the tanglin times: december 2014

The Tanglin TimesDECEMBER 2014WWW.TANGLINCLUB.ORG.SG

The Tanglin TimesDECEMBER 2014WWW.TANGLINCLUB.ORG.SG

Happy Holidays

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GENERAL COMMITTEE 2014/2015

PRESIDENT Joseph ChewVICE-PRESIDENT Robert WienerHONORARY TREASuRERDavid PalmerDEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY CONVENORhenry LingENTERTAINMENT CONVENORJudy ip harrisFOOD & BEVERAGE CONVENORho Chee LinHuMAN RESOuRCE CONVENORRoger hancockLIBRARY - BOOKS & DVDS CONVENORShirley LowMEMBERS’ COMMuNICATIONS CONVENORKelvin KawMEMBERSHIP & RuLES CONVENOReugene LimPROCuREMENT CONVENORRobert WienerSPORTS & RECREATION CONVENORBrian Dickerson

MANAGEMENT

GENERAL MANAGERJosie [email protected]

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Clara Tan [email protected]

EXECuTIVE CHEF Louis Tay [email protected]

EVENTS MANAGER Tina Supri [email protected]

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER Zaini Rahamat [email protected]

HuMAN RESOuRCE MANAGERCelestine [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Laura Monteiro [email protected]

SPORTS & RECREATION MANAGER Dean Chee [email protected]

EDITORIAL

CHIEF EDITOR Kelvin Kaw

DESIGNER Aliff Ajis [email protected]

ASSISTANT DESIGNERhidayah [email protected]

For advertising and magazine enquiries SENIOR MARKETING EXECuTIVE habib Mansoor [email protected] • 66220533

5 Stevens Road, Singapore 257814 Tel: 66220555 Fax: 67332391

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Contents

WEDDING PACKAGES AT THE CHURCHILL ROOM

Your wedding is a milestone in your life. An unforgettable experience that not only will bring you lasting memories, but also the promise of a life in love. From ceremonies marking your solemn vows, to grand gala receptions for your friends and loved ones, the Churchill Room is the perfect backdrop for

a memory that will last a lifetime.

Call our Banquets Department to enquire about our wedding packages, and also our Tanglin Honeymoon Experience, which includes a stay in

Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, courtesy of Langkawi Pasifik.

For enquiries, contact Mr Mugu at 6622 0434 or at [email protected]

Dear Fellow Members,

In the last few issues of the Tanglin Times, my

colleagues and I had shared with you some changes

we would like to bring about. These included some

Membership Rule changes and the proposal to set

up a Chinese restaurant.

Since then, we have received feedback from

Members, mostly positive and related to the

Membership issues. At the same time, several

Members lamented that there had been far too many

changes in recent years such that we may run the

risk of ceasing to be a proper Members’ Club. Kindly

allow me to explain and hopefully allay the anxieties

caused by the seemingly numerous changes.

Firstly, I consider it imprudent

to seek change for the sake

of change. Take the Chinese

restaurant for example: The

resolution was proposed and

approved by the Membership at a Special General

Meeting on 30 September 2013. It behoves the

General Committee (GC) to therefore work towards

the realisation of this approved resolution. Anything

done contrary to this will need to be referred back to

the Membership.

Secondly, I think it is the responsibility of the GC

to tackle the topic of Membership issues which,

as I have repeatedly said, is difficult and complex,

but is one we must address rather quickly, yet with

caution and sensitivity. Several attempts had been

made in the past to remedy the problems but these

came to nought. The resolution to seek an increase

in the planned total membership (PTM) is a case

in point.

Thirdly, I deem it the duty

of the GC to effectively

communicate to Members

the significant changes

it intends to undertake

and seek approval as

necessary. The Tanglin

Times, the Club’s

website, Members’

forum/dialogue sessions, and Special General

Meetings are the principal modes of communication

which will be utilised.

At the time of writing this message, the Club is

preparing for a dialogue session

with Members on 27 November

2014. The dialogue will cover

the foregoing two issues on

Membership Rule changes and

the Chinese restaurant. Once we

have articulated your inputs on the proposals put

forward, we will then be convening a Special General

Meeting in the New Year to seek Members’ approval

on the related resolutions.

On a lighter note, as we are approaching the year

end, may I take this opportunity to wish all Members,

management, and staff of the Club the joy and peace

of the season and a Happy New Year.

Joseph chewPresident

President’s Message

since then, we have received feedback from Members, mostly

positive and related to the Membership issues

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Fellow Members,

‘Tis the season to be giving. In the month of November,

a charity Opera Recital by the talented classical singer

Ms Tanya Sen was sold out, with almost 200 attendees

packing the event in the Churchill Room on a beautiful

Sunday afternoon at the Club. All proceeds from the event,

of almost $5,000, were donated to Dover Park Hospice.

More coverage about the event is in this issue.

Last month, I introduced the Members’ Communications

team, and talked about the team’s three pillar goals, which

are: 1) Branding, 2) Communications, and 3) Feedback.

Furthermore, I expounded on the Branding pillar. On this

note, I will expound further on the Communications pillar

goal. The Communications pillar goal involves anything

to do with the dissemination of the Club’s events and

notices to more than 8,000 Members (including spouses

and household affiliates). The Club’s traditional avenues

for communication to Members has

always been The Tanglin Times, the

Club’s website, and the notice boards.

We’ve since then expanded the

communications platform to include the

NewsBites service, our Club’s e-mail

platform, which notifies subscribed

Members, in real-time, about the Club’s

weekly events and notice updates.

Subscription to the NewsBites service has its privileges:

Just a few months ago in August, the Club announced, via

NewsBites, that it was giving away eight free tickets, each

worth $98, to see Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between

Man and Horse, at Marina Bay Sands. All eight tickets were

snapped up within one hour of the announcement, on a

first-come-first-served basis. Then again, just last month

in November, the Club announced, via NewsBites, that it

was giving away 10 free tickets, each worth $145 to see

“Japan Theatre!”, a classical Japanese dance-drama, at

Marina Bay Sands. Again, all the tickets were gone within

the hour.

So sign up for NewsBites! You’ll never know what other

freebies the Club will be giving away in the future via the

digital service. Spouse and child Members are welcome

to subscribe as well. In our recent October NewsBites

registration contest, one Member won $288 worth of

Club F&B vouchers by simply registering. For the current

November and December registration contest, participants

stand a chance to win a trip

for two (worth $700) to Turi

Beach Resort in Batam.

If you have any inquiries

on how to register, drop

an e-mail to Habib,

our Senior Marketing

& Communications

Executive, via the following e-mail address:

[email protected].

Another initiative that targets the Communications pillar

goal is the installation of digital screens around the Club.

We’ve recently installed several digital screens around

the Main Clubhouse area, specifically, the Tavern, the

Fireplace, and the area near the Jackpot Room entrance.

This marks the first of several more phases to replace the

traditional paper notice boards. With

the increasing number of events and

announcements happening in the Club,

the reliance on the traditional notice

boards for event posters and notices

is becoming unmanageable. The digital

screens will help the staff do away with

the inefficient drudge of paper poster

management. And for us Members, the

viewing of the events and notices on the digital screens is

simply pleasing to the eyes.

“Tis the season to be jolly!” so goes a traditional Christmas

yuletide, and New Years’ Day carol. To our Members who

celebrate Christmas and the New Year, I wish you good

tidings at Christmas and a Happy New Year!

In closing, I will leave you with the following quote:

“The best use of life is love. The best expression of love is

time. The best time to love is now.” - Rick Warren

Enjoy our magazine!

Kelvin Kaw

Chief Editor, The Tanglin Times

Convenor, Member’s Communications Sub-Commitee

Deputy Convenor, Library–Books & DVDs

subscription to the newsBites service has its privileges…you’ll never know what other freebies the Club will be giving away in the future via

the digital service.”

Editor’s Message

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Dear Members,

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Club! This month,

we are embracing the festive spirit, and celebrating

Christmas in grand style. We have Christmas cookies,

carollers, holiday meals, and plenty of activities,

promotions, and special events to keep you and your

entire family in the holiday mood. The only thing we’re

missing is snow!

Our Tangles Express Lunch Buffet has proven to be quite

a hit with Members, and this month, we are featuring

an array of festive dishes every Friday. And Saturdays,

you’ll delight in a spread of delicious Indian dishes

created by Chef Joshi and his team. With two featured

days each week this month, and an exceptional price of

just $12.85, there’s no reason not to join us.

For those looking for something a bit more formal,

please join us in the Churchill Room for our Executive

Set Lunch. We will include several of your favourite

holiday desserts on the buffet in December (log cakes,

cookies, and puddings, oh my!), soup,

an assortment of appetisers, salads,

and even your choice of coffee or tea,

priced at only $18.95 or $29 with a

main. This is the perfect setting and

menu to gather friends and family to

celebrate the holidays.

If you’re looking for a glass of holiday cheer, all of

our bars are offering eggnog at $6.80 per glass, and

glühwein at $8.80. We also have a fabulous sticky date

pudding available at the Tavern, and Tea Room, that is

sure to delight you.

Our line-up of dining options on Christmas Eve and

Christmas Day is impressive, and incudes Roasted

Wagyu Sirloin, Oven Roasted Gammon Ham, and

Roasted Tom Turkey. Those who visit the Club on

Christmas Eve and Day will also enjoy the music of

carollers as they perform in the Churchill Room, Tavern,

Fireplace, Tea Room, and Wheelhouse.

If you decide to entertain at home for the holidays, make

it a point to visit our Gingerbread house in the lobby,

where you can pick up delicious holiday fare through

our festive takeaway programme. We have everything

from Gammon Ham ($240) to log cakes ($46), to make

entertaining at home

stress-free and enjoyable.

Much of the joy of

the festive season is

seeing the magical

spirit of the holidays

reflected in the eyes of

children. I encourage

you to bring your

children and grandchildren and join us for our Yummy

Christmas Cookies workshop on 13 December. We also

have our Holly Jolly Christmas Party for children 4–12

years old on 6 December. There’ll be a visit from Santa,

a delicious buffet, and plenty of holiday activities to

keep everyone entertained. Our dedicated Christmas

Storytime at the Library on 13 December is another

activity that is sure to make little ones smile.

Our slate of movies this month includes many classic

and modern Christmas tales including: It’s a Wonderful

Life, White Christmas, and How the

Grinch Stole Christmas. Be sure to

come with the whole family and make

a night of it at the Club.

It’s hard to believe New Year’s Eve

is almost here again, which means

we have our annual ball to look forward to. This year,

the theme is Ball gowns and Tuxedos, and with an

impressive line-up of live entertainment, it promises to

be a fun and festive evening, as we say goodbye to

2014 and welcome another year.

You can refer to the festive kit that you received with your

November magazine, and which is available throughout

the Club, for a full listing of holiday offerings.

From all of us at the Club, we wish you a happy holiday

season, and a joyous New Year. May 2015 be your best

year yet.

Happy holidays!

Josie Tulipano

General Manager

from all of us at the Club, we wish you a happy holiday season, and a joyous new year. May 2015 be your best

year yet.

