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CONTENTS

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

President’s Message

GM’s Message

Club News Notice of Annual General Meeting The Fry Group Feature Member in the Spotlight

4 – 19 5 9 13

BRITISH CONTACTS

Food & Beverage

20 – 40

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

Activities & Events

41 – 51

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

Sports & Fitness

52 – 54

Reciprocal Club Spotlight

Sponsors & Advertising Media Kit

British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Email: info@britcham.org.sg Website: www.britcham.org.sg Tel: 6222 3552 The British Council Email: contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Website: www.britishcouncil.org.sg Tel: 6473 1111 Visit Britain Email: singapore@visitbritain.org Website: www.visitbritain.com/sg Tel: 800 852 3 549 (Toll Free) Singapore St. Andrew’s Society Elaine Young Email: Communications.ssas@gmail.com Website: www.standrewssociety.org.sg Tel: 9154 0521 St. David’s Society of Singapore 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 Operating Hours: 8am to 11pm (Daily) enquiries@britishclub.org.sg www.britishclub.org.sg

• PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE • challenges to those of us that have been involved in the governance of the club for some time. I am pleased to report that good progress has been made and that the focus has moved from a need to get everyone up to a certain level of knowledge whilst maintaining operational standards, to a more forward-looking stance.

With summer disappearing in the rear-view mirror we are fast approaching the end of the year. Before long the Christmas festivities will dazzle in the headlights and, as usual, the Club will provide a string of appropriate events and activities for everyone. I hope you can afford some time out of the fast lane to enjoy a break with family and friends over Christmas.

Our GM has settled in well and built very good relationships with staff, the committees and, I believe, members alike. In some of the modest changes in the Mountbatten and The Verandah, in the creation of The Hangout and in delivering our new Work Hub, Andrew has demonstrated to the Main Committee an ability to create positive impactful changes on a tight budget. Further, in his first ten months he has led his team to deliver good cost control initiatives without compromising staff or member satisfaction. I am particularly encouraged by the passion he has shown and, now one year in, his desire to set new goals for our club.

Over the past year, there have been changes in a variety of areas. Of significance has been the process of bedding in our new General Manager, a number of new senior staff and four new members of the Main Committee. All of these changes occurring in a short period inevitably leads to some uncertainty and instability and poses a different set of

Our Best of British celebrations have attracted members throughout the year. It all started with An Evening with the Last Captain of The Royal Yacht Britannia. Shortly thereafter, Faulty Towers and The Royal Wedding Street Party proved to be two of our most popular events this year, garnering massive turnouts and excellent feedback. In June, celebrity chef Lesley

Dear Members,

Waters brought us two mouth-watering dining events and these have been followed by the Prize Bingo Night, Superbrains and the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at The Singapore Turf Club. This month, we will wrap up the celebrations with The Great British Ball on Fri, 30 Nov. In partnership with The British Chamber of Commerce Singapore, the Club is aiming to bring you the very best of all things British and, being the last day in November and no doubt therefore continuing into the early morning of the first day in December, get the Christmas spirit rolling. Every member should be holding a copy of this year’s Festive Supplement. It contains key information on the various events and celebrations taking place at the Club. If you do not have one, don’t panic, you may visit www.britishclub.org.sg to view and book any of the festive promotions and events. Don’t take too long though as the events are always popular and the early bird offers are ending soon. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the very best for 2019. 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, Julia Gandhi, Elizabeth Chua, Ajit Nair

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 Anton Colton, Caroline Underhill, Steve Manning, Sophie Dourdin, Mona Sheikh

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, Manjit Pawar

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 Sarah Cockerill, Julia Gandhi, Claire Henderson, Louise Martin, Jennie Nicholas, Jane Wallace, Julia Wallace, John Williams, Debbie Harper

• GM’S MESSAGE • Dear Members,

This year, Members can ring in the New Year at Verandah Café, with the Ultimate Harry

The Club’s 36th Annual General Meeting will

Potter NYE’s Family Countdown Party. Come

be held on Thu, 29 Nov. Join us at 6:30pm

dressed to the theme for this magical family

for pre cocktail and registration, with the

affair, and enjoy music from a live DJ booth,

meeting starting at 7:30pm.

made complete with an exceptional buffet spread. Early-bird promotion will end on

We are all looking forward to kicking off

Fri, 7 Dec for this event, call 6410 1100 or

the festive celebrations this month with

email fb@britishclub.org.sg to book now.

The Wine Affair on Fri, 23 Nov. Expect to

All the festive offerings and events can be

sample a wide variety of wines from over

found on the Festive Supplement, which you

150 labels, including a buffet spread of

should have received alongside the October

canapes, cheeses and chef’s specialties. We

magazine. If you do not have one, you can

will also be having the Children’s Christmas

approach the reception to get a copy.

also thank you in advance, for your generous contribution to the annual Hong Bao Fund.

Calligraphy, Arts & Crafts and Tree Lighting Ceremony this month. Do take note of the

November will see the last hurrah for our

This gesture of goodwill will be immensely

operating hours during this festive season;

Best of British celebrations this year, with

appreciated and will be given to all staff as

you can find the information on page 12 of

The Great British Ball. In partnership with The a token of appreciation.

this magazine.

British Chamber of Commerce Singapore. We have been delighted with the response

On behalf of the Club Management and

Aside from the events, we are pleased to

and expect over 600 guests to attend, sadly,

team, I would like to thank you for the

inform that we have officially started to take

if you have not done so, the event is now

continued support throughout the year. May

in bookings and orders for your Christmas

already fully booked.

your Christmas season be filled with nothing but joy and contentment.

needs. An extensive range of items, including the likes of festive hampers, delectable log

On 15 Oct, the Club successfully had our

cakes and festive lunches, will be available

Annual Staff Night, and I thank all Members

ANDREW CHRISTON

this festive season. I would also like to

for your support in allowing us to close the

General Manager

remind you to take advantage of the

Club for one full day. The success of the

early-bird special, where you can enjoy up

Club this year would not have been possible

to 10% savings on Christmas goodies and

without the tireless support and hard work

events.

of our staff, equipped with the goal of upholding the 3-steps of service. I’ll like to

CLUB MANAGEMENT General Manager

Andrew Christon 6410 1101 andrewchriston@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Finance & Facilities

Michelle Chua finance@britishclub.org.sg

Events and Sponsorship Manager

Housekeeping Manager

Chantelle Ricketts 6410 1120 sponsorship@britishclub.org.sg

Asa Shaari 6410 1162 housekeeping@britishclub.org.sg

Facilities Manager

Catering Sales Manager

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

Kurt Tan 6410 1146 banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg

Sports & Recreation Manager

Member Relations Manager

Paul Cheong sports@britishclub.org.sg

Sharonjit Hoondal 6410 1113 memberrelations@britishclub.org.sg

6410 1119

Executive Chef

Sunny Sia 6410 1170 sunnysia@britishclub.org.sg

Marketing Communications Manager

6410 1150

Sharon Carvalho 6410 1111 marketing@britishclub.org.sg

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• CLUB NEWS •

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE OF MEETING

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Notice is hereby given that the 36th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of The British Club will be held as follows: Date : Thursday, 29 November 2018 Time : 7:30pm (Pre-cocktail starts at 6:30pm at Treetops Terrace followed by Registration at 7pm) Venue : The Elizabeth Suite, The British Club

Meeting Agenda 1. Address by the President 2. To confirm the minutes of the 35th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, 23 November 2017 3. To receive the Report of the Main Committee on the general affairs of the Club in respect of the year ended 31 July 2018. 4. To receive the accounts in respect of the financial year ended 31 July 2018. 5. To make amendment to Rule 23 e (ii) in accordance with Club Rule 44 (b) 6. To elect up to ten (10) Members of the Main Committee as per Club Rule 23(a) 7. To appoint the Club’s auditors for the ensuing year as per Club Rule 42 8. To deal with any other business duly brought before the Meeting as per Club Rule 35 (b) (v)

By Order of the Committee

Andrew Christon

General Manager/Club Secretary 2 November 2018

Notes: Nominations for Main Committee must be completed on the prescribed form (available at Reception and the Club’s website) and must be received by the Club Secretary no later than 7.00pm on Thursday, 22 November 2018, in accordance with Rule 35(e). Members may appoint a proxy to vote for them by completing the prescribed form (available at Reception and the Club’s website). All completed forms must be received by the Club Secretary no later than 5.00pm on Tuesday, 27 November 2018, in accordance with Rule 40 (d). Spouses shall be entitled to vote as a Proxy without lodging advance notice with the Club Secretary. Members desirous of moving any Resolution may do so by giving written notice with the Club Secretary no later than 7.00pm on Thursday, 22 November 2018 in accordance with Rule 35(c). Voting Members must produce a valid Membership Card when they register to attend the AGM.

