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www.hkcc.org THE HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB December 2018
Warm Wishes
for the Festive Season
HKCC SPORTS SHOP
Gifts for Children of all Ages !
Open every day
Monday to Friday: 1200 to 2000
Saturday, Sunday: 0800 to 2000
Public Holiday: 1000 to 2000
Enquiry: 3511 8631
email: thesportshop@hkcc.org
The Hong Kong Cricket Club
137 Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Hong Kong
Tel: 2574 6266, 3511 8668
Fax: 3511 8630
Contents DECEMBER 2018
email: hkcc@hkcc.org Web: www.hkcc.org
Patron - Mike Gatting, OBE 2-23 Christmas at The Gap and DotCod
President - Christopher D. Pratt, CBE
& General Information
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Chairman - J B Callow
General Committee Members
Mr. F.C.S. Achouch
Mr. S.M.Y. Chan Sports News
Mr. M.S. Deayton
Mrs. P. Hubbard Brown
Mr. G.D. Lamplough 24-29 & 32 Cricket
Mr. M.Y. Lee 30 Golf
Mr. P.E. Lung
Mrs. O. Meo Groser 33 Hockey
Mrs. E.Y.M. Poole 34 Lawn Bowls
Mr. B.C.W. Poon
Mr. S.P. Robson 36 Netball
Mr. T.K. Tully 40 Table Tennis
MANAGEMENT & STAFF
41 Squash
General Manager 46 Tennis
Kieran Hale (3511 8666)
Secretary / Assistant General Manager
Clara Li (3511 8688)
Financial Controller
Social
Billy Lau (3511 8655)
HATS
Head Sommelier Pictorial –
Steven Ma (3511 8611) 54 Melbourne Cup
F&B Hotline “If you want to get ahead, get a hat”
(3511 8621) 55 Halloween Party
Members Service Manager “I collect hats – that’s what you do
Wendy Tam (3511 8677)
Events Hotline when you’re bald” Features
(3511 8678) – James Taylor
Sports & Recreation Manager
Samson Lam (3511 8614) 52 Gym News
Sports Development Officer “I can wear a hat or take it off – but, 56 Staff News
Kingsley Kelly (3511 8665) 58 Christmas Videos
either way, it’s a conversation piece”
Human Resources Manager 59 Pet Help
Teresa Lam (3511 8615) – Hedda Hopper
Executive Chef 60 “The Night Before Christmas”
Simon Evans (3511 8663)
“Fantasy Hats give you the possibility
Executive Chef, Chinese Cuisine
Robert Tam (3511 8623) to dream”
House Operations Manager – Philip Treacy (hat designer)
Simon Lai (3511 8622)
Assistant Ground Manager
Nathan Law (3511 8600) “Cock your hat – angles are attitudes”
Membership Secretary – Frank Sinatra
Clara Hung (3511 8616)
Video Club
Liza Valdejueza (3511 8697) “A crown is merely a hat that lets the
GENERAL ENQUIRIES rain in”
Race Box Bookings – Frederick the Great
Events Department (3511 8676)
Daily until 10pm (3511 8668)
Long Room (3511 8618) “And all your future lies beneath your
Spinners (3511 8617) hat”
The Willow Room (3511 8638)
Chater Tavern (3511 8624) – John Oldham
Swimming Pool (3511 8603) Melbourne Cup attire
The Pinkun Editor
Julie Johnson (3511 8633) “Home is where you hang your hat”
e-mail: pinkun@hkcc.org
Result of the
Festive Hat Design Competition
will be announced in the
January/February PINKUN
Design and Printing
The Green Pagoda Press Ltd.
Printed on MIX,
FSC™ certified paper
with soy ink
Clubhouse Opening Hours: 0630 to midnight
(For all F&B Enquiries email fnb@hkcc.org) WINE CELLAR Monday to Friday 1700 to 2100
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday
1200 to 2000
Swimming Pool Complex Daily 0700 to 2100
Monday – Closed
Tuesday to Saturday 1830 to 2300 Squash Complex Daily 0730 to 2230
Sunday & Public Holiday Sports Changing Rooms Daily 0700 to 2300
Lunch 1100 to 1500
Dinner 1830 to 2300 SPORTS ANNEXE BUILDING
The last order (dinner) is 2200
Reservations: 3511 8618 2nd Floor:
Sports Desk Daily 0730 to 2300
Monday to Friday 1600 to 2300 Enquiry: 3511 8698
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday
1100 to 2300 Gymnasium Daily 0630 to 2200
The last order is 2230 Children’s Playroom Daily 0900 to 2100
Golf Simulator Daily 0900 to 2200
Lunch:
Monday to Saturday Snooker Daily 1100 to 2300
1200 to 1500 (The last order is 1415) Ten Pin Bowling Alley Tuesday, Thursday through Sunday,
Sunday & Public Holiday Public Holiday 1000 to 2200
1100 to 1245 (The last order is 1215) Monday & Wednesday 1400 to 2200
1300 to 1500 (The last order is 1445)
Dinner: Daily 1800 to 2300 Video & DVD Library Weekday 1300 to 2000
(The last order is 2215) Weekend 1100 to 1900
Reservations: 3511 8638 Public Holiday 1200 to 1800
3rd Floor:
Daily 0730 to 2200 Cricket Centre Daily 0830 to 2230
The last order is 2130 Sports Hall Daily 0830 to 2230
Roof Top:
SAB Tennis Courts Daily 0700 to 2300
Monday to Friday
1600 to 2300 HKCC SPORTS SHOP Weekday 1200 to 2000
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday Weekend 0800 to 2000
0830 to 2300 Public Holiday 1000 to 2000
The last order is 2230
Enquiry: 3511 8631
email: thesportshop@hkcc.org
Monday to Thursday
1130 to midnight
Friday & Saturday
& Day Before Public Holiday
1130 to 0100
Sunday & Public Holiday
0900 to midnight
The last order is 2230
Basement, Landmark Prince’s
10 Chater Road, Central
Monday to Thursday 1000 to 1900 Hong Kong
The last order is 1830
Friday 1000 to 2100 Tel: (852) 2810 6988
Saturday, Sunday & Fax: (852) 2810 6877
Public Holiday 0800 to 2100 Email: dotcod@hkcc.org
The last order is 2030 Website: www.dotcod.com
Opening Hours:
Annexe Bar Monday to Saturday
Monday to Friday 1200 to 2000
Pantone Process Cyan C
0730 to 2330
Pantone 274C
The last order is 1930 Sunday & Public Holiday closed
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday (except Mother’s Day,
0830 to 2000 Christmas Eve, Christmas Day &
0830 to 0930 Beverage Service only New Year’s Eve)
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2952 8089 | 6898 8919
SOCIAL
Festive Celebration Ev
2nd
Children’s Christmas Party
Function Suites
L
FUL
12 Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Member Guest
Adult $448 $478
Age 3-12 $318 $338
6th 7th
Château Pontet Canet Whisky & Wine
Vertical Vintage Wine Dinner Tasting
Long Room Spinners
7:00 p.m. Cocktail 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. Dinner
$128 per Person
Member Guest
$1,188 $1,388 Full refund on wine purchase
at the tasting party.
9th
Pre-Carols Buffet Carols by Candlelight
Poolside & Function Suites The Ground
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. From 6:00 p.m.
