16s Members Magazine - November 2020

MEMBER MAGAZINE November 2020

NEW MEMBER APP SAILING REPORTS 2021 WEDDING PREDICTIONS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WHAT’S ON GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS 05 DINING DIRECTORY

18 WEDDING FEATURE

06 SAILING UPDATE

20 THE MAN BEHIND THE TAPS

10 CLUBGRANTS

22 MALAY CHICKEN RECIPE

13 LEARN TO SAIL

25 DONATIONS FROM THE CLUB

14 WHAT’S ON AT 16S

26 HEALTHY CHOICES

C VIDSafe at Belmont 16s 1.5M

A Few Things to Remember Please remain seated during your visit except for food and beverage purchases or restroom requirements No more than 30 persons per group within the Club. Please keep 1.5 metres from other groups and avoid socialising or intermingling with people outside of your group

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Regularly wash your hands and take advantage of our sanitising stations Follow the directions given by our COVID Safe Marshals

A NOTE FROM THE CEO November traditionally kicks off the festive season which is a time for gatherings and socialising as we transition into summer. This year you will see the return of some of our Club’s featured events including our Christmas Day lunch as well as our signature festive raffles delivered in a slightly adjusted COVID safe way. Don’t forget that there is no better place to enjoy the magnificence of Lake Macquarie than sitting on our decks this summer.

We were lucky to be selected as a venue for the Great Southern Nights, an initiative by ARIA and Destination NSW curated to not only support the return of live music in a safe way to our Members, but to also support Australian artists who have also been doing it tough through this pandemic. We are fortunate enough to be hosting two shows, the first with The Voice – Australia’s Johnny Manuel on November 14 and Coveted Country Music artist Adam Harvey on November 21. Head to our website to book your dinner and show tickets quickly, as both shows are anticipated to sell out.

Our Belmont 16s App has gained momentum, apart from checking your rewards balance, you can now participate in special promotions, play daily games, and find out what’s going on at your Club. From November 9 we will be giving away 200 limited edition Belmont 16s caps to existing members who download our App in a Get the App, Get the Cap promotion. Check the following pages for more information, including how to download the Belmont 16s App and redeem your cap!

Our legendary Ham raffles are now underway with our ham only raffles drawn every Monday from 6pm with our Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon raffles also including ham prizes. This year we give you the opportunity to do your Christmas shopping early with our Colossal Christmas Toy Raffle scheduled for Tuesday 1 December with the all new Electronic & Technology Raffle taking place on Tuesday 15 December from 7pm – mark these dates in your calendar so you don’t miss out!

Late last year we conducted an extensive Members survey with one of the clear takeaways being that you would like more healthy options on our menus.

Executive Chef Tony Maher and his team have listened to your feedback with our SALT Steak & Seafood menu now including some more health conscious products including a range of salads whilst maintaining many of your menu favourites.

You will also notice the latest nourishing treats alongside the cakes available from Blend Café.

We are proud of the contribution that we make to various local charities and not for profit groups through our Club Grants programme. You will find some information in this magazine to give you an insight into some of the groups that we have supported this year and how they are using our funding to fulfil their goals.

COVID continues to be a challenge for all of us and we welcome the recent changes that enables us to accept bookings and groups of up to 30 people. We eagerly await a further relaxation of restrictions that will allow us to get closer to our pre-COVID trading conditions. We understand that some restrictions can be frustrating, but they are in place to protect us all and keep the virus at bay. On behalf of all of our team thank you for your contribution to keeping Belmont 16s COVID Safe.

Lastly, your Club is featured on the Location, Lifestyle, Living television program which is broadcast on NBN on 14th of November at around 12:30pm or if you miss it you can watch it on 9Now at your leisure.

We look forward to welcoming you soon at Belmont 16s.

