January 2014 by The British Club

Mission The leading international club in Singapore with a British ambience, striving to exceed expectations of our Members and their Families.

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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

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

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President’s Message

GM’s Message

Club News

4 – 11

2014 Lunar New Year Specials

12 – 14

Food & Beverage

16 – 24

Activities & Events

26 – 37

Sports & Fitness

38 – 41

Calendar of Events

42 – 43

Fry Group - Statutory Residence Test

Magic Moments

45 – 46

Reciprocal Club Spotlight

Club Directory & Operating Hours

ADVERTISE WITH US Membership Base

Profile

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

Professionals, managers, executives and business people who hold senior management positions in the business community. CIRCULATION : 2,300 copies | READERSHIP : 6,600 FREQUENCY : Monthly except for the June/July and August/September combined issues.

Magazine Submission Deadlines Febuary 2014 Advertising Bookings : 30 December Advertising Artwork : 3 January March 2014 Advertising Bookings : 6 Febuary Advertising Artwork : 12 Febuary

Club Members enjoy additional 10% discount. MICA (P) 118/05/2013 Designed & Published by The British Club. Printed by Sonic Printing (S) Pte Ltd All events, dates and times are correct at the time of print. We welcome articles, letters, comments or any other contribution from Members. However, the Club reserves the right to edit all materials submitted. Opinions and views expressed by the contributors and writers need not necessarily represent those of the Club. The magazine accepts no responsibility for the quality of goods or services advertised.

For advertising bookings and editorial enquiries/feedback Please contact Shakila Samuel/Qian Yu Tel: 6410 1111/2 •

Fax: 6468 6161 •

Email: marketing@britishclub.org.sg

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

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Members, Happy New Year - may I take this opportunity to wish everyone health, happiness and prosperity in 2014!

MAIN COMMITTEE Steve Settle President

Shaun Matheson

I am very pleased and honoured to continue serving the Members as President of the Club for another term. Thank you to all Members who attended the Club’s 31st Annual General Meeting held in November last year. The Main Committee and their portfolios are now confirmed (see page 5). I would like to welcome Andrew Moore to the Main Committee and wish him well as he heads the Food & Beverage Committee. I would also like to thank Marianne Paisley for her tireless contributions to the Club during her tenure as a Committee Member and Chairman of Activities & Events. We will miss her greatly and her absence will be felt amongst the Members and employees. In recognition of her many years of contribution and loyalty to the Club, the Main Committee has awarded Marianne a Life Membership. We look forward to her visiting us soon from the UK and seeing her name on the Life Members Board. A big thank you to everyone for their generous support of the Club’s adopted charities in December. Because of your heart-warming gifts and donations, you have helped to make a difference in the lives of those supported by the Gurkha Welfare Trust and Riding for the Disabled Association Singapore. I would also like to extend a thanks to all who supported our Typhoon Haiyaan Charity appeal and gave so generously. There will be a Burns Supper on Friday, 24 January. Join us to honour Robert Burns and experience a flavourful Scottish-themed buffet dinner and entertainment at the Windsor Arms led by our very own Barry Woolhead. This year, the Chinese New Year falls in late January. It will be another occasion to celebrate and enjoy the multi-cultural ambience at the Club. As we usher in the Year of the Horse, the Club will offer Chinese New Year food promotions at the Verandah Café and Windsor Arms. Make sure you try out the Yu Sheng (Raw Fish Salad), a perfect dish to mark the start of the Chinese New Year!

Chairman of Ways & Means Committee

Tony Quek Chairman of Activities & Events and Marketing Committee / Disciplinary Committee

Damian Hills Honorary Treasurer / Chairman of Finance Committee

Frank Wong Honorary Secretary / Chairman of Membership and Rules Committee

Eric Rogers Chairman of InfoComm Committee

Douglas Inch Chairman of Human Resource Committee

Grant Hall Chairman of Sports Committee

Stephen Fulton Chairman of Development and Health & Safety Committee

Andrew Moore Chairman of Food & Beverage Committee

CLUB COMMITTEE Development / Health & Safety Committee Tony Quek, Chris Walden, Malcolm Skipp, Michael Leslie, Darshan Mehta, Christopher Cribb Disciplinary Committee Andrew Vine, Rick Clements

At the time of writing this report, the opening of the new lap pool and children’s playground is imminent. I hope all Members with children that spent some time at the Club over Christmas enjoyed these new additions.

Activities & Events Committee Tony Melero, David Wong, Maggie Ashman, Fiona Corbett, Andy Sullivan

Together with my fellow Committee Members, the General Manager and his Management team, I look forward to taking the British Club forward. As always, we welcome your feedback as to how we can improve.

Food & Beverage Committee Claudia Kelly, Bradley Fraser, Adrian Bewsey, Susan Watmough, James Deely

I wish all Members and employees, a happy and prosperous New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Finance Committee Stephen Fulton, Tony Quek, Patrick Hyde, Andrew Moore, Yip Wai Hun

Human Resource Committee Shaun Matheson, Eugene Heng, Terry O’Connor, Tony Quek, Adrian Waterton Infocomm Committee Mick Leaver, David Griffiths, Richard Shaw Membership Committee Antony Melero, Robin Nayak, Don Wang, David Wong

STEVE SETTLE President THE BRITISH CLUB

Ways and Means Committee Douglas Inch Sports Committee All Sports Convenors

GM’S MESSAGE

Dear Members, Welcome to 2014 which ushers in the year of the Horse, here’s to good health and success in the coming year! On behalf of the entire team, we thank you for your support during the festive period – it was great to see so many Members and Guests coming to the various events and enjoying themselves. Most events were fully booked and have grown from strength to strength over the last few years. May I also thank all Members who had donated generously to the Hong Bao (Red Packet) Fund for our Club employees. Your appreciation of our employees will surely make their day and show how much their hard work is appreciated. To celebrate Chinese New Year, there are several food promotions at the various restaurants. On the first and second day of the two-day holiday there will also be activities and entertainment for the whole family, so be sure to join in. The very popular lion dance performance will be held on 1 February at 11.25am at the Club Lobby, so don’t miss it. The Club has introduced great Gift Vouchers, which come in denominations of $50 and $100 and are available at the Windsor Shop and Pro Shop. They are the perfect gift idea for your loved ones and can be used across the retail shops and F&B outlets at the Club. On Friday, 24 January, we have Ms Brigitte Bouchayer from Craggy Range Wine Estate to share with us some of the estate’s amazing wines from New Zealand. Make sure you book yourself in for this dinner as I am sure the places are filling up fast. As you may be aware from 1 November 2013, our Members enjoy exclusively discounted tickets to the attractions at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). These have been hugely popular, especially over the Christmas holidays. RWS is also putting on a spectacular show called LightSeeker from now till March 2014, an original musical featuring stars from London’s West End and songs by award-winning songwriter Dick Lee. It is a great show for the entire family. Do enquire with Reception if you wish to purchase these tickets. You would have heard by now that the Club will be hosting the second Best of British event from 6 to 14 June. This major event will be open to all Members and Guests. If your company would like to partner us through this event, please contact us at 6410 1111 or email marketing@britishclub.org.sg. We have various platforms to showcase your company through the Best of British celebrations. We hope you will take this opportunity to support the Club. A happy and prosperous Lunar New Year to all of you!