Member Guest Food stalls including Chilli Con Carne,
Adult $188 $208 Curry Bowl, Hot Dog, Jacket Potatoes.
Age 3-12 $98 $108
7:00 p.m – 7:45 p.m.
Sing-a-long with Phoenix Singers, Hong Kong
Free admission with complimentary
mulled wine and mince pies.
Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
23rd
Sunday Brunch Festive Carvery Lunch
Long Room Chater Tavern & Sportsman’s Bar
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 12 Noon – 2:30 p.m.
Member Guest Member Guest
$598 $648 Adult $288 $328
A five-course brunch with French Age 3-12 $198 $208
oyster, caviar and selection of main No reservation
course including Monkfish and Black
Truffle Gnocchi.
All wine events are for age 18+.
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ents During December
Christmas Eve Christmas Day
Long Room Celebrate Christmas in Style
6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Long Room
12 Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Member Guest
6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Adult $820 $890
A three-course Set Dinner plus fruit mince pies. Member Guest
Adult $820 $890
Long Room affords a magnificent venue for
Function Suites Christmas lunch and dinner celebration.
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Member Guest
Adult
Age 3-12
$570
$300
$625
$325
Christmas Carvery Lunch
Chater Tavern
A family dinner buffet with a wide 12 Noon – 2:30 p.m.
variety of festive food.
Santa Claus will drop by and say ‘Ho Ho Ho’ to you! Member Guest
Adult $288 $328
No reservation
Boxing Day Brunch
Lunch with Santa
Long Room Function Suites & Spinners
12 Noon – 3:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Member Guest
Member Guest Adult $698 $738
L
FUL
Adult $598 $648 Age 3-12 $398 $438
Enjoy a delicious five-course brunch in the Club’s
premier dining room.
Celebration Dinner Buffet
Function Suites Function Suites
12 Noon – 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Member Guest Member Guest
Adult $558 $598 Adult $570 $625
Age 3-12 $298 $328 Age 3-12 $300 $325
1st January 2019
New Year’s Day
BBQ Lunch Buffet Racing at Shatin
Poolside
Private Race Box
12 Noon – 3:00 p.m. From 12:30 p.m.
Member Guest $740 per Person
Adult $288 $308
Age 3-12 $188 $198 includes Lunch Buffet,
Standard Wine and Drink Package
as well as Racing Badges.
For persons aged 18 and over
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Festive Party Food
If you are planning a self-catering party at home or at a designated venue, take advantage of
the Club’s popular Party Food Menus - nearly 70 delicious items.
QR code for Online Party Food Order Form.
All items are prepared and packed for your easy collection at the club.
On-site Catering Service Gift Vouchers
Whether it is private dining at home, a product launch at the office,
anniversary party or corporate soiree – we offer customized menus, delivery THE SPORTS SHOP
service, staff and catering supplies to ensure your event is a great success! Gift
$1,000
For enquiry and further information, please contact Members Service
Department on 3511 8678 or email: events@hkcc.org Choice of $500 and $1,000
Extra 10% value will be added to the Sports Shop
Gift Vouchers used on or before 31st December.
Gift Vouchers
$500
Choice of $500 and $1,000
Members 30% discount will be applied.
Please purchase
these Gift Vouchers
at Club Reception or contact
the Members Service Department
on hkccevents@hkcc.org
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31
Dec
Mon
The Greatest New Year’s Eve
2018
Live Band – Live DJ – Live Entertainment
Drinks – Food – Countdown
Grand Sta
nd Tickets
0 p e r Memb
er
selling fast! !
$ 8 8
$980 pe
r Guest
n ’ t m i s s o u t
Suites &
Ch
Function to 2:00 a.m.
ater Tave
rn
Age 18+ Do
0 p.m.
from 7:3
Circus Stand
$880 per Member
& $980 per Guest
$440 per Student
& $490 per Guest
$328 per Child &
Side Show $358 per Guest
Spinners & Willow
Room
$260 per Member from 7:30 p.m. to 2:0
0 a.m.
$300 per Guest
Chater Tavern
Age 18+
from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Fair Ground
Buy – 1 –
Get – 1 –
Sport
Free
sman's Ba
from 5:00 r
p.m. to 8:0
0 p.m.
Grand Stand & Circus Stand
Sumptuous buffet, free-flow selected wine / beer /
juice / soft drinks and breakfast snacks
Side Show
Free-flow selected wine / beer / juice / soft drinks
and breakfast snacks
Fair Ground
Selected wine / beer / cocktail /
juice / soft drinks
Child aged 3-12, Student aged 13-17
Alcohol consumption for persons aged 18 and over
Pre-Seating for and only
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Wine & Food Fair
2018
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2018-19
HKCC Private Race Box –
an alternative entertainment venue!
Dec
2 Dec Sun Sha Tin
Jan 2019
1 Jan Tue Sha Tin
Sun 9th Dec - Sha Tin
5 Dec Wed Happy Valley
9 Dec Sun Sha Tin
New Year’s Day Race Day#
6 Jan Sun Sha Tin
HK International
HK International Race Day#
12 Dec Wed Happy Valley
9 Jan
12 Jan
Wed Happy Valley
Sat Sha Tin Race Day
16 Dec Sun Sha Tin 16 Jan Wed Happy Valley
19 Dec Wed Sha Tin 20 Jan Sun Sha Tin
23 Dec Sun Sha Tin 23 Jan Wed Happy Valley
26 Dec Wed Happy Valley 27 Jan Sun Sha Tin
29 Dec Sat Sha Tin 30 Jan Wed Happy Valley
#Additional charge for these race days.
Buy-2-Get-1-Free privilege does not apply.
BUY 2 GET 1
FREE
for Private Race Box at Shatin Racecourse.
Burns Supper 2019
18
Function Suites
7:00 p.m. – midnight
Jan
Fri $938 per Member
$1,038 per Member’s Guest
Price includes traditional
Burns Supper Fayre, drinks,
speeches, sing-a-long and
dancing.
Join a Table of Twelve
people for an Evening of
Conviviality!
For booking, please contact Members Service Department on 3511 8678 or via email events@hkcc.org.
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To support the environment, the Club is moving forward with less printed material.
Christmas & New Year’s Programme Booklet
inlcuding respective links for enrolment - Online Booking for Regular
Events, Party Food, Wine Gifts, Hampers, Club Events and Programmes.
Camps and Workshop.
16
Dec
Kids’ Craft Sunday
On the 3rd Sunday of each month
Kids Funtime Colouring Competition
Group 1 – 7 and below Group 2 – Above 7
between 2:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Emmy Wong Charlotte Weeks
20
Jan
Member: $20 per person,
Guest: $30 per person
Howard Grimes
Abby Wong
Milly Garland
Lucie Kitchen
Sophie McCarthy
Pippa Chen
Open for all ages
2019
2019
16
Jan
Pool Tournament
7.30 pm.
22
Jan
Jason Wordie's Talk
Boundary Bar 7.30pm
Wed Tue
Entry Fee: $50 per person Function Suites
$368 per Member
$388 per Member’s Guest
– including Jason’s talk
and a welcome drink.
The history and mystery of the Triads in Hong Kong.
