The British Club May Magazine 2018 by The British Club

MCI (P) 013/05/2016

MAY 2018

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CONTENTS President’s Message

GM’s Message

Club News

5 – 23

Best of British Special

6 – 13

The Fry Group Feature

Member in the Spotlight

BRITISH CONTACTS

Food & Beverage

25 – 38

British Association of Singapore Website: www.britishassociation.org.sg Tel: 6339 8229

Activities & Events

39 – 43

Sports & Fitness

44 – 49

Reciprocal Club Spotlight

Sponsors & Advertising Media Kit

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

British High Commission Website: www.ukinsingapore.fco.gov.uk Tel: 6424 4200 British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Email: info@britcham.org.sg Website: www.britcham.org.sg Tel: 6222 3552

Club News

Food & Beverage

Activities & Events

Sports & Fitness

The British Council Email: contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Website: www.britishcouncil.org.sg Tel: 6473 1111 Visit Britain Email: singapore@visitbritain.org Website: www.visitbritain.com/sg Tel: 800 852 3 549 (Toll Free) Singapore St. Andrew’s Society Elaine Young Email: Communications.ssas@gmail.com Website: www.standrewssociety.org.sg Tel: 9154 0521 St. David’s Society of Singapore Nia Jones Email: williams.nia@gmail.com Website: www.stdavidsingapore.com Tel: 9634 4570

St. Patrick’s Society of Singapore Lorraine Hourican Email: stpatssingapore@outlook.com Royal Society of St. George’s Paul Adamberry Email: rssg.sg@gmail.com Website: www.saintgeorgesociety.com

73 Bukit Tinggi Road Singapore 289761 Tel: 6410 1100 • Fax: 6468 6161 enquiries@britishclub.org.sg www.britishclub.org.sg

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• PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE • Dear Members, Unusually, I need to start with a concern. Recently I have overheard or become aware of members of the club expressing the view that the club is struggling financially. This raises many concerns, amongst which are the following: • Firstly, it couldn’t be further from the truth as the club has achieved five years of continually improving financial results and has generated a positive cash flow over that period. • Secondly, it could be that members simply don’t have access to the financial information or don’t understand it. Our annual financial report is published and made available to all members and is posted on the website. The Main Committee also prepares and presents a detailed presentation of the club’s finances at the AGM, which is open to all voting members. To better inform members we entertain and respond to any questions that we receive. I would therefore hope that lack of information or understanding doesn’t give rise to this issue. • Thirdly, it doesn’t help the reputation of the club of which we are all members if the broader community perceives the club as poorly run or in a perilous state and this has a knock-on effect in several areas such as our ability to attract new members and even to deal with suppliers. Can I ask fellow members to exercise care and judgment in what they say in this regard? Now to more positive matters. Mothers are like buttons, they hold everything together. What a great saying that is! Many youngsters (and fathers like me) will soon find themselves panicked at the thought of another 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 the 13th of 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 at any of the restaurant outlets. These events will no doubt be popular so please book early to avoid disappointment. On Tuesday April 10th the club held the first 2018 Best of British event. The event was a dinner attended by just under sixty people, served in sumptuous surroundings in a fabulously nautically dressed Elizabeth suite, following a menu approved by the Queen and ending with a presentation and Q&A session with the last captain of The Royal Yacht, Britannia. We have had excellent feedback and we hope this sets the precedent for the rest of the 2018 program. The next Best of British event is, of course, the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. I can’t promise one of these every year! To celebrate, the club is holding a classic British street party with live screening of the wedding. If, like Harry’s brother, you’re a football fan, join us after at Windsor Arms for the 2018 FA Cup final. To add to the Royal Wedding celebrations, the club also released 50 Transferable Lifetime Memberships at $10,700 (U.P. $21,400). Members are the best ambassadors for the club so take this opportunity to refer your friends. You will receive up to 30,000 British Club Reward Points for every successful referral. Email membership@britishclub.org.sg to book a club tour for your friends. Finally this month, I would like to recognise a particular membership group, the Craft Ladies, for their continued effort to raise funds for the Gurkha Welfare Trust. The ladies have written an article for this month’s magazine so please flip through to have a read and learn more about what they do. See you at the club during the exciting month of May. DAMIAN R. HILLS President

MAIN COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS Damian Hills President

Steve Settle Vice President Honorary Secretary, Chair of Rules and Disciplinary

Adrian Waterton Vice President Chair of Human Resource Committee Subcommittee Eugene Heng, Damian Hills, Steve Settle, Shaun Matheson, Tony Quek

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Stephen Fulton

Roger Harrold

Honorary Treasurer Chair of Finance Committee

Chair of Food & Beverage Committee

Subcommittee Yip Wai Hun, Ashley Nicholas, Roger Harrold, Jan Young, Patrick Hyde

Subcommittee Damien Lim, Marc Hearn, Mari Goodman, Michelle Kuek

Eric Rogers

Sarah McNee

Chair of InfoTech Committee

Chair of Marketing Communications Committee

Subcommittee David Griffiths, Nigel Cain, Todd Forrester, David Green, Simon R Goodman

Subcommittee Christopher Harrison, Anton Colton, Caroline Underhill, Steve Manning, Sophie Dourdin

Stephen Walker

Duncan McGilligan

Chair of Membership Committee

Chair of Sports Committee

Subcommittee David Wong, Ian Cheah, Andrew Lo, Tony Melero, Robin Nayak, Don Wang, Martin White, Timothy Williamson

Subcommittee All Sports Convenors

David Wong

Jan Young

Chair of Development and Health & Safety Committee

Chair of Activities & Events Committee

Subcommittee Shaun Matheson, Chris Walden, Mike Horner, Andrew Lo, Ian Cheah, Don Wang

Subcommittee List to be updated in the next issue.

• GM’S MESSAGE • Dear Members, April was indeed a busy month as we celebrated Easter, held our first Best of British event with Commodore Anthony Morrow CVO (The Last Captain of The Royal Yacht Britannia), and dined in chaos with Basil, Sybil and Manuel from Faulty Towers. With this splendid start to Best of British 2018, we will be looking to continue the success with The Royal Wedding Street Party. Join us for a classic British Street Party on Sat, 19 May to celebrate the union of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This will be a Club wide event that will kick off at 5pm with the live coverage of The Royal Wedding at The Elizabeth Suite. Enjoy Classic British recipes, modern twists and fresh summer flavours while your kids participate in exciting activities at Treetops Lounge. We will also be hosting our very own Great British Bake Off where Members are invited to sign up to become contestants to try to impress the distinguished panel with a beautifully-crafted and delicious cake. Grab your tickets by calling 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg. In addition to the royal celebrations, The British Club also released 50 exclusive Transferable Lifetime Memberships at $10,700 (U.P. $21,400). Every sign-up will include a pair of invites to the Club’s Best of British – Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Singapore Turf Club on Sun, 21 Oct. Do take this opportunity to refer your friend and receive up to 30,000 British Club Reward Points for every successful sign up for the Transferable Lifetime or Lifetime Membership. This promotion will end on 31 May so call 6410 1100 or email membership@britishclub.org.sg to book a private club tour for your friend now. Best of British 2018 will heat up in June with the Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner, and a Cooking Demo and Lunch by UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters. Best known for her television appearances over 12 years with Ainsley Harriott on the BBC’s Ready Steady Cook and This Morning on ITV, Lesley will be whipping up a culinary storm with a specially curated 5-course dinner on Fri, 8 Jun. A Cooking Demo and Lunch will follow on Sun, 10 Jun. Do flip through the magazine to find out more about Lesley and the events. I would like to highlight this month’s swimming article and share more about Jamie and Harry. These two incredible boys have recently participated in a meet in Melbourne and won the hearts of plenty. This article shares with us about some of the struggles faced by Jamie’s parents, Cliff and Jo Jeyes, whilst trying to engage coaches for Jamie, as well as the misconception about Down Syndrome. A gentle reminder for the gents and children that Mother’s Day is on Sun, 13 May. It is not too late to book an amazing champagne brunch for your Mother. There will be Baby Lobsters, Live Carving Station, Raclette Cheese Station, and mains like Beef Cheeks and Barramundi available on the special day. A hungry mum is an angry mum so call 6410 1100 or email banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg to book now. Thank you for your continued support and see you at the Club! ANDREW CHRISTON General Manager