Scott Williams Chief Executive Officer

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18+ EVENT

johnny manuel

saturday 14 november 8.30pm dinner & show $89

‘The Voice 2020 runner-up and 2017 America’s Got Talent Finalist Johnny Manuel is excited to announce a special show at Belmont 16s. Playing songs Australia has fallen in love with as well as new and unreleased material get your tickets now and Join Johnny for a night to remember!’

The demand to see Johnny perform and hear the power of his soulful voice has taken him to all corners of the world; Switzerland, Portugal, UK, the Middle East and now to Australia. Touring here earlier this year with the California Crooners Club, Johnny was spotted by a Voice Australia‘s scout who approached him about competing in the recent season of the show.

When many of Johnny’s musical peers have seen him perform and realised how outstanding he is, they have used his talent to augment their own vision. Moving forward, Johnny feels now is the time to concentrate on presenting himself as an artist in his own right. He has started channelling his energies into working with top writers and producers to create recordings that will firmly establish who he is.........a great song and a great voice is an undeniable combination!

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www.16s.com.au/johnny-manuel |

DINING DIRECTORY LUNCH MON-SAT FROM 12.00PM SUN FROM 11.30AM

Not sure on which outlet to choose? Well we’re here to help!

mario’s

DINNER FROM 5.00PM DAILY Contemporary dining featuring fresh seafood, succulent steaks and flavour packed dishes sure to fulfil all appetites. Take in the lake views while you wait for your meal to be served.

DINNER FRI-SAT FROM 5.00PM Grab a New York style 15-inch pizza at Mario’s. With a variety of classic and gourmet pizzas to choose from there will be something for everyone!

OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 9.00AM TILL LATE Treat yourself to a signature coffee, light meal or gourmet dessert, perfect for any time of the day. Swipe your member’s card for a discount coffee and cake combo, or a Healthy Blend combo and save.

LUNCH MON-SAT FROM 12.00PM SUN FROM 11.30AM

DINNER FROM 5.00PM DAILY Classic bistro dining set in the heart of Lake Macquarie. Serving great value meals, with member Meal Deals from Monday to Wednesday.

OPENING HOURS WED-THURS FROM 5.00PM FRIDAY FROM 4.00PM SAT-SUN FROM 12.00PM Fall in love with our mouth-watering craft burgers, beers and cocktails. Visit us Wednesday for $8 Bros and Free Trivia, and Thursday for $10 1kg Wings.

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An Update from

We have seen some fantastic days on the lake since the start of the 2020/21 Sailing Season. Our annual Spring Pointscore concluded after some incredible efforts by our sailing teams Congratulations to our Spring Pointscore winners; CLASS

VESSEL

SAILOR/S

16ft Skiffs

Stockee Smart Shelf

Rod Carter, Adam Gillson and Andrew Stone

Cherubs

Son of Wally

Trevor Fay and Nigel Blatchford

Lasers

No Hassles

Wayne Thomas

Laser Radial

199017

Lucas Lechner-Scott

Flying 11’s

Flying Bye

Callum Marsh and Taylah James

Pelicans

Kujo

Banjo Nicholson and Connor Radford

The Sailing racing program now enters into the hotly contested yearly Pointscore and Club Championship races for all classes. For those who are interested in watching our 16ft Skiffs in action, head to the back deck at the 16s every Sunday from 2.30pm it’s the prime spot to enjoy a beverage and watch the beauty of sailing!

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Hahn Super Dry

SKE Electrical

Konami Dominos

Contender Sailcloth

MORE INFORMATION Contact our sailing team at sailing@16s.com.au or visit sail16s.com.au

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E V E R Y

W E D N E S D AY

Selected bros $8

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AT

B U R G E R

B R O S .

CRAFT BEERS CRAFT BURGERS CRAFT COCKTAILS *MEMBERS PRICE WITH DRINK PURCHASE

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7:30PM

FREE TRIVIA EXCLUDES STATE OF ORIGIN NIGHTS

CRAFT BEERS CRAFT BURGERS CRAFT COCKTAILS

E V E R Y

T H U R S D AY

1kg wings $10

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B U R G E R

B R O S .