General Manager’s Message

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IntroductIon EvEnIngon 3 novEmbEr 2014We extend a warm welcome to our new

Members.

ordInArY mEmbErS• Mr Lim Cheng Kooi &

Ms Heng Soo Hiang• Mr James Dugdale Thom &

Mrs Elisabeth Anne Hosgeth Dugdale Thom• Ms Belinda Tanoto & Mr Sun You NIng• Mr Gunish Chawla & Ms Puneeta Singh• Mr Terence Lee Chi Hur &

Ms Chung Eun Jee• Mr Quentin Pak & Ms Chua Hwee Kwan• Ms Alisha Danae Lynn Miang Hui Leow• Ms Tan Jing Lih Rita• Mr Alvin Kaway Cheng• Mr Edward William Peter Barry &

Dr Karina Kho Soo Ee• Ms Henny Ruritan &

Mr Daniel Ding Yen Shee• Mr Richard Rogerson Hield &

Ms Serena Wee Kim Huay

tErm mEmbErS• Mr Chan Lik Shuen & Ms Winnie Cheng• Mr Aziz Al Kaiser &

Mrs Tabassum Kaiser• Mr Simon John Rigby &

Mrs Sara Elizabeth Spicer Rigby• Mr Sujit Banerji &

Mrs Sataroopa Banerji• Mr Stephen John Stout &

Mrs Catherine Margaret Stout• Mr Thomas Giles Melhuish Alexander &

Mrs Daisy Abigail Alexander• Mr Anthony Mark James &

Mrs Sarah Antoinette James• Mr Chin Voon Fatt & Ms Lee Eu Ai• Mr Michael James Zacka &

Mrs Jenifer Zacka• Mr Jonathan Mark Sandham &

Mrs Vanesa Sandham• Mr Stephen James Hill &

Mrs Mary Brid Daly Hill• Mr Nicholas John Crocker Snyder &

Mrs Carla Elena Snyder• Mr Rupesh Agarwal &

Mrs Sonika Agarwal

AbSEnt mEmbErS• Mr Pang Hua Sing &• Mrs Pang Chew Saw Choo

We bid a fond farewell to our Members who are converting to Absent Membership, and hope to welcome them back soon.

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6 Mr Richard Rogerson Hield &

Mrs Serena Wee Kim Huay

7 Ms Chung Eun Jee &

Mr Terence Lee Chi Hur

8 Mrs Elisabeth Anne Hogseth Dugdale

Thom & Mr James Dugdale Thom

9 Mr Aziz Al Kaiser &

Mrs Tabassum Kaiser

10 Mr Edward William Peter Barry &

Dr Karina Kho Soo Ee

11 Mrs Carla Elena Snyder &

Mr Nicholas John Crocker Synder

12 Ms Henny Ruritan &

Mr Daniel Ding Yen Shee

13 Mrs Daisy Abigail Alexander &

Mr Thomas Giles Melhuish Alexander

14 Mr Quentin Pak &

Mrs Chua Hwee Kwan

15 Mrs Mary Brid Daly Hill

& Mr Stephen James Hill

16 Mr Sun You Ning & Ms Belinda Tanoto

17 Mr Gunish Chawla & Ms Puneeta Singh

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1 Mr Rupesh Kumar Agarwal &

Mrs Sonika Agarwal

2 Mrs Sarah Antoinette James &

Mr Anthony Mark James

3 Mrs Jenifer Zacka &

Mr Michael James Zacka

4 Mrs Vanessa Sandham &

Mr Jonathan Mark Sandham

5 Mrs Catherine Margaret Stout &

Mr Stephen John Stout

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Do You Know?

SIGN UP FOR NEWSBITES AND STAND A CHANCE TO

WIN A 3D 2N STAY AT TURI BEACH RESORT!

Our NewsBites registration contest in October was very

successful, and congratulations goes to Mrs Alano Laset,

who won $288 worth of F&B vouchers.

We have another registration contest coming up in

December; if you have not registered for our weekly

NewsBites emails before, this is your chance. You stand

to win a 3-day, 2-night stay (worth S$700) at Turi Beach

Resort in Batam, Indonesia! Nestled in the north-eastern

part of the island, the resort features contemporary timber

cottages with private balconies and daybeds, and a view of

the ocean and tropical greenery. The stay includes a buffet

breakfast for two adults, late check-out, early check-in, Wi-

fi access up to four devices, welcome drinks, two-way land

transfer to and from Turi Beach Resort and Nongsapura Ferry Terminal, and a 60-mins Indonesian Traditional Massage at

Tspa.

So sign up for NewsBites today by filling out the form at the Reception Desk in the main Clubhouse or emailing your details

to [email protected]. Associate and Household Members are also eligible. Please note that Members

who already subscribe to NewsBites are not eligible for the contest.

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James Soh Seng AnnSports & Recreation

Department

octobEr StAr EmpLoYEES:

James joined the Club on 15 April

1998, and is quite the “household

name” here. Numerous complimentary

letters from Members about James’s

courteous manner, and his willingness

to assist in any request show how

valuable he is.

Recently, he went out of his way to

help a Member’s daughter recover a

lost item. The Member was so pleased

at his initiative that he personally

thanked James for his assistance.

Low Quee JinHousekeeping Department

Low Quee Jin joined us on 15 December

2010, and her primary work area is the

guest rooms. Quee Jin is known for her

excellent work ethic and ability to work

under pressure. She was also given the

Staff Honesty award, which she won

twice, for finding and returning lost

property.

She’s well-liked by her peers, and

always has a ready smile for her

colleagues, and Members.

Staff News

MR SUNNY NG–NEW FACILITIES DIRECTORThe Tanglin Club welcomes Mr Sunny Ng, our newly appointed Facilities Director, and he will be heading the

Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Security departments. Sunny has 20 years of facilities management experience

in delivering optimum uptime and cost effective solutions to facilities including space and infrastructure planning,

installing of maintenance programs, and the disposal or replacement of capital assets. He is also experienced

in developing and delivering new facilities: from factories and offices to a research institute; from planning and

budgeting to managing the tender process and award, and implementation (project management) of sustainable

asset management.

Sunny is also academically qualified, and holds a Master of Science in Facility and Environmental Management

from the University College London (2014), and a Master of Engineering in Management of Technology from

National University of Singapore (2008), amongst other qualifications.

The Excellent Service Award–Star Presentation Ceremony for the

Hospitality Sector took place on 20 October 2014. The annual event

was graced by Mr Heng Chee How, Senior Minister of State, Prime

Minister’s Office.

We are proud to announce that Razali Bin Haron, restaurant manager

for Wheelhouse, and Star Award winner, was recognised at the

presentation ceremony for his efforts in delivering excellent service

and going the extra mile for service.

Besides Razali, the following staff were also awarded the Gold and

Silver awards:

EXcELLEnt SErvIcE AWArd

Gold

Nantha Kumar, Senior Member Relations Executive

Silver

Li Chang, Waitress

Salim Amat, Bar and Restaurant Manager

Adnan Abdullah, Senior Restaurant Manager

Eddie Tan, Assistant Restaurant Manager

Mukhantan Perumal, Catering Sales Executive

This recognition has certainly motivated our staff to work harder

towards achieving service excellence at work. We look forward to

having more staff being conferred with this recognition in the future.

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Club News

A total of four bye-laws were recently amended and approved by the general committee.

Dining and Drinking–Fireplace 10

On a trial basis, the Fireplace is now open at 6pm, instead

of 7pm, on Sunday night and is open for lunch on Sundays

and Public Holidays for families.

The Churchill Room 12(b)

Jeans are now allowed on Saturdays and Sundays in the

Churchill Room.

Gymnasium 18(b)(i)

Children aged 12 to 14 years can now use the gymnasium

at any time on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.

In addition, Members may only sign in one guest at a fee

of $20 to use the gymnasium’s facilities, however, this fee

does not include access to group exercise classes.

Dress codes in F&B outlets

A gentle reminder to Members who are bringing their

children and guests to dine at the Club: please refer to Bye

12 on the various dress codes of our F&B outlets, so as to

prevent any inconvenience when you dine.

Guest Car Parking

The Club has 257 parking spaces. A total of 75 slots are

reserved for Guest Parking of which 46 are in the Main

Club and 29 in the Sports Centre. As we endeavour to be of

service to Members, each Member will be given a maximum

of two guests parking at the Main Club or the Sports Centre

subject to space availability.

Members may call Reception or apply personally for the

Guest Parking Pass. We seek your understanding in giving

us one day advance notice to facilitate your requests.

Please note that guests are only allowed to park at the open

deck car park in the Main Club and on the top floor of the

Sports Centre and are required to display the Guest Parking

Pass on the dashboard of their vehicles.

Library Manager Agnes Louis,

whose career in the Club

spanned 30 years, resigned in

October to pursue new interests.

Agnes started work at the Club

in 1984 at a young age, and she

quickly established herself as

a valued employee. Members

who are regulars at the Library

know her very well, and it should not come as a surprise

that some of them say that they’ve known her ever since

they were children, affectionately calling her Auntie Agnes.

Colleagues made lasting friendships with her, and some

have come to call her not only a friend, but also a family

member, and so it is with a heavy heart that we bid her a

fond farewell. We will miss the day-to-day interaction with

her, and we know she will continue to do well professionally

and personally. We wish Agnes all the best, and thank her for

her years of dedication, enthusiasm, and team spirit.

Young Yee started with the

Club as a temporary Accounts

Clerk in 1999 after her A levels.

Along the way, she progressed

to an Accounts Assistant and

eventually Accounts Executive

in 2011.

The Finance & Admin Team

would like to acknowledge the invaluable services that she

has provided the Club for the past 14 years. She was one of

the most sincere, devoted, and hardworking individuals on

the team. It is with regrets that we lose her as part of our

big family.

On behalf of the management, we thank her for all her

dedicated work at the Club and wish her all the best and

success in her future endeavours.

Fond FArEWELL

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A recipe for SuccessHis shelves are bursting with cookbooks, and his

wall displays a panoply of awards that most can only

aspire to: Culinary World Champions 1998 and third

place in 2002, Oceanafest Overall Champion and

Best Presentation 2011, awards from the Culinary

Olympics, and an array of regional competition wins

and placings.

In addition to that impressive resume that spans

more than three decades, and includes work with

more than 25 Michelin-star chefs, and some of

Singapore’s most prestigious hotels and restaurants,

such as Raffles Hotel, the Fullerton and the Westin.

It’s been an impressive run for Executive Chef

Louis Tay.

Humble beginningsAlthough he’s had a long, successful career, Chef

Louis had a humble start in the culinary world. “I’ve

been a chef since I was 16, so about 32 years. When

I was young, I didn’t like to study. I studied very

little,” he says with an easy laugh. “I left school very

young, at the age of 15. At that time, I went to learn

a skill and around the same time my best friend’s

father opened a restaurant called The Ship. And he

said “Why don’t you join me in the kitchen?” So I said

why not. I joined him when I was 16, and I found that

there were so many things to learn in the kitchen, you

never stop. Everything was new to me.”

The more he was exposed to in the kitchen, the

more his interest in cooking increased. And although

he had no formal education, he had a drive to learn

and a willingness to do whatever was necessary

to succeed.

After his time in the Army, he continued working

at The Ship, but soon told himself he needed hotel

experience. He applied to the Westin to join the

kitchen team, but the Executive Chef told him they

didn’t have a vacancy for a Commis Chef. So Louis,

armed with his determination and resolve, told the

chef, “I don’t mind being a trainee. I just want to join

a big hotel so that I can learn, not just for the position

and rank.” Swayed by what he heard, the chef took

Louis on as a trainee, which eventually blossomed

into other kitchen roles at the hotel, where he stayed

for four and a half years.

A profile on Executive Chef Louis Tay

Food & Beverage | Chef Louis Tay

The Man, the Myth, the Legend

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After the Westin he worked at Raffles Hotel for more

than eight years where he garnered experience and

skills from a variety of positions in several of the

restaurants and picked up techniques from master

chefs which he still uses today. “I was the first to

come in and the last to leave,” Louis says with a

ready smile. “I would always help the pastry chef

in making sure that everything was okay, especially

getting the desserts ready. Only then, would I

go home.”

His career continued with time at Raffles Town

Club, the Fullerton, and the Merchant Court Hotel.

