ANZA Magazine June 2018

A U S T R A L I A N A N D N E W Z E A L A N D A S S O C I AT I O N

THE AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEAL AND ASSOCIATION June 2018

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E DI TOR’S NOTE

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JUNE 2018

“… when a child is learning to walk and they fall over 50 times. They never think to themselves: “Maybe this isn’t for me.”

hat did you want to be when you were growing up? Doctor? Pilot?

Explorer? As we grow older and start to deal with logic and listen to other people’s ideas of what qualifies as a real job, our ideal career path also changes.

Did we really day dream about crunching numbers and managing our email intrays? How many of us end up doing what we envisioned as a kid?

I have to say I’m one of the lucky ones; I did envision this. Maybe not the deadlines and the stalking naughty squirrel contributors bit, but getting to tell and type tales is what I’ve always wanted to do. I am a writer. Not always a great one and often plagued by Writer’s Block, but hey, I’m working on it.

As soon as I was legibly printing letters, I was stringing them into stories. My primary school handbooks were full of accounts from the weekends (lots of trips to the pub with my parents and eating fish and chips it seems), ‘once upon a times’ about horse-riding princesses and poems in iambic pentameter. For a time, I wavered on being a war correspondent but a flak jacket and stilettos didn’t really mix; and, in retrospect, I don’t think I’d have either the moral fibre to pursue absolute truth in the face of danger, or have the lack of conscience to ruthlessly go after a story no matter what.

So instead, I turned my scrawls into travel articles, human interest stories and lifestyle pieces. They may not change the world just yet, but hopefully the readers (and not just my mum/boyfriend/best friend) have enjoyed them. I hope you have too.

My career as a writer is set to continue with my next adventure. Sadly, I’m leaving Singapore all too soon to move to Europe.

I’ll be flying off armed with my laptop, ready and buzzing to write my first novel.

It truly is my childhood dream come true.

I’ll let you know how it goes. Or maybe you’ll see my name on the New York Times Bestseller List...? You’ve got to aim high, right?

Which is exactly what you do as a child.

It’s a time where you don’t tend to feel the weight of limitations. Life hasn’t told you “no” too many times yet; issues and relationships and responsibilities haven’t flagged obstacles in your path and you’re not too shy to put yourself out there. I like that saying about when a child is learning to walk and they fall over 50 times. They never think to themselves: “Maybe this isn’t for me.” They keep going.

I know ahead of me are several falls: words not sticking to paper, loathing my characters, drowning in a sea of self-doubt – all before I’ve received the numerous rejections from publishers.

Yet, I know writing still is for me.

So hold on to those childhood dreams.

Be inspired by the young and the reckless.

Listen to what comes out of the mouths of babes – like the thoughts of some of our young ANZA members this month. I have so enjoyed reading their articles within this issue; I’m sure you will too – maybe there’s a future editor amongst them!

Thank you, ANZA Community. It’s been a dream to work with you all.

Charley Larcombe, Editor editor@anza.org.sg

THE ANZA TEAM

EVENTS Helena Biggin events@anza.org.sg

ADVERTISING Deborah Gillies marketing@anza.org.sg

DESIGN Skye Jefferys design@anza.org.sg

ACCOUNTS Ellie Mills accounts@anza.org.sg

WEBSITE Geoff King web@anza.org.sg

ADMINISTRATION Peta Hayes info@anza.org.sg

COMMUNICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP Mathilde Dujardin membership@anza.org.sg

ADMINISTRATION Mandy Reinders-Hall info@anza.org.sg

THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION 47A Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 169361 Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm +65 6223 7992 www.anza.org.sg

GENERAL MANAGER & SPONSORSHIP Kerry Low gm@anza.org.sg

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THE KID’S ISSUE! FEATURES

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write for anza magazine We’d love you to write for us. Editorial deadline is 21 June for the August Magazine and 21 July for the September. Write between 400–600 words per page.

If you’re interested, please email the Editor at

All the glitz, glamour and fun of the circus from our annual ANZA Black Tie Charity Ball.

editor@anza.org.sg.

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OWEN RECOMMENDS! A selection of talented runner-up

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photographers Attention, all aspiring snappers – we want you! Please note photos need to be 300dpi.

ANZA members from our kids’

Email editor@anza.org.sg.

Labrador cover competition!

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the fine print ANZA will not be liable for any consequential loss or damage occasioned by the failure of any advertisement to appear due to any cause whatsoever, nor does it accept any liability for error in any advertisement published or its failure to appear on a specific date. ANZA does not endorse or promote any product, service, or view offered through any advertisement, community service notice, or club or group activity that may appear in the magazine, nor does it accept responsibility for any specific advice or opinions offered by contributors or writers, and any subsequent reliance on such advice or opinions by its readers. ANZA magazine permit number:

– Owen Van Der Werff, 13

The ANZA Scouts show us around the brilliant spots to lost to in classes, aroundwhat’s Singapore.

Fromget camps on to keep the

Entertain Us!

kids keen this month?

38 The Capital Revealed 11-year-old Malakai King writes about his trip to the Australian capital for a taste of history.

Last year my second ANZA Scout Patrol and I walked around Labrador Park. It’s an area of bushy hills on the south coast of Singapore, just outside of the city core. It has bunkers and gun emplacements along it which protected the Strait during World War II – you can just imagine what it was like before the jungle grew up around it.

The bush walk is excellent as well as being great for the legs as the climb up from the Strait side of the Park has many steps!

Also on the Strait side, beside the sea, is a flat area with a few playgrounds on it. And on the walk back to the MRT there is a fantastic boardwalk.

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Tatyana Kildisheva cycles through the breath-taking landscape of WHere?

Labrador Villa Road, 119187 South Korea.

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REGULARS

disclaimer ANZA offers many and varied activities and events to benefit its members. Occasionally, and due to circumstances outside of ANZA’s control, activities or events (including sporting competitions and seasons) may be cancelled or subject to date, venue or content changes. Every effort is made to avoid this, but where it does happen, neither membership or ticket fees are refundable.

Current and prospective members and guests are encouraged to reference both the constitution and terms and conditions of ticketed events.

WHat i Like:

Labrador Park has the only accessible rocky sea cliff in Singapore and is home to a number of rare plants.

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ANZA Scouts’ under-16s reveal the green open spaces to explore in Singapore.

Lee Carsley shares her love of Hawaii life with a mother-daughter trip to the home of surf ‘n’ stories.

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T H E A U ST R A L I A N & N E W ZE A L A N D A SSO C I A T I O N June 2018

Singapore

JUNE 2018

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01 Editor’s Note 04 President’s Message 07 Post It 08 New Members 10 What’s On 12 Australian High Commission 14 New Zealand High Commission 16 ANZA Action 22 Check Out: Singapore Playgrounds 28 Out & About: Whisky & Watches;

& Ladies Night 30 Casual Coffee 32 ANZA Tours 34 Member Benefits 48 ANZA Click! Photography 50 The Write Spirit 52 Hotspots 53 Tastebuds 54 Sour Grapes 55 Tuckerbox 56 Soul Fuel 58 Wandering Yogi 60 MAF 62 ANZA Sports 74 ANZA Groups 75 ANZA Classifieds 76 10 Minutes With… Ewan Windebank

Josephine Jefferys, age 6

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AN Z A PARTN E R S

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ANZA PARTNERS, VALUED GREATLY FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE ASSOCIATION. P R EM I ER PA RTN E RS

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ALLIED PICKFORDS WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE THE MAJOR TRIALS FACING EXPATS WHEN MOVING TO SINGAPORE? A relocation anywhere in the world is considered among the top stressors in a person’s or family’s life – up there with a bereavement or a divorce.

Although Singapore is a modern metropolis, some will face cultural trials and yearn for home – particularly if this is your first overseas posting. My advice?

Get involved with groups and organisations like ANZA to build yourself a network, and make sure you use a reputable and accredited moving company to ensure that your precious

MEL SYERS, REGIONAL MANAGER – CONSUMER, ASIA & MIDDLE EAST

WHY IS IT GREAT FOR FAMILIES? The safety of Singapore is the envy of many countries who TOP THREE ACTIVITY would like to establish themselves RECOMMENDATIONS FOR as a business or tourist hub.

FAMILIES… However, on a personal level, Singapore can be expensive, but it’s the freedom of letting my there are ways to have fun on a children talk to people on the budget. Surprisingly, there is a lot street, to catch public transport to see on the Little Red Dot. on their own, and knowing I can • HortPark and Southern Ridges get in a cab at any time of the day Walk – a great walk through the or night and have confidence that treetops.

I’ll reach my destination safely. I’m • Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve also in awe of how everything in – a mangrove forest teeming Singapore is accessible to families. with wildlife activity.

It shows that the country has • Singapore Zoo and Night Safari deep-seated family-centric values.

– a must see; possibly the best animal reserve in the world. household goods are treated with the utmost care.

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PRESI DENT ’S MES S AG E

JUNE 2018

“You may’ve noticed our cover; a fantastic design produced by one of our young ANZA members.”

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’day and welcome to the June

holidays, from sports groups to summer

issue of the ANZA Magazine,

camps, enough to keep everyone busy

which is all about the kids; the

throughout June and July.

ANZA kids.

We also have a bunch of articles and

It seemed appropriate, in light of it

information by, about, or including some

being school holiday time, to celebrate

of our ANZA youngsters, including travel,

the younger generations of our

adventure and sport. Lots and lots of

community. On reflection though, I’m not

sport.

sure that I’ve ever heard one of my mates

Finally I’d like to take this opportunity

with kids complain that the kids don’t

to farewell our magazine’s editor Charley,

take up enough of their lives during the

whose hard work here has been greatly

school holidays.

appreciated and who will be missed. Best

Nevertheless, we have some great stuff inside this edition. And great stuff on the

wishes in Luxembourg, Charley!

Cheers,

front too! You may’ve noticed our cover; a fantastic design produced by one of our young ANZA members. Congratulations to our winner of the cover competition and thank you to everyone who entered!

Inside the Check Out section this month we explore the best playgrounds

PJ Roberts, President

on the island, both for their primary target market as well as the ones that offer something for parents too. We also have Entertain Us!, a feature where we explore all the other ways to maximise your quality time over the school

ANZA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CO-PATRONS His Excellency Bruce Gosper, High Commissioner for Australia | His Excellency Dr. Jonathan Austin, High Commissioner for New Zealand CHARITIES PATRON Antonia Kidman

President PJ Roberts

Vice President Adam Martin

Treasurer Zenaida Bharucha

Executive Secretary Mark Neo

Community Services Coordinator Fiona Harrison

Membership Secretary Megan Kinder

Committee Member Philip Simmonds

Committee Member Don Northey

Committee Member Andre Casson

Committee Member Mark Thomas

Committee Member Tristan Perry

Committee Member Lee Carsley

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Joint Sports Coordinator Helen Soulsby

Joint Sports Coordinator Marnie Watson

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K E E P U P -T O - D AT E W I T H T H E A N Z A C O M M U N I T Y E A C H M O N T H AT A N Z A .O R G . S G

ANZA CONGRATULATES RAELENE TAN! WE WERE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME RAELENE TAN AS A LIFE MEMBER AS ANNOUNCED AT LAST MONTH’S VOYA. Raelene joined ANZA in 1970 when she was asked to demonstrate English style tea-making at a major Tea Culture Celebration. Always an active member of the community, she went on to give monthly talks to ANZA newcomers for a number of years. Incredibly, she has also been writing her Tuckerbox column in the ANZA Magazine for close to 15 years, providing a unique insight into the cuisines of the region and the traditions of Singapore. She regularly contributes to the Hotspots page of the magazine, giving recommendations on local eateries and tips on cultural etiquette. In 2014, Raelene received The President’s Award at VOYA and we were delighted to announce her position as a life member of the Association at this year’s event.

DID YOU KNOW? Highlights of the annual Dragon Boat Festival, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, which is Monday 18 June this year, are colourfully exciting dragon boat races, as well as savouring traditional leafwrapped rice dumplings with their various fillings.

– Raelene Tan

CALL FOR FIRST AID! ANZA Netball are looking for qualified first aid staff/nurses to assist the Netball Programme every Saturday, 8am-1pm from Sep 2018Mar 2019. Salary $125/per Sat. Only Singaporeans/PR’s to apply.

Please contact Karen Velthuis: anzanetball@hotmail.com.

NEW EVENT SUCCESS We like to think that we really know our community, listen to your concerns; and provide events to reflect those interests. With job security and visas being major topics of discussion this year, we were delighted to get such great support for our inaugural Helping You Understand the Job Market series. A huge thank you to Katherine Chapman of CSLB Asia for all of her help and advice. Keep your eyes peeled for more dates on this topic soon!

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N EW M E M B E R S

NEW MEMBERS

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS EVERY MONTH TO THE ANZA COMMUNITY.

Sayuri Akagi George Ashford Sally Ashford Kyle Austin Kate Baldock James Barton Julie Beusmans Belinda Boey Felix Booth Antonius Bosch Chris Bosher Sophie Bosher Koert Breebaart Jesse Bridge David Brigham Shivanee Brigham Carole Buckeridge Roger Buckeridge Maree Butler Stuart Bygrave Quincy Chan Victoria Chin Julien Chretien Pieter Couwenberg Alethea Cridland Christophe Dahy Chrystie Dao-Szabo Sally Davies Sam Davies Caroline Davis

Ashley Denovan Erica Denovan Corey Diffin Yuko Fujita Jason Gorfine Partha Gupta Sanjukta Gupta Kate Hardwick Ben Hartley Terence Hasler Rebecca Hatten Roger Hendriksz Clemens Hesse Karin Hesse Jeremy Hodges Nicky Hodges Anthea Jackson Daniel Jol Nadine Jol Georgina Jonas Ge Jun Sebastian Kaffenberger Silvie Kaffenberger Joelle Kay Philip Kay Nigel King Sukhdeep King Fiona Knight Fiona Lampard Michael Lampard

Nadine Lawrence Terri-Anne Leeson Hannah Lepper Robertus Lienden Hugh Logan Christie Loustau Marcelo Loustau Bronwyn Lynch Ali Marsh Yuka Matsuda Tiarnan McCaughan James McEniery Lauren McEniery William McMullen Marielle Mierlo Marie-Loic Monmont David Murphy Priyanka Natarajan Warren Nelson Matthew Nette Stefan Nillson Pelle Nilsson Sandra Nilsson Jordi Noguera Kate O’Donoghue Kieran O’Flynn Berdine Oosterhout Lauzin Patrick Shane Petersen Lovyshia Pillai-Rengasamy

ANZA MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

Kevin Pledger Farhana Qaosar Francesca Rathbone Mark Rathbone Jodie Reibel Niven Rengasamy Gaby Riddington Steve Riddington Mark Scriven Nicola Scriven Alexander Shepherd Nadia Shepherd Keith Shortall Matthew Simon Marjie Sweeney Laszlo Szabo Damian Teoh Curtis Thorburn Kathryn Thornton Hamish Thrum Kristen Thrum Kirsty Towers Amy Trafford Sam Tsui Karen Velthuis Mark Velthuis Jacqueline Vieusseux Rita Waswani Julie Webb-Nelson Sandra Yang

NEW MEMBERS PREMIER PARTNERS

Congratulations to Roger Hendriksz Winner of this month’s $50 voucher from The Butcher.

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Hakuna Matata!

