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MAY 2021
THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE BRITISH CLUB BANGKOK
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Contents
MAY 2021
reportings
THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE BRITISH CLUB BANGKOK
GENERAL COMMITTEE www.britishclubbangkok.org
Chairman
James Crossley-Smith
BANGKOK
st a ying sa fe t og et her
04 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
chairman@britishclubbangkok.org
08 TEE TALK
Vice Chairman
Mark E Buchanan 11 MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT
vicechairman@britishclubbangkok.org
Honorary Secretary
Paul Cheesman Happenings
honorary.secretary@britishclubbangkok.org
Honorary Treasurer 12 PHASE 2
Brian Brook
honorary.treasurer@britishclubbangkok.org 17 TIME IS ON THE MOVE …
General Committee
18 CLUB HISTORIAN
Terry Adams, David Bell, Robert Lockhart, Front Cover
James Short, Nathan Thomas, David Viccars
gc@britishclubbangkok.org
22 NEW MEMBER NIGHT
The skyline of Bangkok as
SENIOR MANAGEMENT the city continues to stay
23 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
General Manager strong and tackle the current 25 WINE TASTING
Premrudee Tanyaluck
outbreak of covid-19
gm@britishclubbangkok.org 26 EASTER DAY
Deputy General Manager
Tee Bale 27 QUIZ NIGHT
tee@britishclubbangkok.org
This Month
sports
Duty Manager
Bhudhist Kongrattakul
bcbhudhist@outlook.com Phase 2 still going on
Membership Sales Manager schedule, the tennis 30 TENNIS
Aphinya Toonim championship impress, easter
aphinya@britishclubbangkok.org day and wine tasting events
32 SQUASHY BITS
Service & Function Manager
Somboon Chaiyapom
sell out, the clubs 118th 34 HARDBALLS
birthday rescheduled, a new
somboon@britishclubbangkok.org
GC take control with a new
36 BCGC GOLFING NEWS
Executive Chef
Kornnisara Nonku chairman 38 PILATES
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“The British Club Bangkok is a registered Association in accordance with the Thai Civil & Commercial Code”
reportings reportings
Chairman’s Message
in 2011 when entered a British Club
team in the Bangkok International
Rugby Tens. Recently it was heart-
ening to see a specially formed “BCB
Legends” team having a run out as
a great collection of rugby old boys
from the pink and black days, but
unfortunately there has not been a
Rugby Section at the Club since mid
2000’s. Similarly we are without a
football team although our Dep-
and we hope that can continue As I write this in early April, it seems
James Crossley-Smith through the wet season. Please see inevitable that the uptick in Covid-19
uty GM, Tee, is trying to put some
football teams together this year. If
the update in the P2 pages further cases will bring a return to these re- anyone would like to lead or form a
I begin by saying how pleased and into the magazine. strictions and I expect this is to be football or rugby team or any oth-
honoured I am to be the Chairman a continuous theme of 2021 until a
I spent a very happy Christmas in er sports team, currently without a
of the British Club Bangkok. A won- vaccination program is well under
the UK with my daughters and my section at the Club, please contact
derful Club! Thank you to all those way. It is obvious that businesses
parents. We had a fantastic snowy Tee or myself. It was great to see Verandah – The Verandah as it is
who have supported my appoint- and especially schools have to be
New Year but as we all know the that Volley Ball has recently been
ment and taken time to welcome cautious to safeguard against out- that the sport and social sections Plans are in place and around the
price of venturing outside Thailand played at the Club.
me as Chairman and offered their breaks. This is also true for the Club. have competed for at the Club is an time this is published we will be
congratulations. I am very appre- is 2 weeks in quarantine on your We prioritise the staff and Members In the next pages there are reports important part of the Club’s history. ready to start. The renovation will
ciative. I was voted in at the AGM return. Although the process of re- safety as well as a desire to mini- from the Tennis, Squash, Golf and Paul Cheesman has done a magnif- take about 6 weeks so we expect
on the 23rd March and I thank all turning is quite stressful, quaran- mize interruptions to the Members Cricket Sections. These are all great icent job of building the Club Time- the Verandah to be out of action for
those who attended the meeting. I tine itself is nothing to be scared of. enjoyment of the Club. This is a bal- sports sections and I encourage line – a History of the British Club May and the first half of June. Apol-
also thank Jack Dunford for his best With some positive thinking there ancing act and I apologise if you feel you to join in, if you are not already Bangkok from 1903 to 2020 and is ogies for the inconvenience. The re-
wishes and the considerable work are many things you can do. It is a we have not hit the right balance. involved. The benefit of the heat looking for information on many of fit is long overdue and will give the
he has done for the Club over the matter of changing your approach We have to make decisions and we we endure daily in Thailand is that the Cups and Trophies. Please see Club impetus and opportunities to
last 5 years. Looking to the year and thinking. The analogy for the appreciate your understanding, pa- it is sympathetic on our joints and Paul’s article in the following pages. step up the restaurant experience.
ahead we have a great team of Club is that even when there are re- tience and support. bones and even with all my injuries Our thanks and appreciation go to I am sure this work will be the spur
competent officers and commit- strictions there are always different I can still participate. This would not Paul for his incredible research and for some long overdue TLC for the
tee members and I look forward to ways you can use the Club and it I am aware that service levels have be without a lot of pain if I was in the compilation of the Timeline which Clubhouse interior.
working with them. is just a matter of a little research not met expectations recently. The cold and damp of the UK. Please can be found on the Clubs website.
and your approach. I hope we can variations between weekend busi- make the most of the opportunities It is a very interesting read. Thank you for the exciting oppor-
The Club is in a good place. Thanks broaden the reporting in this maga- ness and weekday business is dif- tunity to be Chairman and I very
the Club offers.
to you the Members but also the ef- zine to make that a little easier. ficult to manage in itself but add- We are very keen to redecorate / much look forward to seeing you at
forts over the years to preserve and ed to this we have seen surges in The origins of the Cups and Trophies rebuild / relaunch the Verandah. the Club.
invest in what is a bit of history in demand when opening up after
the heart of the City. Even though restrictions. The surge subsides
we are sadly saying good bye to in the ensuing weeks but the op-
Members whose livelihoods are af- erational issues this creates have
fected by Covid-19, others are join- caught the team out. Added to this,
ing because of what the Club can the P2 construction has reduced
offer, even in these restricted times, the operational flexibility. The team
and because the Club is more visi- have responded well and I hope that
ble in the digital age. The Member- through the next rounds of stop and
ship numbers continue at record start we have built our experience in
highs. dealing better with the demand.
