The British Club August September Magazine 2018

MCI (P) 013/05/2016

www.britishclub.org.sg

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

PRIZE BINGO NIGHT NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS BETHWINES

WINE & GOURMET DINNER WITH GUEST CHEF PAUL THEN

CONTENTS

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

President’s Message

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GM’s Message

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Club News Best of British Special Member in the Spotlight The Fry Group Feature

4 – 21 4 – 10 16 19

BRITISH CONTACTS

Food & Beverage

22 – 37

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

Activities & Events

39 – 47

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

Sports & Fitness

48 – 57

Reciprocal Club Spotlight

59

Sponsors & Advertising Media Kit

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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

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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

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• PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE • Dear Members, Half a year has passed, it seems, in the blink of an eye and I hope that everyone has had a healthy and fulfilling 2018 thus far.

2018 has seen the Club reschedule the Best of British celebrations to span the entire year. This was decided as a result of feedback from members that questioned whether the previous one-week BoB period devalued each individual event. This year the schedule commenced in April with An Evening with the Last Captain of The Royal Yacht Britannia, followed by Faulty Towers and The Royal Wedding Street Party in May. The month of June saw guest Chef Lesley Waters bringing us two delightful events, the Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner and the Cooking Demo and Lunch. All these events have been enormously popular, which is heartening.

This month, we have the Prize Bingo Night where part of the ticket proceeds will go to supporting the Club’s charities. There are many events to come but I would like to draw your attention to the final Best of British event for this year, which is The Great British Ball. This will take place on 30 November and the Club and the British Chamber of Commerce are joining together to bring you an evening to remember. With live performances from the Gurkha Contingent, a local choir and with a British Christmas bazaar as well as great food, live music and dancing into the night, the ball will celebrate all things British and bring a warming Christmas spirit.

9 August will see us celebrate Singapore’s 53rd year of independence with traditional dance performances and fun activities.

Over the recent months we have had a focus on driving the sale of memberships. This is not a new thing but the unprecedented levels of members leaving the club and leaving Singapore makes it a tough environment. Many of you will know of (or have benefitted from) the Member Get Member promotion and I encourage you all to think about introducing friends to the benefits of membership as we find that such new members often become the most supportive and frequent users of the club. A special Back to School Membership promotion will commence this month, in line with the start of the new academic year. Do take advantage of the referral system as you’ll receive up to 36,000 British Club Reward points (worth $720) for every successful referral.

I would like to end by inviting you to the September Members Connect Night. This will be a special themed night with our new Italian pizza chef, Daniele Colaiacomo, showcasing some of his creations. More information on Daniele and the event can be found on pages 20 and 21.

On behalf of the Club, I thank you for your continuous support and wish everyone a great month ahead.

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

Eric Rogers

Sarah McNee

Chair of InfoTech Committee

Chair of Marketing Communications Committee

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

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

Stephen Walker

Duncan McGilligan

Chair of Membership Committee

Chair of Sports Committee

Subcommittee David Wong, Ian Cheah, Andrew Lo, Tony Melero, Robin Nayak, Don Wang, Martin White, Timothy Williamson, 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 Nicolas, Jane Wallace, Julia Wallace, John Williams

• GM’S MESSAGE • Dear Members, I’ll like to start by congratulating England for making it to the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup, sadly we didn’t quite make it to the final but the atmosphere and turnout of Members for the live screenings were spectacular, even for games that kicked off in the wee hours of the morning.

As we recover from the World Cup frenzy, I’m pleased to let you know that we have received much positive feedback for our recent Best of British events, the Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner and Cooking Demo & Lunch with Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters. Please flip through the magazine or visit our Facebook page to view the photos taken during the events.

The Best of British celebrations will continue this month with Prize Bingo Night. Play for a good cause and stand a chance to win prizes such as an Apple MacBook, IPad, a drone and many more quality items sponsored by Courts. Partial proceeds from ticket sales will go to supporting our Club charities.

For those looking to have a romantic time with your other half, get on-board the Sunset Sail on the Royal Albatross this September. Superbrains Inter-Community Quiz Night and the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Singapore Turf Club will follow in October and last but not least, we will top off the celebrations this year with The Great British Ball on 30 November at the Shangri La Hotel. We are organising the Great British Ball in partnership with The British Chamber of Commerce and will aim to bring the British community together for an extravagant night celebrating all things British.

I am delighted to introduce our new Italian Pizza Chef - Daniele Colaiacomo who joins us in August. He brings 20 years of pizza-making experience that has been forged in great restaurants all over the world, including Rome, New York, London and most recently, he worked at the Grand Hyatt in Singapore. Born in Italy, Chef Daniele first fell in love with pizza making when he was working at a pizza shop in Rome as a 17-year-old and over the years, he has honed his skills in making authentic Italian pizzas. We believe we will soon be serving the best pizza in Singapore. Join us for our Members Connect night on 6 September for an evening of all things Italian and a slice or two of real authentic Italian Pizza.

During the summer months, we have been busy with various upgrades and renovations. Not least our new Kids Club which has been named “The Hangout” by the Club’s Teen Committee who have also been instrumental in guiding us in terms of design, layout and content. The old Jackpot Room and the Games Arcade have been combined to create a wonderful new space for our younger Members to “Hangout”!

Join us for the great reveal on Saturday, 1 September. A huge thank you to the Members of the Teen Committee for their guidance and inspiration.

For those looking to organise a party or a gathering, why not consider the delivery packages we offer at the Club? The packages feature the ever popular Indian cuisine, healthy salads, seafood, desserts and much more.

See you at the Club.

ANDREW CHRISTON General Manager

CLUB MANAGEMENT

General Manager

Marketing Communications Manager

Sports & Recreation Manager (wef 1 Oct 2018)

Sharon Carvalho 6410 1111 marketing@britishclub.org.sg

Paul Cheong sports@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

Head of Human Resource

Catering Sales Manager

6410 1150

Andrew Christon 6410 1101 andrewchriston@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Finance & Facilities

Michelle Chua finance@britishclub.org.sg

6410 1119 Alice Wong hr@britishclub.org.sg

6410 1130

Kurt Tan 6410 1146 banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg

Executive Chef

Sunny Sia 6410 1170 sunnysia@britishclub.org.sg

Facilities Manager

Member Relations Manager

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

Sharonjit Hoondal 6410 1113 memberrelations@britishclub.org.sg

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

Events line-up: Past and Still to Come!

An Evening with the Last Captain of The Royal Yacht Britannia

Tuesday, 10 April 2018

Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience

Saturday, 28 April 2018

The Royal Wedding Street Party

Saturday, 19 May 2018

Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner with UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters

Friday, 8 June 2018

Cooking Demo and Lunch by UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters

Sunday, 10 June 2018

Prize Bingo Night

Friday, 31 August 2018

Superbrains Inter-Community Quiz Night

Saturday, 6 October 2018

Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Singapore Turf Club

Sunday, 21 October 2018

The Great British Ball

Friday, 30 November 2018

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

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

Join us for a night of magic and wonder of a great British Christmas!

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 7pm to 2am • Shangri-La Hotel Members can book a table of 10 at $2,600 and Non-Members pricing is available at $2,800 per table.

Individual tickets are also available at

$265 Member • $285 Non-Member The British Chamber of Commerce Singapore and The British Club bring you Singapore’s first Great British Ball!

Taking place at the Shangri-La Hotel on 30 Nov, The Great British Ball combines the rich history of both organisations to bring the British community together for the festive season.

The Great British Ball will celebrate all things British with produce and products from the British Isles flowing throughout the evening to spark that familiar Christmas spirit from home to South East Asia.

The Champagne reception will be held in a traditional Christmas market setting accompanied with a live performance from a local choir to exude festive ambience. Guests will be invited to partake in a silent auction which will run alongside a live raffle.

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

Title Sponsor

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Join us as we play for a good cause on a fun-filled evening of Bingo!

Lucky Bingo tickets will be sold on the night for your chance to win fantastic prizes from Courts.

Partial proceeds from ticket sales will go to supporting our Club charity.

