May 2016

May 2016

THE

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

Tel: 6339 8229

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

Tel: 6222 3552

The British Council Tel: 6473 1111 Email: contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Website: www.britishcouncil.org.sg Visit Britain Tel: 800 852 3 549 (Toll Free) Email: singapore@visitbritain.org Website: www.visitbritain.com/sg Singapore St. Andrew’s Society Maggie Anderson Tel: 9666 2586 Website: www.standrewssociety.org.sg St. David’s Society of Singapore Alistair Cook Email: adbcook@gmail.com Website: www.stdavidsingapore.com St. Patrick’s Society of Singapore Emma Gordon Email: emzer21@hotmail.com Royal Society of St. George’s Paul Adamberry Email: rssg.sg@gmail.com Website: www.saintgeorgesociety.com

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President’s Message

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GM’s Message

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Club News

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Fry Group Feature

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Best of British Special

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Member in the Spotlight

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Special Feature

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Food & Beverage

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Calendar of Events

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Activities & Events

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Sports & Fitness

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Reciprocal Club Spotlight

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Club Directory & Operating Hours

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Members, Many youngsters (and fathers like me) will soon find themselves panicked at the thought of an impending Mother’s Day and little time, or maybe imagination, to do justice to the person we rely upon most. International Mother’s Day falls on 8 May, which is a Sunday. The Club is offering a variety of options for those of us that want to organise a (surprise) celebratory meal with a 5-course Sunday Lunch at the Mountbatten Room and buffets at The Windsor Arms and Verandah Terrace. These events will no doubt be popular so please book early to avoid disappointment.

I’d again like to welcome all our new Members to the Club and I encourage you to approach our Member Relations team for any information about the Club and any of the social or sporting activities and events that are on offer. Each month, we hold an evening cocktail event that allows Members to meet new people and make new connections. The evening is open to all Members and I encourage people to come along and try it out but I especially look forward to meeting new Members at the next Members Connect Night, which will be held on Thursday, 5 May.

MAIN COMMITTEE

Damian Hills President

Steve Settle Vice President Chairman of Sports Committee

Adrian Waterton Vice President Chairman of Human Resource Committee

Stephen Fulton Honorary Treasurer Chairman of Finance Committee

Frank Wong Honorary Secretary Chairman of Membership and Rules Committee

Shaun Matheson Chairman of F&B Task Force and Special Projects Committee

Tony Quek Chairman of Development and Health & Safety Committee Chairman of Disciplinary Committee

If you are a fan of Jane Seymour, there is an upcoming event that you might not want to miss. The award-winning actress will be at the Club on Friday, 13 May. In collaboration with the British Theatre Playhouse, the Club will be hosting an exclusive 3-course luncheon with Jane Seymour OBE at the Mountbatten Room. Limited seats are available so make your reservations early to avoid disappointment. You may get in touch with activities@britishclub.org.sg to secure a booking.

Stephen Walker

Easter is behind us and summer is on the way. There is no better time to get back into shape and focus on your fitness and sports. The Club has excellent facilities and very active sports sections that cater to all levels of commitment and performance. The list of sections and convenors is shown in this magazine and Lay Chi, our Sports Manager, and the individual section convenors are available to answer your questions and guide you on what is available. The Club is considering to start a Rugby section so if you have an interest in participating in Rugby please let us know.

Eric Rogers

Finally, the Club will open its doors to one and all on Sunday, 29 May for the annual Family Day and Open House. Bring your family and invite your friends to the Club as we turn it into a British fair complete with games, stalls, exciting rides, fun prizes and a scrumptious buffet spread to boot! In conjunction with the upcoming Best of British celebrations, there are a variety of fantastic membership offers and existing Members benefit when their friends sign-up to join The British Club. Visit www. britishclub.org.sg for more information on the membership promotion.

To all mums, I wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. DAMIAN R. HILLS President THE BRITISH CLUB

Chairman of Member Services (F&B and A&E) Committee

Patrick Hyde Chairman of Marketing and Communications Committee

Chairman of Infocomm Committee

CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS Development and Health & Safety Committee Shaun Matheson, Chris Walden, Malcolm Skipp, Darshan Mehta Marketing and Communications Committee Kate Jeffrey, Caroline Underhill, Sarah McNee, Anton Colton Finance Committee Member Yip Wai Hun, Andrew Dawson, Ashley Nicholas, Roger Harrold Member Services Committee Maggie Ashman, Patricia Forrester, Michelle Kuek, Tiffany Wallwork, David Wong, Fiona Corbett, Marcus Keyworth Human Resource Committee Damian Hills, Steve Settle, Tony Quek, Shaun Matheson, Eugene Heng Infocomm Committee David Griffiths, Nigel Cain, Jordan Windebank, Marcus Keyworth, Stephen Walker, Ashley Nicholas Membership and Rules Committee Jeffrey Chua, Antony Melero, Robin Nayak, Don Wang, David Wong Sports Committee All Sports Convenors

GM’S MESSAGE

Dear Members, Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy Labour Day! The Best of British is now just around the corner from the 3-11 June. This year, we

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CLUB MANAGEMENT

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

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

have lined-up amongst the usual events, an exciting Ladies Day at the QEII Cup at the Singapore Turf Club on Sunday, 5 June as well as a fabulous West End Dinner and Cabaret Show on Thursday, 9 June. The early bird tickets for the Grand Finale ends on Monday, 23 May. So do join us and get your tickets early. Log on to www.britishclub.

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

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

org.sg to book online.

Catch our Pirates themed pool party on Saturday, 28 May, brought to

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

you by the Stamford American International School. We’ll provide the exciting games and entertainment for the children with a superb buffet to boot. Come dressed in your pirate nines and you may just walk away

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

with a big surprise.

If you are keen to reach out to the Members of the Club, do consider

Food & Beverage Manager Patrick Tan

6410 1141 fb@britishclub.org.sg

including your messages on the Club’s numerous platforms. You can contact the marketing team at marketing@britishclub.org.sg to discuss further possibilities that are available.

Sports & Recreation Manager 6410 1150 Wan Lay Chi sports@britishclub.org.sg

Additionally, if you are planning for a party or a private event, the Club offers premium and customised catering services to meet your most discerning requirements. We also offer outside catering services at a

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

venue of your choice. For more details or enquiries, please feel free to contact banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg.

Member Relations Manager Cassie Wong

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Have a fabulous May and hope to see you at the Club soon.

SEAN BOYLE General Manager

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

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

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WHY YOU NEED A WILL

By David Pugh – The Fry Group

David Pugh has been living and working in South East Asia for more than eight years and is responsible for The Fry Group’s activities in the region. David specialises in inheritance tax strategy, pension planning and portfolio management. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and a Board Member of the British Chamber of Commerce, Singapore.

In England and Wales there are rules in place which govern how an estate is distributed for those without a valid Will in place.

If you are married with children and die without a Will, the first £250,000 and the personal chattels, will pass to your spouse. The remainder will be divided into two, with one share passing outright to your spouse and the other to your children. Previously the share to the surviving spouse passed into trust, from which they would receive the income during their lifetime and the capital preserved for the children on their death.

Whilst the current rules simplify matters by removing the trust structure, for those with children from a previous marriage, circumstances could become complicated. There is now the possibility that a greater portion of your estate will move away from your children than under the old rules – if the surviving spouse is not minded to benefit the stepchildren. Equally those that are separated but not divorced could find their estranged spouse receiving a greater proportion of their estate than their children.

For co-habitants, if an unmarried individual dies without a Will, their partner receives nothing! Where there are no children the surviving spouse receives the entire estate.

In addition to ensuring your assets pass to your intended beneficiaries there are other reasons for completing a Will: 1.

To protect funds against spendthrift beneficiaries or against divorce/bankruptcy.

2.

To appoint guardians to minor children; if no guardians are named the children may be placed in foster care until

the courts/local authorities decide who should look after them.

3.

To appoint someone you want to handle your estate (an executor).

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To avoid Inheritance Tax – if you rely on the intestacy rules this could lead to an immediate charge if funds pass to y

our children.

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To indicate your funeral wishes.

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To provide guidance on whom you would like to look after any pets you own; for example family, friends or perhaps

an animal sanctuary.

Whatever your situation, recent rule changes underline the importance of making a will to make sure your wishes are taken into account upon your death. Furthermore, if you reside in Singapore with assets in Singapore you should consider having a Singapore Will in place. Not only will this speed up the probate process for your Singapore assets but it will also speed up the guardianship wishes you may have in place for your children.

At The Fry Group we have extensive experience in Will writing, identifying Inheritance Tax exposures and working with you to come up with sensible and workable solutions.

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BRITISH CLUB CRAFT GROUP RAISES MONEY FOR THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE

On Wednesday, 9 March several members of the Craft group paid an inspirational visit to the Riding for The Disabled Association Singapore.

The purpose of the visit was to present a cheque for $3,000. This was raised by the ladies of the Craft group who throughout last year made various items that were sold at The British Club Christmas Bazaar. We raised a total of $5,800, the generosity of the Club raised this to $6,000 making it possible to donate $3,000 to each of the Club’s chosen charities.

Riding for the Disabled Singapore is entirely reliant on donations. It receives no government funding. While we were there, a school for Autistic children were having a lesson. Seeing their faces when riding was a very emotional experience. Riding benefits the disabled children and adults in many ways, it helps strengthen muscles, balance, co-ordination and improves social skills.

They are always in need of volunteers, if you can spare a small amount of time please contact them on Tel: +65 6250 0176 for more details. You do not need to be an experienced horse enthusiast as full training will be given.