We are all looking forward to the My involvement with the general
completion of Phase 2 (P2) of the committee and now as Chairman
poolside redevelopment. P2 com- has brought me back into sport
pletion will be a step change in the at the Club. I have had some quiet
Club facilities with a fitness centre, years on the sporting front although
massage rooms, sports bar, a new I have been socially involved with
Surawong sala and new changing rugby union outside the Club for the
rooms. Currently the building pro- Taxi driver PPE – The stressful return Cups and trophies cabinet –
last 10 years or more. The last time Clubhouse – TLC on the way
gram is slightly ahead of schedule to Thailand Cups and Trophies
the Club put a team together was
04 05
Investment
Holding Methods
By Martin Wright, The Fry Group
In what can be a confusing (and sometimes treacherous) For non-UK residents the more complicated taxation
landscape, Martin Wright, Senior Financial Planner at The Fry structure isn’t applicable. However, for UK residents they are
Group outlines investment options for British expats looking a tax deferral vehicle, but may have a tax liability after a
outside cash. certain period of time of withdrawing value, or at specific
events.
STOCKBROKING ACCOUNT
Whilst this approach can offer flexibility, the range of charges
Stockbroking is typically offered by well-established can be prohibitive, with significant surrender penalties if you
companies advertising their services in print and online. Most choose to close early.
countries have options although there are some major global
providers who allow accounts to be opened without some of They can be useful for estate planning as a few providers have
the frequent country-specific problems. their own trust companies providing off-the-shelf
arrangements with little or no cost. As corporate trustees
Webinar: This option is a cost-efficient approach to investment, usually there’s also a higher likelihood they’ll remain in place for the
allowing access to any listed investment instruments on the life of the arrangement.
Retirement Planning/Pension Income,
main exchanges worldwide. The standard service provides
accounts on an execution only basis, so no advice is offered, DISCRETIONARY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
and you only have access to an account to purchase
Investment Holding Methods, and Market Update investments through. Historically these options are used by institutional investors,
high-net worth individuals or charities. Whilst most larger
GENERAL INVESTMENT ACCOUNT global asset management companies still have high minimum
investment levels ($1 million typically) there are some that
A general investment account offers access to investment offer lower levels, from $500,000.
funds, and some direct securities (this is company specific).
SPEAKERS Join us for a Webinar, hosted by Martin Wright, Senior Financial
Typically, this is a common method of individual investing in Discretionary management means the portfolio is controlled
Planner at the Fry Group Singapore with guest speaker, Max White,
the UK. without consulting you on investment decisions, with changes
Martin Wright (Host) Director at Schroders Wealth Management.
based on factors agreed with you at the outset. They’re usually
Senior Financial Planner, The Fry Group
Some international providers allow accounts to be established cost efficient and available in most of the main currencies,
This Webinar will focus on key topics including:
by Thailand residents (on a case-by-case basis). A limited although some have country specific criteria.
Max White • Retirement Planning and Pension Income
number of UK account providers also allow this. It’s a
Director, Schroders Wealth Management • Investment Holding Methods
competitive marketplace currently, so these accounts are Choosing the right investment approach is important in what
• Investment market update
generally cost efficient with the standard annual product can be a confusing landscape. Seeking professional advice is
charge typically less than 0.5% per annum. vital to help ensure that you make the right choice for your
DATE What you can expect to learn from this Webinar:
personal circumstances.
• What to consider towards retirement and the treatment of UK
As they are mostly used by advisory companies general
Thursday, 27th May 2021 Pension Income in Thailand
investment accounts aren’t frequently employed for execution
6.30pm – 7.30pm • The main differences and features of the numerous investment
only investment.
accounts available on the market
• What is happening in the investment markets and what the
OFFSHORE LIFE ASSURANCE INVESTMENT BOND Martin Wright
RSVP 2nd half of 2021 may look like
Senior Financial Planner
This method is used regularly by “offshore” advisers, normally The Fry Group (Singapore)
events@thefrygroup.sg There will be plenty of opportunities for Q&A. RSVP to
allowing investment in the main currencies and listed
events@thefrygroup.sg to receive the link to join the webinar.
investments through most dealing exchanges.
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reportings
" Tee Talk "
5km 10km and 21km, we attend as
a club team and take part in our re-
spective distances with our club run-
ning shirts. We train individually but
Tee Bale share our runs and workouts both
Premrudee Tanyaluck on Strava and the British Club Line
Running Group. If you enjoy walking
The Club has just turned 118-year- jogging or running and would like to
old, unfortunately we were unable to join, please contact Khun Amant at
host our celebrations last month due the sports desk amnat@britishclub-
to the covid-19 restrictions, however bangkok.org
we will be celebrating on Saturday weekend was totally full, we look
29th May with a joint event the forward to re-launching these in May We are happy to have introduced
Clubs Birthday and wine tasting. The and suggest that you do sign your a new IPA to the club draught beer
week running up the event will see a children up either in the morning or selection, for those that like a great
series of special food and beverage in the week days so that they don’t IPA beer please give Chatri a try, its
menus all priced at 118-baht, Club miss out when the sessions are full. locally brewed from Phuket from our
signature food dishes and British ales The Shrewsbury Stars kids club will friend in Brewhouse and we are sure
all included, along with a free raffle now take place once a month, this you will enjoy.
ticket for the lucky draw on the 29th will normally be the first Sunday of
each month, the new format will Covid-19 will certainly be playing a
when buying any items from the
have a different head of department part in our life for the coming months,
special birthday menus, so lots to
teacher run the kids club on alter- and we really need your coopera-
look forward to in the coming weeks.
native months and feature session tion in staying safe around the club,
Our BC BEE’s kids club had grown from their specialized subjects. We please wear your mask when mov-
from strength to strength prior to will announce the full schedule soon, ing around the Club and remember
the recent restrictions at the end of but I can tell you it includes Arts, to sanitize your hands after touching
last month, a big thank you to Nadia Science, Music, PE and many more, surfaces, this is for your safety as
and Pique who have organized some this is a very special and exclusive much as it is for others.
great sessions for the little ones, we chance for your little ones to take Have a great month of May and I
have seen the attendee numbers part in a member’s free experience look forward to seeing you at the
going up each week and the last with some of the best heads of de- Club
partment international teachers in
Thailand don’t miss out.