Come and listen to Jason Wordie, well-known historian of HK
life, as he explores how the Triads evolved in China in the early
Manchu period and their pervasive role in local life today.
23
Jan
Pub Trivia Night
From 7.30 p.m.
23
Feb
Jason Wordie’s Walk
Wong Nai Chung Gap Walk
Boundary Bar
Wed Entry Fee: $100 per team
Sat $398 per Member, $418 per Member’s Guest
Join this enthralling walk as Jason takes you back to
Team size of your choice.
the Japanese invasion of HK in December 1941, in
First-in-first-served.
the nearby hillsides around Jardine’s Lookout.
Come and explore what actually happened in this
small but strategic section of Hong Kong Island.
Starting from 9:45 a.m.
– car park opposite Hong Kong Parkview
Finishing at 1:00 p.m.
– Canadian War Memorial, Wong Nai Chung Road.
Chinese New Year Greeting with Lion Dance
17
Feb Celebration Lunch Buffet & God of Fortune
Sun 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
Poolside The ever popular Lion Dance will be performed
Member: $328 per Person at the Club Main Entrance.
$198 per Child (age 3-12)
The Symbolic God of Fortune will be around
Guest: $368 per Person
the Club to say “Kung Hei Fat Choy”!
$228 per Child (age 3-12)
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10FOOD & BEVERAGE
十二月廚師精選
Chef’s Specials in December
雙冬枝竹燜黑草羊
Stewed Lamb Brisket with Mushrooms,
Bamboo Shoots and Bean Curd Sheet
黑椒鹹豬手煲
Braised Pork Knuckle with Black Pepper
梅菜扣肉煲
Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetable
沙嗲粉絲蝦煲
Braised Shrimps with Green Bean Vermicelli in Satay Sauce
豉汁煎釀鯪魚
Pan-fried whole Chinese Carp stuffed with Preserved Meat in Black Bean Sauce
臘味糯米飯
Stir-fried Glutinous Rice with Preserved Meat
Sunday Roasts for December
Noon to 2:30 p.m.
From $145 up
$108 Children’s price (age 3 – 12) available at Sportsman’s Bar
December Member’s Price Guest’s Price
2nd Roasted UK “Wicks Manor” Pork Leg with Apple Sauce $145 $178
9th Roast Chuck Eye Beef Rib with Yorkshire Pudding $178 $208
and Natural Jus
16th Sugar and Mustard Baked Wicks Manor Gammon Ham $145 $178
23rd Festive Carving Lunch $288 $328
Beef Wellington and Honey Baked Gammon Ham $198 (age 3 – 12) $208
30th Leg of Australian Lamb $145 $178
All served with soup and vegetable accompaniments.
Wine Events
7
Whisky and Wine Tasting
A celebratory tasting to explore the best whisky
Dec and wine producers around the world.
Fri
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Admission Fee $128 per person;
full refund on wine purchase at the tasting party.
12 26
Monthly Wine Tasting Special Wine Tasting with
designated Australian Wines
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Jan Admission Fee $88 per person; Jan 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat full refund on wine purchase. Sat Admission Fee $88 per person;
full refund on wine purchase.
All the wine order forms are now available at the Club website: www.hkcc.org/wine.aspx
For enquiry or wine orders, please email wine@hkcc.org
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Wine Cellar Promotion
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
“One of Napa Valley’s First-Growth Wines and Vineyards… if there
is a Château Margaux to be found in Napa Valley, it is Beth and
Mary Novak’s iconic Spottswoode winery…”
- Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Spottswoode is a monopole vineyard, completely owned by
the Novak family. The vineyard has been farmed organically
since 1985, well ahead of the current trend for organic and
biodynamic farming. Spottswoode is a wine of great classicism
and quality with enormous aging potential.
RP (Wine Advocate) ratings of Spottswoode Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon of recent vintages:
Wine Advocate , Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“Composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Vintage Rating Vintage Rating
Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the deep purple-black colored 2016 (97 - 99) 2008 94
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful nose of dried 2015 100 2007 99
roses, lavender and Chinese five spice over a core of warm 2014 96+ 2006 96
2013 99+ 2005 98+
blackcurrants, kirsch and wild blueberries, plus wafts of 2012 99 2004 96
fallen leaves and dusty earth. The medium to full-bodied 2011 94 2003 95 Wine Advocate
palate features the most amazing intensity of perfumed red,
black and blue fruit flavors supported by exquisitely fine-
2010
2009
100
96+
2002
2001
100
98+
100
points
grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epic
length and depth. Truly stunning.
100 points (October 31, 2017) $1,888
2015 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon bottle
(limited allocation)
Monthly Event @ Spinners Australia Day
An Eveving of Iberico Pork 25 26
7.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Jan 2019 All things Aussie! Jan 2019
$430 per Member and $480 per Member’s Guest Fri Sat
Celebrate Australia Day at the
$280 per Child (age 3-12) and $298 per Member’s Child (age 3-12) Pool Complex with your family and friends.
Iberico is the world’s most distinguished brand of Pork, Aussie Beer, Aussie Wine, Aussie Barbie and
the equivalent of Wagyu Beef - an established favourite Aussie Music from 4:00 p.m.
amongst fine food enthusiasts.
Bouncy Castle for kids on the Ground after Cricket match.
Chef Simon will design a unique Spanish dining experience including a
wide variety of Tapas with Iberico Pork as the Main Course.
Spanish Red and White wine package will be on offer.
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12FOOD & BEVERAGE
Exclusively in the Long Room...
6
Dec
Château Pontet Canet Wine Dinner
From 7:00 p.m.
Thu Members at $1,188 and Member’s Guest at $1,388
Welcome Drink
NV Louis Dousset Original Brut, Champagne, France
Foie Gras Terrine
celeriac remoulade and watercress
1998 Château Pontet Canet, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
(RP86, WS89)
Breast of Pigeon
onion puree, roasted sweetcorn, bacon popcorn and
red wine reduction
2000 Château Pontet Canet Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
(RP92, WS92)
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Château Pontet-Canet is a winery horseradish potato, thyme and butter roasted carrots
in the Pauillac appellation of 2003 Château Pontet Canet Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
the Bordeaux wine region of France. (RP 95+, WS 93)
It was classified as Fifth Growths in
the Bordeaux Wine Classification of
1855. Selection of French Cheeses
Tome de Provence & Reblochon
The dinner will feature 5 vintages
across 1988 to 2012, all wines for the 2010 Château Pontet Canet Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
dinner are directly released from the (RP 100, WS 97)
Château.
Ms Justine Tesseron, the new Dark Chocolate Gateaux
generation owner, will share her black cherry compote and vanilla cream
knowledge and guide us through 2012 Château Pontet Canet Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
the evening. (RP 93, WS 92)
Please reserve your table via events@hkcc.org
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House-Made Mulled Wine -
Available at the Club Takeaway
price at
from 1st December
$290 / 2 litr
es and $13
while stoc 0 / 800ml,
ks last!
Take the chill out of winter and greet your guests with holiday
favourite traditional drinks. Mulled Wine fills the house with
enticing sweet and spicy aromas.
Christmas Goodies on sale at Spinners!
Christmas Wine Hampers Cellar Fillers
• Sparkling and Rosé from $108 up
• White and Red Wine from $148 up
• Beer (Price per case of 24 bottles) from $218 up
16 items for selection;
Delivery Service is available at additional fee.
