NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is a unique country with a population of only 4 million. It has some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery, from lush green farmlands to the majestic snow-covered mountains which sets it apart from any other country.
New Zealand is a unique country with a population of only 4 million. It has some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery, from lush green farmlands to the majestic snow-covered mountains which sets it apart from any other country.
PALMERSTON NORTH
WORLD RECOGNISED “SAFE CITY’
“SAFE, QUIET & INEXPENSIVE CITY”
PALMERSTON NORTH
BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
www.pnbhs.school.nz
PALMERSTON NORTH GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL
www.pnghs.school.nz
• EXCELLENT ACADEMIC RESULTS
• GLOBALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
• PERSONALISED ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
• PATHWAY TO TERTIARY EDUCATION
• CO-CURRICULAR SPORTING & CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES
• SMALL CLASSROOMS & ONE ON ONE TEACHING SUPPORT
• DEVELOP CHARACTER & EVERYDAY VALUES
GREAT PASTORAL CARE
• GREAT PASTORAL CARE
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
• OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
• DEDICATED & PERSONALISED INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT
PREPARE FOR THE FURTURE
• PREPARE FOR THE FURTURE
FULL BOARDING FACILITIES
• FULL BOARDING FACILITIES
• HIGH QUALITY HOSTEL & HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION
JOIN REPRESENTITIVES FROM PNBHS & PNGHS TO LEARN ABOUT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN PALMERSTON NORTH
To be the leading international Club in Singapore, exceeding the expectations of our Members and their families.
BRITISH CONTACTS
British Association of Singapore
Website: www.britishassociation.org.sg Tel: 6339 8229
British High Commission
Website: www.ukinsingapore.fco.gov.uk Tel: 6424 4200
British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore)
Email: info@britcham.org.sg Website: www.britcham.org.sg Tel: 6222 3552
The British Council
Email: contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Website: www.britishcouncil.org.sg Tel: 6473 1111
Visit Britain
Email: singapore@visitbritain.org
Website: www.visitbritain.com/sg Tel: 800 852 3 549 (Toll-free)
Singapore St. Andrew’s Society
Elaine Young
Email: Communications.ssas@gmail.com
Website: www.standrewssociety.org.sg Tel: 9154 0521
St. David’s Society of Singapore
James Harvey
Email: stdavids.singapore@gmail.com
Website: www.stdavidsingapore.com Tel: 8668 0449
St. Patrick’s Society of Singapore
Lorraine Hourican
Email: stpatssingapore@outlook.com
Royal Society of St. George’s Paul Adamberry
Email: rssg.sg@gmail.com
Website: www.saintgeorgesociety.com
73 Bukit Tinggi Road Singapore 289761 Tel: 6410 1100 • Fax: 6468 6161
Operating Hours: 8am to 11pm (Daily) enquiries@britishclub.org.sg www.britishclub.org.sg
Dear Members,
Summer is upon us. In many other parts of the world the approach of summer may be indicated by a change in the weather, drier and warmer, but, as the last few months have clearly demonstrated, here in Singapore we only experience minor fluctuations in the relentless heat and rain. However, as there is a lot in store at the Club over the coming couple of months, please don’t rush to more moderate climes just yet.
I will mention one very important annual event although I should declare that I have a conflict of interest. Don’t forget that special man this Father’s Day, Sunday, 16th June, and bring your
MAIN COMMITTEE
Stephen
Walker Vice President Honorary Secretary and Chair of Membership Committee
father (or husband) to The British Club to enjoy great lunch spreads at the restaurants. Fathers deserve a treat too!
The General Manager and the wider team have already delivered a number of fantastic Best of British 2019 events including the recent celebrity chef dinners with Darren McGrady. This BoB series of events would not be possible without our sponsors, who support and facilitate in many different ways and who create a financial framework around the BoB that allows the club to also raise funds for our two adopted charities: Riding for the Disabled Association and The Gurkha Welfare Trust. Across the variety of events taking place throughout the year there will be something to appeal to everyone and I encourage you all to try and attend at least one.
I’m pleased to see a recent increase in membership applications, with many new members being introduced by referral from existing members. Current members are our best ambassadors and the introduction of new members is fundamental to the longevity of the club in this transient environment. Do take this opportunity to refer your friends and earn significant rewards
Honorary Chair of Human Resource & Disciplinary Committee
Jan Young Honorary Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee
from the club. You might be interested to know that there is an Open Day on June 15th, which would provide an excellent opportunity for prospective members to get to know the club.
And once more, a very warm welcome to all recent new members of The British Club. Please feel free to approach any of the Member Relations staff to learn more about the variety of activities that are held at the Club.
Other highlights for the rest of the month include a wine and gourmet dinner by Bodegas Altanza, a Jesmonite marbled coaster workshop, a candle workshop and an Indian cooking demonstration class. It looks like it’s going to be a busy June.
DAMIAN R. HILLS President
Stephen
Fulton Vice President Chair of Development and Health & Safety Committee
Roger Harrold Chair of Tech & Data Committee
David
Chair of F&B and Events Committee
Damian Hills President
Adrian Waterton
Wong
Sarah McNee Chair of Marketing and Communications Committee
Duncan McGilligan Chair of Sports Committee
Dear Members,
Summer is here! And we are packed with activities this June and July.
Join us for Family Day and Open House as we bring food, fun, games and more. Grab your family and friends and head over to participate in the activities that we have lined up for you. This is our way of appreciating you as our members all these years.
We celebrate Fatherhood this June and what better way to treat the fathers or father figures in our lives than with a meal. There’s a saying that goes “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” This might be true to most. We have some options from course meals and a semi or international buffet lunch here at the Club. If food is not a viable option, we have wine and spirit promotions as well. And lastly, a coding activity has been lined up to honor our fathers and what better way to spend it than with some father-son or daughter bonding time.
Ladies, you’re not forgotten. This month, you can create your own
General Manager
Andrew Christon 6410 1101 andrewchriston@britishclub.org.sg
Head of Finance & Facilities
Michelle Chua 6410 1119 finance@britishclub.org.sg
Executive Chef
Sunny Sia 6410 1170 sunnysia@britishclub.org.sg
Head of Membership
Lisa Rose Johnson 6410 1114 membership@britishclub.org.sg
Jesmonite marbled coaster at a craft workshop, make your own beautiful candle or whip up some delicious meals in our Indian cooking demonstration class.
In July, we will be organizing a summer camp for the children. They will be encouraged to try something new every day and be an active team player. New friendships will be forged along with learning a new skill. A wine and gourmet dinner by the DiGiorgio family is coming up, along with Saffron Gin tasting for you, world chocolate day and arts and craft for the children.
As you know, the Club has made it our mission to eradicate single-use plastics from the Club back in 2018. We are proud to say that we did it and you can find our Eco Report on our website under the Corporate Social Responsibility tab. All of the eco-friendly packaging we now use instead of single use plastic does come at a considerable higher cost, amounting to over $9,000 per month. Therefore, in line with working towards our vision to reduce wastage,
every restaurant in the Club will be charging $1.00 extra for takeaway orders beginning 1 August 2019.
We are already at the halfway mark of the year, for those of you travelling this summer, enjoy your holidays.