We have recently started a running
section to the Club, the signup has
been steady, and we are gaining
numbers now, the plan is to attend
local domestic fun run meets for
08
30 September 2021
reportings
Membership Department
D ear Members, we were pleased to welcome 19 new memberships last
month. A big thank you to all the members that introduced me to your
friends on our easter day event, we now have many new potential members
and once they join the member get member deal will be coming your way.
The membership team is happy to announce once again we have partnered
up with Ramayana Water Park to give all our members a 50% discount
when they visit, this is an exclusive deal only for our British Club Members,
simply scan the QR code on the advert. It’s my pleasure to now introduce
below two new families to the club.
Ammy Aphinya
Donato Colucci Michael and Clare, Marcus, Patrick and
Alexander
Anita and Luke, Frankie and Rishu and Preeti, Meera and Hanisha and Saurabh, Kavish
Vivienne Mishka and Kavin
Paul and Connie Carl and Kathryn, Eleanor and Annabelle
Member Review: Member Review:
It has been only one month since we joined The British We joined the British Club at the end of March and have
Club, we truly have found our home away from home! very much enjoyed our time spent at the club so far.
Thanks to Ammy, we were well informed about the
We do enjoy the comfort of playing tennis at the club sports and social events on offer and we look forward
as well as getting to know more people with same in- to meeting other members at upcoming sporting and
terests. social events. Carl looks forward to getting involved with
This is definitely a place to engage, get energized and the Cricket club and Kathryn has already been warmly
Matthew, Orawee and Hadrian welcomed to the Tennis club. Both are also interest-
John and Heln, Tor and Imogen create friendships!
ed in playing golf and perhaps some squash. Eleanor
and Annabelle are also excited to be members and
are keen to make new friends and get involved in kids
sports, especially cricket, squash and tennis, as well as
visiting the Nelson Hays Library.
10 11
Phase 2: Poolside Redevelopment
Project Update
: by Jack Dunford
Concrete Convoy
Site surveying
Excavation of pile caps begins Pumping concete to pile caps During concrete pouring
Pile caps waiting to be broken out
three days they will return to finish
As expected the P2 piling was very noisy but merci- the building columns, and the base for the beams and
the shorter second leg. There have
fully it took only just over 4 weeks and the last pile was concrete slabs that make the floors.
already been some heavy storms
driven well ahead of schedule on 19th March. Weapons
Reinforcing cages and steel plates were delivered to that have not affected progress and
Decoration Co Ltd signed a contract for the main con-
site and work commenced building steal formwork hopefully all the essential below-
struction the same day and set up their works office in
around the pile caps. The geometry of the site neces- groundwork will be complete be-
the Surawongse Road driveway.
sitated this being done in two stages, the long leg of fore the serous stuff arrives, which
Since then it has been mostly a story about holes in the L shape along the AIA building first, the shorter leg usually happens at the beginning of
the ground. Work began cleaning up the site on 22nd along the tennis courts to be completed after the first May.
March, and then excavation began to cut off the tops of leg is finished.
As always please remember there
the piles prior to building the pile caps. According to the
Formwork for the 16 pile caps along the AIA boundary is a time lapse camera on site which
Project Manger’s Weekly Report these were then seis-
was complete by 11th April and the next day a convoy you can view on the home page of
mically tested to verify that they had been constructed
of about 40 concrete trucks delivered a constant sup- the Club website under Club Devel-
to the required standard and happily those members
ple of concrete, which was pumped, into the site from opment and there are detailed Proj-
of the Sub-committee who said they understood what
the driveway. ect Manager weekly and monthly
this was all about confirmed that all was well.
reports in the Members Section Completed pile cap
The whole operation took about half a day and the with many more pictures and de-
The task then was to build the pile caps, big blocks of Reinforcing and formwork for pile caps
workers left for a well-earned Songkran break. After tailed information.
concrete that sit on top of the piles, the foundation for
12 13
Sixty minutes &
fifty-two seconds
General Committee 2021-2022 (save David Bell and James
Short ... both of whom apologized for absence.
Registration The AGM in full swing.
General Committee 2021-2022:
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS meant that for the second question on the accounts, a mention of the hope of an CHAIRMAN: James Crossley-Smith
year running the Annual General Meeting was held in out-of-town cricket ground in the future and the aspi-
VICE CHAIRMAN: Mark Buchanan
a marque on the All-Weather Court and luckily, we did ration of accommodation on-site.
not have to test if it was waterproof. HONORARY SECRETARY: Paul Cheesman
The meeting ended with a series of ‘thanks’ from the
SIXTY members attended the meeting including eight Chairman, who having served five consecutive years HONORARY TREASURER: Brian Brook The Scrutineers ... Mr. Lamb and Mr. Winters.
of the General Committee – one was stuck at work in the role must stand down under Article 7 (a) of the
and the other stuck in Australia. Our Scrutineers for the MEMBERS:
Constitution. The Transcript and the Draft Minutes of
evening were ‘five-time Club Cricket Captain and twice the AGM are available from the General Manager but Terry Adams, David Bell, Robert Lockhart,
Honorary Treasurer’ Dale Lamb and a new Member for the record the shortest AGM known was in 2002
(welcome) Gareth Winters. Dr. Christian Reeve, a past being 32 minutes in length. James Short, Nathan Thomas and David Viccars
Scrutineer, was in the wings on stand-by but in the end
After the meeting, the newly elected General Commit- Paul Cheesman
not a single card vote was taken!
tee elected its officers and those serving this year are: Honorary Secretary
As the quorum was announced, the Chairman, Jack
Dunford MBE, sought nominations from the floor for the
General Committee. There were already ten proposed
and seconded candidates and their being no-one the after-party
standing from the floor, these were, at the appropriate
agenda item, formally elected uncontested.
