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T H E P A DA N G
S I N G A P O R E C R I C K E T C L U B M A G A Z I N E
Established 1852
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SAVE THE DATES!
SCC Celebrates Singapore’s Bicentennial
11 – 26 October 2019
Events’ Highlights:
• Opening Dinner “Wines from the Commonwealth”
with Celebrity Chef Eric Teo
• Peranakan Fiesta – Food Delights with Celebrity Chef Raymond Khoo,
Local Night Street Stalls, and The Peranakan Voices Choir & Band
• Open House & Family Day
• Antique Roadshow
• Fashion Show with Singapore Designer Max Tan
• Cooking Demonstration with UK Celebrity Chef Paul Askew
• Comedy Night with 4 Singaporean Stand-up Comedians,
hosted by UK Celebrity Pete Price
• Heritage Charity Ball – Gala Dinner
with UK Celebrity Chef Paul Askew
• Football Clinic with Chelsea Football Club
Ticket Sales to Launch Soon!
In Support of SportCares
General Committee 2019
PRESIDENT DEPUTY PRESIDENT Contents
Mr. Sher Baljit Singh Mr. Matthew C. Streeton
sherbaljit.singh@scc.org.sg matthew.streeton@scc.org.sg CLUB NEWS
FINANCE MEMBER CHAIRMAN GAMES CONTROL BOARD President’s Message 3
Mr. Rangachari Raghavan Mr. Martin Goerojo New Members Election Night: June 4
rags.raghavan@scc.org.sg martin.goerojo@scc.org.sg VIP Visits 6
General Club News 8
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Staff Training and Townhall 10
Mr. George V. Abraham Mr. Lim Khoon The New SCC Dempsey Clubhouse 12
george.abraham@scc.org.sg lim.khoon@scc.org.sg Stumps has a New Look! 13
Mrs. Margaret Cunico Mr. Ananda Kumar
margaret.cunico@scc.org.sg ananda.kumar@scc.org.sg FEATURES:
Mr. Anwar Gaffoor Mr. Paul Lawlass SCC Reflections on National Day 14
anwar.gaffoor@scc.org.sg paul.lawlass@scc.org.sg Did You Know? 16
Mr. David Jones Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Deconstructing a Pair of Antique
david.jones@scc.org.sg fathima@scc.org.sg Silver Epergnes 17
DINING HIGHLIGHTS 19 — 21
Subcommittee Members
GAMES CONTROL BOARD FOOD AND BEVERAGE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 22
Mr. Martin Goerojo (Chairman) Mr. Paul Lawlass (Chairman)
Ms. Sunita Kapoor Ms. Margaret Cunico UPCOMING EVENTS
Mr. David Yim Ms. Tracy Jones Look Who’s Cooking 18
Ms. Patricia Jasudasen Ms. Nalini Willetts French Wine Pairing Dinner 23
Mr. Ganesh Ramanathan Ms. Fatimah Mohietheen Sunday Kids Corner 25
Mr. Suresh Kalpathy Intersection Super Brains 28
Ms. Helen Campos ESTABLISHMENT
Mr. Steve Dawson Mr. Ananda Kumar (Chairman) RECENT EVENTS 24 — 26
Mr. Chionh Chye Hion Ms. Preeti Dubey
Mr. Intekhab Khan Mr. Rajan Menon
Ms. Nanthini Visvalingam SPORTS NEWS
Mr. Harpal Singh Chelsea FC Sports Camp 27
Mr. Henry Winter
Mr. Sarat Chandran SCC Intersection Pool & Snooker
SOCIAL Tournament 2019 30
Mr. Soenke Langhoff
Mr. Anwar Gaffoor (Chairman) SCC Annual Golf Championship 2019 36
Mr. George V. Abraham
FINANCE
Mr. Vikram Raman
Mr. Rangachari Raghavan (Chairman) SPORTS
Ms. Soma Devi
Mr. Sher Baljit Singh Billiards & Snooker 31
Ms. Darlene Kasten
Mr. Matthew C. Streeton
Mr. V. Srikanth
Bridge 32
Mr. Martin Goerejo Bowls 33
Mr. Zoher Motiwala Darts 34
Mr. Hamish Christie PROPERTY
Football 35
Mr. Jon Robinson Mr. George V. Abraham (Chairman)
Golf 37
Mr. Nigel Stead Mr. Andrew Moore
Mr. Retna Sabapathy
Hockey 38
Mr. Victor Olsen Netball 39
Mr. Shanmugham Ganeson Mr. Ong Chin Leong
Ms. Cynthia Robless Rugby 40
Mr. Jeyan Nadarajah Squash 41
RULES AND MEMBERSHIP
Mr. N Thangavelu Tennis 42
Mr. Lim Khoon (Chairman)
Mr. Matthew C. Streeton
Mr. Martin Goerojo MARCOM SCC Reflections Intersection
Mr. Moiz H. Sithawalla Mrs. Margaret Cunico (Chairlady) on National Day Super Brains
Mr. Chandra Mohan K. Nair Ms. Monica Alsagoff
Ms. Daisy Irani
SPECIAL PROJECT – Mr. Tushar Doshi
E COMMERCE AND SOCIAL /
SPORTS OUTREACH SPECIAL PROJECT – SPORTS
Ms. Fathima Mohietheen (Chairlady) Mr. David Jones (Chairman)
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JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 1
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Friday, 20 Sep SGD 128 SGD 238 SOLD OUT
Saturday, 21 Sep SGD 228 SGD 388 SOLD OUT
Sunday, 22 Sep SGD 328 SGD 568 SOLD OUT
Entertainment Swedish Red Hot
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Line-up at Fri, 20 Sep
Sat, 21 Sep Sat, 21 Sep Sun, 22 Sep
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Padang Field! 20:00 – 21:00 22:15 – 23:45 18:00 – 19:15
22:15 – 23:45 22:30 – 00:00
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
WWW.SCCNIGHTRACE.COM
*Limited Special Child Tickets • All ticket prices are inclusive of GST, free flow food, and 1 welcome drink each day. Subsequent beverages
• Only 20 Child Tickets are are chargeable.
available for purchase each • Please note that bookings may only be made through the SCC Night Race website at www.sccnightrace.com.
day. Subsequent tickets for NO OTHER METHODS OF BOOKING WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
children are chargeable in • Tickets are free roaming/seating, with the exception of ‘Victoria Room’, ‘Victoria Suite’, ‘Gold Box’, and ‘Padang Box’.
accordance to the prices of • Each SCC Night Race ticket is inclusive of an official SGP Zone 4 walkabout ticket and an entrance ticket to the SCC.
Guest Tickets. • Please note that BOTH TICKETS ARE COMPULSORY FOR ENTRY to both the SGP circuit and the SCC.
