ANZA Magazine November 2018

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HOMES NOVEMBER 2018

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Shophouses Black & Whites Cool Condos Bungalow Living

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E DI TOR’S NOTE

WELCOME “As a homewares and design addict, I’ve adored pulling together this special homes magazine.”

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y first home in Singapore was the newly-built Draycott Towers in Orchard, completed in 1980. At the time it was the height of style, with rounded walls, sunken conversation pits and shag pile carpet. It didn’t take long for my family to build a beautiful home there, and I fondly remember our exotic cane furniture and blue and white Chinese plates.

Being an expat is all about reinvention - and that starts at home.

When I arrived here nearly three years ago, I piled up four IKEA trollies with everything from forks to mattresses, with a clean slate to set up a more modern and pared-back living space. It was incredibly freeing, and making my East Coast abode fit our new life here, has eased the transition to Singapore life.

As a homewares and design addict, I’ve adored working on this special homes magazine. It’s given me a serious case of interiors envy, but it’s been a privilege visiting the residences of expats who have created their own gorgeous Singapore habitats – in shophouses, condos, black and whites and bungalows. Though they’re very different homes, they all reflect where their occupants have been, and where they’re headed. They also share a distinctly Singaporean flavour, with soothing potted palms and orchids, Asian antiques and travel finds, local furniture and vibrant tropical shades.

Wherever you live on this island, I hope you feel at home. And if you’ve just arrived and are heading for IKEA, our front door is always open for a welcoming chat.

Pip Harry, Editor editor@anza.org.sg

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

THE ANZA TEAM THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION 47A Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 169361 Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm +65 6223 7992 www.anza.org.sg facebook.com/anzasingapore @anzasg @anzasingapore linkedin.com/groups/ANZA-Singapore

EVENTS Helena Biggin events@anza.org.sg

WEBSITE Geoff King web@anza.org.sg

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

ADVERTISING Deborah Gillies marketing@anza.org.sg

ACCOUNTS Ellie Mills accounts@anza.org.sg

ADMINISTRATION Peta Hayes info@anza.org.sg

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

DESIGN Christina Lim design@anza.org.sg

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20 COOL CONDO

New arrival Juliet Harper shows us around her family’s contemporary condo in Leedon Heights.

24 ART & SOUL

Antiques mix with modern art in Mark Thomas’s inspiring shophouse in heritage Emerald Hill.

42 SHABBY GLAM

Nick Oxborrow’s Blair Plain shophouse is full of heart, humour and treasured objects.

46 HDB HISTORIES

Karola Clark investigates Singapore’s incredible Public Housing success story.

48 OUTDOORSY TYPES

Mel Cassidy swapped her condo for a landed property and hasn’t looked back.

52 SHOPHOUSES OF SINGAPORE

Photographer Tatyana Kildisheva shares her love of heritage homes in a new book series.

54 BUNGALOW LIVING

Rosalie Sutisna found ‘love at first sight’ with her breezy Bukit Timah bungalow.

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PRESI DENT ’S MES S AG E

G’DAY “We have plenty to celebrate this month with Deepavali and the race that stops a nation, The Melbourne Cup, falling on 6 November. Perfect!”

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elcome to the November issue of our highly informative ANZA magazine. I love it when my magazine arrives in the post and I spend a few hours flicking through and reading the diverse array of articles on offer.

This edition is all about Singapore’s incredible homes, with expats inviting us to have a little sticky beak at their gorgeous sanctuaries in this eclectic cosmopolitan country we live in - from trendy shophouses to historic Black & Whites, cool condos and cosy bungalows.

When I arrived in Singapore in 2003 I was provided a cute little condo in Bedok called Changi Court. I was playing football for Geylang United and our home stadium was Bedok Stadium. I loved it! It was only a short drive to Changi Village and its awesome selection of local food.

At the end of that year I was forced to retire from football due to injury. I subsequently began TV work with ESPN Star Sports and lived in a condo right opposite the studio in Serangoon. The studio was in New Tech Park, just up the road from the Australian International School. I adored Serangoon so much I haven’t moved since, and I’ve now been living in the area for 15 years!

I subsequently purchased a condo in the area and established my ‘home’ in Singapore. With my beautiful wife Joey pregnant with our first child, we are not only preparing for this little adventure, but also preparing to move into and

renovate my other condo for the new addition to our family. It’s in Serangoon, right next to the MRT, easy access to the CTE, just down the road from NEX shopping centre and a gentle walk to the fun and festivities at Serangoon Gardens.

Joey and I are embracing our own ‘The Block’ challenge as we design our future family home.

Last month we celebrated ANZA’s 70th in style at the Australian High Commission, and this edition rounds up all the best photos from the night.

Quality food and wine, gorgeous ANZA members, and plenty of love in the room was a superb way to celebrate our organisation’s longevity.

We also have plenty to celebrate this month with Deepavali and the race that stops a nation, Melbourne Cup on 6 November. Perfect! A public holiday available to embrace ANZA’s very own Melbourne Cup party.

Keep smiling ANZA family and have an outstanding month ahead.

PJ Roberts, President

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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Don’t Miss!

Catch some of swimming’s brightest stars, including Singapore’s own Joseph Schooling and Aussie Emily Seebohm, competing at the FINA Swimming World Cup at the OCBC Aquatic Centre on November 15 – 17. This splashy meet features a line-up of Olympic medallists, world champions and record holders.

Get inspired! sportshubtix.sg swimming.org.sg

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ANZA ACTION’S CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT Know your trivia? Gather up a team and join Quiz Master Shaun McEwan for ANZA Action’s Charity Quiz Night to raise money for the Salvation Army Family Support Services. Head to the Hard Rock Café in Cuscaden Road on Wed 14 November with a team of six (or come along and join others), and enjoy awesome American diner food and fun games. Make a coin donation or bring along a special gift to put under our Giving Space for the elderly – linen, towels, toiletries or accessories.