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• CLUB NEWS •

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT

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UPCOMING MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Thu, 1 Nov & 6 Dec

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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Top 5 Tax Advantaged Trusts By Huw Wedlock, The Fry Group

Top 5 Tax Advantaged Trusts Trusts have been a useful tax structure for sensible tax planning since the Crusades: Crusaders were exempt from paying tax, but placed their property under a trustee’s care in their absence and had the King’s protection in case the trustee didn’t want to return the property later. Today, whether you’re among the super wealthy who have employed Trusts for some time, or indeed a Crusader, trusts may be useful for you. Let’s look at the top five tax advantages trusts offer.

1. Discretionary trust

4. Excluded property trust

A settlor (you) gifts into trust assets for the benefit of named beneficiaries. If the gift is valued at less than £331,000 and you have not used the nil rate band and annual allowances, the gift will be inheritance tax (IHT) free at that stage. Beneficiaries can offset their annual personal allowance of £11,850 against income and receive a refund of tax paid by the trust. After seven years the settlor can initiate this process again.

If you and/or or your spouse are not UK-domiciled, you can establish this trust, usually with foreign property – but certain UK gilts, unit trusts, and foreign currency accounts will also be IHT free. This applies if the non-UK domiciled settlor goes on to live in the UK and becomes deemed domiciled there after 15 years.

2. Loan trust

Split trusts or retained benefit trusts are part gift for the beneficiary and part capital return for you, the settlor. They share many features with the loan and discounted gift trusts and are often made through an insurance company bond investment – again producing, a double tax advantage for you – The settlor of the trust.

An individual (you) loans assets to a bespoke trust with a beneficiary trust running alongside. You can call this loan at any time but will usually receive up to 5% a year income from the trust. The loan tapers down over 20 years but any investment appreciation accrues over the years in the trust, IHT free. After 20 years the settlor’s loan in the trust will have reduced to nil and, with good investment advice, the beneficiary trust will have increased IHT-free.

3. Discounted gift trust

5. Split trust

There are numerous tax advantaged trusts for particular situations: asset protection, personal injury payments, disabled persons, bereaved minors, persons aged 18-25, and second marriages. If you are looking for a bespoke trust, get in touch with your financial adviser. Unlike the Crusaders, you won’t have to go on a crusade to get the tax benefits.

This trust can only receive cash, or an assignment of an existing life policy (valued at point its assigned into the trust), but offers an immediate IHT advantage and drawdown of capital for the settlor (you). When you gift a lump sum to the trust, the insurance company calculates actuarially how long you might live and values that at £X. This is your discount which is IHT-free even if you die immediately after setting it up – providing the balance is less than your unutilised nil rate band (which is also exempt from IHT). Your beneficiary(s) receive IHT-free capital on your death, but until then you receive up to a 5% annual income from the trust.

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• COMMITTEE IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

INTERVIEW with

n a i m a D lls i H

What is your role on the Main Committee, and how did it all start? It all started one Monday evening around ten years ago when I was asked if I would “look after” the finances of the tennis section. Within a year, having not realised the potential consequences, I was Tennis Convenor and a member of the Sports Committee. The then members of the Main Committee invited me to stand and, having been elected, over the last six years I have been Treasurer, Vice President and now President of the Club.

How long have you been a Member at The British Club? Rhiannon and I joined the Club in 2007 having just moved to Singapore from Hong Kong where we were members of The Football Club and The Yacht Club. I still use The Football Club when I am in Hong Kong and it brings back great memories.

Tell us more about the past three years, as President of the Club. Where do I start?

Describe the Club in one word. Engaging

Which is your favourite dish at the Club? It’s impossible to answer that without offending someone! The front of house team in each of our outlets know, without prompting, what Rhiannon and I like to drink and eat and that is so important in differentiating a club from a hotel or restaurant.

What do you do when you are not at the Club? Assuming that the family are all happy, I work, do more work and occasionally play golf, tennis and practice pilates. We like to travel as a family and seek to mix cultural destinations and experiences with an annual ski trip.

Where do you dine outside of the Club? We rarely dine outside of the Club, although I have a weakness for good Italian food.

The last three years have seen major changes in the management team, in the make-up of the Main Committee and in the physical facilities operated by the Club.

What is your favourite movie of all time?

We have made significant investments in the Gym and the Windsor Arms (and its associated kitchen). There has been a full replacement of all of the enterprise systems and software (being fully implemented now) and modest investment in The Mountbatten, The Verandah, The Hangout and the Work Hub.

Tell us your favourite band or singer.

Over the last nine months the Main Committee and management team have spent time developing a mid-term strategy for club that encompasses a variety of areas including membership and member engagement, communications and social media, sports, sponsorship and governance. Attracting new members is particularly important at a time when club membership is less prevalent and there is an outflow of long term overseas residents based in Singapore. All of these developments have been addressed whilst maintaining operational stability and with an eye on driving continual improvement in the finances of the Club.

Probably Pulp Fiction.

Another difficult one as I have always been interested in music and my tastes change but I would say Bowie and Prince would be favourite solo performers and Japan and Roxy Music would be my favourite bands.

What is your favourite sport? Tennis and golf to play and football to watch.

What inspires you? Seeing people achieve something no matter how great or small.

Tell us something about yourself that nobody knows. At one time I was a military pilot.

There is always much to do but it is an exciting path to follow.

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• CLUB NEWS •

Operating Hours during this festive season Facility

Christmas Eve

Day/Date

Mon, 24 Dec

Christmas Day Tue, 25 Dec

New Year’s Eve Mon, 31 Dec

Mountbatten Bar and Grill 7pm to 12am 12pm to 3pm 8pm till late Windsor Arms

12pm to 1am

12pm to 3pm

New Year’s Day Tue, 1 Jan

12pm to 3pm Closed for dinner

12pm to 1am

12pm to 11pm

Verandah Café 9am to 10:30pm 12pm to 3pm 9am to 3pm New Year’s Eve Family Countdown Party 7:30pm till late

9am to 10:30pm

Splash Bar

10am to 8pm

9am to 3pm

10am to 6pm

10am to 8pm

Scores Sports Bar & Restaurant

8am to 11pm

CLOSED

8am to 6pm

8am to 11pm

Windsor Shop

10am to 10pm

8am to 3pm

11am to 10pm

10am to 10pm

9am to 12:30pm

CLOSED

9am to 12:30pm

CLOSED

Sports Centre

8am to 8pm

CLOSED

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8am to 10pm

The Hangout

2pm to 9pm

9am to 3pm

2pm to 9pm

9am to 9pm

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• MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

Share with us more about yourself and your line of work. Cello has been part of my life since the age of seven. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to pursue a professional music education in Japan, Singapore, Denmark and UK. After my graduation, I performed actively in Europe and Asia. Some of the events in which I took part were the 2005 Royal Variety Performance in UK and the 2009 National Day Parade in Singapore. Offstage, I teach young cellists from the School of Young Talents at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Besides preparing them for examinations, I try to impart an understanding of nuance in tone and technique and seek out opportunities for students to perform in concerts and competitions.

For this issue of Member in the Spotlight, we are pleased to feature

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Natasha joined the Club in May this year. She is a professional cellist, music educator and a Director of Singapore Raffles International Music Festival. Read on as we will find out more about Natasha and her profession. As a relatively new Member, tell us why you decided to join the Club, and your experience so far. The British Club’s seclusion with its lush greenery and resort style surroundings attracted me instantly on my first visit; other clubs just do not have the same ambience. I love coming here for lunches after my golfing sessions or to catch up with friends. Windsor Arms’ wide selection of greens at the salad bar and the Indian cuisine at the Verandah are definitely my favourites. The warmth of the staff makes me feel at home, and my guests feel likewise too. It is truly a relaxing place for me to recharge.

Together with a group of other passionate music educators, I have contributed in setting up a platform under the ‘Singapore Raffles Music Festival’ banner to nurture young musicians. It is an international stage for young, talented musicians to showcase their abilities and foster friendships. Thousands of participants have been involved in the Festival’s competitions, concerts and masterclasses in Singapore and Vienna since its inception five years ago. Besides music, I have come to enjoy golf, both the game and the being ensconced in nature. Photography is important to me as a means of capturing moments, emotions, places and creating indelible memories. I am quite intrepid when it comes to food - exploring a great variety of cuisines and trying to recreate my favourites in my own kitchen.