• Only children aged 12 years • All guests must be signed in by an active SCC Member upon entry to the event.
and below are entitled entry • Each member may purchase an unlimited number of Guests Tickets.
with Child Tickets. For enquiries, please email to sccnightrace@scc.org.sg
PRESIDENT ’S
MESSAGE
We’ve had a busy first half of the year and the next six months 2nd runner up. At the Ladies Darts Night, Squash Section emerged
promise to be even more exciting for the Club and our Members. winner while Blonde Bombshells came in second place. We
will keep organising these Intersection events to foster greater
We were honoured to have Deputy Prime Minister and Minister bonds between Members of different Sections .
for Finance Mr. Heng Swee Keat at the SCC on 21 June 2019 for
a business lunch dialogue organised by the British Chamber At the time of my writing, National Day Parade rehearsals have
of Commerce, during which he discussed Singapore’s future started at the Padang. We are privileged to be located right next
economic agenda & the Singapore Budget. to the heart of the nation’s celebrations with front-row seats
to rousing aerial displays, proud parade contingents marching
The Club is busy rolling out an e-commerce platform for our in and out, thrilling mobile column parades, and colourful
Members; with this we hope to bring exclusive deals in beverages firework shows. Do join us each Saturday from now until
and sports equipment to our Members. It will also help us National Day for these shows and the special F&B promotions
increase our purchasing from our suppliers and bring greater we have exclusively for these days, and take note of the
discounts to the Club Members. In the long term we hope to use dedicated pedestrian access path we have from Cavenagh
this platform for greater benefits to our sponsors and greater Bridge to the Clubhouse and the timings to avoid the mobile
sponsorship to our Sport Sections. The GC will keep looking column traffic.
at innovative ways to enhance our income streams without
taxing Members. Ticket sales for the SCC Night Race (20 – 22 September 2019)
started a little over a month ago and have been selling fast.
The newly renovated Stumps is also open for Members. With Do purchase yours at www.sccnightrace.com before they
a better workflow in the bar and innovative design we hope it sell out.
will provide Members with an enhanced experience. It is our
continuous endeavour to keep upgrading Members’ facilities at Another big event coming up is SCC’s celebration of the Singapore
the Club to bring greater value to your Club Membership. Bicentennial. We are preparing two enthralling weeks of events
and activities for Members and guests and look forward to
Our Sections have been very busy – congratulations first and sharing more information with you very soon.
foremost to our Hockey Section for winning the 2019 National
Hockey League Premier Titles! This sweet victory comes again Most importantly, we have adopted SportCares – the
four years since the Men’s First and Ladies’ First teams won philanthropic arm of Sports Singapore - as our Club charity for
double national titles in 2015. Thank you for all your hard work this year. To support the excellent work that SportCares does
lifting the SCC flag up high! to engage the community, all the events and activities that we
are organising for you for the rest of this year will have avenues
Meanwhile, our Cricket men won the SCC vs Royal Selangor through which you can support this charity. Please refer to p.6
Club (RSC) Interport, and our Netball ladies emerged the Bowl for more detailed information about SportCares.
Champions at the Netball Bangkok Southerners Invitational
Tournament. The Football Section’s SCC Legends Team won Thank you for your support of the Club.
the Hari Raya Challenge Cup against the Football Coaches Old
Boy (FCOB). See you at the Club!
Within the Club, at the Intersection Pool and Snooker
Tournament, Billiards & Snooker Section won after a hard Sher Baljit Singh
fight against the Squash Section, while Bowls Section came in President, Singapore Cricket Club
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 3
CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night
10 June 2019
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
Mr Steven Alan Mr Yves De Mr Bhaskar Dutt, President Mr Sher Baljit Singh, Mrs Neha Dutt,
Ms Elaine Chan Mr Bhaskar Dutt Mr Steven Alan Carroll, Mr Jamie Coombs
Carroll Leeneer
Mr Jagan Mr Subir Mr Suresh
Ms Maria Lee
Dholakia Dasgupta Keerthi
Mr Aaron Mcmaster, Mrs Andrea Mcmaster, Mr Mihir Shah,
Ms Rosie CM Vavasour, GC Member Mr Ananda Kumar,
Mr Alfred Ong
Mr Shintaro
Mr Randall Lee Mr Alfred Ong Mr Aaron Pang
Nakai
Mr Thomas Mr Charles Mr R Mrs Vinny Saxe-
Marcher Parnell Venkatanathan na-Fernandes
Mr Shaun Robert Lynn, Ms Lim Xin Yi Shermeen, Ms Maria Lee,
Mr Soenke Langhoff, GC Member Mr George V Abraham
Mr Ashish
Mr Paul Topfer
Wadhwani
Term Members
1. Mr Jamie Coombs 3. Mr Vivek Singhal
2. Mr Ryan Harper 4. Mr Henri-Charl Terblanche
Sports Members
1. Mr Senthil Dayalan 6. Mr Timothy Mellett
2. Ms Nathalie Danks 7. Mr Aaron Mcmaster
3. Mr Abdellah Hajji 8. Mr Mihir Shah
4. Ms Louisa Ingham 9. Mr Jaidev Subaiah
5. Mr S J King 10. Ms Rosie CM Vavasour Mr Vivek Singhal, Mr Rajen Puri, Mrs Geeta Puri,
Dr Poonam Singhal, Ms Elaine Chan,
Deputy President Mr Matthew C. Streeton
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CLUB NEWS
Mr Casey Mee, GC Member Mr David Jones,
Mr Randall Lee, Chairman of Games Control Mr S J King, Mr Henri-Charl Terblanche,
Mr Ryan Harper, Mr Paul Topfer,
Board Mr Martin Goerojo, Ms Tracy Teo GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor
Mr Chris Melland Jones
Mrs Vinny Saxena-Fernandes, Mr Yves De Leeneer, Mr Thomas Marcher,
Ms Katherine Signy, Ms Louisa Ingham,
GC Member Mr Lim Khoon, President Mr Sher Baljit Singh,
GC Member Mr Paul Lawlass
Mr Desmond Decker, Mr Angelo Fernandes Mr Senthil Dayalan
Mr Vivek M Dixit, Mrs Helen Thomas, GC Member Mr Ananda Kumar, Mr Timothy
Mr Jagan Dholakia, Mrs Deepika Dholakia,
GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor, Mellett, Mr Jaidev Subaiah, Ms Ayesha Thapar,
GC Member Mrs Margaret Cunico
Mr Ashish Wadhwani, Mrs Monica Wadhwani Deputy President Mr Matthew C. Streeton
Mr Paul Topfer, Mr Chris Melland Jones, GC Member Mr George V Abraham,
Mr Charles Parnell,
Mrs Meera Keerthi, Mr Suresh Keerthi, Mr Shintaro Nakai, Ms Catherine Ho, Mr Subir
GC Member Mr Paul Lawlass
GC Member Mr Lim Khoon Dasgupta, Mr Prakash Elanjical Kuruvilla
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 5
CLUB NEWS – V IP VISITS Visit by Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance 21 June 2019 Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Singapore, was at SCC to discuss Singapore’s future economic agenda & Budget 2019 at a Britcham luncheon event. SCC President Sher Baljit Singh presented Minister Heng with a SCC plaque to commemorate his visit. DGLEA Ladies Lunch SCC was honoured to receive Lady Elizabeth Wootton on 8 June 2019. 6 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019
C LU B N E WS – VI P VI SI TS
Scott Wightman
15 May 2019
Farewell reception of outgoing British High Commissioner
to Singapore, His Excellency Scott Wightman, organised by
Britcham.