New Zealander, Jamie McGregor plays Timon in The Lion King when the show comes to Singapore later this month.

THE LION KING From 27 June Mastercard Theatre

WHAT’S THE GREATEST THRILL ABOUT BEING ON STAGE? The adrenalin! The process of discovering a character and performing your interpretation to a live audience is nerve racking! There are a lot of unknowns to being a actor. You ask yourself many questions leading up to the first performance of a show: will people like what they see? Am I being truthful to the story and the character? Will I still have a job in a week’s time!? Of course you can never answer these things until it’s actually all in action. I guess sometimes it’s like jumping out of a plane to skydive!

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EDIT O PICKR’S !

LADIES NIGHT 16 JUN BIGGEST MORNING TEA 29 JUN

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BAR AUDITIONS, WHAT ARE THE HARDEST THINGS ABOUT BEING AN ACTOR? There are many ups and downs to committing your life to the performing arts or any art form for that matter. You have to be (or learn to be) flexible in how you live your life and in the decisions you make.

One year you can be in an acclaimed show then the following year, be selling products from a call centre being abused on the other end of the line! The life comes with ebbs and flows. Mentally, you have to learn how to deal with that in a positive way.

AND THE THING THAT MAKES IT ALL WORTHWHILE? The sense of accomplishment. We all have those times in life when you have to step off the cliff and free fall. I think for most of us those times have an extremely positive outcome. Sometimes they don’t end as we would like but the lessons learnt improve us for the better!

HOW HAVE YOU APPROACHED YOUR ROLE IN THE LION KING? Timon is outwardly a very laid-back and care-free individual. I do think that growing up in New Zealand allowed me to naturally possess those personality traits!

Kiwi’s “Sweet-as, Bro!” is essentially saying “Hakuna Matata!” in my mind.

Also, Timon is actually a 4ft puppet that I control from behind. It’s based on a form of Japanese puppetry called Bunraku. It has taken some time to master him and it’s safe to say I absolutely drew on hours in front of the TV as a kid watching Jim Henson’s Muppets for inspiration!

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE SHOW TO THOSE WHO (HAVE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK AND) DON’T KNOW THE STORY! It’s a story about a young boy who is cruelly framed for his father’s death and exiled from his Kingdom over which he was to rule. It follows his story of selfdiscovery until he decides to return home to win back his loved ones and take his rightful place as King.

Apart from a few obvious particulars, the show is very different to how it’s presented in the movie. Julie Taymor has drawn on inspiration from all over the world to create a piece of theatre that is avant garde, thrilling and heart felt. The opening number Circle of Life is one of the greatest openings in theatre history! The show has a massive element of South African music which is, in itself, worth seeing.

WHAT HAS BEEN MOST SURPRISING ABOUT WORKING ON THIS PRODUCTION? The sheer scale. The Lion King has been seen by over 90 million people worldwide!

The show opened on Broadway back in 1997 and it still absolutely resonates with audiences today. I’ve been lucky enough to be part of this production over many years and to still feel the wave of excitement and enjoyment that the audiences feel is incredible.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER ANY BUDDING ACTORS STILL AT SCHOOL? To choose a career in the arts generally means forgoing regular income, job security and all the stuff your parents warn you about! You have to want to be a storyteller. Talk to people who are already in the industry. Get as much information as you can to really get a feel if it is the right thing for you and if it is…GOOD LUCK AND GO FOR IT!

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WHAT ’S ON

FROM 9 JUN

© MARVEL

MARVEL STUDIOS: TEN YEARS OF HEROES ArtScience Museum Undoubtedly you’ve cheered your way through the last decade of superhero movies that have graced the silver screen from Tony Stark’s gadgetry in Iron Man, to the sheer brilliance of Black Panther.

Check out this exhibition which is sure to be Marvel-ous.

9 & 10 JUN

CHINATOWN STREET MARKET Smith Street A curated street market of vanishing trades, locally-produced foods and goods, and a great way to see the buzz and bustle of Chinatown if you have friends staying. Hosted by TGIF Bazaars, you’ll undoubtedly discover some hidden gems.

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NIALL HORAN The Star Theatre Irish singer-songwriter and One Direction member, Niall Horan is bringing his Flicker World Tour to us! Expect great things from the guitar-playing cheeky chappie from the modern world’s most popular boy band.

From $148

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Free

15 JUN

15 & 16 JUN

23 JUN

From $160

Sentosa Consider yourself quite the yogi? Live in your Lorna Jane leggings and know your uttanasana from your vriksasana? Then sign up for the Yoga Fiesta on Sentosa where there will be a host of classes, activities and brands celebrating all things yoga!

HARI RAYA PUASA Geylang Serai Expect to see women in their brightly coloured baju kurung, hope to get an invitation to a Hari Raya meal to indulge in beef rendang and ondeh-ondeh; and enjoy the street lights adorning Geylang as Muslims mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

ULTRA Ultra Park, Bayfront Avenue It’s a huge line-up on offer at this year’s premier electronic dance music weekend in Asia. Go for the music, stay for the lights and pyrotechnics, and refuel to your heart’s content at the food and drink booths.

Free

21 – 24 JUN

FIVB BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD TOUR Siloso Beach Want to catch the best volleyball action in the region? Head to Sentosa to watch elite and professional players from all over the world go head-to-head on the sands of Siloso. Expect sports-filled days of games, clinics, brands and music.

Free

YOGA FIESTA

From $62

3 JUL

CELINE DION Marina Bay Sands The record-breaking, five-time Grammy winning diva is flying in to Singapore!

Who is in #TeamCeline!? Tickets are already on sale so sweet-talk everyone you know so you can be front and centre singing My Heart Will Go On and Ooooonnnnnn.

From $150

26 – 30 JUL

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP National Stadium Take advantage of the incredible opportunity to see Arsenal, Atlético de Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain play each other in this exciting soccer tournament!

Watch sporting greats take to the pitch and inspire our ANZA Soccer players to push for great things!

From $28

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AUSTR ALIAN HIG H C OMMIS SION

Australian High Commission Singapore 25 Napier Road Singapore, 258507 Tel 6836 4100 Fax 6737 54810

PASSPORT CONTROL Meet the Consular and Passport Team The Australian community in Singapore continues to grow, with Australians both living in and travelling to Singapore.

Our friendly Consular and Passports Team are here to help you! We provide passport services to allow you to travel, consular services when help is needed and some limited notarial services.

WHAT WE DO PASSPORTS

STAY CONNECTED Stay up to date on events here in Singapore, and find information about Australia by following our Facebook page ‘Australia in Singapore’ (www.facebook. com/AustraliaInSingapore)

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Most countries, including Singapore, require six months validity on your passport for both stays and transits. Don’t forget to check your children’s passport validity if children are travelling with you.

All passport applications made in Singapore require an appointment and must be lodged in person at the Australian High Commission.

Please allow around one month for an appointment and then a minimum of 15 business days for

your passport to be ready and arrive in time for your travel.

For more information on passport applications and document requirements please visit passports.gov.au.

To make an appointment please visit our online booking system ahcsing.setmore.com.

Information on what services can be provided are outlined on the smartraveller website: smartraveller.gov.au/services/ Pages/consular-services-charter. aspx

OUR TOP TRAVEL TIPS: •

NOTARIAL SERVICES The Australian High Commission also provides some notarial services through the same online booking system.

It is best for you to check with the document originators as many notarial services can be provided by a Public Notary in Singapore, saving you time and money.

Further information on notarial services is available on our website and smartraveller.gov.au.

CONSULAR Our team also provides certain assistance in line with the Australian Government’s Consular Services Charter.

If you find yourself needing consular assistance, contact number is +65 6836 4100.

There will be circumstances in which our ability to provide consular support may be limited.

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Check your (and your family’s) passport validity well ahead of your travel plans – getting a new passport can take some time so don’t let passport validity issues hold up your travel.

Check your travel insurance covers you for all aspects of your holiday – some companies require extra coverage for activities such as motorbike riding, skiing and scuba diving.

Check the Smartraveller Travel Advice for where you’re travelling to – all countries differ with unique laws and customs.

The High Commissioner, Mr Bruce Gosper & the friendly Consular & Passports Team, Australian High Commission, Singapore.

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NEW ZEAL A N D HIG H C OMMIS SION

FOOD HOTEL ASIA

New Zealand High Commission Singapore One George Street, Level 21-04 Singapore 049145 Tel 6235 9966 Fax 6536 8180

STAY CONNECTED Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ NewZealandinSingapore Register when travelling: www.safetravel.govt.nz Find out more: www.mfat.govt.nz/singapore

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DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER WINSTON PETERS VISITS SINGAPORE

Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) is Asia’s premier international food and hospitality trade event. We were excited to see a large number of New Zealand food and beverage companies showcasing their innovative food products. One example was Spring Sheep, Supreme Award winners at the 2017 New Zealand Food Awards, which introduced its sheep milk products to visitors at FHA. Its products are tailored to the Asian market, providing a nutrientdense alternative to cow’s milk that is suitable for lactose sensitive consumers.

In April the High Commission welcomed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rt Hon Winston Peters to Singapore for a bilateral visit.

While in Singapore, DPM Peters had official engagements with a range of Singaporean counterparts including Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Trade and Industry. DPM Peters also visited the Kranji War Cemetery on the eve of ANZAC Day, where he paid his respects to our fallen soldiers.

THANK YOU ANZA CYCLING! A big shout out to ANZA Cycling for taking Rt Hon Trevor Mallard, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, on an early morning bike ride through Singapore’s most scenic sights while he was in town recently.

Speaker Mallard and a parliamentary delegation visited Singapore in early April for

an official programme. Other highlights from the visit included a meeting with the President of Singapore, Mdm Halimah Yacob, as well as visits to the Singapore Parliament, the New Zealand Defence Support Unit at Sembawang, Kranji War Cemetery and the National Museum. Before flying out, the delegation indulged in a quintessential ‘must-try’ experience while in Singapore – a chilli crab dinner!

CW: Deputy Prime Minister Peters with his counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister & Coordinating Minister for Economic & Social Policies, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam / New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Singapore, Hayley Horan, speaking to visitors at the SHOTT Beverages booth at FHA / Speaker Trevor Mallard with President Halimah Yacob at the Istana / Speaker Mallard taking in the sights in sunny Singapore with ANZA Cycling.

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ANZ A ACT ION

RELIEF FOR WORKERS TRANSIENT WORKERS COUNT TOO (TWC2) PROMOTES FAIR TREATMENT FOR MIGRANT WORKERS. DEBBIE FORDYCE TELLS THEIR STORY.

REGULATIONS AND RECRUITMENT

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Work Permit ties a migrant worker to an employer; the worker cannot change to another employer without the consent of the current employer. Domestic workers are often given consent, but for non-domestic workers, consent to change jobs is almost unheard of.

Domestic workers are usually recruited through licensed agents. Typically, the worker agrees to a loan of about US$2,200 to cover the placement fee and the air ticket, and this loan is repaid through salary deductions through the first seven to nine months of work.

Non-domestic workers are seldom recruited through Singapore-licensed agents. Employers recruit them through informal networks that reach into India, China and Bangladesh. Placement fees range from US$2,000 to $5,000, and are payable upfront.

For a worker’s first job in Singapore, there is often also a training fee (US$4,000 to $5,000) on top of the placement fee. In certain industries including construction, the Singapore government requires all Work Permit applicants to have completed a skills training course in the home

country, and recruiters, doubling with training centres, use this requirement to extract a training fee out of the applicants.

A typical worker would need to work 18-24 months to recover his total sunk cost.

Work Permits are commonly of two-year duration, though construction workers more typically get one-year permits.

According to law, renewal should be at no cost to the worker, yet there have been reports of demands by employers for up to US$1,000 for the ‘privilege’ of renewal.

All employers must purchase medical insurance to cover at least US$10,500 of medical treatment a year for each employee. Non-domestic employers must also purchase work injury insurance that provides at least US$25,000 of medical treatment, with additional cover for medical leave wages and disability compensation.

Employers of Work Permit holders are responsible for repatriation of their workers, failing which the US$3,600 security bond per worker, which employers must place with the Ministry of Manpower, may be forfeited.

THE ISSUES

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Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2) sees about 2,000 cases a year. The most common issues workers bring are: work injuries, salary non-payment, and premature termination.

WORK INJURIES • More than half of the caseload relates to work injuries.

Workers seek TWC2’s help when they face • Difficulties obtaining medical treatment even though it is the employer’s responsibility to provide; • Employers denying that the accident ever happened, and covering up; • Delays and hurdles in the disability assessment and compensation process; • Unpaid medical leave wages.

• Moreover, the assessment and compensation process often stretches a year or more, far longer than the medical leave given by doctors. In the post-medical leave months, workers have neither job nor entitlement to medical leave wages, leaving them financially desperate.

DIRECT SERVICES TWC2’s direct services can be grouped under the following headings: ‘SOCIAL WORKER ALWAYS THERE’ (SWAT): Our social workers, supported by interns and volunteer case assistants, provide advice to workers and help them navigate the bureaucracy in seeking case resolution. We liaise with employers, doctors, the police, and the Ministry of Manpower on their behalf.

OUTREACH: Led by social workers, volunteers fan out to various parts of Singapore monthly to distribute flyers (in 11 languages) to migrant workers.

THE CUFF ROAD PROJECT: TWC2 operates a free meal programme for workers who are out of work because of injury, salary dispute or other reasons. We serve breakfast and dinner each weekday,

SALARY NON-PAYMENT TWC2 regularly sees workers with three to 24 months of unpaid salaries, or workers saying their salaries have been undercalculated, e.g. no overtime pay.

A great majority of workers do not get full satisfaction despite our best efforts. Especially when an employer is in financial difficulties, there are no realistic avenues to help a worker recover more than a fraction of what he is owed.

Claims to rightful salaries are undermined by evidential difficulties. The government does not require employers to pay salaries through a bank. Cash payment is common practice, and when payment ceases or is short, it becomes a matter of the worker’s word against the employer’s. The Ministry of Manpower tends to place the burden of proof on the worker, although he is the disadvantaged one documentation-wise.

Problems are compounded when employees are compelled by their lack of bargaining power to accede to substituted contracts, or when employers forge contract and salary documents, which sometimes happens. Seeking recourse through forensic investigation and adjudication is time-consuming and prohibitively costly to workers.

and lunch on Saturday. An average of 500-600 workers eat with us daily.

The meal station also serves as a contact point between our social workers, volunteers and our beneficiaries, to share a friendly word, see how their cases are progressing and offer advice about how to manage the claim or complaint.

ROAD TO RECOVERY: Volunteers are on hand to visit patients in hospital, or chaperone workers when they go for follow-up appointments, particularly those with mobility difficulties or are anxious over surgery. We ensure that they get proper medical attention and help explain to them their prescriptions, diagnosis and prognosis.

PROJECT ROOF & DAYSPACE: Male workers who are badly injured or destitute receive subsidies from TWC2, enabling them to rent a hostel bunk.

We also have a drop-in centre called DaySpace which doubles as an emergency shelter for men.

WEDNESDAY CLINIC: Volunteers with a background in law are on hand to assist workers whose cases are headed to administrative tribunals for adjudication.

