SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB MAGAZINE
Established 1852 THE PADANG Available on www.scc.org.sg July / August 2019 Cric ore ke p t a C g l u n i b
S Celebrating Singapore 1819 - 2019
B L IC IA E N T E N N SAVE THE DATES! SCC Celebrates Singapore’s Bicentennial 11 – 26 October 2019
Events’ Highlights: • Opening Dinner “Wines from the Commonwealth” with Celebrity Chef Eric Teo
• Peranakan Fiesta – Food Delights with Celebrity Chef Raymond Khoo, Local Night Street Stalls, and The Peranakan Voices Choir & Band
• Open House & Family Day
• Antique Roadshow
• Fashion Show with Singapore Designer Max Tan
• Cooking Demonstration with UK Celebrity Chef Paul Askew
• Comedy Night with 4 Singaporean Stand-up Comedians, hosted by UK Celebrity Pete Price
• Heritage Charity Ball – Gala Dinner with UK Celebrity Chef Paul Askew
• Football Clinic with Chelsea Football Club
Ticket Sales to Launch Soon!
In Support of SportCares General Committee 2019 PRESIDENT DEPUTY PRESIDENT Contents Mr. Sher Baljit Singh Mr. Matthew C. Streeton [email protected] [email protected] CLUB NEWS FINANCE MEMBER CHAIRMAN GAMES CONTROL BOARD President’s Message 3 Mr. Rangachari Raghavan Mr. Martin Goerojo New Members Election Night: June 4 [email protected] [email protected] VIP Visits 6 General Club News 8 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Staff Training and Townhall 10 Mr. George V. Abraham Mr. Lim Khoon The New SCC Dempsey Clubhouse 12 [email protected] [email protected] Stumps has a New Look! 13 Mrs. Margaret Cunico Mr. Ananda Kumar [email protected] [email protected] FEATURES: Mr. Anwar Gaffoor Mr. Paul Lawlass SCC Reflections on National Day 14 [email protected] [email protected] Did You Know? 16 Mr. David Jones Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Deconstructing a Pair of Antique [email protected] [email protected] Silver Epergnes 17
Subcommittee Members DINING HIGHLIGHTS 19 — 21 GAMES CONTROL BOARD FOOD AND BEVERAGE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 22 Mr. Martin Goerojo (Chairman) Mr. Paul Lawlass (Chairman) Ms. Sunita Kapoor Ms. Margaret Cunico UPCOMING EVENTS Mr. David Yim Ms. Tracy Jones Look Who’s Cooking 18 Ms. Patricia Jasudasen Ms. Nalini Willetts French Wine Pairing Dinner 23 Mr. Ganesh Ramanathan Ms. Fatimah Mohietheen Sunday Kids Corner 25 Mr. Suresh Kalpathy Intersection Super Brains 28 Ms. Helen Campos ESTABLISHMENT Mr. Steve Dawson Mr. Ananda Kumar (Chairman) RECENT EVENTS 24 — 26 Mr. Chionh Chye Hion Ms. Preeti Dubey Mr. Intekhab Khan Mr. Rajan Menon SPORTS NEWS Ms. Nanthini Visvalingam Mr. Harpal Singh Mr. Henry Winter Chelsea FC Sports Camp 27 Mr. Sarat Chandran SCC Intersection Pool & Snooker SOCIAL Mr. Soenke Langhoff Tournament 2019 30 Mr. Anwar Gaffoor (Chairman) SCC Annual Golf Championship 2019 36 Mr. George V. Abraham FINANCE Mr. Vikram Raman Mr. Rangachari Raghavan (Chairman) SPORTS Ms. Soma Devi Mr. Sher Baljit Singh Billiards & Snooker 31 Ms. Darlene Kasten Mr. Matthew C. Streeton Mr. V. Srikanth Bridge 32 Mr. Martin Goerejo Bowls 33 Mr. Zoher Motiwala Darts 34 PROPERTY Mr. Hamish Christie Football 35 Mr. George V. Abraham (Chairman) Mr. Jon Robinson Golf 37 Mr. Andrew Moore Mr. Nigel Stead Hockey 38 Mr. Retna Sabapathy Mr. Victor Olsen Netball 39 Mr. Shanmugham Ganeson Mr. Ong Chin Leong Ms. Cynthia Robless Rugby 40 Squash 41 RULES AND MEMBERSHIP Mr. Jeyan Nadarajah Mr. N Thangavelu Tennis 42 Mr. Lim Khoon (Chairman) Mr. Matthew C. Streeton Mr. Martin Goerojo MARCOM SCC Reflections Intersection Mr. Moiz H. Sithawalla Mrs. Margaret Cunico (Chairlady) on National Day Super Brains Mr. Chandra Mohan K. Nair Ms. Monica Alsagoff Ms. Daisy Irani SPECIAL PROJECT – Mr. Tushar Doshi E COMMERCE AND SOCIAL / SPORTS OUTREACH SPECIAL PROJECT – SPORTS Ms. Fathima Mohietheen (Chairlady) Mr. David Jones (Chairman)
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JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 1 Race the Heat SCC. NIGHT. RACE 20 21 22 SEP 2019
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*Limited Special Child Tickets • All ticket prices are inclusive of GST, free flow food, and 1 welcome drink each day. Subsequent beverages • Only 20 Child Tickets are are chargeable. available for purchase each • Please note that bookings may only be made through the SCC Night Race website at www.sccnightrace.com. day. Subsequent tickets for NO OTHER METHODS OF BOOKING WILL BE ENTERTAINED. children are chargeable in • Tickets are free roaming/seating, with the exception of ‘Victoria Room’, ‘Victoria Suite’, ‘Gold Box’, and ‘Padang Box’. accordance to the prices of • Each SCC Night Race ticket is inclusive of an official SGP Zone 4 walkabout ticket and an entrance ticket to the SCC. Guest Tickets. • Please note that BOTH TICKETS ARE COMPULSORY FOR ENTRY to both the SGP circuit and the SCC. • Only children aged 12 years • All guests must be signed in by an active SCC Member upon entry to the event. and below are entitled entry • Each member may purchase an unlimited number of Guests Tickets. with Child Tickets. For enquiries, please email to [email protected] PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
We’ve had a busy first half of the year and the next six months 2nd runner up. At the Ladies Darts Night, Squash Section emerged promise to be even more exciting for the Club and our Members. winner while Blonde Bombshells came in second place. We will keep organising these Intersection events to foster greater We were honoured to have Deputy Prime Minister and Minister bonds between Members of different Sections . for Finance Mr. Heng Swee Keat at the SCC on 21 June 2019 for a business lunch dialogue organised by the British Chamber At the time of my writing, National Day Parade rehearsals have of Commerce, during which he discussed Singapore’s future started at the Padang. We are privileged to be located right next economic agenda & the Singapore Budget. to the heart of the nation’s celebrations with front-row seats to rousing aerial displays, proud parade contingents marching The Club is busy rolling out an e-commerce platform for our in and out, thrilling mobile column parades, and colourful Members; with this we hope to bring exclusive deals in beverages firework shows. Do join us each Saturday from now until and sports equipment to our Members. It will also help us National Day for these shows and the special F&B promotions increase our purchasing from our suppliers and bring greater we have exclusively for these days, and take note of the discounts to the Club Members. In the long term we hope to use dedicated pedestrian access path we have from Cavenagh this platform for greater benefits to our sponsors and greater Bridge to the Clubhouse and the timings to avoid the mobile sponsorship to our Sport Sections. The GC will keep looking column traffic. at innovative ways to enhance our income streams without taxing Members. Ticket sales for the SCC Night Race (20 – 22 September 2019) started a little over a month ago and have been selling fast. The newly renovated Stumps is also open for Members. With Do purchase yours at www.sccnightrace.com before they a better workflow in the bar and innovative design we hope it sell out. will provide Members with an enhanced experience. It is our continuous endeavour to keep upgrading Members’ facilities at Another big event coming up is SCC’s celebration of the Singapore the Club to bring greater value to your Club Membership. Bicentennial. We are preparing two enthralling weeks of events and activities for Members and guests and look forward to Our Sections have been very busy – congratulations first and sharing more information with you very soon. foremost to our Hockey Section for winning the 2019 National Hockey League Premier Titles! This sweet victory comes again Most importantly, we have adopted SportCares – the four years since the Men’s First and Ladies’ First teams won philanthropic arm of Sports Singapore - as our Club charity for double national titles in 2015. Thank you for all your hard work this year. To support the excellent work that SportCares does lifting the SCC flag up high! to engage the community, all the events and activities that we are organising for you for the rest of this year will have avenues Meanwhile, our Cricket men won the SCC vs Royal Selangor through which you can support this charity. Please refer to p.6 Club (RSC) Interport, and our Netball ladies emerged the Bowl for more detailed information about SportCares. Champions at the Netball Bangkok Southerners Invitational Tournament. The Football Section’s SCC Legends Team won Thank you for your support of the Club. the Hari Raya Challenge Cup against the Football Coaches Old Boy (FCOB). See you at the Club!
