Hong Kong's snakes are shaking with fear at the news that we'll be having another Snake Feast on Friday night on Janaury 11, 2002. Yes, our slippery little serpent friends will be boiled, fried and sauteed - bookings on 2891-4128.

Don't forget to book for the Christmas Eve Family Fun Buffet Dinner on December 24 in the TSK Hall. There'll be a singer, magic show, party favours, lucky draw, DJ and disco, and a glass of champagne at midnight. Tickets are $180 per adult, $90 per child (4-12 years), which includes full buffet and 1 standard drink. Book now on 2891-4128.

Finally, New Year's Eve will see another great evening of entertainment in the TSK Hall, with a buffet dinner, unlimited supply of beer and soft drinks until midnight, party favours, live singer, Police Band, lucky draw, DJ and disco, midnight Piper and champagne. Tickets are $280 per adult, $140 for kids (4-12 years) - book now on 2891-4128.

The Swimming Pool water heaters are now on and the winter opening hours are in effect. From Monday to Friday the pool will open from 7 am to 3.30 pm, on Saturday from 7.30 am to 4 pm and on Sunday from 8.30 am to 5 pm.

2002 Car Park Label ... Yes, it's time again to change your car park label. Each Principal Member is entitled to apply for 1 label ($30) and married Members may apply for a second label ($50). The vehicles must be registered in the name of either the Member or his/her spouse. To apply please fax or hand in to the Reception a copy of your vehicle registration document (both sides) or insurance document, together with your name, post, UI and telephone numbers. The label will be ready for collection at the Reception after about one week. For enquiries, please call Katherine on 2591-1917 or AM POC on 2591-1930.

A final reminder to change your POC Membership Card if you have not already done so - the old blue laminated cards will not be valid after December 31. Forms are available at the Reception, or can be sent to you by fax or PEN.

TSK Hall

*Great price reductions on all set meals! Vegetarian Meal for 4 Persons was $288, now $238 ... Set Lunch for 6 was $588, now $388 ... Set Lunch for 10 was $888, now $688 ... Set Dinner for 2 was $198, now $168 ... Set Dinner for 12 was $1,980, now $1,680 ... and lots, lots more!

*Coming in December, a Hot Pot Promotion - for just $68 enjoy 19 different items and all plum juice you can drink, and for another $10 we"ll include a bowl of steaming shredded snake soup

Beat Cafe

*Christmas Take Away - Sirloin Steak (6-7kg) $600, Roast Turkey (8-10kg) $500, Bone Ham (5-6kg) $450. Call 2591-1923 to order.

Verandah Bar

*Ladies and Gentlemen, the Blue Girl Promotion has left the building - please give a warm welcome to December"s Special Guest ... Carlsberg!

* English version only