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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
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SCC NIGHT RACE HOLDERS SCC CARPARK ACCESS
• As the Singapore Cricket Club is located within the • The SCC carpark will be partially closed on Saturday,
circuit park, access to the Club will only be permitted 14 September, at 0900hrs and half closure will
for SCC Night Race ticket holders from Friday, commence on Monday, 16 September.
20 September to Sunday, 22 September.
• Full closure of the carpark will take effect on Tuesday,
• The Club may be accessed via Gate 4. Members 17 September at 2330hrs.
may download the circuit map from the SGP website
• Half of the carpark will be re-opened on Tuesday,
for details and reference.
24 September, at 0900hrs and will be fully operational
• Pedestrian access will be available on 20, 21 and from Friday, 27 September, 1500hrs onwards.
22 September via Gate 4 located near the Asian
Civilisations Museum. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
• Taxis may continue to call at the following taxi stands:
GENERAL ROAD CLOSURE
I. Capitol Piazza
• St Andrews Road/Connaught Drive – There will be
II. Peninsula Excelsior Hotel
no vehicular access into the Club from Wednesday
18 September 0000hrs to Tuesday, 24 September III. Battery Road
0530hrs. IV. Hitachi Tower along Collyer Quay as well as others
not listed here
• Members who plan to drive are advised to exit the
Clubhouse on Tuesday, 17 September, by 2330hrs • Access to alternative taxi stands is subject to
before the road closure commences. prevailing traffic conditions.
• St Andrews Road and Fullerton Road will be fully
accessible from Tuesday, 24 September, 0530hrs
onwards.
Road access information is correct at time of publication.
Please contact our Member Services Desk at 6338 9271 for more information.
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
rags.raghavan@scc.org.sg martin.goerojo@scc.org.sg New Members Election Night: August 4
General Club News 6
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Staff Training and Townhall 7
Mr. George V. Abraham Mr. Lim Khoon
george.abraham@scc.org.sg lim.khoon@scc.org.sg
Mrs. Margaret Cunico Mr. Ananda Kumar FEATURES:
margaret.cunico@scc.org.sg ananda.kumar@scc.org.sg In Conversation with Daisy Irani 9
Mr. Anwar Gaffoor Mr. Paul Lawlass SCC Celebrates Singapore’s Bicentennial 11 — 13
anwar.gaffoor@scc.org.sg paul.lawlass@scc.org.sg SCC Homecoming for Chef Paul Askew! 14
Mr. David Jones Ms. Fathima Mohietheen Deconstructing Peranakan Belt Buckles 16
david.jones@scc.org.sg fathima@scc.org.sg
DINING HIGHLIGHTS 18 — 20
Subcommittee Members
GAMES CONTROL BOARD FOOD AND BEVERAGE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 21
Mr. Martin Goerojo (Chairman) Mr. Paul Lawlass (Chairman)
Ms. Sunita Kapoor Ms. Margaret Cunico UPCOMING EVENTS
Mr. David Yim Ms. Tracy Jones
Ms. Patricia Jasudasen
Oktoberfest 22
Ms. Nalini Willetts
Mr. Ganesh Ramanathan Ms. Fatimah Mohietheen Argentinian Wine Pairing Dinner 23
Mr. Suresh Kalpathy Sunday Kids Corner 8
Ms. Helen Campos ESTABLISHMENT SCC International Rugby7s 2019 29
Mr. Steve Dawson Mr. Ananda Kumar (Chairman)
Mr. Chionh Chye Hion Ms. Preeti Dubey
Mr. Intekhab Khan RECENT EVENTS 25 — 28
Mr. Rajan Menon
Ms. Nanthini Visvalingam Mr. Harpal Singh
Mr. Henry Winter
SPORTS
Mr. Sarat Chandran
SOCIAL Balut 30
Mr. Soenke Langhoff
Mr. Anwar Gaffoor (Chairman) Billiards & Snooker 31
Mr. George V. Abraham Bridge 32
FINANCE
Mr. Vikram Raman
Mr. Rangachari Raghavan (Chairman) Bowls 33
Ms. Soma Devi
Mr. Sher Baljit Singh Cricket 34
Ms. Darlene Kasten
Mr. Matthew C. Streeton Darts 36
Mr. V. Srikanth
Mr. Martin Goerejo
Golf 37
Mr. Zoher Motiwala
Mr. Hamish Christie PROPERTY Hockey 38
Mr. Jon Robinson Mr. George V. Abraham (Chairman) Netball 39
Mr. Nigel Stead Mr. Andrew Moore Rugby 40
Mr. Victor Olsen Mr. Retna Sabapathy Squash 41
Mr. Shanmugham Ganeson Mr. Ong Chin Leong
Tennis 42
Ms. Cynthia Robless
RULES AND MEMBERSHIP Mr. Jeyan Nadarajah
Mr. N Thangavelu
Mr. Lim Khoon (Chairman)
Mr. Matthew C. Streeton
Mr. Martin Goerojo MARCOM
Mr. Moiz H. Sithawalla Mrs. Margaret Cunico (Chairlady)
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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SEP / OCT 2019 THE PADANG 1
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NO OTHER METHODS OF BOOKING WILL BE ENTERTAINED.
• Tickets are free roaming/seating, with the exception of ‘Victoria Room’, ‘Victoria Suite’, ‘Gold Box’, and ‘Padang Box’.
• Each SCC Night Race ticket is inclusive of an official SGP Zone 4 walkabout ticket and an entrance ticket to the SCC.
• Please note that BOTH TICKETS ARE COMPULSORY FOR ENTRY to both the SGP circuit and the SCC.
• All guests must be signed in by an active SCC Member upon entry to the event.