They currently have 21 horses all of which have been donated, the oldest of these is Fraggle who has reached the ripe old age of 32. All the horses are very well cared for, which of course comes at a cost.

I would ask all of us British Club Members to dig deep and support this very worthwhile cause.

Compiled by Maggie Ashman, Craft Convenor and Jenny Butler.

The Craft Group meets every Tuesday at the TreeTops lounge, between 10am and 3pm.

We welcome new Members so please come and join us.

For enquiries, email Maggie Ashman, Craft Ladies convenor at mandpashman@yahoo.co.uk

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Family Day & Open House Sunday, 29 May Open House: 10.00am to 5.00pm ••••• Family Day: 11.00am to 4.00pm

Gear up for some good food and good fun as The British Club opens its doors for our annual Family Day! Held in conjunction with the Open House, we’ve got the entire day planned out with exciting games, mini competitions, and a Poolside Bazaar open to one and all! Discover the hidden gems in a wide selection of bargains that will only leave you with good memories of the summer.

Look out for our Charity Cake Stall and do your part by contributing some fresh bakes!

We accept everything, from cookies to cupcakes to pies and more, both homemade and store-bought.

(Please drop off all items at the Reception desk on or before 29 May) Proceeds from the sale go to the Club’s adopted charities: Riding for the Disabled Singapore and Gurkha Welfare Trust.

EVERY COOKIE MATTERS!

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

1st 90 for the 90th

A SALUTE TO HER MAJESTY The British Club is offering a never before membership promotion to commemorate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II – 90th birthday in conjunction with the Best of British celebrations. The Club welcomes all nationalities.

Transferable Individual Lifetime Membership

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Interest free instalment payments are available with a 6 and 12 month option plan.

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Book your tickets online at www.britishclub.org.sg Stand to win a 3Day 2Night stay at the luxurious Viceroy Bali (worth $2,500) when you purchase tickets to the Grand Finale plus any other BOB event.* For event and sponsorship enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg * Draw will be conducted during the Grand Finale on 11 June 2016 at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.

BEST OF BRITISH 2016 LAUNCHED The Best of British was launched with much hype on 22 March at The British Club’s Elizabeth Suite. The event saw the attendance of our sponsors and supporting partners including Australian International School , Stamford American International School, British Airways, Singapore Turf Club, Resorts World Sentosa, Courts, StarHub, Classic Moving & Storage, Insider TV, Piper Heidsieck, Leisure Farm, Royal Plaza on Scotts, The Fry Group to name a few. The guests were treated to a superb British cocktail buffet specially created by our Executive Chef - Sunny Sia, and were given a preview of what they can expect from The Best of British 2016.

All events of The Best of British are now open for bookings and they are also open to the public. So gather your friends and get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Bookings are now available online.

Call 6410 1100, email activities@britishclub.org.sg or book online at www.britishclub.org.sg

Coming back even bigger and better, is the Club’s signature event of the year, the Best of British!

We are delighted to have our favourite Master of Ceremonies, Mr Pete Price back this year, as well as a great line-up of UK personalities brought in specially for the celebrations!

JOIN OUR EXCITING ACTIVITIES LINED UP FOR THE BEST OF BRITISH:

OPENING GALA DINNER

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Friday, 3 June • 7.30pm • The Elizabeth Suite

$98.00+ Member • $108.00+ Guest We are kicking off the Best of British celebrations with a superb 5 course dinner prepared by no less than celebrity Chef Mark Greenaway! Indulge your taste buds in an exquisite spread paired with fine wines from the Commonwealth, specially prepared for this evening, with our guest of honour British Deputy High Commissioner Alexandra McKenzie.

LIMITED SEATS LEFT. BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW!

SUPERBRAINS

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Saturday, 4 June • 7.30pm • The Elizabeth Suite

$55.00+ Member • $65.00+ Guest Includes a Best of British Buffet Dinner and 2 bottles of wine for each team of 8 persons

You think you’ve got what it takes to battle it out against the wittiest, brainiest and smartest of them all? Book a team of 8 or as an individual (we shall help place you with a team) for the biggest quiz of the year – Superbrains!

We are delighted to have our past Quiz Masters back with us – David Griffiths, David Quinn and Julie Browne!

So if you fancy an evening of fun, competition and great food, book now!

A special prize for the team in best fancy dress awaits!

Grand Prize $1,000 F&B Dining Voucher up for grabs!

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Fashion Show By Robinsons Cooking Demonstration By Celebrity Chef Mark Greenaway Tuesday, 7 June • 11.30am • The Elizabeth Suite

$95.00+ Member • $105.00+ Guest A wonderful goodie bag awaits each lady.

3 of our favourite things in one magnificent afternoon! Join us as we put out a British Designer fashion show in collaboration with Robinsons Singapore for some of the finest haute couture of the season. And then indulge your senses as 3 AA Rosettes award winner, celebrity Chef Mark Greenaway prepares a 3 course lunch made especially for you, with our guest of honour, wife of H.E. British High Commissioner Mrs Anne Wightman. And did we mention free flow wines?

But that’s not all, we have fantastic prizes from Dejewel Galleria, La Prairie, Covetella and Dyson worth over $5,000 up for grabs in the lucky draw!

PRIZE BINGO NIGHT

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Wednesday, 8 June • 7.30pm • The Windsor Arms

Optional Buffet available on the evening: $35.00+ Member • $45.00+ Guest Fancy a fun filled and exciting evening with our very own Tony Melero? Come and join us as we play for a good cause over a few games of Bingo and win some fantastic prizes too!

Lucky Bingo tickets shall be sold on the night.

Stand a chance to win prizes worth over $5,000 including a 50” flat screen TV! Part of the proceeds of the ticket sales shall go to support our 2 Club charitiesRiding for the Disabled Singapore and the Gurkha Welfare Trust.

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WEST END DINNER AND CABARET SHOW LIVE FROM THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE

With highly acclaimed West End of London musical artiste: Emma Dears Thursday, 9 June • 7.30pm • The Elizabeth Suite

$65.00+ Member • $75.00+ Guest Price inclusive ofbuffet dinner

An intimate evening with West End Star Emma Dears. Emma has played many leading roles in London’s West End Theatre, including Nancy in Oliver at the London Palladium and Ellen in Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Come and listen to some of the most famous musical songs and hear tales from Emma’s times treading the boards of the West End.

BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

COMEDY NIGHT

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Featuring top billing comedian Mick Miller, compered by Pete Price and supported by comedians - Scott Mitchell & Will Mars Friday, 10 June • 7.30pm • The Elizabeth Suite

$85.00+ Member • $95.00+ Guest Price inclusive of buffet dinner Catch not one but 4 of the most hilarious comedians from the UK- Scott Mitchell, Will Mars and back by popular demand- comedian extraordinaire Mick Miller!

Compered by Mr. Liverpool himself- Pete Price, this evening promises to bring you to tears- from all the laughing!

Get your tickets online at www.britishclub.org.sg For enquiries, call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg Get spotted with the Best of British Car Decal on your car and you stand to win a special goodie bag.

One lucky winner every week of May. Rear Window of Car

Get your car decal from Reception.

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LADIES DAY AT THE QE II CUP AT THE SINGAPORE TURF CLUB:

CATCH THE BRITISH CLUB GALLOP 2016 TO BE AWARDED BY THE BRITISH CLUB PRESIDENT - MR DAMIAN HILLS!

What better way to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – 90th birthday but at one of Britain’s most favourite past times – horse racing! Join us at The British Club exclusive box for the best view of the race course!

Time for the ladies to don their best hats and bring along the hubbies for an afternoon of excitement and a sumptuous buffet. Special prizes worth over $5,000 await the Best Hat and Best Dressed Couple!

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A SUMPTUOUS LUNCH BUFFET AWAITS! Sunday, 5 June 12.00pm (Buffet opens) Venue: Singapore Turf Club Dress code: Sunday dress & best hat for the ladies and smart attire for men

$95.00+ Member • $105.00+ Guest

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We’re bringing you back in time, to an era of pomp and circumstance, of Earls and Countesses in a one of a kind The Downton Abbey Ball!

OUR TOP AUCTION PRIZE FOR THE EVENING: 2 Business Class tickets to London courtesy of British Airways AND a 4 night stay at the luxurious Dorchester Hotel in London, worth S$25,000!

Saturday, 11 June • 7.00pm till late The Tower Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

DOWNTON DINNER MENU LORD GRANTHAM’S PERSONAL CATCH Smoked Salmon with Korean Pear, Pumperknickel Croutons Mint Crème Fraiche and Trout Caviar

Concha y Toro Noblesse Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile

Dress code: Black Tie & Evening Dress or Themed Dress (optional)

STRAIGHT FROM MRS PATMORE’S KITCHEN Double Boiled Duck Consommé, Duck Tortellini & Vegetables

EARLY BIRD PRICE TILL MONDAY, 23 MAY:

LADY MARY’S DELIGHT Rock Melon Lime Sorbet

$250.00+ PER MEMBER/GUEST Regular Price: $285.00+ PER MEMBER/GUEST A SPECIAL PRIZE AWAITS THE BEST DRESSED TABLE!

FROM THE CRAWLEY ESTATE Roast Beef Tenderloin with Grilled Asparagus, Truffle Butter, Dauphinoise Potato and Natural Jus

Concha y Toro Noblesse Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile THE GARDEN PARTY Summer Berries Pudding, Berries Compote served with Vanilla Sauce

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MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT For this issue of Member In The Spotlight, we are delighted to feature a very well-known and well-liked local artiste, Amy Cheng.