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 • 7:30pm Windsor Arms $35+ Member • $45+ Non-Member A la carte will be available on the night

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

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

The

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It’s Sunday and we’re heading to one of the most anticipated races in Singapore – The Queen Elizabeth II Cup, a crowd favorite amongst the Best of British celebrations.

Time for the ladies to don your best hats, accompanied by the gentlemen, to an exciting afternoon complete with a gastronomic buffet and bar. There will also be an option to enjoy free flow Champagne throughout the afternoon.

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 Buffet opens at 12pm with a glass of Champagne upon arrival Singapore Turf Club Dress Code:

Smart attire Ladies, don your best hats!

$69+ Member • $79+ Guest $129+ Free Flow Champagne Package SPONSORED BY

*Payment for additional drinks can be paid by cash or card.

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

SUPERBRAINS Inter-Community Quiz Night

Put your thinking hats on as we see the return of our most challenging Best of British event - Superbrains.

Form a team of 8 to 10 and rack your brains as you compete with the wittiest of them all. Top the night off with a buffet spread and 2 bottles of wine per team table. The winning team will also stand a chance to win $1,000 worth of F&B dining vouchers!

Sat, 6 Oct 2018 Registration opens at 7:30pm with the quiz starting at 8pm The Elizabeth Suite $55+ Member • $65+ Non-Member

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

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner with UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters Fri, 8 Jun

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• BEST OF BRITISH SPECIAL •

Cooking Demo and Lunch

by UK Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters Sun, 10 Jun

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• COMMITTEE IN THE SPOTLIGHT • 1. What is your role on the Main Committee?

Interview

Duncan n a g i l l i G c M with

I chair the Sports Committee working with the various Sports Convenors to provide a cross-section of sports activities for all the members.

2. What motivated you to join the Main Committee?

As we live in Iskandar (across the Causeway in Malaysia), the Club has become a bit of a ‘home away from home’ for my family and I when we visit Singapore for the kids various weekend sports activities. The effort the Staff and members make to ensure we are made to feel welcome and looked after motivated me to see if I might be able to help the Club further develop and grow and let other similar, like-minded families enjoy the facilities and service.

3. How long have you been a Member at The British Club?

About 24 months – only discovered this oasis late when invited as guests of the generous Mounsey family and now wonder how we managed to survive without it…suppose I owe them a beer or 2 for the intro…

4. What is your favourite spot at the Club?

In front of the big screens at Scores, with a cold drink in hand, when a sports event is being televised.

5. Which is your favourite restaurant and favourite dish at the Club?

Not surprisingly it’s Scores and you’d be hard pressed to find a better curry buffet.

6. What do you do when you are not at the Club?

I coach kids rugby, shuttle my kids between sports, parties, sleep overs, etc (like most parents I imagine) and try to squeeze in a day job and keeping fit.

7. In 3 words, how would you describe the Club?

Hospitable, Friendly and Easy.

8. How long have you lived in Singapore?

“

...effort the Staff and members make to ensure we are made to feel welcome and looked after...

“

We’ve lived in the area for nearly 8 years.

9. Where do you dine outside of the Club?

Coppola Family Pizzeria and Wine Bar in Horizon Hills Iskandar (very family-friendly and best pizzas in JB) and Laagna Barefoot Dining for the hottest curries in Singapore.

10. What is your favourite movie of all time?

Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels – British as can be…

11. What is your favourite band/singer?

Anything from the 80’s (sadly) that I can dance to (badly!).

12. What is your favourite sport?

Interest in most sports but Rugby Union is a bit of a religion in our home.

13. What is your favourite drink?

Ice cold Magners Irish Cider.

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• CLUB NEWS •

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Sara Ann iin a Salo (Right)

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May

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• CLUB NEWS •

Dear Members DID YOU KNOW that more than 500 towels have gone missing from the Club in the last 12 months. This has led to the Club spending $6,000 to repurchase new towels.

Please remember to return the towels once you are done with them and remind your

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• STAFF IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

Meet

Rajeev Singh, the Master Chef De Cuisine of the Indian Kitchen at Verandah Café

Rajeev’s journey started off in 2001, when he was introduced by his brother to come work in Singapore. Rajeev grew up surrounded by interesting spices and aromas, which would become his bread and butter today. After all, he is the 6th generation that is working as a chef and we can safely say that it literally runs in the blood.

Rajeev first started off at Singapore Khalsa Association as an Indian chef. Throughout his journey there, he got used to the culture and preferences of Singaporeans. In 2003, Rajeev joined The British Club and was the pioneer batch that opened the Indian Kitchen at Verandah Café. By then, the Club did not offer any Indian cuisine and it was an opportunity to explore. Fast track 15 years later, this was one of the best decision made as the Indian food at the Club is now one of if not the most popular amongst our Members.

Rajeev is happily married and is a father of two outgoing boys. During holidays breaks, he would return to India to spend time with his friends and family. When asked about his journey here, Rajeev has nothing but happiness. He had

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Are you a messy or a neat person?

Do not be fooled by my moustache, I’m actually a neat and tidy person.

2)

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

Burgers and fast food. They are boring and processed; not good for health.

3)

Where can we always find you at the Club?

At the Indian Kitchen, whipping up Members’ favorite Naans and Murgh Makhani.

4) What is your greatest strength or weakness?

I like to think that my friendliness helps me get to know Members and guests better, in turn building friendships and camaraderie.

5)

Nicest thing Members have said or done to you?

Many Members have given me lovely cakes

and gifts during the festive season like

Deepavali and I greatly appreciate their generosity!

received Singapore citizenship in 2010.

6) What will be your ideal way to spend the weekend?

Rajeev will be celebrating his 15th year at the Club this year

I like to spend my weekends cooking up a storm at the Club.

7)

Why did you decide to do the work you are doing now?

Growing up, my parents, grandparents and great grandparents have been in this industry and I guess it really did run in my blood.

and he deserves every bit of it. Well-liked by many Members, he is known for his friendliness and of course, the food he makes. Let’s find out more about Rajeev in this month’s Staff in the Spotlight feature!

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• STAFF IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

8)

What inspires you to be better?

Members’ satisfaction makes me happy.

When Members come up to me and compliment the food, it makes me happy and inspires me to do what I do.

9)

What is your favorite local dish?

Dhal, made up of mainly lentils, tomatoes, chillies and spices.

10) What is your favorite ingredient to

work with?

Black Pepper, a must-have in many Indian dishes.

11) What is the dish you’re most proud of?

Lamb Rogan Josh, come try it the next time you’re at the Club. I promise you will not be disappointed!

12) Tell us the secret to making the perfect

Murgh Makhani.

I’m sorry but this is top secret, come work at the Indian Kitchen if you need to know!

Jokes aside, Cardamom and Fennel Seeds are vital in making the perfect butter chicken.

13) Plain, butter or cheese Naan?

The most sinful cheese Naan, once in awhile..

14) Fish, chicken or mutton curry?

None of the above. I prefer vegetarian curry,

which really has as more flavor than the meat curries.

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• MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT •

Ee Chien

How did you hear of The British Club, and what made you join the Club?

I’d been looking for a club with a variety of facilities near my home to join, and had been doing a bit of research. The British Club had a host of good recommendations online, and a family friend who’s a member said the food was amazing! It fit everything I was looking for, so I figured I better join quick!

Tell us more about your role at Grab.

My team works on sourcing deals in Singapore and the region, where we work with companies to simplify the payments process for the everyday consumer. I was previously at Uber running their Vehicle Solutions team, where we ran strategy and operations to give drivers the best opportunities to earn. Similarly at Grab, we’re also working on building our Grab Financial arm, that will work on helping others with their money management.

What is your favorite food at the Club?

The Murg Makhani is truly heavenly. Eat that with garlic and butter naan at the side, and I’m ready for a nap after. I love how fresh the food is, and seeing the team making it at the poolside is always a welcome sight (and temptation).

How’d you get into the F&B business, and how do you balance your day job and night job?