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PRESIDENT ’S
MESSAGE
We are at about midpoint of our term, and I am glad to state that Over two weeks, from 11 – 26 October 2019, SCC will be
besides some challenges we are in a positive financial state. embracing our past, exploring our heritage and celebrating
our diversity through a series of engaging events that will
To date, we have earned a total revenue of $8.65 million – 2.4% culminate in the SCC Heritage Charity Ball – an extravagant
higher than our budget of $8.45 m and 1.5% higher than 2018’s evening of fine dining and entertainment that will be the key
$8.52 million. Higher market food ingredient costs continue to fund-raising event for our adopted charity SportCares, the
be a challenge; however, with careful daily inventory control philanthropic arm of Sports Singapore.
and better management of purchases, the cost of F&B has
dropped by 3.2% point to 40.8% from last year’s 44.0%. SCC’s celebration of Singapore’s Bicentennial will truly be
Effectively, there was a potential cost savings of $137,412. Payroll A Fiesta of Heritage and New Beginnings and we look forward to
cost continued its challenge with an increase in basic wages by our Members’ active participation. For more information, flip
$144,000 or 5.5% as well as corresponding increases in CPF and straight to pages 11 – 16.
FWL that rendered an effective increase in total payroll cost of
2.7% to $4.5 million from last year’s $4.38 million, mitigated by The next major tournament coming up is the 72nd edition of the
the better management and control of unnecessary overtime SCC International Rugby7s to be held on 8 – 10 November 2019
and casual labour. These variable components of the payroll on the Padang. Catch all the exciting action from top
cost have been reduced from $344,000 last year to $290,000 international teams including the mighty Ponsonby from New
now, a decrease of $54,000 or 15.6%. We continue to look for Zealand and Fijian powerhouse Daveta from Fiji at the main
innovative ways to control our electricity cost but I fear the tournament, as well as the Schools & Colleges and Corporate
solution may rest in a substantial capex spend. Touch tournaments. Fringe kids’ festivities ensure a great
weekend out for the entire family, so make sure you purchase
Despite the above-mentioned challenges, there is still a YTD net your tickets on at early-bird rates (more information on page 29).
operating profit.
Our Sections have been very active with their internal
We will continue to upgrade Club facilities and offerings for better activities, participation in external events and competitions.
membership experiences. We have a newly renovated Stumps Congratulations to the SCC Masters for winning the Pesta Sukan
and have introduced a signature SCC cocktail; I do encourage Hockey 5s Masters Competition and the ISCI International
you to try both. Keeping in mind Members’ wishes, we are Hockey 8s Festival (Legends Tournament); the Hockey Ladies for
introducing new food fare, including more vegetarian options. wining the premier title of the National Indoor Hockey League
for what is now three years in a row; and the SCC Gold and SCC
We have two action-packed months this September and October Black for being the Round 2 winners and Bowl winners in the
and are excited to see the Club come together to enjoy, celebrate Singapore Rugby Union Club 7s Series!
and party!
At the same time, a round of applause for the tremendous effort
First up is the SCC Night Race 2019 happening in conjunction put in by our SCC Lions in the SCA Premier Division Championship
with the Singapore Grand Prix from 20 – 22 September. Tickets final match; our SCC Hawks in the National Netball League
started selling out very early on and now the SCC team is adding Division 2 finals; and the SCC Tennis Ladies in the STA Inter Club
the final touches to preparations so you can enjoy a lavish Doubles Knockout Tournament. We truly appreciate the hard
weekend of entertainment at the Clubhouse right in the centre work of our SCC sportsmen and sportswomen in waving the SCC
of the F1 circuit. flag high!
In mid-October, SCC will come together to commemorate We hope you are all geared up for these next two months of
Singapore’s Bicentennial. From our vantage point on the Padang, merriment at SCC – see you at the Club!
SCC has had a front row seat to our country’s key historical events
and watched modern Singapore’s growth around our Clubhouse.
And just as the Club and its Members have always played
prominent roles in Singapore’s development over the years, so Sher Baljit Singh
now we are joining in the celebrations of Singapore Bicentennial. President, Singapore Cricket Club
SEP / OCT 2019 THE PADANG 3
CLUB NEWS
New Members’ Election Night
5 August 2019
Corporate Nominee
Mr Kameel Vohra, Mr N Sreenivasan, Mr Matthew Quek,
Ms Bernice Kwok Mr Shee Tse Koon GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor, Mr Neil Fitzmaurice,
Mr Kevin Cumbers
Ordinary (Transferable) Members
Mr Victor
Mr Le Anatole Mr Ranjan Lath
Lee Soo Teck
Mr Victor Lee Soo Teck, Deputy President Mr Matthew C. Streeton,
Mr Ranjan Lath, Mrs Richa Lath, Mrs Amanda Storey,
Mr Alex C Storey
Mr Vineet Mehra Mr Matthew Quek Mr Shankha Sen
Mr Eric Sim Mr Amit Sadana Mr T H Soh
Finance Member Mr Rangachari Raghavan, Mr Ranjan Lath,
Mr Amit Sadana
Mr Kameel Vohra Mr John Valvona
Term Member Sports Members
1. Mr Martin Aitchison 1. Mr Simran Gill
2. Mr Grant Dooley 2. Mr J S O’Neill
3. Mr Neil Fitzmaurice 3. Mr Christian Stobbs
4. Mr Charles Macgregor 4. Mr Alex C Storey
5. Mr Damian Mcdonald
6. Ms Joanna Ossinger
7. Mr Arthur Schoof Mr Julien Elliott Reidy, GC Member Mr George V Abraham,
Mr Damian Mcdonald, Mrs Debbie Mcdonald, Mr Grant Dooley
4 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2019
CLUB NEWS
Mr Le Anatole, Ms Liu Meng, Mr Nathan Govindasamy, Mr Sandeep Sharma, Mr Vineet Mehra, Mr J S O’Neill,
Ms Hsieh En Hsin, Mr Shee Tse Koon, Mr T H Soh, Mr Harry David Lombe Taylor, Deputy President Mr Matthew C.
President Mr Sher Baljit Singh, Mr Martin Aitchison Streeton, Mr N Sreenivasan, Mr Matthew Quek
Mdm Wong May May, Mrs Malgorzata Aitchison,
GC Member Mrs Margaret Cunico, Mr Eric Sim, Mr Miheer Lall
GC Member Mr George V Abraham, Mr Simran Gill
Ms Joanna Ossinger, Mr Daniel Moss,
GC Member Mr Anwar Gaffoor, Mrs Dipanjana Sen, Mr Tom Young, GC Member Mr Ananda Kumar, Mr John Valvona
Mr Shankha Sen
Mdm Wong May May, Finance Member Mr Rangachari Raghavan, Mr J S O’Neill, Mr Harry David Lombe Taylor,
Mr Charles Macgregor GC Member Mr George V Abraham, Mr Christian Stobbs
SEP / OCT 2019 THE PADANG 5
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OBITUARIES
The Club records, with deep regret,
the passing of our Members. F ollow
Our sincere condolences go out
to the families of the departed.