As the Chairman opened the meeting with “AGMs are
not everyone's cup of tea” let us say that this AGM
was more like a tea bag … all wrapped up and quickly
disposed of. There was the usual statutory business,
the election of the General Committee as mentioned
and then Any Other Business ... lots of thanks, another
the after-party
the after-party
the after-party
14 15
TIME IS ON THE MOVE …
On 2nd April 2021, Club Chairman, James Cross- The plan for the rest of 2021 is to continue to research,
ley-Smith, launched the Club’s Digital Timeline on the follow-up Sections and add a revised edition on the
Club’s website so that Members can begin to appreci- website each last day of each month. In addition, this
ate our 118-year tale and it does not stop there! edition of Outpost contains a short “sideways look” at
our Club’s history as teaser for a new series of ‘Past
As well as some solid feedback a tonne of new ma-
Participle’ which is planned to start in June 2021.
terial has been ‘remembered’ by Members and Club
Sections, so the Timeline continues to grow. At the time
CAN YOU HELP?
of launch there were about 1405 entries – as this article
goes to bed it has reached 1450 … and still climbing. We are looking for the history or first time played of
these trophies, some of which are missing from the
Some Snippets … cupboards …
Golf
• The Astral Cup *Bernie’s Bowl
• Grand Slammer *Patrick Wyndaler Trophy
Tennis
• The Bobbee Cup
HAVE A STORY?
If you have an interesting short tale or picture, please
send to the Honorary Secretary with the date of inci-
dent and any relevant evidence.
Paul Cheesman
Honorary Secretary
“The original Club plan, with Servants quarters and
external toilets”
“And its goodbye from him … the original club home of the “The Club was a founder member of the Lawn Tennis
Europeans closed in 1931” Association of Siam under His Majesty’s Patronage.”
16 17Club Historian
ish were happy. Of course, it was soon found out that
there were not enough British to make ends meet so
as Britain voted on the Common Market, non-British
were allowed to join the Club (and the British said they
were happy).
The British Club Bangkok … within five years there were eighty members, with But the British wives were not happy!
wives … oh dear.
a short history in four Acts They wanted the vote! So as expatriates gained the
right to vote in the UK, Ladies could become members
(or Are the British ever happy?) of the Club … one even became Chairman. The Club
grew and soon there were 500 Members, then 1,000
The Prologue
and then then we became 100 years old and the British
The Europeans were happy in Siam but not the British. were happy about that!
All Mod Cons
No, certainly not the British. Are they happy anywhere
one asks? We do not know but they were not happy in
Then Mr. Hitler invaded Poland and the British were un-
Siam. Do we know why they were not happy? Sadly
happy about that. Then Japan invaded Pearl Harbour
not, but we do know that whilst all the Europeans were
and Siam, and the Club was no longer British - the Brit-
happy being present at The United Club, a spacious,
ish were very unhappy about that.
elegant mansion on the riverfront, the British were not
happy.
And so, for reasons lost in time, the British left The Unit- Act 3
ed Club. Anyone for tennis? 1945 - Peace had come and everyone in Siam was
So, again, the British were not happy - as Arnold Wright happy – except the British. Their Club was in the hands
wrote in ‘Twentieth Century Impressions of Siam’ the of the YMCA and the Army … so the British formed and to the next 100…
Club was “now scarcely adequate to the requirements” a Committee. That made them happier, with Brigadier
and people started looking at expansion or alternative Victor H. Jacques CBE DSO MC & Bar in charge. In a Who was it who said “change is the only constant”? I
Straits Times premises. year, the Club re-opened, it was refurbished, a new rule know he was not British, but the British took it to heart.
book written (that made the British incredibly happy as They built a Multiple Purpose Court, developed the Si-
Act 1 well) and life continued as if nothing had happened - lom Wing, took over the British War Memorial, redid
stiff, upper lip and drink lots of Chloroquine. the Cricket Nets, dug a bigger turtle pond, opened the
Act 2
The British made themselves incredibly happy by form- 1910 balcony, repainted the Clubhouse, built hard tennis
ing a Committee. Yes, they like that sort of thing. Lots But the younger British were not happy! courts, revamped the Churchill Bar, and even opened
We shall not call the British lazy, but they did not look
of meetings, lots of bits of paper and a man with a very far. There was a lovely site next to Bangkok Lawn glass-backed, Air-Conditioned Squash Courts … but
gavel shouting ‘Order! Order! … the British like order. It Tennis Club, about 600 yards up the street. Both sites guess what … the British were not happy ... they wanted
was 24th April 1903, he wrote at the top of the sheet were leased by the Siam Electricity Company, of which Act 4 more.
- a young man of some aristocratic refinement – the a very affable Mr. William Lennart Hansen Grut was
Honourable Robert Abercrombie Forbes-Sempill by Swimming Pools and Air-Conditioning they asked for,
Manager. Now the British liked Mr. Grut and he liked
name. He was to be the first Honorary Secretary of these young British upstarts, and Squash Courts, and
the British, so a deal was made, and new Clubhouse The Epilogue
what was soon to be known as ‘The British Club’, with Air-Conditioned Squash Courts at that. So by the time
was built. Now the British are not happy to give credit to
and without the suffix of Bangkok added to the end, as man was landing on the moon for the last time, the As Brexit happened, and Covid struck, a first-floor fit-
anyone who is not British, so the architects name was
it progressed. Club had two pools (one for kids), two squash courts, ness centre, deluxe massage rooms and a sports bar
not recorded ... rumours have it that he was a European,
a dining room, and a poolside bar but at least the Brit- overlooking tennis and the pool are being built. And so
so the British would not have been happy about that.
On 6th July, a suitable house was found on the relative- the key question is this … will the British be happy?
ly new Suriwongse Road, a stern walk from “the other Two members of The British Club became trustees of
place” where the Europeans gathered, but still close to the land, a William Nunn, a diplomat who would chair
Chareon Krung Road … the main throughfare of this the Club post WWI, and Josiah Crosby, another dip-
fine city. Membership was to be exclusive … no riff- Paul Cheesman
lomat who would rise to fame as the British Minister Club Historian 2020-2021
raff here ... only senior executives of British companies, when WWII was declared. The land was gifted to the
together with diplomats from the British Legation, who Club by King Rama VI in 1914 (and the British were very
sweltered in the pungent heat by the river and a few happy about that) and in 1919 the Club took over the From 2009 to 2015, a monthly series of articles in
learned gentlemen who had made their way up the Bangkok Lawn Tennis Club (and the British were ex- Outpost entitled “Past Participle” gave a glimpse into
ladder of the Siamese Government, together with an ceeding happy about that!). The Club would grow as each decade until WWII then each year thereafter
Australian who had done the same. The British liked the Bangkok grew. Prime time was Saturday’s ‘tiffin’ as of our Club’s history. From June 2021, the series will
Australians. The Clubhouse was small but comfortable everyone had a half-day and vehicles would roll into start again, with all the newly researched data, to
for 1903 with a tennis court at the front and two lawns the Club for Members to enjoy lunch. The British were explore the last 118 years.”
to relax. Unfortunately, it became popular, too popular happy,
In at the deep end
18 19Birthday
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20 21New Member Night Movies under the Stars
19/03/21 20/03/21
We were pleased to welcome a total of 46 new mem- Another amazing movie night took place on the
bers to the Club in March, some great new personalities back lawn with over 186 people attending, classic
and characters joining our expat community. The GC movies watched on our fashionable deckchairs and
were introduced to them all at the new members night beanbags. The BBQ certainly didn’t disappoint with
and they look forward to meeting you our other mem- everyone enjoying our Bad Boy Burger range and
bers around the club in the coming weeks and months New York Hot Dogs. The movie nights have now stop
for the summer months but will hopefully return in
October depending on the status with Covid-19.