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

Ee Chien joined the Club in February 2018. He is a currently working as a Senior Associate in Business Development at Grab in their payments business. He also co-owns a cocktail bar in Tanjong Pagar area called Jekyll & Hyde.

We find out a bit more about Ee Chien and what is in store for him in this interview.

I’ve always wanted to get into F&B and was casually surfing on a website when I saw a listing. The funny thing is, it’s a bar that my friends and I used to go to every few weeks! I asked my colleague Hayden if he wanted to partner with me on this, and he said yes! I love their cocktails, and now can drink them all day.

We do have a full-time team there, so they help us run the operations on a day-to-day basis.

If any member comes and shows their membership card, we’ll be happy to give them 10% off!

Lastly, tell us what is in store for you in the upcoming months.

I’ll be juggling both my “day job” and “night job.” Excited to take the bar and transform it. Also excited about the mobile payments business. I’m turning 30 this year, so I’ll be taking some trips to celebrate, including Scotland for a whisky tour!

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• CLUB NEWS •

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• CLUB NEWS •

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT

From Left: Christabel Mclaughlin, Yoko Mclaughlin, Dorothy Tan, Joyce Tan, Sanghamitra Bose

From Left: Charissa Tan, Sarah McNee (Main Committee)

In partnership with

7 June

From Left: Beth Gouw, Togi Gouw, Kenlin Liu, Ngo Chew Yeh

From Left: Patricia Lee, Andy Lee, Don Wang

From Left: Garima Sood, Sourabh Sood, Sarah McNee (Main Committee)

From Left: Togi Gouw, Sarah McNee (Main Committee), Beth Gouw

From Left: David Wong (Main Committee), Ian Cheah, Clara Cleah, Carrie Cheah

Warm Welcome TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

H.E. CONSTANTINA KOLIOU OMAIR AZAM SHEILA & NAVIN AHUJA EDITH & DIARMID BLYTH JAMES BRUNNER BENJAMIN & FIONA CHESNEY JOHN CHIAM & LOKE SAW GET ANGEL DING JACQUELYN GOH & YAP TECK MENG NIGEL & CLAUDIA HUTCHINSON FIONA HUGHES & GERARD CRONIN TIMO JOSTEN & JEAN MADDEN BALASUPRAMANIAM KRISHNA & THULASIAMMAL GOVINDARAJOO

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NATASHA LIU FIONA LAKE & GARY BARR ANDREA LEE JUSTIN & HELEN MCGUIRE KEVIN & VERONICA MACKAY NGO CHEW YEH PATRICK PECK JONATHAN & SARAH PAYNE STEVEN REID & ESTER JOVEN SHINICHIRO & JENN HIRAI KEVIN SARGISON & YVONNE TAN SIM MOH CHEAN & SEETO HUI-E SUJYOT & SHAUN SAKHRANI DOROTHY & JOYCE TAN

BERNARD TAN & COLLEEN GOH SZE WAH & BEE LAN TAN KYOJI TERAO & LYNNE TERAO TAN PAULINE TAN & LIM CHOON HOE LINDI TAN & LEE CHULWOO MANDEEP & HELEN TAHIM JULIAN TAYLOR & BONNIE TAYLOR-CHU AJAY VERMA WIJNAND VAN ECK & SHIN SIL LEE HORST & YVETTE WASEL WANG JINN WANG WEI & BI XIAODONG

THE FUTURE OF VERTICAL INTEGRATION AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT

By David Pugh, The Fry Group The Hayne Royal Commission into Australian financial services started in March this year and will continue throughout 2018. It’s already clear that its broad remit will lead to fundamental changes in investing and finance. But how will this affect Australians living overseas, and their own arrangements for savings and investments?

Vertical integration – just what is it?

Who’s your adviser?

An early issue out of the traps is the “vertically integrated” wealth management business model. This where a business combines activities at two (or more) stages of production, which in wealth management means the firms selling savings and investment products and services also own the businesses which create those products and services. It’s a bit like IKEA designing and manufacturing the furniture in the very same stores it sells them to you.

The idea of a public register of independent advisers increases access to alternative sources of trustworthy advice. Last December, the Independent Financial Advisers Association of Australia (IFAAA) took steps towards this, by announcing that it would become a profession by submitting an application to the Professional Standards Councils (PSC). It also sought to change its name (to the Profession of Independent Financial Advisers, or PIFA) and put an occupational scheme in place to drive professional standards, including a compliance and risk management framework, complaints and discipline protocols, and a Code of Ethical Practice.

The problem with this system in wealth management is that it’s vulnerable to conflicts of interest and commission gouging. The January 2018 ASIC report on vertical integration stated that only 21% of advisers’ product lists comprised in-house products – but after receiving advice from vertically integrated firms, customers committed 68% of their investments to those in-house products.

About that advice It’s also emerged in the same report that 75% of this advice was ‘noncompliant’ with existing rules governing the quality and independence of advice. So to use the same analogy, if you go to IKEA, you’re going to end up buying IKEA furniture – and you shouldn’t expect to ask the manager for their opinion on what’s on offer at Harvey Norman.

This model has also produced an ‘advice gap’, where many investors shun investment advice as being too costly, so the firms end up advising only high-income investors. Also, with the big firms controlling 80% of the wealth management industry, there is a lack of choice for investors looking for quality advice.

Now, advisers able to show the right affiliations – and most importantly, a track record of impartiality – have the opening they need to compete effectively with the wealth management arms of the majors.

For Australians living overseas, there has never been a better time to ensure their plans for the future, including the treatment of their superannuation and their tax affairs, are managed effectively and without undue cost by experts with a background in – and a commitment to – unbiased advice.

Where to next?

These findings have led to calls for better standards and licensing for financial advisers. Better disclosure requirements have been proposed with the intention of rebuilding trust in investment advice by ensuring that the customers’ interests are prioritised over the institutions’ drive to maximise profits and shareholder value. New, greater transparency requirements in the market will alert investors to the risks of staying with particular wealth managers.

www.advice@thefrygroup.sg • Tel: +65 6225 0825 • www.thefrygroup.sg The information in this article aims to provide information. However, this is not intended to form professional advice nor should it be relied upon as such and before taking any particular action, specific and personal advice should be obtained. All levels and basis of, and relief from taxation illustrated here are subject to change. The Fry Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Authorised to act as a financial adviser by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). License number FA100057-1.

• CLUB NEWS •

I believe that in order to create an authentic Italian pizza, one must have a combination of knowledge, passion and love. We cannot lack any of these things if we want to offer great pizza.

– Daniele Colaiacomo

Meet Daniele, our new Italian Chef at the Club.

Daniele’s story began in Rome, in a regular pizza shop owned by his brother. He had started working there at a time when he could not find a permanent job; and decided to help out in the shop.

During the first 3 months, Daniele cut vegetables, fresh food and cleaned the kitchen; all the while observing the pizza chef work his dough magic. Daniele started experimenting and getting a feel of the dough and that’s when he fell in love.

Since then, he’s made it his life’s work, churning out pizzas in Rome, London, New York and now Singapore.

Since he joined Pete’s Place at the Grand Hyatt last year, Chef Daniele has refined the dough recipe and baking techniques. He joins us in August and we are excited to find out what he has in store for us.

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• CLUB NEWS •

You are cordially invited to MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT

THE ITALIAN CONNECTION on Thursday, 6 September 2018 at 7:30pm.

We are pleased to announce the launch of Daniele’s Pizza at the Club with an evening of all things Italian.

Venue: The Elizabeth Suite Attire: Smart Casual Please RSVP to Recept@britishclub.org.sg

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DINING DEALS • FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

ALL NEW

Fun Day Monday

Buy-1-Get-1 Free from our a la carte food menu

Choose Day Tuesday

(Complimentary item must be equal or lesser value of the item purchased)

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.

$10+ for every pizza or pasta from the a la carte menu includes a soft drink of your choice Verandah Café, Splash Bar 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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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.

• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

Bethwines

WINE & GOURMET DINNER

with Guest Chef Paul Then

Fri, 31 Aug • 7:30pm onwards $98+ Member • $108+ Guest

Viña Agustinos, located in a privileged spot in Chile with an abundance of rivers that flow through its vineyards, was conceived to produce wines of the highest quality in a context of total sustainability. To achieve that, the company has incorporated environmentally friendly and minimally invasive practices into its processes, as well as providing constant care for its employees and their families.

Viña Porta invites you to discover Chile through its best wines. The secret lies in the careful production process, including the choice of the valley, the vineyards, the harvest, production and distribution.

In the 700 hectares that Porta owns in the Maipo Valley, grapes are managed with utmost care, respecting the environment and relying on local people to produce fine red and white wines that captivate the palate with their unique characteristics, elegance and flavor.

Both wineries are owned by Bethwine and we are happy to have Mr Gonzalo Lattore with us this August to share these wines.

Gonzalo was born into a family who owns vineyards and have been working with wines after he graduated from university.

Gonzalo has been the Export Director with Bethwines, who owns Santa Alicia, Viña Porta and Viña Agustinos, for the last 14 years.

Aperitif Langoustine Kueh Pie Tee Sevruga Caviar, Crabmeat & Sweet Turnip Osadia Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile ***** First Course Seafood Pong Tauhu Savoy Cabbage Rolls, Hokkaido Scallops

Agustinos Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Biobio Valley, Chile ***** Second Course Lobster Noodles in Coconut Husk Laksa Foam & Fish Flakes

Porta Gran Reserve Chardonnay, Biobio Valley, Chile ***** Third Course Chicken Roulard with Buah Keluak Spices Prawn and Pork Stuffings

Agustinos Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile ***** Main Course Medallion of Baby Lamb, Coriander & Lemongrass Macadamia Nut Crust, Star Anise Sauce

Porta Gran Reserva Carmenere, Maipo Valley, Chile Porta Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile ***** Dessert Cendol Panacotta with Azuki Beans Coconut Palm, Green Rice Jelly, Sea Salt Flakes

Freshly Brewed Premium Illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas

Special Take-Away Price

U.P.$

Osadia Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile

$19.90

$25.00

Agustinos Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Biobio Valley, Chile

$24.90

$32.00

Porta Gran Reserva Chardonnay, Biobio Valley, Chile

$29.90

$38.00

Agustinos Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile

$24.90

$32.00

Porta Gran Reserva Carmenere, Maipo Valley, Chile

$ 29.90

$38.00

Porta Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile

$38

$48

Description

Chef Paul Then Despite his training in French cooking in the U.S., Chef Paul Then’s true passion lies with Peranakan cuisine – a unique mix of Malay and Chinese influences that he grew up with. Born to a Straits Chinese family, he is inspired by his experience helping his grandmother in the kitchen during his tender years. His passion has taken him all over the world and paved his way towards becoming a culinary star. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, he has been at the helm of the kitchens of various international hotels in numerous cities across the world from Shanghai and Las Vegas to Berlin and Milan.

In addition to working as an executive chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant, Chef Paul Then has also cooked for a Singapore President and his guests on important occasions and state visits – impressive credentials not many chefs can say to have.

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

In partnership with

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

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B irya ni R ice,R a ita a nd R o a sted Pa pa d

S moke d Tu rke y Wrap To rtilla , A io li, Lettuce, To ma to es, O nio ns a nd Cheese Sa uce

O ve n - bake d Kin g F is h, Ricotta Tortellini an d S e mi- drie d Toma t o Coul i s

Garl ic Prawn s , C h ive Mas h an d Tomato Bas il S als a Cre am of Broccol i & Bacon wit h C h e ddar Crou ton Van il la Be an C re am Bru le e wit h Man go S alad 24 |

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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.

• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

Monthly P

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Macau Pork C h op Bacon Sa n dwich S p i ced Sa lt, Fries a nd Side Sa la d

Ve ge table K ofta Cu rry

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B i r ya ni R ice, R a ita a nd R o a sted Pa pa d

M u t ton Kofta C u rry B i r y a ni R ice, R a ita a nd R o a sted Pa pa d

I t al ia n B e ef M e a t b a l l S a ndw ic h F ri e s and Si d e Sal a d

An gu s Be e f Te n de rloin , M us hroom Ragou t, S w i s s Chees e an d Ros t i Pot a t o

Wa g yu Be e f & Pe ppe r P ie, Glaze d C arrots an d P ea s H o t-s moke d S almon , Cream F re s h , Avocado a nd He irloom Tomatoe s Lemon Me rin gu e Pie w it h Ch e rry Compote 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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Comfort at Comfortable Value.

The widest selection of furniture, home appliances and IT gadgets under one roof. At prices you won’t find elsewhere, guaranteed.

Be a HomeClub Elite member and get more out of your purchase

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% 10off ACCESS Member-Only Events & Promotions

ENJOY up to 10% Off Storewide Every Tuesday*

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Shop online at

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

THE BRITISH CLUB

GIFT VOUCHERS SUNDAY LUNCH

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

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

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

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

Reservations required.

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

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

Verandah Café now delivers its famous Indian food and authentic Italian pizza via food couriers, Deliveroo and Honestbee!

*Deliveries only available for locations within a 2-kilometre radius. Payments are to be made via credit card. Terms and conditions apply.

Visit www.deliveroo.com.sg or www.honestbee.sg or download the Deliveroo or Honestbee application for more information.

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 •

Bruichladdich Scottish Barley

Fri, 3 Aug 6:30pm to 10:30pm

Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smooth as pebbles in a pool. It’s clean, fresh and lively with both the oak and the grain in perfect harmony. Made from 100% Scottish barley, trickle distilled, then matured for its entire life by the shores of Lochindaal in premium American oak.

Join us this August and let the whisky speak for itself.

Tasting

Special Price:

$148 (U.P. $255+)

Reyka Small Batch Vodka

Tasting

Fri, 7 Sep 6:30pm to 10:30pm Reyka is an Icelandic vodka, distilled from wheat and barley. It is also the world’s first “green” vodka, being made from glacial water and distilled using sustainable energy from geothermal heat.

Special Price:

$118 (U.P. $225+)

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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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Family Movie Night, 7pm

Reyka Small Batch Vodka Tasting, 6:30pm to 10:30pm

Dining Event 13 - 17 Years Old

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Members Connect 6 Night, 7:30pm to 9pm

Royal Geographical Society Talk: Rob Lilwall, 7pm

“The Italian Connection”

Family Event 10 - 12 Years Old

12

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Best of British 2018 Superbrains Inter-Community Quiz Night Sat, 6 Oct Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Singapore Turf Club Sun, 21 Oct

Regular Activity 4 - 9 Years Old

Pub Quiz Night, 8pm

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WINE DINNER

SAT

The Hangout launch!

Back to School Teen Movie Marathon, 4pm

Tennis Festival 2018

F1 Arts & Crafts: Cardboard Car 12pm to 3pm

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Little Chef: 29 World Vegetarian Day, 10am to 11:30am

Adult Cooking Class: Tiramisu, 2pm to 5pm

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British Council Workshop: Support your child’s learning at home, 10am to 12pm

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

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TUE

Pub Quiz Night, 8pm

Hari Raya Haji

Pub Quiz Night, 8pm

Summer Camp, 10am

WED

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National Day Celebration, 12pm to 4:30pm

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30

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Bethwines Wine & Gourmet Dinner with Guest Chef Paul Then, 7:30pm

Family Movie Night, 7pm

Bruichladdich Scottish Barley Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting, 6:30pm to 10:30pm

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Special Arts & 26 Crafts: “Back to School” Decorate your own Planner, 12pm to 3pm

Teen Workshop: 19 Photography Workshop, 3pm to 5pm

Special Arts & Crafts: World Elephant Day, 12pm to 3pm

SUN

*Pull out page and place on fridge or wall.