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6 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2019
CLUB NEWS
Staff Training Programmes
Occupational First Aid Course
In order to ensure that the Club has trained
individuals who know how to render first
aid treatment during an emergency, the
staff were sent on a First Aid Course.
F&B Training
By Langford Hospitality Consultants
A series of courses was organised to enhance
and improve the service skills of our staff,
better the management levels of our team
leaders, and give our staff the opportunity
to learn various selling techniques.
PDPA Refresher Course
Our Staff attended a PDPA refresher course
to review, reinforce and upgrade their
existing knowledge of the PDPA guidelines.
“In appreciation for your dedicated
service and Going the Extra Mile for
our Members”
Mollie Elizebath de Cruze
Member Services Desk
SEP / OCT 2019 THE PADANG 7
CLUB NEWS
Townhall, 26 June 2019
Staff Compliments
The Padang The Oval
Tristan Cha, Restaurant Manager Shang Linbin, Waitress
Albert Bugarin Calangian, Asst Restaurant Manager Ng Kok Fong Jeffery, Food & Beverage Supervisor
David Low, Banquet Ops Manager Johnny Law Tek Chye, Senior Restaurant Manager
Jacob Geng Shengbo, Captain Ahmad Bin Salim, Senior Waiter
Kesavadass P. Chandran, Banquet Operations Supervisor Mohd Alias Bin Sukaimi, Assistant Restaurant Manager
Marco Chai Nyin Yoong, Senior Captain Bejay Villafuerte Ponce, F&B Supervisor
Noraini Binti Tukijo, Captain Felix Zeng Fanbin, Assistant Restaurant Manager
Rumaizi Adha Bin Mokhtar, Captain
Victoria Room Dennis Ooi Yee Siang, Management Trainee
Leong Weng Chun, Senior Captain Perreras Jennifer Trinidad, F&B Supervisor
Xia Xue, Senior Captain Tan Kuan Chye, Assistant Restaurant Manager
Apple Chang Phei Phei, Senior Waitress
Men’s Bar
The Main Lounge / Stumps Bar
Lim Moh Koon, Bar Captain
Marimuthu A/L Vikenasenan, Bar Supervisor, Stumps Bar
Membership Department Leonard Beh Chian Kit, Bar Captain, Stumps
Yap Sin Wai Stephy, Senior Waitress, Main Lounge
Jeny, Senior Membership Executive Salvador Mary Chel Pepito, Food & Beverage Supervisor, Main Lounge
Serene Chew, Senior Membership Executive Muhammad Razi Bin Ramli, Senior Bar Captain, Stumps
Membership Services Desk Padang Kitchen
Rosnah Bte Omar, Members Services Assistant Jason Foong Fuh Jen, Junior Sous Chef
Long Service Award
Kabilan Thangavellu Januri Bin Mohd Yunos Thai Kai Leong Angeles Jordan Maningas
Bar Captain, Groundsman, Cricket Curator/ Maintenance Technician,
Main Lounge Sports Groundsman, Sports Property & Housekeeping
45 years of Service 40 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 5 Years of Service
2nd Quarter Outstanding Employee Recognition Awards 2019
Louis Neubronner Kenn Lee Angeles Jordan Maningas
Catering Sales Executive, Management Trainee, Maintenance Technician,
Operations F&B Stumps Property & Housekeeping
8 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2019FEATURE
In Conversation with:
Daisy
Irani
Television, theatre and film actress, director and producer –
Daisy Irani is a familiar face in Singapore. During her time with
Mediacorp, she produced and directed numerous iconic comedy,
drama and documentary series and garnered more than 20
awards at the New York Festivals and the Asian Television Awards;
she also launched the Okto channel and restructured Vasantham.
These days, Daisy devotes more of her time to the stage and HuM
Theatre, a non-profit organisation of which she is creative director
and co-founder. She has also been a juror for the International
Emmy Awards for the last several years.
Daisy is a Member of the SCC Marketing & Communications
Subcommittee.
Photo credit: India se
What about Singapore excites you? A very close second is the terrace outside Stumps. For me that’s
more like, quiet time in a crowded setting. A slight breeze blowing,
Singapore is my country. Its past, its present and its future excites beginning of the magic hour, the palette of different colours in the
me in a way that drives my passion to tell stories about it. And sky, the historic old buildings which house our theatres, a glass of
being successful at doing so, especially at reaching out to the wine and those signature crunchy chips… Heaven !
phenomenally diverse cross-section of our citizens adds an extra
buzz to my excitement. Just a couple of days ago Senior Minister What’s next for you?
Grace Fu presented HuM Theatre, a not for profit organization,
with the Champion of National Integration Award - a recognition Listening to a wife talk about her husband is always interesting,
that, what we do as a theatre group is bring people together. provocative and gossipy. Our upcoming production this October,
I thought that was awesome. “Being Mrs. Gandhi” is just that. It’s a play about a “simple” woman
who is sucked into the maelstrom of political history by virtue of
How has the local theatre scene evolved over the last being married to its famous protagonist, Mohandas Karamchand
30 years? Gandhi. What we are treated to is a perspective of Gandhi from
the best vantage point ever possible, that of his wife. But having
Oh my God, like everything about Singapore! By leaps and bounds!
Kasturba tell it to you the way she saw her tumultuous life play out,
Like the Singapore cricket team, the theatre scene has graduated speaks to the core strength of this remarkable woman.
from rank amateur status to a professionally organised business.
Watch how she traces her steps out of the shadow of child marriage,
Creativity on all fronts — writing, direction, acting, set design,
illiteracy and casteism to take on her man and his mission. And she
lighting & sound design — are cutting edge. The audiences are
says it all with her entertaining blend of passion, common sense
travelled and learned and set a high bar in their expectations of
and wry humour. She was “simple” yes, but she was never dull and
local productions. In turn, the local productions are stepping up to
boring. Kasturba - more sexy, tough, empowered and funny than
the plate and delivering. Pretty neat, in my opinion.
you think!
