shigemoto, Cyrhyl Racho, Huw Williams

(L-R) Jamie, Mark, Valerie, Mica, Olivia Anderson

(L-R) Don Wang, Tony & Nat Sealy, Karo De Beul, Aaron Lim

Stephanie Burridge & The Fry Group’s Miles Gooseman

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It’s about being transparent By David Pugh

I want to address the subject of transparency in the financial advisory industry in Singapore, what it means to me and why it is important.

Is transparency on the agenda?

Financial Advisers who practice transparency will always provide accurate information to clients when they make recommendations and give advice. This is vital to enable the client to make an informed decision and crucial to building an open and honest working relationship. It should be mandatory to confirm a product’s and investment’s cost, how much commission is paid to the adviser and lock-in periods, for example. In an era of transparency and unbundled charges, opaque charging structures for advice and investment products should not be accepted.

Of course ‘’adviser’’ is just a word, not a profession backed by a universal set of standards for training, transparency and ethics. Pretty much anyone can call themselves an adviser after passing a few simple exams. In this job, I’ve met lots of smart, diligent and highly effective people who use financial planning processes to assess an individual’s or family’s needs and then develop an effective investing approach. Most of them I encountered while I was working in the UK for ten years. Since moving to Asia, I’ve sadly seen many unscrupulous and commission-hungry salesmen motivated by their own greed, their employers greed or both. Transparency is certainly not on most of their agendas.

What transparency really means

Raising the standards

Transparency means full disclosure. Advisers who practice transparency do not withhold any information that could impact a client’s decision. This of course includes the amount of commission received by the adviser.

It’s a sad state of affairs when regulation has to be introduced into an industry to improve professionalism. This is exactly what has been happening to the financial adviser sector in Singapore, as it did in the UK. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) first developed the Financial Advisory Industry Review (FAIR) in 2012, aimed at raising professional standards as well as increasing competitiveness for investment and insurance products. I welcome FAIR and the changes it brings. However, legislation can only take us so far. What we also need is a major culture shift where advisers put the needs of their clients first. Transparency is key to this happening. It makes good business sense to have loyal and happy customers, to be proud of the advice you give and the transparent basis on which you provide it.

Only high-quality advisers practice full transparency. Lower quality advisers will practice partial transparency or non-transparency. Advisers who practice partial transparency tend to only provide information that helps them sell financial products. For example, they highlight past investment returns and extra allocation rates but neglect to disclose charges, commissions and exit penalties. As a result of this partial disclosure, clients have no idea what information is being deliberately withheld. Even worse are those advisers who provide no transparency at all. Instead, they use slick sales techniques to deceptively sell financial products. Unfortunately with such massive commissions continuing to be paid to ‘advisers’, these sales techniques are not likely to abate anytime soon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

David Pugh CFP is General Manager of The Fry Group Singapore. The Fry Group has been providing tax-led financial advice to private clients since 1898 and specialises in helping British Expats in Singapore make the most of their money.

SPECIAL FEATURE

7GR during troop inspection in Burma during WWII

A GWT Welfare Pensioner at home in Nepal

Gurkha soldier on operations in Afghanistan

200 years of history Britain’s alliance with the Gurkhas was, ironically, born in battle. The Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-1816 pitted the British East India Company against the fighting men of the Himalayan foothills as they sought to expand their Asian frontiers. The conflict ended not just in relative stalemate, but with an abiding sense of mutual respect and admiration between the two forces. Gurkha soldiers first fought on the British side in 1815 and following the war were able to serve under contract in the East India Company Army. Thus began Britain’s relationship with Nepal, our ‘oldest ally’ in Asia. For the past 200 years, Gurkhas have loyally served with British forces in almost every major conflict. Most notably, more than 200,000 fought in the two World Wars where they suffered over 40,000 casualties, gaining renown for their courage and resilience. Indeed, Gurkha regiments have accumulated 26 Victoria Crosses for their acts of supreme valour. On return from his tour in Afghanistan, where he served alongside the 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles, HRH Prince Harry said that there was “no safer place” than by the side of a Gurkha. Today, the Gurkhas form a versatile part of the modern British Army. Since Indian Independence in 1947, India has continued to recruit into her own Gurkha Regiments. There is also a Gurkha Contingent which serves as part of the Singapore Police Force.

The Bicentenary of Gurkha service to the Crown 2015 marks the greatest milestone in Gurkha history, underlining their credentials as being among the finest soldiers in the world. In honour of this momentous occasion and in support of Gurkha veterans in need, various commemorative events are planned for the year. Two of the most significant are: 30 April 2015 – The Brigade of Gurkhas Memorial Service – Representatives from each Gurkha Regiment will march down the Mall to the Gurkha Statue near Horse Guards for a commemorative service. 09 June 2015 – The Gurkha 200 Pageant at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London – A celebration of 200 years of service with performances by hundreds of serving Gurkhas and their families, in aid of The Gurkha Welfare Trust. A range of other activities will take place over the year. In true Gurkha fashion, serving soldiers will also undertake ambitious expeditions in the Arctic as well as on Everest. Visit www.gurkha200.co.uk for further details on all events.

The Gurkha Welfare Trust The Gurkha Welfare Trust was established in 1969, its mission to relieve hardship and distress among Gurkha veterans who faced destitution on their return to Nepal. Today, the Trust has an extensive network in the Gurkha homeland. The mainstay of its work is providing a Welfare Pension to those who are ineligible for the British Army pension. It delivers medical aid to all ex-servicemen as well as drinking water and school projects in Gurkha communities. In 2015, the Trust is launching a Bicentenary Appeal: “Our Duty of Care” to raise funds for enhancements to its Medical Scheme, specifically supporting vulnerable and isolated elderly veterans. Visit www.gwt.org.uk for further information on the Trust’s work.

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THE BUTCHER The Butcher is the provider of fine and gourmet meat products in Singapore.