Golden Jubilee Reunion of SIA
– MSA Cabin Crew
27 April 2019
Reunion of the early batches of Malaysia-Singapore
Airlines and Singapore Airlines cabin crew held at SCC,
with more than 145 former cabin crew members and
pilots in attendance.
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 7
CLUB NEWS
SCC Celebrates the Singapore Bicentennial
SportCares
– SCC’s Adopted Charity
As part of SCC’s Bicentennial Celebrations, we have adopted SportCares as our Club charity for this year.
The philanthropic arm of Sport Singapore, SportCares uses sport as a force for social good, leveraging
sport experiences to make a positive difference to the lives of the vulnerable and underserved communities
in Singapore.
Through sport, SportCares:
• Builds & nurtures relationships with children, youth at-risk, persons
with disabilities and seniors, empowering them to live better;
• Strengthens the capabilities of like-minded organisations to deliver
care and inclusive programmes to everyone; and
• Collaborates with public and private sector organisations as part of integrated solutions that help to address
and solve complex social issues.
SportCares designs and delivers sport-based development programmes to engage the community.
Programmes for children & youth at-risk include football, rugby, swimming, athletics and floorball. SportCares
run Play-Ability and YES! I Can programmes to encourage greater sport participation among persons with
disabilities & special needs and promote acts of inclusiveness to strengthen community care. And SportCares’
seniors programme help build wellness and improve their quality of life.
“When we engage youth through our programmes, they get to know more about themselves, pick-
up the value of grit and learn to label and manage their emotions using the principles of sports.
And when they begin to see the possibilities in themselves, we connect them to learning beyond
sports. Through pathway programmes, these youth learn to sharpen pertinent life skills such as
communication, leadership and coaching.
And throughout the whole endeavour, our youth are constantly reminded that their vulnerabilities
are the greatest measure of courage and they owe it to their personal experiences to show-up
and be seen in the community, helping those in need.
Through sports, an entire life can change.”
SportCares
For the rest of this year, SCC will be organising events and activities through which you can donate to
SportCares – including the SCC Night Race and SCC’s Bicentennial Celebrations. Our Sport Sections will
also be organising initiatives and events to raise funds within their Sections.
8 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019CLUB NEWS
Members’ Notice
To help ensure our Members can relax and enjoy themselves at the Club, the Management
strives to maintain a comfortable environment with adequate facilities that are not over-
crowded, and to run the Club in accordance with good corporate practices.
As such, we would like to advise our Members on the following:
1. Random Identity Verification Checks
The Management will conduct random checks periodically to ensure that only Members
and their guests are present on our grounds. We would appreciate it if you would present
your Membership card to our staff when it is requested for verification purposes.
Members are reminded to adhere to Club Rule 52 and Bye-Law (h) to enter their guests’
names in the guest book located at the Member Services Desk in legible handwriting,
be present with their guests in the Club throughout the duration of that guests’ visit, and
ensure their guests observe the Rules and Bye-Laws of the Club. Please note that SCC
Membership cards are strictly non-transferrable to guests.
We seek your kind understanding and thank you for your patience with the staff conducting
these checks.
2. Staff Whistleblower Policy
The General Committee (GC) and Management is committed to providing a high
standard of compliance with accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, corporate
governance, and auditing requirements.
To promote good corporate practices and deter any wrongdoing, the Management – with
the advice of the GC – has drawn up a Whistleblowing Reporting Policy and Procedure
that provides an avenue for Members and staff to raise concerns in confidence about
possible violations, and offer the assurance of protection from reprisals or victimization
for whistleblowing in good faith.
For full information about the policy and the submission form,
please visit: https://scc.org.sg/other-forms/
OBITUARIES
The Club records, with deep regret,
the passing of our Member.
Our sincere condolences go out
to the family of the departed.
Mr. Ven Nishimura
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 9CLUB NEWS Staff Training A series of workshops was organised to help our staff gain a better understanding of our Members, as well as equip them with skills to support their career development. There were Leadership courses for our team leaders, and Basic English classes to help those who may not be proficient in the language. Wine Training sessions were also conducted to give staff the opportunity to learn more about different wine varieties. Wine Training Basic English Class Leadership Course Staff Bowling In the past two months, SCC staff were treated to weekly bowling sessions that were organised with the aim of strengthening bonds and building camaraderie. 10 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019
CLUB NEWS
Townhall, 25 April 2019
Staff Commendation
The Main Lounge / Stumps Bar The Padang
Fong Pau Loong Robin , Bartender, Stumps Bar Tristan Cha, Restaurant Manager
Ganesen A/L Suppayah, Bar Captain, Main Lounge Albert Bugarin Calangian, Asst Restaurant Manager
Marimuthu A/L Vikenasenan, Senior Bar Captain, Stumps Bar David Low, Banquet Ops Manager
Muhammad Razi Bin Ramli, Senior Bar Captain, Stumps Bar Jacob Geng Shengbo, Captain
Uthayarasu Rajendran, Senior Waiter, Stumps Bar Kesavadass P. Chandran, Banquet Operations Supervisor
Mohd Banyi Bin Basri, Senior Assistant Bar Manager, Stumps Marco Chai Nyin Yoong, Senior Captain
Sam Seah Keng Cheow, Bar Captain, Stumps Noraini Binti Tukijo, Captain
Leonard Beh Chian Kit, Bar Captain, Stumps Owen Tean Chien Wen, Senior Captain
Selvam S/O Bangru, Casual Worker, Main Lounge
Rafi’ah Binte Radin Jamil, Waitress
Hashim Bin Sahat, Casual Worker, Main Lounge
Membership Services Desk Victoria Room
Mollie Elizebath De Cruz, Members Services Assistant Leong Weng Chun, Senior Captain
Xiaxue, Captain
Operations Department
Chovin Ong, Head of Operations
Oval Kitchen
Sales and Marketing Department Sultanul Arfin, Senior Sous Chef
Becky Xu, Assistant Catering Sales Manager Chan Tuck Fatt, Chef De Partie
1st Quarter Outstanding Employee Recognition Awards 2019
Felix Zeng, Cynthia Ng, Jolene Yam,
Assistant Restaurant Manager, Graphic Designer, Accounts Executive
Oval Restaurant Marketing & Communication Finance
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 11CLUB NE W S
The new SCC Dempsey Clubhouse
From late last year, we have been working on improvements to the Dempsey Clubhouse to present Members with a more
comfortable environment to relax at before and after your games and matches.