Andy Chua

COST: $30 MEMBER / $40 NON MEMBER – INCLUDES AN ARRIVAL DRINK.

MEET A FEATURED PARTNER

GAYNOR REID Vice President Communications & CSR Asia Pacific

Why is Accor Hotels a good fit as a partner to ANZA? ANZA members are frequent travellers and therefore regular guests at our hotels. In addition, as the largest operator of hotels in Singapore (and Asia Pacific) we can provide potential venues for ANZA events.

What are your favourite holiday spots in Asia?

Given we have 1000 hotels in Asia Pacific across 20 countries asking for my favourites is a bit like asking someone to name their favourite child! But I love Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua for a quick getaway – it has amazing food, a beautiful beach, two day spas and an outstanding Sunday Buffet which has been named amongst the best in the world by Conde Nast. If I am looking for more of a cultural destination I love Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.

Next big thing in travel destinations?

Many parts of Indonesia are largely unexplored such as Yogyakarta, Semarang and Makassar, India is still under visited considering its diverse landscapes, history and unique culture.

DID YOU KNOW? The Sikhism religion was founded more than 500 years ago in the Punjab region of north India by Guru Nanak. His birthday is celebrated worldwide in gurdwaras (Sikh temples), on Friday, 23 November this year according to the lunar calendar.

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GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? Email us at info@anza.org.sg or comment on our Facebook page facebook.com/anzasingapore

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WHAT’S ON

Dancing Queens

We quizzed Shona White and Lucy May Barker about playing mother and daughter in the smash stage show, MAMMA MIA!

SHONA WHITE:

LUCY MAY

You’re the first to play both mother Donna and her daughter BARKER: Sophie in MAMMA MIA! Which do you prefer?

How special is it touring Donna! As a woman in my 40s I’m so much more MAMMA MIA! with your comfortable in my own skin than when I was younger. partner on stage and off – What do you love about performing MAMMA MIA! Phillip Ryan?

The music of ABBA transcends the generations and I love looking out So, so special. The show is such an into the audience in the finale and seeing people of all ages singing important part of my life and has been for almost three and dancing along with so much joy! years now, and getting to share that with my favourite How do you and your co-star, Lucy, get along? person is possibly a once in a lifetime experience! So the fact Really well! She’s wonderful in the role and I really respect her. we get to share that plus travel all over the world together She’s also incredibly funny and makes me laugh a lot. We really gives me daily ‘pinch me’ moments. I feel like the luckiest often find we do and say the same things, which is a sign we girl in the world! are close - either that or we are spending too much time What do you miss most from your home country? together!

Phillip and I have just bought a house by the seaside back home in What do you miss most from your home country? the UK, so after we’re home from our travels, we’re looking forward Cooking in my own kitchen. It’s really wonderful to to watching the sunset on Margate beach whilst eating fish and chips be travelling the world staying in fantastic hotels from our favourite place, Peter’s Fish Factory! in fabulous destinations but I have a passion for What things do you most want to do in Singapore? cooking and I really miss it.

As Phillip and I are getting married (in real life!) sometime in 2020, I’d like What do you want to do in Singapore? to wander around Gardens by the Bay and the Botanic Gardens to get some I’m looking forward to visiting Raffles for a wedding inspiration - they look beautiful. And maybe try on some wedding Singapore Sling. dresses somewhere... any recommendations?!

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MAMMA MIA! Sands Theatre Over 60 million people have fallen in love with this smash hit musical, set on a sunny Greek island and featuring all of ABBA’s biggest hits. An irresistible tale of love, friendship and identity is told through timeless hits like The Winner Takes it All, Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, and more. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother Donna face to face with three past loves on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget!

Tickets from $58, Sistic.

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WHISKEY LIVE South East Asia’s largest whisky and spirits show returns to Singapore and this year it’s moved to the luxurious Andaz hotel. Experience the best the whisky and spirits world has to offer at multiple tasting areas: The Whisky Room & Spirits Room, La Boutique, The VIP Area, The Masterclass Rooms, and The Cocktail Terrace.

Tickets from $119. whiskylive.sg

CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT

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PETERSONS WINE TASTING

CHILL, CHAT, CONNECT

A GREAT STREET – ORCHARD ROAD LIGHT UP CEREMONY 7PM, PLAZA SINGAPURA Be there for the moment when Orchard Road transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland with Disney-themed lights and decorations. If you miss it, no worries, the lights will stay on until 1 Jan, 2019. orchardroad.org

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ROMEO AND JULIET SANDS THEATRE Experience Shakespeare’s tale of doomed lovers performed by the prestigious Russian State Ballet of Siberia. The show is under the artistic direction and choreography of former principal dancer from The Bolshoi Theatre Ballet, Sergei Bobrov. Tickets from $55, Sistic.

BOUTIQUES FAIRS: GIFTING EDITION F1 PIT BUILDING Get started on festive shopping by browsing over 250 independent, designled labels including gifts and accessories, fashion, home and lifestyle products, art and food, and kids gear. Better yet: over 80% of vendors are socially responsible!

Take workshops, chat with designers, experience roving fashion shows, and find out about charities. boutiquefairs.com.sg

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SAVE THE DATES

FRANZ FERDINAND ZEPP @ BIGBOX SINGAPORE Scottish indie rock icons Franz Ferdinand take to the stage for one night only with a new line-up and a fifth studio album Always Ascending. Expect hits like Take Me Out, Evil Eye and Ulysses. $99, Apactix

16-18 NOV

AFFORDABLE ART FAIR F1 PIT BUILDING This affordable contemporary art fair showcases local, regional and international talents in over 80 galleries.