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Lunar new year SPECIALS

2015 The year of the goat Join in the celebrations! LUNAR NEW YEAR A LA CARTE PROMOTION @ VERANDAH CAFÉ 1 to 18 February • Prosperity Roasted Sesame Chicken @ $22.00+ • Prosperity Pipa Chicken @ $22.00+ • Traditional Fortune Roast Chicken @ $21.00+ • Braised Broccoli with Mushrooms @ $13.80+ • Braised Abalone with Broccoli and Mushrooms @ Small @ $18.00+ or Medium @ $28.00+ • Steamed Coral Trout 700gm @ $20.00+ or Deep-fried Coral Trout 700gm @ $24.00+ With your choice of:• Black Bean Sauce • Spicy Chilli Bean and Minced Pork • Preserved Crispy Radish and Soya • Superior Soya Sauce

YU SHENG @ VERANDAH CAFÉ AND WINDSOR ARMS 1 to 5 March Yusheng (also spelt Yu Sheng) meaning “raw fish” is a Chinese New Year dish, served traditionally on the seventh day of Chinese New Year. It is a salad dish made of thin slices of raw fish and various spices, mixed with tossing actions by diners. A play on Chinese homonyms links the ingredients and tossing actions to prosperity and longevity, all adding to the good wishes for the new year. The ingredients are mixed by pushing them toward the centre, an encouragement to push on the good luck of all at the table. We have interpreted the significance of each ingredient for you: Raw Fish Pomelo or Lime Pepper Oil Peanuts Sesame Seeds Crackers

symbolising abundance and excess through the year symbolising adding luck and auspicious value symbolising in the hope of attracting more money and valuables symbolising encouraging money to flow in from all directions symbolising a household filled with gold and silver symbolising a flourishing business symbolising the whole floor would be filled with gold

Small: $29.80+ per order (serves 2 to 4) Large: $49.80+ per order (serves 8 to 10) Take-away is available from the Windsor Shop.

LUNAR NEW YEAR BUFFET @ VERANDAH CAFÉ Thursday to Sunday, 19 to 22 February • Lunch & Dinner

$38.80+ Adult • $20.80+ Child* A selected a la carte menu is also available from 19 to 22 February For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. THE BRITISH CLUB

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Lunar new year SPECIALS

LUNAR NEW YEAR FAMILY STEAMBOAT @ VERANDAH CAFÉ

$38.00+ (2 persons ) • $68.00+ (4 persons) • $98.00+ (6 persons) • $128.00+ (8 persons) • $168.00+ (10 persons) Abundance SzeChuan Spicy Steamboat Sliced Beef or Lamb | Mixed Mushrooms and Assorted Vegetables | Tofu and Beancurd Sticks |

Egg and Black Fungus | Yellow Noodles and Glass Vermicelli

Dipping Sauces Spicy Chilli Dip | Chicken Rice Chilli | Sesame Oil | Sesame Dip

$40.00+ (2 persons ) • $70.00+ (4 persons) • $100.00+ (6 persons) • $138.00+ (8 persons) • $180.00+ (10 persons)

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

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

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

LUNAR NEW YEAR COOKIES Purchase our delicious Chinese New Year cookies from the Windsor Shop this festive season!

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Lunar new year SPECIALS

SPECIAL CHINESE NEW YEAR ENTERTAINMENT 19 & 20 February 2015

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Goat with special acrobatic performances and synchronized drums, and a special lion dance treat for The British Club on day 2 of the celebrations! Don’t miss this chance to meet and greet the God of Fortune; a little bird told us he will be giving out gold coins and red packets! Programme

Day 1: Thursday, 19 February

Day 2: Friday, 20 February

12.00pm – 1.00pm, Verandah Café Chinese Acrobatic Performance Roaming Mascot

11.00am – 12.00pm, Main Club Driveway Synchronised Drummers Lion Dance Performance Chinese Acrobatic Performance God of Fortune

CELEBRATE PROSPERITY AT THE BRITISH CLUB A time of joyous festivities, Lunar New Year is filled with family gatherings, reunion dinners and banquets. Celebrate this Lunar New Year at the British Club with our specially designed menus of $588 or $888 per table of 10.

$588.00+ per table

$888.00+ per table

Prosperity ‘Yu Sheng’ with Salmon

Prosperity ‘Yu Sheng’ with Salmon and Sliced Abalone

Braised Pork Knuckle with Soya Sauce

Whole Roasted Suckling Pig

Deep Fried Seabass with Thai Spicy Mango Sauce

Braised Pork Knuckle with Soya Sauce

Stir-fried Abalone with Mushrooms and Broccoli

Steamed Cod Fish with Superior Sauce Stir-fried Abalone with Mushrooms and Broccoli

Buttered Cereal Prawns or Steamed Prawns BC Steamed Chicken or Roast Duck

Buttered Cereal King Prawns or Steamed King Prawns

Braised Ee-Fu Noodles with Chives

BC Steamed Chicken or Roast Duck

Almond Longan Cold Dessert

Braised Ee-Fu Noodles with Chives Almond Longan Cold Dessert Above packages include free-flow of Chinese Tea and Soft Drinks.

Book before 10 February and receive 2 complimentary bottles of red wines for every table. • Above packages are available for a minimum of 30 persons• Packages is not valid with other promotions, discounts and offers • All prices are subject to prevailing 7% GST. • Menus are subjected to change

Call us now to find out more! For enquiries, please contact our Catering Specialists at 6410 1146 or email banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. THE BRITISH CLUB

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FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

Tandoori Naan Wrap Promotion 2 to 28 February

Chicken Tikka Wrap

served with green salad, cucumber, mint raita and tandoori roasted papad

Paneer Tikka Wrap

served with green salad, cucumber, mint raita and tandoori roasted papad

Buttered Rice Promotion 2 to 28 February

Slow-baked Chicken Breast

served with buttered rice, winter vegetables and brown sauce

Seafood Marinara served with buttered rice

Vegetarian Ratatouille served with buttered rice

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

Pork Ribs Promotion 2 to 28 February • Lunch & Dinner

Classic Barbeque Pork Ribs Spicy-glazed Pork Ribs Hoisin Pork Ribs Hawaiian-styled Pork Ribs All orders are served with corn on cob and wedges or fries.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

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Dorset Snail Promotion 3 to 28 February

Braised Veal Cheek, Snail, Summer Vegetables and Desiree Mash Herb Risotto, Crispy Dorset Snail and Veal Jus Stuffed Chicken Breast, Dorset Snail, Pine Nuts, Herb Butter and Smashed Chats All orders will be served with 6 pieces of Dorset Snails.

VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL

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

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

Choice of Premium Pour: Sileni Estate Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand Sileni Estate Cellar Selection Pinot Noir, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Special Promotion: Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V. $88.00+ per bottle (U.P.: $118.00+ per bottle)

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

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

ITALIAN WINE & GOURMET DINNER WITH GUEST CHEF SILVIO MORELLI Friday, 27 February

Born in Pisa, a little town in the centre of Tuscany, Italy, Chef Silvio’s interest in cooking developed since a very young age. His mother was the key reason behind his interest, as she would cook Italian cuisine for the family with him as her trusted assistant. Graduated with a Dipolma in Hotellerie Restauration, Chef Silvio’s first career milestone is without a doubt, his experience as Chef de Partie at ‘Auberbe du pont de Collonges’ with Paul Bocuse, a 3 Michelin Star Restaurant in Lyon, France for nearly 2 years. He continued his training under the mentorship of Chef Michel Guerard at his 3 Michelin Star Restaurant, Les Pres d’Eugenie in France where he worked for 5 years as Sous Chef. Chef Silvio decided to move to Singapore in early 2011 to bring his flair and creativity to Asia after having worked in Martinique, a small island in the Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea for 15 years. He is currently the Executive Chef and owner of Trattoria Gallo D’oro Ristorante. We are happy to have Chef Silvio Morelli as our Guest Chef for a night only in the Mountbatten Room. He will prepare an exquisite menu to pair off with some of the great Italian wines.