Festive Picks
• Champagne
• White Wine
• Old World Red
• Red Wine
• Sweet and Port Wine
• Whisky
31 items at very attractive Takeaway Prices;
Collection from Spinners.
Magnum Wine Hamper Deluxe Wine Hamper
$2,198 $1,698
For enquiry, please email
wine@hkcc.org
Sample display at Spinners
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11
Jan
The Art of Tasting Cognac
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fri Member at $330 and Member’s Guest at $380
Items to be tasted in the evening :
• Martell VSOP (Aged in Red Barrels)
• Martell XO
• Martell Cordon Bleu Extra
• Martell Single Estate Collection-Domaine de Charbonnière
Chef Simon will design a sumptuous menu
to pair with the cognac for the evening.
For booking and enquiry,
please email events@hkcc.org or call us on 3511 8668
Special on Valentine’s Night -
Exploring Old World Terrior
14
Feb
Castello Banfi Wine Dinner
From 7:00 p.m.
Thu Function Suites
Member at $768 and Member’s Guest at $888
Banfi was founded in 1978 thanks to the will of the Italian-American
brothers, John and Harry Mariani.
From the beginning, the goal of the two brothers was to create a state-
of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the
vineyards for the production of premium wines.
In those years, John and Harry also purchased Bruzzone, an historic
winery in Piedmont specialising in the production of sparkling wines
founded in 1860. Today it is known as Banfi Piemonte.
An enjoyable valentine's evening with great wine and delicious food!
5-course set dinner with wine pairing:
• 2016 Michele Chiarlo Rovereto Gavi di Gavi, Italy
• 2016 Bibi Graetz Soffocone Di Vincigliata IGT Toscana Rosso, Italy
• 2013 Castello Banfi Summus Sant'Antimo, Italy
• 2012 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy RP92 WS93
• 2012 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino “Poggio alle Mura”, Italy RP94 WS93
• 2016 Castello Banfi Rosa Regale Brechetto d'Acqui, Italy
For booking and enquiry,
please email events@hkcc.org or call us on 3511 8668
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15Celebrate
THE SEASON WITH DOTCOD
OUR PRIVATE ROOM WILL AGAIN BE THE IDEAL VENUE FOR
PARTIES OF VARYING SCALES. WE CAN OFFER FESTIVE
MENUS OR DISCUSS WITH US ON HOW TO CUSTOMIZE ONE
THAT SUIT YOUR OCCASION.
AS A POPULAR WATERING HOLE FOR CENTRAL EXECUTIVES,
WE OFFER A WIDE SELECTION OF WINES AND COCKTAILS.
BOOK THE BAR OR A PRIVATE ROOM FOR YOUR CORPORATE
EVENTS, CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION OR PRIVATE PARTIES!
FOR BOOKING
T +852 2810 6988 E dotcod@hkcc.org
In the heart of Central at Landmark Prince's,
10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong
Owned by HKCC dotCod Limited
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16Christmas Party
Starter
Clam Chowder
Bacon, Potato, Chives, Cream
or
Terrine of Foie Gras
Sultana & Red Onion Compote, Toasted Sourdough
or
Freshly Shucked Oysters
Cabernet Vinaigrette
*********
Main
Roasted Welsh Turkey
Sage & Chestnut Dressing, Roasted Root Vegetables & Brussels Sprouts, Pan Gravy
or
Lobster Linguine
Half Grilled Lobster, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Shaved Garlic, Gremolata Dressing
or
Grass Fed Stockyard Beef Sirloin
Parsnip and Carrot Purée, Sautéed French Beans, Red Wine Gravy
*********
Dessert
Traditional Christmas Pudding
Brandy Butter, Custard & Berries
or
Berries Romanoff
Coffee or Tea
Mince Pies & Petits Fours
$588 – Lunch
$698 – Dinner
(Minimum 12 persons)
Call us and book now!
+852 2810 6988
Please note that these set menus only will be served to the whole table.
All menus must be booked in advance. All prices are in HKD and subject to 10% service charge.
Vegetarian options available upon request.
Kindly notify one of our team members if you have any food allergies or food intolerances.
All prices and items are subject to change without prior notice.
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17GENERAL INFORMATION
Christmas at The Gap
Festive Celebrations at the Club
On 9th December, the Club will host
‘Carols by Candlelight’, this year led by the
Phoenix Singers between 7pm – 7.45pm.
Whilst Admission is free, we recommend
you pre-register for this popular event.
Before the singing, you may book our
Pre-Carols Buffet (seating at Poolside or
Function Suites) or try items from our food
stalls on The Ground from 6pm.
As always, a range of festive events and
dining opportunities are on offer at the
Club over the Festive period – Children’s
Christmas Party, Christmas Eve Buffet,
Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner
O
celebration, Boxing Day Buffet, as well as
n behalf of the President, Chairman, a special Carvery Lunch in the Sportsman’s Bar on
Members of the General Committee 23rd December and in Chater Tavern on both 23rd
and Staff of the Club, I wish all and 25th December.
Members and their families a Very
Merry Christmas 2018 with peace, joy New Year’s Eve Celebration
and the best this holiday season has to offer.
‘The Greatest New Year’s Eve’ will be the Greatest
With the Club’s festive celebrations well underway, Show in Town and your ultimate New Year’s Eve
please be reminded that your singing voices do not get Celebration venue with live band, live DJ and other
any better with alcohol, your friends already know types of entertainment together with superb buffet
how much you love them, and you can leave your car and free-flow beverages. Tickets range from ‘Grand
overnight in the Club Carpark rather than drive home Stand’ offering on all-inclusive package for age 18 and
under the influence. Please remember to sign in the over, ‘Circus Stand’ offering the same for all ages, ‘Side
register at Reception, if capable. Show’ is the Midnight-Countdown for age 18 and over
only and will include breakfast snacks and free-flow
Sports beverages!
The 2-day biennial Hancock Shield fixture between Welcome the New Year with our New Year’s Day BBQ
HKCC and KCC will take place over the weekend of Lunch Buffet by the Pool for the whole family and
8th and 9th December. This fixture dates back to Racing at Shatin Club Private Race Box for age 18 and
1946 and, with both Clubs fielding excellent squads over.
this season, it will be a fine weekend of cricket.
Please be reminded, in support of Environmental
We also welcome back to the Gap the Shanghai Cricket initiatives, our Christmas and New Year Programme
Club to contest the Bokhara Cup, to be played on Booklet and related forms have gone online. Printed
15th December. A fixture steeped in history and copies are also available for collection by Members at
tragedy, the Shanghai Cricket Club first toured to Reception and Dining Outlets for review.
Hong Kong in 1866. Please do come to the Ground to
enjoy these significant fixtures and support your Club! Christmas & New Year’s Eve at DotCod
Please also note our internal Club Xmas DotCod, the Club’s in-town seafood restaurant is a
fixtures including the Hazzard Shield on convenient venue for your festive celebrations, both
Wednesday 26th December, Juniors v Seniors business and personal. Opening on Christmas Eve,
on Saturday 29th December and Fathers v Sons/ Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, DotCod is offering
Daughters on Tuesday 1st January. a special party menu and drink packages to cater for
all needs.