Amy joined the Club in 2014. She is currently the Creative Director for ACT 3 Theatrics.

1) What is the most rewarding aspect of your career?

As an actress/host and the occasional jazz crooner for more than a decade, one of the rewarding aspect is the connection made with my audiences. The other rewarding aspect is, that I can share my experiences and skills as a performer, with special needs children and youths as a Drama Educator (ACT 3 Theatrics).

2) As an artiste, which role did you enjoy most and why?

As Karen Tay, from Growing Up, a local English series which ran for 7 seasons. Though I joined only at the 4th season, the main cast who were there throughout, immediately made me feel like part of the team. I gained hands-on experience in acting through this role. It was also my first big break in TV acting.

3) What keeps you occupied when you’re not at work?

I enjoy being with my family, having a good meal or just watching movies together. The Harry Potter movie series has lately, been our favourite weekend movie!

4) What brings you to The British Club?

My uncle used to be a member of The British Club when I was a teenager. So sometimes, we would have meals with him there. I remember my 18th birthday was celebrated by the pool at The British Club!

So when we moved to the West, I decided to check it out again as it is quite near our home.

5) What do you love most about The British Club?

With all the facilities available as well as activities that are being organized, it really meets the needs of our family, where there is something for everyone. Hubby and I enjoy the cosy ambience of the Windsor Arms as well as the elegant dining at Mountbatten Room, whilst our older boy enjoys the gym, especially with the recent revamp. Our younger boy has been taking swimming lessons for a year at the Club too.

It is cosy, personal, with value for money. Most of all, I feel there is the spirit to evolve, without losing its core British traditions. Something my husband and I appreciate!

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“OUR WAY” by Raelene Tan VESAK DAY Vesak Day is celebrated by Buddhists worldwide on the full moon of the sixth lunar month, this year on Saturday, 21 May. The holiest day in the Buddhist calendar commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.

Founded in India in the sixth century BC, there are many devotees in this part of the world who adhere to the teachings of the Buddha or ‘enlightened one’.

Vegetarian food is usual on Vesak Day and devotees may be seen at temples with offerings of candles, flowers and incense-sticks. Alms will be presented for monks. Some followers will pour perfumed water over statues of the Buddha, while birds might be set free from cages as an act of compassion.

Flags in Buddhist colours of blue, yellow, red, white and orange may be seen fluttering from temples. Visitors are always welcome; it is customary to remove shoes before entering and modest attire is necessary. Be aware that, if introduced to a monk, they do not shake hands with or touch females; a smile and gentle nod of the head are in order. The same applies when greeting a Buddhist nun. One should refrain from touching items and not take photographs within a temple, without permission.

Vesak Day celebrations may be observed at the large Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, Bright Hill Road, Bishan, and at the Temple of a Thousand Lights, Race Course Road, Little India, as well as around the island.

Photographs courtesy: Food Shot (LingZhi Vegetarian restaurant); Temple (Raelene Tan)

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For purchases of 10 or more Day Passes, please book 1 week in advance.

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Purchases can be made at Reception, subject to availability.

For enquiries, please contact recept@britishclub.org.sg Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

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DINING MADNESS Watch out for our irresistible daily specials at shocking prices!

Outlets Available:

HALF TIME MONDAYS • 50% OFF all day dining

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The Windsor Arms Verandah Café Scores Sports Bar Splash Bar

PIZZA LOVING TUESDAYS • • • •

1-for-1 Pizza all day long Enjoy a refreshing pint of Tiger Draft @ $7.90+!

Bucket of 5 bottles Corona / Victoria Bitter @ $29.50+ only!

BYO Wine*

FREE corkage for every wine purchased from The Windsor Shop & consumed at any of our outlets

The Windsor Arms Verandah Café Scores Sports Bar *Applicable as well to

Mountbatten Room

WACKY BUDDY WEDNESDAYS • Enjoy 35% OFF your total bill when you dine as a group of 3 or more 25% OFF for 1-2 persons dining

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WHOPPING DESSERT THURSDAYS • FREE dessert of your choice for any main course ordered • Enjoy 20% off all housewines by the bottle at the participating outlet *

Available for a limited period only. Not applicable on Public Holidays or in conjunction with any other food promotions, daily specials as well as Gold and VIP cards.

The Windsor Arms Verandah Café Scores Sports Bar

Every Friday for the Month of May An especially scrumptious buffet awaits you every week with a variety of music as we bring in a roster of genre to surely entertain you on a Friday night! And did wemention our all night long drink promotions?

Themed Buffet:

Adult $26.50+ • Child $14.00+*

Dylan Foster Trio

Drink Promotions:

Your Saturday nights will never be the same again!

$6.20+ for ½ pint Tiger Draft Beer

Renowned vocal performer, Dylan Foster is set to grace our stage with his band, Dylan Foster Trio every Saturday night at The Windsor Arms beginning in March. Expect a repertoire of popular jazz, swing, latin, evergreens, pop and soul music with open requests from the floor. Performing with his crew of equally talented musicians, the band promises to bring top notch live entertainment to liven up your Saturdays!

and any glass of house pour wines

$8.50+ for 1 pint Tiger Draft Beer Bucket of 5 bottles of Corona/Victoria Bitter

$29.50+ 6 May Chicken Shack Revival

MAY PLATTER SPECIALS

13 May Cox and Campbell

20 May Fuchsia

@ $18.00+ 7 May - Chilled Prawn in a Bucket with Spicy Mexican Salsa & Oriental Chilli Dip 14 May - Fristo Misto Platter (Assorted Crispy Fried Seafood & Olive with Aioli Sauce) 21 May - Cripsy Pork Hock and Sausage Platter with Boiled Potatoes & Pickled Cabbage

27 May Little Big Band

Playing a cool mix of jazz soul, pop and blues, Fuchsia is fresh, sophisticated, versatile and fuses its repertoire perfectly to the atmosphere of your venue and event. While every piece of music is a recognisable audience favourite, Fuchsia superimposes its own style and interpretation that never fails to captivate listeners.

Fuchsia’s impressive corporate clientele includes Unilever, Cartier, Diageo, IBM, Randstad, Merrill Lynch, CapitaLand, Shell, Etihad, Rabobank, FujiXerox, Timberland, Intelsat, Zeiss, Charlton Media, Singapore Land and Transport Authority, The Cochrane Medical Institute, The Danish Association of Business Singapore, Robert Walters, Singapore’s General Insurance Association, The American Club, The Canadian High Commissioner to Singapore and The Danish Ambassador to Singapore.

Join us as we cap off yet another season of Friday Night Live by taking you through the great cities of Jazz – From New Orleans, Chicago and New York as we bring back the Little Big Band! Definitely an evening not to be missed.

Currently the resident band at Dallas Restaurant and Bar, Fuchsia has also had residencies at PasarBella and popular, well-known bars in Robertson Quay and Club Street, The Hollandse Club and Dallas Bar, Boat Quay.

As a snappy trio, a fuller-sounding quartet or quintet, Fuchsia tailors its sound, energy and music perfectly to suit corporate events, private parties, weddings and arts functions.

28 May - Mixed Grill Platter - Lamb, Beef, Chicken & Sausage with Bearnaise Sauce

BUFFET MENU AVAILABLE FROM 6PM ONWARDS

$26.50+ Adult • $14.00+ Child* BEVERAGE SPECIALS OF THE NIGHT: 6pm till late!

Old Speckled Hen Draft

@ $8.00+ per pint Scotland’s Favourite Pint, Tennent’s Lager or Stout

@ $12.00+

for every 2 bottles Night Owl Promotions available from 9pm till late!

Enjoy these special drink promotions

@ $6.20+ Choice of half pint draught beer (Heineken, Tiger or Strongbow)

All House Pour spirits on a standard drink Choice of House White or Red Wine by glass Concha Y Toro Noblesse Sauvignon Blanc or Cabernet Sauvignon

For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg *Child: Between 3 to 12 years old

May Promotions - 3 to 31 May

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

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Milkfed Veal Cutlet, Morel Mushroom Sauce, Wilted Baby Spinach, Sauté Potato Roast Quail Stuffed With Brioche, Pine Nut, Wilted Baby Spinach, Desiree Mash, Thyme Jus

Asparagus and Radish Salad English baby spinach, scallions, Spanish onions, capsicums, tomatoes and honey-mustard dressing Taco Salad

Romaine lettuce, chorizo sausages, capsicum, tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, black-eye beans, avocado, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese, crispy bread and honey-lemon dressing

Arugula Pasta Salad

Fusilli pasta, tomatoes, capsicums, capers, Spanish onions, extra virgin-olive oil, lemon juice and topped with fresh shredded parmesan cheese

Southwestern Chopped Salad Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, capsicums, Spanish onions, sweet corn kernels, black-eye beans, avocados, crispy bread with Tzatziki

Shepherd’s Pie with Mixed Vegetables Confit Duck Leg

with truffle mash potato, sautéed asparagus and cherry tomatoes

Gourmet Pizza • BBQ Chicken, Artichoke and Feta Cheese Gourmet Pizza • Cheesy Stilton, Camembert and Cheddar Cheese Gourmet Pizza

Argentina Gourmet Sandwich • Lamb Sausage Flatbread with Chips

hummus, yoghurt, lettuce, tomato and parsley

• Pork Sausage Flatbread with Chips

mustard, pickled carrot, onions, lettuce and cucumber

• Trio Cheesy Toasted Flatbread with Chips

stilton, camembert, cheddar, coriander leaves, onions and chilli

Chicken Saagwala (Chicken & Spinach)

served with biryani rice, naan, raita and roasted papad

Mutter Makai Palak (Corn, Green Peas & Spinach) served with biryani rice, naan, raita and roasted papad