$98.00+ Member • $108.00+ Guest Amuse Bouche Roulade of Zucchine Calamari Supplì Zardetto Prosecco Extra Dry, Italy ***** Duo of Oysters Gratinated with Ricotta Cheese and White Truffle Parfumed with San Martino Croutons Paolo E Noemia D Amico Falesia Chardonnay, Umbria, Italy ***** Green Lasagna in Ragu of the Two White Meats and Sweet Gorgonzola Jacopo Biondi-Santi, T Braccale, Maremma Tuscany, Italy ***** Home-made Truffle Sorbet ***** Roasted Pork Tuscany-styled and Meli Melo of Vegetables

Special take-away prices available for the evening Wines on Sale UP$ Special Take-Away Price Zardetto Prosecco Brut Extra Dry

$36.50

$28.00

IL Donte Palto, Maremma Tuscany, Italy

Paolo E Noemia D Amico Falesia Chardonnay, Umbria, Italy

$58.00

$45.00

***** Chef Silvio’s Spheric Chocolate and Cream of Amaretto di Saronno

Jacopo Biondi-Santi, T Braccale, Maremma Tuscany, Italy

$45.00

$32.00

Paolo E Noemia D Amico Atlante Cabernet Franc, Umbria, Italy

IL Donte Palto, Maremma Tuscany, $48.00 Italy

$37.00

***** Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Paolo E Noemia D Amico $72.00 Atlante Cabernet Franc, Umbria, Italy

$58.00

In partnership with

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

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

4-Course Set Lunch

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

SUNDAY SEAFOOD CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

(exclusively available on last Sunday of the month only)

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

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

LOOKING FOR A NEW GIFT?

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.

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

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

WednesdayS & ThursdayS ARE Champagne DayS $128.00

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

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

$108.00

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

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

PROMOTIONS AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

MONTHLY WINE PROMOTION (February)

Apaltagua Gran Verano Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

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

Hardys Mill Cellar Shiraz, South Eastern Australia

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

Monthly Special BUY 3 GET 1 FREE (February)

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

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

Bellingham Ancient Earth Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa

@ $137.70 for 4 bottles

(You save $45.90!)

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

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

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

Silver - IWSC Silver Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

SPIRITS PROMOTION (February)

Suntory Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve

Auchentoshan 12 Years On the Eye

Golden Honey

To the Nose

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

On the Tongue

Smooth and sweet with hints of tangerine and lime

To the End

Gingery and slightly drying, with a pleasant lingering nuttiness.

Windsor Shop - $118.00 per bottle

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

Windsor Shop - $118.00 per bottle Windsor Arms - $138.00+ per bottle

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HAPPY HOURS

Mondays to Fridays | 5.00pm till closing

APPLICABLE TO ALL OUTLETS

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

$5.80+ (½ pint draft beer; House Wines & House Pour Liquors – by the glass)

SPLASH BAR

Daily | 5.00pm till closing

‘LIVE’ ENTERTAINMENT

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

$5.80+ (½ pint draft beer; House Wines & House Pour Liquors – by the glass)

Grand Finale Performance on 28 February Swing to the music of the 60s with the 60s king himself, Vernon Cornelius, at the Windsor Arms. Enjoy the great dance music of the yesteryears with the dynamic trio who together have over 50 years of music experience! Join Vernon, Tony and Ted for a unique musical experience as they play your favourite kind of music. Having kept us entertained every Saturday night for the past months, the band will be giving us their final and most entertaining performance on Saturday, 28 February. So do mark it on your calendars and see you at Windsor Arms!

CRAZY HOURS

Saturdays & Sundays | 9.30pm till closing

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

CMY

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

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FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

SHROVE TUESDAY Tuesday, 17 February

Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day in the United Kingdom, is the last day before the period which Christians 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:-

Banana Strawberry Raspberry Lemon, Sugar Golden Syrup Mixed Berries Compote All pancakes are served with vanilla ice-cream.

ST. DAVID’S DAY

Sunday, 1 March • 6.30pm onwards St. David’s Day, also Wales’ National Day, was celebrated to honour Wales’ Patron Saint. Celebrate this St. David’s Day at the Windsor Arms with a taste of Wales!

Menu Soup Cream of Leek Ham Potato Salads Rocket, Parmesan, Cherry Tomato • Sweet Pepper Quiche, Spicy Chutney • Baby Gem, Mango, Sweet Ginger Dressing • New Potato Salad, Crispy Bacon, Chives • Grilled Vegetables Roasted with Garlic • Traditional Coleslaw Salad • Baby Spinach, Gorgonzola, Walnuts • Caesar Salad Cajun Spiced Chicken Mains Cockles, Clam, Haddock Pie • Oven Baked Salmon Red Pepper Sauce • Baked Shepherd’s Pie •Slow Cooked Chicken, Ham, Leek Casserole • Creamed Garlic Mashed Potato • Selection of Garden Peas, Carrots • Steamed Jasmine Rice Desserts Baked Cheese Cake Strawberry Sauce • Steamed Fruit Pudding Custard Sauce • Apple Crumble Vanilla Sauce •Fresh Fruit Platter • Selection of Cheese, Biscuits, Grapes

$28.00+ Adult • $15.00+ Child* For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. THE BRITISH CLUB

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A PI LOT ’S WATCH SH O U L D EN D U R E E VERY T H I N G T H E PI LOT DO E S . The Bremont MBIII is not like other pilot’s watches. It’s built in collaboration with British firm Martin-Baker, the pioneers of the ejection seat. At their test centre, the MBIII is strapped to the wrist of a crash-test dummy and shot out of the cockpit. Enduring forces of between 12G and 30G in the process. Then a vibration test simulates 30 years of continuous flying. But this doesn’t mean the MBIII is built for endurance at the expense of performance. It’s a beautifully-engineered mechanical chronometer with GMT functionality, certified 99.998% accurate by COSC, the official Swiss testing institute.

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M BI I I

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

ONGOING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

THE BRITISH CLUB presents

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

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

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

FOR ADULTS Mahjong Every Monday: 10.00am to 12.00pm Craft Ladies Every Tuesday: 10.00am to 3.00pm with a lunch break Club Balut Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Windsor Terrace, 8.00pm onwards

Gina Yashere

Nishant Singh

Rizal Van Geyzel

Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Wednesday: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Every Friday: 9.00am – 11.00am Pub Quiz Nights Alternate Wednesday, Windsor Arms, 8.00pm onwards Bingo Nights Alternate Tuesday, Windsor Arms: 8.00pm onwards

Thursday, 12 February Show Time: 8.30pm Venue: The Windsor Arms Ticket Prices (Show Only):

$40.00+ Member $50.00+ Guest

Sweep Night Every Saturday Night: 8.00pm, 9.00pm & 10.00pm Bridge Every Wednesday, 7.00pm – 10.00am Book Club Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 8.00pm Pitter Chatter Every Thursday, Activity Hub: 10.00am – 11.30am

To book, please email activities@britishclub.org.sg Minimum Age: 18 years old • Free Seating Selected Dinner Menu available from 6.30pm Cancellations made less than a week before the event will be billed the full price. (Show may contain coarse language and sexual references.)