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

Head of Finance Irene Loi 6410 1119 finance@britishclub.org.sg

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

Catering Sales Manager Ira Ng 6410 1146 banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg

Member Relations Manager Chrisse Olayres 6410 1113 chrisseolayres@britishclub.org.sg

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

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

Marketing Communications Manager Shakila Samuel 6410 1111 marketing@britishclub.org.sg

Sports & Recreation Manager Aaron Reader 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

Human Resource Manager Christopher Lim 6410 1130 hr@britishclub.org.sg

SEAN BOYLE General Manager

SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

CLUB NEWS

MEMBER’S COMPLIMENT FOR POOL RE-OPENING PARTY

BRITISH CLUB GIFT VOUCHERS $100.00

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

Dear Chrisse I just wanted to thank you and the Events team for a lovely evening last night. The kids had an amazing night and I think it was one if the best family events that we have been to at the Club. It was great to be able to use the open area down by the pool where the jacuzzi used to be for dancing and games. What a difference it makes to be able to spread out from the Verandah and have some extra space!

$100.00

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

$50.00 73 Bukit Tinggi Road Singapore 289761 Tel: 6467 4311 • Fax: 6468 6161 enquiries@britishclub.org.sg • www.britishclub.org.sg • www.facebook.com/thebritishclub

Get the perfect gifts for your loved ones and friends: $50.00 & $100.00 BC Gift Vouchers

$50.00

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

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

Well done team. Looking forward to the next family event already now. Jennifer Walsh

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

CHINESE NEW YEAR

Kindly note the operating hours for the Jackpot Room and Chinois Spa as below:

Jackpot Room

Chinois Spa

30 January, Thursday (Chinese New Year’s Eve) CLOSED

30 January, Thursday (Chinese New Year’s Eve) 10am to 6pm

31 January, Friday (Chinese New Year’s Day 1) CLOSED

31 January, Friday (Chinese New Year’s Day 1) 12pm to 6pm

1 February, Saturday (Chinese New Year’s Day 2) Normal Operating Hours

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Come join us on Thursday, 6 Febuary

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.

Supported by

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

For bookings and more information, contact

recept@britishclub.org.sg THE BRITISH CLUB

CLUB NEWS

31ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE BRITISH CLUB

The 31st AGM of the Club was held on the 28 November 2013 with over 60 Members attending the meeting. As there were 12 candidates vying for the ten positions in the Main Committee, elections were held and nine of the current Committee Members along with new candidate Andrew Moore, were elected to serve on the Main Committee for the term 2013/2014. A bouquet and recognition plaque was presented to Mrs Marianne Paisley, out-going Chairman of Activities & Events Committee by the President and General Manager in appreciation of her tireless contributions to the Club. Mrs Paisley will be leaving Singapore to return to Scotland.

Members in attendance were able to share their views during the meeting. In addition two motions were put up for consideration, and both were voted in by all present. The meeting adjourned at 9.30pm.

MAIN COMMITTEE 2013-2014

Frank Wong

Shaun Matheson

Steve Settle

Tony Quek

Damian Hills

Honorary Secretary and Chairman of Membership and Rules Committee

Chairman of Ways & Means Committee

President

Chairman of Activities & Events and Marketing Committee and Disciplinary Committee

Honorary Treasurer and Chairman of Finance Committee

Andrew Moore

Eric Rogers

Douglas Inch

Grant Hall

Stephen Fulton

Chairman of Food & Beverage Committee

Chairman of InfoComm Committee

Chairman of Human Resource Committee

Chairman of Sports Committee

Chairman of Development and Health & Safety Committee

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CLUB NEWS

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT 5 December

In partnership with

(From left) Stephen Fulton, Jacklyn Ng, Rebecca & Brian Baker, Govindarajan V

Tony Quek & Mark Saurin

Paddy Flynn & Ashley Jones from The Fry Group with Nicholas Smith (centre)

(From left) Yusri, Govindarajan V, Jacklyn Ng

(From left) Anthony Toh, Christopher Toh, Shih Hing Wai, Linda Khaw, Shaun Matheson

(From left) Lisa Mills, Karen & Mark Saurin, Daniel Condon

(From left) Maggie Ashman, Sally McIntosh, Rebbeca & Brian Baker

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CLUB NEWS

(From left) Aaron Reader, James & Corna Gray, Susie & Henry Stokes, Victoria Kilburn

Sally McIntosh & Chrisse Olayres

Tony Quek & Daniel Condon

(From left) David Hogg, Jacqueline Shorrocks, Damian Hills, Craig Telmer, Steve Settle

Warm Welcome... To our new Members BRIAN & REBECCA BAKER DANIEL CONDON & LISA MILLS ROBERT COOKE & AGNES SLATER SATEESH & DEEPA DEV GORDON & JANE HIRONS KRISHNA & DEVIGA PREMMANANTH ALI & AYESHA SIDDIQI MARK & KAREN SAURIN MENNO & JENNIFER VAN UDEN BRYAN WEIR & ZOE MARSHALL HUGO & JULIA WALKINSHAW GWENDOLINE YONG & KOH HOOI HIEN SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

CLUB NEWS

NOTICE FROM BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION, CONSULAR SECTION: British Government has made important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas. With effect from Tuesday, 10 December 2013, the passport application process will be centralised and British nationals in Singapore should submit their passport application online to Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) in the UK. This important change follows reviews by the National Audit Office and is designed to achieve economies of scale, greater security and consistency in decision making. Information on applying for a passport application can be found at https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports. Applicants will be required to send their applications online to the Passport Customer Service Centre in Liverpool. There will be no change to fees or processing times, which is currently taking up to four weeks for passport renewals or six weeks for first time applications.

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

Faridah Bte Mohamed Harith Member Relations Assistant Member Relations

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Kessie Ng Kai Si Catering Sales Coordinator Catering Sales

Kessie has proven to be a responsible employee who makes sure that all events under her care are organised and executed successfully to the praises of many Members and corporate clients, and she is well liked by all her colleagues.