CRAFT BEERS CRAFT BURGERS CRAFT COCKTAILS *MEMBERS PRICE WITH DRINK PURCHASE

State vs State

game 1

game 2

game 3

Wed 4 th nov

Wed 11 th nov

Wed 18 th nov

live on the big screen in the boat shed bar coverage from 7pm | kick off at 8:15pm $8 selected burgers CRAFT BEERS CRAFT BURGERS CRAFT COCKTAILS

Your Club

Our Community Belmont 16s contribute greatly through the ClubGRANTS scheme, providing funding to assist various non-profit community groups in their delivery of projects and services that support local disadvantaged people. Great care is taken in the selection and subsequent ongoing relationship support of each of the organisations chosen. Here are just a few of the groups we have endorsed with funding this year.

Hunter Heart Safe

Belmont Neighbourhood Centre Since 1991 Belmont Neighbourhood Centre is a community managed organisation, that aims to promote access, equity, and participation to those most affected by current issues in the community. They operate to promote a sense of ‘belonging’, by offering a safe place for the community to meet. Our recent funding was directed towards a COVID-19 relief effort. Kylie Abell, Centre Manager states “With all the uncertainty of the current pandemic, we recognised that there is immediate need for the collection and distribution of emergency food and essential items right here in our community, the funding that Belmont 16s has provided for our project has gone towards the purchase of these food and hygiene essentials for those in our community who are vulnerable, isolated and experiencing significant challenges due to the COVID- 19 pandemic” These care packages will be collated and delivered from November 12th, 2020, head to our socials to see this come together.

For more information on Neighbourhood Centre head website www.bnc.asn.au

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Belmont to their

Belmont 16s have been ongoing supporters of this grass roots not-for-profit organisation, focused on educating residents of Lake Macquarie on the importance of recognising and assisting in a cardiac arrest situation.

Founder Dr Mark Miller states “Hunter Heart Safe works in partnership with the Hunter community to provide free, expert handsonly CPR training alongside coordinated research, investigating the most effective way to improve the rate of bystander rescue in cardiac arrest.” Formed by a group of local health care workers volunteering their time to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use to the community, Hunter Heart Safe hope to increase the survivor rate of cardiac arrest victims from its current 10% to the 65% survivor rate by providing FREE training in a very accessible and userfriendly approach to CPR, utilising a ‘hands only’ method which has been proven to be effective while removing the significant bystander barrier of mouth to mouth.

Want to arrange FREE CPR training delivered in a COVID safe way for a group or in your work place in Lake Macquarie? www.facebook.com/hunterheartsafe

Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation The HBCF (Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation) have developed a care program that is pivotal in providing practical and immediate support services to Hunter residents who are battling Breast and Ovarian Cancer.

This program, will see the funding granted

by Belmont 16s to be directed towards arranging safe, reliable, and private transport options for all patients who are attending appointments and treatments ensuring their travel is without any increased stress or anxiety.

Ellie Wells, General Manager of HBCF pointed out that while this service is even more prevalent during COVID19 “We will put this money towards, car hire, private drivers, personal protective equipment and the additional car cleaning requirements.

Providing this service to cancer patients eliminates the hassle, strain and cost of getting to their medical appointments, navigating that dreaded hospital car park all the while dealing with a pandemic. All you need to do is let us know where you need to be and when you need to be there- we’ll take care of the rest.”

Do you want to assist this wonderful local not-for-profit? www.hbcf.org.au

Lake Mac Domestic Violence Committee The Lake Macquarie Domestic Violence Committee have set out to engage and support children and young people in understanding respectful relationships and how to find support if they are experiencing violence in the home. Believing that early education and awareness on domestic and family violence is key to minimising this crime in Lake Macquarie. Jess Salvador, Chairperson Lake Macquarie Domestic Violence Committee advises “The donation made by Belmont 16s has been used to secure training of the ‘Respectful Relationships Program’ for up to 20 local schoolteachers.”

