Hollandse Club - The Magazine October - December 2018 by Hollandse Club

L I G H T U P YO U R WO R L D A Q U A R T E R LY P U B L I C AT I O N BY THE HOLLANDSE CLUB W W W. H O L L A N D S E C LU B .O R G . S G

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CONTE NTS Foreword 4

GENERAL INFORMATION Club Opening Hours

New Members Evening 5

Sunday - Thursday: 7am - 12am Friday - Saturday: 7am - 1am

A Resort Prize with A Difference

General Office Hours

Refer-a-Friend 7 WorkSpot

Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm Tel: 6464 5225 (Reception) www.hollandseclub.org.sg

Reception: 7am - 11pm reception@hollandseclub.org.sg

Charity Dinner for The Peduli Anak Foundation

Lost & Found Items

Staff Profile: Chris Mulcairn

Contact the Reception

Members Benefits 15 Adult Ballet and Tap Classes

110th Anniversary Party Wrap Up

Kids’ Colouring Contest

Kids’ Activity Corner 21

F&B OUTLETS Terrace (Jaxs’ Bistro)

Daily: 8am - closing Last food order for the kitchen: 9.45pm (Mon - Thurs) 10.15pm (Fri - Sun) Beverages are available until closing

Events Calendar 22 Upcoming Events 24

SPORTS & RECREATION

Book Review of A Yellow House

Swimming Pool

NCA Charity Christmas Fair

26 27

Sports Schedule 28 Sports Contact List 30 Tanglin Arts Studio 31 Swimming 32 Tennis 34 Squash 36 2-Min Fitness 37 Festive Recipes 38

Monday - Friday: 7am - 10pm

Tennis Courts

Daily: 7am - 11pm Booking is required via Reception at 6464 5225 or reception@hollandseclub.org.sg

Gymnasium

Daily: 7am - 10pm

Squash Courts

Daily: 7am - 11pm Booking is required via Reception at 6464 5225 or reception@hollandseclub.org.sg

Multi-Purpose Court

Oliebollen Takeaway Order

Daily: 7am - 10pm Please check availability with Reception first before using

Christmas Takeaway Order

Kids Room

Social Membership 43

Monday - Friday: 12pm - 8pm Saturday: 9am - 8pm Sunday & PH: 10am - 8pm 2 - 11 years

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MANAGEMENT

FO R E WO R D MAIN COMMITTEE

President

Daniel Gelinas

Dear Members,

Vice President Rein Graat

Treasurer

Stuart Crow

Secretary

Steffen Pedersen

Membership

Esther Veltman

Commercial Affairs Karen Bart

Facilities & Maintenance Andrew McDonald

As our memories of summer are slowly fading away we are now entering the festive season for which the Club will be organizing events for Halloween, Sinterklaas and Christmas. We are looking forward to your participation and hope that you will find fun and excitement throughout these celebrations over the coming months. 2018 turned out to be another year of significant membership growth as we continued, and are now at the tail end of, the implementation of the Club Revisited vision voted in 2016. We have welcomed more than 210 new families to our community in 2018 to date and the membership drive will remain a priority in the coming year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see the atmosphere around the

Ordinary Members

club, especially on weekends.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Finance Committee

At the Extraordinary General Meeting of Members in August

Steven Mulder, Pieter Idenburg

Sjoerd van Miltenburg, Morten Strange, Matthew Waters

Marketing Committee

you approved the very needed electricity upgrades for the Club which we will be finishing by Q2 2019 as well as the building of an instruction pool, which we aim to deliver by year end 2018. With the instruction pool we look forward to an

Karen Bart, Pooja Arora, Rob Garrett

increase in swimming lesson capabilities and better distribution

Magazine Committee

I would also like to say a big thank you to all that donated,

Nina Gunasingham, Karien van Ditzhuijzen, Inge Kuipers, Annabelle Lim, Ben Draycott - Jones

Tennis Committee

Tara Hassett, Jules Perkins, Karaline Loiterton

Hockey Committee

Men: Olaf Kwakman Ladies: Laurence Pouw & Boukje Zonneveld

Squash Committee

Colin Bullock, Kim Hine, Paul Roberts

Swimming Convenor Sophie March

of usage of the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premises.

participated or were involved in any way in our Charity dinner and fund raiser for the Peduli Anak Foundation in Lombok following the terrible earthquakes that affected the entire population on this lovely island. It is still possible for you to donate if you would be so inclined via www.hollandseclub.org. sg/lombok. We look forward to celebrating the festive season with you at the Club! Merry holiday season to all!

With warm regards, Daniel Gelinas President

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MANAGEMENT

CLUB MANAGEMENT TEAM General Manager Annemiek Kuijsten gm@hollandseclub.org.sg

Commercial Affairs Director Chris Mulcairn ca.dir@hollandseclub.org.sg

Finance Director

Aditya Mishra fin.dir@hollandseclub.org.sg

Membership Director

Petra Hemmes mmb.dir@hollandseclub.org.sg

Operations Director

Martijn Boersma ops.dir@hollandseclub.org.sg

EDITORIAL TEAM Aidil Teper

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NEW MEMBERS EVENING W E D 24 O C T | 7:30 P M - 9.30 P M O UTD OOR LO U N G E

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Writers

Nina Gunasingham Karien van Ditzhuijzen Annabelle Lim

Photographers

Inge Kuipers Ben Draycott-Jones

FR E E LUCKY D R AW PR IZ E : A B OT TLE OF CHA M PAGN E Brings all our new members together under one roof to socialize over drinks and snacks. Please be sure to bring the whole family along!

PLEASE RSVP TO EVENTS@HOLLANDSECLUB.ORG.SG

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BY MARRA HENSBY Congratulations to our Referral Campaign Winner, Marra Hensby. She introduced her friend and neighbour Alexandre Delmouly to the Club,

and won a free 3D2N stay at LooLa Adventure Resort on Bintan. Here, she tells us about her adventurous prize.