ANDREW CHRISTON General Manager
CLUB MANAGEMENT
Marketing Communications Manager
Sharon Carvalho marketing@britishclub.org.sg
Sports & Recreation Manager
Paul Cheong 6410 1150 sports@britishclub.org.sg
Facilities Manager
S. Sundaram 6410 1160 maintenance@britishclub.org.sg
Housekeeping Manager
Asa Shaari 6410 1162 housekeeping@britishclub.org.sg
Catering Sales Manager
Kurt Tan 6410 1146 banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg
Member Relations Manager
Sharonjit Hoondal 6410 1113 memberrelations@britishclub.org.sg
Comedy Night
Fri, 19 Apr
Members
Thu, 2 May
In partnership with
Warm Welcome To Our New Members
Benedict James Chandler
Christine Manipur & Sachin S Manipur
David Nguyen & Nicole Nguyen
Dean Koh Chi-Siong & Audrey Lim-Koh
Duncan McCann & Helen McCann
James Leonard
Johannna Johnson & Brad Johnson
Kennedy Albar
Mark Thompson & Nicola Thompson
Minoo Nandy
Richard Shill & Margaret Shill
Sarah Axson & Christian Hanell
Sion Anthony Jordan & Laura Ann Jordan
Siti Aishah Jaffar &
Syed Mohamed Alkhairid
Upcoming Members Connect Night
Thu, 13 Jun
The Club President and the Main Committee invite you to join us for our monthly “Members Connect Night” hosted at the beautiful rooftop setting of the Treetops Terrace.
This monthly networking event provides an opportunity for Members to meet each other, welcome new Members to the Club and learn more about the latest happenings at the Club. 7:30pm to 9pm
(Complimentary cocktail food and free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks)
Please RSVP to recept@britishclub.org.sg
8 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A SINGAPORE-BASED FINANCIAL ADVISER
By Huw Wedlock, The Fry Group
It’s hard to know where to go for sensible and transparent financial advice – so here are nine points to consider when selecting a financial adviser.
1. Expertise
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) requires basic exams and qualifications to provide financial advice. Additional UK qualifications, such as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), CII DipPFS, Chartered Financial Planner and the Investment Management Certificate (IMC), are good indicators an adviser has UK expertise, important if you are seeking guidance on your UK assets or planning to return to the UK at some point.
2. Transparency
Good advisers volunteer information, enabling you to make informed decisions aware of all implications. They are open about the process for advice, remuneration and total fees. Advisers should provide clients with the flexibility to change their plans. Arrangements which reduce flexibility through exit penalties are restrictive and usually unnecessary.
3. Remuneration
Fees should be clear and easy to identify – a straightforward conversation enabling you to assess the true value of the advice. The basis of your adviser’s remuneration –commission, fees or a combination of both – should be explained in writing, so should additional charges – exit costs and lock-in periods. Beware of contracts requiring fixed payment periods – cheaper and better vehicles are often available. There is often a high correlation between advisers’ commission and the investment providers’ costs. Your adviser should provide recommendations independent of commission.
4. Well Established
Browse the company website to help determine that it is well established, fully regulated and its office and advisers are based in Singapore. See how long the company has been providing advice, worldwide and specifically in Singapore.
Check the MAS website if you are in any doubt that the company or adviser is regulated here. A company with global reach can help provide continuity of advice and support when you move on from Singapore.
5. Holistic Advice
You need true financial planning based on a comprehensive review of your personal objectives and needs, rather than being sold products. Advice should be written and include a clear rationale for its recommendations. Ancillary services from the same company, such as tax advice and will writing, allow a tailored and holistic financial strategy for you.
6. Liquidity
Ideally, everything you invest in should have a price every day, enabling you to change allocations without delay or a price penalty.
7.
Communication and Support
In most cases, your adviser should contact you every six months to review your portfolio and changing circumstances and needs. You should expect strong administrative support with timely responses to enquiries.
8. Quantified Investment Risks
Your adviser should explain to you the risks associated with investing. You should make investment choices based on the appropriate level of risk, taking into account your investment horizon, how long you plan to save, or when you may require the proceeds of your investments.
The Fry Group has been providing financial advice to expats for 120 years. Our clients enjoy the peace of mind of knowing their wealth is managed wisely. Contact us at advice@ thefrygroup.sg.
The Facts
Worldwide, diabetes is on the rise. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 422 million adults have diabetes. This means that 1 in 11 adults on the planet are currently living with diabetes. The figures are more concerning in Singapore, where it is estimated that 1 in 9 Singaporeans have diabetes (MOH).
Almost half of the people with diabetes don’t know it because it can take a long time to develop symptoms. Some basic facts that are important to know about this all too common disease.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin (the hormone responsible of controlling the blood sugar levels) or when our body has trouble using the insulin it produces effectively. This leads to high blood sugar levels (or hyperglycemia), which over time can cause severe damage to many of the body’s systems (notably the nerves and the blood vessels).
There are 3 commonly known types of diabetes:
• Type 1 diabetes: This type of diabetes usually affects young people. It requires daily administration of insulin. The cause is not known and there is no way to prevent it.
• Gestational diabetes: This type of diabetes occurs in pregnant woman, and is usually diagnosed by a screening test between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy. Most women with gestational diabetes will be well controlled with diet and exercise and will resume normal blood sugar levels after pregnancy. However, these women remain at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later on in life.
• Type 2 diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is caused by the inability of the body to effectively use the insulin that the pancreas produces. It is the type of diabetes that affects the most people around the world, and is largely a result of obesity and low levels of physical activity.
what you need to know
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
Symptoms may begin gradually and can be quite difficult to identify at first. They may include malaise and fatigue, increased voiding and increased thirst, blurred vision, poor healing of skin wounds, increased frequency of bladder infections or thrush. Most people with Type 2 diabetes won’t have any symptoms, and might be diagnosed through a screening blood test done because of other risk factors (people in the family with diabetes, obesity, poor physical activity, cigarette smoking, etc.)
What are the consequences of diabetes?
Over the years, high levels of blood sugar can cause irreversible damage to the eyes, the nerves, the kidneys, the heart and the blood vessels. This means an increase in the risk to suffer from heart attacks and strokes, increased risk of blindness, kidney failure, and many consequences of poor circulation (poor healing wounds and ulcers, amputations and erectile dysfunction).
How can you try to prevent getting diabetes?
The good news is, even if you have a strong family history of diabetes, simple lifestyle modifications have been shown effective at preventing or delaying the development of Type 2 diabetes. To help prevent diabetes and its complications, people should:
- Maintain a healthy body weight
- Be regularly active (30 min of moderate to intense physical activity on most days)
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet (low in refined sugars and saturated fats)
- Avoid cigarette/tobacco use
In summary, if you are an adult over the age of 40 with other risk factors (obesity, poor physical activity, smoker, previous gestational diabetes or family history of diabetes), you should talk to your family doctor about the possibility of getting screened for diabetes. If the results are normal, they can be repeated every 3 years.
For this issue of Member in the Spotlight, we are pleased to feature
Dieter Knechtel and family.