Within the Club, at the Intersection Pool and Snooker Tournament, Billiards & Snooker Section won after a hard Sher Baljit Singh fight against the Squash Section, while Bowls Section came in President, Singapore Cricket Club
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 3 CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night 10 June 2019
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
Mr Steven Alan Mr Yves De Mr Bhaskar Dutt, President Mr Sher Baljit Singh, Mrs Neha Dutt, Ms Elaine Chan Mr Bhaskar Dutt Carroll Leeneer Mr Steven Alan Carroll, Mr Jamie Coombs
Mr Jagan Mr Subir Mr Suresh Ms Maria Lee Dholakia Dasgupta Keerthi
Mr Aaron Mcmaster, Mrs Andrea Mcmaster, Mr Mihir Shah, Ms Rosie CM Vavasour, GC Member Mr Ananda Kumar, Mr Alfred Ong Mr Shintaro Mr Randall Lee Mr Alfred Ong Mr Aaron Pang Nakai
Mr Thomas Mr Charles Mr R Mrs Vinny Saxe- Marcher Parnell Venkatanathan na-Fernandes
Mr Shaun Robert Lynn, Ms Lim Xin Yi Shermeen, Ms Maria Lee, Mr Soenke Langhoff, GC Member Mr George V Abraham
Mr Ashish Mr Paul Topfer Wadhwani
Term Members 1. Mr Jamie Coombs 3. Mr Vivek Singhal 2. Mr Ryan Harper 4. Mr Henri-Charl Terblanche
Sports Members 1. Mr Senthil Dayalan 6. Mr Timothy Mellett 2. Ms Nathalie Danks 7. Mr Aaron Mcmaster 3. Mr Abdellah Hajji 8. Mr Mihir Shah 4. Ms Louisa Ingham 9. Mr Jaidev Subaiah 5. Mr S J King 10. Ms Rosie CM Vavasour Mr Vivek Singhal, Mr Rajen Puri, Mrs Geeta Puri, Dr Poonam Singhal, Ms Elaine Chan, Deputy President Mr Matthew C. Streeton
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Mr Casey Mee, GC Member Mr David Jones, Mr Randall Lee, Chairman of Games Control Mr S J King, Mr Henri-Charl Terblanche, Mr Ryan Harper, Mr Paul Topfer, Board Mr Martin Goerojo, Ms Tracy Teo GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor Mr Chris Melland Jones
Mrs Vinny Saxena-Fernandes, Mr Yves De Leeneer, Mr Thomas Marcher, Ms Katherine Signy, Ms Louisa Ingham, GC Member Mr Lim Khoon, President Mr Sher Baljit Singh, GC Member Mr Paul Lawlass Mr Desmond Decker, Mr Angelo Fernandes Mr Senthil Dayalan
Mr Vivek M Dixit, Mrs Helen Thomas, GC Member Mr Ananda Kumar, Mr Timothy Mr Jagan Dholakia, Mrs Deepika Dholakia, GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor, Mellett, Mr Jaidev Subaiah, Ms Ayesha Thapar, GC Member Mrs Margaret Cunico Mr Ashish Wadhwani, Mrs Monica Wadhwani Deputy President Mr Matthew C. Streeton
Mr Paul Topfer, Mr Chris Melland Jones, GC Member Mr George V Abraham, Mr Charles Parnell, Mrs Meera Keerthi, Mr Suresh Keerthi, Mr Shintaro Nakai, Ms Catherine Ho, Mr Subir GC Member Mr Paul Lawlass GC Member Mr Lim Khoon Dasgupta, Mr Prakash Elanjical Kuruvilla
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 5 CLUB NEWS – VIP VISITS Visit by Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance 21 June 2019 Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Singapore, was at SCC to discuss Singapore’s future economic agenda & Budget 2019 at a Britcham luncheon event. SCC President Sher Baljit Singh presented Minister Heng with a SCC plaque to commemorate his visit.
DGLEA Ladies Lunch SCC was honoured to receive Lady Elizabeth Wootton on 8 June 2019.
6 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019 CLUB NEWS – VIP VISITS Scott Wightman 15 May 2019 Farewell reception of outgoing British High Commissioner to Singapore, His Excellency Scott Wightman, organised by Britcham.
Golden Jubilee Reunion of SIA – MSA Cabin Crew 27 April 2019 Reunion of the early batches of Malaysia-Singapore Airlines and Singapore Airlines cabin crew held at SCC, with more than 145 former cabin crew members and pilots in attendance.
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 7 CLUB NEWS SCC Celebrates the Singapore Bicentennial SportCares – SCC’s Adopted Charity
As part of SCC’s Bicentennial Celebrations, we have adopted SportCares as our Club charity for this year.
The philanthropic arm of Sport Singapore, SportCares uses sport as a force for social good, leveraging sport experiences to make a positive difference to the lives of the vulnerable and underserved communities in Singapore.
Through sport, SportCares: • Builds & nurtures relationships with children, youth at-risk, persons with disabilities and seniors, empowering them to live better;
• Strengthens the capabilities of like-minded organisations to deliver care and inclusive programmes to everyone; and
• Collaborates with public and private sector organisations as part of integrated solutions that help to address and solve complex social issues.
SportCares designs and delivers sport-based development programmes to engage the community. Programmes for children & youth at-risk include football, rugby, swimming, athletics and floorball. SportCares run Play-Ability and YES! I Can programmes to encourage greater sport participation among persons with disabilities & special needs and promote acts of inclusiveness to strengthen community care. And SportCares’ seniors programme help build wellness and improve their quality of life.
“When we engage youth through our programmes, they get to know more about themselves, pick- up the value of grit and learn to label and manage their emotions using the principles of sports.
And when they begin to see the possibilities in themselves, we connect them to learning beyond sports. Through pathway programmes, these youth learn to sharpen pertinent life skills such as communication, leadership and coaching.
And throughout the whole endeavour, our youth are constantly reminded that their vulnerabilities are the greatest measure of courage and they owe it to their personal experiences to show-up and be seen in the community, helping those in need.
Through sports, an entire life can change.” SportCares
For the rest of this year, SCC will be organising events and activities through which you can donate to SportCares – including the SCC Night Race and SCC’s Bicentennial Celebrations. Our Sport Sections will also be organising initiatives and events to raise funds within their Sections.
8 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019 CLUB NEWS
Members’ Notice
To help ensure our Members can relax and enjoy themselves at the Club, the Management strives to maintain a comfortable environment with adequate facilities that are not over- crowded, and to run the Club in accordance with good corporate practices.
As such, we would like to advise our Members on the following:
1. Random Identity Verification Checks The Management will conduct random checks periodically to ensure that only Members and their guests are present on our grounds. We would appreciate it if you would present your Membership card to our staff when it is requested for verification purposes.
Members are reminded to adhere to Club Rule 52 and Bye-Law (h) to enter their guests’ names in the guest book located at the Member Services Desk in legible handwriting, be present with their guests in the Club throughout the duration of that guests’ visit, and ensure their guests observe the Rules and Bye-Laws of the Club. Please note that SCC Membership cards are strictly non-transferrable to guests.
We seek your kind understanding and thank you for your patience with the staff conducting these checks.
2. Staff Whistleblower Policy The General Committee (GC) and Management is committed to providing a high standard of compliance with accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, corporate governance, and auditing requirements.
To promote good corporate practices and deter any wrongdoing, the Management – with the advice of the GC – has drawn up a Whistleblowing Reporting Policy and Procedure that provides an avenue for Members and staff to raise concerns in confidence about possible violations, and offer the assurance of protection from reprisals or victimization for whistleblowing in good faith.
For full information about the policy and the submission form, please visit: https://scc.org.sg/other-forms/
OBITUARIES
The Club records, with deep regret, the passing of our Member. Our sincere condolences go out to the family of the departed.
Mr. Ven Nishimura
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 9 CLUB NEWS Staff Training A series of workshops was organised to help our staff gain a better understanding of our Members, as well as equip them with skills to support their career development.
There were Leadership courses for our team leaders, and Basic English classes to help those who may not be proficient in the language. Wine Training sessions were also conducted to give staff the opportunity to learn more about different wine varieties. Wine Training
Basic English Class Leadership Course
Staff Bowling In the past two months, SCC staff were treated to weekly bowling sessions that were organised with the aim of strengthening bonds and building camaraderie.
10 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019 CLUB NEWS Townhall, 25 April 2019 Staff Commendation The Main Lounge / Stumps Bar The Padang Fong Pau Loong Robin , Bartender, Stumps Bar Tristan Cha, Restaurant Manager Ganesen A/L Suppayah, Bar Captain, Main Lounge Albert Bugarin Calangian, Asst Restaurant Manager Marimuthu A/L Vikenasenan, Senior Bar Captain, Stumps Bar David Low, Banquet Ops Manager Muhammad Razi Bin Ramli, Senior Bar Captain, Stumps Bar Jacob Geng Shengbo, Captain Uthayarasu Rajendran, Senior Waiter, Stumps Bar Kesavadass P. Chandran, Banquet Operations Supervisor Mohd Banyi Bin Basri, Senior Assistant Bar Manager, Stumps Marco Chai Nyin Yoong, Senior Captain Sam Seah Keng Cheow, Bar Captain, Stumps Noraini Binti Tukijo, Captain Leonard Beh Chian Kit, Bar Captain, Stumps Owen Tean Chien Wen, Senior Captain Selvam S/O Bangru, Casual Worker, Main Lounge Rafi’ah Binte Radin Jamil, Waitress Hashim Bin Sahat, Casual Worker, Main Lounge
Membership Services Desk Victoria Room Mollie Elizebath De Cruz, Members Services Assistant Leong Weng Chun, Senior Captain Xiaxue, Captain Operations Department Chovin Ong, Head of Operations Oval Kitchen Sales and Marketing Department Sultanul Arfin, Senior Sous Chef Becky Xu, Assistant Catering Sales Manager Chan Tuck Fatt, Chef De Partie
1st Quarter Outstanding Employee Recognition Awards 2019
Felix Zeng, Cynthia Ng, Jolene Yam, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Graphic Designer, Accounts Executive Oval Restaurant Marketing & Communication Finance
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 11 CLUB NEWS The new SCC Dempsey Clubhouse From late last year, we have been working on improvements to the Dempsey Clubhouse to present Members with a more comfortable environment to relax at before and after your games and matches.