What are your hopes for Singapore’s future? PS: I am acting as Kasturba, so please come to watch and support
your fellow SCC Member!
From a theatre perspective, I certainly hope for more daring, cutting
edge content but I also would like to see the cost of producing
If you can only watch one play for the rest of your life,
drama go down so that quality theatre can become accessible and
what would it be?
affordable to everybody.
That is the most difficult question I have ever been asked!
From a life perspective, I hope that, in this selfishly rash and
Watching just one play!? That would drive me cuckoo! It would
politically unpredictable world, we are able to keep our cool and
be torturous for me. I love them all… Want to watch as many as I
emerge an even better country.
can... Wherever in the world I am… Drama, comedy, musicals…
It’s a never-ending feast!
Do you have a favourite spot in SCC; why do you like
it?
Unquestionably, The Oval!!!! Of course, the food is fabulous but
for me it has always felt like I am dining among friends - and that For more information about Daisy’s upcoming play
includes both the fellow diners and the friendly serving staff! “Being Mrs. Gandhi” and the promotional code she has
specially arranged for SCC Members, turn to the next
It positively lifts my mood seeing all those smiling faces:) page!
SEP / OCT 2019 THE PADANG 9FE ATURE 10 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2019
FEATURE
This year, Singapore commemorates the 200th anniversary of
Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival in Singapore, and the nation’s evolution
to the first-world powerhouse it is today.
From its vantage point on the Padang, the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC)
has been in the very centre of the country’s development, witnessing key
moments in our history and watching modern Singapore build up around it.
And just as the Club and its Members have always played prominent roles in
Singapore’s growth through the years, now we are joining in the celebrations
of Singapore’s Bicentennial.
Over two weeks, we will be embracing our past, exploring our heritage and
celebrating our diversity through a series of engaging events. This will be all
the more meaningful as we will also be raising funds for our adopted charity
SportCares – the philanthropic arm of Sports Singapore.
We invite your participation in our events and activities and thank you for
your support.
Welcome to SCC’s Celebration of Singapore’s Bicentennial!
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11 OCTOBER 2019, FRIDAY
“Wines from the Commonwealth”
Gourmet Dinner
• Opening dinner by local celebrity chef Eric Teo.
Venue: The Padang Restaurant
Price: $108 Member / $128 Guest
18 OCTOBER 2019, FRIDAY
The Peranakan Fiesta
• Peranakan Delights at The Oval & Verandah by local
celebrity chef Raymond Khoo with live food stations 20 OCTOBER 2019, SUNDAY
and local night street stalls at The Courtyard.
• Featuring live entertainment by The Peranakan SCC Family Day and Open House
Voices Choir & Band at The Main Lounge. • With pony rides, “nostalgic” game stalls and other
children’s activities.
• “Antique Roadshow”-style appraisal with Hotlotz.
• Recreating history: SCC Family Group photo-taking.
• Club tours
12 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2019FEATURE
26 OCTOBER 2019, SATURDAY
A Fiesta
of Heritage Football Carnival
and • Football clinic with Chelsea
New Beg Football Club for children.
innings Venue: Padang Field
25 OCTOBER 2019, FRIDAY
SCC Heritage Charity Ball
• Gala dinner with UK celebrity chef Paul Askew
• Raffle Draw, Charity auctions, etc.
• Launch of SCC Private Reserve Gin, and charity auction of
one bottle.
• Featuring live entertainment by popular band “10 Seconds”
until 1am.
Venue: InterContinential Hotel
Price: $295 Member / $325 Guest (tables of 10)
23 OCTOBER 2019, WEDNESDAY
SCC Comedy Night
• An evening of stand-up comedy with three local
comedians, including headliner Kavin Jay!
• Evening includes dinner buffet.
Venue: The Padang Restaurant
Price: $98 Member / $108 Guest
22 OCTOBER 2019, TUESDAY
Ladies’ Luncheon
• Lunch and Cooking Demonstration
with UK celebrity chef Paul Askew.
Venue: The Padang Restaurant
Price: $78 Member / $108 Guest
Information stated is correct at time of printing and may be subjected to change.
For more information and ticket sales, visit www.scc.org.sg/sccbicentennial now!
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Chef Askew with his son Harry.
With over three decades of experience working in the restaurant industry, Chef Paul Askew has a firm reputation as a
pioneer of excellent modern British cuisine, and he has become a stalwart of Liverpool’s burgeoning culinary scene,
helping the city to grow to become the gastronomic hub that it is now, and cementing him as one of the country’s most
popular chefs.
However, Chef Askew’s roots started in the Middle East and Asia – he moved to Dubai at 11, followed by Singapore,
with his family. And it was here that his fascination with good quality food and ingredients began after being exposed to
different cultures and foods – finding both cities centres of culinary excellence and diversity.
This October, the SCC welcomes Chef Askew home as he joins us in commemorating Singapore’s Bicentennial! Chef
Askew will be conducting a cooking demonstration during the Ladies’ Luncheon on 22 October and serving a luxurious
dining experience at the SCC Heritage Charity Ball on 25 October.
You spent some of your childhood years growing
up in Singapore and your parents were members
of the Singapore Cricket Club. What are some of
your fondest memories of your time in Singapore?
Arriving in Singapore was a fantastic experience – the culture,
the hustle & bustle, the warmth of the welcome from so many
friendly people instantly made me feel at home. We lived in
Kheam Hock Road, off Bukit Timah and Dunearn Road. I
loved shopping in Holland Village and Orchard Road, the trips
to Malaysia and Sentosa Island and, of course, there was no
Marina Bay Sands then.
Some of my favourite memories are visiting the Singapore
Cricket Club for dinner with my mother and father, who
would often entertain guests there, and mixing with its
diverse community of members. In my younger days I also
enjoyed going in for a game of squash or, more latterly,
lawn bowls. I very much enjoyed visits with my Dad to
Newton Circus to eat chilli crab and satay and drinking Anchor
or Tiger Beer. The theatre, the food, the smells were just
Chef Askew’s parents at the Singapore Cricket Club. fabulous and so vibrant!
14 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2019FEATURE
How did your time in Singapore influence your love of
food and cooking?