SAT

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

Summer Camp, 10am

il Molino di Grace Estate Wine & Gourmet Dinner Fri, 28 Sep

Adult Cooking Class: Tiramisu Sat, 22 Sep

UPCOMING IN SEPTEMBER:

MON

AUG

08

Muay Thai

ABT

Boot Camp

8pm to 9pm Eileen Tan

7pm to 8pm Sas Thayalan

Introduction

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

3 – 5 years old

9 – 10 years old

8 – 11 years old

SUN

12 – 16 years old

11am to 12pm Kelly Chan

Junior Fitness Group Coaching

10am to 11am Kelly Chan

Junior Fitness Group Coaching

11 – 14 years old

4pm to 6pm Andy Tan

Taekwondo @GESS

Yoga

10:35am to 12:05pm Paulina Buck

9:30am to 10:30am David Thong

Karate

SAT

AUG

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

6 – 8 years old

Ladies Tennis Camp 20 to 24 Aug 1.5 – 3 years old

FRI Pilates

Sports Summer Camp 9 Jul till 24 Aug

TRX

7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Water Aerobics

Advance

7:15pm to 8:15pm Eileen Tan

6pm to 7:15pm Eric Shia

10am to 11am Kristel Heather

Family Zumba

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Aqua Bike

Aqua Boot Camp

7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

Boot Camp

9:30am to 11am Paulina Buck

Yoga

9am to 10:15am Eric Shia

Muay Thai

9am to 10am

9am to 10am Kevin Leong

8:30am to 9:30am Kristel Heather

9:30am to 10:30am Camilla

Yoga

8:30am to 9:30am

THU Pilates

Aqua Bike

Pilates

WED Aqua Running

TUES

MON

SPORTS & FITNESS CLASSES 08

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

Aqua Bike

TUES 9am to 10am Kevin Leong

Aqua Running

WED 9am to 10am

THU

Boot Camp 7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

6 – 8 years old

FRI Pilates

09

SUN

SEP

SAT

Taekwondo @GESS

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

10am to 11am Kelly Chan

Junior Fitness Group Coaching 8:30am to 9:30am

9:30am to 10:30am David Thong

9 – 10 years old

Yoga

10:35am to 12:05pm Paulina Buck

Yoga

9:30am to 10:30am Camilla

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Aqua Box Fit

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Children Ballet

3 – 5 years old

Karate

SPORTS & FITNESS CLASSES 8:30am to 9:30am

Muay Thai 9:30am to 11am Paulina Buck

Pilates

Yoga 9am to 10:15am Eric Shia

Water Aerobics

10am to 11am Kristel Heather

TRX

Pilates

9:30am to 10:30am Camilla

Aqua Bike

10am to 11am Kevin Leong

Muay Thai

Yoga

Aqua Boot Camp

Family Zumba

1.5 – 3 years old

Tennis Festival Sat, 1 Sep Junior Team Tennis League Season 2 9 Sep to 11 Nov Annual Golf Championship 2018 Fri, 14 Sep

5:15pm to 6:15pm Julniee Tan

Children Ballet

4:15pm to 5:15pm Julniee Tan

7pm to 8pm Eileen Tan

ABT

6pm to 7:15pm Eric Shia

Boot Camp

7pm to 8pm Sas Thayalan

SPORTS EVENT

7:15pm to 8:15pm Eileen Tan

Advance

8pm to 9pm Eileen Tan

Introduction

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

• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

Aperitif Tenuta Ca’Bolani Prosecco DOC Spumante Brut N.V., Italy ••••• Carbonara Arancini

il Molino di Grace Estate WINE & GOURMET DINNER

Fri, 28 Sep • 7:30pm onwards $98+ Member • $108+ Guest

il Molino di Grace II Volano Rosso IGT, Tuscany, Italy Grape Varietals: Sangiovese, Merlot ***** Minestroni Borlotti Beans, Italian Pork Sausage il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Grape Varietals: Sangiovese ••••• Italian Bass Prosciutto, Artichokes, Roman Tomato, Fennel, Olives, Capers and Parsley il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Gran Selezione ‘Margone’ DOCG, Tuscany, Italy Grape Varietals: Sangiovese

Il Molino di Grace, is simply, the taste of Tuscany. Located in the

Awards * Decanter Magazine - 95 Points ••••• Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Fingerling Potato, Green Sauce

heart of the Chianti region, Il Molino di Grace is an alluring and

il Molino di Grace Super Tuscan Gratius IGT, Tuscany, Italy

authentic capture of Chianti Classico soil, grapes, climate, tradition

Grape Varietals: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino

and innovation. Founded by Frank Grace in the 1990’s, the winery

Awards * Wine Spectator – 93 Points ••••• Torta Borozzi

of il Molino di Grace was built with a simple vision: to bottle the most authentic expression of this rocky terroir and succulent Sangiovese fruit that the picturesque Chianti hills deserve.

Freshly Brewed Premium Illy Coffee or Selection of English Teas

We are happy to have the Brand Ambassador, Benjamin Vigier with us to share with us these fantastic wines.

Benjamin has been in the wine industry for more than ten years and has lived in Asia since 2004. Benjamin joined an old and very well-known wine house in Switzerland called Baur au Lac Vins in 2013. He is in charge of the development of the distribution and the marketing of qualitative wineries all over Asia as Brand Ambassador including the iconic il Molino di Grace.

Special Take-Away Price

U.P.$

Tenuta Ca'Bolani Prosecco DOC Spumante Brut N.V., Friuli, Italy

$28.00

$49.50

il Molino di Grace II Volano Rosso IGT, Tuscany, Italy

$28.50

$39.50

il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

$45.00

$59.50

il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Margone' DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

$68.00

$95.00

il Molino di Grace Super Tuscan Gratius IGT, Tuscany, Italy

$79.50

$108.00

Description

In partnership with

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

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• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL • ONLY AT THE WINDSOR SHOP

August and September Promotion

SPIRIT PROMOTION NB London Dry Gin

Half Hitch Gin $123 per bottle

$105 per bottle

The intriguing combination of black tea, bergamot, wood, hay and pepper were chosen with Camden’s rich history of trade in mind and to create a gin of distinction. An exotic yet quintessentially British taste.

Voted the World’s Best Dry London Dry Gin, and the only drink brand selected in celebration of the Queen’s 90th Birthday.

Silent Pool Gin

Whitley Neill Quince Gin

$118 per bottle

$105 per bottle

Fresh notes of citrus and kaffir lime are grounded with the subtle sweetness of local honey, creating a well-balanced gin that is both traditional & refreshing individual.

First UK gin which uses real quince fruit juice alongside a range of other ingredients to create a particularly smooth, sweet gin.

Aperol

$34.90 per bottle (U.P. $45)

WINE PROMOTION Pol Remy Brut N.V., France

$28 per bottle

Apaltagua Gran Verano Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile

$26.50 per bottle

Apaltagua Gran Verano Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley, Chile

$26.50 per bottle

Chateau De La Bouyere Blanc (Semillon/Sauvignon), Bordeaux, France

$29.50 per bottle

Chateau De La Bouyere Rouge(Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc), Bordeaux, France

$29.50 per bottle

Castello di Cigognola Bianca (vinified Barbera) IGT, Lombardy, Italy

$32 per bottle

Castello di Cigognola Dodici Dodici DOC (Barbera), Lombardy, Italy

$32 per bottle

Castelforte Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG, Veneto, Italy

$58 per bottle

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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.

• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

PROMOTION

BRITISH AFTERNOON TEA

EARLY DOORS SPECIAL

LADIES DAY

Mon to Fri • 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Every Tuesday

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

Enjoy 20% off food purchases

Calling all ladies!

when you place your order before 6:30pm!

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

Daily • 3pm to 5:30pm

$24.50+ per person Reservations required.

Please book 24-hours in advance as all items are freshly baked and prepared.

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

BOTTLES OF THE MONTH (Aug & Sep)

Bruichladdich Scottish Barley Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Reyka Small Batch Vodka

$118+ per bottle (U.P. $225+)

$148+ per bottle (U.P. $255+)

NB London Dry Gin

$118+ per bottle (U.P. $205+)

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 •

RETURN OF OLD SPECKLED HEN DRAFT Sat, 15 Sep • 7pm to 9pm

You heard it right, Old Speckled Hen Draft is back!