Expect a wide range of fresh, bold art priced from $100. Newbies can get hands on advice and guidance, while kids can try creating their own masterpiece. affordableartfair.com/fairs/singapore Tickets from $10, Apactix

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NEON LIGHTS FORT GATE, FORT CANNING PARK This family-friendly, outdoor music and arts festival features an electrifying mix of music acts including Interpol, R&B superstar YUNA, electronic innovator Caribou, ethereal dream-pop maestros Cigarettes After Sex, and local indie-darlings Riot !n Magenta and Sobs. Tickets from $99 ($25 for kids). neonlights.sg

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CORPORAL CRUMBLE’S CHRISTMAS CRISIS A Christmas cracker of a show, put on by the talented students from Centre Stage School for the Arts. The format is pure slapstick, just like a typical British pantomime. Kids will adore the heroic escapade, an epic showdown with a villain and heaps of audience participation in between!

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AUSTR ALIAN HIG H C OMMIS SION

WHY GOOD SCIENCE = GREAT BUSINESS FOR SINGAPORE AND AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA’S SCIENCE SUCCESSES

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

CSIRO’s Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall joined innovative Australian research teams at Singapore’s TECHINNOVATION 2018 expo

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ustralia is full of surprises. Our country’s vastness is impressive. Our beaches delight. Our unique animals capture the imagination. But beyond our landscape and lifestyle, you might want to appreciate the excellence of our science, innovation and ingenuity. Australia has produced 15 Nobel Laureates, 11 in science or medicine. Australian scientists are responsible for transformative innovations including the fast WLAN technology behind WiFi, polymer banknotes, hydrogen-fuelled transport, ultrasound scanners, the cochlear implant and life-saving vaccines, to name a few.

We punch above our weight in scientific achievement, discoveries and high-quality research, but we’re not so great at sharing our science with the world and we can do better in developing international partnerships. This is why the Australian High Commission in Singapore spent almost all of September promoting Australian science and the opportunity for innovation collaboration through the Good Science = Great Business 2018 Festival.

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

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The aim of the Festival was simple; bring together Australia and Singapore’s top scientists, researchers, business leaders and innovative companies in Singapore. The Festival played host to around 4,000 people over forty events, ranging from lectures and expert panels to launches – on topics as varied as technology investment trends, women in innovation, healthcare and medtech, science communication, seafood security, innovation in logistics, space science, commercialisation, blockchain, 3D-printing, the

Internet of Things and digital health, forensic science breakthroughs, and sustainability in the Tropics.

Key Launches The Festival saw the launch of CSIRO’s ASEAN Hub and The Australian National University’s Southeast Asia Liaison Office, both of which will call Singapore home. James Cook University launched its Tropical Futures Institute in Singapore, which will build on their already-impressive research capability. We also launched our sixth Landing Pad cohort of Australian market-ready start-ups and scale-ups who we’re helping to access the Singapore market.

Singapore was the right place for the inaugural Good Science = Great Business Festival. Our countries are great friends and this warm friendship is built on many years of working together and articulated through our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. We also wanted to take advantage of the tremendous things happening in Singapore to advance and promote great science and innovation. Singapore rose to fifth place in this year’s Global Innovation Index and is home to countless multinational corporations that invest heavily in innovation.

Going forward, to be successful, good science will need to be done in partnership; not just with businesses and other research institutions, but with other countries. As Dr Larry Marshall, Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s CSIRO put it: “If you want to travel fast, travel solo. If you want to travel far, travel together.”

Singapore and Australia already collaborate well, but there is potential for us to do so much more.

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NEW ZEAL A N D HIG H C OMMIS SION

NZ GLOBAL WOMEN DELEGATION

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

In September, Jenny Morel and Dr Vivienne Hunt, outgoing President of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, led a delegation of women from NZ Global Women to Singapore and Malaysia.

While in Singapore, the delegation seized every opportunity to discover what makes Singapore tick. Highlights included visits to key Singaporean institutions such as the National Museum of Singapore and A*STAR, and meetings with notable Singaporean women such as Dr Cheong Koon Hean, the CEO of the Housing Development Board, and Dr Kanwaljit Soin, the first female Nominated Member of Parliament.

Then it was on to 90 Seconds, a successful New Zealand tech company based in Singapore and headed by Tim Norton, followed by Trouble Brewing, a boutique brewery founded by a dynamic kiwi, Joe Barratt. Both companies provided the delegation with insight into New Zealand companies using Singapore as a base to drive their business in the region.

Finally, a wonderful reception at the New Zealand Residence saw the delegation making connections with over 50 women leaders from across Singapore!

From left: Jenny Morel and Dr Vivienne Hunt

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

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New Zealand Chamber of Commerce 2018-19 board with High Commissioner Dr Jonathan Austin (centre).

NEW ZEALAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES NEW BOARD The New Zealand Residence was the venue for the 35th Annual General Meeting of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Singapore in September.

Outgoing President Dr Vivienne Hunt highlighted the growth and successes of the Chamber over the past year, including recordbreaking attendance at Waitangi Day and the annual ANZ Aotearoa Ball, a new event series, and the formalisation of the regional NZ Chamber network through the NZ ASEAN Business Alliance.

Retiring board members Kevin Ha and Chris Wilson were also thanked for their service.

The 2018-19 board will see returning members Tania O’Brien, Nick Vanderkolk, Rory Fitzpatrick, Mark Thomas, Lisa Reta, Hamish Gowans, James Lowrey, joined by new members Danny Tauroa, Kerry Russell and Wendy Baker.

TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

As December inches towards us, holidays are on our minds! Here are some handy tips that will help ensure your holiday is smooth-sailing throughout.

Most countries in the region require travellers to have at least six months’ validity on their passports, so be sure to check your passport validity before travelling. It is also important to check whether a visa is required.

Make physical photocopies of passports and travel insurance policies, or store digital copies on your phone – these copies are a life-saver if you lose your passport or encounter an emergency while on holiday.

Register your trip on SafeTravel (safetravel.govt.nz). Registering on SafeTravel means you will get timely travel advisory updates and makes it easier for us to contact you in the event of an emergency.

