The British Club March Magazine 2017 by The British Club

March 2017

THE

BRITISH CLUB OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 12 March • 10am - 5pm

ALL ARE WELCOME ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS THE EPIC RAINBOW POOL PARTY MOTHERING SUNDAY LUIS FELIPE EDWARDS WINE & GOURMET DINNER (CHILEAN)

GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF

CULTURE AND LANGUAGES “Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” * At Stamford American, we believe that being multilingual is a key element of global citizenship which fosters true cultural appreciation and enhances communication skills. Our World Language Program provides 3 of the world’s most spoken languages - Mandarin, Spanish and English, taught by native speaking specialists. Our language approach aims to develop students as bi-lingual, bi-literate, and bi-cultural through either daily curriculum language instruction, the well established Mandarin bilingual program, or accelerated English learning.

DAILY MANDARIN OR SPANISH FROM 18 MONTHS

ACCELERATED ENGLISH FROM 5 TO 14 YEARS

BILINGUAL MANDARIN & ENGLISH FROM 3 TO 10 YEARS

*US writer Rita Mae Brown

Stamford American offers an outstanding education for students from 18 months to 18 years. International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme enhanced by rigorous American standards with a holistic heart – to equip your child with academic and social skills to take into the real world.

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

MotheringSunday Sunday, 26 March

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BRITISH CONTACTS

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

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cONTENTS

Tel: 6339 8229

British High Commission Tel: 6424 4200 Website: www.ukinsingapore.fco.gov.uk

President’s Message

British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Email: info@britcham.org.sg Website: www.britcham.org.sg

GM’s Message

Club News

4 – 14

Fry Group Feature

Member in the Spotlight

Magic Moments

Food & Beverage

18 – 33

Activities & Events

34 – 41

Sports & Fitness

42 – 51

Calendar of Events

52 – 53

Reciprocal Club Spotlight

Club Directory & Operating Hours

Tel: 6222 3552

The British Council Tel: 6473 1111 Email: contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Website: www.britishcouncil.org.sg Visit Britain Tel: 800 852 3 549 (Toll Free) Email: singapore@visitbritain.org Website: www.visitbritain.com/sg Singapore St. Andrew’s Society Elaine Young Website: www.standrewssociety.org.sg

Tel: 9154 0521

St. David’s Society of Singapore Nia Wyn Jones Email: william.nia@gmail.com Website: www.stdavidsingapore.com 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

Membership Base

Profile

54% British expatriates, 24% Singaporeans and 22% expatriates from a wide range of countries in Europe, North America, Australasia and Asia Pacific with over 50 nationalities.

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2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE MAIN COMMITTEE

Dear Members, We hope you had a good start to the Year of the Rooster! The Club celebrated in style with many Members attending the various events. If you haven’t participated up to now I wholly recommend trying to get up to the Club to join in the celebrations next year. The Club’s survey of Members has now closed and I would like to thank all those that took part and provided valuable feedback. The members of the Main Committee and the management of the Club will receive the results of the survey and we have allocated time over a coming weekend to work through those results in order to consider actions that could be taken. This month there are again many activities and we hope that there will be something for everyone. Our Open House will be taking place on Sunday, 12 March. The Club will be open to both Members and non-Members alike, so bring your friends who have expressed interest in joining. Members will stand a chance to earn triple reward points should a friend sign up for their British Club membership on Sunday. For our regular Wine & Gourmet Dinner, we will be featuring a selection of fine wines from Chile, long known for its exceptional climate and terrain. We are happy to have Mr. Nick Tullet, Commercial Director for Asia Pacific & Middle East for LFE Wines with us this March to share his appreciation of wines over a 4-course dinner. This event will take place on Friday, 31 March from 7.30pm onwards and reservations are required so do book your seats early.

Damian Hills President

Steve Settle

Vice President Honorary Secretary Chairman of Sports Committee

Adrian Waterton

Vice President Chairman of Human Resource Committee

Stephen Fulton

Honorary Treasurer Chairman of Finance Committee

David Wong

Chairman of Membership and Rules Committee

Shaun Matheson

Chairman of Ways & Means Committee

Tony Quek

Chairman of Development and Health & Safety and Disciplinary Committee

Stephen Walker

Chairman of Member Services Committee and F&B Task Force Projects

Patrick Hyde

Chairman of Marketing and Communications Committee

Eric Rogers

Chairman of Infocomm Committee

CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS Development and Health & Safety Committee Chris Walden, Shawn Matheson

Come Sunday, 26 March we will be celebrating Mothering Sunday at the Club. Originally celebrated as the return to the mother church, Mothering Sunday is a special event for all British mums. Furthermore, this event is celebrated nowhere else in Singapore but at The British Club. So, sons and daughters (and fathers too) show your appreciation for everything that mothers do and treat them to a decadent meal at any of our restaurants.

Member Services Committee Maggie Ashman, David Wong, Fiona Corbett, Marc Hearn, Michelle Kwek, Tiffany Wallwork

And with that, I bid all Members a great month ahead and a happy Easter.

Human Resource Committee Eugene Heng, Damian Hills, Steve Settle, Shaun Matheson, Tony Quek

DAMIAN R. HILLS President

Marketing and Communications Committee Sarah McNee, Jonathan Mackenzie, Christopher Harrison, Caroline Underhill, Anton Colton, Lucas Clark, Steve Manning Finance Committee Member Yip Wai Hun, Ashley Nicholas, Roger Harrold

Infocomm Committee Nigel Cain, Jordan Windebank, Ashley Nicholas, Rob Kliman, Stephen Walker, David Griffiths Membership and Rules Committee Jeffrey Chua, Antony Melero, Robin Nayak, Don Wang, Martin White Sports Committee All Sports Convenors

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GM’S MESSAGE 3 CLUB MANAGEMENT

Dear Members, Hope you had a great February. As the first quarter of the year comes to a close, I would like to warmly welcome all our new Members who have joined the Club, and highlight some of the events happening in the coming month. On the first Thursday of every month, we have the Members Connect Night, an evening cocktail reception held at the Treetops Terrace. This is an event to officially welcome newly joined Members of the Club, and also for existing Members to mingle and network with one another. Our next Members Connect Nights will take place on 2 March and 6 April. Kindly approach the Member Relations team at the Reception desk if you would like to join us. Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at the Windsor Arms on Friday, 17 March. Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland, and is credited with bringing Christianity to the shores of Ireland. Join us as we serve up authentic Irish specials along with Irish ale and stout at $9.50+ a pint. There will also be Friday Night Live entertainment by Undercovers, so be sure to make yourself available on that night! We will be having our Epic Rainbow Pool Party on Saturday, 25 March at the Poolside from 6.00pm onwards. Prepare yourselves for a pool party of epic colour proportions as we bring on the fun with a bubble show, a host of exciting games and a rainbow ball pit. This is an event not to be missed by children and adults alike, so bring the whole family down for some fun by the pool! As is customary, we will also be ending off the night with a ceremonial switching off of all lights at the lobby in conjunction with Earth Hour, at 8.30pm to 9.30pm. On a final note, I would like to inform all Members of the appropriate dress codes when entering the Club, as well as the various food outlets within the Club. As a guide, you may refer to our 3 Fundamentals Card on the appropriate attire required. To obtain a copy of said card, kindly approach any of our Member Relations team at the Club’s Reception desk. Have a great rest of the week and hope to see you around the Club.

SEAN BOYLE, BEM General Manager

General Manager Sean Boyle, BEM 6410 1103 seanboyle@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 Activities & Events, Marketing, and Member Relations Chrisse Olayres 6410 1120 chrisseolayres@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Sales Ronnie Ng 6410 1100 membership@britishclub.org.sg

Catering Sales Manager 6410 1146 Kurt Tan banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg

Sports & Recreation Manager Wan Lay Chi 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

Member Relations Manager Cassie Wong 6410 1113 memberrelations@britishclub.org.sg

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

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

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4 CLUB NEWS

WARM WELCOME

TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Come join us on Thursday, 2 March Looking to meet other Members...

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

For bookings and more information, contact recept@britishclub.org.sg Supported by

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 12 March 2017 • 10.00am – 5.00pm

THE BRITISH CLUB MEMBER-GET-MEMBER PROMOTION Members enjoy 3x reward points for every successful* friend referral only on 12 March 2017.

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ASSOCIATE TRANSFERABLE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP (For non-British, transferable with no voting rights)

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(Published Price $6,000+) All memberships subject to 7% GST & $750 refundable deposit

Call 6410 1100 or email membership@britishclub.org.sg to book a private Club tour for your friends now! Interest-free instalment payments are available for Lifetime Memberships with a 6 and 12-month option plan. *Friend has to sign up for membership during the Open House Promotion valid only on 12 March 2017. Terms and conditions apply.

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MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT

In partnership with

2 February

From Left: Simon Goodman, Tony Everett, Neil Best

From Left: Sue Joseph Lee, Maggie Lee, Ronnie Ng

From Left: Robert Tham, Geraldine Vander Straten, Kurt Tan

From Left: Judith Inch, Douglas Inch, Alice Wong

From Left: Fiona Corbett, Roger Corbett, Judith Inch, Douglas Inch, Patrick Hyde (Main Committee)

From Left: Miles Wilson, Amanda Wilson, Rick Clements

From Left: Adam Lam, Lam Man Ching, Lee Kong Yee, Elsie Lee, David Wong (Main Committee), Lee Why Min

From Left: Cynthia Setho, Dorothy Colton, Patrick Hyde (Main Committee), Anton Colton

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From Left: Tim Kyle, Paddy Flynn

From Left: Nicola Moffat, Mabel Moffat, Glynn Moffat

From Left: Stephen Bruce, Norhayati Masnan, Conor Bruce, Cameron Bruce

QROPS IN THE SPOTLIGHT By David Pugh

While many expats were gearing up for the long trip home before Christmas, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond was in a slightly less festive mood when he delivered the detail of proposed changes to overseas pension schemes in the draft legislation for the Finance Bill 2017. While the Bill’s proposed changes – which take effect from 6 April 2017 – were largely heralded in the Autumn Statement, it went a long way to aligning overseas pensions such as QROPS (now known as ROPs) more closely with the rules already in place for UK pensions. We’ve identified six key areas where overseas pensions, and specifically QROPS, will be effected: 1.

The Bill has extended the UK’s taxing rights from 5 to 10 years for UK pension rights transferred to QROPS. Currently you can take a 30% lump sum from a QROPS provided you have been outside of the UK for 5 complete tax years. This lump sum is tax-free at source, but may be taxable in your country of residence depending on their rules for receipt of foreign pension lump sums. The good news is this only applies to schemes funded post 6 April 2017, essentially where the transfer is received into the QROPS on or after that date.