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18GENERAL INFORMATION
On 19th January 2019, Dot Cod 6th December, the first Wine Event Re-usable woven Club bag
will be hosting Dinner followed by in the new Long Room. On 7th
the smash hit Show, Mamma Mia! December, the Boundary Bar will Please be reminded to re-use your Club
at the HKAPA. Please be reminded hold a Tasting, exploring excellent woven bag as often as possible, rather
the booking deadline for this all- Whisky and Wines from around the than purchasing a new one with each
inclusive package is 10th December. World! take-away food order. We can all do
Online booking is available on the our bit to help reduce the plastic in our
Club’s website. Swimming Pool oceans.
For more information, please From 1st December 2018 through Monthly Car Park Fees
contact Members Service to 1st March 2019, Members’
Department on 3511 8678 or via guests will be allowed access to the The Monthly Car Parking fees will be
email hkccevents@hkcc.org. Swimming Pool Complex without increased from $380 to $400 per month
any guest fee during the weekend with effect from 1st January 2019.
Food & Beverage and public holidays for F & B
Chateau Pontet Canet will hold a
services at the Pool Café area
Merry Xmas !
Vertical Vintage Wine Dinner on
Kieran Hale
Club operation hours for preparing
the New Year Eve’s Party and other dining celebration
New Year’s Eve - Monday 31st December
Dining
Annexe Bar, Chater Tavern, Wine Cellar,
Spinners and The Willow Room will be closed from 3:00 p.m.
Poolside Café will be closed from 6:00 p.m.
Boundary Bar and Long Room will be closed for the whole day.
Sportsman’s Bar will be open earlier from 3:00 p.m. and closed at 11:00 p.m.
Sports Facilities
Sports Annexe Building will be closed from 3:00 p.m.
Swimming Pool Complex (including Children’s Playground),
Outdoor Cricket Net, Lawn Bowls Green, Ground, Squash Courts, Tennis Court 3,
will be closed from 6:00 p.m.
Sports Shop
will be closed from 6:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Party in Function Suites, Chater Tavern,
Spinners and The Willow Room from 7:30 p.m.
From HKCC Management
THE PINKUN GOES “ ” e
Starting from March 2019 issue, HKCC Pinkun will be online.
A limited number of printed copies will be available for collection by Members at Reception and dining outlets for review.
You are also welcome to request for a printed copy to be mailed to your office/home address
at a fee for postage and administration.
The Club is committed to ongoing Environmental Initiatives and exploring how we can reduce paper wastage.
Any advice from our Membership will be very much appreciated.
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19GENERAL INFORMATION
Multi-Purpose Room Membership News
Time-Table - December
MONDAY Senior Ordinary Member Kevin Waldner
0730 - 0815 HitFit with Ben M. Charlton Lucy Wheeler
0915 - 1015 Fitness Blast with Davinia Tamsin Warr
1030 - 1130 Pilates with Jun Ordinary Member
1200 - 1245 Spin with Ben M. Shankar New Junior Sporting
1300 - 1430 Table-Tennis
Members
1500 - 1800 RugbyTOTS
New Nominee Members Alexandra Ho
2000 - 2200 Scottish Country Dancing
Michael Alan Blades Shah Kinchit
TUESDAY
Hannah Cassidy
0700 - 0745 Spin Class with Davinia Henry Chan Returned
1030 - 1130 Yoga for Everybody (Adult) Cheung Ngai Lam Martin Mrs. A. Brennand
with Nancy Donna Cotter
1200 - 1430 Table-Tennis Christophe Cretot Departures
1500 - 1800 Classical Ballet by Ding Yi Bing Peter J.C. Breteau
Southern School of Dance Mark Follett G. Davies
1800 - 1900 BodyRock with QueenB Gamez Mundz Antonio Francisco A. Jordan
1930 - 2030 Group Fitness with Rachael Christopher Gray T. Murphy
2100 - 2230 Table-Tennis Kumar Mahendra
Lam Wai Nang William Resignations
WEDNESDAY Lee Yee Tong Mrs. H. Babe
0730 - 0815 RPM with Ben Lee Chia Chen Vivian E. Suett
0915 - 1015 Zumba with Nicola Timothy Charles Mallott
1030 - 1130 Pilates with Jun Yip Tung Siu Michael Resignations – Nominee
1200 - 1245 SpinSanity with Ben Josie Zhao Angela Chan
1300 - 1430 Table-Tennis Mrs. K.M. Cole
1530 - 1700 Junior Netball Training New Subscriber Members C.S. Dickie
1730 - 2230 Table-Tennis Benjamin Chin R. Hogg
E. Elson D. Fraser
THURSDAY
Harjani-Harjani Ravi Kan Mrs. T. Halliwell
0700 - 0745 Spin Class with Davinia
Hui Calvin Howell Mrs. L.G. Jarrett
0915 - 1015 Fitness Blast with Davinia
Li Wai Kim Raymond N.F.D. Ladger
1030 - 1445 Table-Tennis
1515 - 1830 Classical Ballet by
Dr. Wong Leo Hang P. Thakur
Southern School of Dance Yip Kar Kay Jonathan N.C.M. Toy
1830 - 2230 Table-Tennis Yen Shiau Sin D. Wills
(Match / Team Practice)
New Sporting Members
FRIDAY Arredondo Ambriz Victor
The Club is very saddened to
0700 - 0745 SpinSanity with Ben Aw Adrian Matthew
learn of the passing of the
0800 - 0845 Spin Class with Davinia Choy Yee Yan Joyce
Chow Po Chee Betsy following long-standing and
0915 - 1015 Body Sculpt with Dori
1030 - 1130 Yoga for Everybody (Adult) Nneke Cummings stalwart Members:
with Nancy Angela Duncan
1200 - 1330 Table-Tennis Jessica Gilbert Joe Chow in Sydney – joined
1400 - 1830 Gymnastics by Multi-Sport Penelope Hands the Club in May 1978
1900 - 2230 Table-Tennis Hugh Kerridge
Laohaphan Nitchaya Stuart Ian Ridland in Sydney –
SATURDAY Marie Ovenden joined the Club in June 1977
0900 - 1545 Gymnastics by Multi-Sport Caroline Palmer
1600 - 1900 Jazz Funk / Hip-Hop Dance Raewyn Strachan
by Island Dance Malcolm McGraw, husband of
Camilla Stewart
1930 - 2230 Table-Tennis Bobby, in Pitlochry, Scotland –
Harriet Sumner
joined the Club in June 1992
Francesca von Etzdorf
SUNDAY
Dr. Abigail Wright
0900 - 2230 Table-Tennis
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20GENERAL INFORMATION
HKCC Sports Coaches Club Sports Contacts
CRICKET
For all enquiries, please call Sports Desk, 3511 8698 email: recreation@hkcc.org Captain of Cricket
Sean Robson 9172 3091
email: robsoncricket@gmail.com
CRICKET
Ryan Buckley ECB Level 2 Coach email: ryanbuckley@hkcc.org WOMEN’S CRICKET
Phone: 5973 7788 Convenor
Natasha Miles 2576 7879
Cri-Zelda Brits CSA Level 2 Coach email: crizeldabrits@hkcc.org email: tash.miles@gmail.com
Phone: 3511 8671
GAPPERS
Adil Mehmood ECB Level 2 Coach email: adilmehmood@hkcc.org
Madhav Shankar 9222 1241
Phone: 3511 8672
email: madshanks@gmail.com
GYM & FITNESS GOLF
Amin Ashraf Personal Trainer Convenor
Phone: 6406 0872 email: aminashraf@hkcc.org Mark Winstanley 9193 5246
Schwinn Cycling Certified Instructor (Bronze level) email: winstanleyma@gmail.com
