Month: March 2016

To: All Members, Singapore Press Club

Annual General Meeting – 30 March 2016

Further to the Notice of the Annual General Meeting sent out to all members on 15 March 2016, this is a reminder of the AGM to be held on Wednesday, 30 March 2016 at SPH News Centre, Meeting Room T2.2, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Singapore 318994.

Dinner will be served from 6pm and the Meeting will begin at 6.30pm. If you have not informed the secretariat of your attendance, please do so soonest to: secretariat@pressclub.org.sg

Do note that only members with valid paid-up membership as at 30 March 2016 are eligible to vote.

Your presence at this important meeting will be much appreciated.

Issued on behalf of the Management Committee
The Secretariat
Singapore Press Club

Dear Member,

Keen to check out the restaurants and bars in town and enjoy their latest offerings at special prices?

The Singapore Press Club’s Makan Kakis is a series of food and drinks tastings exclusive to its members and friends. It’s an opportunity for members and their guests to get together with fellow makan kakis over the shared love for good food and drinks and great company.

The latest in this series is a visit to Tea Valley, which serves traditional Taiwanese cuisine made with local flavours and age-old recipes.

Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: 30 Raffles Place,
#B1-04, Chevron House,
Singapore 048622
Menu and other details: Attached.
About Tea Valley:
Established in 1999, Tea Valley offers traditional Taiwanese cuisine made with local ingredients and age-old recipes. With 17 years of culinary experience, Tea Valley has specialised in creating traditional Taiwanese dishes like Oyster Noodle, Braised Pork Rice and Crispy Salted Chicken. Tea Valley is a winner of Singapore’s Best Food as well as the Best Culinary Skills awards. The restaurant has also been featured in magazines such as I-Weekly, U-Weekly, 8-Day and Shin Min Paper.

If you are keen, please e-mail to secretariat@pressclub.org.sg by March 22 (Tuesday). to indicate the number attending.

Price: $13.50 nett per person (to be paid at Tea Valley at the door).

Invitation – SPC 23Mar

Dear Members,

You probably have heard of people running for hours on treadmills, but have you heard of skiing miles on a conveyor belt slope?

At Urban Ski, an indoor snow sports centre that opened last year at Millenia Walk, you can ski and snowboard down an endless slope.

Well, not really endless. It is about 12.5m long, but with a constantly moving belt.

Keen to try it out?

Singapore Press Club has secured a special rate for you, your family members and guests.

Date: March 19 (Saturday)
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Venue: Urban Ski, 9 Raffles Boulevard, Millenia Walk #01-46 to 49 S(039596)
Cost: $60 (usual price $90) per pax (payment  to be made directly to Urban Ski one week before event to secure the booking)
Payment mode: Credit Card via PayPal
Age limit: Strictly 9 years and above for skiing and 16 years and above for snowboarding
Refreshment: A Kith Café is located next to Urban ski. You have to pay on your own.

For more information, visit www.urbanski.com.sg
You can also e-mail maylee@urbanski.com.sg or call 6238 0575.

More about Urban Ski:

A first in Singapore, Urban Ski features an innovative indoor rotating ski slope that caters to both learners and seasoned skiers and snowboarders.  The slopes at its venue are mechanised and covered with astro turf . It works like a downhill treadmill that is controlled by a remote control – the instructor can start, stop and change the speed at which it moves.

In the session, guests will be taught the basics of skiing and snowboarding.
Skiing: Guests will learn how to stop and control the speed of the skis using the snowplough method
Snowboarding: Guests will learn how to slide on their board with the correct stance
* Each session is 60 minutes, 6 pax per session
* 2 groups each session, approximately 30 minutes slope time. Alternate turns to rest within the 60 minutes
* The 2 groups will take turns to rest within the 60 minutes
* Prices are inclusive of instructor fees, equipment and protective gear rental.
* We do not mix discipline in a session; it is either Ski or Snowboard
* Only people with similar ages and skill levels are grouped together

Things to take along:
1) A fresh pair of long socks. You will need to purchase socks from Urban Ski otherwise.
2) Wear comfortable sports attire, such as long/capri running pants/tights. As the slopes will be sprayed with small amount of water for easier sliding, you may experience slight dampness.
3) An ID is required to fill up the waiver form during registration at Urban Ski. Those under 18 must have one signed by their parent or legal guardian.

To secure the booking, please register with  secretariat@pressclub.org.sg by March 11 (Friday) and provide the following information:
* Name of Individual
* E-mail to send the Paypal request to
* Number of adults and kids in the group if you are registering as a family unit. You can bring guests too.
* Number of people and ages of kids if applicable
*Choice of Ski or Snowboard