They help clients get their evidence and documentation in order and prepare them for presenting their arguments. Volunteers also scout for pro-bono lawyers when legal representation is needed.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? You can help out at the Cuff Road Project, or help with attending appointments, if you have legal training you could help at the Wednesday clinics, or get together with your work mates, a club, or your friends and have a cricket day in the park or provide an outing for the workers. * As of 2016 data as supplied by TWC2

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BONANZA! Don Northey, Tatyana Kildisheva, Louise Jones & Raf Dalmau

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adies and gentlemen, boys and girls, let us tell you about this year’s black tie charity ball, BonANZA! Presented by the Australian International School and held at the Shangri-La Singapore, our annual glamorous fund-raiser

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was a huge hit with members and their guests! From a red carpet boasting stilt walkers and bespoke elephants, to sparkling Chandon topped with candy floss; from an opening act complete with a Ringmaster and circus girls, to herds of balloon animals, the whole effect was more is more!

Everyone danced until the early hours, leaving only when their feet were too sore or when the lights came on. Who’s ready for next years?

For a full library of photos, please do check the ANZA Facebook page.

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CHECK OUT

FOR A SLIGHT VARIATION ON OUR USUAL THEME, CHARLEY LARCOMBE REVERTS TO CHILDHOOD TO CHECK OUT A CLUTCH OF GREAT PLAYGROUNDS.

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ADMIRALTY PARK 31 RIVERSIDE RD., 730000

nparks.gov.sg Where to start?! This playground has it all.

Split into three main play areas – Junior, Adventure and Family Terracing Play – it also features an inclusive playground which provides equipment such as wheelchair swings for kids with special needs. It also boasts the best slides including the longest and tallest outdoor tube slides in the country. Just make sure you let the kids try too.

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SEMBAWANG PARK END OF SEMBAWANG RD.

nparks.gov.sg Found on the north of the island, this park has BBQ pits, access to the beach and acres of lush forest to run around in. It also has a sand playground equipped with a huge wooden boat. Winning. ‘Sailors’ can step aboard by scaling the rigging, sliding down the hatches and commanding the captaincy from the gun turret. Aye-aye ANZA Kids!

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PASIR RIS PARK 110 PASIR RIS RD., 519113

nparks.gov.sg It’s pretty stretched out, so hop out in front of the Elias Road section and watch the kids rush up the hill to the rope climb which criss-crosses the space. Successful crest-ers of the hill, having scrambled up through the ropes, can then whizz all the way down again in the silver serpentine slide. Weeeeeeeeeeeehhhhh.

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MARINE COVE EAST COAST PARK, CAR PARK C2 &3

nparks.gov.sg A very popular spot with the East Coasters, this playground is brightly-coloured (as all play areas should be) and full of rides and features encouraging children of different abilities to play together. There’s equipment that is designed with a range of motions like spinning and rocking to improve muscle control. And there’s a great climbing tower too!

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CHILDREN’S GARDEN @ GARDENS

BY THE BAY 18 MARINA GARDENS DR., 018953

gardensbythebay.com.sg Have a fun-filled family day with interactive play delights, water play features and educational programmes in a lush natural setting at Far East Organisation Children’s Garden. Especially perfect when the weather and tempers have reached boiling point, this is an ideal spot to cool off. For everyone.

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TOA PAYOH DRAGON PLAYGROUND 28 LORONG 6 TOA PAYOH, 310028 Almost more of a heritage icon, than a playground, this is one of only two 70’s built climbing frames of its kind left in Singapore. You would’ve seen this distinctive dragon face on anything from magazine covers to Changi Airport, but it’s worth a visit to see it in situ. The paint is a little chipped and peeling after years of scurrying feet stepping and climbing over it – but that’s all part of its charm.

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ALEXANDRA CANAL LINEAR PARK COMMONWEALTH AVE.

nparks.gov.sg Get out at Queenstown MRT and walk all the way back down to Tanglin, with the route dotted with play stops for your young brood. The older ones who are perhaps keen skaters or scooters can work on their kickflips and grinds at the skate corner which includes ramps and railings.

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WEST COAST PARK PLAYGROUND WEST COAST FERRY RD., 126978

nparks.gov.sg This place is tagged as the ‘Play Centre of the West’ – which is a pretty big call.

But it delivers. There’s 50 hectares of park land to run amok in and at the centre of Zone 3 is the Adventure Play Area. Let the kids be spoilt with a pirate ship, climbing over a giant pyramid and winging through the air on flying foxes (ziplines to the non-Aussies).

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WESTGATE WONDERLAND 3 GATEWAY DR., 608532

westgate.com.sg Singapore’s largest outdoor playground, this free area atop the Westgate Mall in Jurong East is a place for imaginations to run wild. There are Avatar-esque giant flowers which ring like bells, and a ten-metre high tree house; there’s rock climbing and a water play area complete with a free blower to dry off tired children before taking them home.

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JACOB BALLAS CHILDREN’S GARDEN 481 BUKIT TIMAH RD., 259769

sbg.org.sg More about promoting a love for the environment and instilling a love for nature, this playground at the Singapore Botanic Gardens offers a space for exploration, adventure and play. There’s a farm, an orchard, a forest with ponds and a suspension bridge for the miniadventurers.

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ENTERT A Need ideas for the school holidays? We’ve come up with some camps, classes and even some things-todo-for-free that the kids will love this summer.

FOR COST! Kids Camp Asia

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The emphasis here is on back-to-basics fun – even the website nostalgically reminds us of the innocent pleasures of a sack race and treasure hunts. Held at Fort Canning Park or Tanjong Beach on weekdays from 9am until 3pm, the camp offers so many outdoor activities (including obstacle runs, and a whole host of sports) for kids aged 3 ½ to 14. The coaches are also particularly focused on helping the kids grow in terms of instilling values and helping improve self-confidence. A real winner.

Long-term supporters of ANZA, TFL hosts an assortment of summer holiday camps. What about a quick half-day tennis and swimming combo where kids are put through drills and techniques rounded off by a fun swim of water slides? Or what about a six-hour stint of numerous sports to engage the kids for an action-packed full-day? Or do you have a future swimming or tennis champion in the family? You can enrol them for intense advanced days to hone their skills.

iD Tech Camps

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Coding is the language of the future and it is crucial for kids to start practicing their coding vocab ASAP! This camp held at the Singpaore University is a great place to start. Kids age 7 to 17 will learn to code, design video games, engineer robots, print 3D characters, work with AI, learn about cybersecurity... the list goes on. Get the boys and girls involved this summer.

We were put onto this one by our new Marketing Manager, Deborah whose son really enjoyed the atmosphere and experience of this outdoors kid’s camp at Turf City. “The UFIT kids’ camp provides an interesting variety of activities engaging kids in athletic development– ideal timing for when ANZA Athletics takes a break for the summer – whilst keeping it fun,” says Deborah. “[It is] for kids of all abilities from mildly active to those who would like to rock a six pack like Ronaldo.”

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Sports Camps Singapore Interested in a camp that offers a discount for ANZA members?

Thought so! The 2018 Summer Sports Camps Singapore is for boys and girls aged six to 12. The week-long camps held at Singapore Cricket Club, are a brilliant way for your child to try different sports and make tons of new friends. They get to experience a plethora of sports surrounded by Singapore’s landmarks and the location means its super easy for parents to drop off and pick up.

Camp price is $550 per child which includes the activities, lunch and a camp t-shirt. ANZA members receive 10% off by using discount code “ANZA” when booking online.

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Inspired Arts Holiday Camps We love the idea of this artistic camp so much that we would happily sign up right now! For your arty-crafty kids this would be pure heaven as they get to discover so many art forms from sculpture to animation, jewellery making, to weaving. No more macaroni necklaces for you; the art from your kids is going to be Monet-worthy! You can sign them up for different themes from the environmentally-focussed An Ocean Beyond, to learning about costume design at Super Hero Camp. Now who doesn’t want to go to that?!

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E N TE RTAI N US!

T AIN US! FOR FREE! Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Museums & Galleries

Grab your binoculars and make like David Attenborough or the late Steve Irwin at this park in the north of the island. The ASEAN Heritage site is big on migratory birds as well as majestic herons, kingfishers and sunbirds but there are also water snakes, monitor lizards and otters to keep your eyes peeled for. The park also hosts free guided walks on the weekends for any aspiring ecologists and biologists.

For Singaporeans and PRs entry is free to many of the islands greatest galleries and museums, plus under-sixes get passes too.

The National Gallery has so many exhibitions to inspire creativity in all age groups, whilst the National Museum has plenty of timely events going on. Give the sites a Google to plan your day of culture.

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Changi Airport Undoubtedly you’re travelling these school holidays, in which case let Changi Airport tire out your terrors before those long flights. From indoor gardens to explore, multi-media areas to entertain and spaces to have a good run around in get to the terminals early to exhaust them pre-plane. Plan ahead by checking out the website and you should have an easy-to-copewith flight.

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Coney Island Grab the bikes and scooters, pack a rucksack and go to explore the Punggol waterways and Coney Island. There are beaches to stake your claim of, an all-natural playground to race about and plenty of photo opportunities to capture the day with your brood. Remember to bulk-pack the sunscreen and insect repellent.

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Royal Singapore Air Force Museum Sticking on the aviation theme, this is a great little afternoon trip for any of those kids who dream of being pilots. You can read all about the history and current status of the RSAF, but the really exciting bit is the outdoor gallery where you can get up close to the fighter jets, missiles and anti-aircraft systems. You can also play out your Maverick-Viper fantasies too.

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COVER COMPETITION

WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED OUR JUNE COVER COMPETITION – WHAT A CREATIVE BUNCH! JUST TAKE A LOOK AT OUR FANTASTIC FINALISTS.

Aneesh says: “I drew this picture because I wanted to show how I feel when I go to ANZA Athletics. I feel like I’m in a peaceful place, running along and enjoying a nice sunny beach. I showed this by drawing my background as a beach with blue water.

“I drew girls because in some counties some girls are not allowed to play sports.

This is unfair. At ANZA Athletics we all play sports together.

“I also drew one child who is carrying another child. I drew a heart in the centre, to show how loving ANZA Athletics is

and how people care for each other.

Sometimes when I am in the last place and I want to give up, all the people at the side of the track keep me going by saying, “You’re almost there. You can do it.”

“On the top left hand side, you can see me running with another boy. I like running and getting PBs. At the bottom right, I decided to draw Australian, Aboriginal art. And at the top right, you can see New Zealand’s Maori art. Together they make, ANZA.”

Aneesh Trivedi, aged 9

Annissa says: “I recently joined the Matildas team at ANZA Soccer and I absolutely love it! My design is inspired by the team as I wanted to put the girls in the spotlight.”

Grace says: “This photo is of a climbing frame at a community playground near my house. When I went there to take photos, kids were playing on all the equipment, shrieking and squealing with laughter.

“I believe ladders are almost symbolic of kids, like if you can reach the top you can do anything. This is why I chose this photo.”

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Elise Willett,

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WHISKY & WATCHES Talking timepieces and tots of single malts at another popular ANZA event.

Is there a better pairing than peaty Islay Mist malt and a Breitling chronograph? ANZA members and guests enjoyed a fantastic experience at the Breitling boutique on Orchard Road back in April for the annual ANZA Whisky & Watches event. Combining a whisky tasting masterclass with hearing more about the story behind the super-watch brand, it was a great evening of networking, good company - and an opportunity or two to purchase a shiny new watch. With thanks to world-class spirits aficionado Lewis J Mitchell of Le Vigne Wines and Spirits and Travis Gan and all of the Breitling team for a great evening! As the Scots say, slĂ inte!

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RAISE THE LOOF! A stunning rooftop bar draws a stunning crowd for ANZA’s Ladies Night.

WHAT a turnout for the April edition of ANZA Ladies Night! Thank you to everyone who joined the ANZA team and to those who brought along so many friends and colleagues. What a crowd! The team at Loof hosted us with plenty of prosecco and premium cocktails like the Singapore Sour - all for $10 nett!

Not only is it important to us that we lay on an evening where great women can meet and greet, but we also like to offer a total cocktail bargain! Tick-tick!

Keen to join us for the next one? Register online to attend on Tuesday 19 June at The Black Swan, an Art Deco delight in the heart of the CBD.

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CASUAL C OFF EE

CASUAL COFFEE

JOIN US AT THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF FOR OUR TWICE-MONTHLY CATCH-UPS!

A special reminder: Our Wednesday Casual Coffee will run as normal at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Orchard Central on June 13 but please note that the end of month Casual Coffee morning will be replaced with our special Biggest Morning Tea on Friday 29 June.

Held in conjunction with ANZA Action in support of Singapore Cancer Society, the ANZA Biggest Morning Tea will be held at a special venue. See further details opposite and click on over to anza.org.sg to register ASAP.

This is always a popular event and numbers are limited so please sign up early!

Also, we’d just like to say a big thank you to our valued team member Naida who is stepping down from our committee after nearly three years. All the best as you expand your artistic and creative pursuits.

And don’t forget, all are always welcome at Casual Coffee so do drop in to see us for a cuppa and a chat. Or if you’d like to become part of our team, please contact one of us.

DATES Wed 13 Jun

KYLIE BARTLEY SUE CHAMBERLAIN COLLETTE HEIGHT SANDRA POH 8138 7684 9390 6937 9181 3076 8189 5128

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Biggest Morning Tea Fri 29 Jun The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf #01-26 Orchard Central 181 Orchard Road from 10am onwards

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ANZA TOURS THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO IN SINGAPORE SO COME AND EXPLORE WITH US. ANZA.ORG.SG/TOURS/

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CHARITY WALK Come and join like-minded people on a 9.5km walk for ANZA charities from Joo Chiat to the East Coast. Let your feet do the work, and we will donate the cost of the tour. Discover the Peranakan culture of the area, named after Chew Joo Chiat, a wealthy Chinese landowner. Explore pre-War houses with colourful ornate facades,

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SAT 07 JUL 8:30 – 11:30AM 8:20AM, EUNOS MRT EXIT A MEMBERS $25 NON-MEMBERS $30

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WED 25 JUL 9:30 – 11:30AM 9:20AM, HIGHLANDER COFFEE, 49 KAMPONG BAHRU RD., 169362 CLOSEST MRT OUTRAM PARK MEMBERS $100 NON-MEMBERS $115

the water, to a classically designed building downtown, through to a funky chic hotel we will show you inside the best rooms in town. Our well-connected and knowledgeable guide will provide an explanation of the culture and heritage of each hotel and locale. Come and explore with us to start planning your next stay-away.

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COST:

FRI 3 AUG 9AM – 12:30PM 8:50AM NEWTON FOOD CENTRE CAR PARK. CLOSEST MRT NEWTON MEMBERS $60 NON-MEMBERS $70

of bird singing. Then it’s off to visit one of our last giant joss makers. You get to feel the dough-like mixture made from the cinnamon tree and view the large pillar-like dragon incense sticks. Before heading for our last destination, a visit to an old school shoemaker, we will stop for a drinks break at a local food centre.

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TUE 7 AUG 9:30AM –12:30PM 9:20AM NEWTON FOOD CENTRE CAR PARK. CLOSEST MRT NEWTON MEMBERS $60 NON-MEMBERS $70

intricate motifs and ceramic tiles, cool cafes, and old-world coffee shops selling the famous katong laksa, kueh chang and other Nonya delicacies.

Then, it’s onto the East Coast Parkway for beautiful sea vistas and cooling breezes, before we finish our walk at Mountbatten MRT.

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CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Join us for an introduction to the delicate technique of Chinese brush painting and discover a new art form.

