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2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE3 GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE4 AGM RESULTS6 GENERAL COMMITTEE 2012 / 20137 SGM RESULTS / REVIEW SUB-COMMITTEE8 DO YOU KNOW? 9 EDITOR’S NOTE10 MEMBERS’ PAGE12 RECENT EVENTS: CLUB PARTY 2012 16 SPECIAL FEATURE18 EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT 20 FOOD & BEVERAGE24 CALENDAR OF EVENTS26 BALUT & BRIDGE27 BILLIARDS28 DARTS30 FITNESS32 GOLF34 LAWN BOWLS35 SCUBA 36 SQUASH 38 SWIMMING40 TENNIS44 WELLNESS46 BOOKS & DVDS48 CINEMA

Opinions expressed in The Tanglin Club Magazine are solely those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of The Tanglin Club. The Magazine welcomes articles and other contributions from Members. However, the Magazine & Website Sub-Committee reserves the right to edit all materials,

select photographs to be used, or decline publication. MICA (P) 132/05/2012. Published by The Tanglin Club. Printed by Photoplates Pte Ltd.

GENERAL MANAGER Roy Higgs • [email protected]

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Clara Tan • [email protected]

EXECUTIVE CHEF Louis Tay • [email protected]

EVENTS MANAGER Tina Supri • [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Laura Monteiro • [email protected]

SPORTS & RECREATION MANAGER Christine Koh • [email protected]

EDITOR Nan Sandford

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CONTENTS 1

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CLUB RULES & BYE-LAWS

SPEECH BY MR FRANK NEWMAN

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DO YOU KNOW?

SPECIAL FEATURE


“The time has come,” the

walrus said...

My Fellow Members

Last month, I had the pleasure of chairing two general meetings of the Club, the SGM on 24/4/12, and the AGM on 30/4/12.

From my coign of vantage, I was able to observe the energy, resource-fulness and enthusiasm of Members as they took to the fl oor to speak on the issues facing the Club. As expect-ed, some Members were verbose, long-winded or repetitive. Others were more focused. There were dif-ferent speaking styles; fl orid, argu-mentative, dismissive, pompous, persuasive, lofty and elegant. There was an element of showboating or grandstanding. The debates were sometimes heated and pointed, but the disagreements or differences between Members concerned mat-ters of perceptions, approaches or emphasis, and not, thankfully, over personal issues. Members agreed to disagree without being disagreeable. For the most part, the language was temperate, measured and consid-ered. And in the course of the de-bates, Members treated each other with the customary civility, cour-tesy and respect. My good friend Sia Yong regards general meetings as theatre. Personally, I am grateful for Members’ forbearance and con-sideration and for the respect they accorded the chair.

I wrote in the last issue of the Maga-zine, that whatever the outcome of the SGM, the Club should review the rules on the indemnity of GC members and the resolution of dis-putes in the Club.

The AGM did not agree to increase monthly subscriptions or to intro-duce a minimum spend levy.

As Lenin would say, what is to be done?

At the AGM, some Members were not convinced that the GC had done all it could both to save costs or to increase revenue. There was also a view that as the Club has $20+ million in the bank, there was no urgency to decide the increase in monthly subscriptions or the mini-mum spend levy. The message ap-pears to be, please go back, do your utmost to save costs and increase

revenue, and come and talk to us next year.

A Member said that he had no prob-lems with the increase in subscrip-tions. But to do so is like giving a band aid. It was the wrong approach. He asked if the GC had really looked at all the options. I think he may be right. Let me explain.

We have splendid recreational, din-ing and sporting facilities. It costs us $24+ million annually to maintain them, and to provide our Members with the level of service they are ac-customed to. Our annual income is about $21+ million. How to bridge the $3 million gap?

The Club can make cost savings by providing Members with fewer serv-ices. For instance, by closing down “uneconomic” facilities or restrict-ing the opening hours of our facili-ties or restricting the range of servic-es it offers or employing fewer staff. It would compromise the quality of the Club. I think Members would not want that. Or, we can increase our revenue by tapping “non-tradi-tional” sources of income.

I can think of three “non-tradition-al” sources. They are (a) the limit-ed buy-back scheme (b) the age of household associates and (c) trans-ferable memberships. By liberalising our unduly restrictive limited buy-back scheme we can make it easier for inactive or older Members who do not come to the Club to sell their memberships to the Club. In turn, the Club can offer those member-ships to persons on the waiting list. This will generate substantial en-trance fees income for the Club. By raising the age limit of household associates from the present 25 years to 35 years, and by charging higher subscriptions for it, we will increase F&B patronage and revenue. For some people “transferable member-ships” is a dirty word. But, has any-body really examined “transferabil-ity” and how it may work in, and for, the Club?

The GC has established a Review Sub-Committee (“RSC”), the terms of reference of which appear in page 7. The wise men in the RSC will re-view (a) Rules 45A and 45B and (b) study the “non-traditional” sources

of income and make its recommen-dations on both issues to the GC in 4 months’ time. Meanwhile, Mem-bers are invited to write to the RSC with their views or comments. The GC will study the recommendations of the RSC and will consult with Members. If there is a consensus on the recommendations, the GC will present the necessary rule amend-ments at a general meeting.

It was felt that GC participation in the RSC may not be useful or pro-ductive. As I alluded to earlier, I was impressed by the energy, resource-fulness and enthusiasm of Members at the general meetings last month. The view was that the GC may not necessarily know what Members re-ally want. It is widely known that RSC members have different per-spectives or views on Rules 45A and 45B and on the “non-traditional” sources of income. The Club is a broad church. I am confi dent that the recommendations of the RSC will receive wide support from Members.

On another note, at the SGM, some Members wanted particulars of the $943k+ spent by the Club (from 2008 to 2011) on legal and other professional fees (including legal fees on disputes in the Club). I am pleased to inform Members that a fi le containing particulars of how the $943k+ was spent has been placed in the Library.

Sim Yong ChanPresidentThe Tanglin Club

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE2

Dear Members,

The highlight in May was the Club Party: ‘Around the World’ on 19 May, which was well-attended and Members had a great evening of good food and entertainment.

As we move forward, we need to address some pressing issues in the delivery of our Food & Beverage serv-ices. From Monday, 18 June, we will be discontinuing the weekday buffet at Tangles due to unsustainable costs and wastage. Replacing it will be a weekday daily set lunch, which will retain some of the favourites of the buffet menu. Dinner will also not be served at Tangles, but light snacks will be available at the bar.

To relieve the congestion at the Wheelhouse at lunchtime on Sun-days, a Curry Tiffi n buffet will also be introduced at Tangles from Sunday, 17 June. This will feature a wide range of Malayan curries, roti prata and the old-time desserts like gula melaka and banana fritters with honey.

These are interim measures while we will address the idea of a suitable concept for the longer-term viability of Tangles.

We will make adjustments as we go along in response to Members’ feedback.

Roy HiggsGeneral Manager

GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE 3

STAR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHThe title of Star Employee of the month of April was awarded to Nolisa Sardena Nipales. Nolisa is from the Philippines, who joined the Club in 2007 as Guest Re-lations Offi cer. A cheerful and helpful lady, Nolisa is well-liked by Members and staff of the Club.

Her manager is all praises about her as a responsible and creative staff who takes care of the outlet decoration on the monthly food promotion.

Recently, she was being assigned to coach and conduct on-job-training for new staff, and she enjoys it thoroughly. Besides enjoying what she is doing in the Club, Nolisa is also known to be the ‘Voice of Whitney Houston’ in The Tanglin Club.

GARAGE SALE FOR MEMBERS25 June 2012 from 11am to 6pm

at the Churchill Room

Look out for more information on the notice boards and

Newsbites emails!

FOOD HOTEL ASIA 2012

Elson Lee (Churchill Room Kitchen) Field & Forest Hot Cooking, Gold Medal

Daniel Lai (Wheelhouse Kitchen)

Field & Forest Hot Cooking, Bronze Medal

Jason Chuah (Pastry Kitchen) Chocolate Show Piece, Bronze Medal

Chin Chun Fei (Pastry Kitchen) Dress the cake, Bronze Medal

Cao Hui (Wheelhouse Kitchen) Four Plated Main Course, Certifi cate

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2012 RESULTS4Dear Members,

We are pleased to report that the Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 30 April 2012.

The following resolutions were approved:

• Resolution 1: To receive and approve a Financial Statement for the fi nancial year ended on 31 January 2012.

• Resolution 2: To appoint Messrs. Ernst & Young as Auditors for the fi nancial year ending 31 January 2013.