Kingsley Kelly 3511 8615
Ben Simpson Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Exercise for all Golf enquiries
with Honours in Exercise Physiology email: kingsleykelly@hkcc.org
Phone: 9274 1230 email: bensimpson@hkcc.org
Schwinn Cycling Certified Instructor (Bronze level) HOCKEY
Convenor
Rachael Lau Personal Trainer (Part-Time) Matthew Deayton 9612 8444
Phone: 9272 3103 email: rachellau@hkcc.org
email: matt8889@gmail.com
HOCKEY
LAWN BOWLS
Genevieve Rowe FIH Level 3 Convenor
Phone: 5169 6835 email: genrowe@hkcc.org Teresa Yung
email: yungpikyiu@gmail.com
NETBALL Ladies Captain
Garish Davies 9270 4849
Robin Manihera Coaching Level 3 email: robinmanihera@hkcc.org email: karlaigarish@gmail.com
RUGBY
NETBALL
Kieran Hale email: kieranhale@hkcc.org Convenor
Olivia Meo-Groser
SQUASH email: netballconvenor@hkcc.org
Chad Sunde Phone: 9522 0434 email: chadesunde@gmail.com
SQUASH
SWIMMING Convenor
Frank Achouch 9175 0443
Multi-Sport Phone: 2540 1257 email: admin@multi-sport.com.hk email: achouchfrank@hotmail.com
TENNIS TENNIS
Jason Lijewski Head Tennis Professional Convenor
Bachelor of Business Phil Lung 6770 6825
TCA Level 2 Accredited Coach email: pelung@gmail.com
Phone: 9653 2782 email: jasonlijewski@hkcc.org
TABLE TENNIS
Chattida Thimjapo Senior Tennis Professional Co-convenors
Phone: 9318 5864 email: chattthimjapo@hkcc.org Henry Chan
email: henrychan21@yahoo.com
Nathan Willis Senior Tennis Professional Kelly Sze
ATPCA Advanced email: kellysze@gmail.com
Phone: 9064 5200 email: nathanwillis@hkcc.org Raymond Law
email: raylaw55@gmail.com
TEN PIN BOWLING
Convenor
Tony Ku
email: tonyykku@gmail.com
Captain Nicholas Brown
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21RECIPROCAL CLUBS
HKCC Reciprocal Clubs, Overseas
Australia Canberra Club Ltd.
Melbourne Cricket Club
Queensland Cricketers Club
Royal Automobile Club of Australia — Sydney*
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) Ltd.*
Royal Kings Park Tennis Club
Tattersalls Club, Sydney
Western Australian Cricket Association
The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Melbourne
Canada The National Club - Toronto, Ontario
Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club
China Beijing Riviera Country Club*
England Marylebone Cricket Club
Stoke Park Golf Club*
The East India Club*
The Lansdowne Club*
The Naval & Military Club (The In & Out Club)*
The Royal Over-Seas League*
The St. James’s Hotel & Club*
Lindrick Golf Club, Nottingham
India Best Club, Bangalore*
Bombay Gymkhana
Ibiza- The Club, Calcutta*
India Tennis Centre*
Princeton Club, Calcutta
The Cricket Club of India, Mumbai*
Umed Club, Jodhpur*
Indonesia International Sports Club of Indonesia, Jakarta
Japan The Yokohama Country & Athletic Club Naval and Military Club
Malaysia Penang Club The In & Out
The Kinabalu Club, Sabah
The Raintree, Kuala Lumpur
The Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur A home from home and a place of calm and
Philippines Manila Club Inc. sanctuary, The In & Out Is renowned for its vibrant
Nomads Sports Club, Manila socializing and entertainment – its superb dining
Scotland The Royal Over-Seas League, Edinburgh* and bar facilities and its fifty-two well-appointed
The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh* en-suite bedrooms.
The Western Club, Glasgow*
Singapore Singapore Cricket Club The historic Clubhouse has two entrances –
The British Club the St. James’s Square entrance, formal and with a
South Africa Kelvin Grove, Cape Town strict dress code and the Babmaes Street entrance
Western Province Cricket Club that allows direct access to the relaxed Business
Thailand Chiangmai Gymkhana Club Centre, Gym, Swimming Pool and the
R.B.S.C. Polo Club, Bangkok “Goat” Bar and Brasserie.
Royal Bangkok Sports Club
The British Club, Bangkok
USA University Club of Chicago
* Accommodation Facilities Available
Affiliate Member Clubs: • Signing In
• Method of Payment
Shanghai Cricket Club • Maximum Length of Stay
Bickley Park Cricket Club, Bromley, • Restrictions
Kent, England This information may be obtained from HKCC Membership
Stragglers of Asia, England Secretary, Clara Hung, on 3511-8616
Please note that Introduction Cards must be collected from
The Crusaders, Melbourne, Australia
the Club’s General Office prior to your visit to these Overseas
"The Willows", Christchurch, New Zealand Reciprocal Clubs
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22HKCC… HOSTING THE COMMUNITY
O
n 8th November, HKCC hosted a
Sports Day as over 90 children aged
between 3-6, came in on a clear Autumn
afternoon, with smiles from ear to ear.
We welcomed the NTW & JWA Yuen
Long Nursery School for a day that consisted of an
obstacle course race, cricket games on the Ground and
multi-sports in the Sports Hall. Each group was divided
into teams of 30 and alternated between venues every 30
minutes. A special thank you to our HKCC Coaching
staff – Genevieve Rowe, Cri-Zelda Brits, Luke Jones
and James Miles for leading fantastic sessions that
enabled the children to enjoy some basic cricket skills
and sports activities. Also, to our Sports and Recreation
staff for assisting in coordinating the event throughout
the afternoon, making sure everything went smoothly and
in a safe fashion. We always strive to deliver the highest
standard in an appropriately caring and professional
manner to contribute to the development of the children
in a safe environment. HKCC look forward to working
with the NTW & JWA Yuen Long group again soon.
Kingsley Kelly
Sports Development Officer
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23CRICKET
From Captain of Cricket, Sean Robson
Sunday Round Up
The Wanderers achieved an emphatic victory against
USRC at Mission Road. Nizakat Khan continued his
outstanding national form from the Asia Cup against
India when he fell just a few short of an ODI century,
this time hitting 103 from just 69 balls. Chasing 148,
captain Ben Zanol remained unbeaten on 41. USRC were
23 for 5 and never recovered as Stu Tohill and Nizakat
recorded the outstanding figures of 10-4-2-14 and 5-2-6-3
respectively.
The Optimists carried on their fine run with an easy
victory over Sri Lanka Tritons. Batting first, the Tritons
scored just 106. Dave Marriott and Martin Versfeld took
three wickets each, Hassan a couple, while Raunaq took
one for seven from six overs. In chasing down the target,
Hamish Dickie scored 30, David Jacquier 20 and Mark
Farmer remained undefeated on 28.