Dieter has been the Managing Director for Ferrari for more than 4 years now. Although he spends almost half his time in the year travelling, the Club holds a special place in his heart and he always comes to visit whenever he’s in town. Read on to learn more about Dieter and his family.
1) Tell us more about your family and yourself.
I am from Vienna Austria and my wife Paola is originally from Cali, Colombia. We have been living in Asia for 16 years and in Singapore for 4 years now. We have three kids, Emanuela (12), Isabella (10) and Nicolas (7). They all go to the German school at Dairy Farm Road.
A few months ago we have enlarged our family by adopting 2 dogs from SPCA. They are German shorthair Pointers cross-breed and really have brought a lot of happiness to our family.
My wife loves the hot climate certainly much more than I do but I think we are all very privileged to live in Singapore and plan to stay for longer.
2) What attracted you to the British Club and what made you join?
We have seen a few other Clubs before but weren't convinced, either because they were boring or the maintenance of the Club facilities was disappointing.
Then we once spontaneously walked in after a German school event across the street and were quite surprised to find this hidden gem. Location is one plus for us but the variety of offers and the level of quality in facilities and service is another important point. We really like the good vibes here. The food offer is better than in other Clubs and reasonably priced for Singapore standards.
3) We hear you work in Ferrari, does that mean you get to drive one?
Yes, that is correct. I am heading the Region Far East and Middle East for Ferrari, and sure, there a plenty of opportunities for me to drive our great products during the many events we organize on the road or on track. Ferrari company cars however are an exclusive brand with limited availability of product and these Ferraris are made to order for our clients only. It wouldn’t be fair to drive the latest and the best Ferrari when our clients at the same time have to wait for their dream car for up to 2 years or even can’t get an allocation at all. Exclusivity is equally important internally for us.
4) Tell us more about your work.
Like many of us being based in Singapore and having a regional role I also fly around quite much. I am covering 18 countries and on top of that there is a lot to do in Italy. Mostly I am busy with product launches, press conferences and media interviews. I also attend dealer conferences or dealer openings but these are simply business reviews in the various markets. I am out of the country for about half a year, but I enjoy coming back home to Singapore every time trying to establish some sort of “routine” at the office with business meetings with my senior team and coupled with lots of conference calls. After work I enjoy my family dinners at home, jogging with my dogs, going to the gym and coming to the British Club on the weekends!
5) Which outlet do you enjoy dining at and what are your favourite dishes at the British Club?
On Sundays. It’s most relaxing for us when we go to Mountbatten for lunch. Apart from that we enjoy all the other outlets as well and decide spontaneously where to eat. We love the Indian food with all the Tandoor specials, curries, lentils etc. and the kids love the Pasta Bolognaise and the Pizzas of course. We are big wine lovers and whenever there is a wine dinner, if time allows, we would join.
I’ll let you in on a secret, some of my best Gin & Tonic I have had in Singapore are in the Mountbatten!
Wine & Gourmet Dinner
Fri, 26 Apr
In partnership with
BLACK CARD LUCKY DRAW Winner
Micheal John Leaver
The British Club - Singapore's Hilltop Retreat
The British Club - Singapore's Hilltop Retreat 1 hr
Armay Guo
The British Club - Singapore's Hilltop Retreat
ADVENTURES OF AN ACCIDENTAL AUCTIONEER
Like countless other Brits I came to Asia ‘just for three months’. Long suffering better half came home one day with news of a short-term assignment somewhere warm. We looked at each other, looked out of the window, considered the angry November sky, the howling wind, the skin-piercing drizzle, and we started packing …
Three months turned into three years in the blink of an eye. After a minor moment of major overenthusiasm during a real estate viewing (possibly helped along by one too many medicinal G&T’s!) we became the proud leaseholders of an old sausage factory on the edge of Chinatown. 5000sqft of ‘atmosphere’, crying out to be turned into a home. So far, so craycray!
Most of the crying was actually done by long suffering better half when reality dawned; no more marble lined condo with requisite pool, gym & smiling concierge … in fact no more bedrooms, bathrooms or kitchen. Thankfully we were to make one of the 21st century’s greatest discoveries –Deliveroo!
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To cut a very long story short the factory eventually became a home and I moved onto my next challenge; hunting around for interesting furniture to fill the space. Back home in the UK I’d spent far too many hours treasure hunting in the small auction rooms that dot Devon and Somerset, so I set outmeasuring tape in hand - to find the same in Singapore!
You can guess what happened next! The over-enthusiasm returned and before I knew it, I was renovating factories again –this time an ex hawker centre. (I’m writing this from my office, a former chicken rice stall). By a remarkable stroke of luck, I was also introduced to another recent import from London (and from a rather fancy outfit named Christie’s).
And before we knew it Hotlotz was born!
CUTTING OUR TEETH AND THE FIVE MOST FANTASTIC THINGS WE’VE SOLD
Matthew Elton is the founder of Hotlotz Auction House. HotLotz is Singapore’s only full-service auctioneer, operating over 100 timed and live auctions each year across a wide range of specialist areas including Art, Antiques, Home Décor, Collectables, Fashion & Accessories, Jewellery & Watches and much more. We hold popular ‘Interiors & Antiques’ timed auctions every Thursday. For more information download the HotLotz app or visit hotlotz.com
Trash or Treasure?
HotLotz is taking part in The British Club’s Family Day & Open House on Saturday 15 June. Our team will be offering an ‘Antiques Roadshow’ style service to members or guests who would like to learn more about their items, in return for a $20 donation to the RDA.
Braised Beef Oxtail
Cheesy Baked Pasta Pan-roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Steaks
Soba Noodle Salad
Mixed Grill
Almond Crepe Roulade
Traditional Teochew Bak Kut Teh Set
Mutton Kofta Curry
Braised Beef Oxtail with Pappardelle Pasta and Pecorino Romano
Cheesy Baked Pasta with choice of pasta, topping and sauce
Pan-roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Steak served with Traditional Chimichurri, Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Mashed Potato and topped with Melted Cheese (Vegetarian)
Tandoori Salmon with Cucumber Salad and Garlic Aioli
Soba Noodle Salad with Pickled Cabbage & Carrot, topped with Miso & Coriander Dressing (Vegan)
Mixed Grill of Beef Minute Steak, Pork Sausages, Lamb & Mint Rissole, BBQ Chicken Drumstick, Portobello Mushroom, Fried Egg, Corn Salad, topped with Black Pepper Gravy
Almond Crepe Roulade with Orange Marmalade and Vanilla Ice-cream
Traditional Teochew Bak Kut Teh Set
Prime Pork Ribs in a superior peppery broth, served with steamed rice, braised salted vegetables and braised peanuts
Additional side dishes:
Braised Pork Knuckle | Beancurd stick | Crown Daisy Vegetable
Mutton Kofta Curry with Biryani Rice, Raita and Roasted Papad
Mushroom Matar Jalfrezi with Basmati Rice, Tandoori Roti and Roasted Papad (Vegetarian)
Dining Deals
Fun Day M day
Buy-1-Get-1 Free from our a la carte food menu (Complimentary item inclusive of mains, sides and desserts, and shall be the lowest priced item ordered) Verandah Café, Splash Bar and Scores Sports Bar.