• Resolution 6: To elect eight members of the General Committee for the ensuing year For President • Sim Yong Chan (Unopposed) For Vice-President • Robert Wiener (Unopposed) For Honorary Treasurer • Zoeb Sadiq (Unopposed)

For Committee Members • Judy Ip Harris (184 votes) • Patrick Kwek Chiow Yiap (265 votes) • Peter Koh Soon Kwang (186 votes) • Lim Kian Kok (237 votes) • Frank George Newman (177 votes) • David Gregory Palmer (176 votes) • Anthony Neil Rawlinson (173 votes) • Nanette Sandford (194 votes) • Dr Richard Tan Han Shing (229 votes)

• Resolution 9: To extend the period between the fi nancial year and the holding of the AGM to four months by the amendment to Rule 33(ii) as set out in Annexure C to the Notice dated 28 March 2012. (Agree: 163, Disagree: 99, Void: 20)

• Resolution 13: That the General Committee of the Club should fully review the provision of the buy back rules under Rule 23(i), with the objective that the General Committee ,or two Ordinary Members, will pro-pose a properly worded rule change for the membership to vote upon at the next Annual General Meet-ing or Special General Meeting (whichever is the soonest). Such proposed rule change shall have the in-tent of allowing the Club to buy back memberships without the obligation of “on selling” that membership. (Agree: 144, Disagree: 104, Void: 7)

• Resolution 15: That the General Committee of the Club should fully review the drafting of a Rule whereby any member taking action against the Club or an Offi cer of the Club shall be suspended from being a member of the Club until such dispute is resolved. The objective of the resolution is that the General Committee, or two Ordinary members, will propose a properly worded rule change for the membership to vote upon at the next Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting (whichever is the soonest). (Agree: 133, Disagree: 121, Void: 6)

• Resolution 17: That the General Committee of the Club should review Rule 33(ii) and Rule 34 to amend such that the date of the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting shoud not fall within seven clear days of a Singapore public holiday. The objective of the resolution is that the General Committee, or two Ordinary Members, will propose a properly worded rule change for the membership to vote upon at the next Annual General Meeting or Special General Meting (whichever is the soonest). (Agree: 125, Disagree: 114, Void: 3)

The following resolutions were defeated:

• Resolution 7: Proposed Rule Amendments to Rule 30(i) Subscription: Option 1: General Committee’s proposed amendment to Rule 30(i)It is resolved that at a date to be determined by the Committee the following monthly subscription rates for the various categories of membership be fi xed as follows by the amendment of Rule 30(i) as set out in Annexure A to the Notice dated 28 March 2012.

i. Ordinary Members at $100.00 per month;ii. Lady Members at $100.00 per month;iii. Associate Members at $100.00 per month;iv. Term Members at $100.00 per month;v. Household Affi liates aged over 16 to under 21 years old at $25.00 per month;vi. Household Affi liates aged over 21 to under 25 years old at $55.00 per month;vii. Visiting Members at $100.00 per month or part thereof;viii. Each child over 16 years old and under 19 years old travelling with a Visiting Member at $25.00 per month or part thereof;

Option 2: Ms. Doreen Barth’s proposed amendment to Rule 30(i)It is resolved that at a date to be determined by the Committee the following monthly subscription rates for the various categories of membership be fi xed as follows by the amendment of Rule 30(i) as set out in Annexure A to the Notice dated 24 April 2012.

i. Ordinary Members at $95.00 per month;ii. Lady Members at $95.00 per month;iii. Associate Members at $95.00 per month;iv. Term Members at $95.00 per month;v. Household Affi liates aged over 16 to under 21 years old at $25.00 per month;vi. Household Affi liates aged over 21 to under 25 years old at $55.00 per month;vii. Visiting Members at $95.00 per month or part thereof;viii. Each child over 16 years old and under 19 years old travelling with a Visiting Member at $25.00 per month or part thereof;

(Yes: 96, No: 205, Void: 12)

• Resolution 8: There are no amendments to any Rules proposed under this Resolution as set out in Annexure B to the Notice date 28 March 2012.

• Resolution 10: It is resolved that a new rule be inserted immediately after Rule 30(iii), which new rule is to read as follows as set out in Annexure D to the Notice dated 28 March 2012:

30(iv) “Minimum Spending Levy”

An Ordinary Member, who is not on the Absent Member’s List, or a Term or Lady Member (“a levied member”) shall be subject to a Minimum Spending Levy (“MSL”) in relation to his aggregate spending on food & beverage at the Club for each period of three consecutive calendar months commencing of a date to be determined by the Commit-tee. Where a levied member spends less than MSL he shall be charged the amount by which his aggregate spending in such period is less than MSL. The aggregate spending of a levied member shall include the spending of all mem-bers, Household Affi liates and Guests whose spending is included on that levied member’s acocunt.

The MSL shall be determined at a General Meeting and shall take effect from the celendar month immediately fol-lowing the General Meeting unless otherwise determined and shall remain in force until varied or amended at a subsequent General Meeting. (Agree: 110, Disagree: 208, Void: 6)

• Resolution 11: Resolution to stipulate the amount of Minimum Spending Levy in Rule 30:

Option 1 (General Committee’s resolution): It is hereby resolved that the Minimum Spending Levy (“MSL”) pursu-ant to Rule 30(iv) shall be $200.

Option 2: (Ms Doreen Barth’s resolution): It is hereby resolved that the Minimum Spending Levy (“MSL”) pursuant to Rule 30(iv) shall be $100.

• Resolution 12: That the General Committee of the Club should fully review Rule 38(i)(a), and to suggest a word-ing to properly amend such rule so that a minimum number of 8 candidates are voted for by each voting member at an AGM for the appointment of a new General Committee. The objective of the resolution is that the General Com-mittee, or two Ordinary Members, will propose a properly worded rule change for the membership to vote upon at the next Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting (whichever is the soonest).(Agree: 89, Disagree: 145, Void: 11)

• Resolution 14: That the General Committee of the Club should fully review Rule 22(iv) and to properly propose an amendment such that any Permanent Absent Member returning to Singapore go on to a waiting list of the former member to the class of membership to which he or she previously belonged to. The objective of the resolution is that the General Committee, or two Ordinary members, will propose a properly worded rule change for the membership to vote upon at the next Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting (whichever is the soonest). (Agree: 102, Disagree: 165, Void: 8)

• Resolution 16: That the General Committee of the Club should fully review Rule 19(ii), and to properly propose and amendment such that a Household Affi liliate on reaching the age of 25 may elect to become a “Household Wait-ing Ordinary Member”, (providing that the Household Affi lliate is on the Ordinary Members Waiting List), until the age of 35 years of age. The Household Waiting Ordinary Member will pay full monthly dues and be a Non Voting member of the Club. The objective of the resolution is that the General Committee, or two Ordinary Members, will propose a properly wordd rule change for the membership to vote upon at the next Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting (whichever is the soonest). (Agree: 115, Disagree: 134, Void: 3)

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General Committee 2012/2013

SIM YONG CHANPresident

M&R ConvenorDeputy Finance Convenor

ROBERT WIENERVice-PresidentF&B Convenor

Deputy HR Convenor

ZOEB SADIQHonorary Treasurer

PATRICK KWEKS&R Convenor

Deputy F&B Convenor

PETER KOHLibrary & DVD ConvenorDeputy MWSC Convenor

JUDY IP HARRISEntertainment Convenor

Deputy Planning Convenor

FRANK NEWMANTPSC Convenor

Deputy DPSC Convenor

NAN SANDFORDMWSC Convenor

Club Relations ConvenorDeputy S&R Convenor

DAVID PALMERPlanning Convenor

Deputy TPSC Convenor

LIM KIAN KOKHR Convenor

Deputy M&R Convenor

DR RICHARD TANDPSC Convenor

Deputy Entertainment Convenor

REVIEW SUB-COMMITTEE

The following resolution was approved: • Resolution 2: That the General Committee makes a full disclosure to members of the total amount of all expenses incurred by the Club from 2008 to the present time in relation to litigation and legal proceedings between members, Committee members and the Club, including legal costs, settlement amounts and awards paid if any.

(Agree: 194, Disagree: 82, Void: 7)

The following resolutions were defeated:

• Resolution 1: That the General Committee ceases immediately all efforts to appeal against the Arbitration Tribunal’s judgement and award in the case of Angela Loke vs Philip Beng and The Tanglin Club and in the event an appeal has been lodged, to take immediate steps to withdraw the same. This appeal is against the spirit and letter of Rule 45B(ii)(a) which stipulates the finality of disputes settled by Arbitration in Singapore and Rule 45B(iv) which spells out the consequences if members act against Rule 45B in its entirety.


• Resolution 3: That the General Committee ceases with immediate effect to use Club funds to pay for any legal costs, billed or yet unbilled incurred by any General Committee member in any litigation or legal proceedings referred to above unless expressly approved by members at a Special General Meeting.


• Resolution 4: That the General Committee with immediate effect proceed to recover all legal expenses and related costs paid by the Club from 2008 until the present time in respect of litigation and legal proceedings between General Committee members, such recovery to be made against the General Committee member(s) who incurred such expenses and costs or on whose behalf such expenses and costs were paid for by the Club, arising from acts not done in good faith.


Dear Members,

We are pleased to report that the results of the Special General Meeting on 24 April 2012 are as follows.

The General Committee (“GC”) has established a Review Sub-Committee (“RSC”), comprising Mr Chim Hou Yan, as Chairman, and Mr Lee Han Yang, Mr Axel Knudsen, Mr Franklin Wong and Mr Anthony Rawlinson, as Members. The Terms of Reference (“TOR”) of the RSC are:

Issue OneTo review Rules 45A and 45B, having regard to the views expressed by members at the Special General Meeting held on 24 April 2012, and to make recommendations for the efficacious, fair, transparent and expeditious resolution of disputes in the Club, between members, the General Committee (“GC”) and the Club.