What values do you derive from being a music educator and what motivates you? It has always been my aspiration to pass on my love for music to the young. Getting them to enjoy the journey of appreciating fine music and embarking them on a borderless music education is my biggest motivation. I believe that once the seed for the love of music is planted, it cannot but grow. Playing a small part in someone achieving or even surpassing their dreams is my ultimate satisfaction.

What advice do you have for the younger generation who are interested in music? Music is a universal language. With music you can communicate across cultural and linguistic boundaries. I’ve made new friends all over the world through music. Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you’re doing. The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message and the musicians are the messengers.

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craft ladies

We would like to invite Members to join the Craft Group – a group of ladies who meet to socialise and share their skills while raising funds for the BC charities. Come and learn how to craft, sew, knit or crochet. No experience required. We meet every Tuesday from 10:30am till 3:00pm. For more information, please contact Jane Wallace at 9817 1094.

Mahjong Section The Mahjong section is a non-competitive social group of friendly people who love to play Mahjong. Our game differs from the Chinese version of Mahjong but our basic game is very easy and quick to learn; most of us were taught to play by fellow Members here at the Club. We have morning social games with small prizes, and we gather twice yearly for dinner at Mountbatten Bar and Grill. All are welcome to join us, including those that wish to try out for just one session.

Timings: Monday mornings, 10am to 12pm Thursday evenings, 7pm to 10pm

(Depending on numbers)

For more information, please contact: Debbie Harper – 9325 3920 Denise Ludlow – 9126 0519 Alternatively, you can also call 6410 1100 or approach the reception at the Club.

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• STAFF IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

Meet

May Chua our Housekeeping Executive at The British Club. This month, we’re featuring our longest serving employee at the Club – May Chua. May’s journey started out one fine day on 1 October 1986, the same year when the Club held its soft opening. Having seen a job posting in the papers, May and her cousin decided to make their way to the Club to apply for jobs. Being unfamiliar with the roads, they ended up by the main road, stranded and asking for directions. Fortunately, they met a friendly man, who was driving and knew the way, and even offered them a ride up. May went through 2 weeks of probation, after which was then confirmed as a permanent staff. By then, she was part of the team required to keep the Club clean and pristine. Some might think that their job ends there, but boy, there’s indeed much more to do. From carpets and windows, to linen and décor, the team did it all themselves in-house. Along the way, May emphasised that the Club gave her a lot of freedom, thus allowing her to innovate and suggest new equipment worth purchasing. These were all needed to improve the Club, and to uphold its pristine condition. Throughout the years, May ended up being promoted to being a leader, and then supervisor, and now a Housekeeping Executive. Fast forward 32 years, May is now our longest serving employee at the Club. She has received the Club’s employee of the month three times, and was the employee of the year in 2011! As quoted by May – “I’ve seen the Club grown so much, and so many improvements have been made over the years”. The housekeeping team is a big part of the Club, and is vital as they are like groomers for the Club. May has been there, and done that. Let’s find out more about May, and her amazing journey thus far.

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Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

7) I love rock climbing, and anything to do with climbing!

How much have you seen the Club change over the years?

Honestly, I don’t know where to start. The Club has seen so much positive changes in terms of infrastructure, logistics and operations. I’m positive this will carry on for a long time.

Tell us a food item that you’ll never get close to.

I do not eat beef because of my religion, and lamb as well but that is just because I do not like the taste.

What is your favourite local dish?

Pork Rib Rice!

What movies do you like?

Mostly martial arts movies, and it’s a bonus if Jackie Chan is acting in it.

6) What is your greatest strength or weakness? My job requires me to be meticulous as I deal with a lot of linen. As such, having an eye for detail is essential.

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Nicest thing a Member has said or done for you?

Generally, Members have been very nice to me. Time to time, small gestures and feedback from Members show that they see and appreciate my hard work, and that is enough for me.

What do you do in your free time?

I love to quilt in my free time. Does singing count too?

How did you get to know the Club?

I saw the job posting in a Newspaper article, and the rest is history.

10) Describe your journey at the Club.

A mixture of everything, as the Chinese saying goes 酸甜苦辣. As with any job, there will be hardship and negatives, but also, praise and recognition.

11) What is the secret to looking young? Happiness.

12) What inspires you to be better?

The trust the Club has given me allowed me to improve over the years. I believe that one should always strive to improve and be better, and to never be stagnant in life.

...feedback from Members show that they see and appreciate my hard work, and that is enough for me.

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• CLUB NEWS •

An afternoon with

Marco Pierre White,

the Godfather of Modern Cooking. How did you get from being a chef to a restaurateur to an hotelier? Going into the hospitality industry is a natural progression from a restauranteur; and I have a passion for real estate. Singapore is an extraordinary site; I spend 3 months a year in Singapore. Why did you choose Singapore for The English House? I like the people; people make the place special. A place becomes a favourite because of the people. Singapore is one of the gastronomic capitals of the world. I like the fact that it’s green, I like the fact that it’s clean. I like the fact that I can head to Purvis Street and have my chicken rice with broth and barley water. I like the fact that I can head to Asia Grand and have my braised tendons (he’s obsessed with tendons, by the way). I dine mostly in local restaurants not western ones while I’m in Singapore.

My family and I have lived in Chelsea for 35 years. Two of my kids support Chelsea and the other two support Arsenal. And because the white rose is the symbol of Yorkshire, I told my daughters that they can only ever accept white roses from a man. You have got to be loyal to the house. You say that food is an extension of yourself; which dish, would you say best represents you? Everything! It’s all about the eating. Cooking is all about one thing, the eating; not the ego. The presentation should be generous; food should be served hot, not cold. I don’t need 16 courses, small portions can’t retain heat. Chefs have turned food into canapes. It’s not substantial, you cannot indulge. Eating is all about indulgence at every level. Tell us what a regular day for you looks like, in terms of food.

Where did you get all the furnishings in the restaurant?

No breakfast. I only have dinner. Or lunch and dinner. Men get larger I have taken a lot of the items from my hotel in Bath and brought them as they get older. The beauty of Singapore’s climate is that keeps everyone staying young; because of the humidity, it’s like moisturizer. here to The English House. The entire building was derelict for about The heat is enormous, forces you to burn calories to stay cool. That’s a decade before I took over and rebuilt it. I kept the original structure and conserved the heritage. Even the tiles were replicated to resemble why everyone is so slim, so young looking and so beautiful. It’s like the the original tiles. There is a lot more coming. I don’t believe less is more, best climate in the world! If you want to stay young and be thin, move to Singapore. I believe more is more. Tell us about the inspiration for the hotel.

I hear you love nature and being outdoors. Have you experienced any of Singapore’s great outdoors? Like Bukit Timah and the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

The hotel concept is an English Town house and there will be a beautiful garden at the back. It’s all about emotional impact. When No. I just come to work. My way of life, because of what I do, has you first arrive, you meet the brothers from Raffles. (The 2 doormen from Raffles Hotel now work at The English House.) I love the garden at become a job. Raffles. Sitting in the garden one day, suffering from jetlag is where I What are your thoughts on Michelin? got my inspiration. Michelin has changed. I understand your son is a chef here in The English House, how The fact is they have done more for the food industry than anyone else. many of your children have followed in your footsteps? They have done more for dining out and inspired the industry more than My son works in the kitchen and my eldest daughter arrived last week to work as the restaurant manager. By allowing my children to work for any individual or institution. They inspired the young to achieve. What me highlights how personal the English House is to me and how I have they were years ago and what they represent today is entirely different. You never knew who the inspectors were back then, they never told you to protect it. what they thought of the food. Today they want to befriend the chefs, they have award ceremonies. I heard from one of your interviews that you are an Arsenal supporter, is that right? Michelin sells tyres, not food. Michelin know more about tyres than I But being from Leeds; isn’t it natural to support the Leeds team? do; they make fantastic tyres. They make money by selling tyres, not I was a Leeds supporter till I was 10. On my tenth birthday, I received the Michelin Guides. The guide is purely to build a brand. I admire Michelin, they have done more for the world of gastronomy that any institution, game, Subbuteo. My brother chose Leeds, so I supported the next best team which was Arsenal at the time, as advised by my dad. But I do have globally. affection for Leeds. Personally, you have follow your home town. SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT |

DINING DEALS • FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

ALL NEW

Fun Day Monday

Buy-1-Get-1 Free from our a la carte food menu (Complimentary item inclusive of mains, sides and desserts, will be the lowest priced item ordered in a single receipt.)

Verandah Café, Splash Bar and Scores Sports Bar.

All Day Happy Hour Wednesday

1-for-1 on all draft beers and house wines Available at all outlets, all day.

