SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB MAGAZINE THE PADANG Available on www.scc.org.sg September / October 2018 SSundayunday KidsKids CornerCorner Time: 12pm – 3pm

Venue: Gilmour Room

Free entrance for kids (3 – 12 years old)

2 September & 7 October: 9 September & 14 October: Movie Screening Indoor Playground

23 September & 21 October: 30 September & 28 October: Arts & Crafts Theatre Drama

RSVP required; limited slots available. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information and booking, please contact Ms. Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263

Activities are subject to change without prior notice. SSundayunday Contents KidsKids CornerCorner

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IFC Sunday Kids Corner UPCOMING EVENTS SPORTS 2 Wednesday Buzz from the Bar 20 Quiz Night 26 SCC Soccer7’s Wednesday Buzz From The Bar 29 Reciprocal Clubs CLUB NEWS Saturday Buzz From The Bar 30 Social Mini Soccer 21 Intersection Quiz Night Mixed Tournament 3 President’s Message Sunday Kids Corner 31 1st Intersection Cuesports 4 New Members Election Night: July 22 Oktoberfest Tournament 2018 6 New Members Election Night: August 32 Balut 8 Club News 33 Bridge 9 Guest Visits to SCC RECENT EVENTS 34 Cricket 10 The Padang Restaurant Revamp 23 SCC Fun Day 35 Darts 12 In Conversation with Chef Vik 24 Kampong Night 36 Golf Comedy Night with Kumar 38 Hockey FOOD & BEVERAGE 25 National Day Family Picnic 40 Netball Galleries 13 Club-Wide Beverage Promotion 41 Rugby Breafast@Oval 42 Tennis Sunday Brunch 14 Chef Arfin’s Specialities 43 SCC Night Race Road Cake of the Month Closure Notice Cold Pressed Juices & Smoothies 44 Club Information 15 Dinner Specials Business Hours 16 Daily Set Lunch F&B and Events Calendar 18 Spirits & Wines Promotion 19 SCC Wine & Gourmet Dinner

SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB MAGAZINE THE PADANG Available on www.scc.org.sg September / October 2018

On the Cover SCC NIGHT RACE 2018 Singapore Cricket Club Established 1852 We’re gearing up for the SCC Night Race 2018 happening 14 – 16 September 2018; more information Connaught Drive Singapore 179681 on road closures during this period is on page 43. Tel: 6338 9271 Fax: 6333 0119 Email: [email protected] Web: www.scc.org.sg Like and follow the Singapore Cricket Club on Facebook

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SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 1

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

It is now the time of the year for the adrenaline-rushing SCC others from Australia, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Nigeria, Night Race, in conjunction with the Singapore Grand Prix Papua New Guinea, Thailand and the USA. Tickets are already from 14 – 16 September. Thank you for your enthusiastic available for sale and you can refer to the back cover of the participation! Tickets are almost sold out and the SCC team Padang magazine for more details. is now completing final preparations for you to enjoy a glitzy weekend of entertainment at the Clubhouse right smack in the We are continuing to make improvements to our facilities and centre of the F1 circuit. services so Members can benefit from enhanced experiences at the Clubhouse. On the F&B front, we have expanded The Soccer7’s tournament held on 28 – 29 July was a our menu offerings at The Oval & Verandah. Our signature resounding success with the participation of 54 teams from restaurant, The Padang Restaurant, has been enhanced with around the region, a festive Carnival Zone to entertain new decorations, table settings and tableware, and additional spectators, and strong sponsorship support from our partners. touches such as fresh bread baskets and petit fours to elevate Congratulations to the SCC Firsts for defending its Open Cup your dining experience. The Padang’s à la carte menu has title! One of the highlights was that of ex-Liverpool, Spurs and been revised, and Members and their guests can enjoy English International midfielder Danny Murphy who not only Executive Set Lunches that are updated every two weeks. On graced the 27 July Gala Dinner and had a 45-minute Q&A a weekly basis, Members can also enjoy appetising Sunday session with guests, but also led a soccer clinic organised by Brunch Buffets with their families and let us entertain your the Soccer7’s for more than 30 youths – the majority of whom children at our Kids Corner. are from disadvantaged backgrounds. Initiatives such as these echo the Singapore Cricket Club’s ethos of sportsmanship and Our Members are important to the longevity of the Club, and we community. encourage you to spend more time with us, enjoy our facilities and dining experiences, make friends through our social events As part of our aim to encourage the building of stronger friendships and sporting activities, and be an active participant. When you between Members, two Intersection events were recently held. have a moment, take a look at our Facebook page to see what The Cricket Section won the Cup Winner for the Mini Soccer Mixed fellow Members are up to and to be in the know about upcoming Tournament held on 29 July in conjunction with the Soccer7’s, events at the Club. I am pleased to note the great number of while the Plate Winner was awarded to the Squash Section. responses that came in when we asked for your contribution in Meanwhile, at the 1st Intersection Cuesports Tournament on creating a new SCC tagline that speaks of what the Singapore 21 July, the Golf Section emerged champions. More Intersection Cricket Club is, and the direction we want to move towards events are lined up for the rest of the year, including tournaments together. At the time of my writing, Members are submitting their organised by Darts, Netball and Lawn Bowls. We invite you to votes on their favourite shortlisted tagline. We look forward to join us and mingle with other Members during these activities. announcing the winner soon and embracing our new vision of Look out for more information via our eBlasts, SCC Facebook the Club together. Page, TV screen, etc. Thank you for being the Club’s advocates – see you at the SCC! The next major tournament coming up is the 71st edition of the SCC International Rugby7s to be held on 2 – 4 November. We are welcoming a stellar line-up of teams including one of Sher Baljit Singh New Zealand’s best, the Ponsonby Rugby Club, as well as President, Singapore Cricket Club

SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 3 CLUB NEWS

New Members’ Election Night 9 July 2018 Corporate Nominee

Mr Raj Kumar, Ms Natsuko Yoshiki, Mr Tatsuya Okawa, GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor

Mr. Kenneth Aruldoss

Ordinary (Transferable) Members

Mr. Philipp Farenholtz Mr. Naveen Gupta Mr. Deepak Gupta

Dr Caron Sak, GC Member Mrs Margaret Cunico, Mr Keith Wong

Mr. Vighnesh Krishnan Mr. Anuvrat K Rao Ms. Mao Shihui

Mr K V Rao, Mr Anuvrat K Rao, President Mr Sher Baljit Singh, Mr. Prabhat Sethi Mr. Paul Teo Mr. Navin Thevar Ms Auropriya R Anni, Mr Teh Leong

Mr. Inder Wadhwa Mr. Keith Wong

Term Members Sports Members 1. Mr. Ferzad Bharucha 1. Mr. Dhzulkarnain Bin Abd Rashid 2. Mr. Mark Barry Mitchell 2. Mr. Edward Higgins Ms Jenni Martin, Mr Hugh Darwell, HE Mr Fabrice Filliez, GC Member 3. Ms. Jenni Martin 3. Ms. Natsuko Yoshiki Mr George V Abraham, Mr Mark Barry Mitchell, Mrs Helen Thomas, 4. Mr. Tatsuya Okawa GC Member Ms Fathima Mohietheen, Mr Dhzulkarnain Bin Abd Rashid

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Mr Philipp Farenholtz, Deputy President Mr Zoher S Motiwalla, Mr Edward Higgins, GC Member Mr Martin Goerojo, Mr Leo Shaw Mr Kenneth Aruldoss, Mrs Amanda Aruldoss

General Manager/Secretary Mr Sean Boyle, BEM, HE Mr Fabrice Filliez, GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor, Mr Paul Teo President Mr Sher Baljit Singh

Mr Shanmugaraj A/L Madasamy, Mrs Karuppiah Sarojah, Mr Deepak Gupta, GC Member Mr Ananda Kumar, Mrs Shaily Gupta, Miss Navisha Gupta Deputy President Mr Zoher S Motiwalla, Mr Navin Thevar

GC Member Mrs Margaret Cunico, Mr Prabhat Sethi, Mr Anwarul Haque GC Member Mr George V Abraham, Mr Vighnesh Krishnan

SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 5 CLUB NEWS

New Members’ Election Night 13 August 2018 Corporate Nominee

Mr Samuel John Clement Jenks, Ms Eliza Claire White, Deputy President Mr Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mr John Thomson Mr. Takeshi Kato

Ordinary (Transferable) Members Term Members 1. Mr. Bruce Crane 2. Mr. Rui Savio Dass 3. Ms. Sanjna Parasrampuria 4. Mr. David Ross 5. Ms. Lisa Reta Mr. Shiladitya 6. Mr. Michael W Taylor Mr. Abdul Malik Choudhuri 7. Mr. Leonardo Tiberi 8. Mr. Atilla Widnell

Mrs Lynne C Taylor, GC Member Mr Paul Lawlass, Mr Michael W Taylor, Mrs Genevieve Chase Sports Members 1. Ms. Harriet Bick 2. Mr. David Cookson Mr. Ben Mr. Tom Lovell 3. Ms. Charlotte Gregory Farquharson 4. Mrs. Tracy Hackston 5. Mr. Samuel John Clement Jenks 6. Mr. Daniel Oliver Rowlands 7. Mr. Paul Stokes 8. Ms. Jessica Shearer Mr. M M Mr. Nicholas 9. Ms. Alcina Tan Veerappan Magnus 10. Ms. Eliza Claire White 11. Mr. Mo Yasin Mr Teh Leong, Ms Rupanjit Dullat , GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor, 12. Mr. Yeo See Wei Alvin Mr Gurdip Singh, Mr Leonardo Tiberi, Ms Ebru Ozarpaci

Mr. Shashank Mr. Ong Kai Min Samant

Mr. Gurdip Singh Mr. John Thomson Mr Shashank Samant, Mr Abdul Malik, Mr Henry Winter, Mr Christopher Ellis, Mr Atilla Widnell, GC Member Mr Martin Goerojo

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Mrs Carey Cookson, GC Member Mr Lim Khoon, Mr Paul Stokes, Mr Amos Boon, Mr Mo Yasin, Chairman Games Control Board Mr Henry Winter, Mr David Cookson Mr Matthew C. Streeton, Mr Jonathan Knapp, Mr Daniel Oliver Rowlands

Mr Atilla Widnell, Mr Christopher Ellis, Mr Yeo See Wei Alvin, Mr Shashank Samant, GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor, Mr Abdul Malik President Mr Sher Baljit Singh

Mr Ong Kai Min, HE Mr Joseph M Yap, GC Member Mrs Margaret Cunico, Ms Sanjna Parasrampuria, Deputy President Mr Zoher S. Motiwalla, Mr Johnson Tan Chin Kwang Mr John Thomson, Mr Colin MacDonald

Mrs Tracy Jones, GC Member Ms Fathima Mohietheen, Ms Shilpa Karia, Ms Valliammai Murugappan, Mr M M Veerappan, GC Mr Ben Farquharson, Mr David Anthony Jones, Member Mr Paul Lawlass, Mr Rui Savio Dass, Mr Unmish Parthasarathi Mr Anwarul Haque, Mr Tony Fisher

SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 7 CLUB NEWS OBITUARIES The Club records, with deep regret, the passing of our Members. Our sincere condolences go out to the families of the departed.