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USE OF TRAINING POOL

Use of the training pool is prioritised for lessons held by Club Instructors. Children under 12 years of age are not allowed in the pool, except for those attending swimming lessons or accompanied by an adult at all times. Children above 12 years of age, may use the pool for lap swimming only when there are no lessons being held. Adult Members who wish to lap swim may use the training pool when there are no lessons taking place or lanes are available.

EMPLOYEE GATHERING (November 2013)

A monthly employee gathering was held on 13 November and the employees who had completed their ‘Three Steps of Service’ training were awarded with the certificates and collar pins.

CLUB NEWS

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FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

What’s on at

Indian Kitchen

INDIAN FOOD PROMOTION 2 to 30 January

Kadhai Lamp Chop served with basmatic rice and papadum

Malai Kofta Curry served with basmatic rice and papadum

What’s on at

FAJITAS PROMOTION 5 to 31 January

Marinated Strips of Meats or Prawns Sautéed with bell pepper, onions, tomato on a sizzling hot plate served with guacamole, sour cream, salsa sauce with tortilla, chips, onion rings Choice of:Beef • Chicken • Lamb • Prawn

What’s on at

TORTILLA WRAPS PROMOTION 7 to 31 January

Spicy Chorizo Sausages with Creamy Scramble Wrap chorizo sausages, fresh red chili, eggs, garlic and fresh spring onions

Thai Chicken with Taco Chips Wrap Thai chicken fillets, taco chips, onions, capsicums and guacamole

Egg Bean-Curd with Creamy Scramble Wrap egg bean-curds, eggs, garlic and fresh spring onions

Spicy Brown Rice with Mixed Vegetables Wrap brown rice, chili powder, cauliflowers, broccolis, onions, capsicums, fine beans, garlic and guacamole For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. THE BRITISH CLUB

Photos are for illustration purposes and subject to change.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

BURNS’ NIGHT

Friday, 24 January Buffet available from 6pm ‘Live’ entertainment begins at 8.45pm Join us at the Windsor Arms as we commemorate the life and work of Robert (Rabbie) Burns, Scotland’s National Poet and Lyricist, who was born on 25 January 1759. Watch out for the flavourful Scottishthemed buffet dinner and live entertainment by Barry Woolhead, and experience a whole new ambience at the Windsor Arms.

Burns’ Supper @ $35+ per Adult or $20+ per Child*

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

HAPPY HOURS

Daily | 5.00pm to closing

$5.20+ on all house wines, draft beers and house pour liquors

One-for-One Specials

for Margarita and Daiquiri

HAPPY HOURS

Every Monday - 5pm till closing Tuesday to Sunday - 5pm to 8pm

$5.20+ on all house wines,

draft beers and house pour liquors

Crazy Hours

Every Friday & Saturday, 9.30pm to 10.30pm

One-for-One

house pours, draft beers & house pour liquors For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT *Child: 12 years and below

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

MENU Amuse Bouche ***** MY LOVE

Fine De Claire Oysters (½ Dozen)

with Snapper Fish Jelly, Lemon Zest & Avruga Caviar

LASTING LOVE FOREVER

Warm Smoked Duck Breast of Wild Rocket Salad

with Baby Cress, Semi-dried Tomato and Honey Yoghurt Dressing

VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL

Friday, 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

(Includes dinner, a welcome glass of Piper Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage and a bottle of Premium Pour for every couple)

Choice of Premium Pour: Lupé-Cholet Chablis 2011, France or Gerard Bertrand Reserve Speciale Merlot, IGP Pays d’Oc, France or Apaltagua Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile or McGuigan Shiraz Bin 2000, Barossa Valley, Australia

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

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***** MY SWEET LOVE

Cream Dé Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Walnut and Grilled Tiger Prawn

***** LOVE ME TENDER

USDA Angus Rib-Eye Steak

with Lentils, Chestnuts, Summer Leeks and Morels Sauce OR

YOU ARE MY LOVE Pan Roasted Chilean Sea-bass

with Half-shell Scallop, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Asparagus and Apple-Onion Chutney

***** MY SWEETHEART

Sweet Warm Dark Chocolate

with Summer Berries, Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream and Pistachios

***** MY DARLING

Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas Artisan Chocolates

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

Photos are for illustration purposes and subject to change.

Because most of the time, you’ll be out. Which is a bit of a shame, as our new 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.

Craggy Range

Wine & Gourmet Dinner

Friday, 24 January | 7.30pm

When Terry Peabody arrived home from a four-week business trip in the Fall of 1986, his wife Mary, and daughter Mary-Jeanne, cooked him dinner. The meal was long and leisurely, but not without purpose. Terry was not allowed to leave until he had agreed to go into the wine business. The specification was that the business must never be sold. It was to be a family business, an enduring heritage legacy. The family business expanded. Bolstered over the years by input from other singularly talented individuals, the winery – the most technically advanced ever built in New Zealand - is known for uncompromising standards and meticulous craftsmanship. We are happy to have Ms Brigitte Bouchayer to share with us some of these delicious wines.

$98.00+ Member $110.00+ Guest C

M E N U

Amuse Bouche Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Avery Vineyard, Marlborough, New Zealand ***** Foie Gras Ravioli with sautéed spinach, braised kumquat & truffle cream dé veal jus Craggy Range Riesling TeMuna Road Vineyard 2011, Martinborough, New Zealand ***** Black Mussels Broth with poached granny smith, buttered brioche, watercress & finish with champagne Craggy Range Chardonnay Kidnappers Vineyard 2011, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand ***** Grilled Pork Rack with olive oil hollandaise, root vegetables–pumpkin, beet root, carrot & celery with port wine reduction Craggy Range Merlot Gimblett Gravels Vineyard, Hawkes’ Bay, New Zealand ***** Cheese Platter with condiments Craggy Range Bordeaux Blend TeKahu Gimblett Gravels 2010, Hawkes’ Bay, New Zealand ***** Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas Pralines

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Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg Look out for the next Wine Dinner in February where we will be bringing to you Luis Felipe Edwards wines of Chile!

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

PROMOTIONS AT

One-for-One Pizza Promotion

Every Monday to Thursday

Saturday Night Curry Buffet 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Price: $25.00+ Adult | $12.50+ Child* (includes a glass of Tiger draft beer of house white/red wines for Adult or a glass of soft drinks for children) A reduced a la carte menu is available.

Chef’s Weekly Salads Recommendation Daily, Lunch & Dinner

Price: $16.00+ per order (inclusive of a glass of freshly squeezed juice)

BBQ Night

Every last Saturday of the month • 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Price: $32.00+ Adult | $15.00+ Child* Look out for our special price for Tiger Draft beer @ $20.00+ per jug! A reduced a la carte menu is available. For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. THE BRITISH CLUB

*Child: 12 years and below

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

PROMOTIONS AT

Do you know Scores Sports Bar & Restaurant is offering a breakfast menu? Start the day right with us!