My husband Robert and I were completely taken by surprise when we were told we’d won the trip to the LooLa Adventure Resort, and after looking at the resort’s website, were really looking forward to a short adventure-based holiday not too far from Singapore. It forced us to take a minibreak holiday, which we probably wouldn’t have done otherwise. It was extremely easy getting to the resort. A ferry ride, just under two hours from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal brought us to Tanjung Lehman, the main town on Bintan. Getting through Customs on the Indonesian side was simple and quick, and a representative from LooLa was waiting for us. Then followed a 60-minute car ride to the resort in the company minivan. No fuss or trouble at all. We chose to stay in the LooLa Classic over-water chalets. Whilst they don’t have hot water or air-conditioning, we didn’t need either. The sea breeze kept us cool the entire stay and the view from our verandah was stunning. Tip – ask for

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the chalet at the end of the pier, it has the biggest outdoor area to lounge around and enjoy the ocean vista and breeze. Not really suitable for infants though, unless you’re constantly watching them. If you’re after something a bit more luxurious, they have LooLa luxury Eco Villas with more creature comforts. The best thing about LooLa was the staff. Genuinely friendly, they were always more than willing to answer our questions or help in any way requested. The food was simple but ample; local dishes served at whatever time best suited us. I’m vegetarian, so sometimes travelling in South-East Asia can be problematic, but LooLa has recently launched a vegetarian menu which I enjoyed. Rob also looked forward to the seafood and meat dishes each meal. Being an adventure resort, there was plenty to do. Rob climbed coconut trees, did the Skywalk, exhausted himself on the rock climbing wall and had multiple goes on the zipline. We took Jack, our son, for his first kayak around the beach, which he enjoyed immensely. The wide open spaces were great for him to run around; he played soccer with the local children for hours each afternoon as the temperature cooled before dinner. Something we will remember for a while happened on the last morning of the holiday. We woke up just before sunrise, which coincided with low tide. The water had receded a long way, exposing a large area of sand and mud flats, sea grasses and rocky outcrops. We walked out a long way from our chalet with Jack and, with the sun rising up over the South China Sea, found an amazing variety of sea life; numerous types and sizes of crabs, mud skippers and other small fish caught in the pools. The most exciting sighting though was three small octopi. Watching them forage for food, change colour when approached, and morph into an amazing array of shapes entertained us for over an hour.

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Jas Gill, the Managing Director of Delmedica Investments, is often found at the WorkSpot for good reason. He shares how it has benefitted both him and his family.

T E L L U S A B O U T D E L M E D I C A I N V E S TM E N T S .

I set up Delmedica Investments, a medical devices company, in 2007. We developed the first exhaled breath thermometer, the X-halo, which can detect the onset of an asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attack before symptoms appear. Blow into the device which connects to your smartphone and it records your breath temperature. Over time an algorithm predicts attacks by tracking your temperature and understanding your triggers. W H Y D I D Y O U S TA R T T H E C O M PA N Y ?

Our son suffered from asthma as a little boy; I remember the panic on his face and rushing him to hospital because his lips had turned blue when he could not breathe. As parents we had never felt such sheer panic, so when I met Professor Popov who told me about using exhaled breath to monitor inflammation in the lungs, the idea spoke to me. I felt we could improve on what he had built to make it easier to use. W H AT H AV E B E E N S O M E H I G H L I G H T S S O FA R ?

The technology, developed in Singapore, has won the President’s Design Award, the iF design award and the YPO Global Innovation Award in 2018 which we collected at a “ringing the bell” ceremony at Nasdaq in New York.

I find the environment relaxing. I can hold meetings in a relaxed atmosphere in Jaxs or more officially in the meeting room inside the WorkSpot. The location is convenient as my son swims at the Club, so it is a nice break from work to spend some time with him. D E S C R I B E A DAY AT WO R K AT T H E WO R K S P OT.

I normally get to the WorkSpot at lunchtime and start with clearing administration work, write or edit papers for medical journals and then teleconference with our clinical centre in Bulgaria. We also meet representatives from the Health Sciences Authority, respiratory specialists about further research work and digital marketing companies. Don’t get me wrong - we also just chat over a coffee with other WorkSpotters! HOW HAS THE WOR KSPOT HELPED YOU WITH YOUR WOR K - LIFE BALANCE?

My son swims here and uses the gym so it makes a really pleasant change to be able to walk out of my office to have a chat and a drink with him before getting back to work; then we often go home together.

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S TA F F P R O F I L E CHR IS MULCAIR N

We speak to our new Commercial Affairs Director, Chris Mulcairn, to discover more about him. PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF! TELL US ABOUT YOUR LOVELY FAMILY.

Well, I am originally from the UK but settled in Singapore eleven years ago so consider myself to be semi-local! My background is primarily within the travel industry where I have worked for several airlines in commercial teams such as marketing, sales and partnerships. My wife Constance is from Singapore and is a clinical psychologist at one of the public hospitals here, whilst our ‘spirited’ daughter Ella (6) can be found living in the clubs Puppy Room at weekends. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? MOST MEMORABLE DAY?

I love the variety that my position affords, be it creating new events for our members, looking to collaborate with external partners or working to improve our social media communications. Most memorable day has to be the 110th Anniversary party that the club threw for its members. Stationed at the inflatable obstacle course I learned invaluable life lessons on how to manage (or not) marauding groups of children high on candy-floss and delirious under the baking hot sun!

W H AT D O YO U L I K E A B O U T O U R C LU B ? S H A R E YO U R S TO R I E S/ E X P E R I E N C E S .

The one thing I always tell my friends is that we are not like any other club, and it’s true. When people hear the term ‘members club’ they often think of something exclusive or a bit stuffy and I love the fact that we have such an informal and inclusive atmosphere here. Every person I have walked through the swing doors onto the terrace has instantly been surprised, in a good way, at both our beautiful setting and the welcoming vibe that exists. W H AT D O YO U LOV E TO D O W H E N YO U A R E N OT WO R K I N G ?

Like most men I have very simple pleasures (insert your own punchline!) which are my family, travelling, good food, finding quality coffee in Singapore and the opportunity to put my feet up and watch the odd major sporting event. T E L L U S S O M E T H I N G T H AT W E D O N ’ T K N OW A B O U T YO U.

I am a big fan of Newcastle United and have a love of Jameson’s Whiskey! S H A R E S O M E O F YO U R B I G P L A N S W H I C H YO U H AV E FO R O U R C LU B .