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

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Welcome Reception Santa Carolina Cellar Selections Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile ***** Amuse Bouche Japanese Chawanmushi, Edamame Bean, King Crab, Caviar Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile ***** Sashimi Taco’s Delight Tuna Salmon Mountbatten Chef’s Salsa Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile ***** Angus Beef Tenderloin – Ponzu, Scallion, Misu and Garlic Chips Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Carmenere, Rapel Valley, Chile Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile ***** Slider with Fat Chips & Salad Wagyu Beef - Truffle Aioli, Caramelized Onion, Shiitake, Avocado And Crumbled Stilton Chilean Seabass – Miso Tartar Sauce, Crispy Onion, Tomato Relish, Spinach And Cheddar Santa Carolina Icons VSC, Cachapoal Valley, Chile ***** Apricot Glazes Bread and Butter Pudding with English Sauce Santa Carolina Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Valle del Rapel, Chile Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

SANTA CAROLINA WINE & GOURMET DINNER

Friday, 20 May • 7.30pm onwards

$98.00+ per Member $108.00+ per Guest

With over 140 years of history, Santa Carolina is one of Chile’s oldest winery, and one of the top 3 largest Chilean wine producers. Founded by Luis Pereira Cotapos in 1875, he named the winery after his wife Carolina Iñiguez and hired a French winemaker, Germain Bachelet in order to make top quality wines from Chile. The winery is currently owned by the agroindustrial group, Watt’s S.A., property of the Larrain family.

Special Take-Away Prices Available Only On The Evening Special Take-Away Description U.P.$ Price

With over 2,000 hectares located in Chile’s main winegrowing valleys, Santa Carolina produces wines of great personality and complexity that seek to achieve the greatest terroir and fruit expression. Its extensive portfolio offers excellent-quality wines in all price segments, which have collected a long list of accolades and awards from the most prestigious international critics.

Nominated for the third year running, in 2015, Santa Carolina won the New World Winery of the Year award by Wine Enthusiast magazine. award recognizes Santa Carolina as SANTIAGOThis LARRAÍN the best winery Chile, Australia, Carolinaof Wine Brands Managing DirectorArgentina, New Zealand, South Africa, and Uruguay, among other New World countries.

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present and  the future, encompassing our founder’s vision, which today has always been closely linked to the wine industry, having been Carolina Wine must inspire His uslifeand our partners worldwide. We are identity, Brands’ Commercial Director from 1997 to 2001, subsequently being a member of the quality, tradition innovation.’

Board ofand Directors until 2009. Santiago is part of the owning family; hence his direct involvement in the business ensures that history and tradition are never sacrificed upon modernization. He has brought in the ‘Chilean Heritage’ campaign in order to inspire both his team members and all the company associates. As he explains,

$34.50 Santa Carolina Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile

$24.90

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva $49.90 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile

$36.50

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Carmenere, Rapel Valley, Chile

$49.90

$36.50

Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia $62.00 Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile

$45.00

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$108.00

$79.00

Santa Carolina Late Harvest $26.90 Sauvignon Blanc, Rapel Valley, Chile

$20.00

Reservations required.

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

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY 2016 Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

30 31 Ladies’ & Men Social Tennis Monday Running Clinic Dining Madness Mahjong Pilates Yoga

Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Muay Thai Kickboxing Dining Madness Social Squash Craft Ladies Aqua Bike

2 3 4 5 Ladies’ & Men Social Tennis Monday Running Clinic Dining Madness Mahjong Pilates Yoga

Monthly F&B Specials @ Mountbatten Room, The Windsor Arms, Verandah Café & Scores* Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Muay Thai Kickboxing Dining Madness Social Squash Craft Ladies Bingo Night

Basic Conversational Mandarin Classes Social Dance Class @Studio Room The British Club (BC) Choir Champagne Day Dining Madness Water Aerobics Bridge Yoga

Members Connect Night Champagne Day Dining Madness Social Squash Pitter Chatter Pilates

Public Holiday

9 10 11 12 Ladies’ & Men Social Tennis Monday Running Clinic Dining Madness Mahjong Pilates Yoga

Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Muay Thai Kickboxing Dining Madness Social Squash Craft Ladies Aqua Bike Balut

Social Dance Class @Studio Room The British Club (BC) Choir Champagne Day Dining Madness Water Aerobics Pub Quiz Night Bridge Yoga

Champagne Day Dining Madness Social Squash Pitter Chatter Pilates

16 17 18 19 Ladies’ & Men Social Tennis Monday Running Clinic Dining Madness Mahjong Pilates Yoga

Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Muay Thai Kickboxing Dining Madness Social Squash Craft Ladies Bingo Night Aqua Bike

Social Dance Class @ Studio Room The British Club (BC) Choir Champagne Day Dining Madness Water Aerobics Bridge Yoga

British Club Teen Committee Champagne Day Dining Madness Social Squash Pitter Chatter Pilates

23 24 25 26 Ladies’ & Men Social Tennis Monday Running Clinic Dining Madness Mahjong Pilates Yoga

Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Muay Thai Kickboxing Dining Madness Social Squash Craft Ladies Aqua Bike

Social Dance Class @ Studio Room The British Club (BC) Choir Water Aerobics Dining Madness Pub Quiz Night Champagne Day Bridge Yoga

Please note: The information above is correct at time of printing and is subject to change without prior notice. *Promotion till 31 May

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Dining Madness Social Squash Pitter Chatter Pilates Champagne Day

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Fri

Sat

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Sun

JUNE 2016

1 LISTING Labour Day Buffet Lunch @ Verandah Café Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court 4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room

Public Holiday:

Labour Day

6 7 8 Chinese Brush Painting Class Social Dance Class @ Studio Room Family Quiz Season 2 Mixed Social Tennis Friday Night Live Water Aerobics Pilates Yoga

Dylan Foster Trio: Live Music @ The Windsor Arms Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Football Matches @ Turf City Children’s Art & Crafts Tennis Section Dinner Saturday Night Draw Taekwondo @ Studio Karate Kids @ Studio Cricket @Turf City Social Squash

International Mother’s Day For Mum, With Love: Special Arts & Crafts Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court

13 14 15 EXCLUSIVE LUNCHEON with Jane Seymour OBE Social Dance Class @ Studio Room Chinese Brush Painting Class The Colenial Cup (Golf) @ TMCC, Garden course Family Quiz Season 2 Mixed Social Tennis Friday Night Live Water Aerobics Children Ballet Pilates Yoga

Dylan Foster Trio: Live Music @ The Windsor Arms Little Chef: Choc-Oat-Chip Cookies Tinytots Soccer @Squash Court Football Matches @ Turf City Children’s Art & Crafts Saturday Night Draw Taekwondo @ Studio Karate Kids @ Studio FIRE STATION TOUR Cricket @Turf City Children Ballet Social Squash

ART JAMMING SESSION Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court 4-Course Set Lunch @ Mountbatten Room

3 - 11 JUNE BEST OF BRITISH CELEBRATION

20 21 22 Santa Carolina Wine & Dinner Gourmet Social Dance Class @ Studio Room Junior Tennis Award Night Chinese Brush Painting Class Family Quiz Season 2 Mixed Social Tennis Friday Night Live Water Aerobics Children Ballet Pilates Yoga

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Chinese Brush Painting Class Family Quiz Season 2 Finale Friday Night Live : Jazz Night Social Dance Class @ Studio Room May Stableford Golf @ SICC, Sime Course Mixed Social Tennis Water Aerobics Children Ballet Pilates Yoga

Dylan Foster Trio: Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Live Music @ The Windsor Arms 4-Course Set Lunch Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court @ Mountbatten Room Football Matches @ Turf City Children’s Art & Crafts • Saturday Night Draw Taekwondo @ Studio • Karate Kids @ Studio Cricket @Turf City • children Ballet Saturday Night Draw A Trip To The Emergency Preparedness Centre Social Squash

Public Holiday:

Vesak Day

Pool Party: Pirates on the Deck Dylan Foster Trio: Live Music @ The Windsor Arms Tinytots Soccer @Squash Court Football Matches @Turf City Children’s Art & Crafts Taekwondo @ Studio Karate Kids @ Studio Cricket @Turf City Children Ballet Social Squash Saturday Night Draw

28 29 The British Club: Family Day & Open House Sunday Poolside Bazaar Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Sunday Seafood Champagne Brunch @ Mountbatten Room

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FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

SUNDAYS ARE FOR FAMILIES TO GET TOGETHER AT THE MOUNTBATTEN ROOM

SUNDAY SEAFOOD CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH (exclusively available on last Sunday of the month only)

4-COURSE SET LUNCH

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

$38.00+ Adult • $19.00+ Child* $68.00+ Adult

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

$68.00+ Adult • $35.00+ Child*

(inclusive of free flow of soft drinks and chilled juices)

$118.00+ Adult (inclusive of free flow of Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V., house red and white wines)

Menu featuring….

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

APEROL SPRITZ PROMOTION Till 14 May 2016 • All F&B Outlets

$10.00+ per glass or $38.00+ per jug In celebration of the EPL finals, you get a chance to win an exclusive autographed Manchester United Football Kit by Wayne Rooney (with certificate).

Get a lucky draw ticket with every glass purchased or 6 lucky draw tickets with every jug.

Simply fill up the lucky draw ticket and drop them off at the Reception desk.