Breakfast Promotions Present 3 receipts within 10 days to redeem a Best of British Coffee tumbler! Terms & Conditions: • Members must produce receipts from the Scores Sports Bar & Restaurant. • Each receipt must have minimum value of $10.00

Breakfast Promotions

Bring a friend along for breakfast and order either the delicious Continental Breakfast or the Great British Fry Up to enjoy unlimited servings of coffee or tea

Daily, cold breakfast • 7.15am onwards

Terms & Conditions: • An order must be made for Continental Breakfast or The Great British Fry Up.

Daily, hot breakfast • 8.00am onwards

WINDSOR SHOP

CASILLERO DEL DIABLO WINES PROMOTION Stand a chance to win 1 of 20 VIP tickets to the HSBC Women’s Champion Golf Tournament with every bottle you purchase! Receive a golf ball for every bottle purchased! Other prizes to be won:4 VVIP passes for a full day golf at Sentosa Golf Club with meals provided 1 of 10 Autographed golf memorabilia Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada Wine Prize Pack (10 winners)

Wines on Sales Casillero del Diablo Viognier Reserva 2010, Chile @ $34.90 per bottle or $62.00 for 2 bottles Casillero del Diablo Pinot Grigio Reserva 2012, Chile @ $34.90 per bottle or $62.00 for 2 bottles Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon RVA 2011, Chile @ $49.90 per bottle or $92.00 for 2 bottles Casillero del Diablo Pinot Noir Reserva 2012, Chile @ $34.90 per bottle or $62.00 for 2 bottles Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah RVA 2010, Chile @ $49.90 per bottle or $92.00 for 2 bottles For more information, please email fb@britishclub.org.sg | All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. *Child: 12 years and below SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

SPIRITS PROMOTION Windsor Arms Teacher’s Origin $108+ per bottle (U.P. $148) $7.50+ per shot Teacher’s Single Malt $158+ per bottle (U.P. $208) $10.00+ per shot Windsor Shop Teacher’s Origin $78 per bottle (U.P. $98) Teacher’s Single Malt $118 per bottle (U.P. $148) Pinnacle Vodka $60 per bottle (U.P. $78)

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

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

ONGOING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

BINGO NIGHTS Tuesday, 21 January 8.00pm

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, 6.30pm

FOR ADULTS

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

BINGO!

The prize snowballs after each session

QUIZ NIGHTS Wednesday, 15 and 29 January

Mahjong Every Monday: 10.00am to 12.00pm Craft Ladies Every Tuesday: 10.00am to 3.00pm with a lunch break

8.00pm

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

Club Balut Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Windsor Terrace, 8.00pm onwards

Get ready for a new format starting in January! In addition to weekly prizes, teams will accumulate points on a per season basis. The first season will be from January to March 2014 and the team with the most points at the end of the season wins a Grand prize! Watch this space!

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

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

Sweep Night Every Saturday Night: 8.00pm, 9.00pm & 10.00pm

HAPPY HOUR (5.00pm to 8.00pm) $5.20+ for all house wines, draft beers & house pour liquors

Pitter Chatter Every Thursday, Activity Hub, 10.00am Bridge Every Wednesday, 7.00pm – 10.00am

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Yap Sin Guan

Tel: 9666 8994

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

Thursday, 16 January Show Time: 8.30pm Venue: The Windsor Arms Ticket Prices (Show Only): $40.00+ Member • $50.00+ Guest

BALUT David Quinn Tel: 6572 7028 Email: quinndj@singnet.com.sg

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

PRESENTS

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

Book Club Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 8.00pm

ACTIVITIES CONTACTS

To book, please email activities@britishclub.org.sg

MUSIC SECTION Michael Ramachandran Tel: 9675 4716 Email: mjpctra@starhub.net.sg

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

MAHJONG Fiona Corbett Tel: 6777 6924 Email: Corbett.fiona83@gmail.com

BOOK CLUB (Evening Group) Kristin Papasolomontos Tel: 6410 1144 Email: kpapasolomontos@yahoo.co.uk

GLENN WOOL

RO CAMPBELL

MANDY KNIGHT

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. (Kindly note that there may be coarse language and sexual references during the show.) For more information on joining or booking any of these activities, please email

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activities@britishclub.org.sg • All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

LITTLE CHEF:

CAKE POPS

TEEN DISCO PARTY Saturday 11 January | 7.00pm – 10.00pm

Saturday 11 January | 10.00am – 11.30am

Prepare for a night of excitement and dancing as we hold our inaugural Teen Disco Party to greet the new year! They are bite size, fun to make plus a treat to eat! Join us this month for Little Chef as we learn how to make the irresistible bite size cake pops and decorate it with our wide selection of toppings of your choice. It is sure to be a big cheer for your Saturday morning!

Venue: Verandah Café

Bring your friends and have loads of fun at this party for Teens by Teens!

Venue: Treetops Lounge

$15.00 + Member • $20.00 + Guest (12 – 14 years old)

$15.00+ Member • $20.00+ Guest

Price includes buffet & drinks

Cancellations made less than 3 days prior to the event will be billed the full price.

MAGIC BUBBLE SHOW

LEGO WORKSHOP

Sunday 19 January | 4.30pm – 5.15pm

Saturday 25 January | 10.00am – 11.00am

Be wowed and amazed by The Wonderful World of Bubbles. Let CJ, our bubble artist, take you through a magical world of discovering the light and colours of Bubble Art and her amazing tricks including smoke & helium bubbles, cake & flower bubbles as well as square & flat bubbles and a whole lot more! Enjoy this interactive show with CJ the Bubble Girl in this family event.

Venue: The Elizabeth Suite

$10.00 + Member • $15.00 + Guest $35.00+ Member’s Family of 4 $50.00+ Guest’s Family of 4

Enjoy the wonderful world of Lego in this Under Water World creative workshop. Learn how to create fish and jelly fish models using Lego bricks in this highly engaging activity with music, movement and finger play!

Venue: Activity Hub

$30.00+ Member • $35.00 + Guest (6 – 8 years old)

For more information on joining or booking any of these activities, please email

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activities@britishclub.org.sg • All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

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Members Exclusive

LightSeeker, An RWS Musical at Resorts World Sentosa Singapore

LightSeeker is a first-of-its-kind fantasy musical set to light up the stage with thrilling epic battles and groundbreaking special effects. The exhilarating combination of original music and extravagant sets tells a riveting story of the power of choice when one is stuck at the crossroads of fear and freedom. This 90-minute extravaganza features original songs composed by award-winning songwriter Dick Lee. Appealing to both the young and old, Dick Lee’s signature heartrending lyrics and poignant melodies are brought to life by an international ensemble cast, including performers from London’s West End. Come and be part of this epic story of good versus evil and experience theatre on a whole new level. LightSeeker is an original production of Resorts World Sentosa.