The ‘Respectful Relationships’ education program will be delivered to local students aged 11-17 years. It provides a safe environment where students can explore, examine, and discuss positive relationships, along with building critical thinking skills and assist young people in problem solving and effective communication. All these skills provide young people with the skills to make positive relationship choices that are free from violence.

For more details on this community program roll out head to their website www.facebook. com/lakemacquariedomesticviolence

Applications for ClubGRANTS commence in March of each year.

For more information on how to apply visit ClubsNSW www.clubgrants.com.au

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HAM

Christmas

raffle

TICKETS SOLD FROM 5PM HAM PRIZES ALSO AVA I L A B L E D U R I N G T H E T H U R S D AY M E AT R A F F L E A N D S U N D AY L I F E S T Y L E RAFFLE

E V E RY M O N D AY AT 6 P M

until Christmas

Member Special $9.00 COFFEE & CAKE

everyday at Blend.

O P E N F R O M 9.0 0 A M | 7 DAY S

Member special

$13.90

Large

RoasT Monday to wednesday Members only | Dine in only

October held our biannual Learn to Sail program in the School holidays. There were plenty of smiling faces and all participants had a wonderful‌. at times very wet week, where they learnt some great new and unique skills with 6 of the attendees making an appearance at our next level of sailing on the follow Saturday mornings‌ looks like this could be the starting ground for future champions!

We will be running Learn to Sail again in the January School Holidays, dates to be the 18th January to 22nd January. Spots book out fast so make sure you contact Nadine in the Sailing office to reserve a spot 49457722 n.steenson@16s.com.au

MORE INFORMATION Contact our sailing team at sailing@16s.com.au or visit sail16s.com.au

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OUR WHAT’S ON GUIDE HAS GONE DIGITAL

NOVEMBER

WHAT’S ON

WWW.16S.COM.AU/WHATS-ON

T U E S D AY 3 R D N O V E M B E R

M E L MELBOURNE CUP FUN DAY B O U TUESDAYT 2ND NOVEMBER U O D RCup NE SOL In the Auditorium

$35 Per Person - Waitlist available Two Course Lunch | Watch the Race Live Bingo | Fashion Parade | Sweeps Lucky Door Prizes | Best Dressed Prizes Sweeps | Live Music and more!

F U N D AY

$35 PER PERSON

MELBOURNE CUP

STATE OF ORIGIN

TWO COURSE LUNCH WITH A C O M P L I M E N TA R Y G L A S S O F B U B B L E S

In The Boat Shed Bar

1 0 G A M E S O F B I N G O F R O M 1 0 A M W I T H B I L LY

The Boat Shed Bar

FA S H I O N P A R A D E B Y P R I S C I L L A ’ S PA L A C E LUCKY DOOR PRIZES

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B E S T H AT & M A S K P R I Z E S

SEE THE RACE LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN

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TUESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

SWEEPS

L I V E E N T E R TA I N M E N T B Y J O S H D R I N K WAT E R

WEDNESDAY 4TH, 11TH & 18TH NOVEMBER

D O O R S O P E N AT 9 A M Limited Seats

No tickets necessary, just roll on in and watch the race that stops the nation live on the biggest TV in Lake Macquarie!

Bookings Essential

Watch the game live and free in The Boat ShedS WABar on the biggest TV in NSEA BELMONT SLSC Lake Macquarie!

A L L P R O C E E D S G O I N G TO

JOHNNY MANUEL

Presented by Great Southern Nights

SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 8.30PM Dinner & Show $89

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ADAM HARVEY

Presented by Great Southern Nights

SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 8.30PM Dinner & Show $79

18+

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WEEKLY

AT 16S

MONDAYS 11.00am

Club Bingo & Helicopter Cash Housie

The Star Lounge

6.00pm

Christmas Ham Raffle (On sale at 5.00pm)

The Star Lounge

WEDNESDAYS 7.00pm

Bingo ($40 Prizes)

The Star Lounge

7.00pm

Free Trivia (November 25th only due to State of Origin)

The Boat Shed Bar

7.00pm

$8 Selected Burgers at Burger Bros.