The requirement for pension schemes to designate a minimum 70% of funds that have had UK tax relief, which have to be used to provide the member with an income for life, has been dropped. The aim of this is to equalise the position across all tax jurisdictions. As a consequence of this, flexible access will now become available from QROPS in non-EU member states should the relevant local authorities choose to adopt it.

3. Non-EEA schemes are now required to introduce a requirement that if the pension scheme is not regulated by a body in the country where the scheme is established, the provider of the scheme must be regulated for the purpose of establishing and running the scheme. In addition, the jurisdiction must hold a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with the UK. 4. ROPS/QROPS can now pay benefits earlier than the “pension age test” outlines, which is currently 55 years, but only where such payments are authorised member payments under a registered pension scheme, for example as a result of serious ill health. 5. The further revision of the ROPS/QROPS conditions means that the list of qualifying jurisdictions may potentially get smaller. 6.

ROPS/QROPS will now get a tax free lump sum of 25% when paid from foreign pension schemes to a UK resident, bringing this in line with tax rules for UK registered pension schemes. HMRC now intends to tax all lump sums received from overseas pensions which exceed the 25% tax-free allowance, and the 10% deduction from UK income tax on foreign pension income will however no longer be effective. Essentially, any amount over a lump sum of 25% paid from a foreign pension scheme to a UK resident will be subject to UK taxation. This would apply to all overseas pension pots going forward regardless of when transfers were made to them.

So, while there were no huge surprises in the 2017 Finance Bill, the changes for pension holders living overseas are significant and shouldn’t be ignored.

advice@thefrygroup.sg • Tel: +65 6225 0825 • www.thefrygroup.sg The information in this article aims to provide information. However, this is not intended to form professional advice nor should it be relied upon as such and before taking any particular action, specific and personal advice should be obtained. All levels and basis of, and relief from taxation illustrated here are subject to change. The Fry Group (Singapore) Private Limited. Authorised to act as a financial adviser by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). License number FA100057-1.

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Employee of the Month

December 2016

January 2017

Hu Yu Holly

Yeo Gek Choo Cindy

Sports & Recreation Assistant, Sports & Recreation

Senior Accounts Officer, Finance

Holly joined the Club on 27 May 2013. She is well appreciated by the Members for her dedication and great sincerity in her service. Holly works well with the team as she is very observant and takes the initiative to assist her team members. She is responsible and takes ownership of every task that is allocated to her and completes the job in a swift manner.

Cindy joined the Club on 19 January 2012. She is very approachable and well-liked by the Members and staff. She shows appreciation to her co-workers, and voluntarily assists and offers advice to the new staff in the Club. Cindy is a role model for the Club and has gained the recognition of management and her peers.

EMPLOYEE GATHERING January 2017

The first monthly Employee Gathering was held on 18 January 2017 at the Elizabeth Suite 2 & 3. A warm welcome was provided for the new employees that joined the Club recently and certificates were given to staff that completed their training. Mr. Sean Boyle, BEM, the GM of The British Club, complimented staff that created Magic Moments for the members due to their outstanding performance. He also presented the awards to the winners of the Christmas Decoration contest.

New Employee & Trainees

Magic Moments Long Zhi Lin Jiren

Christmas Decoration Contest Runner-up Verandah

3 Steps of Service

Magic Moments Rego Avil John

Christmas Decoration Contest Winner Housekeeping

MANAGEMENT LOU HEI

In celebration of the Year of the Rooster, The British Club management team had an enjoyable Lou Hei at the Verandah Terrace. Gong Xi Fa Cai!

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CLUB NEWS 13

“OUR WAY” by Raelene Tan

SAINT DAVID’S DAY

Celebrated on 1 March, Saint David’s Day is the national day of Wales, honouring the popular Patron Saint of that country, who has been revered since the 12th century. Part of Great Britain, Wales is at the south-west of England.

The vegetarian priest founded a number of monasteries and is said to have performed several miracles. Saint David is often depicted with a white dove on his shoulder. It is said that Saint David asked soldiers in battle to wear leeks on their headgear so as to distinguish them from the enemy, in a battle they subsequently won. This led to the leek becoming the national emblem of Wales, with the green and white colours of the vegetable ensconced in the Welsh flag that also incorporates a heraldic red dragon. Capital city Cardiff hosts a colourful street parade on 1 March, complete with singing and dancing. Participants and spectators proudly wear leeks, or the national flower of a golden daffodil with its trumpet shape signifying victory. On this occasion, the leek, with its mild onion taste, takes centre stage in Welsh cooking, especially creamy leek and potato soup. Flavourful cawl (lamb and vegetable stew) is popular, as is traditional tea-bread bara brith with its spicy aroma, together with a glass of soothing honeyed mead. Personally, I enjoy cheesy Welsh rarebit. The current heir to the British throne is the Prince of Wales. “Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus” (‘Happy Saint David’s Day’) Photographs, flag courtesy of The British Club, lamb courtesy of The Butcher.

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Craft Section Open Day The Craft Section ladies will be hosting an Open Day on Tuesday, 28 March from 10.30 to 2.30pm. Come and try your hand at Easter-themed craft activities with our experienced Craft Section members. Pastries, coffee and tea will also be served on the day.

To know more about the Craft Section and what they do, kindly contact Maggie Ashman at ashman.mp@gmail.com.

Farraday’s Tasty Homemade Chutney, Chilli Sauces and More! Direct from the UK. Available now at the Windsor Shop Enjoy the finest relishes, pickles, chutneys & olives lovingly handmade in the English Lake District – you won’t find it anywhere else in Singapore! With flavours like Wasabi & Mango Mayo, Hot Java Lava Tomato & many more in development including a Rum and Raisin Butterscotch Sauce, Farraday’s Tasty covers all the quirky and unique flavours and promises to deliver a novel experience every time. Grab yours now! For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg

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MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT 15

MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT For this month’s issue of Member in the Spotlight, we are most pleased to feature Jonathan Mackenzie. Jonathan joined the Club in March 2016. He is currently the Head of Data, Technology and Innovation at Publicis Media, part of Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations firm, and one of the largest marketing and communications companies in the world. Jonathan also contributes his knowledge and experience in his field as a member of the Club’s Marketing Committee.

1) First and foremost, tell us a little bit about yourself. What brought you to Singapore and ultimately, The British Club?

We first came to Singapore in 2011 having been living in Dublin previously and it was my sister who first seeded the idea with us as she moved here with her husband back in 2009. Ireland was an amazing place to live but after enduring two brutally cold winters and the harshness of the Irish economy at the time we decided to move to warmer climes on both fronts. We travelled out to Singapore for a 2-week recce in May 2011 and had relocated by October. We joined The British Club just last year primarily for the facilities. We were moving house to accommodate an ever-expanding family and wanted to make sure the kids could still swim and play tennis.

2) Tell us more of your work at Publicis Groupe and what you do.

I have always specialised in digital advertising and today head up a practice within Publicis Media called Data, Technology and Innovation. Essentially, we plan advertising campaigns for our clients but my team focuses on the use of technology and data to automate a lot of the process and improve the performance of our clients’ campaigns. Today, consumers are generating what’s known as a “data exhaust” in their use of mobile phones and the internet and it’s the information contained within this vast array of data that helps us to understand them better and hopefully to put ads in front of them that are more relevant and therefore more effective.

3) Your work at Publicis Groupe would definitely make you a very busy man. How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance as an expat working in such a fast-paced society like Singapore?

I think I prefer the expression work-life ‘integration’ rather than balance. A balance suggests an equal weighting which is unrealistic but an integration suggests finding a way to prioritise what’s important in both. I achieve this with a set of rules that I try to stick by. I can work reasonably flexible hours should I want to but I try to keep to the working day as best I can otherwise your flexible hours quickly turn into round the clock working. I’m sure different things work for different people but I found that I needed to really think about the things that are important to me and how to build them into my routines. I make sure I spend time with my children every day when I’m not travelling, even if it’s just having breakfast together or getting home for bedtime. I also try to build in downtime to the day. It’s a time when I might exercise, enjoy time with the family or just do something I enjoy.

4) How has being on the Club’s Marketing Committee impacted your experience here as a Club Member? I think it has given me a much deeper understanding of the Club that I wouldn’t necessarily have had if I had just been coming as a Member. I have discovered more of the history and the people behind its inception and seen the efforts and investment that go into things like the refurbishment of the Windsor Arms and the Gym. The British Club is a busy, vibrant and social place but having visited other clubs in Singapore it’s clear that that doesn’t happen on its own. I also managed to treat my wife to a sneak preview of the Windsor Arms just before its official reopening which earned me a few “Brownie points”.

5) Lastly, tell us something interesting about yourself (a hobby, interest etc.)

Since coming to Asia I’ve really got into golf. The courses here are absolutely stunning and it’s a very sociable sport to play. Hopefully, as I get older, I’ll get a bit better! SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

MAGIC MOMENTS 17

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Friday Night Live is back at the Windsor Arms with a fresh lineup of bands 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 – surely there is nowhere else you’d rather be!

Whack Daddy Down

3 March

Whack Daddy Down is a pop rock cover band based in Singapore and they play a variety of party music from pop, rock to vintage rock ‘n’ roll.

Yvette Atienza and Friends

10 March

Undercovers

17 March

Saturdate

24 March

The Players

31 March

Highly experienced jazz juggernauts Yvette Atienza on vocals, pianist Mario Sergio and bassist Christy Smith come together in an exciting trio to perform fun and unexpected twists to jazz and R&B classics!

With a wealth of experience in bands and as session musicians, Undercovers have been performing together for over 6 years at a huge range of private and club venues in Singapore. They boast an extensive repertoire covering everything from the golden era of Rock and Roll through to current Top 40 hits, with a selection of jazz standards, 80s and 90s classics that is certain to entertain a wide variety of audiences across all ages.

Saturdate is a 3 piece acoustic band that was established in early 2015. The band encompasses guitarist and vocalist Alfy, violinist Tim, and percussionist Ezzy. Saturdate is known for acoustic covers of alternative rock/pop songs along with occasional instrumentals. Their repertoire extends across of a wide range of genres, including hit songs by Coldplay, The Killers, One Republic, and the Beatles.

Bringing their own musical styles and influences together from Singapore, Scotland and Ireland, they play a wide mix of covers from current chart music to Celtic classics, old time hits and of course some Scottish favourites too!

Soothe your Saturday nights with Yumetori

A long-time artist on the South-East Asian arts scene, Yumetori has a broad eclectic repertoire which moves seamlessly through a multitude of genres. Her versatility makes up for a diverse repertoire of genres including easy listening contemporary, Top 40s and timeless classics. * Information is correct at time of print.