BINGO NIGHT

ACTIVITIES CONTACTS

Tuesdays, 3 & 17 February 8.00pm

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING: Yap Sin Guan Tel: 9666 8994 BALUT: David Quinn Tel: 6572 7028

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

Email: quinndj@singnet.com.sg

BINGO!

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

The prize snowballs after each session.

MUSIC SECTION: Andy Sullivan Tel: 8268 8252

Email: andysullivan9@gmail.com

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

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

BOOK CLUB (Evening Group) Tel: 6410 1144

QUIZ NIGHTS

Wednesdays, 11 & 25 February 8.00pm Pit your wits against other teams over five rounds of quizzes.

Pitter Chatter Tel: 6410 1144

In addition to weekly prizes, teams will accumulate points on a per season basis. Season 1 will be from January to March 2015 and the team with the most points at the end of the season wins a Grand prize!

Elaine Dutton Email: elainedutton2@gmail.com

Watch this space!

Angela Ryan Email: angela.ryan@hotmail.co.uk Martin White Email: martinwhite2@gmail.com

Participation fee (for charity): Minimum $5.00 per participant For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

LITTLE CHEF LOVE LETTER COOKIES

CHILDREN’S ARTS AND CRAFTS

Love is in the mixing bowl this month! How about baking a letter instead of writing one? With a surprise center, these cookies are sure to win everyone’s hearts!

Cultivate your child’s creativity and imagination with weekly sessions of Arts & Crafts. With activities that indulge their curiosity and engage the senses, these sessions are carefully planned to cater to your children’s needs. Choose from simple crafts like fruit stamping, or more detailed ones like pottery painting: the possibilities for creativity are endless!

Every Saturday (except when there is Little Chef) 3.00pm - 6.00pm • Verandah Terrace

Saturday, 14 February • 10.00am - 11.30am Verandah Café

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

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

BRICKS4KIDZ LEGO® WORKSHOPS

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

For 3 to 4 years old: FUN WITH DUPLO® Workshop

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

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

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

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

$28.00+ per session for Member • $160.00+ 6 sessions for Member $30.00 + per session for Guest • $170.00+ 6 sessions for Guest For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg A minimum of 8 participants required per session to commence. • Advanced booking required Cancellations made less than a week before the event shall be billed the full price. For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

PITTER CHATTER

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

FAMILY QUIZ SEASON 1, 2015

Every Friday, from 27 February to 27 March 6.00pm onwards ∙ Verandah Café

They are fun, they are educational, and they are back again for the first season of 2015!

Calling all mums, dads and toddlers. Join us every Thursday for a fun social gathering to meet other parents at the Club. This is a time to relax a bit and enjoy the company of each other while the little ones play. For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

If you have what it takes to put your wits and knowledge to the test, then this will be a great game for you and your family to take part. Apart from just having the time of your life with your family, you could also win prizes. So be sure to gear yourselves up and to expect lots of brain draining, family bonding fun and let’s see who wins the title as the Smartest Family in the British Club! For enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

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SINGAPORE’S Premier Hilltop Retreat

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

THE AMAZING TOYBOX

Sunday, 8 February • 4.30pm – 5.30pm • The Elizabeth Suite

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

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

TEEN DISCO PARTY NEON SPLASH

Friday, 6 February • 7.00pm – 10.00pm • Treetops Lounge OUR SERVICES • General Dentistry • Paediatric Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • • Invisalign • Implants • Endodontics • Crowns and Bridges • • Teeth Whitening • Veneers • Fillings • Scaling and Polishing • • Mouthguards • Fissure Sealants • Orthodontics •

Dr Gareth Pearson MSc BDS - UK

Dr Andrew Lui BDS - Melbourne

We would like to welcome our new dentists!

Dr Linda Yen

Dr Ceri Martin

BDS (Hons) - Sydney FRACDS

BDS - London

Dr Tiffany Tan Yi Cheen BDSc (Hons) - Melbourne

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

6733 9433

127 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court Shopping Gallery, Singapore 247922

6733 2234

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

Website: www.dentalessence.com.sg

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

$15.00+

Price includes a buffet and drinks. For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

PHOTOSHOP FOR BEGINNERS

Saturdays, 7 & 14 March • 9.00am – 2.30pm • Elizabeth Suite 1

Learn how to use the most popular image editing software and unlock your creative potential. The workshop will cover: The workspace: Finding your way around • Tools panel and options bar • Making selections • Transformations • Refine edge Designing with layers • Masking techniques • Typography • Brushes • Tonal and colour adjustments • Filters and retouching Bringing your computer with the Photoshop software version CS5 or CS6 downloaded onto it is a prerequisite for the class. If you would like to purchase a discounted student copy of CS6, please let us know. Connie Gleeson, the instructor and Certified Apple Support Professional, teaches other classes as well: First Time Mac Users, Basic Mac, iCloud Demystified, iPhotos, iMovies, and Pages.

$280.00+ Member • $300.00+ Guest Minimum of 6 participants required

‘The better way BACK!’ Dr Leslie CL Ng

Consultant Spine & Orthopaedic Surgeon MBBS (Lond), MRCS (Glags), FRCS (Tr&Ortho)(Glasg), Ortho.Eng (Diploma)(Cardiff) -

United Kingdom/ European Community certified Specialist Fellowship in minimally invasive ‘key hole’ and deformity corrective spine surgery Robotic and O-arm computer navigated surgery United State certified surgeon for lateral access surgery (XLIF) Adjunct Assistant Professorship at National University Hospital Singapore

Interventional Back and neck pain treatment Slipped disc and spinal stenosis surgery Spine fractures and cancer Osteoporosis treatment General orthopaedic trauma and long bone fractures Degenerative joint conditions

Specialise

MAIN LINE

(65) 9622 1555

3 Mount Elizabeth #05-08 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre S(228510) 820 Thomson Road #01-04 Mount Alvernia Medical Centre A S(574623) leslie.ng@healthwaymedical.com http://www.iog.com.sg/dr-ng-chong-lich-leslie t Twitter.com/leslieCLNG For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

SINGAPORE’S Premier Hilltop Retreat

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

BABY MASSAGE & YOGA BY EMELINE HARE

Four Sessions on 27 February & 6, 13, 20 March • 10.00am – 11.00am • Activity Hub

Baby Massage and Baby Yoga is a wonderful way in which to develop the bond between parent and baby as well as having specific health benefits, for example relieving trapped wind, constipation, colic, increasing flexibility and aiding sleep. Learn a full baby massage routine along with gentle baby yoga stretches and reflexology points. Participants will receive a bottle of Organic Baby Massage Oil and a leaflet outlining the baby massage routine they will learn on the course. Emeline Hare is a registered Sole Proprietor in Singapore of My Baby Adores and a member of the International Association of Infant Massage, Singapore Chapter. For details on My Baby Adores please visit, www.mybabyadores.com Parents will need to bring the following to each session:

Changing mat | 2x towels | Muslin | Spare nappy, wipes etc A minimum of four babies required for the class to commence, and for a maximum of 10 babies. New-born babies up to active crawlers are welcome.