The Boat Shed Bar

THURSDAYS 9.30am

Weekly App Winners Announced

Via the 16s App

11.00am

Club Bingo & Helicopter Cash Housie

The Star Lounge

6.00pm

Thursday Meat Raffle (On sale at 5.00pm) Includes a Ham Prizes

The Star Lounge

7.00pm

$10 Wings at Burger Bros.

The Boat Shed Bar

Bingo ($40 Prizes)

The Star Lounge

FRIDAYS 11.00am

SATURDAYS 10.30am

Helicopter Cash Housie

The Star Lounge

SUNDAYS 2.30pm

Sunday Lifestyle Raffle (On sale at 1.30pm) Includes a Ham Prizes

The Star Lounge

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Don’t miss out on your chance to win Santa’s sack

valued at over $8,000 TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER AT 7PM Tickets available from 5.30pm

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18+ EVENT

adam harvey

saturday 21 november 8.30pm dinner & show $79

Inspired by his years touring around the beautiful country he calls home, the multiple ARIA Award nominee and 8 time Golden Guitar winner wrote ‘Highway Number One’ about the joys traveling can bring. Speaking on the track Adam says, “I’ve toured right around the country, across it, up and down it, every which way you could possibly go and I’ve been lucky enough to do that for over 20 years. There is a feeling of freedom when you’re constantly on the move, it’s really amazing and very addictive. I thought if I write a song about it, it might connect with people on the roads, it might also encourage people to take the leap, buy the caravan and explore this amazing country as you travel along Highway Number One”.

Stepping into the shoes of the producer for the first time, recording ‘Highway Number One’ was a completely new experience for Adam, “Going into the studio was pretty daunting at first I must admit, but I really enjoyed the process”. When producing and mixing the record, the country veteran went in with a clear vision for the direction of the sound, “I knew what I wanted to say and exactly how I wanted it to sound. I had this whole concept in my mind and that made it very easy not to get side tracked or lost”.

www.16s.com.au/adam-harvey |

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Looking for a Wedding Venue with the best Lake Views in 2021‌.

Image by TranStudios Photo & Video

Look no further...

With the whirlwind year of change that 2020 has been, we know that prospective Couples are eagerly looking ahead to what might be in store for their nuptials once gathering restrictions inevitably lift and ease. Moving forward, we have made some predictions and tips for future wedding couples!

Image supplied by Veronica & Kenny

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Wedding Trend Predictions and Planning Tips Oh so spacious set ups!

If you’re planning your wedding now for next year, it’s safe to say that you might be advised to plan for social distancing protocols. A more customary sit-down arrangement will allow guests to have a designated area where adequate spacing can be measured.

Belmont 16s Food and Beverage Manager of nine years, Aaron Billingsley has noticed the change in seating plans to have less guests at a table and more tables.

Room set ups are showing

generous consideration for personal space, dancing areas and people flow, this is perfect for our upper deck and The Quarterdeck function room, as capacities here are up to 150 guests.

Sourcing suppliers locally Small Businesses have suffered of late and we are finding that Couples are wanting to support their local business community more than ever.

Everything from the décor and accommodation to photographers and cake makers can be sourced locally right here in Lake Macquarie.

Personalisation will be forefront After the year we have had reconnecting with loved ones and creating meaningful memories is going to be top of everyone’s agenda. We have already seen this sentiment filtered into wedding check list as couples reprioritise what’s important to them on their day with a focus on guest experiences and more quality time spent with each person. Expect to see personalised elements throughout the day, whether it is a special memory written on each menu card, hand written thank you cards or scheduling in a photo of every guest with the couple – more thought and appreciation will be apparent, for more ideas on how to customize your day, our Events Coordinator is on hand with the perfect inspiration!