Each post served to teach him more and refine his

skills; something that Chef Louis feels is a lifetime

pursuit. His desire to become a better chef is evident

when you speak to him, “I’m still learning now,” he

says proudly. “As a chef you always want to touch

your food, taste the sauce, test the chicken, and

be involved.”

the tanglin clubChef Louis’s move to The Tanglin Club came six

years ago. The shift from big hotels to a private

club presented new opportunities. “Because the

Members are with us for years, I can understand

their needs more here in terms of their taste and the

presentation they prefer,” he shares.

And although Members are loyal to their favourite

dishes on the regular menus, Chef Louis finds ways

to incorporate his tastes and techniques in other

ways. “I have the opportunity to showcase my skills

in promotions and featured items,” he says. “For

example, recently, the Tomahawk steak promotion

is selling like hotcakes, so we’re going to extend it

another month until the end of November. We sold

500kg of it in a month! The Members love it.” He

generously adds that he does all of this with the help

of his team, which numbers 60 kitchen staff.

Chef Louis also enjoys the relationships he has

built with Members over the years. “Here you get

feedback directly from the Members, which is good;

it helps our team get stronger,” he says. “I learn so

much from the Members. Sometimes they give you

ideas you’ve never thought of. Some Members share

their recipes with me, and you will never find that in

a hotel. The Members are so sincere. I even had one

Member bring me back a pork pie from Britain, so I

could try it.”

Being the Executive Chef of a club this large is quite

the balancing act. Along with managing Member

feedback and expectations, Louis is responsible for

a team of 60 across seven outlets, which does not

make for much down time. “It’s a challenge,” says

Louis, “but it keeps me going.” His team serves

more than half a million covers a year and to give

you an idea of what that means on monthly basis,

Louis shares that he orders 750kg of oxtail a month

alone! And that’s just for one dish. You can imagine

the scope and complexity of his work.

Striving to WinThroughout his career Chef Louis has been involved

in cooking competitions. He started in 1988, when

he was at the Westin, and his chef, Joe Yap, got

him interested. “It’s a great opportunity to prove

yourself,” Chef Louis says. He competed in smaller,

regional competitions for nearly a decade and then

in 1998 he joined the Singapore National team in the

Culinary World Cup, which happens every four years

in Luxembourg.

The team won—his first international competition!—

besting 33 other teams and came in third place

four years later. In 2006, he decided to take a well-

deserved break, but was back in 2011, a year after

Singapore won again in 2010. This year he’ll serve

as the team’s manager, as they defend their world

championship, a role he’s looking forward to. “I tell

myself this is the last competition I’m going to be

in,” Louis says. “You need to sacrifice a lot to do a

competition in terms of time, family, work.”

continuing EducationThough he has no formal schooling, Chef Louis has

been able to accomplish an astonishing amount in

his decades-long career. “Through my hard work

and the recognition from my chefs who brought

me to the next level, I’ve been able to work my way

up,” says Chef Louis modestly. “But luckily, I got a

diploma last year. I don’t have much education, but

I always said to myself, I must push for something,

to have something I can show to people. So I have

a diploma in F&B hospitality. I had to submit my

work experience to the government and show that I

could do certain skills—food costing, create menus,

develop recipes, everything from your past. There

were several interviews, but I got a diploma from the

government before I was 50,” he proudly chuckles.

As he prepares to enter the next decade of his life,

Chef Louis shows no signs of wanting to slow down.

In fact, his desire to learn and improve and keep

pushing himself has not waned since he was a young

boy of 16 just starting out.

“Because the Members are with us for years, I can understand their needs more here in terms of their taste and

the presentation they prefer.”

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Food & Beverage | Festive Features

pre-christmas dining2 December to 23 December

Churchill Room

Lunch and Dinner

AppetisersCod Parfait with Smoked Salmon and Fine Micro Salad,Yuzu Juice Flake, Miso Aioli SoupVeloute of MorelWinter Black Truffle

Main CourseRoasted Young Tom Turkey, Seared Foie Gras with Chestnut, Mushroom Stuffing, Herb Fondant Potato, Winter Vegetables, Sauce AlbuferaORBaked Gammon Ham and Cheese Sausage, Winter Vegetables, Fondant Sweet Potato and Honey Pineapple Calvados SauceOR

Slow-Poached Dover Sole & Salmon Roulade, Scallop, Prawn, Lobster Claw, Boiled Potato, Medley of Vegetables, and Foamy Champagne NageORPan-Roasted Quail Stuffed with Truffle Chicken Mousse,Seasonal Vegetables, Sauteed Potatoes, and Shiraz Reduction

DessertHarvested Sacher Nut with PistachioStrawberry Supreme CakeSoursop SorbetORChristmas Pudding, Brandy Sauce, and Vanilla Ice Cream

Homemade Christmas CookiesCoffee or Tea

Member $60 | Guest $70

Reservations is required

pre-christmas dining á la carte1 to 24 December

Tavern

Lunch and Dinner

&

festivetea standEvery Friday & Saturday in December

Tea Room

$26 for 2 persons

CAROLLERS TO ENTERTAIN YOU

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without carollers singing your favourite Christmas tunes. Look out for them on

Christmas Eve at the Churchill Room, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, and Christmas Day from 12.30pm onwards at the

Churchill Room, Tavern, Fireplace, and Wheelhouse.

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Festive Features | Food & Beverage

FESTIVE LUNCH BUFFET

Every Sunday in December

12pm-2.30pm

Churchill Room

Soak in the festive atmosphere with delicious and comforting

Christmas fare at the Churchill Room. Tuck in to favourite

festive dishes such as turkey and ham, and delight in

delectable desserts like log cakes and pecan pie.

Adult $35 | Child $18

THE CHURCHILL ROOM’S

ExECUTIVE GOURMET SET LUNCH

Tuesday to Friday

Indulge in our luxurious lunch buffet spread of savoury

appetisers including Smoked Salmon, Potato Salad with

Caviar Mayonnaise, Prawn and Mango Cocktail with

Cilantro, and many more. The buffet also includes a

selection of salads to choose from. Complete your set lunch

with our festive desserts and a choice of Coffee or Tea.

SPECIAL PROMOTION PRICE

Buffet without Main Course $18.95

Full Buffet with Main Course $29

Main Course only $22Both buffet choices are inclusive of appetiser, soup, and festive

desserts such as log cake, pecan pie, stolen, and Christmas pudding.

TANGLES ExPRESS LUNCH BUFFET:

FESTIVE FRIDAYS AND INDIAN SATURDAYS

Monday to Saturday

Our ever popular express lunch buffet now continues

through the week to Saturday, and also throughout 2014.

In December, we are featuring festive dishes every Friday,

and Indian dishes every Saturday. Join us from Mondays to

Saturdays, 12pm to 2.30pm.

$12.85 (with a choice of coffee or tea)

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christmas eve set dinnerWednesday, 24 December

7.30pm

Churchill Room

Warm AppetisersTurkey Ragout and Truffles Baked in Puff Pastry,Crispy Pork Belly,Herb Salad, Fennel Puree,Caramel Minted Granny Smith Apple,White Wine Reduction SoupCreamy Cauliflowerand Foie Gras Soup Choux Pastry Cheese Puff

IntermezzoLoganberry and Blackberry Sorbet

Main CourseRoasted Wagyu Sirloin and Braised Cap Mushroom Veal Cheek,Tagine Chickpeas Puree,Marjoram Potato, Tarragon Root Vegetables,Madeira and Port Wine SauceORPan–Seared Cod and Dover Sole with Salmon Mouse, Beetroot Puree, Hungarian Potato,Baby Vegetables and Balsamic Demi Sauce

DessertLight Cassis Cream Cheese Mousseline,Seville Orange Star Aniseand White Peach Compote


Reservation is required

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EnQuIrIES: 6622 0432 or [email protected]


christmas day buffet lunchThursday, 25 December, 12pm

Wheelhouse

Salad SelectionSashimi of Salmon,Smoked Salmon “Alaskan Style”

SoupSeafood Chowder

On IceRock Oysters

Vegetable Crudités

Marinated SaladsMarinated Mixed Herb Roasted Chicken,Thai Asparagus with Mozzarella Cheese, Honey Ham and Pineapple Salad,Teriyaki Tuna Salad,Beetroot and Yoghurt Salad,Italian Marinated Artichoke Hearts,Roasted Pumpkin,Christmas Cold Cuts,Mixed Anti Pasti,Celery and Apple Salad with Walnut and Honey Yoghurt Dressing

Carving StationOven Roasted Gammon Ham,Roasted Tom Turkey

Hot SelectionsSteamed Vegetables andRoasted Potatoes,Wok–Fried Black Pepper Beef,Deep-Fried Seabass,Stir-Fried Pork,Marinated Chicken in Red Wine Sauce,Mutton Rogan Josh,Indian Vegetable Curry,Hong Kong Egg Noodles,Steamed Almond Butter Rice

Assorted Desserts


Child $25

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christmas day set lunchThursday, 25 December

12pm–2.30pm

Churchill Room, Tavern,

and Fireplace

AppetiserBeef and Macadamia Nut Terrine,Micro Salad and Peach Compote,Dark Balsamic Chunks,Espelette Pepper Sauce

SoupCappuccino of Butternut SquashScented with Citrus, Dived Scallop

Main CourseRoasted Tom Turkey with Chestnut Mushroom Stuffing,Bacon Wrapped Chipolata,Rosemary Fondant, Winter Vegetables, Red Wine Giblet Sauce

Dessert Plum Pudding,Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramelised Apples and Honey Wafer

Homemade Christmas Cookies

Coffee or Tea


Child $50

boXing day buffet brunchFriday, 26 December

11.30am-2.30pm

Churchill Room


Child $34

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Countdown to 201531 December

7.30pm–1.30am

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Menu

AppetisersPoached Red Ochre Lobster Claw Ceviche, Avocado Tartar, Sesame Crusted Tunawith Tonka Bean Mayo,Seared Hokkaido Scallop,Ponzu Vinaigrette

SoupCream of Sunchoke andMorel Soup with Puff Pastry

IntermezzoExotic Fruit SorbetChocolate Coated Tart

Main CourseRoasted Wagyu Sirloin,Braised Short Rib, and Sweetbread with Celeriac and Butter Squash Puree, Marjoram Potato Confit, Tarragon Root Vegetables, Madeira Reduction, and Sherry Sabayon SauceORPan–Seared Halibut,Salmon with Monk Fish Liver Parfait,Squid Ink Tortellini, Smoked Eel, Orange Carrot Puree, Baby Vegetables and Chardonnay Beurre Blanc,Noilly Prat Foam

DessertLayered Ganache Cherry Cake,Poach Red Wine Cinnamon Fig,Passion Fruit Marshmallow Chocolate Cup

Dining Areas:

Churchill Room (SOLD OUT), Tavern,

and Tea Room

4-course set dinner with free-flow

of wine, beer, and soft drinks until

1.30am. Late-night supper from 11pm

onwards.

Entertainment & Countdown Area:

Main Lobby

Performances by:

• Band on The Run,

The Alexander Project

• Jazz and Soul artist

Dylan Foster

• Saxophonist Nicole Duffell

• Singapore Police Force Ghurkha

Pipers & Drummers

• Festive Drum Performers

Dresscode:

BALL GOWNS AND TUXEDOS

$215 Member | $270 Guest

After 11pm:


Strictly no verbal or telephone

bookings/cancellations allowed.

New Year’s Eve Ball | Events

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new year’s day brunchThursday, 1 January

11.30am–2.30pm

Churchill Room and Tavern


Child $40

festive gift givingMain Lobby

Head over to our Gingerbread House-inspired sales

counter to order items from our Festive Takeaway form

and our Christmas takeaway items.

We have an extensive selection of yuletide goodies for

you such as Roasted Turkey, Log Cakes, Gingerbread

Men, and Chocolate Santas. Our recommendations are

the Honey Glazed Ham with Port Wine Sauce (Boneless

3kg $86) and Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce

(400g $22).