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

parkway dental practice Our Services                    

Scaling & Polishing Dental Fillings Dental Extractions Fluoride Therapy Children Dentistry Wisdom Tooth Surgery Gum Surgery Corrective Jaw Surgery Oral Surgery Sedation Dentistry Dental Implants Dental Bridges Dentures Dental Crowns Root Canal Treatment Dental Braces Invisalign Teeth Whitening Dental Veneers CEREC Restorations

A boost of confidence free with every cleaning

$90

Dental Wellness Package Includes consultation, x-ray examination, dental cleaning and a dental kit.

Our practice is an accredited acc provider for major insurers.

9 SCOTTS ROAD #12-02 PACIFIC PLAZA SINGAPORE 228210

T 6836 9808

www.parkwaydental.com.sg

For bookings or enquiries, please call 64674311 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

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MAGICAL MERMAIDS IN MARCH

The Mermaids of the Orient are gracing the poolsides of The British Club! Make a splash with Mermaid Syrena and Mermaid Yao, and party the evening away with exciting games and enchanting music brought to you by the mermaids themselves. Not forgetting a scrumptious buffet throughout the evening!

Date: Saturday, 28 March Time: 5.30pm onwards Venue: Verandah CafĂŠ and Poolside Buffet Price: $28.50+ Adult â&#x20AC;˘ $14.50+ Child* (complimentary for children aged 2 years old and below)

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

*Child: 3 to 12 years old

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

FROM THE JAM

with the bass player Bruce Foxton LIVE at The British Club Tuesday, 17 March • Registration starts at 8.30pm The Elizabeth Suite From the Jam is currently touring with the Setting Sons album to sell-out crowds in the UK. If you are a fan of The Jam, you will definitely not want to miss the special performance!

$125.00+ Member • $135.00+ Guest Meet & Greet For first 50 only

$150.00+ Member • $160.00+ Guest For bookings and enquiries, please email activities@britishclub.org.sg Cancellations made after Sunday, 1 March, shall be billed at full price.

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Universal Studios Singapore®

Open Ocean Gallery

Dueling Racer

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

Attraction Universal Studios Singapore

Regular Price

Member Price

Adult/Child

$74.00/$54.00

$61.00/$45.00

Up to 18%

Savings

Further Reduced Price

S.E.A. Aquarium

$38.00/$28.00

$25.00/$18.00 $20.00/$15.00

Up to 35% Up to 47%

Adventure Cove Waterpark

$36.00/$26.00

$26.00/$20.00

Up to 27%

For ticket purchases of 10 or more, please book 1 week in advance. No minimum purchase required. Purchases can be made at Reception. For enquiries, please contact recept@britishclub.org.sg Prices are subject to change without prior notice. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE, RIDE THE MOVIES, Universal Globe logo, and all Universal elements and related indicia ™ & © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. dec 2014

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

LOOKING TO SHED Those EXTRA KILOS?

Then start taking up personal training at the British Club with any of our friendly Fitness Trainers. Let them help you identify your goals and achieve them.

1 session*

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5 sessions*

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10 session*

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

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

$45 per person

Junior induction (Children aged 12 to 15 years old)

2 sessions* for $130

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

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

* 1 hour per session

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

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

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

AQUA SPIN Instructor Tuesday

: Yannick Dedigama : 9.30am to 10.30am

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

: Paulina Buck : 9.30am to 11.00am

Instructor Thursday

: Patricia Lorenz : 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Friday

: 10.00am to 11.00am

$15.00 per session* NOTE: Members are advised to book one week in advance to secure a slot for each class. * Fee is exclusive of 7% GST ** $20.00 will be charged for no-show and guest fee for Yoga & Pilates Classes

Time to get back into shape!

By Aaron Tay

As we approach another season of feasting end of this month (Chinese New Year!), I am writing this article to help all readers to burn those weight gained and get back into shape by exercising! I know, getting started is not easy, so here are some tips to help you to beat the festive flab.

• Keep a fitness journal

• Visualise

A fitness journal can help to bring your exercise routine back on track when you are struggling to stay motivated as it will show you how far you have improved from the very first day, therefore a great motivational tool to keep you going.

If you think you can’t, you will never be able to make it through those final repetitions of exercise. Mental strength plays a key to success. Visualise yourself achieving your goals will keep you on your fitness routine and help to achieve positive results.

• Commit yourself Get moving and just do it! Take up workout classes or book yourself a trainer, make sure you commit these classes to your calendar so that they are viewed as actual appointments and so you are less likely to find excuses to cancel it.

• Find the fun in it Exercising should be a fun activity and should not be viewed or feel like a torturous process. You can take great pleasure from the sense of achievement which comes out from overcoming challenges and progressing with your fitness buddy or trainer.

• Eating right Food makes up 70% of your health and fitness battle. You can make great changes just by making small adjustments to your eating habits. By eating a regular mix of proteins, good fats and carbohydrates, you will reap the benefits of your physical training routine. You will have both the energy to perform and the nutritional foundations needed for recovery. This exercise and nutrition relationship will definitely help you to achieve your goals.

• Short-term realistic goals A healthy approach to keeping the fabs away and stay motivated is to make sure your fitness goals are specific and realistic.

• There is gain without pain While exercising should be challenging enough to encourage the body to adapt and therefore improve, it should not lead to any injuries. Many people, especially those who are new to exercise, can become over enthusiastic due to the physical improvements that they experience.

• Abandon an all-or-nothing attitude Don’t think of exercise with an all-or-nothing approach. If you unexpectedly miss a session, don’t beat yourself up. Just get back on track tomorrow. Remember, exercise and fitness is a way of life, it is not a destination.

• Reward yourself Once you have hit your targets, reward yourself! By training and committing to your trainings, you’ve earned the right to reward yourself. Whether it is a new toy or fitness-related gadgets, enjoy your achievements.