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

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Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change.

INTERNATIONAL MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, 8 May

British mums are special as they get to celebrate Mother’s Day twice! Show your appreciation to your mother and treat her to an indulgent lunch at any one of our restaurants this May!

Mountbatten Room 12.00pm to 3.00pm 5-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 years old and above) Menu Scottish Smoked Salmon toasted brioche and dill mustard sauce ***** Cauliflower and Smoked Bacon Soup pan-seared scallop ***** Roasted Prime Angus Beef Rib, Yorkshire Pudding seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, red wine jus OR Crispy Cone Bay Barramundi Fillet fricassee of wild mushrooms, tomato fondue, garden greens and scampi emulsion ***** Banana and Almond Cream Roll vanilla bean ice-cream OR Dark Chocolate Cake dark sweet cherry, orange curd OR Cheese Platter Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Reservations required.

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

The Windsor Arms 12.00pm to 2.30pm Carving Buffet Lunch

$38.50+ Adult • $19.50+ Child (between 3 and 12 years old) Menu featuring…

Roast beef, pork loin, lamb Leg, breading stuffing, marinated roast root vegetables, an array of appetizers, salads and desserts.

Verandah Café 12.00pm to 2.30pm International Buffet Lunch

$38.00+ Adult • $16.00+ Child (between 3 and 12 years old) Menu featuring…

Zucchini and cocktail sausage salad, chicken with cheese sausage and bratwurst sausage with fine mustard, cream sauce, prawn marinara, alfredo, mushroom, pesto and olio alio, roast beef with gravy with goose fat roast potato, roast root vegetables, Middle Eastern chicken kebab with condiments, cream of asparagus soup, roast breast of turkey with onion and sage sauce, apple crumble with custard sauce, rice pudding with sweet dark cherries sauce, Asian specialities, North Indian selections and many more….

To book or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg

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VESAK DAY BUFFET LUNCH

Saturday, 21 May • 12pm to 2.30pm • Verandah Café Indulge yourself on this special public holiday with a special buffet spread.

$38.00+ per Adult $16.00+ per Child (between 3 and 12 years old)

WINE BY THE GLASS (available in all F&B outlets)

$49.00+ per bottle • $10.50+ per glass

Pampas Del Sur Vineyard Expressions Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina

Pampas Del Sur Vineyard Expressions Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

Attractive yellow with silver tonalities. A delicate blend of pineapple with citric notes. Touches of fresh herbs.

Young and fruity with fresh and persistent finish

Vibrant red with violet tones. A delicate and balanced blend of forest fruit, marmalades of plum and cherry.

Medium body displaying round tannins.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

ONLY AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

WINES PROMOTION May

$34.50+ per bottle (Buy 2 get 1 Free) Cono Sur Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Casablanca, Chile This Sauvignon Blanc has a bright yellow colouring with hints of green. In the nose are aromas of grapefruit, white flowers with citric and mineral hints. The palate is slightly salty with great acidity with a long finish. This fresh and elegant wine pairs beautifully with seafood, chicken, cheese and vegetables.

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.

CHAMPAGNE DAY

Every Wednesday & Thursday

Purchase 2 bottles of Cono Sur Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Valle de Casablanca, Chile With its origins in the privileged coastal Casablanca Valley, this Chardonnay is bright yellow ith golden hints. Aromas of tropical fruits like pineapples combine with citrus grapefruit notes and a light toasted character. In the mouth, fruity flavours combine with a balanced minerality, giving it a nice freshness. This wine is best served with seafood, white meats and pasta dishes.

Piper Heidsieck Brut NV at $108.00 or Piper Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage N.V at $128.00 at the Windsor Shop!

SPIRIT OF THE MONTH May

Glen Garioch 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky $118.00+ per bottle or $320.00+ for 3 bottles Cono Sur Reserva Especial Merlot, Colchagua Valley, Chile Beautifully dark and intense red, aromas of black and red fruits are offset by subtle hints of black pepper, coffee and sweet oak. It has a full and concentrated, fruity palate with well-structured and mature tannins.

Nose The colour of sharp honey, on the nose heathery floral notes are balanced with the richness of poached pears and the sweetness of malted barley.

Palate Crème brûlée and sweet ripe banana at first, then comes a light oakiness with pear fruitiness, leading to a long smooth, creamy and fragrant finish.

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

THE BRITISH CLUB

Photos are for illustration purposes only and are subjected to change.

The British Club is pleased to offer Members premium and customized catering services to meet your most discerning requirements at the venue of your choice.

Exclusive promotions for Members starting from $35.00+ per person.

Full-day Seminar Package • • • •

Members’ Rate – $55.00+ per person Non-Members’ Rate – $75.00++ per person Inclusive of 2 x coffee breaks + 1 x lunch in The Windsor Arms or Verandah Café Minimum guarantee – 10 persons

Half-day Seminar Package • • • •

Corporate Dinner Package • • • •

Western Buffet Menu – from $60.00++ per person Western 4-course Set Menu – from $75.00++ per person Inclusive of Free-flow Soft Drinks and Coffee/Tea throughout the event Minimum guarantee – 30 persons

Members’ Rate – $45.00+ per person Non-Members’ Rate – $65.00++ per person Inclusive of 1 x coffee break + 1 x lunch in The Windsor Arms or Verandah Café Minimum guarantee – 10 persons

Outside Catering Package • • •

•

Buffet Menu – from $35.00++ per person Outside Catering Fee – $500.00++ (Additional $150.00++ for Festive week) Inclusive of the following:

Service staff • Buffet, dining tables & chairs with linen set-up • Transportation for the event set-up and clearing • Offsite recce a week prior to event date

Minimum guarantee – 30 persons

*Price excludes drinks. Set-up based on guaranteed attendance.

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

MBII

A PI LOT ’S WATCH SH O U L D EN DU R E E VERY T H I N G T H E PI LOT DO E S .

The Bremont MB range is built in collaboration with British firm Martin-Baker, the pioneers of the ejection seat. At their test centre, the watches are strapped to the wrist of a crash-test dummy and shot out of the cockpit. Enduring forces of between 12G and 30G in the process.

But this doesn’t mean the MB is built for endurance at the expense of performance. It’s a beautifully-engineered mechanical chronometer certified 99.998% accurate by COSC.

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INTERNATIONAL FATHER’S DAY Sunday, 19 June

Fathers deserve a treat too! Show how much you love your dad and treat him to an indulgent lunch at any one of our restaurants this June!

Mountbatten Room 12.00pm to 3.00pm 5-Course Sunday Lunch All fathers get to enjoy a complimentary glass of Tiger Draft to start the afternoon right.

$50.00+ Adult • $25.00+ Child (7 years old and above) Menu Scottish Smoked Salmon toasted brioche and dill mustard sauce ***** Cauliflower and Smoked Bacon Soup pan-seared scallop ***** Roasted Prime Angus Beef Rib, Yorkshire Pudding seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, red wine jus OR Crispy Cone Bay Barramundi Fillet fricassee of wild mushrooms, tomato fondue, garden greens and scampi emulsion ***** Banana and Almond Cream Roll vanilla bean ice-cream OR Dark Chocolate Cake dark sweet cherry, orange curd OR Cheese Platter Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Reservations required.

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

The Windsor Arms 12.00pm to 2.30pm Carving Buffet Lunch

$38.50+ Adult • $19.50+ Child (between 3 and 12 years old) Menu featuring…

Roast beef, pork loin, lamb Leg, breading stuffing, marinated roast root vegetables, an array of appetizers, salads and desserts.

Verandah Café 12.00pm to 2.30pm International Buffet Lunch

$38.00+ Adult • $16.00+ Child (between 3 and 12 years old) Menu featuring…

Zucchini and cocktail sausage salad, chicken with cheese sausage and bratwurst sausage with fine mustard, cream sauce, prawn marinara, alfredo, mushroom, pesto and olio alio, roast beef with gravy with goose fat roast potato, roast root vegetables, Middle Eastern chicken kebab with condiments, cream of asparagus soup, roast breast of turkey with onion and sage sauce, apple crumble with custard sauce, rice pudding with sweet dark cherries sauce, Asian specialities, North Indian selections and many more….

To book or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

ONGOING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

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

BINGO NIGHTS

Tuesday, 3 & 17 May • 8.00pm

FOR TEENS

It is going to be BINGO FUN!

FOR ADULTS

So bring your friends and get ready to shout

Teen Committee Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 6.00pm Mahjong Every Monday: 10.00am to 12.00pm Craft Ladies Every Tuesday: 10.00am to 3.00pm with a lunch break Club Balut Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Windsor Terrace, 8.00pm onwards Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Friday: 9.00am to 11.00am Pub Quiz Nights Alternate Wednesday, The Windsor Arms, 8.00pm onwards Bingo Nights Alternate Tuesday, The Windsor Arms: 8.00pm onwards Saturday Night Draw Every Saturday Night: 9.00pm & 10.00pm Bridge Every Wednesday, 7.00pm to 10.00am Pitter Chatter Every Thursday, Activity Hub: 10.00am to 11.30am Book Club Bi-Monthly, Next Meeting: 21 June Venue & Time: TBA

ACTIVITIES CONTACTS CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING: Yap Sin Guan BALUT: David Quinn

Tel: 9666 8994

BRIDGE GROUP: Rajesh Chhabara

Tel: 9008 7095

MUSIC SECTION: Andy Sullivan Email: andysullivan9@gmail.com

Tel: 8268 8252

CRAFT LADIES: Maggie Ashman Email: mandpashman@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: 8606 1120

MAHJONG: Fiona Corbett Email: Corbett.fiona83@gmail.com

Tel: 9841 9058

BOOK CLUB

Tel: 6410 1144

PITTER CHATTER: Elaine Friedlander Email: elainedutton2@gmail.com

Tel: 6410 1144

Email: quinndj@singnet.com.sg

Email: rajesh.chhabara@csrworks.com

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

Tel: 6572 7028

CHILDREN’S ARTS & CRAFTS Every Saturday • 3.00pm to 6.00pm (Except when there is Little Chef)

BINGO!