Image byTranStudios Photo & Video

Not all hero’s wear capes…..

A wedding day is a production where lots of moving pieces must be managed – and let’s face it, some things are best left to the professionals to deal with!

With variations in regulations, venue capacities, special requirements, food and beverage package options, a wedding coordinator will be an invaluable investment.

They also take care of all the late changes, on the day hiccups and also ensuring you and your guests’ safety is prioritised.

Belmont 16s’ very own Events Coordinator of three years Kylee McPherson has found that the key to a seamless day is knowledge.

She has developed a knack for trouble shooting potential issues that could arise as well providing wedding couples with relevant insight and suitable suggestions.

For more information on our 2021 Wedding Packages and how you can book your perfect day, contact our Wedding Specialist Kylee. events@16s.com.au

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THE MAN BEHIND THE GET A TASTE OF WHAT IT’S LIKE IN THE BARTENDERS SHOES A QUICK INTERVIEW WITH OUR CELLAR MANAGER, SHAUN TAYLOR.

Were you always a beer man? Yep Have you got a favourite Style of beer? India Pale Ales Where does your tap list inspiration come from? Generally we work off market trends and seasonal changes. We’ll have a larger darker selection during winter and a lighter more sessionable selection once the weather warms up again.

What is the most random beer fact you know? Check out Rogue Ales Beard Beer What should everyone know about our taps? Since reopening after the COVID shutdown our focus has changed to supporting local & regional breweries with a minimum of 50% of our craft taps pouring product from these areas.

How would you describe the BSB beer offering? Something for everyone.

Mainstream classics, premium international, and plenty of craft beers to choose from. We even have locally produced ginger beer and cider.

Is there a trick to pouring the perfect brew? 3 pours is perfect, 2 if you’re busy, but NEVER pour a beer in 1.

Have you got an Beer hacks to share? Always use clean glassware and equipment.

You can certainly taste when a venue doesn’t maintain their beer system.

What do you pair with your Beer? Hot & Spicy wings with a West Coast IPA is a perfect match If it’s not a beer in your hand it would be..? A parmigiana What’s your favourite beer on at BSB at the moment? That’s a hard one as many of our taps are rotational, but out of our permanent taps it would have to be BentSpoke Crankshaft.

What’s the hardest part of your role? Too many great beers, not enough taps.

Have you got any embarrassing moments (on the job) you can share? Flooding the foyer after fresh renovations is a pretty memorable one.

You can share a socially distanced beer with anyone in the world, who would that be? Peter Crouch

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CRAFT BEERS ON TAP Scan the QR code with your device to view our tap list from your seat.

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MALAY CHICKEN CURRY WITH COCONUT RICE CURRY INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1kg chicken legs cut into pieces 4 tbls ayam meat curry powder 1 tbls salt 2 tbls vegetable oil 1 stem curry leaf 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 large garlic cloves, finely grated 2 tbsp finely grated ginger 5 cardamom lightly crushed 1 half cinnamon stick 1 large red chilli, halved, deseeded and sliced 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled 300g baby potato, cut into chunks small pack coriander, chopped fried onion lime wedge

PREP TIME

25 MINS

CHEFS RECIPE FROM BELMONT 16S EXECUTIVE CHEF TONY

SERVES

4

METHOD 1.

2.

3.

COCONUT RICE INGREDIENTS • 1 cup jasmine rice washed • 1 ½ cups water • 1 cup coconut milk

COOK TIME

60 MINS

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5.

In a bowl place chicken and coat with curry powder and salt allow to marinate for 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a large heavy based pot on medium to high heat, add curry leaf quickly followed by onion, garlic and ginger. Lower heat and stir until onion browns lightly then add chicken and stir until chicken is sealed.

Add spices, chilli, tomato and crushed stock cube and bring to the simmer. Add potato and continue to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until chicken is cooked.

Add coriander and serve with rice sprinkle with fried onion and lime.