Improvements include: In the works are the following improvements:
• Upgrade of the F&B Shack: • New painting for Dempsey Clubhouse exterior
• New F&B Bar Counter with improved foodservice and interior
and beverage equipment facilities • Conversion of storeroom to extended changing room
• New Furniture (tables, benches and chairs)
• Replacement and repair of existing doors
• New Canvas cover
• Renovation of corner shower room and common
• New Toilet and Shower Facilities:
use toilet for ladies
• Installed a new 20ft Toilet & Shower Container
for men
• Increased the existing water tank capacity
All improvement plans are expected to finish in phases
over the coming months and we are excited to update you
when the entire Dempsey Clubhouse is complete.
In the meantime, continue enjoying your games at SCC
Dempsey Field and keep patronising our F&B Counter! See Before
you soon at Dempsey!
After
12 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019
For booking of SCC Dempsey fields, please contact Wendy Foo at wendy.foo@scc.org.sg.CLUB NEWS
Stumps has a New Look!
Stumps Bar
In 2018, the Property Subcommittee reviewed
the condition of our favourite sporting watering
hole, Stumps Bar. The Committee proposed a
soft-refurbishment project for the interior to the
General Committee, with improvements and
efficiencies to the bar and service areas.
For over a decade the bar has been well used by
The Old Stumps
all our different Sports Sections and over the
years its popularity and heavy traffic also meant that it had become quite worn out. In
particular, the Bar itself, the service station area, and the audio visual equipment, showed
just how fast our digital world progresses. Cupboards have become crammed with cables
from various add-on electronic devices, video players, CD players and, like the film Brazil,
a myriad of cables and conduits servicing the ever-changing entertainment requirements.
The Project therefore was undertaken as a soft-refurbishment project, taking care to work
within an agreed GC budget, improving and updating the bar design, the equipment, and
service station areas whilst maintaining the identity of Stumps as a Sports Bar .
Interior Design
The interior ambience complements the Clubhouse building, working with the interior
elevations, the bay windows, and the Victorian period cast iron columns overlooking
the Padang.
The new feature Bar design in dark stained wood and tempered ceramic tile takes its influence from the period millwork and case
goods seen around the Club, especially in The Padang Restaurant’s trophy cabinets. The increased bar size with a new layout and
equipment will increase efficiencies, declutter service areas, and improve the quality of refreshments. Along with the bar, a new
trophy cabinet has been added for our most cherished of sports trophies.
Working to enhance the original interiors, refined ceiling moldings and cornices have been added, original pendant lights restored,
and the surfaces painted white and light grey to create a cool, tropical ambience. The flooring around the bar area has been tiled
in a modern interpretation of the familiar Peranakan tile design, ubiquitous to Singaporean buildings of the Club’s period, adding
character and connection to the outdoor terrace. As the refurbished memorabilia returned to the walls and shelves, the sporting
heritage of our Club, its Members and VIP guests will define the character of the bar.
We hope Members will enjoy the refreshed ambience along with the operational service improvements provided and we look
forward to the many great sporting moments to come with a sundowner or two.
Mr. Andrew Moore & Members of the Property Subcommittee
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Ms. Preeti Dubey
Establishment Subcommittee Member
What is your birthday wish for Singapore?
It is with great pride and immense delight that I wish Singapore a happy 54th National
Day, amidst the celebration of Bicentennial year. Singapore has become a nation
that excels on multiple frontiers. From modern characteristics like infrastructure,
technology, and people development, to the basics such as healthcare, and clean
environment with beautiful flora & fauna that make it a garden city. Singapore is a
utopian economic case study that inspires many. May Singapore continue to shine as
bright as ever today, and in the many years to come.
Mr. Victor Olsen Mr. Retna Sabapathy
Finance Subcommittee Member Property Subcommittee Member
What does National Day mean to you? Which is your most memorable National Day Parade?
National Day is the time for us to reaffirm and 1968.
remind ourselves that we are Singaporeans first and
It rained during the entire parade. It was also the first and only time
foremost and that we are duty-bound to embrace
Officer Cadets formed the Guard Of Honour. All who Participated were
and grow our nation as one united people regardless
soaked to the skin. Not a single person from the President (the late
of ethnicity, status, language or religion.
Yusof Ishak) and Cabinet members, to the various contingents and
As we celebrate our unique success as a dynamic spectators who lined the entire route, FLINCHED.
and progressive nation on National Day, it is
Truly REMARKABLE.
timely that we redouble our efforts to build a
more compassionate, people-focused and caring
Singapore-centric society.
Mr. Vikraman Raman
Social Subcommittee Member
What is your favourite part of the National Day Parade?
National Day is that experience of Singaporeans coming together and
sharing their all for the One People, One Nation, One Singapore. On the
Padang, this is a really special feeling and I am very proud that our Club
is in the thick of this Bicentennial celebration!
14 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019FEATURE
Mrs. Margaret Cunico
Food & Beverage Subcommittee Member (and Marcom Subcommittee Chairlady)
What local dish is most representative of Singapore to you?
When I travel I generally enjoy the food options available in that country and don’t crave
any of Singapore’s food. But between Changi Airport and home, I’m already planning to
have my mee pok and chye tau kway fix the very next morning. That’s when I know I’m
home. These two dishes are available island-wide and 8 out of 10 stalls serve decent to
good variations in terms of seasoning, texture and ingredients. You can’t find quite the
same in any other country, only in Singapore.
Mr. Martin Goerojo
Games Control Board Chairman
What sort of Singapore do you hope your children will inherit in 10 years’
time?
National Day is time to pause, reflect and celebrate, celebrate life. It reminds us how far
Singapore and its citizens have come from its humble beginnings and let’s us dream how much
further it can go.
Singapore has been my home for nearly 2 decades now. I had the privilege to witness the faster
than fast development of a city, a country and a nation. Esplanade, Marina Bay financial centre,
integrated resorts, MCE tunnel, Gardens by the Bay, National Stadium none of those were around
when I first arrived. What progress Singapore has made.
Being a Father to 3 beautiful kids (Singaporeans), I wish for them and us all to have a great future
ahead.
Ms. Monica Alsagoff
MarCom Subcommittee Member
What is your favourite National Day song?
My all-time favourite National Day song is probably ‘Home’, written by Dick Lee and
produced by Dr. Sydney Tan. National Day isn’t complete without it.
It’s not an anthem, it’s a song that has a melancholic homesickness note to it. Home
becomes more important when you’re away from it. It strikes an emotional chord in
every Singaporean especially if you are living overseas and when you hear the song
‘Home’, it makes you miss home even more.