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March Promotions

Slipper Lobster

Oven-baked with lemon herb butter, vegetables and parsley potato

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

SautĂŠed spinach, butter, crumbled feta, ricotta, olive oil, onions, garlic, parsley, egg and scallions

Sfeeha (Mediterranean Meat Pie)

Minced beef and chicken, butter, egg, milk, olive oil, garlic, onions, pine nuts, lemon juice and all spiced. All orders are served with a glass of freshly squeezed fruit juice of your choice and mesclun salad and crisps.

Laksa Yong Tao Fu Beef Mui Fan

Chicken Kashmiri Korma

(Chicken cooked with fruit cocktail, onions, tomato-cream sauce) Biryani Rice, Raita & roasted Papad

Navratan Korma*

(Mixed Vegetables cooked with fruit cocktail onion tomato cream sauce) with Biryani Rice, Raita & roasted Papad

*Vegetarian

Pork & Veal Meatballs, Pecorino, Olive Oil

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ONLY AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

SPIRITS PROMOTION MARCH & APRIL

Glen Goyne Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glengoyne is unique in producing Highland Single Malt Whisky matured in the Lowlands. Located upon the Highland Line, the division between the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland, Glengoyne’s stills are in the Highland while maturing casks of whisky rest across the road in the Lowlands. Unlike many malt whiksy distilleries today, Glengoyne does not use peat smoke to dry their barley, but instead uses warm air. Glengoyne 10 Years

Glengoyne 12 Years

Glengoyne 15 Years

Fresh green apples, toffee and a hint of nuttiness. This is the taste of distilling slower than anyone else in Scotland, of barley we dry by air – never peat – and of hand-selected sherry casks crafted from European and American oak.

Lemon zest, toffee apples and a scent of coconut. Our signature sherry wood brings intensity and richness, while first fill bourbon casks add fresh notes of citrus and vanilla.

Complex depths and brigh tropical notes – with a spicy oak finish. Hints of candied lemon and pineapple reveal the influence of first-fill bourbon casks, balanced by the rich intensity of our signature sherry wood.

Promotion Price: $108 per bottle or $289 for every 3 bottles

Promotion Price: $128 per bottle or $328 for every 3 bottles

Promotion Price: $168.00 per bottle or $448.00 for every 3 bottles

EASTER WINE PROMOTION MARCH & APRIL

Mia Red, Penedes, Spain @ $28.00 per bottle

Mia White, Penedes, Spain @ $28.00 per bottle

Grape Varietals: 50% Macabeo, 25% Parellada, 15% Moscato, 10% Xarel-lo

100% Tempranillo. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks to allow the purity of the grape to flourish. Mia Red’s colour is a deep ruby red with the violet-blue undertones, typical of a young red wine. On the nose, it delivers aromas of intense earthiness, plums and violets over a hint of orange peel. On the palate, it is richly fruity, with notes of plum, red berries, smooth tobacco and a hint of spice. It has fine tannins, great balance and a lingering finish.

Pampas Del Sur Vineyard Expressions Viognier, Mendoza, Argentina @ $24.90 per bottle

Pampas Del Sur Vineyard Expressions Syrah, Mendoza, Argentina @ $24.90 per bottle

Mia White is a young fruity white produced from a blend of mainly Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada – the varieties indigenous to the Penedes region. A touch of Moscato in the final blend gives the wine a fresh, tropical flavour. Mia White is a bright, straw yellow, while the nose delivers fresh fruit aromas of apple, pear and banana with hints of white flowers and orange blossom. On the palate, it is refreshing and light with fruits dominating, but also subtle hints of honey.

Bright yellow with greenish tinges. Exotic combinations of peach, pears and tropical fruit. Fresh and young, elegant and delicious finish.

Tatachilla Growers Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, McLaren Vale, Australia @ $36.00 per bottle

Ruby red with dark violet reflections. Black pepper, plum and berries combined with notes of dry figs. Velvety tannins, pleasant and balanced finish.

BUY 3 GET 1 FREE

Grape Varietals: 70% Sauvignon Blanc & 30% Semillon

Pale straw with green hues colour. A bouquet of grassy, passionfruit characters of Sauvignon Blanc matched seamlessly with the vibrant tropical fruit aromas of Semillon with a hint of lemon/lime coming from a small amount of Riesling. A refreshing bursting with crisp, refreshing tropical and grapefruit flavours with a subtle hint of lemongrass. The touch of Riesling enhances the length and persistence of the palate.

Tatachilla Growers Cabernet Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia @ $36.00 per bottle

Grape Varietals: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Shiraz

With a dark red colour, this wine has a bouquet of blackcurrant and ripe cherry aromas. Juicy front palate of blackberries with hints of cinnamon and dark chocolate, the Cabernet gives good tannic backbone and a generous round finish.

Pierre Henri Chardonnay, France @ $34.50 per bottle

Pierre Henri Cabernet Sauvignon, France @ $34.50 per bottle

Luis Felipe Edwards Pupilla Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile @ $36.00 per bottle

Luis Felipe Edwards Pupilla Merlot, Central Valley, Chile @ $36.00 per bottle

The wine is elegant with good deal of character and complex aromas of exotic fruits. Very full on the palate and has a complex finish and long aftertaste reminiscent of ripe apricots

Straw yellow with clear green hues in colour. Characterised by a harmonious blend of citrus and tropical fruits aromas. On the palate it is soft with a balanced acidity, maintaining the freshness one expects from this variety

Made from a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine has spice and blackcurrant aromas on the nose. Well flavoured, full in body with good balance of fruit & acidity.

This Merlot is deep ruby red in colour. On the nose aromas of dark fruits such as plum and blackberries combine with subtle toasted notes. On the palate are soft and round tannins with pleasing body and juiciness.

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SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE MOUNTBATTEN ROOM

Enjoy an exquisite 4-course set lunch at the Mountbatten Room and indulge in the finer things in life!

4-COURSE SET LUNCH

(not available on the last Sunday of the month)

$45.00+ Adult • $20.00+ Child* $75.00+ Adult

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

*Child: 7 years old and above

GOOD FRIDAY BUFFET LUNCH

You drive, we care

FRIDAY, 14 APRIL • 12.00PM TO 3.00PM VERANDAH CAFÉ

What better way to spend a relaxing Good Friday than at the Club?

$38.00+ Adult $16.00+ Child

(Between 3 To 12 Years Old)

Find us at BizLink Rent-A-Car Pte Ltd 18 Ubi Road 4 #01-11, Ubi Car Mall, Singapore 408616

THE BRITISH CLUB GIFT VOUCHERS

They come in handy for all occasions and are available for use at our retail shops, all F&B outlets and Chinois Spa. Gift Vouchers are now available at The Windsor Shop and Pro Shop.

www.bizlinkrentacar.com.sg or call us at 6285 6616 sales@bizlinkgroup.com.sg

BizLink Rent-A-Car

LUIS FELIPE EDWARDS WINE & GOURMET DINNER (CHILEAN) Friday, 31 March 2017

$98.00+ per Member • $108.00+ per Guest The history of Viña Luis Felipe Edwards (LFE) dates back to 1976 when Luis Felipe Edwards Sr. purchased the Fundo San José de Puquillay estate located in the Colchagua Valley, a premier viticultural region in Chile. Since then, it has grown to be the largest 100% family-owned wine company in Chile, with 1,850 hectares of estate vineyards and is exported to more than 100 countries, two generations are actively involved in keeping the brand synonymous with quality and traditional family values. Viña LFE has been awarded trophies and medals from some of the most prestigious competitions around the world, and was recognized as “New World Producer of the Year” by Sommelier Wine Awards (2016) and “Chilean Producer of the Year” by both the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) (2012) and AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge (2012, 2013 and 2014).

Aperitif Luis Felipe Edwards Family Select Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Colchagua Valley, Chile ***** Pressed Pork Terrine – Ham Hock, Pork Cheek, Baby Leek and Potatoes, Piccalilli, Herbs Luis Felipe Edwards Family Select Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley, Chile ***** Bouillabaisse, Stone Crab, Poached Lobster, Semi-dried Tomatoes Luis Felipe Edwards Dona Bernada, Colchagua Valley, Chile *****

Each glass of LFE wine captures our family values of tradition, meticulous care, and the commitment to high quality. We are constantly evaluating and investing - including finding the best terroirs and vines for our vineyards, selecting the best personnel and equipment, and researching the latest in technology - all to ensure that each Luis Felipe Edwards wine is of only the highest quality. We are happy to have Nick Tullet with us this month to share with us their wines. Nick is the Commercial Director for Asia, Pacific and Middle East for LFE Wines of Chile whom is today, Chile’s fourth largest producer and without a doubt, one of Chile’s most progressive and highly awarded wineries. Nick, with more than 24 years of experience in the wine industry, is still very passionate about the wine business and remains excited about the growing popularity and consumption of wines throughout the Asian region.

Angus Beef Fillet, Braised Oxtail, Textures of Onions, Madeira Sauce Luis Felipe Edwards 900 Single Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile Grape Varietals: 36% Syrah, 22% Petit Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Mourvèdre, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec

***** Classic Warm Pear Tart Crème Fraiche, Caramel Whisky Sauce Luis Felipe Edwards 900 Malbec, Colchagua Valley, Chile Grape Varietals: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Syrah, 18% Carménère, 3.5% Petit Verdot, 1.5% Petit Syrah, 1.5% Mourvèdre

Freshly brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Special Take-Away Prices Available Only On The Evening Description

Special Take-Away Price

U.P.$

Luis Felipe Edwards Family Select Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Colchagua Valley, Chile

$34.50

$48.00

Luis Felipe Edwards Family Select Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley, Chile

$34.50

$48.00

Luis Felipe Edwards Dona Bernada, Colchagua Valley, Chile

$58.00

$78.00

Luis Felipe Edwards 900 Single Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile

$45.00

$62.00

Luis Felipe Edwards 900 Malbec, Colchagua Valley, Chile

$68.00

$92.00

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

All prices quoted are inclusive of prevailing goods & services tax.

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PRESENTING

THE BRITISH CLUB’S INDIAN CUISINE Swing by the The British Club’s Verandah Café and Windsor Arms to sample authentic Indian Cuisine from our Indian Kitchens! With an array of popular dishes from North and South India, be prepared to whet your appetites!

Chef Rajeev Singh Master Chef De Cuisine Helming the Verandah Café’s Indian Kitchen is none other than Master Chef de Cuisine Rajeev Singh. A familiar face at the Verandah Café, Chef Rajeev joined the Club in 2004 and has been in charge of the Indian Kitchen for 13 years. Having worked at the Khalsa Association prior to joining The British Club, Rajeev brings a wealth of culinary knowledge and expertise to the Indian Kitchen. His signature dish? “Murg Makhani” He tells us with a smirk.

