The British Club January Magazine 2018

January 2018

AFTERNOON TEA WITH BOOKS AND BUBBLES RARE & ENDEMIC WINE & GOURMET DINNER (ITALIAN) BURNS CELEBRATIONS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT THE CLUB

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Perfume Collection US$140,000

As part of the world’s most expensive dining experience.

US$2,000,000

Swizzle Stick | US$20,000 As part of the world’s most expensive vacation.

US$14,000,000

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

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BRITISH CONTACTS British Association of Singapore Website: www.britishassociation.org.sg

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cONTENTS

Tel: 6339 8229

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

President’s Message

2

British Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) Email: info@britcham.org.sg Website: www.britcham.org.sg

GM’s Message

3

Club News

5 – 14

Fry Group Feature

13

Magic Moment

16 – 17

Member in the Spotlight

19

Food & Beverage

22 – 39

Activities & Events

40 – 47

Sports & Fitness

48 – 57

Reciprocal Club Spotlight

59

Club Directory & Operating Hours

60

Tel: 6222 3552

The British Council Tel: 6473 1111 Email: contact@britishcouncil.org.sg Website: www.britishcouncil.org.sg Visit Britain Tel: 800 852 3 549 (Toll Free) Email: singapore@visitbritain.org Website: www.visitbritain.com/sg Singapore St. Andrew’s Society Elaine Young Email: Communications.ssas@gmail.com Website: www.standrewssociety.org.sg

Tel: 9154 0521

St. David’s Society of Singapore Nia Jones Email: williams.nia@gmail.com Website: www.stdavidsingapore.com

Tel: 9634 4570

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

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73 Bukit Tinggi Road Singapore 289761 Tel: 6410 1100 • Fax: 6468 6161 • Email: enquiries@britishclub.org.sg • Website: www.britishclub.org.sg FOLLOW The British Club on

2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE MAIN COMMITTEE

Dear Members, I hope you all had the opportunity to visit the club over the Christmas period and that your experience at the club lived up to your expectations. I also hope that it has been a good start to 2018.

I would like to thank all of you that took the time to attend the 35th Annual General Meeting held in November. It was encouraging to see a mix of established and new members participating in the process and I hope we see the same next time around.

It was certainly positive to see thirteen members contesting the positions on the Main Committee this year. I warmly welcome the newly elected individuals and I look forward to their fresh energy and ideas. Members of the Main Committee and the sub-committees volunteer considerable time throughout the year and I am thankful for the commitment that every committee member makes. In particular, I thank those members stepping down from the Main Committee as between them they have made enormous contributions to the club over decades of hard work and through times of significant turbulence. Finally, I am honoured that my colleagues on the Main Committee have invited me to serve as President for the coming year.

The club will always need contributions and expertise so please do not hesitate to contact me, another member of the Main Committee or the General Manager should you have an interest in being part of the governance of The British Club.

Throughout 2017, we again supported the Club’s adopted charities; Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Singapore and the Gurkha Welfare Trust.

On behalf of those important organisations I thank you for your support. The Ladies Craft Section has recently been raising additional funds for the Gurkha Welfare Trust, to provide accommodation for veterans. The considerable efforts of the ladies deserve our acknowledgment and backing.

Damian Hills President

Steve Settle

Main Committee

Adrian Waterton Main Committee

Stephen Fulton Main Committee

David Wong

Main Committee

Roger Harrold Main Committee

Duncan McGilligan Main Committee

Stephen Walker Main Committee

Sarah McNee Main Committee

Eric Rogers

Main Committee

As you flip through the magazine, you’ll notice pictures of the beautiful pieces of art and the poem that now grace the walls of The Windsor Arms. These works were created by Chilean artist, Eugenia Gajardo, and we had the privilege of having His Excellency, James Sinclair, Ambassador of Chile unveil them back in November. We hope that they provide a warm environment and a talking point for years to come.

I wish you all the best for 2018.

DAMIAN R. HILLS President

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CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS This list will be updated in the next issue.

GM MESSAGE 3 CLUB MANAGEMENT

Dear Members, On behalf of the management team and all of our staff, I would like to wish you and your family, a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2018.

The Club’s Annual General Meeting took place on 23 November and we are pleased to welcome the three new Members to the Main Committee. The team and I look forward to working with the Main Committee to bring you an exceptional 2018.

I would like to thank all the Members who have generously donated to the Hong Bao Fund for our Club staff. Your contribution to this effort will serve to affirm the staff’s efforts and hard work at the Club.

The Club commissioned artist, Eugenia Gajardo last September, to create art for the walls of Windsor Arms. The Unveiling took place on 14 November 2017 and the event was graced by His Excellency James Sinclair, Ambassador of Chile. Please take a closer look at the amazing art pieces that Eugenia has created for us and read the accompanying poem she wrote about the Club which is framed and hangs in the Windsor Arms.

January will see us starting our celebrations for Chinese New Year. Toss your way to prosperity with our Yu Sheng at the Verandah Café or Windsor Arms from 3 January. We will be having Lunar New Year A la carte promotions that promise to impress. Head down to Verandah Cafe to enjoy our New Year Family Steamboat launching on 1 February.

General Manager Andrew Christon 6410 1101 andrewchriston@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Finance & Facilities Michelle Chua 6410 1119 finance@britishclub.org.sg

Executive Chef Sunny Sia 6410 1170 sunnysia@britishclub.org.sg

Marketing Communications Manager Sharon Carvalho 6410 1111 marketing@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Sales Ronnie Ng 6410 1100 membership@britishclub.org.sg

Head of Human Resource Alice Wong 6410 1130 hr@britishclub.org.sg

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

We will continue to bring you our regular Friday and Saturday Night Live commencing 5 January, with music genres like jazz, pop, rock and many more.

A celebratory Burns Supper (semi buffet dinner) will be held to commemorate the life and work of Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns, Scotland’s National Poet and Lyricist.

Sports & Recreation Manager 6410 1150 Wan Lay Chi sports@britishclub.org.sg

Our popular monthly Wine Dinners will continue this year, kicking off in January with Rare & Endemic Italian wines ranging from the sparkling from the Dolomite Mountains to the refreshing white from Mount Etna.

Catering Sales Manager Kurt Tan 6410 1146 banquetsales@britishclub.org.sg

Expect an array of activities that will be happening this Month starting with our regular Pub Quiz and Bingo Nights. If you’re looking to cook up a storm, join us for our Little Chef or Adult Cooking Classes.

ANDREW CHRISTON General Manager

Housekeeping Manager 6410 1162 Asa Shaari housekeeping@britishclub.org.sg

Member Relations Manager Sharonjit Hoondal 6410 1113 memberrelations@britishclub.org.sg

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CLUB NEWS 5

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT Thursday, 11 January

The Club President and the Main Committee invite you to join us for our monthly “Members Connect Night” hosted at the beautiful rooftop setting of the Treetops Terrace.

This monthly networking event provides an opportunity for Members to meet each other, welcome new Members to the Club and learn more about the latest happenings at the Club.

Time : 7:30pm to 9pm (Complimentary buffet dinner and free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks) Please RSVP to Recept@britishclub.org.sg Supported by

WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

H.E JAMES MANLEY & MARIA SINCLAIR

GREGORY & LAURIANE VANDELER

H.E JONATHAN AUSTIN & SALOTE AUSTIN

JAYSHREE & NIKHIL GUREJA

ALAN GIBSON & RINA SUSIANTI

KAMAL HAMZAH & BILLIE HAYWOOD

ALLARD NOOY & ADRIANA SCHOT

KEVIN & LUCIA BROWN

ARUP RAHA

KHOO LEANG HUAT & FUNG HELEN

ASHLEY & NINA JONES

MADHAV & NANDINI KAPADIA

BELYNDA HO

PAUL SCOTT & KATIE ROBINSON

BEN & EMMA WILKIN

PHILIPPA & TIMOTHY BEASANT

DAVID HILL

ROBERT POH & GERALDINE STRATEN

DAVID & SUSAN TULLOCH

SAYAN & DEEPA GHOSH

EUGENIA GAJARDO

SRIDHAR KRISHNAN & ANURADHA SWAMINATHAN

GAVIN MAISTRY & NALAIN NAIDOO

TAN LIE MUI

GILBERT MADHAVAN & CHEE WAI SUM

YUN UL YOUNG & BOUN YEN JUNG

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6 CLUB NEWS

THE BRITISH CLUB 35TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The British Club was held on 23 November 2017.

In his opening address, the Club’s President, Damian Hills thanked each Member of the Main Committee for their efforts and contributions throughout the year. Mr. Hills also acknowledged and expressed his thanks to General Manager, Andrew Christon and his team for their continuous effort in elevating the Club to new heights.