Issue TwoTo review the Club Rules in the context of the recent unsuccessful attempts by the GC to raise the Planned Total membership (“PTM”), increase members’ subscriptions or to introduce Minimum Spend Levy (“MSL”), and to consider whether, the raising of the age of Household Affiliates from the present 25 years to 35 years {Rule 30(i)}, the liberalisation of the Limited Buy Back Scheme {Rule 23A(i)} and the introduction of transferable memberships in the Club may effectively address the urgent issues of the long waiting list of Singaporeans who want to join the Club, the greying Club population, the large number of inactive members and the Club’s perennial operating deficit, and to make recommendations therefor.

The GC will consult Members on the RSC’s recommendations. If Members are in favour of the recommendations, GC will present the necessary Rule changes at a General Meeting.

Meanwhile, Members are invited to send in their views and comments on Issue One or Issue Two of the TOR to the Secretary of the RSC, Mrs Laura Monteiro at [email protected] by 2 July 2012 .

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING 2012 RESULTS 7

DO YOU KNOW?8

Bye-Law 3: Business DiscussionMembers who wish to discuss business when that discus-sion will require a conspicuous display of papers, comput-ers, trade samples or other business materials may not use any public areas for that purpose. Private rooms must be used for such discussions and meetings. The only exception is Tangles which has been designated to allow such discus-sions and meetings.

Members wishing to use computers or other electronic de-vices at designated areas of the Club must ensure that they are put on silent mode at all times.

Bye-Law 6(c)(ii): Children-GeneralChildren under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a member, who shall maintain constant supervision and control over the children. The Committee will ban from the Club any children not so accompanied or who misbehave. A member shall be fully responsible for the conduct and behaviour of his child and other children visiting the Club in his charge and will be liable to the Committee in respect of any damage or injury caused by the child and will keep the Committee fully indemnified in respect of any action, claim or demand arising by reason of the child’s act or default.

Bye-law 10(b)(ii) Dining and DrinkingNo member shall on any occasion bring into the Club any beverage or food for consumption on the premises without the permission of the Committee.

Bye-Law 11(d) Mobile TelephonesMobile Telephones may not be used (including receiving calls):-

(i) In all air-conditioned areas in the Club (except the Changing Rooms by the Poolside and the Sports Complex) (ii) In all restaurants and air-conditioned bars (iii) All mobile telephones must be put on silent mode throughout the Club (iv) Members inviting guests to the Club shall ensure that their guests do not contravene this Bye-law.

Bye-Law 15(3) GuestsMembers introducing a guest to the Club shall accompany the guest at all times and shall be responsible for ensuring the observance by such guest of all the relevant Rules and Bye-laws and for entering the particulars of such guest in the book provided for this purpose.

Bye-Law 22: Use of Changing Rooms & Lavatories by ChildrenBoys or girls under the age of six are allowed use of the changing rooms and lavatories, but must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian.

Boys or girls of six years of age and over are not permitted use of the changing rooms and lavatories intended for the opposite sex.

Girls under 14 years of age are not allowed in the Powder Room situated in the Main Foyer, Cinema Foyer and the Ladies Changing Room by the Poolside.

Bye-Law 40: Prohibition of Smoking in AllAir-Conditioned Areas of the Club Including Designated outside AreasSmoking is prohibited in all air-conditioned areas of the Club.

Smoking is also prohibited at the Pools, the Pool Deck sur-rounding the Pools, Changing Rooms and Toilets and the Sports Complex Building.

Car Parking Members are requested to make prior arrangements by informing the Front Office staff of their guests’ vehicles registration numbers. Please note that guests are only allowed to park their vehicles on the open deck of the Multi Storey Car Park at the Main Clubhouse and are subject to space availability.

Domestic Servants (a) Members are reminded that no domestic servants are allowed in the Club premises as stipulated in Bye-Law 13.

Dress Code in the Club Members of the Club, their children and their guests are required to be presentably dressed at all times in a manner consistent with the character and standing of the Club. If they are considered to be incorrectly attired, they may be refused entry or be requested to leave the Club by a member of the General Committee or by the Management.

Members are informed that the Club Standard of dress applies to all outlets in the Club, with particular criteria for selected outlets, which are stipulated in Bye-Law 12.

Cut, frayed, tattered or dirty items of dress are not permit-ted in any part of the Club.

Outdoor headgear shall not be worn within the main Clubhouse other than personal religious headgear and hats for ladies. The wearing of exposed braces is considered ac-ceptable dress in all areas of the Club.

No sports attire or jogging, trainer or similar shoes may be worn within the Clubhouse unless walking through the Main Lobby to, or from, the Sports Complex, Gymnasium, Terrace Bar, Wheelhouse Restaurant or Swimming Pool.

Cinema Please note that smoking, food and drinks are not allowed in the Cinema.

PLEASE REMEMBER…

GENTLE REMINDER…

AND LASTLY…

Rule 41 StaffNo member shall:

(i) Give any money or gratuity to any member of the staff of the Club; or (ii) Reprimand or abuse any member of the staff of the Club


To my fellow Members,

I thank you for electing me into the General Committee (GC) for 2012/2013 again, and as promised at the Annual General Meeting, I will continue to serve you my friends; Absent Members, Reciprocal Members, and of course the staff, as diligently and tirelessly as I always have.

My new role in this GC is of the Club’s Convenor of the Magazine & Website Sub-Committee (MWSC), Editor of the monthly magazine, Convenor of Club Relations and Deputy Convenor of Sports & Rec-reation. I will be working closely with the Members of the MWSC, whom I thank for contributing their valuable time and expertise into making our magazine a better one. Members’ input about the magazine and the website is very valuable, so please do write in to tell us your views and suggestions that will be of benefi t to other Members. Also, do

contribute your stories about your travels, your experiences and help that may contribute to the on-going life in the Club.

A Club that is old as ours has a heritage as rich as the history of this country. While efforts were made to preserve the past of old institutions, I am saddened to know that much of The Tanglin Club’s historical items have been lost, possibly forever.

In spite of this, I am hopeful that many of our Active and Absent Members have kept me-mentos of the Club with them, as a reminder of happy times here, or as symbols of pride of be-ing a Member of one of

Singapore’s most exclusive Clubs. I would like to request all of our

Members who may have kept such memorabilia, be it paintings, pho-tographs, old magazines, shields, trophies, etc. to loan us their items, so that we may take images of them for posterity. You may bring them to the Club, or you may mail them to us, and rest assured we will take care of them while we make copies for our archives.

Heritage is synonymous with cus-tom, tradition, and legacy. As the Club moves into the future, we must not forget the past; our origins, and

our journey to where we are now. We must not forget the fun and comradeship that we always had in the Club. Memories may fade away, but mementos can last a lifetime, if we keep them.

Nan SandfordConvenor, Magazine & WebsiteEditor, The Tanglin Club magazineConvenor, Club RelationsDeputy Convenor, Sports & Recreation

For more information, please contact Habib Mansoor at 6622 0533 or [email protected]

EDITOR’S NOTE 9

“Heritage is synonymous with custom, tradition, and legacy. As the Club moves into the future, we must not forget the past; our origins, and our journey to where we are now.”

The Tanglin Club, viewed from Stevens Road – 1949

10 MEMBERS’ PAGE

From left: Proposer Kunal Sumaya with New Members Sarita Giri & Giri Jadhav. New Members Kim &

Constance Helen Cooper.

Proposer Dr Khor Tong Hong (left) with New Member Koh Mui Keng.

New Member Enung Njoman (left) withProposer Edward Ong Han Nam.

New Members Hugh Macfarlane (left) & Brigit Hamilton.

From left: Seconder Christopher Jones with New Members Christele Marie & Alexander Robert Knights.

New Members David (left) & Pamela Claire Macfarlane

MEMBERS’ PAGE

INTRODUCTION EVENING7 MAYWe extend a warm welcome to our new members.

HONORARY MEMBERS• H.E. Andri Hadi (Ambassador of Indonesia) & Ferial Saad Hadi

TERM MEMBERS• Kim & Constance Helen Cooper• Hugh Macfarlane & Brigit Hamilton • Giri & Sarita Giri Jadhav• Julia Kang Chien Yin & Tan Kong Giap• Alexander Robert & Christele Marie Knights• David & Pamela Claire Macfarlane

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS• Ms Koh Mui Keng (Spouse of Dr Khor Tong Hong)• Ms Enung Njoman (Spouse of Edward Ong Han Nam)

ABSENT MEMBERSWe bid a fond farewell to our members who are converting to Absent Membership, and we hope to welcome them back soon.

• Mr Reginald Chew & Ms Lee Moi Lai• Ms Vivian Oh & Mr Looi Jin Eu Kevin• Mrs Virginia Ng & Mr Ng Eng Chin• Mr Carl Sverker Moeller & Mrs Gunilla Moeller• Mr Abhijit Basu & Mrs Anuradha Basu• Mr Chee Beng Kiat Ronnie & Mrs Chee-Foo Meng Mui May• Mr Michael King & Mrs Giberte Constance King• Mr Tomoaki Kawakami & Mrs Jacis Kawakami-Yap• Ms Kow Hui Lin Cheryl• Mr Peter Ian Webster & Mrs Christine Webster• Mr Graham Sidney Evans & Mrs Linda Agustine Evans• Ms Teo Huey Min & Mr Choo Boon Kiat

From left: Sports Convenor Patrick Kwek, Proposer Kevin Kang Kah Wee, Magazine & Website Convenor Nan Sandford, New Member Tan Kong Giap, New Member Julia Kang Chien Yin and Library & DVD Convenor Peter Koh.