Improvements include: In the works are the following improvements: • Upgrade of the F&B Shack: • New painting for Dempsey Clubhouse exterior • New F&B Bar Counter with improved foodservice and interior and beverage equipment facilities • Conversion of storeroom to extended changing room • New Furniture (tables, benches and chairs) • Replacement and repair of existing doors • New Canvas cover • Renovation of corner shower room and common • New Toilet and Shower Facilities: use toilet for ladies • Installed a new 20ft Toilet & Shower Container for men • Increased the existing water tank capacity
All improvement plans are expected to finish in phases over the coming months and we are excited to update you when the entire Dempsey Clubhouse is complete.
In the meantime, continue enjoying your games at SCC Dempsey Field and keep patronising our F&B Counter! See Before you soon at Dempsey! After
THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019 12 For booking of SCC Dempsey fields, please contact Wendy Foo at [email protected]. CLUB NEWS Stumps has a New Look! Stumps Bar In 2018, the Property Subcommittee reviewed the condition of our favourite sporting watering hole, Stumps Bar. The Committee proposed a soft-refurbishment project for the interior to the General Committee, with improvements and efficiencies to the bar and service areas.
For over a decade the bar has been well used by The Old Stumps all our different Sports Sections and over the years its popularity and heavy traffic also meant that it had become quite worn out. In particular, the Bar itself, the service station area, and the audio visual equipment, showed just how fast our digital world progresses. Cupboards have become crammed with cables from various add-on electronic devices, video players, CD players and, like the film Brazil, a myriad of cables and conduits servicing the ever-changing entertainment requirements.
The Project therefore was undertaken as a soft-refurbishment project, taking care to work within an agreed GC budget, improving and updating the bar design, the equipment, and service station areas whilst maintaining the identity of Stumps as a Sports Bar .
Interior Design The interior ambience complements the Clubhouse building, working with the interior elevations, the bay windows, and the Victorian period cast iron columns overlooking the Padang.
The new feature Bar design in dark stained wood and tempered ceramic tile takes its influence from the period millwork and case goods seen around the Club, especially in The Padang Restaurant’s trophy cabinets. The increased bar size with a new layout and equipment will increase efficiencies, declutter service areas, and improve the quality of refreshments. Along with the bar, a new trophy cabinet has been added for our most cherished of sports trophies.
Working to enhance the original interiors, refined ceiling moldings and cornices have been added, original pendant lights restored, and the surfaces painted white and light grey to create a cool, tropical ambience. The flooring around the bar area has been tiled in a modern interpretation of the familiar Peranakan tile design, ubiquitous to Singaporean buildings of the Club’s period, adding character and connection to the outdoor terrace. As the refurbished memorabilia returned to the walls and shelves, the sporting heritage of our Club, its Members and VIP guests will define the character of the bar.
We hope Members will enjoy the refreshed ambience along with the operational service improvements provided and we look forward to the many great sporting moments to come with a sundowner or two.
Mr. Andrew Moore & Members of the Property Subcommittee
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG For booking of SCC Dempsey fields, please contact Wendy Foo at [email protected]. 13 FEATURE SCC Reflections SCC on Reflections National Day
th birthday, we asked some As we get readyon to celebrate National the Nation’s 54 Day of our Subcommittees’ Members to share their thoughts, hopes and wishes for Singapore.
Ms. Preeti Dubey Establishment Subcommittee Member What is your birthday wish for Singapore? It is with great pride and immense delight that I wish Singapore a happy 54th National Day, amidst the celebration of Bicentennial year. Singapore has become a nation that excels on multiple frontiers. From modern characteristics like infrastructure, technology, and people development, to the basics such as healthcare, and clean environment with beautiful flora & fauna that make it a garden city. Singapore is a utopian economic case study that inspires many. May Singapore continue to shine as bright as ever today, and in the many years to come.
Mr. Victor Olsen Mr. Retna Sabapathy Finance Subcommittee Member Property Subcommittee Member What does National Day mean to you? Which is your most memorable National Day Parade? National Day is the time for us to reaffirm and 1968. remind ourselves that we are Singaporeans first and It rained during the entire parade. It was also the first and only time foremost and that we are duty-bound to embrace Officer Cadetsformed the Guard Of Honour. All who Participated were and grow our nation as one united people regardless soaked to the skin. Not a single person from the President (the late of ethnicity, status, language or religion. Yusof Ishak) and Cabinet members, to the various contingents and As we celebrate our unique success as a dynamic spectators who lined the entire route, FLINCHED. and progressive nation on National Day, it is Truly REMARKABLE. timely that we redouble our efforts to build a more compassionate, people-focused and caring Singapore-centric society.
Mr. Vikraman Raman Social Subcommittee Member What is your favourite part of the National Day Parade? National Day is that experience of Singaporeans coming together and sharing their all for the One People, One Nation, One Singapore. On the Padang, this is a really special feeling and I am very proud that our Club is in the thick of this Bicentennial celebration!
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Mrs. Margaret Cunico Food & Beverage Subcommittee Member (and Marcom Subcommittee Chairlady) What local dish is most representative of Singapore to you? When I travel I generally enjoy the food options available in that country and don’t crave any of Singapore’s food. But between Changi Airport and home, I’m already planning to have my mee pok and chye tau kway fix the very next morning. That’s when I know I’m home. These two dishes are available island-wide and 8 out of 10 stalls serve decent to good variations in terms of seasoning, texture and ingredients. You can’t find quite the same in any other country, only in Singapore.
Mr. Martin Goerojo Games Control Board Chairman What sort of Singapore do you hope your children will inherit in 10 years’ time? National Day is time to pause, reflect and celebrate, celebrate life. It reminds us how far Singapore and its citizens have come from its humble beginnings and let’s us dream how much further it can go. Singapore has been my home for nearly 2 decades now. I had the privilege to witness the faster than fast development of a city, a country and a nation. Esplanade, Marina Bay financial centre, integrated resorts, MCE tunnel, Gardens by the Bay, National Stadium none of those were around when I first arrived. What progress Singapore has made. Being a Father to 3 beautiful kids (Singaporeans), I wish for them and us all to have a great future ahead.
Ms. Monica Alsagoff MarCom Subcommittee Member What is your favourite National Day song? My all-time favourite National Day song is probably ‘Home’, written by Dick Lee and produced by Dr. Sydney Tan. National Day isn’t complete without it. It’s not an anthem, it’s a song that has a melancholic homesickness note to it. Home becomes more important when you’re away from it. It strikes an emotional chord in every Singaporean especially if you are living overseas and when you hear the song ‘Home’, it makes you miss home even more. It has a bittersweet line that tucks at your heart, and it’s my favourite line in the song:… “This is home, truly, where I know I must be”. This one line says it all.
Mr. Chandra Mohan Rules And Membership Subcommittee Member What significance does National Day have for you? National Day brings joy and pride to me as a Singaporean. I have witnessed our National Day and the various celebratory events that our citizens, both young and old, have participated in with fond memories and togetherness over the last few decades and they make me feel like a true Singaporean in many fond and loving ways. I have been part of this nation’s transformation and progress that have benefited our citizens since the 1950s, to when we gained independence in 1963, merged with the Malaysian Federation that same year, before we separated and became an independent and democratic nation on 9 August 1965. Singapore was historically a mixture of many ethnic groups - mainly Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians - surviving in one small poor country with hardly any natural resources, except our industrious people who came together as a nation and worked hard to build a more progressive society. Today, we are considered by many to be an economically advanced First World Nation. But I hope we will also progress to become a more refined, caring and compassionate society. Let our people - the citizens and residents in Singapore of diverse ethnicity, religions, social strata and ages - synergise and unite as a happy, good-hearted and genuinely caring nation.
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 15 FEATURE Did You Know? The Singapore Cricket Club’s Notable Firsts
In 1938, the Club made a Lyn Hodgins became dramatic decision to the Club’s first female accept women for sports convenor, associate membership. In that same year, it running the Squash
decided to serve dinners Section in 1984. in the evening for the first time, and extended its The Club began operating hours to 9pm. offering evening entertainment in 1934, with the first of a series of concerts and cabaret shows staged in June of that year. Joseph Cashin The 1990s saw became SCC’s the Club’s first first native-born Chinese President Singaporean in Charlie Phua. President in 1959.
Dennis Boyle was SCC’s first permanent chairman of sports During the AGM of 1962, section convenors. the Club’s entrance fee This soon grew into the was waived for the first important position of and last time in a bid to Chairman, Games Control recruit Asian members. Board, which John Clark This same AGM also assumed in 1967. removed the requirement that committee members needed to be British by birth. The Club’s first non-European President who K. Balasundram served from was SCC’s first 1976 – 1978 was full-time professional Justice T S “Sam” General Manager. Sinnathuray.
16 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019 FEATURE DECONSTRUCTING … A PAIR OF ANTIQUE SILVER EPERGNES By: Matthew Elton Have you ever been in The Padang Restaurant and noticed, hiding in plain sight on the top shelf of one of the display cabinets, a handsome pair of sterling silver epergnes? Pronounced EE-pern, these ornamental table centrepieces would have adorned the grandest dining tables from the 18th century onwards.
Consisting of a central flute or bowl, standing on a flared foot, they typically have six baskets or vases radiating from the central flute. They would have been filled with fruit, nuts or sweetmeats and their vases held flowers or candles. An exceptionally beautiful example is featured regularly in the TV series, Downton Abbey!
The earliest record of an epergne was in 1725. The word ‘epergne’ is probably a derivation from the French word ‘épargne’, which means ’saving’. Their use meant less work for the servants as less dishes had to be passed around. The epergne also made the most of the space on the table. By suspending the smaller bowls from the larger bowl, it was less cluttered. As it was impolite for a guest to lean across the table for an item, larger tables would have required multiple epergne which is why they were often made as pairs.