Know where your nearest New Zealand Embassy/High Commission/Consulate is.

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A N Z A AC T IO N

THANKS RAE! Retiring ANZA Action coordinator RAE MOLLER reflects on five amazing years leading our charity group.

Could you be her replacement?

Rae (centre) bids farewell to ANZA Action.

WHY DID YOU TAKE ON THE ROLE? When I first moved here, I knew that I wasn’t going to work. I wanted to meet and interact with local Singaporeans, get out of the “expat bubble”, find a purpose for my life here that wasn’t just as trailing talent, and also spend some time volunteering. This role enabled me to fulfil all of those hopes and more.

HIGHLIGHTS?

ANZA Action is looking for a new coordinator to fill Rae’s position. Interested?

Get in touch at info@ anza.org.sg

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ANZA Action is the community affairs arm for ANZA, supporting in the community charities in Singapore.

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Seeing the 5000 poppy project at Kranji and bringing the Biggest Morning Tea to Singapore. However, my favourite moments are when I meet up with the elderly who the Salvation Army delivers food parcels to, or take on outings, and receive a big hug - even though we can’t speak each other’s language.

HOW HAVE YOU SEEN ANZA ACTION GROW AND CHANGE? When I first took on ANZA Action, there were a lot of people looking to volunteer but there were not many opportunities in place. Through charities reaching out to us, and ANZA reaching out to charities, we now have over a dozen different volunteering opportunities. We have started the Biggest Morning Tea, changed our ball charities, added a knitting for charity group, and run working bees.

We’ve become more Singapore focused – changing the charities that ANZA supports from overseas to local organisations.

HAVE YOU MET SOME INCREDIBLE WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS? That’s been a really special part of the whole process. From the incredible team at the Salvation Army, the hard working women who work in sometimes difficult circumstance with the Babes, the two young women who started Cycling without Age supporting the ageing population in Singapore, to the lady who started Dress for Success from nothing they are all amazing.

HOW HAS ANZA ACTION IMPROVED LIVES IN SINGAPORE? We hope that by the fundraising and volunteering we do, we can make the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people in Singapore better. We don’t mind getting our hands dirty - sometimes literally, so people can see that we care.

Many Singaporeans will come and thank in theunderstand community us for our service, and don’t why an expat would be interested in helping out locally - to which my response is always - it’s my home too while we are here.

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WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE CONSIDERING TAKING ON THE ROLE? Don’t be daunted! You make the role work for you, and take on as much or as little as you want. It’s lots of fun!

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CHECK OUT

Whether you’re a new arrival or you’ve been here for years, it’s always fun to shop for homewares, precious antiques or explore Singapore’s heritage homes.

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1 NUS BABA HOUSE 157 NEIL ROAD, TANJONG PAGAR 088883

babahouse.nus.edu.sg Built around 1895, Baba House was once the ancestral home of a Peranakan Chinese family, before the property was acquired by the National University of Singapore (NUS). The heritage house now invites the public to view the house and experience early 20th century Peranakan domestic life and culture. Tours and visits are offered five times a week. Book ahead!

2 ONE KIND HOUSE 136B LORONG J TELOK KURAU RD

facebook.com/onekindhouse 75 year old Mdm Ng was coaxed out of retirement by her grandson to breathe new life into her East Coast family home of almost 50 years and create a 21st century kampong. Apart from her popular local cooking classes for Airbnb Experiences ($99 a person), she hosts welcoming dinners at the house, where you can travel back in time to old school Singapore.

3 CHINA COLLECTION 20 MALCOLM ROAD, 308259 *OPEN BY APPOINTMENT

chinacollection.com.sg This family business is run by Anne Lockett and her son Doug, who curate a stunning collection of antique furniture, ranging in age anywhere from 80 to 200 years. Make an appointment and browse their latest collections - sourced from China six times a year and thoughtfully restored.

4 DANISH DESIGN CO 100E PASIR PANJANG RD #06-03 CENTURY WAREHOUSE 118521

5 BED BATH AND TABLE PARKWAY PARADE 80 MARINE PARADE, 449269 (OTHER STORES IN SUNTEC AND WATERWAY POINT)

bedbathntable.com.sg BB&T have been a homewares staple in Australia since the 60s, and now they’re quietly setting up shop in Singapore, with three stores across the island. Specialists in designer bed linen and homewares – they sell everything from bright beach towels to seasonal items like Christmas baubles and table decorations.

6 HOCK SIONG 153 KAMPONG AMPAT #01-03, JUNJIE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING 368326

hocksiong.com.sg This former family of Karung Guni (rag and bone) traders now on-sell second hand furniture and antiques from local hotels and residential households. Located in an old industrial building, the store is a jumble of tables, chairs, posters, lamps and more.

An absolute treasure trove for bargain hunters and collectors.

7 EASTERN CARPETS NO.1, SYED ALWI ROAD, #03-02, SONG LIN BUILDING, 207628 *TEMPORARY SHOWROOM, PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR CURRENT LOCATION

easterncarpets.com.sg Bare floors? Eastern Carpets sell unique, hand-woven rugs in a myriad of colours and designs, from all over the world including the major weaving centres of Central Asia, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. Owners Shukor and Edmund have a vast knowledge of rugs and can advise on their care and maintenance.

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wtpstyle.com Need a home overhaul but afraid of commitment? WTP offers flexible furniture rental packages, from one month (perfect if you’re waiting for your container to arrive) up to 36 months. You can also choose to rent just one item (like a bedroom set for short term guests) or enough furniture to deck out your entire home. They also offer custom-made furniture and interior design advice.

9 ORIGINALS 896 DUNEARN ROAD, SIME DARBY CENTRE #02-03, 589472

originals.com.sg Originals sources their highly regarded line of furniture throughout Asia, bringing together a collection of modern teak wood furniture with clean lines and neutral colours. Think cream linens, soft greys and light, natural grain woods, mixed with striking tribal designs.