Sheikh Najrul Assistant Sous Chef Chef Sheikh Najrul is no newcomer to the Indian culinary scene in Singapore, having worked here for over 24 years in well-known establishments like the Mumtaj Mahal Restaurant in Orchard Road. He joined the Club in 2006. One may find him looking out of the kitchen with a smile on his face, as he whips up favourite Indian delights for the Members. Try Chef Sheikh’s signature Fish Tikka Badsahi today!

Sharma Dila Ram Assistant Sous Chef Another familiar face at the Indian Kitchen, Chef Sharma has been delighting Members with his signature curry briyani dishes for over 11 years. Having worked previously at Riverwalk Tandoor at Clarke Quay, this gem of a chef brings a wealth of knowledge that is evident in the food he serves.

Kumar Suneel Junior Sous Chef Junior Sous Chef Kumar Suneel moves between the Verandah Café and Windsor Arm’s Indian Kitchens, a testament to his skill and demand. Originally from the Indian Temptations restaurant in Little India, he has since joined The British Club, imparting his skills and abilities to a steadily growing pool of talent. Chef Kumar’s specialty is the Lamb Rogan Josh, an all-time favourite at the Verandah Café.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

Friday, 17 March • Windsor Arms Saint Patrick is the Patron Saint and National Apostle of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Join us at the Windsor Arms and celebrate this special day with unique flavours of the Irish and Friday Night Live entertainment by Undercovers! FOOD SPECIALS

BEVERAGE SPECIALS

$20.00+

$9.50+ per Pint

Ham, Leek & Gorgonzola Pie, Puff Pastry, Steamed Vegetables

Kilkenny Draft

Irish Stew

$18.00+

Guinness Draft

$9.50+ per Pint

Beer-braised Beef Brisket, Steamed Vegetables, Potatoes $19.00+

London No. 3 Gin Tasting Friday, 17 March • 6.30pm to 10.30pm • Windsor Arms

Tasting Notes Nose: Bright, crisp and fresh with an uplifting welcome of juniper Palate: Juniper to the fore, supported by floral notes and spicy warm cardamom. Plenty of citrus ‘zing’ complemented by the gingery spiciness or coriander. Finish: The earthy dryness of angelica kicks in. Join us this March as we put together a London No. 3 Gin Tasting at the Windsor Arms.

Special offer on the night:

$98.00 per bottle (U.P. $118)

Mothering Sunday Sunday, 26 March

Originally celebrated as the return to the mother church, Mothering Sunday is unique to all British mums. Nowhere else in Singapore is Mothering Sunday celebrated other than at The British Club. So take this opportunity to express love and appreciation to our mothers and treat them to an indulgent lunch at one of our restaurants.

Mountbatten Room

Windsor Arms

$50.00+ per Adult $25.00+ per Child

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

12.00pm to 2.30pm 5-Course Sunday Lunch

(7 to 12 years of age)

$88.00+ per Adult

(free flow of sparkling and house red or wine wines) Menu Foie Gras, Armagnac Jelly, Granny Smith Apple Seafood Soup – King Crab, Prawns, Lobster, Sea Perch, flavoured with Pernod Roasted Wild Caught Barramundi, Spinach, Ricotta Agnolotti, Cauliflower Puree, Herb Oil Oven-baked Beef Rib-Eye, Garlic Potatoes, Organic Vegetables, Jus de Veal Valhorna Chocolate Fondant, Candy Thyme, Vanilla Ice-Cream Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

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

Verandah Café

12.00pm to 2.30pm International Buffet Lunch Menu featuring… chilled cooked seafood on ice, oysters, prawns, mussels, live roast carving station, goat cheese, beetroot & baby spinach salad, smoked salmon, cured meat platter, grilled beef fillet with mushroom stew, salmon fillet, lamb hot-pot, Asian specialities, North Indian selection and children’s buffet.

$38.00+ per Adult • $16.00+ per Child*

12.00pm to 2.30pm Semi-Buffet Lunch

$45.00+ per Adult • $20.00+ per Child* $75.00+ per Adult

(free flow of sparkling and house red or wine wines) Menu

Bread and Butter

Soup Pumpkin, Coconut, Coriander

Cold Cuts Sliced Charcuterie Selection Cornichons, Pickled Onions, English Mustard, Seeded Mustard

Salads Cos Leaves, Radish, Cucumber, Orecchiette, Grilled Courgette, Lemon, Mint, Grilled Peaches, Pistachio, Basil, Goats Curd, BBQ Sweet Corn, Fennel, Avocado, Coriander, Baby Potato, Caper, Red Onion, Chives Peanut Coleslaw, Panzanella Mayonnaise, Vinaigrette, Olive Oil Chilled Seafood Poached Prawns, Pickled Mussels, Smoked Salmon, Seared Tuna, Wasabi, Sesame Oil, Coriander Cocktail Sauce, Mayonnaise, Lemons, Shallot Vinegar

Selection of Main Course Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding with all the Trimmings or Roast Pork, Baby Apples with all the Trimmings or Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chop, Parsley Relish, Baby Potatoes, Roast Cauliflower or Chicken Breast, Parma Ham, Asparagus, Baby Potatoes, Caper Gravy or Sea Bass, Summer Beans, Courgette, Lemon, Mint or Ricotta Gnocchi, Local Mushrooms, Parmesan Dessert Hot Bread & Butter Pudding Cold Eaton Mess Melon, Passion Fruit, Pomegranate Fruit Salad Vanilla Custard, Whipped Cream, Strawberry Compote,

Cheese Cheddar, Stilton, Red Leicester, Brie Falswasser Crackers, Oatmeal Crackers, Dates, Chutney, Grapes

*3 to 12 years of age

All prices quoted are inclusive of prevailing goods & services tax.

EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS Mountbatten Room

Sunday, 16 April 2017 Celebrate this Easter in the Club…

12.00pm to 3.00pm

3-Course Sunday Lunch All mothers get to enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to start the afternoon right!

$50.00+ Adult • $25.00+ Child (7 to 12 years old) $88.00+ Adult (free flow of sparkling and house red or white wines)

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

Windsor Arms

12.00pm to 2.30pm

Semi-Buffet Lunch An extensive selection of starters and desserts from the buffet and your choice of main course direct from the kitchen.

$45.00+ Adult • $20.00+ Child (3 to 12 years of age) Verandah Café

12.00pm to 2.30pm

International Buffet Lunch Menu featuring… Chilled cooked seafood on ice, oysters, prawns, mussels, live roast carving station, goat cheese, beetroot & baby spinach salad, smoked salmon, cured meat platter, grilled beef fillet with mushroom stew, salmon fillet, lamb hot-pot, Asian specialties, North Indian selection and children’s buffet.

$38.00+ Adult • $16.00+ Child (3 to 12 years of age)

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

EASTER CRAFTS & EGG HUNT

Brought to you by

Treetops Lounge & Playground

Session 1: 10.00am – 11.00am (5 years and below) Session 2: 2.00pm – 3.00pm (6 to 12 years old)

Photo credits to Jennifer Chih

Come celebrate Easter with us with an egg-citing craft and storytelling session followed by the ever-popular egg hunt where you can exchange your eggs for a fluffy Easter bunny! Suitable for children 3 – 12.

$25.00+ Member • $30.00+ Guest Cancellations made less than 7 days before the event shall be billed the full price.

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

EASTER SUNDAY

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 2017 Sunday, 16 April • 11.00am to 2.00pm • The Elizabeth Suite Ballroom $128.00+ Member • $58.00+ Member Child* $138.00+ Guest • $68.00+ Guest Child* Prices include free-flow of Piper Heidsieck Brut, house red & white wines and soft drinks.

Non-Alcohol

$68.00+ Member • $78.00+ Guest Early Bird Promotion

$108.00+ Member • $118.00+ Guest (Promotion ends 31 March 2017)

Starters Cold Cuts, Smoked Salmon Platter, Smoked Duck Breast with Peach, Smoked Pork with Apricot, Country Pate, Lemon Wedge, Cappers and Branston Pickle

Salads Spinach Mushroom and Egg Salad, Asparagus Orange and Fennel Salad, Carrot Raisin Bunny Salad, Tomato and Cheese Salad, Turkey and Waldrof Salad, Glazed Pumpkin with Sunflower, Ham Cheese and Pasta Salad, Anti Pesto

Artisan Greens

Cucumber, Onions, Tomatoes, Carrots, Olives, Balsamic, Ranch and Blue Cheese Dressing

Soup of The Day

Easter Carrot Soup, Assorted Bread, Sour Dough and Whole Grain, Hot Cross Bun

Iced Shellfish

Oysters, Baby Lobster, Mussels, Poached Prawn, White Clams, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Tabasco and Shallot Mignonette

Live Carving Station

Roast Beef, Easter Ham, Turkey, Gravy, Roast Potatoes and Buttered Vegetables

Imported Cheese Station Cheddar Cheese, Blue Cheese, Brie Cheese and Raclette Cheese Chornichons, Sweet Paprika, Boiled Potatoes, Grapes, Dried Fruits and Crackers

Main Buffet Chaffing Pot Slow Braised Lamb Leg with Root Vegetable, Baked Fillet Barramundi with Langoustine Sauce, Pan Seared Duck Breast with Red Cabbage, Potato Dauphinoise, Chinese-style Braised Pork Belly, Pulao Rice , Indian Butter Chicken, Prawn Goa Curry, Palak Paneer

Signature Pie

Chicken and Leek Pie and Shepherds Pie

Dessert Temptations Selection of Chocolate, Vanilla & Strawberry Ice Cream With Raspberry, Chocolate and Chocolate Rice Topping Selection Bread and Butter Pudding with Custard Sauce, Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch sauce Selection of Mini Shoots Glass mousse and French Pastries, Assorted Cake, Tartlet and assorted Fresh-cut Fruits.

Chef Omelettes and Pasta made to order Station Chopped Bacon, Cheese, Diced Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Diced Shrimp and Crabs

Pasta Choice includes: Fettuccine, Penne and Linguini with Simmer Tomato Gravy or Alfredo Sauce

Complimentary Easter Eggs for all *12 years old and below **Minimum of 50 registered persons is required for the Brunch to commence.