The examples in the SCC collection are very typical of Edwardian period (1901 to 1910) and were made by the well regarded silversmiths, Walker & Hall, in Sheffield, England in 1908.
The company was originally established in 1845 by George Walker and called Walker & Co. but was renamed Walker & Hall when Henry Hall joined the firm in 1853. They went on to become famous silversmiths and made a fortune from the electroplating boom of the late 19th and early 20th century. Sadly, the business closed down in 1971.
This pair of epergne were donated to the Club by C.M. Arthur, Esq. in 1908, the same year they were hallmarked. If they were to come up at auction today, we would estimate their value to be between S$2,500 – S3,500.
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Watch This Space! HotLotz is taking part in SCC’s Bicentennial Celebrations happening 11 – 26 October 2019. The HotLotz team will be offering an ‘Antiques Roadshow’ style appraisal service to Members or guests who would like to learn more about their items, in return for a small donation to SportCares. Look out for more information coming soon!
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 17 Look Who’s Cooking
Do you want to learn how to prepare healthy dishes at home?
Then join us and let our very own Chef Vik from The Padang Restaurant show you how to prepare a 3 course meal that’s fit for a king, but still overflowing with health benefits!
Sunday, 14 July 2019 11.00am – 2.00pm Gilmour Room
Ticket Prices Members - $28 | Guest - $35
No limit on purchase. Storage of bottles capped at 2 bottles per month, per purchase, due to storage limitations.
Sea Bass Heirloom Tomato Chia Seed Coconut Pudding Crushed Potato, Basil Oil, Grilled Sourdough, Coconut Milk, Roasted Tomato, Capers Burrata, Basil Pesto Chia Seed, Berries
Registrations close on Monday, 8 July 2019.
For more information and booking, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext. 263. 40% of ticket price is chargeable for cancellations after closing date; 100% for no show. FOOD & BEVERAGE Spirits & Wines PROMOTION OF THE MONTH
Feudi Di San GreGorio - Falanghina “Albente” IGT 2017, Feudi Di San GreGorio - Aglianico “Trigaio” 2017, Campania, Italy Campania, Italy Fresh and intense on the nose showcasing aromas of stoned fruit Ruby red color with violet reflections. The nose expresses and white flowers. On the palate, this wine is vibrant and soft in its youthfulness and freshness with perfumes of red fruits expression and stoned fruit and floral notes on the finish. such as cherries and raspberries. The taste reveals a well Grape/Blend: Falanghina 100% balanced body and great freshness. $55.00 per bottle / $13.80 per glass Grape/Blend: Aglianico 100% $55.00 per bottle / $13.80 per glass
Bridlewood Chardonnay 2016, Monterey County, Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, USA Sonoma County, California, USA Juicy tropical fruit and floral notes with hints of vanilla and This Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of cassis spice. Flavours of baked apple, lemon and white peach are and crushed berries. On the palate, flavors of blackberry, accentuated by touches of spice and honey. A bright acidity raspberry, cedar and tobacco are framed by the firm and and smooth, creamy mouthfeel make this wine a delicious velvety tannins and a long, elegant finish. complement to a variety of dishes, including fresh spring Grape/Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon salads, hard and soft cheese and rich shellfish. $75.00 per bottle / $17.80 per glass Grape/Blend: Chardonnay $60.00 per bottle / $14.80 per glass
SAVE SAVE $44.00 $40.00
Macallan 12YO Chivas Mizunara $138.00 per bottle $118.00 per bottle (Usual Price: $182.00) (Usual Price: $158.00)
No limit on purchase. Storage of bottles capped at 2 bottles per month, per purchase, due to storage limitations. F&B Promotions Mondays Wednesdays Cocktail Craze Black Mussels Promotion Enjoy 2 Cocktails* at special prices. Black Mussels with White Wine Sauce $15.80 Snow Ball $12.00 and Garlic Bread Screwdriver $12.00 Spritzer $16.00 Black Mussels with Saffron Cream Sauce $15.80 Jägerbomb $16.00 and Garlic Bread Available all day across all outlets. Available from 6pm onwards, *Applicable to same cocktail only. every Wednesday across all outlets.
Fridays Spark and Shuck Bundle! The above promotions are not valid during major Prosecco and Oyster promotion – $70.00 Club events and on the eve of Public Holidays. Bottega – Prosecco Millesimato Brut Not applicable for banquet and private functions. Freshly shucked Oysters (A dozen) ( Usual Price $79.00 ) From 6.30pm onwards, while stocks last. Available at Main Lounge & Stumps. For more information and booking, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext. 263. 40% of ticket price is chargeable for cancellations after closing date; 100% for no show. FOOD & BEVERAGE Chef Arfin’s Oval Daily Specials July/August 2019 SPECIALS Fridays, 6.30pm onwards The Courtyard
July 5 July Indian Mee Goreng $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
12 July Lamb Shank Masala served with Saffron Rice and Mango Raita $16.80
19 July Nasi Goreng ‘Kampong Style’ served with Prawn Crackers and Fried Egg $10.80
26 July Kambing Soup SCC Fish Moolie $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) July August August Monday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July Monday 5, 19, 26 August 2 Aug Chicken Biryani, or Mutton Biryani, or Plain Thosai Oven-roasted Striploin with Braised Duck Leg with Orange served with Sambal Gravy Vegetables and Potatoes, or Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or and Trio Chutney $5.80 Tiger Prawn Noodle Soup Tiger Prawn Noodle Soup Masala Thosai with Fresh Clams with Fresh Clams served with Sambal Gravy and Trio Chutney $9.80 Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July Tuesday 6, 13, 20, 27 August SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or 16 Aug Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Lemon Indian Mee Goreng Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables and Dill Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Potatoes, or Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread 23 Aug Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread Soto Ayam $8.80 (regular) $10.80 (large) Wednesday 7, 14, 21, 28 August Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July SCC Chicken & Egg Curry 30 Aug SCC Chicken & Egg Curry with Steamed Rice, or Kambing Soup with Steamed Rice, or Grilled Dory Fish with Vegetables $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Roast Leg of Lamb with Vegetables and Potatoes, or and Potatoes, or Fish Biryani Fish Biryani Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August $47 Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 July SCC Chicken Rice, or per kg SCC Chicken Rice, or Baked Salmon with Vegetables Cake Baked Salmon with Vegetables and Potatoes, or OF THE MONTH and Potatoes, or SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati Rice and Mixed Vegetables Rice and Mixed Vegetables Friday 2, 16, 23, 30 August Friday 5, 12, 19, 26, July Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Breaded Pork Loin with Vegetables, Grilled Chicken Chop with Vegetables Apple Chutney and Cheese Cream and Potatoes, or Sauce, or Dal Makhani and Vegetable Curry Dal Makhani and Vegetable Curry with Tandoori Roti with Tandoori Roti
Saturday 6, 13, 20, 27 July Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or Chicken Biryani Mutton Biryani
White Chocolate Blueberry Bavaroises Sunday 7, 14, 21, 28 July Sunday 4, 18, 25 August with Lemon Lychee Curd Mutton Biryani Chicken Biryani
Visit The Oval & Verandah or call 6338 9271 Ext: 373 to place a Public Holiday – Only SCC Laksa will be served at cake order for your special occasion or birthday celebration! The Oval & Verandah for daily Set Lunch on 9, 11 & 12 August.