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hipvan.com On a tight budget but love indulging in the latest hip homewares styles? Hip Van has you covered. This online local store has a constantly refreshed range of fun furniture, lighting, décor and kitchenware.

Measure up and eyeball their range at their experience store.

Representing more than twenty famous Danish and European brands, this is heaven for lovers of clean, functional Scandinavian design. Pick up furniture from iconic designers like Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Finn Juhl. The company also has a policy of working with socially responsible suppliers.

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After expat postings in Switzerland, Spain and San Francisco, Juliet Harper and her family were looking to start afresh in a contemporary, sky high condo. The new arrivals settled on Leedon Heights in Holland Village, and they love the soaring glass windows, green views and balcony lap pool.

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Who lives here?

Kiwi expat Juliet Harper, her husband and three children, Will, Kate and Charlie, Jack Russell, Pippi and helper, Lerna.

Why did you choose this living space?

Before coming here, we lived in San Francisco and had a big spacious home in a very friendly neighbourhood. When we found out we were moving to Singapore and now the children are all teenagers we jumped at the chance to try another style of living. This condo ticked all the boxes and it was a mutual decision to choose this above all the other properties we had seen.

What do you love about the space?

The condo has floor-to-ceiling windows and has the most wonderful view of Bukit Timah and the lush greenery Singapore offers. The pool makes up for the lack of outdoor space and we love the open feel to it.

What do you like about the area?

This condo is relatively new, however we often hear people telling us of the farms and orchards that used to be here. We are just settling in but we love the area and what it has to offer. We like to jog in the Botanical Gardens in the morning before it gets too hot. We are lucky to have Cluny Court, Holland Village and Dempsey Hill on our doorstep and with the MRT so close by our children have become independent very quickly.

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Your favourite spot in the house?

I like to escape to my office after dinner and spend a few hours there. I hope to be able to start painting again and it’s the perfect spot to do this. And there is nothing better than watching the sun go down from the balcony on a Friday evening with a refreshing drink or two in hand!

Describe your decorating style I buy things because I like them. As an expat, I believe that is so important. It’s easy to buy things to fit a house, only to move again and find it doesn’t work in another. I try to be disciplined about the choices I make, rather than to follow fashion trends.

I want to have objects in my home that are personally impactful and pulled together to make it meaningful,

comfortable and to feel like home. I don’t want the house to feel disjointed, rather that it flows from one space to the next.

I have objects that tell our story - a cuckoo clock from Switzerland, curated medicine bottles from my father’s pharmacy, antique cups from my grandmother, prints from places we visited in Europe and most of my art is

by New Zealand artists.

What colours and shades are you drawn to?

My home primarily consists of “donkey” colours; black, white, brown and beige! It’s safe but I find it calming and complimentary. I tie it all together using texture and tone - leather, linen, seisal, and cane to name a few, counter balancing each other and adding interest.

Most importantly however, I am not afraid to mix the old with the new.

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Tropical shades: Palms, orchids and flowers bring shades of yellow, white and green to the serene space; an old school record player adds retro cool to a teen bedroom.

Our last move I had a lot of navy accents and feature walls, this time I have tried to compliment the jungle vibe with a dash of emerald green - as subtle as it is!

What do you love collecting?

I adore chairs and have been an avid collector for some time! When I lived in Basel, Switzerland I used to pop over the border to The Vitra Design House in Germany - they have the official

contract to produce many chair brands. I picked up Ray and Charles Eames chairs and a few from Verner Panton for our large farmhouse style kitchen table.

Unfortunately these didn’t fit here, so are in storage back in New Zealand waiting for my next housing project!

I went on to collect many other chairs from Kettal, Mies van der Rohe, Hans Wagner and Bertoia to name a few. Our new kitchen stools are from Kettal, which

I purchased here. Whilst living in America I bought a linen sofa and a grey American oak dining table from Restoration Hardware, which add comfort and size.

Do you have a favourite piece?

One of my favourite items is a lampshade

by David Trubridge, a New Zealand designer. I am unable to have it installed above my dining table due to the sheer height of the ceiling, so I have it in my office. When lit, it projects an amazing pattern around the room, resembling coral.

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Deceiving appearances There’s not much to indicate what lies behind the unassuming frontage of Mark Thomas and Wendy Lai’s shophouse in Emerald Hill Road. When the Aucklandbased family arrived in Singapore two years ago, they initially lived in a condo in Tiong Bahru, but were on the lookout for a heritage home. “Wendy was born in Singapore before immigrating to New Zealand when she was 10,” says Mark.

“She grew up in a shophouse on the East Coast and we wanted to experience that style of living, but also do it in a central and vibrant location.”

The family felt right at home in the three-level abode, which boasts soaring ceilings and is naturally cool. “We love the sense of history contained in the house.

If only the walls could talk!” says Mark.

“It used to be a shop, which makes it an unusual space to live in - although not all of the shophouses in Emerald Hill were.

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Who lives here?

ANZA Executive Committee Member Mark Thomas, Wendy Lai and their two sons Ahryn and Reuben.

Old meets new: Modern decor and bright colours blend seamlessly with classic heritage features.

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family time and relaxing,” says Mark. “The boys have separate rooms and their own ensuites, and we use the mezzanine area between their rooms as an office-play room and storage area. Wendy and I have a large dressing room on the level below our bedroom so we’ve put a sofa bed in there to double as a fourth bedroom when guests stay. We like that there is easy and flexible living in a relatively modest space. And all the stairs keep you fit!”

This is a place where we can have fun as a family but also have spaces we can retreat into.

Let’s play!

With Orchard Road and dozens of restaurants and bars right on their doorstep, the location offers plenty of entertainment and eating options. “It’s a vibrant spot with lots of coming and going,” says Mark. “From the tourists passing through for photos of the historic Emerald Hill Conservation area, to the series of busy bars on one side and Chatsworth School on the other.