From left: Club President Sim Yong Chan, Helen Sim with Honorary Members Ferial Saad Hadi and His Excellency Andri Hadi.

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The time has come, it’s time to vote:Votes for the very best,Don’t vote for favourite cronies, Vote for those with zest.

The GC needs good people,To steer it on its way,It is a fi ve-star Club, you know, It must be kept that way.

The GC’s been so good this year, No wicked words were said,We slaved and toiled away for you, Than dined and went to bed.

Two years I did at F&B,Wheelhouse is doing fi ne,And Churchill has been tarted upIts a fi rst-class place to dine

For Chinese food at Churchill,I regret I have to say,We tried our best to set it up,But could not make it pay.

Fine dining was not popular,Picasso on a plate,Members want good food to eat, Not pictures on a slate.

Our Chefs are true professionals,Serving 1000 meals a day,Of food from many cultures, It sure makes a hectic day.

The restaurants’ staff work hard for you, But they are caught between two fi res,Of testy chefs and steaming hob,And members’ food desires.

The staff do all they can for you,But things can still go wrong,So please don’t moan and groan a lot,Just sing a little song.

Members say our prices are high,But they include all taxes,Comparing prices with the outside world,Is like comparing bus and taxis.

And looking at the bars in town,Where drinks are really sky high,Booze at the Club is very cheap,You’ve got a damned good buy.

As Editor of the magazine,Playboy was my true guide,The pictures were so naughty, lah, They would lock me up inside.

When building the Sports Centre,Said, it would not cost a song:Two million bucks now in the red,We really got it wrong.

The section for the DVDsIs doing very fi ne,The problem is the censorship,They really take their time.

I stand as an independent,I have no boots to lick,I’m in no group or clan at all,It’s that what makes me tick,

Your pen is such a wonder wand,It casts your magic spell,Just tick that simple little box,Then I can serve you well.

When I was young and virile, I was a V.I.P.But now I’m old and ancient,Soon I will be R.I.P.

So vote for me one more time I pray,Before I hit the box,It may be from the Wine Bar,It won’t be from the pox.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this ditty,It’s been good fun to write,The reason is quite simple,I NEED YOUR VOTE TONIGHT.”

“The time has come,” the walrus said, “To think of many things, Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, And cabbages and kings...

16 SPECIAL FEATURE

– Frank NewmanSpeech at the Annual General Meeting, 30 April 2012

2-Day Eco-Science Vacation Camp21 & 22 JUNE, 10AM TO 5PM

2-Day Eco-Science Vacation Camp21 & 22 JUNE, 10AM TO 5PM

Event DisclaimerPlease note that reservations for all Club events must be in written form and submitted to the Events Department prior to the last day for

cancellation date. There is no guarantee of placement or seat for walk-in registration on the day of the event. The organisers, sponsors, and anyone involved in the organisation of Club events will not be held liable for late cancellation, overbooking, force majeure or any other

unforeseen situation beyond their control.

FOR ENQUIRIES Please contact Events Department at 66220437/0438. FOR RESERVATIONS Email [email protected] or [email protected]

AN ABSINTHE-LOUTELY HAPPY HOUR COMEDY NIGHTFRIDAY, 15 JUNE, 8PM TO 11PM AT TANGLES

The “green fairy” as it is more commonly known and a drink downed by famous artists and other creatives in the 19th century such as Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, Picasso and the eccentric Vincent Van Gogh. Learn more about this drink that is making a come-back into the scene, as well as sample the different varieties available by our guest mixologist. After which, over some light snacks share a laugh with popular local comedianne, Dolly Dim Sum. An evening not to be missed!

Price: $30 (Member) & $40 (Guest).

Father’s Day Champagne Brunch

Sunday, 17 June, 11.30am

at the Churchill Room

Make Father’s Day especially memorable for Dad this year. Treat him to our extravagant

brunch buffet.

Price: $88(with free fl ow-champagne), $45(without free-fl ow champagne) &

$22 (child).

Not to be missed! MindWaves’ Eco-Science Vacation Camp for Kids is a program specially designed for 6 to11-year-olds to develop a deeper relationship with nature in the most unique and ingenious ways. Each day is packed full with action, adventure and loads of fun! Your child can expect to go home with exciting stories of hands-on science experiences, group work and research.

Through our highly-qualifi ed trainers and facilitators that include internationally acclaimed scientists such as Dr Chia Tet Fatt, and experienced outdoor specialist, participants’ learning takes place while having fun! So hurry and register now! Places limited to the fi rst 30 participants. Price: $182 per participant.

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WINE TASTINGDon’t miss these upcoming wine tasting sessions with our Wine Circle.

Tasting of 2005/6 Brunello di Montalcinos Friday 29 June

Tasting of Gran Reserva/Reserva RiojasFriday 29 June

The Tanglin Club is proud to present this pair of wines, made and bottled by Framingham Wines, to its discerning Mem-bers.

The Sauvignon Blanc shows classic passionfruit and pronounced grapefruit fl avours, smartened up with currant, capsicum and hints of mineral. Best enjoyed with seafood and summer salads. Price: $36.50 (per bottle) & $7.30 (per glass).

The Pinot Noir exudes welcoming aromas of raspberry, dark cherry and cranberry. A splash of smoky oak adds complexity. The palate is lush and rounded with dark and summer fruit compote fl avours, along with some savoury, smoky bacon notes. A charming wine that matches easily with duck or lamb dishes. Price: $38.50 (per bottle) & $7.70 (per glass).

SPECIAL PROMOTIONBuy one dozen of the

same label and get one bottle FREE.

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FOR ENQUIRIESPlease contact Food & Beverage Department at 66220432 or email [email protected]

CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSUREThe Churchill Room will be closed for lunch on 2 June, and for dinner on 2, 15, 22, 23, & 30 June.

The Churchill Room will be unavailable for banqueting functions every fi rst two Fridays & Saturdays of June 2012.

20CHAMPAGNE BRUNCHSUNDAY, 24 JUNE, 11.30AM TO 2.30PM AT THE CHURCHILL ROOM

Thank goodness for Sundays, when you can fi nd the time to rest and relax with friends and family. If you have had a tough and hectic week, some good food and good company will most surely rejuvenate you for the week ahead!

Price: $85 (Adult with champagne), $45 (Adult without champagne) & $22.50 (Children below age 12).

Free-fl ow of champagne, beer and wine. Last day for cancellation: 18 June 2012.

SOCIAL DANCING AT THE CHURCHILL ROOMFRIDAY, 8 & 29 JUNE, 7PM TO 11.30PM

If you have ‘happy feet’, and reminisce about the good old days when you danced the night away, the new Churchill Room is the perfect venue for you. The Churchill Room has a rich history of Club Members dancing the night away in the myriad of events held at the Club. Bring along a partner, have a sumptuous meal, and let your feet take you away, as you waltz to the music.

Price: $40 (Member) & $50 (Guest).


CAKE OF THE MONTHCHOCOLATE BLUEBERRYAVAILABLE FOR DINE-IN OR TAKEAWAY IN JUNE AT THE DELI LOUNGE

As you fall into a hypnotic state after looking at the image, you imagine ascending into the clouds, after the combination of chocolate and blueberry covered in a thick and decadent glaze of even more chocolate sends you into a fi t of ecstasy. Make it a reality instead and sink your teeth into this ultimate experience.

Price: $38.80 (whole cake) & $5 (per slice).

AVAILABLE AT TAVERN FROM 11 TO 24 JUNE

The specialty of Argentinian beef lies in its succulent and juicy taste when

cooked over a charcoal fl ame and grilled to perfection, and it’s known as asado or barbeque. Sink your teeth into delicious, fl avourful, tender, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth, and marbled-to-perfection dishes prepared by our chefs. If steaks are your thing, you’ve come to the right place.

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Fine Dining at its best, is only in the Churchill Room. Members with a discern-ing palate will enjoy the elegantly-crafted and exquisite dishes from the Executive Set Lunch, the Churchill’s Family Brunch, and its almost-divine Dinner menu. Enter the world of fi ne dining and excellent service, only at the Churchill Room.

Executive Set LunchTuesday to Friday, 12.30pm to 2.30pm (choose from 2 to 4 course menu) Price starts from $28 per person.

Family Sunday Brunch/DinnerBrunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm, Dinner from 6pm to 9.30pm Price: $35 (Adult) & $17.50 (Child).


CURRY TIFFIN BUFFETEVERY SUNDAY STARTING 17 JUNE, 11.30AM TO 2.30PM AT THE TANGLES

The iconic Anglo-Indian tradition makes its comeback in the Club. Mouth-watering, fl avourful and distinctly Indian with a touch of old Malayan cuisine, the dishes are lovingly prepared by our Indian Chef Joshi, with the taste of India and Old Malaya that everyone enjoys.

Featuring a selection of Malayan Curries, Roti Prata and classic dessert favourites like Gula Melaka and Banana Fritters with honey.