Come join us on this day and enjoy your favorite ale at only

$10+ per pint (U.P. $15.80+)

SUMMER CHILLED JUICES PROMOTION @ VERANDAH CAFÉ August & September 2018 Special Price:

$4.90+ (U.P. $6.50+) Calling all Gin lovers! Ever wonder what food goes with your G&T? The craft of pairing food with gin, dubbed ‘ginstronomy’ is gaining popularity as gastronomes explore matching the complex botanicals of the juniper-based spirit with some of their favourite food.

Let us take you on a journey through what makes gin so unique this September. Book now to avoid disappointment.

A GINSTRONOMY AFFAIR

Fri, 21 Sep • 7:30pm Mountbatten Bar & Grill $48+ Member • $58+ Guest

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Canapés Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta NB Gin

***** Green Peas Veloute, Salted Ricotta, Crab Fritter Silent Pool Gin

***** Angus Beef Strip Loin, Foie Gras, Asparagus, Natural Jus Half Hitch Gin

***** Lemon Custard Tart, Clotted Cream Whitly Neill Quince Gin

Accompanied Tonic for above Gin Selection Double Dutch Indian Tonic and Double Dutch Skinny Tonic

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.

• FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIAL •

Th e B r i t i s h C lub

Delivery Packages Enjoy private dining anytime at the venue of your choice with the Club’s delivery packages.

The Club features three special packages: Cheshire, Suffolk and Lancaster, all specially created to provide the best dining experience for you and your guests.

Our delivery packages are open to Non-Members as well!

Cheshire

7 Dishes (Up to 15 persons) Selection of 1 Salad, 1 Appetiser, 1 Vegetable, 1 Meat, 2 Side Dishes and 1 Dessert

$199++ Members’ Rate $249++ Non-Members’ Rate

Free Delivery*

Suffolk

10 Dishes (Up to 15 persons) Selection of 1 Salad, 2 Appetisers, 1 Vegetable, 1 Seafood, 1 Meat, 2 Side Dishes and 2 Desserts

$299++ Members’ Rate $349++ Non-Members’ Rate

Free Delivery*

Lancaster 15 Dishes (Up to 15 person)

Selection of 2 Salads, 2 Appetisers, 2 Vegetable, 2 Seafood, 2 Meat, 2 Side Dishes and 3 Desserts

$399++ Members’ Rate $449++ Non-Members’ Rate

Enjoy free island-wide delivery* from 9am to 8pm(worth $80++ per order) if you book a package before Friday, 30 September. *Free delivery is applicable for Suffolk and Lancaster packages only *Terms and Conditions apply

Call 6410 1100 or email banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg to place your orders today.

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This marketing material is for general information only and is neither a contract nor intended as an offer or recommendation with respect to the purchase or sale of the above products. Buying health insurance products that are not suitable for you may impact your ability to finance future healthcare needs.

You should seek advice from a qualified adviser if in doubt. The information on this advert is correct as at 1 March 2018.

• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS • The Royal Geographical Society Singapore brings you

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Thu, 20 Sep • 7pm • The Elizabeth Suite

$25+ per ticket (Includes two drinks, choose from house wine, beer or soft drink)

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

MELBOURNE CUP Tue, 6 Nov • 10am to 3pm • The Elizabeth Suite

SAVE THE DATE!

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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!

THE BOOMERANG

KIRK & MARSHA

THE BLUES EXPRESS

THE GOOD SPOT

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.

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.

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 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.

7 Sep

14 Sep

21 Sep

28 Sep

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BINGO NIGHTS Tue, 7 & 21 Aug, 4 & 18 Sep 8pm • Windsor Arms

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

PITTER CHATTER CHINESE BRUSH SUNDAY PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP PAINTING ENTERTAINMENT Every Thu • 10am to 11:30am Every Fri • 9am to 11:30am Activity Hub AT THE VERANDAH CAFÉ Our very own playgroup for you The British Club welcomes you to

to meet other parents in the Club to share ideas and experiences, and for you and your little bub to make new friends! Join us every Thursday at this social gathering to relax and unwind while the Wed, 15 & 29 Aug, 12 & 26 Sep little ones play. Grandparents and 8pm • Windsor Arms friends are welcome too!

QUIZ NIGHTS

Pit your wits against other teams over 5 rounds.

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

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

Participation fee (donated to charity): Minimum $5 per participant

REGULAR ACTIVITIES 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 Fiona 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 Treetop Lounge

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

Bridge Every Wed • 7pm to 10pm

BALUT

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

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

Next Session: Tue, 28 Aug

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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SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS

WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

Sun, 12 Aug • 12pm to 3pm • Activity Hub World Elephant Day is an international event that falls on the 12th of August every year, and is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world’s elephants.

We will be creating elephants from papier-mache, to remind ourselves how important it is to take care of our environment and protect these gentle giants!

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

TEEN WORKSHOP

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Sun, 19 Aug • 3pm to 5pm • Stuart Room

Calling all Teens! Do you have an interest in photography or want to learn more about this great art? Join us on Sun, 19 Aug – Stuart Room at 3pm for the first in our new Teen series. In honor of World Photography Day, we’ll learn a brief introduction to all things photography. Please bring along a device which you can take photos with.

Snacks and soft drinks included.

$20+ Member • $25+ Guest • Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS

BACK TO SCHOOL: DECORATE YOUR OWN PLANNER Sun, 26 Aug • 12pm to 3pm • Activity Hub

It’s time to head back to school. Parents, drop your children off anytime between 12pm to 3pm for them to decorate their own planners for the next school year.

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

BACK TO SCHOOL TEEN MOVIE MARATHON Sat, 1 Sep • 4pm • Treetops lounge

What could possibly be a better way to kick off a new school year than to watch a movie marathon with your friends! Join us on Saturday and catch three back-toback movie classics whilst enjoying snacks with good company.

$20+ Member • $25+ Guest • Age limit 12+ • Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

POOLSIDE SCREENING: Fri, 24 Aug & 21 Sep • 7pm In alignment with the Singapore Copyright Act, The British Club will no longer be publishing the movie screening details in the Club magazine. To find out the screening details, please refer to the notices around the club or visit our website. In addition, we will not include movie images. We would like to thank you for your understanding in this matter.

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

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• ACTIVITIES & EVENTS •

SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS

F1 CARDBOARD CAR

Sat, 15 Sep • 12pm to 3pm • The Hangout The fastest weekend of the year is here as cars zoom downtown Singapore for the Formula 1 race. Join us and get yourself into the mood by building your own race car. Are you ready to race against your friends?

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

ADULT COOKING CLASS

TIRAMISU

Sat, 22 Sep • 2pm to 5pm • Windsor Arms Bake up a storm this September as you learn the secrets of making Italy’s famous dessert – Tiramisu. Chef Richard will be conducting the class and will guide you in making the authentic treat reminisce to the ones direct from Veneto, Italy.

$35+ Member • $40+ Guest • Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

BRITISH COUNCIL WORKSHOP:

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING AT HOME Thu, 27 Sep • 10am to 12pm • Stuart Room

How do you support your child’s learning at home? This is a very common question from parents of children of all ages. Join us together with The British Council as this workshop will explore common problems faced by parents and provide tips, resources and solutions to resolve these.

LITTLE CHEF

WORLD VEGETARIAN DAY

Sat, 29 Sep • 10am to 11:30am • Verandah Terrace World Vegetarian Day falls on the 1st of October and will initiate the start of Vegetarian Awareness Month. Join us and be part of this event by baking a flavorsome vegetarian tart made with a puff pastry base and topped with all your favorite vegetables!

$20+ Member • $25+ Guest • Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to event will be billed the full price

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Following a FUN-filled July Summer Camp, don’t miss out on the next camp in August!

Great summer experiences are made of fun-filled activities that encourage creativity and imagination as your child engages in water play, cooking, arts and team-building games with other children.