You will be shown the concepts of Chinese art and introduced to the basics of traditional Chinese painting including brushstrokes, colour tones and ink techniques. During the lesson you will be guided through an easy

step-by-step process to complete a beautiful flower painting. The class will be conducted by Mr Yap a renowned artist with over 30 years’ experience teaching this delicate craft. Create your painting while enjoying Highlander Coffee hospitality with a coffee or tea at your own expense.

Materials will be provided.

DISCOVER A STAYCATION Longing for some time out, but not enough time or energy to cope with the rigours of travel? Indulge in a staycation in beautiful Singapore without boarding an aeroplane. We are for the first time offering this tour showcasing three hotels that will provide you or your visitors, with a wonderfully luxurious experience.

From a delightful quiet setting by

VANISHING TRADES Many traditional trades have vanished from Singapore and others are very rare. Our tour brings you to various corners of our island to meet three old-world craftsmen. We will visit a bird cage shop and meet its owner who still crafts cages by hand. He will tell us about his trade and the unique world

SINGAPORE TRANSPORT Huang Eu Chai is our special host for this tour; full of interesting insights into Singapore’s amazing public transport system. Architect, town planner and now travel guide, Eu Chai gives us the best of his local knowledge so we can learn about Singapore’s cutting edge transport policies and management.

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complement the monuments, sights and neighbourhoods and we’ll learn how Singapore has helped to transform how transport is managed in cities like London. The tour will start at the Land Transport Authority Gallery and with a coffee break included, end at Dhoby Ghaut MRT.

DATE: THU 16 AUG TIME: 9AM –12:30APM MEET: 8:50AM LAND TRANSPORT

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FEATURED

ANZA MEMBER BENEFITS JUNE Here’s a selection of our best offers available this month – exclusively for ANZA members.

FEATURED D IS C O U N T PALM GARDEN BEACH RESORT & SPA, HOI AN

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33% off best available rate online; 20% off laundry; 15% off Food & Beverage (excl. alcohol); 10% off spa & sport.

F E A T U R E D B ENEFITS

BLOW+BAR

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BANYAN TREE BINTAN

banyantree.com 25% off best available rate, incl. breakfast for 2, 20% off F&B and spa, 25% off 18 hole golf, and late check-out.

JAMIE’S ITALIAN

jamieoliver.com/italian/singapore/ 15% discount off the total food bill with ANZA membership card shown at Jamie’s Italian Restaurants.

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ANZA MEMBER BENEFITS JUNE Present your ANZA membership card – or use the discount code online – to receive an array of discounted products & services.

To view the full list of ANZA member benefits & T&Cs, visit anza.org.sg

S E L E C T ED B ENEFITS BALI DYNASTY RESORT

YANDABO, MYANMAR

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ANZA members can book online and receive 10% off.

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MRAUK U PRINCESS RESORT, MYANMAR

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CHANDON

Special rate of USD350 for 2 night stay in twin room, net incl. of daily breakfast, welcome drink, guided walking tour around Yandabo village. Email dream@ secret-retreats.com.

Purchase 12 bottles of Sparkling Chandon for $399 and receive a BONUS $50 Seafolly voucher!

EXPAT KITCHEN

25 DEGREES BURGERS & LIQUOR BAR

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TUGU HOTELS

A special 4 night package, or 15% off standard published rates. To book email dream@secret-retreats.com.

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ANZA members receive 10% off cooking classes.

ANZA members receive 10% off food only.

STEREDEN YACHT, THAILAND

APSARA RIVE DROITE, LUANG PRABANG, LAOS

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ANZA members receive 10% off direct website prices.

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LABRADOR NATURE RESERVE – Owen Van Der Werff, 13

The ANZA Scouts show us around the brilliant spots to get lost in around Singapore.

Last year my second ANZA Scout Patrol and I walked around Labrador Park. It’s an area of bushy hills on the south coast of Singapore, just outside of the city core. It has bunkers and gun emplacements along it which protected the Strait during World War II – you can just imagine what it was like before the jungle grew up around it.

The bush walk is excellent, and is great for the legs as the climb up from the Strait side of the Park has many steps! Also on the Strait side, beside the sea, is a flat area with a few playgrounds on it. And on the walk back to the MRT there is a fantastic boardwalk.

WHERE? Labrador Villa Road, 119187

WHICH MRT? Labrador Park CC 27

WHAT I LIKE: Labrador Park has the only accessible rocky sea cliff in Singapore and is home to a number of rare plants.

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JULES RECOMMENDS!

SARAH RECOMMENDS!

GREEN CORRIDOR

MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR

– Jules Costa-Bichler, 12

– Sarah Darmawan, 16

My favourite place in Singapore is the Green Corridor. This is because you have got a huge amount of space which feels like it’s all to yourself and the big advantage is that the whole route is flat. You can ride your bike there or walk. It’s also relaxing because you have nature all around you and it’s really peaceful.

Along the way, there are old train tracks where the KTM train used to go through. It’s fascinating because there is also a bridge that is under the roads where cars roll by. I’ve been there three times and I always have a lot of fun. It is also somewhere nice to run because there are barely any cars.

Looking for a nice place to spend the day? MacRitchie Reservoir provides a full day of fun activities for people of all ages. Things to do include hiking along the numerous forested trails, kayaking in the reservoir or just having a peaceful picnic under the canopy.

I love to go to MacRitchie to admire the diverse flora and fauna and at the same time catch up on some exercise after a busy week of school. The most exciting part of the park is the Tree Top Walk where you can view the forests from a whole different angle, at the same time feeling exhilarated when walking high over the canopy.

Take a trip down to MacRitchie Reservoir; you won’t be disappointed!

WHERE? The old KTM Rail line stretches from Tanjong Pagar to Woodlands. Much is now closed off, but the section between the old Bukit Timah Station and Rail Mall is the most accessible.

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WHICH MRT?

WHICH MRT?

King Albert DT6 (Bukit Timah Station) Hillview DT3 (Rail Mall)

Caldecott CC 17 or Marymount

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WHAT WE LIKE:

Most of the bridges and station infrastructure were left in situ when the railway was closed. The Green Corridor also skirts Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, home to the tallest trees in Singapore, so it’s really quite cool.

Lornie Road near Upper Thomson Road

There is a surprising variety of wildlife in the central catchment.

If you are patient and quiet you may see reptiles and even wild boar. Animals like shrews and pangolins are more active at night and avoid humans, so are rarely seen – but here’s hoping!

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The Capital Revealed 11-year-old ANZA member, Malakai King shares a cultural family holiday to Canberra.

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rowing up outside Australia, I haven’t experienced much of the culture, history and politics of Australia, despite being an Aussie citizen. So for the Easter holidays, my family and I decided to take advantage of the Singapore Airlines’ ‘Capital Express’ flight which takes you directly to Canberra, to get a taste of the capital.

Coming into land, we could see kangaroos just outside the airport fence, showing us we well and truly had reached Australia. After walking through the nearly empty airport terminal we left Canberra for a couple of days to visit family.

Once Easter was over and all the chocolate eggs were eaten, we drove back to Canberra for a few days of sightseeing and museum visits.

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Our aim for our week in Canberra was to fit in trips to interesting museums, memorials and landmarks that we haven’t seen because my brother and I have grown up in Asia as expats.

With no real plan for what to do or when to do it, we just jumped straight in and visited the War Memorial, Mt. Ainslie, Questacon and the Captain Cook Memorial Jet. The Australian War Memorial was very large so we didn’t see all of the exhibitions. I was expecting the memorial to be rather uninteresting like other war memorials I have seen, but it was surprisingly interactive, interesting and informative. I was reminded of how war has harmed so many people.

On our way to our next museum we passed the Captain Cook Memorial Jet on Lake Burley Griffin, which spurts water 152 metres high!

Questacon was enjoyable and we had a great time, however, having been there before, I was slightly disappointed by the lack of new galleries and exhibits. The Science Centre in Singapore is much easier to get to and just as good, if not better.

In the late afternoon we headed up Mount Ainslie, to get a panoramic view of Canberra. From the peak you can see the city as it was planned by Burley Griffin.

After a good sleep we started day two of our adventure in Canberra with a visit to the National Museum of Australia.

The collections there are extensive and eclectic, but the museum is not particularly engaging. There are many exhibits

about the early settlement and the challenges of the Australian environment, as well as a comprehensive Indigenous collection.

The museum’s café was really yummy for lunch and boasts a great view of the lake.

The next day was our last and we packed it full of things to see and do. Our morning started with indoor electric go-kart racing which was so much fun and there was loads of competitive spirit between our family members. It was surprisingly physically demanding.

We popped into a huge toyshop on our way to lunch on Regatta Point. There is a restaurant there called The Deck which has a beautiful outlook onto Lake Burley Griffin, and from where we could see the National Library and Questacon.

The Deck is in the same building as the Visitors Centre which has a permanent exhibition about the planning of Canberra and the competition to find a design. I learnt that Lake Burley Griffin is actually artificial and there was no lake there until 1963.

Our last sight in Canberra was Cockington Green, which is a series of miniature gardens where there are models of buildings and landmarks from around the world, primarily England. It was a little disappointing that there was not a model of a part of Singapore but it was very beautiful and intricate all the same.

After an exhausting couple of days, we were all relieved to board the aeroplane home to Singapore where we could relax – and not feel bad for doing so.

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PEDAL TO THE METAL Tatyana Kildisheva takes us on a cycling tour of South Korea.

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f you love cycling and crisp autumn air, head to South Korea in October to ride the bike paths winding through the most gorgeous scenery and quirky towns. During that time of year, weather in the region is generally dry with lots of sunshine and temperatures of 15-20C, which make for very pleasant cycling conditions.

Somewhat overlooked by many tourists heading mostly to Seoul and DMZ, the Four Rivers Cycleway from Seoul to Busan runs southeast for over 600km. Most of the way, it’s a designated, well sign-posted cycling path, equipped with a few tourist information centres and even certification centres, where a cyclist can pick up a special passport to get stamps at booths along the way as proof of completing the route.

Afterwards, a special certificate is issued by the authorities and a medal is presented to the finisher. It’s not a race though, so it can be done in any amount of days. You set your pace.

Three of us - my partner John, our friend Denis and I - landed

in Seoul on a fresh morning in mid-October and took a train one stop up from the airport. We removed our bikes from their boxes, and after an hour of assembly, we were good to go.

We did not know really what to expect from the path and from cycling in South Korea at all. The only information about the route we had was pretty generic and just taken from the Four Rivers Cycleway official website (riverguide.go.kr/eng/ index.do).

However, seeing South Korea on a bicycle did not disappoint. The cycleway runs from north to south diagonally in the middle of the peninsula, which affords many sightseeing opportunities of cities, smaller towns, villages and the glorious landscape. Due to flooding in the past, many rivers are controlled by dams now, which run across bodies of water and are only accessible to cyclists and pedestrians with no cars allowed. It was such a nice surprise to have such freedom of movement on super wide dams with no motor traffic.

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“If you love cycling and crisp autumn air, head to South Korea in October to ride the bike paths winding through the most gorgeous scenery and quirky towns.”

Each dam had a distinct design for its towers; some looked pretty futuristic, but some had funny figurines and bike silhouette engravings. The path itself and the facilities looked sparkling new and very clean with lots of local cyclists around on the weekends but mostly deserted during the week.

Being foreign tourists, we attracted lots of attention. Despite most people speaking little-to-no English, and us lacking in any knowledge of Korean whatsoever, we were still able to communicate in signs and gestures. The great language of travel, right? The locals smiled and expressed their approval of our long cycling journey in their beautiful country. Some were eager to take photos with us, and on many occasions we were given different Korean treats, which was very endearing. A few local cyclists rode along with us making small talk and sharing tips on cycling in the area. They were always welcoming, friendly and helpful.

It was incredible to see the country open up in front of our eyes. We passed by mountains and cycled through canyons, over rivers and alongside reservoirs. While we were traveling, the weather got colder and the leaves started changing colour to the most beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red.

After finishing the cycleway near Busan, we decided to go on and complete the loop by going north on the west coast of the Korean Peninsula, making it a 1,442km cycle route through the stunning country over 18 days.

The geography of the Korean peninsula is quite varied. While the country is very densely populated with many cities, towns and villages, we saw a lot of nature too during our ride. We had a chance to admire local agriculture with endless rice, soybean, cabbage and carrot fields, and the sweet smell of apple orchards and persimmon trees travelled with us along the road. Since it was harvest time, the streets in the villages were partially taken up by long tarpaulins full of rice, left out for drying on the road.

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It was amazing to discover that even away from the Four Rivers Cycleway, lots of the towns were equipped with designated bike paths and cycling was quite easy with the roads proving perfectly smooth. When we left the paths, we ventured into the mountains on our bikes and hit a few climbs of over 500m, the most notable of which was Jirisan Mountain. Every view we were treated to was simply breath-taking.

Korean food also deserves a special mention in this article! First of all, we noticed that restaurants can be found everywhere, even in places one would not expect to find eating establishments, like in the middle of nowhere alongside a field. The fare was incredibly varied with different textures and tastes, at times spicy and pungent. The dishes we ate were (mostly) great with lots of fish, different meats and vegetables. We developed a special love for dishes that were tiny in portion size yet large in numbers, which often arrived free of charge with the main meal: all kinds of vegetable pickles, kimchi, potato salad, fermented beans and chestnuts, and even deep fried fish spine! However, we did have a few fiascos ordering: when not being able to read anything on one of the menus, we resorted to pointing to the dishes the local patrons were having. Once, this resulted in ordering a huge dish with raw squid bathed in very spicy ice cold broth. We just couldn’t master eating that one!

At the end of our journey, we rode north from Seoul to the DMZ area, seeing triple barbed wire fences everywhere. We then visited the Unification Museum and gazed through a binocular to the North. The views did not differ much from the peaceful pastoral landscapes of South Korea, but we definitely sensed some Cold War breeze coming our way.

The trip was wonderful and we are planning our return to cycle the west coast of Korea in the future. We suggest you give it a try too.

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aloha to life The home state of Barack Obama, Hawaii’s blend of east and west, rooted in the traditions of the Maoli make for a truly memorable mother/daughter holiday says Lee Carsley.

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hen my daughter suggested Hawaii as a holiday I jumped for joy. Not only because my 21-year-old daughter requested mum time (which was pretty special), but because Hawaii and I are long-time pals. This trip would be my fourth visit and would further cement the desire that despite being a haole (foreigner), I wished I was kama’aina (long term resident).

There are six major islands: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii.

All international flights land in the state’s capital Honolulu on Oahu, which is the third largest island and home to the majority of Hawaii’s diverse population, and a large Maoli community.

Also known as ‘The Gathering Place’, your first literal experience of this is upon reaching the airport itself. You’re required to transit from your terminal to the terminal where the solitary immigration and customs channel resides (20 million visitors through a year, and you still have to gather in one spot before stepping onto Hawaiian soil).

Airport queues behind us, I experienced my first shaka (a hand gesture where you stick your thumb and little pinky out meaning anything from hang loose to hi) on the shuttle bus taking us to our hotel in downtown Waikiki. And we also heard our first of the famous Hawaiian legends…

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them, they miraculously sailed over 2,000 miles in canoes to migrate to these shores. While part of America since 1959, the myths and stories of Maoli culture permeate all parts of society.

Hawaiians, like most indigenous peoples, feel a deep connection with nature and explain everything from the creation of the Earth to lava flowing from the volcanoes through the stories of their gods and goddesses.