22 23Wine Tasting
27/03/21
Five great wines suppliers and one local IPA craft beer supplier setup a
delightful evening on the front lawn with the backdrop of the Club House,
the night started as usual at 6pm and ran through to 9pm with nearly
everyone staying till the end. Music on the night was from Khun Napak
(Tiny Moon) who is now creating a following for her lovely solo sets.
April’s wine tasting was postponed due to the Coivd-19 restrictions, but
we look forward to the next one as soon as we can at the end of May
24 25Quiz Night
06/04/21
Easter Day
04/04/21
The second of this year’s Quiz nights took place again
in Churchill Bar, 6 teams took part in a very challenging
contest. 1st place went to Scumbag College, and 2nd
place to The Spoofers well done to all who took part,
the jackpot wasn’t won so it now rolls over to 8,500 for
the next quiz. The good news in case you don’t know,
is that every Tuesday we now have happy hour all day,
The day started with a good crowd of 287 members, first off was the egg so when entering the quiz drinks are even cheaper. We
hunt, this was the hardest ever year to find the 3 magic eggs, The green look forward to seeing you at the next one this month
silver and gold eggs were hidden so well by the easter bunny (AKA Khun in May
Rit) that no one could find them after nearly 30 minutes, all the regular eggs
had been found by this time so for the first time ever hints and clues were
given, straight away this gave the kids the right places to look and all three
eggs were found. Well done to Nathan, Kevin, and little Max the winners of
the top 3 prizes. The day moved on with all the activities one of which be-
ing Tug of War, Khun Amnats team took on Khun Rits team and struggled
in the first two rounds losing both but with increased numbers they tried
very hard in the final round and nearly won, but finally Khun Rits team were
too strong and won again to make it 3-0 this year, everyone got involved
on the final round both parents and kid to make it a very special finish, we
hope next year Khun Amnat loses a little weight and can get his team to
complete better
26 27SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Yoga
1 9.00am - 10.00am
Junior Squash
coaching
10.30am - 12.00pm
Squash Mixed-in
1.30pm - 6.45pm
M
Cricket team practice
2.00pm - 5.00pm
A
Junior Cricket Tennis Mixed Doubles Yoga Pilates Classes Swimming Lesson Junior Tennis* Yoga
2 8.45am - 10.00am
Swimming Coaching 3 Team practice
7.00pm - 10.00pm 4 8.30am-9.30am
Football
5 10.30am - 11.30pm
Squash Mix-in 6 Tony
7.00am - 8.00am 7 4.15pm - 6.00pm
Senior Cricket 8 9.00am - 10.00am
Junior Squash
coaching
9.00am - 12.00pm 4.30pm - 8.15pm 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Y
7.00pm - 9.00pm Cricket team practice 10.30am - 12.00pm
Tennis Men Doubles Balut 6.30pm - 8.30pm Tennis mixed-in
Team practice 6.00pm - 10.00pm Squash Mixed-in
9.00am - 1.00pm 6.00pm - 8.00pm 1.30pm - 6.45pm
Sunday Brunch Tennis mixed-In Cricket team practice
9.30am - 3.00pm 6.00pm - 10.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Tennis Mix-in
4.00pm - 7.00pm
Junior Cricket Tennis Mixed Doubles Yoga Pilates Classes Swimming Lesson Junior Tennis* Yoga
2
9 8.45am - 10.00am
Swimming Coaching 10 Team practice
7.00pm - 10.00pm 11 8.30am-9.30am
Football
12 10.30am - 11.30pm
Squash Mix-in 13 Tony
7.00am - 8.00am 14 4.15pm - 6.00pm
Senior Cricket 15 9.00am - 10.00am
Junior Squash
coaching
9.00am - 12.00pm 7.00pm - 9.00pm 4.30pm - 8.15pm Cricket team practice 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Tennis Men Doubles Tennis mixed-in 10.30am - 12.00pm
Balut 6.30pm - 8.30pm
0
Team practice 6.00pm - 10.00pm Squash Mixed-in
9.00am - 1.00pm 6.00pm - 8.00pm 1.30pm - 6.45pm
Sunday Brunch Tennis mixed-In Cricket team practice
9.30am - 3.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm
6.00pm - 10.00pm
Tennis Mix-in
2
4.00pm - 7.00pm
Junior Cricket Tennis Mixed Doubles Yoga Pilates Classes Swimming Lesson Junior Tennis* Yoga
16 8.45am - 10.00am
17 Team practice
18 8.30am-9.30am
19 10.30am - 11.30pm
20 Tony
21 4.15pm - 6.00pm
22 9.00am - 10.00am
1
Swimming Coaching 7.00pm - 10.00pm Football Squash Mix-in 7.00am - 8.00am Senior Cricket Junior Squash
9.00am - 12.00pm 4.30pm - 8.15pm 5.30pm - 7.00pm coaching
7.00pm - 9.00pm Cricket team practice 10.30am - 12.00pm
Tennis Men Doubles Balut 6.30pm - 8.30pm Tennis mixed-in
Team practice 6.00pm - 10.00pm Squash Mixed-in
9.00am - 1.00pm 6.00pm - 8.00pm 1.30pm - 6.45pm
Sunday Brunch Tennis mixed-In Cricket team practice
9.30am - 3.00pm 6.00pm - 10.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Tennis Mix-in
4.00pm - 7.00pm
Junior Cricket Tennis Mixed Doubles Yoga Squash Mix-in Swimming Lesson Junior Tennis* Yoga
23 8.45am - 10.00am
Swimming Coaching 24 Team practice
7.00pm - 10.00pm 25 8.30am-9.30am
Football
26 4.30pm - 8.15pm
Balut
27 Tony
7.00am - 8.00am 28 4.15pm - 6.00pm
Senior Cricket 29 9.00am - 10.00am
Junior Squash
9.00am - 12.00pm Cricket team practice 5.30pm - 7.00pm coaching
7.00pm - 9.00pm 6.00pm - 8.00pm Tennis mixed-in 10.30am - 12.00pm
Tennis Men Doubles 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Team practice Tennis mixed-In 6.00pm - 10.00pm Squash Mixed-in
9.00am - 1.00pm 6.00pm - 10.00pm 1.30pm - 6.45pm
Sunday Brunch Cricket team practice
9.30am - 3.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Tennis Mix-in
4.00pm - 7.00pm
Junior Cricket Tennis Mixed Doubles
30 8.45am - 10.00am
Swimming Coaching 31 Team practice
7.00pm - 10.00pm
9.00am - 12.00pm
Tennis Men Doubles Junior Tennis*
Team practice
4.15pm-5.00pm 5yrs-8yrs
9.00am - 1.00pm
Sunday Brunch 5.00 pm-6.00 pm 8yrs-12yrs
9.30am - 3.00pm
Tennis Mix-in
4.00pm - 7.00pm
28 29sports sports
at 10:00 with the father and son team Ton & and taking advantage of openings in the vital At 16:00 it was the match up we had been