Herdade São Miguel WINE & GOURMET DINNER (Portuguese) Friday, 28 April 2017

$98.00+ per Member • $108.00+ per Guest Aperitif Herdade da Pimenta Branca, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Grape Varietals: Antao Vaz, Arinto, Encruzado

Portuguese wine is the result of traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians,

***** Roasted Bone Marrow, Parsley, Anchovy, Mace, Pickled Vegetables Herdade da Pimenta Branca, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Greeks, and mostly the Romans. Portugal started to export its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire. Portugal has a big variety of

Grape Varietals: Antao Vaz, Arinto, Encruzado

local kinds, producing a very wide variety of different wines with

***** Miso Mushroom Soup

distinctive personality.

Herdade Sao Miguel Colheita Seleccionada, IG Alentejano, Portugal

Herdade São Miguel Winery Sao Miguel Wines - Casa Agrícola

Grape Varietals: Antão Vaz (50%), Verdelho (35%) and Viognier (15%)

Alexandre Relvas is one of the main wine companies from Alentejo,

*****

the land of cork. Managing 350 hectares of vineyards and producing

72-Hours Slow-cooked Short Rib of Angus, Smoked Anchovy and Onion Puree, Ox Tongue

3 million bottles per year. Alentejo is best known by its extremely differentiated climate, its unique, natural beauty and the purity

Herdade da Pimenta Preta, IG Alentejano, Portugal

of its inhabitants. The region covers about a third of Portugal,

Grape Varietals: Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon and Trincadeira.

and winemakers in the remaining two-thirds can often be heard

*****

complaining about the popularity of Alentejo wines.

Herdade da Pimenta Single Estate, IG Alentejano, Portugal Grape Varietals: Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional

We are happy to have Mr Rui Cunha with us this month to share with

Herdade da Pimenta Grande Escolha, Portugal

us their wines. Rui has been involved with his family wine growing

Grape Varietals: Syrah, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional

farm activities since at a young age and had the opportunity to join

***** Baked Stuffed Granny Smith Apple, Mascarpone Ice-cream

a Portuguese winery in 2005.

Freshly brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Special Take-Away Prices Available Only On The Evening Description

Special Take-Away Price

U.P.$

Herdade da Pimenta Branca, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

$25.00

$35.00

Herdade Sao Miguel Colheita Seleccionada, IG Alentejano, Portugal

$27.50

$37.90

Herdade da Pimenta Preta, IG Alentejano, Portugal

$25.00

$35.00

Herdade da Pimenta Single Estate, IG Alentejano, Portugal

$32.00

$43.50

Herdade da Pimenta Grande Escolha, Portugal

$49.90

$68.00

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

All prices quoted are inclusive of prevailing goods & services tax.

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ONGOING ACTIVITIES

BINGO NIGHTS

FOR TEENS

Teen Committee For enquiries email cassiewong@britishclub.org.sg

FOR ADULTS

Mahjong Every Monday • 10.00am – 12.00pm & Thursdays, 8.00pm Windsor Terrace Craft Ladies Every Tuesday • 10.00am – 3.00pm with a lunch break Club Balut Every 2nd Tuesday of the month • 8.00pm onwards Windsor Terrace Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Friday: 9.00am – 11.00am Pub Quiz Nights Wednesdays, 15 & 29 March • 8.00pm onwards Windsor Arms Bingo Nights Tuesdays, 7 & 21 March • 8.00pm onwards Windsor Arms Saturday Night Draw Every Saturday night at Windsor Arms: 9.00pm & 10.00pm Bridge Every Wednesday • 7.00pm – 10.00pm Book Club Bi-Monthly • 8.00pm – 9.00pm • Next Session: 21 March 2017

ACTIVITIES CONTACTS BALUT: David Quinn

Tel: 6410 1100

BRIDGE GROUP: Rajesh Chhabara

Tel: 9008 7095

MUSIC SECTION: Andy Sullivan

Tel: 8268 8252

CRAFT LADIES: Maggie Ashman

Tel: 8606 1120

MAHJONG: Fiona Corbett

Tel: 9841 9058

Email: quinndj@singnet.com.sg Email: rajesh.chhabara@csrworks.com Email: andysullivan9@gmail.com Email: ashman.mp@gmail.com

Email: Corbett.fiona83@gmail.com

BOOK CLUB

Tel: 6410 1100

PITTER CHATTER: Jenny English Email: jennyenglish81@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: 6410 1100

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

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Every Friday • 9.00am to 11.30am

The British Club welcomes you to join one of the longest running activities (since 1985) held at the Club - Chinese Brush Painting sessions. An ancient art form that allows you to express your individuality through its delicate strokes filled with history and meaning. Drop in for a trial class and have a chat with the very friendly and skillful instructor, Mr Yap, today!

for 4 sessions a month THE BRITISH CLUB

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

Wednesdays, 15 & 29 March, 8.00pm • Windsor Arms Pit your wits against other teams over five rounds of quizzes. In addition to weekly prizes, teams will accumulate points on a per season basis. The team with the most points at the end of the season wins a Grand Prize!

Watch this space!

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING: Yap Sin Guan Tel: 9666 8994

$180.00+ per Member $200.00+ per Guest

Tuesdays, 7 & 21 March, Windsor Arms

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

PITTER CHATTER

PARENTS AND TODDLERS GROUP

Every Thursday • 10.00am to 11.30am • Activity Hub Our very own playgroup for you to meet other parents in the Club to share ideas and experiences, and for you and your little bub to make new friends! Join us every Thursday for a fun social gathering to relax and unwind while the little ones play. Grandparents and friends are welcome too! The Pitter Chatter group is currently looking for more coordinators to take the helm! If you’d like to volunteer for the position, drop an email to activities@britishclub.org.sg or call 6410 1100.

SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE VERANDAH CAFÉ Every Sunday

Sunday is family time at The British Club! Spend your Sunday with us as we put out entertainment and candy floss 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 2.00pm to 4.00pm!

Join us from 12.30pm – 4.00pm for some non-stop fun! For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

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

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LITTLE CHEF

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Saturday, 11 March • 10.00am to 11.30am • Verandah Terrace

Put a minty spin on regular chocolate chip cookies and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these gooey green goodies!

$20.00+ Member Child $25.00+ Guest Child *Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event shall be billed the full price

FIRESTATION TOUR

Saturday, 18 March • 9.30am to 11.30am Assemble at The British Club Reception at 9.00am sharp Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Singapore’s busiest fire station? Explore the roles and functions of a fire station as well as the emergency vehicles, and catch an impressive pole sliding demonstration by the fire fighters. You will get to enjoy fire extinguisher experiential learning and hands-on experience with the water mist and impulse gun.

Venue: Alexandra Fire Station *Child: 3 to 12 years old

$15.00+ Member • $20.00+ Guest *Cancellations made less than 7 days before the event shall be billed the full price.

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

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Looking for after-school activities on Mondays? We are looking to hold creative sessions at the Activity Hub on Monday afternoons and we need your support! Every week will be a new craft experience picked out of our magic box. Register your interest today by sending an email to activities@britishclub.org.sg. Your thoughts and feedback are equally welcomed. Suitable for ages 4 – 8.

$15.00+ per session $50.00+ per month (4 sessions)

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Dueling Racer, Adventure Cove Waterpark

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For enquiries, please contact recept@britishclub.org.sg Subject to availability

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SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS

FIRE-BREATHING DRAGONS Sunday, 19 March • 1.00pm to 3.00pm • Activity Hub

Let your imagination run wild and create your very own fire-breathing dragons! We’ll show you how to train them too.

$25.00+ Member Child • $30.00+ Guest Child Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event shall be billed the full price

BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, 21 March • Stuart Room Engage in a hearty discussion with like-minded individuals of the Book Club. Up for review this month: “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams. All are welcome. For enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

STORYTELLING SESSION

HAMILTON’S HATS

Sunday, 26 March • 11.00am to 12.00pm Hop on for an interactive storytelling session with Evolve Arts, bringing to life the wonderful story of one little pig with LOTS of hats. For ages 2 – 6.

$10.00+ Member Child • $15.00+ Guest Child *Minimum 10 participants for session to commence.

**Each child can be accompanied by 1 adult. Additional adults will charged $10.00+ each. ***Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event shall be billed the full price

CUTIE & THE FEAST

AN EASTER PLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY EVOLVE ARTS Sunday, 2 April • 4.00pm – 5.00pm

With 4 days until Easter, Cutie the bunny wants to make Easter super special for his family – they are bored of carrots so he reads an article in The Bunny Times about a place where the best foods are kept. Cutie tells his family he will be back with a feast! Get into the spirit of Easter with Evolve Arts as they bring to you the tale of Cutie the bunny and his Easter-adventure. Register your interest with us by Monday, 6 March 2017. For ages 2 & above (open to the young ones and young once!)

$30.00+ Member • $35.00+ Guest

*Minimum of 80 participants for play to commence **Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event shall be billed the full price

For more information or to register your interest, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

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Saturday, 25 March • 6.00pm onwards • Poolside

Prepare yourselves for a pool party of epic (colour) proportions! Complete with a bubble show, exciting games and a rainbow ball pit, it will be great fun for the whole family! Feast on a fabulous buffet throughout the evening and try out our rainbow cocktails and mocktails specially crafted by the team at Splash Bar! End off the night with a ceremonial switching off of lights at the lobby, in conjunction with Earth Hour!