Somerset MRT is two minutes’ walk away.”

The family likes to haunt the hip alfresco café at the bottom of their street – Hej Kitchen (hejthere.com). “Next to that is our favourite bar Alley (alleybar.sg) with its retro lounge rooms and large internal green wall,” says Mark. “The Escape play zone is nearby and we use that for outdoor family basketball games. A mustvisit secret spot for a relax or drink is the top floor pool level of Hotel Jen across the road. And Cuppage Street, just past the CentrePoint mall, has a vast array of eating options, and live rugby!”

Family time At home, the family gravitates to the comfortable casual lounge next to the kitchen, sitting under the greenhousestyle glass roof. “It’s a great place to enjoy being bathed in sun, or to watch passing thunderstorms,” says Mark. “For a house with few windows, it’s very light inside because of the glass ceiling. It’s also surprisingly cool.”

The family arrived in Singapore without any heavy furniture, but they did bring their prized artworks – striking, colourful pieces from New Zealand artists are a feature of the home. “Subsequently we purchased several Asian furniture pieces - including some from the last ANZA Ball auction! It’s great having mix of Kiwi and Chinese elements in the house, because that reflects what we have in our family!”

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Mix and Match: Antique Chinese funiture mingles happily with a retro lounge set and quirky, arresting artworks from well known New Zealand artists, including Ralph Hotere and Piera Mcarthur.

FURNITURE BUYS:

The house was furnished with buys at IKEA at Alexandra, Dempsey Hill’s Asian furniture stores and a Carousell kit-set furniture maker.

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70 Y EA R S

CELEBRATING 70 AMAZING YEARS OF ANZA

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t was a full house at ANZA’s 70th Birthday celebration at the Australian High Commission on Thursday 20 September. The event gathered over 500 of ANZA’s community to blow out the candles on our towering cupcake stand, sing Happy Birthday and taste delicious gourmet bites from a communal Grazing Table assembled by Chef Elizabeth Theodoros and Lush Platters. The spread included cheeses, vegetables, dips, seafood, hand-carved hams, cured meats and artisan breads. A resident DJ spun tunes and got everyone up on their feet and a glam photo booth proved popular. This being an Aussie and Kiwi bash, there were plenty of meat pies, beers and fine wines!

“ANZA means community, camaraderie and mateship – this is a great night to celebrate the organisation and what it means to so many.”

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WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS:

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“The presentation tonight is amazing, the table is laden with food, the quantity and variety of dishes is incredible and it all tastes really good. Everything tonight has been great. We joined ANZA from the start of our time in Singapore, as we knew that was the way to make friends in a new city!”

– Jenny Sutton

“I’ve been a member of ANZA for 10 years and in Singapore for 12 years. I’m having a ball tonight.

Love the degustation table – it’s very European and bountiful and all about sharing. It’s Asia meets Australia. I really love how at ANZA I can still get a hit of the irreverent Australian sense of humour and the sounds and tastes of home, which I really miss.”

– Maiji Burtmanis

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“Tonight is excellent – so fun! I love the variety of food, nice fruits and vegetables. It reminds me of home.

Amazing night!”

– Sabine Bruan

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What you thought!

On behalf of all of us thanks for a great night last night. The atmosphere was very cheerful and relaxed!

LYDIA ASTILL, EXPAT DENTAL

The 70th was a wonderful event. What an amazing spread, cool vendors and the night was flawless.

HELEN SOULSBY

“My family has been in Singapore for 45 years. I’ve been here since 1990, on and off. My memory is playing against ANZA at the Singapore Cricket Club and having many battles over the years! It’s great ANZA has been around for so long, and it’s obviously a great resource for the Australian and New Zealand community in Singapore.”

– Stephen Blaxhall, Petersons Wines

A fantastic event. It was great to have Wolf Blass be part of it!

Congratulations again on the 70th!

CHRIS COBURN TREASURY WINE ESTATES

Thank you for a wonderful night. The scrumptious spread of food, wines and fabulous venue all added to the fun time we enjoyed with lovely people. We really felt part of a great community.

TIM & VINOSHA WAGGETT

ANZA certainly knows how to throw a birthday party! Kudos to the team for all the hard work in putting the event together, and for what went on behind the scenes to make it such an enjoyable evening! It was a fun night, delicious food, wine, music and dancing, in a beautifully decorated venue! Thank you!

PRITI KAPUR

Everything was so well organised, the food was delicious and the company of fellow ANZA Members was marvellous.

RAELENE TAN (LIFE MEMBER)

SINGAPORE'S CRAFT BREWERY

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OUT & ABOUT

LADIES NIGHT CAFÉ MELBA

It was a night of alfresco dining under the stars, chatting and connecting at Ladies Night at Café Melba on the East Coast.

A crowd of 60 gorgeous gals enjoyed fine wines, champagne and Australian favourites like chicken parmas, steaks, salads and seafood.

Join us at the next Ladies Night at Overeasy, at Orchard on Tuesday 23 October.

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THRIVING IN SINGAPORE

We went out on a high note at our final Thriving in Singapore event for 2018, with newcomers getting practical advice and tips for living in the Lion City, alongside delicious morning tea from Expat Kitchen and lots of fun socialising. Thanks to our speakers and event partners AAM-Advisory, GEMS World Academy – Singapore, WorldFirst, International Medical Clinic, and Expat Dental.

Join us at the next Thriving in Singapore event in the New Year.

CHECK ANZA.ORG.SG/EVENTS FOR DETAILS.

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AFL GRAND FINAL EVENT

A crowd of 100 footy fanatics joined us at our home ground, McGettigans, Clarke Quay to watch the final two teams light up the MCG on the last Saturday in September.