Thereafter, General Manager Andrew Christon, updated the Members on the recent improvements and happenings at the Club. The Honorary Treasurer Stephen Fulton, also went through the Club’s accounts in detail.

13 candidates contested for a seat on the Main Committee, a first in 5 years. Heartiest congratulations to the newly elected Main Committee for 2018.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:25pm

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience

April 2018

The Royal Wedding Street Party

May 2018

Commonwealth Wine Gala Dinner with UK Celebrity Chef

June 2018

Ladies Night and Cooking Demo by UK Celebrity Chef

June 2018

Best of British Ball at the Shangri La

June 2018

Prize Bingo Night

July 2018

Comedy Night

September 2018

Sunset Sail on the Royal Albatross

September 2018

Superbrains Inter-Community Quiz Night

October 2018

Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Singapore Turf Club

October 2018

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the signature events of the year!

Call 6410 1100 or email marketing@britishclub.org.sg for 2018 sponsorship packages.

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

THE UNVEILING OF WINDSOR ARMS ART

10 HR NEWS

STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Employee of The Month October 2017

Hu Yu (Holly)

Sports & Recreation; Sports Coordinator Date Joined: 27 May 2013

Employee of The Month November 2017

Zailani Bin Mohamed Said Maintenance; Supervisor Date Joined: 11 October 2016

Gold Excellent Service Award 2017

From left to right: Rego Avil John, Long Zhi Lin (Jiren), Andrew Christon (General Manager) on behalf of The British Club and Wadhan Alok

PRESIDENT PRESENTED MR NG WITH CERTIFICATE OF RETIREMENT Mr Ng was presented with his Certificate of Retirement together with a long service gratuity cheque by our President last month.

Having joined the club in May 1994, Mr Ng had kept the club’s landscape in lush and prime condition for 23 years.

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If your friend signs up for the five year term membership at a special price of $6,500, you will receive 13,000 BCR points (valued at $260).

The BCR points can be used to redeem for a host of exciting rewards.

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PLANNING A MOVE TO THE UK GET YOUR TAX AND FINANCES IN ORDER FIRST

By David Pugh, Director, The Fry Group

As we wave farewell to 2017 and we kick-off a new year, a lot of expats will be thinking about their next move. For many this can mean preparing to head back to the UK at some stage (if not this year), and if this is the case then it is sensible to try to stay a step ahead and get a sense of the tax and financial issues involved.

In the midst of packing, address changes, leaving parties and general arrangements, it is easy to overlook sensible financial planning and there is potentially a lot of tax to be saved. There are a lot of moving parts to consider.

For example, you may be required to transition over a period of time into a new UK based role. If you are spending time in your UK office you may unknowingly qualify for UK residency before you actually move. In addition, moving partway through a tax year may impact tax payable on any investments you hold and plan to sell here.

A good financial planner and tax adviser will be invaluable to help you navigate some of the potentially tricky tax matters. However, here are some things you should know and consider before you seek advice and make choices. Here are 5 simple considerations to help you along your way:

1. If possible, review your situation in the tax year prior to leaving and take some actions at that time.

2. Make sure you are up to date with your filing obligations to HMRC.

3. Review all your financial interests including property, accounts, life assurances, pensions and investments.

4. Identify the tax characteristics of each asset with a view to determining which should be kept, and which should be sold for maximum tax efficiency.

5. Recently HMRC has become strict on its definition of what qualifies as resident and non-resident. The Statutory Residence Test lays out the qualifications. Be sure to check how that applies to you on the HMRC website and maintain a record of your “midnights” in the UK in the tax year prior and for ideally 5 years before that.

Getting the most favourable tax assessment on your total wealth can be a minefield. Sometimes the solutions are more complex but are certainly still worth a thought. Some other considerations could include: • Special care should be given to your property assets, as particular Capital Gains Tax complications can arise, for which specialist advice is usually needed.

• Particular tax efficiencies can arise through the choice of vehicle through which you invest. Offshore investment bonds, foreign pension trusts, certain UK vehicles and trusts can all play an important part in delivering a higher net return after tax.

• If your spouse is not British, there are particular tax planning considerations you can take into account through the use of offshore assets and holding structures.

Typically, a more diversified portfolio will give you greater tax breaks. ISAs, Income Tax allowances and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowances can all be used to minimise your annual tax bill.

In the fast changing world today, you may be required to move swiftly. If you have planned well ahead of time or at a minimum in the tax year before your return, the tax implications of your move back can be managed and controlled.

Even if you’ve only recently decided that 2018 is going to be your last year in Singapore, make sure you think about these considerations.

The good news is that much of this planning can be done well in advance so that if notice is short, you can be largely ‘ready to go’.

Needless to say, but getting your tax planning right will make your move home go that much more smoothly.

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) Private Limited. Authorised to act as a financial adviser by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). License number FA100057-1.

14 CLUB NEWS

MEMBERS CONNECT NIGHT

In partnership with

2 November & 7 December

From Left: Kannan Gnanasihamani, Chia Su Anne, Christian Gnanasihamani, Janet Teo, Rakesh Krishnamuti, Lauren Teo-Krishnamuti

From Left: Arti Shetty, Daniel Dickson, Steve Walker (Main Committee)

From Left: Sophie Tan, Don Wang, Ronnie Ng, Kamal Hamzah

From Left: David Wong (Main Committee), Warren Khoo

From Left: Steve Walker (Main Committee), Sophie Tan

From Left: Dorothy Colton, Ian Horsburgh

From Left: Kevin Brown, Steve Manning

From Left: Salote Austin, H.E Jonathan Austin, Damian Hills (President)

From Left: Wendy Borland, Lim Kay Keng, Sunita Alwani, Jane Wallace, Robin Spath, Maggie Ashman, Matthew Fonte

From Left: Deepa Ghosh, Stephen Fulton (Main Committee), Sayan Ghosh

From Left: Madhav Kapadia, Rebecca Turley, Nandini Kapadia

From Left: Judith Blackburn, Wilf Blackburn

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16 MAGIC MOMENTS

The Big Five Italian Wine Gala Dinner 24 November

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MAGIC MOMENTS 17

Christmas Bazaar 29 November & 30 November

Wine Affair 1 December

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MEMBER IN THE SPOTLIGHT 19

MEMBER IN THE

SPOTLIGHT

For this issue of Member in the Spotlight, we are pleased to feature Daniel Dickson and his family.

Daniel joined the Club in July 2017. He is a currently a pilot at Singapore Airlines. We find out a bit more about Daniel and his exciting profession in this exclusive interview 1) How did you hear of The British Club, and what made you join the Club?

We have a number of friends who have been Members of the Club for some time now and from time to time we would join them at the Club. My daughter has a lot of school friends whose families are Members at the Club also. We didn’t join earlier as we lived quite far away on the east coast. However, we recently moved to be closer to Rhea’s school TTS and decided now would be the perfect opportunity to join. The main reason was to take advantage of the great facilities, pool, gym, etc. Rhea is enjoying the swimming lessons and at some point, I want to get her started on tennis.

2) Tell us more of your work at Singapore Airlines and what you do.

I fly the B747-400, also known as the Queen of the Skies. Singapore Airlines still operates this aircraft as a Cargo Aircraft. We transport some very interesting items all over the globe e.g. race horses, pharmaceuticals, giraffes, penguins, pandas, rhinos and Formula 1 race cars to name a few. It certainly is a different environment to be working in compared to regular passenger flying. We also fly to some interesting destinations all over the world including places far off the beaten track such as Anchorage and Alaska. My wife, Arti also works in the aviation sector for the Singapore Tourism Board with the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau, helping to bring in events such as the Singapore Airshow.

3) Share with us all about the glitz and glamour (or not) about being a pilot.

I love my job and have great passion for the aviation industry. The glitz and glamour has certainly fizzled out to some extent since the bygone era of the pioneering airlines. It is however still a very rewarding and satisfying career. Travelling the globe whilst witnessing some of the most spectacular views from the flight deck and also enjoying nice hotels to rest in. Jetlag is part and parcel of being an Airline pilot and I enjoy many sleepless nights when I’m halfway round the world. People love to ask how we cope with jetlag and quite simply, for me, I just listen to my body and sleep when I’m tired and eat when I’m hungry, Exercising regularly also helps greatly. One of the hardest things to deal with is missing my family, and it can be very hard missing key events, birthdays and anniversaries. It’s very important to have an understanding family and even more important to make up for this when I enjoy my time off in Singapore.

4) Lastly, tell us something exciting that has happened during your course of work.