Choose Day Tuesday

$10+ for all Asian Delights at Verandah Café, or Pastas at Scores Sports Bar. Verandah Café and Scores Sports Bar.

Winey Kids Thursday

Children dine FREE

Buy 1 main course and get 1 dish free from the kids menu Verandah Café, Splash Bar and Scores Sports Bar.

BYO Wine

No corkage charge for wine purchased from Windsor Shop and consumed at any of our F&B outlets. Available at all outlets.

Pick-of-Plenty Mondays to Fridays 12pm to 2:30pm • Windsor Arms

Soup & Salad Bar with selection of home-made breads only $12.50+ Just add $7+ to choose from a selection of mouth-watering Main Courses Terms & Conditions • Available for a limited period only. Not applicable on Public Holidays or in conjunction with any other food promotions, monthly specials as well as Gold and VIP cards. • Dining Deals is exclusively for British Club Members and their guests only. • All promotions are valid for dine-in only. Not applicable for take-away.

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

Castello Banfi Wine Gala Dinner

Fri, 16 Nov • 7:30pm Mountbatten Bar and Grill $108+ Member • $118+ Guest Aperitif

Banfi was founded in 1978 thanks to the will of the Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani. From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards for the production of premium wines.

Banfi Tener Vino Spumante Brut N.V., Piedmont, Italy Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

Antipasti Stuffed Peppers, Parma Ham, Coppa, Bresaola, Marinated Artichoke & Vegetables, Olives, Music Bread Banfi Le Rime Toscana IGT, Italy Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio

Together with the Mariani family, Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's foremost enologists, who understood that due to the richness of the soils and the privileged microclimatic position, the property would have great capacity for development.

Tortellini Beef Short Ribs, Shaved Truffle, Pea Puree Banfi Chianti Superiore DOCG, Italy Grape Varieties: Traditional varieties of Chianti with predominance of Sangiovese

Milk-fed Veal Saltimbocca Micro Herb Salad, Pave Potato, Masala Wine infused Sage Cream Banfi Aska Bolgheri DOC, Super Tuscan, Italy Grape Varieties: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with minor percentages of Cabernet Franc

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy Grape Varieties: 100% Sangiovese

Sicilian Cannoli Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas Pralines Description

Special Take-Away Price

U.P.$

Banfi Tener Vino Spumante Brut N.V., Piedmont, Italy

$35

$48

Banfi Le Rime Toscana IGT, Italy

$35

$48

Banfi Chianti Superiore DOCG, Italy

$39.50

$53.50

Banfi Aska Bolgheri DOC, Super Tuscan, Italy

$63.50

$85

$118

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy

We are happy to have Guillaume Blanchard with us this November to share with us these fine wines. Guillaume has an extensive background in the hospitality industry and acquired his knowledge of old world and new world wines by working with a well-respected wine merchant around S.E Asia in 2004. Guillaume’s passion for wines has been cultivated for the past several years and now combines his love of Italian wines and the industry by working with Castello Banfi, Italy’s leading Tuscan wine producer.

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

In partnership with

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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

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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.

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

N ov Monthly Promotion

A sparagus with Crab Hollandaise P ork & Fennel S aus ageS , Skillet P otatoes , Tomato Relish and Mustard Gravy Stewed Rhubarb, Orange and White Choc olate Mousse

Crispy P ork Belly, Apple P uree, Agria M a sh, Vegetables and S age S auce

Seafood Curry Pa sta Spaghetti, Scallions, Coriander and Fried Shallots *Comes with a Glass of Soft Drink of Your Choice

Grilled Wagyu Hanger Steak , S al s a Verde, Vegetables , Duck Fat Roa st P otatoes and P ort Wine S auce

Mixed Vegetables Kadhai (Vegetarian) Biryani Rice, Raita and Roasted Papad

Chicken Kadhai Biryani Rice, Raita and Roasted Papad

C ream of Pesto Pa sta Mushrooms, Pine nuts, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic Bread For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg Photos are for illustration purposes.

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PROMOTION

BRITISH AFTERNOON TEA

EARLY DOORS SPECIAL

Mon to Fri • 3pm to 5:30pm

LADIES DAY

Mon to Fri • 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Every Tuesday

Our British Afternoon Tea is available from Enjoy 20% off food purchases Monday to Friday at the Windsor Arms! when you place your order before 6:30pm!

$24.50+ per person

Calling all ladies! Enjoy a complimentary dessert with every main course ordered!

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 Nov & Dec Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Highland

Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years, Island

$108+ per bottle or $198+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. $178+ per bottle)

Dalmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years, Highland

$158+ per bottle or $298+ for every 2 bottles

$118+ per bottle or $218+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. $208+ per bottle)

Nordés Atlantic Galician Gin, Spain

$118+ per bottle or $218+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. $208+ per bottle)

(U.P. $268+ per bottle)

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

Dalmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years and Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Fri, 2 Nov 2018

Dalmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years, Highland An outstanding single malt matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and finessed in rare and aged oloroso sherry casks. Nose – A warm coffee house in Seattle; roasting beans, the oily nuttiness in a fine espresso, there are little notes of malt and cereal and butter from the pastry counter with rich orange from the fruit bowl on the counter. Palate – Notes of Seville marmalade and triple sec with winter spices and fruitcake. Zesty cocoa and milk chocolate. Finish – Medium, oranges Special Price

$158+ per bottle or $298+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. $268+ per bottle)

Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Highland Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch is based on the spirit supplied to the 1907 British Antarctic Expedition, expertly crafted using a selection of the finest Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Nose – Vanilla, toffee apple, cinnamon, ginger Palate – Dark sugar, sweet dried fruits, glazed pineapple Finish – Hot mulled wine, praline chocolate, a final whisper of bonfire smoke Special Price

$118+ per bottle or $218+ for every 2 bottles (U.P. $208+ 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 • ONLY AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

Nov & Dec

SPIRIT PROMOTION Broken Heart Navy Strength Gin

Broken Heart Quince Gin

Strength – 57% Bartenders asked for a Gin with stronger Botanical flavour for cocktails. Navy Strength has 40% more botanicals.

Strength – 30% The quince is linked to love, fertility and immortality. A juniper golden elixir of life with quince macerated in gin & pressed. Best paired with cheese and fruit.

$145 per bottle

$135 per bottle

BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY SAL

23 to 26 Nov We make it even better for you…. Drop by the Windsor Shop and grab some of the best festive items we’ve stock up for you and what’s more, enjoy 10% off all food & beverages at the Windsor Shop. (Not applicable to wines & liquors on promotions)

WINE PROMOTION

Price per bottle

Alto Los Romeros Chardonnay, Central Valley, Chile

$22.90

Alto Los Romeros Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile

$22.90

Santa Rita Heroes Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile

$26.50

Santa Rita Heroes Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile

$26.50

il Molino di Grace Volano, Tuscany, Italy

$32.50

Sensi Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

$28

Sensi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Tuscany

$28

Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy

$78

Good Company Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

$26.50

Good Company Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand

$32.50

BUBBLING CHRISTMAS “Christmas time, mistletoe and wine…” Sir Cliff Richard was onto something when penning the lyrics to his classic Christmas hit. Indeed, no Christmas is complete without a case or two of fizz to help celebrate in style!

Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V., France

$108 for every 2 bottles

Piper Heidsieck Sauvage Rose N.V., France

$128 for every 2 bottles

Riondo Collezione Prosecco Brut N.V., Veneto, Italy

$28 per bottle

Enjoy a complimentary bottle with every 12 bottles purchased!

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DEC

MON The Ultimate Harry Potter NYEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Countdown Party 7:30pm till late

I N

WITH 33

FRIE NDS

WED UPCOMING IN JANUARY:

THU

Great British Carve-out Semi Buffet at Windsor Arms Tue, 1 Jan

Family Event 10 - 12 Years Old

Dining Event 13 - 17 Years Old

3-Course Set Lunch at Mountbatten Bar and Grill Tue, 1 Jan

Regular Activity 4 - 9 Years Old

Members Connect Night, 7:30pm to 9pm

FRI

SAT

Christmas Chef: Christmas Stained Glass Cookies, 11am to 12:30pm

Gingerbread House, 8 Session 1: 10:30am to 11:30am Session 2: 2pm to 3pm

SUN

Family Christmas Party, 10:30am to 12:30pm

Christmas Ornament 16 Decoration, 10am to 12pm

Santa Visit, 11am to 1pm

*Pull out page and place on fridge or wall.