20 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019 FOOD & BEVERAGE Dinner Specials AT THE OVAL & VERANDAH
August July Special Special Sesame Soya Half Spring Chicken with Rosemary Herb Marinated Half Spring Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Red Wine Sauce with Potato Wedges $16.80 $16.80
August Special
July Oven Baked Indian Spiced Lamb Cutlets Special with Bombay Baby Potatoes $26.80 Portuguese Pork Chop with Cheese $16.80
August Special July Special Stir Fried Pork Strips with Green Pepper in Szechuan Style Hyderabad Style Spicy Chicken Masala $16.80 served with Plain Naan $16.80
All photos are for illustration only. Actual products may vary. JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 21 Calendar
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 Quiz Night 2 3 4 Chef Arfin’s 5 Breakfast 6 Sunday Kids Corner 7 Men’s Bar Specialties The Oval & Verandah The Gilmour Room 7.30pm Every Friday Available Daily 12pm – 3pm 6.30pm 8am – 10.30am Movie Screening
8 9 10 11 Hawker Fare 12 Satay 13 14 The Courtyard The Courtyard Selected Fridays Every Friday 6.30pm & Saturday 6.30pm – 10pm Look Who’s Cooking by Chef Vik The Gilmour Room 11am – 2pm Carvery Lunch 15 16 Black Mussels 17 18 Prosecco & Oysters 19 20 Sunday Kids Corner 21 Main Lounge Promotion! Promotion! The Gilmour Room Available Every Wednesdays All Outlets except 12pm – 3pm on Weekdays Available at All The Padang Restaurant Canvas Art 12pm – 2.30pm Outlets Every Friday, 6.30pm 6pm
22 23 24 High Tea 25 Hawker Fare 26 Saturday Buzz 27 Sunday Brunch 28 The Oval & Verandah The Courtyard from the Bar The Padang and Main Lounge Selected Fridays Main Lounge Restaurant Available Daily 6.30pm Every Saturday Every Sunday 3pm – 5pm 8.15pm onwards 12pm – 2.30pm Our resident band – That’s Life
Cocktail Craze! 29 30 31 Every Monday Available All Day at All Outlets July
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 Chef Arfin’s 2 Saturday Buzz 3 4 Specialties from the Bar Every Friday Main Lounge 6.30pm Every Saturday 8.15pm onwards August Our resident band – That’s Life
5 Quiz Night 6 7 8 Satay 10 Hari Raya Haji 9 The Courtyard 11 NOT AVAILABLE Every Friday Sunday Kids in August due to & Saturday Corner Intersection 6.30pm – 10pm The Gilmour Super Brains Room NATIONAL 12pm – 3pm DAY @ SCC Plush Ball
High Tea 12 13 Black Mussels 14 15 Prosecco & Oysters 16 17 18 The Oval & Verandah Promotion! Promotion! and Main Lounge Every Wednesdays All Outlets except Available Daily Available at All The Padang Restaurant 3pm – 5pm Outlets Every Friday, 6.30pm 6pm
Cocktail Craze! 19 20 21 22 Hawker Fare 23 Breakfast 24 Sunday Brunch 25 Every Monday The Courtyard The Oval & Verandah The Padang Restaurant Available All Day Selected Fridays Available Daily Every Sunday at All Outlets 6.30pm 8am – 10.30am 12pm – 2.30pm Intersection Super Brains Sunday Kids Corner The Padang The Gilmour Room Restaurant 12pm – 3pm 7pm – 10.30pm Glitter Glue Art
26 27 28 29 Carvery Lunch 30 31 Main Lounge Available on Weekdays 12pm – 2.30pm GUO PEI: An Exhibition MSD 5.45pm
22 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019 9th SCC WINE & GOURMET SERIES
Proudly presented by: French Wine Pairing Dinner
A Tour with Wines from Burgundy
Date Friday, 26 July 2019 • Welcome Drink 7.00pm – 7.30pm Member $108 per person • Guest $128 per person
Pre-Dinner Reception With over 18 years of experience in Bouchard Pere Fils Macon Villages Blanc 2016, the wine industry, Sanjay Chandra Macon Nair is fuelled by passion to thrive in the trade and has gained a number of credentials under his belt. 5-Course Set Dinner Menu
Prawns He is Wines & Spirits Education Trust Poached prawns, puff quinoa, cauliflower puree, Advanced Certified, a Certified avocado, scallop Sommelier by the Court of Master William Fevre Petit Chablis 2017, Chablis Sommeliers, a Certified Specialists of Wines by the Society of Wine Foie Gras Educators and a French Wine Scholar Pan seared foie gras, port wine sauce, poached apple by the French Wine Society. balsamic gel Bouchard Pere Fils La Vignee Pinot Noir 2017 His current role as Sales Director for Vinicole Asia also sees a dynamic focus into quality fine wines sourced directly from wineries 72 Hours Sous Vide Short Ribs around the world, in addition to attending to corporate clientele. Kale, onion gel, horseradish emulsion
Bouchard Pere Fils Cote de Beaune Villages 2014, Description Special Recommended Cote de Beaune Take-Away $ Price $
Lamb Bouchard Père Fils Mâcon-Villages $42.00 $60.00 Roasted lamb loin, veal sweet bread, mushroom, puffed rice, Blanc 2016 pea emulsion William Fèvre Petit Chablis 2017 $52.00 $72.00 Villa Ponciago Fleurie La Reserve 2015, Beaujolais Bouchard Père Fils La Vignée Pinot $55.00 $78.00 White Chocolate Noir 2017 Salted caramel, raspberry, coffee tuile, pear Bouchard Père Fils Côte de $58.00 $84.00 Beaune Villages 2014 Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea Petit Fours Villa Ponciago Fleurie La Reserve 2015 $52.00 $72.00
Call 6338 9271 for reservations. Limited Seating. Reservations are based on first-come-first-served basis. 40% is chargeable for cancellations after Monday, 22 July 2019 and 100% for no show. RECENT EVENTS
SCC Wine & Gourmet Dinners – April and May 2019 The 6th and 7th SCC Wine & Gourmet Series gave Members and guests an opportunity to experience Italy’s and California’s finest drops. From the Mediterranean flavours of the Feudi Di San Gregorio winery to theunique blends of the Bridlewood and Frei Brothers wineries, there was something for everyone. Held on 26 April and 24 May respectively, the specially curated wine lists were paired with an exquisite 5 course meal prepared by our skilled culinary team at The Padang.
The event was proudly presented by SCC in partnership with St. James’s Place Wealth Management.
SCC’s monthly Quiz Night is now coming to you at a new time slot!
Tuesday, 2 July 2019 7.30pm
Congratulations to the Winners of the May and June edition!
May Winner – Sticky Wicket June Winner – Sticky Wicket
*Note*: There will be NO Quiz Night in August due to the Intersection Quiz Night
RSVP required; limited slots available. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext: 263.
24 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019 RECENT EVENTS
Kampong Night 14 June 2019 Members and guests came together on 14 June 2019 for SCC’s annual Kampong Night where they were treated to a delectable spread of traditional Kampong Hawker fare before enjoying dance performances by the Sri Warison dance troupe and live band music from Europhia.
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Venue: Gilmour Room
Activities are subject to change without prior notice.
RSVP required; limited slots available. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext: 263.
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 25 RECENT EVENTS Stumps Reopening Ceremony Stumps was officially reopened on 19 June 2019 by SCC President Sher Baljit Singh, who marked the occasion with the unveiling of the plaque.
To grant an auspicious start to this newly revamped space, there was a lion dance performance. This was followed by the SCC’s Signature Cocktail Contest sampling session; Bianco Spritz, concocted by Leonard, was voted by Members as the winner.
26 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019 RECENT EVENTS
Chelsea Football Camp 10 – 13 June 2019
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 27 INTERSECTION SUPER BRAINS
Form teams of 6 – 8* and test your knowledge at our Intersection Super Brains!
Friday, 23 August 2019 7.00pm – 10.30pm The Padang Restaurant
$35 per person (includes a buffet dinner and a bottle of house pour wine per team)
T&Cs: • This event is open to all Members • *Only 3 guests per team are allowed • Registrations close on Friday, 16 August 2019 • Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams • The Champion Sports Section will receive an additional prize for their Section • Non-section Members may compete for individual prizes but will not be entitled to the Sports Section prize
For more information and booking, please contact Ms. Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263. New SCC Polo Teeshirts – The Perfect Combination of Sports, Style & Comfort
We are introducing a new set of stylish SCC Polo Tees for Men and Ladies that you can lounge in comfortably all day at the Club, and anywhere else on your social circuit. Suitable for indoors and al fresco.
Here it is!
Featuring sleek and unique patterns in SCC’s colours of yellow and black, these new men’s and ladies’ designs are unlike your usual polo tees.
Made up of 100% polyester “cotton feel” material, these polo tees offer the benefits of polyester (flexible and resistant to wrinkles and shrinking), with the comfort of breathable cotton that will keep you cool and dry in Singapore’s hot and humid climate.
Get yours today to add that extra oomph to your closet!
Don’t miss out on our early-bird offer and be the first few to get your hands on these new items at only $25 each! (usual price: $30)
Early-bird promotion ends Friday, 26 July 2019.
To place your orders, please visit this link: http://bit.ly/SCCPoloTees SPORTSSPORTS NEWSNEWS SCC INTERSECTION POOL & SNOOKER TOURNAMENT
2019 By: David Yim, Billiards & Snooker Convenor
This year seven Sections signed up for the one-day Pool and Snooker Tournament held at the Men’s Bar on Saturday, 7 June. The seven Sections were defending champions Golf, Squash, Tennis, Bowls, Balut, Bridge and B&S (Billiards & Snooker) Section. Each team submitted five players and they played three games - Pool Scotch Doubles (where each player plays alternate shots), Snooker Singles and Snooker Scotch Doubles. In order to fit the event into one afternoon, the games were limited to six reds and capped at 20 mins. The team that had the most points after 20 mins would be declared the winner. The teams were drawn into two groups A and B and the winners and runner up of two groups playoff-ed each other in the semi finals. In the first semi final, Bowls played against B&S Section. In the second semifinal, it was a tough match between the Tennis and Squash with Squash edging out Tennis. In the finals, B&S narrowly managed to beat Squash 2-1 in the finals. Bowls played well to win the third spot. We wish to thank President Sher Baljit Singh for presenting the prizes and all the supporters that afternoon. The B&S Section would like thank everyone for coming down, with special mention to Bridge and Balut for fielding teams. It was also nice to see some ladies from Tennis and Balut. We look forward to hosting it again next year and we think that eight teams will be a sweet spot and suggest that some Sections combine to form a From top: Bowls and Tennis Sections; Baluteers focussing hard; team. Mr. Lim Khoon representing Golf, with supporters.
From top left, clockwise: Captain of Billiards & Snooker team Bak Choon receiving the trophy from SCC President Sher Baljit Singh; Mr. Velu receiving the 3rd place prize for Bowls; Group team photo of Squash and Billiards & Snooker.
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Billiards Convenor: David Yim | Article by: David Yim
On Saturday, 1 July 2019, our good friends from RBSC Polo (Royal Bangkok Sports Club Polo) made their way to SCC to have our Annual Interport match.
The Thai team was led by Convenor Eddy (Mr. Tossaporn Saksanguanmanoon). The matches were held at the Men’s Bar from 2 pm to 5 pm. There were five singles and three doubles and all matches were played in a very friendly atmosphere of 2 frames per match. RBSC Polo won 9 frames to 7.
The standard of play was very high even though the match was friendly and we witnessed a high break from Dr Korn of 60 points. The other singles match worth mentioning is between Glen Yeo and current RBSC Polo champion Yom that led to a score of 1-1.
After the match we hosted our Thai friends to dinner at The Oval & Verandah . We look forward to visiting them in Bangkok next year.