It has a bittersweet line that tucks at your heart, and it’s my favourite line in the song:…
“This is home, truly, where I know I must be”. This one line says it all.
Mr. Chandra Mohan
Rules And Membership Subcommittee Member
What significance does National Day have for you?
National Day brings joy and pride to me as a Singaporean. I have witnessed our National Day
and the various celebratory events that our citizens, both young and old, have participated in
with fond memories and togetherness over the last few decades and they make me feel like a
true Singaporean in many fond and loving ways.
I have been part of this nation’s transformation and progress that have benefited our citizens
since the 1950s, to when we gained independence in 1963, merged with the Malaysian Federation
that same year, before we separated and became an independent and democratic nation on
9 August 1965.
Singapore was historically a mixture of many ethnic groups - mainly Chinese, Malays, Indians
and Eurasians - surviving in one small poor country with hardly any natural resources, except
our industrious people who came together as a nation and worked hard to build a more
progressive society.
Today, we are considered by many to be an economically advanced First World Nation. But
I hope we will also progress to become a more refined, caring and compassionate society.
Let our people - the citizens and residents in Singapore of diverse ethnicity, religions, social
strata and ages - synergise and unite as a happy, good-hearted and genuinely caring nation.
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 15FE ATURE
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section convenors. the Club’s entrance fee
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important position of and last time in a bid to
Chairman, Games Control recruit Asian members.
Board, which John Clark This same AGM also
assumed in 1967. removed the requirement
that committee members
needed to be British
by birth.
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non-European
President who K. Balasundram
served from was SCC’s first
1976 – 1978 was full-time professional
Justice T S “Sam” General Manager.
Sinnathuray.
16 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019F EATU R E
DECONSTRUCTING …
A PAIR OF ANTIQUE SILVER EPERGNES
By: Matthew Elton
Have you ever been in The Padang Restaurant and noticed, hiding in plain
sight on the top shelf of one of the display cabinets, a handsome pair of
sterling silver epergnes? Pronounced EE-pern, these ornamental table
centrepieces would have adorned the grandest dining tables from the
18th century onwards.
Consisting of a central flute or bowl, standing on a flared foot, they typically have six
baskets or vases radiating from the central flute. They would have been filled with fruit,
nuts or sweetmeats and their vases held flowers or candles. An exceptionally beautiful
example is featured regularly in the TV series, Downton Abbey!
The earliest record of an epergne was in 1725. The
word ‘epergne’ is probably a derivation from the
French word ‘épargne’, which means ’saving’. Their
use meant less work for the servants as less dishes had
to be passed around. The epergne also made the most of
the space on the table. By suspending the smaller bowls
from the larger bowl, it was less cluttered. As it was impolite
for a guest to lean across the table for an item, larger tables
would have required multiple epergne which is why they
were often made as pairs.
The examples in the SCC collection are very typical of
Edwardian period (1901 to 1910) and were made by the well
regarded silversmiths, Walker & Hall, in Sheffield, England
in 1908.
The company was originally established in 1845 by George Walker and called
Walker & Co. but was renamed Walker & Hall when Henry Hall joined the
firm in 1853. They went on to become famous silversmiths and made a
fortune from the electroplating boom of the late 19th and early 20th
century. Sadly, the business closed down in 1971.
This pair of epergne were donated to the Club by C.M. Arthur, Esq. in 1908,
the same year they were hallmarked. If they were to come up at auction today,
we would estimate their value to be between S$2,500 – S3,500.
Matthew Elton is the founder and dynamic personality
behind HotLotz Auction House. As Singapore’s only full-
service auction house, HotLotz offers a simple solution for
buyers and sellers alike. For more information download the
HotLotz app or visit hotlotz.com
Watch This Space!
HotLotz is taking part in SCC’s Bicentennial Celebrations happening 11 – 26 October 2019.
The HotLotz team will be offering an ‘Antiques Roadshow’ style appraisal service
to Members or guests who would like to learn more about their items,
in return for a small donation to SportCares. Look out for more information coming soon!
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 17Look Who’s Cooking
Do you want to learn how to prepare healthy
dishes at home?
Then join us and let our very own Chef Vik
from The Padang Restaurant show you how
to prepare a 3 course meal that’s fit for a king,
but still overflowing with health benefits!
Sunday, 14 July 2019
11.00am – 2.00pm
Gilmour Room
Ticket Prices
Members - $28 | Guest - $35
Sea Bass Heirloom Tomato Chia Seed Coconut Pudding
Crushed Potato, Basil Oil, Grilled Sourdough, Coconut Milk,
Roasted Tomato, Capers Burrata, Basil Pesto Chia Seed, Berries
Registrations close on Monday, 8 July 2019.
For more information and booking, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at louis.n@scc.org.sg Tel: 63389271 Ext. 263.
40% of ticket price is chargeable for cancellations after closing date; 100% for no show.FO O D & B EVERAG E
Spirits & Wines
PROMOTION OF THE MONTH
Feudi Di San GreGorio - Falanghina “Albente” IGT 2017, Feudi Di San GreGorio - Aglianico “Trigaio” 2017,
Campania, Italy Campania, Italy
Fresh and intense on the nose showcasing aromas of stoned fruit Ruby red color with violet reflections. The nose expresses
and white flowers. On the palate, this wine is vibrant and soft in its youthfulness and freshness with perfumes of red fruits
expression and stoned fruit and floral notes on the finish. such as cherries and raspberries. The taste reveals a well
Grape/Blend: Falanghina 100% balanced body and great freshness.
$55.00 per bottle / $13.80 per glass Grape/Blend: Aglianico 100%
$55.00 per bottle / $13.80 per glass
Bridlewood Chardonnay 2016, Monterey County, Frei Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon 2014,
California, USA Sonoma County, California, USA
Juicy tropical fruit and floral notes with hints of vanilla and This Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of cassis
spice. Flavours of baked apple, lemon and white peach are and crushed berries. On the palate, flavors of blackberry,
accentuated by touches of spice and honey. A bright acidity raspberry, cedar and tobacco are framed by the firm and
and smooth, creamy mouthfeel make this wine a delicious velvety tannins and a long, elegant finish.
complement to a variety of dishes, including fresh spring Grape/Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon
salads, hard and soft cheese and rich shellfish.
$75.00 per bottle / $17.80 per glass
Grape/Blend: Chardonnay
$60.00 per bottle / $14.80 per glass
SAVE SAVE
$44.00 $40.00
Macallan 12YO Chivas Mizunara
$138.00 per bottle $118.00 per bottle
(Usual Price: $182.00) (Usual Price: $158.00)
No limit on purchase. Storage of bottles capped at 2 bottles per month, per purchase, due to storage limitations.