$32.00+ Adult • $16.00+ Child For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

Cancellations made less than 7 days before the event shall be billed the full price. *Child: 3 to 12 years old

42 SPORTS & FITNESS

SPORTS CONVENORS

SPORTS CHAIRMAN Steve Settle 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 Christian Bittar tennismen@britishclub.org.sg CRICKET SECTION Matthew White cricket@britishclub.org.sg

SWIMMING SECTION Victoria Morris/Helen Tynan swimming@britishclub.org.sg FOOTBALL SECTION James Morris football@britishclub.org.sg SCUBA SECTION SRC scuba@britishclub.org.sg

TAEKWONDO SECTION Adam Slater taekwondo@britishclub.org.sg

RUGBY SECTION Duncan McGilligan rugby@britishclub.org.sg Monday

• • • • • • •

Men Social Tennis Ladies Social Tennis Pilates Yoga Running Clinic Aqua Boot Camp Zumba

Tuesday

• • • •

Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Social Squash Muay Thai Kickboxing Aqua Bike

Wednesday

• • • •

Water Aerobics Yoga Aqua Running Hip Hop Dance

Thursday

• • • •

Social Squash Pilates Boot Camp Junior Fitness Class

Friday

• • • • • • •

Pilates Yoga Aqua Box Fit Mixed Social Tennis Children Ballet Salsa Dance Boot Camp

Saturday

• • • • • • • • • •

Karate Kids @ Studio Taekwondo @ Studio Football Matches @Turf City Social Squash Cricket @Turf City Rugby @Swiss Club Children Ballet Class Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Spa & Pilates Package Yoga

Sunday

• Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court • Tennis Teen Social • Junior Fitness Class

THE BRITISH CLUB

SPORT & FITNESS CLASSES Pilates*

Instructor: Bob

Monday, Thursday & Friday • 8.30pm to 9.30pm Fee: $20.00 per session* Spa & Pilates Package | Saturday • 8.30am to 9.30am 1 Session Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $128.00+ 3 Sessions Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $348.00+ 5 Sessions Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $528.00+ Yoga Class**

Instructor: Paulina Buck

Fee: $20.00 per session*

Monday & Wednesday • 9.30am to 11.00am Friday • 9.30am to 10.30am | Saturday • 10.30am to 12.00pm Running Clinic**

Instructor: Kelvin Leong

Every Monday & Wednesday • 7.00pm to 8.00pm Fee: $20.00 per session* (cost include dinner after the run at Scores) Zumba Class**

Instructor: Sas Thayalan

Every Monday • 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Fee: $30.00 per session* (cost include spaghetti and a drink after the class)

Muay Thai Kickboxing

Instructor: Eric Shia

Tuesday • 10.15am to 11.30 am | 6.00pm to 7.15pm (Introduction) $50 per session* Tuesday • 9.00am to 10.15am | 7.15pm to 8.30pm (Advanced) $160.00 per month*(6 sessions) Water Aerobics**

Instructor: Ismail

Fee: $20.00 per session*

Wednesday • 10.00am to 11.00am Aqua Box Fit**

Instructor: Ismail

Fee: $20.00 per session*

Friday • 10.00am to 11.00am Aqua Bike**

Instructor: Kristel Heather

Every Tuesday • 1st session – 8.30am to 9.30am | 2nd session – 10.00am to 11.00am Fees: $45.00 + per person* (1 session) • $170+ monthly package Should there be 5 weeks per month, package will be at $212.50+ Aqua Running**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Fee: $20.00 per session*

Wednesday • 9.00am to 10.00am Aqua Boot Camp**

Instructor: Vanan

Fee: $20.00 per session*

Monday • 10.00am to 11.00am Boot Camp**

Instructor: Rohaizad

Fee: $30.00 per session*

Thursday & Friday • 7.00pm to 8.00pm Hip Hop Class**

Instructor: Sas Thayalan

Fee: $20.00 per session*

Wednesday • 7.00pm to 8.00pm Salsa Class**

Instructor: Richard Little

Fee: $20.00 per session*

Friday • 8.30pm to 9.30pm Tinytots Soccer

Instructor: Adam

Tuesday • 10.00am to 11.00am (1.5 – 3 years old) | 11.00am to 12.00pm (3 – 4 years old) Saturday • 9.30am to 10.30am (1.5 – 3 years old) | 10.30am to 11.30am (3 – 4 years old) | 11.30am to 12.30pm (4 – 6 years old) Sunday • 9.30am to 10.30am (1.5 to 3 years old) | 11.30am to 12.30pm (9 – 10 years old) | 12.45pm to 1.45pm (11 – 14 years old) Fee: $30.00 per session* Children Ballet Classes**

Friday • 4.00pm to 5.00pm (3 – 5 years old) | 5.00pm to 6.00pm (6 – 8 years old) Saturday • 10.30am to 11.30am (6 – 8 years old) | 11.30am to 12.30pm (9 – 10 years old) | Fees: $31.00 per session* 12.45pm to 1.45pm (11 – 14 years old) Junior Fitness Group Coaching

Thursday • 4.00pm to 5.00pm (8 – 11 years old) | 5.00pm to 6.00pm (12 – 16 years old) Sunday • 10.00am to 11.00am (8 – 11 years old) | 11.00am to 12.00pm (12 – 16 years old) Fees: $31.00 per session* NOTE: Members are advised to book one week in advance to secure a slot for each class. * Fee is exclusive of 7% GST • ** $20.00+ will be charged for no-show

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

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Group Training (Minimum of 2 persons) $45 per Junior induction (Children aged 12 to 15 years old)

person 5 sessions* for $300

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

SPORTS & FITNESS 43 CRICKET:

NO POLITICAL CORRECTNESS HERE! By Paul Twine I want to start this New Year with a funny story about Farmer Joe and his prize rooster and chooks. I told the Farmer Joe and his prize rooster story at a conference in Chicago many years ago and although the laughter was uproarious, it was very evident fairly quickly that the audience had absolutely no idea what a chook was. Before I reprise this cautionary and side-splittingly hilarious tale, I should warn you to be prepared for a very sad beginning, a long middle and an unforeseen, strange but nevertheless funny ending. Pretty much like 2016. What is the relevance here? Well it is the year of the Fire Rooster in China and Chicken in Blighty. You will be pleased to hear that if you want to play cricket with probably the best bunch of lads in Singapore if not the world, you won’t need a popular vote or invoke Article 50 solo and then have the High Court tell you it’s a team decision. Nor will you need an Executive Order, (which is really weird in any case when you control both houses of parliament). Indeed, all you need to do is tell us that you would like to play. No matter what your gender, your age, your religion or your political bias, cricketing ability or any other preference for that matter, we have a spot for you in our team of probably the Best People in the World. For starters, 15-year old Monti Buck managed to bowl 5 overs for 3 wickets in 21 runs during our first game of the season for the Woodpeckers. Not bad for a young lad. So if you think that you can offer diversity (or not!) and are keen to have a laugh on a weekly or less frequent basis, you’ll find us scratching around the excellent British Club ground at Turf City most Saturdays. Oh, and Farmer Joe? If you want to hear the rooster joke then you’ll just have to turn up for a game. 2017! Make us great again.

Todd Buck with son Monti who batted together in the first game of the season.

Paul Twine Cricket Section Fixtures Secretary

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SPORTS & FITNESS 45 FOOTBALL:

FOOTBALL REPORT

The British Club Football had another tremendous year with many highlights and entertaining moments on and off the field. Two tours, four teams playing nearly 52 Saturdays in the year, midweek friendlies, golf matches, cricket against the Cricket Section, the odd long lunch, rehydrating in Scores, plenty of wise words but alas no silverware. This sums us up pretty well. The lack of silverware in 2016 has not been for the want of trying. We came a close second coming runners-up in EFL Premier League, EFL Qualifying League and the EFL Cup (narrowly losing to the SCC). Our four(well eight really) team captains, Mark Saurin/Paul Hackett, Bill Palmer/Steve Clark, Stephen Mangham/Mike Hughes and Nick Challoner/Steven Hodge ensure we have a good blend of fun and competition which makes the section so enjoyable. If you are not playing, are between the ages of 14 – 65 years, fancy brushing off the cobwebs from those boots you might have hung up years ago, get in touch and we shall get you involved – you might surprise or even surpass yourself! Some magic moments from 2016 included the arrival of the ‘squid’ (Ho Chi Minh tour), the ‘Guinness Boat Race’ to beat Hibernians FC at their annual Muddy’s Cup (it went to the 19th hole, of course), Steve Clark’s outside of the left foot free kick wonder goal, Scores curry buffet on Saturday evenings, the Annands on Tour in Bali, Rich English match reports, a trio of Saurins in the first team and a trio of Summers’ generations (grandfather, dad and twins sons) playing in the same game…

By James Morris

The Bali Tour was again one of the most awaited events of the year. Paul Davies exceeded all expectations with a Thursday night chez Davies at his villa in Canggu where we had dinner for 15 – ideal preparation for four games in two days. Paddy managed to get the tour kit impounded at customs, which we managed to get released after last minute letters from our GM and the British Council of Indonesia. Three draws and a defeat was a good return for an ageing squad. A warm thanks to the Bali Sports Foundation, particularly Gareth Fitzpatrick, who for the third year has organized all the fixtures and given high quality advice on places to frequent in the evenings. The tourists donated SGD700 from tour fines to the Foundation. There were many outstanding performances week in week out but the following scooped the awards this year. Special mention to the 1st team player of the year, Rob Rickard, who leaves us in January and Mark Saurin who leads from the front in every game. Also, to all those who put in time during the year to make the Football Section what it is – you know who you are so many thanks to you all. Club Player of the Year – Mark Saurin 1st XI player of the Year – Rob Rickard 2nd XI player of the Year – Jan Jeffrey ESPZEN Vets player of the Year – John Williams D2D Vets Player of the Year – Paul Smith Golden Boot – James Morris Young player of the Year – Nikhil Persuad Best Newcomer – Chris Coleman Andrew Marshall Award – Mike Hughes

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SPORTS & FITNESS 47 GOLF:

GOLF SECTION HAPPENINGS By Dick Burton Ever since our 2017 began, it’s been chucking it down. After so many years with so few rain interruptions, it appears that 2017 is the year of disruption. Anyway, with the government land acquisition well on the way to converting our golf to an indoor activity, perhaps we won’t have to worry in years to come. But for the time being we have beefed-up the fixture list and hopefully we will still get plenty of games in.

ORDER OF MERIT 2017

There are changes to the Order of Merit this year. No longer do you need to amass points over the course of the year, two great performances will do. We are giving you 14 chances throughout the year to win a stableford competition. These are played at weekends and weekdays to meet the needs of our Members. Your win qualifies you to enter our Champion of Champions event which will be held at the Els Club in Desaru on Saturday, 9 December 2017. There will be a recce to the Els Club in July or August for those who are left behind this summer.

FIXTURE LIST 2017

After much discussion, a very exciting fixture list has emerged. We have at least 5 inter-club matches with the first against the SLAGS on Chinese New Year Day. We follow that with our Ashes Test against the Singapore Cricket Club, to be held at Keppel Club on 10 March. Already we have over a dozen signed up so if you haven’t put your name down yet, please get in touch. Later in the year we will need to prise back the Colonial Cup from the Tanglin Club and crush the American Club again in our Ryder Cup match. Match format will be 2 Ball Better Ball unless otherwise decided by the match committees. Please take note of two key dates: Club Championship at Sentosa, 21 September 2017 and the following the success of our Bali Golf Tour last year, we are organising Phuket Summer Tour from 1 to 4 June 2017.

MONDAY NIGHT GOLF LEAGUE ORCHID COUNTRY CLUB Is this season our season? The Monday Night Golf League gets underway in February with Steve Settle leading our team. It’s never too late for us to make a substitution if you have a gracious handicap and fancy the run out.

The only time we got close, May 2014! Left to Right; Gavin Kramer, Nic Merrow-Smith, Gary Cunning, Andrew Affleck, Dave Meadows and Deke Pedrick.