They were defeated by KCC Infidels, whose 217
proved too much for us to chase. Skipper for the day, Alex was caught for exactly 100,- his debut century for the
Martin Versfeld, took 3-49 and Brenton McDonald Club, while Toby was left undefeated on 96 in the total
3-31 from 10 overs. In reply, wickets fell regularly with of 221/3. Laguna were determined in reply, reaching 60
Paul Watkins (19) and Brenton (25*) providing the only before losing their second wicket. The runs were stemmed
resistance before we were all out for 99. by an excellent spell from Hussain Khan who took 2-16
from 7 overs. A fabulous run out by Andrew Jacobs edged
Saturday Round Up the match in our favour and Hamish Dickie claimed the
The Ramblers enjoyed a win against KCC Saracens to last two wickets in his only over to seal the win. This
continue their good momentum. Saracens batted first, was Matt Lyons’ last game for the Club before he and his
scoring 143/7 with Stu Tohill (7-2-1-12) applying the family leave Hong Kong for Brisbane. On behalf of all our
pressure and Charles McInerny (3-36) and Captain cricketers, I wish the Lyons all the best for the future.
Belan Aiyadorai (2-33) taking the wickets. Quentin As the season arrives at mid-point I take the opportunity
Painter hit 39 as the Ramblers started the chase. A few to thank all the teams at the Club who make cricket so
quick wickets fell, but the victory was in no doubt as enjoyable for everybody. Nathan, Joel and team- the ground
Rory Caines and Stu Tohill both hit unbeaten scores of 48. is a picture, the wickets outstanding and by the time this
The Witherers’ perfect start to the season ended with Pinkun is printed, the nets will be up, meaning normal
defeat to Kai Tak. We were unable to defend our 146 ‘cricket from both ends is resumed. To Chef Simon, Sunny
which owed much to the opening stand of 63 between and all the F&B team, a huge thank you for the season so
Luke Voyce (37) and Liam Ginnivan (35). James far and the festive season which looms so close…
Redmayne hit 29, but the middle order were under …Although, as I write, the weather is still throwing the
pressure from some tight bowling. Dhruv Sodhi took the remains of summer at us with warm days and balmy
first wicket to have the opposition at 21-1, Maha claimed evenings. Before we know it, however, we will be in the
a couple and Tim Cutler took 2-23, but Kai Tak achieved grip of the season’s cool temperatures, donning jackets
the target with a couple of overs to spare. and gloves to warm up as we enter December, the Festive
They bounced back a few weeks later with victory over Season and all the fun that brings.
Laguna Gully. Stand in captain, Alex Nash, won the toss, Wishing everyone
chose to bat and, after being 25-2, put on an outstanding A Very Merry Christmas!
partnership of 185 with Toby Raper. With five overs to go,
both were on 85, each with a century in sight. Robbo
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24CRICKET
Singapore Cricket Club 127 All Out lost to
HKCC 1/128 by 9 wickets
Saturday 3rd November
I
n a battle between two of the oldest Cricket Clubs in
Asia, and the two International Financial Centres of
Asia, HKCC were pumped and ready for action after 2
heavy losses to SCC in the past 6 years. A win was very
much needed on our home ground.
SCC batted first and got off to a flyer with Nick Dormer
hitting 6’s at will. Adil and Kinchit bowled well and pulled
things back, but HKCC were in trouble at 0/49 after 7 overs.
The “Big Booster” Martin took the ball and bowled one of
the finest ever fast bowling spells for HKCC seen in the past
decade.
Swing and seam, pace and cut, guile and pace - he had it all as
he ripped through SCC taking an extraordinary 6/24 - with
many of his wickets being bowled. A dominant Man-of-the-
Match performance
Luke Jones (the second best leg spinner at HKCC) took the ball
and bowled with lovely flight and spin to grab 3 wickets and
SCC collapsed losing 9 wickets for 60.
Farmer was quite brilliant behind the stumps, as were HKCC
in the field, with great catches to Adil, Massey and Dan Clyne
in the deep. With Massey grabbing the final wicket, HKCC
were set 128 to win.
Farmer got us off to a flyer, with robust support from Varley
at the other end, as HKCC moved along swiftly to 89 without
loss. Eventually, Farmer was dismissed for 40, as Luke Voyce
played a valuable little cameo to finish on 16* and Varley 49*.
A comprehensive and important win for HKCC against a
brilliant bunch of lads from SCC. The game was played in the
right spirit and a great meal from the Chef was enjoyed, with
plenty of banter and stories shared in the Chater Tavern.
We all look forward to the rematch and the continued building
of the relationship between SCC and HKCC.
David Varley
Captain
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25CRICKET
A Tale of Two Clubs – Two Cities & More than
Three Centuries of Cricketing Heritage
Singapore Cricket Club at The Gap
Friday 1st November was a special occasion for HKCC with the
first of two fixtures against the Singapore Cricket Club with both
Clubs keen to renew an age old rivalry - the first visit since 2007.
A wonderful autumnal afternoon at the Gap had the visitors
searching for their thermal underwear and Tour manager Peter
Murray complaining of hyperthermia during the pre-match photo
session. In the interests of public safety the fixture would be
teeing off toward the Romer’s Tree Frog end.
E
xperienced Singapore skip, Hugh Darwell, celebrated his first
win on tour by inserting Gatsby and a well balanced Club’s
Select “Geriatric Morbidity & Pre-school Exuberants XI”.
Alas, the deck wasn’t the usual ‘Oneway Runway” due to
short of Stubbs Rd roundabout off the top edge,
Groundsman Nathan’s decision to celebrate the overnight arrival of
the 3rd clattered into his left boot on the full, 4, 5
his first born by instilling “new life” into his deck.
& 6 into the rib cage! As the batsmen crossed for
over 3, the skipper politely asked “Did they hurt?”
Leading from the front, the Club skipper started to feel some signs
of concern when he settled in to receive the first delivery, with the
With the Manager’s rib cage starting to show all
towering quick at the top of his run for the second. The next ball
the decorative colours of Xmas Lights - a crowd
pitched, reared, cut back sharply as the skip “shouldered arms” and
of hitherto disgruntled Members started to queue
wore it just below the ribcage, confident in the knowledge his chest
for tickets - the duo settled in for a few overs of
guard was out of harm’s way safely in the locker room.
blunting to protect a less than remarkable lineup.
The gasps of concern which greeted each delivery
At the end of the over, No.2, the Manager, Kieran, crossed in the
from Rolls Royce at 3, and the rest of the batting
middle and politely enquired “Did it hurt?” Somewhat startled by
line up were not helping.
the ferocity of the response, he scuttled off to receive ball 1 of over 2.
In emphatic style, the Manager disposed of the first zinger with a
glorious sweep for four, and in response……. the 2nd landed just
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26CRICKET
After mission impossible, Kieran mercifully departed for
16 caught having literally absorbed most of the openers
frightening spell. Rolls arrival luckily for him signaled
a double change, with the change in pace more than
enough to see Gatsby off and Club in some strife at 2-31.