The main ones you will hear about are: Kane, the Father of living creatures, who is the highest of the major gods; Ku is the god of war; Kanaloa is the god of the underworld, a teacher of magic and also ruler of the ocean, he’s a close companion of Kane; Hina is the moon goddess; Papa is the fertility goddess, or earth mother; and my personal favourite is Pele – goddess of the volcanoes, fire, lightning and wind.

Our bus driver was telling us all about Pele on the short 20 minute drive to Waikiki Beach.

“If you want to protect yourself and your family from the lava flow, you have to pay your respects to Pele,” he said. “If you see a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair or an older woman with long, white hair, you must greet her with aloha and offer her help or respite. She likes to be given food and most importantly gin – yes, gin. Even if you don’t meet her, you can make a toast to her.”

Which is exactly what we did, raising two glasses at Chuck’s Steakhouse, overlooking the sunset at Waikiki Beach.

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Don’t bring pork on the Pali. Another legend down to the goddess, Pele. The strangest manifestation of her wrath is that you can’t take pork over the Pali Highway, which connects Honolulu with the windward side of Oahu. Apparently Pele and the demigod Kamapua‘a (a half-man-half-pig) had a bad breakup and agreed never to visit each other. If you bring pork over the Pali, you are symbolically bringing Kamapua’a from one side of the island to the other. According to legend, your car will stop at some point on the journey and an old woman will appear with a dog. You have to feed that pork to the dog to continue.

Besides pork, Oahu has a variety of food to suit most people’s palates and you don’t have to stay in Waikiki to sample it, including the famous poke bowls.

Poke means “to slice or cut” and refers to chunks of raw, marinated fish tossed over rice and topped with vegetables and umami-packed sauces. In Singapore and Australia, poke bowls are the rage; in Hawaii, they are standard lunch or early dinner fare. Step outside your resort, walk a few blocks away from the beach and you’ll find dozens of choices.

The John Beard Awards (the US equivalent to the French-based Michelin), nominated three Hawaiian restaurants in their best new restaurants category this year. We tried one of the finalists, Senia situated in downtown Waikiki which boasted a modern deconstructed eclectic menu with a nod at Hawaiian culture.

And didn’t break our budget.

Want to get away from your Waikiki hotel’s breakfast buffet?

Go to Heavenly, a walk-up gem a few blocks back from the beach, serving imaginative acai bowls and French toast Hawaiistyle. Get in early, or you’ll be waiting in line.

Hire a surf board and take lessons. I suggest you start at Waikiki which is nice and easy. In the wee hours of the morning you’ll see a steady migration of people to the beach.

Early riser? Register for a yoga class on the beach, or join a running group and head up to Diamond Head for the sunrise (you are more likely to see dolphins and whales in the early morning). Not a runner? Catch the bus, the first one is around 6am, down the main street.

If you like to shop, check out Ala Moana, one of the top 10 largest US malls (it has 350 stores and restaurants). I walked it with my daughter, who loves a good shop. I clocked up 45,000 steps for those with that technology.

We also held our collective breath and took an open door helicopter tour of the island. Pretty windy, but with stunning views, it was worth every cent.

Hire a car, head north and go to Waimea Bay beach for the day.

1.5 hour drive from Waikiki, the beach is patrolled by very laidback lifeguards so grab a surf and a swim and then pop in to the famous food trucks of the north shore. Selling poke bowls and burritos, fish and chips, beer, wine and softies, you will see the surfers from the Banzai Pipeline refuelling.

My daughter is dating a surfer, so we drove an extra 10 minutes up the road to the Banzai, a wave barrel that can reach 30 feet. Surfers dream of surfing this – although I have no idea why as most of them are chewed up and spat out. Least that’s what we saw.

Make a day of it at the Kualoa Ranch, a 4,000 acre private nature reserve which is the ‘setting’ of the Jurassic Park movies.

A working cattle ranch, it also has zip-lines, horse riding, and ATV tours. You have to be over 16 to drive your own personal ‘raptor’, but they have options for those who cannot drive so you don’t miss the stunning scenery. To get to Kualoa, you have to use the Pali Highway – so please don’t bring pork.

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Hawaiians, like most indigenous peoples, feel a deep connection with nature and explain everything from the creation of the Earth to lava flowing from the volcanoes through the stories of their gods and goddesses.

where we stayed Waikiki gives you options of shopping and the beach, plus you’re a couple of hours drive to anywhere on the island. Most tours will pick you up from here.

I can assure those wishing for a sea view, that unless you are on the absolute beach front (which are hideously expensive), your ‘sea view’ room in Waikiki may only consist of a partial glimpse from the corner of your right eye. We stayed at one of the hideously expensive rooms and then moved back two streets. At the latter, we had more space, less street noise, and we could see the ocean from there too!

Staying out of Waikiki, there are also options. On this occasion, we chose Ewa (which means crooked or ill-fitting), on the west side of the island. It has easy (read: no wave) beaches, a quiet seaside atmosphere, fibreboard houses with cars rusting outside, and a thriving Maoli community.

You’ll hear the morning bugle call (there is an army barracks somewhere in the area), and the occasional sounds of jet fighter planes practicing crazy stunts out over the water to the backdrop of faraway Diamond Head (Oahu has the fourth largest military workforce in the US).

The Westside (as it is known) is a 30-minute car drive to the north beaches and the Dole Pineapple Plantation where the icecream is delish.

Our converted garage apartment had direct beachfront access.

It was five minutes from the local store where we ate shaved ice every day, and bought Hawaiian beer (the current trend is to include fruit in it; Kona Brewing has one with mango – delicious).

Trendy restaurants were within driving distance, as chefs from the US and elsewhere have started to make this area their home.

Note! Factor in the ‘resort’ tax (an extra $20-30 a night). Most booking sites do NOT include the resort tax in their ‘bargains’.

This tax ‘entitles’ you to amenities you would expect to get without paying it, like in-room coffee, luggage storage, wakeup call service, in-room safe, pool towels, and use of the gym.

But hotels in Hawaii are tripping over themselves to collect it.

It really doesn’t reflect the Aloha spirit, so you can find hotels which do not charge it.

What keeps me coming back to Hawaii? The Aloha spirit is a real thing and it is present everywhere you go. From the smiling faces walking down the sidewalks, to the complete stranger offering to take you on a hiking tour to one of their favourite spots for sunrise, you will sooner or later be feeling and showing aloha to all.

A hui hou kakou; Me ke Aloha.

Until we meet again, love.

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A TIME FOR REFLECTION GUEST CLICK! CURATOR INA HILLIER SHARES THIS MONTH’S PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE ANZA GROUP.

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i everyone, this month, our guest curator is Ina Hillier, who has been a frequent member of our photo walks, and strong contributor to the ANZA Click! group.

This month’s theme is “Reflections” and many great viewpoints were shared. Ina selected Catriona, Silke, and Brendan. Well done photographers!

To see more of the great work being created and shared, please join the Facebook group @ANZAClick. Apart from the monthly themes, it is great to see photos showcasing the variety of interests and techniques, and camera types that people are using. The group is also a great resource for all things photography related, whether you are just starting out, or have a few years’ experience.

For those that are interested in photography, whether it’s a point-andshoot, camera phone, or something more advanced, we would love to see you join our photowalks and discussions. The only pre-requisite is enthusiasm. Please contact Brendan at click@anza.org.sg for more info about ANZA Click! and upcoming events.

CATRIONA MORGAN “On a recent trip to the town of Hoi An, I felt like I had fallen into a box of crayons. With so many opportunities to shoot along the river, in the streets of the ancient town and through the vibrant, colourful markets, it is a photographer’s dream destination.

Hoi An riverside is the best place to be at dusk and this serene lady in her boat caught my eye as she gracefully rowed from the unseen chaos into the opposite direction across the river.”

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BRENDAN PAGET “Singapore has an impressive and unique skyline. Seen from the walkway over the river at the Marina Barrage, the skyline was full of colour at sunset. The reflections of the Marina Bay Sands, the Flyer, and the buildings offered a wonderful view of this magnificent city.”

SILKE DIETZ “The Taj Mahal had been on my bucket list for many, many years; not only because of its romantic history, but for its breath-taking perfection. And there I was. When we entered the first gate I was sick with excitement.

It looked so humble; somehow I imagined it to be colossal. As we got closer, we heard all the stories about it and I fell further in love. And started to take pictures.

Literally, of every stone and angle.”

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FAMILY VALUES SUE MANNERING OF THE ANZA WRITER’S GROUP ON KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH FARFLUNG FAMILY.

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o. Children. I’ve got three. They are adults now and the oldest is working in another country herself, an Australian woman in New Zealand.

Our family of five started our overseas life journey thirteen years ago in the Middle East and one by one the children left for university in New South Wales.

When we arrived in Singapore it was just the two of us, husband and wife, reestablishing ourselves in a new country with an empty nest and no schools to keep us wildly busy.

I’m not ashamed to say I love it. As parents we move through phases as our children mature and whilst parents of millennials in Australia might still have a full brood, our forced separation is very freeing for us - and for them.

Ok, I admit it. I visit them frequently.

Sydney is so close and, after all, two of them still live in the family home and drive the family car. They are “looking after them” for us. Of course, we speak several times a day on various forms of social media. I might ask a question on Facebook Messenger, they’ll answer on WhatsApp. Send a meme on Instagram; refer to it on Snapchat. I keep up to speed with everything they do whether I want to or not. One son keeps sending me pictures of how messy the other son is and exhorting me to do something about it. The messy son calls me urgently on WhatsApp from Woolworths asking me

what he should have for dinner. The neat son got messy last Friday night and the next day I woke to hourly early morning updates on his Instagram story from one of Sydney’s finest karaoke bars. At 9am, I wanted to WhatsApp “alive?” but I wrote “awake?” He responded at 11am, which we know is 1pm Sydney time with, “here”.

I accidentally left home without my phone the other day and I had a combined social media total of 98 messages, the most urgent of which was from my 28-year-old daughter. She desperately needed to know if it was ok to substitute arrowroot biscuits for scotch fingers as a base for caramel slice.

As parents, you often wonder if you have instilled life values in your children.

Values such as responsibility, taking ownership and problem solving. My husband sent the following list to our WhatsApp family group: 1. Plumber 2. Car repair 3. Please attend to the bottom of the laundry door where your cat, to which your mother and I categorically said no to you bringing to the family home and to which we are both severely allergic, has scratched to transparency.

Our messy son replied with: “ABBA is getting back together!”

I’m hoping that the three points will still be checked off; maybe done so to a soundtrack of Dancing Queen.

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here’s nothing better than a surprise.

Whether it’s bunch of flowers from The Beard (hint, hint) or being surprised by the generosity of a stranger, it’s the big and small surprises which are equally well received.

Like coming across a new, freshlyopened lunch-slash-coffee spot that springs up just around the corner from your place.

The other Saturday as we were blinking our way into the sunshine and trying to get on with the errands of the day, we decided rather rapidly that coffee needed to be ticked off the To Do List first and foremost.

Fortunately, a short stroll down Mount Sophia and we found our oasis.

Twenty Eight Café has recently opened its doors (although still in soft-opening stage) in a gorgeous 1930s building on Wilkie Road. It’s a beautiful space full of natural light and polished concrete floors in that New York loft-industrial décor feel.

It may be a tried and tested formula, but

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it works with the double height doors opening on to the street and a gentle breeze taking out the heat of the day.

The coffee is potent and a real winner.

Apparently their beans are sourced from Indonesia and roasted by an Aussie company so the coffee certainly packs a punch. One mug here and we were definitely pepped-up to get on with checking off the List. But then the food looked so good, we thought we should hang around.

The menu offers standard breakfast fare with little twists: avocado toast is actually a smoked salmon ‘igloo’ with a huge mound of homemade guacamole and sour cream whilst eggs benedict is deconstructed over a crispy potato hash.

There’s a snacks-esque menu called Itchy Fingers that lists Indian churros, prawn

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opular throughout the year, Chinese rice dumplings (chang) come into their own during the month of June when the colourful Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated annually (Monday 18 this year) honouring a respected statesman, Qu Yuan, who protested against corruption.

Pyramid shaped steamed glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in leaves and tied securely are exchanged between relatives and friends and given as gifts this month. Popular types include the Hokkien version with a savoury filling of pork and dried prawns, the Nyonya style with its sweetened pork filling (my favourite), and the Cantonese version filled with streaky pork, mushrooms and chestnuts, available all around the island.

Kim Choo Kueh Chang in the East Coast has been around since 1945 and is the goto place for a variety of deliciously fragrant

fritters and luncheon fries which all looked delicious and will definitely be worth a try on our next visit.

For those looking for a more substantial lunch there are mini pizzas and pasta dishes too, but the real king is the burger.

A magnificent tower of brioche bun, rare beef patty, egg, bacon and avocado, it’s for those with a tremendous appetite and worth every undone button.

The place was full with a mix of punters when we visited; families on a pit stop with the stroller, students furiously typing on laptops, freelancers frowning at their Macs, food bloggers Instagram-ing and couples just catching up.

The staff were charming, cheerful and contributed to the great atmosphere.

I hope it is a huge success – which wouldn’t be a surprise at all. Charley Larcombe

dumplings and for all things Peranakan.

Pop into their traditional shophouses at 109 East Coast Road and 60/62 Joo Chiat Place, where knowledgeable staff will assist with making your choice. Bamboo leaves are mainly utilised, with the Nyonya pork dumpling enclosed in a combination of pandan and bamboo leaves.

Open from 9:00am to 9:00pm, Kim Choo has Nyonya chang and vegetarian chang from $3.50 to $4.00; Cantonese bean chang $5 to $5.50; mini X.O. chang $2.50 to $3; and mini chilli prawn chang $1.80 to $2, among other varieties.

More delights include a range of biscuits and kueh (Nyonya cakes) such as pineapple tarts and kueh lapis; curry powder; achar (pickles); and belacan chilli, a spicy condiment which I enjoy for its piquant taste. Raelene Tan

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TASTE BUDS

DIPPIN’ DISHES

EASY RECIPES TO GET THE KIDS INVOLVED IN PREPPING DIPS AND SNACKS FOR ANYTIME SAYS PAYAL THAKURANI.

Babaganoush Muhammara Ingredients

Ingredients

SERVES FOUR 1 large or 400g eggplant, halved length-wise Olive oil, for brushing 1 tablespoon plain yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini 1 garlic clove 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, more if you like it tangier 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 1/4 teaspoon sumac, for garnish Toasted pine nuts, for garnish - optional 1-2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish

SERVES FOUR 2 sweet red bell peppers, halved and deseeded 2 sliced whole wheat bread 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 cup toasted walnuts 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses (available at Mustafa) 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or medium-hot chili powder (available at Mustafa) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Sprinkle of sumac, for garnish (available at Mustafa) A few pinenuts, for garnish

Method

Keeps well in the fridge for up to three days.

1. Preheat your oven to 220C. Cut a few slits in the skin of the eggplant, then halve lengthwise.

2. Place the eggplant halves, flesh side down, on a baking sheet then brush with olive oil. Bake for about 40 minutes or until the eggplant fully softens through.

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool covered with a tea towel.

3. Once cool, scoop the flesh out of the eggplant and place in a large bowl (discard skins).

4. Add yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Now beat all ingredients together using a fork or whisk until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust salt, cayenne pepper and pepper to your liking. (I like to blend everything together in the food processor to make a smooth dip).