F&B Promotions
Mondays Wednesdays
Cocktail Craze Black Mussels Promotion
Enjoy 2 Cocktails* at special prices. Black Mussels with White Wine Sauce $15.80
Snow Ball $12.00 and Garlic Bread
Screwdriver $12.00
Spritzer $16.00 Black Mussels with Saffron Cream Sauce $15.80
Jägerbomb $16.00 and Garlic Bread
Available all day across all outlets. Available from 6pm onwards,
*Applicable to same cocktail only. every Wednesday across all outlets.
Fridays
Spark and Shuck Bundle! The above promotions are not valid during major
Prosecco and Oyster promotion – $70.00 Club events and on the eve of Public Holidays.
Bottega – Prosecco Millesimato Brut Not applicable for banquet and private functions.
Freshly shucked Oysters (A dozen)
( Usual Price $79.00 )
From 6.30pm onwards, while stocks last.
Available at Main Lounge & Stumps.FOOD & BEVERAGE
Chef Arfin’s Oval Daily Specials
July/August 2019
S P E C I A L S
Fridays, 6.30pm onwards
The Courtyard
July
5 July
Indian Mee Goreng
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
12 July
Lamb Shank Masala
served with Saffron Rice and Mango Raita
$16.80
19 July
Nasi Goreng ‘Kampong Style’
served with Prawn Crackers and Fried Egg
$10.80
26 July
Kambing Soup SCC Fish Moolie
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
July August
August Monday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July Monday 5, 19, 26 August
2 Aug Chicken Biryani, or Mutton Biryani, or
Plain Thosai Oven-roasted Striploin with Braised Duck Leg with Orange
served with Sambal Gravy Vegetables and Potatoes, or Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or
and Trio Chutney $5.80 Tiger Prawn Noodle Soup Tiger Prawn Noodle Soup
Masala Thosai with Fresh Clams with Fresh Clams
served with Sambal Gravy
and Trio Chutney $9.80 Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July Tuesday 6, 13, 20, 27 August
SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or
16 Aug Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Lemon
Indian Mee Goreng Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables and Dill Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Potatoes, or Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney,
Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread
23 Aug
Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread
Soto Ayam
$8.80 (regular) $10.80 (large) Wednesday 7, 14, 21, 28 August
Wednesday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July SCC Chicken & Egg Curry
30 Aug SCC Chicken & Egg Curry with Steamed Rice, or
Kambing Soup with Steamed Rice, or Grilled Dory Fish with Vegetables
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Roast Leg of Lamb with Vegetables and Potatoes, or
and Potatoes, or Fish Biryani
Fish Biryani
Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August
Cake
OF THE MONTH
$47
per kg
Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 July
SCC Chicken Rice, or
Baked Salmon with Vegetables
SCC Chicken Rice, or
Baked Salmon with Vegetables
and Potatoes, or
and Potatoes, or SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati
SCC Chicken Masala with Basmati Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Rice and Mixed Vegetables
Friday 2, 16, 23, 30 August
Friday 5, 12, 19, 26, July Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or
Fish Moolie with Steamed Rice, or Breaded Pork Loin with Vegetables,
Grilled Chicken Chop with Vegetables Apple Chutney and Cheese Cream
and Potatoes, or Sauce, or
Dal Makhani and Vegetable Curry Dal Makhani and Vegetable Curry
with Tandoori Roti with Tandoori Roti
Saturday 6, 13, 20, 27 July Saturday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August
SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or
SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or
Chicken Biryani Mutton Biryani
White Chocolate Blueberry Bavaroises Sunday 7, 14, 21, 28 July Sunday 4, 18, 25 August
with Lemon Lychee Curd Mutton Biryani Chicken Biryani
Visit The Oval & Verandah or call 6338 9271 Ext: 373 to place a Public Holiday – Only SCC Laksa will be served at
cake order for your special occasion or birthday celebration! The Oval & Verandah for daily Set Lunch on 9, 11 & 12 August.
20 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019FO O D & B EVERAG E
Dinner Specials
AT THE OVAL & VERANDAH
August
July Special
Special
Sesame Soya Half Spring Chicken with
Rosemary Herb Marinated Half Spring Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Red Wine Sauce
with Potato Wedges $16.80
$16.80
August
Special
July
Oven Baked Indian Spiced Lamb Cutlets
Special
with Bombay Baby Potatoes
$26.80
Portuguese Pork Chop with Cheese
$16.80
August
Special
July
Special
Stir Fried Pork Strips with
Green Pepper in Szechuan Style
Hyderabad Style Spicy Chicken Masala $16.80
served with Plain Naan
$16.80
All photos are for illustration only.
Actual products may vary. JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 21Ca le n dar
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 Quiz Night 2 3 4 Chef Arfin’s 5 Breakfast 6 Sunday Kids Corner 7
Men’s Bar Specialties The Oval & Verandah The Gilmour Room
7.30pm Every Friday Available Daily 12pm – 3pm
6.30pm 8am – 10.30am Movie Screening
8 9 10 11 Hawker Fare 12 Satay 13 14
The Courtyard The Courtyard
Selected Fridays Every Friday
6.30pm & Saturday
6.30pm – 10pm
Look Who’s Cooking
by Chef Vik
The Gilmour Room
11am – 2pm
Carvery Lunch 15 16 Black Mussels 17 18 Prosecco & Oysters 19 20 Sunday Kids Corner 21
Main Lounge Promotion! Promotion! The Gilmour Room
Available Every Wednesdays All Outlets except 12pm – 3pm
on Weekdays Available at All The Padang Restaurant Canvas Art
12pm – 2.30pm Outlets Every Friday, 6.30pm
6pm
22 23 24 High Tea 25 Hawker Fare 26 Saturday Buzz 27 Sunday Brunch 28
The Oval & Verandah The Courtyard from the Bar The Padang
and Main Lounge Selected Fridays Main Lounge Restaurant
Available Daily 6.30pm Every Saturday Every Sunday
3pm – 5pm 8.15pm onwards 12pm – 2.30pm
Our resident band –
That’s Life
Cocktail Craze! 29 30 31
Every Monday
July
Available All Day
at All Outlets
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 Chef Arfin’s 2 Saturday Buzz 3 4
Specialties from the Bar
August
Every Friday Main Lounge
6.30pm Every Saturday
8.15pm onwards
Our resident band –
That’s Life
5 Quiz Night 6 7 8 Satay 10 Hari Raya Haji
9 The Courtyard 11
NOT AVAILABLE Every Friday Sunday Kids
in August due to & Saturday Corner
Intersection 6.30pm – 10pm The Gilmour
NATIONAL
Super Brains Room
DAY @ SCC
12pm – 3pm
Plush Ball
High Tea 12 13 Black Mussels 14 15 Prosecco & Oysters 16 17 18
The Oval & Verandah Promotion! Promotion!