Sriram Vedam

Francis Joachim D’Costa Law Tai Huay David

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*This promotion is only for 2018 and is not applicable for sports events.

Contact our Banquet & Events Team at 6338 9271 for more information. Becky Xu at [email protected] Ext: 377 | Jasmine Tan at [email protected] Ext: 368

8 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2018 CLUB NEWS Guest Visits to SCC Players from Premier League Club Arsenal

25 July 2018 Arsenal players Aaron Ramsey, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Shkodran Mustafi, and Alexandre Lacazette dropped by the SCC Clubhouse and Padang Field, where Emirates decided to locate the finishing line of its #RaceToTheEmirates contest.

Danny Murphy: Liverpool and Spurs Midfielder and Ex-England International

27 July 2018

Danny Murphy was the special VIP guest at the Soccer7’s 2017 Gala Dinner, where he held a very interesting 45-min Q&A session with PJ Roberts to the delight of guests. Earlier that afternoon, he led a Football Clinic for 34 youths, the majority of whom are from disadvantaged backgrounds. (More can be found in the Soccer7’s post-tournament report on page 26.)

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Come dine at the NEW Padang Restaurant and treat yourself to an exquisite culinary experience.

Relax in the fresh new environment of The Padang Restaurant and enjoy a different elevated level of service with our new elegant table setting and tableware, fresh bread baskets, sophisticated wine selection, and petit fours served with your Our Signature Restaurant coffee or tea to round off your perfect meal.

Savour our newly introduced offerings of classical delicacies for All Occasions presented by our Chef de Cuisine Vik – be it the Executive Set Lunches that we update every two weeks, or our dynamic à la carte menu.

Relax with your family and enjoy our delectable thematic Sunday Brunch Buffet with live stations, and keep your children entertained at our Kids Corner with a variety of entertaining activities.

We look forward to serving you at our revitalised dining oasis in the heart of the city today.

SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 11 FEATURE

IN CONVERSATION WITH CHEF VIK

Recently promoted to Chef de Cuisine for The Padang, SCC’s signature restaurant, we spoke to Chef Vik about his journey as a culinary master.

Why did you decide to become a Chef? I started off stewarding and working as a kitchen helper in the hotel industry at a young age of 16 years. Over time, I realized that my fascination for cooking grew stronger and I enjoyed watching cooking shows and learning new cooking techniques. I was mentored by celebrity chef, Emmanuel Stroobant, and landed my first job in 2009 as Chef de Partie under his mentorship. Since then, I have been on a continuous quest to improve upon my recipes and learn as much as I can.

Tell us about your journey as a Chef with SCC. It was a different environment for me when I first started off in SCC. For me, having a good team and establishing a standard way of preparing menu items are essential in this industry. I prefer to lead a team by being on the ground with them and I guide them to ensure that the proper cooking techniques and plating process is followed through. This is important to ensure that Members receive the same or even, better dining experience with The Padang Restaurant. I am thankful to the management for their strong support and for trusting the vision I have for the restaurant.

What is your favorite cuisine to cook? I enjoy cooking French and modern European cuisines, mainly because of my past experience dealing with more intricate recipes.

How do you get your inspiration? I think that the people we work closely with play a huge role in motivating us. This is something I picked up from my mentor. Leadership is an important factor in inspiration.

What’s your favourite dish on the menu and why? Do you think you can further innovate the menu? The Scallops! Definitely but I would like to focus on the modern To be honest, when I first started as a Chef with SCC, European cuisine instead of the Asian varieties because scallops had been a constant dish on the menu, but we already have a very good Asian menu at The Oval the dish lacked substantial ingredients. So I decided to and Verandah. I would like to see how we can incorporate enhance the serving of scallops by introducing additional gluten-free options without compromising the taste of ingredients such as ‘Onion Broth’ and ‘Smoked Ham’ our dishes. My vision is for The Padang Restaurant to so that the dish achieves a total fruition to its taste. The be known for its Western cuisine, and I look forward to scallops are a favourite for me because it allows me to welcoming you to the restaurant. experiment with more variations and ingredients.

12 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2018 FOOD & BEVERAGE Club-Wide Recently promoted to Chef de Cuisine for The Padang, SCC’s signature restaurant, BREAKFAST Available daily from 8.00am – 11.30am we spoke to Chef Vik about his journey as a culinary master. Beverage w Dish PROMOTION Ne H September / October 2018 l ig ia hl ec ig p h Classic t Mondays S Egg Benedict Corkage Free (Wines)* on English muffin, accompanied with pork ham, garden salad and Available only for diners at the Padang Restaurant cherry tomatoes, with hollandaise sauce. and The Oval & Verandah from 7pm onwards. *Applicable only to duty-paid wine bottles $10.50 Tuesdays Whisky* 1-for-1 by the glass Available all day throughout the Club. *This promotion is not applicable for mixers.

September The Glenlivet 12YO $9.80

October Glenmorangie Original $9.80 Product shown is for illustration purposes only.

Wednesdays Beer 1-for-1 by the glass/mug Available all day throughout the Club Heineken / Archipelago Summer IPA Glass - $6.80; Mug - $9.80 Sunday Thursdays Complimentary Drink Enjoy a complimentary glass of house pour white/ Brunch red wine, Tiger beer or soft drink with every order of Main Course from 6pm to 10pm at the following Enjoy a luxurious spread by our Chefs! outlets on Thursdays*: “Live” Local Cuisine Stations • The Padang Restaurant – Applicable with Carving Stations every order of main course Exquisite Desserts • The Oval & Verandah, Deli Verandah and Men’s Bar – Applicable with every order of Western main course • Stumps – Applicable with every order of large pizza * This promotion is not available at the Main Lounge. Buffet $43

Buffet $108 With free flow of champagne, housepour wines and Tiger Beer

Children Below 12 Years Old $19 No charge for children below 6 Years Old Children activities are available at the Gilmour Room

The above promotions are not valid during major Club events and on the eve of Public Holidays. Not applicable for banquets and private functions. Please call 6338 9271 for reservations. A grace period of 15 minutes will be allowed for each reservation made. Cancellations made within 48 hours and no show will be subjected to 40% and 100% cancellation charges respectively.

SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 13 FOOD & BEVERAGE

OF THE MONTH Chef Arfin’s Cake

SPECIALITIES $47 per kg Fridays, 6.30pm onwards The Courtyard

September 7 September Spicy Mutton Paya Masala Gravy served with Chapatti and Onion The perfect indulgence for a refreshing treat! Chilli Cucumber Lime Salad $14.80 Coconut and Lime Chiboust with Dacquoise Biscuits 21 September Indian Mee Goreng Visit The Oval & Verandah or call 6338 9271 to place a $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) cake order for your special occasion or birthday celebration!

28 September Kambing Soup $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)

Monday - Friday & Eve of Public Holiday 1100 - 2200 Saturday - Sunday & Public Holiday 1000 - 2200 Cold Pressed Juices October 5 October Glass: $6.20 | Mug: $9 .9 0 | Jug: $39.00 Soto Ayam Orange Juice Pineapple Juice $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Green Apple Juice Carrot Juice Watermelon Juice Celery Juice 12 October Spicy Mutton Ribs served with Mango Chutney Smoothies $14.90 Banana Smoothie 19 October Small : $5.00 | Large: $7.50 Plain Thosai served with Sambar Gravy and Trio Chutney Mixed Berries Smoothie $5.80 Small : $5.50 | Large: $8.50 Masala Thosai served with Sambar Gravy and Trio Chutney $9.80

26 October Kambing Soup $8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)

14 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2018 FOOD & BEVERAGE Dinner Specials AT THE OVAL & VERANDAH September Special October *Not available from Special 1 – 11 October 2018. Grilled Saku Tuna with Egg Caviar served with Broccoli, Cherry Tomato, Wasabi Mayonnaise and Red Wine Juice Pan Fried Lamb T-Bone served with Broccoli, $22.80 Baby Carrots and Mashed Potatoes $28.80

October Special

Mutton Keema served with Chapatti $14.80

September Special

Masala Seabass Fillet served with Pilau Rice $16.80 September Special

Honey Glazed Pink Leg Prawns October $14.80 Special

Deep Fried Whole Mackerel Fish $14.80

All photos are for illustration only. Actual products may vary.

SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 15 FOOD & BEVERAGE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Satay 1 2 Every Friday Daily & Saturday The Courtyard SEPTEMBER 6.30pm – 10pm Set Lunch 3 Quiz Night 4 Wednesday 5 Complimentary Drink 6 7 BBQ 8 9 AT THE OVAL Men’s Bar Buzz from the Bar with every Main course* Stumps 8pm onwards Alternate Wednesday *Terms & Conditions Apply 7pm & VERANDAH Main Lounge 7.30pm onwards $15.90 Free Wine Corkage* 10 Whisky 1-for-1 11 Breakfast 12 13 SCC NIGHT RACE 14 SCC NIGHT RACE 15 SCC NIGHT RACE 16 Every Monday by the glass Available Daily 2018 2018 2018 The Padang Restaurant Every Tuesday The Oval & Verandah & The Oval & Verandah Available All Day 8am – 10.30am *Not available from 7pm onwards September October 1 – 11 October 2018.

Monday 3, 10, 24 September Monday 15, 22, 29 October High Tea 17 18 Wednesday 19 20 Oysters 21 Saturday 22 Sunday Roast 23 Chicken Biryani, or Mutton Biryani, or Available Daily Buzz from the Bar Every Friday Buzz from the Bar Every Sunday Oven-roasted Striploin with Braised Duck Leg with Orange The Oval & Verandah Alternate Wednesday Main Every Saturday The Padang Restaurant Vegetables and Potatoes, or Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or and Main Lounge Main Lounge Lounge Main Lounge 12pm – 3pm Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup 3pm – 5pm 7.30pm onwards 6pm 7.30pm onwards with Fresh Clams with Fresh Clams 24 Carvery Lunch 25 Beer 1-for-1 26 27 Hawker Fare 28 29 30 Tuesday 4, 11, 18, 25 September Tuesday 16, 23, 30 October Available on Weekdays by the glass/mug The Courtyard SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or Main Lounge Every Wednesday 6.30PM Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with 12pm – 2.30pm Available All Day Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or and Potatoes, or Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 2 Wednesday 3 4 Intersection 5 Saturday 6 7 Wednesday 5, 12, 19, 26 September Wednesday 17, 24, 31 October Buzz from the Bar Quiz Night Buzz from the Bar SCC Chicken & Egg Curry SCC Chicken & Egg Curry Alternate Wednesday The Padang Every Saturday Main Lounge Restaurant Main Lounge with Steamed Rice, or with Steamed Rice, or 7.30pm onwards 7pm 7.30pm onwards Roast Leg of Lamb with Grilled Dory Fish Fillet with Vegetables and Potatoes, or Vegetables and Potatoes, or Fish Biryani Fish Biryani 8 Whisky 1-for-1 9 10 11 Hawker Fare 12 BBQ 13 Sunday Roast 14 by the glass The Courtyard Stumps Every Sunday Every Tuesday 6.30pm 7pm The Padang Restaurant Thursday 6, 13, 20, 27 September Thursday 18, 25 October Available All Day Oktoberfest 12pm – 3pm SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or Stumps Terrace Baked Salmon with Vegetables Baked Salmon with Vegetables 7.30pm and Potatoes, or and Potatoes, or SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati Free Wine Corkage* 15 16 Wednesday 17 18 Oysters 19 Satay 20 21 Rice and Mixed Vegetables Rice and Mixed Vegetables Every Monday Buzz from the Bar Every Friday Every Friday & Saturday The Padang Restaurant Alternate Wednesday Main The Courtyard & The Oval & Verandah Main Lounge Lounge 6.30pm – 10pm Friday 7, 21, 28 September Friday 12, 19, 26 October 7pm 7.30pm onwards 6pm Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Grilled Chicken Chop with Vegetables Breaded Pork Loin with Vegetables, and Potatoes, or Dal Makhani and Apple Chutney and Cheese Cream 22 High Tea 23 Beer 1-for-1 24 Complimentary Drink 25 Hawker Fare 26 27 28 Available Daily by the glass/mug with every Main course* The Courtyard Vegetable Curry with Tandoori Roti Sauce, or Dal Makhani and Vegetable The Oval & Verandah Every Wednesday *Terms & Conditions Apply 6.30pm Curry with Tandoori Roti and Main Lounge Available All Day 3pm – 5pm Saturday 1, 8, 22, 29 September Saturday 13, 20, 27 October SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or 29 Carvery Lunch 30 Carvery Lunch 31 Chicken Biryani Mutton Biryani Main Lounge Available on Weekdays Available on Weekdays Main Lounge 12pm – 2.30pm 12pm – 2.30pm Sunday 2, 9, 23, 30 September Sunday 14, 21, 28 October OCTOBER Mutton Biryani Chicken Biryani

Information is correct at the time of print. 16 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2018 FOOD & BEVERAGE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Satay 1 2 Every Friday & Saturday The Courtyard SEPTEMBER 6.30pm – 10pm

3 Quiz Night 4 Wednesday 5 Complimentary Drink 6 7 BBQ 8 9 Men’s Bar Buzz from the Bar with every Main course* Stumps 8pm onwards Alternate Wednesday *Terms & Conditions Apply 7pm Main Lounge 7.30pm onwards

Free Wine Corkage* 10 Whisky 1-for-1 11 Breakfast 12 13 SCC NIGHT RACE 14 SCC NIGHT RACE 15 SCC NIGHT RACE 16 Every Monday by the glass Available Daily 2018 2018 2018 The Padang Restaurant Every Tuesday The Oval & Verandah & The Oval & Verandah Available All Day 8am – 10.30am 7pm onwards

High Tea 17 18 Wednesday 19 20 Oysters 21 Saturday 22 Sunday Roast 23 Available Daily Buzz from the Bar Every Friday Buzz from the Bar Every Sunday The Oval & Verandah Alternate Wednesday Main Every Saturday The Padang Restaurant and Main Lounge Main Lounge Lounge Main Lounge 12pm – 3pm 3pm – 5pm 7.30pm onwards 6pm 7.30pm onwards

24 Carvery Lunch 25 Beer 1-for-1 26 27 Hawker Fare 28 29 30 Available on Weekdays by the glass/mug The Courtyard Main Lounge Every Wednesday 6.30PM 12pm – 2.30pm Available All Day

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 2 Wednesday 3 4 Intersection 5 Saturday 6 7 Buzz from the Bar Quiz Night Buzz from the Bar Alternate Wednesday The Padang Every Saturday Main Lounge Restaurant Main Lounge 7.30pm onwards 7pm 7.30pm onwards

8 Whisky 1-for-1 9 10 11 Hawker Fare 12 BBQ 13 Sunday Roast 14 by the glass The Courtyard Stumps Every Sunday Every Tuesday 6.30pm 7pm The Padang Restaurant Available All Day Oktoberfest 12pm – 3pm Stumps Terrace 7.30pm Free Wine Corkage* 15 16 Wednesday 17 18 Oysters 19 Satay 20 21 Every Monday Buzz from the Bar Every Friday Every Friday & Saturday The Padang Restaurant Alternate Wednesday Main The Courtyard & The Oval & Verandah Main Lounge Lounge 6.30pm – 10pm 7pm 7.30pm onwards 6pm

22 High Tea 23 Beer 1-for-1 24 Complimentary Drink 25 Hawker Fare 26 27 28 Available Daily by the glass/mug with every Main course* The Courtyard The Oval & Verandah Every Wednesday *Terms & Conditions Apply 6.30pm and Main Lounge Available All Day 3pm – 5pm

29 Carvery Lunch 30 Carvery Lunch 31 Main Lounge Available on Weekdays Available on Weekdays Main Lounge 12pm – 2.30pm 12pm – 2.30pm OCTOBER

SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 17 FOOD & BEVERAGE Spirits & Wines PROMOTION OF THE MONTH VIVA ESPANA Rivera, Preludio No. 1 Chardonnay, Rivera, Rupìcolo Castel del Monte Castel del Monte D.O.C. D.O.C. Puglia, Italy Puglia, Italy FIESTA Straw yellow in colour; intense, Ruby red colour with purple; full, multi-layered bouquet, with notes of aromatic bouquet of wild red berry fruit; pear and peach blossom; crisp, smooth, fruity palate well balanced SCC WINE & GOURMET SERIES full and fruity on the palate with with subtly tannic finish. good length and complexity. Grape Varieties: Day/Date Friday, 19 October 2018 • Welcome Drink 7.00pm – 7.30pm Grape Varieties: 50% Montepulciano / Member Guest 100% Chardonnay 40% Nero di Troia / $98 per person • $108 per person 10% Cabernet Sauvignon $56.00 per bottle / $13.80 per glass $56.00 per bottle / $13.80 per glass

Château de Respide La Croix Bonnet, Château Boutillot, Graves Blanc Revelations D’Hubert De Bouard Bordeaux, France Bordeaux, France Shiny yellow pale colour. Expressive A delicate, complex nose of cherry with acacia flower notes and citrus fruits, and blackcurrant. Dense on the palate, such as grapefruit. Well-balanced, lively bringing together ripe fruit and without agressivity. Great roundness on vanilla notes, with a toasted finish. the palate. Grape Varieties: Grape Varieties: 55% Merlot / 40% Cabernet Sauvignon / 90% Semillon / 10% Sauvignon 5% Cabernet Franc $48.00 per bottle / $11.80 per glass $48.00 per bottle / $11.80 per glass

Woodland Sauerland Bruichladdich Dry Gin Islay Barley 2010 $128.00 per bottle $168 per bottle $8.80 per glass

Mumm Champagne Johnnie Walker Glenfiddich 15YO $98.00 per bottle Black Label Sherry $220 per bottle $98 per bottle Call 6338 9271 for reservations. Limited Seating. Reservations are based on first-come-first-served basis. 18 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2018 40% is chargeable for cancellations after Monday, 15 October 2018 and 100% for no show. - VIVA ESPANA FIESTA SCC WINE & GOURMET SERIES Day/Date Friday, 19 October 2018 • Welcome Drink 7.00pm – 7.30pm Member $98 per person • Guest $108 per person