THE PRIZE SNOWBALLS AFTER EACH SESSION.

QUIZ NIGHTS

Wednesday, 11 & 25 May • 8.00pm 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!

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

THE BRITISH CLUB

(BC) CHOIR For all choir enthusiasts, with or without experience! The British Club has collaborated with The Tanglin Club to hold Choir rehearsals together.

Choir practices are conducted every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at The Tanglin Club, Theatrette.

CHOIR CONDUCTOR Albert is the director and founder of the Kodaly Academy of Music (Singapore). Graduating with distinctions from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Singapore) and Kodaly Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music (Hungary), Albert is well-equipped with knowledge on composition, conducting, voice and piano.

Cultivate your child’s creativity and imagination with weekly sessions of Arts & Crafts. With simple yet fun activities that indulge their curiosity and engage the senses, these sessions are carefully planned to cater to your children’s needs.

Venue: Mike Gorrie Playcentre

British Club Music Section Member: $45.00+ monthly ****** British Club Non-Music Section Member: $65.00+ monthly

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg THE BRITISH CLUB

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Mountbatten Room 12noon – 2.30pm Registration opens at 11.30am $75.00+ Member • $85.00+ Guest

EXCLUSIVE LUNCHEON with Jane Seymour OBE Friday ,13 May • 12pm

Coming to Singapore to star in Sir Noel Coward’s Asian premiere of The Vortex showing from 27 April till 15 May, The British Club in collaboration with the British Theatre Playhouse is proud to host award winning actress – Jane Seymour OBE at the Mountbatten Room for an Exclusive Luncheon.

Join us at this special opportunity over a 3 course lunch and fine wines.

“A multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner, recipient of the Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in the year 2000, which was bestowed upon her

by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, Jane Seymour has proven her talents in virtually all media, the Broadway stage, motion pictures and television”

Appetizer Smoked Duck Breast, Apricot Chutney, Mixed Greens Concha y Toro Noblesse Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile ***** Main Grilled Barramundi, Smashed Chats, Haricot Beans, Tomato Chutney Ribbonwood Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand ***** Dessert Vanilla Crème Brulee with Mixed Berries

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE.

BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! To make a reservation, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg Cancellations made 7 days before the event shall be billed at full ticket price

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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PITTER CHATTER

Every Thursday • 10.00am to 11.30am • Activity Hub

FAMILY QUIZ SEASON 2

Fridays, 6, 13, 20 and 27 May • 6.00pm onwards Verandah Café

PITTER CHATTER PLAYGROUP INVITES MEMBERS TO JOIN Looking for something fun to do with your baby or toddler? Join Pitter Chatter Thursday mornings 10.00 -11.30am in the Activity Hub.

Join us for the second season of family quiz in 2016! Be ready to put your wits and knowledge to the test as families compete against one another to win wonderful prizes!

Gear up and expect great fun as we host 5 rounds each week.

Points will be accumulated and the family with the highest score at the end of 5 weeks shall be declared the winner!

An amazing grand prize awaits!

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Our playgroup is run by members, it’s free and a great place for you and your little ones to play, sing songs and meet members.

Member Angela Feeney says “It is a great place to make friends and very welcoming to mums or dads or even visiting Grandmas. The range of toys to play with is very good but it is the enthusiastic organiser Elaine who is the star! She makes sure we sing songs with the children each week and organises thematic activities to coincide with Halloween, Easter, etc”.

For Mum, With Love: Special Arts & Crafts

Sunday, 8 May • 1.00pm to 3.00pm • Activity Hub

The playgroup runs weekly for babies and toddlers aged 0-2.5 years. Older siblings are welcome during school holidays. Members can drop-in, and bring guests as per club guidelines.

“It’s the only playgroup I’ve ever been to that you can order a bacon butty!” says organiser Elaine Friedlander.

“We have members join who are new to Singapore, the club or parenthood, and at the playgroup you can pick up some great tips on all three”.

Member Rachel Pullen says “Pitter Chatter is a really relaxed and a welcoming group, and I have made some great friends from it. It is good to get to know other members of the club and my twins enjoy playing with different toys and singing songs”.

A special treat this Mother’s Day: an afternoon of arts & crafts specially dedicated to Mum! Whether or not you’ve gotten her a gift, take the afternoon off with us and an assortment of arts & crafts ideas you can choose from, like handmade cards and accessories!

For more details contact Elaine; elainedutton2@gmail.com

$10.00+ Member • $15.00+ Guest

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg THE BRITISH CLUB

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FIRE STATION TOUR

Saturday, 14 May • 10.00am to 11.00am Alexandra Station (Assemble at The British Club Reception at 9.00am sharp)

Be a fire fighter for a day at one of the busiest fire stations in Singapore! Explore the roles and functions of a fire station and hop onto some of the emergency vehicles! Catch an impressive pole sliding demonstration by the fire fighters and enjoy fire extinguisher experiential learning with the water mist and impulse gun!

$15.00+ Member • $20.00+ Guest Minimum of 20 participants required.

Cancellation made 7 days before the event will be billed the full price.

Shuttle bus will be provided. *Child: 3 to 12 years old

LITTLE CHEF

CHOC-OAT-CHIP COOKIES Saturday, 14 May • 10.00am to 11.30am Verandah Café

These delicious favourites are perfect for dessert or a snack! Filled with the goodness of oats and of course, chocolate chips – we are sure Mum and Dad wouldn’t mind letting you have seconds!

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

Photos are for illustration purposes only.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. • Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

ART JAMMING SESSION

Sunday, 15 May • 1.00pm to 3.00pm • Activity Hub

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A TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CENTRE

Saturday, 21 May 2016 • 10.00am to 11.30am Emergency Preparedness Centre (Assemble at The British Club Reception at 9.00am sharp)

Amaze Mum and Dad by bringing home your very own masterpiece! Join this month’s art jamming session and create a fabulous painting using acrylic paint and intricate, no-fail templates that will make you an instant pro! Frame it, display it, mount it… Show it off!

Let’s take a trip to the Emergency Preparedness Centre where you can learn fire safety tips, emergency preparedness knowledge and life-saving skills through fun-filled and state-ofthe-art interactive exhibits! With its signature exhibit, The Icube, which uses the latest state-of-the-art virtual reality 3-D immersive technology to give the visitors a near realistic experience in natural disasters such as typhoon and tsunami! This will be a learning journey not to be missed!

$15.00+ Member $20.00+ Guest

$15.00+ Member • $20.00+ Guest

*Recommended for ages 5-10 years old.

Session includes a full set of acrylic paints, brushes and canvas template.

Shuttle bus will be provided.

Minimum of 20 participants required. *Child: 3 to 12 years old

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes. • Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

THE BRITISH CLUB presents

Have a

Good Laugh at our monthly Comedy Night featuring international comedians.

JONATHAN ATHERTON

RON JOSOL

YIANNI AGISILAOU

AZEEM BANATWALLA

Thursday, 26 May 2016 Show Time: 8.30pm The Windsor Arms Ticket Prices (Show Only): $40.00+ Member • $50.00+ Guest To book, please email activities@britishclub.org.sg

Minimum Age: 18 years old • Free Seating • Selected Dinner Menu available from 6.30pm Cancellations made less than a week before the event will be billed the full price.

(Show may contain coarse language and sexual references.)

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg THE BRITISH CLUB

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POOL PARTY

PIRATES ON THE DECK

Saturday, 28 May 2016 5.30pm onwards Verandah CafĂŠ and Poolside

Yo-ho-ho! The pirates are anchoring at The British Club for our second pool party this season! Lower the sails and helm the ship, else Captain Hook will make you walk the plank! With enough treasure loot to go around, join the pirates to scavenge for treasures and doubloons. Finally celebrate in triumph with a scrumptious buffet with the hearties and mates.

Come dressed in your pirate nines; reward one as we may with a big surprise.

Buffet Price: $28.50+ Adult • $14.50+ Child*

(Complimentary for children aged 2 years and below)

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 Brought to you by:

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SUMMER CAMP 2016

CREATIVE CAMPERS

June: Tuesday to Thursday, 21, 22, 23 June • July: Tuesday to Thursday, 12, 13, 14 July August: Tuesday to Thursday, 2, 3, 4 August Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm Venue: Main Clubhouse & Outdoor Excursion on Day 3

It’s that time of the year again! 3 days a month from June to August, filled with exciting activities specially crafted for you to unleash your creativity! From exciting team games, special cooking classes, arts & crafts sessions, and even science experiments to fill the days, you are sure to not only have fun but also learn new things!

So bring your friends over to The British Club’s Summer Camp 2016… and don’t forget to bring your swimming costumes!