As mentioned earlier, I love doing my Job and as such it very rarely feels like work. For this I’m very lucky to be doing something I’m so passionate about. It was especially exciting when I flew the 747 for the first time during my initial training with Singapore Airlines. Part of the regulatory requirements when you transfer to a new aircraft type is, to do touch and go’s (multiple takeoffs and landings) with an empty aircraft (no passengers or cargo). It was a dream come true to be flying such an iconic aircraft and enjoying the magnificent flying machine it truly is. It really is a pleasure to fly!

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20 CHEF IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Meet our Executive Chef

Chef Sunny Sia is the British Club’s Executive Chef, he joined our team in January 2014, he is Singaporean and an Australian Permanent Resident and speaks fluent English and Mandarin.

Married, with three children, he oversees all food preparation at the Clubs’ four restaurants and busy banquet operation, supervising and leading a team of 34 Chefs.

With over 30 years’ experience, Chef Sunny started his career back in the early 80’s just down the road as a Commis Cook at the Swiss Club before doing his National Service in the First Battalion Singapore Guard Unit.

He continued his culinary career at the Sheraton Towers and the Marina Mandarin in Singapore where he became a Sous Chef. He joined Pan Pacific where he became Chef de Cuisine at their Wuxi Grand Hotel in China, he then spent a further 2 years as Chef de Cuisine at the Crown Plaza in Shanghai.

In the mid 90’s he returned to Singapore as Executive Chef of a number of hotels including, The York Hotel, Allson Hotel, Holiday Inn Parkview, Carlton Hotel and the Concord Hotel.

He became Executive Chef at the Stamford Plaza in Sydney Australia then Director of Kitchens for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels in the UK working in London, and later transferred back to Singapore to become Executive Chef at the 600+ bedroom Orchard Hotel. For 4 years, he successfully over saw five restaurants and one of Singapore’s largest pillar-free ballrooms accommodating up to 1,500 guests. He moved back to Australia to become Area Executive Chef for Stamford Hotels and Resorts, where he spent two years before finding his home with us here at the British Club.

Some of his other achievements include, HAPA 2008-2010 Regional Series and HAPA Master Chef – Western Cuisine-Best 10 in Asia Chef Sunny has authored a cook book called “Memorable Cuisine”, he is a Member of the Australian Chef Federation, a former VP of the Society of Professional Chefs in Singapore and a Member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. He has appeared in cooking shows and reality TV shows as well as, cooked for numerous celebrities and heads of state during his career.

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CHEF IN THE SPOTLIGHT 21

Chef Sunny found a few minutes for a rapid-fire Q&A Fat cut chips or fries?

The Brits say courgette, the Americans say zucchini!

Fat chips & fries are both the same food in a different forms, sum it up, the freedom & patriotism of the American fries and the heartiness of the fat cut English chips Ketchup or mayonnaise?

They are both standard choices, and it depends very much on your mood of the day!

What’s your favorite curse word to use in the kitchen?

There is no swearing in my kitchen!

Fried egg, omelette, or scrambled?

Love them all Name one culinary trend that you dislike the most.

Molecular cooking Crème brûlée or molten chocolate cake?

Both great dessert worth to spend the calories on…

Name one Celebrity you would love to cook dinner for and what you would cook him/her.

Great British Chef Tom Kerridge. Anything that comes to my mind when I meet him in person.

Best midnight snack?

Spicy Bak Chor Mee Pok with extra crispy pork lard and 2 glasses of cucumber and star fruit juice to detox after …

How do you feel about kale salads?

Really, the key to a good kale salad depends very much on the preparation methods, dressing and the condiments.

I like mine with bacon, pomegranate dressing, feta and pine nuts.

Tell us how to cook the perfect steak?

Slow precision vacuum methods - A foolproof way to a perfect steak.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Singapore outside of The British Club?

Esquina Tapas Bar. What’s your favourite dish on a British Club menu?

My Fish & chips; the recipe I had introduced to the club 4 years ago.

What don’t you like to cook?

Vegetarian dishes.

Which Guest Chef would you like to invite to cook at The British Club in 2018?

Chef Tom Kerridge What advice do you have for aspiring chefs who are starting out today?

First, you need to love what you do. Secondly, the ability to work under pressure. Thirdly, be prepare to work long hour as well sacrificing your weekends and public holidays. However, if you can make it to the mark, the career as a chef can be very rewarding!

What will be your first new menu launch at the Club in 2018?

We are revamping the Mountbatten with a new menu launch, planned on 15 January.

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PIZZA & PASTA TUESDAYS $9.90+ for selected pizzas and pastas BYO Wine*

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January Dining Promotions

Pan Seared Hokkaido Scallops, Crispy Pork & Fennel Sausage Shaved Cauliflower and Herb Oil

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Mutton Saagwala Biryani Rice, Naan, Raita and Roasted Papad

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

Calling all ladies!

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

Daily • 3pm to 5:30pm

Every Wednesday

$24.50+ per person

Mondays to Fridays • 12pm to 2:30pm

Early Doors Special

PICK-OF-PLENTY Soup & Salad Bar with selection of home-made breads only $12.50+

Monday to Friday • 5:30pm to 6:30pm

2-Course Set Lunch Just add $7+ to choose from a selection of mouth-watering Main Courses

Enjoy 20% off food purchases when you place your order before 6:30pm!

* Available for a limited period only. 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

Glen Grant The Major’s Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky $88+ per bottle (U.P. $145+)

Bulldog London Dry Gin

Grey Goose Vodka

$75+ per bottle (U.P. $108+)

$108+ per bottle (U.P. $175+)

For more information, please call 6410 1100 or email fb@britishclub.org.sg 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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BURNS CELEBRATI O NS Friday, 26 January • from 6:30pm • Windsor Arms Burns Supper Semi-buffet Dinner

Join us this January as we commemorate the life and work of Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns, Scotland’s National Poet and Lyricist, who was born on 25 January 1759. Enjoy a flavourful Scottish-themed semi-buffet dinner and live entertainment by Trail West $48+ Adult • $25+ Child (3 to 12 years of age)

Glen Grant Single Malt Whisky Tasting The Major’s Reserve is the youngest and most easy drinking single malt of the Glen Grant range. It is delicious on its own and is highly mixable while the 10 Year Old Single Malt brings an added intensity.

Join us this month as we taste these single malt scotch whiskies from Speyside.

Glen Grant The Major’s Reserve $88+ (U.P. $168+) Glen Grant 10 Years $108+ (U.P. $158+)

Lunar New Year A La Carte Promotion 1 February to 2 March • Verandah Café Prosperity Roasted Sesame Chicken $22.80+ Prosperity Pipa Chicken $22.80+ Traditional Fortune Roast Chicken $21.80+ Braised Broccoli with Mushrooms $14.80+ Braised Abalone with Broccoli and Mushrooms $18.80+ (Small) or $28.80+ (Medium) Steamed Coral Trout (700g) $28.80+ or Seabass (700g) $18.80+ with your choice of Black Bean Sauce, Spicy Chilli Bean and Minced Pork, Preserved Crispy Radish and Soya or Superior Soya Sauce

Lunar New Year Family Steamboat 1 February to 2 March • Verandah Café Prosperity Steamboat Sliced Pork, Sliced Chicken, Beef and Fish Balls, Sliced Seabass Fillets, Sliced Squids, Mussels, Prawns, Luncheon Meat, Mixed Mushrooms, Assorted Vegetables Selection, Tofu, Beancurd Sticks, Assorted Yong Tau Foo, Egg, Bee Hoon and Yellow Noodles Dipping Sauces: Spicy Chilli Dip, Chicken Rice Chilli, Light Soya Sauce and Sambal Belachan

$42+ (2 person) • $72+ (4 person) • $110+ (6 person) $142+ (8 person) • $188+ (10 person) Abundance Szechuan Spicy Steamboat Sliced Beef or Lamb, Mixed Mushrooms, Assorted Vegetables Selection, Tofu, Beancurd Sticks, Egg, Black Fungus, Yellow Noodles and Glass Vermicelli Dipping Sauces: Spicy Chilli Dip, Chicken Rice Chilli, Sesame Oil and Sesame Dip

$45+ (2 person) • $80+ (4 person) • $115+ (6 person) $158+ (8 person) • $198+ (10 person) All prices quoted are inclusive of prevailing taxes. Photos are for illustration purposes only.

Yu Sheng 31 January to 2 March • Verandah Café and Windsor Arms Yu Sheng, or Prosperity Toss, also known as Lo Hei is customarily eaten during the Lunar New Year celebrations for prosperity and good luck. As each ingredient is added to this dish, an auspicious phrase which has great significance, is uttered. We have interpreted the significance of each ingredient for you.