Price: $26 (Adult) $ $15 (Child). Price includes free-fl ow of soft drinks.

DAILY SET LUNCH AT TANGLESAVAILABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY, STARTING 18 JUNE, 11.30AM TO 2.30PM

Choose between a choice of Asian or Western cuisine for your set lunch at Tangles. With so many dishes to choose from, you’ll be coming back to Tangles every day for your lunch!

Choice of:Asian Set - $14.80 or Western Set - $15.80

Set lunch includes soup, main course, dessert and choice of coffee or tea.

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CLUB HOURSCHURCHILL ROOM Sunday to FridayLunch: Noon to 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Tuesday to Friday (Closed on Mondays)Dinner: 7pm to midnight (Last order: 10.30pm)SaturdayLunch: ClosedDinner: 7pm to 1am (Last order: 11pm)SundayBrunch: 11.30am to 2.30pmDinner: 6pm to 9.30pmFor reservations, please contact Food & Beverage Dept at 66220432 or email to [email protected]

DELI LOUNGE Daily10.30am to 11pm (Last order: 10.30 pm))Walk-in only. No reservation allowed.

TANGLESMonday to Friday11am to 11pm (No food service from 3pm to 5pm)Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday8am to 11pmWalk-in only. No reservation allowed.

TAVERN RESTAURANTDailyLunch: 12noon to 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Sunday to ThursdayDinner: 6pm to 11.30pm (Last food order: 11pm)FridayDinner: 6pm to 11.30pm (Last food order: 11pm)SaturdayDinner: 6pm to 11.30pm (Last food order: 11.30pm)Walk-in only. No reservation allowed.

TAVERN BARMonday to Thursday12pm to 1am (Last order: 12.45am)Friday12pm to 2am (Last order: 1.45am)Saturday11am to 2am (Last order: 1.45am)Sunday11am to 1am (Last order: 12.45am)Walk-in only. No reservation allowed.

TERRACE RESTAURANT Sunday, Thursday & Friday7pm to 11.30pm (Last food order: 11pm)Saturday7pm to 12am (Last food order:11.30pm)Sunday12pm to 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Walk-in only. No reservation allowed.

TERRACE BAR Sunday to Thursday12pm to 1am (Last order: 12.45am)Friday & Saturday12pm to 2am (Last order: 1.45am)Walk-in only. No reservation allowed.

WHEELHOUSE RESTAURANTDailyBreakfast: 7.30am to 10.30amLunch: 12noon to 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Dinner: 6pm to 10.30pm (Last food order: 10pm)Indian Kitchen: 11am to 2.30pm & 6pm to 9.30pm (weekdays)11am to 9.30pm (weekends & Public Holidays)

MAIN LIBRARY Weekday 10am to 7pmSaturday 10am to 5pmSunday 10am to 3pmClosed on public holidays.

JUNIOR LIBRARY Tuesday to Friday, & public holidays 12pm to 7pmSaturday 9am to 7pmSunday 11am to 7pm(Closed on Mondays)

READING ROOM Daily 9am to 11pm (Last order: 10pm)

BILLIARDS ROOM Daily 12pm to 11pm

CARD ROOM Daily 8am to 12.30pm

GYMNASIUM Daily 6am to 10pm

JACKPOT ROOM Daily 10am to 11pm

PLAYROOM Tuesday to Friday 12pm to 7pmSaturday, Sunday & public holidays 9am to 8pm (Closed on Mondays)

SWIMMING POOL Daily 7am to 10.30pm

SQUASH COURTS Daily 7.30am to 10pm

TENNIS COURTS Daily 7am to 11pm

LAWN BOWLS GREEN Daily 7am to 11pm

CINEMA Friday 8pm, Saturday 6pm & 9pm &Sunday 2.30pm & 8pm

HAIR SALON Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm1st & 3rd Sundays of the month 10am to 6pmClosed on 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month & public holidays.

SPA BOTANICA TANGLINMondays to Wednesdays, and Fridays 10am to 8pmThursdays 10am to 9pmSaturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 10am to 8pm

GENERAL OFFICE Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.15pmClosed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

KEY CONTACTSFRONT OFFICE / RECEPTIONContact person: Nantha Kumar(Senior Member Services Executive)Tel: 65 6622 0555Email: [email protected] (General Enquiries), [email protected] (Room Reservations)

FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENTContact person: Rozita Abu Bakar(F&B Secretary)Tel: 65 6622 0432 / 0431 / 0433Email: [email protected]

EVENTS DEPARTMENTContact person: Tina Supri(Events Manager) / Vanitar Sindaya (Events Executive)Tel: 65 6622 0437 / 0438Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

BANQUET DEPARTMENTContact person: Jeffrey Lewin(Asst. Banquet Operations Manager)Tel: 65 6622 0433Email: [email protected]

FINANCE DEPARTMENTContact persons: Wendy Lim and Jamil Amat(Accounts Executives)Tel: 65 6622 0418/0420Emails: [email protected] / [email protected]

COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENTContact person: Habib Mansoor(Communications Executive)Tel: 65 6622 0533Email: [email protected]

LIBRARYContact person: Agnes Louis(Library Manager)Tel: 65 6622 0494Email: [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENTContact person: Laura Monteiro(Membership Manager)Tel: 65 6622 0490Email: [email protected]

SPORTS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTContact person: Christine Koh(S&R Manager)Tel: 65 6622 0570Email: [email protected]

SECURITY DEPARTMENTContact person: Lincoln Lowe(Security Manager)Tel: 65 6622 0556Email: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE OFFICEContact person: Julie Goh(Executive Secretary)Tel: 65 6622 0402Email: [email protected]

24CALENDAR OF EVENTS

EXPRESS BUFFET LUNCHDaily, 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Tangles.

DARTS TEAM TRAINING4.30pm at Tangles.

INTRODUCTION EVENING6pm at the Raffles Room.

EXPRESS BUFFET LUNCHDaily, 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Tangles.


SQUASH SECTION HANDICAP6.45pm at the Squash Courts.

ARGENTINIAN PROMOTIONAvailable at Tavern from 11 to 24 June.

EXECUTIVE SET LUNCHTuesday to Friday, 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Tangles.


LAWN BOWLS SOCIALS5pm at the Lawn Bowl Green.

DARTS INTRO TO DARTS GAMES4.30pm at Tangles.








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BILLIARDSSECTION NIGHT7pm at the Billiards Room.

2-DAY ECO-SCIENCE VACATION CAMP21 & 22 JUNE, 10am to 5pm

MOVIE: THE FIGHTER at the Theatrette.


BRIDGE BOWLS SOCIALS12.30pm to 6pm at the Raffles Room.

MOVIE: WAR HORSEat the Theatrette.


WINE CIRCLETasting Of Brunello Di Montalcinos.

SOCIAL DANCING AT THE CHURCHILL ROOM7pm to 11.30pm at the Churchill Room.

MOVIE: IRON LADYat the Theatrette.



SOCIAL DANCING AT THE CHURCHILL ROOM7pm to 11.30pm at the Churchill Room.


MOVIE: PUSS IN BOOTSat the Theatrette.

AN ABSINTHE-LOUTELY HAPPY HOUR COMEDY NIGHT8pm To 11pm at Tangles.


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JANE EYRE20, 21 & 22 July

SPECIAL FORCES13, 14 & 15 July

GULLIVER’S TRAVELS6, 7, 8 July

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CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSED FOR PRIVATE DINNER EVENT


WEEKEND CLUB TENNIS3pm at the Tennis Court.

BILLIARDS SENIOR H’CAP FINAL2pm at the Billiard Room.

SQUASH BIRTHDAY BASH3pm at the Beer Garden.

MOVIE: WAR HORSE at the Theatrette.


MOVIE: IRON LADY at the Theatrette.




DARTS MONTHLY FUN GAME2pm at Tangles.

MOVIE:PUSS IN BOOTS at the Theatrette.


MOVIE: PUSS IN BOOTS at the Theatrette.

FAMILY BRUNCH & DINNER at the Churchill Room.

FATHER’S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH11.30am at the Churchill Room.


LAWN BOWLS SOCIALS4pm at the Lawn Bowls Green.

SQUASH HKFC FRIENDLY9.30am at the Squash Courts.

MOVIE: IRON LADY at the Theatrette.



LAWN BOWLS MEMBERS VS STAFF2.30pm at the Lawn Bowls Green.







BRIDGE PREMIER LEAGUE12noon at the Raffles Room.



Churchill Room ClosureThe Churchill Room will be closed for dinner on 15, 22, 23, & 30 June, and

both lunch and dinner on 2 June,

The Churchill Room will be unavail-able for banqueting functions every

fi rst two Fridays & Saturdays of June 2012.

AVAILABLE AT TAVERN FROM 11 TO 24 JUNE

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April was a case of the Mr and Mrs The Mrs in this instance was Fatema Sadiq who had the highest column score of 136, while Sadiq Zoeb turned in

the highest game score of 625. It was one of the few gatherings in the recent past that went without the un-dertone refrain of ‘kelong’! Congratulations to the win-ners!

April was memorable in that we had a genteel turn-out and were hard pressed to make up four tables. In-telligence gathered later suggested that birthday parties and sudden travel plans had intruded into the monthly game. The Convenor took a sanguine approach to this, as this was the only choice left open to him. Maybe ought to be interesting...