Pornchai putting in an excellent performance moments to retain their title in fine style. Well waiting for in the Mixed Doubles Final. On
TENNIS
to take the match to a 3rd Set. Harold and done boys. one side stood Mooky & Cheer, who have
Luc though claimed victory in a nail-biting looked pretty much unbeatable since teaming
7-5 final set. In the Senior Men’s Doubles was also a re- up, but if anyone was going to give them a
peat of last year’s final of James & Harold Vs run for their money it might just be doubles
Frank & Todd. With James and Frank having phenomenon Pam ably assisted by the crafty
already battled in the singles final and Harold queen Raq-a-ttack. Raquel & Pam got off to a
having played a 3 hour doubles match that fast start going 3-0 up in the first set but M&C
morning, Todd was the freshest man on the gradually started to find their range and take
court and made it count as he and Frank took control of the net and the set. Pam & Raquel
the first set at a canter. The 2nd was more refused to back down and forced the score to
closely contested but eventually Frank & Todd 5-5 but Mooky & Cheer again responded to
got over the line to take the title and revenge take the set 7-5. The 2nd set was nip & tuck
for last year. throughout and there was some fantastic
Graham Johnston Also in this timeslot was the Ladies Doubles
tennis played by all competitors before Mooky
& Cheer once more edged clear at the decisive
Mookster & Raq-a-attack - Ladies Doubles Plate with Raymonde and Marcela facing up moment to take the set and the title.
Dear Slammers and Jammers Cristina's Crickets Luc & Harold - Men's Doubles Plate Champions Champions Veronica & Suzy. It was great to see 3 ladies
on their first appearance on finals day (2 of The Mixed Doubles Seniors final featured two
Finals Day was played on April 3rd and as At 12:00 noon 4 brave ladies took to a sun-
In this edition we reflect on a wonderfully them in their first year at the club) but Ray- former men’s doubles partners of exquisite
usual we kicked things off at 08:00 with the baked Centre Court to battle for the Ladies
exciting British Club Bangkok Tennis Section monde’s greater big match experience was vintage battling across the net with partners
Ladies Singles Final or the ‘the Contender V Doubles title. Anjelica & Nat had the tough task
Championship Finals Day and provide snippets the key deciding factor as she led Marcela of the fairer sex in tow. Suang & Sasaluck
Mooky Challenge’ as it is known these days. of taking on Mooky & Raquel and got off to a
of the stories told by its heroes and the nearly and her to victory. won the battle against Phairoj and Wandee
This year it was Rhea’s turn to face the chal- flying start to open up a 2-0 lead. The next 12
men/women. games proved much tougher, and Mooky & with some classic doubles play on show from
lenge and though she pushed hard, especially
Raquel romped their way to another title (their these accomplished performers.
in the 2nd set, Mooky proved her class once
again to take the title for the 4th Year in a row. 10th each!) and both could now start prepping
The Mixed Doubles Plate event featured
for the Mixed Doubles final.
several experienced /new player teams
In the Ladies Single Plate final newcomer
competing with a few more balanced line-ups
Karoline overcame Cristina (and her band of
which made for some fascinating matches
loyal supports ‘Cristina’s Crickets?’ to win her
in the earlier rounds. Rafa & Nu had done
first ever tennis event. Well done ladies.
fantastically well to put out two more fancied
Also, batting at 08:00 were Sasaluck & Ray- opponents in the QF and SF and reach the final
monde Vs Nu & Jeab in the Senior Ladies against Ticha (who was playing in her first ever
Doubles Final. Lots of long rallies ensued with Nick - Men's Singles Plate Champion tennis tournament) and her partner Joe (who
Suang & Sasaluck - Senior Mixed Doubles certainly wasn’t)! Coach Joe is a class act on
lobs and volleys exchanged before Nu & Jeab At 10:00 it was the turn of the Men’s Singles
emerged victorious. Champions.JPG a double court, while Ticha held her own to
Finals with Andrei Ivanov taking on Christian ensure her first tournament ended in victory.
Roland and both men trying to put their name
on the trophy for the first time. The 1st set was PARTY TIME
a story of big baseline hits with Christian mak- Todd & Frank - Senior Men's Doubles Champions
ing the vital break and taking the set 6-3. But And then … we got the party started .. this year
Kristina - Ladies Singles Plate Champion
just as he had done in his semi-final, Andrei on the front lawn which was fab. The usual
stayed calm and fought back to take the 2nd suspects kept the fizzy stuff flowing, Phairoj
set to take the match to a deciding 3rd. Both bust out some serious moves on the dance-
players were feeling the heat, but Andrei stuck floor, and Andrei sported the kind of contented
to his plan of elongating the exchanges with smile that it may take an operation to remove.
his deep backhand slice and then pouncing
on the forehand when he got his chance. A Thanks
series of delicate backhand drop shots even- Joe & Ticha - Mixed Doubles Plate Champions
tually proved decisive in breaking Christian and Another Club Championships successfully
keeping ahead to get to 5-4 with his serve to wrapped up then and these events don’t
come. Both players are very popular members happen by accident. With that in mind, I’d like
of our club, but I think everyone was delighted Nueng & Cheer - Men's Doubles Champions to take the opportunity to thank once again …
that Andrei, after so many runner-up finishes,
Frank G - Senior Men's Singles Champion was able to serve out and take the title. Well All the players
done BIG MAN!