Bodegas Altanza is a winery that emerges being distinguished for their identity, passion, know- Pre-Dinner how and creativity producing great wines like the Ca’Bolani Prosecco DOC Spumante Brut Collection of Spanish Artists. The wines are made in a modern style from 100% Tempranillo. The wines are fermented using natural yeasts and then aged in 5-Course Set Dinner Menu entirely French oak barrels which are renewed every 5 years. Rainbow Trout Smoked Trout, Crème Fridge, Kura, Baguette Crisp Description Special U.P. $ Lealtanza Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Take-Away Ca’Bolani Prosecco DOC $30 $48 Heirloom Garden Spumante Brut, Italy, Friuli Selection of Heirloom Tomato, Edible Soil, Burrata Cream, White Balsamic Sorbet Lealtanza Sauvignon Blanc, $30 $48 Lealtanza Capitoso Semi Crianza 2015 Spain, Rioja Lealtanza Capitoso Semi $30 $48 Lamb Crianza, Spain, Rioja Lamb Saddle, Broad Beans, Cucumber Heart, Herbs Lealtanza Crianza, $45 $65 Lealtanza Crianza 2014 Spain, Rioja

Lealtanza Gran Reserva, $78 $108 Fillet Mignon Spain, Rioja Truffle Pomme, Chantrelle Mushroom, Carrots, Port Wine Jus Lealtanza Gran Reserva 2010 ‘LIVE’ FLAMENCO SHOW Lemon Parfait Cucumber Foam, Shortbread Crumb, Lemon Sponge

Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea Petit Fours

Call 6338 9271 for reservations. Limited Seating. Reservations are based on first-come-first-served basis. 40% is chargeable for cancellations after Monday, 15 October 2018 and 100%SEP / OCT for 2018 no THE show. PADANG 19 EVENTS Upcoming Events

SEP Quiz Night

4 Men’s Bar TUE 8pm onwards The monthly Quiz Night will NOT BE HELD in October due to Intersection Quiz Night. July Winner – Sticky Wicket

August Winner – Gobs

SEP Wednesday Buzz From The Bar 5 & 19 WED Main Lounge 7.30pm onwards OCT Tokyo Square 3 & 17

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EVERY Saturday Buzz from The Bar SAT Main Lounge FRI 7.30pm onwards Sing along with That’s Life as they present some of their classic hits with special appearance by Raffy (Lead Singer of Jive Talkin’).

For more information, please contact Ms. Becky Xu at [email protected] Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 377 or Ms. Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263

20 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2018 EVENTS Upcoming Events Intersection Quiz Night Friday, 5 October 2018 Padang Restaurant 7pm – 10.30pm

$28 per person (inclusive of light dinner) Open to all Members Come along with a team of 4-6 people* and test your knowledge! *Only 2 guests are allowed per team

Registration closing date: 28 September 2018

• Prizes will be given to the top three teams. • The Champion Sports Section will also receive an additional team prize for their Section. • Non-Section Members may compete for individual prizes, but will not be eligible to receive the Sports Section prize.

Sunday Kids Corner Movie Screening: 2 September and 7 October Indoor Playground: 9 September and 14 October Arts & Crafts: 23 September and 21 October Theatre Drama: 30 September and 28 October

Gilmour Room Halloween Arts & Crafts Lantern-making Arts & Crafts 12pm – 3pm Free entrance for kids (3 – 12 years old)

• RSVP required; limited slots available. • Registration is based on a first-come- first-served basis.

Activities are subject to change without prior notice. Indoor Playground

Theatre Drama Movie Screening

For more information, please contact Ms. Becky Xu at [email protected] Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 377 or Ms. Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263

SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 21 An endless night affair of beer and Oktoberfest feast happening all at Stumps Terrace!

’t miss the Don Date: live band performance Friday, 12 October 2018 Time: by Rock Oompahs ! 7.30pm onwards from Germany all the way Venue: Stumps Terrace

Price: $58 / Member $68 / Guest (ticket is inclusive of buffet dinner and entry into Stumps for band performance by Rock Oompahs)

Closing Date: 5 October 2018 Oktoberfest Promotions (Main Lounge STUMPS The Oval Restaurant Men’s Bar) 1- 12 October 2018 Beverage Promotion *1-for-1 beer! Erdinger (330ml) $8.30 Erdinger (500ml) $12.60 *1-for-1 beer promotion on 12 October 2018 will only be available at STUMPS.

For information and booking, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at [email protected] Tel: 63389271 Ext 263 or Ms Becky Xu at [email protected] Ext. 377 EVENTS Recent Events SCC Fun Day

30 June 2018

Members and their families flocked to the SCC Fun Day where a whole host of activities were held for all ages and fitness levels – including six different sports clinics, kids’ fun activities, a health talk about the prevention and management of common sporting injuries, a SCA Cricket League match, and Lawn Bowls Try-Out.

SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 23 EVENTS Recent Events Kampong Night

22 June 2018

SCC celebrated Hari Raya with its festive Kampong Night and a widespread feast of local delights served from live stations commanded by our chefs.

Members and guests were treated to traditional Malay dance performances, with dancers demonstrating their graceful moves in brightly coloured and intricately embroidered ethnic costumes.

Comedy Night with Kumar

3 August 2018

Following a scrumptious buffet spread, Members and guests enjoyed Singapore’s beloved comedian Kumar and his trademark witty and wicked humor.

24 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2018 EVENTS Recent Events National Day Family Picnic

9 August 2018

The Club commemorated Singapore’s 53rd birthday with an exciting “Family Picnic” held at the Padang field. Members and guests spent a relaxing afternoon soaking up the sunshine while the kids enjoyed pony rides and swimming in the foam pool and playing in the bouncy castle. Face painting and balloon sculpture were also available for everyone present.

Members and guests caught the “LIVE” screening of the National Day Parade at the Main Lounge and capped off the evening with a scrumptious food fare showcasing local delights and a wide range of buffet spread at the Padang Restaurant. The night witnessed a spectacular display of fireworks from the floating platform.

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SCC Soccer7’s 28 - 29 July 2018

The annual Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) Soccer 7’s play; and Care Corner (Singapore), which provides a returned to Singapore with a record number of 54 teams wide range of children, youth, special needs, adult, from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand in couple and senior community services – all three also contention for honours alongside top Singapore and fielded teams in the Youth tournament. Affiliate Clubs on the iconic Padang field from 28–29 July 2018. With the aim of creating a more engaging and high- quality event on and off the field, the organising The 2018 edition, which ran in conjunction with the committee also lined up a plethora of entertainment Singapore Football Week organised by ActiveSG and and lifestyle-related activities which offered something for Car-Free Sunday, welcomed a Women’s tournament for everyone! the first time, featuring eight top local women’s teams. The Women’s tournament was one of five different 7-a-side The Carnival Zone, for example, featured fun-filled game categories which included the Open, Masters, Legends booths where children and families could get in on the and Youth. action. Yoga enthusiasts could also sign up for a special free Sunday Sunrise Yoga session led by event partner Jonathan Knapp, the SCC Football Section Convenor Om & Away on the Padang Field at dawn on Sunday, said, “We were thrilled to be hosting a Women’s event 29 July 2018. this year, with top local teams such as Simei United FC and Tampines Changkat CSC FC competing. Globally, Amos Boon, co-Chairman of the tournament’s organising Women’s football is a massively popular sport which committee, said, “Thanks to our partners and sponsors, continues to attract both players and supporters alike. we have been able to create a great atmosphere for both We’re proud to support its rise and hope that more female football fans and families alike and are glad to be able players will be inspired to join the sport.” to grow the annual tournament to where it is today. Our goal is not only to ensure every player and spectator Danny Murphy, former Liverpool and Spurs star and enjoys a unique and memorable experience, but to England international, graced the event as its guest-of- also curate an event which adds value to sponsors’ and honour at the pre-tournament Gala Dinner held on 27 partners’ corporate objectives.” July and was also on hand during the competition to cheer the players on. He continued, “We’ve always aimed to push the envelope and bring the SCC Soccer7’s tournament to During the afternoon of 27 July, Murphy also helped greater heights. The new Women’s tournament as well our Coaching Clinic, led by renowned international as the addition of lifestyle and entertainment activities coach, Ndem a Kiyeck Guy Herve, which was held for definitely helped add to the festivities, ensuring an even 34 youths at the Padang, putting them through their more spectacular event!” football paces in a knowledge-transfer session exclusive to the SCC Soccer 7’s. Most of the participants were The SCC Soccer 7’s was sanctioned by the Football from Youth Football Home (Phuket, Thailand), a home for Association of Singapore (FAS), and proudly supported orphaned and destitute children; Bali Sports Foundation by Macoocoo, Jiojiome, Raymond Weil, Hyundai, Tiger (Bali, Indonesia), a foundation that works on improving Beer, and other official partners. the lives of people with disabilities through sports and

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Congratulations to SCC Firsts! Defending Open Cup Winners of the SCC Soccer7’s 2018

Open Cup Winner: SCC Firsts

Open Tournament: Cup Winner: SCC Firsts Plate Winner: Estrellas Cup Runner up: Yokohama CAC Plate Runner up: Hougang United

Open Cup Runner Up: Yokohama CAC Masters Tournament: Cup Winner: Bangkok Airways Cup Runner up: Singapore Ex International Plate Winner: Avenue FC Plate Runner up: TGA Rangers

Masters Cup Winner: Bangkok Airways Masters Cup Runner Up: Singapore Ex International Legends Tournament: Cup Winner: Bangkok Airways Cup Runner up: Singapore Ex International

Legends Cup Winner: Bangkok Airways Legends Cup Runner Up: Singapore Ex International Women’s Tournament: Cup Winner: Tampines Changkat Cup Runner up: Woodlands Wellington A Plate Winner: GDT Circuit FC Plate Runner up: Simei United

Women’s Cup Winner: Tampines Changkat Women’s Cup Runner Up: Woodlands Wellington A Youth Tournament: Cup Winner: Bali Sports Foundation Cup Runner up: Youth Football Home Plate Winner: Bruce James Select Plate Runner up: SCC Youth Select

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SCC RECIPROCAL CLUBS: Building Friendships

Sports has a most wonderful way of bringingThrough people together. The SCC S helpsports make it easier for its Members to establish contact and facilitate the building of relationships through visits, tours and sports tournaments with its reciprocal clubs around the world. At the recent Soccer7’s, we caught up with Members from two of SCC’s reciprocal clubs where football teams have been participating in the tournament for many years now - the Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC) from Thailand and the Yokohama Country and Athletic Club (YCAC) from Japan – and asked what has motivated them to return to the SCC each year.