Rather than impose my own plans straight away I intend to spend a lot of time reaching out to our members to find out what they think. It’s not rocket science, but if we listen to what our members are saying and respond accordingly we should end up with a vibrant club and an engaged membership.

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CHARITY DINNER FOR TH E PE D U LI A N A K F O U N D AT I O N B Y M A R T I N A N AT R AT I L OVA

On Sept 7 Hollandse Club held a charity dinner

our network of friends around the world, asking for

for the Peduli Anak Foundation, a charity which

assistance.

supports disadvantaged and homeless children in Lombok, Indonesia.

One of the first to respond was the Hollandse Club, Singapore. The Club, which is celebrating its

The multiple earthquakes that hit the island the

110th Anniversary this year, did a wonderful job

month prior destroyed 85 per cent of houses and

in organising a charity dinner at short notice and

public facilities in North Lombok, leaving 555 casualties and over 400,000 people homeless. Our foundation was heavily affected by two massive 7-magnitude earthquakes which destroyed, or left severely damaged, all four of the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s houses in our compound. For four consecutive nights, 90 of our children and staff slept under the sky with limited power, water, and food, waiting for the first donations to arrive. As our disaster recovery plan kicked into action we reached out via our social media channels to

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the event struck a chord with its members who,

supporting us via our other programs such as

despite the driving rain on the night, turned up in

sponsoring a child, volunteer work at the foundation

great numbers to show their support.

(builders, cooks, teachers we welcome you all!) or simply raising awareness of our charity amongst

Chaim (my husband and co-founder of Peduli

their own networks.

Anak) and I gave a brief presentation on the foundations work with at-risk children and shared

As the evening drew to a close Pieter Idenburg of

with dinner guests the latest situation on the

the Hollandse Club Main Committee announced

ground following the disaster.

that the dinner had helped raise S$15,000 for the foundation, a truly marvelous achievement.

After the presentation, we enjoyed a delicious rijsttafel dinner buffet, were entertained by live

Chaim and I have been overwhelmed by the support

music courtesy of the local Canadian School

shown by the Hollandse Club and its members,

teachers band, and the night ended with the

and we hope that this is just the beginning of our

eagerly awaited and keenly contested prize raffle!

relationship. You are now part of the Peduli Anak

During the entire evening we had the opportunity

family and as such we hope to see you again soon.

to socialize with all the guests and to answer questions about the foundation, the impact of the

Martina & Chaim

disaster on the kids and our plans to rebuild. For the latest updates on Peduli Anak and for We were extremely touched by the level of

ways in which you can continue to help please visit

interest and how people were keen to continue

http://hollandseclub.org.sg/lombok/

We have different promotions & events every month. Ask our staff for the details or visit our website.

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A D U LT B A L L E T A N D TA P C L A S S E S

W I T H A S H L E I G H W I L L E T S O F TA N G L I N A R T S S T U D I O

BY NINA GUNASINGHAM

first moved to Singapore one month after graduating

Ashleigh Willets, who grew up in Barnsley, South

to England. In January last year, her friend Carly in

Yorkshire, has been dancing all her life. She started

Singapore suggested she join Tanglin Arts Studio.

at the age of 3, ”wiggling her bum in front of the

She returned to Singapore in July in time to help the

television” but didn’t really want to go to dance class

Studio move to the Hollandse Club.

and worked here for three years before returning

for the first five years because she was shy and never wanted to perform.

The adult dance classes at the Club have built up slowly. Adult tap classes started with just two

Her teacher, Miss Julie, subtly got her teaching

students and, as of May this year, are up to 10

by leaving her in charge when she left the room;

dancers. The focus of adult classes is on fun (above

Ashleigh was her assistant teacher by the age of 12.

all), fitness, coordination, balance and creativity.

She went to dance college when she was 16 years old, where she took A-Levels in Performing Arts and

No previous experience is necessary and all levels

then went on to university where she did a degree

are accepted from beginners upwards, with the

in Musical Theatre, working to pay for college. She

opportunity to work at your own pace.

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I caught up with some of the tap dancers for

Said Shani: ”It’s fun having a girly time” – though as

coffee after we had finished a class to hear what

Ashleigh pointed out, men are, of course, welcome

they had to say.

too.

Shani Tate, a Club Member from Australia, said:

The ladies enjoy coming to the Hollandse Club

”Dance is excellent for the soul.”

because it is family orientated, the staff is friendly, there is a good selection of Indonesian food and

Merlina Hiu, an Indonesian who had just finished

their kids love it

her third class, had never done tap before but decided to join both tap and ballet. She found

Ashleigh agreed; she said the Tanglin Arts Studio

them challenging but fun as it is relaxed, not

staff love the Club and having their meetings with

structured and you don’t need prior experience.

the swimming pool right there amongst all the greenery.

Shani added ”The ladies are all supportive.” Come and join us; it’s a lot of fun! Merlina, who teaches pilates and gyrotonic (which don’t, unfortunately, translate to tap dancing),

Adult ballet is on Mondays, 9.30am to 10.30am

pointed out that most other adult dance classes

Adult tap is on Thursdays, 9.30am to 10.30am in the

are at night which makes them difficult to attend,

Australia room (formerly the Chill Out room) which

especially if you have children.

has a half-sprung floor.

For Cathy Wood, from the UK and Australia, her

Find out more about adult dance classes with Tanglin

class is the highlight of her week. “It’s really fun

Arts Studio at the Hollandse Club at

and good for the brain. We have a beautiful group

info@tanglinartsstudio.com

of women and I would love a second or third adult

ashleigh@tanglingartsstudio.com

class.”

“ I T ’ S R E A L LY F U N A N D G O O D F O R T H E B R A I N . W E H AV E A

B E AUTI FU L G R O U P O F WOM E N

A N D I WO U LD LOV E A S E CO N D O R T H I R D A D U LT C L A S S .”