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Bridge Convenor: Patricia Jasudasen | Article by: Lord Firoz Khimji (Lord of Glencoe)
The busy second quarter of our annual Bridge calendar continued unabated, packing into it the Beginners’ Course, the “Improvers’” Course (beginners’ enhancement), the Quadrangle Games, the Premier Bridge League, Hari Raya evening and a Tournament Directors’ (T.D.) course to boot in between! Enjoy reading all about it ... and “blitzing” away, as usual ... ! Bridge Beginners’ / Improvers’ Course(s) SCC Victoria Room, 9th. to 25th. May inc. Our evergreen director, Carl Parker, conducted both these courses with great success over quite a few Saturday mornings. The Improvers’ Course was run on Saturdays between 4th.and 25th. May inc, with a record 18 participants, mainly from the Beginners’ Course, and most of whom now play, from time to time, on Mondays at the Beginners’ Table. Please do continue to “support” these events as and when you can, whether you’re only just beginning to get into this noble game, or looking towards honing your already acquired “skills” even further! Premier Bridge League 2019: (Various Rotating, Participant Club Venues, 3rd March to 2nd June inc.) This annual tourney, which ran on Sundays between 3rd March and 2nd June inc., had seven participating clubs, vis The SCC, CSC, GWCC, KEPPEL, NUSS, SRC and TC. Players representing the SCC were (in alphabetical order): Firoz, King Fook, Mike, Olivia, Patricia, Perry, Philip, Richard and Usha. And despite our team having “met the challenge” in a spirited way early on in this tourney, the following were (unfortunately) the final From top. clockwise: Last PBL Team - 2nd June; An “all new” T.D. in the making ... !(?); results: (1st. to 7th. respectively, V.P.’s in brackets) Keppel (101), Quad Games Team- 9th. June. SRC (100), NUSS (93)*, T.C. (93)*, CSC (92), GWBC (80), SCC Hari Raya Game (70). (Gilmour Room, Monday 17th. June) (* Whilst the NUSS and T.C. were tied in V.P.’s, NUSS won on a head to head match). A record turn out this time, with a full house of 21 pairs (42 players, including two beginners’ tables!) who enjoyed an evening of the Quadrangle Games: usual sumptuous offerings from the SCC kitchen, and a spirited, competitive game of duplicate bridge! In keeping with the usual (Various Host Venues, 31st March to 9th. June inc.) tradition, prizes were awarded to the best placed N/S and E/W Commenced Sunday 31st. March, with first hosts Keppel Club, pairs, in addition to a consolation prize. and being hosted, in turn, by the four participating clubs, vis Keppel Club, Chines Swimming Club, SRC and SCC. The SCC hosted in turn, on Sunday 9th. June. Tournament Directors’ Course: (SCBA, Saturdays, 27th. April to 25th. May inc.) SCC Bridge is pleased to announce that Perumal Ramanathan (“Perry”) has cleared this course (with flying colours, at first attempt), and hence now awaits his official SCBA certification as a “T.D.” Hearty congratulations, and kudos to Perry! From left: North/South Winning Pair; East/West Winning Pair. Bridge Tit-bitz: *The real test of a bridge player isn't in The "Trojan Horse" keeping out of trouble, but in escaping (The challenge : South to make 6 Spades; once he's in it. (Alfred Sheinwold ) Opening lead: Clubs K) *South: Alert! East: Yes? South: I'm requested to further mis-describe my hand! *Years ago there were only two acceptable reasons for not leading partner's suit: (1) having no cards in the suit; (2) a death wish. *I favor light opening bids. When you're my age, you can never be sure that the bidding will get back around to you again. (Oswald Jacoby, at 77).
Good luck, see you all in Sept./ Oct. ... and meantime, have a blast bridging those gaps (pardon the pun) ... !
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Bowls Convenor: Ganesh Ramanathan | Article by: Candy Lai and Melvin Tan
SCC Bowls Section Members donned in their new blue section shirts and ready for the challenge against Evergreen Lawn Bowls Club. THE SET ANNUAL BOWLS CHALLENGE It was a memorable weekend for the Singapore bowling fraternity on 13 and 14 April 2019 as 45 bowlers from Singapore Cricket Club (SCC), Evergreen Lawn Bowls Club (ELBC) and Tanglin Club (TC) came together for the inaugural SET Annual Bowls Challenge. The idea for this competition was mooted three years ago and it finally came to fruition this year hosted by SCC with the objective to foster closer ties among the local bowling clubs and to raise the profile of the sport of Bowls. National Pairs 2019 finalists Anthony Loh and Thomas Leong from ELBC and Edmund The first game of the challenge took place on 13 April between Lin and Christian Huang from SCC. SCC and TC in which SCC won all 5 rinks with 96 shots for and 55 against. The second game, on the morning of 14 April, was played Our best pair in Edmund Lin and Christian Huang made it to the between TC and ELBC in which ELBC won 4 : 1 with 94 shots for Final, overcoming TC’s Rodger Kimpton and Bernard Foo and and 63 against. In the third and last game of the challenge, ELBC ELBC’s Law Kwok Fai and Tan Kah Hock with relative ease. In the took on SCC and won 3 : 2 with 87 shots for and 75 against. While Final match played on 25th May against Anthony and Thomas, ELBC and SCC tied on points and number of rinks won, ELBC they got off to a good start and led 10-6 after 9 ends. However, they edged SCC on the aggregate shots difference, and thus won the faltered in the second half to trail 10-16. Alas, it was not to be, as Trophy. they eventually lost 16-19 to the defending champions who have The 2020 SET Annual Bowls Challenge will be hosted by TC now won the Men’s Pairs title 3 years in a row. followed by ELBC in 2021. Our Ladies’ pair in Amira Goh and Candy Lai competed in a single round-robin group with 4 other teams. They did their best, winning NATIONAL PAIRS 2019 2 games out of 4, but missing out on the top-two Final playoff. SCC A total of four teams from SCC took part in the National Pairs member Mary Lim, who partnered with SingTel’s Margaret Lim, Championship held at the Tanglin Club from late April to May – clinched the Ladies’ Pairs title after defeating the SingTel team of three Men’s teams and one Ladies’ team. All three Men’s teams Jane Low and May Lee 19-15 in a pulsating encounter in the Final. did well enough to qualify for the Quarter-Finals. Bob Gattie and Excellent effort by all our SCC teams nevertheless! Srinivasan, who played together for the first time, could not continue their fairy-tale journey as they lost to the eventual champions FRIENDLY WITH FRANKSTON BOWLING CLUB Anthony Loh and Thomas Leong from ELBC. Melvin Tan and SCC and TC bowlers joined forces on 26 May to play a friendly KU Menon, who also played together for the first time, powered match with 28 bowlers from the City of Frankston Bowling Club past TC’s Graham Dare and Zoher Motiwalla, but narrowly lost to who flew in from Melbourne. TC hosted the games and dinner Anthony and Thomas by 2 shots in the Semi-Finals. thereafter. It was good fun.
Bowlers from Frankston Bowling Club, Tanglin Club and Singapore Cricket Club all set for a friendly match.
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Darts Convenor: Helen Campos | Article by: Fahmida Huned
DARTS SECTION AGM The Darts Section held its AGM on 9 May 2019 at The Oval. Section Members turned up in force to the attend the meeting.
The outgoing Convenor Genevieve Chase presented the report on the previous year’s activities; a big thank you to Gen and her team for a very successful and eventful year under their watch.
The highlight of the evening was the election of office bearers and committee for 2019/2020 and the following were elected unopposed: • Helen Campos: Convenor • Charles Shanmugaraj: Captain • Kelvin Teo: Treasurer • Genevieve Chase: Secretary • Committee members: Fahmida Hassanbhai and Fatema Sadiq
Martin Goerojo, our newly elected Chairman of the Games Control Board, shared with Members fresh ideas to further enhance the activities of Darts Section and encourage more participation by members.
Formalities completed, Members went on to enjoy the generous selection of food and beverages on offer. The evening rounded off with an enjoyable game of darts. From top: Group photo of Darts Section at its AGM; the newly-elected Section DARTS’ LADIES NIGHT Committee. Ladies held centre stage on 13 June for the Dart Section’s Ladies Night. We had great response from the Squash, Bridge, and Balut Sections, proving once again the popularity of Darts with ladies at SCC. The matches featured 18 players organised in six teams.
Ladies from Squash Section represented by Shelia Nagiah, Mahesh Velupillay and Andrea Nichols were the champions after overcoming the valiant Blonde Bombshells - namely Sue Chambers, Liza Fitzmaurice and Veronique Brenninkmeijer In an exciting finish.
Thank you Ladies for a lovely start to our Darts calendar and look out for more exciting events coming up.
From top left, clockwise: Squash Section; Blonde Bombshells; Group Photo at Darts’ Ladies Night.
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Football Convenor: Steve Dawson | Article by: Dan Shepherd
INTERPORT GAME: SCC SELECT 2-1 ROYAL SELANGOR On Friday, 22 March, the Section played its first Interport fixture of the season, with the new focus on a team selected from across the entire Section in order to produce a more representative side. After welcoming our guests to a pre-match lunch in the Victoria Room, the teams moved to Dempsey for the game. A very solid first half performance saw SCC take the lead with a well worked team goal, converted by Jas Bhens. After giving away a soft goal to allow our opponents back into the game, we finally secured a victory with a superb solo effort from the industrious and outstanding Mike Hemmingway, who deservedly picked up the Man-of-the-Match honours. The game was played in a competitive but cordial manner with the new selection policy proving popular.
COSMOS LEAGUE Having swept everything before them in the 2017-18 season, the Cosmos League side came up short this season but still managed to become runners-up in both the League and Cup Competitions. In the League, we finished second to the Rangers and lost a fiercely competitive Cup final 2-0 to the French. Top goal scorer was Liam Shotton, with the Player and Young Player of the Season awards going to Ronnie Smollett and Ivor Teagie respectively.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL) The season did not get off to a good start, with the team losing their first two games. Both were narrow losses for a newly assembled The league now takes a one month break for Ramadan and will team, with an average age of only 23. resume in mid-June.