All Day Happy H r Wednesday
$10+ for all Asian Delights at Verandah Café, or Pastas at Scores Sports Bar Verandah Café and Scores Sports Bar.
Winey Kids Thursday
Children dine FREE
Buy 1 main course and get 1 dish free from the kids menu Verandah Café, Splash Bar and Scores Sports Bar. BYO Wine
No corkage charge for wine purchased from Windsor Shop and consumed at any of our F&B outlets Available at all outlets.
se Day Tuesday Pick-of-Plenty
12pm to 2:30pm • Windsor Arms
BRITISH AFTERNOON TEA
Mon to Fri • 3pm to 5:30pm
Our British Afternoon Tea is available from Monday to Friday at the Windsor Arms!
$24.50+ per person
Reservations required.
Please book 24-hours in advance as all items are freshly baked and prepared.
EARLY DOORS SPECIAL
Mon to Fri • 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Enjoy 20% off food purchases when you place your order before 6:30pm!
LADIES’ DAY
Every Tuesday
Calling all ladies!
Enjoy a complimentary dessert with every main course ordered!
BOTTLES OF THE MONTH
JUNE & JULY
Angels’ Nectar First Edition Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
$108 per bottle
Jura 18 Years Single Malt Scotch, Island
$208+ per bottle or $398+ for every 2 bottles
Dalmore 15 Years Single Malt Scotch, Highland
$228+ per bottle or $428+ for every 2 bottles
Dancing Sands Saffron Gin
$128+ per bottle or $238+ for every 2 bottles
Your comprehensive guide to live sports screenings in the Windsor Arms!
JUNE
Sat, 1 Jun
Sun, 2 Jun • 3am
Thu, 6 Jun
Fri, 7 Jun
Sat, 8 Jun
Sun, 9 Jun
Sun, 23 Jun
Sun, 30 Jun
1 to 14 Jul
Sun, 14 Jul
Sun, 15 Jul
Rugby Union – Premiership Final
Football – Champions League Final: Tottenham vs. Liverpool
Football – Nations League Semi-Final: Netherlands vs. England
Football – Football Euro 2020 Qualifying: Denmark vs. Republic of Ireland
Cricket – Cricket World Cup: England vs. Bangladesh
Football – Nations League Finals
F1 – Canadian Grand Prix Montreal
F1 – French Grand Prix
Cricket – Cricket World Cup: England vs. India
JULY
Tennis – Wimbledon
F1 – British Grand Prix, Silverstone
Cricket – Cricket World Cup Final
All sports will be screened during the operating hours of Windsor Arms.
Please check with our friendly staff at the Windsor Arms on the screening times nearer to date.
WHISKY TASTING
Fri, 7 Jun • 6:30pm to 10:30pm Windsor Arms
On the palate, heather honey and lemon. Soft and delicate mouth-feel. A bit less fruity and a bit more spicy than the nose. A slow start before blossoming with more spices, and a touch of oak and malt. The finish is medium long finish. Towards the end, the sweetness gives way to more herbal and green notes.
$108+ per bottle (U.P. $148+ per bottle)
GIN TASTING DANCING SANDS SAFFRON
Fri, 5 Jul • 6:30pm to 10:30pm Windsor Arms
An exotic gin from New Zealand made from one of the world’s most expensive ingredients, and more than 8,000 crocus flowers were hand-picked to make each batch of this spicy, floral saffron gin. That unmistakeable heady scent of saffron is combined with a spicy palate of cardamom, honey and a buttery-soft finish. This is not your standard London Dry Gin!
$128+ per bottle or $238+ for every 2 bottles
Sat, 15 Jun • All Day • Windsor Arms
Celebrate Britain’s national alcoholic drink and spread beery love throughout by joining the National Cheers to Beer at the Windsor Arms on 15 June as millions of people across UK raise a glass, saying ‘Cheers to Beer’.
All draft beers at $10+ per Pint.
• Buffet Breakfast for 2 persons • Complimentary WiFi access • Complimentary Minibar
• Complimentary use of private (Male and Female) onsen plunge pools, jacuzzi lounges and therapeutic mineral pools at Spa Retreat
Terms & Conditions
- Promotion is valid until 31 December 2019. - Rooms are subject to availability - Quote 'BritishClub' upon reservation.
- Please produce British Club membership card upon check-in. For bookings and reservations, please call 6363 3377 or email reservations@onefarrer.com
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Summer Camp
CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUN
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HARI RAYA PUASA
SPORTS & FITNESS JUN
MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT
Master Swimming 8am to 9am Yoga 9:30am to 11am Aqua Aerobics 10am to 11am Squash Social 7pm to 9pm Pilates 9am to 10am Boot Camp 7pm to 8pm Ladies Squash Social 7pm to 9pm Premier Men’s Tennis 7pm to 10pm Master Swimming 7:30pm to 8:30pm Master Swimming 8am to 9am Pilates 8:30am to 9:30am Aqua Aerobics 10am to 11am Mixed Tennis Social 7pm to 10pm Social Dance 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Karate 9:30am to 10:30am Yoga 10:35am to 12:05pm Cricket at Tanglin Rugby Club 12pm to 5pm Youth Football at Rainforest Sports Hub 3pm to 4:30pm Taekwondo 3pm to 5pm Rugby at Swiss Club 4pm to 5:30pm Men’s Football at The Cage Sports Park 5pm to 7pm Muay Thai 9am to 10:15am 6pm to 7:15pm ABT 7:15pm to 8:15pm Master Swimming 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Master Swimming 8am to 9am Pilates 8:30am to 9:30am Yoga 9:30am to 11am Boot Camp 7pm to 8pm Squash Social 7pm to 9pm Men’s Tennis Social 7pm to 10pm
For booking or enquiries, please call 6410 1173 or email
Please note: The information above is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice.
note: The information above is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice.
MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT For booking or enquiries, please call 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg Master Swimming 8am to 9am Pilates 8:30am to 9:30am Yoga 9:30am to 11am Boot Camp 7pm to 8pm Squash Social 7pm to 9pm Men’s Tennis Social 7pm to 10pm Master Swimming 8am to 9am Yoga 9:30am to 11am Aqua Aerobics 10am to 11am Squash Social 7pm to 9pm Pilates 9am to 10am Boot Camp 7pm to 8pm Ladies Squash Social 7pm to 9pm Premier Men’s Tennis 7pm to 10pm Master Swimming 7:30pm to 8:30pm Master Swimming 8am to 9am Pilates 8:30am to 9:30am Aqua Aerobics 10am to 11am Mixed Tennis Social 7pm to 10pm Social Dance 7.30pm to 8.30pm Karate 9:30am to 10:30am Yoga 10:35am to 12:05pm Cricket at Tanglin Rugby Club 12pm to 5pm Youth Football at Rainforest Sports Hub 3pm to 4:30pm Taekwondo 3pm to 5pm Rugby at Swiss Club 4pm to 5:30pm Men’s Football at The Cage Sports Park 5pm to 7pm Muay Thai 9am to 10:15am 6pm to 7:15pm ABT 7:15pm to 8:15pm Master Swimming 7:30pm to 8:30pm
SPORTS & FITNESS JUL
4-Course
Sunday Lunch
$48+ Adult
$25+ Child (7 to 12 years of age)
$88+ Adult (with free flow of prosecco, house red and white wines)
Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg
Sun, 16 Jun • 12pm to 2:30pm
Semi-Buffet Lunch
$48+ Adult
$22.50+ Child (3 to 12 years of age)
$88+ Adult (with free flow of prosecco, house red and white wines)
An extensive selection of starters and desserts from the buffet and your choice of main course direct from the kitchen.