Ever since we participated back in 2009, the SCC Soccer Tournament itself has improved a lot in terms of the quality of the teams that participate, the hospitality and management, and the people working behind the curtains. It has really offered us a lot of pleasure and joy for the game we love; it is fantastic to be able to play right in the centre of the Padang, the heart of the beautiful city of Singapore. We would like to be invited once again, we really appreciate the warm hospitality we get to enjoy from the Club and the Members and staff; we appreciate every single minute of it.

Joe Takeda - Yokohama Country and Athletic Club (YCAC) YCAC was honoured at the Soccer7’s Gala Dinner for 10 straight years of participation in the SCC Soccer Tournaments since 2009.

The first time I came to Singapore to represent RBSC at the SCC Soccer Tournament was in 1998. Since then, I’ve returned 10 times, and I see myself continuing to visit SCC to play, upgrading from the Open category to the Legends category. Singapore is a nice place to visit, and it is a great feeling to be able to play on the pitch in the middle of the city. Whenever we come, we enjoy ourselves as a team, and it is also a chance for us to meet old friends. We’ve made many friends with other teams who participate regularly in the Tournament over the years - YCAC is a good friends of ours, and of course SCC is always good to us. Thanisorn Ungphakorn - Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC) Photo on left was taken 20 years ago, vs the RBSC team photo in 2018 (right)

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!

Cup Winner: Fine Legs (Cricket) Cup Runner Up: Benteke Fried Chicken (Rugby 1)

Plate Winner: Squash Plate Runner Up: Kick It or Dive Trying (Rugby 2)

30 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2018 SPORTS NEWS SCC 1ST INTERSECTION CUESPORTS TOURNAMENT 2018 VENUE : MENS BAR DATE : 21ST JULY 2018 Written by Victor Yeong, Billiards and Snooker Section Convenor

After a month of planning, we were finally ready for Finally, I would like to acknowledge and thank some the Intersection Cuesports Tournament! By the closing people, without whom the tournament would not registration date, we had received entries from Golf, have been possible: Billiards and Snooker Section Bridge, Squash, Dart/Balut, Cricket, Lawn Bowl, General Committee for their support and assistance; Janet and Committee and Billiards and Snooker Sections. Rui Yang for their untiring organisation work and assistance to manage the tournament properly; and Our objectives: GCB and GC for their support for the event. • An introduction of Snooker and Pool to Club mem- bers. See you next year! • Raise awareness of the facilities available, especially the Pool Table which was recently installed and offered free of charge for members’ play. • Create an opportunity for SCC Members to socialize and bonding.

At 11am, we started our first game between the Squash and the Billiards and Snooker Sections and hopefully the beginning of a new tradition in SCC. While the friendly tournament progressed, free flow of beers and light snack were served.

During the first round of the Knock Out format, players were to play to the end of the frame as for some, this was their first experience in Snookers and Pool. After the first round, a time limit of 20 minutes was imposed and there was some fierce competitiveness especially from the Golf, Cricket, Lawn Bowl and Squash Sections.

By 5pm, our finalist emerged: Golf Section who qualified from the winner pool and Cricket Section qualified from the loser pool. Golf Section emerged Winner with a 3-0 victory in the final and became the first winner of the inaugural SCC Intersection Cuesports tournament 2018. Golf Section won the Challenge Trophy and $300 F&B Voucher, while the Cricket Section won a $150 F&B Voucher. There was a good spread of buffet dinner for all participants after the event which ran into the late evening together with the free flow of beers.

I hope all participants enjoyed the one-day event; we certainly achieved our objectives. Our next event will be the Coaching Clinic in September, and we invite you to register your interest with the Marker.

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Balut Convenor: Tony Fisher | Article by: Tony Fisher

IN-HOUSE BALUT POINTS TABLE The Balut section had another very successful In-house Balut event on July 24th with 33 participants, great makan – especially the lamb stew, and the usual wonderfully convivial crowd. At what is approximately the half-way mark, we can see the “race” for “Baluteer of the Year” is hotly contested. While a mere 230 points or so separates the current ‘top three’, the situation can dramatically alter as we move towards December.

Ladder Player Code 9-Jan 20-Feb 20-Mar 17-Apr 5-May 22-May 26-Jun 24-Jul Games Best of 8 Rank Name Played Games 1 Mohan 0104 604 612 633 599 614 581 628 581 8 Dadlani 4,852 2 Raj Kumar 0105 588 594 595 583 569 633 582 704 8 4,848 3 Jasmin 0481 662 530 615 556 582 510 551 614 8 Fisher 4,620 4 Soma Devi 0805 572 511 623 547 588 565 614 591 8 4,611 5 Renee 0115 487 590 673 538 611 554 553 566 8 Balagopal 4,572 6 Tony Fisher 0766 541 607 590 490 621 622 499 559 8 4,529 7 Else 0565 659 519 640 532 560 518 527 554 8 Stokkmo 4,509 8 Joyce Foster 0320 561 561 650 488 689 472 527 493 8 4,441 9 Vashi 0247 595 656 564 609 633 608 618 - 7 Sajnani 4,283 10 Mohan 0499 641 631 580 661 513 555 - 612 7 Balagopal 4,193 So far this year we have had a total of 8 in-house events, mainly on Tuesday evenings, but occasionally on Saturday afternoons. These events continue to be extremely popular. If any Club members are considering to join, but want to sample an In-house event first, you may come along as our guest and enjoy the fun with us. Please remember that experience is not necessary as we will be very happy to teach you!

SINGAPORE INTER-CLUB LEAGUE The League season runs from May for six months, culminating in the final game which will be hosted by SCC in October. The most recent league match was hosted at NUSS’s Suntec City facility on July 18. As usual there was great hospitality, and excellent makan – possibly a reason why some of our players were not as “sharp” as usual!

Looking on the brighter side, there are still 4 games to go and plenty of opportunity to retain the League Trophy.

THE TRIANGULAR TOURNAMENT This is an annual event played between the SCC, Indian Association, and the NUSS. As the Tournament winners last year, NUSS hosted this year’s match at their

Kent Ridge facility. IA were the winners with a score of From top: Convenor Tony presents Balut section captain Raj with the top prize 2,522 points, and SCC 2 achieved second placing with of the evening: a bottle of Chivas Regal whiskey. / Soma Devi’s brother Suresh Kumar is overjoyed to win a free sample of Chivas Regal, having amassed the 2,357 points. lowest total score of the evening; GC Member Anwar stands ready to assist with bottle opening, both large and small. UPCOMING EVENTS • The Pot Games: To be hosted by the Tanglin Club on October 6 • The Padang Shield: To be hosted by Singapore Recreation Club on Saturday November 17th • 38th Chivas Regal Interport Challenge Trophy: To be hosted by Singapore Recreation Club on 23/24 November Note: with heavy event activity taking place through to the end of the year, all Balut Section Members will receive confirmation on In-house events via WhatsApp.

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Bridge Convenor: Patricia Jasudasen | Article by: Patricia Jasudasen

Bridge Section Convenor Patricia Jasudasen with one of the winning pairs of the Hari Raya Bridge Celebration: A Purushothaman and Beng Tee Haythornthwaite.

CELEBRATIONS place every three weeks or so and aim to raise the The Hari Raya Bridge Celebration was held on standard of bridge played by Members of Bridge Monday, 18 June. The winning 2 pairs were A Section, especially as the POT Games and other Purushothaman and Beng Tee Haythornthwaite, tournaments are just around the corner. and Chris Wong and Henry Goh. IMPROVERS’ BRIDGE COURSE Members are looking forward to our National Day The dates have been fixed for the next Improvers’ Celebration, which will be held on Monday 20 Course. It will be conducted over four consecutive August. Saturdays - namely 13, 20, 27 October and 3 November. TOURNAMENTS Bridge Section sent three pairs to participate in the This is a follow-up to the Beginners’ Course held in Open Pairs Tournament organised by the Chinese May this year, and will be conducted by our Swimming Club on Sunday, 22 July. We will also instructor Carlton Parker. participate in the National Day Tournament to be hosted by the Tanglin Club on Wednesday, 15 Please register with Eunicia Tan should you wish to August. participate in the course by emailing eunicia.tan@ scc.org.sg Arrangements are now being finalised for the SCC- Dr M Open Pairs Tournament, hosted by SCC Bridge Section and sponsored by Global Citizen NEW MEMBERS Forum. This will be held on Saturday, 1 September. Several new members have joined Bridge Section There are attractive cash prizes to be won, and 30 over the last few months. We play weekly on Monday pairs are expected to participate. evenings.

TRAINING SESSIONS FOR THE POT Please do join us if you are interested in playing - GAMES all are welcome, and we have a cross-section of players with a wide range of abilities. Training sessions are being conducted on Saturday mornings by our instructor, Carlton Parker. They take

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Cricket Convenor: Hugh Darwell | Article by: Vijay Jeyaratnam & Arjun Kakar

From left: RSC interport dinner. / Kevin & Jack after their 141 unbroken partnership. / Lions skipper Aritra after a whirlwind knock in the T20s VISIT FROM ROYAL SELANGOR CLUB CRICKET SECTION IN INTERSECTION The visit of our old friends from the Royal Selangor Club EVENTS for this Interport fixture is always highly anticipated giv- A lot more to report with the Section putting in laudable en the rich history both on and off the field shared by performances in the Intersection events, winning both the our two great Clubs, with added colour and sentiment Intersection pool competition and the mixed Soccer7’s. provided by virtue of the fact that many have been A special mention for the Section wags Becky, Mikhayla members of both Clubs and have participated in this fix- and Shruti who stepped up to the mark in the Soccer7’s ture of the years (and in some cases, decades!) on both that also saw a scintilaltingly special goal scoring spree sides of the equation. by our very own version of Harry Kane, James Kilbee.