Mon to Wed 6, 7, 8 Aug

Time:

10am to 5pm Venue:

Main Clubhouse & Outdoor excursion on Day 3

$175+ Member • $195+ Guest Prices include course fees, two snacks and one lunch meal per day

Day 1 • Monday, 6 August

Day 2 • Tuesday, 7 August

Day 3 • Wednesday, 8 August

10am

10am

10am

11am

Registration, Introduction and Icebreaker Games In-house Tea Break

11:30am Arts and Crafts with Dye! 12:30pm Lunch 1:30pm Science Explorer (Density Tower) 2:30pm Little Chef: Whoopee Pies 4pm

In-house Tea Break

4:30pm Activity Review 5pm

Registration

10:15am Polaroid Photo Booth 11:30am In-house Tea Break 12pm

Arts & Crafts: Tin Can Chimes

1pm

Lunch

2pm

Pool Time: Scavenger Hunt

4pm

In-house Tea Break

4:30pm Activity Review 5pm

End of Day 2

Convene at Club Lobby

10:15am Depart for the Forest Adventure Park 11am

Tea Break

11:30am Forest Adventure Park 1pm

Lunch

2pm

Forest Adventure Park

4pm

Back to The British Club

5pm

Certificate Presentation

End of Day 1

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

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Thu,

9 AUG 12pm to 4:30pm

Main Clubhouse, Activity Hub

NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS

Join the Club in celebrating Singapore’s 53rd year of independency.

There will be traditional dance performance and fun activities to keep the whole family entertained.

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• SPORTS & FITNESS •

CLASSES Pilates**

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

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

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

TENNIS SECTION Liza Rowan tennis@britishclub.org.sg

CRICKET SECTION Paul McNee cricket@britishclub.org.sg

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

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

TAEKWONDO SECTION Adam Slater

taekwondo@britishclub.org.sg RUGBY SECTION Simon Goodman

Instructor: Melanie Azlan

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

$20 per session*

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

Instructor: Paulina Buck & 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*

Running Group**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Monday • 7pm to 8pm

$20 per session*

Family Zumba Class**

Instructor: Sas Thayalan

Monday • 7pm to 8pm

$30 per session*

Aqua Boot Camp**

Instructor: Kelvin Leong

Monday • 10am to 11am

$20 per session*

Boot Camp**

Instructor: Eileen Tan

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

$30 per session*

Muay Thai Kickboxing**

Instructor: Eric Shia

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

$50 per session* $160 per month*

ABT Class**

Instructor: Eileen Tan

Tuesday • 7:15pm to 8:15pm

$30 per session*

Aqua Bike**

Instructor: Kristel Heather

Tuesday • 1st session – 8:30am to 9:30am | 2nd session – 10am to 11am

$45 per person* (1 session) • $170 monthly package* Water Aerobics**

Instructor: Kelvin Leong

Wednesday • 10am to 11am

$20 per session*

TRX Training**

Instructor: Eileen Tan

Wednesday • 7pm to 8pm

$30 per session*

Aqua Running**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Wednesday • 9am to 10am

$20 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: Kelvin Leong

Friday • 10am to 11am

$20 per session*

Children Ballet Classes**

Instructor: Julniee Tan

Friday • 4:15pm to 5:15pm (3 – 5 years old) | 5:15pm to 6:15pm (6 – 8 years old)

$31 per session*

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

For bookings, please contact the Sports Department at 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg

LOOKING TO SHED THOSE EXTRA KILOS? Then start taking up personal training at The British Club with any of our friendly Fitness Trainers.

Let them help you identify your goals and achieve them.

1 session*

•

5 sessions*

•

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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FRIDAY NIGHT HEROICS By The Boaster

Anurag, Martyn and Emma planning their next beer

Captain Andrew planning strategy

The brilliant start to the SSRA veterans’ league season has proven to be more than just a start.

Under the leadership of Andrew Marshall and his consiglieri Nick Fell, team BC were an amazing second in the table at the league’s mid-point in late May, having won 5 fixtures and lost 2. Craig Telmer has been a standout player, winning 4 out of 5 of his matches, but many others have chipped in . . . Ray Kwee, Ashley Nicholas and Nick Barker were all P2 W2 and Andrew had won 3 from 4.

After the mid-season break there was a disappointing loss to NUSS (who we had beaten in the first half) followed by a thumping win in the wilds of Bedok, and a loss to the Dutch who are also close to the top of the table. We are still well set for a playoff spot, and while the squad has lost two players – Matt and Neil, who both have left Singapore – it has gained two as well in Anurag and Emma.

“Emma?” you ask. Yes indeed, The Boaster replies. We are thrilled to have a lady member joining the team (and she has already signed up for the Cosmo league too). In May, the section had a ladies’ night at one of the regular squash socials with Gitte, Rhiannon and Laura also joining in, and we plan to have more like it throughout the year. If you would like to join us, please get in touch with either of the conveners, Andrew or Craig.

Finally, as well as saying goodbye to Matt and Neil, both fine players and stalwarts of the BC teams, we are saying a sad goodbye to Damian Glendinning. Damian has been a great friend and has served as treasurer of the section for many years, somehow achieving order from the chaos we create, and balancing the books at year end. He will be missed. We wish all of you safe travels and good squash in your new homes.

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • GOLF:

THIS MONTH, WE INTRODUCE OUR 2017 CLUB CHAMPION JOHN HANCOCK TO THE PAGE By Nic Merrow-Smith John, tell our readers what you remember most about that day in Sentosa on October 20th?

Lots of rain Nic! I was amazed at how quick the greens & fairways cleared. I also remember being laid up with the man-flu..

Now John, we know that there are many would-be golfers in the Club that just need to get out on the course, can you give them some words of encouragement?

I think we’ve got a great bunch of regular golfers of all abilities attending the medals, and a great team spirit in the Monday night golf league and regular matchplay competitions with other clubs.

Difficult drives, bunkers, water everywhere; what’s the secret of staying calm on such a tough course?

Medication…seriously though it was the first time I’d played the course. Golfers are quite fortunate to be able to play on the same turf as the professionals, so for me I just enjoyed the moment.

The Club Championship will be staged on the New Course at SICC this October, is that another course you will be playing for the first time?

Never played it Nic. It is rated as the third best course in Singapore after Serapong & Tanah Merah Garden. It will also be a change for the club to host the club championship.

Looking forward to it.

Participation in family golf day events is growing, so all in all I believe the section is offering lots for any keen golfer to join us out on the course, or at the bar!

Lastly John, who would be in your perfect 4 ball and which course would you choose?

Would have to be Seve, Faldo & Poulter.. all great Ryder Cup players!

Interviewed by Nic Merrow-Smith

How do you rate your chances of a repeat performance, I know Andy Romanis will be breathing down your neck?

Ha Ha! I’m sure Andy will appreciate that going into the club magazine..

I can think of a few who’ve got a very good chance of winning Nic, however with the state of my game at the moment, I’d rate my chances as very slim!

List of remaining golf fixtures for 2018: Month

Date Day

Event

Location

Course

August

25

Saturday

BC Intersectional

Indonesia

Ria Bintan, Bintan

September

1

Saturday

BC Stableford

Malaysia

Horizon Hills

September

14

Friday

BC Championship

Singapore

SICC New

September

28

Friday

Ryder Cup vs American Club

Singapore

TBC

October

6

Saturday

BC Stableford

Malaysia

Horizon Hills

October

12

Friday

BC Stableford

Singapore

Laguna National

October

19

Friday

BC Tour

Indonesia

Bali National, Bali

October

20

Saturday

BC Tour

Indonesia

New Kuta, Bali

October

21

Sunday

BC Tour

Indonesia

Bali National, Bali

November

3

Saturday

BC Stableford

Malaysia

Horizon Hills

November

16

Friday

BC Stableford

Singapore

Seletar

December

1

Saturday

BC Stableford

Malaysia

Horizon Hills

December

7

Friday

EoY Event

Singapore

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • SWIMMING:

ANNUAL SWIMMING GALA 2018

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • TENNIS:

TENNIS IS LIFE, THE REST IS JUST DETAILS. by Liza Rowan Welcome back to Tennis!

Based on our busy socials, competitive tournaments and team wins in national leagues before the summer, you can safely assume that this will be another ace season!