NOW SHOWING

www.lightseeker.com.sg

Published Rate

Member Price

Category 1

$98.00

$76.50

Category 2

$88.00

$69.00

Category 3

$78.00

$61.50

No minimum purchase required. Purchases can be made at Reception.

For child price, please enquire with Reception. Note: All prices are inclusive of $3 SISTIC charges after 25% off published rates.

For enquiries, please contact recept@britishclub.org.sg

FOR TEENS BY TEEN COMMITTEE Next session: Thursday 9 January • 6.30pm (for 12 to 14 years olds) We are proud to introduce our new Teen Committee Members

Zara Orange | Gabby Overtveld | Kit Woodhouse Henry Wingrove | Annabel Wingrove | Sarah Stone Eleanor Chapman | Keshav Khosla | Jonathan Harrison Paige Henaghan Be part of a highly interactive and energetic group of individuals! Join the Teen Committee and drive activities and events for you and your friends at the British Club. Take this opportunity to share your ideas with us and then make it happen. Dinner is on us.

Venue : Treetops Lounge For more information on joining or booking any of these activities, please email

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activities@britishclub.org.sg • All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Using the iLEarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s video conferencing, we can learn from guest speakers from anywhere in the world. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten to speak to famous authors, scientists and even a student activist in America and ask them questions just as if they were in the room! Stamford is a world class school with a brand new campus featuring state-of-the-art academic and athletic resources. Stamford offers daily Mandarin and Spanish and the rigorous IB Program enhanced by American standards.

Open House on Friday, February 7th Register at www.sais.edu.sg

+65 6602 7247

www.sais.edu.sg

Stamford American International School CPE Registration Number: 200823594D Period of Registration: August 10, 2010 to August 9, 2014

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 3 Sessions: 11, 13 and 18 February

Once you’ve learned the basic camera functions, the next step is to learn how to take great photos of your loved ones, how to capture moving subjects (active young children, travel scenes and sports), how and when to use flash, and how to take fabulous photos of the city at sunset and at night. During this 3-lesson course you will learn all this and more! Plus you’ll enjoy a fun practical lesson on location at Clarke Quay. Classes are limited to ten students to ensure you get the individual attention required.

Workshop details:

Lesson 1 : Tuesday 11 Feb 9:00am – 12:00pm at The Elizabeth Suite I Lesson 2 : Wednesday 13 Feb 9:00am – 12:00pm at The Elizabeth Suite I Lesson 3 : Tuesday 18 Feb 6:30pm – 9:30pm at Clarke Quay

Venue: The Elizabeth Suite $340.00 + Member • $380.00 + Guest Experience Required: Completion of Beginners Photography Course (or similar) Gear Required: DSLR Camera or similar (all brands welcome) + Tripod Baobab Photo’s founder Karen Lucas is an award-winning photographer whose photos have been featured in leading publications such as Straits Times, Expat Living, Impulse and Tattler. Her works have been exhibited at the Affordable Photo Fair and Asian Geographic One Asia festival and she’s been a guest judge for a number of National Photo Competitions. Karen has a rare gift for explaining both technical and creative techniques in a step-by-step, easy-to-understand manner and her students rave about her professionalism, enthusiasm for her art and her 100% commitment to her students’ learning. Minimum of 6 participants for workshop to commence.

MINI MANNERS for 6-7 year olds Saturdays 15 & 22 February | 10.00am – 12.00pm

It is never too early to learn the basics of social etiquette and table manners. Join us in this 2 session workshop beginning with learning about respect, self respect and courtesy as well as avoiding rude behavior during the first session and learn all about table manners on a hands-on 3 course meal at the Verandah Terrace during the second session. The workshops are fun and filled with games and quizzes accompanied with take home handouts. Participants will be presented with a certificate of attendance at the end of the workshop Angela Diaz-Wee is the Founder and Director of Essential Etiquette, specializing in social etiquette programmes for children that are focused on 21st century living. Angela has a diploma in Counseling. She has completed the Children’s Character, Confidence & Courtesy Coach Trainer the Trainer Programme is currently working on completing an internationally recognized certification (ICTC) from the Civility Experts Worldwide.

Venue: Activity Hub and Verandah Terrace $75.00 + Member • $80.00 + Guest Inclusive of a 3-course lunch Through the hand-outs which participants will be bringing home with, family involvement is highly encouraged to reinforce and develop positive attitudes towards learning and applying good manners. Minimum of 8 participants for workshop to commence. For more information on joining or booking any of these activities, please email

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activities@britishclub.org.sg • All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

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iPHOTO BASICS

Monday, 17 February | 10.00am – 12.30pm Organizing those precious photos in your life is something you have probably been meaning to do for ages. Join us in our iPhoto Basics Course and learn how to organise your events, create smart albums, use Faces and Places, make slideshows and iBooks, learn to backup and clean up your photos and finally understand and share photo stream. Be enlightened with iPhoto Preferences together with creating simple albums and Smart albums to make slideshows and iBooks. Connie Gleeson, the instructor and Certified Apple Support Professional, teaches other classes as well: First Time Mac Users, iCloud Demystified, iMovies, Pages, iOS7, Photoshop and Google Drive .

Venue: Treetops Lounge $85.00 + Member | $95.00 + Guest Minimum of 6 participants for workshop to commence.

iCLOUD DEMYSTIFIED

Monday, 24 February | 2- 2 hour Sessions open for booking Are all your data intermingled with your spouse and children’s data? Do your kids have all your informations on their iPods? Make iCloud work for you, not against you! Join us in this small class intended for training and trouble shooting individual gadgets and computers. Learn how to sync your email, contacts, calendars, photos and maximise the use of iMessages, Photostream, Notes and Reminders in iCloud. Connie Gleeson, the instructor and Certified Apple Support Professional, teaches other classes as well: First Time Mac Users, iPhoto, iMovies, Pages, iOS7, Photoshop and Google Drive Please specify the session of your choice when booking.

Time : Morning Session – 9.30am – 11.30am Afternoon Session – 12.30pm – 2.30pm Venue : Treetops Lounge $100.00 + Member | $110.00 + Guest Minimum of 6 participants for workshop to commence.