CLUB MANAGEMENT General Manager

Events and Sponsorship Manager

Sports & Recreation Manager

Andrew Christon 6410 1101 andrewchriston@britishclub.org.sg

Chantelle Ricketts 6410 1120 sponsorship@britishclub.org.sg

Wan Lay Chi sports@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Finance & Facilities

Head of Sales

Housekeeping Manager

Ronnie Ng 6410 1100 membership@britishclub.org.sg

Asa Shaari 6410 1162 housekeeping@britishclub.org.sg

Executive Chef

Head of Human Resource

Catering Sales Manager

Sunny Sia 6410 1170 sunnysia@britishclub.org.sg

Alice Wong hr@britishclub.org.sg

Marketing Communications Manager

Facilities Manager

Member Relations Manager

Sharon Carvalho 6410 1111 marketing@britishclub.org.sg

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

Sharonjit Hoondal 6410 1113 memberrelations@britishclub.org.sg

Michelle Chua finance@britishclub.org.sg

6410 1119

6410 1130

6410 1150

Kurt Tan 6410 1146 banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg

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• CLUB NEWS •

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

An Evening with the Last Captain of The Royal Yacht Britannia

Tuesday, 10 April 2018

Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience

Saturday, 28 April 2018

The Royal Wedding Street Party

Saturday, 19 May 2018

Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner with UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters

Friday, 8 June 2018

Cooking Demo and Lunch by UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters

Sunday, 10 June 2018

Prize Bingo Night

July 2018

Comedy Night

September 2018

Sunset Sail on the Royal Albatross

September 2018

Superbrains Inter-Community Quiz Night

October 2018

Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Singapore Turf Club

Sunday, 21 October 2018

Best of British Ball at the Shangri-La in conjunction with British Chamber of Commerce

November 2018

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the signature events of the year! Call 6410 1100 or email sponsorship@britishclub.org.sg for 2018 sponsorship packages.

Dates to be advised. All information provided is correct at time of print.

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

An Evening with the Last Captain Commodore Anthony Morrow of The Royal Yacht Britannia Tue, 10 Apr • The Elizabeth Suite

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Join us in celebrating the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle on Saturday 19 May with a classic British street party. This is a Club wide occasion that will kick off in The Elizabeth Suite from 5pm with live coverage of The Royal Wedding. There will be exciting children’s activities in Treetops Lounge and a traditional finger food buffet available from 6pm. Thereafter, join us at Windsor Arms for the live screening of the 2018 FA Cup! We promise an amazing evening that is not to be missed.

Sat, 19 May 2018 5pm The Elizabeth Suite & Treetops Lounge $38+ Member • $20+ Member child $48+ Non-Member • $30+ Non-Member child Inclusive of buffet and glass of pimms/soft drink on arrival

The Royal Wedding Bake Off! Think you bake the best cakes? Participate in the bake off and stand to win a pair of tickets to the Cooking Demo and Lunch with Chef Lesley Waters as well as dining vouchers! We have 3 sets to give away to the top 3 contestants. Limited to 12 participants so sign up now! For enquiries, call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT |

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Special Interview

with UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters As featured in Expat Living Magazine.

Will this be your ﬁrst time to Singapore? What are your expectations?

And what are some of the tricks of trade you’ll be teaching in your cooking demo?

I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting Singapore so I’m very excited. I’m looking forward to the whole experience and immersing myself in the vibrant city. I have many friends who have visited before and they’ve told me what a vibrant and exciting city it is. I’m also looking forward to working with chef Sunny and meeting all the expat community.

Our motto at the cook school is “Simple is good and good is simple”, and my aim will be to offer some simple techniques and fresh ideas that guests can take away with and use at home – for example, there’ll be an unusual black garlic bruschetta, some tasty marinades and a fool-proof method to create a pan-seared gravadlax. Presentation of dishes is also something we’ll cover, and how to prep ahead to make life easy. We will also be showing guests how versatile the dishes are and how they can be used in different ways.

Any favourite local dishes that you’re keen to try? I’ve been researching classic Singapore dishes and these really caught my eye and so I’ll be looking to try them all: roti prata with teh tarik, nasi lemak, char kuay teow and laksa. And I shall be sampling the satay at breakfast, lunch and dinner as it’s one of my favourite things!

What can Best of British guests expect at your ﬁve-course gala dinner? The dishes will include some of the favourite and most loved recipes from my cookery school in Dorset, including canapés such as cider tempura oysters, baby crab and ginger tarts, and Dorset lamb patties with a classic Cumberland glaze, along with starters like peppercrusted Somerset Capricorn goats’ cheese with a puy lentil dressing – one of my favourites. We will follow it with a wonderful hot smoked salmon with spinach cream, and seared fillet steak steamed in a red wine and balsamic glaze served with a traditional Béarnaise sauce. Pudding will feature chocolate, jellies, rhubarb and cream, with a cheese board and an instant tamarind, date and pear chutney to finish!

What are your three current favourite ingredients to cook with? It depends on the season. Currently, we have wild garlic everywhere you look and I love using this for flavour. I also use citrus in many of my dishes – I love the clean fresh taste that it gives. We have a local orchard near the cook school that has developed the most amazing apple balsamic and apple vodka, which I enjoyed in a bowl of borscht the other day.

What piece of kitchen equipment could you not do without? Sorry, I can’t just say one – it’s the teacher in me! Sharp knives, good non-stick pans and bakeware, and a great pepper mill and I’m a happy woman.

Savour the ﬁnest courses prepared by Chef Lesley at the Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner on Fri, 8 Jun and don’t miss Chef Lesley showcase of her culinary skills at the Cooking Demonstration followed by lunch on Sun, 10 Jun. More details on the next page. SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT |

• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner with UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters OFFICIAL CARRIER CANAPÉS

Join us for an evening to celebrate the Commonwealth. Experience a decadent 5-course dinner designed and

Baby Crab and Ginger Pistou Tarts with a Chilli Dressing Mini Dorset Lamb Koftas with a Classic Cumberland Glaze and Coriander Relish Tempura of Oysters with Apple Balsamic and Shallot Dressing

Sileni Estates Sparkling Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

prepared by Celebrity Chef, Lesley Waters in the Mountbatten Bar and Grill. All courses have been specially

Black Pepper Crusted Capricorn Goats’ Cheese with Puy Lentil and Tomorosso Dressing, served with Fresh Rosemary Focaccia

paired with wines from the Commonwealth to complement

Grant Burge Benchmark Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, South Australia

each dish. An evening not to be missed!

