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Visit our website at
www.britishassociation.org.sg
TOURS COMING UP:
NEW YEAR WALK
Tuesday 10 January
TEA APPRECIATION (YIXING XUAN TEA HOUSE)
Friday 13 January
Further details and how to book in the December issue of The Beam
Events/Tours Booking Form
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2012 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS NOW DUE!
Did you know that you can now pay on-line by credit card (any currency) or via PayPal?
Of course, you can still send a cheque through the post, give cash to Lou/Jo at Drop-In Coffees or pop into our office (correct change only please)
Please note that from January 1st you will need your new membership card to be able to enjoy all the discounts and benefits
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THANK YOU
We would like to thank those of you who have already completed our survey
Your answers are very important to us and it would be very helpful to us for future planning if you could all take some time to complete it
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Don't forget to include a booking form with all your payments!
Download your booking form for Tours and Events
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We have some fantastic events coming up - there's something for everyone!
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GRAND CHARITY BALL
SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY
Our big event of the year is being held at the Goodwood Park Hotel and is in aid of Breadline - a local charity helping the old and needy
Did you know?
Everyone who books through the 'early bird' offer gets a discount - regardless of whether they are on their own, in a couple or in a table of 10, so get your bookings in before the offer ends on 6 January!
Further details in December's Beam magazine
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DROP-IN COFFEE
For those of you that are here for Christmas, or if you want to escape your visitors for a couple of hours, or you can bring them along for a chat, then the last Drop in coffee of 2011 will be on Friday December 16th at Brunetti's at #01-35 Tanglin Mall. This new addition to Singapore promises to offer us "mouth-watering cakes, freshly baked breads, delightfully sinful chocolates and flavourful gelatos". Ah, blow the diet and come along!******************
Usual time of 10.30am. No need to book - just turn up and look out for the BA flag. Don't forget to bring your loose change for the "Change for Change" pot which goes to all of the BA charities. If you need an further information, contact Lou York on louyork1@aol.co.uk or Jo Deighton on 9891 9300. |
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PUB NIGHT - FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER
TIME: 7.30pm onwards VENUE: District 10 Bar & Restaurant, 81 Clemenceau Avenue, UE Square shopping mall (Corner of Unity Street and Clemenceau Avenue)
District 10 is new to this part of town with great food, beers and wines. The British Association has exclusive access to the 'Bar Alfresco' and Happy Hour prices on beers and house pour spirits all night!
Come along and enjoy the last Pub Night of the year. Look out for the BA flag
For more details, telephone Stephanie on 8127 0964 |
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AFTERNOON TEA - TUESDAY 17 JANUARY
TIME: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
VENUE: 10 Scotts at Grand Hyatt, 10 Scotts Road
COST: $47 members/house guests; $50 non members
Why not start 2012 and the Chinese New year with a bang and join us for tea at the newly refurbished 10 Scott.
Choose from their variety of gourmet sandwiches, crab cakes with remoulade sauce, fresh popiah and selection of cheeses.
Indulgent desserts, and warm scones with raspberry and kaya jams with a generous serving of fresh clotted cream.
Send booking forms and cheques ( payable to The British Association of Singapore ) to: Debbie Harper, 31B West Coast Park, #02 - 32 Botannia, Singapore 127726. Contact Debbie on 9325 3920 or Diane on 8328 3194 for more details |
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BA LADIES GOLF
Join us for a friendly round of golf on regulation 18 hole golf courses in Singapore, with the occasional trip to Indonesia and Malaysia.
The BA golfers will meet on the second Wednesday of every month and players will need to have a handicap or proficiency card. Tee off times from 7.30 am onwards.
For more information please contact: Jayne Carney gjcarney@mac.com (tel: 9178 1846)
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SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS
A BA member is arranging a 'Spanish for beginners' course at the Las Lilas Spanish School, 180B Bencoolen St, walking distance from Little India, Dhoby Ghaut, Bugis MRT stations.
The course will be 2 hrs a week in the morning, they are flexible with start time and day of the week depending on what suits the majority. She is looking to start the course week beginning 16th January
Minimum of 4 students in the class, maximum of 12
Cost is $340 for 10 x 2hr sessions plus approx $80 for books.
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SPECIAL OFFER FROM THE BRITISH CLUB
With effect from 15 October to 31, 2011 to 31 December 2012 (14.5 month duration), we are delighted to offer British Association members a 15% discount based on published rate excluding GST. British Association members will also receive an additional S$30 monthly Food & Beverage credit
Please note that the 15% discount is not application on any promotional Membership rates offered by the Club
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RECYCLED CHRISTMAS CARD CHARITY APPEAL
Used Christmas cards can be recycled and made into boxes to raise funds for the Singapore Association for the Physically Disabled.
Cards can be given to Jackie Collins at the Botanic Gardens Walkie Talkies on Monday or Friday mornings or taken to Pharmaplus at Camden Medical Centre.
Her contact details are as follows:
Mobile: 91812949 Email: jackiebmcollins@btinternet.com
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CHARITY APPEAL FOR THE RED CROSS
The Red Cross home for the disabled at Redhill has 16 staff from Myanmar and Jackie collects toiletries, such as those found in hotels, to give them for special occasions such as Christmas and their birthdays
New toiletries can be given to Jackie Collins at the Botanic Gardens Walkie Talkies on Monday or Friday mornings or you can contact her for other arangements
Her contact details are as follows:
Mobile: 91812949 Email: jackiebmcollins@btinternet.com
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Brunch Bunch:
Thursday 19th January 2012
Charity Ball:
Saturday 11 February 2012
FURTHER DETAILS OF THESE EVENTS CAN BE FOUND IN THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF THE BEAM
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