RSC this visit, was packed with a veritable “Who’s Who” The Section continues to be fully committed to of Malaysian National and State Players/Captains from Intersection and Intrasection events. The Cricket years gone by, and it promised to be a highly entertaining Section golf event held this quarter at Warren GCC also weekend for all. Our visitors also truly embraced touring saw some active participation and quite a few lost golf “best* practices*” spurred on by the renowned SCC hos- balls. It was Sat XI’s right arm quick, Simon Bird who put pitality, which surely resulted in many a late night and in a solid round to win the competition. A great day out for many a bleary eye. the section members indeed.

However, being the consummate enthusiasts we all are, 22 were present and correct for the Interport Match on Sunday and SCC cunningly chose to invite our guests to have first use of what looked a very good Padang strip. RSC lost their opening bat on the 2nd ball of the innings, but powered by former Malaysian Capt Rohan Selva- ratnam 35* (38) and Navin Durairatnam (35* (34) they recovered with a 75 run 2nd wicket stand. From there our bowlers managed to pull things back to restrict RSC to a mere 160 from their 30 overs - when at one stage 220+ looked likely.

Chasing a small target had banana peel written all over it, but the SCC top 4 got the job done. A rollicking start saw SCC pile on 84 - 1 in the first 10 overs - Pankaj Kapoor 35* (26) and Syed Ali 37* (16!) and from there the Interport Honours were sewn up in 24.3 overs for the loss of 2. We look forward to the return fixture in KL next year.

At the time of writing this, our league performance has been pretty good with our top two teams leading the charge. While Lions, stepping into the T20 mode, has been undefeated so far; Tigers & Jaguars almost have one hand on the Div 1 and Div 4 silverware with some From left: The winning squad at the Soccer7’s. / Section Members at the very consistent performances. Section Golf Day.

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Darts Convenor: Genevieve Chase | Article by: Fahmida Huned

The Darts Section has had an active couple of months, and we are pleased to share with you some of the highlights. MONTHLY DARTS NIGHT We had our monthly Darts gathering at the Men’s Bar on 14 June 2018. As usual we had a boisterous evening of darts, food and drinks. Our monthly Darts event, usually held on the second Thursday of each month, is also time for Section Members to socialise and get into the mood for the weekend.

LADIES DARTS NIGHT The eagerly awaited Ladies Darts Night held on 21st June 2018 did not disappoint! We had about 40 participants with the ladies taking centre stage with darts in hand competing for the honours. The generous spread of food, not to mention free flow of drinks, ensured all had a fun-filled evening which is what darting is all about. The darts committee also organised generous gift bags for all participants together with specially designed T-shirts.

The top 3 teams were awarded an assortment of cash vouchers, wine and SCC souvenirs 1st: Shelia, Mahesh and Andrea 2nd: Fathima, Fatema, and Serene 3rd: Fahmida, Louisa, and Bindu Top Scorer: Fatema Sadiq

The evening was also well-attended by the men of the Darts Section, and a big thank you for their help with the chalking and scoring. Our Captain Charles closed the night with some live music!

We thank the GC members Zoher Motiwalla, Anwar Gaffoor and Mohietheen Fathima for their presence and Anwar Gaffor for presenting the prizes.

Finally, a big thank you to SCC, Fathima, Kelvin, Genevieve, Atos Wellness, Body Wellness, Nutrifirst, and the Darts Section for arranging and providing the prizes.

COMING UP We will be hosting the Darts Intersection event on Saturday 18 August. By the time of publication of this issue, a record 18 teams will have enjoyed this annual exciting afternoon of darts and dinner. From top: Top scorer Fatema Sadiq with Genevieve Chase. / Ladies Darts Happy Darting!!! Champions Shelia, Andrea and Mahes, / Team photo of all participants.

From left: 2nd place Fathima, Fatema, and Serene, with GC Member Anwar Gaffoor, Genevieve Chase and Charles Shanmugaraj. / 3rd place Fahmida, Bindu and Louisa with Anwar Gaffoor.

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Golf Convenor: Chionh Chye Hion | Article by: Victor Olsen

CUEBALLERS (l-r) Alvin Khoo, Timothy Ong, Richard Loo, Ong Chin Leong, Colin Khong and David Yeo 1ST SCC INTERSECTION CUESPORT and close. Thankfully, we put on our best face and won TOURNAMENT: 21ST JULY 2018 all three games. WINNERS: SCC GOLF SECTION In congratulating the team on their success, it must also The Golf Section “cueball” team strolled into the Men’s be mentioned that team did very well and did the Golf Bar for the inaugural Intersection Cuesport Competition Section proud. sharply attired at 11am. The team comprised of Captain - Colin Khong Timothy Ong, Richard Loo, Ong Chin Leong, David Yeo, Chionh Chye Hion, Alvin Khoo and Colin Khong. We were WINE & OYSTERS SOCIAL NIGHT: all ready and raring to go. 27TH JULY 2018 Wine & Oysters Night was the brainchild of Convener Enroute to the finals, we battled and beat strong teams Chionh which attracted perhaps the largest attendance from the Cricket and Billiards & Snooker Sections with ever in a Golf Section Social evening party. The evening a strong headed fighting spirit and absorbed all that the was filled with surprises galore and the highlight was the others could throw at us. We made it to the final without hidden talent of our dear pal P.T. Hong who regaled the dropping a single match and played against the Cricket crowd with his sweet rendition of 2 evergreen Indonesian Section for the Cup. It was a thrilling re-match; exciting songs: the classic “Mimpi yang Sedeh” and “Racun dan

Wine & Oysters Social Night on 27 July 2018 at Gilmour Room.

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Madu”. Even Frank Sinatra would have offered to sing a to play four rounds of golf at top Turkish golf courses. duet with PT. Antalya is an international jet set seaside playground on the Eastern Mediterranean with fantastic beaches and Mini crisis when we ran out of oysters. Luckily it was clean crystal clear water. The seafood and local Turkish towards the end and we tried to replenish stock by cuisine is top draw quality at value for money prices. hijacking more oysters from the Oyster Bar at the Main Lounge. A few younger jokers forgot that oysters were Section Treasurer Krishna is the tour manager and he starters/appetizers to be paired with fine wine and has worked out details to the “T”. Golf will be played at whiskey and oysters were not the Main Course! Alas, Championship courses and we shall stay at the 5 star Buffet Syndrome. Titanic Resort.

As is standard at any Golf Section party, our very dear There will be a full day tour to various places of interest in buddies Al and Ko-Hol were copiously busy lifting the Antalya after the first two days of golf and a full day tour of spirits and vocals of their mates with help from Krish, Istanbul, including a day cruise on the Bosphorus Straits Colin and some beautiful ladies who sashayed into an on 14 October, the day before we board the flight home impromptu Dangdut jig and Cha Cha. It was a great night to Singapore. of good food, great music from Heart & Soul and glorious fun. Some members will stay on for a few more days to tour and enjoy the magic of Turkish delights. GOLF TRIP TO ANTALYA RESORT TURKEY: This tour is organized by the Golf Section for our 7 TO 15 OCTOBER 2018 Members and it is completely self-funded by individual As many as 20 SCC golfers and wives will depart Members. Singapore for the beautiful resort of Antalya, Turkey

GOLFERS CORNER @ MEN’S BAR Thanks to SCC President Sher Baljit Singh, Deputy President Zoher Motiwalla, Chairman GCB Matthew Streeton, and members of the General Committee, the Golf Section now has a “Golfers Corner” and a wall of fame at the Men’s Bar. This is the epitome of our treasured SCC Sports culture where every Sports Section is equally honored and supported.

The Golfers Corner captures our remarkable past glory, honors our Golf Champions and keeps alive the Golf Section’s never-say-die spirit while setting a dynamic mission standard for the future.

The Golf Section was established in 1984 and is arguably the largest sports section in the Club which offers Members a full year calendar of competitive and social golf games at both local and overseas golf courses. In addition we host a quarterly social night with excellent F&B and a live band, a shotgun start Annual Golf Championship and a sell-out Christmas Social Golf game with a smashing after-game Christmas Party Bash at the Padang Restaurant.

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Hockey Convenor: Intekhab Khan | Article by: Kanan Packrisamy

BRAVE NEW WORLD OF SCC HOCKEY The uncanny thing about sports is that, considering how everyone is trying to win, more losers than winners are produced. For example, hundreds of players enter the Wimbledon’s Men’s Single Open annually but there is only one winner and hundreds of losers. At the FIFA World Cup, 32 teams competed and 31 teams lost! That is the most special part about sports: when you win, it’s a feeling that not many would have experienced even if they played sports for yonks. Winning is an elusive facet of sports. Dare I say, it’s something not everyone can embrace and certainly not for the faint-hearted. When you win, you reach a point where things become more beautiful, your days are sunnier, your smiles bigger and the colours of the world brighter. Winning is a feeling many yearn for but only a few grasp.

We at SCC Hockey are so fortunate to be blessed with major honours over the last few years. The tennis great Billie Jean King once said, “Champions are afraid of losing, everyone else are afraid of winning”. Not too long ago we were the “everyone else”. Now we are becoming accustomed to being “afraid of losing”.