and Main Lounge Every Wednesdays All Outlets except
Available Daily Available at All The Padang Restaurant
3pm – 5pm Outlets Every Friday, 6.30pm
6pm
Cocktail Craze! 19 20 21 22 Hawker Fare 23 Breakfast 24 Sunday Brunch 25
Every Monday The Courtyard The Oval & Verandah The Padang Restaurant
Available All Day Selected Fridays Available Daily Every Sunday
at All Outlets 6.30pm 8am – 10.30am 12pm – 2.30pm
Intersection Super Brains Sunday Kids Corner
The Padang The Gilmour Room
Restaurant 12pm – 3pm
7pm – 10.30pm Glitter Glue Art
26 27 28 29 Carvery Lunch 30 31
Main Lounge
Available
on Weekdays
12pm – 2.30pm
GUO PEI: An Exhibition
MSD
5.45pm
22 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 20199 th SCC WINE & GOURMET SERIES
Proudly presented by:
French
Wine Pairing Dinner
A Tour with Wines from Burgundy
Date Friday, 26 July 2019 • Welcome Drink 7.00pm – 7.30pm
Member $108 per person • Guest $128 per person
Pre-Dinner Reception With over 18 years of experience in
Bouchard Pere Fils Macon Villages Blanc 2016, the wine industry, Sanjay Chandra
Macon Nair is fuelled by passion to thrive in
the trade and has gained a number
of credentials under his belt.
5-Course Set Dinner Menu
Prawns He is Wines & Spirits Education Trust
Poached prawns, puff quinoa, cauliflower puree, Advanced Certified, a Certified
avocado, scallop Sommelier by the Court of Master
William Fevre Petit Chablis 2017, Chablis Sommeliers, a Certified Specialists
of Wines by the Society of Wine
Foie Gras Educators and a French Wine Scholar
Pan seared foie gras, port wine sauce, poached apple by the French Wine Society.
balsamic gel
Bouchard Pere Fils La Vignee Pinot Noir 2017 His current role as Sales Director for Vinicole Asia also sees a
dynamic focus into quality fine wines sourced directly from wineries
72 Hours Sous Vide Short Ribs around the world, in addition to attending to corporate clientele.
Kale, onion gel, horseradish emulsion
Bouchard Pere Fils Cote de Beaune Villages 2014, Description Special Recommended
Cote de Beaune Take-Away $ Price $
Lamb Bouchard Père Fils Mâcon-Villages $42.00 $60.00
Roasted lamb loin, veal sweet bread, mushroom, puffed rice, Blanc 2016
pea emulsion
William Fèvre Petit Chablis 2017 $52.00 $72.00
Villa Ponciago Fleurie La Reserve 2015, Beaujolais
Bouchard Père Fils La Vignée Pinot $55.00 $78.00
White Chocolate Noir 2017
Salted caramel, raspberry, coffee tuile, pear
Bouchard Père Fils Côte de $58.00 $84.00
Beaune Villages 2014
Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea
Petit Fours Villa Ponciago Fleurie La Reserve 2015 $52.00 $72.00
Call 6338 9271 for reservations. Limited Seating. Reservations are based on first-come-first-served basis.
40% is chargeable for cancellations after Monday, 22 July 2019 and 100% for no show.RE CE NT EVENTS
SCC Wine & Gourmet Dinners – April and May 2019
The 6th and 7th SCC Wine & Gourmet Series gave Members and guests an opportunity to experience Italy’s and
California’s finest drops. From the Mediterranean flavours of the Feudi Di San Gregorio winery to the unique
blends of the Bridlewood and Frei Brothers wineries, there was something for everyone. Held on 26 April and
24 May respectively, the specially curated wine lists were paired with an exquisite 5 course meal prepared by our
skilled culinary team at The Padang.
The event was proudly presented by SCC in partnership with St. James’s Place Wealth Management.
SCC’s monthly Quiz Night is now coming to you at a new time slot!
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
7.30pm
Congratulations
to the Winners of the May and June edition!
May Winner – Sticky Wicket June Winner – Sticky Wicket
*Note*: There will be NO Quiz Night in August due to the Intersection Quiz Night
RSVP required; limited slots available. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis.
For more information, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at louis.n@scc.org.sg Tel: 63389271 Ext: 263.
24 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019R E C E NT EVENTS
Kampong Night
14 June 2019
Members and guests came together on 14 June 2019 for SCC’s annual
Kampong Night where they were treated to a delectable spread of
traditional Kampong Hawker fare before enjoying dance performances by
the Sri Warison dance troupe and live band music from Europhia.
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Activities are subject to change without prior notice.
RSVP required; limited slots available. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis.
For more information, please contact Ms Louis Neubronner at louis.n@scc.org.sg Tel: 63389271 Ext: 263.
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 25RE CE NT EVENTS Stumps Reopening Ceremony Stumps was officially reopened on 19 June 2019 by SCC President Sher Baljit Singh, who marked the occasion with the unveiling of the plaque. To grant an auspicious start to this newly revamped space, there was a lion dance performance. This was followed by the SCC’s Signature Cocktail Contest sampling session; Bianco Spritz, concocted by Leonard, was voted by Members as the winner. 26 THE PADANG JUL / AUG 2019
R E C E NT EVENTS
Chelsea Football Camp
10 – 13 June 2019
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 27INTERSECTION
SUPER
BRAINS
Form teams of 6 – 8* and test your knowledge
at our Intersection Super Brains!
Friday, 23 August 2019
7.00pm – 10.30pm
The Padang Restaurant
$35 per person
(includes a buffet dinner and a bottle of house pour wine per team)
T&Cs:
• This event is open to all Members
• *Only 3 guests per team are allowed
• Registrations close on Friday, 16 August 2019
• Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams
• The Champion Sports Section will receive an additional prize for their Section
• Non-section Members may compete for individual prizes but will not be entitled to the Sports Section prize
For more information and booking, please contact Ms. Louis Neubronner at louis.n@scc.org.sg Tel: 6338 9271 Ext: 263.New SCC Polo Teeshirts
– The Perfect Combination of Sports, Style & Comfort
We are introducing a new set of stylish SCC Polo Tees for Men and Ladies that you can
lounge in comfortably all day at the Club, and anywhere else on your social circuit.
Suitable for indoors and al fresco.
Here it is!
Featuring sleek and unique patterns in SCC’s colours of yellow and black,
these new men’s and ladies’ designs are unlike your usual polo tees.
Made up of 100% polyester “cotton feel” material, these polo tees offer the benefits of polyester
(flexible and resistant to wrinkles and shrinking), with the comfort of breathable cotton
that will keep you cool and dry in Singapore’s hot and humid climate.
Get yours today to add that extra oomph to your closet!
Don’t miss out on our early-bird offer and be the first few
to get your hands on these new items at only $25 each! (usual price: $30)
Early-bird promotion ends Friday, 26 July 2019.