Raw Fish Symbolises abundance and excess throughout the year Pomelo or Lime Symbolises growing luck and auspicious value Pepper Symbolises the hope of attracting more money and valuables Oil Symbolises money to flow in from all directions Peanuts Symbolises a household filled with gold and silver Sesame Seeds Symbolises a flourishing business Crackers Symbolises a whole floor filled with gold $29.80+ Small (serves 2 to 4) $49.80+ Large (serves 8 to 10) Take-away is available at Windsor Shop

Windsor Shop Promotion Lunar New Year Wine Promotion January to February Herdade Da Pimenta Branca, Alentejo, Portugal $29.50 per bottle Herdade Da Pimenta Preta, Alentejo, Portugal $29.50 per bottle Amelia Park Trellis Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Margaret River, Australia $38 per bottle Amelia Park Trellis Cabernet/Merlot, Margaret River, Australia $38 per bottle Borgo Sanleo Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy $29.90 per bottle Borgo Sanleo Chianti, Veneto, Italy $29.90 per bottle Chateau Pajzos Muscat ‘M’ Late Harvest Muscat, Tokaji Hungary $35 per bottle Lunar New Year Cookies Look out for our ever popular Chinese New Year cookies at Windsor Shop.

Kueh Bangkit $18.80 per tub Cashew Nut Cookies $18.80 per tub Almond Cookies $18.80 per tub Peanut Cookies $18.80 per tub Love Letters $18.80 per tub Pineapple Balls $21.80 per tub Pineapple Tarts $21.80 per tub Spicy Prawn Rolls $21.80 per tub Get them before they are gone!

All prices quoted are inclusive of prevailing taxes. Photos are for illustration purposes only.

32 FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

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

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

MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS (Except Public Holidays) • 5.00pm till closing (Applicable to Mountbatten Room, Windsor Arms, Verandah Café & Scores Sports Bar) Splash Bar: Daily, from 5.00pm till closing

$6.50+ per glass

for all ½ pint draft beers, house red or white wines and house pour liquors!

WINDSOR SHOP PROMOTION JANUARY & FEBRUARY

Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky This award-winning Auchentoshan has been matured in three different cask types. From American Bourbon to Spanish Oloroso Sherry and finally Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks. This is a rich, complex whisky with toffee and sherry flavours. $118 (U.P. $148) per bottle or $228 for every 2 bottles.

A light Cream of Cauliflower

SUNDAY LUNCH

or

Smoked Salmon with Condiments or

Italian Antipasto Plate

AT THE MOUNTBATTEN ROOM

(Parma ham, grilled vegetable, feta cheese, hummus and olives)

Enjoy an exquisite 3-course set lunch at The Mountbatten Room every Sunday!

Braised Beef Cheeks, Kumara and Roots Vegetable Hash or

Oven-baked Chicken Breast with Bread Stuffing, Roast Potatoes, Vegetables and Gravy or

Vegetables Lasagna with Roasted Tomato Coulis Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice-cream or

Chocolate Soufflé with English Sauce or

Cheese Platter Freshly brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Tea $38+ Adult • $18+ Child $85+ Adult

(With free flow of sparkling and house red and white wines)

$135+ Adult

(With free flow of Piper Heidsieck Brut N.V., house red and white wines)

Reservations required.

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

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.

Exclusive Rates for members of The British Club Access Code: 51BRITISH

https://goo.gl/znoxIJ

25 Scotts Road Singapore 228220 www.royalplazagroup.com.sg Fax: (65) 6737 6646 Email: royal@royalplaza.com.sg

Rare & Endemic WINE & GOURMET DINNER (Italian) Friday, 19 January

$98+ Member • $108+ Guest Aperitif Pojer & Sandri Brut Rose Cuvee, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero

***** Ravioli of Duck, Seared King Prawns, Sherry Veal Jus Pietradolce Etna Bianco Archineri DOC, Sicily, Italy Grape Variety: Carricante

***** Chilled Hokkaido Yubari Melon Soup – Scallop, Mint, Iberico Ham This January, taste some rare and endemic grapes from the different Italian regions, grown in organic vineyards by artisan winemakers and produced as small batch wines.

***** Textures – Angus Beef Striploin, Braised BeefCheek Potato Terrine, Asparagus, Onion Puree Chiappini Ferruggini DOC, Tuscany, Italy Grape Variety: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Try a sparkling from the Dolomite mountains made ‘Metodo Classico’ like a Champagne; taste the power of the volcano as you sip a refreshing white from Mount Etna and compare three important red wines – the endemic Sangiovese, the very rare Ruche and the unique Nerobuono.

Ferraris Opera Prima DOCG, Piedmont, Italy Grape Variety: Ruche

***** Mountbatten Cheese Platter Poggio Le Volpi Baccarossa IGT, Lazio, Italy Grape Variety: Nerobuono

We are happy to have Ms Laura Goddard with us to share stories from the wineries and explain more about these

Freshly Brewed Premium Coffee or Selection of English Teas

interesting grape varieties and wines.

Special Take-Away Prices Available Only In The Evening Special Description Take-Away Price

U.P.$

Pojer & Sandri Brut Rose Cuvee, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

$50

$65

Pietradolce Etna Bianco Archineri DOC, Sicily, Italy

$45

$64

Chiappini Ferruggini DOC, Tuscany, Italy

$34.50

$45

Ferraris Opera Prima DOCG, Piedmont, Italy

$62.50

$82

Poggio Le Volpi Baccarossa IGT, Lazio, Italy

$50

$73

In partnership with

Reservations required.

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

36 FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

Chateau Pajzos - Tokaji Tasting Thursday, 18 January • from 7:30pm • Mountbatten Room

Join us this January as we taste some fine Tokaji from Hungary, a wine that is lesser known in Singapore.

Tokaji was once one of the most important wines in the world. It was coveted by royal customers including Hungarian noblemen. Chateau Pajzos, located in the North Eastern corner of Hungary lies the region of Tokaji, 5,500 hectares of vineyards amongst 27 villages, producing some of the worlds greatest white wines, known for centuries as ‘The Wine of Kings & King of Wines’.

We are happy to have Andrew Manktelow with us to share with us his knowledge, expertise and experience with some of his beautiful Tokaji. Andrew has over 30 years of experience in the wine industry and he specialise in French wines where he spent 6 years living in Bordeaux and have been involved in several harvests. $10+ Wine & Connoisseur Club Member • $15+ Member • $20+ Guest

Special Take-Away Price

U.P.$

Pajzos Furmint Dry ‘T’ Tokaji, Hungary

$28

$38

Pajzos Furmint Dry Selection Tokaji, Hungary

$34

$45

Pajoz Muscat - M - Late Harvest Tokaji, Hungary

$25

$35

Chateau Pajzos Aszu 5 Puttonyos Tokaji, Hungary

$48

$68

Description

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

THE BRITISH CLUB

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.

TICKETS AND HOSPITALITY NOW ON SALE! www.smbcsingaporeopen.com

Pictured: Louis Oosthuizen, Sergio Garcia and Pat Perez. Images are for illustrative purpose only.

A Club World of difference in 2018 Your Club World experience is being upgraded across 2018.

Expect superior restaurant-style dining with beautiful new table settings and food display trolleys on board.

Sumptuously soft new bedding from The White Company - now appearing on flights between London Heathrow and New York JFK - is also making Club World more luxurious.

Kick off your party with The British Club’s private party packages starting from $38++ per person. (minimum 30 person) Suitable for corporate, social events, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

Members’ Rate

$58++ per person

Balmoral 10 Dishes

Members’ Rate

$38++

Non-members’ Rate

$45++

Kensington 15 Dishes

Members’ Rate

$48++

FULL DAY SEMINAR 9am to 5pm 2 Coffee breaks + 1 lunch

Non-members’ Rate

$55++

Non-members’ Rate

$78++ per person

Minimum guarantee of 10 person

HALF DAY SEMINAR 9am to 12pm / 1pm to 5pm 1 Coffee break + 1 lunch Members’ Rate

$48++ per person Non-members’ Rate

Buckingham 20 Dishes

Members’ Rate

$58++

Non-members’ Rate

$65++

Package Includes:

4 hours complimentry venue usage Complimentary parking Exclusive dining table setting Basic PA system.

$68++ per person

Minimum guarantee of 10 person

Package Includes:

Complimentary usage of venue Usage of basic PA system 1 x Overhead Projector & LCD Motorized Screen 1 x Flipchart Set Wi-Fi Connection Complimentary parking 1 x Seminar Lunch 2 Snack items for each Coffee Break Writing Materials & Mints Free-flow of Coffee & Tea throughout

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

40 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

BINGO NIGHTS

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, 2 & 16 January, 8pm Windsor Arms

Children’s Movie Screening Every Sunday, 12pm to 2pm Mike Gorrie Playcentre

It is going to be BINGO FUN! So bring your friends and get ready to shout

TEEN ACTIVITIES

Teen Committee Meeting For enquiries email activities@britishclub.org.sg

BINGO!