For more info, please visit The British Club Gym and approach our well qualified Fitness Trainers during gym manning hours, or alternatively, you can contact the Sports And Recreation department at sports@britishclub.org.sg or call 6410 1173.

What it should have been..

The author of Swimming Section’s feature in January issue, featuring our Head Coach Rolando Samentiero (pictured here), should be Emma Thomas. We apologise for the error and confusion caused, if any.

SPORT & FITNESS Tennis:

A Whole Load of Balls By Nousheen Jalal & Louise Wood If you haven’t joined the Tennis Section yet, now is a great time to dust off that racket with lots of tennis opportunities this year for everybody, from complete beginners to old pros!

BC Tennis Calendar 2015 Now till 21 Feb

SMASH! Junior League Season 1, 2015

2 Feb – 13 May

WITS Spring Season 2015

7 – 28 Feb

Masters’ Tournament 2015

Feb

STA Single League 2015

28 Feb – 17 May

KLM Season 1, 2015

7 Mar

Spring Tennis Social (2pm – 5pm @ all 4 courts)

14 Mar

Junior Tennis Gala 2015 (7pm @ Verandah Terrace)

25 Apr – 31 May

Open Tournament 2015

9 May

Section Dinner (7.30pm @ Elizabeth Suite)

May

KLM Award Night Season 1 (7pm @ Verandah Terrace)

July

SMASH! Junior League Season 2, 2015

29 Aug

Welcome Back Tennis Social (2pm – 5pm @ all 4 courts)

Sept – Nov

WITS Autumn Season 2015

Sept

KLM Ranking and Selection Session (12pm – 2pm @ Court 3 & 4)

KLM Season 2, 2015

Oct

STA Doubles League 2015

Nov

KLM Award Night Season 2 (7pm @ Verandah Terrace)

14 – 29 Nov

Junior Tournament 2015

5 Dec

Red Hat Tennis Social & Tennis AGM (2pm – 5pm @ all 4 courts)

10 Dec

Ladies Ladder Social (9am – 1pm @ all 4 courts)

Game Face Competition News BC juniors will be showing off their silky skills once again in the KLM Junior Team Tennis Competition. Last season was great fun with some outstanding tennis from our junior squads; the U10A’s bringing home a 3rd place trophy! Speak to the coaching team or Pro Shop staff about getting your child involved in KLM. BC Titans with the 3rd place trophy in the KLM U10A competition. Congratulations to ladies team BC Swing Out Sisters who conquered the WITS 2015 B Division with a very convincing win. The glad-rags were out for the end of season party at the glamorous Goodwood Park Hotel with all the BC ladies teams proving they can play hard off court too – say no more! Seven BC ladies teams are gearing up for the 2015 WITS season – up and at ‘em girls! Boxes and ladders. Our in-house competitions for both men and women are up and running. If you fancy a bit of friendly competition this is a great way to get a game and meet new people. Dip in at any point in the year; it couldn’t be easier to get started, just contact:

Sisters are doing it! BC Swing Out Sisters with the WITS B Division Trophy

Sarah Smith for the Ladies Ladder at sarahinsingapore@gmail.com Kerry Friend for the Men’s Boxes at kerrymfriend@gmail.com

U10 & U12 players from the BC and SACAC teams with Director of Tennis, Darren Moore; all played-out after a BC-hosted junior friendly tournament.

Tip from the Pro “The net is your first opponent - make beating the net the focus of your next training session. It’s worth remembering when we break tennis down to its simplest form it’s the person who can clear the net and keep the ball in court who wins the game” Darren Moore, BC Director of Tennis. To book a tennis lesson, please contact Sajan at Sajan@britishclub.org.sg THE BRITISH CLUB

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Cricket:

End of Season 2014 report By Gaurav Lakhanpal By the time you read this, the new season 2015 for BC cricket would have already started. Although a tad late but here is the 2014 season report, the AGM took place in early December and we have a change of guard in the office. New members have stepped in which is a good sign for BC cricket. This year we had much improved cricket facilities with improved grounds, better storage, shade, chairs, food and drinks and the credit goes to Paul Twine, David Bennett and Todd Buck to ensure we all turned up and played with no care for logistics.

KL Tour picture

Overall a great season where we played: 28 matches including a tour to Kuala Lumpur 14 wins or 50-50 win loss ratio We had our 2 wins in the vets league out of 5 games, first ever for BC in 3 years which saw us finish 4th We fielded 50 batsmen this year and 44 bowlers

Batting Honors: David Hosking – 387 • Gaurav Lakhanpal – 316 • Ross Marsh – 247

BC team having a few cold ones after the last home game

Bowling Honors: David Bennett – 29 • David Hosking – 18 • Paul Twine - 17

Tour Update: We had a great tour to Kuala Lumpur to end the season where BC cricket team combined with ANZA players went to play 2 games. Our first game was against their veteran’s team and Captain Todd graciously asked hosts to bat. BC with tight bowling and catching had them pin down to 97 for 4 in 21 over’s (25 over game) before the heavens opened up and the match was called off. The next day started with clear blue skies and BC/AnZA boys rolled in after a great dinner followed with a very quiet night, which saw most of us, tucked in bed by 2 AM =). The opposition team didn’t have a single player above 21, ok just 1 player who was above 35 but turned out to be ex Sri Lanka domestic player and our opposition under 21 KL team’s coach. Captain Todd insisted that we bat first and the hosts obliged. After some early blows by the Sri Lankan fast bowler, which reduced us to 28 for by 7th over, we recovered to score 136 all out in 35 overs with David Kempton in his last innings being run out for a duck without facing a ball (you didn’t want to be sitting next to him in the pavilion). After a nice meal, host team went for a chase and luckily the rain gods stayed away and we had a full game. Hosts started well and went about the chase as they knew the turf well, we were brought back in the game by some good catching, good bowling by Dennis, Cliv, Sandeep (AnZA) and Gaurav (BC) which had them down to 9 wickets in 28 over’s and only an ugly hoick by the no 11 which could have gone anywhere, but in the gap this time won them the game by 1 wicket. Great tour and great camaraderie between a mix team from 2 clubs, great hosts Royal Selangor club and great tour management by Captain Todd, social secretary Gaurav and AnZA organizer Clive Tilbrook. Finally many thanks to out going committee who have done a wonderful job this season and welcome to the new committee to carry the baton in 2015. Thanks to the members who have left us this season… Mark Sandys, Uresh, Simon Atkins, Jeral DSouza and David Kempton who have been the pillar behind the stumps for the past 5+ years and will be leaving us early 2015.

The British Club’s Woodpeckers Junior Cricket Program Calling all junior Cricket lovers!