Wash rice until water is clear under a tap, cover with measured water and coconut milk, bring to the simmer in a heavy based pot, cover immediately and turn heat down to lowest setting. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, remove pot from heat and allow to sit for 20 minutes with the lid on to finish cooking. Alternatively cook in a rice cooker following manufacturers instructions.

Online Ordering

NOW AVAILABLE AT BURGER BROS.

LOOK FOR THE QR CODE ON YOUR TABLE AND ORDER FOOD FROM YOUR SEAT. ONCE YOUR ORDER IS READY IT WILL BE BROUGHT TO YOU.

HOW COVID SAFE IS THAT! MORE INFO AT 16S.COM.AU/WEBSTORE

$15 M EM BER S PR ICE

WE’RE BACK, BABY!

COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK EVERY WEEK IN THE BOAT SHED BAR WE WILL BE SHAKING UP A BRAND NEW COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK. DON’T MISS OUT!

CRAFT BEERS CRAFT BURGERS CRAFT COCKTAILS

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T WO COU R S E LU N C H M E N U MA IN CO URSE: Tr a d i tio n a l C h ris tma s Lunch c onsist ing of roast beef s i r l o i n , p or k l e g and t urkey, ro a s ted pot at o and pu mpk in , s teame d ve g e t ab l e medley se r ve d wit h g r avy an d c r anbe r r y sa uce.

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CHILDREN $35 Including g ifts from the 16 s Te am

SKIP THE QUEUE AT B L E N D C A F E

DOWNLOAD THE BELMONT 16S MOBILE APP

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Download the Belmont 16s Mobile App from the 9th of November and get a FREE 16s Cap! T&Cs Apply

Donations

from the Club

Each year Belmont 16s provides ongoing financial support to a broad range of community organisations. In the past financial year we have supported the following;

AFL Hunter Central Coast Atuka Netball Club Australian Air League Belmont Squadron Autism Spectrum Belmont & District Residents Action Group Belmont Baseball Club Belmont District Cricket Club Belmont District Hospital Auxiliary Belmont Ladies Probus Belmont Mens Probus Belmont Mens Shed Belmont Neighbourhood Centre Belmont North Public School Belmont Probus Computer Interest Group Belmont Rotary Club Blacksmiths Public School Caves Beach Public School Club Catalina Collaroy SLSC Cystic Fibrosis Community Care Disability Services Australia Eastlakes U3A Eleebana Public School Got Your Back Sista Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation Hunter Heart Safe Hunter Prelude Newcastle Jewells Public School Lakes United Rugby League Football Club Lakeside Ladies Tennis Association Lakeside School Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie Mark Hughes Foundation Marks Point Public School National Breast Cancer Foundation Newcastle Probus Club Nords Wharf Public School Northern NSW Helicopter Service Housie Pelican Flat Public School Police Legacy Rainbow Club Rotary Australia Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Sailability NSW inc Belmont Division Sing Australia Choir Belmont Branch St Francis Xavier’s Primary School Swansea Belmont SLSC

Team Rubicon Tour de Cure Valentine Public School Warners Bay Junior AFL Club Wiripaang Public School

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You Asked...

We Listened!

Healthy choices are our newest food philosophy!

Our 2019 Members survey has been a beacon of reflection for our team in the past few months. We deconstructed your feedback and have been focused on building on our Members expectations. We have started with a suggestion that appeared a few times from our members being: “We’d like healthier food choices”.

Launching our new SALT menu at the start of October was a labour of menu writing love from our Executive Chef - Tony Maher. Armed with your responses, he focused on making light and wholesome options our newest dining highlight.

As a result, our revamped Harvested Salads portion of the SALT menu is here to stay and features four core salads with healthy protein ‘add ons’. The carefully selected ‘add ons’ can transform these new salad choices from being your light lunch option to a more substantial dinner selection.