International Buffet Lunch
$38+ Adult
$16+ Child (3 to 12 years of age)
MENU
Chilled cooked Seafood on Ice, Live Roast Carving Station, delicious starters, Asian Specialties, North Indian Selection, Children’s Buffet and an extensive selection of desserts.
WINE PROMOTION
Sunday Block Chardonnay, $24 per bottle South Australia
Sunday Block Cabernet Shiraz, $24 per bottle South Australia
Tenuta Corte Giacobbe Pinot
Griogio Ramato delle Venezie DOC, Veneto, Italy
Castelforte Amarone
della Valpolicella DOCG, Veneto, Italy
$35 per bottle
$60 per bottle
Dal Cero Valpolicella DOC, $35 per bottle
Veneto, Italy
Bodegas Altanza,
Lealtanza Sauvignon Blanc, Rioja, Spain
Bodegas Altanza,
Lealtanza Capitoso
Semi Crianza, Rioja, Spain
$26.50 per bottle
$26.50 per bottle
SPIRIT PROMOTION
Rock Rose Seasonal Premium Scottish Gin
$108 per bottle
Spring Edition – Clean and fresh nose with hints of lime, cardamom and liquorice become clear after the warm juniper has passed. The first taste is of citrus with notes of dandelion. A lingering sweetness with tingles of mint and cardamom.
Summer Edition – Both citrusy and herbal with vibrancy and balance, perfect for relaxing in the garden this summer.
Autumn Edition – Fresh and fruity, with touches of earthy coriander developing later.
Winter Edition – Heavy on the pine-y juniper, with a hint of spicy black pepper underneath. A clean finish of fresh juniper, lemongrass and cinnamon.
Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Sauvignon Blanc, Rioja, Spain
Special Take-Away Price
$21 (U.P.$28)
Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Capitoso Semi Crianza, Rioja, Spain
Special Take-Away Price
$21 (U.P.$28)
Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Crianza, Rioja, Spain
Special Take-Away Price
$34.50 (U.P.$45)
Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Reserva, Rioja, Spain
Special Take-Away Price
$42 (U.P.$55)
Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain
Special Take-Away Price
$48 (U.P.$65)
WINE & GOURMET DINNER
Bodegas Altanza, located in Fuenmayor (upper Rioja) was founded in 1998 and was created with a clear, well-defined purpose: making quality, livelier than classical Rioja wines and marketing them at a fair price.
Join Sherwin Lao, Regional Sales of Bodegas Altanza with us this June whom will share with us some of their premium wines. A highly sought after wine speaker, Sherwin writes the first and only regular wine colulmn in the Philippines for Business World, aside being a contributing writer to Hospitality News Philippines Magazine. In 2010, Sherwin became the first Philipino member of the Bordeaux based Federation Internationale des Jounalistes et Ecrivains des Vins et Spiritueux (FIJEV) or the international federation of wine writers and in 2018, he also became the first and only Southeast Asian member of the London based Circle of Wine Writers (CWW).
Aperitif Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Sauvignon Blanc, Rioja, Spain
‘Patatas Bravas’ Mountbatten-Styled Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Capitoso Semi-Crianza, Rioja, Spain
Steamed Mud Crab Custard,
Crispy Garlic, Aged Mirin Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Crianza, Rioja, Spain
Seared Angus Beef Short Rib, Braised le puy Lentil, Semi-dried Tomatoes Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Reserva, Rioja, Spain
Vanilla Panna Cotta, Strawberries, Grappa Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain
Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas
Fri, 28 Jun 7:30pm onwards $108+ Member $118+ Guest In Partnership with
The Perfect Gazpacho by Chef Hady
Radicchio,
Grilled Herb Butter King River Prawns
Crispy Chicken Parmigiana
Fried Avocado Tacos
Panzanella
Roasted Salmon Fillet
Valrhona Caramel Chocolate Tart
Laksa Yong Tau Foo
Goa Fish Curry
Grilled Herb Butter King River Prawns, Parsley Salad, Potato and Sauce Vierge
Crispy Chicken Parmigiana of Breaded Chicken Breast, Back Bacon, Parmesan Flakes, Chilli Flakes, Parsley Flakes, Melted Cheese, served with Spaghetti Pomodoro
Fried Avocado Tacos of Flour Tortillas, Mayonnaise, Sour Cream, Red & White Cabbages, Jalapenos, Scallions and Cilantro, served with a side of Mesclun Salad and BBQ Crisps
Pork Croquette with Garlic & Apple Cream and Vanilla Dressing
Panzanella with Wilted Cos, Cauliflower Tempura and Pomegranate Vinaigrette (Vegan)
Roasted Salmon Fillet with Roma Tomatoes, Lemon, Fine Herbs and Olive Oil
Valrhona Caramel Chocolate Tart with Nutmeg Cream
Laksa Yong Tau Foo
Goa Fish Curry with Biryani Rice, Raita and Roasted Papad
Kadai Aloo Chole with Basmati Rice, Tandoori Roti and Roasted Papad (Vegetarian)
Sunday Lunch
Enjoy an exquisite 3-course set lunch at Mountbatten Bar and Grill every Sunday!
$38+ Adult • $18+ Child
$85+ Adult
With free flow of sparkling, house red and white wines
$135+ Adult
With free flow of Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V., house red and white wines
Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg
Aperitif
DiGiorgio Coonawarra Sparkling Pinot Noir, South Australia
DiGiorgio Family
Being the second oldest winery in the district, the aged vines surrounding the winery are plated on the famous terra rossa soil located in the heart of Coonawarra. This has provided DiGiorgio Family Wines with a wonderful source of premium fruit, a state of the art production facility and a centrally located cellar door in Coonawarra.
We are happy to have Frank DiGiorgio with us again this July. Frank is the public face of DiGiorgio Family wines, and the driving force behind the day to day operations of the winery and vineyards. In addition to managing the family farming operation, vineyards and winery, Frank has been instrumental in the establishment of DiGiorgio Family Wines’ domestic and international distributor network, and has worked tirelessly to promote the family business on the Limestone Coast, across Australia and around the world.