JANUARY STABLEFORD SEMBAWANG COUNTRY CLUB AND LAGUNA NATIONAL On back to back days, 11 golfers rolled up at the two courses but sadly only those at Laguna, managed to start and finish the round. Winner of the Laguna Stableford and our first Champion of the 2017, was Paul Nikkel, who also took the Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive prizes. Runner up in the field of 4 was Kenny Cowgill.

RESULTS Event: British Club January Weekday Stableford, Venue: Laguna National Winner: Paul Nikkel, 34 points Runner-up; Kenny Cowgill, 32 points. Nearest the Pin: Paul Nikkel Longest Drive: Paul Nikkel

UP AND COMING EVENTS Interclub Matches Event: The Ashes vs Singapore Cricket Club Venue: Keppel Club Date: Friday (PM) 10 March 2017 Stableford Competition Event: Weekday Stableford Venue: Raffles Country Club, Palm Course Date: Friday (PM) 17 March Event: Weekend Stableford Venue: Raffles Country Club, Palm Course Date: Sunday (PM) 26 March For more details about these and details of our other fixtures for 2017, please contact Wan Lay Chi at wanlaychi@britishclub.org.sg

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SPORTS & FITNESS 49 SWIMMING:

SWIMMING SECTION REPORT

by Tory Morris and Helen Tynan

BRITISH CLUB BARRACUDAS 2017 SWIMMING CALENDAR

Date

Day

Event

Venue / Host

7 January 2017

Saturday

Training Starts

The British Club

8:00am - 12:00pm

1 & 4 February 2017

Wednesday & Saturday

BC Time Trial 1

The British Club

4:30pm - 7:00pm/9am to 12.00pm

Time

8:00am - 12:00pm

12 February 2017

Sunday

Merlion League Leg 1

The British Club

Feb 2017 (TBA)

Friday - Sunday

SSA Time Trials - selected swimmers

OCBC Aquatic Center

8:00am - 4:00pm

24 March 2017

Friday

Neptune League Leg 1

The Tanglin Club

4.30pm - 19:00pm

25 March 2017

Friday

LTS Gala

The British Club

9.00am - 11.30am

5 & 8 April 2017

Wednesday & Saturday

BC Time Trial 2

The British Club

4:30pm - 7:00pm/9am to 12.00pm

23 April 2017

Friday

Neptune League Leg 2

The British Club

8.00am - 12.00pm

Merlion League Leg 2

MSS (Canadian School)

8.00am to 12.00pm

Neptune League Leg 3

Singapore Island Country Club

8:00am - 12:00pm

7 May 2017

Sunday

21 May 2017

Sunday

BC SWIMMING GALA & MID YEAR PARTY ( 18 JUNE 2017 ) Summer Swim Program ( 3 July - 19 August 2017 ) Saturday

Merlion League Leg 3

The Tanglin Club

22 September 2017

9 September 2017

Friday

Neptune League Leg 4

The Hollandse Club

4.30pm - 19:00pm

8 October 2017

Sunday

Merlion League Leg 4

The American Club

8.00am to 12.00pm

12:00pm - 5:00pm

25 & 28 October 2017

Wednesday & Saturday

BC Time Trial 3

The British Club

4:30pm - 7:00pm/9am to 12.00pm

10 November 2017

Friday

Neptune League Leg 5

Swiss Club

4.30pm - 19:00pm

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Thursday - Friday

FINA Swimming World Cup - Cluster 3

OCBC Aquatic Center

9am to 9pm

OCBC Aquatic Centre

9:00am - 5:00pm

BC BARRACUDA MASTERS TBA

Sunday

SINGAPORE MASTERS

The Barracudas got Talent evening in December 2016 was a huge

success with lots of groups entertaining us with their talents. We

organized 3 judges to adjudicate the evening – a big thank you to

Paddy Flynn, David Green and Kate Burton. The performances were judged on 5 different categories: Costume, Creativity, Musicality,

BEST IN BUTTERFLY BEST IN BACKSTROKE BEST IN BREASTSTROKE BEST IN FREESTYLE ALL ROUNDED SWIMMER

Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls

7yrs old - under Louis Ferre Bessie Hassell Anthony Latchford Naomi Smith William Mounsey Gabriella Ramage Archie Johnston Colette Whelan Dylan Turton Matilda Thomas

Audience Impact and Overall Performance. We had a variety of

acts during the evening, from dance groups, musicians, actors,

singers and even synchronized swimmers. A big thanks to all those

Barracudas who participated in the evening and congratulations to the runners up and the winners.

The annual awards were given out at December’s Barracudas Got

Talent evening and many Barracudas received certificates and

MOST IMPROVE

MOST DILIGENT

8yrs old Jayden Wu Isabella Daniel Isaac Daugherty Sophie McNee Sam Webb Charlotte Falting Connor Whelan Bronwyn Eskridge Josh Tynan Francesca Masi

9yrs old James Butcher Sophie Neilan Tom Holloway Fern Gray Ethan Turley Sylvie Warner Osian Tranter Lily Hare George Morris Samantha Buchan

10yrs old

11 - 12yrs old Zachary Yeo

13yrs old - above

Gabrielle Bittar Hannah Wilford Dominique Webb Charlie Johnstone Jessie Thomas Ethan Daugherty Millie Tynan

Giuliano Merito Natasha Papasolomontos Alexander Lawson

Jade Williams Alyshia Edwards Ashlen Schreiber Bethany Turley

Thomas Morris Seren Price Jeremy Williams Lucie Schellerer

DEVELOPMENTAL

PRE SQUAD

SQUAD

BOYS

Archie Johnston

Josh Tynan

Thomas Morris

GIRLS

Bessie Hassell

Isabella Daniel

Millie Tynan

BOYS

Louis Ferre

Jayden Wu

Ethan Daugherty

GIRLS

Ella Morris

Bronwyn Eskridge

Bethany Turley

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

MOST OUTSTANDING AWARDS

GIRLS

BOYS

GIRLS

BOYS

BETHANY TURLEY

DYLAN TURTON

COLETTE WHELAN

ARCHIE JOHNSTON

GABRIELLE BITTAR

ETHAN DAUGHERTY

FRANCESCA MASI

CONNOR WHELAN

JADE WILLIAMS

ISAAC DAUGHERTY

GABRIELLA RAMAGE

GEORGE MORRIS

JESSIE THOMAS

JAYDEN WU

ISABELLA DANIEL

JEREMY WILLIAMS

MILLIE TYNAN NATASHA PAPASOLOMONTOS

THOMAS MORRIS ZACHARY YEO

LUCIE SCHELLERER MATILDA THOMAS

JOSH TYNAN LOUIS FERRE

trophies for their efforts during 2016. A special mention to Lily Hare and Dylan Turton who were presented with the award for “Rookie

of the Year 2016” and to Lucie Schellerer and Jeremy Williams who

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR GIRLS

LILY HARE

BARRACUDA OF THE YEAR BOYS

DYLAN TURTON

GIRLS

LUCIE SCHELLERER

BOYS

JEREMY WILLIAMS

were presented with the awards for “Barracuda of the Year 2016”.

Our captains for 2017 are Jade Williams and Bethany Turley, thanks and congratulations to them both.

There are lots of dates for the diary this year, please take a moment

to look at the Barracudas swim calendar and put these into your diaries. This month we have a Neptune League competition at the

Tanglin Club on Friday 24th March and we have organized a Learn

To Swim gala on Saturday 25th March. More details about these will be emailed to you later this month.

As always, please send us your thoughts and comments to

swimming@britishclub.org.sg Tory & Helen

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50 SPORTS & FITNESS SQUASH:

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION By The Boaster and The Crafty Canuck

The Squash Section is pleased that our policy of offering free-flow beer at committee meetings has resulted in a 2017 squash committee of 16 ‘senators’. Andrew Vine is promoted to the newly created co-convenor position. Nick Fell, Andy Greenaway and Chris Mansfield join for 2017 and we say thanks to Jim Mitchell for his efforts last year. Pictured below is the ‘think-tank’ hard at work at the first quarterly committee meeting. They oversee: an international squash tour, four friendlies, participation in two inter-club squash leagues, two annual tournaments, monthly handicap tournaments, a junior squash open house, internal squash boxes, magazine articles, a weight-loss competition and more. Each year we finish with slightly less money than we started with. Senator

Position

Senator

Position

Andrew Vine / Craig Telmer

Co-Convenors

Andrew Marshall Nick Fell

SSRA Captains

Damian Glendinning

Treasurer

Keith Carpenter

Handicaps

Andrew Vine

Secretary and Tournaments

Liam Douglas Chris Mansfield

Friendlies

Ben Kiggell

Media and COSMO Co-Captain

James Bauly

Boxes

Mansoor Tirmzi Andrew Stearns James Pickles Richard Offer

Squash Tour Planners

Andy Greenaway

Marketing / Membership

Jamie Salamon

COSMO Co-Captain

Looking at the picture above, one quickly realises that being young or athletic is not required to play squash at The British Club! Drop by courtside on a Tuesday or Thursday night to give it a try. To prove the point that the committee never sleeps, you need look no further than the squash notice board for James’ latest innovation. Over Christmas and the two New Years, instead of our usual box leagues we are playing a MegaBox. Everyone plays everyone – a chance for the lower-ranked squashers such as The Boaster to take on the elite, like the Crafty Canuck, and for those who play a lot of matches to outscore the court-shy. It’s in full swing and going well – thanks James.

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SPORTS & FITNESS 51 TENNIS:

TENNIS SECTION REPORT By Mitali Das PARENT CHILD SOCIAL We kicked off 2017 with a fun Saturday afternoon at the annual Parent & Child Social in January. It was the perfect way for parents to end a long holiday period with the kids. We had a few new Members to the Tennis Section meet some ‘old timers’ and new junior Members being able to play with some of our young tennis superstars. All in all, it was a fun day out on the courts.

TENNIS TIPS – STAYING FOCUSED We all know how tough it can be to play any sport in the heat and humidity of Singapore. Add in a bit of competition and the first thing that starts to dwindle are energy levels regardless of how fit one thinks they are. Our focus shifts from the game to how tired we might be feeling or even sometimes other distractions in our lives. In tennis this becomes apparent as we start to literally drag our feet. Our reaction time slows down and our footwork stumbles. A strong opponent can often pick up on this sudden lack of focus and capitalise on it. Suddenly you find yourself down a few games or even a set or two. So, how do we regain our concentration? The best way to stay focused is to be specific about what you are focusing on. And then consider the quality of your performance in relation to that. We can implement specific strategies to regain our concentration. Something that a lot of players do is look at their strings and readjust them. This has a calming effect and is the perfect time to refocus our mind. Also, use the breaks between games to plan out your next strategy instead of dwelling on the previous game. As the saying goes ‘the most important shot in tennis is the next one’. And finally BE THE BALL! This is something we have heard all our coaches say and it gets a bit clichéd but it works. When we start tracking the ball our focal point becomes singular and it’s hard to get distracted.