Calendar of Events • Wednesday, 20 JuneInter-club League at SCC• Friday, 29 June Monthly Competition at the Card Room• Saturday, 14 JulyEmpire Cup vs The British Club at the Tanglin Club• Friday, 27 July Monthly Competition at the Card Room

Vikram RamanBalut Section Member

BRIDGETRIP TO BANGKOK,Monday 23 to Thursday 26 April 2012

Eight ladies made their way to Bangkok for two good games of bridge against the RB Polo Club and the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. As al-ways there is good food and shopp[ng and this is precisely what the

ladies had besides the competitive bridge play. We hope more members would join us in these fun trips which are organised for team camaraderie as well as invaluable exposure to foreign clubs!

Free Bridge LessonsEvery Friday morning at the Card Room at 10am

Summer Bridge LunchDate: Monday, 11 JuneVenue: Raffl es Room

Time: Sign up at 11.30am, Lunch at 12pm, Games at 1pm

The Billiards Section Night was held on every third Thursday of the month and was played on 17 May. We had section members, Ashok Arya,

K.Gin, Keane Lim and Dr Ng Boon Keng who played on that Night. The winner was Keane Lim for the highest score and K. Gin for the highest break.

Upcoming Billiards Event• 3 June to 30 JuneThe Senior Handicap Snooker Tournament• Thursday, 21 May, 7pmMonthly Section Night at the Billiards Room

BILLIARDS SECTION NIGHT

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Hello, everyone! On the 12th and 13th May 2012, we completed the fi rst part of our 3 Annual Dart Championship Tournament. The competition

on the whole was a bit overwhelming, to say the least!On Saturday 12 May, after lunch we began our tourna-

ment excitedly with the following matches:• Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles• Men’s Singles and Men’s DoublesThen, on Sunday, the 13th of May we continued with

the following matches:• Women’s Mixed doubles (Incomplete)• Men’s Doubles (Incomplete) and Men’s mixed Dou-

blesIt was a lively atmosphere and the convenor MC

Cheong made sure that there were plenty of refresh-ments sandwiches, fresh fruit juices and tea for all. Tan-gles dazzled with home hospitality: truly a wonderful place where friends meet! In the midst of all our tensed, yet fun-fi lled weekend, we darters managed to keep the matches going. The lucky darters who won obviously followed the following rules:

The lucky darter:• Lets their brain control the throw.• Uses their mind and skills wisely.• Controls their emotions.• Keeps the body still, using only their arm.• You are in charge: do not blame others (Maus, (Buddy) Ralph, 2000).

Following are the completed events for the Annual Darts Tournament. Congratulations! To the following winners:

Our heartiest congratulations! To both husband and wife winners Nicola and Denis Hardy.

We hope to complete our tournament on the 26 May. So till the next time, remember one thing: ‘Enjoy What You Do, Do What You Enjoy!’

Sepalika Kumarasinghe Dart section Member

The Weekend Of

“ALMOST” & “WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN”!

A message from the Convenor, MC Cheong Ladies and Gentlemen

I am pleased to inform you all, that our membership has doubled almost up to 90 members. It is a common fact that Dart games are played in pubs in the UK, most-

ly by males. However, it is heartening to see the over-whelming enthusiasm of the ladies to play darts at the Tanglin Club.

We spend most of our afternoons and evenings playing and training new members. Our objective is also to pro-mote and cultivate friendship through this marvellously interactive game of Darts.

I am proud to inform you that we have had the oppor-tunity to play against other challenging clubs in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. Such matches have helped to expose ourselves to further invaluable experiences and develop our skills. Also, we’ve been invited to play in Seremban and Kuala Lumpur on the 18 and 19 of May 2012.

In conclusion, I must say that we had a fun-fi lled weekend of great darts, laughs, and most of all getting a chance to see A LOT of great Dart members that I don’t get to see very often!

Thank you

MC CheongDarts Convenor

Mens Single Champion – Denis HardyRunner-up – MC Cheong

Ladies Single Group AChampion – Eunice Goh.Runner-up – Deepa Gupta.

Ladies Single Group BChampion – Nicola Hardy

Runner-up – Grace Goh

Mixed DoublesChampion – MC Cheong & Eunice Goh

Runner-up – Denis Hardy & Lilian Lee

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Recently in a conversation with a member, the top-ic of doing Cardio (cardiovascular) conditioning came up. At the end of her training session. She

asked if we are going to do any cardio exercises: she was referring to the treadmill and bikes; in her mind cardio can only be done on treadmill, bikes and elliptical. This could not be further from the truth, but before we go on, let’s defi ne what is cardio? Quoting from Fatloss Expert Alwyn Cosgrove“It is important to understand that cardio refers to any exer-

cise in which the heart and lungs are involved. This could be jogging, running, sprinting, swimming, circuit training, etc.

Quite simply – if you are elevating your heart rate and respi-ration rate, you are doing some form of cardiovascular work.”

The word ‘aerobic’, on the other hand means a state or intensity at which you do your cardio that depends primarily on the use of oxygen to meet the energy de-mands. Intensity tends to be low to moderate. All aero-bic training is cardiovascular training. Not all cardiovas-cular training is aerobic.

Now squats, push-up and burpees are commonly re-ferred to as callisthenic exercise. However, if you were to do 30s of squats followed by 30s of push-ups and then 30s of burpees, your heart rate and respiration rate will

defi nitely be elevated. Thus by defi nition we are doing cardiovascular work, just not in the conventional way.

There are several benefi ts to performing “non-tradi-tional” cardio, like the metabolic circuits I mentioned above.

Reduce impact on joints – Running a mile, takes about 1,500 repetitions. That is a lot of pounding on the joints just to burn calories, compared to a metabolic circuit you will get maybe 100-200 repetitions “spread” throughout the entire body.

Addressing multiple qualities concurrently: going through a metabolic circuit not only lets you burn tons of calories, but you also get to work on your core stabil-ity, muscular endurance and your joint mobility all at the same time.

Lastly, unless you are specifi cally training for an event, it would seems to me it is more fun to do a variety of movements in an hour than to be on a cardio machine for an hour.

The following is an example of how to go about doing a metabolic circuit. Repeat 3-5 rounds for every set.

Lewis TohGym Supervisor

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Kids Fitness Course Saturday, 16 June,10.30am to 12noon at the Gym

The Kids’ Fitness Course (KFC) is an exciting programme and has been designed for our younger Members

between 12 and 14 years old to access the gym for the first time. KFC is a comprehensive training workshop to teach them how to use the gym safely. For more

information, please call the Gym at 6220575 or email: [email protected]. Price: $55 per Member.

Lose Weight — and keep it off! Are you ready to lose weight once and for all? Are you looking for a proven, science-based programme for healthy weight loss and lifelong weight maintenance?

The Tanglin Club teams up with The Nutrition Clinic to offer a comprehensive programme that is geared towards the needs of people with busy, mul-titasking lives. As a participant in this comprehen-sive programme, you will benefit from a structured experience infused with the accumulated wisdom and expertise of our team of fitness and nutritional professionals.

The programme runs for a minimum of one month. Each month includes the following:

• Fitness assessment by a personal trainer • Initial one-on-one consultation with a nutritionist • Personalised nutritional plan • 2 Personal training sessions every week • 1 Nutritional Consultation every week (1 hour each) • Online support including food diary analysis and feedback • Supplements and superfoods that calm food cravings, control appetite and keep you feeling full without the sugar rush. • Advice on how to make healthy choices at all types of restaurants, allowing you to eat out as often as you wish • Quick and easy-to-prepare recipes for healthy, satisfying meals

Is this programme for you?

The Tanglin Club Weight Loss programme is ideal for people who:

• Are overweight and haven’t been able to deal with it effectively.• Are currently living a sedentary lifestyle and who need help becoming active.• Have a history of yo-yo dieting.• Have had weight-control diffi culties since childhood.• Have gained weight following an injury or other health/ physical challenge.• Have gained weight after menopause.

Price: $999

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Golf Friendly with SAFRAThe Golf Friendly with SAFRA, held at National Service Resort Country Club on 16 March, drew a total of 36 golfers, and playing off the format of System 36 with total stableford of top 10 golfers. Our team managed to win the game, scoring 350 against SAFRA’s 348.

Coutts Team Golf Challenge 2012In appreciation to our Sponsor, we had started this inaugural event called the Sponsor’s Team Golf Challenge on 27 April 2012. The game was played at Singapore Is-land Country Club’s Sime Course.

There were a total of 15 teams that par-ticipated. The Champion Team consisting of Frank, Lionel, Kai Seng and Kenneth was off no surprise to all. Each golfer received a gift from Coutts and a Tanglin Plague for their achievement.

The Golf Section also took the opportu-nity to thank Chris for his service as a Golf Convenor since 2009

Upcoming Events

June Social Golf Game – Friday, 29 June 2012at Tanah Merah Country Club, Tampines Course

Inter-Section Golf Challenge – Friday, 20 July 2012at Singapore Island Country Club

With special thanks to our sponsor:

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At the time of writing only the semi fi nals and fi nals of the Singles and Drawn Pairs

competitions remain to be played and although slightly behind our published time scale we have done well to maintain steady match- play progress. Soon we shall be embark-ing on the Open Pairs champion-ship and a new 773 Pairs tourna-ment.