To place your orders, please visit this link: http://bit.ly/SCCPoloTeesSSPORTS
PORTS NEWS
NEWS
SCC INTERSECTION
POOL & SNOOKER
TOURNAMENT
2019 By: David Yim, Billiards & Snooker Convenor
This year seven Sections signed up for the one-day Pool and
Snooker Tournament held at the Men’s Bar on Saturday, 7 June.
The seven Sections were defending champions Golf, Squash,
Tennis, Bowls, Balut, Bridge and B&S (Billiards & Snooker)
Section. Each team submitted five players and they played three
games - Pool Scotch Doubles (where each player plays alternate
shots), Snooker Singles and Snooker Scotch Doubles. In order to
fit the event into one afternoon, the games were limited to six reds
and capped at 20 mins. The team that had the most points after
20 mins would be declared the winner.
The teams were drawn into two groups A and B and the winners
and runner up of two groups playoff-ed each other in the semi
finals.
In the first semi final, Bowls played against B&S Section. In the
second semifinal, it was a tough match between the Tennis and
Squash with Squash edging out Tennis.
In the finals, B&S narrowly managed to beat Squash 2-1 in the
finals. Bowls played well to win the third spot.
We wish to thank President Sher Baljit Singh for presenting the
prizes and all the supporters that afternoon.
The B&S Section would like thank everyone for coming down, with
special mention to Bridge and Balut for fielding teams. It was also
nice to see some ladies from Tennis and Balut. We look forward
to hosting it again next year and we think that eight teams will be
a sweet spot and suggest that some Sections combine to form a From top: Bowls and Tennis Sections; Baluteers focussing hard;
team. Mr. Lim Khoon representing Golf, with supporters.
From top left, clockwise: Captain of Billiards & Snooker team Bak Choon receiving the trophy from SCC President Sher Baljit Singh; Mr. Velu receiving the 3rd place prize for
Bowls; Group team photo of Squash and Billiards & Snooker.
30 THE PADANG JUL FEB 2019
JAN / AUGSP ORTS
Billiards Convenor: David Yim | Article by: David Yim
On Saturday, 1 July 2019, our good friends from RBSC Polo (Royal Bangkok Sports Club Polo) made their way to SCC to have our Annual
Interport match.
The Thai team was led by Convenor Eddy (Mr. Tossaporn Saksanguanmanoon). The matches were held at the Men’s Bar from 2 pm to 5
pm. There were five singles and three doubles and all matches were played in a very friendly atmosphere of 2 frames per match. RBSC
Polo won 9 frames to 7.
The standard of play was very high even though the match was friendly and we witnessed a high break from Dr Korn of 60 points. The other
singles match worth mentioning is between Glen Yeo and current RBSC Polo champion Yom that led to a score of 1-1.
After the match we hosted our Thai friends to dinner at The Oval & Verandah . We look forward to visiting them in Bangkok next year.
JUL / AUG 2019 THE PADANG 31S PORTS
Bridge Convenor: Patricia Jasudasen | Article by: Lord Firoz Khimji (Lord of Glencoe)
The busy second quarter of our annual Bridge calendar continued unabated, packing into it the Beginners’ Course, the “Improvers’”
Course (beginners’ enhancement), the Quadrangle Games, the Premier Bridge League, Hari Raya evening and a Tournament Directors’
(T.D.) course to boot in between! Enjoy reading all about it ... and “blitzing” away, as usual ... !
Bridge Beginners’ / Improvers’ Course(s)
SCC Victoria Room, 9th. to 25th. May inc.
Our evergreen director, Carl Parker, conducted both these courses
with great success over quite a few Saturday mornings. The
Improvers’ Course was run on Saturdays between 4th.and 25th.
May inc, with a record 18 participants, mainly from the Beginners’
Course, and most of whom now play, from time to time, on Mondays
at the Beginners’ Table. Please do continue to “support” these
events as and when you can, whether you’re only just beginning to
get into this noble game, or looking towards honing your already
acquired “skills” even further!
Premier Bridge League 2019:
(Various Rotating, Participant Club Venues, 3rd March to
2nd June inc.)
This annual tourney, which ran on Sundays between 3rd March
and 2nd June inc., had seven participating clubs, vis The SCC,
CSC, GWCC, KEPPEL, NUSS, SRC and TC. Players representing
the SCC were (in alphabetical order): Firoz, King Fook, Mike,
Olivia, Patricia, Perry, Philip, Richard and Usha.
And despite our team having “met the challenge” in a spirited way
early on in this tourney, the following were (unfortunately) the final From top. clockwise: Last PBL Team - 2nd June; An “all new” T.D. in the making ... !(?);
Quad Games Team- 9th. June.
results: (1st. to 7th. respectively, V.P.’s in brackets) Keppel (101),
SRC (100), NUSS (93)*, T.C. (93)*, CSC (92), GWBC (80), SCC Hari Raya Game
(70).
(Gilmour Room, Monday 17th. June)
(* Whilst the NUSS and T.C. were tied in V.P.’s, NUSS won on a
head to head match). A record turn out this time, with a full house of 21 pairs (42 players,
including two beginners’ tables!) who enjoyed an evening of the
Quadrangle Games: usual sumptuous offerings from the SCC kitchen, and a spirited,
competitive game of duplicate bridge! In keeping with the usual
(Various Host Venues, 31st March to 9th. June inc.)
tradition, prizes were awarded to the best placed N/S and E/W
Commenced Sunday 31st. March, with first hosts Keppel Club, pairs, in addition to a consolation prize.
and being hosted, in turn, by the four participating clubs, vis
Keppel Club, Chines Swimming Club, SRC and SCC. The SCC
hosted in turn, on Sunday 9th. June.
Tournament Directors’ Course:
(SCBA, Saturdays, 27th. April to 25th. May inc.)
SCC Bridge is pleased to announce that Perumal Ramanathan
(“Perry”) has cleared this course (with flying colours, at first
attempt), and hence now awaits his official SCBA certification as a
“T.D.” Hearty congratulations, and kudos to Perry! From left: North/South Winning Pair; East/West Winning Pair.
Bridge Tit-bitz:
*The real test of a bridge player isn't in The "Trojan Horse"
keeping out of trouble, but in escaping (The challenge : South to make 6 Spades;
once he's in it. (Alfred Sheinwold ) Opening lead: Clubs K)
*South: Alert! East: Yes? South: I'm
requested to further mis-describe my hand!
*Years ago there were only two acceptable
reasons for not leading partner's suit: (1)
having no cards in the suit; (2) a death
wish.
*I favor light opening bids. When you're
my age, you can never be sure that the
bidding will get back around to you again.
(Oswald Jacoby, at 77).
Good luck, see you all in Sept./ Oct. ... and meantime, have a blast bridging those gaps (pardon the pun) ... !
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