All the supporters
The Senior Men’s Singles final saw the in-
All our generous sponsors
Mooky - Ladies Singles Champion form and defending champion Frank Gluck
take on ever-competitive James Young. Frank My fellow committee members
got off to a great start to take the first set
comfortably prompting a complete change Done & Dusted The Tournament consultants
of tactics by James which made the 2nd set
a much closer affair. Ultimately Frank had The Fitness Centre Staff
enough to take a close 2nd set and retain
his title. Todd & Frank - Senior Men's Doubles British Club Staff
The Men’s Singles Plate was played in fine Champions The Tournament referee & cameraman
Great Sporting Moments - Men's Singles sporting spirits with lengthy sit downs enjoyed 14:00 was Men’s Doubles time and a repeat
after each game resulting in a titanic 2 and of last year’s final of Andrey & Pam Vs Nueng Same again next year, only bigger and better!
Finalists half hour match, but an emphatic 2 set victory & Cheer. As with last year, there was lost of
for Nick Annets over Koji. fine doubles tennis on display to keep the Regards
Senior Ladies Doubles Finalists crowd entertained. Nueng & Cheer were just
The Men’s Doubles Plate was also played able to sneak ahead by minimizing mistakes Graham
Cheer & Mooky- Mixed Doubles Champions
30 31sports sports
SQUASHY BITS
Chiang Mai tour – 12-14th
March 2021
As a new contributor to the Outpost going on dates with car mechanics So, in terms of the actual squash,
Willie and Bart
for Squashy bits I took advice from and rough looking chicks with tattoos which Bruce tells me no one will be
those who went before. I asked and piercings in odd places. interested in, so please skip this part Now Bart’s opponent went on court
Brucey a long serving and expe- if you… oh you already did! forlornly saying, “I haven’t won a
rienced author of award winning game in the last 15 years, in fact I Champions!
literary Squashy Bits pieces. His sage Marv’s opponent didn’t even turn up,
rarely get a point”. All looked odds on Which left the number ones to battle tree in the Gymkhana Club grounds
advice was to make it all up, go for much to our little Welsh maestro’s
for another thrashing when some- it out and frankly was the only com- which has probably seen many a
the gossip, scandals, and smut. annoyance having made the long
one blurted out “Good luck Bart you petitive match of them all. Mitch was memorable sporting occasion down
journey up with his missus Aey and
are on court with the big Willie with Steve’s opponent and he seemed to the years! If only that tree could talk!
So, from now on don’t believe a word son Matthew in support, although
quite a girth around the middle, enjoy have the measure of our baseball (It would probably say “in all my hun-
of what I am writing – literary accu- frankly they also weren’t bothered
yourself!” (incidentally, that is gospel cap wearing hero for a while. The dred plus years I’ve never seen any-
racy is out of the window. either and went to the zoo rather
truth) – however it may have been game momentum swung around to one play as $#*! as Bart just then”).
than come and watch his game.
Anyway, to cut to the chase – a load misinterpreted by Bart and his brain keep the crowd on their feet (mostly
“Watching a sloth in a cage is more Jack Dunford made a speech on
of squashy people headed north to went into a fog and he lost 3-2 much going to the free beers and back) and
interesting than watching Marvyn on behalf of the British Club and squash/
Chiang Mai to take on the might of to Willie’s amazement and Bart’s when it went to a 5th the suspense
court these days” said Khun Aey in cricket sections. He was 100 yards
the Gymkhana squash team. The eternal shame. level was almost just above apathy
the post-game interview. Everyone away and with an amplifier that
word ‘might’ is of course a euphe- given we were winning 8-1 at that
nodded agreement. There were less exciting 3-0 wins for actually makes your voice softer
mism because they are completely stage. Nevertheless, Steve saw it
yours truly, Rob, and the ever-potty out so it was a resounding 9-1 win not louder, but the crowd nodded
rubbish and we normally thrash
mouthed Ronnie (good point you and only Bart was left sullen, shaking politely and a few of the visiting
them as we did this time apart from
#@f&%), and a 3-1 victory for swash his head in wonderment about that team were overheard explaining to
Bart who was a complete disgrace
buckling Brad who played a strangely strange willie encounter which could their Gymkhana counterparts “don’t
to himself, the section, the club, and
Yours truly named bloke called Dujean which I leave him traumatized for years to worry Jack normally talks a load of
France. More on that later.
think is a popular brand of mustard come. old #@f&% anyway so you aren’t
Marc Sayer pulled out at the last Anyway, basically the tour consisted available at all good Tops supermar- missing anything, he’ll be replaced by
minute – oh what a surprise went of 90% in O’Malley’s Irish bar and kets. Da had an exciting Thai woman It was then onto a wonderful BBQ Crossly Smith soon and it’ll be even
everyone in the southern hemi- 10% squash. The main competition on woman encounter without the under the magnificent century old worse then”. Everyone nodded back
sphere. But he did book the hotel was really the pool game – inter- baby oil and came out 3-1 victor also. in knowing recognition.
so that was good and me and Marv estingly the standard of pool seems
to correlate exactly with the qual- So, it all ended cordially, and it was
got suites so all good on that front. I Thai women encounter
ity of squash playing – Robin was back to O’Malley’s for more pool,
think Ronnie’s PA Thida might have
quick around the table but rubbish Robin ran around like a lunatic as rugby, and revelry (Victoria behaved
got me upgraded – I think she is after
overall and Ranjan’s only tactic is to normal which completely confused herself this time frankly).
me and she is a bit of a sort but I’m
not that easy. Which reminds me to drop slowly in the corners, Brad hit his opponent and also made his nor- As we all boarded the people carriers
tell you that Bruce is on Tinder and it extremely hard the rough tough mally serene and austere wife Victo- to depart the ancient tree was left
‘merican’, Steve Bussey had style ria dizzy which wasn’t good because swaying in the breeze, another year
and panache, and Bart seemed to she was completely queasy after gone by, wisely surveying all before it
enjoy the feel of the long hard wood getting completely tipsy in O’Malleys thinking ‘really how DID Bart lose that
rubbing along his fingers. Anyway, I the night before (remember Brucey’s 5th game??’ The mystery prevails
won the first competition which is the advice!). Anyway, he won 3-0. into eternity.
only reason I mentioned it.