SCC HOCKEY HUMBLED BY MAJOR HONOURS AT THE SCC SPORTS AWARDS Our thriving sports scene at SCC bravely celebrated the successes of the Club’s sporting prowess through our various Sections at the 11th SCC Sports Award on 24 March 2018. The Hockey Section, which has had an extremely successful year on the pitch in 2017, was looking forward to being amongst the major awardees. From top: A very successful night at the Sports Awards. / Ladies win Team of the Year. / Fariz receives Junior Boy Award from Intekhab Kahn. Hockey had swept both the Men’s and Ladies’ lifting the National League title with his SCC Men’s 1st XI National League titles along with SCC Sixes Men’s and Men. On a high, the Hockey Section were to be humbled Ladies’ Cup competition. This novel occurrence led for the further when they picked up a second “Section of the slogan “Double-Double” to be coined and used freely in a Year” award in three years. It was a wonderful reward for campaign that also saw our Junior Boys winning the a year of dedicated hard work by the entire Section. Youth Liga and our Ladies bagging the Indoor National championships, the Wooden Shoe title and the Women’s The night did not come to an end without our Liga with a 100% record to cap the year on 9 titles. Section’s very own Mathavan Devadas being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for his massive contribu- At the awards ceremony the Hockey Section did not tion to the club on the sporting front. Mat, as he is known, feature in the many worthy awards until the final few has been to four consecutive Olympics as a technical awards, or as some might say, the business end of the delegate for hockey. He is also the President of the evening. The first major accolade, the “Team of the Year”, Singapore Hockey Federation and somehow finds was bestowed on our unstoppable Ladies 1st XI who won the time to be the Treasurer for the Hockey Section. A all the tournaments they entered in 2017. Janice Tan was member of other Sections too, Mat breathes SCC and present to collect the elegant challenge trophy. has made us all very proud of him for being honoured with this award. We missed out on the individual awards for Sports Man and Woman of the Year, but our pint-sized hero Fariz Mohd Bashir picked up the Junior Boy of the SCC DECKED OUT IN BRAND NEW Year award. Fariz has seen his life change from playing CUSTOMISED KIT hockey in the voids decks of East Coast to winning SCC Hockey Section took the successful outing at a SEA Games Bronze medal in Indoor Hockey and the Sports Awards and our hockey warriors were in

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earnest action from the last week of February. All the teams were decked out in brand new kit from Australi- an National Team’s sponsor On The Go (OTG). The Australian brand had our superstars in state-of-the- art material with sublimated designs and printing. The teams have never looked better in their new kit proudly displaying BlackGold Natural Resources printed across their chest. BlackGold Natural Resources Limited are our latest sponsor who generously supported our cause this year. The Section used this sponsorship towards getting the new kit as we are hopeful that there will be more successes coming our way in the year ahead.

MEN GET THE JOB DONE, AGAIN! Our Ladies 1st XI could not repeat their performance the year before and finished with a Bronze medal in the National Women’s League 1 but our Men did not disappoint and claimed our first ever back to back National Hockey League title with a game to spare.

The men started the season with one game against last season’s 2nd and two against 1st runners up ORA and Jansenites respectively. They did really well to pick up 2 wins and a draw giving them a huge lift as their main title rivals were drawing games between themselves. From left: Ken Forbes Leads the way in 2-2 draw against Eagles PV to clinch title. / Mens 1st XI Celebrate title win. When newly promoted old foe Eagles PV came to lock horns, our men were ready and won a thrilling The Section would like to take this opportunity to thank match 4-3. Trailing 3-1 with a quarter to go, the Men’s the General Committee and Staff of SCC that has 1s did an amazing turnaround of the match and gave made all their successes possible with their continuous themselves a fantastic chance to defend their title. It support. Our convenor Intekhab Khan was delighted with was a chance they never let go, bagging a 3-1 win over our Men’s success and said, “What truly has been the ORA and despite some nervy moments against Khalsa, difference over the last few years is that the Members of trailing 0-2, they drew 2-2. They had 2 games left and just the Section bond better these days and we are moving had to avoid defeat against Eagles in their penultimate together to bigger and brighter things.” match after beating Khalsa 3-1 in the return leg. SCC AT THE NATIONAL GAMES Once again they were trailing 0-2 and Eagles looked In conjunction with Singapore’s National Day, ActiveSG good in the match which was live streamed as part of a organised the Singapore National Games. SCC entered partnership between SHF and Eleven Sport. But then 5 teams into 5 categories and returned with one bronze in a crazy 3-minutes at Sengkang stadium, SCC were and one silver medal. Although they came close to a awarded 2 penalty strokes and up stepped Ken Forbes Bronze in the Women’s Premier category, all the SCC with nerves of steel to put both the stroke away to draw teams held their own in this very exciting Hockey 5s level. The boys dug deep and saw out the result to deliver competition held at Sengkang Stadium. a first ever back to back title for SCC hockey. This now cements SCC’s place amongst the top hockey clubs in SCC will aim to bring home gold medals from future Singapore. National games.

From left: SCC Masters win Silver in SNG Masters. / SCC 3rd XI Win Bronze in SNG Men’s Open.

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Netball Convenor: Nanthini Visvalingam | Article by: Genevieve Guiney

From left: SCC Flamingos in Bangkok 2018. Made up of players across all teams (firsts-thirds), strong showing going down only by the closest margins of 2 goals in the Plate finals. / Netball vs Tennis Dress-up social netball. This quarter has been one of growth, excitement and EXCITING THINGS TO COME! achievement for the Netball Section! As part of the Committee’s efforts to ramp up the Sec- tions’ social activities, a monthly book club (aptly named ANBROS NATIONAL LEAGUE 2018 “books and bevvies”), gym and gin Fridays and various Three teams were entered into the Anbros other activities will be launched in August. The Section National League due to an influx of exciting new play- will also hold the annual Netball Intersection Tournament, ers. In what has been the most competitive season yet, JSM carnival and a quiz night in November. Please look the ladies showed a strong commitment to continuous out for emails from the Section for more details. improvement and brought the fighting spirit that SCC Netball has become synonymous with to each game. We FAREWELLS congratulate the Eagles (seconds) and Ospreys (thirds) The Section sadly bids farewell to our former convener for achieving podium finishes and taking 3rd place in Penny Hands and Ospreys captain Emma Holmes to- divisions 5 and 7 respectively. The Hawks (firsts) just gether with our two signature “tall-ies” in the mixed team, missed out on a podium finish after drawing on points Nick Power and Guillermo Medina Moralejo. We thank for 3rd places and narrowly coming in 4th based on goal each of them for their contribution to the Section and wish average. We also congratulate the Falcons (mixed) for them the very best in the next chapters of their lives! another strong showing this season. The conclusion of the season was celebrated with a fun-filled BBQ hosted by the Section’s captain, Carol Hartopp Hall.

BANGKOK TOUR In early June, the Section sent a representative team to participate in an international invitational tournament in Bangkok. Despite extremely strong competition, the la- dies showed tremendous skill, team work and determina- tion and finished second in the division two final.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES A highlight of the social calendar was the Tennis vs Net- ball dress-up Netball social match. Alas, the Tennis Sec- tion seemed to have misplaced their memo and forgot their dressups! The Tennis Section displayed great skill and only narrowly lost to the Netball Section proving that they will be the team to beat in the upcoming Netball In- tersection Tournament. Another highlight was the Soc- Top: End of season BBQ and drinks. cer7’s, where the Netball Section made it to the semi-fi- Bottom: SCC Netball @ SCC Soccer7’s 2018: Intersection tournament semi- nals, only to be piped at the post by the Cricket Section. finalists

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Rugby Convenor: Sam Sharpe | Article by: Christopher Ellis

From left: ‘Kick it of dive trying’. Rumoured to be the heaviest squad to ever take part in the inter section football competition. / Rugby Section always finds time to pose for fans photos. Matt Heady and his team take seriously the elevated position that comes with being the best Rugby club in the country. RUGBY SECTION FALL SHORT IN BID TO CONQUER ANOTHER SPORT On a sweltering day in Singapore, the Rugby Section extra time, the moment came when players needed to turned out two phenomenal squads for the Soccer7’s step up with Ben Turner, Murray Wyille and Bryan Lim Mixed Intersection Tournament. Inspired by the recent all doing the job. This led to a 3-2 win and progression to World Cup, the SCC Rugby Section, having achieved the plate final, where the team lost 2-1 in extra time to the all they can in rugby-football in a non-World Cup year, well-versed Squash Section. decided to take on association-football. Benteke’s winning streak took them to the Cup Semi Final where they calmly came to a 1-0 victory against the “Benteke-Fried-Chicken” was headed up by esteemed GC, taking them to the Final against their earlier fodder clubman Jack Whiskin (SCC-Spirit-of-Sport-Award-2018) Cricket. in fuchsia pink, while “Kick-it-or-dive-trying” was headed by Matthew ‘Heady’ Head in SCC Gold. All players Clearly the time the Cricket Section had to prepare fo- sported the cleverly original kit number of 69, guarantee- cused their minds allowing a 3-0 victory over Benteke in ing the best position on the pitch. the cup final, leading to a runner up position for Benteke.

The opposition was rife with sporting talent and ques- The Section owes a big thanks to talented sportswomen tions were raised over the identity of one of the players in Samantha Tan and Minyee Tan whose participation the General Committee (GC) team as they closely resem- allowed us to actually enter a team. bled Arsenals Mesut Ozil. However, the Section was fear- less with the knowledge that they had the talent of Bryan Tampines Rovers have already shown interest in sizable Lim (ACS player of the year 2004) and Welsh-wizard Ben front man Harresh Krishnan albeit as a door man rather Tuner (similar hair to Ryan Giggs) to be unleashed. than a center forward.

Benteke came to the hallowed turf of the Padang first, Jack Whiskin contemplated on what could have been: beating Hockey 1 – 0. This was merely a warm up for "We lost because we didn't win." the team and allowed the players to get used to the ques- tionable no stud’s environment of the tournament. Kick-it came out of the starting blocks with a fearsome faceoff against the GC drawing 1-1.