Consommé
Double-boiled Poulet de Bresse in Coconut Shell, Hokkaido Wild Dried Scallop DiGiorgio Kongorong Riesling, Coonawarra, South Australia
Heirloom Tomatoes
Pressed, Burrata, Dehydrated Olives, Herbs DiGiorgio Dolcetto Rosé, Coonawarra, South Australia
WINE & GOURMET DINNER Fri, 26 Jul | 7:30pm onwards
Angus Beef
Tournedos Rossini, Truffle, Morel, Young Turnips, Jus DiGiorgio Coonawarra Emporio, South Australia
Grape Varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc
DiGiorgio Coonawarra Shiraz, South Australia
Poached Pear with Absinthe, Elderberry Panna Cotta, Vanilla Foam
DiGiorgio Lucindale Botrytis Semillon, Coonawarra, South Australia
Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas
DiGiorgio Coonawarra Sparkling Pinot Noir, South Australia
Special Take-Away Price
$38 (U.P.$48)
DiGiorgio ‘Kongorong’ Riesling, Coonawarra South Australia
Special Take-Away Price
$28 (U.P.$38)
DiGiorgio Dolcetto’ Rose, Coonawarra, South Australia
Special Take-Away Price $28 (U.P.$38)
DiGiorgio Coonawarra Emporio, South Australia
Special Take-Away Price
$39.50 (U.P.$55)
DiGiorgio Coonawarra Shiraz, South Australia
Special Take-Away Price
$39.50 (U.P.$55)
DiGiorgio Lucindale Botrytis Semillon, South Australia
Special Take-Away Price
$28 (U.P.$38)
Host your event with us from now till 31 July 2019 and enjoy the following perks
PRIVATE / CORPORATE BUFFET PRIVATE / CORPORATE WESTERN SET
Complimentary welcome drink with a minimum guaranteed of 60 persons or
Complimentary 1-way bus transfer with a minimum guaranteed of 60 persons
SEMINAR PACKAGES
Complimentary 1-way bus transfer with a minimum guaranteed of 20 persons
*Terms and conditions apply. Event must be held between now till 31 July 2019.
BINGO NIGHTS
Tue, 4 & 18 Jun and 2 & 16 Jul
8pm • Windsor Arms
THE PRIZE SNOWBALLS AFTER EACH SESSION.
So bring your friends and get ready to shout BINGO!
QUIZ NIGHTS
Wed, 12 & 26 June and 10 & 24 Jul
8pm • Windsor Arms
Pit your wits against other teams over 5 rounds.
With bottles of wine up for grabs, bring everyone together (maximum of 6 in a team) to the Windsor Arms for our bi-weekly Pub Quiz!
Participation fee (donated to charity):
Minimum $5 per participant
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
TEEN ACTIVITIES
Teen Committee Meeting
Next meeting: Thu, 6 Jun For enquiries, email events@britishclub.org.sg
ADULT ACTIVITIES
Mahjong
Every Mon • 10am to 12:30pm
Selected Thu Evenings, please contact Debbie for more information.
Craft Ladies
Every Tue, with a lunch break 10:30am to 3pm The Library
PITTER CHATTER PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP
Our very own playgroup for you to meet other parents in the Club to share ideas and experiences, and for you and your little bub to make new friends! Join us every Thursday for a fun social gathering to relax and unwind while the little ones play. Grandparents and friends are welcome too!
The Pitter Chatter group is currently looking for more coordinators to take the helm! If you’d like to volunteer, drop an email to events@britishclub.org.sg or call 6410 1100.
Club Balut
Every 2nd Tue of the month 8pm onwards Windsor Terrace
Chinese Brush Painting Classes
Every Fri • 9am to 11am Treetops Lounge
Bridge
Every Wed • 7pm to 10pm Windsor Terrace
Book Club
Bi-Monthly • 8pm to 9pm
Stuart Room
Next meeting: Tue, 23 Jul
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING
Every Fri • 9am to 11am
The British Club welcomes you to join one of the longest running activities (since 1985) held at the Club - Chinese Brush Painting sessions. An ancient art form that allows you to express your individuality through its delicate strokes filled with history and meaning.
Drop in for a trial class and have a chat with the very friendly and skillful instructor, Mr Yap, today!
$180+ per Member
$200+ per Guest for 4 sessions a month
SUNDAY
AT THE VERANDAH CAFÉ
Every Sun
Sunday is family time at The British Club! Spend your Sunday with us as we put out entertainment for the children whilst parents can enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch at the Verandah Café. But that’s not all! If the sun is out, then so is our bouncy castle by the pool from 2pm to 4pm!
Our balloonist is at Verandah Café every Sunday from 1pm till 2:15pm, don’t miss her! Join us from 12:30pm to 4pm for some non-stop fun!
ACTIVITY CONTACTS
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING
Yap Sin Guan
Tel: 9666 8994
BALUT
David Quinn
Tel: 6410 1100
Email: quinndj@singnet.com.sg
BRIDGE GROUP
Rajesh Chhabara
Tel: 9008 7095
Email: rajesh.chhabara@csrworks.com
MUSIC SECTION
Michelle Kuek
Tel: 9237 6155
Email: michellekuekbc@gmail.com
CRAFT LADIES
Jane Wallace
Tel: 9817 1094
Email: s110660@singnet.com
MAHJONG
Debbie Harper
Tel: 9325 3920
Email: harperdebbiem@gmail.com
BOOK CLUB
Tel: 6410 1100
Angela Ryan
Email: angela.ryan@hotmail.co.uk
Martin White
Email: martinwhite2@gmail.com
THE BOOMERANG
7 Jun
Bomerang is an acoustic trio who plays music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Categories include pop, evergreen, rock and roll, blues folk, jazz and Latin.
NUSIG
14 Jun
Comprising of a cheeky acoustic guitarist and singer duo, Nick and Stuart, have been playing music for close to 10 years now. They typically arrange their own versions of oldies, whilst covering more recent soulful pop music.
THE GOOD SPOT
21 Jun
The Good Spot is a local band - Faz (vocals), Dan (guitar), Hadi (bass), Jude (drums). They play covers from the 60s and 70s to the current hits! As a band, they have played at various clubs including Muddy Murphy's and Prince of Wales.
Friday Night Live is back at the Windsor Arms to light up your Friday nights! Paired with superb cuisine, a variety of cold beers on tap and a wide selection of gins and wines.
BUSKER SAID
28 Jun
Mr Mohammad Said Rahim is an English Literature teacher, and also a busker at Tampines. He does not busk for a living, but enjoys the process of entertaining the crowd. "Busking allows me the freedom to express myself and share my talent with the community. I'm very happy to contribute positively to the mood and lives of others.”
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FATHER’S DAY ACTIVITY DAD CAN CODE!
CALLING ALL TEENS
Are you a creative individual and would like to see positive changes in the club? Do you enjoy interacting with like-minded people? Are you keen to take a step further to take charge and be a part of the planning committee? If you answered ‘Yes!’ to any of the questions above, WE WANT YOU as a teen committee member!
Join us for a fun filled meeting held once every quarter. Snacks and refreshments are provided!
Next Meeting: Thu, 6 Jun • 7:30pm • The Elizabeth Suite 1
To RSVP, please call 6410 1100 or email events@britishclub.org.sg
TO BE CALM CANDLE WORKSHOP
Sat, 8 Jun • 1pm to 3pm • Treetop Lounge
Enjoy making candles with us and at the end of this workshop, you will have created your own beautiful candle, with a bespoke fragrance that you chose from the myriad of fragrances which was carefully blended.
You will learn why fragrance is so relatable and how the sense of smell triggers memories far greater than what we see and learn about the fragrance pyramid. How top notes, middle notes & base notes all have a role to play in fragrance selection and the ‘throw’ of the fragrance.