We also have Christmas Hampers, retailing at

$58 (small) and $98 (large).



TTIF

Thank Tanglin It’s Friday: Oysters

Every Friday in December

Between 6pm and 9pm

If you order a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne at

$16, Prosecco Spumante Brut at $10, or Absolut Vodka

at $6.40, you can order a half-dozen of our seasonal

oysters for only $12 (usual $28). Thank Tanglin It’s Friday!

NEW ON THE MENU:TRUFFLE FRIES

Available at the Tavern, Wheelhouse, and PoolsideIf french fries are your favourite, you’ll be pleased to

know that we are offering delicious and aromatic Truffle

Fries ($6) on our menus at the Tavern, Wheelhouse, and

the Poolside. Try some today!

CHEESE BOARDAvailable at the TavernThe Tavern now has a Cheese Board with premium, high-

quality cheeses to choose from. This is a great way to

complement your meal.

Classic Cheese Board $9.50Premium Cheese Board $16

DESSERT OF THE MONTH:

STICkY DATE PUDDING

December-long

Tavern and Tea Room

Savour our warm Sticky Date Pudding with freshly-made

butterscotch sauce accompanied by a generous scoop

of vanilla ice cream. Heavenly!

$7.50

Promotions | Food & Beverage



spanish lunch buffetEvery Sunday

11 January-8 February

12pm-2.30pm

Churchill Room

Look out for more details in our

January issue!

$35 Adult | $18 Child

tapas and live entertainmentEvery Friday and Saturday

9 January-7 February

6pm-11pm (Happy Hour 6pm-8pm)

Fireplace

Join us for some great tasting tapas

in the evening, and live entertainment

by renowned band Los Pintos during

Happy Hour.

Food & Beverage | Guest Chef

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spanish wine dinner withchef esmeraldoThursday, 22 January, 7pm

Churchill Room

January 2015 will be a month-long celebration of all

things Spanish, and we are excited to invite you to a

very special Spanish Wine Dinner with Master Chef

Esmeraldo Oteruelo. Chef E, as he’s usually called, is a

native of Pozos, Spain, and he has gained a lifetime of

culinary talent, cooking up a wide range of sumptuous

and savoury delights for some of the world’s most

discerning palates, including Queen Elizabeth II, King

Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, a string of Arabian princes,

and even a Canadian Premier. His self-proclaimed

“Italian Mama” cooking style has earned him numerous

medals and accolades from around the world, and with

his warm and genuine smile, you will instantly know

that your dining experience will be memorable in his

caring hands.

MenuSelección de Tapas | Selection of Tapas

Segura Viudas Brut Reserva NV, Penedès

Foie de Pato al Pedro ximenez

Duck Foie Gras perfumed with Pedro Ximenez

Emilio Lustau Oloroso Dry Solera “Don Nuno”, Sherry

Suquet de Peix

Seafood in Rich Lobster and Shellfish Broth

Lagar de Fornelos Lagar de Cervera Albarino 2012, Rias Baixas

Sorbete de Granada | Pomegranate Sorbet

Carrillera de Ternera y Lechón

Caramelized Veal Cheeks

paired with Crispy Suckling Pig Skin

Pesquera Tinto Crianza 2011, Ribera Del Duero

Bodegas Muga Reserva 2010, Rioja

Degustación de Postres Españoles

Degustation of Spanish Pastries

Lagar de Cevera Vina Armenteira Orujo Seco NV, Rias Baixas

Coffee or Tea


Guest Chef | Food & Beverage

a spanish cooking demonstration by chef esmeraldoThursday, 29 January, 3pm-5pm

Wheelhouse Gazebo

If you’ve always been keen to try

cooking up some Spanish cuisine at

home, here’s your chance to learn how

to prepare some authentic dishes from

Chef Esmeraldo. Spanish cuisine is

incredibly varied and is influenced by

a variety of cultures, but the food is

simple, unpretentious, and incredibly

fun to cook, and eat, of course! Join

us, and you’ll be cooking up a Spanish

storm in no time!




Food & Beverage | Wine

wine tastingSaturday, 6 December

2.30pm–5.30pm

Tea Room

Join us for our upcoming wine

tasting with Enoteca. This is a great

way to restock your cellar before the

holidays. We’ll be tasting a wonderful

array of wines:

• Island Easter Cabernet Sauvignon

2012 (Red)

•Mouton Cadet Vintage Edition

2011 (Red)

• Island Easter Chardonnay 2012

(White)

•Mouton Cadet Sauvignon Blanc

2012 (White)

•Allegrini Prosecco Millesimato

DOC Treviso (Sparkling)

What’s more, for every six bottles

purchased, we’ll give you one more

for free.

buy 12get 1 freeAvailable for purchase at the

Tea Room

Wine at below-retail prices

In our efforts to search for more ways to bring you value, we’ve been stocking up our shelves in the Tea Room with wine at below-retail prices. So why not stock up your “cellar” with great buys from the Club?

Purchase 12 bottles of the same label, and get the 13th same-label bottle free. Not applicable on house wines.

closure of churchill roommonday, 1 dec: Membership Introduction Evening | Friday, 5 dec: S&R Tennis Event-DinnerSaturday, 6 dec: S&R Ballroom Event–Dinner | Saturday, 20 dec: S&R Darts Event–Dinner

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Wine | Food & Beverage

VEUVE CLICqUOT

YELLOW LABEL CHAMPAGNE

December-long

All bars

Who can resist those tiny bubbles dancing in their glass? This month you can enjoy

a bottle of Veuve at the special price of just $88 (reg. $101) and $16 per flute.

Cheers!

WINE OF THE MONTH: PECCAVI ESTATE December-longAll bars

Peccavi Estate is a small, family-owned vineyard located in the heart of the Margaret River region. The winery hand-picks 100% of its grapes, all of which are estate-grown. Its experienced team of wine makers are noted for producing high quality wines.

Peccavi Estate Chardonnay:Rich and toasty, the chardonnay is loaded with sweet fruit and has a distinctly nutty finish.$74.50 bottle | $15.30 glass

Peccavi Estate Shiraz:The shiraz’s red-purple colour and rich aromatic fruit make this medium-bodied wine a pleasure to enjoy.$70.60 bottle | $14.50 glass

GLÜHWEIN AND EGGNOG

December-long

All bars

GLÜHWEIN

$8.80 glass

EGGNOG

$6.80 glass

$68 2-litre takeaway container

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HOLLY JOLLY SANTA kIDS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday, 6 December, 12pm–2pm

Draycott and Claymore Rooms

For kids aged 4–12 years old

Hey kids, have fun with Santa and his elves as they

prepare to celebrate Christmas here at the Club.


(Inclusive of buffet lunch and entertainment)

YUMMY CHRISTMAS COOkIES

Saturday, 13 December, 4pm–6pm

Wheelhouse Function Room


Have fun rolling out the cookie dough using cookie cutters.

Whilst waiting for the cookies to bake, make your own gift

box to for your freshly baked cookies when they are ready.

Only 30 seats available, so book now!


ALL THINGS SPANISH–IN ENGLISH

Saturday, 17 January, 4pm–5pm

Wheelhouse Function Room


Hola kids! Join us for a cultural experiencia of Spain,

including a delicioso and exquisito high tea that you’ll love!



Events | Youth

CHRISTMAS STORY-TELLING

Saturday, 13 December, 4pm

Junior Library


Your child will be transported with these classical

Christmas tales.

Complimentary

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a tribute to the king

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

7.30pm

Churchill Room

Did you know that Elvis would have turned 80 this year?

Take a trip down memory lane and relive the hey day of the

King’s rocking 50s and swinging 60s.

Tuck into a buffet of good old comfort food including

Sweet Potato & Corn Chowder Soup, Homemade Baked

Wild Turkey Pie, Seafood Stew, Peanut Butter Moon Pie,

and more. Get groovy on the dance floor as we bring

you great entertainment by Singapore’s well-known Elvis

impersonator Romito Mendoza and his band Viva.


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diwali, rangoli, & spooky shocktober

Recent Events

SPOOkY SHOCkTOBER

RANGOLI

October was all about colours and culture. To begin with, the young, and the young-at-heart, learned the significance of rangoli. This complimentary one-and-half-hour session saw Members creating a beautiful rangoli design for the family block, whilst enjoying fresh mango lassis, courtesy of Chef Joshi and his team.

Then came an evening of family fun, where a sumptuous dinner buffet spread was prepared, oil lamps lit, and henna drawn. The drizzle did not dampen the merry-making and the Wheelhouse came alive with energetic, acrobatic bhangra dancers, and a snake charmer.

Moving from the festival of lights, we ended October with a scream, literally, as the children came decked out in their best costumes for Tanglin’s Spooky Shocktober Party.

DIWALI FAMILY FUN

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sentimental moments with felinda wong

Felinda performed an electric blend of Chinese sentimental

ballads, golden classics, love songs, Canto-pop, rock and

roll, and soulful rhythm blues, all to the delight of her fans

in the audience.

Recent Events

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an opera recitalby tanya sen

It was a fantastic evening on Sunday, 16 November in the

Churchill Room, as Members and their guests attended

an Opera Recital by Ms Tanya Sen, an accomplished

classical vocalist.

The event successfully raised funds of almost $5,000

to support the Dover Park Hospice, The Tanglin Club’s

adopted charity. We wish to thank everyone who came,

supported, and sponsored the event. Their contributions will

help to bring care and comfort to the Hospice’s terminally-

ill patients and their family.

We are still accepting donations until 30 December; a

donation box is at the main Clubhouse lobby, so please

donate generously.

Recent Events

now at the Jackpot room

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Jackpot Room

two new slot machines:chili fever & dancing snake

Come try your luck at the Jackpot Room on our two new slot machines:

Chili Fever and Dancing Snake. This could be your lucky day!

now at the Jackpot room

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THUR SDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Introduction Evening6pm at the Churchill Room

Bridge Section Duplicate Game12.30pm at the Card Room

Club Squash Night5.15pm at the Squash Courts

Churchill Room closed for dinner

Squash Section Handicap6.45pm at the Squash Courts

Tennis Bring-A-Guest Night6pm at the Tennis Courts

Choir Practice7.30pm at the Theatrette


Lawn Bowls Handicap6pm at the Lawn Bowls Green

Squash Secti on Night6pm at the Sq uash Courts

Thank Tanglin It’s Friday: Oysters6pm-9pm

Balut Inter-port Championshipsat Singapore Cricket Club

Bowling Social Session6.30pm at Raffles Town Club

Bridge Christmas Lunch12pm at Raffles Room

Darts Team Training 5pm at Tangles


Tennis Year-End Bash7pm at the Churchill Room


Wine Tasting Event2.30pm at the Tea Room

Holly Jolly Santa Kids’ Christmas Party12pm at Draycott and Claymore Room


Ballroom Dancing–Christmas Ball7pm at the Churchill Room

Billiards Christmas MarathonDinner at Raffles Room only

Darts Team Training3pm at Tangles

Squash Socials3pm at the Squash Courts

Weekend Club Tennis4pm at the Tennis Courts


Festive Lunch Buffetat the Churchill Room

Lawn Bowls Match Practice3.45pm at the Lawn Bowls Green



Ten-Pin Bowling Section Practice Session 6pm at The American Club










Golf Christmas Bashat Tanah Merah Country Club


Tennis Socials8pm at the Tennis Courts

Christmas Story-telling4pm at the Junior Library

Yummy Christmas Cookies4pm at Wheelhouse Function Room


Squash Socials and Birthday Bash3pm at the Squash Courts





Lawn Bowls Christmas CarnivalLawn Bowls Green













Darts Dinner & Dance6.45pm at the Churchill Room







Last day of festive order





Christmas Eve Offerings



Christmas Of ferings

Squash Socials3.30pm at the Squash Courts














NYE Set up3pm at the Main Lobby


NYE BALL: Ball gowns & Tuxedos7.30pm-1.30am at the Main Clubhouse



Movie Screenings from 5-14 December

The Attacks of 26/115-7 December

Annie: A Royal Adventure6-7 December

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn12-14 December

The Polar Express13-14 December

Festive Screenings from 15-19 December

It’s a Wonderful Life15 December, 8pm

Elf16 December, 8pm

Scrooge (1970)17 December, 8pm

White Christmas18 December, 8pm

How the Grinch Stole Christmas19 December, 8pm


Heaven Is For Real20-21 December

Santa Clause 3, The Escape Clause20-21 December

This Is Where I Leave You26-28 December

Imagine That27-28 December

See Cinema pages for full listings.