The Cricket Section has heard your calls of interest and would like to invite you to be part of The British Club’s Woodpeckers Junior Cricket Team! It doesn’t matter if you have not played cricket before, as long as you have the interest, you are welcome! To register your interest, please contact Cricket Convenor, Paul Twine, at cricket@britishclub.org.sg or call Sports at 6410 1173. SINGAPORE’S Premier Hilltop Retreat

SPORT & FITNESS Golf:

GOLF SECTION HAPPENINGS By Nic Merrow-Smith Race to The Sarojin We have a new champion! Congratulations John Bussell on winning the 2014 Order of Merit; Race to The Sarojin. John competed in no fewer than 8 of the 12 rounds available, winning two outright and when steady golf was needed to hold off the challenge of Colin Allcard at Ria Bintan, John delivered. Kate Kemp from The Sarojin graced our dinner at Scores where John was presented with his well deserved prize; a relaxing stay at the luxurious Sarojin in Khoa Lak. Our thanks go out to Andrew and Kate for their generosity and support this year and we wish them well in the year ahead; we hope to see you both on the greens in 2015. Race to The Sarojin winner, John Bussell receives his prize from the lovely Kate Kemp of The Sarojin

December Medal

Players assembled to take on the Ria Bintan Ocean Course, one of the top courses in the region.

The last Medal of the 2014 was played at Ria Bintan on Saturday 13th December. We had hoped for a turnout large enough to disrupt the probability of our leader walking away without a challenge but alas the die was cast. Those who could make it were treated to a sunny, breezy day and lightning fast greens running 10.5 on the Stimpmeter!

Our two Order of Merit challengers, John Bussell and Colin Allcard teed off in the first of our four flights with all the pressure on Colin who needed the win. Although not a long course, narrow fairways, and hazards played their part as the strong breeze and fast greens reeked havoc on the scores. Back at the clubhouse, John had done enough to hold off the challenge of Colin, however Nic Merrow-Smith had emerged as a challenger winning the medal with 41 points. Runner-up was Daniel Germain with 32 points, pipping David Kempton (31 points) by 1 point. Nearest the pin went to Daniel Germain and to Christie David who sunk his put for a two at the difficult par 3 ninth. Longest drive went to our guest Mike Sorensen. Congratulations go to Nic Merrow-Smith for a sterling round in difficult conditions.

Stunning views and challenging shots like this approach to the 3rd hole, appear throughout the round.

Matching shirts, well I never. David kindly explains to his caddy the penalty system for misread putts and poor club selection.

Convenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advantage; those once in a lifetime shots get caught on film. Nic stands by his approach to the 388m par 4 14th green.

Our Order of Merit challengers John Bussell and Colin Allcard accompanied by Krishna Kumar and David Kempton THE BRITISH CLUB

So back to that Order of Merit. After a check of the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accumulated points, it transpired that John had sneaked the Order of Merit and the Race to The Sarojin by the narrowest of margins, a 1/2 point.

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Results & Standings

Race to The Sarojin 2014 Overall Champion: John Bussell Runner-Up: Nic Merrow-Smith 2nd Runner-Up: Colin Allcard

British Club Golf Section - Order of Merit Final Standings after 12 of 12 Events Position Name

No. Of Rounds

John Bussell

77.5

Nicholas Merrow-Smith

77.0

Colin Allcard

70.5

Charles Pierron

64.0

David Kempton

61.5

Richard Holloway

45.0

Steve Settle

43.5

Oliver Stoffel

39.5

Andrew Affleck

31.0

Andrew Stearns

30.0

Nigel Spry

28.5

Gary Cunning

26.0

Nicholas Holloway

22.0

Up and Coming Events

David Christie

20.5

Martin Garner

18.5

March Medal: Sunday, 29 March, morning tee off, Palm Springs Beach & Golf Club, Batam

Men’s Monday Night League Congratulations to our team who secured a very creditable 2nd place in the league organised by Heartland Golf Schools. Andrew Affleck did the damage on Finals Night winning the Men’s B Division with an excellent nett score of 67. This helped the team to 2nd place on the night and bumped them up from 4th to 2nd in the overall standings. Steve Settle (72), Oliver Stoffel (77), Gary Cunning (78), Deke Pedrick (79) and Paul Nikkel (81) all played their part in a field of over 90 golfers. Our congratulations go to the team which also included Abhijit Patwardhan and Charles Pierron.

Points Scored

April Medal: Friday, 30 April, 1.00pm tee off, Seletar Country Club

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

Results & Standings December Medal

James Bussell

18.0

T17

Kevin Gibson

15.0

T17

Paul Nikkel

15.0

T17

Adhijit Patwardhan

15.0

Gavin Kramer

12.5

T21

Daniel Germain

12.0

T21

Graeme Jacombs

12.0

Michael Fairbrother

9.5

Kevin Caldwell

9.0

Craig Dower

8.5

Andrew Bond-Webster

7.0

T26

Mark Nikkel

7.0

Keith Power

6.0

T26

Daniel Merrow-Smith

5.0

Venue: Ria Bintan Golf Club, Ocean Blue/Ocean White Course, White Tees

John Bowhay

4.0

Julia Fairbrother

3.0

Winner: 41 points, Nic Merrow-Smith Runner Up: 32 points, Daniel Germain

Abe Kebede

2.5

Paddy Flynn

1.5

T34

Teymoor Nebili

1.0

T34

Richard Offer

1.0

T36

Simon Bird

0.0

T36

Angus Maxwell

0.0

Nearest the Pin Hole #9: Christie David Nearest the Pin Hole #17: Daniel Germain Longest Drive Hole #5: Mike Sorensen

JCC Monday Night Men’s Golf League Grand Final British Club Team

2nd Place: 1135 Points

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 2015 Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

2 3 4 5 Tandoori Naan Wrap Promotion @ Verandah Café* Buttered Rice Promotion @ Windsor Arms* Pork Ribs Promotion @ Scores* One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Monday Madness: Verandah Café & Windsor Arms Mahjong Tennis: Ladies’ & Men’s Social Social Squash Yoga

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

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

Members Connect Night Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Mountbatten Weekday Specials One-for-one promotions @ Scores Pitter Chatter Social Squash Yoga

9 10 11 12 One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Monday Madness: Verandah Café & Windsor Arms Mahjong Tennis: Ladies’ & Men’s Social Social Squash Yoga

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

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

Comedy Night Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Mountbatten Weekday Specials One-for-one promotions @ Scores Pitter Chatter Social Squash Yoga

16 17 18 19 One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Monday Madness: Verandah Café & Windsor Arms Mahjong Tennis: Ladies’ & Men’s Social Social Squash Yoga

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

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

Lunar New Year Entertainment Lunar New Year Buffet @ Verandah Café Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Mountbatten Weekday Specials One-for-one promotions @ Scores Pitter Chatter Social Squash Yoga

Pubilc Holiday: Lunar New Year Day 1

23 24 25 One-for-one pizza promotion @ Scores Monday Madness: Verandah Café & Windsor Arms Mahjong Tennis: Ladies’ & Men’s Social Social Squash Yoga