Santa Visit, 11am to 1pm

Age 18 Above

Around the World Christmas Wine & Gourmet Dinner 7:30pm

Christmas Movie Night, 7pm

Christmas Pantomime: 2 The Greatest Snowman, 5:30pm to 7pm

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUE

Bingo Night, 8pm

PLAY

Adult Calligraphy, 10am to 1pm

Ladies Afternoon Tea 12 and Flower Workshop, 2pm to 5pm

Pub Quiz Night, 8pm

Merry Christmas

Please note: The information above is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice. For booking or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email enquiries@britishclub.org.sg

TUE

PLAY

WITH

NDS

FRIE

Bingo Night, 8pm

10am to 4pm

Melbourne�

Pub Quiz Night, 8pm

Age 18 Above

Pub Quiz Night, 8pm

Dining Event 13 - 17 Years Old

Family Event 10 - 12 Years Old

Annual General Meeting, 7:30pm

The British Council 15 Workshop: Architecture and the City, 10:30am to 12pm

Members Connect Night, 7:30pm to 9pm

THU

Please note: The information above is correct at time of print and is subject to change without prior notice. For booking or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email enquiries@britishclub.org.sg

Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Regular Activity 4 - 9 Years Old

WED

7pm to 2am

The Wine Affair, 7pm to 10:30pm

Castello Banfi Wine Gala Dinner, 7:30pm

Family Movie Night, 7pm

The Trailing Spouse By2 Jo Furniss, 6pm to 8pm Dalmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years and Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 6:30pm to 10:30pm

FRI

Special Arts & Crafts 25 Christmas Cards & Wreath, Anytime between 10am to 12pm

SUN

*Pull out page and place on fridge or wall.

Children’s Christmas 24 Calligraphy, 10am to 11:30am

Adult Cooking Class: Lamingtons, 2pm to 5pm

First Aid Session, 12pm

Science Teen Quiz, 7pm to 9pm

Deepavali Family Activity: Rangoli Decoration, 12pm to 2pm

SAT

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Ladies Afternoon Tea and Flower Workshop Wed, 12 Dec The Ultimate Harry Potter NYE’s Family Countdown Party Mon, 31 Dec

UPCOMING IN DECEMBER:

MON

NOV

7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

Introduction

Advance

7:15pm to 8:15pm Eileen Tan

ABT

6pm to 7:15pm Eric Shia

Muay Thai

10am to 11am Kristel Heather

Aqua Bike

Boot Camp

SPORTS EVENT

5:15pm to 6:15pm Julniee Tan

Children Ballet

4:15pm to 5:15pm Julniee Tan

Children Ballet

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Aqua Box Fit

Yoga

9:30am to 10:30am Camilla

8:30am to 9:30am Melanie Azlan

Pilates

FRI

1.5 – 3 years old

3 – 5 years old

9 – 10 years old

8 – 11 years old

12 – 16 years old

11am to 12pm Kelly Chan

Junior Fitness Group Coaching

10am to 11am Kelly Chan

Junior Fitness Group Coaching

9am to 10am Kevin Leong

SUN Archery Tag

11 – 14 years old

4pm to 6pm Andy Tan

(Chatsworth)

Taekwondo

Yoga

10:35am to 12:05pm Paulina Buck

9:30am to 10:30am David Thong

(Studio Room)

Karate

SAT

NOV

For booking or enquiries, please call 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg

6 – 8 years old

Junior Tennis Tournament 2018 10 to 18 Nov Golf Stableford 3 & 16 Nov

7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

TRX

7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

Boot Camp

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Aqua Aerobics

Muay Thai

9am to 10:15am Eric Shia

Yoga

9:30am to 10:30am Paulina Buck

9am to 10am Melanie Azlan

Pilates

THU

9:30am to 11am Paulina Buck

Yoga

WED

8:30am to 9:30am Kristel Heather

Aqua Bike

Pilates

8:30am to 9:30am Melanie Azlan

TUES

MON

SPORTS & FITNESS CLASSES 11

TUES

WED

THU Pilates

3 – 5 years old

6 – 8 years old

FRI Pilates

9 – 10 years old

SAT

Karate

(Studio Room)

9:30am to 10:30am David Thong

Yoga

10:35am to 12:05pm Paulina Buck

(Chatsworth)

Taekwondo

DEC

SUN

Archery Tag

9am to 10am Kevin Leong

10am to 11am Kelly Chan

12 – 16 years old

11am to 12pm Kelly Chan

Junior Fitness Group Coaching

11 – 14 years old

4pm to 6pm Andy Tan

8 – 11 years old

Junior Fitness Group Coaching

SPORTS & FITNESS CLASSES MON Yoga 9am to 10am Melanie Azlan

Aqua Bike 9:30am to 11am Paulina Buck

Pilates 8:30am to 9:30am Kristel Heather

8:30am to 9:30am Melanie Azlan

Aqua Box Fit 10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Yoga

9:30am to 10:30am Camilla

Boot Camp 7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

Aqua Aerobics

TRX

7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Muay Thai 9am to 10:15am Eric Shia

Yoga

9:30am to 10:30am Paulina Buck

Aqua Bike 10am to 11am Kristel Heather

Boot Camp 7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

Children Ballet 4:15pm to 5:15pm Julniee Tan

Muay Thai 6pm to 7:15pm Eric Shia

1.5 – 3 years old

JTTL Awards Night & Coaches Exhibition 7 Dec

5:15pm to 6:15pm Julniee Tan

Children Ballet

SPORTS EVENT

ABT

Advance

7:15pm to 8:15pm Eileen Tan

Introduction

For booking or enquiries, please call 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg

• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

Around the World Christmas Wine & Gour met Dinner Fri, 14 Dec • 7:30pm $98+ Member • $108+ Guest Indulge in gourmet food and wines carefully selected for you and take this opportunity to make merry with friends and family and of course, special take-away prices are available for this festive season! We are happy to have Mr Benjamin Adam with us to share these fantastic wines. Benjamin is a trained wine maker and is entitled an Oenologist by the French Winemaking School of Toulouse (ENSAT). He has first-hand experience working as and with winemakers from the wine production regions of the Burgundy, Bordeaux and Loire Valley.

Join us this December as we introduce our first inaugural Christmas Wine & Gourmet Dinner! Aperitif Tenuta Santome Prosecco Extra Dry DOC, Veneto, Italy

Duck Rillettes, Orange Chutney, Toasted Brioche

Burg Ravensbury Riesling Troken VDP, Baden, Germany Award

Wine Enthusiast – 88 Points

Slow Cooked Free Range Egg, English Asparagus, Chorizo, Red Wine Jus Maison Albert Bichot Chablis, Burgundy, France Awards

Wine Enthusiast – 90 Points James Suckling – 89 Points Burghound – 89 Points

British Longhorn Beef Striploin, Roesti Potato, Pickled Walnut Salsa Verde, Crispy Onions

Allan Scott Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand Alpasion Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Award

Robert Parker – 91 Points

Classic Warm Pear Tart, Crème Fraiche, Caramel Whisky Sauce Freshly Brewed illy Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Special Ta k e - Aw a y P r i c e

U . P. $

$28

$38. 50

B urg Ra v e n s bu rg Ba d en R ies ling Trok en, Bade n , Ge rman y

$ 3 8 .5 0

$53. 50

M ais o n A l be r t B ichot C ha b lis , B urg und y, F ran ce

$ 4 3 .5 0

$62

Allan S c o t t P i n o t Noir, Ma r lb oroug h, New Ze al an d

$ 3 9 .5 0

$53. 50

Alp a s i o n M a l be c , Mend oza , A rg ent ina

$ 4 9 .5 0

$68. 50

Descrip t ion Tenu t a S a n t o me Pros ecco E x t r a Dr y DO C, Ve n e to , Ital y

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

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CHRISTMAS EVE MON, 24 DEC

5-Course Set Dinner

2-Course Set Dinner with Dessert Buffet

Festive Buffet Dinner

7pm to 12 midnight

5:30pm to 9:30pm

$78+ Member $88+ Guest $38+ Child

$ 58+ Member $68+ Guest $25+ C hi l d

$45+ Mem be r $55+ Gue st $23.50+ Ch ild

Early-bird Promotion: Book by Friday, 7 December to enjoy $10 off per Adult and $5 off per Child ( 3 t o 1 2 y e a r s o l d ) *Prices include Christmas Crackers, Party Novelties & Hats and Entertainment by Christmas Carollers.

S pec i a l P ro m o t i o n Pipe r H e ids ie c k Bru t N.V., F rance

$8 8 + p e r b o ttl e

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(U. P. $ 1 2 5 +)

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CHRISTMAS DAY • TUE, 25 DEC 12 noon t o 2:30pm

*Prices include Christmas Crackers, Party Novelties & Hats and Entertainment by the Roving Magician and Christmas Carollers.