There was face (and scalp!) painting, awesome prizes and loads of big screen action as the West Coast Eagles narrowly took home the premiership from a valiant Collingwood. No-one was hungry or thirsty, with free-flow beer and wine and a tasty menu of Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, pastas and our favourite Aussie meat pies!

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY

VENUE SPONSOR

PIE SPONSOR

PRIZE SPONSOR

clarke quay - singapore

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“I wouldn’t miss ANZA’s Melbourne Cup event, it’s such fun. I’m not sure what I’m wearing, but I’ll try to match it to my huge, fancy hat: it cost a fortune so it has to get an airing every Melbourne Cup! We’ve actually been living in Melbourne for four years, so we appreciate the significance of the race. I’m hoping to see a few nice frocks and fascinators tonight and get some inspiration.”

– Anne Marie Woodsell

ON TRACK AND ON TREND

ANZA models strutted their stuff in front of a packed audience of fashionistas for a preview of the hottest frocks and headwear in preparation for our ANZA Melbourne Cup Race Day event on 6 November. Huge thanks to event sponsors Petersons Wines for keeping glasses topped up, Expat Kitchen for roving canapes, Shopping At Tiffany’s for dressing our models in the latest looks, and The Big Blow for stunning hair and make-up.

Get your Melbourne Cup event tickets at anza.org.sg/events. If you’re looking to impress, The Big Blow salon opens early at 6am for Melbourne Cup makeovers.

“A few of the walking group girls came along to support Louise (Jones) who’s strutting her stuff on the catwalk.

I’m coming to the Melbourne Cup event and I’m definitely looking for inspiration – something in a bright colour like orange or white, with a flower fascinator. I’ve been to a few ANZA Melbourne Cup events – they’re always lots of fun. The walking group has about three tables booked!”

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C A SUA L C O F F E E

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ctober was Breast Cancer Awareness month and our ANZA Casual Coffee group and friends gathered in all shades of pink for their special “WEAR PINK” fundraising event at Boomerang Bistro & Bar, Boat Quay.

Guests heard from two survivors who reminded them to live in the moment, and always go for regular breast screenings. Donations were made to the Breast Cancer Foundation. This month CC returns to the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

CASUAL COFFEE DATE: WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER & FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2018 KYLIE BARTLEY 8138 7684

SUE CHAMBERLAIN 9390 6937

COLLETTE HEIGHT 9181 3076

SANDRA POH 8189 5128

SUSAN ROLLO 8587 2065

JULIE JOHNSON 9025 2430

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf #01-26 Orchard Central 181 Orchard Road from 10am onwards

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There is so much to see and do in Singapore so come and explore with us.

anza.org.sg/tours/

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DEEPAVALI WALK IN LITTLE INDIA

FOODIE ADVENTURES IN LITTLE INDIA

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CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS AT POLLEN

FOOD AND HERITAGE IN JALAN BESAR

FESTIVE FLORAL ARRANGING

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AN Z A TOUR S

DEEPAVALI WALK IN LITTLE INDIA Deepavali – the Festival of Lights, is the most important festival of the year for Hindus. Come on this walk to find out how people of Hindu faith celebrate this very colourful holiday. Check out Serangoon Road and its back streets, and discover interesting shops selling spices, textiles and garlands. Learn about the history of the area and see the beautiful architecture

of the rainbow-hued terrace houses.

Hear about the Gods in the oldest Hindu temple in the area and witness how the devotees pray. Taste delicious Indian snacks and ‘pulled’ tea. Curious about how a sari is tied? A seamstress will do a live demonstration just for us! You have the option of staying on for lunch at the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Little India.

FOODIE ADVENTURES IN LITTLE INDIA Learn about Singapore’s food traditions and history in the company of our “foodie” guide and One Farrer Hotel’s dynamic chef. Walk through Little India, and learn about its colourful history, and visit one of Singapore’s most iconic markets to learn about the ingredients we will later cook with. Take the MRT back to the hotel for refreshments, followed by a tour of

the hotel’s private rooftop farm with amazing views over Little India. Handpick fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs to bring to the cooking studio, then make your own Butter Chicken, Indian Prawn Curry and Vegetable Biryani Rice with poppadum and chutney, and savour the “fruits of your labour” at the end of the session.

CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS AT POLLEN You might have been to the Flower Dome, but have you seen the spectacular Christmas installation, promising more than a Myer Christmas window? Be one of the first to view the 2018 display and get into the Christmas spirit. Our afternoon starts with a delicious savoury and sweet

afternoon high-tea experience at the award-winning Pollen Restaurant at Gardens by the Bay. Afterwards, wander through the blooms of the dome at your leisure. Remember Santa is from the North Pole, so bring something warm to wear inside the chilly dome.

FOOD AND HERITAGE IN JALAN BESAR We welcome you to Jalan Besar, where hardware stores and machinery repair shops mingle with hipster cafes. The fascinating area has two personalities traditional stores trade during the day and a totally different set of businesses fire up at night. We will hear stories of the most

famous nightclub of a bygone era and also the infamous ‘Thieves Market’ which operated for 80 years. Discover striking shophouses, some which boast facades seen nowhere else in Singapore. And true to Singapore’s heritage, of course there is the food! JB is a food bloggers favourite.

FESTIVE FLORAL ARRANGING Interested in floral arrangements but not sure where to start? Join us and learn to create your own gorgeous floral centerpiece, just in time for the festive season. Choose the right flowers to mix, the optimal number of colours, heights and varieties, and what else you can do to make your creation a work of art.

Bring along some festive pieces such as Christmas balls for your individual arrangement and take your masterpiece home to impress friends at your next party. While we learn and work, enjoy coffee, cake and a chat in the beautiful Fleur & Blossoms studio.