Price: $280.00+ Member Child • $300.00+ Guest Child *Price includes two snacks & one lunch meal per day, and all course fees **Minimum of 5 participants for camp to commence

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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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SPORTS & FITNESS

SPORT & FITNESS CLASSES

SPORTS CONVENORS SPORTS CHAIRMAN Steve Settle sportschairman@britishclub.org.sg

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PILATES CLASS** – Instructor : Bob Monday, Thursday & Friday : 8.30am to 9.30am

$20.00 per session*

CRICKET CONVENOR Todd Buck cricket@britishclub.org.sg

YOGA CLASS** – Instructor : Paulina Buck Monday & Wednesday : 9.30am to 11.00am Friday : 10.30am to 11.30am

$20.00 per session*

GOLF CONVENOR Nicholas Merrow Smith golf@britishclub.org.sg

WATER AEROBICS – Instructor : Ismail Wednesday & Friday : 10.00am to 11.00am

$20.00 per session*

FOOTBALL CONVENOR James Morris Tel: 9651 2556 football@britishclub.org.sg

MUAY THAI KICKBOXING – Instructor : Eric Shia Tuesday: 10.15am to 11.00am & 6.00pm to 7.15pm (Introduction)

9.00am to 10.15am & 7.15pm to 8.30pm (Intermediate/Advanced)

$160.00 per month (8 sessions)* TINYTOTS SOCCER – Instructor : Adam Tuesday: 10.00am to 11.00am (18 - 36 months) & 11.00am to 12.00pm (3 - 4 years old) Sunday: 9.30am to 10.30am (18 - 36 months), 10.30am to 11.30am (2.5 - 3.5 years old)

TAE KWAN DO CONVENOR Adam Slater Tel: 9839 3303 martialarts@britishclub.org.sg

SQUASH CONVENOR Craig Telmer Tel: 9738 5072 squash@britishclub.org.sg

SOCIAL DANCE CLASS – Instructor : Richard Little Wednesday & Friday: 7.45pm to 8.45pm • $20.00 per session*

SWIMMING CONVENORS Emma Thomas • Victoria Morris • Helen Tynan swimming@britishclub.org.sg TENNIS CONVENOR (MEN) Joel Krueger Tel: 9838 8870 tennismen@britishclub.org.sg TENNIS CONVENOR (LADIES) Sally Morris tennisladies@britishclub.org.sg SCUBA CONVENOR Karo De Beul scuba@britishclub.org.sg SPORTS & FITNESS sports@britishclub.org.sg Monday

• Ladies’ & Men’s Social Tennis • Pilates • Yoga • Monday Running Clinic

Tuesday

• • • •

Wednesday

• Water Aerobics • Yoga • Social Dance Class @ Studio Room • Boot Camp

Thursday

• Social Squash • Pilates • Aqua Bike

Friday

• Pilates • Yoga • Water Aerobics • Mixed Social Tennis • Salsa Class @ Studio Room • Children’s Ballet

Saturday

• • • • • •

Sunday

• Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court

& 11.30am to 12.30pm (4 - 5 years old)

$30.00 per session*

MONDAY RUNNING CLINIC – Instructor : Kelvin Leong Monday: 7.00pm to 8.00pm

$20.00 per session*

(Cost include refreshment after the run at Scores)

AQUA BIKE** – Instructor : Timothy Felix Tuesday: 9.00am to 9.45am • 9.45am to 10.30am

$45.00* (1 session) • $382.50* (9 sessions) • $720.00* (18 sessions) CHILDREN’S BALLET – Instructor : Evangeline Chong Friday: 4.00pm – 4.45pm (4.5 - 5 years old), 4.45pm – 5.30pm (6-7 years old) Saturday: 10.45am – 11.30am (6-7 years old), 11.30am – 12.30am (8-9 years old)

$310.00 - $300.00 (10 Sessions / Full Term) Children snacks such as sandwiches and smoothie will be provided after the class.

BOOT CAMP – Instructor : Arul Wednesday: 7.00pm – 8.00pm

$220.00 per month*

Dinner will be provided after class

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

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

Karate Kids @ Studio Room Taekwondo @ Studio Room Football Matches @Turf City Social Squash Cricket @Turf City Children’s Ballet

LOOKING TO SHED THOSE EXTRA KILOS?

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

1 session*

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5 sessions*

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10 sessions*

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

$45 per person

Junior induction (Children aged 12 to 15 years old)

5 sessions* for $300

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

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SPORTS & FITNESS GOLF:

GOLF SECTION HAPPENINGS By Paul Nikkel & Nic Merrow-Smith NEWS FROM THE GREENS We had our best ever turnout for an inter-club match on 10 March when we played host to 6 other clubs at Raffles Country Club. Our team of 15, took on the might of the Singapore Recreation Club, Serangoon Garden Country Club and the Eurasian Association, who in previous matches had challenged for honours. We were greeted by a perfect morning; mist rising off the water, sun breaking through the trees, as 100 golfers made their way out onto the Lake Course. Our team performed really well across all three divisions, taking 4th place on the day. This was by far our best showing in this team event, capped with some great individual performances. Jonathan Woodward returned to claim one of the nearest the pin prizes, sponsored by Ria Bintan, whilst James Morris (39 points,) John Hancock and Nina Sung (32 points) and Mike Ashburn (37 points) were the top BC performers in their respective divisions.

On behalf of the Golf Section, our thanks go to Lay Chi, Holly and Kelly in the sports office for coordinating the event and making it a great morning for everyone.

Our thanks go to everyone else who made the event a success including beverage sponsors FitLine, nearest the pin sponsors Ria Bintan, lucky draw sponsors Fitline and Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, and Beat the Pro and Hole-in-One prize sponsors, Art Index International (Singapore)

Our early starters at RCC, from left to right; Nic Merrow-Smith, James Morris, Chris Taylor, Simon Bird, David Christie, Mike Heneaghan and Bui Ding Thuan. Not in picture; Jonathan Woodward, John Hancock, Charles Pierron, Mike Ashburn, Davy Yeo, Rohit Shah, Nina Sung and Abhijit Patwardhan.

ISCGT adopts a sociable format with flights comprising of players Jonathan Woodward (left) picks from different clubs. Here, Charles up a weekend golf voucher for Pierron (left) poses with his flight Ria Bintan for his nearest the pin mates. prize.

END OF AN ERA AT JCC: MARCH STABLEFORD REPORT

by Paul Nikkel

Nine golfers, including two juniors teed it up on a bright morning for the March Stableford at Jurong Country Club. With plenty of water and a bit of wind to start, most golfers struggled on the first few holes. By the time we got to the first closest to the pin hole, (our 8th hole of the day), golfers were in the groove with Simon Bird dropping one to within 5 feet and sinking the birdie as well. The second nine was hotter and slower, but with less water hazards, scores improved. Mark Nikkel landed a seven iron to 15 feet to win the second closest to the pin. In the end, Paul Nikkel prevailed with 37 stableford points, followed by Charles Pierron in second with 35. It was a great day and it is a shame that such a pleasant and well maintained course will be levelled to make way for the new high speed rail hub.

From left to right; Stableford winner Paul Nikkel with Mark Nikkel (nearest the pin) and Davy Yeo.

From left to right; Colin Allcard with Abhijit Patwardhan and Stableford runner-up, Charles Pierron.

From left to right; nearest the pin winner Simon Bird, with Club Champion Thomas Lamb and Sports Chair, Steve Settle.

UP AND COMING EVENTS

RESULTS & STANDINGS

Colonial Cup:

March Stableford

Friday, 13 May, afternoon tee-off, Tanah Merah Country Club

May Monthly Stableford: Friday, 27 May, afternoon tee-off,

SICC Sime Course

Venue: Jurong Country Club, White Tees Winner; 37 points, Paul Nikkel Runner Up; 35 points, Charles Pierron

June Monthly Stableford: Sunday, 12 June, morning tee-off,

Tering Bay Golf Resort, Batam,

Indonesia

Nearest the Pin Hole # 8; Simon Bird Nearest the Pin Hole # 17; Mark Nikkel Order of Merit Standings

ISCGT 2nd Leg:

1 2 3 4 5

Friday, 8 July, afternoon tee-off, Orchid Country Club

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

Colin Allcard Paul Nikkel Abhijit Patwardhan Oliver Stoffel John Hancock

(after 3 of 12 Events) THE BRITISH CLUB

11.7 11.0 10.0 10.0 7.0

6 7 8 9 10

Charles Pierron Davy Yeo David Christie Mark Nikkel Simon Bird

7.0 6.7 5.0 4.0 4.0

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TENNIS:

TOP TIPS AND SOCIAL SEASON Edited by Julia Fenton COACHES TIPS: the One Degree Error – from Director of Tennis Darren Moore Next time you are aiming for the baseline and your ball goes out; don’t give yourself such a hard time. Instead, take a moment to appreciate why tennis is such a difficult game by understanding the One Degree Error: Imagine you are standing in the middle of one side of the tennis court with your racquet facing straight towards the net and are aiming to hit straight down the court to a player standing opposite you: If your racquet is turned by just 5 degrees from its original position the ball will be out! Basically, for every one degree of error of misplacement your ball will end up almost 0.5m away from where you had wanted to place it! It’s also worth remembering that the speed of the incoming ball just before contact in recreational tennis is approximately 10 m/s (36 km/hr) and the speed of the racquet is around the same. In summary, good reasons why the game takes years of patient practice to achieve good results.

TENNIS SECTION SUMMER SOCIAL: Saturday, 7 May – Rooftop Don’t miss the social event of the season! Come dressed as your favourite 70’s film/TV character or rock star; think Charlies Angels, Starsky & Hutch, Rocky, Columbo, David Bowie… to enjoy a retro evening of nostalgic fun. Claim a hot prize for the best dressed tennis team! There will be cocktails at 7.30pm followed by a buffet at 8.00pm and dancing from 9.00pm. Tickets are available at $65 for section members and $75 for nonsection members. Contact the Pro-Shop to order.