There is so much going on in our lively section that it’s impossible to serve it all up here between the tramlines. Read on for a brief outline of what we have to offer, and future publications will add more spin to the specific areas within the tennis section. J (yes, it gets more corny…)

Stay Calm. Tennis on....

BC Aces U10B Winners

YOUTH TENNIS Earlier this year our Coaches introduced BC Tennis Passports to track skills and to motivate our young newcomers. It’s going so well that we’re celebrating with a club-wide Tennis Festival in September - everyone is welcome and it’s guaranteed to be quite a racket for adults and kids alike, so don’t default or you’ll miss out!

Last season we had 5 teams compete in the national JTTL league and our U10Bs BC ACES came first in their Division! The kids are hoping to smash it again this time around.

This is great way to introduce kids to competitive tennis - singles & doubles, as part of a team. JTTL Season 2 kicks off midSeptember and we’re sure our teams will rally their way to the Finals in November. For more information on our Youth Program, contact Kim Das, kimdas@mac.com

LADIES TENNIS Our internal ladies’ Doubles Ladder continues to serve up points with over 40 ladies participating, playing at times to suit their calendars. The commitment is to play a 3-set game once a month. If you’d like a slice of the action, please contact Lisa at lisamowleladder@gmail.com Last season we had 5 teams competing in WITS (Women’s International Tennis), with our Alpha Team, Can’ O Balls, winning their division so they bounce up to Division A! This season we have 6 teams competing across various divisions – WITS is such a social experience on and off the court, and we welcome any ladies interested to join one of our British Club teams. For more information, follow through our WITS coordinator, Janine, janinemail@iprimus.com 54 |

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Can ‘O Balls WITS Alpha Winners

Kids with Stamped Passports

For experienced players, the club competes in STA (Singapore Tennis Association); if you’re up for some heavy hitting, contact Clytie, clytie@cacpolymers.com.sg Looking smart between the drop volleys and lobs is of course important, so hawk-eye the new tennis kit these ladies will be sporting this season - bringing glamour to the court! Not to ever overlook our gents and kids in the fashion stakes, they are also sporting new British Club gear this season, making it a lovematch!

MEN’S TENNIS The Men’s Ladder provides an excellent opportunity to drive & volley regular singles matches against players of similar ability.

Each member can challenge anyone between 1 and 6 rankings above, and matches are arranged at times to suit you. Please contact PK prasenjit.k.basu@gmail.com for more details.

The British Club enter 3 Men’s teams into each of the STA inter-club events each year, across different grades.

There are usually 3 events • • •

Singles league (March-April) Doubles knock-out (June-July) Doubles league (September- October)

The club can field 15 players in each team, so there’s lots of advantage for gents who wish to play competitively. Matches take place on weekends at the British Club and at the other hosting clubs.

If you would like to know more contact Matthew, and he’ll return your call -matthewrawbone@hotmail.com

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TENNIS SOCIALS The section hosts weekly socials at the club, which you are welcome to join at any time (assuming you fit the category beforehand J ) Ladies: Monday mornings from 9am to 1pm Men: Monday evenings from 7am to 10pm Mixed doubles: Friday evenings from 7 to 10pm There are also weekend socials throughout the year e.g. parent and child, along with themed socials (Halloween costumes, Santa Red Hat social) which are great ways to meet other players and enjoy a beer or a deuce afterwards at Scores.

BC TOURNAMENTS

Sat, 1 Sep • 3pm to 6pm Sports Centre, Tennis Court 3 & 4 The British Club will be launching its first Tennis Festival this coming September.

All are welcome to join us for a fun-filled afternoon! *Open to all children from the age of 4.

All skill levels are welcome and no tennis experience is required.

Last season we hosted our Masters and BC OPEN Tournaments; sincere congratulations to our grand-slammers and all those who participated. We experienced some big serves and few forced errors, and loved spotting some new faces (and winners) on court.

In November we host our Youth Tournament – a great chance for kids to show off their drop shots and backspin against each other and across various age groups.

SOCIAL J We celebrated our successful first season with our Exhibition Match & Awards Nights – it turned out to be quite a racket (I know, sorry) with awesome tennis between coaches, awards presentations, great international buffet, music and even dancing! So, why break a winning formula! We decided on a re-match this season on Friday, 30 November and plan to outplay the performance.

WTA Event This year, Singapore will host this world-renowned event featuring the world’s highest ranked female tennis players, which is why we are arranging a BC Night out! – week of 21 October, so look out for details.

You’re probably at breakpoint with all the tennis jargon here, so let’s leave it there and make it a bye (you were warned…). Let’s call it game, set & match!

Here’s what you can expect: • Mini Tennis Match Play • Fun Tennis & Interactive Games • Carnival Games - Target Throws (Aim the Cans) - Parkour for Kids - Inflatables Target Throws

If you have any comments or suggestions regarding any aspect of our tennis section, feel free to contact one of the committee members, or me at liza@lizarowan.com

• Face Painting

• BC Bear Appearance

Kim Das, Youth Convener Janine Scott, WITS Coordinator Clytie Morgan, Women’s STA David Brown, Men’s Tennis Lisa Mowle, Ladies’ Ladder PK, Men’s Ladder Karen Trotter, Social coordinator All subscribe to Eat. Sleep. Tennis. Repeat.

See you on court!

Liza

• Photo Booth • Refreshments at Scores For registration or enquiries, please call 6410 1173 or email sports@britishclub.org.sg M

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• SPORTS & FITNESS • FOOTBALL:

BCFC HIGH AND LOWS! By Paul Hackett With World Cup fever gripping the globe, you would expect the article to be all about the football! Not us, for us it is a more cosmopolitan affair with a number of key activities taking place that the Section have been involved with.

Firstly we have had the Swimming Gala, if you can kick a ball surely it follows that we can swim!! With no practice, warm up or speedo’s the might of the BC was unleashed and it saw the mixed four rally teams [Mixed because Paddy was swimming] come home with the gold!

Paddy went on to win a number of golds, mainly in the children’s age groups, but as Paddy said, “A medal is a medal” – we look forward to, “Going for Gold” again next year at what was a very good swimming event!

From the water to the turf! Gary Annand, our very own “Peaky Blinder” arranged what will hopefully be our inaugural “Ladies Day at the Races”. With over 30 attendees, it proved to be a great night with new members, Mick Leaver & Gary Barr coming together the stalwarts of the Club with their other halves to enjoy a full card at the Turf Club. Thanks to Paul Summers for assisting with the arrangements, although his tips left a lot to be desired!

On the whole, some appeared more successful than others, with the Donnelly’s, Barr’s, McNamara’s and Skues appearing to look quite flush post their flutters, or was it just the free flow??

Back to the football!

As we come to the end of the Season for some of the teams that we run in the various leagues, it’s with both pride and a touch of sadness that we can report that we have come 2nd in both the EFL QD and EFL PD leagues. A great achievement, but sadly not as Champions, but great to have pushed a few far younger teams all the way to the last game of the season.

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Well done guys, but with new Captains in place for next season, let us hope we can push to be Champions again!

We had a sad day as we said au revoir to a much-loved son of the BCFC, from a young boy, to a full-grown young man, we saw Angus leave heading for University. A last game saw him almost wrap things up with a goal, but alas no! A fitting end at Scores, saw the traditional “boat race” goodbye, followed by a quick revisit of dinner and a trophy to remind him of what he has left behind! We wish you all the best Angus!

To happier times, as the World Cup commenced, our very own Kenny Cowgill has set up the World cup ladder, a great idea from Kenny, to ensure we stay interested in the World Cup even if England ended up like Scotland, Wales and Ireland, i.e. back at home….

Early pace setters include a few surprises as we never see such abilities or tactics on the field, but Robin T, David M, Pete and Robbie Thomas head up the top spots – a long way to go, but let’s see if its ‘coming home!’

Finally, an acknowledgment to Chris, Paddy and Kenny for being instrumental in setting up the BC Youth Football academy. A real first for the BCFC and this initiative in conjunction with ISA gives members children the chance to develop their football skills and hopefully follow the likes of Angus into the first team in years to come.

Come on England and remember the BCFC expects!

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