Gain an appreciation for the different types of wax and how certain waxes have different functions.
Most of all, be inspired, creative and hands-on as you sniff, melt & pour your own soy wax fragrant candle creation to take home.
$65+ Member • $75+ Guest
*Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price
Sun, 16 Jun • 1pm to 3pm • Stuart Room
Create your own animations & games together with your child!
This father’s day workshop is designed for families with the aim to empower their child by teaching them problem solving using technology. Together, you will learn programming hands-on and create your own project, which will be a fun part of this learning journey with your kid! Price quoted are for one adult and a child.
This workshop is designed to introduce fundamental computer science concepts and give participants a taste of our Tinker Scratch programs by tinkering with hardware writing logic. You will learn the fundamentals of coding through block-based programming and logical thinking including procedures, loops and conditions.
$95+ Member • $105+ Guest
*Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price
ADULT COOKING CLASS
INDIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATION CLASS
Thu, 13 Jun • 4pm to 5pm • Verandah Terrace
Love to eat, but don’t know how to cook? These classes will have you whipping up delicious meals in no time. Learn from our Chef the basic techniques and culinary knowledge to make authentic classic timeless Indian cuisine dishes – Yellow Dal Tadka
$50+ Member • $60+ Guest
*Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price
JESMONITE MARBLED COASTER WORKSHOP
Sat, 22 Jun • 1pm to 3pm • Stuart Room
Experience the fun of Jesmonite and create your very own marbled coasters. Each coaster comes with a variations of designs, details and you can be your very own artist! These coasters can be used as mini jewelry dishes or as a coaster for your cups. Every participant will be entitled to create two coasters of your choice.
$60+ Member • $70+ Guest
*Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price
LITTLE CHEF
WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY
Sat, 6 Jul • 11am to 12:30pm • Verandah Terrace
Join us as we celebrate World Chocolate Day and create our personalized baked chocolate donuts which are topped with a delicious chocolate glaze and sprinkles! Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat that will be gobbled up in seconds by children and adults alike.
$20+ Member • $25+ Guest
*Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price
ARTS & CRAFTS
NATIONAL FISHING MONTH
Sat, 20 Jul • 1pm to 3pm • The Hangout
Join us as we create our very own craft aquarium! Kids can choose how they would like to decorate their aquarium from various colored fishes and seashells. There are so many options and we would love to see how you make yours!
$15+ Member • $20+ Guest
*Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price
Summer Camp
Looking for some FUN this summer? This action-packed multi-activity camp will engage your child with a range of activities including teamwork and collaboration, creativity and craft, cooking, water play and technology. Kids get to try something new every day and will be encouraged to be an active team player – whether it’s scaling the heights at Superpark, making new friendships, or learning new skills!
Mon to Wed, 8 to 10 Jul • 10am to 5pm
Main Clubhouse & Outdoor Excursion on Day 3
$175+ Member | $195+ Guest
Prices include course & excursion fees, snacks and one lunch meal per day
DAY 1
10am Registration, Introduction and Icebreaker Games
10:30am In-House Tea Break
11am Craft Time: Personalize your Kite
12:30pm Lunch and Movie Screening
2:30pm Science Explorer: Balloon Kebab, Air pressure and Color Play
3:30pm In-House Tea Break
4pm The Great Bake Off: Geode Cookies
5pm End of Day 1
DAY 2
10am Robotics Maze Class 12pm In-House Tea Break
12:30pm Craft Time: Unicorn Dreamcatcher 1:30pm Lunch 2:30pm Splash Time! 4pm In-House Tea Break
4:30pm Camp Reflection: Journal Making 5pm End of Day 2
DAY 3
10am Convene at Club Lobby
10.15am Depart for Super Park
11am Superpark Adventure Begins
12.30pm Lunch at Superpark
3pm Back to British Club
3.30pm In-House Tea Break with games
4.30pm Certificate Presentation 5pm End of Summer Camp!
SPORTS CONVENORS
SPORTS CHAIRMAN
Duncan McGilligan sportschairman@britishclub.org.sg
GOLF SECTION
Nic Merrow Smith golf@britishclub.org.sg
SQUASH SECTION
Craig Telmer/Andrew Vine squash@britishclub.org.sg
TENNIS SECTION
Liza Rowan tennis@britishclub.org.sg
CRICKET SECTION
Todd Buck cricket@britishclub.org.sg
SWIMMING SECTION
Rebecca Turley/David Green swimming@britishclub.org.sg
FOOTBALL SECTION
Steven Hodge/Paul Hackett football@britishclub.org.sg
TAEKWONDO SECTION
Adam Slater taekwondo@britishclub.org.sg
RUGBY SECTION
Simon Goodman rugby@britishclub.org.sg
CLASSES
Pilates**
Monday & Friday • 8:30am to 9:30am | Thursday • 9am to 10am $22 per session*
Yoga Class**
Monday & Wednesday • 9:30am to 11am
Saturday • 10:35am to 12:05pm
Boot Camp**
Monday & Thursday • 7pm to 8pm
Muay Thai Kickboxing**
Tuesday • 6pm to 7:15pm
ABT Class**
Tuesday • 7:15pm to 8:15pm
Aqua Aerobics**
Wednesday & Friday • 10am to 11am
NOTE:
Members are advised to book one week in advance to secure a slot for each class.
* Fee is exclusive of 7% GST
** Charges will be imposed for no-show.
For bookings and enquiries, please contact the Sports Department at 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg
LOOKING TO GET FIT?
$22 per session*
$30 per session*
$50 per session*
$160 per month*
$30 per session*
$22 per session*
Approach any of our friendly Fitness Trainers who will help you identify your goals and achieve them.
1 session* • 5
Group Training
(Minimum of 2 persons) $45+ per person*
Junior Induction
(Children aged 12 to 15 years old) 5 sessions* for $300+
Sports Rehabilitation
$90+ per person*
Kindly call 6410 1151 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg for more information.
* 1 hour per session
SWIMMING SECTION
By Rebecca Turley
The Neptune League 1 kicked off on Sunday, 10 March and was hosted by Singapore Island Country Club. Our Barracudas faced some very good swimmers from SICC. There were two outstanding performances from our reigning Female Barracuda of the Year, Gabriella Ramage, with two individual Golds and our reigning Rookie of the Year, Maxilillian Mertens, who also won two individual Golds.
The Final Medal Tally:
Well done to all our swimmers and thank you to all parents and swimmers for your continued support of The British Club Barracudas Swim Team.
Gold 20 Bronze 47 Silver
IT’S A MENTAL GAME
By Liza Rowan
You’ve heard it a thousand times, right? You’ve also played feeling invincible (no?) to go out the next time and play like you’ve never held a racket (yes! ).
What can we do to live more of the former, and a little, or rather a lot, less of the latter…?
This month, I’ve solicited help from our very own Coach Mustafa along with Sports Psychologist, Carlin Lee (carlin.lee.hg@gmail.com)
How can players get into the right mindset before a match?
Coach Mustafa advises to focus on preparing yourself physically and mentally. The former includes a proper warm up (see May’s BC Tennis Section article) and executing good practice strokes. To prepare mentally, try to centre yourself in the present moment and bring confidence as you enter the match.