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Calendar of Events

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THUR SDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Introduction Evening6pm at the Churchill Room





Tennis Bring-A-Guest Night6pm at the Tennis Courts







Bowling Social Session6.30pm at Raffles Town Club

Bridge Christmas Lunch12pm at Raffles Room



Tennis Year-End Bash7pm at the Churchill Room


Wine Tasting Event2.30pm at the Tea Room

Holly Jolly Santa Kids’ Christmas Party12pm at Draycott and Claymore Room


Ballroom Dancing–Christmas Ball7pm at the Churchill Room

Billiards Christmas MarathonDinner at Raffles Room only



















Golf Christmas Bashat Tanah Merah Country Club



Christmas Story-telling4pm at the Junior Library

Yummy Christmas Cookies4pm at Wheelhouse Function Room


Squash Socials and Birthday Bash3pm at the Squash Courts





Lawn Bowls Christmas CarnivalLawn Bowls Green













Darts Dinner & Dance6.45pm at the Churchill Room







Last day of festive order





Christmas Eve Offerings



Christmas Of ferings

Squash Socials3.30pm at the Squash Courts














NYE Set up3pm at the Main Lobby


NYE BALL: Ball gowns & Tuxedos7.30pm-1.30am at the Main Clubhouse




The Attacks of 26/115-7 December

Annie: A Royal Adventure6-7 December

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn12-14 December

The Polar Express13-14 December

Festive Screenings from 15-19 December

It’s a Wonderful Life15 December, 8pm

Elf16 December, 8pm

Scrooge (1970)17 December, 8pm

White Christmas18 December, 8pm

How the Grinch Stole Christmas19 December, 8pm


Heaven Is For Real20-21 December

Santa Clause 3, The Escape Clause20-21 December

This Is Where I Leave You26-28 December

Imagine That27-28 December

See Cinema pages for full listings.

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December 2014

THE GOURMET SECTION’S FIRST NIGHT OUT

Fifteen eager and hungry Members went on their first outing

as the Gourmet Section on 4 November to a restaurant

known for its excellent Japanese cuisine. Yours truly

was among them, and we were not disappointed, as we

had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The food was great,

the ambience perfect, and the company was, of course,

excellent. We all sat down to indulge in a eight-course

meal, starting with Japanese tomatoes, ginko nuts, and

grilled hirame (sometimes known as flat fish).

We went on to feast on more delicacies: maguro (bluefin

tuna) and sea bream, tofu skin and mochi (glutinous rice

cake) with soup, oyster and vegetable tempura, nanban-

style duck breast hot pot, baby sardines and ikura (salmon

roe) rice, and akadashi (red miso soup). We finished

everything off with a truly decadent citrusy yuzu sorbet.

Gourmet Section

We had such a whale of a time that before we ended our

meal we were already planning our next outing, which will

likely be the diverse and multi-cultural cuisine of Russia,

which will be something new for most of us.

If you’re like us, adventurous and eager to try something

beyond your favourite dishes at the Club, then join us!

Give you details to Ms Anqi at 6622 0438 or email your

particulars to [email protected]

David Goh

Gourmet Section

Ikura Rice

Maguro

Gourmet Section


It was heartening to see a very good turn-out of Members

and their families on a tranquil Sunday afternoon, just to

hear The Tanglin Club Choir sing a medley of compositions

from famed choral music conductor John Rutter. From the

feedback we received, we knew that we did not disappoint

our audience.

We were even more pleased to see our audience not just

lend us their ears, but also their voices, as they joined us

in the singing! It was thrilling for us to perform our songs

in stages; something our past audiences did not get the

chance to hear. I have to admit though, as pleased as I

was, I was a little disappointed that we did not have enough

men to complement the mostly female Choir. A little tenor

and bass would have gone a long way to result in a most

excellent performance.

As I think back to that Sunday, I realised that what our

audience liked the most was the repertoire of songs, and

credit for this must go to our teacher and conductor,

Mr Albert Tay. With this confirmation, the Choir is more

confident in performing more of Rutter’s works, and you

can look forward to hearing more of us in the months ahead.

While we bask in our new found success, I am sure this will

spur the male choral singers amongst our Members to step

forward and join us. Remember, it’s not too late for you

to be part of the Choir! Join us every Wednesday evening

for fun-filled training and socialising. Contact Ms Anqi at

6622 0438 or e-mail her at [email protected].

David Goh

Co-Section Leader

Choir Section

CHOIR TEA PARTY ON 26 OCTOBER

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Sports & Recreation | Balut

BALUT OCTOBER RECAP

The final round of the Inter-Club games happened in mid-

October, this time hosted by the Singapore Cricket Club

(SCC). There were a few teams in the running for the overall

prize and with a suitably rousing blast the games got

underway. When the dust settled, SCC found that it won the

champion’s prize, and the top overall scorer was also from

SCC. Through many good-humoured shouts of “fix!”, the

worthy champions collected their prize and beamed for the

camera. Lillian Lee kept our Club’s flag flying with her prize

for the highest game score of 155 for the 2014 season. Our

thanks and appreciation to Rajan Menon and Pernod-Ricard

for their continued support of this event, and we look forward

to many more years of their worthy sponsorship.

Our monthly game began with a slap up dinner at the Tavern,

where we managed to sit in a straight line, order a variety of

food, and finish without disgracing ourselves. The decorum

and dignity disappeared as soon as the games started and

the rabble got raucous. After many shouts, baluts galore,

you-know-who making some too, and groaning scratches,

Esther Ling beat off all comers with her total score 629, and

Convenor Sethuraman nabbed the game high with his 135.

November sees us playing the much anticipated Member vs

Staff game. Last year, we walked away dazed and bemused,

and this year we are aiming for just dazed! We will have the

final score of the leader board in the next edition as the final

game is in November. Till then!

Vikram Raman

Balut Section Committee Member

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Billiards | Sports & Recreation

Merry Christmas, one and all! The year is coming to a close with

our last few events. The Concorde Trophy tournament has just

been played, and we will report on the results next month.

We have also sent a team up to Malaysia to play a couple of

friendly matches with the Royal Penang Club, and the Royal Ipoh

Club–photos and report to come soon!

Our Annual Christmas Snooker Marathon cum dinner will be held

on Saturday, 6 December 2014. If you haven’t already signed up,

please come and join us! All are welcome.

For the October monthly Section night, the evening yielded two

winners: Mr Davin Liok for the most number of wins, and Mr Ashok

Arya for the highest break! Congratulations to the winners.

Thank you, everyone, for your support through the year, and have

a fantastic close to 2014, and a Happy New Year!

Billiards Section Committee

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Sports & Recreation | Bridge

BRIDGE DIWALI TEA

Diwali is certainly the biggest and brightest of all Hindu

festivals. It marks four days of celebration amongst the

Indians.

Members and guests who streamed into a tastefully

decorated Raffles Room with clay oil lamps, electric lights,

marigolds, and jasmine, were each greeted with a bindi to

stick to their foreheads.

The ladies were decked out in an array of elegant sarees,

ghagra cholis, kameez, and kurtas. It was a striking, colourful

spectacle that delightfully enhanced the festive mood.

An Indian tea of samosas, curry chick peas, tikka chicken,

and mee goreng amongst several other delicacies, was

tastefully laid out.

Bridge was played to the Mitchell movement and the winners

of the sections were:

North/South

1. Rohini Arya and Anu Sehgal

2. Anjna Beri and Lata Iyer

3. Shyamala Kanagasundrum and Marlese Mallal

East/West

1. Tay Lian Pheck and Sim Sock Yan

2. Esther Ling and Kavita Butalia

3. Neeta Chowdhry and Abha Das

Besides the winning prizes, there were surprise gifts for

players whose bidding boxes had stickers behind them.

What a pleasant afternoon, and thanks to Deepa Gupta for

arranging the tea with the F&B Department, to Arziz Kamsani,

and all who contributed to make the event so delightful.

Lily Lim

Bridge Section Committee Member

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Christmas Lunch

Friday, 5 December 2014

11.30am sign-up at the Raffles Room

2. Trip to kuala Lumpur

19–21 January 2015

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DARTS SECTION MONTHLY LUNCHEON – 11 OCT 2014

The Darts Section held its Monthly Darts Lunch get-together

on a Saturday afternoon filled with friendly competition, fun,

and socialising. The afternoon started with a delicious lunch

of Nasi Lemak in Tangles.

For excitement, there were various tournaments held, such

as the 501 Ladies Doubles and 501 Mixed Doubles. The

winners of the 501 Ladies Doubles were myself and Nancy

Ee in the first game, and Sirikit Oh and Annette Hartland in

the second game. The winners of the 501 Mixed Doubles

were myself and Vincent Fong.

For the game of Mickey Mouse, there were two games

played. The winners were MC Cheong and Sirikit Oh. Other

winners were Vincent Fong, myself, and Khor Jen Hock.

Prizes were given to the winners of the various games for

their skillful efforts.

Darts Section Members always have a good time, and we

encourage all Darts Section Members to come and join in

the fun during our weekly practice sessions on Saturday

afternoons.

Nancy Lum

Darts Section Member

Darts | Sports & Recreation

Practice makes perfect! Three bulls eyes in a tournament

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INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE CLASSES

Every Thursday, Starting 8 January 2015

Multi-Purpose Hall

Waltz: 8pm–9pm

Samba: 9.15pm–10.15pm

Instructor: Sam Fong, Former Regional Professional Latin

American Dance Champion

$107.00 Member | $128.40 Guest

8 sessions per class

NEW BEGINNERS DANCE CLASSES

Every Sunday, Starting 11 January 2015

Multi-Purpose Hall

Rock & Roll, Level 2 with revision of Level 1: 4pm–5pm

Rumba: 5.15pm–6.15pm

Instructor: Louis Ng, Former Regional Professional Latin

American Dance Champion

$107.00 Member | $128.40 Guest

8 sessions per class

Sports & Recreation | Dance

DANCE WORkSHOP AND SOCIAL DANCE NIGHT

About 70 participants took part in the Dance Workshop on

Social Cha Cha, which was followed by the Social Dance Night

on 19 September 2014 in the Churchill Room. The workshop

was conducted by Resident Dance Instructor Louis Ng, assisted

by dance teacher Catherine, and competition dancer Aloysius.

The event was so successful that another workshop and social

dance was held on 14 October, this time with 100 people. It was

also Graduation Night for dance students who had completed

their eight-lesson course in the four classes conducted by

Louis Ng and Sam Fong. There was a total attendance of 60

students in the four classes, a record in dance classes at The

Tanglin Club.

Freddie Lee

Dance Section Convenor

COMING YOUR WAY

Chinese New Year Ball 28 February 2015 with a special 150th Anniversary Show.

More details in the January 2015 issue of The Tanglin Times.


2ND ANNUAL INDOOR CYCLING CHALLENGE 2014

11 OCTOBER

50,000m and 102 minutes later, and we have a winner: Sarah

Best clocked the best time and emerged champion! This is

her second win for a gym event for the year, following the

Indoor Triathlon earlier this year in May.