Well I can honestly say that Singapore provided me with one of my first
and greatest inspirations to become a chef. I travelled with family from
very early on and was exposed to the markets and hawker centres of
Singapore which, with its vibrancy of colours and flavours, was literally
like being in Aladdin’s cave – it’s like the New York of Asia!
The freshness of the seafood, vegetables and meats, the experience
of having food cooked in front of you while you watch, the aromas,
the theatre of it all just made me want more and more. So, I guess my
fascination and obsession with great food and its presentation started
here (in Singapore). It gave me the starting platform to the restaurant
of my dreams at the age of 16 until when I opened The Art School five Chef Askew’s parents entertaining guests at The Padang Restaurant.
years ago.
How would you describe your style of cooking? Just as when I think of Singapore, I think of satay, chilli crab and
chicken rice, I want my city to be known for its great seabass, lamb,
Two words: “Experimental” and “precise”. I love to find new ingredients beef, asparagus and watercress etc. We have amazing ingredients
to include in my dishes and also to find new ways of using the much- right on our doorstep, often overlooked, that I want local people to
loved locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Experimentation is part of use, helping to cut down on air miles, carbon emissions and to
the creativity of being a chef and in inspiring others to do the same. help maintain national and regional identity. All my suppliers are
I’m also incredibly precise in the dishes that come off the pass. focussed on searching for the best local produce especially when
It’s common knowledge that Michelin visits restaurants looking for each season brings its own sensational selection of fish, meat
consistency but when I am plating food to be set in front of guests and vegetables.
in the restaurant I also have a very clear image in my mind of how
each plate should look to bring all of the elements together in perfect What can our guests look forward to with the SCC Heritage
harmony every time. I think of it as edible art. I like to think that I have Charity Ball menu that you are preparing?
more art than science in my food. When I sit down to create a menu for such a special occasion I
try to choose dishes and ingredients that are celebratory in their
nature and fitting to the event. As chefs think of ingredients as crown
jewels of what we do, I want to share my repertoire of flavours, colours
and textures, and in this case, with some British colonial elements
mixed with Singaporean highlights from the local markets.
I used exactly the same approach when I cooked for Her Majesty
The Queen, Condoleeza Rice and Quentin Tarantino. I cook from the
heart and try to create memorable moments through the enjoyment
and celebration of food. For me, this is a night to say “Majulah
Singapura!” but with food, wine, conviviality, the heritage of a great
city, an inspirational country and an amazing foodlovers’ heaven.
Describe your favourite meal.
I’m a diner of contrasts. I love simple, well cooked meals rather
than elaborate food cooked badly but if I’m treating myself I would
start with a glass of Charles Heidsieck Champagne (my favourite),
then a turbot and lobster starter with a glass of Meursault, onto a
venison Wellington and all the trimmings with a hearty Californian
Ridge Monte Bello and then round the meal off with some Colston
Chef Askew getting ready for some bowling action at the Singapore Basset Stilton with truffle honey and a glass of Dows ’66 port.
Cricket Club.
What is the one ingredient you cannot live without?
It’s hard to pick one single ingredient as I love and use so many, but Onwards
I suppose the one I reach for first and use most often would be and Upwards
Maldon sea salt flakes. I have even packed some in my suitcase….
Haha! Chef Askew’s debut book,
“Onwards and Upwards”
What do you wish people cooking at home would try is part autobiographical,
more of? documenting his early
I would love to see people be more adventurous & experimental and years in the industry
cook with more fish and shellfish at home. The UK, like Singapore, is and the international
an island nation with a rich marine heritage and it is home to some of experiences that shaped
the finest quality seafood around but currently export up to 90% of our him, yet part gastronomic
stocks to mainland Europe. I think it’s such a shame when I see so many & visual masterpiece,
of our native species being shipped out and not used on restaurant with 40 stunning complete
menus in the UK. Whenever people ask me this very question I urge
dishes from The Art School
them to buy local produce from markets and fishmongers.
Restaurant in Liverpool
With globalisation making ingredients very easily where he is Chef Patron.
available across the globe, how has that impacted on
“Onwards and Upwards” will be available for sale
food trends?
during the SCC’s bicentennial celebratory events
Globalisation has had an incredible effect on food around the world when you can meet Chef Askew to autograph your
and whilst I understand how valuable that facility can be I am a chef who
copies.
follows the seasons, looks to use produce with a local, fresh, quality-
assured stamp on it. I believe in creating a sense of place with identity.
SEP / OCT 2019 THE PADANG 15FE ATURE
DECONSTRUCTING …
PERANAKAN
BELT BUCKLES
By: Matthew Elton
These stunning 22 carat gold Peranakan belt buckles were made in Singapore between the 1930s and the 1950s. Worn
by Peranakan women with a gold or silver belt, they were used to hold up their sarong which was traditionally worn
with a kebaya.
Typical of the time, one of the buckles features
an intricately carved dragon and phoenix,
motifs in Chinese mythology for marital
harmony. They represent the yin (dragon) and
yang (phoenix) balance essential for married
life and were often commissioned as wedding
gifts by wealthier Peranakan families.
These days, belt buckles are heirlooms, passed
down from grandmothers with the promise
they will never be removed from the family.
However, if these were to come to market,
we would estimate the smaller version could
achieve $8,000 – $10,000 and the larger
$15,000 – $18,000.
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.
HotLotz are coming to the SCC Open House Fun Day!
Have you got an item at home you’re curious about? Bring it down to the Victoria Room
on Sunday 20th October from 11am to 5pm. The HotLotz team will be offering an ‘Antiques
Roadshow’ style appraisal if you would like to learn more about your items!
To make an appointment, please email hello@hotlotz.com with your preferred time.
16 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2019REVIVE YOUR SENSES
Come alive in your new island home, where
white sandy beaches meet pristine blue waters.
Wake up to breathtaking views of the Indian
Ocean and dive into new adventures each day.
At sunset, unwind and dine to a new rhythm
with lush sounds at Café del Sol. Here, at the
newly unveiled The Residence Maldives at
Dhigurah – every day is a fresh new beat.
MOMENTS ENRICHED.
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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.