Rahul Sharma and Rolls steadied the ship with 2-68 at
drinks. Rolls retired on 33 and the young Rahul on the
bench with a solid 30 as well. Sanjay sped up things by
departing after 4 balls, bringing Shambles and Wino into
partnership. An unlikely Combo but “did the job - they
did”, Shambles finding the boundary on a number of
occasions and Wino not once. Shambles retired bringing
Luke Skywalker to the crease. Tired of 1..1…1, he decided A great game played in fantastic spirit which continued
to score off every ball and then unleashed for 19 off 10 through dinner and late into the evening with supper in
balls. Schoolboy Ayush copied with 9 off 4 balls and a the Boundary Bar and Gatsby as the lone survivor of the
towering straight 6 onto the hill. HKCC on a competitive Tourists Fines Session.
4-200 after 35 overs.
A memorable speech from Singapore’s Hugh Darwell and
HKCC took the field and Gatsby gathered around the an entirely forgettable one from Gatters praised our Clubs’
troops, pulled out several pages of instructions from respective heritage and an afternoon of great spirited and
George and promptly tore them up. “Doing it my way keenly contested fun.
– it’s all about leadership!” “Listen carefully to Uncle
Gatsby!” “Chaps, this is an amazing occasion, our two Notables
Clubs have more than 330 years of cricketing heritage –
us in 1851 and SCC in 1852 – you are about to add to our • The game was played in an amazing spirit with both
combined cricketing history! Think about that! teams complimenting bowlers and batsmen alike.
Thank you Singapore - a really memorable game.
Royce and Shambles opened with the new ball with • With the bat
Mukesh replacing Shambles to take the first wicket with Shambles 34, Royce 33, Sharma 30 and Wino 26 all
a good catch to Skywalker Jones. 1 for 52 game and game not out. Luke 19 off 10 balls.
on. Kieran replaced Royce and quickly had the dangerous
• With the ball
Srikanth caught, 2-52. The bowlers toiled away and at
drinks SCC were 2-93. Sharma 2-14, Skywalker Jones 3-18, Mukesh 2-32
• MOM – Skywalker
Ayhush replaced Kieran and the bowling speed tripled and • Two sizable new birthmarks for Kieran
so did the run rate. Gatsby sprawled to leg – nose down
• Next time win the toss and bowl first Uncle Gatsby!
in the carpet, was really enjoying captaincy - wides, no
balls, bouncers, Wino finally getting to the boundary Hopefully, it will not be 11 years before our next
for the first time in the day – on hedge duty. With the encounter!
game rapidly getting out of control, Jimmy the Quick was Correspondents – Rolls Royce & Uncle Gatsby
brought on only to breakdown during the run up for his
second delivery – “What’s the point!”
Luckily, Luke Skywalker was beamed in to bowl some
looping leggies with the visitors well placed for victory –
160 in the 26th with a number of undefeated bats waiting
to return. Rahul came back and got into party mode,
grabbing a couple of wickets, as did Gatsby with two
stumpings. With the cream of the tourists batting at the
crease - 30 odd to win – one wicket required. Mukesh
back in the attack and Shambles at deep mid - bang out
the dangerous Saeed Ali and Club by 29 runs in the glow
of the scoreboard.
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Gappers 2018-19 Mid-season Update
T
his year, we decided to revert back to a
later 8 a.m. start on Saturday mornings
- which meant we had the little ones,
coaches and parents turning up with
a bit more sleep that was apparent
in increased levels of energy and enthusiasm for
Gappers. With 400 children enrolled into Gappers
this year, across Wednesday afternoons and Saturday
mornings, the programme continues to grow and
remains an integral part of junior development Many Congratulations to our “Gappers of the Month” for
cricket at HKCC. We are grateful to Members October – well done. GOTM recognises the young boys and
and parents who gave us feedback that helped to girls from ages 5-13 who not only display good cricket skills
further improve the impact and effectiveness of but more importantly, show a positive attitude to learn and are
Gappers – happy to report that this programme is strong team players – attributes that we believe makes us proud
now open to enrolment all season and is extended to be Cricketers. We wish all the children the very best for the
to 20 weeks from 16, with increased capacity from remainder of the season - to keep up their fantastic energy to
the Club’s professional coaches, including some HK train hard and execute skills when representing HKCC in the
national players. We are proud to have restored the CHK Junior league.
Black Rain group to support the skills development
of young Chinese cricketers, ably supported by In order to further enhance technical skills, we encourage
a CHK Dragon (James Chan) as the lead coach. Gappers’ parents to consider private coaching lessons with
The ground, despite the big typhoon that caused Ryan Buckley and his team of professional coaches at HKCC.
major devastation across the Pearl River delta, are in The junior private coaching programme via Gappers is open
immaculate condition and with the new electronic to all Gappers Members and Members’ guests throughout the
scoreboard and the picket fence, there is absolutely season.
no doubt that HKCC has by far the best cricket
ground in Hong Kong. The Sportsman’s is the perfect place for refreshments on
Gappers days – Members can simply sign on their club account
It was a privilege to have the Lord’s Taverners and members’ guests are welcome to purchase cash vouchers
supporting Gappers during their Hong Kong tour. from Club Reception.
We had Andy Caddick, Paul Pritchard, Chloe Hill,
Rob Andrew, John Simpson and Sam Northeast, On behalf of the Club and the Gappers Committee, I would
who gave up their time on a Saturday morning to like to wish you all a restful time with family and friends to
share their experience with the Gappers, as active recharge your batteries. Enjoy the festivities during the much
Coaches. What a treat for young cricketers to engage awaited holiday season, over some mulled wine and mince pies.
and interact with such former legends and current
stars. Thank you LT’s – we were thrilled to have you Madhav “Mads” Shankar
at Gappers - may this become a tradition! Gappers Convenor – HKCC
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Gapper of the Month Awards:
Mid Week Gappers- Gappers of the Month
U5- U8
Chater Vikings Annexe Thunder Swimming Sixers
September James Dickinson Sam Dore Liam Reynolds
October Elliott Gore Shiv Mohan Jake Frith
U9 - U13
Long Room Stars Willow Room Renegades Terrace Titans
September Brendon Yip Alexa Edwards Jo Meekcoms
October Isaac Prior James Grout Natalie Healy
Saturday Gappers - Gappers of the Month
8:00-9:00
Cubs-Pandas De-Villiers Khan Amla Williamson Black Rain
September Olivia - Yuna Wong Corson Ferguson Eddie Cook Charlie Edward Callum Sharkey Alex Wu
October Henry Marks Cameron Tohill William Sparrow Shaurya Kanodia Lucas James Paco Chow
9:00-10:00
Mini Rebels Smith Steyn Hawks Pumas Cobras
September Elise Gordon Nathan Sibra Adrian Ng Dylan Routh Elmes Lucas Side Jack Cooper
October Alexa Nicholls Shahmeer Khattak Harry Edward Lachlan Boss Oscar Cubells Rupert Manifold
10:00-11:00
Rebels Warriors Dragons Sharks Root
September Jessica Wacker Matthew Thompson Max James Gus Lyons Felix Waters
October Kate Childs Jimmy Milne Cooper Glanville Andrew Ward Cheuk Hei Michael Chu
11:00-12:30
Wanderers Scorpions Optimists
September Oliver Yung Samuel Gearing Nirvaan Verma
October Ludo Clark Callum Mortimer Kellen Milan
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