SCC showed character by winning the next two games. However, PADS: SCC PADS 3-3 TOMMY SMITH ALL in our fifth game, momentum was lost when we went down 1-0 to a stunning free kick against Jungfrau Punggol. However, we STARS bounced back to win our next game displaying both organisation A testimonial/70th birthday game was recently played for ex-Pads and determination. Legend, Tommy Smith, with the match ending in an entertaining draw, with Tommy converting penalties for both sides. The teams This latest win propelled the Club to 5th place in the 11 team then enjoyed a number of social drinks at the Dempsey Bar and league table, only 4 points behind leaders, Siglap FC, which we later headed back to the Club to continue the celebrations. Well still have to meet. done, Tommy!
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 35 SCC Annual Singapore Cricket Club Golf Championship 2019 Presented by Chivas Regal
Thursday, 29 August 2019 SHOTGUN start 1300hrs Golf and Lunch @ SENTOSA Golf Club, Serapong Course Cocktails and Dinner @ SCC Padang Restaurant
SENTOSA Golf Club, Serapong Course
ALL SCC MEMBERS ARE WELCOME SCC Golf Section Member : $280.00 SCC member but non-Golf Section Member : $400.00 Non-SCC member Guest : $480.00
Includes: • Lunch at Sentosa Golf Club • Evening Cocktails @ SCC • Championship T-Shirt • Dinner @ SCC Padang Restaurant & Gilmour Room • Hole-in-One • Open Bar • Whiskey stations on the Course • Exciting musical entertainment
For enquires & registration, please contact [email protected]. Terms & conditions apply. SPORTS
Golf Convenor: Chionh Chye Hion | Article by: Victor Olsen
Smiling before we hit the Valley Course.
SECTION TOUR TO ELS GOLF COURSE 30TH & 31ST May 2019 | Desaru An outing of unique SCC Golf Camaraderie, Fun & Merry Making. 13 Lucky SCC golfers set out in four minivans from SCC to ELS Golf Course @ Desaru on the dot of 9am. We had a nice breakfast stop over before we hit the Pasir Gudang Highway and enjoyed a spot of local durian tasting to boot. The Ocean Course was almost exclusive for SCC use when we teed off in a slight afternoon drizzle. 2 x 4 ball flights with a bumper 5 ball flight bringing up the rear. Wine Bottles at Attention for the Lucky 13. This Ernie ELS designed course was a delight to play on with fairways so wide, one could tee off with your eyes closed and still A NITE WITH MATTHEW not go OB. Fairway and Green sand bunkers were well spaced out although the greens were, generally, rather fast with a few wet spot Friday 2nd August 2019 | SCC Padang pockets at some holes.. Restaurant & Gilmour Room A certain flight, no names mentioned, created a new ELS Course We expect another sell-out evening with our Singapore Cowboys Record by polishing off 1 crate of beer over 18 holes as an Matthew and the Mandarins. Please book early as we can only appetizer and then proceeded to wash down a few more buckets of accommodate a limited number at the Padang. An open bar and a beer at the 19th hole and at dinner before heading off to our hotel sumptuous spread will be served at the Gilmour. where another copious round of (hic!) merrymaking was enjoyed under the stars at the open terrace. We had a morning tee-off at the Vijay Singh designed Valley Course SCC ANNUAL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 the next day. We were warned that this was a punishing course. Thursday 29th August 2019 | Sentosa, Narrow fairways, water everywhere and loft greens protected with Serapong Course so many sand bunkers, it felt like we were playing golf in a sand quarry! The scorching morning sun burned a blister on many of us This is our Golf Section’s annual marquee event. We will be until a shocking electric thunderstorm spewed its wrath on us for hosting this year’s annual with a 1300hr Shotgun start at Sentosa’s 15 minutes almost at Hole No. 8. Serapong Course with after-game Cocktails and Dinner at the SCC Rain-soaked but still brave SCC golfers, we returned to our last Padang & Gilmour. hole and played and continued our game while the midday sun This year’s Annual Golf and Dinner is heavily subsidized by the started to burn again and the rising steam from the ground made Golf Section at $280 per Section Member Golfer. We are putting the golf course a sauna. our Section funds to optimal use for Section Members and we look We went for broke to finish 18 holes. Many of us enjoyed great forward to your usual strong support. value for money golf per stroke as we carded a heck of a lot more Pernod Ricard / Chivas Regal and Gayatri Restaurant have than our Handicap permitted number of stokes. graciously agreed to be our Principal sponsors.
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Hockey Convenor: Intekhab Khan | Article by: Kanan Packrisamy
The Hockey Men’s and Ladies National Champions. TWICE THE JOY, THRICE IN FIVE! SCC HOCKEY MEN’S AND LADIES’SECURE THIRD MEN AND LADIES DOUBLE! When pre-season started in January with the season starting in up against the National Team laden Team HI (who were formerly the middle of February, many thought, “Boy we are starting pre- known as Project Vaults). Always staying step ahead of Team HI, season late”. The Ladies 1s were eager to step it up this term after we finally broke the deadlock with a Lea Hartmann penalty corner finishing 3rd in the league last term but recovering with a run of drag flick. Having a Club social the night before may not have fine wins in the 2018 Women’s Liga, the 2018 National Indoor and been a good idea at this stage as fatigue set in and we couldn’t the captivating SCC International 6s Cup win. defend our own “D” in the final minute and Team HI equalised with seconds to go. However pitch availability was a killer and the Ladies went about preparing in disjointed fashion with half training on Wednesdays To compound this setback, we went onto to lose to the Hollandse and the other half on Tuesdays. They stuttered in their opener Club after 2 useful big wins over Vanquishers and Tornados. The against Vanquishers but came home 3-0 winners, a crucial win to defeat cast a huge shadow on the Ladies title pursuit, but the girls get the ball rolling. Bolstered by the addition of Lea Hartmann and regrouped, came and trained together and delivered the crucial Abigail Rhodes (from the Dutch Hoofdklasse and English National win over Jansenites and then, in order to gain a superior goal League respectively) and the return of both Rachel Flynn and difference, defeated Vijayanti 27-1 enroute to winning their 6th title Lauren Warner from their motherly duties, the team was looking before the final game against Team HI. We lost that game 2-1 but more settled than their slow preparations suggested. won the title on goal difference, we were +72 and Jansenites +36.
The Men’s 1s in the meantime were already two times defending The Men before their crucial game against Jansenites picked up champs after successfully defending their 2nd crown last season the Dutch Woodenshoe title, thus making this yet another Double- to make it three. They were eager to make it three on the trot, very double. few have achieved this feat if in fact at all. • 2015 Men’s and Women SCC 6s Cup Winners & National Under player-coach Ken Forbes’ watchful eyes, the pre-season League Winners started with all the probables, the potentials and the trialists. The team was constantly trimmed until the final 25 were selected and • 2017 Men’s and Women National League Winners some players had to be asked to play in the 2s this season but with the welcome of training along the 1s throughout the season. We • 2019 Men’s and Women National League Winners, Women had bumper numbers for all our games and many a times resting SCC 6s Cup winners, Men Dutch Wooden Shoe Winners. players due to oversubscription was the norm.
The season started against last season’s runners’ up Eagles and we got off to a dream start and claimed a handsome 3-0 win. ORA were next up; they had beaten us last season and looked well prepared. Despite dominating the game and going into the half 2-1 up we lost our concentration and ORA put away penalty corners to win 4-2 to take a big step towards wresting the title from us.
Forbes tightened the screws at training and things were getting better as the Men’s went onto to win their next 10 games in a row to win the title by 2 points. We of course beat ORA along the way to claim our 3rd title on the trot and 4th in 5 years. It is noteworthy that, like in 2017, we also scored another penalty corner after the hooter this season to win a game against Jansenites.
The Ladies in the meantime were cruising and put away Crescent Men Dutch Wooden Shoe Winners. 6-0, Hollandse Club 3-1, Jansenites 2-0, Vijayanti 14-1 and came
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Netball Convenor: Nanthini Visvalingam | Article by: Stacey Beard
Following a successful pre-season, with the Hawks being crowned work in organising. Always looking for new places to enjoy Netball SCC League Div 1 Champions and the Eagles narrowly beaten in fun, two teams - one opens and one U23 - spent a sunny and the play-off match to come second in the Div 3 League, the Section sweaty day at Sentosa in early May for the annual beach netball turned its attention to preparation for the upcoming National tournament and a few other various tournaments coming up. Leagues. Led by Club Coach Eric Lee, training has provided an opportunity for the Section to re-group and focus on improving On the recent tour to Bangkok, our touring team the SCC core skills and trialling new player and team combinations. Flamingos had a slightly unlucky start but rallied on, eventually emerging Bowl winners. As always, the ever-popular fancy dress Excellent attendance and a continued influx of new players has after party proved to be a smashing 70s hit! led to four squads being entered into the National League, our strongest representation for several years. A big core group of We are actively recruiting new Members and so if you want to these squads are our junior players with a whopping 22 junior get fit and have (lots of) fun, we want YOU! Get in touch with us at players representing the Section across the four squads. The [email protected] strength of the squads this year is extremely high and a massive congratulations to all players selected to represent the club.
One week into Nationals both the Hawks and Ospreys got off to a winning start; the Eagles drew a hard fought match and the Kites, our newest team brimming with development players, narrowly lost against a strong NZ Moa team.