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Available PADANG SEP &/ OCT
Main Lounge 2019
Stumps.FO O D & B EVERAG E
Chef Arfin’s Oval Daily Specials
September/October 2019
S P E C I A L S
Fridays, 6.30pm onwards
The Courtyard
September
6 September
Indian Mee Goreng
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
13 September
Combo Mutton & Chicken Biryani
$15.80
27 September
Kambing Soup
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large)
SCC Fish Moolie
October
September October
4 October
Plain Thosai Monday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September Monday 7, 14, 21 October
served with Sambal Gravy Chicken Biryani, or Mutton Biryani, or
and Trio Chutney $5.80 Oven-roasted Striploin with Braised Duck Leg with Orange
Vegetables and Potatoes, or Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or
Masala Thosai Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup Pink Leg Prawn Noodle Soup
served with Sambal Gravy with Fresh Clams with Fresh Clams
and Trio Chutney $9.80
Tuesday 3, 10, 17, 24 September Tuesday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October
11 October SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or
Indian Mee Goreng Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Pan-fried Seabass Fillet with Lemon Dill
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Lemon Dill Sauce, Vegetables Sauce, Vegetables and Potatoes, or
and Potatoes, or Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney,
18 October Chicken Tikka with Mint Chutney, Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread
Soto Ayam Mixed Vegetables and Naan Bread
$8.80 (regular), $10.80 (large) Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October
Wednesday 4, 11, 18, 25 September SCC Chicken & Egg Curry
25 October 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 3, 10 17, 24, 31 October
Cake
OF THE MONTH
$47
per kg
Thursday 5, 12, 19, 26 September
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 4, 11, 18, 25 October
Friday 6, 13, 27 September 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 7, 14, 28 September Saturday 5, 12, 19, 26 October
SCC Laksa, or SCC Laksa, or
SCC Chicken Rice, or SCC Chicken Rice, or
Chicken Biryani Mutton Biryani
Yuzu Bergamot Custard Mousse Sunday 1, 8, 15, 29 September Sunday 6, 13, 20 October
with Pistachio Cremeux & Coconut Crumble 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 27 & 28 October.
SEP / OCT 2019 THE PADANG 19FOOD & BEVERAGE
Dinner Specials
AT THE OVAL & VERANDAH
September
Special
October
Pan Seared Barramundi Fillet with Shimeji Special
Mushrooms, Root Vegetables and Dill Cream Sauce
$26.80
Char Grilled T-bone Steak with
Sautéed Provencal Vegetable
$29.80
October
Special
September
Special
Barbecue Mango Duck
with Glazed Fragrant Herb
Penang Fried Kuay Teow $21.80
$10.80
October
Special
Kerala Lamb Shank
served with Butter Naan
$19.80
September
Special
Duck Confit Pizza
$16.80
All photos are for illustration only.
20 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2019 Actual products may vary.C a lend a r
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Cocktail Craze! 30 1
Every Monday
September
Available All Day
at All Outlets
2 Quiz Night 3 4 5 Chef Arfin’s 6 7 Sunday Kids Corner 8
Men’s Bar Specialties The Gilmour Room
7.30pm Every Friday, 6.30pm 12pm – 3pm
Spark & Shuck! Movie Screening
All Outlets except
The Padang Restaurant
Every Friday
6.30pm
9 Breakfast 10 11 12 Hawker Fare 13 Satay 14 15
The Oval & Verandah The Courtyard The Courtyard
Available Daily Selected Fridays Every Friday
8am – 10.30am 6.30pm & Saturday
6.30pm – 10pm
Carvery Lunch 16 17 Black Mussels 18 19
Main Lounge Promotion!
Race the Heat
SCC20.21NIGHT
.22 SEP RACE
Available Every Wednesdays
on Weekdays Available at All
2019
12pm – 2.30pm Outlets
6pm
23 24 25 High Tea 26 Hawker Fare 27 Saturday Buzz 28 Sunday Brunch 29
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
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Quiz Night 1 2 3 Chef Arfin’s 4 Saturday Buzz 5 Sunday Kids Corner 6
Men’s Bar Specialties from the Bar The Gilmour Room
7.30pm Every Friday Main Lounge 12pm – 3pm
6.30pm Every Saturday Crown and Tiara Craft
8.15pm onwards
Our resident band –
That’s Life
7 Breakfast 8 9 High Tea 10 Hawker Fare 11 12 13
The Oval & Verandah The Oval & Verandah The Courtyard
Available Daily and Main Lounge Selected Fridays
8am – 10.30am Available Daily 6.30pm
3pm – 5pm
14 15 Black Mussels 16 17 Spark & Shuck! 18 Satay 19 Sunday Brunch 20
Promotion! All Outlets except The Courtyard The Padang
Every Wednesdays The Padang Restaurant Every Friday Restaurant
Available at All Every Friday & Saturday Every Sunday
Outlets 6.30pm 6.30pm – 10pm 12pm – 2.30pm
6pm
Cocktail Craze! 21 22 23 24 Hawker Fare 25 26
Every Monday The Courtyard 27
Available All Day SCC Celebrates Singapore’s Bicentennial Selected Fridays
at All Outlets 6.30pm
11 – 26 October 2019
See pages 11 – 13 for more information
DEEPAVALI
28 Carvery Lunch 29 30 31 30
Main Lounge
October
Available
on Weekdays
12pm – 2.30pm
SEP / OCT 2019 THE PADANG 2130 Sept – 6 Oct 2019
F & B Specials
Roasted Pork Knuckle with Oktober Sausages, Nurberger
Braised Cabbage, New Potatoes, Pork Bratwurst and Blockwurst
Pickled Onions, Gherkin, and Mustard with Sauerkraut and Mustard
$22.80 $18.80
1 for 1 Erdinger Beer
330ml $8.90 | 500ml $12.90
Available at
STU PS10 th SCC WINE & GOURMET SERIES
Proudly presented by: Argentinian
Wine Pairing Dinner
Featuring wines from prestigious Argentinian winery, Bodegas Salentein
Date Friday, 27 September 2019 • Welcome Drink 7.00pm – 7.30pm
Member $108 per person • Guest $128 per person
Pre-Dinner Reception Born in Buenos Aires City. Matias’ passion
Salentein Portillo Chardonnay 2016 for wine led him to graduate level 3 at the
WSET in 2011.