This year’s 50km spinning race was different from last year.

The participants, made up of ten ladies and seven men, were

required to simulate a terrain ride, with their pace kept at

a cap – at stipulated distances over the entire race, and at

certain distances. The particpants had to cover the entire

required mileage without seating! The finale was a 5km sprint

to the finish, where we saw all our 17 participants give their

100% (or what was left in their tanks) to break ahead of the

pack, or catch up. The gist of this race was consistency,

endurance, and speed. The winner from the men’s category

was Paul Healy. His regular spinning lessons in our monthly

Group Fitness classes paid off. He clocked a time of 1 hour,

43 minutes, and 19 seconds, which he claimed he was rather

surprised with. Top three results shown on the left.

Overall, all our participants did exceptionally well despite the

different challenges thrown at them. We, the Gym Team, look

forward to seeing you participate in next year’s event!

Aziz kamsani

Fitness Manager

FEMALE

1. Sarah Best 1hr 42min 00sec

2. Lori Mcconghy 1hr 42min 44sec

3. Jennifer Chan 1hr 43min 20sec

MALE

1. Paul Healy 1hr 43min 19sec

2. Anand Thiagarajan 1hr 44min 53sec

3. Paul Kelly 1hr 45min 15sec

Fitness | Sports & Recreation

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Sports & Recreation | Golf

ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP–REVISITED!

Following our first attempt to hold this year’s Annual

Championship in September being suspended due to rain,

the event was rescheduled to early November at Jurong

Country Club. This time round the rain gods were smiling

on us and all 40 golfers managed to complete their rounds

between light rain before the start and a heavy downpour

just after we finished. The course at Jurong was in very

nice condition and the game was enjoyed by all regardless

of good or bad golf played. Jurong again provided a nice

dinner after the game.

The overall net winner and this year’s Club Champion was

Nancy Miller in a tightly fought contest. Playing to a course

handicap of 23, Nancy’s net score was 67, closely pipping

Scott Thomas (13) on 68 and Alex Eow (19) on 69. Tan Kai

Seng, Chris Steffens, Tee Fong Seng and Adrain Tan were

joint fourth on 71. The best round of the day came from

Justin Heah Siew Poh with a gross score of 79 including an

eagle at the par five 18th hole. Justin therefore won the Best

Gross Trophy. Justin’s eagle narrowly edged out Sanjay

Anand on 80 and Scott Thomas on 81.

Our next game is the Christmas Bash, a morning game at

Tanah Merah Tampines Course followed by Xmas lunch on

Friday December 12.

David White

Golf Captain

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Golf | Sports & Recreation

Friday, 12 December, 7am onwardsTanah Merah Country Club

(Tampines Course)

Price: $58 (TMCC/Golf Section Member),$168 (Non-TMCC/Golf Section Member)

Format of Play: Stableford

Christmas Golf Bash

CLOSING DATE: 5 DECEMBER

FOR ENquIRIES & REGISTRATION

Please contact 66220571 or e-mail

[email protected]

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Sports & Recreation | Lawn Bowls

SINGAPORE NATIONAL FOURS

The Ladies’ tournament was hosted on a gloriously sunny day

at the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) on Sunday, 2 November,

by Bowls Singapore. The Tanglin Club had a very committed

team, and played our first match against Singapore Power,

the tournament winners, and narrowly lost 18/20! Our finals

against Singtel was very tough and despite a spirited display

from all of us, we came in third. Our congratulations to The

Tanglin Club team; Devi, Peck Tee, Annette, and Nicky. A

great effort!

The Men’s competition was also hard fought over two

weekends and after winning all games in the preliminary

rounds, the finals were once again elusive and the team of

Rodger, Bernard, Ted, and Denis had to settle for second

place to our traditional rivals from SCC. Congratulations

to our Club’s team and our thanks to SCC for hosting this

prestigious national event at the Padang again this year.

Lawn Bowls Section Committee

CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL

Join us for the Lawn Bowls Christmas Carnival on

Sunday, 14 December, at the Lawn Bowls Green.

For more details, contact Cielito at 6622 0574 or

e-mail [email protected].

The Tanglin Club and Singapore Cricket Club finalists

The Tanglin Club teams with match umpire, Michael WuThe Tanglin Club ladies’ and men’s team

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Swimming | Sports & Recreation

32ND ANNUAL SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP

We just had our 32nd Annual Swimming Championship on

Saturday, 8 November. This meet is one of the highlights in

the Club’s swimming calendar.

The meet kicked off with the Individual Medley event at

2pm. The Individual Medley is an event where swimmers

have to swim the four competitive strokes. It requires sound

technique and endurance.

We had a great turn out and saw many young swimmers

taking the starting blocks for the first time. Our Club’s current

swimming community is steadily growing and we have many

young swimmers who have the potential of becoming the

next swimming star.

The final event of the championship was the most popular

parent-and-child relay. Mums and dads teamed up with

their child and competed in the event. We certainly had an

exciting and fun-filled afternoon!

Swimming Section Committee

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Sports & Recreation | Squash

TOUR TO PENANG

A motley crew of Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) and The

Tanglin Club (TTC) Members arrived in Penang on 24 October

for two matches against the Penang Club and the Penang

Sports Club. It was a disappointing turn-out given two clubs

combined, especially given the efforts our hosts had made to

make us so very welcome.

Penang Club, established in 1868, was our first venue.

Located right on the seafront with its own beach, it’s an

excellent place for sundowners, and a delightful place for

breakfast–they even serve pork bacon! Some of us stayed

here and others at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel on the famed

Gurney Drive.

Our match on Friday was eight strings, but some had

to play twice due to the late arrival from Singapore of

Thomas Bouvagnet and Gaurav Yadav (TTC)–who missed

his flight and couldn’t get back the next day. Terry Scott

(SCC), nursing a sore knee, had two matches–winning the

second and narrowly losing the first. Ashley Nicholas (SCC)

prevailed in both of his, as did Graham Hunter and Peter

“Porky” Rogers (TTC). The highlight of the evening was the

match played by young James Nicholas, aged 10, against his

wily opponent, Francis, who was 73. It was well fought, with

James unfortunately losing to 63 years of experience 2-1.

Our hosts, thanks to Dato Lim, put on a big spread for dinner.

A late evening was had in the Men’s Bar, where the bottom

of many bottles was witnessed.

Penang Sports Club, established in 1947, was our second

venue. It has nine grass and eight artificial surface courts–

the site is a delight to see–with the old club house guarded

by two cannons. As usual, we were well-received, and our

hosts made everyone welcome. Terry had a tough match

with Alfred, but couldn’t overcome him. Thomas, who had

played two matches to catch up in the morning against

Penang Club, was outplayed by the Australian Air Force.

Graham had the joy of playing a 16-year old Malaysian

national junior player, Saswen, but despite auditioning for

Swan Lake on many shorts, was overcome by a spritely

young thing. Iain won his match comfortably, but Porky was

overcome by a tricky Quah. The squash match ended dead

even on matches and games. We then played some racquet

ball–which looked more like aerial ping pong. The evening

then adjourned to a banquet, where trophies and plaques

were exchanged with all vowing that this would be an

annual event.

David Palmer

Tour Scribe

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RAINTREE DOUBLES SqUASH TOURNAMENT

In September, a depleted Tanglin Club squad made

the annual sojourn across the causeway to compete

in the Raintree Club’s annual Jumbo Doubles Squash

tournament. Although only four entries from The Tanglin

Club made the trip this year due to calendar clashes,

it was a quality side with Paul Isted and Shane Hagan

being classified as Number 1 Seeds after taking out the

event in 2013. Richard Hill was back to help carry Field

Pickering on his shoulders once again, and Craig Doel

was also doing the same for about-to-be sexagenarian

Glenn Bryce. Unfortunately, Satsy had entered

with Al Aspen who later pulled out due to work

commitments.

Satsy later enrolled the services of professional

Choong Kam Hing, however the latter was unable to

get to the courts in time, and was scratched from the

competition. Shane and Paul progressed the furthest,

but were beaten in the semi-finals by the SAFRA1 team

that they had beaten in the final last year. Craig and

Glenn punched above their weight and made progress

in the Classic plate, only to miss the last hurdle on the

Saturday night. As usual, a great weekend was had

by all (except Satsy) and we look forward to a much

better entry next year.

FRIENDLY GAMES AGAINST BRITISH ROYAL AIR FORCE

On 9 October, arguably one of the strongest squash teams

ever to assemble at The Tanglin Club greeted the visiting

British RAF squash team. Due to the expected strength

and guaranteed fitness of the British RAF side, we put

together a side featuring no less than five A-Graders.

Such was the strength of our side that Mr Gaurav Yadav

was listed as number seven in the team–a bit of a surprise

for a guy who thinks he should be number one. British

RAF included two ladies in their side, and the strength of

our team took a hit when our only other lady in the Club,

Merina Mackenzie, informed us that she was injured. Lucky

that Puneet Chadha was prepared to step into the side,

but unlucky that he couldn’t beat the lady from British

RAF! Brenda also found the going tough, so we were 2-0

down at the start. Never mind, the top end would come

through with the goods. Thankfully, our top four players all

won, but that was the closest we got to winning as numbers 5

to 11 all lost, giving an overwhelming result 7-4 to the British

RAF. Even our would-be number one Mr Yadav was unable

to win at number seven! However the off-court entertainment

was much more fun, and the highlight was a presentation

by Damien May to me of a framed picture of the British RAF

Red Arrow plane, which was autographed by all of the Red

Arrow pilots. This photo will hold pride of place in the squash

courts as remembrance of a competitive squash friendly and

fun after match that continued long into the night.

Shane Hagan

Squash Section Member

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JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM CHRISTMAS BREAk

With Christmas upon us, the Junior Tennis program will break

on Friday, 12 December and resume 5 January 2015. We

wish all Tanglin Club Members and families a very happy and

joyous Christmas, and a safe and happy new year in 2015.

JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS

The last of the 2014 Junior Tennis Camps will be held in

December, so for those families staying in Singapore for the

holidays, why not get the kids out on court for some tennis?

The camps will be held on 1 December to 5 December, and

15 December to 19 December 2014. For more information

please e-mail [email protected] or call

Mayling on 9633 5809.

Sports & Recreation | Tennis

It was a glorious morning with the sun beaming kindly down

at us when the HKFC’s ten ladies and three men visited our

Club for a friendly match. Although a large number had signed

up, there was no problem at all accommodating everyone,

giving most two rounds of play. There were men’s, ladies’,

and mixed doubles. The home team lost by a narrow margin.

However, all who participated enjoyed the morning immensely.

Thereafter, lunch was served at Tangles, and we certainly

look forward to more friendlies of this nature.

Lily Lim

Tennis Section Committee Member

VISIT FROM HONG kONG FOOTBALL CLUB’S TEN LADIES AND THREE MEN

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Ten-Pin Bowling | Sports & Recreation

TEN-PIN BOWLINGPRACTICE SESSIONS

2nD AnD 4Th MonDAY oF The MonTh6PM To 8PM AT The AMeRiCAn CLuB

Join us for some fun-fi lled bowling, and socialising with your fellow Members. it is also a great opportunity

to de-stress after a tiring week at work!

TEN-PIN BOWLINGTEN-PIN BOWLING

For further enquiries or registration, please e-mail Ms Praveena [email protected] or call 6622 0580

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Dr Eileen Chanin is a Sydney-based historian and writer. She is

currently the Rydon Fellow of the Menzies Centre at King’s College

London, and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of New South

Wales College of Fine Arts, Sydney.

Her most recent book, Limbang Rebellion: 7 Days in December 1962,

deals with an early episode in the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation

of 1963-1966. The book is co-published in Australia, Singapore, and

the United Kingdom.