Spinach Cream served with Brown and Forrest Hot Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Grant Burge Benchmark Chardonnay, South Australia

Fri, 8 Jun 2018 Mountbatten Bar and Grill 7pm Cocktail Reception at Windsor Terrace

$120+ Member $130+ Non-Member

Seared Fillet Steak Poached in Red Wine with a Balsamic Glaze, served with Warm Vegetable A La Grecque (Baby Fine Beans, Carrots, Potatoes and Asparagus) and Sauce Béarnaise Grant Burge Benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, South Australia Champagne and Elder Flower Jellies, White Chocolate Vanilla Creams with Rhubarb, Raspberry Dressing and Baby Bitter Chocolate Brownies served with Clotted Cream and Coffee Mocha Syrup Selection of Dorset and Somerset Cheeses and Chutney Sileni Estates Late Harvest Semillon, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Freshly Brewed Illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

Cooking Demo and Lunch with UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters OFFICIAL CARRIER

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You don’t want to miss this Sunday lunch as it will be an afternoon of delight. A 3-course meal, demonstrated live by Celebrity Chef, Lesley Waters. Drop the kids off at the playroom while you enjoy fine wines and interact with Chef Lesley. Rest assured that they’ll have just as much fun as you. STARTER Roasted Asparagus served with Candied Walnuts Marinated Feta and Crispy Ham with Black Garlic Toasts MAIN Dill Cured Salmon Seared and set on Beetroot and Vodka Hash with Cucumber Pickle and Sour Cream served with Buttered Bay Baked Potatoes DESSERT Meringue Nougats served with Roasted Vanilla Nectarines, Sweet Wine Summer Berries and Orange Mascarpone Cream WINES Luis Felipe Edwards Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile Luis Felipe Edwards Merlot, Central Valley, Chile

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 • 12:30pm The Elizabeth Suite

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• COMMITEE IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

g n u o Y n Interview Ja with

8. How long have you lived in Singapore? Almost ten years – the time has gone so quickly! 9. Where do you dine outside of the Club? With my children we go the various restaurants at Greenwood Avenue and with our friends often around Amoy Street, Club Street and Ann Siang Hill. Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House at Gemmill Lane is a particular favourite of mine. 10. What is your favourite movie of all time? I like a wide range of movies, but the ones that stand out for me are:-Shawshank Redemption, American Beauty and Dirty Dancing 1.

What is your role on the Main Committee? I’m Chair of the Activities and Events Committee. This is a newly formed committee which was previously covered under the Membership Services Committee.

2. Tell us some of your goals for this newly formed Activities & Events Committee. To my mind, there are two key objectives – firstly, to develop a relevant, interesting and fun schedule of activities and events which appeals to all demographics or our membership. At the British Club, we are proud of our diverse membership and we want to ensure that we have something for everyone. Secondly, to develop our partnerships outside the British Club to support our activities and events programmes and to further enhance our offerings to our members. 3. How long have you been a Member at The British Club? I joined when I first arrived in Singapore in October 2008. 4. Where can we always find you at the Club? I’m a very keen tennis player, so you’ll find me on the courts and at Scores on several weekday mornings. As a family, we are often by the pool and are regulars at the Windsor Arms for an early dinner. 5. What is your favourite dish at the Club? All of Indian cuisine 6.

What do you do when you are not at the Club? I keep busy doing a lot of running, though not in the conventional sense - I run my business, which I set up three years ago, and run my children around to all their activities and playdates!

7. One word to describe the Club? Family

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11. What is your favorite band/singer? I like all sorts of music, but as an example I recently went to see Paul McCartney in Perth which was an incredible experience.

...develop our partnerships outside the British Club to support our activities and events programmes and to further enhance our offerings to our members.

12. What is your favourite sport? Tennis! 13. What is your favourite local dish? Hainanese Chicken Rice 14. What is your spirit animal? I trusted an online quiz to inform me that my spirit animal is a Butterfly 15. Apple or Samsung? Apple 16. Salad or a hearty burger? The scales say salad; the eyes say burger 17. Tell us something about yourself that nobody knows. I’ve been an undercover detective for the past 15 years…… oops!

If you are interested to know more or to join the subcommittee, please email enquiries@britishclub.org.sg

• CLUB NEWS •

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT

In partnership with

5 Apr

WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

H.E OGBOLE ODE & ELAINE ODE ANDY LEE & PATRICIA LOO ARRAN & SARAH HUDDLESTON CHARISSA TAN DEREK & JENNIFER MURRAY GARETH BOWEN & STEPHANIE CONDON JOYDEEP & NILANJANA BOSE LEE KWEE HENG & CHEW CHENG WAI MATTHEW & ALLISON EDDY MICHAEL ANG & KOGEN YUAN From Left: Ian Lim, Serene Foo

OMAIR AZAM PAUL & LINDA SMITH RUCHIR SHARMA & SI LIANG THOMAS ANDERSON VIKRAM JAIN & JYOTIKA SINGH WONG HSIA HSIANG & BENNY CHOO

From Left: Gary Smithson, Rosemary Montefiore

From Left: Ian Simpson, Anne Simpson, Sarah McNee (Main Committee)

From Left: Harishankar Vijyarajan, Gayathri Venkatesan

From Left: Anjali Anderson, Thomas Anderson

From Left: Rosemary Montefiore, Neil Montefiore, Rebecca Turley, Ashley Morris, Steve Settle, Andrew Vine

UPCOMING MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Thu, 3 May

The Club President and the Main Committee invite you to join us for our monthly “Members Connect Night” hosted at the beautiful rooftop setting of the Treetops Terrace. This monthly networking event provides an opportunity for Members to meet each other, welcome new Members to the Club and learn more about the latest happenings at the Club. Time : 7:30pm to 9pm (Complimentary buffet dinner and free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks) Please RSVP to Recept@britishclub.org.sg

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From Left: Chua Yi Hau, Quek Kwan Zheng

THE CLOCK IS TICKING ON REPORTING YOUR OFFSHORE TAX OBLIGATIONS TO HMRC – HERE’S WHY…. By David Pugh

For British expats living overseas, setting aside some time to consider your UK tax affairs isn’t always a top priority. But as you may expect HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) do not share the same view. The UK income tax system works on the basis of self-assessment, so it’s up to the individual to complete a UK tax return to declare all sources of income that fall within the UK tax net to HMRC. Given the complexities of the UK tax legislation, when it comes to any offshore income the position is often far from clear.

Now’s the time to act Should you believe that you have any unreported offshore income that could be taxable in the UK, the time to act is now, as HMRC are currently focusing their efforts to collect any tax due on undeclared offshore income. HMRC takes a more favourable view of individuals who come forward voluntarily with any undisclosed income, as opposed to HMRC discovering undeclared offshore income. This discovery is becoming easier for HMRC to achieve under the new Common Reporting Standard (CRS) mechanisms which have been adopted by governments globally. To help taxpayers come forward to disclose any undeclared overseas income to HRMC, they are currently offering a period of grace for those with relevant offshore tax non-compliance until 30 September 2018. By this time, they need to have approached HMRC with the intention of fully disclosing their non-compliance. As part of this tax amnesty HMRC have confirmed they will not make use of any information they have obtained under the new CRS system until after the 30 September 2018 disclosure deadline. After this 30 September 2018 deadline has passed, strict new penalties will come into force, with the standard penalty being 200% of the Potential Lost Revenue (PLR), unprecedented in recent history, with the general maximum penalty provisions for the very worst offenders being 100% of the tax that HMRC proved was unpaid. In addition, the scope for mitigation of any penalties issued is limited to only very exceptional circumstances, which highlights HMRC’s aggressive intention to discovering as much undeclared overseas income as possible. One further significant change in the pipeline is that HMRC is currently pushing the government to add to arsenal and the power to go back and assess 12 years of any undeclared income in all cases of non-disclosure.

“Name and Shame” Under the new rules for undeclared offshore income, HMRC now have the right to publish details of those who have avoided taxes of £25,000 or more (a relatively low figure in terms of total UK Tax Revenue). No longer will this archaic way of disciplining offenders be reserved for just the very serious cases of tax evasion.

Take responsibility All the above does sound alarming but there are simple steps that can be taken to bring your UK affairs up to date. Today more than ever before, its crucial for individuals to regularly review their tax status and if in any doubt seek advice from qualified and experienced tax advisers.