Off the court the Section continues to thrive. To celebrate the success of the SCC League, we hosted an end-of-season party and awards ceremony in the Gilmour Room for all teams in the League. With a theme of “Glitz and Glam”, it was a chance for everyone to dress up, put court rivalry aside and enjoy an evening filled with champagne and prizes. A fantastic night was had by all and thanks goes to the SCC Social Committee for their hard
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Rugby Convenor: Henry Winter | Special Guest Scribe: Henry Winter
The new Rugby Section Committee (left to right): Bryan Lim, Birdy, Murray Wyllie, Henry Winter, James Drudy. Photo insert: Jack Whiskin, new social secretary, was unable to make the AGM but sent his apologies. After the success of Ladies Day on 23 February 2019, the SCC The SCC was also well Rugby Section did not maintain its momentum into its finals represented in the Singapore campaign. National side – with Peter McFeely, Michael Oliver, On 16 March – now known as ‘Black Saturday’ – the Lions, Marah Ishraf, Nick Yau and Tankards and Prems all went into the weekend as favourites and Declan Martens all selected then each proceeded to lose their semi-final. Our vets team – the to play. After beating the Growlers – also suffered from the semi-final curse and went down hosts – Chinese Taipei – on 1 against the eventual winners Bucks Stags on 1 June. June 2019, the national side We did not manage to repeat the success of last season where narrowly lost 29-21 to the the 1st XV won the SRU Men’s Premiership for the first time in Philippines in the Asia Rugby 21 years. It was a disappointing result across the grades and we Championship Division 1 final. know the boys will be back with a vengeance next season – and On 15 June 2019, our touring will go into pre-season training hungrier than ever. side, the SCC Nomads – Since the end of the playing season, there have been some new captained by the indefatigable developments. After three hugely successful years at the helm Adam Waise – is taking on the Sam Sharpe has hung the boots up as Convenor of the Section. A Hanoi Dragons in what will tremendous knock – raise the bat Sam! be a sweltering encounter in northern Vietnam. A new Committee was sworn in at the Rugby Section AGM on 15 May 2019. With a mixture of continuity and change, the newly The SCC 7s have also been elected Committee is: training hard in the lead up • Convenor – Henry Winter to the SCC Rugby Sevens – which is set to electrify the • Treasurer – James Drudy Padang on the weekend of • Captain – Murray Wyllie 9-10 November 2019. • Secretary – Jeremy Bird Suffice to say, we have a lot on the horizon and plenty to look • JSM Representative – Bryan Lim forward to! • Social Secretary – Jack Whiskin
We also have had an additional injection of talent into the broader Section Committee, led by Matthew Head who has been appointed as our new Director of Rugby. Administration aide, and although the regular season has ended, that does not mean there has been no rugby! Singapore played host to the Global Rapid Rugby Showcase Series, where the Singapore-based Asia Pacific Dragons – who regularly trained on the Padang with the SCC Rugby Section – played matches against the Western Force and the South China Dragons. Our very own Declan Martens picked up his first cap for From top: Declan Marten picked up a cap for the Asia Pacific Dragons against the West- the Asia Pacific Dragons on 12 April 2019 against a Western Force ern Force; A leader of men. Nomads Captain Adam Waise is taking his troops to Vietnam side stacked with international players. to face the Hanoi Dragons in what will be a farewell tour for Timothy Foister.
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Squash Convenor: Sarat Chandran | Article by: Jodee Lee
Singapore National Squash League In recent months, our players have been kept busy with the weekly National Squash league matches. SCC has traditionally been a strong contender in the league, and this year, SCC is looking to keep up the good performance, fielding a team for every grade in the squash league.
Last year, SCC emerged as the winner in the Mens A grade and Mens B grade divisions. This year’s competition has been intense but our teams have thus far done promisingly well. As of the second week of June, the SCC Mens B grade team, Mens E grade team and Ladies Division 2 team remained in the top position of their respective league tables. With many matches yet to be played and the close margin between the teams, this season will be an exciting one to watch!
HKFC friendly on 8th June SCC hosted a friendly match in June when a team of players from the Hong Kong Football Club were in town. The games on a Saturday afternoon were followed by dinner and drinks, and the promise of a rematch when the SCC team next heads to Hong Kong on a squash tour.
Intersection Games The Squash Section came in second in the recently concluded Intersection Snooker and Pool tournament, losing 2-1 to the Billiards & Snooker Section. A fantastic showing by our Squash Section representatives!
From top: National Squash League: The lovely ladies from our Ladies Division 2 league team; Congratulations to the squash section’s Intersection Snooker and Pool team for coming in second!
From top, anti-clockwise: From the HKFC friendly - A good game calls for a post-match selfie; Group photo with our friends from HKFC; Exchange of plaques between SCC and HKFC for the friendly held on 8th June.
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Tennis Convenor: Soenke Langhoff | Article by: Vishal Vijay
The last few months have been quite exiting for the Tennis section. In March and April we had the Interclub Singles league. Our Mens team fought hard and managed to secure a respectable 3rd place in the B division. Unfortunately the semifinals were played over the Easter break which meant that quite a number of our players were away! On the Ladies side, it was business as usual with the Ladies A team coming home with the title. They dominated throughout the season and made the Club proud with another trophy to their growing cabinet! In total the Club fielded five Mens teams and the one Ladies team in the singles league which was a record in terms of participation.
The Section has also seen a number of Junior Sports Members (JSM) join us in the last few months on both the mens and ladies sides. Most of these youngsters are playing at a very high level and they have manged to put together some stellar performances in the national tournaments that the Section can be proud of. Of note is Joshua Cheng (13 years old) who reached the recent National doubles tournament final with a fellow incoming JSM, Aneish Sawney, and his sister Clare Cheng who featured in the Junior Fed Cup for Singapore which was held in Sri Lanka. Brendan Hendrata (another 13 year old) reached the U16 National Singles Tournament final. The future certainly bodes well for the Section!
The Section also organised a tour to Bangkok from the 26th to the 28th of April in which our Mens, Ladies and Social teams played against the Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC). The matches were competitive with both sides fighting tooth and nail to emerge victorious. However after a few hours of toil in the sun, RBSC won the final match to result in a tie. Happy with the fairness of the result, both sides retired for a round of beers and some unwinding. We’re planning another tour this year and hopefully will get even better participation than the 10 individuals who joined us in Bangkok. Watch this space!
Lastly and importantly, the Section remains committed to providing opportunities for our Members to enjoy the sport they love, despite the Club courts being closed until September due to the National Day preparations. We have arranged for a temporary home at the Savitar tennis courts located at the Fairmont Hotel, a venue that boasts six courts in total (four artificial clay and two artificial grass). Any Section Member can go online to the Savitar portal to book the courts and are reminded to follow the instructions in the circular that went out in late April when doing so. We’re also continuing with the traditional Friday social as well as the monthly Makan Kechil and hope to see you there!
From top: Joshua Cheng and Aneish Sawney STA open doubles finalists; Michael Eves facing a rather tall order during the Interclub Singles League; Emilie and Nat having a blast on the RBSC grass courts; SCC Mens Team on the Bangkok Tour (bottom left).
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JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 43 CLUB INFORMATION Business Hours MEMBER SERVICES DESK THE OVAL & VERANDAH Monday – Thursday 0900 – 2400 Monday – Saturday Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday 0800 – 2300 & Eve of Public Holiday 0900 – 0200 Sunday & Public Holiday 0800 – 2200 Sunday & Public Holiday 0900 – 2200 THE VICTORIA ROOM Lunch Monday – Saturday 1200 – 1500 MAIN LOUNGE & Eve of Public Holiday Monday – Thursday 0900 – 2400 Dinner Monday – Saturday 1900 – 2300 Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday & Eve of Public Holiday 0900 – 0100 Lunch Sunday & Public Holiday 1200 – 1500 Sunday & Public Holiday 0900 – 2200 Dinner Sunday & Public Holiday 1900 – 2200
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44 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019 Reimagine Chinese aesthetics and tradition at this exhibition featuring couture creations by Guo Pei, the designer behind Rihanna’s 2015 Met Gala dress, and artworks from the Asian Civilisations Museum National Collection.
GUO PEI: AN EXHIBITION
Friday, 30 August 2019 5.45pm Gathering Point – Membership Service Desk Ticket Price – Subjected to the Asian Civilization Museum published rate
Don’t miss out on this rare chance to get a first-hand look at that yellow dress famously worn by Rihanna, as well as a Chinese export silver mug that was awarded to the winner of the 100-yard dash at the Singapore Cricket Club in 1881! Registrations close on Friday, 23 August 2019.
About Guo Pei Almost two decades before Rihanna wore the now-iconic yellow cape to the Met Gala in 2015, she was already the designer of choice for high society and the political elite at home in China.
In recent years, her Chinese bridal line has entered the mainstream, favoured by celebrities like Angelababy. In 2016, Guo Pei became the first China-born-and-trained fashion designer to be invited to join the esteemed Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. That year, she was also named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People”. Her works have been shown in museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Silk Museum of China, the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, and the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta.
For more information and booking, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext. 263. Celebrating Singapore’s 54th National Day @ SCC Friday, 9 August 2019
Children’s Activities – Face Painting, Balloon Sculpture Deli Verandah 4.00pm – 8.00pm Hawker Fare Courtyard 6.30pm onwards For reservations, please contact Oval Restaurant at Tel: 6338 9271 Ext 373 (*Only for National Day) Lion City Buffet The Padang Restaurant 7.00pm onwards Price: $54 per Adult | $26 per Child For reservations, please contact The Padang Restaurant at Tel: 6338 9271 Ext 386 (*Only for National Day) 40% is chargeable for cancellations; 100% for no show.
For more information and booking, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext. 263.
Don’t miss viewing these exciting National Day Parade highlights live from the SCC! Parade Contingents • RSAF Aerial Display • State Flag Flypast • Mobile Column • Fireworks
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