When asking Tony how to best describe SALT’s new menu he easily summed it up as Summer on a plate. Acknowledging that the current Season certainly lends itself to provide fresh, nourishing, and lean combinations to cook with.

Tony confidently states that this new menu really does bust the common cooking myth of “fat equals flavour” opting to showcase more naturally vibrant and flavoursome ingredients

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delivered in a variety of different ways, pointing out that his frequent use of tomatoes and leafy greens are sometimes the “star of the dish” and at other times the perfect accompaniment.

Working in Grill restaurants for 14 years has meant that Tony usually favours cooking something from our Succulents Steaks section, but when quizzed to pick a favourite dish from the new menu, he recommends the summery flash fried squid and green papaya salad, adding that it is a perfect pairing and prelude to our beautiful Salmon fillet with salad of seasonal tomatoes.

As the ball was rolling Tony and his brigade added Blend café to their sights and developed a series of nutritious alternatives to take a permanent place alongside the popular cakes, toasties and pastries on offer.

A Summer fruit salad, wholesome vegetarian wrap options and along with a low GI sandwich are just some of the additions.

Now that two of our busiest food outlets have undergone a wholesome makeover, we are determined to show off our new healthy additions by creating an easy identifier. Wherever you see our 3 green sails ratings you know this is a healthy food option.

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2 1.

salt healthy option - Nourish Bowl; Baby Cos, Quinoa, Avocado, Tomato,

Shredded Cabbage, Carrot, Beetroot, Capsicum, Pepita and Sprouts

2.

Blend healthy option - Sandwich & Juice Bundle; Pair any of Blend

3.

burger bros. healthy option - Vego Bro; Plant Based Burger, Lettuce,

Café’s freshly made sandwiches with any Charlie’s Juice from $8.00

Tomato, Beetroot, Red Onion, Avocado and Vegan Burger Sauce

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8.00 6.00 6.00

8.90 6.70 6.70

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Thai Salad Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato, Capsicum, Cashews, Red Onion and Crispy Rice Noodle with Sweet and Sour Dressing

VE GF

Greek Salad Cucumber, Tomato, Capsicum, Feta, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion and Cos Lettuce with Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

V GF

Caesar Salad Cos Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Crispy Bacon, Shaved Parmesan and Boiled Egg with Caesar Dressing

Nourish Bowl Baby Cos, Quinoa, Avocado, Tomato, Shredded Cabbage, Carrot, Beetroot, Capsicum, Pepita and Sprouts

VE GF

Salad Add-Ons Grilled Prawns Marinated Beef Strips Grilled Chicken

GF GF GF

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ELECTRONIC & TECHNOLOGY

Raffle

TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER AT 7.00PM Tickets on sale from 5.30pm

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TV, PLAYSTATION, XBOX, AIRPODS, COFFEE MACHINE, AIR FRYER, IPAD, SMARTPHONE AND MORE!

G E T T H E B E L M O N T 16 S M E M B E R S O N LY M O B I L E A P P Unlock exclusive benefits and maximise the value of your membership by downloading our new and improved App. Apart from easy access to your Ascent Rewards information you can enter Members Only promotions and receive unique offers.

C AS H D R AWS Get exclusive access to our Members Only cash draws, promotions and giveaways

SKIP THE QUEUE

GETTING THE APP

Skip the queue and order online at Blend Café and Burger Bros. all from the app

1. Search ‘Belmont 16s’ on the App Store/Google Play to download 2. Send your authentication code from the Ascent Kiosk to your mobile to verify your identity.

Alternatively, call our Front Desk on 02 4945 0888 3. Enter your authentication code in the App. 4. Enter your PIN number (your PIN is your birthday, DDMM). You will only be required to remember your PIN moving forward, unless you get a new device.

P R I O R I T Y ACC E SS Get in early with 48 hours pre-sale access on selected entertainment and events

B E CO N N E C T E D View our digital menus and keep up to date with what’s happening in the Club

P L AY TO W I N Play the Members Only games to earn entries and go in the chance to win prizes

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