5-Course Traditional Christmas Lunch with choice of Main and Dessert Buffet $105+ Member $ 1 1 5 + Gu e s t

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch

$ 95+ Member $105+ Guest

$85+ Mem be r $95+ Gue st

$45+ Member ’s C hi l d $50+ Guest ’s C hi l d

$40+ Memb er’s Ch ild $45+ Guest ’s Ch ild

(3 to 12 years old)

( 3 t o 1 2 y e a r s o l d)

$50+ Member’s Child $ 5 5 + G ue s t ’s C h i l d (3 t o 12 ye a rs ol d)

S p ec i a l P ro m o t i o n P ipe r H e ids ie c k Bru t N.V., F ra nce

$ 8 8 + p e r b o ttl e

(U. P. $ 1 2 5 +)

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NEW YEAR’S EVE MON, 31 DEC

Celebratory 5-Course Degustation Dinner

Hogmanay Whisky Pairing Set Dinner

*Pre-Booking required. Book by 26 Dec.

8pm till late Countdown @ Poolside

7:30pm till late Countdown @ Poolside

$128+ Member $1 38+ Guest

$68+ Member • $78+ Guest ( A n y 2 C o u r se s)

or $78+ Member • $88+ Gu e st ( A n y 3 C o u r se s)

Ear ly - bird Pro m o t io n Book by Friday, 7 December to enjoy $10 off per Adult and $5 off per Child *Prices include Party Novelties & Hats.

S pec i a l P ro m o t i o n P ipe r H e ids ie c k Bru t N.V., F ra nce

$8 8 + p e r b o ttl e (U.P. $125+)

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AT E

Mon, 31 Dec • 7:30pm till late

$95+ Member • $105+ Guest $40+ Member’s Child • $45+ Guest’s Child (3 to 12 years old)

Early-bird Promotion: Book by Friday, 7 December to enjoy $10 off per Adult and $5 off per Child

Come dressed to the theme and party with us under the stars as we countdown to 2019 by the Poolside. There will be music from our ‘live’ DJ booth, entertainment for the children and a fabulous buffet spread. Be sure to join us for a great evening. *Prices include Party Novelties & Hats with ‘live’ DJ entertainment and interactive magic show.

Sp e c ia l Pro mot ion Pi pe r He idsi e c k B r u t N .V., F r a n ce

$88+ pe r b o ttl e

(U.P. $125+)

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NEW YEAR’S DAY • TUE, 1 JAN 12 noon t o 3pm

3-Course Set Lunch (with free flow of Piper Heidsieck Brut, House Red and White Wines)

$128+ Adult

Great British Carve-out Semi-Buffet with choice of Carving

( with f ree flow o f spa rk l i ng, H ous e Red a nd W hi te Wi n e s)

$88+ Adult

$98+ Member • $108+ Guest

$48+ Adult ( no dri nk s )

$ 28+ Child (7 to 12 y ea rs ol d)

(includes free flow of Bloody Mary, Sparkling, Tiger Draft, Red or White Wines)

$68+ Memb er • $78+ Gu e st ( n o d r i n k s)

$40+ Member ’s C hild $45+ Guest ’s C hi l d (3 to 12 years old)

Ear ly - bird Pro m o t io n Book by Friday, 7 December to enjoy $10 off per Adult and $5 off per Child

S p ec i a l Pro m o t i o n Pipe r H e ids ie c k Bru t N.V., F ra nce

$88+ per bottle (U . P. $125+)

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• BANQUET & CATERING •

fuss-free by leaving the preparations to us! Keep your Christmas party

AVAILABLE AT THE TREETOPS LOUNGE AND THE ELIZABETH SUITE Optional: Party hats & novelties can be arranged at only $5+ per person

3-COURSE SET LUNCH

BUFFET LUNCH

$48++ per person*

$55++ per person*

Note: Minimum of 30 persons required. Outside catering at your venue of choice can be arranged for an additional $25++ per person on top of the menu price for set menus and $20++ per person for buffet menus. *Menu price is subject to 5% Service Charge for non-members & 7% GST

BUFFET DINNER

4-COURSE SET MENU

$58++ per person*

5-COURSE SET MENU

Note: Minimum of 30 persons required. Outside catering at your venue of choice can be arranged for an additional $20++ per person on top of the menu price. *Menu price is subject to 5% Service Charge for non-members & 7% GST

$68++ per person*

Note: Minimum of 30 persons required. Outside catering at your venue of choice can be arranged for an additional $25++ per person on top of the menu price. *Menu price is subject to 5% Service Charge for non-members & 7% GST

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL • ONLY AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

CHRISTM A S GO O DIES

$48

CHRISTMAS DELUXE HAMPER

$258

THE FESTIVE GLAMOUR HAMPER

THE NOEL HAMPER

$19

$16

YULETIDE DELIGHT HAMPER

HOLLY GOOD JOLLY HAMPER (Alcohol-Free)

$98

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL • ONLY AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL

Enjoy 10% off all hampers (except for Christmas Holly Good Jolly Hamper) before 30 November. Free delivery when you order $500 and above to a single location! (except 24 & 25 December)

Items

Selling Price

The Festive Glamour Hamper A bottle of Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V., France (75cl), A bottle of Piper Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage N.V., (75cl), A bottle of Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy (75cl), A bottle of Yealands Estate Block S1 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand (75cl), Green & Black’s Organic Tasting Collection, Border Luxury Biscuit Selection Tin (500g), Shortbread House of Edinburgh Dundee Cake in Tin (400g), Shortbread House of Edinburgh Malt Whisky Cake in Tin (400g), Guinness Fruit Pudding (454g), Matthew Walker Classic Christmas Pudding (400g), Teapigs Spiced Winter Temples, Tiptree Strawberry & Champagne Preserves, Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Tarts, Assorted Gingerbread Figurines, Gift Card and Hamper Basket

$488

Christmas Deluxe Hamper A bottle of Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V., France (75cl), A bottle of Luis Felipe Edwards Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile (75cl), Thorntons Christmas Selection Box (423g), Border Scottish Biscuit Selection Gift Carton (500g), Shortbread House of Edinburgh Malt Whisky Cake in Tin (400g), Matthew Walker Classic Christmas Pudding (400g), Shortbread House of Edinburgh Dundee Cake in Tin (400g), Grandma Wild’s Embossed Tin Cookies (200g), Teapigs Spiced Winter Temples, Tiptree Strawberry & Champagne Preserves, Walkers Luxury Mincemart Tarts, Assorted Gingerbread Figurines, Gift Card and Hamper Basket

$258

The Noel Hamper A bottle of Luis Felipe Edwards Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile (75cl), A bottle of Luis Felipe Edward Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile (75cl), Green & Black’s Chocolate Pralines (158g), Border Classic Recipe Selection Carton (300g), Matthew Walker Classic Christmas Pudding (400g), Shortbread House of Edinburgh Dundee Cake in Tin (400g), Grandma Wild’s Embossed Tin Cookies (200g), Teapigs Spiced Winter Temples, Tiptree Strawberry & Champagne Preserves, Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Tarts, Assorted Gingerbread Figurines, Gift Card and Hamper Basket

$198

Yuletide Delight Hamper A bottle of Luis Felipe Edwards Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile (75cl), Thorntons Seasonal Selection Box (155g), Border Classic Recipe Selection Carton (300g), Matthew Walker Classic Christmas Pudding (400g), Grandma Wild’s Embossed Tin Cookies (200g), Shortbread House of Edinburgh Malt Whisky Cake in Tin (400g), Tiptree Strawberry & Champagne Preserves, Teapigs Spiced Winter Temples, Walkers Luxury Mincemart Tarts, Assorted Gingerbread Figurines, Gift Card and Hamper Basket

$168

Holly Good Jolly Hamper (Alcohol-Free) Thorntons Seasonal Selection Box (155g), Border Classic Recipe Selection Carton (300g), Matthew Walker Alcohol & Nut Free Christmas Pudding (100g), Grandma Wild’s Embossed Tin Cookies (200g), Teapigs Spiced Winter Temples, Tiptree Conserve, Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Tarts, Assorted Gingerbread Figurines, Gift Card and Hamper Basket

Bubbles & Chocolates A bottle of Nyetimber Classic Cuvee N.V., Sussex and Green & Black’s Organic Tasting Collection

Bubbling Christmas Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V., France (12 bottles + 1 bottle Complimentary)

$98

$98 $648

Piper Heidsieck Sauvage Rosé N.V., France (12 bottles + 1 bottle Complimentary)

$768

Riondo Collezione Prosecco Brut N.V., Veneto, Italy (12 bottles + 1 bottle Complimentary)

$336

Free Delivery for every 12 bottles of Champagne/Rosé/Sparkling purchased! * Prices are inclusive of prevailing government taxes. * We reserve the right to replace any of the above items to items of the same value. * Early-Bird discount is not to be used in conjunction with other privileges or vouchers.