For more information on joining or booking any of these activities, please email

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activities@britishclub.org.sg • All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

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MUSIC SECTION

The British Club Music Section has restarted a monthly Music Night on the first Thursday of every month from 8pm to 11pm in the Windsor Arms. During the evening, the Music Section play songs from their ever expanding set list encompassing songs from the 1950s to present day. The Music Night has been designed to showcase British Club membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; talents including our younger members. There are opportunities for members and their guests to perform during a Music Night in any musical style that they wish as a solo artist / duo or established band. If you are interested in performing, please contact Andy Sullivan at andysullivan9@gmail.com or SMS 8268 8252 In addition to the Music Night, the Music Section rehearses every Tuesday in the Treetops Lounge at the British Club between 8pm and 11pm and now provides musical entertainment for British Club events as well as internal or external private functions. Why not drop in on us on a Tuesday to find out more about what we do.

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SPORT & FITNESS

SPORTS CONVENORS SPORTS CHAIRMAN Grant Hall Tel: 9786 9188 sportschairman@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*

CRICKET CONVENOR Paul Twine Tel: 9722 0348 cricket@britishclub.org.sg

MARTIAL ARTS CONVENOR Adam Slater Tel: 9839 3303 martialarts@britishclub.org.sg SQUASH CONVENOR Craig Telmer Tel: 9738 5072 squash@britishclub.org.sg SWIMMING CONVENOR David Green Tel: 9669 0984 swimming@britishclub.org.sg TENNIS CONVENOR (MEN) Joel Krueger Tel: 9838 8870 tennismen@britishclub.org.sg TENNIS CONVENOR (LADIES) Fiona Barton Tel: 9815 7001 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 U5’s Indoor Football Social Squash Aqua Spin Zumba Aqua Aerobics Aqua Spin Pilates Yoga Social Squash Seven A Side Footbal (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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10 session*

Group Training

(Minimum of 2 persons)

$45 per person Junior induction

GOLF CONVENOR Gavin Kramer Tel: 9646 2500 golf@britishclub.org.sg FOOTBALL CONVENOR Grant Hall Tel: 9786 9188 football@britishclub.org.sg

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$80 $375 $700

(Children aged 12 to 15 years old)

2 sessions* for $130 Kindly call 6410 1151 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg for more information. * 1 hour per session

SPORT & FITNESS CLASSES

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

Pilates

AQUA SPIN Instructor : Yannick Dedigama Tuesday : 9.00am to 10.00am | 10.00am to 11.00am Wednesday : 7.30pm to 8.30pm Free first trial for BC Members $39.00 (per succeeding session) $468.00 (12 sessions/full term) PILATES CLASS** Instructor : Annabelle Shaw Monday : 8.30am to 9.30am Wednesday : 8.30am to 9.30am

Thursday : 7.30pm to 8.30pm Friday : 8.30am to 9.30am

$20.00 per session* YOGA CLASS** Instructor : Paulina Buck Monday : 9.30am to 11.00am Instructor Thursday

Tuesday : 7.30pm to 9.00pm

: 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* ZUMBA CLASS Instructor : Lisa Kong Tuesday : 9.00am to 10.00am $20.00 per session* U5’s Indoor Football Instructor : Michael Adam Tuesday : 1.15pm to 2.15pm $25.00 per child Squash Court 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

SPORT & FITNESS

SQuash:

WINNING, LOSING AND SOMETHING IN BETWEEN By The Boaster

Another trophy for Charlie

Job well done - the Cosmo team after beating the Americans

Last month you were promised, dear reader, the results of The end of November also brings the end of this year’s the Club’s handicap knock-out tournament, and so that is COSMO interclub league. The British Club had a storming what you shall have. second half, winning 6 of their 7 fixtures (the only defeat was to eventual champions, the Dutch Club) to finish third The finalists were Peter Vohmann and quintuple reigning in the league. Our final match was a 4-1 trouncing of the champ Charlie Thomas. Many have tried and many have American Club notable both for the volume of chicken come close to beating Charlie in this competition but nowings eaten after the game and for another great win one has managed it in half a decade. Could Peter be the for Jan du Preez to extend his 2013 competition record to one? 4 wins out of 4. Carl Jackson, Andrew McCarthy, Andrew In the first game he seemed to be trying out for an episode Marshall and Neil Millar also had 100% records but with of “Are you better than an A-grader” and he stormed to fewe r matches played. The team was managed and an 11 / -1 win. Charlie was a little rattled but was clearly captained for the third year by Craig Telmer – he has done determined not to be usurped by this year’s pretender, an outstanding job over that period, making COSMO the though a 13 point start is a lot to deal with when a player highlight of the season for many of us. In 2014 he will hand like Peter is on a mission. Would Charlie’s will to win, elite over the captaincy and assume the role of convener of sk i l l s and ex pe r ience be enough? Just about, i s the the section. answer. Game 2 went to Charlie 13-11 after a 10-10 deuce and we wondered if the tide had turned. That question was answered as Charlie took the next two games with increasing margins each time, and the true mettle of a champion was clear for all to see. Cha r l ie’s name goes back on the t rophy and on the honours board. Of the last 13 Open and Handicap finals, Charlie has won 12 – the only loss was this year in the Open, and that to the professional, Zainal Abadin. Despite p rog res sive t weak s to the hand icappi ng, he rema i ns King of the courts, but it has been great to see players like Peter, Douglas Morgan, Matthew Gyde and Charles Ewart – all newcomers to our squash section this past year - challenging hard in this competition and keen to make their mark. Well done, also, to Andrew Vine for running two fantastic knock-out events this year.

The American Club know who’s boss!

Jan, Convenor for the last 3 years, will be stepping down and is owed thanks by every squash player at the club for his leadership and energy. He has left the section in a very strong position – a great culture of intense but friendly competition, an energetic committee, a busy schedule of matches and events and the respect of every Club we compete against. Thank you Jan, from us all, and keep on enjoying your squash next year and beyond. Charlie and Peter after their final

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Apology In the December 2013 Golf Section report, the Championship winner was referred to as ‘him’ when it should have been “her’’ as the winner was Mrs Fleur Thomas. Our apologies to Mrs Thomas.

Tennis:

British Club Tennis 2014

By Nousheen Jalal

junior leagues, more social tennis play. There seems to be an insatiable demand for the four British Club courts. Just from the first 8 months of our 2014 calendar, you can see that you have plenty of opportunities to play competitive tennis through the Club. Now add the many hours of social tennis to the lessons with the Club Pros, the British Club has members of all ages who want to be active, social and simply have fun. Welcome to another year of tennis at the British Club. The Lunar New Year comes early this year so the end of the rainy season is just around the corner. Hitting the yellow ball around the court with friends and family is surely the most fun way to shed the pounds brought on by the Christmas turkey and the New Year’s bubbly.