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WR A P UP

BY INGE KUIPERS The 110th Anniversary Party was a huge success for our Club. Everyone is still talking about the great celebration that was held on Sunday, September 30th. More than 250 members were kept busy with an activity-packed day of fun and excitement. Children, teenagers and parents alike were treated to some heart-pumping action with Bubble Soccer, a splashing good time with Meltdown and Slip & Splash as well as Pool Games and Bouncy Castles. After working up an appetite from all the excitement, families feasted on the sumptuous Buffet at the Terrace which included sizzling steaks, juicy

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sausages, grilled salmon and tasty burgers, which would satisfy even the hungriest of Members. Our President, Daniel Gelinas, was thrilled to see the children enjoying the party, with parents relaxing around the pool. We also had the Dutch Ambassador, H.E. Margriet Vonno celebrating with us. She conveyed her best wishes for our Club to continue being Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truly international family club. Just when everyone thought it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any better, our Members were presented with our new Hollandse Club water bottles and sweet treats before they left. Nothing could replace the surprised and joyful looks of the children, teenagers and parents alike as they received their free gifts. This party will be well-remembered by our Members for many years to come. See you soon at our next Anniversary Party!

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PR E VI OUS COLOU R I N G CONTE S T WI N N E R S ! Congratulations winners! You will be notified via email! Keep up the great work!

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MUSIC BY THE POOL Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

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CRAFTY SESSIONS: D IY T R I C K O R T R E AT B AG Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Kids Room | (M) Free

NEW MEMBERS EVENING

HALLOWEEN KIDS PARTY

Wednesday | 7.30pm - 9.30pm Outdoor Lounge

HC SQUASH TOURNAMENT

Friday - Sunday Squash Courts | (M) $15 (NM) $35

Saturday | 5.30pm - 9pm Asia 1 | (M) $45 (NM) $65

MUSIC BY THE POOL Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

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SINTER KL A AS: LE AVE YOUR SHOE OUT Reception | (M) Free

SINTERKLA AS MOVIE Saturday | 5pm - 7pm Indoor Lounge | (M) Free

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MUSIC BY THE POOL

S P I N N I N G S U N DAY S

B O U N C Y S U N DAY S

Daily Reception

DECEMBER

Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Multi-Purpose Court | (M) Free

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CALENDAR

POP UP CINEMA: ZOOTOPIA

POP UP CINEMA: B R AVE

S P I N N I N G S U N DAY S

SCUBA TRY DIVES

B O U N C Y S U N DAY S

Sunday | 11am - 1pm Asia 1 | (M) Free

EVERY T H U R S DAY QUIZ NIGHTS

Sunday | 2pm - 4pm Asia 1 | (M) Free

Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

8pm | Jaxsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bistro

Sunday | 3pm - 4.30pm 4.30pm - 6pm Pool | (M) $42

Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Multi-Purpose Court | (M) Free

S I N TE R K L A A S A R R IVA L

S P I N N I N G S U N DAY S

CRAFTY SESSIONS: DIY S I N T E R K L A A S S C H O E N TJ E Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Kids Room | (M) Free

Saturday | 10am - 12.30pm Bayfront South Jetty, Marina Bay

Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

SCUBA TRY DIVES

B O U N C Y S U N DAY S Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Pool | (M) Free

N C A FA I R

Thursday | 10am - 5pm Asia 1

LE ATH E R CR A F T WORKSHOP 101

SCUBA TRY DIVES

CH R IS TM A S PA N TOM I M E : T H E G R E AT E S T S N OWM A N

Sunday | 3pm - 4.30pm 4.30pm - 6pm Pool | (M) $42

Saturday | 2pm - 4.30pm Indoor Lounge | (M) $87 (NM) $95

25 CRAFTY SESSIONS: S A N TA R E I N D E E R H AT Sunday | 2pm - 5pm Kids Room | (M) Free

Sunday | 3pm - 4.30pm 4.30pm - 6pm Pool | (M) $42

Sunday | 5pm - 6.30pm Asia 1 | (M) Free (NM) $10

EVENTS CANCELLATION For fee-based events, cancellation (and refund) will be accepted up to maximum 48 hours in advance. Any cancellation request received after the deadline will not be entitled to a refund and your account will be charged.

EVENTS

HALLOWEEN K I DS PA R T Y S AT 27 O C T | 5.30 P M - 9 P M A S I A 1 | ( M ) $ 45 ( N M ) $ 65

4 - 10 Y E A R S O L D O N LY

CRAFTY SESSION

D IY T R I C K O R T R E AT B AG S U N 14 & 28 O C T | 2 P M - 5 P M KIDS ROOM | (M) FREE

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE EMAIL EVENTS@HOLLANDSECLUB.ORG.SG

SINTERKLAAS A R R I VA L S A T 17 N O V

10 A M - 12.30 P M

S AV E T H E DAT E ! FOR MORE INFO & TO PURCHASE TICKETS, EMAIL EVENTS@HOLLANDSECLUB.ORG.SG

SINTERKLA AS:

L E AV E YO U R S H O E O U T 17 - 24 N O V

RECEPTION | (M) FREE

CO LLEC T YO U R S H O E S A F TE R 5 PM

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE EMAIL EVENTS@HOLLANDSECLUB.ORG.SG

EVENTS

CRAFTY SESSION

D I Y S I N T E R K L A A S S C H O E N TJ E S U N 11 & 25 N O V | 2 P M - 5 P M KIDS ROOM | (M) FREE

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CRAFTY SESSION S A N TAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; S R E I N D E E R H AT S U N 09 & 23 D E C | 2 P M - 5 P M KIDS ROOM | (M) FREE

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE EMAIL EVENTS@HOLLANDSECLUB.ORG.SG

FE AT U R E S

BOOK REVIEW OF A Y E LLOW HOUSE BY ANNABELLE LIM

26 Karien van Ditzhuijzen is an advocate for migrant

Through her eyes, readers are given an insight

workers, a writer and author, and a member of the

to middle-class life in Singapore, from towering

Hollandse Club. In her first novel, she writes about

condominiums and their manicured lawns and

Maya, a 10-year-old Singaporean girl, who straddles

playgrounds, to the hidden lives of the helpers who

East and West. (Her mother is Peranakan-Chinese/

work in the homes there.