5. Just before serving, garnish with EV olive oil, sumac, toasted pine nuts and parsley leaves. Enjoy with a side of warm pita bread, on crispy toast or with plain tortilla chips. An easy way to get the kids to eat eggplant!

Method 1.

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Preheat your oven to 180ÂşC and place bell peppers, skin side up on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush lightly with olive oil. Roast on the middle rack for 30-40 minutes until skin blackens.

Remove the tray from the oven and cover peppers with a tea towel until cool. Once cool, peel and discard skin. Set peppers aside.

Toast whole wheat bread slices in a toaster until crisp. Place cooled bread slices in a food process and process to make crumbs.

Next add roasted peppers, walnuts, garlic, cumin, Aleppo pepper, salt, lemon juice and pomegranate molasses and run the food processor on low setting.

Add extra virgin olive oil in a thin stream and process until well blended but still slightly coarse.

To serve, sprinkle sumac and pinenuts all over with Turkish Pide, pita bread or crackers.

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SOUR GR APE S

THE RIGHT DIRECTION GETTING LOST IN TUSCANY IS MADE EASIER WITH BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AND DELICIOUS BRUNELLO SAYS ROBERT REES.

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Robert Rees runs Sales and Marketing for www.wineexchangeasia.com.

Originally South African, he lived in Sydney for a decade before moving to Singapore.

(Views expressed do not reflect the views of the company).

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ost men like to think they know where they are driving to. It’s a Mars vs Venus sort of thing and seems to be the ruin of many a marriage, or at the very least, a couple’s road trip.

Put four men in a car and the situation is compounded exponentially. Therefore, during one such driving trip, I was happy to sit in the back seat and self-medicate through the trials and tribulations of finding Uccelliera vineyard in Tuscany.

One’s alpha spectrum has always been a failed mystery to me, and was ultimately abandoned around the time when my parents gave up on Boy Scouts for me because I refused to wear baby-poo brown.

The remaining dominant personalities debated on relentlessly. Choosing which arbitrary country road looked best in the pouring spring rain was made all the more chaotic through the “assistance” of not one but two live satellite navigation systems.

One was a bloke who spoke in a clipped, preppy Oxford accent that seemed to become flatter and way more judgemental every time we went wrong. We went wrong a lot.

Plan B navigation system was not much help either. It was represented by the dulcet tones of a young Angelina Jolie.

Whilst it was unanimously agreed that being directed by Angie on any given day was just fine, her automaton-version couldn`t pronounce Italian road names without sounding like Sylvester Stallone on a bender. Our two digital travelling partners became so much part of the trip that they were named Dick and Doris. This was no match made in heaven though as

they seldom agreed on anything and were regularly rebooted and/or shut down in frustrated defiance.

I am still not really sure how we eventually found the place. I was content to drown out the directions, enjoy the scenery, and occasionally succumb to that time-honoured Italian ritual of snoozing as often as possible.

The first thing we encountered at Uccelliera (when we finally reached our destination) was an enormous pile of sharpened wooden stakes - presumably to drive through the hearts of anybody who dared ask about wine ratings and allocations. It’s a thorny topic for owner Andrea Cortonesi. Whilst he is obviously the pin-up boy for most of the leading writers, it was clear that he would vastly prefer it if they left him alone. He regards the vines as his children and with a client database that easily vacuums up each vintage on release, the opinions of some guru about the colour of his Brunello is the very least of his priorities.

We worked our way through his magnificent range of Sangiovese driven jewels and life was feeling and tasting pretty good as we bid farewell to Violetta, the cellar door dog, who had been keeping a wary eye on us all through the day.

However, my feelings of satisfaction soon abated when in the rapidly failing light, drizzling rain and what looked like some very serious fog, one of our navigators woefully announced that neither Dick nor Doris could find a satellite signal and he wasn’t sure if we should turn left or right outside the winery gate…

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TUCKE R B OX

FOOTBALL FOOD RAELENE TAN TAKES INSPIRATION FROM THIS MONTH’S FOOTBALL WORLD CUP TO VISIT THE CUISINE OF HOST NATION, RUSSIA.

Photography by Raelene Tan

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eld once every four years since its inception in 1930 (except during World War II), this year’s World Cup will be hosted by Russia from 14 June to 15 July, with Germany being the current champion. Thirty-two qualifying teams are set to thrill more than one million tourists, plus Russians, in 11 host cities.

NATIONAL CUISINE Some of us may be among excited fans travelling to watch live matches. What can we expect to eat in the largest country in the world? Bread is a staple, especially dense black varieties, made from rye flour.

Pelmeni (dumplings of minced meat or fish in thin dough) also feature, as does borscht soup with its beetroot-red colour, often dressed with smetana (sour-cream) which is widely used in Russian dishes.

Plus pancakes blini and blintz; the former made from wheat-flour batter containing yeast, the latter without yeast, with sweet or savoury fillings.

Born in Adelaide, Raelene Tan is an etiquette consultant and food and travel writer. She has authored five books and has been a regular guest on radio and television.

especially containing cherries for dessert.

Pastry dishes take centre-stage in Ekaterinburg, the most eastern of the host cities, in the Ural area. On the Baltic coast, Kaliningrad is known for its beer and vodka production, as well as local fish including sprat and Baltic herring. Pirog smetana (pie with sour cream) appeals in the south-west Tatarstan sports-loving city of Kazan.

Helming Russia’s river tourism, Nizhny Novgorod, on the Volga, is known for fish, cabbage soup and popular honey biscuits, pryaniki, containing spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. The southern port city of Rostov-on-Don with its historic Cossack culture highlights classic okroshka soup of raw vegetables, cooked meat and smetana, served chilled.

Saransk in central Russia offers Mordovian blinis (pancakes) with added potato, and fish soup. In Sochi on the Black Sea, the national Georgian dish there is khachapuri, a cheese-filled bread, with brined, sour, sulguni cheese the favourite. In the ancient southern city of Volgograd with its mammoth ‘Motherland Calls’ statue, choices include bread, pancakes and sturgeon shashlik.

DRINKS

REGIONAL FARE

Vodka comes to mind, particularly Russian brands Smirnoff and Belenkaya.

Russian beer, also. Tea is popular, as well as kvass (made from rye bread, flavoured with fruit or herbs) and mors, a sweet berry drink.

Capital city Moscow, famed for its architecture, including colourful domes on Saint Basil’s Cathedral, and the Bolshoi Theatre, favours ubiquitous pirog (baked pie) with sweet (fruit, quark) or savoury (mushroom, potato) fillings, as well as Olivier, or Russian, salad with potato, egg, pickles, apple and mayonnaise, plus varenye dessert of cooked fruit in syrup.

Saint Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city, is regarded as the country’s cultural seat. Golubtsi or stuffed cabbage roll is traditional, also vareniki dumplings,

If we are staying put in Singapore, we can still indulge in Russian cuisine, albeit with a more limited choice. Possibly the only Russian restaurant still in operation here is Shashlik, circa 1980s, at 545 Orchard Road, #06-19 Far East Shopping Centre, where blini caviar, borscht, shashlik, oxtail stew and grilled salmon are on the menu in the spacious restaurant with its vivid yellow table linen.

May the best team win!

RUSSIA IN SINGAPORE

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SOUL FUEL

LESSONS FROM THE CHILDREN KIM FORRESTER SHARES FIVE THINGS WE CAN LEARN FROM YOUNGSTERS.

THERE IS NO RUSH: We have come to revere excessive busyness and often wear it like a badge of honour. Children show us that play and relaxation are vital to a balanced life. They teach us, in a sometimes infuriating way, that we can choose to slow down and that the world does not end if we are five minutes late.

THERE IS POWER IN THE WORD “NO”:

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ast month, I discussed the powerful lessons our animal companions can teach us. This month, I want to highlight the most profound teachers in our lives: our daughters and sons, nephews and nieces, students and neighbours… our children.

For children, rules and expectations of how things “should” be are secondary to their natural, inherent and intuitive understanding of what life is. Without the burden of intellectual data or the limitations of entrenched rules and traditions, children are still able to learn, grow, adapt and thrive. Most importantly, they appear do it with more glee and more joy than the average adult.

So, rather than look down upon our young ones as inexperienced and unknowing, what would happen if we turned the tables? What could we learn if we looked to our children as wise and joyous teachers? I believe we can learn that:

THE WORLD IS FULL OF WONDER: Kim Forrester is a holistic wellbeing author, consultant and educator. kimforrester.net

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Most of us are able to appreciate a spectacular landscape or a pretty sunset, but look to the children to show you the wonder that exists in every day, all around. What do they show us? That an ant colony is an exquisite source of awe and entertainment and that there is a simple joy to be found in rolling down a grassy hill.

Children learn about the power of “no” at around the age of two and they use it with alarming frequency. However, by the time we are adults most of us have forgotten how to stand in our power and place a high priority on our own needs. It is not just healthy to express our needs, it is imperative for our ongoing wellbeing. Our children teach us this every time they say no with unfettered, truthful conviction.

SOMETIMES, PEOPLE ARE JUST IDIOTS: Listen to any childhood, playground tiff and you will hear a range of ill-informed opinions and poorly researched facts.

Sadly, there is no defined age where this behaviour magically disappears.

Sometimes people (even grown-ups) are just talking ill-informed gibberish, no matter how much they believe in it. We are all idiots sometimes – me, you, that person in the comments section – but this fact does not need to diminish our joy of life.

LIFE IS NOT ALL ABOUT KNOWING STUFF: Children lack knowledge in all things scientific, political, geographical and mathematical yet, somehow, they manage to have a good time anyway. Our need to be right and righteous, informed and knowledgeable, is just a lame attempt to feel powerful and in control. Children show us that we don’t need to be right all the time. Sometimes it’s just about joy.

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WANDERI NG YO G I

GUT INSTINCT CENTURIES OF SOCIAL ETIQUETTE AND RULES HAVE MADE US MORE CIVIL, BUT WE MAY HAVE SACRIFICED OUR ‘GUT INSTINCT’ IN THE PROCESS. HERE’S HOW TO GET IT BACK SAYS LEE CARSLEY.

Lee Carsley is the ANZA Wandering Yoga founder teacher, and Yoga Alliance CE trainer. When not teaching yoga to students and other teachers, she also leads meditation workshops and bespoke yoga retreats. Be the light, show the light, and travel light.

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“I

knew there was something wrong!”

Most of us have experienced this sense of ‘knowing’ before we know – you hesitate at a green light and miss getting hit by a speeding truck; on a whim, you break your no-blind-dates policy and meet your life partner.

Our gut instinct is very real, and managed by the most vital cranial nerves in our body – the vagus.

Unlike the other Vegas, what happens in this vagus doesn’t stay there. The vagus nerve is a long meandering bundle of motor and sensory fibres that links the brain stem to the heart, lungs, and gut. It also branches out to touch and interact with the liver, spleen, gallbladder, ureter, female fertility organs, neck, ears, tongue, and kidneys. It powers up our parasympathetic nervous system and controls unconscious body functions, as well as everything from keeping our heart rate constant and aiding food digestion, to breathing and sweating.

It plays a major role in fertility issues and orgasms in women. There are two of them; in yoga we tend to focus on the left handside vagus nerve.

This vagus is the major emotional highway in our body transporting feelings from our brain to our heart and to our gut via the enteric nervous system (it’s like a major feeder road onto the highway).

This ENS is sometimes referred to as our second brain.

Western medicine now believes this nerve is an overall indicator of our longevity and quality of life. Traditional Chinese Medicine knew this for centuries. Which is why taking good care of your gut is so important.

Gut problems are epidemic – just check the stats. We know the physical steps we need to be taking for the gut – better diet, drink more water, less alcohol, no sugar. We also need to rid ourselves of those biases and experiences that no longer serve us.

That way our instinct will serve us not just as a way to survive, but to thrive.

Just like fixing the set of traffic lights at the feeder road, and not bothering to maintain the highway, unless you get your vagus nerve (and your gut instinct) into shape, emotionally and mentally, you may

end up on the road to nowhere.

Here are some simple things you can do to improve your gut instinct:

COMPASSIONATE MEDITATION: Sit silently, think compassionately about others, and repeat positive phrases about friends and family. Shown to increase positive emotions like serenity, joy, and hopes, which improves the vagal function.

TAKE A COLD SHOWER: Studies show that when your body adjusts to cold, your fight/flight (sympathetic) system declines and your rest and digest (parasympathetic) system increases. Any kind of acute cold exposure including drinking ice-cold water will increase vagus nerve activation.

GARGLING: Another home remedy. Gargling stimulates the muscles of the mouth pallet, which are fired by the vagus nerve. You may tear up a bit which is a good sign and if you don’t, keep doing it until you do. It’s said to improve working memory performance.

SING THAT BOP-PY SONG OUT LOUD: Humming, mantra chanting, hymn singing, upbeat energetic singing; they all increase heart rate variability, acting like a pump to the vagus nerve.

FOOT MASSAGE: Stimulate your vagus nerve by massaging your feet and your neck along the carotid sinus, located along the carotid arteries on either side of your neck. Foot massages lower your heart rate and blood pressure and activate all energy meridians in the body (kind of like servicing for a car).

DO YOGA WITH THE ANZA WANDERING YOGIS! It increases vagus nerve activity, tones your parasympathetic system, clears the energy meridians. And it increases GABA, a calming neurotransmitter in brain. Especially helpful for those who struggle with anxiety or depression.

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MAD AB OUT FASHION

A SEASONAL REFRESH BECK DAHL SAYS A LACK OF SEASONS IN SINGAPORE DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE.

feel like or resemble Bill Murray’s character, Phil Connors?!

These days, rather than seasons, I go by school terms. I start my Wardrobe Update by grabbing a British mag (summer edition!), scan a few of my current favourite websites (refinery29.com, editorialist.com, netaporter.com) and generally get very distracted, especially on Pinterest or Vogue.com.

Whatever you see or read, don’t take it as gospel (including this!); they’re just ideas…

Start with what you have in your wardrobe and eye it critically before you reach for the credit card. You may already own this season’s colour trend or look. Fortunately most trends are just rehashing previous season’s must-haves, so look with open eyes and an open mind as you search through your hangers. For this ‘seasonal’ his month marks winter for change, it could be as simple as shaking up the Southern Hemisphere your colour combinations plus adding a few which, let’s be frank, would be different accessories. Here’s my take on a fun a welcome relief from Singapore’s persistent heat. Change of temps’ aside, refresh…

• Powder Blue, Terracotta and White are the a change of season offers us all an new season combo I’m going for. I also excuse to refresh our wardrobes too. love a Pink plus Red clash too!

If you were back down in Melbourne, • Change your ‘pop of colour’. No need to you would be pulling out last year’s be radical, just a slight change of tone to a boots, and maybe finding them a little purse, earrings, necklace or shoes will take tatty, and so hitting the shops to inject your outfits up a notch. a wintery update. Just like that, an • Hoop earrings. I loved the fat gold hoops opportunity to do a spot of shopping that were all over the catwalk and left would have occurred and would be me reminiscing of all the fun of the 80’s! easily justified too!