ADULT ACTIVITIES

Mahjong Every Monday • 10am to 12pm Thursdays, 2 & 16 November • 8pm Craft Ladies Every Tuesday • 10am to 3pm with a lunch break Club Balut Every 2nd Tuesday of the month • 8pm onwards Windsor Terrace Chinese Brush Painting Classes Every Friday • 9am to 11am Pub Quiz Nights Wednesday, 10 & 24 January • 8pm onwards Windsor Arms Bingo Nights Tuesdays, 2 & 16 January • 8pm onwards • Windsor Arms Saturday Night Draw Every Saturday Night at Windsor Arms • 9pm & 10pm Bridge Every Wednesday • 7pm to 10pm Book Club Bi-Monthly • 8pm to 9pm • Next Session: Tuesday, 27 February

ACTIVITIES CONTACTS BALUT: David Quinn

Tel: 6410 1100

BRIDGE GROUP: Rajesh Chhabara

Tel: 9008 7095

MUSIC SECTION: Michelle Kuek Email: michellekuekbc@gmail.com

Tel: 9237 6155

CRAFT LADIES: Jane Wallace

Tel: 9817 1094

MAHJONG: Fiona Corbett

Tel: 9841 9058

BOOK CLUB

Tel: 6410 1100

PITTER CHATTER: Jenny English

Tel: 6410 1100

Email: rajesh.chhabara@csrworks.com

Email: 110660@singnet.com

Email: rnandfcorbett@gmail.com

Angela Ryan Email: angela.ryan@hotmail.co.uk Martin White Email: martinwhite2@gmail.com Email: Jennyenglish81@yahoo.co.uk

Every Friday • 9am to 11:30am

The British Club welcomes you to 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.

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

Wednesday, 10 & 24 January, 8pm Windsor Arms Pit your wits against other teams over five rounds of quizzes.

With bottles of wine up for grabs, bring everyone together (maximum of 6 in a team) at the Windsor Arms for our bi-weekly Pub Quiz!

PITTER CHATTER

PARENTS AND TODDLERS GROUP Every Thursday • 10am to 11:30am • Activity Hub

Our very own playgroup for you to meet other parents in the Club to share ideas and experiences, and for you and your little bub to make new friends! Join us every Thursday for a fun social gathering to relax and unwind while the little ones play. Grandparents and friends are welcome too!

The Pitter Chatter group is currently looking for more coordinators to take the helm! If you’d like to volunteer for the position, drop an email to activities@britishclub.org.sg or call 6410 1100.

SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT AT THE VERANDAH CAFÉ Every Sunday

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING

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

QUIZ NIGHTS

Participation fee (for charity): Minimum $5 per participant

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING: Yap Sin Guan Tel: 9666 8994 Email: quinndj@singnet.com.sg

THE PRIZE SNOWBALLS AFTER EACH SESSION.

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 will be making special balloon sculptures from 1pm to 2:30pm. Fret not if your child is unable to have his/her balloon made, she’ll be back every week!

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

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

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LITTLE CHEF

BAKED MOZZARELLA BITES

Saturday, 13 January • 10am to 11:30am • Verandah Terrace The school days are back! Bring the little ones for this amazing session where they will learn to bake delicious mozzarella bites. It’s crispy outside and stretchy mozzarella cheese on the inside – fits the bill for the perfect after school snack. $20+ Member • $25+ Guest

• Participants will be billed the full price if cancellations are made less then 7 days pior to the event.

• Image is for illustration purpose only.

CREATE YOUR OWN NATURAL SIGNATURE SCENT Sunday, 14 January • 2pm to 5pm • Treetops Lounge

Learn to make an all-natural signature scent for yourself or a loved one using Certified Therapeutic Grade Essential oils. It’s the perfect gift! $80+ Member • $85+ Guest

• Participants will be billed the full price if cancellations are made less then 7 days pior to the event.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Friday, 19 January • 7:30pm • Poolside Emma Watson fans cosy up with us at the poolside as we screen Beauty and the Beast with complimentary popcorn! A great way to spend time with your family and friends!

PLAY IN A DAY WITH EVOLVE ARTS

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Saturday 20 January • 10am to 4pm A creative and fun-filled day of drama and performance for 5-8 year olds. At the end of the day, a performance to WOW your family and friends! $140+ Member Child • $150+ Guest Child

• Participants will be billed the full price if cancellations are made less then 7 days pior to the event.

• Minimum of 6 Children for the session to commence.

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 43 STORYTELLING

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Sunday, 21 January • 11am to 12pm

Jack exchanges his cow for some magic beans. The beans grow overnight into a beanstalk which Jack climbs, arriving at a magical land ruled over by a cruel giant. Jack battles the giant…Join us at the British Club as Evolve Arts is bringing this story to life and find out what happens to Jack and the Giant! $15+ Member Child • $20+ Guest Child

• Participants will be billed the full price if cancellations are made less then 7 days pior to the event.

SPECIAL ARTS & CRAFTS

EVERYTHING WITH ICE CREAM STICKS Sunday, 21 January • 12pm to 2pm • Activity Hub

There are many arts and craft that could be easily created with ice cream sticks and glue.

Learn to create photo frames, pencil holders and even jewelry boxes.

Suitable for ages 4 and above. $15+ Member Child • $20+ Guest Child

• Participants will be billed the full price if cancellations are made less then 7 days pior to the event.

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For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

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AUSSIE-RULES Skills for life

Balance

Learning happens everywhere, so capture every moment Your child is constantly learning. Our specialist programs, from Speech and Drama, to Music and all important Motor Skills, ensure their daily physical and mental diet is balanced.

Speak to our friendly Early Years Admissions Team to learn more about joining our new Early Learning Village.

Globally focused, distinctly Australian

www.ais.com.sg +65 6653 7906

Australian International School Pte Ltd is registered by the Committee for Private Education (CPE), part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). CPE Registration Number 199204405H. Period of Registration 6 July 2015 to 5 July 2019

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TEEN EVENT

ADVENTURE COVE WATERPARK Saturday, 27 January • 10am to 5pm

(Meeting Point: The British Club, Main Lobby) Initiated by the Teen Committee, join us for a whole day of great water fun at the Adventure Cove Waterpark! Take the high-speed water slides or laze the day away at the lazy river. $45+ Children between 9 to 12 years old • $50+ Children above 12 years old

• Price includes lunch and transport to and from the venue • Bus will leave at 10:15am sharp from the Club

Class conducted by Chef Richard

ADULT COOKING CLASS

AUSSIE PAVLOVA, LEMON CURD, PASSION FRUIT MASCARPONE AND MIXED BERRIES

Saturday, 27 January • 3pm to 5pm • Windsor Arms Impress your family and friends with an Australian favorite, Aussie Pavlova, Lemon Curd, Passion Fruit Mascarpone and mixed berries! Learn the essentials of Australian sweet treats from the Club’s very own chef and have some good fun in the process. $45+ Member • $50+ Guest

• Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the event shall be billed the full price.

• Minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants required for session to commence.

• Price includes a glass of dessert wine.

• Participants will be billed the full price if cancellations are made less then 7 days pior to the event.

CHILDREN EVENT

AMAZONIA SINGAPORE Sunday, 28 January • 10am to 5pm

(Meeting Point: The British Club, Main Lobby) Join us at Singapore’s first fully themed and integrated Family Entertainment Centre. With many features never previously offered in Singapore, Amazonia is unique and the first of its kind and promises to give your children a real wow of a time! $55+ Child

• Price includes lunch and transport to and from the venue.

• Bus will leave at 10:15am sharp from the Club

For bookings or enquiries, please call 6410 1100 or email activities@britishclub.org.sg All prices quoted are subject to prevailing taxes.

Photos taken during events at the Club may be used in Club’s collaterals.

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Afternoon Tea with Books and Bubbles

Join us for the launch of Stephanie Suga Chen’s debut novel, “Travails of a Trailing Spouse” at The British Club on Wednesday, 24 January 2018.

About the book: The adventure starts when Sarah's husband, Jason, is offered a position at a university in Singapore. Sarah, a successful lawyer in the US, quits her job and the couple say their farewells, put their home up on Craigslist, and, with their two children, fly off to a completely new life.