A storming second performance left Benteke with a 3-0 win over the SCC Select with a few great goals from Jay- Hykel. Billiards was next for Kick-It with a 1-0 victory to Rugby whilst Benteke saw back-to-back victories against Cricket and Squash.

Kick-it came back out to play the Netball Section who had called in a few favours, resulting in Kick-it losing 4-2.

Kick-It progressed to the Plate Semi. Playing Hockey, it was 1-1 at full time before a moment of controversy as the referee went straight to Penalties. Logic prevailed when From left: Marquee player Brian Lim with minder / Benteke-Fried-Chicken the Soccer Section stepped in, giving 5 mins extra time midfield enforcer Kev Loo, furious after being told his purposely bought 1-inch with shouts of ‘let the girls and boys play”. Ending 1-1 after steel studs were inappropriate for an Intersection Mixed Football Tournament.

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Tennis Convenor: Soenke Langhoff | Article by: Darren Wilson

THE PERFECT PARTNERS OF PIMM’S AND WIMBLEDON In the lead up to Wimbledon 2018, the Section organised a Wimbledon Tennis Social on 29 June. It was a return of the successful event organised in 2017, when tennis enthusiasts from across the various Sections were invited to take part in the social action. Being social naturally meant a little inspiration, which came in the form of a Pimms welcome drink to get the action started.

Unlike the British summer this year, Wimbledon at SCC faced rain delays. Despite this, the Social progressed with some excellent pairing combination matching each other off. Although the timed format and points scoring system derived by the tournament director Darren Wilson was washed out, hidden talent at the club was still discovered from the Hockey and Rugby Sections, in addition to Tennis!

Players played in differing doubles pairings throughout the night, which made for an excellent opportunity to meet new players and socialise. For their hard work, players were rewarded with a makan kechil. What a great way to end an evening and to ensure that the socialising continued! Thank you to all those who participated, and cheers to the next all white championship in 2019.

WTA SINGAPORE TEAM AT SCC FUN DAY SCC Members, family and friends were joined by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Singapore Team at the SCC Fun Day held on Saturday, 30 Jun 2018. The team facilitated a free-to-play practice session and gave some invaluable advice and tips for budding tennis Wimbledon Tennis Social on 29 June 2018. enthusiasts from age 5 onwards, with special giveaways to be a part of this fantastic initiative to give back to the from Lagardere Sports. local tennis community and hope to inspire kids to live a better life through sport.” Melissa Pine, Vice President of WTA Asia Pacific and WTA Finals Tournament Director, said, “It’s always so The tennis clinic was supported and run by WTA as part engaging when SCC organises an event for Members of SCC Fun Day. Other sports and recreational activities and their families to come out, learn some tennis and get include Bowls, Cricket, Disc Golf, Football, Hockey, exposed to other sports all in one day. WTA is delighted Rugby, Bubble Soccer and Water Soccer.

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Singapore Team at the SCC Fun Day on 30 June 2018.

42 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2018 2018EVENTS SCC NIGHT14.15.16 SEP RACE ROAD CLOSURE

Roads around the 2018 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix circuit will close from Wednesday 12 September (two days before the race) to Tuesday 18 September (two days after the race).

SCC NIGHT RACE TICKET HOLDER • There will be no vehicular access along Coleman Street from Friday 14 September to Sunday 16 • As the Singapore Cricket Club is located within the September from 2000hrs to 0200hrs. circuit park, access to the Club will only be permitted for SCC Night Race ticket holders from Friday 14 • St Andrews Road and Fullerton Road will be fully September to Sunday 16 September. accessible from Tuesday 18 September 0530hrs • The Club may be accessed via Gate 4. Members onwards. may download the circuit map from the SGP website for details and reference. SCC CARPARK ACCESS • Pedestrian access will be available on 12, 13 and • The SCC carpark will be partially closed on 17 September via Gate 4 located near the Asian Thursday 6 September 0900hrs. Full closure of the Civilisations Museum. carpark will take effect on Tuesday 11 September at 2330hrs. The carpark will re-open partially on GENERAL ROAD CLOSURE Tuesday 18 September 0900hrs and will be fully operational from Thursday 20 September 0900hrs. • St Andrews Road/ Connaught Drive – There will be no vehicular access into the Club from Wednesday 12 September 0000hrs to Tuesday 18 September PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 0530hrs. • Access to alternative taxi stands is subjected to • Members who plan to drive are advised to exit the prevailing traffic conditions. Taxis with passengers Clubhouse on Tuesday 11 September by 2330hrs and available taxis may continue to call at the before the road closure commences. following taxi stands: • Collyer Quay/ St Andrews Road/ Stamford Road – I. Capitol Piazza Roads will reopen on Wednesday 12 September, II. Peninsula Excelsior Hotel Thursday 13 September and Friday 14 September III. Battery Road from 0530hrs to 0930hrs. IV. Hitachi Tower along Collyer Quay

Road access information is correct at time of publication. Please contact Members Services Desk at 6338 9271 for more information.

SEP / OCT 2018 THE PADANG 43 CLUB INFORMATION

General Committee Subcommittee Members Club Management 2018/2019 Games Control Board Food and Beverage General Manager/Secretary President Mr. Matthew C. Streeton (Chairman) Mr. Paul Lawlass (Chairman) Mr. Sean Boyle, BEM Mr. Sher Baljit Singh Mr. Zoher Motiwalla Mr. Hamish A. Christie Tel: 63389271 (ext. 331) [email protected] Ms. Mohietheen Fathima Mrs. Tracy Jones E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Tony Fisher Mrs. Margaret Cunico Deputy President Mrs. Ravina Bhojwani Mr. Victor Yeong Financial Controller Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla Ms. Patricia Jasudasen Mr. Rangachari Raghavan Ms. Gow Hui Yian [email protected] Mr. Hugh Darwell Mrs. Nalini Willetts Tel: 63389271 (ext. 201) Ms. Genevieve Chase Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Chairman Games Control Board E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Chionh Chye Hion Mr. Gilbert Ng Mr. Matthew C. Streeton Mr. Intekhab Khan Social [email protected] Mr. Christian Huang Mr. Anwar Gaffoor (Chairman) Head, Sports & Recreation Finance Member Ms. Nanthini Visvalingam Mr. George Abraham Ms. Janet Ng Mr. Hamish A. Christie Mr. Sam Sharpe Mr. Vikram Raman Tel: 63389271 (ext. 389) [email protected] Mr. Jonathan Knapp Ms. Soma Devi E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Sarat Chandra Establishment Committee Members Mr. Soenke Langhoff Mr. Ananda Kumar (Chairman) Head, Operations Mr. George V. Abraham Finance Mr. Harpal Singh Ms. Chovin Blix Ong [email protected] Mr. Hamish A. Christie (Chairman) Mr. Trevor Larbey Tel: 63389271 (ext. 10252) Mr. Anwar Gaffoor Mr. Zoher S. Motiwalla Mr. Preeti Dubey E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Mr. Matthew C. Streeton Mr. Rajan Menon Mr. Rangachari Raghavan Property Head, Property & Housekeeping Mr. Ananda Kumar Mr. Jon Robinson Mr. George Abraham (Chairman) Ms. Judy Ting [email protected] Mr. Nigel Stead Mr. Andrew Moore Tel: 63389271 (ext. 383) Mr. Paul Lawlass Mr. Trevor Larbey Mr. Retna Sabapathy E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Ong Chin Leong [email protected] Mr. Jonathan Leow Mr. N. Thangavelu Rules and Membership Membership Sales Manager Mr. Martin Goerojo Ms. Cynthia Robless Mr. Martin Goerojo (Chairman) Ms. Valerie Ong [email protected] Mr. Jeyan Nadarajah Mr. Lim Khoon Tel: 63389271 (ext. 221) Marcom Mrs. Margaret Cunico Mr. Matthew C. Streeton E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Margaret Cunico (Chairlady) [email protected] Mr. Anwar Gaffoor Mr. Moiz Sithawalla Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Mr. David Blaxtan Mr. Lim Khoon Special Project – R&M / Legal [email protected] Ms. Monica Alsagoff Mr. Lim Khoon (Chairman) Ms. Daisy Irani Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Special Project – Social Ms. Anjali Anderson [email protected] Ms. Fathima Mohietheen (Chairlady) Mr. Tushar Doshi SCC Departments Direct Lines Events/Banquet Enquires: 6309 9115 Sports (Including facilities bookings): 6309 9110 Accounts Payable: 6309 9113 The Oval & Verandah: 6309 9116 Membership Admin: 6309 9114 Human Resource: 6309 9111 The Padang Restaurant: 6309 9117 Members’ Billings: 6309 9112

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

Stumps The Deli Monday – Wednesday 1500 – 2400 Monday – Friday 1100 – 2200 Thursday 1100 – 2400 & Eve of Public Holiday Friday, Saturday Saturday - Sunday & Public Holiday 1000 – 2200 & Eve of Public Holiday 1100 – 0200 Sunday & Public Holiday 1100 – 2200 Men’s Bar Monday – Saturday The Padang Restaurant & Eve of Public Holiday 1100 – 2300 Lunch Monday – Friday & Sunday 1200 – 1500 Sunday & Public Holiday Closed *The Men’s Bar will be open for billiards & snooker only. No lunch operation on Saturday & Public Holidays. F&B services are available at the Main Lounge. Dinner Monday – Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday 1900 – 2300 Gymnasium Sunday & Public Holiday 1900 – 2200 Monday – Saturday 0600 – 2300 & Eve of Public Holiday Jackpot Room Sunday & Public Holiday 0600 – 2200 Monday – Saturday 1200 – 2300 & Eve of Public Holiday Members are advised to refer to the Club’s Bye-Laws for more information on attire. Club Rules and Bye-Laws are also available on the SCC website at Sunday & Public Holiday Closed www.scc.org.sg and at the Member Services Desk. For sports attire, please refer to the Section’s Bye-Laws. Information is correct at time of print.

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