Seriously, dig deep into your jewellery But not in the Lion City, not when collection and reach for the polishing cloth next week will be just as humid as the - or visit Lovisa! week after. Not when the thought of • Wide leg trousers. Full lengths are the pulling on boots instantly sends you most complimentary for most shapes or into a profuse sweat. Does this onethose that finish just above the ankle dimensional weather make you miss work well too. updating your wardrobe for a new • Head or neck scarves. A chic little ‘50s season? accent… also good at hiding that I’m-dueIt certainly makes me miss doing so. a-colour-but-don’t-have-time-during-theThe change of season always brought kids’-holidays period. a little spring to my step; steps which There you have it, a few very simple took me shop-wards to buy or upcycle. updates that you can undoubtedly recycle However, the lack of seasons here from the depths of the wardrobe or some has forced me to update on my own recommendations on classic additions to schedule. purchase.

I need to put life back into my Have fun updating your wardrobe this June! everyday wardrobe otherwise I feel like Beck xx I’m in Groundhog Day and who wants to

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Beck Dahl is a stylist and fashion lover living with her family here in Singapore.

Get in touch at dahldesignstyle@gmail.com.

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ATHLETICS

5 THINGS I GET OUT OF ANZA ATHLETICS 10-YEAR-OLD ANZA ATHLETICS MEMBER, XAVIER BRASHER TELLS US WHY HE’S SUCH A FAN OF THE DIFFERENT SPORTS ON OFFER.

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MY LOVE OF SPORT I really enjoy the shot put; it’s one of my favourite events at ANZA Athletics. I like how you get to throw the shot put.

My favourite part is that I get to learn to throw further every time. I now throw much further than last year. The coaches also help me to get myself into a better position and sometimes help me aim a bit better.

One of my other favourite events is the long jump; it is really fun to throw my body into the sand and get my shoes dirty.

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THE MUSIC There is a DJ playing music every week.

The music makes me feel more excited and comfortable especially when I do my 1,500m run as it makes me feel happier and lighter, it even helps to take my mind off of the run. Sometimes they play one of my favourite songs which is [Bruno Mars’] Twenty Four Carat Magic – it makes a great atmosphere. The music makes it a very fun environment and lots of people are having fun. People are very nice there and the parents are really nice and help out.

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GETTING FIT I like ANZA Athletics because it’s great for my fitness and I’ve noticed that I’ve gotten faster. I love it how I win things – especially beating my PBs (Personal Bests).

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MAKING FRIENDS I’m friends with a boy called Dan who goes to a different school to me – we have a good time together at ANZA Athletics.

Even though he always beats me in races, we still usually have a lot of fun together.

We do a friendly competition every race, it is very fun.

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EVEN WAITING IS FUN! Even at the end of the evening while waiting for my sister to finish and my mum to finish packing up, we still have a great time mucking around. Then, I can’t wait until I get home and have dinner!

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CYCLING

A FIRST TRY AT TRI FOR THIS ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE, THE KIDS OF ANZA CYCLING SHARE THEIR TRIATHLON EXPERIENCES.

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hile over a quarter of our 350-odd members have at least dabbled in a spot of multisport racing during their time, we have also noticed a huge upsurge in members’ families taking part in these events in recent years.

It has been amazing to see the kids of our cycling members really embracing the runswim, run-bike-run and swim-bike-run races that make up the Metasprint Series, which has been held over subsequent months from February to April. With Metasport’s Bintan Triathlon scheduled for May 18-19, we expect to see even more kids joining their parents on the course, whether competitively or just for the fun of it.

We spoke to some of the kids following the triathlon event in April and here’s what they had to say:

“The Metasprint races were hard and very tiring, but crossing the finish line felt amazing. My favourite race was the Triathlon, because it was all the sports combined into one, it was the last race of the series, and it was an enjoyable and fun challenge.

In the swim, I got elbowed and kicked a lot, but that made me kick back, and try harder. I would definitely do more races like that in the future.” - Allegra White, aged 11

Interested in coming out for a ride? ANZA Cycling runs a Newcomers’ Ride on the first Saturday of each month. cycling@anza.org.sg

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“I like triathlons because it has three of my favourite sports; swimming, biking and running.

I want to do another one because they are really fun and exciting. My favourite part was the biking because I’ve been doing lots of riding and I really enjoy it. The worst part was swimming because I thought that there were sharks in the sea. I chose to do a triathlon because I wanted to feel the experience of competing against other people.”

- Kobe Fay, aged 8

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“On Sunday 15 April I did my very first ever triathlon. My favourite part was the swimming because it was my best advantage in the triathlon. The swim was 150m, the bike ride was 6kms and the run was 1.5kms.

“It was a really good experience and I am passionate about my next triathlon. What I learnt from it is, you need to pace yourself in every bit - also in the swimming someone told me if someone nudges you, you nudge them back. But the most important bit is to pace yourself in the swimming, running and cycling.”

- Lucas Arena, aged 9

“On the day of the triathlon I was very nervous and that was mostly because of the swim because people were nudging me and kicking me and I didn’t think I was going to finish. But then I said to myself I was going to finish and I did. The reason I wanted to do a triathlon was to have the experience of doing one and to see how it felt so then I could do another triathlon if I wanted.”

- Tyra Fay, aged 10

KIT LAUNCH Megan Kinder announces the new season kit for ANZA Cycling.

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ur annual Kit Launch is one of the most anticipated club events held each year. This year saw a record crowd of 120 members assemble for the big reveal at sponsor venue Jaxs Bistro at the Hollandse Club. The new kit coincides with the announcement of our new club sponsors and rumours had been abounding as to just which company might be coming on board as a new Platinum Sponsor. With committee members and extra helpers all in place for when the kit sales were to commence, the crowd was called in for the great unveiling… before the sales broke out in earnest!

Beginning with some familiar names, the sponsors that were continuing their much appreciated support of the club

were: Allied World Assurance, OANDA, Jaxs Bistro and Dimbulah Coffee.

We then introduced one of our new sponsors, St. James’s Place (SJP) Wealth Management and invited club member and SJP Associate Paul Gerrard to say a few words. Next up on stage was Marius Johansen, (ANZA Cycling member and Global Marketing VP for Wilhelmsen) to come and address the crowd for the announcement of Wilhelmsen (Ships Service) as our new Platinum Sponsor.

Ever the good sport, Marius also agreed to perform a (very tasteful) striptease for the first glimpse of the new kit. We were honoured to have Justeen de Roche agree to step up on stage as well, with both doing a fabulous job of modelling the new kit.

This kit, whilst strongly attuned to our popular kit of the previous year also pays tribute to the longevity of ANZA Singapore, in recognising 2018 as ANZA’s 70th Anniversary year.

We are also very proud to be supporting Aidha.org in their quest to provide helpers with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills and are excited to have a chance to spread awareness of this very worthwhile organisation by also including their logo.

Kit is available to current financial members for purchase via the online Cuore Teamshop. Details on the ANZA website: anza.org.sg/sports/cycling/.

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NETBALL

WHY WE LOVE ANZA NETBALL MICHELLE ADAMSON TALKS TO JEMIMA AND LUCY OF THE ANZA RAINBOW CHEETAHS AS THEY SHARE WHAT THEY LOVE ABOUT THE SPORT.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT ANZA NETBALL? J: I love it because I like having fun with my friends while playing netball. I like getting to try out different positions and I especially like playing the netball games against other teams at the end of each training session.

L: I love playing netball and having fun every Saturday morning. I love playing tournaments against the other ANZA teams and also against different clubs.

I like learning how to play in different positions but most of all I really like getting to meet new people from other schools.

I have so many more friends because of ANZA Netball.

WHY DID YOU START PLAYING ANZA NETBALL? J: I wanted to play a sport when we moved to Singapore and my sister had already been playing netball in Australia, so my mum signed my sisters and I up.

L: I wanted to start a new team sport and lots of my friends were going to be playing ANZA Netball so we joined together.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR TEAM, THE RAINBOW CHEETAHS?

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

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J: I think my team did very well this season.

We won most of our games against ANZA teams and other sides. Some players in my team are good runners and some are good shooters and one even has a head of steel! It was nice making new friends from different schools which I would never have met had it not been for ANZA Netball.

L: Our team had a variety of girls, some small and some tall and that helped us win most of our games throughout the year.

Our team is supportive of one another and we all try really hard to improve our netball skills.

WHAT IS IT LIKE HAVING YOUR MUM AS ONE OF THE VOLUNTEER TEAM COACHES? J: At first, I was embarrassed, but then I got used to it and it was really good!

L: My mum has coached me since I joined ANZA Netball. I like it because she can give me pointers on what I’m doing right and wrong and it’s fun spending time with my mum on Saturdays.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT THIS SEASON? J: I now know where all the positions can go and I have learned how to shoot properly.

L: I have learned to attack and defend properly and I have learned more about the rules of the game.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT SEASON? J: I’m always looking forward to making new friends and playing some more tournaments if we get the chance. In a couple of years, I might be able to go to Perth as part of a netball tour and that would be amazing!

L: Getting a new team, making even more new friends and also playing more competitive netball and more games against other clubs.

ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE? J: Fewer warm-ups and more games!

L: I want to play more games because they are the best part.

“Our team is supportive of one another and we all try really hard to improve our netball skills.”

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SOCCER

ANZA SOCCER’S SUPER FINALS ANOTHER FANTASTIC SEASON OF ANZA SOCCER HAS COME TO AN END AND THERE HAVE BEEN PLENTY OF WINNING MOMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ANITA NEVILLE REFLECTS ON THE SEASON’S TRIUMPHS.

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NZA Soccer’s Finals Days is held at a frenetic experience. Between the fierce pace being played out across multiple fields, to the family fun on offer, as well as a rolling programme of presentations, the day is all go from 8.00am to close.

Some 900 plus kids in 10 age group categories played for silverware and pride in a variety of Cup and Plate finals to wrap up the 2017/18 season.

Thank you to Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to Singapore, Ms Kate Duff, and New Zealand’s Deputy High Commissioner to Singapore, Ms Laura Grey, as well as ANZA President, and former football professional, Mr PJ Roberts for attending and conducting some of the presentations.

For our U4-5 age group, the focus is always on fun and learning basic ball handling skills – as displayed by the

“little-ies” in their end of season games.

The U6s saw their numbers significantly increase over the year which bodes well for U7s teams next season. We were especially pleased to welcome more girls into this age group which should allow us to establish a Matildas team next year. The U6s Lynx team were the overall winners.

The U7s Tigers took home the Cup in this year’s fiercely contested U7s competition. And in the last of our Junior competitions, the U8s competed for the 2017/18 Plate and Cup with the Sailors and Flyers respectively taking home trophies. Sailors also took home the Cup in the U9s competition.

The Matildas won the U10s Mixed League and were voted the Foreman Fair Play Award winners for their age group. ANZA’s Matildas are increasingly strong and the dedicated programme

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for supporting girls is delivering results in club and overseas competitions, such as their success in Bangkok earlier this year.

Gordons took out the U10s Cup with Sailors picking up this year’s Plate for the age group.

There was a good spread of winners across U11s with Saliors topping the League, Gordons winning the Plate and Vikings just pipping the Matildas in a penalty shootout for the Cup. The latter was further proof that our girls teams are going from strength to strength.

The U12s Gunners team repeated their U11s League win, topping this year’s competition with a side virtually unchanged from last year. Sailors and Vikings picked up the Plate and Cup respectively to wrap up the U12s competition.

U14s League Winners the Flyers,

joined the Sailors in the Plate and the Gunners as Cup winners as the spoils were divided across half the competition teams. The Gunners, who were fifth in the League, won a thrilling Cup final against the Warriors in a penalty shootout.

Lastly, the U17s Gordons picked up the Cup, with the Flyers topping the League to close out ANZA Soccer’s official 2017/18 season.

Apart from great football on the pitch, there was a lot to keep parents, kids and siblings entertained too. From Allied Pickfords-sponsored popcorn and delicious gelato courtesy of Jamie’s Italian (that was so popular, they served 1,400 scoops that day!), to face-painting and balloon-making, there was a lot going on pitch-side. A great addition this year was the Light Painting photobooth from Vivid Snaps – you can

check out those great pictures on the ANZA Singapore Facebook page.

Aside from ANZA Soccer’s own competitive league (and Cup and Plate) competitions, the club has seen success in regional competitions as well. The Matildas triumphed in Bangkok earlier this year at the annual International Girls Football Festival with two Cup wins, a Plate victory and a couple of Most Valuable Player awards.

Congratulations and commiserations were offered to our B16 JSSL Super League team who finished as runners up after a tense final. A 0-0 draw saw the result determined by goal difference.

The club is also fundraising once again to send Singapore nationals to the Donosti Cup in Spain in July as part of our commitment to the football community. Four of ANZA Soccer’s

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Singaporean players represented their club and country as part of the U15 Singapore National Team participating in the Jockey Club International Youth Invitational Tournament in Hong Kong in March. It was another great demonstration of the calibre of players coming through the ANZA Soccer experience.

None of this would be possible without the tireless efforts of our

volunteers. A special shout out to our Age Group Coordinators who put together the teams and the draws throughout the season, ensuring referees are available, and importantly working to ensure fair play across the leagues.

Thank you also to the team sponsors: Allied Pickfords, Expat Dental, World Wide Technology, Asian Tigers Mobility, City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy, Ego

and Jamie’s Italian. And also to our competition league sponsors, Accor Hotels.

Thanks to all the parents as well who get their kids to games on time week in, week out.

Congratulations to all the teams, players, coaches and team coordinators; enjoy the off season, and register now to do it all again in 2018/19 anza.org.sg/ sports/soccer/.

ANZA SOCCER 2017/18 PRESENTATIONS DAY AGE GROUP

LEAGUE

CUP

U6s

Lynx

U7s

Tigers

U8s

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U9s

Flyers

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Sailors

Sailors

U10s

Matildas

Gordons

Sailors

U11s

Sailors

Vikings

Gordons

U12s

Gunners

Vikings

Sailors

U14s

Flyers

Gunners

Sailors

U17s

Flyers

Gordons

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WHY WE LOVE ANZA SOCCER

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e love ANZA Soccer because of the atmosphere. We also love the support of the parents and coaches who come to all of our matches and training and help us improve in the sport we love.

We also like ANZA Soccer because of the opportunities that we get. Lots of us get to travel overseas and play against hundreds of teams across the globe. Sometimes we don’t

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put in a lot of effort. All of us are welcomed with medals and trophies no matter what place we’ve come - every child deserves it.

We have agreed that ANZA is the best soccer academy we have ever been to. The coaches are always focusing on how you can improve to become a better team player and always have a positive mind-set. Even if we win, lose or draw, the coaches are always positive and have constructive feedback

We have agreed that ANZA is the best soccer academy we have ever been to. travel overseas but we have people come to Singapore to play us which is still an amazing opportunity because we get to make friends and have fun.

We enjoy playing soccer because we can meet people and make friends outside of our schools and we all have a good time. ANZA Soccer is great because we can play with people with a range of abilities and different skill levels. This way, we can learn from the more experienced ones and teach new soccer skills and tricks to the new kids.

ANZA Soccer’s finals day is an amazing experience for all players to have fun and enjoy the last game of the season.

ANZA have a trophy ceremony to cheer on the champions of the season and to congratulate the players and teams that

on how we can improve for the next match.

We would like to say a big thank you to all of the ANZA coaches, staff and parents for helping ANZA children get to all their matches and training as well as all the time they give in helping us become better players physically and mentally.

Aslo a big thank you to our coach, Yakob for an amazing JSSL 7’s tournament.