Eileen is an award-winning author whose earlier books include Book

Life: The Life and Times of David Scott Mitchell (1836–1907) and

Degenerates and Perverts: The 1939 Herald Exhibition of French and

British Contemporary Art.

Awards for her books include the 2011 Alex Buzo Prize and the 2005

New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards Australian History Prize.

She was short-listed in 2012 for the Australian Historical Association

Magarey Medal for Biography.

She is currently writing a biography of Australia House in London to

mark its centenary in 2018.

Here are reviews of Eileen Chanin’s Limbang Rebellion: 7 Days

in December 1962

The book highlights true heroes such as police personnel and

ordinary people who did extraordinary things to protect and save

others in great danger. –Borneo Post

This is a human tale of courage, fortitude and bravery…It is a

gripping tale of seven dramatic days that helped quell the initial

North Kalimantan National Army efforts of taking over the whole of

Borneo Island. It was the beginning of a wider and longer campaign

that came to be called Confrontation. –Globe and Laurel

It also gives an engrossing account of the bold commando assault

on Limbang. Chanin’s account of the improvised attack, the Marines

traveling by night in two commandeered barges, will delight any

military buff. –Sydney Morning Herald

With an impressive command of detail, the author has gathered

witness accounts from her own interviews and a treasure trove of

archival material that give the reader a visceral understanding of

what it was like to be a prisoner, and what it was like to be a soldier

seeing action for the first time. –The Australian

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General Fiction

No Safe House

Linwood Barclay

Personal

Lee Child

The Good Children

Roopa Farooki

Edge of Eternity

Ken Follett

Guardian Angel

Julie Garwood

The Bride

Julie Garwood

The Gift

Julie Garwood

Castles

Julie Garwood

Saving Grace

Jane Green

The Monogram Murders

Sophie Hannah

Our First Christmas

Lisa Jackson

The Children Act

Ian McEwan

Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki

Haruki Murakami

Rooms

Lauren Oliver

Private India

James Patterson

Heroes are my Weakness

Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Dancing at Midnight

Julia Quinn

Minx

Julia Quinn

To Catch an Heiress

Julia Quinn

Splendid

Julia Quinn

Singapore Noir

Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan

Five Days Left

Julie Lawson Timmer

Non-Fiction

The Accidental Diplomat: The

Autobiography of Maurice

Baker

Maurice Baker

Growing up in British Malaya

and Singapore

Maurice Baker

Kitchen Secrets

Raymond Blanc

The Consolations of Philosophy

Alain De Botton

Grow Rich Singapore Style

Alfred Chia

My Father in his Suitcase: In

Search of E.J.H. Corner the

Relentless Botanist

John K. Corner

The Faith of the Faithless

Simon Critchley

Buonissimo!: Minimum Effort,

Maximum Satisfaction

Gino D’Acampo

Hack Attack: How the Truth

Caught Up with Rupert

Murdoch

Nick Davies

The Language of Mathematics:

Making the Invisible Visible

Keith Devlin

Sports Gene : Talent, Practice

and the Truth about Success

David Epstein

Your Money, Your Investments:

Preserving and Growing Your

Wealth in Good and Tough

Times

Ben Fok

The Ultimate Guide to Real

Estate Investment in Singapore

Ismail Gafoor

We Also Served: Reflections of

Singapore’s former PAP MPs

Chiang Hai Ding

The 10 Secrets of Healthy

Ageing : How to Live Longer,

Look Younger and Feel Great

Patrick Holford

The Violinist’s Thumb

Sam Kean

Lullabies

Lang Leav

Becoming Freud: The Making of

a Psychoanalyst

Adam Phillips

Lonely: Learning to Live with

Solitude

Emily White

Art Objects: Essays of Ecstasy

and Effrontery

Jeanette Winterson

The Beauty Myth: How Images

of Beauty are Used Against

Women

Naomi Wolf

Book Of The Month

PERSONALby Lee ChildJack Reacher walks alone. Once a go-to hard man in the US military police, now he’s a

drifter of no fixed abode. But the army tracks him down. Because someone has taken a

long-range shot at the French president.

Only one man could have done it. And Reacher is the one man who can find him.

This new heartstopping, nailbiting book in Lee Child’s addictive series takes Reacher

across the Atlantic to Paris – and then to London. He must track down a killer with a

treacherous vendetta. The stakes have never been higher…

Because this time, it’s personal.

Library | New Books for November

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Action & Adventure

•Edge of Tomorrow - 2014 (PG13)•Ek Villain - 2014 (PG13)•Operation Rogue - 2014 (M18)•Transformers: Age of Extinction - 2014 (PG13)•X-Men: Days of Future Past - 2014 (PG13)•Space Pirate Captain Harlock - 2013 •The Tower - 2012 (PG13)•The Core - 2003 (PG)•Stargate: The Movie - 1994 (PG)•The Guns of Navarone - 1961

Drama

•Draft Day - 2014 (NC16)•Barbara - 2012 (PG13)•Compliance - 2012 (NC16)•The Hunt - 2012 (M18)•Lessons Of A Dream - 2011 (PG)•Wonderful World - 2012 (M18)•The White Haired Witch - 2014 (PG13)

Comedy

•A Million Ways to Die in the West - 2014 (NC16)•Welcome to Germany - 2011 (PG)

Documentary

•Ancient Aliens: Season 1 - 2009 (PG)

Junior Library

•Friends Are Forever - 2014 (PG)•Stars Wars: Rebels - 2014 (PG)•X-Men: Days of Future Past - 2014 (PG13)•Legends Of Oz Doro - 2013 (PG)•How to Train Your Dragon:

Defenders Of Berk Part 2 - 2012 (PG)•The Muppets’ of Wizard of Oz - 2005•Walt Disney Fables Volume 1:

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Prince and the Pauper - 2005•Walt Disney Fables Volume 2:

Little Hiawatha and The Ugly Duckling - 2005

TV Series

•Mr Selfridge: Season 1 - 2013 (M18)•Revenge: Season 3 - 2013 (M18)•My Love from the Star - 2013 (PG)•Gossip Girl: Season 6 - 2012 (NC16)•Burn Notice: Season 6 - 2012 (NC16)•Grimm: Season 2 - 2012 (NC16)•Sons of Anarchy: Season 4 - 2011 (M18)•Sons of Anarchy: Season 5 - 2012 (M18)

Blu Ray

•X-Men: Days of Future Past - 2014 (PG13)•Ichi - 2008 (M18)•Seven Swords - 2005 (NC16)•Warriors of Heaven and Earth - 2003 (PG)

DVD Of The Month

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (2014)Starring Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Hugh JackmanDirected by Bryan Singer

X-Men UNITE! An all-star cast, including Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lawrence, Ellen

Page, Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart, assembles for battle in this mind-blowing adventure. As armies of murderous Sentinel

robots hunt down mutants and humans alike, the unstoppable characters from the original X-Men trilogy join forces with their

younger selves in an epic struggle to change to past – and save our future.

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italyrome•CircolodelMinistero DegliAffariEsteri

JaPankoBe•KobeRegatta& AthleticClubtokyo•TokyoAmericanClubyokohama•YokohamaCountry &AthleticClub

kenyanairoBi•MuthaigaClub

koreaSeoul•SeoulClub

malaySiaiPoh•KelabDirajaIpoh– RoyalIpohClubkuala lumPur•KelabTamanPerdana –RoyalLakeClub•RoyalSelangorClub•TheRaintreeClubof KualaLumpur

kuchinG, SaraWak•SarawakClubneGri SemBilan•RoyalPortDickson YachtClubPenanG•PenangClub•PenangSportsClub•Penang SwimmingClub

monacomonte carlo•YachtClubde Monaco

neW ZealanDaucklanD•TheNorthernClubchriStchurch•TheChristchurch ClubDuneDin•TheDunedinClubnaPier•Hawke’sBayClub

PakiStanlahore•TheLahore Gymkhana•ThePunjabClub Lahore

PhiliPPineSBaGuio•BaguioCountryClubmakati•ManilaClub•ManilaPoloClub

SPainBarcelona•CirculoEcuestre

Sri lankacolomBo•ColomboClub•ColomboSwimming ClubnurWara eliya•TheHillClub

South aFricacaPe toWn•KelvinGroveClubDurBan•DurbanClubJohanneSBurG•TheCountryClub JohannesburgSanDton•InandaClub

SWeDenStockholm•SallskapetGoteBorG•TheRoyalBachelors Club

taiWantaiPei•AmericanClub inChina

thailanDBanGkok•TheBangkokClub•TheBritishClub•TheRoyalBangkok SportsClub

uniteD araB emirateSaBu DhaBi•TheClubDuBai•TheCapitalClub

uniteD kinGDomaBerDeen•RoyalNorthern& UniversityClubeDinBurGh•TheNewClub•TheRoyalOverseas League•TheRoyalScotsClubGlaSGoW•TheWesternClubliVerPool•TheAthenaeumlonDon•Army&NavyClub•CarltonClub•EastIndiaClub•Naval&MilitaryClub•OrientalClub•TheRoyal AirForceClub•TheAthenaeum•TheCaledonianClub•TheCavalry& GuardsClub•TheHurlinghamClub•TheLansdowneClub•TheNavalClub•TheNew CavendishClub

•TheReformClub•TheRoyalAutomobile Club•TheRoyalOverseas League•TheSloaneClub•Oxford& CambridgeClubnorWich•TheNorfolkCluboxForDShire•PhyllisCourtClub, Henley-on-Thames

uniteD StateSBoSton•HarvardClub ofBoston•UnionClubofBostonchicaGo•TheUniversityClubcleVelanD•TheUnionClubhonolulu•ThePacificClubneW haVen•TheGraduateClubneW york city•TheHarvardClubof NewYorkCity•ThePrincetonClubof NewYork•TheUnion LeagueClub•TheYaleClubof NewYorkCity•TheCornellClubPhilaDelPhia•TheRacquetClubPittSBurGh•TheUniversityClubSan FranciSco•TheMetropolitan Club•OlympicClub•TheUniversityClubofSanFrancisco

Seattle•TheRainierClub•Washington AthleticClubWaShinGton, Dc•CosmosClub•TheGeorgetownClub•TheUniversityClub

Vietnamhanoi•TheHanoiClub

MoreinformationabouttheseclubsisavailableintheReadingRoomandonourwebsiteatwww.tanglinclub.org.sg

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BILLIARDS ROOM Daily: 12pm to 11pm

CARD ROOM (Level 4 S&R Complex) Daily: 8am to 12.30am

CHuRCHILL ROOM Monday closed for lunch and dinnerTuesday to FridayLunch: 12pm to 3pm (Last order 2.30pm)Dinner: 7pm to 12am (Last order 10.30pm)SaturdayLunch: ClosedDinner: 7pm to 1am (Last order 11pm)Sunday Brunch: 11.30am to 2.30pmSunday Buffet Lunch:12pm to 3pm (Last order 2.30pm)Dinner: 6pm to 10pm (Last order 9.30pm)For reservations, please contact F&B Department at 6622 0432 or e-mail [email protected]

CINEMA Friday: 8pmSaturday and Sunday: 6pm and 9pmSaturday and Sunday: 2.30pm (Children’s Matinee)

FIREPLACEMonday to FridayLunch: 12pm to 3pm (Last order 2.30pm)Dinner: 7pm to 11pm (Last order 10.30pm)SaturdayLunch: closedDinner: 7pm to 11pm (Last order 10.30pm)Sunday Family Lunch:12pm to 3pm (Last order 2.30pm)Sunday Dinner:6pm to 11pm (Last order 10.30pm)Public Holiday Family Lunch:12pm to 3pm (Last order 2.30pm)

GENERAL OFFICE Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 6.15pmClosed on Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays