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• MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

CHRISTOPHER SHORT and his family

What do you think of the Club and its offerings thus far? Although we have not been members for long, we have been impressed by the number of opportunities that the Club has for members of all ages. We have utilised the food and beverage outlets on several occasions and the quality and variety of dishes has been fabulous. The staff are very friendly and always go out of their way to give great service. We are looking forward to using the leisure facilities over the coming months. Tell us more about what you do at the school and what makes it meaningful? I often say I have the best job in the world as it is so varied and rewarding. My core role is to support our group of fantastic teachers in the brilliant work they do with our students. Dover Court is only the second inclusive school I have led and I’m converted. When I see what all our children gain and learn from the environment we have, it is truly inspiring. The biggest highlight of my day is always seeing children around the school having such fun whilst they are learning. I still laugh when I hear Reception children shouting out ‘Hello Mr Shorts’, they find that very amusing! At 6’ 3” the name Mr Short does confuse! Do you have any advice for our members with children aged 3-18?

For this issue of Member in the Spotlight, we are pleased to feature Christopher Short and his family. Christopher joined the Club in December last year. He is the Principal of Dover Court International School. We find out more about Christopher in this interview.

Advice on parenting is always fraught with danger but I’ll give it a try! Our children, Sophie and Jaimie, are now aged 19 and 17 respectively and live in the UK. We have always tried to expose them to as many experiences as possible. Aside from the usual swimming, football and other activities, they can both sail, ski and are accomplished scuba divers. They were both involved in Scouting and the Duke of Edinburgh programmes which enabled them to have fantastic and challenging experiences. One essential skill they learned is to be able to read a map and use a compass to navigate – a dying art! As they have got older they have then decided which activities to keep up; Sophie plays netball at her university and Jaimie is in his first XV rugby team. What would a typical weekend be with your family? If the children aren’t with us then Louise and I usually have quiet home based weekends. I’m an early riser and I love sitting on our terrace in the morning drinking coffee and reading. As relatively newcomers, we’re still exploring Singapore but love the parks and the myriad of restaurants. The Sunday semi buffet in the Windsor Arms has quickly become a firm favourite. If the children are around then we are usually a little busier with some more energetic exploring or we are away diving. We’ve just come back from a week in the Philippines which was great.

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• CLUB NEWS •

ROYAL WEDDING MEMBERSHIP EXCLUSIVE In celebration for the union of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The British Club cordially presents The Royal Wedding Membership Exclusive. Every successful Transferable Lifetime Membership sign-up will include a pair of tickets to the Queen Elizabeth II Cup event in October 2018 at the Singapore Turf Club. Members will receive up to 30,000 British Club Reward Points valued at $600 for every successful referral.

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• CLUB NEWS •

LADIES CRAFT GROUP CHARITY INITIATIVE FOR THE GURHKA WELFARE TRUST

Maggie and the ladies at the 2017 Christmas Fair selling raffle tickets. The hand-made prizes for the raffle.

October 2016 House completion A lovely image of Mrs Maya Thapa smiling outside her new home!

Manbu School The building to the far left is the 10 classroom block the Trust built

last year. The building under construction is the Government of Nepal In 2016 the Craft group, headed by Maggie Ashman, raised 6 classroom block; on the ground floor there are 3 classrooms, 2 of enough money to build a house in Dhading near Kathmandu, Nepal for a Gurkha widow and her family who found themselves which will be used for the library. homeless after the 2015 Gorkha earthquake.

During the 2017 Christmas period the craft group raised a record breaking S$6,000 by selling raffle tickets, again to raise funds for the Gurkha Trust. The prizes were all hand made by members of the craft group and included a beautiful hand crafted large Navy and White Quilt, Christmas wreath, hand felted Poinsettia table decoration and a quilted tote bag. The group worked tirelessly over a period of 4 months to complete the prizes. The craft group’s initiative for 2017 was to build another house in Nepal, however, we were informed that the housing projects had been completed and that the Trust was now focusing on immediate needs for the children. The Trust has funded the construction of a school in Manbu and the government has added another 2 story building next to the school. The plan is to now create a library for the school using two of the ground floor classrooms. The proceeds of the raffle have been received by the Gurkha Trust and will be used to create and fit out the library, stocking it with books for the education of the children. It should be noted that the amount of money raised in 2017 was Vincent being presented with a hand-made quilted cushion by the almost double of that raised in 2016. This would not have been ladies of the Craft Club. Vincent is now an honorary member of the possible without the amazing dedication of our good friend Craft Club. Vincent – the British Club’s Ambassador. Vincent singlehandedly All ladies are invited to join our group every Tue, raised a large proportion of the funds by selling raffle tickets in 10:30am to 3pm. You do not need any skills, just the reception area every day during the Christmas period. As a token of our appreciation the Craft Group presented Vincent a enthusiasm for crafts and a desire to help handmade quilted cushion and awarded him honorary member The British Club charities. of the Craft Club. 20 |

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â&#x20AC;˘ STAFF IN THE SPOTLIGHT â&#x20AC;˘

MEET

our feared Instructor and Gym Manager

ROHAIZAD BAHARI

Rohaizad is the Gym Manager at The British Club. He is the instructor for TRX and Junior Fitness Group Coaching classes and oversees the overall operations at the Gym. Happily married, Rohaizad is a proud father of 2. His daughter is 22 years old and loves singing. She represented Singapore in the tertiary level in Korea, Busan and was awarded bronze in that category. His son will be turning 21 this year and is a professional football player! Fitness has always been a part of Rohaizad and in his early years, he worked as an army personnel. As a Physical Training Instructor for young national servicemen in the army, he was responsible in training them to be more disciplined and physically fit. Throughout his 10 years there, Rohaizad has helped develop many young servicemen in both the physical and mental aspects. One of the most memorable experiences as a Physical Training Instructor was when the company he was tasked to head was awarded the best company despite them being the underdog from the start. Thereafter, Rohaizad decided to leave the army to join a commercial gym as a Fitness Instructor. Rohaizad started working part time at the Club 4 years ago, and loved the environment here. As exclaimed by him, the Members here take their workouts very seriously. With the recent permanent role as Gym Manager, Rohaizad and his team will be looking for new ideas and ways to improve the gym and fitness classes!

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1) Tell us something about yourself that nobody knows. Contrary to my physical appearance, I am actually a gentle giant deep down. Do not judge a book by its cover! 2) Favorite equipment at the Gym? It has to be the mighty bench press. Chances are I’m currently on the equipment right now. 3) Strength or Endurance? Both are equally important. Doing more repetitions with lighter weight will help build up your endurance but at the end of the day, you need both elements to achieve the perfect balance. 4) What is your favorite local dish? My mother’s Asam Pedas. Asam Pedas is a spicy and tangy fish stew that is sure to lift the weakest appetite. 5) Upper body or lower body? Lower body. Stronger legs and core muscle will increase your upper body strength and thus help upper body muscle development. 6) How are the Members like at the gym? I usually go around terrorising members with difficult workouts so they are usually kind to me. Jokes aside, Members have generally been friendly and most are very enthusiastic about their workouts! 7) Aside from gym workouts, what other interest do you have? This might come as a surprise but I love attending cooking and baking classes. 8) How many times should we work out a week? 3 to 4 times a week as your body needs to recover in-between workouts. 9) What is a good pre workout snack? A banana before your workout will boost your glycogen stores and increase blood sugar level. 10) Football or Rugby? Football. Tottenham Hotspur is my favorite team. 11) Your next travel destination? I hope to head to Finland soon to catch the disappearing Northern Lights. 12) At what age should one start working out? This is very subjective and it depends on each individual but between 14 to 15 years old if I really have to answer. 13) Favorite sports drink (or water)? Carbonated 100 PLUS for an extra boost to your energy level. 14) What is your favorite movie of all time? Transformers. I always enjoy the amazing action scenes and computer animation.