Indian, and her father is European.) Their stories, including those of abuse and Bullied at school, mourning the loss of her popo,

starvation, are all true, and drawn from Karienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

or grandmother, and feeling neglected by her busy

time working at HOME (Humanitarian Organization

parents, her friendship with new helper Aunty M

for Migration Economics), which helps to empower

becomes the one shining thing in her life.

helpers while also giving them legal help and advice when necessary. Karienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keen ear is demonstrated by a pretty accurate use of Singlish, and her knowledge of life here gives background to the cultures and beliefs that are part of Singapore life. The book is available in bookstores across Singapore and online retailers worldwide. Karien will also host a Club Talk event at the Hollandse Club about her book on 22 November 2018 from 8pm - 9pm. All are welcome.

Photo Credits: Lina Meisen Photography

FE AT U R E S

NCA CHARITY C H R I S T M A S FA I R B Y A N TO I N E T T E VA N D E N B E R G

We are delighted and proud that the Hollandse Club is hosting this year’s Charity Christmas Fair again. At NCA we find it important to give back to the Singaporean community. A community that is vibrant, multi-cultural and most of all caring. Beneath all the wealth and prosperity in Singapore there are still people who fall between the cracks of society: women and children fleeing abuse and violence; people who cannot afford a meal a day; vulnerable elderly and domestic workers suffering from abuse. NCA has been giving back to Singapore by supporting these people since 1968. We do this through creating awareness, giving support in actions and by raising funds. With our foundations in the Have you marked your calendar for Thursday 29th November? If not, please do so now! It’s the NCA Charity Christmas Fair at the Hollandse Club and it is the most Christmassy Fair in Singapore! Imagine this: unique gift-items from charities and vendors alike in a beautifully decorated hall. A live choir singing Christmas carols. And the opportunity to win a plane ticket to Amsterdam! Get your hands on the coolest gifts in town that cannot be bought in any store in Singapore. One of the many reasons why so many of our vendors love coming to the Charity Christmas Fair is that the proceeds of the table they rent will go to the charities that NCA supports in Singapore. Of course there will be a Lucky Draw this year with a KLM ticket to Amsterdam and more awesome prizes. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors because without them the lucky draw would not look half as good! But to win any of these prizes, you really should drop in to buy some tickets. All the proceeds of the Lucky Draw will benefit NCA’s charities; Breadline, Good Shepherd, H.O.M.E., Project Pari and Silra.

expat community we bridge the gap between the expat community and those in need in Singapore. If you have some free hours to spare and want to volunteer please send us an email at info@nca.org.sg. Would you like to find out more about the NCA, the charities that we support and upcoming events? Visit www. nca.org.sg!

SPORTS

M O N DAY

T U E S DAY

ALIGNMENT HATHA YOGA

A D U LT S ’ M A S T E R S / TR IATH LON PR OGR A M

TENNIS LADIES SOCIAL

PAR ENT & CHILD SWIM

AQUAFIT 10am - 11am

HELPER SWIM CLASSES

PAR ENT & CHILD SWIM

PRESCHOOL SWIM

LEARN TO SWIM

9am - 10am

9am - 12pm

10am

2.30pm - 4pm

SPORTS S

3pm onwards

9am - 10am

10am - 12pm

11am - 11.45am

2.30pm - 4pm

3pm onwards

W E D N E S D AY AQUA ZUMBA 8.30am - 9.15am

AQUAFIT

9.30am - 10.15am

PAR ENT & CHILD SWIM 10am - 11am

PAR ENT & CHILD SWIM 2.30pm - 4pm

LEARN TO SWIM

T E N N I S A D U LT C L I N I C 8pm - 9pm

HOCKEY YOUTH U10 -U15

CO M P E T I T I V E / D E V E LO PM E N T S Q UA D S W I M

A D U LT S ’ M A S T E R S / TR IATH LON PR OGR A M

SQUASH TRAININGS/SOCIALS

TENNIS A D U LT C L I N I C

A D U LT S ’ LEARN TO SWIM

PI L ATE S BA R R E

HOCKEY (LADIES)

8pm - 9pm

6pm - 8pm

7pm - 9pm

8.30pm - 9.30pm

10am -

PRESCHO

HOCKEY (YOUTH)

5.15pm - 7.15pm

PAR ENT SW

BACK CARE

10.15am - 11.15am

CO M P E T I T I V E / D E V E LO PM E N T S Q UA D S W I M

5.15pm - 7.15pm

9am -

9am - 10am

PRESCHOOL SWIM

3pm onwards

T R I AT H LO N

PAR ENT SW

YIN YOGA

CO M P E T I T I V E / D E V E LO PM E N T S Q UA D S W I M

LEARN TO SWIM

THUR

3pm onwards

5.15pm - 7.15pm

7pm - 8pm

8pm - 9pm

TENNIS MIXED SOCIAL 8pm - 10pm

HOCKEY (MEN) 9pm - 10pm

2.30pm

3pm

LEARN

3pm

CO M P E T I T I MENT SQ 5.15pm

WATE R 6.15pm

SQU SOC

7pm -

TEN A D U LT 8pm -

SPORTS

C HEDULE

S DAY

PROGRAM 10am

F R I DAY

S AT U R DAY

S U N DAY

8.30am - 9.30am

CO M P E T I T I V E / D E V E LO PM E N T S Q UA D S W I M

PRESCHOOL SWIM

V I N YA SA YO GA

8.30pm

9am - 12pm

& CHILD IM

9am - 12pm

BRIDGE

PRESCHOOL SWIM

LEARN TO SWIM

& CHILD IM

PAR ENT & CHILD SWIM

LEARN TO SWIM 9am - 6pm

HOCKEY YOUTH U6-U10

OL SWIM

PRESCHOOL SWIM

PAR ENT & CHILD SWIM

HOCKEY YOUTH U10 -U15

12pm

- 4pm

onwards

TO SWIM

onwards

V E / D E V E LO P UAD SWIM - 6.15pm

2.30pm - 4pm

3pm onwards

9am - 6pm

10am - 12.30pm

3pm onwards

TENNIS MEN SOCIALS

CO M P E T I T I V E / D E V E LO PM E N T S Q UA D S W I M

SQUASH SOCIALS

LEARN TO SWIM

5.15pm - 7.15pm

9am - 12pm

9am - 11am

2pm - 5pm

PAR ENT & CHILD SWIM

POLO

- 7.15pm

2.30pm - 5pm

A S H IA L S

9pm

NIS CLINIC 9pm

AMERICA ROOM

AUSTRALIA ROOM

TENNIS COURTS

SQUASH COURTS

SWIMMING POOL

EXTERNAL (CCAB)