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WINE AFFAIR

Friday, 23 November 2018

7pm to 10:30pm • The Elizabeth Suite $45+ per Member • $50+ per Guest Stock up for the holidays! Calling all wine lovers to visit The British Club for the Annual Wine Affair. Do not miss this chance to beef up your wine collection with over 150 labels from various renowned wine regions around the world at below market prices! Enjoy an evening sampling a wide variety of wines with our buffet spread of canapés, cheeses and chef’s specialties.

Stand a chance to win selected wines, wine hampers and wine merchandise when you attend!

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

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• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS •

NOV

Friday

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!

JERRY & THE ALYSSA NEU FACES LIE 2 Nov

9 Nov

KIRK & MARSHA

The Band has been around for a long while. They have performed at various venues here in Singapore and across the continents such as Europe, Middle East, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia etc). Their music genre range from retro rock & roll from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and varieties for listening and dancing.

Alyssa Lie is a singer, songwriter, actor and host, born and raised in Singapore. A graduate of the Musical Theatre program at LASALLE College of the Arts (2016), she is currently working towards releasing her first EP of original music, while performing regularly as the lead singer of an acoustic duo at various parts of Singapore.

Haiqel “Kirk” Hamdan has been playing the guitar since he was 12 and has specialized in various genres. Marsha Hope Shinozaki was influenced by rock and pop music from a young age. They both share an immense passion for music and owe their inspiration to awesome musicians playing in local bars and scenes around Singapore.

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THE BLUES EXPRESS 23 Nov

The Blues Express is a 4-piece band made up of 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 30 Nov

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

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

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DEC

THE BOOMERANG 7 Dec

Bomerang is an acoustic trio who play music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Categories include pop, evergreen, rock and roll, blues folk, jazz and Latin.

KIRK & MARSHA 14 Dec

BUSKER SAID 21 Dec

Mr Mohammad Said Rahim is an English Literature teacher, and also a busker at Tampines. He does not busk for a living, but enjoys the process of entertaining the crowd. "Busking allows me the freedom to express myself and share my talent with the community. I'm very happy to contribute positively to the mood and lives of others.”

THE GOOD SPOT 28 Dec

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BINGO NIGHTS Tue, 6 & 20 Nov, 4 Dec 8pm • Windsor Arms

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

QUIZ NIGHTS

Wed, 14 & 28 Nov, 12 Dec 8pm • Windsor Arms Pit your wits against other teams over 5 rounds.

PITTER CHATTER CHINESE BRUSH SUNDAY PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP PAINTING ENTERTAINMENT Every Fri • 9am to 11:30am AT THE VERANDAH CAFÉ Our very own playgroup for The British Club welcomes you to you to meet other parents in the Club to share ideas and experiences, and for you and your little bub to make new friends! Join us every Thursday for a fun social gathering to relax and unwind while the little ones play. Grandparents and friends are welcome too!

The Pitter Chatter group is currently looking for more With bottles of wine up for grabs, coordinators to take the helm! bring everyone together (maximum If you’d like to volunteer for of 6 in a team) at the Windsor Arms the 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 TEEN ACTIVITIES Teen Committee Meeting Every 2nd Thu of the month For enquiries, email activities@britishclub.org.sg

ADULT ACTIVITIES Mahjong Every Mon • 10am to 12pm Selected Thu Evenings, please contact Debbie for more information. Craft Ladies Every Tue 10am to 3pm with a lunch break Club Balut Every 2nd Tue of the month 8pm onwards • Windsor Terrace

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

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

Every Sunday

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

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

ACTIVITY CONTACTS Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Fri • 9am to 11am Treetops Lounge

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

Bridge Every Wed • 7pm to 10pm

BALUT

Book Club Bi-Monthly • 8pm to 9pm

Yap Sin Guan Tel: 9666 8994

MAHJONG

Debbie Harper Tel: 9325 3920 Email: harperdebbiem@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

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

MUSIC SECTION

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

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 • Canapés

Coffin Bay Oyster Kilpatrick

Melbourne� u C

Join the crowd this public holiday as we watch Australia’s most prestigious horse race live at The British Club. Be treated to a brunch created by Chef Richard, complete with free flow prosecco, canapés on arrival and a buffet with an Australian twist.

Crystal Bay Prawn Toast Northern Rivers Mini Beef Burger with Tomato Relish and Mustard Mayo Victorian Lamb Rissole with Humus & Cucumber Yogurt Koo Wee Rup Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan, Salt & Vinegar Main Buffet Soup Balmain Bug, Coconut & Lemongrass Salad Fremantle Baby Octopus Salad Greek Salad with Meredith Feta Salted Beetroot and Claire Valley Goats’ Cheese Tasmanian Salmon Tartar, Crème Fresh, Heirloom Tomato Seared Mayura Station Wagyu Beef, Avocado Mousse & Ponzu Seafood

Chef Richard

Blue Swimmer Crab Cakes, Red Pepper Remoulade South Australian King Fish, Mango Salsa Tassie Black Lip Mussel, Tomato & Chilli Northern Territory Barramundi with Chorizo & Red Peppers

There will be a best dressed competition with prizes, and entertainment with a live ticket draw and auction by Shaun McEwan. A portion of the ticket sales will go towards supporting the Club charities.

Carvery

This event is open to all!

Vegetables

Tuesday, 6 November 10am to 4pm The Elizabeth Suite

New South Wales Roast of Lamb Leg Rangers Valley Striploin Kurobuta Pork loin with Herbed Macadamia Crust

Creamed Potato bake, Rosemary & Sea Salt Butternut Pumpkin Laksa Seasonal Vegetables with Garlic Butter Green Beans and Crispy Bacon Chat Potato, Red Onion & Dill Dessert Buffet

$79+ Member $89+ Guest $700+ for a table of 10

“Rippa Rita” Milo Crème Brulee “Iced Vo Vo” Coconut Pudding, Raspberry Jelly, Marshmallow

(Additional drink orders will be billed upon consumption)

“Wally” Mango Pudding, Caramelized Banana, Macadamia Nut

If your children are of 7 years of age and above and you would like to leave them with us, just drop them off at The Hangout.

“Straya” Lemon Myrtle Curd, Bush Lime Meringue, Passion Fruit Cream

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

“Crikey” The Original Chocolate Lamington “Cobber” Tim Tam Chocolate Mousse

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THE TRAILING SPOUSE BY JO FURNISS Fri, 2 Nov • 6pm to 8pm • Windsor Terrace

Join us for an evening book event with the best-selling author and former British Club Member, Jo Furniss. In her latest novel, Jo turns the pages to the dark side of expat life in Singapore. The Trailing Spouse tells the story of Amanda Bonham, who followed her husband halfway around the world only to find that her perfect marriage may be fatally flawed. This tense thriller about trust, betrayal and murder asks if you’d really want to know the truth, whateverAPSP the BritishClub cost. SGSALES0992 AD 200(W)x130(H)mm (KK) Highres.pdf

6/10/17

11:24 AM

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

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SCIENCE TEEN QUIZ

Sat, 10 Nov • 7pm to 9pm • Treetops Lounge Join us this November for The British Club’s first Teen Quiz! In line with World Science Day, round up your friends and put your thinking caps on for this science and technology related quiz. There will be prizes for the winning team! The event will include nibbles and soft drinks. Age 12+

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

THE BRITISH COUNCIL WORKSHOP:

ARCHITECTURE AND THE CITY

Thu, 15 Nov • 10:30am to 12pm • Stuart Room In this lively and engaging session, participants will be introduced to innovative designs and modern landmarks across the UK. We will explore the juxtaposition between old and new, the historical and cultural roots of modern architecture, and the relationship to its people. The discussion will move to the wider dialogue of ‘what is art?’ and celebrate contemporary British architecture. From Norman Foster’s Millennium Bridge all the way to Antony Gormley’s Angel of the North; everything is up for discussion!

Complimentary Session

FIRST AID SESSION

Sat, 17 Nov • 12pm • Stuart Room Join us to discuss topics such as primary survey, performing CPR and how to deal with choking for adults & babies with a qualified trainer and assessor.

Complimentary Session

ADULT COOKING CLASS:

LAMINGTONS

Sat, 17 Nov • 2pm to 5pm • Windsor Arms There is no cake more Australian than Lamingtons. A classic vanilla sponge dipped in chocolate, then coated with coconut – there is a reason why this recipe is a true Aussie classic. Join Chef Richard this November as he demonstrates how to recreate this classic.