GYMNASIuM Daily: 6am to 10pm

HAIR SALON Monday to Saturday: 10am to 7pmClosed on Sunday and Public Holiday

JACKPOT ROOM Daily: 10am to 11pm

JuNIOR LIBRARY Tuesday to Friday, and Public Holidays: 12pm to 7pmSaturday: 9am to 7pmSunday: 11am to 7pmClosed on Mondays

LAWN BOWLS GREEN Daily: 7am to 11pm

LIBRARY Weekday: 10am to 7pmSaturday: 10am to 5pmSunday: 10am to 5pmClosed on Public Holidays

PLAYROOM Tuesday to Friday: 12pm to 7pmSaturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays: 9am to 8pmClosed on Mondays

PRO SHOPTuesday to Friday: 11am to 8pmSaturday and Sunday: 10am to 4pmClosed on Mondays and Public Holidays

READING ROOM Daily: 9am to 11pm

SquASH COuRTS Daily: 7.30am to 10pm

SWIMMING POOL Daily: 7am to 10.30pm

TANGLESMonday to Thursday: 11am to 9pm Friday: 11am to 11pmSaturday: 8am to 11pmSunday and Public Holidays: 8am to 9pm

TAVERN BARMonday to Thursday:12pm to 1am (Last order 12.45am)Friday: 12pm to 2am (Last order 1.45am)Saturday: 11am to 2am (Last order 1.45am)Sunday: 11am to 1am (Last order 12.45am)

TAVERNDailyLunch: 12pm to 3pm (Last order 2.30pm)Sunday to FridayDinner: 6pm to 12am (Last order 11pm)SaturdayDinner: 6pm to 1am (Last order 11.30pm)

TEA ROOMDaily: 10am to 9.30pm (Last order 9pm)

TENNIS COuRTS Daily: 7am to 11pm

TERRACESunday to FridayDinner: 7pm to 11.30pm (Last order 11pm)SaturdayDinner: 7pm to 12am(Last food order 11.30pm)Sunday and Public HolidaysLunch: 12pm to 3pm (Last order 2.30pm)

THE SPAMonday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10am to 7.30pmSaturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays:10am to 5.30pmClosed on Tuesday

WET BARSunday to Thursday:12pm to 1am (Last order 12.45am)Friday and Saturday:12pm to 2am (Last order 1.45am)

WHEELHOuSE RESTAuRANTDailyBreakfast: 7.30am to 10.30amLunch: 11am to 3pm (Last order 2.30pm)Afternoon Tea:3pm to 6pm (Last order 5.30pm)Dinner: 6pm to 9.30pm (Last order 9pm)

Key ContactsBANquET DEPARTMENTMukhantan PerumalCatering Sales executive6622 [email protected]

COMMuNICATIONS DEPARTMENThabib MansoorSenior Marketing & Communications executive6622 [email protected]

EVENTS DEPARTMENTTina Suprievents Manager6622 [email protected]

EXECuTIVE OFFICEJulie Gohexecutive Secretary6622 [email protected]

FINANCE DEPARTMENTAssa RandhawaAccounts executive6622 [email protected]

FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENTRia WendariAdmin executive6622 [email protected]

FRONT OFFICE / RECEPTIONnantha KumarSenior Member Services executive6622 [email protected](General enquiries),[email protected](Room Reservations)

LIBRARYDevi TharumalingamSenior Library executive6622 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENTYanty SaniMembership executive6622 [email protected]

SECuRITY DEPARTMENTLincoln LoweSecurity Manager6622 [email protected]

SPORTS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTDean CheeS&R Manager6622 [email protected]

ReservationsstrictlyforChurchillRoom.

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MOvIES OF THE WEEK

CHILDREN’S MATINEE

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE THEATRETTE AT ANY TIME.ShoWTiMeS Friday, 8pm • Saturday, 6pm & 9pm • Sunday, 6pm & 9pm WEEKEND MATINEES: 2.30pm

FiLM RATinGS G – General viewing • PG – Parental guidance required • NC16 – No children below 16 years M18 – For viewers age 18 and above • R21 – For adults age 21 and above

FoR enquiRieS Please call Reception at 66220555 or visit the website for more information.Moviegoers are to be seated 15 minutes before showtime. Movie details subject to changes.

Members will be fully responsible for their children and guests in ensuring that the film screened is suitable for viewing in accordance to the rules governed by the Singapore Board of Film Censors.

Members will be fully responsible for the conduct and behaviour of the children and guests and be answerable to the Committee in the respect of the same.

Annie: A Royal Adventure6 & 7 DECEMBER

The Polar Express13 & 14 DECEMBER

Santa Clause 3, The Escape Clause20 & 21 DECEMBER

Imagine That27 & 28 DECEMBER

Family • U • 92minDirector: Ian ToyntonStarring Ashley Johnson, Joan Collins, and George Hearn

Annie is back! Along with her friends Molly, hannah, her dog Sandy, and her wealthy father oliver Warbucks. They take a trip to england where oliver Warbucks is going to be Knighted by the King.

Animation • U • 100minDirector: Robert ZemeckisStarring Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, and Michael Jeter

on Christmas eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the north Pole and Santa Claus’ home.

Family • U • 97minDirector: Michael LembeckStarring Tim Allen, Martin Short, and Elizabeth Mitchell

Santa, aka Scott Calvin, is faced with double-duty: how to keep his new family happy, and how to stop Jack Frost from taking over Christmas.

Comedy • PG • 107minDirector: Karey KirkpatrickStarring Eddie Murphy, Thomas Haden Church, and Yara Shahidi

A financial executive who can’t stop his career downspiral is invited into his daughter’s imaginary world, where solutions to his problems await.

The Attacks of 26/115 TO 7 DECEMBER

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn12 TO 14 DECEMBER

Heaven Is for Real20 & 21 DECEMBER

This Is Where I Leave You26 TO 28 DECEMBER

Drama • NR • 116minDirector: Ram Gopal VarmaStarring Nana Patekar, Atul Kulkarni, and Ganesh Yadav

Based on the real-life incident of eight terrorists who sail to Mumbai, india, and wage war on the populace for four days.

Comedy • R • 83minDirector: Phil Alden RobinsonStarring Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, and Peter Dinklage

A curmudgeonly man is mistakenly told that he has 90 minutes to live by his doctor and promptly sets out to reconcile with his wife, brother and friends in the short time he believes he has left.

Drama • PG • 99minDirector: Randall WallaceStarring Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, and Thomas Haden Church

A small-town father must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world.

Comedy • R • 103minDirector: Shawn LevyStarring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and Jane Fonda

When their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes, and might-have-beens.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE THEATRETTE AT ANY TIME.ShoWTiMeS Friday, 8pm • Saturday, 6pm & 9pm • Sunday, 6pm & 9pm WEEKEND MATINEES: 2.30pm

FiLM RATinGS G – General viewing • PG – Parental guidance required • NC16 – No children below 16 years M18 – For viewers age 18 and above • R21 – For adults age 21 and above

FoR enquiRieS Please call Reception at 66220555 or visit the website for more information.Moviegoers are to be seated 15 minutes before showtime. Movie details subject to changes.

Members will be fully responsible for their children and guests in ensuring that the film screened is suitable for viewing in accordance to the rules governed by the Singapore Board of Film Censors.

Members will be fully responsible for the conduct and behaviour of the children and guests and be answerable to the Committee in the respect of the same.

It’s a Wonderful Life15 dEcEmbEr, 8pm

Elf16 dEcEmbEr, 8pm

Scrooge (1970)17 dEcEmbEr, 8pm

Drama • U • 130mindirector: Frank capraStarring James Stewart, donna reed, and Lionel barrymore

On the Christmas Eve of Bedford Falls, the guardian angel Clarence is assigned to convince the desperate George Bailey to not commit suicide. George is a good man, who sacrificed his dreams and his youth on behalf of the citizens of his small town.

Comedy • PG • 97mindirector: Jon FavreauStarring Will Ferrell, James caan, and bob newhart

After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity.

Fantasy • U • 120mindirector: ronald neameStarring Albert Finney, Alec guinness, and Edith Evans

A musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale.

White Christmas18 dEcEmbEr, 8pm

How the Grinch Stole Christmas19 dEcEmbEr, 8pm

Musical • U • 115mindirector: michael curtizStarring bing crosby, danny Kaye, and rosemary clooney

White Christmas is a treasury of a Irving Berlin classics, among them “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” and the beloved holiday song, “White Christmas.” Two talented song-and-dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. One winter, they join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) and trek to Vermont for a white Christmas. Of course, there’s the requisite fun with the ladies, but the real adventure starts when Crosby and Kaye discover that the inn is run by their old army general who’s in now in financial trouble. And the result is the stuff dreams are made of.

Comedy • PG • 104mindirector: ron HowardStarring Jim carrey and taylor momsen

Discover the Magic of the Mean One this holiday season. Oscar-winning director Ron Howard and Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer bring Christmas’ best-loved grump to life with the irrepressible Jim Carrey as The Grinch. The Grinch is a celebration of the holiday spirit no home should be without! Why is The Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and The Grinch’s world upside down, inside out, and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS FEATURE FILMS

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Churchill RoomChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: CLOSEDNew Year’s Day: Closed for dinnerLunar New Year’s Eve: ClosedLunar New Year’s Day 1: CLOSEDLunar New Year’s Day 2: CLOSED

TavernChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)New Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 1: Closed at 3pmLunar New Year’s Day 2: Closed at 3pm

Tavern BarChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Closed at 6pm (Last order: 5.30pm)New Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 1: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

FireplaceChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)New Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 1: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

WheelhouseChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Open as usualNew Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 1: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

Tea RoomChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)New Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 6pm (Last order: 5.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 1: Closed at 6pm (Last order: 5.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

Wet BarChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Closed at 6pm (Last order: 5.30pm)New Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Day 1: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

TerraceChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: CLOSEDNew Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: CLOSEDLunar New Year’s Day 1: CLOSEDLunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

TanglesChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Open as usualNew Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 1: Closed at 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Lunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

Jackpot RoomChristmas Eve: 10am-5pmChristmas: 10am-5pmNew Year’s Eve: 10am-5pmNew Year’s Day: 10am-5pmLunar New Year’s Eve: 10am-5pmLunar New Year’s Day 1: 1pm-8pmLunar New Year’s Day 2: 1pm-8pm

LibraryChristmas Eve: Closed at 3pmChristmas: CLOSEDNew Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pmNew Year’s Day: CLOSEDLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pmLunar New Year’s Day 1: CLOSEDLunar New Year’s Day 2: CLOSED

Junior LibraryChristmas Eve: Closed at 3pmChristmas: 12pm-7pmNew Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pmNew Year’s Day: 12pm-7pmLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pmLunar New Year’s Day 1: CLOSEDLunar New Year’s Day 2: Closed at 3pm

Reading RoomChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Closed at 3pmNew Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 6pmLunar New Year’s Day 1: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

Front OfficeChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Open as usualNew Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: 7am-6pmLunar New Year’s Day 1: 7am-6pmLunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

PlayroomChristmas Eve: 11am-3pmChristmas: 9am-8pmNew Year’s Eve: 11am-3pmNew Year’s Day: 9am-8pmLunar New Year’s Eve: 11am-3pmLunar New Year’s Day 1: CLOSEDLunar New Year’s Day 2: 9am-3pm

Swimming PoolChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Closed at 6pmNew Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 6pmLunar New Year’s Day 1: Closed at 6pmLunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

S&R FacilitiesChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Closed at 8pmNew Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 6pmLunar New Year’s Day 1: Closed at 6pmLunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

S&R CounterChristmas Eve: Open as usualChristmas: Open as usualNew Year’s Eve: Open as usualNew Year’s Day: Open as usualLunar New Year’s Eve: Closed at 6pmLunar New Year’s Day 1: Closed at 6pmLunar New Year’s Day 2: Open as usual

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Celebrate with friends and family this season, as you indulge in our decadent selection of Christmas flavours from

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