Thanks for everything ANZA!” - Lucas Furlong, age 11, U12 Warriors & Group 11 Super League - Brandon Wheeler, age 11, U12 Snipers & Group 11 Super League

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NIPPERS

DIVE RIGHT IN SKYE WELLINGTON ENCOURAGES YOU TO COME DOWN TO ANZA SINGAPORE NIPPERS.

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ANZA Singapore Nippers runs two seasons per year from March to June and September to December.

We will be running our third Bronze Medallion intake in July. singapore.nippers@gmail.com anza.org.sg/sports/nippers/ facebook.com/SingaporeNippers

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hy on earth would you get up early on a Sunday morning?

Would you attempt to venture out the door with beach paraphernalia and hit up Tanjong Beach by 8:45? It’s worth it to join ANZA Singapore Nippers!

Call it fitness, call it fun, but it’s more than that really…There’s just something about being part of a group that makes the best of the day together. Maybe it’s best summed up in 6 C’s - commitment, camaraderie, challenge, cooperation, competition, community... and coffee. If paradise exists in Singapore, maybe the combo of saltwater, sand and sipping lattes on a Sunday is it. Because you can find our members congregating for a post-session caffeine fix at Tanjong Beach Club pretty much every weekend.

But there’s a lot of work that goes in to our activities before we’re kicking back with a coffee in hand each Sunday. Back in 2016 when we first started out people thought we were a bit mad. “There are no waves,” they said. “The beaches are manmade,” they said.

But Nippers is about so much more than waves. Sure, our waters are practically a shipping lane and we don’t have a clubhouse (well actually, refer to Tanjong Beach Club above), but there is a lot of Aussie spirit living on the Little Red Dot. We were sure there must be some other people that felt the same as us: that the

sea, some boards and pieces of garden hose could produce a lot of get-up-again perseverance, fear-fighting confidence, odds-beating teamwork, and out-loud laughs. At the very least we had the makings of an excuse for a regular sausage sizzle.

So we did it. In 2016, we borrowed a bit of beach and headed down to the sand with 10 kids, a bunch of friends, and a lot of grit.

Many a car ride home with gritty bottoms later, we are now at 120 kids and counting, plus double the amount of parents, who help out with everything from coaching to cutting oranges, financial reporting to first aid, photo-taking to fun events. And it’s the strength of this volunteerism that keeps us going. Because we’ve taken a leaf out of the book of our Aussie brethren and this is not a drop-off activity. It’s a chance to spend some quality time with your kids and get involved.

ANZA Singapore Nippers is a little different to a lot of activities on offer for kids in Singapore. Signing your kids up to learn surf awareness skills will make you rethink your Saturday night plans. Some of us have found that out the hard way.

But it gives something back to both kids and parents. A feeling of belonging amidst a busy city-scape - a legacy we hope to handover to keep going when it’s time for us all to leave.

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SPORTS GROUPS AFL Adults of all experience levels who are interested in Aussie Rules Football can get involved with the ANZA Singapore Wombats.

Training is on Thursday evenings and Saturdays, with regular social events too.

ATHLETICS A track-and-field programme run by parents for kids 5 to 16, with a focus on fun, fitness and skills.

CRICKET Fields three teams in the Singapore Cricket Association. Training is at Singapore Cricket Club nets from 7pm on Monday evenings.

CYCLING From 30km rides to long distance, rides are held every morning to suit all skill levels, embracing road, MTB, triathlon and Audax disciplines.

SOCCER / LIONS

INVESTORS INTEREST GROUP

ANZA’s men’s soccer team is a group of fun-loving, hardworking, soccer-crazy guys aged from their 30s to 50s. The Lions play mid-week Futsal team on the East Coast, and Saturday Over 35s around the island.

Meeting monthly to connect and discuss investments and important financial matters for expatriates. Whether just starting out in investing, or a seasoned professional, you can benefit from being part of the group.

TENNIS / CASUAL Social tennis at the Fairmont Hotel, Friday 9-11am. Afterwards, take time out for coffee and a chat.

TENNIS / EXPERIENCED Mens, ladies and mixed doubles for players with reasonable skills.

Wed 8-10pm, limited to 20 players.

YOGA ANZA Yogis practice Hatha and Yin Yoga in the Singapore Botanical Gardens and on the East Coast near Parkland Green.

INTEREST GROUPS

GOLF / 9 HOLE Aimed at beginners, those seeking a handicap and those with a handicap over 25.

GOLF / LADIES The ladies meet every Thursday in Singapore and Malaysia.

NETBALL / KIDS Netball offers coaching and competition for girls aged 6 and upwards. Sessions are held on Saturday mornings from 8.30am at Tanglin Trust School.

NIPPERS Children from 4 to14-years-old can learn beach and ocean awareness through fun activities, and connect with the great outdoors – meeting on Sunday mornings.

RUNNING Looking to find some running buddies in Singapore for regular casual runs? The ANZA Running Group meets Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the Singapore Botanical Gardens.

SOCCER / KIDS Running programmes for children aged 3 to 18-years-old, focusing on participation and family fun.

Matches on Saturday mornings at The Cage Sports Park @ Turf City; training on Thursday evenings.

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ANZA SCOUTS The only Australian scouts group outside Australia. Fun activities for children. The ANZA Scouts meet Saturdays at AIS from 2-4pm.

ANZA ACTION The community affairs arm for ANZA, supporting charities in Singapore through funding and volunteering activities. For info on the charities we support visit the ANZA website.

BOOK CLUBS We have a number of social book clubs that meet monthly in the morning or evening. Contact us to be connected with a group that meets at a time that suits you.

KILL-O-METRES Join ANZA’s walking group each Monday to get together and get moving around some of Singapore’s great parks. Check the website for times and locations.

KNIT FOR LOVE Come along and knit beanies for Singapore Cancer Society chemotherapy patients. New knitters welcome – there will be friendly souls there to help you learn. The group meets on the third Friday of the month in the ANZA office.

LADIES NIGHT A monthly get-together at different, funky locations. Bring your friends or come alone and meet new members. Ladies Night is just for the girls!

MAHJONG This friendly group meets every week on Thursdays from 10am–1pm at Boomarang on Robertson Quay.

NEEDLECRAFT

QUILTING Quilters of all levels are welcome to learn, mentor and sew.

SEA FISHING A community of fishermen and women who arrange regular boat trips across the Singapore Strait, The Andaman and South China Seas. We plan to do a mixture of both day and night trips, as well as longer weekend trips and threeday adventures.

SECRET MEN’S BUSINESS Lunch and lager every third Wednesday of the month. Just turn up at The Penny Black, Boat Quay at 12.30pm. The lads also play golf in Singapore each Thursday.

SINGLE PARENTS NETWORKING FORUM Being a single parent is never easy, and can be even more challenging when away from family and close friends. This group aims to provide support, advice, friendship and fun for single parents in Singapore.

WINE CLUB Robert Rees holds regular wine tasting evenings with industry experts. A fun and social event with great wines.

WRITERS GROUP This group of new writers and published authors meets monthly to read and discuss their work.

Cross-stitch, tapestry, long stitch, knitting, embroidery, smocking and more. Bring your work-in-progress or come along to get started. Social needlecraft on Thursday mornings.

CASUAL COFFEE Join us for our Casual Coffee mornings, where you get to meet other members and relax in a lovely spacious leafy indoor setting. We meet at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, first floor of Orchard Central, on the second Wednesday and last Friday of each month, from 10am.

CLICK! PHOTOGRAPHY The group meets regularly to share knowledge and advice in a friendly environment as well as going on photowalks across Singapore. All levels of experience are welcome.

WANT TO SIGN UP FOR AN ANZA SPORT OR GROUP? GO TO

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CLASSIFIEDS OFFER YOUR SERVICES HERE SMARTPHONE & DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

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ASIAN COOKING CLASSES WITH VIDA

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Spice up and learn the true harmony of Asian flavours! The menu features Thai, Indian, Malaysian and Thai cuisine with recipes and lunch. With over 29 years’ experience teaching cooking, we use quality ingredients for each dish and share cooking techniques that will give the best results at home. Classes are done on my premises. Day, evening and Saturday classes are available. Helpers are welcome to join classes and wet market tours (see below).

CULINARY WET MARKET TOURS & INDIAN SPICE SHOPS For newcomers and anybody else, these tours are full of information about all the produce you see in the markets including seafood, vegetables, fruit, herbs and spices. Visit the Indian grocery shops and learn to buy quality spices there and lots of tips. Call 64682764 or email vida.elizabeth.david@gmail.com.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP SALES & BUYING SERVICES

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At Matrixx Management Pte Ltd we are 100% in the sport & club business. We connect buyers and sellers locally & internationally. Departing or arriving in Singapore? We can assist you with professional services selling or acquiring a club membership. Contact us today for a ‘no obligation’ quote & information on our services.

CINDERELLA EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

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Cinderella is a maid agency based in Singapore which is managed by expats who immigrated to Singapore and Singaporeans who had lived overseas for a long time. At Cinderella we will match employer’s profile closely to the experienced transfer helpers that can be interviewed in person.

INTERNATIONAL DENTAL

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At International Dental, we believe prevention is better than cure. A place where we listen to your concerns and provide you with the best solution to achieve your healthy natural smile.

Treatments we provide for the whole family: General Dentistry, Children’s Dentistry, C-Fast Treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry, Crown Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Whitening Dentistry, Mouth-guards for Sports, Nightguards for Teeth Grinding.

For enquiry or appointment booking, please contact us at 6887 3353, SMS to 8339 0092 or email info@internationaldental.com.sg.

AUSTRALIAN TAX RETURN smats.net / diana@smats.net Need to lodge your Australian Tax Return? If you are an expat or collect rental from Australian property, you must lodge an annual return. Let us do it for you here in Singapore. For Australasian taxation services, call 6293 3858 or email.

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY FINANCE

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Find out who has the best loan to suit your circumstances. Specialist Mortgage can independently assess all your options and give you an unbiased and objective assessment, all at no cost and no obligations. Call 6293 4148 or email.

STRUGGLING WITH MATHEMATICS? Tutor with over 30 years relevant experience available for 1-on-1 or small group coaching for all your mathematics needs at all levels to Grade/Year 12. Proven track record with students from various international schools in Singapore since 2006. Further enquiries, contact Andrew on HP 9299 4822 or email mathsolution4me@gmail.com

ACCOUNTING HELP FOR SMB’S-SINGAPORE SMBer’s. Are you in need of help with your Singapore accounting software, GST, income tax, accounts preparation, annual returns, financial procedures & projects or business advice? Specialising in Xero, QuickBooks, Reckon & MYOB software, and accounting/ govt. requirements for small/medium business & personal needs. I can also help with financial issues back in OZ from being in Singapore. Call Don on 9850 5521 or email smallbusfinsol.don@ gmail.com

ROCHWAY PROBIOTICS

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Rochway offer a wide range of probiotics, bio-fermented liquids, functional foods and freeze dried supplements: Baby Probiotic Powder • Support healthy digestive system • Promotes normal bowel movements • Helps control harmful bacteria Probiotic for Kids in a variety of flavours • Aids Digestion • Support Immune system • Support General Wellbeing Bio-fermented Turmeric with Ginger and many other flavours. Also visit us at: facebook.com/Rochway/

FIRST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION COURSES

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Learn care for choking, breathing, cardiac emergencies, how to use an AED and basic first aid for all ages. Monthly courses available or set up a course for your group. See website for dates and details. Email office@sassisafety.com or call 6466 8598.

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10 MINUTES WITH...

EWAN WINDEBANK, THE 15-YEAR-OLD WINNER OF THE ACROSS ASIA YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL 2018, HOSTED BY TANGLIN TRUST SCHOOL.

TELL US THE STORY BEHIND YOUR FILM, THE RECITAL. There was a girl in my school who seemed like a bad person; she treated everyone poorly, never smiled, and always snapped back, especially when she lost marks.

She was extremely smart but she would fight teachers endlessly to try and get that one mark deduction removed. No one liked her really, I mean, how could you? But then one day, I saw her with her mother after school. The girl hesitantly handed a report card to her mother and immediately she started shouting. It was really harsh. I heard the mother say that one mark could mean life or death. But she genuinely got 97% on her average.

I found that crazy but then I realised, it’s actually quite common in Hong Kong and it sort of goes unnoticed. I didn’t make the film to say tiger-parenting was ‘bad’ as such but to just highlight the fact that there are some pretty adverse effects to this way of parenting. This was a problem that needed to be brought to light, especially now as student suicide rates in Hong Kong have been on the rise and this could be one of the leading causes.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE PROCESS? I consider myself the scriptwriter, director and editor of the film. I do each one out of passion and so I enjoy the whole process,

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really. It is incredible to go from the birth of an idea; to the moment I can actually watch it on a screen.

As the scriptwriter, I envisioned the idea as I typed. Yet at the shooting stage, some of my visions never made the cut but that’s because as the director, of course, I had the camera to hand to genuinely see what it would look like on screen. This led to additions and cutting from the original as some things just didn’t work, or a new idea popped into mind on set. It all added up to become the footage I had to work with as an editor. This bit was vital; it was just putting all the pieces together.

If you asked me which bit was the most fun, it was this bit – but it was also the most frustrating. You have all your footage in front of you, and it is the most joyous thing to have the perfect shot exactly how you envisioned, but then it’s frustrating when the shot you need just isn’t there.

Maybe the angle was a tad lower than you wanted, or the focus was out - it just makes you want to pull your own hair out sometimes. But in the end, when everything comes together, seeing the final product on screen is just like dreams coming true. Quite literally sometimes.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE THE MAJOR BENEFITS WHEN ENTERING THESE COMPETITIONS? I’d say it’s important, not to win, but to

meet people. The film industry is all about knowing the right people. But I go to experience, to meet and learn from others who are in the same sort of area. There’s a lot to absorb out there and I believe the best way is through people, learning from other fellow filmmakers, be it people my age or industry experts. The AAYFF is one of the best for people like me in my opinion. A whole industry day to get to learn from the pros but also being given time to talk to the other filmmakers too.

RATHER THAN YOUR AGE BEING A HINDRANCE, WHAT DO YOU THINK BEING A YOUNG FILMMAKER ACTUALLY CONTRIBUTES TO NEW WORK? Starting out this young gives you a lot of time to learn, and it’s also the best time to do so. I believe that young minds are some of the most creative - it’s just a little hard for some people at this age to express it. How this all contributes to new work? Well obviously the creativity helps out with the whole content creating bit, from coming up with script ideas, to new and interesting editing techniques and camerawork ideas. That all adds up to a pretty interesting and ‘next gen’ film. All of the filmmakers my age are in a sense, the next generation of filmmakers, so what they learn is what the film industry will be in the future.

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Book a tour or join us at one of our regular Open House Events

What motivated us then, motivates us now – to be the best international school in the world.

Our British-based curriculum, with its international perspective, has long been a model for international schooling. But what a lot of people don’t know is that we have a mixed ability intake of over 60 nationalities. We have a diverse community where everyone is valued – and our students achieve exceptional results and go on to the world’s top universities.

As a not-for-profit school, revenue is devoted to the provision of education. For us, education is about building a community of life long learners. Our curriculum continually evolves in response to a changing world and we nurture and inspire every individual to be the best they can be. Our students’ achievements in sports, the arts, academics and as global citizens keep us inspired.

Visit www.tts.edu.sg to find out more.

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