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

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

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

*Promotion till 28 February 2015 ºPromotion not available from 19 to 22 February

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Fri

Sat

Sun Yu Sheng @ Verandah Café (till 5 March) Lunar New Year Family Steamboat @ Verandah Café (till 5 Marchº) Lunar New Year A la carte Promotion @ Verandah Café (till 18 February) Sunday Farmers’ Market Brunch @ Verandah Café The Great British Carve-out Lunch @ Windsor Arms 4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room

MARCH 2015

LISTINGS

6 7 8 Teen Disco Party: Neon Splash Chinese Brush Painting Mixed Social Tennis Aqua Aerobics Pilates

Brickz 4 Kidz Lego Workshops Live Music @ Windsor Arms Children’s Art & Crafts Pub Grub Buffet @ Windsor Arms Masters Tennis Tournament Sweep Night Football Matches Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids

The Amazing Toybox Sunday Farmers’ Market Brunch @ Verandah Café The Great British Carve-out Lunch @ Windsor Arms 4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room Masters Tennis Tournament

St. David’s Day Sunday, 1 March

Bricks4Kidz Lego Workshops Saturdays, 7, 14, 21 March

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13 14 15 Chinese Brush Painting Mixed Social Tennis Aqua Aerobics Pilates

Valentine’s Day Specials @ Mountbatten Room Little Chef: Love Letters Brickz 4 Kidz Lego Workshops Live Music @ Windsor Arms Pub Grub Buffet @ Windsor Arms Masters Tennis Tournament Sweep Night Football Matches Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids

Sunday Farmers’ Market Brunch @ Verandah Café The Great British Carve-out Lunch @ Windsor Arms 4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room Masters Tennis Tournament

Saturdays, 7 & 14 March

FROM THE JAM (with the bass player Bruce Foxton) Tuesday, 17 March

pool party: Magical mermaids

Saturday, 28 March 20 21 22 Lunar New Year Entertainment Lunar New Year Buffet @ Verandah Café Chinese Brush Painting Mixed Social Tennis Aqua Aerobics Pilates

Lunar New Year Buffet @ Verandah Café Live Music @ Windsor Arms Sweep Night Children’s Art & Crafts Pub Grub Buffet @ Windsor Arms Football Matches Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids

Champagne Seafood Brunch @ Mountbatten Room Lunar New Year Buffet @ Verandah Café The Great British Carve-out Lunch @ Windsor Arms

Pubilc Holiday: Lunar New Year Day 2 Italian Wine & Gourmet Dinner Family Quiz Season 1 Baby Massage & Yoga by Emeline Hare Chinese Brush Painting Mixed Social Tennis Aqua Aerobics Pilates

27 28 Brickz 4 Kidz Lego Workshops Live Music @ Windsor Arms Sweep Night Children’s Art & Crafts Pub Grub Buffet @ Windsor Arms Masters Tennis Tournament Football Matches Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids

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

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MAGIC MOMENTS

Tree Lighting Ceremony 24 November

Christmas Bazaar 25 & 26 November

Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas tree 6 & 13 December

CHRISTMAS PANToMIME 25 & 26 November

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MAGIC MOMENTS

STILETTO NIGHT 10 December

GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING 13 December

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 14 December

CHRISTMAS Celebration at the club 24 & 25 December

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

FAMILY COUNTDOWN PARTY:

Pirates 31 December 2014

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RECIPROCAL CLUB SPOTLIGHT

Terminal City Club, Vancouver

In every city there is one club that distinguishes itself from the rest. One Club where the facilities, service and tradition combine to offer an unparalleled experience. In Vancouver, it is Terminal City Club. Established in 1892, Terminal City Club is one of Canada’s most distinguished private clubs with a reputation for excellence. Dynamic and constantly evolving, the Club is as committed to its traditions as it is to progress and embodies the phrase ‘honouring tradition embracing tomorrow’ in all that it undertakes. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s downtown financial district, the Club offers a selection of dining options for members and their guests who wish to pair extraordinary food in a timeless setting. Arrive at the Club in the morning, use the gym and maintain your fitness routine, sit down in the business centre and start your work day, meet with clients, have lunch, network at 5pm and entertain in the evening At Terminal City Club, it is all about member value and providing you with your home-away- from- home, your office-away-from-office.

Terminal City Club 837 West Hastings Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1B6 Tel: 1 604 681 4121 Fax: 1 604 681 9634 Email: concierge@tccclub.com • Website: www.tcclub.com For more information, please visit www.tcclub.com or email recept@britishclub.org.sg THE BRITISH CLUB

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

6467 4311

Administrative Office Monday to Friday: 9am to 6.15pm Food & Beverage Office (Banquet Sales & Events) Monday to Friday: 9am to 6.15pm Saturday: 10am to 7pm Membership Sales Monday to Sunday: 9am to 6.15pm Rabley Room & Library Daily: 8am to 11pm The Activity Hub (for 7 to 14 years old) Tuesday to Friday: 2pm to 7pm Saturday, Sunday, Eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays: 9am to 9pm Closed on Mondays Treetops Terrace & Lounge Open during Club and private events. Jackpot Room Monday to Thursday: 12pm to 10pm Friday & Saturday: 12pm to midnight Sunday: 12pm to 11pm The Mountbatten Room is closed on Mondays Sunday, 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm Tuesday to Thursday 6pm to 11pm Pre-dinner drinks from 6pm Dinner commences at 6.30pm (last food order: 9.30pm) Friday and Saturday (Pre-dinner drinks from 6pm)

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

The Windsor Arms Sunday to Thursday: 12.00pm to 11.00pm Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holidays: 12.00pm to 1.00am Verandah Café / Verandah Terrace Monday to Sunday including Public Holiday: 9am to 10.30pm (last order for food and drink: 10.15pm) Scores Sports Bar and Restaurant Bar: 8.00am to 11pm (Last order: 10.45pm) Restaurant: 11.30am to 11pm (Last food order: 10.15pm) Splash Bar Monday to Thursday: 9am to 8pm Friday to Sunday and Public Holiday: 9am to 9pm Main Swimming and Children’s Pool Daily: 6am to 9.30pm Mike Gorrie Playcentre Monday to Wednesday: 9am to 7pm Thursday to Sunday: 9am to 9pm Video Games Room Daily: 9am to 10.30pm Windsor Shop Monday to Thursday: 11am to 10pm Friday to Sunday and Public Holiday: 10am to 10pm Sports Centre Information: Court Booking 6410 1173 Pro Shop Daily: 8am to 10pm 6410 1173 Gymnasium Daily: 6am to 10pm 6410 1151 Chinois Spa Sunday to Wednesday: 10am to 6pm 6410 1154 Thursday to Saturday: 10am to 9.45pm (Based on requests)

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

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