5-Course Set Dinner Menu He started out at Bodegas Salentein,
one of the most premium wineries in the
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio
Argentinian market and the 6th largest
Apple, horseradish, capers, avocado
wine exporter from Argentina, in 2001 as a
Salentein Portillo Chardonnay 2016
Marketing Assistant.
Duck Ravioli Today, as a member of Salentein’s
Potato cream, mandarin gel, ginger foam, truffle Management Team, he is the head of
Salentein Barrel Selection Chardonnay 2016 Marketing & PR for luxury brands (Salentein, Alyda Sparkling and
Pyros Wines) globally and is also part of the R&D team actively
Ocean Trout participating with Winemakers and Agronomists regarding
innovations and trends in wine, Terroir and business sustainability.
Confit trout, little neck clams, scallop, lobster emulsion
Salentein Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013
Description Special Recommended
Take-Away $ Price $
Beef
Truffle mash, kale, horseradish emulsion Salentein Portillo Chardonnay 2016 $35.00 $55.00
Salentein Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Salentein Barrel Selection $48.00 $68.00
Chardonnay 2016
Burnt Butter Sponge
Crème anglaise, vanilla ice cream, rhubab Salentein Single Vineyard $65.00 85.00
Pinot Noir 2013
Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea Salentein Barrel Selection $52.00 $70.00
Petit Fours Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Call 6338 9271 for reservations. Limited Seating. Reservations are based on first-come-first-served basis.
40% is chargeable for cancellations after Monday, 23 September 2019 and 100% for no show.TAX STRATEGY AND PLANNING
FOR RETURNING TO THE UK
For those considering an eventual or imminent return to the UK, consideration of the tax
implications compared to the Singapore tax environment is important. After enjoying low-income
tax on earnings, no tax on investment income and no National Insurance deductions, moving
back to a high tax jurisdiction like the UK can often end up being a shock and a huge setback.
However, with a little care and planning, the UK can actually be surprisingly tax-efficient.
The British Chamber of Commerce and Select Investors, a Division of St. James’s Place
(Singapore) Private Limited, invites you to join this special presentation from Martin Rimmer,
Head of Tax for Select Investors, where guests will be educated on the main issues and
planning opportunities which will make a real difference in your UK repatriation. The event
will also be valuable to non-British nationals who are considering a move to the UK.
Hosted at the Singapore Cricket Club, we would be delighted if you could join us
and we encourage the invite to be shared with others who would also like to attend.
TUESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2019
Registration with drinks and canapés at 6:30pm and presentation will commence at 7:00pm.
Gilmour Room, Level 2, Singapore Cricket Club, Connaught Drive, Singapore 179681
The levels and bases of taxation and reliefs from taxation can change
at any time and are dependent on individual circumstances.
In partnership with
RSVP to confirm your attendance:
select.investors@sjpp.asia
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Singapore represent St. James’s Place (Singapore) Private Limited, which is part of the St. James’s Place Wealth Management Group, is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and is a member
of the Association of Financial Advisors (Singapore). Company Registration No. 200406398R. Financial Adviser’s Licence No. FA100026. St. James’s Place Wealth Management Group Ltd
Registered Office: St. James’s Place House, 1 Tetbury Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1FP, United Kingdom. Registered in England Number 02627518.R E C E NT EVENTS
SCC Wine & Gourmet Dinners – June and July 2019
The 8th and 9th SCC Wine & Gourmet Series featured a
medley of wines from South America’s leading wine
producer, Vina Concha y Toro and the French region
of Burgundy. Members and guests spent enjoyable
evenings experiencing some of the best bottles that
Chile and France have to offer. Held on 28 June and
26 July respectively, the specially curated wine lists
were complemented with exquisite 5 course meals
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.
Look Who’s Cooking
14 July 2019
Chef Vik from The Padang Restaurant showed our Members and guests
how to prepare a three course meal that was not only healthy, but also fit
for a king.
SEP / OCT 2019 THE PADANG 25RE CE NT EVENTS SCC Family Fiesta On 29 June 2019, the SCC Dempsey Field was bustling with activity from the SCC Family Fiesta. From bouncy castles and face painting booths, to archery tag sessions and free coaching trials by Chelsea FC IDC, both the kids and the adults had an enjoyable time experiencing SCC. Chelsea Football Camp 23 – 25 July 2019 26 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2019
R E C E NT EVENTS
National Day 2019 @ SCC
The Club celebrated Singapore’s 54th birthday with an afternoon of activities for the kids, followed by some traditional hawker fare and a Lion City
Buffet at The Padang Restaurant. The day was completed with magnificent views of the NDP 2019 highlights.
Quiz Night
s
Congratulation
on!
of the July editi
to the Winner
July Winner – The Undecided
SEP / OCT 2019 THE PADANG 27RE CE NT EVENTS
Archery Course
SCC organised a basic archery course that
was held at the SCC Dempsey field from
17 – 19 July 2019.
In response to the enthusiastic turnout,
we will be holding regular sessions in the
future. For more information, please contact
Ms. Wendy Foo at wendy.foo@scc.org.sg.
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Kids
Corner
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e d 3 – 12 yea
(For kids ag
Time: 12pm
– 3pm
8 Sept n u e : G il m o u r Room
ember Ve
Movie
Screen 6 October
ing iara Craft
Crown and T
Activities are subject to change without prior notice.
For more information and reservation, please contact Members’ Services Desk at scc@scc.org.sg Tel: 63389271
RSVP required; limited slots available. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Balut Convenor: Sunita Kapoor | Article by: Cindy Raman
BALUT SECTION 2018/19 AGM
The Balut Section held its AGM on the 21st of May 2019,
at the Gilmour Room. The turnout was impressive and included
guests like Sher Baljit Singh (President), Mathew Streeton
(Deputy President), Martin Goerjojo (Chairman GCB) and
Sean Boyle (GM).
The outgoing Convenor Tony Fisher presented the report on the
Section’s previous year’s activities. The highlight of the evening
was the election of a new committee.
After all the formalities were concluded, Section Members enjoyed
some “makan kechil” followed by another exceptional in-house
event. Our many thanks to the outgoing committee for their
dedication and hard work!