By coming on court, you will meet all the wonderful champions who are, who were and will be. For more information about the weekly socials, lessons, team tennis and more, join the Tennis Section as a family. All you need to do is email sports@britishclub.org.sg

During 2013, there were many records on the tennis front – Gong Xi Fa Cai! more section members, more British Club players in adult and JANUARY 2014

APRIL 2014

Sunday 12 January 12pm-2pm @ BC Courts 1&2

Junior Team Tennis Tryouts for British Club team in KLM Season 1 *Open to players born in 1998 or later

Saturday 12 January

Start of Smash! Junior Tennis League, Season 1

Saturday 25 January 2pm-5pm @ BC Courts

New Year’s Mixed Social Tennis

Saturday 12 April

Registration Deadline for 2014 British Club Open Tennis Tournament

Friday 25 April

End of WITS Spring Season

Weekends from 26-27 April to 1 June

2014 British Club Open Tennis Tournament

*Open to all British Club members

*Welcomes all BC members interested in joining the Tennis Section and current Tennis Section members

Monday 3 February

Start of Women’s Interclub Tennis (WITS) Spring Season

Weekend 3-4 May

Finals Weekend KLM JTTL, 2014 Season 1

Tuesday 4 February @ BC ProShop

Registration Deadline for 2014 British Club Masters Tennis Tournament

Saturday 31 May 8am onwards @ BC Courts

Finals 2014 British Club Open Tennis Tournament

FEBRUARY 2014

*Open to all BC members aged 45 years and above. Submit registration form at ProShop

Saturday 9 February

End of SMASH! Junior Tennis League, Season 1

Saturday 15 February

Start of KLM Junior Team Tennis League (JTTL), 2014 Season 1

Weekend 15-16 February Weekend 22-23 February

2014 British Club Masters Tennis Tournament

*Tournament court days at the British Club

**Dates to be determined**

Singapore Tennis Association (STA) Interclub Singles League

*Interclub tennis for Men and Ladies

MARCH 2014 Saturday 1 March 8am onwards @ BC Courts

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Finals 2014 British Club Masters Tennis Tournament

*2 March rainout

*Tournament court days at the British Club

MAY 2014

*1 June rainout

JUNE-JULY 2014 **Date to be Confirmed**

Afternoon Mixed Social Tennis

AUGUST 2014 Monday 25 August

Registration Deadline for British Club Junior Tennis Tournament

*Open for British Club member players aged 18 and below. Subject to confirmation of Junior SPEX and KLM JTTL schedules.

Weekends 30-31 August Weekends 6-7 September Weekend 13-14 September

2014 British Club Junior Tennis Tournament

*Tournament court days at the British Club Subject to confirmation of Junior SPEX and KLM JTTL schedules

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Tennis:

TENNIS SECTION AGM, 5 December 2013

By Fiona Barton

The tennis section held its annual AGM on Saturday, 5 December at the Sports Bar immediately following the Red Hat Social event. It was attended by 20 people. Members of the committee provided a review of their activities. Everyone agreed that 2013 had been an excellent year for tennis at the Club, with the number of section members increasing, now at a current record high of 212. Of particular note was the increase in popularity of the coaching. Credit was given to Kelvin for his hard work in developing programs for all levels and ages. The junior section has also seen a dramatic increase in popularity. There are now 8 teams competing in the KLM league with ages ranging from 8 to 16. Damian Hills who has been on the committee for 5 years, first as treasurer and for the last 3 years as Men’s Tennis Convenor stepped down from the committee so that he can focus his attentions as treasurer on the Main Committee. He has played an important role in building the tennis section and will be sorely missed. Joel Krueger who was previously junior convenor will take over as Men’s Convenor. Liza Rowan and Kim Das have joined the committee as junior convenors.

Joel Krueger and Fiona Barton

Tennis Committee 2014 Mens Tennis Convenor

: Joel Krueger

Ladies Tennis Convenor

: Fiona Barton

Treasurer

: Joel Krueger

Communications

: Nousheen Jalal

Socials and Event

: Kim Ewart

Mens Competitive Tennis : Chris Tweed

Ladies Competitive Tennis : Grace Swallow During the Q & A session at the end of the meeting Members : Peter Weidner put forward suggestions to have ladies social in the evening, Mens Boxes particularly for those that work, as well as a teenage social Ladies Ladder : Sarah Smith in the evening. Junior Convenors : Liza Rowan and Kim Das The new committee have already started work on a program of events for 2014 starting with the Masters Tournament in February so we look forward to seeing you all on court.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 2014 Mon

Tue

Wed Public Holiday:

Thu Indian Food promotion @ Verandah Café (till 30 January) One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Mountbatten Weekday Specials Pitter Chatter Social Squash Pilates Yoga

1 2 New Year’s Day

Indian Hangover Brunch @ Windsor Arms One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop Mountbatten Weekday Specials Bridge

Lunar New Year A la carte promotion @ Verandah Café (till 30 January) Monday Madness @ Verandah Café One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mahjong Social Squash Pilates Yoga

Tortilla Wraps Promotion @ Scores (till 31 January) One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials BYO Wine @ Windsor Shop U5’s Indoor Football Craft Ladies Aqua Spin Yoga Zumba

Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials Chinese Brush Painting Bridge Pilates Water Aerobics Aqua Spin

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

Monday Madness @ Verandah Café One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mahjong Social Squash Pilates Yoga

Mountbatten Weekday Specials One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores BYO Wine @ Windsor Shop U5’s Indoor Football Craft Ladies Club Balut Aqua Spin Yoga Zumba

Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials Pub Quiz Chinese Brush Painting Bridge Pilates Water Aerobics Aqua Spin

Comedy Night Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials Book Club Pitter Chatter Basic Conversational Mandarin Classes Social Squash Pilates Yoga

6 7 8 9

13 14 15 16

20 21 22 23 Monday Madness @ Verandah Café One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mahjong Social Squash Pilates Yoga

Mountbatten Weekday Specials One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores BYO Wine @ Windsor Shop U5’s Indoor Football Bingo Craft Ladies Aqua Spin Yoga Zumba

Monday Madness @ Verandah Café One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mahjong Social Squash Pilates Yoga

Mountbatten Weekday Specials One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores BYO Wine @ Windsor Shop U5’s Indoor Football Craft Ladies Aqua Spin Yoga Zumba

Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials Chinese Brush Painting Bridge Pilates Water Aerobics Aqua Spin

Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials Pitter Chatter Basic Conversational Mandarin Classes Social Squash Pilates Yoga

Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials Pub Quiz Chinese Brush Painting Bridge Pilates Water Aerobics Aqua Spin

Champagne Day @ Windsor Shop One-for-One Pizza Promotion @ Scores Mountbatten Weekday Specials Pitter Chatter Basic Conversational Mandarin Classes Social Squash Pilates Yoga

27 28 29 30

* The Club closed at 4.00pm and Scores Bar & Restaurant will be closed on Chrisimas Day.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Fri

Sat

Sun

Chinese Brush Painting Pilates Water Aerobics Mixed Social Tennis

Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Buffet Breakfast @ Verandah Café Family BBQ under the stars @ Splash Bar Curry Buffet @ Scores Live Music @ Windsor Arms Sweep Night Children’s Art & Crafts Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids Football Matches

Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Carving Dinner with Salad Buffet @ Verandah Café & Splash Bar Tandoori & Curry Buffet @ Splash Bar Mountbatten Room Sunday Lunch The Great British Carve-out Lunch @ Windsor Arms Fajitas Promotion @ Windsor Arms (till 31 January)

Chinese Brush Painting Pilates Water Aerobics Mixed Social Tennis

Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Buffet Breakfast @ Verandah Café Family BBQ under the stars @ Splash Bar Curry Buffet @ Scores Live Music @ Windsor Arms Little Chef: Cake Pops Sweep Night Teen Disco Party Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids Football Matches

Family Steamboat @ Verandah Café

Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Carving Dinner with Salad Buffet @ Verandah Café & Splash Bar Tandoori & Curry Buffet @ Splash Bar Champagne Brunch @ Mountbatten Room The Great British Carve-out Lunch @ Windsor Arms

3 4 5

February 2014 LISTINGS

Feng Shui Ladies Luncheon

10 11 12

Yu Sheng @ Verandah Café & Windsor Arms (till 14 February) Chinese Brush Painting Pilates Water Aerobics Mixed Social Tennis

Tuesday, 4 February

Valentine’s Day @ Mountbatten Room Friday, 14 February

iPhoto Basics Monday, 17 Febuary

iCloud Demystified 17 18 19 Monday, 24 Febuary Luis Felipe Edwards Wine & Gourmet Dinner Friday, 28 Febuary

24 25 26 Craggy Range Wine & Gourmet Dinner Burns’ Supper @ Windsor Arms Chinese Brush Painting Pilates Water Aerobics Mixed Social Tennis

(till 14 February, not available 31 Jan to 2 Feb)

Kid’s Buffet @ Verandah Café Buffet Breakfast @ Verandah Café Family BBQ under the stars @ Splash Bar Curry Buffet @ Scores BBQ Night @ Scores Live Music @ Windsor Arms Sweep Night Children’s Art & Crafts Lego Workshop Social Squash Taekwondo Karate Kids Football Matches

Public Holiday:

Chinese New Year 31

Lunar New Year Buffet @ Verandah Café (till 2 February) Mixed Social Tennis

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

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UK Resident or Non-Resident - are you overpaying tax?

By Martin Rimmer

The new UK Statutory Residence Test is in force and provides a framework for determining UK residency for tax purposes. Make no mistake - all Britons, no matter where in the world, are impacted to some extent. Find out exactly where you stand.

The test determines if you are UK resident or non-resident for UK tax purposes year on year and each year is reviewed in isolation. The test is split into three broad parts:

Automatic Overseas Test evaluates your residence status based on the number of midnights spent in the UK. You are considered non-resident in any tax year that you meet one of the following conditions: 1) You spend less than 46 midnights in the UK (16 if you have been UK resident in one of the last three tax years) or 2) You meet the conditions to qualify for ‘Full Time Working Abroad’. Automatic Residence Test considers you resident in any year in which you: spend at least 183 midnights in the UK, your only home is in the UK or, you meet the conditions to qualify for ‘Full Time Work in the UK’. The tax status of any Briton living or working abroad that meet none of the conditions of the first two parts of the test will be determined based on the third and final part. Sufficient Ties Test works on the principle that the more ties you have to the UK, the more likely it will be that you are considered a UK resident for tax purposes.

While the new test creates a much greater level of certainty, it still involves some level of interpretation. It is advisable to take real care to understand both the terms used and their definitions, some are defined precisely and others are not. For example, the Automatic Residence Test places real importance on what a ‘home’ is. If you think about it, that is a very difficult word to determine precisely. Each of the questions and the meaning of the important phrases such as ‘treated as resident’ and ‘work in the UK’ should be interpreted and explained to you by a Tax professional. As well as introducing the new Statutory Residence Test, the Government has laid down conditions that need to be met in order to break or achieve residence in the UK midway through a tax year (known as split treatment). If you are planning to return to the UK, very careful advanced planning is suggested to ensure you really do benefit from the right to split a tax year into a period of non-resident and resident status. No matter what your circumstances, in order to proactively protect your tax status and avoid overpaying, look for a Tax Expert who interprets and explains details, definitions and rules individually for your case.

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

Tel: +65 6225 0825 Email: Martin.Rimmer@thefrygroupsg.com www.thefrygroupsg.com

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RECIPROCAL CLUB SPOTLIGHT

Tower Club Singapore

Members can now enjoy the use of the restaurants and function rooms at the Tower Club. You will benefit from unparalleled access to the very best in dining. Heighten your senses by dining at this Penthouse Club perched atop the award-winning Republic Plaza, overlooking the breathtaking panoramic views of the Central Business District and Marina Bay. As a British Club Member, you may use these facilities from Mondays to Fridays from 7.30am to 10.30am and 3.00pm till closing, and with complete access on Saturdays. The Club is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Advanced bookings are highly recommended (please contact the Club at 6737 3388). All payments are to be made via credit card. Please take note of the following terms and conditions : • Children 12 years and above from Mondays to Fridays (Evening Dining) • Gym usage is excluded • No guest restrictions, as long as they are in the company of British Club Members • Reciprocal British Club Members are subject to a 10% surcharge, 10% service charge and prevailing GST • To visit Tower Club, please present your British Club card to their Concierge.

9 Raffles Place Penthouse (62nd – 64th Floors) Republic Plaza Tower 1 Singapore 048619

For information, kindly email

recept@britishclub.org.sg

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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

(last food order: 9.30pm) Friday and Saturday (Pre-dinner drinks from 6pm)

(last food order: 10.30pm)

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: 7.15am 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

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 6pm to midnight Dinner commences at 6.30pm

The Windsor Arms Monday to Thursday: 12pm to midnight Friday, Saturday, Eve of Public Holiday: 12pm to 1am • Sunday: 12pm to 11pm

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)

* For operating hours during Chinese New Year, please refer to page 4.

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