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52 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MARCH 2017 Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

1 2 *Monthly F&B Promotions St. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Celebrations Champagne Day Dining Madness Bridge Sports: Water Aerobics, Yoga, Aqua Running, Hip Hop Dance

Members Connect Night Champagne Day Dining Madness Mahjong Pitter Chatter Sports: Social Squash, Pilates, Bootcamp, Junior Fitness

6 7 8 9 Dining Madness Mahjong Magic Box Mondays Sports: Men Social Tennis, Pilates, Yoga, Running Clinic, Aqua Boot Camp, Zumba

Dining Madness Bingo Night Craft Ladies BYO Wine Sports: Tinytots Soccer, Social Squash, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Aqua Bike

Champagne Day Dining Madness Bridge Sports: Water Aerobics, Yoga, Aqua Running, Hip Hop Dance

Champagne Day Dining Madness Mahjong Pitter Chatter Sports: Social Squash, Pilates, Bootcamp, Junior Fitness

13 14 15 16 Dining Madness Mahjong Magic Box Mondays Sports: Men Social Tennis, Pilates, Yoga, Running Clinic, Aqua Boot Camp, Zumba

Dining Madness BYO Wine Craft ladies Balut Sports: Tinytots Soccer, Social Squash, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Aqua Bike

Champagne Day Dining Madness Pub Quiz Night Bridge Sports: Water Aerobics, Yoga, Aqua Running, Hip Hop Dance

Champagne Day Dining Madness Teen Committee Meeting Mahjong Pitter Chatter Sports: Social Squash, Pilates, Bootcamp, Junior Fitness

20 21 22 23 Dining Madness Mahjong Magic Box Mondays Sports: Men Social tennis, Pilates, Yoga, Running Clinic, Aqua Boot Camp, Zumba

Book Club Dining Madness Bingo Night BYO Wine Craft Ladies Sports: Tinytots Soccer, Social Squash, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Aqua Bike

Champagne Day Dining Madness Bridge Sports: Water Aerobics, Yoga, Aqua Running, Hip Hop Dance

Champagne Day Dining Madness Pitter Chatter Sports: Social Squash, Pilates, Bootcamp, Junior Fitness

27 28 29 30 Dining Madness Mahjong Magic Box Mondays Sports: Men Social Tennis, Pilates, Yoga, Running Clinic, Aqua Boot Camp, Zumba

Dining Madness BYO Wine Craft Ladies Sports: Tinytots Soccer, Social Squash, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Aqua Bike

Champagne Day Dining Madness Pub Quiz Night Bridge Sports: Water Aerobics, Yoga, Aqua Running, Hip Hop Dance

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

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Champagne Day Dining Madness Pitter Chatter Sports: Social Squash, Pilates, Bootcamp, Junior Fitness

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 53

Fri

Sat

Sun

3 4 5 Friday Night Live @ Windsor Arms Tapas Night @ Scores Chinese Brush Painting Sports: Pilates, Yoga, Aqua Box Fit, Mixed Social Tennis, Children Ballet, Salsa Dance, Boot Camp, Ladies Social Tennis

Saturday Night Live @ Windsor Arms Tapas Night @ Scores Saturday Night Draw Sports: Karate Kids, Taekwondo, Football, Social Squash, Cricket, Rugby, Children Ballet, Tinytots Soccer, Master Tournament, Yoga

4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room Sunday Semi-Buffet Luncheon @ Windsor Arms Sunday Entertainment @ Verandah Café Sports: Tinytots Soccer, Tennis Teen Social, Junior Fitness, Masters Tournament

APRIL 2017 LISTING Cutie & The Feast: An Easter Play

Brought to You by Evolve Arts

Sunday, 2 April 2017

10 11 12 Friday Night Live @ Windsor Arms Tapas Night @ Scores Chinese Brush Painting Sports: Pilates, Yoga, Aqua Box Fit, Mixed Social Tennis, Children Ballet, Salsa Dance, Boot Camp, Ladies Social Tennis, Interclub Golf vs SCC

Little Chef: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Saturday Night Live @ Windsor Arms Tapas Night @ Scores Saturday Night Draw Sports: Karate Kids, Taekwondo, Football, Social Squash, Cricket, Rugby, Children Ballet, Tinytots Soccer, Masters Tournament, Yoga

Open House 4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room Sunday Semi-Buffet Lunch @ Windsor Arms Sunday Entertainment @ Verandah Café Sports: Tinytots Soccer, Tennis Teen Social, Junior Fitness, Masters Tournament

Good Friday Buffet Lunch @ Verandah Café Friday, 14 April 2017

Easter Sunday Celebrations Sunday, 16 April 2017

17 18 19 St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations London No. 3 Gin Tasting Tapas Night @ Scores Friday Night Live @ Windsor Arms Chinese Brush Painting Sports: Pilates, Yoga, Aqua Box Fit, Mixed Social Tennis, Children Ballet, Salsa Dance, Boot Camp, Ladies Social Tennis, Golf March Stableford

Firestation Tour Saturday Night Live @ Windsor Arms Tapas Night @ Scores Saturday Night Draw Sports: Karate Kids, Taekwondo, Football, Social Squash, Cricket, Rugby, Children Ballet, Tinytots Soccer, Masters Tournament Finals, Yoga

Special Arts & Crafts 4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room Sunday Semi-Buffet Lunch @ Windsor Arms Sunday Entertainment @ Verandah Café Sports: Tinytots Soccer, Tennis Teen Social, Junior Fitness, Masters Tournament

Variety MasterChef

Saturday, 22 April 2017

Herdade São Miguel Wine & Gourmet Dinner Friday, 28 April 2017

24 25 26 Tapas Night @ Scores Friday Night Live @ Windsor Arms Chinese Brush Painting Sports: Pilates, Yoga, Aqua Box Fit, Mixed Social Tennis, Children Ballet, Salsa Dance, Boot Camp, Ladies Social Tennis

The Epic Rainbow Pool Party St. John’s Island Day Trip Saturday Night Live @ Windsor Arms Tapas Night @ Scores Saturday Night Draw Sports: Karate Kids, Taekwondo, Football, Social Squash, Cricket, Rugby, Children Ballet Class, Tinytots Soccer, Yoga

Mothering Sunday Storytelling Session: Hamilton’s Hats Sunday Entertainment @ Verandah Café Sports: Tinytots Soccer, Tennis Teen Social, Junior Fitness, Golf March Stableford

31 Luis Felipe Edwards Wine & Gourmet Dinner Friday Night Live @ Windsor Arms Tapas Night @ Scores Saturday Night Draw Sports: Pilates, Yoga, Aqua Box Fit, Mixed Social Tennis, Children Ballet, Salsa Dance, Boot Camp, Ladies Social Tennis.

*Promotion until 31 March

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THE BRITISH CLUB (BAHRAIN)

The British Club is one of the oldest and most popular expat clubs in Bahrain. Starting out in 1935, the Club now has a membership of over 1700 members. The Club offers a variety of dining options; from their newly renovated Coffee Shop and Lounge which opens daily, to a poolside Sports Bar where members can find light meals, and The Ascot Restaurant which serves a different themed cuisine each night. Sports enthusiasts are well catered for at the British Club. Included among the facilities are two multi-purpose courts for Football, Netball and Tennis, two indoor Squash Courts and a Sports hall catering for Badminton, Volleyball and Tae Kwon Do. The Club boasts a 25 metre x 9 metre swimming pool which is ideal for a relaxing swim, or for a more active workout with dedicated swimming lanes for the more serious swimmers. The Health Club offers state-of-the-art equipment; including cardio machines along with a large free weight training area and resistance training machines, together with spacious changing rooms including a sauna. The British Club Library is probably the best stocked English language library in Bahrain, and contains about 14,000 books from all genres, and for readers of all age groups. In addition, a selection of DVDs is also available.

The British Club (Bahrain) Building 41, Ahmed Ali Kanoo Avenue Po Box 26401, Manama 337, Kingdom of Bahrain Email: secretary@britishclubbahrain.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. Start your journey today!

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56 OPERATING HOURS OPERATING HOURS AT THE CLUB Reception in Main Lobby Daily: 8.00am to 11.00pm

6410 1100

Administrative Office Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 6.15pm

Scores Sports Bar and Restaurant Bar: 8.00am to 11.00pm (Last order: 10.45pm) Restaurant: 11.30am to 11.00pm (Last food order: 10.15pm)

Food & Beverage Office (Banquet Sales & Events) Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 6.15pm

Splash Bar Monday to Thursday: 9.00am to 8.00pm Friday to Sunday and Public Holiday: 9.00am to 9.00pm

Membership Sales Monday to Sunday: 9.00am to 6.15pm Rabley Room & Library Daily: 8.00am to 11.00pm The Activity Hub (for 7 to 14 years old) Tuesday to Friday: 2.00pm to 7.00pm Saturday, Sunday, Eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays: 9.00am to 9.00pm Closed on Mondays Treetops Terrace & Lounge Open during Club and private events. Jackpot Room Monday to Sunday: 2.00pm to 10.00pm The Mountbatten Room is closed on Mondays Sunday, 12.00pm to 3.00pm, 6.00pm to 11.00pm Tuesday to Thursday 6.00pm to 11.00pm Pre-dinner drinks from 6.00pm Dinner commences at 6.30pm (last food order: 9.30pm) Friday and Saturday (Pre-dinner drinks from 6.00pm)

6.00pm to midnight Dinner commences at 6.30pm (last food order: 10.30pm)

Verandah Café / Verandah Terrace Monday to Sunday including Public Holiday: 9.00am to 10.30pm (last order for food and drink: 10.15pm)

Main Swimming and Children’s Pool Daily: 6.00am to 9.30pm Mike Gorrie Playcentre (for 2 to 7 years old) Monday to Wednesday: 9.00am to 7.00pm Thursday to Sunday: 9.00am to 9.00pm Video Games Room Daily: 9.00am to 10.30pm Windsor Shop Monday to Thursday: 11.00am to 10.00pm Friday to Sunday and Public Holiday: 10.00am to 10.00pm Sports Centre Information: Court Booking 6410 1173 6410 1173 Pro Shop Daily: 8.00am to 10.00pm Gymnasium Daily: 6.00am to 10.00pm 6410 1151 Chinois Spa Monday: Closed 6410 1154 Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 10.00am to 6.00pm Thursday to Saturday: 10.00am to 9.45pm (Based on requests)

Windsor Arms Sunday to Thursday: 12.00pm to 11.00pm Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holidays: 12.00pm to 1.00am

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