773 is a bowls format where the scoring is related to sets rather over-all shots and is designed to shorten uneven matches and thereby in-crease interest in competitive play. The idea is that the teams play two sets of seven ends but if the game is being won easily then the number of ends needed to win the set may be as few as four. If the team who wins the fi rst set also wins the sec-ond then the game is won. If each team wins one of the fi rst two sets, the tie breaker is played when the fi rst team to win two ends wins the set and the match.

Tanglin Club Pairs 2012This tournament was contested over a nine week period by ten teams on a straightforward league basis. We were able to enter four teams. Three others came from the Singapore

Cricket Club, two from Singapore Power and one from the Evergreen Lawn Bowls Club.

We did rather well, taking second and third positions overall and had it not been for the fact that six matches were all Tanglin Club af-fairs when a Tanglin win could only be at the expense of a Tanglin loss we might have cleared the board. Perhaps that would have been too much to expect!

The fi nal placings were:-1) Singapore Cricket Club A2) Tanglin Club B, of Rodger Kimpton, Bernard Foo and Pecktee Kimpton3) Tanglin Club D, of Lee Wah Ted Hartland and John Child.

Upcoming EventsThere is a lot coming up so get your diaries out, make the appropriate en-tries and register with S & R in good time if you wish to be involved.

• Members versus Staff - 10 June• Interport match with Royal Bangkok Sports Club in Bangkok - 9 August

See you soon

John ChildLawn Bowls Section Secretary

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Over a somewhat wet Easter weekend, the Scuba Sec-tion conducted a British

Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) Ocean Diver course to teach beginners to scuba dive. Instructors from within the section conducted the two-day course, covering basic theory and pool-based practical lessons. While they may easily have been mistaken for full time dive professionals, the instructors are actually a passionate group of lawyers, IT professionals, engineers and fi nancial consultants, whose training and logbooks would be the envy of many a dive industry veteran.

The trainees were equally enthu-siastic and keen to learn new skills that would open-up to them a whole new world underwater. Despite the rain and cold, they gamely donned their scuba equipment, and forward and backward-rolled into the pool, breathed through their mouths into regulators, cleared fogged out masks, and experienced the weightlessness that comes with neutral buoyancy. If not for empty scuba tanks, some trainees looked like they could have stayed at the bottom of the pool all day. Any apprehension they may have felt about breathing underwa-ter quickly faded as the instructors carefully and patiently guided them through each exercise.

The following weekend, with ba-sic skills in hand, the trainees and instructors set off for Pulau Tioman, the venue for the open water prac-tical aspects of the Course. Train-ees were buddied-up into pairs and

learned to cope with the distinctly un-pool-like conditions that the sea offers, where even on a calm day, currents, waves and assorted sea creatures conspired to distract them while they continued to polish their underwater skills.

Each buddy pair was assigned an instructor, and with this 2:1 stu-dent-teacher ratio, trainees were kept under close supervision and instruction.

The fi rst two dives were in the shal-low, calm waters of Tulai Bay. Con-ditions were good and none of the trainees showed any nervousness about diving in the sea for the fi rst time. The dives focused on personal diving skills, rescue exercises and the experience of diving in an in-dependent buddy-pair. Underwater sightings included families of cuttle-fi sh and a banded sea snake, and be-tween dives, a pod of dolphins was spotted from the boat.

The instructors were suffi ciently impressed with the rapid progress, and opted to conduct the third dive in the progressively deeper waters off Pulau Chebeh, an island to the northwest with beautiful underwa-ter terrain, sloping rock formations, and abundant coral and fi sh life. Big bumphead parrotfi sh, schools of barracuda and golden trevally, and large coral trout can often be spot-ted here. All went well, and there was time for one last dive in the shallow waters off Pulau Renggis, in front of the Berjaya Resort, and home to black-tip reef shark, turtles, more schools of barracuda, and cut-tlefi sh. This time, the trainees were asked to “lead” the instructors, and learned important skills about safe-

ty and dive leadership. As the day wound down, the happy and tired bunch headed back to the Tioman Island Reef Resort for a hot shower and a hearty dinner.

There was only time for one dive on Sunday because tidal conditions required us to be back in Mers-ing port by 2pm. It took place off Tokong Bahara, a submerged reef surrounding a lone rocky outcrop with a working lighthouse. This is another beautiful dive site with abundant coral and fi sh life. Much like Pulau Chebeh, it’s inhabited by schools of barracuda and trevally, squid and different types of rays.

With fi ve dives completed, the weekend was a fruitful and enjoy-able trip. The weather was nice and sunny, the currents mild and man-ageable, and the company was abso-lutely wonderful. Next up are some low visibility dives in the Southern Islands of Singapore for the intrepid trainees and their instructors.

We had 7 trainees in the course:Keira Coventry, Keane Lim, Salman Niaz, Tricia Voute, Nat Ng, Tan Tiong Choon & Leow Hui Kiang

Many thanks to the following diving instructors from Tanglin Scuba Section and BSAC Blue Bar-racuda Branch: Leong Yut Wah, Faris Alsagoff, Chu Hui Wen, Derek Quek, Simon Chong, Kelvin Tan, Michael Oxborrow & Rolf Jacobsohn

Leong Yut Wah

BSAC OCEAN DIVER COURSETHEORY AND POOL-BASED PRACTICAL LESSONS

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The squash section got together for a festive party at Tangles on Saturday night, May 12th. Music was provid-ed by DJ Lood’acris and the squash section had little interest of stopping the festivities when the plug was eventually pulled at midnight.

Before the party, four of the sec-tion members put on an exhibition match of squash doubles (played with the standard doubles squash ball, a hardball) but it did little to generate interest in making a switch to hardball. One section stalwart was overheard saying, “this is boring, I’m going home”!

The section singles handicap is cur-rently well underway with the tour-nament and the plate draws now in the quarterfi nal stages. Finals expect-ed to be played on May 25th.

And please join me in support-ing both our A grade and B grade teams as they fi nish out the national squash league’s season. The A grade team won a very big match against cross town rivals Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) to capture a share of the lead of 1st place with two matches below. Great excitement!

At the time of going to press the Tanglin A grade national league side is in equal 1st place after an out-standing win against the previous NSL leaders, Singapore Cricket Club no. 1 team on 15th May. The match against SCC1 was fought right down

to the wire as is the case with most Tanglin/SCC contests. With the score at 2-1 down but with sets in hand going into the last match, Ri-chard Hill produced the most cou-rageous performance of the year in beating Anders Yeo 3-2 after losing to him in the fi rst round game. So it was a win and 3 points to Tanglin to even up the competition at the top. With only 2 rounds left to play there is going to be a fi erce battle for the silverware, however the Tanglin team has tough rounds left against British Club and UCSC. The team thanks the support of MTM solu-tions, without which we could not have competed so well. Here’s hop-ing the team can repeat the perform-ance of 2 years ago and come out tops in Singapore’s premier squash league.

To win this match, we needed to win at No4 and No1. In the fi rst match of the evening had No 4 Marc Nicholson going against the un-known Ben Nicholson. He turned out to be a large, fi t and hard hitting Brit. Tanglin went up in the fi rst, lost the second but won the third. The fourth went to SCC. The fi fth game was a head to head battle all the way, but after three tie breakers, SCC triumphed after a long but great match winning 15-13 in the fi fth.

Next up was Tanglin No 1 against SCC’s #1. TC won the fi rst 2 games effortlessly with a brilliant display

of shotmaking and retrieving. The third was close, but ever calm under pressure, TC prevailed 11-9 to tie the match.

No 3 was the young William ver-sus the even younger Tim Leong. This was a close and bravely caught match. William did great, but ul-timately the fl are and footwork of young Tim prevailed - but not before William won a crucial game in the third.

Going into the fi nal match we were down 2-1 with Richard Hill facing the daunting task of SCCs Anders. In their previous match Anders used his steady consistency to beat Rich-ard 3-2.

As the match got under way, it seemed like it would be a repeat. But Richard won the fi rst game - lost the second, and seemed out of it in the 3rd. But somehow, miraculously, he claws back, one point at a time, and took the forth to level it at 2-2.

The fi fth game was incredibly tense, but Richard never relented. He got his length, and kept the pace up. Anders was clearly hurting. Rich-ard fi nally put the ball away at 10-8 to win an unbelievable match. All across the Padang you could hear the roar: We are TANGLIN!

Final score: 2-2 (Tanglin wins 9 games to 8). MVP of the Match: Richard HillSexiest Player: William

We started off at the start of the NSL season with what we thought was a reasonable team to be competitive against any team in B grade. Unfortunately the reality hasn’t quite panned out as planned due to the unavaila-bility of various members of the team at different stages of the season. We did however provide some solid com-petition in every round as demonstrated by the number of matches that went to 5. Our team certainly wasn’t built around fi t athletes with the exception of Robbie Lyons. Having said that, what we lacked in the fi tness area we more than made up for it in many other areas, such as: drinking, enjoying each other’s company, meet-ing new people and in general just having fun. One of our team theories was if we can’t play good squash we might as well look good playing and we certainly did that with our sponsored shirts. We do thank MTM Solu-tions who sponsored the A and B grade for the season. We look forward to putting in a much stronger perform-ance in 2013.