Not a simplistic, straightforward novel of one-dimensional characters, Travails of a Trailing Spouse will strike a chord with anyone, expat or not, who has ever found life more complicated, puzzling, thrilling, frustrating – and, ultimately, deliciously rich – than could ever have been imagined.

About the author: Stephanie Suga Chen is a former partner at a New York City-based investment fund and a proud Taiwanese-American, she grew up in Michigan and moved to Singapore in 2012 with her husband, two children and ageing cocker spaniel. Travails of a Trailing Spouse is her first novel.

Join us at The British Club with Stephanie Suga Chen. There will be a book signing session, a Q&A session and you’ll also be able to get your hands on a copy at a very special price.

Wednesday, 24 January, 3pm to 5pm

$30+ Member • $40+ Guest (Includes Afternoon Tea and a glass of Champagne)

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

48 SPORTS & FITNESS

SPORTS CONVENORS

SPORTS CHAIRMAN Steve Settle 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/Kim Das tennis@britishclub.org.sg CRICKET SECTION Matthew White cricket@britishclub.org.sg SWIMMING SECTION Rebecca Turley/David Green swimming@britishclub.org.sg

SPORT & FITNESS CLASSES Pilates*

Instructor: Melanie Azlan

Monday, Thursday & Friday • 8:30pm to 9:30pm Fee: $20 per session* Spa & Pilates Package | Saturday • 8:30am to 9:30am 1 Session Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $128+ 3 Sessions Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $348+ 5 Sessions Sports Massage (60mins) with Pilates Class (60mins) @ $528+ Yoga Class**

Instructor: Paulina Buck

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

Fee: $20 per session*

Running Clinic**

Instructor: Kevin Leong

Fee: $20 per session*

Every Monday • 7pm to 8pm Family Zumba Class**

Instructor: Sas Thayalan

Every Monday • 7pm to 8pm

Fee: $30 per session*

Muay Thai Kickboxing

Instructor: Eric Shia

Tuesday • 9am to 10:15 am | 7:15pm to 8:30pm (Introduction) Tuesday • 6pm to 7:15pm (Advanced)

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

Water Aerobics**

Instructor: Kelvin Leong

FOOTBALL SECTION Steven Hodge/Nick Challoner/Paul Hackett

Wednesday • 10am to 11am

Fee: $20 per session*

TAEKWONDO SECTION Adam Slater taekwondo@britishclub.org.sg

Aqua Bike**

RUGBY SECTION Duncan McGilligan rugby@britishclub.org.sg

Aqua Running**

football@britishclub.org.sg

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

• • • • • • •

Men Social Tennis Pilates Yoga Running Group Aqua Boot Camp Family Zumba Boot Camp

• Social Squash • Muay Thai Kickboxing • Aqua Bike

• • • •

Water Aerobics Yoga Aqua Running TRX Training

• • • •

Social Squash Pilates Boot Camp Junior Fitness Class

• • • • • • • • •

Karate Kids @ Studio Taekwondo @ Studio Football Matches @Turf City Social Squash Cricket @Turf City Rugby @GESS Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court Spa & Pilates Package Yoga

• • • • • •

Pilates Yoga Aqua Box Fit Ladies Social Tennis Mixed Social Tennis Children Ballet

• Tinytots Soccer @ Squash Court • Junior Fitness Class

THE BRITISH CLUB

Aqua Box Fit**

Instructor: Kelvin Leong

Friday • 10am to 11am

Fee: $20 per session* Instructor: Kristel Heather

Every Tuesday • 1st session – 8:30am to 9:30am | 2nd session – 10am to 11am Fees: $45+ per person* (1 session) • $170+ monthly package Instructor: Kevin Leong

Fee: $20 per session*

Wednesday • 9am to 10am Aqua Boot Camp**

Instructor: Kelvin Leong

Monday • 10am to 11am

Fee: $20 per session*

Boot Camp**

Instructor: Rohaizad

Fee: $30 per session*

Mondays • 8pm to 9pm • Thursdays 7pm to 8pm Tinytots Soccer

Instructor: Adam

Sunday • 9:30am to 10:30am (1.5 to 3 years old) | 11:30am to 12:30pm (9 – 10 years old) | 12:45pm to 1:45pm (11 – 14 years old) Fee: $30 per session* Children Ballet Classes**

Friday • 4:15pm to 5:15pm (3 – 5 years old) | 5:15pm to 6:15pm (6 – 8 years old) Saturday • 10:30am to 11:30am (6 – 8 years old) | 11:30am to 12:30pm (9 – 10 years old) | 12:45pm to 1:45pm (11 – 14 years old) Fees: $31 per session* Junior Fitness Group Coaching

Thursday • 4pm to 5pm (8 – 11 years old) | 5pm to 6pm (12 – 16 years old) Sunday • 10am to 11am (8 – 11 years old) | 11am to 12pm (12 – 16 years old) Fees: $30 per session* TRX Training**

Instructor: Rohaizad

Fee: $30 per session*

Wednesday • 7pm to 8pm NOTE:

Members are advised to book one week in advance to secure a slot for each class. * Fee is exclusive of 7% GST • ** $20.00+ will be charged for no-show

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

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SPORTS & FITNESS 49 Tennis Feature

CYRIL BAUDIN 1. How do you feel about being promoted to Tennis Director?

I feel great of course! I arrived at The British Club 6 years ago and it has been a wonderful journey.

Throughout the years, I have had many ideas in mind and I can now start to put them in place.

2. What do you do when you aren’t coaching?

When I’m not on the courts, I rest! Apart from staying home to rest, I also enjoy meeting my friends over dinner and drinks.

3. Have you always loved Tennis?

I started playing when I was 4 years old. Fast-track 30 years later, I am 34 and still with a belly full of passion. I enjoy reading, watching and analysing anything about Tennis.

4. What does it take to be a good tennis player?

Dedication and determination (with a lot of self-control). It is truly a tough sport where many different factors need to be considered.

5. How many hours a week would one need to train to turn pro?

Every individual works differently so I cannot speak for all. Most importantly, you got to start from young, training at least 20 hours per week. Once the body develops and strengthens, 3 hours of training will be required daily.

6. What do you love about working at The British Club?

It is indeed lovely to have access to the coolers, towels and changing rooms at such close proximity. It is satisfying for me to share my passion with like-minded Members at The British Club and trust me, they do take their Tennis very seriously here. On top of that, I meet people from all walks of life and I too learn something new from them every day.

7. What is your favourite local food?

My favourite local food will be Mee Goreng and Satay. So Sedap!

8. Single Backhand or Double Backhand?

I use the single backhand.

9. Serena or Venus Williams?

Serena. I was lucky enough to cross paths with her and I even practiced several times with her. She is a fantastic person in her private life and a legend to the sport. I can’t wait for her to get back on the tour following the birth of her precious daughter, Alexis.

10. Any predictions for the upcoming Australian Open 2018?

I always go for the King - Roger Federer. However, competition has been stiff this past year with many up and coming youngsters pushing to the top. Alexander Zverev has been proving himself a lot this past year so it’s hard to say...

My pick for the Ladies will be Simona Halep.

11. Who is your favourite tennis player of all time?

Without a doubt, the Swiss Maestro - Roger Federer.

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SPORTS & FITNESS 51 SQUASH:

SQUASH AND MORE SQUASH By The Boaster

All eyes on the action

Why, an alert reader might ask, have the squash section included a photo of their notice board alongside the images of athletic virility that one is used to? A fair question with a happy answer – the notice board is a sign of a section in rude health.

As I write, the notices show that there are no less than three competitions running within the section, and plenty more going on away from the confines of the BC squash HQ. To start with, since The Boaster’s last article, we have played two more of our interclub mega-fixtures. After a draw against the Tanglin Club, we were determined to go one better against the Cricket Club in our version of The Ashes, and against the Americans in our Ryder Cup. Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed not once but both times, with convincing defeats, but both were wonderful afternoons of squash and evenings of socialising, The Noticeboard at Squash HQ as the photos suggest. The match against the American Club was also notable for including juniors which was great news for a section facing something of a demographic timebomb. The junior star was Madison Telmer who won a great match.

While those matches didn’t end in victory, the inter-club Cosmo League has seen the BC record win after win with stiring performances from up and down the squad. At the time of writing, with three rounds to play, the BC are top of the seven-club league. James Pickles, Nick Fell, Matt Gyde and Paul Nikkel have all recorded three match wins (insert comment of your choice regarding the former colonies bailing out the old country once again – only one of the four is actually British). Come back next edition for a final report.

Within the Club, we are close to the end of the Veterans’ knock-out tournament and just beginning the annual handicap event where traditionally a number of the section almost beat Charlie Thomas but never quite manage it, however harshly he is handicapped. Both are being managed energetically and efficiently by Andrew Vine. In addition we have started a new round of box leagues. James Pickles was the box 1 winner last round but will have to be on top form to repeat that feat.