AFRICA ROOM

SPORTS

SPORTS C O N TA C T S P OR TS CATEGORY

TENNIS SOCIALS

TENNIS LESSONS

HOCKEY

BODY WELLNESS CLASSES

P O I N T O F CO N TAC T

LADIES SOCIALS

STEPHANIE KIRCHHOFER

MIXED SOCIALS

M I K E VA N B R E U G E L h c m i xe d s o c i a l @ g m a i l .c o m

MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOCIALS

M I K E VA N B R E U G E L h c m e n s o c i a l t e n n i s @ g m a i l .c o m

LESSONS, CAMPS, PROGRAMS

SCOTT JOHNSTON t e n n i s @ h o l l a n d s e c l u b .o rg . s g

SQUASH SOCIALS

SWIMMING

L I S T

9183 8665

COLIN BULLOCK b u l l o c k 20 0 @ g m a i l .c o m

LESSONS, CAMPS, PROGRAMS

DAVID VER LINDE h o l l a n d s e @ a q u a d u c k s .c o m . s g

DUTCH YOUTH HOCKEY

HAFIZ / MARTIJN dutchyouthhockey@hollandseclub.org.sg

LADIES HOCKEY

LAURENCE & BOUKJE d u t c h h o c ke y l a d i e s @ h o t m a i l .c o m

MEN HOCKEY

O L A F K WA K M A N o l a f. kw a k m a n @ g m a i l .c o m

ALIGNMENT HATHA YOGA

NADJA PIZZO

PI L ATE S YIN YOGA / BACK CAR E / V I N YA S A YO G A

PERSONAL TRAINING

PERSONAL TRAINING / BOOT CA MPS / BOXING

TA N G L I N A R T S STUDIO

BALLET / JAZZ / TA P / LY R I C A L J A Z Z

9145 4 4 08

GRACE LEE

9821 954 8

MIRIAM MASCALL

8 858 34 07

VA N A N G v a n a n @ f i t m a n t ra s .c o m

D A N I E L D E S I LVA d e s i l v a @ f i t m a n t ra s .c o m TA N G L I N A R T S S T U D I O O F F I C E

8123 6770

i n f o @ t a n g l i n a r t s d a n c e s t u d i o.c o m

SPORTS

Tanglin Arts Studio presents Â

Fairytales and Fantasies

The Singapore Airlines Theater @ La Salle College of the Arts Sunday 9th December 2018 at 2pm and 6pm.

Holiday Closures The studio will be closed from 15th December 2018 for Christmas holidays. Classes will resume on the Monday 7th January 2019. We look forward to another fantastic year ahead and would love to have you as part of our unique team of young dances form around the world. Please email: info@tanglinartsstudio.com for more information and End-of-Year concert ticket prices.

SPORTS

SWIMMING B Y DAV I D V E R L I N D E

Dear Members, Welcome back from your October holidays! The aquaDucks’ teachers can’t wait to have a splashing good time with you and your child(ren) in and around the water. As the pioneer swim school in Singapore, we offer a unique swimming programme that combines renown techniques from Europe, America and Australia with an Asian flavour. We teach children from 6 months and above, in parent & child sessions, preschool, learn to swim, development and competition training. For adults we teach aqua aerobics and adult swimming lessons.

We share the belief that water safety and your child’s individual needs is key. Swimming is a life saving skill, a good exercise and most of all a lot of fun. Come and try out our swimming programme and sign up for a free swimming lesson. Just fill in the form on the Club’s website and we will get back to you to schedule your free trial. Do take note that term 4 starts on 8 October – 16 December (10 weeks). See you soon!

SPORTS

OCTOBER SWIM CAMPS

11 & 12 O C T, 16 - 19 O C T | 9 A M - 12.30 P M $ 65 P E R M O R N I N G I N C L U D I N G L U N C H

A D U LT S S W I M T R A I N I N G MON 8 PM , TUE & THU 9 AM | POOL $ 15 U P T O 3 T I M E S P E R W E E K $ 20 P E R W E E K F O R C O U P L E S

What better way to enjoy the holidays than spending your day in the pool and learning some new skills?

This class is for adults who want to acquire basic swimming skills and/or

S I G N U P V I A W W W. H O L L A N D S E C L U B . O R G . S G / S P O R T S / S W I M M I N G

competent swimmers aiming to improve their stroke techniques.

DEEP BLUE F U L L B O DY WO R KO U T T E R M 4 : 24 O C T - 12 D E C | ( M ) $ 80 9.30 A M - 10.15 A M

AQ UA F I T - AQ UAT I C CIRCUIT TRAINING T E R M 4 : 24 O C T - 12 D E C | ( M ) $ 80 8.30 A M - 9.15 A M

Co m b i n i n g s h a l l ow a n d d e e p wate r exe rc i se s t h i s 4 5 m i n a e ro b i c and m u s c l e st re n g t h e n i n g wo r ko u t u t i l i ze s va r i o u s e q u i p m e n t su c h a s water n o o d l e s , wate r g l ove s, k i c k b o a rd s, e tc . A l l m a j o r m u sc l e g ro u p s are t a rg e te d d u r i n g t h i s a m a z i n g wo r ko u t a n d a e ro b i c c a p a c i t y i s i m p roved.

An instr uc tor - guided, station for m atted wor kout utilizing use of var iou s equipm ent. E ac h station trains an individual aerobic ally or for m usc ula r strength and endurance, or a m ixture of the two. C irc uit is designed to wo r k on all m ajor m usc le groups and is a fun full body high intensity wor kou t .

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE EMAIL HOLLANDSE@AQUADUCKS.COM .SG

SPORTS

TENNIS B Y S C OT T J O H N S TO N

INTER CLUB TENNIS TEAM SEPTEMBER 8

The Hollandse Club had 30 players represent 3 teams in this year’s STA Interclub Doubles League. Matches were played over Saturdays and Sundays against other clubs in Singapore. The Men’s B Division team had a consistent season after a close loss to the best team in our pool, we won our next three matches. The Women’s B Team had good wins against NUSS & U & I Teams finishing with a 2-2 win/loss record for the season. The Men’s C Team had won against the Burghley Tennis Club, and had a close loss to the Filipino Tennis Club, at the time of writing they had one more match against NUSS. we are waiting to see if we had qualified for the semi-finals for all our teams based on our win-loss average. Fingers crossed we will update you in the next issue. Well done to all the players who represented this season who did the Hollandse Club proud.