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Bingo Night

Pub Quiz Night

8 Pub Quiz Night

WED 1

Bingo Night

TUE

The British Council Workshop: How to become an English Teacher

THURS

3 4

Little Chef: Banana Muffins

Evolve Arts: The British Club’s Next Top Mom

SAT

International Mother’s Day

crayons

Special Arts & Crafts: Ziplock Solar System

SUN

Regular Activity 4 - 9 Years Old

Dining Event Age 18 Above

*Pull out page and place on fridge or wall.

Family Event 10 - 12 Years Old

UPCOMING IN JUNE: Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner with UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters Fri, 8 Jun Cooking Demo and Lunch by UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters Sun, 10 Jun Father’s Day Sun, 17 Jun

WINE DINNER

Southern France Wine & Gourmet Dinner

Family Movie Night

11 Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting

FRI

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

MON

MAY

Muay Thai

ABT

Family Zumba

Boot Camp

8pm - 9pm Rohaizad Bahari

7pm - 8pm Sas Thayalan

Introduction

7:15pm - 8:15pm Eileen Tan

6pm - 7:15pm Eric Shia

10am - 11am Kristel Heather

Aqua Bike

Aqua Boot Camp

10am -11am Kevin Leong

9am -10:15am Eric Shia

5:15pm - 6:15pm Julniee Tan

Children Ballet

4:15pm - 5:15pm Julniee Tan

Children Ballet

10am - 11am Kevin Leong

Aqua Box Fit

May Golf Stableford Fri, 11 May

SPORTS EVENT

7pm - 8pm Nor Muhammad

Boot Camp

5pm - 6pm Rohaizad Bahari

Junior Fitness Group Coaching

4pm - 5pm Rohaizad Bahari

Yoga

Junior Fitness Group Coaching 9:30am -10:30am Paulina Buck

8:30am - 9:30am Melanie Azlan

Pilates

FRI

9am - 10am Melanie Azlan

Pilates

THURS

1.5 – 3 years old

3 – 5 years old

6 – 8 years old

9 – 10 years old

Open Tennis Tournament 21 Apr to 19 May

TRX

7pm - 8pm Rohaizad Bahari

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

9:30am - 11am Paulina Buck

Yoga

9am - 10am Kevin Leong

Aqua Running

WED

Water Aerobics

Advance

Muay Thai

Yoga

9:30am -11am Paulina Buck

8:30am - 9:30am Kristel Heather

Aqua Bike

Pilates

8:30am - 9:30am Melanie Azlan

TUES

MON

8 – 11 years old

Yoga

SUN

MAY

12 – 16 years old

11am - 12pm Rohaizad Bahari

Junior Fitness Group Coaching

10am - 11am Rohaizad Bahari

Junior Fitness Group Coaching

11 – 14 years old

10:35am -12:05pm Paulina Buck

9:30am - 10:30am David Thong

Karate

SAT

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

MONTHLY y Ma

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Kadai Lamb Keema Matar

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Oven-baked Lamb Loin, Roasted Roots Vegetables and Lamb Jus Pan-fried Sole Fillet, Braised Endive and Dill Veloute

Sizzling Chicken Marinated Boneless Chicken, Chimichurri Salsa, Daily Vegetables and Sesame Butter Rice Comes with a glass of soft drink of your choice

Ham Hock, Spiced Parsnip and Green Pea Soup Cured Pork Loin, Harissa Eggplant and Chorizo Sauce Baked Orange Pudding, Clotted Cream and Banana For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

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International

Mother’s Day Sun, 13 May • 12pm to 2:30pm

British mums are special as they celebrate Mother’s Day twice!

4-Course Sunday Lunch $48+ Adult • $25+ Child (7 to 12 years of age) $88+ Adult (Includes free flow of sparkling, house red and white wines) Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg

Semi-Buffet Lunch An extensive selection of starters and desserts from the buffet and your choice of main course direct from the kitchen. $48+ Adult • $22.50+ Child (3 to 12 years of age) $88+ Adult (Includes free flow of sparkling, house red and white wines)

International Buffet Lunch Menu 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 Hotpot, Asian Specialties, North Indian Selection and Children’s Buffet $38+ Adult • $16+ Child (3 to 12 years of age)

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PROMOTION

BRITISH AFTERNOON TEA

EARLY DOORS SPECIAL

LADIES DAY

Mon to Fri • 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Every Wednesday

Our British Afternoon Tea is now available daily in the Windsor Arms!

Enjoy 20% off food purchases

Calling all ladies!

when you place your order before 6:30pm!

Enjoy a complimentary dessert with every main course ordered on Wednesdays!

Daily • 3pm to 5:30pm

$24.50+ per person Reservations required. Please book 24-hours in advance as all items are freshly baked and prepared.

Not applicable on Public Holidays or in conjunction with other food promotions, daily specials as well as Gold and VIP cards.

BOTTLES OF THE MONTH Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky $108+ per bottle (U.P. $178+)

Bombay Sapphire Distilled London Dry Gin $78+ per bottle (U.P. $115+)

Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka $108+ per bottle (U.P. $148+)

For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

THE BRITISH CLUB

GIFT VOUCHERS SUNDAY LUNCH

AT MOUNTBATTEN BAR AND GRILL Enjoy an exquisite 3-course set lunch at Mountbatten Bar and Grill every Sunday!

$38+ Adult • $18+ Child $85+ Adult With free flow of sparkling, house red and white wines

$135+ Adult With free flow of Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V., house red and white wines

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

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

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

The British Club now delivers its famous Indian food with Deliveroo! The Verandah Café now delivers via food courier service Deliveroo! Simply log on to Deliveroo’s website or download their application on your mobile phone or gadget, to start browsing through our Indian Kitchen’s menu. Having our famous Indian cuisine to your dining table has never been simpler, straight from the Club to your doorstep!

*Deliveries only available for locations within a 2-kilometre radius. Payments are to be made via credit card. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.deliveroo.com.sg or download the Deliveroo application for more information.

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL • ONLY AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

May Promotion

SPIRIT PROMOTION The Botanist Islay Dry Gin $88 (U.P. $108) The aromas explode like an olfactory Aurora Borealis, filling the senses with meteorites of smell sensations as they explode from the glass. The taste is rich and mellow; cool on entry then as it reaches the back palate you can feel the warmth and absolute purity of slow unhurried distillation. This is a bewitching, delectable and luxurious gin; its citrus freshness excites and stimulates the taste buds allowing you to experience a star-burst of flavours as they explode across the palate.

WINE PROMOTION Vickery Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley, South Australia $42 per bottle Powell & Son Riverside Grenache Mataro Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia

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Bodegas Salentein Portilo Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina

$26.50 per bottle

Bodegas Salentein Portilo Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

$26.50 per bottle

Osadia Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile $24.50 per bottle Osadia Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile $24.50 per bottle Marmorella Bianco Chardonnay Malvasia IGT Salento, Italy

$28 per bottle

Marmorella Rosso Negroamaro Malvasia IGT Salento, Italy

$28 per bottle

For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing goods & services taxes. • Photos are for illustration purposes.

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Fri, 11 May • 6:30pm to 10:30pm Inspired by Sir Ernest Shackleton and his story, Richard Paterson has spent many years perfecting a new whisky. Shackleton Blended Malt has been expertly crafted by using a recreation of the antique Mackinlay’s as its foundation, combined with the finest Highland malt whiskies.