$35+ Member • $45+ Guest • Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

POOLSIDE SCREENING: Fri, 16 Nov • 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.

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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CALLIGRAPHY

Sat, 24 Nov • 10am to 11:30am Treetops Lounge $75+ Member • $85+ Guest *Aged 7 years and above

Tailored for kids, this workshop is designed to allow children to try their hand at calligraphy. We will provide cards, a practice pad and all materials needed for you to write your own Christmas greetings, and they are yours to keep after the workshop! *Registration required.

SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFT

CHRISTMAS CARDS & WREATH Sun, 25 Nov • Anytime between 10am to 12pm • Treetops Lounge $20+ Member • $25+ Guest

Decorations are certainly a necessity in the festive season! Let’s prepare ourselves for December and get in the mood for Christmas celebrations by creating Christmas cards and DIY wreaths - the perfect decorative addition to any door, wall or table-scape.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Mon, 26 Nov • 6:30pm to 7:30pm Main Clubhouse Kick off the festivities at the British Club with our traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony. Complete with Christmas Carols, minced pies, mulled wine and Christmas cookies, this event is not to be missed! *First 150 reservations welcome.

CHRISTMAS CHEF

CHRISTMAS STAINED GLASS COOKIES Sat, 1 Dec • 11am to 12:30pm Verandah Terrace $20+ Member • $25+ Guest

Join our Christmas Chef edition and make your own stained glass cookies. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges or hanging on your Christmas tree to make it look extra good this year.

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

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FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY

Sun, 9 Dec • 10:30am to 12:30pm Treetops Lounge $30+ Member • $35+ Guest

Ready to kick off the last few weeks before Christmas? Let’s celebrate together at the Club’s Christmas Party with exciting games, entertainment and a delicious Christmas breakfast for the whole family! Get dressed in your festive costumes and stand a chance to win prizes. A prize will be awarded to the best dressed family!

LADIES AFTERNOON TEA AND FLOWER WORKSHOP Wed, 12 Dec • 2pm to 5pm Mountbatten Bar and Grill $98+ Member • $108+ Guest

Prices are inclusive of tea and workshop An afternoon tea with a twist, the team from Flower Addict joins us for this magical Christmas workshop. Get interactive with this Christmas taster and learn how to arrange the perfect table setting for your Christmas celebrations. Free flow prosecco is available at an additional $30+.

ADULT CALLIGRAPHY

Thu, 13 Dec • 10am to 1pm Mountbatten Bar and Grill

$120+ Member • $130+ Guest Learn how to use the traditional dip nib pen in a modern context. Participants will be equipped with fundamentals of letterforms which will give them a head start in developing their own style in this 3-hour workshop. We will provide some cards for you and all materials needed for you to write your own Christmas greetings too, and they are yours to keep after the workshop! *Registration required.

CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME

THE GREATEST SNOWMAN

Sun, 2 Dec • 5:30pm to 7pm • Elizabeth Suite $40+ Member • $45+ Guest Family of 4: $140+ Member • $160+ Guest

Evolve Arts returns this year with their ever popular Christmas Pantomime, guaranteed to bring loads of festive fun to the whole family. This year, it is all about Olaf the Snowman, who is out in the cold and rather sad that Frozen the film, is fading from everyone’s minds. He teams up with some other familiar characters in the same predicament and together, they endeavour to bring a fabulous show to all. *Registration will open at 5pm with the show starting promptly at 5:30pm

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Sat, 8 Dec • Treetops Lounge Session 1: 10:30am to 11:30am Session 2: 2pm to 3pm

$40+ Member Child • $45+ Guest Child A Christmas tradition here at the Club, join us and build your own gingerbread house with icing and candies. It will be great fun for the whole family. *Limited Gingerbread houses available, book early to avoid disappointment.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION Sun, 16 Dec • 10am to 12pm Treetops Lounge $20+ Member • $25+ Guest

Give your Christmas tree a heartfelt touch of homemade by decorating your own Christmas ornaments and turn your home into a mini winter wonderland.

CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT

Fri, 21 Dec • 7pm • Treetops Lounge Cosy up with your family at a traditional Christmas spirited movie night at Treetops Lounge together with Christmas treats.

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SANTA VISIT

Sat, 22 Dec & Sun, 23 Dec • 11am to 1pm Main Lobby Bring your children and friends to meet with Father Christmas and take photos with him!

CHRISTMAS CAROLLERS

Mon, 24 Dec & Tue, 25 Dec • All Outlets Celebrate Christmas with us at the Club with our Carollers who will be roving at the Windsor Arms, Verandah Café, Mountbatten Bar & Grill, Elizabeth Suite and the Main Lobby.

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

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• SPORTS & FITNESS •

CLASSES 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

rugby@britishclub.org.sg

Pilates**

Instructor: Melanie Azlan

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

$20 per session*

Instructor: Paulina Buck & Camilla

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

$20 per session*

Boot Camp**

Instructor: Eileen Tan

Monday & Thursday • 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*

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* Aqua Aerobics**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Wednesday • 10am to 11am

$20 per session*

TRX Training**

Instructor: Eileen Tan

Wednesday • 7pm to 8pm

$30 per session*

Junior Fitness Group Coaching**

Instructor: Kelly Chan

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

Instructor: Kevin 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* Archery Tag**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Sunday • 9am to 10am

$20 per session*

NOTE: Members are advised to book one week in advance to secure a slot for each class. * Fee is exclusive of 7% GST ** 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:

MONDAY BLUES By The Boaster With the SSRA Veterans’ league out of the way, the BC squashers are now deep into the inter-club Cosmo league. This is a more social affair, with the après-squash often lasting longer than the on-court action, and handicapped games to stop too many mis-matches. That social side was never more important than during the first two fixtures when we were run over by The Tanglin Club, with Ben Kiggell scoring our only match win in a 1-4 loss, and then getting beaten by the Dutch Club, with James Pickles and Gary Seston picking up wins as we went down 2-3. Happily, week three saw us move from searching for silver linings into the gold medal spot with a 3-2 victory over Serangoon Gardens. New players, Omair Azam and Emma Pike were winners, along with co-captain Jamie Salamon, leading from the front with a tough 5-set triumph. The Cosmo season runs til late November so there is a long way to go and every chance the British Club can string some wins together and challenge for the title - it’s been 20 years since our last one so we are due! Cosmo matches are on Monday nights and so run in parallel with our social nights, and there’s a great buzz around the courts when we have a home match. Any club members who play squash but are not (yet) part of the squash section are invited to come along one evening and see for themselves.

We were delighted to welcome back former convener Jan du Preez as a guest at a couple of our September social nights. He is pictured here with his predecessor Steve and successor Craig

COSMO winners at last SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT |

• SPORTS & FITNESS • TENNIS:

TENNIS SECTION REPORT by Matt Rawbone After all the excitement of the British Club open tournament followed by the equally competitive US Open in NY, the British Club Men’s teams are back in action with the STA Doubles Round Robin competition kicking off. The British Club has entered two teams and you may catch a glimpse of them on Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings wearing their new British Club kit on courts one and two. For the results - The first team struggling with injuries have started with an impressive two wins and one loss record. Credit has to be given to two stalwarts, Peter Weidner and Charlie Thomas, who prove the fact that as you get older, you can still be ultra-competitive and injury free, by turning in strong results for all matches to date. The seconds, as we went to press, are leading 1-0 in their first match, thanks to the impressive Kuvesh Pather/Mario Tombazzi, not just beating their opponents but also the downpour that left PK Basu and Craig Walker locked in a battle at one set all before being washed off court. The Men’s Ladder is still going strongly and it would be great to see some new entrants climbing to the top. We are always on the recruitment drive looking for new players to join us, so if you are interested in turning out for any of the teams or entering the club ladder competition please email Matt at matthewrawbone@hotmail.com.

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• RECIPROCAL CLUB SPOTLIGHT •

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Capital Club, Lagos 6 Elsie Femi Pearse, Victoria Island, P. O. Box 75961 Lagos, Nigeria Phone: +234 814 30000 74, +234 814 50000 74 Email : info@capitalclublagos.com

To find out more about our Reciprocal Clubs, kindly secure a copy of the Reciprocal Passport from the Club Reception desk. Applications to visit a particular Reciprocal Club can also be made by approaching any of the Member Relations staff at the Reception desk. With over 80 Reciprocal Clubs around the world, there are no shortage of destinations to explore. Start your journey today!

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