If you have a pre-match routine (think Nadal!) stick to this, so that it keeps you focused.
Any advice on how to stay focused during a match?
The best thing to do, according to Sports Physchologist Carlin Lee, is to focus on the immediate task – e.g. if serving, go through the simple thought of planning where to direct your shot, before moving into your pre-serve routine.
As the receiver, go through some centering strategies to increase your focus to prepare for the incoming serve; these centering strategies usually involve taking a breath to bring your thoughts to the present (like in Mindfulness techniques), which help to calm nerves along with staying focused
Coach Mustafa reinforces that to play at your peak, you MUST focus on the process. The process is defined as thinking only about the current point, one shot at a time.
The process is also called a ‘present-moment focus’ – it may be focusing on your tactics for one point, or focusing on your service routine or return of service.
The best way to win points is to focus on what’s working and stick with it. Focusing on what’s working requires letting go of mistakes (bad shots, unforced errors, misjudged returns) and sticking with the strategies that helped you acquire the lead (staying loose, going for it on each shot without thinking of the possible end result).
“ “ If your match strategy is working, why change it? Stick with the mindset that created the lead
Coach Mustafa, on top of his mental game (wise words, Mustafa!)
Any tips on staying positive if losing in a match?
Coach Mustafa recommends a 3-step action plan
1. Switch your focus
- Ask yourself “why am I really here”? Is it just to win or is there a deeper reason? (for example to improve your game or to enjoy a competitive sport).
- Does that reason go away if you’re not winning? The chances are that is does not; so use this thought process to relax and stay in the game.
2. Concentrate on the action
- The mental energy you’re not wasting on negative thoughts would be much better applied to concentrating on what’s really happening on the court
3. Practice more
- Use the loss to create a game plan for how to maximize your practice time in the future. As they say practice with purpose!
We all get down after a bad shot - how can we let this go and move on?
Carlin advises that this mental skill is a process that players have to learn, and all elite players use this. This process involves:
1) Shot (end of last point / play)
2) Emotional release
3) Reset
4) Verbal cue (encouragement/play decision)
5) Execute
This becomes the acronym SERVE!
After a shot, players can release their emotions, either positively or negatively. Holding back emotions can lead to a further escalation of emotions, and may have effects later in the match.
Players have to learn to reset and to calm themselves down quickly, e.g. through deep breathing techniques. Verbal cues and self-talk will help increase their confidence, increase their focus, and remind them of what they need to do, or of the adjustments they need to make.
This helps to bring their mindset to the next shot which they execute: with the decision already made in the last step, the player needs to be committed and execute with their best effort.
In doubles play, how can we help our partner stay positive?
There should be a high level of trust between the players, which allows them to know that their partner will support them in times of need. Constant encouragement is a vital key, and this can be communicated via verbal or non-verbal methods. Rather than get down and frustrated with the situation, focus on what you have to do; lead by example J
Most of us play our best in training but not so great in a match situation. How can we ‘bring our game’?
It is said, “we should practice the way we are going to play, and not play the way we practice”. Practice is good for learning fundamentals and fine-tuning of your game; however these should not be initiated during match play.
Before competitions, the best type of practice would be simulation practice, where you are placed in a similar environment/mood as the competition itself. These simulations can be done via physical simulation or through mental visualization; assuming a similar stress levels experienced during the simulation practice, this allows the player to bring the same level of “game” to the actual competition itself.
What are your thoughts, readers?
We’d love you to share any of your comments, or indeed ask any questions, on our Private Facebook Group – if not already a member, you can request to join here: https://www. facebook.com/groups/BCTennisSection/
Until next time, I’ll leave you with this quote from Serena Williams:
“Tennis is mostly mental. You win or lose the match before you even go out there”!
Clytle, always tennis-focused Matt, fixated on the ball!
LEAGUE SQUASH AND FRIENDLIES
Our squash section plays E grade on Monday nights in a Singapore national squash league from March until August. A match consists of 4 squash singles matches. Captain Andrew Marshall said “it has been a tough start to the season and we currently sit second from bottom but we are improving and have won 2 out of our last 3 matches”. Vice-Captain Gary Seston said “the results do not yet include our big 4-0 win last night that will see us climb well up the table”.
We also play at least 4 “Friendlies” a year. We narrowly lost our first friendly of 2019 against the Dutch Club. Ragnar, Liam, James B and Omair organise our friendlies. We hope to drink beer out of a cup later in 2019!
By Craig Telmer
Player
Gary Seston Vice-Captain
Ashley Nicholas
Jamie Salamon
Craig Telmer
Bauly James
Ian Bowler
Nick Fell
Martin Huxley
Andrew Marshall Captain
Raymond Kwee
Anurag Mathur
Omair Azam
Nick Barker
David Clapcott
Emma Pike
If you are more interested to play squash, drop in to one of our socials on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday nights or on Saturday afternoons. For more information email squash@britishclub.org.sg
THE CLUB ABU DHABI
The Club is Abu Dhabi’s favourite private Members’ Club, located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, and boasting a plethora of facilities, activities, and services at hand for our Members.
With award winning dining venues, imaginative menus, from pub grub to gourmet dining, Asian fusion or healthy eating, our choice of bars and restaurants offer a wide variety of styles and tastes.
The Club offers more than 50 different sports and activities ranging from exercising in the state-of-the-art Health Complex, to sailing, diving, and swimming in the 25 meter pool or the private beach. Other activities include playing tennis, squash, badminton, football, snooker, hockey, netball, and much more.
There is certainly no shortage of activities for the juniors, with an extensive Junior programme of activities, including sailing, swimming, ballet, street dance, musical theatre, karate, tennis, football, and so much more. The Club is also proud to be home to Abu Dhabi’s first teen-only gym, Studio Two.
For more information, you may visit their website: www.the-club.com
Mina Sadiyat, PO Box 658, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phone: +971 2 673 1111
Email: membership@the-club.com
To find out more about our Reciprocal Clubs, kindly secure a copy of the Reciprocal Passport from the Club Reception desk. Applications to visit a particular Reciprocal Club can also be made by approaching any of the Member Relations staff at the Reception desk. With over 80 Reciprocal Clubs around the world, there are no shortage of destinations to explore.
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Membership Base
54% British expatriates, 24% Singaporeans and 22% expatriates from a wide range of countries in Europe, North America, Australasia and Asia Pacific with over 40 nationalities.
Profile
Professionals, Senior Business Managers and Executives who hold senior key positions in the business community.
CIRCULATION : 2,500 copies
READERSHIP : 10,000
FREQUENCY : Monthly except for the June/July, August/September and November/December combined issues.
Magazine Submission Deadlines
Aug/Sep 2019
Advertisement Bookings : 26 Jun 2019
Artwork Submission : 10 Jul 2019 Oct 2019
Advertisement Bookings : 25 Aug 2019
Artwork Submission : 7 Sep 2019
CLUB MEMBERS ENJOY 10% DISCOUNT. MCI (P) 013/05/2016
For advertisement bookings and editorial enquiries/feedback, please contact Marketing Tel: 6410 1100
Fax: 6468 6161
Email: marketing@britishclub.org.sg