UPCOMING EVENTS Junior Tennis Camp (For ages 5 - 14)

October 8 - 11

Junior Tennis Camp (For ages 5 - 14)

October 15 - 18

Term 4 Kids Junior Program First Week

October 22

Junior Pepernoten Tournament

November 16 & 23

Term 4 Kids Junior Program Final Week

December 13

Junior Tennis Camp (For ages 5 - 14)

December 17 - 20

RETRO TENNIS NIGHT - AUGUST 31

The Retro Tennis Night on 31st August was so much fun, seeing players dressing in their favourite retro tennis gear. After having a laugh at each others unique tennis outfits we got into playing doubles matches using different racquets made of wooden, steel and aluminium tennis racquet frames. By the end of the night everyone had enjoyed the retro experience with up to 4 sets of doubles tennis. Big Thanks to Wilson Tennis for supplying the Best Dressed and Lucky Draw prizes. Looking forward to next year’s retro tennis event.

SPORTS

JUNIOR TENNIS LESSONS OCTOBER TENNIS CAMPS

08 - 11 O C T & 15 - 18 O C T | M O N - T H U 9AM - 12PM | TENNIS COURTS ALL CAMPS RUN FROM MONDAYS - THURSDAYS SINGLE AND MULTIPLE DAY RATES AVAILABLE

AGES 5 - 14 PRIZES, FUN & GAMES

TERM 4: 22

OCT - 13

DEC

M O N DAY

Y E L L OW S TAG E

5.30 P M - 7 P M

T U E S DAY

R E D & O R A N G E S TAG E S G R E E N & Y E L L OW S TAG E S

4.30 P M - 5.30 P M 5.30 P M - 7 P M

T H U R S DAY

R E D & O R A N G E S TAG E S G R E E N & Y E L L OW S TAG E S

4.30 P M - 5.30 P M 5.30 P M - 7 P M

S AT U R DAY

R E D & O R A N G E S TAG E S O R A N G E , G R E E N & Y E L L OW S TAG E S Y E L L OW S TAG E

8A M - 9A M 9 A M - 10.30 A M 10.30 A M - 12 P M

R E D S TAG E

G R E E N S TAG E

4 - 7 Y O | O R A N G E S TAG E 7 - 9 Y O 8 - 1 0 Y O | Y E L L OW S TAG E 1 1 - 1 6 Y O

S I G N U P T O D AY V I A W W W. H O L L A N D S E C L U B . O R G . S G / T E N N I S

A D U LT G R O U P COACHING

S TA R T I N G 2 2 O C T | N E W T E R M ( 8 W E E K S ) MON 8 PM - 9 PM WED 7 PM - 8 PM THUR 9.30 AM - 11 AM THUR 8 PM - 9 PM Want to learn tennis? Havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t played for years? Our Adult Group Coaching sessions are a great way for adult players to learn and continue their tennis progression in a social and friendly coaching environment. C O N TA C T S C O T T T O B O O K A T R I A L L E S S O N AT TE N N I S @ H O LL A N DS ECLU B .O R G . S G

JUNIOR PEPER NOTEN TEN N IS TOUR NA M ENT F R I 16 & 23 N O V | ( M ) $ 20

R E D B A L L | 6 - 8 Y O | F R I 16 N O V | 4.30 P M - 6 P M

SPORTS

SQUASH

B Y CO L I N B U L LO C K

The season ended on a bit of a quiet note. None of the 3 teams in the National Squash League made it to the playoffs: • D team had too few D graders and although the E graders playing up fought well it was not enough. • E team should be a walk in the park for us, but the genii of the youth sections of various clubs have a wonderful policy of letting their kids play in divisions below their standard rather than the league above their standard. This way they are filled with a false sense of ability rather than challenging them to improve. The bottom line for us is that we were getting thumped by 14-year olds. • Vet II suffered from too few folks willing to play on a Friday night. Despite a significant interest at signing on time, enthusiasm waned when the reality of the encroachment into weekend drinking time hit home with members. Beer won the day!

A bit of navel gazing and strategising are obviously required. However, the spell check got the right spelling for “strategising” but none of the squash committee members knew what it meant… The summer was eclipsed by the Putin Soccer Cup, the saving grace that England progressed further than Germany for the first time since 1966…It was amusing to hear the echoes of ‘Football’s coming home’ despite some very average performances by England. Still, it was a step in the right direction after the ignominy of getting beaten by Iceland in the last competition. We have had a few little sideshows with the SICC Marigold Jumbo Doubles in late June: • Daniel and Ross – veterans – made it to 2nd place in their Veteran pool and lost in the semis of the Veteran Plate • Colin and Paul – open – first round against the top seeds, second round against a couple of national lady players and despite a very cunning strategy of lulling our opponents into a false sense of superiority by pretending we had no idea what we were doing, the flaw in the plan was that we actually didn’t have any idea what we were doing. Utter chaos ensued, resulting in the obvious loss. Perhaps a plan for the next outing would be to practice playing together beforehand!