All in all, the section is thriving with a number of new members, some old members finding a new lease of life, and all of us enjoying some excellent squash.

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52 SPORTS & FITNESS SWIMMING:

SWIMMING SECTION REPORT

by David Green

For the second year running, The British Club Masters swimmers travelled to Gili Air in the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara just off the north west coast of Lombok in order to complete the “3 Gili Swim”. Again, the plan was to swim around one island per day over 3 consecutive days starting on Friday 10 November. This year, we were joined by long time Masters Swimmer Neil Trayler.

We decided to swim the islands in the same order as the inaugural swim in 2016. The first and largest, Gili Trawangan would be on the Friday followed by the smallest, Gili Meno, on the Saturday. Our “home” island of Gili Air would be the final swim on the Sunday before catching our flight back in the evening from Lombok’s airport at Praya.

Arriving on the Wednesday allowed time for the 4-person advance party to work on the final logistics including a check on the tides and currents plus arranging the all-important safety boat - also used for our transfer to and from the islands and for carrying the food and water taken at 20 minute breaks throughout each of the swims. We had the same boat crew as 2016 and so they were a little less bemused this year by the idea of following a group of foreigners swimming around their islands.

On the Thursday, Matthew and David decided on a small warm up swim of just under 3km between Gili Air and Lombok – just north of Bangsal. It was quick swim with the distance covered in just under 50 minutes.

The Gili Trawangan swim began on Friday at 7am for breakfast. The advance party – Matthew, Philip, Neil and David were doing this longer and tougher swim. The breakfast ritual would also include mixing bottles of fruit juice and water for hydration and loading the boat with snacks and sun cream. After a 40 minute “commute” during which we had with a faint but fantastic view of Mount Agung in the distance with evidence of a little volcanic activity, we were in the water and swimming by 9am.

Swimming all the way round an island one might think it doesn’t matter where you begin or which direction you swim but that is not the case. Currents, wind and tide are constantly changing and you need to make sure you are not left swimming against the current when you are tired towards the end of the swim. We knew roughly where we wanted to jump in and we had already decided that anti-clockwise was the right way to go; and given Matthew’s tendency to drift left on open water swims this was also a safety factor – it is a long way to Borneo. The drop in point seemed perfect and we were lucky enough to catch a current that ran for about one fifth of the island’s circumference and we covered the distance in what seemed record time. It was then we hit the strong current running clockwise and we made very slow progress on this 4.5km stretch until we reached the very southern tip of the island when we caught the current going up the east coast; as we were to discover in the next two days, this was a pattern that would be repeated for the other two islands. Swimming up the east coast of the island and through the busy Gili Trawangan harbor is potentially tricky but being the quiet season we were lucky and there were far fewer boats than we had anticipated. The remaining section of the swim was fairly uneventful. We knew we had two busy days ahead and so didn’t rush the last few kilometers - we completed Gili Trawangan in 4 hours and 38 minutes.

On Saturday, our numbers were boosted with the addition of Carina, Tristan, Karen and our first junior swimmer, Neil’s son Trevor. Trevor was going to alternate between swimming and travelling in the boat. As a British Club Barracudas swimmer Trevor is familiar with training and competing in a swimming pool but was quite new to long distance open water swimming.

A similar schedule – breakfast at 7, mixing our fruit juice and water, photographs of the group and loading the boat. The journey to our starting point on Gili Meno was quick and we were in the water well before 9am and again heading anti-clockwise. Our Gili Meno memory from 2016 was a supporting current all the way round which helped us finish in about 2 hours. Not so this year. The initial anti-clockwise current gave us a boost but we encountered a similar pattern in the current that slowed our progress as we approached the southern tip.

Trevor joined us at intervals and accompanied by Neil managed a total of 3km– a fantastic achievement. Being the 11 of November we made a scheduled stop at 11am and bobbing around in the water held a period of silence before continuing the swim. By now we were well over half way round and completing the Gili Meno swim took only 1 more hour of swimming to complete this island in 3 hours and 13 minutes.

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SPORTS & FITNESS 53 Gili Air whilst smaller than Gili Trawangan has a very shallow reef to the south west and south that for a swimmer increases the circumference significantly. Sunday, 12 November was a low tide day for most of the day so we knew we were going to be pushed all the way to the outside of the house reef. Starting on our “home” island meant we were in the water earlier at 8.40 and heading off anticlockwise. Having had a brilliant introduction to coastal swimming, Trevor used the Sunday to test out some scuba diving techniques and so we were back to 7 adult swimmers. The water this morning seemed particularly warm as we swam across the shallow reefs at times close enough to risk cutting hands on the coral. We once again battled the head-on current in the southwest corner and at one point it seemed we were in the middle of the ocean although we were really only about 1km off shore; nevertheless, we were thankful we had the safety boat close by as this part of the channel has lots of very fast boats zipping between Bali, Lombok and the Gilis. Swimming up the final stretch of island and past the sunbathers on the beach, past the locals fishing off the rocks and navigating the snorkelers floating above the house reef did feel a little surreal. We triumphantly finished the Gili Air swim in 3 hours 45 minutes.

A big thanks to our coaches Enrico and Julian from Total Swimming for adapting the Masters swimming sessions to build up our distance training. A big thank you also to Jackie Green for her sports nutrition advice on fueling and hydrating both before and after these three tough swims.

Gili Island swimmers: David Green (three islands) Phil Turley (three islands) Matthew Forrest (three islands) Neil Trayler (three islands) Trevor (one island – Meno) Tristan Howitt (two islands – Meno and Air) Carina Howitt (two islands – Meno and Air) Karen Kelly (two islands – Meno and Air) Video footage of the 2016 and 2017 swims are available.

Please contact swimming@britishclub.org.sg for the links.

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54 SPORTS & FITNESS RUGBY:

CAMBODIA 10’S TOUR 2017

Building British Club Rugby One (Lego Ironman) Brick At A Time

By Simon Goodman

Sunny Phnom Penh was the host for this year’s Cambodia 10s Rugby Tournament. The tournaments history spans seven years and is a charity driven event supporting grass roots rugby for disadvantaged children. The 2017 completion hosted eight Open teams, four Ladies’ teams and ten ‘Old Boys’ teams, of which the British Club was one.

Playing in our third tournament, we felt in a stronger position compared to our inaugural tour to Bali in 2016. There we had travelled to the Bali 10s with just ten, and were a man-down after one match, but with an abundance of spirit and grit (and some borrowed players) secured the Vets Plate – an excellent result for our first run out. Early 2017 saw the team enter the Bangkok 10s, a big step-up in standard, with teams of ex-professional players in each pool. We fared less well, but the spirit remained undiminished. Bring on the Cambodia 10s!

Luckily, news of our growing club stature had spread throughout Singapore, and being flooded with applications, we travelled with 14, a big step up from Bali, and with addition of a Tour Doctor, Dr Raj (trauma specialist and professional spectator), we felt in great shape to secure some fresh silverware for the Club.

Initial pool stages started early on Saturday morning, a little too early for some (yes Billington, that means you) especially after dipping our collective toe into the cultural delights of Phnom Penh: kicking off with a cocktail at the Foreign Correspondents Club, on to the delightful surroundings of Brassac Lane, and headlong into a blur of Connect 4, vertically challenged dancing, unwanted plants, and the baked delights of hot Phnom Penh evening), and there was a genuine feeling that trophies were within our grasp as the Ref sounded the start of our first pool match against the French Asian Barbarians. It didn’t take long for reality to bite. An early warning for too many high tackles, and the realization of having to play five matches in 33 degrees in seven hours brought us down to earth. Rugby is nothing if not about spirit, however. Digging deep the game plan took shape and with a memorable dummy from Nick O’Brien, so skillfully delivered it looked to all as if he simply ‘stumbled forward’, but with a quick shimmy we had our first try, and went on to win our first match – a solid start.