--Dean T.
90% O’Malleys
Baseball cap hero If that tree could talk!
32 33sports sports
CRICKET HARDBALLS his well deserved 50 retirement,
allowing Dale (14) and Pramodh
(50*) to push on with an aggressive
partnership - Bacon reaching his
maiden half century from just 33
balls. Dilip was left spellbound after
being bowled on his first ball to
become the new proud owner of
Ben Eastwell ‘Coco’ but the lower order proved
BC’s batting strength as JCS (6) and
Ian (7) contributed valuable runs to
the total, alongside Mo (27*) who
was hobbling along with an injury Mossy 4 again Dilip gone first ball
after over stretching for a second.
BC eventually posted 232-7 after 30
overs.
Chiang Mai Gymkhana 2021
The 39th Chiang Mai Dick
As an injured Mo watched on from
Wood Cup 14th March 2021 outside the boundary, Denzyl (6
overs, 2-34) picked up the first
Slightly later than originally planned, for a buffet dinner and 70s disco
wicket early during the opening
travel restrictions eventually allowed on Saturday evening - but it was
spell in which he and Dilip (6 overs,
the annual Chiang Mai tour to go a touch of Bollywood magic and
2-37) kept the hosts relatively quiet.
ahead, as the cricket and squash some questionable dance moves
But Gymkhana dug in and with
sections all enjoyed a sporting which really set the stage on fire.
95/1 after 15 overs, they had BC
weekend out of Bangkok - even Luckily the lights had to be switched
on the back foot and in need of a
though the pollution levels in the off to protect everyone from the Dick Wood Cup 2021 breakthrough which was eventually
city were pushing the limit. Friday incoming swarm of cicadas. A quiet
struck with a quick 4 during a Dilip/
afternoon, most of the BC cricket evening followed as all got some
Manish (6 overs, 2-39) spell which
party checked into the hotel they rest in anticipation of retaining the
swung the game back towards
had exclusively for the weekend Dick Wood Cup which was valiantly
the touring team thanks to a diving
and wasted no time to settle in with won the year before, after 10 years
catch from JCS and some handy
some afternoon hydration before the of successive defeats.
glovework from Dale. With 100+
traditional rendezvous at O’Malleys, required from the last 10 - the sole
Mouse enjoyed a chorus of Happy Cocos first innings Good bounce from Denz
but not before the argument had threat of Jon Scales (51*) was looking
been settled as to whether the new Birthday the next morning, while
Winners to be Chiang Mai’s only hope, and
tour mascot, ‘Coco’, was a duck or the team polished off another tasty
when Rahul (4 overs, 2-35) went
a chicken. breakfast before heading down to
for 30 runs either side of a wicket
Gymkhana again to get set for the
maiden Gymkhana stayed in with
The hazy Chiang Mai Gymkhana main event. Treated to a freshly
a shout - quickly extinguished by
Club ground was host for the rolled grass wicket for the 30 over
Pramodh (6 overs,1-35) and Denzyl
cricket over the 2 days of play, with affair, British Club won the toss and
who managed to put any chance
Saturday reserved for a warm up decided to bat first - exercising
of a comeback out of reach, as BC
social match between the tourists, a strong batting attack that had
closed out a 21 run win over Chiang
supported by some of the local traveled up for the occasion.
Mai Gymkhana to retain the Dick
community and the Chiang Mai Wood Cup. One last fines session
Youth Academy. Dilip and Manish Denzyl (8) cautiously saw off the Happy birthday Mouse
rounded off another memorable
took charge of their respective first over before he and Rahul (50*)
tour, where both participating
teams as in previous years, where opened the tap for BC on a lightning
sections were awarded with the
some interclub scores were settled fast outfield. Mossy (14) replaced
freshly minted ‘Chairman’s Cup’
and everybody got a fair slice of the Denz at the crease after he was
for winning their respective events
action ahead of the cup game the dismissed LBW but neither he or
for the club, going into the 40th
next day. Ben (23) could convert good starts
anniversary of the event next year.
into meaningful scores. The tourists
Thanks again to Ian for organising
The Gymkhana club hosted all still stood comfortably with 102/3 at
another top weekend and everyone Pramodh on his way to 50 Rahul on form
British Club tourists under ‘the tree’ the halfway stage as Rahul reached
Getting acquainted with Coco else who made it.
34 35sports sports
BRITISH CLUB GOLF
The monthly medal was played The first weekend in April saw The leading Seniors could do no
at Royal Lad Krabang as usual. The the Seniors/Juniors competition, held better than a zero, with Randall Cole-
turn-out of 24 was respectable, if at the Sir James Resort in Khao Yai/ man, Neil Davis, and James Lawden
not up to the standards of previous Saraburi. The course is an old favour- in equal first and John Bell just one
events. Maybe something to do with ite and still enjoyable even though the back on -1.
the noticeably warmer temperature fairways have bare patches and the
As some of Saturday’s leaders fell by
as Songkran approaches. greens can be described as rustic,
the wayside, the Sunday saw John
and when not rustic are much slower Winners: John (Seniors) and
Graham, winner of Flight A Bell storm back to take the Seniors
than those at our usual haunts like Varghese (Juniors)
with an overall 36 points, over Chris
Flight B was won by Gareth Knight, Royal.
Brader in second whose magnificent
with a net 74, with former captain The competition is played over two Sunday score could not quite over-
Neil Davis second with a net 77 and days, the first day a matchplay come the deficit from the Saturday.
Deepa Nightingale third with a net 81. against the course, with the score Varghese opened the door to the
Flight A was won by Graham John- being carried forward into a Stable- Junior title with a slow start on his
ston with a blistering 68 (equating to ford on the Sunday. front 9, before finding form again to
a gross score of two over par), too hold off Charles Marques in second.
good on the day for Ian Brewis with The first day saw eight players within
a net 71 and Mark Adderley’s net 72. a span of four shots, with the Juniors There were a number of fine in-
Well done Graham! leading the way. dividual performances, including
a 5-pointer from Nina on Sunday,
Varghese Rose (Junior) in the lead with a chip in birdie on the par three
at +3, with Charles Marques (Junior) eleventh hole.
second on +2 and Kaew Khongyoo
(Junior) third on +1, the fourth place
Junior after day 1 was Gordon Milne
on 0.
Runners-up: Charles (Juniors) and
Gareth, winner of Flight B Ian, runner-up in Flight A
Chris (Seniors)
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