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SPORTS & FITNESS TAEKWONDO:

THE BRITISH CLUB TAEKWONDO ABOUT TAEKWONDO Taekwondo is Korea’s National sport and its immense international popularity has made it one of the fastest growing martial art forms in the world. Taekwondo is recognized as an Olympic sport and is governed by the World Taekwondo Federation, which The British Club is a member of through its affiliation with the Singapore Taekwondo Federation. As a Martial Art form, Taekwondo is a great medium to learn how to improve ones attention, agility, discipline and general fitness regardless of age or gender.

TAEKWONDO AT THE BRITISH CLUB Our club is proud to offer Taekwondo training to students of all ages and abilities, involving both Poomsae (Forms) and Kyorugi (Sparring) training. Both children and adults participate in our training sessions and we have recently welcomed families to join our sessions.

The training sessions are conducted by very experienced instructors. Our Chief Instructor, Mr. Andy Tan, has been practicing Taekwondo for over 30 years and is a certified Third Degree Black Belt of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation. Under his tutelage, his students have gone on to achieve remarkable results in their Taekwondo examinations and numerous competitions and tournaments. Our training is not only focused on belt promotion but also on how to improve skill and technique, which has resulted in our club’s success in many National tournaments.

OUR RECENT SUCCESS IN NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS

National Poomsae Tournament 2015: 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 4 Bronze

National Demonstration Tournament 2015: 5 Gold, 4 Silver, 6 Bronze

Taekwondo has become a way of life. I first joined The British Club Taekwondo section in October 2014 and have been thrilled to see great progress in my abilities- true testament to fantastic training and inspiring instructors.

I have had the opportunity to participate in National tournaments and to train with a dedicated team of students and instructors. I enjoyed the training sessions so much that I just had to involve my family, too!

– Ana

Contact person: Adam Slater (+65 9839-3303) Venue: German School (beside The British Club) Every Saturday 4:00-6:00pm

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SWIMMING:

SECTION REPORT By Helen Tynan We have had another busy month in the swimming section. Our newly designed Barracudas swimwear is now available in the pro shop, Our swimming honour boards are now installed by the pool. We have some new barracudas T shirts coming soon and we have had some great results in the recent Neptune league competition and the Junior National Age Group Championships.

The new British Club swimwear is selling well in the pro shop, please make sure you purchase your new barracudas swimwear, whilst stocks last.

The swimming section recently purchased 3 swimming honour boards, which have been fitted by the pool. These boards allow us to show off our end of year ‘Rookie of the Year’, ‘Barracuda of the Year’ and Team Captains.

We are in the throws of finalizing a new Barracudas T Shirt design for all our swimmers. The T Shirt will be made of a dry fit material to allow our swimmers to keep dry and comfortable.

Watch this space for when the T Shirts are available.

In our recent Neptune league competition at The Tanglin Club we gathered a total of 19 Gold’s, 21 Silvers and 8 Bronzes out of a total of 59 events. On top of that, our swimmers broke a total of 5 Neptune league records (both individual and team events)!

For the first time this year our Total Swimming coaches entered a few of our Barracuda swimmers to represent The British Club at the National Time Trials and the Singapura Finance 47th SNAG (Singapore National Age Group championships). This was held at the OCBC Aquatics Stadium and gave our swimmers a chance to compete against some of the best swimmers in Singapore. Well done to Aryaan Din, Kamran Din, Megan Hume, Bethany Turley & Connor Whelan. We are very proud of all our swimmers and we will continue to encourage them towards excellence in their training.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY The annual British Club swimming gala will be held a little earlier in our swim calendar this year. We are planning to host this event on Sunday, 12 June. Additionally we will be holding a mini British Club swim gala for our Learn To Swim members on Saturday, 8 October. This year the Barracudas end of season awards evening will be on Friday, 17 June. We will be having a movie night by the pool with a full BBQ for all our barracudas. Make sure you sign up for this event nearer the time and please save all these dates in your diaries.

As always, please email us at swimming@britishclub.org.sg if you have any questions, queries or new ideas for the swimming sections.

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SPORTS & FITNESS SQUASH:

TOURNAMENT TORMENT By Andrew Vine & The Boaster They used to say that the sun never sets on the British Empire.

Nor does it on the annual calendar of The British Club Squash Tournaments. These days we seem to race from one tournament to the other throughout the year. This year has been made especially tight because of last year’s haze which literally choked the life out of our Handicap Tournament which then had to be rescheduled for the beginning of 2016. So off we go …

• Feb – Mar 2015 Annual Handicap Tournament; • Apr – May 2016 Closed Club Championship; • Aug – Sep 2016 Veterans and Grand Masters Competition; • Oct – Nov 2016 Annual Handicap Tournament.

Pity, then, the tournament secretary (yours truly) who finds himself continually in action. Organising the competitions is not particularly hard in itself. The tough bit seems to be getting grown men, responsible for multi-million dollar businesses, to use the phone or email to arrange their games! Despite all the notices, the announcements, and spoon-fed emails to all the pairs of players, we get the inevitable dramas as deadlines get breached, as well as a fascinating array of lame excuses; “Been travelling.” “Oh, is there a deadline?” “Sorry, I hurt my toe.” “The wife just had a baby.” “I need a week to recover from jet-lag!”

Being too harsh and kicking people out would go against what our section is all about: we are here to enjoy playing squash, rather than not playing. How do I manage it? What does it take to keep these cats herded? Well, the right balance of flexibility with a no- BS approach, a dash of diplomacy, a good dose of creativity and the patience of a saint. OK, I admit I completely fail on the patience front, but somehow it all manages to come together and importantly we all come out smiling!

What should be abundantly clear, with tournaments as a highlight, plus around 4-5 boxes during the year, 3 local club friendlies, plus the SSRA and Cosmo leagues … this is an incredibly vibrant section! Sadly the aging bodies don’t always keep pace with it.

To finish, a quick review of the 2015 tournaments: • • • •

Club Championship: Handicap: Veterans (O-45): Grand Masters (O-55):

Charlie Thomas (6 times champion), runner-up Ben Carpenter Charlie Thomas (9 times champion), runner-Up Showbhik Kalra Simon Bird, runner-up Craig Telmer Mansoor Tirmzi, runner-up Raymond Stopper

In the Handicap, the dominance of Charlie Thomas remains the perennial challenge. Quite remarkably, while each year we turn the screw a little bit tighter with his handicap, Charlie finds a way to rise to the challenge. God help us when he qualifies for the Veterans too! Well done to Showbhik who again posed a serious challenge, audaciously taking the first game only to see Charlie knuckle down to win 3-1. The Plate final was contested by Arron Holmes and one of our newest members, Martin Huxley, with Martin coming out with the win.

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CRICKET:

BRITISH CLUB V ANZA SATURDAY, 12 MARCH 2016 The Singapore equivalent of the Ashes – ANZA against BC, but this series is more important! The British Club are the current holders of the Commonwealth Cup and determined to hold on to it this season. The 5 match series got off to a bad start with ANZA winning the first match so BC was determined to level the series in the second match.

ANZA won the toss and decided to bat first. With a dry, fast outfield, the objective for BC was to keep the runs down to a minimum. Paul Twine (Twiney) and Shane Bignell got us off to a good start with Twiney excelling in his 5 overs, conceding only 16 runs, but the BC philosophy of giving every player the chance to bowl at least one over was going to play it’s part. At the halfway stage of the ANZA innings, they had racked up 111 runs for the loss of only one wicket. We needed to slow down the run rate and start to take wickets. Paul McNee chipped in with a couple of wickets and holding them to just 26 runs off his 5 overs, but the scoreboard kept turning over and at the end of the ANZA innings they had scored a total of 216 runs. The run chase was on!

Requiring a run rate of over 7 an over, BC openers Ross Marsh and Simon Bignell got us off to a solid start, scoring at a run a ball they moved us on to 53 before the loss of the first wicket in the 9th over.

The runs kept coming, but always a little behind the required rate. Todd Buck (31) and Twiney (30) had excellent knocks and both had to retire when they reached the maximum runs allowed.

Despite a last ditch effort, BC fell short of the required total scoring a total of 209 off their 30 overs, 7 runs short of the ANZA total in an exciting game that could have gone either way.

The third game in the 5 match series is now a must win for BC.

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What about the phenomenal growth rate of a mola mola?

These questions and many more are answered in one action packed hour at The British Club on Monday, May 9th at 8pm in Elizabeth Suite 3.

This FREE event is sponsored by the SCUBA section. Everyone is welcome.

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THE RIDEAU CLUB

The Rideau Club is a respected meeting place in the National Capital where leading men and women from business, government and other segments of the community come together, in a welcoming atmosphere to further their shared interests. It cherishes its traditions while adapting to necessary change.

It is a place where Members can relax and enjoy good company, good talk, good food and fellowship in an elegant, comfortable setting and congenial atmosphere. Rideau Club members experience world-class dining in the beautiful setting of the landmark-quality clubhouse In addition to its gracious lounge, elegant dining room with panoramic views of Parliament Hill and the Gatineau hills beyond.

The Club offers private meeting, dining and banquet areas, a two-table Billiards and Snooker room, a plasma TV for the viewing of major world and sports events, a card game area and a quiet, well equipped Library.

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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

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

Food & Beverage Office (Banquet Sales & Events) Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 6.15pm Saturday: 10.00am to 7.00pm

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)

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: 12.00pm 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)

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

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

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