Following matches came and went in a flurry, all casually witnessed

by Dr Raj, beer in hand, from the shady confines of our awning. Of note, and in no particular order (but starting with a classic): BC Tour virgin Kev Slack’s squandering of a sure-fire try, by attempting a subtle chip and chase (about as subtle as spinal meningitis, as it turned out), his delicate size 13 launching the ball a good 50m down field and out of the park (John Higgs’ commentary captured on mobile phone footage is an absolute classic); by contrast some sublime dummying by Section Convenor Duncan McGilligan set the field alight with a dummied kick so perfectly executed he almost fooled himself, opening up space and sending the wing on his way; Giles Krempels, the youngest-old-boy, normally our side-stepping speed demon completely outwitting the opposition, and all his teammates, by somehow fooling us into thinking he can’t run, then promptly not running, and being caught by everyone except Dr Raj (still sat with a beer in the shade); did I mention Kev’s kick?; the play of the tournament was an end-to-end try in our second match starting deep in BC territory from a line-out ball, won deftly by our nimble front five, and moved with precision though the hands of the backs, with more THE BRITISH CLUB

From L-R: Manjit Pawar, Jeremy Hebblethwaite, Simon Goodman, Duncan McGilligan, John Higgs, Pete Simmonds, Nick O’Brien, Shaun Roache, Nick Gleeson, Giles Krempels, Tim Rankin-Mills, Dave Scott, Mark Billington, Kevin Slack, absent (due to a beer run) Dr Raj Dabas

of that silky dummying from Duncan opening up the space, everyone taking the hits, recycling and maintaining possession, driving up into the oppo half, and with some fine controlled carries the ball moved down to the far touchline to a glorious score in the corner by Mark Billington, truly one for the showreel (had anyone been filming); then there was Kev’s kick; Manjit, fresh off his six week intensive fitness regime, closing in on the line with just a man to beat attempted a delicate sidestep, and was promptly outwitted by a tuft of grass, went down like a man of his size only can just feet short of the line, bravely managing to pop-up the ball to a pouncing Duncan to secure a try in the final; back to Giles (the youngest-old-boy and our Johnnie Wilko) his kicking record left a little to be desired, anything directly in front of the posts was tiptop, two feet left or right was another story all together; the Lesser-Spotted Goodman, occasionally appearing in cameo trot-outs, could mostly be seen masterfully managing the supply of water with the graceful elegance of a hugely hungover gazelle, while ensuring the side line was kept clean and visible for the Officials.

For the record, and in mitigation of ‘that kick’, Kev demonstrated what is truly great about the game of Rugby. Deep into the second half against the Old Bangkok Bangers, with the British Club leading by a slender margin, the oppo broke the line and charged forward for a certain try. In the manner of the greats of the game Kev gave chase. Catching the ball carrier just shy of our try line, Kev threw himself into a tackle and held the ball up, forcing a knock-on as the oppo desperately sought to place the ball over the line – saving the try and the match. All of this effort gave us a pool ranking of played four, won three, with high hopes of challenging for the Trophy. Sadly, the points difference went against us, and we were pushed into the Shield Final. Tries from Shaun Roache and Duncan McGilligan, and surprisingly a successful conversion from Giles Krempels, led us to a comfortable win 21 – 10 against the Rahus. Our second piece of silverware in three tours! The morale victory was definitely ours, though, as on route through the pool stages we beat the eventual Trophy winners, the YARs.

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Maintaining the Doc’s orders to keep up the intake of beer to ward off stiffness and fatigue we adjourned to the hotel for the mandatory Court Session – a touring tradition of fining those who have transgressed (that kick), cocked-up, or were only guilty of being a Tour virgin. Prosecutor in Chief Dave Scott took the team to task, dishing out the fines while being presided over by Tour Judge Hebbs (Jeremy Hebblethwaite). The finest of Fines issued being an underwater drinking task, a sight to behold (for those not found guilty of that particular offence).

Into the evening the team attended the Tour party and took possession of the BC Rugby Section’s second piece of silverware in a year, Duncan proudly receiving the Old-Boys Shield. From the party and onto the delights of downtown Phnom Penh. On route Pete Simmonds, high from our victory celebrations, requested our TukTuk stop to buy cigarettes, and bizarrely was taken to a Toys-R-Us, at which he insisted he be sold a packet of Marlboro Lights. Having eventually been convinced that you can’t buy nicotine at a children’s toy shop he demanded a Lego Ironman, by way of compensation!

The ensuing ride and Pete’s recounting of his conversation with the shop assistant was truly one of the funniest ten minutes of the entire weekend.

Treasurer and the Tour elder statesman, as versatile as ever, playing in various positions up and down the backline; John Higgs nimble on the wing and the highlight of the commentary for ‘that kick’; Nick Gleeson (the G is silent, no longer rogue trading), a towering figure finding his feet naturally as a convert from Aussie Rules. To a fault, a fantastic bunch of blokes.

Eventually some things do have to come to an end, though. And it is with genuine sadness that we bid farewell to one of the sections founding and finest members, Tim Rankin-Mills. He is one of the few to have attended all three of the Section tours, been an invaluable and stalwart leader of the pack, and will be sadly missed when he returns with his family to New Zealand in the coming months. Goodbye and good luck, Tim. A place on tour is always open for you.

Thanks finally to all at the British club who support the section, particularly Lay Chi for her organisational skills, and to Anna-Maria Nugent and all those at the KAMPUCHEA BALOPP Organisation, which aims to raise awareness and funds for youth development through rugby program for disadvantaged and disabled Cambodian children (kampuchearugby.com & facebook.com/KampucheaBalopp).

. . . . . . we are planning our next outing to the Laos 10s in February Downtown the team sequestered a quiet bar, took over the digital 2018, and are currently looking for tourists. Interested in playing rugby jukebox, and DJ Dave and his MC Kev ‘The Kick’ Slackers, played with the British Club? Please email Lay Chi at wanlaychi@britishclub. a memorable selection of tunes that had us all singing, bar dancing, org.sg or call proshop at 6410 1173. and scaring off anyone who ventured to open the door. Sunday, a rest day for the Old Boys, was a relaxed affair, with most returning to the tournament venue to watch the Open Competition and engaging in some insightful and intellectual banter on the merits of familial relationships within the North Korean leadership (they don’t get on apparently), the social benefits of chokers, and the appetites of Danny DeVito (who we met), amongst other things. It capped off a weekend that will live long, long in the memory.

Great tours are always down the those who travel and the spirit they bring with them. This team bought the very best of what makes rugby such a perfect team sport, both on and off the pitch. It’s been and continues to be a pleasure to be involved with the Section. Those not mentioned above, for good or bad, deserve theirs: Shaun Roache, emerging as solid centre/wing, with a dancing and singing career in front of him should his rugby fall away, who found his love of full contact rugby this year, and is loving it; Mark Billington, Section SINGAPORE’S HILLTOP RETREAT

SPORTS & FITNESS 57 CRICKET:

CRICKET SECTION REPORT By Ben Kiggell The Cricket Section has remained active over the past two months with a combination of social matches and Masters League matches We have been really pleased with the sections strength in 2017 both in terms of player numbers and our winning performances.

On Saturday 21 October we played the final of the three match series against Cargill for the D’Souza Cup. The BC’s Captain Paul McNee unusually won the toss and chose to bat on a very hot afternoon. Our matches against Cargill have traditionally been very closely fought games and this was expected to be the same. BC “lent” a couple of players to Cargill as they were short and the game got underway in good spirits. Cargill got off to a solid start with both their openers retiring at the compulsory 30 run limit. Cargill lost their first wicket in the 10th over when they had already reached 61 runs. That dismissal of Tom Katsaros was due to a very sharp catch by Vaughan English after he had moved himself into a close fielding position just moments earlier. Wickets were hard to come by and the outfield was lightning fast and Cargill pushed the run rate along. At the half way mark of 15 overs they had reached 95 runs with all their batsman making runs. The heat got to the BC bowlers and the Cargill batsman opened their shoulders and made 85 runs off the last 5 overs at 17 runs per over. That took them to a very big total of 6 for 263. The pick of the bowlers for BC were Jon Allen 2/29 off 4 and Wade Pearce 2/38 off 4.

The BC openers of Ross Marsh and Vaughan English found themselves facing some very tight and tidy blowing from the Cargill bowlers but pushed the score along to 22 off 4 overs before Vaughan English edged one to the keeper. Xavier Stucki joined Ross Marsh at the crease but didn’t stay long and BC found themselves at 2/24. David Bennett was promoted up the order to try and push he run rate along which he did. David got himself to 21 off 15 balls before skying a ball which saw him dismissed. Jon Allen joined Marsh and was unfortunately run out before facing a ball in a terrible mix up. At 4/56 off 9 overs Captain McNee entered the match and made a quick fire 31 off 31 with both himself and Ross Marsh retiring. Whilst BC managed to keep the scoreboard ticking over at a run a ball, the run rate crept from 8.5 to 12 an over and this was too much for the batsman to meet. Wade Pearce (35 off 29), Mark Stafford (34 off 23) and Todd Buck (21 off 21) all pushed the score along and the team finished at 200 off the 30 overs, Cargill were just too strong on the day and deserved the victory. The two teams reflected on the match at Scores over a few beers whilst watching the Rugby.

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