Upcoming Events

Royal Air Force friendly Friday, May 25th (at Tanglin Club)Hong Kong Football Club friendly June 15-17th (at Tanglin Club)Singapore Island Country Club, June 30th to July 1st (with qualifying the weekend before) at SICC

Field PickeringSquash Convenor

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6th Merlion Swim Meet

In the morning of the Merlion Swim Meet, the pool was all quiet except for the sound of thunder and heavy rain fall. We were beginning to get worried that the rain might

hinder the running of the meet in the afternoon but just be-fore swimmers started arriving, the sky cleared up and the sun shone. As swimmers from various clubs started to pour in, and by the time the teams jumped in for their warm up, the Tanglin Club swimming pool jolted to life.

This was the 6th Merlion Swim Meet hosted by the Tang-lin Club. With home advantage, we were represented with a strong team and achieved great results at the meet. The swim meet was attended by 200 swimmers from the Tanglin Club, the British Club, the American Club, Massden Swim Squad and the ACS Falcon Swim Team.

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The 2012 Annual Tennis Championship was one of the most hotly contested tennis events in Tanglin Club history, with over 100 players competing for

the “Club Champion” title.In the Men’s Singles, there were a record 32 entries with

players ranging from age 12 to 51, from national stars to club veterans. In the pick of the 1st round matches, two rising youngsters, Ryan Ng and Ali Mooraj, nar-rowly took out our club senior ‘A’ team players Andrew Longfellow and Emiliano Ragnini; but Devesh Chetty scored one for the ‘oldies’ by defeating 21-year-old no.2 seed Gregory Pek 9-7. The next round saw Vincent Lam battling back from 1-6 down to outrun Thio Shen Yi 9-6, and Devesh continuing his fi ne form, defeating Edwin Sim in a close contest 9-7.

In the quarter-fi nals, the young guns ruled the draw with Imran Mooraj taking out former club champion Mark Fernandes, Evan Tan defeating newcomer Soo Kui Jien, and Ali Mooraj stepping up impressively to out hit a stunned Devesh Chetty.

With 2011 defending champion Taco Portengen the only adult left, and older than the other three semi-fi -nalists combined, he bravely held 2 set points against Imran Mooraj, but the young legs proved too fast and strong at the end and Imran just won through 6-1 7-5. In the other semis, Evan Tan played strongly to deny a family fi nale and defeated Ali Mooraj 6-4 6-2. In the fi nal, both 14-year-old boys came off fi ve competitive matches over the weekend to showcase their fi tness and hard hitting; but it was Imran Mooraj who demonstrat-ed outstanding focus, consistency and fi tness in the end to claim the 2012 Club Champion title.

The Ladies’ Singles was a more predictable affair, with former WTA ranked player Hiroko Friend blitzing the draw, despite good resistance from Cho Yu Mei and Chua Li Suan. No. 3 seed Virginia Longfellow upset no. 2 Naomi Takeda to claim a date with Hiroko; and in the fi nal, Virginia put up a long and valiant fi ght and at-tacked every forehand to make Hiroko work hard for the title. In the end,H iroko, armed with years of competi-tive experience at the highest level, won through 6-3 6-2 in the end for her fi rst title at Tanglin Club.

In the Men’s doubles event, veterans Miles Fenley and Andrew Longfellow stunned the crowd by defeating no.1 seed ITF junior players Kenneth Kam & Gregory Pek in the quarter-fi nals, and followed up their great form by defeating no.4 seed Cornelis vd Muyzenberg and Waldemar Dubaniowski for a berth in their fi rst- ever fi nal. In the bottom half, last year’s doubles cham-pion Thio Shen Yi and Edwin Sim combined to defeat Thio last year’s partner Dave Ng and Kui Soo Jien in a pulsating tie-break, winning 9-8 after over an hour and a half’s play. However, former Club champions Bernard Fung and Rolf Harrison were too strong for all, and the pair comfortably defeated Miles Fenley and Andrew Longfellow in the fi nal to claim another doubles title under their belt.

In the Ladies’ Doubles event, the formidable Japa-nese pairs of Hiroko Friend / Shigeko Ueno and Maddie Noda / Naomi Takeda progressed to the fi nal with ex-act scores, defeating semi-fi nalists Leow/Longfellow and Cho Yu Mei/Chua Li Suan en route respectively, both at 7-5 6-2. In the All Nippon Final, Hiroko exercised her superior hitting ability and controlled the rallies well. With Shigeko’s consistency, the pair was tough to beat at the net, or on the baseline, and after an hour of tight play, Hiroko and Shigeko were crowned the 2012 Ladies Doubles Champions.

In the Mixed Doubles, odds on favourite and former

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2012 Ladies’ Singles Champion Hiroko Friend (left) and runner up Virginia Longfellow.2012 Men’s Singles Champion Imran Mooraj (right) and

runner up Evan Tan.

Men’s Doubles winner Rolf Harrison and Bernard Fung (middle) and runners up Andrew Longfellow and Miles Fenley.

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Mixed Doubles winner Dave Ng and Maddie Noda (left) and runners up Kerry and Hiroko Friend.

Ladies’ Doubles winner Hiroko Friend and Shigeko Ueno (right) and runners up Maddie Noda and Naomi Takeda.

41TENNISchampions Dave Ng & Maddie Noda progressed to the fi nal with ease; the real contest was in the bottom half where there were several “A” team pairs drawn together, all looking for the other fi nal spot. Husband and wife team Kerry and Hiroko Friend surprised no.3 seed moth-er and son team of Cathy and Cilian Leow. Emiliano Ragnini and Cho Yu Mei battled hard to win in 3 close sets against Vincent Lam and Shigeko Ueno, before win-ning again in another close contest against no. 2 seed Andrew and Virginia Longfellow. However, they were denied a spot in the fi nal with the pair tiring after three long consecutive matches, and fi rst-time entrants Kerry and Hiroko just edged the pair out to earn their right

to challenge the no.1 seed. In the fi nal, Dave Ng and Maddie Noda played aggressive tennis, and outpowered a gallant Kerry who must have been thinking he was fac-ing the fi ring squad! Hiroko’s excellent groundstrokes , however, were not enough while Dave and Maddie nev-er let go of the gas pedal and powered their way to the 2012 Mixed Doubles title.

Well done to all competitors!

Vincent LamTennis Captain

Editor’s Note

The Tennis AGM was held on the 11th of May.

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Does eucalyptus remind you of Grandma? That’s because smells have the power to evoke a mem-ory and, with certain combinations, promote

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DVD Review The Iron Lady starring Glenn Close and Jim Broadbent

The story of Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in this film opens with

Thatcher as a widow in her 80s, and goes back through her youth as the daughter of a grocer; her early years in politics; her years at Oxford through to her 1959 entry into Parliament, and the 2005 London terrorist attacks. Fantastically portrayed by Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady is a surprising and intimate portrait of the fi rst and only female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and shows her journey of smashing through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world.

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Showtimes: Friday, 8pm • Saturday, 6pm & 9pm • Sunday, 2.30pm and 8pm • 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.

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THE IRON LADY - PG8, 9 & 10 June • Drama • (104 minutes) • Starring: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Susan Brown & Alice da Cunha • Director: Phyllida LloydTwo-time Oscar-winner Meryl steps into the role of former English Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Margaret Thatcher, in this biopic fi lm which looks at her life with a focus on the price she paid for power. She came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world.

THE FIGHTER - M1822, 23 & 24 June • Drama (113 minutes) • Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams & Mellisa Leo • Director: David O RussellBased on a true story, two brothers, against all odds, come together to train for a historic title bout that has the power to reunite their frac-tured family and give their hard-luck town what it’s been waiting for: pride. Micky Ward (Wahlberg) is a struggling boxer long overshadowed by his older brother and trainer, Dicky (Bale), a local legend battling his own demons.

GHOST PROTOCOL - PG1, 2 & 3 June • Action (120 minutes) • Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg & Paula Patton • Director: Brad BirdNo plan. No backup. No choice. The Impossible Missions Force (IMF) is shut down when it’s implicated in a global terrorist bombing plot. Ghost Protocol is initiated and Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his rogue team of agents must go undercover to clear their organisation’s name. With no help, no contact, and off the grid, the IMF agents have never seen a mission grittier and more intense than this.

PUSS IN BOOTS - PG15, 16 & 17 June • Animation (105 minutes) • Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis & Billy Bob Thornton• Director: Chris MillerLong before he even met Shrek, the notorious fi ghter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots (Banderas) became a hero when he set off on an adven-ture with the tough and street-smart Kitty Softpaws (Hayek) and the mastermind Humpty Dumpty (Galifi anakis) to save his town.

WAR HORSE - PG29, 30 June & 1 July • Drama (115 minutes) • Starring: Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, Peter Mullan & Niels Arestrup • Director: Steven SpielbergYoung Albert (Irvine) enlists to serve in World War I, after his beloved farm horse, Joey, is sold to the British cavalry and dispatched to the front lines. Albert’s hopeful journey takes him out of England and across Europe as the war rages on, to fi nd his horse and bring him home.

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