Nose – Vanilla, Toffee Apple, Cinnamon, Ginger Taste – Dark Sugar, Sweet Dried Fruits, Glazed Pineapple Finish – Hot Mulled Wine, Praline Chocolate with a final whisker of bonfire smoke

$108+ bottle (U.P. $178+)

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

Southern France

Fri, 25 May

France’s gorgeous Southern coastline, hugging the Mediterranean

Description

Wine & Gourmet Dinner

between Spain and Italy, produces delicious wines suited for this summery milieu: crisp whites and robust reds from the Languedoc, fruit-filled and concentrated reds from Minervois, bright, thirst-quenching rosés from Provence and rich, elegant dessert wines from Banyuls. The South of France is notable among French wine regions for its

$98+ Member • $108+ Guest Special Take-Away Price

U.P.$

Dom. De Saint Dominique ‘Le Chardonnay de La Chapelle’ Vin de Pays d’OC, France

$30

$39.90

Chateau Gigognan Cotes du Rhone Vignes du Prieure Blanc, France

$34.50

$46.50

Chateau Gigognan Cotes du Rhone Vignes Du Prieure Rouge, France

$34.50

$46.50

La Chapelle de Saint Dominique VdP L’Herault, France

$36.50

$49.90

$42

$55

consistently fine growing conditions. The northern latitude – even though it’s the South of France, the region is still far north of almost all of Spain and Italy’s vineyards – ensures long days during the growing season, so grapes ripen fully. The Gulf Stream and Mediterranean Sea keep it balmy. Steady winds banish humidity that can cause disease in

Domaine de Saint Dominique VdP L’Herault, France

vines and grapes. In fact, growing conditions are so good that for many years, the South of France was known for producing great quantities of unremarkable wine to be blended and sold in bulk. In recent years, the global economy has largely shifted the production of those inexpensive wines to the New World. So the newest generation of winemakers in the South of France have set their focus on producing high-quality wines that reflect their specific appellations. The Languedoc, toward the western end of the coast, is the largest single winemaking region in the world. Producers there have taken big strides to upgrade the quality and limit the quantity of Languedoc wines. The best make wines from vines grown on the hillsides. The grape varietals that thrive in this region are Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Join Andrew Manktelow as he shares his knowledge, expertise and experience of Southern French wines. Having spent 6 years in Bordeaux and been involved in several harvests, Andrew has over 30 years of experience in the wine industry and specialises

Aperitif Dom. De Saint Dominique ‘Le Chardonnay de La Chapelle’ Vin de Pays d’OC, France Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Mini Smoked Salmon Croque Madame Chateau Gigognan Cotes du Rhone Vignes du Prieure Blanc, France Grape Varieties: 70% Roussane, 20% Clairette, 5% Marsanne, 5% Viognier Classic French Creamed of Onion Soup Hokkaido Scallop, Pureed Mushroom, Cheese Sauce, Lightly Gratinated Chateau Gigognan Cotes du Rhone Vignes Du Prieure Rouge, France Grape Varieties: 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Carignan Herbed Crusted Lamb Leg, Braised Le Puy Lentil, Semi Dried Tomatoes La Chapelle de Saint Dominique VdP L’Herault, France Grape Varieties: 30% Merlot, 30% Vieux Carignan, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre Domaine de Saint Dominique VdP L’Herault, France Grape Varieties: 50% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot & 10% Merlot Apple Tart Tartin, Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

in French wines.

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

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

Sun, 17 Jun

12pm to 2:30pm

Fathers deserve a treat too!

4-Course Sunday Lunch

Semi-Buffet Lunch

International Buffet Lunch

$48+ Adult

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

(7 to 12 years of age)

$48+ Adult

$88+ Adult

$22.50+ Child

Menu Chilled cooked Seafood on Ice, Oysters, Prawns, Mussels, Live Roast Carving Station, Goats’ Cheese, Beetroot & Baby Spinach Salad, Smoked Salmon, Cured Meat Platter, Grilled Beef Fillet with Mushroom Stew, Salmon Fillet, Lamb Hotpot, Asian Specialties, North Indian Selection and Children’s Buffet.

$88+ Adult

$38+ Adult

$25+ Child

(with free flow of sparkling, house red and white wines) Reservations required. To book, please call 6410 1108 or email mountbattenrsvn@britishclub.org.sg

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(3 to 12 years of age)

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

$16+ Child

(3 to 12 years of age)

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• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS •

NIGHT LIVE @ Friday Night Live is back at the Windsor Arms to light up your Friday nights! Paired with superb cuisine, a variety of cold beers on tap and a wide selection of gins and wines – surely there is nowhere else you’d rather be!

ZI JIE AKA PUDGY

BLUE WHALE MUSIC

THE BLUES EXPRESS

THE GOOD SPOT

Zi Jie, who goes by the stage name of Pudgy, is a full time street musician who delights in bringing heartfelt acoustic tunes to his audience. Pudgy has been doing music for 3 years now and desires to inspire and motivate those around him; for them to step out of their comfort zones, and to pursue what they truly believe in.

Blue Whale Band is one of SG’s most fun and versatile bands that performs popular pop tunes from 70s till today! Join them on 11 May at Windsor Arms for an eclectic night of good food and music.

The Blues Express is a 4-piece band made up of 4 seasoned musicians who have been performing professionally in various well-known bands in Singapore over the last 15 to 20 years. They have performed in well-known clubs, pubs, country clubs, hotels, concerts and shows in Singapore.

The Good Spot is a local band - Faz (vocals), Dan (guitar), Hadi (bass), Jude (drums). They play covers from the 60s-70s to the current hits! As a band, they have played at various clubs including Muddy Murphy's and Prince of Wales.

4 May

11 May

18 May

25 May

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• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS •

BINGO NIGHTS Tue, 1 & 15 May • 8pm Windsor Arms

THE PRIZE SNOWBALLS AFTER EACH SESSION. So bring your friends and get ready to shout BINGO!

QUIZ NIGHTS Wed, 9 & 23 May • 8pm Windsor Arms

Pit your wits against other teams over 5 rounds.

PITTER CHATTER CHINESE BRUSH SUNDAY PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP PAINTING ENTERTAINMENT Every Thu • 10am to 11:30am Every Fri • 9am to 11:30am Activity Hub AT THE VERANDAH CAFÉ Our very own playgroup for you The British Club welcomes you to 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 at this social gathering to relax and unwind while the little ones play. Grandparents and friends are welcome too!

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.

The Pitter Chatter group is currently looking for more coordinators to take the helm!

Drop in for a trial class and have a chat with the very friendly and skillful instructor, Mr Yap, today!

With bottles of wine up for grabs, bring everyone together (maximum If you’d like to volunteer for the of 6 in a team) at the Windsor Arms position, drop an email to for our bi-weekly Pub Quiz! activities@britishclub.org.sg or call 6410 1100. Participation fee (donated to charity): Minimum $5 per participant

REGULAR ACTIVITIES

$180+ per Member $200+ per Guest for 4 sessions a month

Club Balut Every 2nd Tue of the month 8pm onwards • Windsor Terrace

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

(Except when there is little Chef) Activity Hub

Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Fri • 9am to 11am Treetop Lounge

BALUT

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Teen Committee Meeting Every 2nd Thu of the month For enquiries, email activities@britishclub.org.sg

Saturday Night Draw Every Sat Night at Windsor Arms 9pm & 10pm

ADULT ACTIVITIES

Bridge Every Wed • 7pm to 10pm

Mahjong Every Mon 10am to 12pm Selected Thu Evenings, please contact Fiona for more information. Craft Ladies Every Tue 10am to 3pm with a lunch break

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Sunday is family time at The British Club! Spend your Sunday with us as we put out entertainment for the children whilst parents can enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch at the Verandah Café. But that’s not all! If the sun is out, then so is our bouncy castle by the pool from 2pm to 4pm! Our balloonist is at Verandah Café every Sunday from 1pm till 2:15pm, don’t miss her!

Join us from 12:30pm to 4pm for some non-stop fun!