• Kim and Ken – open – made it to the final of the plate – not bad… - very stylish as well Chris Leung was back for a brief visit in August before he makes the final move to Dubai – good job it was Taco Tuesday at Jaxs. Any excuse for Colin to get a school night beer in! To look forward to: • September saw the start of the COSMO league where 7 clubs in Singapore try to kill each other on the court and then make up in the bar afterwards – good for middle-aged cripples desperately trying to relive what they remember of their 20s. • 1 September is the Annual Gautam Mug against the Singapore Cricket Club – it used to be a bowl (which was not orange originally but due to the extravagant budget the squash club was able to afford, soon became orange with rust) and so we put a mug on a mug as a replacement. • 5-7 October is the Hollandse Club Squash Tournament – open to all members • 2-4 November is the Hollandse Club Veterans Tournament – open to all with three age groups 35+, 45+ and 55+ • 1 December is the 2nd annual Racquetlon of the year – which should really make it bi-annual but we don’t know if that means twice a year or every 2 years – so we stick with annual… anyway we will trash the tennis section again (unless they get some more giants…) As always, we are on the look-out for new players to join our very vibrant section. Social squash sessions are: • Tuesday 7.00 – 9.00pm • Thursday 7.00 – 9.00pm • Saturday 2.00 – 5.00pm

SPORTS

2- M I N F I T N E S S B Y VA N A N

We live in a world where we rush from the moment we first wake up. Sometimes we struggle to find the time to exercise to keep ourself fit and healthy. It is necessary to do at least thirty minutes to one hour of physical activity a day which can be brisk walking, exercise at a gym or - we have these three exercises for you to do in your own place and in your own time.

THE PLANK All you need is a mat and it can be done in your own home or gym. Plank workouts strengthen the upper body and your lower body and it is a cardiovascular workout as well. It improves your core muscles and stabilises your spine and posture. It is an isometric exercise which works the entire body, which includes, shoulders, biceps, lower back, chest, abs, calves, thighs and your glutes.

Do make sure that your entire body is as straight as a plank from your lower body to your upper body. And do focus on your breathing as well. To start with you can do 30seconds and as time goes by you may increase it to 1 minute.

THE SQUAT The ladies loves this exercise as this targets the glutes and the entire legs and is a full body compound exercise. You can use your own body weight to perform this exercise. As you get stronger and fitter you can use a barbell over your shoulder to add weight while performing the squat. It burns calories and you tone your muscles. As you squat do take note that your knees should not cross over your toes as this puts pressure on your knees and ligaments. Keep an upright posture as you perform it.

CYCLING I am sure everyone of us enjoys cycling. This exercise is a stationary cycling while your back is resting and you start cycle in the air. It targets your glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and you core muscles. One minute would be a great one to start with. As you become stronger you can increase it to two minutes. These three exercises are simple to perform. However do consult your doctor for a medical checkup before jumping into any physical activity. If you do need more information about these exercises please contact the Vans of FitMantras at 98525309 and we will be more than happy to chat with you about your fitness goals.

FOOD

BEVERAGE

FESTIVE RECIPES BY TIM ONG

NOTH I NG I S AS M UC H FU N AS S HAR I NG Y U M M Y FOO D W ITH LOV E LY FAM I LY AN D F R I E N DS!

INGREDIENTS Pulled Pork Filling 1 shoulder of pork (1.2kg with bone), deboned and fat left on 2 cups soy sauce 3 cloves garlic, chopped 20g ginger, chopped 5 coriander roots, chopped

Pumpkin Mash Pumpkin (900gâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1kg) Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste 2 tsp soft light brown sugar 40g unsalted butter

2 cups of white wine vinegar

Sea salt, to taste

1/2 cup sweet soy sauce

Pie Crust

1 cup brown sugar

500g shortcrust pastry

2 onions, roughly chopped 5 chillis, roughly chopped 1/2 cup of coffee beans 1 shot Kahlua

FOOD

BEVERAGE

CO FFE E P U LLE D P O R K A N D PUMPKIN PIES METHOD To make the filling 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. 2. Place all ingredients into a baking tray, cover the tray with aluminum foil and bake for 3-4 hours, till the pork is tender. The pork should be falling apart when poked with a knife. 3. Remove the pork from the marinade and allow to cool slightly before shredding. 4. Transfer the rest of the marinade to a pot and reduce by half. 5. Skim the excess fat away so you have a non-greasy sauce. Strain the sauce and set aside. 6. In a small pot, heat Kahlua and flame to remove alcohol. 7. Add to the sauce, taste and adjust seasoning to taste. 8. Mix a couple spoons of sauce with the shredded pork cheeks and set-aside. To make the pumpkin mash 1. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds. 2. Place the pumpkin halves on a large piece of foil. Season the cut sides with salt, pepper and nutmeg, then sprinkle over the light brown sugar.

3. Divide the butter in half and place one half in the centre of each pumpkin half. 4. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft. 5. Remove the pumpkin from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. 6. Scrape out all the flesh from the skin into a bowl and mash the pumpkin flesh well with a fork until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary, set aside and keep warm. To assemble the pies 1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. 2. Lightly grease six 10 x 8cm round moulds (each 300ml volume). 3. Roll out shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured work surface to 3–4mm thickness and cut

out six 16cm rounds, then use them to line the prepared moulds. 4. Leave to rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until needed. 5. Combine the pulled pork with its sauce. Adjust seasoning, if necessary. Spoon the pork mixture into the pastry-lined moulds, filling each mould about three-quarters full. Spoon the warm mashed pumpkin on top of the pulled pork mixture, dividing it equally between the moulds. 6. Bake the pies in the oven for 25–30 minutes or until the pastry is cooked through and the pumpkin tops are golden brown. 7. Remove from the oven and let the pies rest in the moulds for 10 minutes, before carefully turning them out on to serving plates.

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CHORIZO STUFFED CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS 1 chicken, deboned 1 lemon 400ml chicken stock 1 tsp paprika

METHOD To make the stuffing 1. Heat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan, add the chorizo and fry until turning golden brown. 2. Add the onion and cook until softened, then add the garlic.

Olive oil, for frying

3. Cook for a further couple of minutes before adding the leaves from 3 thyme sprigs. Stir in the cannellini beans, seasoning well. Cook for a minute or two to warm through.

200g chorizo, skinned and cubed

4. Add the tomatoes and a couple of tablespoons of the oil they are stored in.

200g sundried tomatoes, chopped

5. Stir to combine, then remove from the heat.

2 x 400g tins cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced Bunch of thyme sprigs

To make the chicken 1. Preheat the oven to 180Â°C/355Â°F 2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. 3. Fill with chorizo stuffing, lemon zest and a gentle squeeze of lemon juice. 4. Tie up the chicken with butcher twine and rub olive oil over the chicken skin. 5. Sprinkle with paprika and season with salt and pepper. 6. Place chicken stock in a roasting tray, a couple sprigs of thyme and place chicken in the tray. 7. Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour. Remove and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

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