IN-HOUSE BALUT EVENTS The new Balut Section Committee consists of Convenor Sunita
Kapoor; Secretary Cindy Raman; Treasurer Mohan Dadlani;
TUESDAY, 11TH JUNE Committee Members Soma Devi & Tony Fisher; Captain Raj
An excellent turnout, with Foo Yong taking the honors with 637 Kumar.
points. Second and third places went to A N Balagopal, 625 points
and Anwar with 618 points.
TUESDAY 9TH JULY
Not only did Alice Jiang win the top prize with 669 points, she also
had the top individual score of 148. Keeping it in the family, Else
and Rolf took second and third place with 656 and 626 points.
INTERSECTION POOL & SNOOKER
TOURNMENT
The Balut Section sent a team to the Intersectional tournament
held on Sat the 8th of June 2019. Unfortunately, we realized the
Balut Section needs a lot more practice, but fun was had by all.
Thank you Billiards & Snooker Section for a fun-filled Saturday.
INTER-CLUB LEAGUE TOURNMENT From left: 11th June in-house Balut event - Foo Yong with Convenor
Sunita Kapoor & Captain Raj Kumar; Intersection Pool & Snooker
On the 19th of June SCC sent 5 teams for the inter-club league Tournament: Jasmine Fisher and Mohan Dadlani planning their
games held at SRC by EA. next move.
Our teams did not fair too well and the top prizes went to IA and
Tanglin Club.
SCC hosted the next inter-club league game on the 17th of July.
The Padang Restaurant was transformed into a “Balut Den” so
as to accommodate 76 players from a total of 19 teams. Our
resident “master of the dice”, Raj Kumar walked away with the top
individual prize with 682 points. SRC Team 3 achieved first place
with a total of 2472 points.
At the Inter-Club at the Padang, we were grateful to GCB Martin
for agreeing to attend and graciously present the prizes.
The Next League Games will be held as follows:-
• 21st Aug (NUSS)
From top, clockwise: SRC Team 3;
• 18th Sep (Indian Association) Master of the Dice Raj Kumar.
• 16th Oct (Tanglin Club)
hosted by the Kota Kinabalu Club
TOURS on the 22nd & 23rd of Nov 2019.
14 participants are all geared up for the 5th Invitational Balut Inter-
Note: The next Saturday afternoon
Club Competition to be held in Kuching by the Sarawak Club on
event will be held on the 24th Aug,
the 13 & 14th of September. Good luck teams!
and the Pot Games will be held
Preparations are well under way for the keenly anticipated trip to at SCC on Saturday the 28th of
Kota Kinabalu for the 39th Chivas Regal Interport Competition September 2019.
30 THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2019SPORTS
Billiards Convenor: David Yim | Article by: David Yim
Peter covering the basics with Past President Mohan Bhojwani, AK and Bak Choon (Captain) watching.
BILLIARDS & SNOOKER CLINIC BY PETER GILCHRIST
Wednesday, 3rd July, 6pm - SCC Men’s Bar
Our Billiard’s & Snooker Section Members were treated to a fun night with Peter
Gilchrist, the current World No 1 ranked Billiards Professional (WPBSA: World
Professional Billiards and Snooker Association) at the Men’s Bar. Following requests
from several Section Members for clinics and coaching, we organised this event as
a trial to see the response from Section Members who are looking to improve their
basic skills.
Peter was entertaining and covered the basics of Billiards and Snooker. Topics
included: the stance, how to how to cue consistently, types of cues, basic Billiards
shots and some trick shots.
We also combined the evening with a celebration for our SCC Division 5 players who
won the National League earlier this year.
The turnout was good and we wish to thank Peter for taking time out to do this for the
Club and Section.
We look forward to organising more social nights In September and November.
From top, clockwise: David Yim (Convenor) getting some tips from Peter; Thomas Mummert listening intensely to Peter; Jason Teo having a go!
SEP / OCT 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 arrived with a bang, and just as soon, abated into “low tide” towards the third
quarter, capped by a rather colourful 90th. birthday (yep, 90th.!) bash for our evergreen Mr. Purush. Enjoy reading all about it ... and
“blitzing” away, as usual ... !
KUCHING BRIDGE CONGRESS UPCOMING EVENTS
(Kuching, 5th - 7th July) 1. National Day Celebration
2 of our Members participated, Chan King Fook and partner, Edith Game
Somogyi and partner. (Gilmour Room, Monday
19th. August)
2. Dr. Modi Open Pairs
VARIOUS OTHER TOURNAMENTS: OPEN Tournament
PAIRS/ TEAMS (The Padang, Saturday
• Keppel Club : Sunday, 14 July 31st August)
• SRC : Sunday, 28 July 3. Bridge Section AGM
(Victoria / Gilmour Room,
• CSC : Sunday, 4 August Monday, 16th. September)
4. POT Games
90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF PURUSH (SCC, Saturday 28th.
(A PURUSHOTHAMAN) September)
SCC hosts the Tanglin
(Gilmour Room, Monday 22nd July; Note actual birthday was Club this time around.
23rd July)
All results to be announced
The SCC Bridge Section is proud to wish Purush a grand (young) next issue.
90th. ... and counting ... !
The evergreen Purush and his huge (reddish) 90th. cake courtesy SCC Bridge, accompanied with Prosecco for the "A" Team, courtesy
Purush.
Bridge Tit-bitz:
*I’d like a review of the bidding with all of the original inflections.
(George Kaufman)
*My partner is 20 years behind the times. he still thinks you need
high cards to bid.
*Know the difference between a serial killer and a bridge partner?
Answer: You can reason with the serial killer.
*A lady who travels the world and hasn’t played any duplicate in
the U.S and is carrying around all kinds of foreign currency, makes
an illegal comment during the bidding and the director fines her 3
IMPs. She says: “O.K, but what’s the conversion rate?”
“Honey, you are playing worse from day by day but today you are
playing like it was tomorrow”... !
*When dummy’s cards came down, declarer asked “where is the
hand you had during the bidding?!?”
*Learning she was going to have twins, the bridge playing wife said,
“That’s just like my husband. Doubling me when I’m vulnerable!”
Catch you all in our year-end, Nov. / Dec. issue ... and meantime, have a blast bridging those gaps (pardon the pun) ... !
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