ACTIVITY CONTACTS

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Children’s Movie Screening Every Sun, 12pm to 2pm

Every Sunday

Book Club Bi-Monthly • 8pm to 9pm Next Session: Tue, 26 Jun

Yap Sin Guan Tel: 9666 8994

MAHJONG

Fiona Corbett Tel: 9841 9058 Email: rnandfcorbett@gmail.com

David Quinn Tel: 6410 1100 Email: quinndj@singnet.com.sg

BOOK CLUB

BRIDGE GROUP

Martin White Email: martinwhite2@gmail.com

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

MUSIC SECTION

Michelle Kuek Tel: 9237 6155 Email: michellekuekbc@gmail.com

Tel: 6410 1100 Angela Ryan Email: angela.ryan@hotmail.co.uk

PITTER CHATTER

Jenny English Tel: 6410 1100 Email: Jennyenglish81@yahoo.co.uk

CRAFT LADIES

Jane Wallace Tel: 9817 1094 Email: 110660@singnet.com

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

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• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS •

SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFT

ZIPLOCK SOLAR SYSTEM

Sun, 6 May • 10am to 12pm • Activity Hub Join us for an educational and sensory experience as we show you how to create your own solar system.

$15+ Member Child • $20+ Guest Child • Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event shall be billed the full price

EVOLVE ARTS:

THE BRITISH CLUB’S NEXT TOP MOM Sat, 12 May • 5pm to 6pm • Treetops Terrace

Birthday parties, festive dinners, family gatherings – Mums always put the special in special occasions and now it’s our turn to return the favour! Join us this Mother’s Day as Evolve Arts brings you lots of fun and games that will keep the whole family entertained.

$35+ 1 Adult & 1 Child $10+ for every additional Adult + Child • Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event shall be billed the full price

THE BRITISH COUNCIL WORKSHOP

HOW TO BECOME AN ENGLISH TEACHER Thu, 17 May • 10:30am to 12pm • Stuart Room

Join The British Council for a workshop on ‘How to become an English Teacher.’ An hour and a half session inclusive of tea, coffee and snacks. You’ll have guidance on the sorts of teaching qualifications needed to work in language schools in Singapore, regionally and globally, as well as first steps towards gaining those qualifications. The workshop is free of charge, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg to register.

POOLSIDE SCREENING: Fri, 18 May • 7pm In alignment with the Singapore Copyright Act, The British Club will no longer be publishing the movie screening details in the Club magazine. To find out the screening details, please refer to the notices around the club or visit our website. In addition, we will not include movie images. We would like to thank you for your understanding in this matter. For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg

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• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS •

LITTLE CHEF

ADULT COOKING CLASS

Sat, 26 May • 10am to 11:30am • Verandah Terrace

Sat, 9 Jun • 3pm to 6pm • Windsor Arms

BANANA MUFFINS

CROQUEMBOUCHE

Don’t be surprised when everyone comes asking for a taste! Join us and learn how to make easy and healthy banana muffins which are perfect for breakfast, lunch or as a tea time snack. Yummy!

Often served at French and Italian weddings, Croquembouche is a Christmas tree shaped tower of pastry cream-filled profiteroles that are held together with caramelized sugar. Chef Richard teaches you how to make the individual components and how to assemble this delicious showstopper.

$20+ Member Child • $25+ Guest Child

$35+ Member • $45+ Guest

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• Minimum of 10 participants are required for this class to commence

• Please note that this class can hold a maximum of 6 participants

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

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• SPORTS & FITNESS •

CLASSES Pilates**

SPORTS CONVENORS SPORTS CHAIRMAN Duncan McGilligan sportschairman@britishclub.org.sg

GOLF SECTION Nic Merrow Smith golf@britishclub.org.sg

SQUASH SECTION Craig Telmer/Andrew Vine squash@britishclub.org.sg

TENNIS SECTION Liza Rowan tennis@britishclub.org.sg

CRICKET SECTION Paul McNee cricket@britishclub.org.sg

SWIMMING SECTION Rebecca Turley/David Green swimming@britishclub.org.sg

FOOTBALL SECTION Steven Hodge/Nick Challoner/Paul Hackett football@britishclub.org.sg

TAEKWONDO SECTION Adam Slater

taekwondo@britishclub.org.sg RUGBY SECTION Simon Goodman

Instructor: Melanie Azlan

Monday & Friday • 8:30am to 9:30am | Thursday • 9am to 10am

$20 per session*

Spa & Pilates Package | Saturday • 8:30am to 9:30am 1 Session Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $128* 3 Sessions Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $348* 5 Sessions Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $528* Yoga Class**

Instructor: Paulina Buck

Monday & Wednesday • 9:30am to 11am Friday • 9:30am to 10:30am | Saturday • 10:35am to 12:05pm

$20 per session*

Running Clinic**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Monday • 7pm to 8pm

$20 per session*

Family Zumba Class**

Instructor: Sas Thayalan

Monday • 7pm to 8pm

$30 per session*

Aqua Boot Camp**

Instructor: Kelvin Leong

Monday • 10am to 11am

$20 per session*

Boot Camp**

Instructor: Rohaizad Bahari

Mondays • 8pm to 9pm | Thursdays 7pm to 8pm

$30 per session*

Muay Thai Kickboxing**

Instructor: Eric Shia

Tuesday • 9am to 10:15 am Tuesday • 6pm to 7:15pm (Advanced)

$50 per session* $160 per month*(6 sessions)

ABT Class**

Instructor: Eileen Tan

Tuesday • 7:15pm to 8:15pm

$30 per session*

Aqua Bike**

Instructor: Kristel Heather

Tuesday • 1st session – 8:30am to 9:30am | 2nd session – 10am to 11am $45 per person* (1 session) • $170 monthly package* Water Aerobics**

Instructor: Kelvin Leong

Wednesday • 10am to 11am

$20 per session*

TRX Training**

Instructor: Rohaizad

Wednesday • 7pm to 8pm

$30 per session*

Aqua Running**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Wednesday • 9am to 10am

$20 per session*

Junior Fitness Group Coaching**

Instructor: Rohaizad Bahari

Sunday • 10am to 11am (8 – 11 years old) | 11am to 12pm (12 – 16 years old) $30 per session* Aqua Box Fit**

Instructor: Kelvin Leong

Friday • 10am to 11am

$20 per session*

Children Ballet Classes**

Instructor: Julniee Tan

Friday • 4:15pm to 5:15pm (3 – 5 years old) | 5:15pm to 6:15pm (6 – 8 years old) $31 per session*

rugby@britishclub.org.sg NOTE: Members are advised to book one week in advance to secure a slot for each class. * Fee is exclusive of 7% GST • ** Charges will be imposed for no-show.

For bookings, 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.

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+ Sports Rehabilitation $90+ per person* Kindly call 6410 1151 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg for more information. * 1 hour per session

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • SQUASH:

GOING DUTCH ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY By The Boaster

The St Patrick’s day weekend is when many see green (and sometimes turn green after too much Guinness), but for the BC squash section, orange is the new green, as that was the weekend we took on the Dutch Club in our annual megafixture. This year each club selected 14 of their finest, though the match-up seemed uneven when half the Dutch side went to the British Club instead of their home courts where the event was happening. Clearly the Scores chicken curry is still a major attraction! Once the games started, it was clear things would be close. Momentum, the most fickle of sporting states, flicked between the clubs faster than a James Pickles forehand heading cross court. Two top BC players (Nick and Mark) lost by the tiniest margins in 5-set thrillers, but others did better. Navigating the low roof, which ruled out the tantalising lob serve preferred by many, was a challenge, but was overcome. With the final match on court, the Dutch led 7-6. The captains conferred on the most sporting way to determine a winner in the event of a draw. A countback was too geeky, a coin toss too lame . . . and so a Guinness challenge (fastest to down a pint) was settled on. Alas, the final match went to the Dutch, with Craig playing a great game but losing in five sets. The Dutch were winners 8-6, but Liam still sank the pint with gusto. The Hollandse Club were, as always, good hosts. We look forward to entertaining them next year and reclaiming the trophy. SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT |

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CRICKET SECTION REPORT By Krishna Persaud The British Club Cricket section played two matches in March unfortunately coming up on the short end of both. A few positives from March are, we have a new pitch over at Turf City so even bigger expectations are now being set as we want to protect our new home “turf”, we have had a total of 24 players suit up for The BC this season already, and we even had a few father-son combos come out and play (as per the attached pictures), including the opportunity to bat in middle together! A few highlights from the month of March in terms of batting were 1) Nick “Coco” Power with 129 runs in 5 matches and an average of 27, 2) Todd “Bucky” Buck with 128 runs in 5 matches and an average of 35.3, and 3) Paul “Spac” McNee with 64 runs in 4 matches and an average of 32.0, and on the bowling side of things we see some names similar to the batting 1) Coco taking 4 wickets with a 4.53 econ, 2) Spac taking charge with 5 wickets and a 6.85 econ and, 3) Kimble Willis taking 4 wickets with a 4.11 econ. Our MVP for the Month of March is Nick “Coco” Power! Huge performances with both bat and ball helped to earn Coco this award, he has stepped up the past few matches opening the bowling, although is it not ideal for him to be bowling with the new ball. He is still able to provide the tight consistency The BC needs at the top of the bowling innings. With the bat, Coco always seems to come into a tough situation and finds a way to continuously give some stability in the middle innings, showing no moment is ever too big for him. Regarding the play of the cricket section this month Coco says, “BC sharpens its on-field performances by playing an elevated standard of opposition.” We are happy to welcome any new players no matter your level of cricket ability, so please feel free to come down to Turf City on Saturday around 1 to see what we are about. Alternatively, we come back up to Scores Bar after ever match for a casual after match debrief so feel free to stop by there as well. Be sure to follow British Club Cricket on Twitter at @BCCricketSG to keep up-to-date with live in match stats and updates.

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • GOLF:

GOLF SECTION REPORT by John Hancock Sun, 18 March saw an early start at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal for the overseas March Stableford competition at Laguna Bintan. This was the first time the golf section had hosted a family golf day with eleven golfers of all ages, all dressed up in a variety of colours!

Monthly medal winners:

First 38 points on countback John Hancock (h/c 14)

At the golf section we understand, as parents, that our family life is busy, so finding opportunities to play together at an affordable price can be quite a challenge, and in Singapore the options are quite limited. The idea of the family golf day is to bring golfers of all ages and abilities together and play on courses that offer value for money. Laguna Bintan (renowned currently in the Singapore golfing circles for offering an annual membership of 510 SGD) was in great condition and didn’t disappoint.

Second 38 points Andrew Bond-Webster (h/c 28)

Nearest The Pin Tom Holloway (h/c 26)

The golf section is planning to hold a family golf day event once every 3 months. If you like to join us at the next event, please do get in touch golf@britishclub.org.sg Upcoming Fixtures 11 May

Singapore

16 June

Malaysia

28 September

Singapore

19 May

Batam

1 September

Malaysia

6 October

Batam

8 June

Singapore

14 September

Singapore

19 to 21 October

Bali Tour

9 November

Singapore

Best Girl score Elma Tippin

Best Boy score Thomas Hancock

* Courses are subject to change but should be confirmed 2 weeks before

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • SWIMMING:

SWIMMING FOR MORE THAN GOLD By Joanne Pasquale

J cheering

Some of you may have spotted these two young men swimming at the club or have seen the recent social media posts about them. For those that haven’t, let me introduce you to Jamie and Harry. Jamie is 17 and has been living in Singapore since 2014. He lives with his parents, BC members Cliff and Jo Jeyes, his sister Louise, 12 and he also has a 20 year old brother Sam who is currently at uni in Leeds. Harry has been here since 2016 with his parents Sue and David and has two older sisters, Sophie, 19 and Isabel, 21 who are both studying at uni in the UK.

Gold medal

Jamie and Harry are currently being home schooled together and both Jo and Sue wanted part of their ‘curriculum’ to include swim training. However, Jo had been trying for some time to find a coach for Jamie who also swims as part of the Singapore Special Olympics program. “Sadly, many clubs and coaches couldn’t see past the fact that Jamie has special needs and so automatically shy away. The coaches at SO are great, but they volunteer their time so can’t offer any more than once a week.” She explained to us. “I had tried several places since we arrived in Singapore but still could only get the one hour a week Jamie swam with SO.” Having learned about the Down Syndrome Sports Association Jo and Sue were keen to sign the boys up for membership. However, they knew without more intensive training the boys just wouldn’t be able to compete in any of the competitions.

Harry

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“We were out to dinner with some friends one evening and I was explaining how frustrating it was trying to find Jamie and Harry some serious coaching when our friend Steve - who happened to be on the committee of the British Club and unknown to me, in charge of sports! - asked if we’d tried the BC. I hadn’t, as to be honest, had assumed I’d get the same answer as everyone else.”

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The competition, which took place over the weekend in September featured swimmers ranging in age from 12 to 30. Some of those who competed had won several competitions including at the Special Olympics, National and International Games - so the boys faced some stiff competition. “We knew the boys were facing young men who’d been competing seriously for years, some had already competed in the Special Olympics. But we wanted them to experience a proper competition.” Sue explains. “And we’re so glad we did. The whole weekend was just a fantastic event full of spirit, inspiration and camaraderie.” The boys swam in the 25m and 50m freestyle, 25m and 50m breastroke, 25m and 50m butterfly. Boys on the beach

But what Jo didn’t realise is that Coach Alain, owner of Total Swimming who runs the swimming lessons at the British club is also a former Paralympic coach. An email from Steve that next week and Coach Alain was only too happy to help. He is now coaching the boys three times a week and told us. “My personal philosophy as a coach is first accepting and loving my athletes as unique individuals that with the investment of hope, patience and consistency will begin to unlock their very own gifted potential.” With the encouragement of proper coaching, Jo and Sue decided to enter the boys in to their first big competition. In Geelong, Melbourne! “We’d been in touch with the Down Syndrome Swimming Association and noticed there was a championship coming up so emailed them to ask for more info. The organiser, a lady called Libby could not have been more welcoming. Before we knew it the boys had places as ‘international guests’ and we were booking flights to Melbourne.”

To many cheers - and tears! - Harry won gold in the 25m freestyle overall and beat his personal best! Jamie also beat his personal bests in all of his races. “I think the spirit of the competition really helped them and they had a great time.” Jo told us. “Without the help of Coach Alain and the support of the British Club, we really couldn’t have got to this stage. Coach is now talking about the International Championships next year - In Canada!!” Jo and Sue laugh but you can tell behind the laughter is some serious planning! Jo has written a book about her experiences as a mum to a child with Down syndrome. For more information on this and to follow the boy’s achievements, please take a look at www.apositiveresult.com

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• RECIPROCAL CLUB SPOTLIGHT •

The Walbrook, London The Walbrook opened its doors in May 2000 in a charming Queen Anne-style townhouse that was built in 1952 and is now a private members club in London. Warmly described as a hidden jewel, The Walbrook Club is an oasis in the heart of the bustling Square mile. The club’s style is that of an elegant private home. In the dining room, which features both English and European cuisines, the chefs create menus according to seasonal flavours and fresh produce sourced locally. The Club’s extensive wine list features an impressive range of French and New World wines. As well as the bar and main dining room, The Walbrook has two smaller private rooms that are ideally suited for confidential business meetings, breakfasts, lunches, dinners or drinks away from the office and in a convivial atmosphere. The club prides itself on maintaining high standards of fine dining, absolute discretion and first class service. For more information, you may visit their website: www.walbrook-club.co.uk THE WALBROOK CLUB 37A Walbrook, London EC4N 8BS Tel:020 7623 6100 Email:office@walbrook-club.co.uk

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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