DATE: THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER TIME: 9.30AM-12.30PM MEET: T EKKA MARKET, CORNER OF BUFFALO AND SERANGOON ROADS. NEAREST MRT LITTLE INDIA. COST: M EMBER $40, NON-MEMBER $50

DATE: TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER TIME: 9.00AM-12.30PM MEET: ONE FARRER HOTEL & SPA COOKING STUDIO, 1 FARRER PARK STATION ROAD, SINGAPORE 217562. TAKE EXIT C FROM FARRER PARK MRT. COST: MEMBER $85, NON-MEMBER $100

DATE: WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER TIME: 3.00-6.00PM MEET: 2.50PM OUTSIDE

POLLEN, GARDENS

BY THE BAY, NEAREST

MRT BAYFRONT

COST: MEMBERS $55, NON-MEMBERS $65

DATE: FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER TIME: 9.30AM-12.30PM MEET: 9.20AM AT GROUND

LEVEL, EXIT H FARRER

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CITY SQUARE MALL

COST: MEMBERS $40, NON-MEMBERS $50

DATE: WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER TIME: 10.00 AM-12.00PM MEET: 71 BRIGHTON CRESCENT,

SERANGOON, 559214

COST: MEMBERS $85, NON-MEMBERS $100

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FEATURED

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

FEATURED D IS C OUNT MEMBERS BIRTHDAY TREAT!

tomato.sg Members birthday treat, receive a complimentary family session with one 5×7” free of charge during your birthday month!

F E ATU R E D BEN EFI T S DUMPLING DARLINGS

THE DAMAI

JAMIE’S ITALIAN

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thedamai.com Enjoy 20% off Best Available Rate / Bed and Breakfast Rate. Upon booking, enter “ANZA2018”.

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 NOVEMBER 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

SE L E C T ED BEN EFI T S GLENBURN TEA ESTATE (DARJEELING, INDIA)

NEELESHWAR HERMITAGE (KERALA, INDIA)

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Nick Oxborrow’s tri-level shophouse can be found in the colourful Blair Plain conservation area, where ornate, restored heritage houses are an eclectic mix of Chinese, Malay and European designs.

His vibrant home is an enchanting kaleidoscope of colour and quirky antique pieces.

Artists in residence Upon entering the serene courtyard, there’s little to indicate the grand, high ceilings and spacious rooms inside. “From the outside, it looks small - like a little Peranakan chocolate box,” says Nick. “But inside, the size always surprises people.”

The house has several functions for business and living. Downstairs Carlos is prepping for an exhibition, with large cavasses. Upstairs houses Fabulation (fabulation.com.sg) Nick’s event services agency, as well as a formal dining area, swathed in rich Chinese reds, and a tropical outdoor kitchen.

The top floor is reserved for Nick and Carlos, with a cosy living nook and desk, and a green outdoor balcony that overlooks terrace houses. It’s perfect for a quiet drink at night after the heat dissipates. “As my house is both work and play, I have organised it so that the top floor is a totally private living 42 anza

This house reminds me of old Singapore. It’s also a multi-purpose space that has room for both my business and for living.

space with bedroom, sitting room and bathroom,” says Nick. “The second floor is our main living and working space with our kitchen, dining room and office, so

it’s a shared space. The first floor is mainly storage and studio where Carlos works on his art and we can entertain as well.”

This isn’t Nick’s first home in Singapore.

“I was born and partially grew up in Singapore. My father moved here 50 years ago in 1968 from the UK and we’ve not looked back. I’ve lived in the UK for school, and Switzerland and Boston for Hotel School and work, but Singapore is home. My parents lived on Cuscaden Road in Orchard in an old apartment building that is now St Regis Residences.

My childhood home was a black and white on Stevens Road and I also lived in an old walk up Arab Street. So this is my forth residence.”

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WHO LIVES HERE?

Nick Oxborrow, partner Carlos and their beagles Lola and Coco

Treasure trove: There’s so much to admire in the home - from stunning antiques to quirky keepsakes.

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Heritage features Nick adores the heritage elements of the house. “This house has really good energy. It’s filled with history and the old world of Singapore. The moulding design at the front is beautiful, but the inside is just as striking, with its exposed beams, ornate tiled floor and traditional wood floor boards. All these features give the house a lovely feel.”

The neighbourhood is close to buzzing Duxton Hill, the CBD, as well as Sentosa.

“I love how central it is – we can get to everywhere in the island quite easily and also access Orchard, the City and the West. It’s such an ideal place for me to live, as I do so much running around.”

For morning meetings, good coffee is a stone’s throw away. “Kith Café and Strangers Reunion are my go to places for a quick bite or an all-day breakfast. I love the banana smoothie from Kith and My Grandfather’s Sandwich at Strangers.”

We’ve got things from all over Asia from our travels. An elephant puppet from Myanmar, a Buddha from Bali and hurricane lamps from Sri Lanka.

I also have a few heirloom family items – the 1950’s Coca Cola ice box my grandmother used to own in Bagdad is my favourite of them.

Statement pieces Nick’s interiors are a blend of antiques, second hand items and travel finds.

“Our furniture is a random collection of old, new, second hand and gifted. The chandelier in the kitchen made out of kitchen utensils comes from an old pub in London that was being renovated. It no longer matched the new décor so the new owner gave it to me and I’ve loved it ever since. The dining room table a dear neighbour sold to us for $100 – we painted it red. The dining chairs we bought for $50 from an old restaurant and I had my childhood friend’s teenage daughter paint them – she went home covered in red paint! I also love the white monkey lamp on the wall. It’s so eclectic that we decided to leave it as the only statement at the top of the stairs.”

Throw it together Nick’s decorating style is hard to define.

“It’s definitely an eclectic mix – we’re not exactly shabby chic – more shabby glam!

I just buy things I like and then it all sort of comes together.”

But his home will never resemble a museum. “I like to be able to look around and see beautiful objects but I don’t want everything so stiff and perfect that I worry all the time. I was brought up in an environment where everything had to be perfect and it was always a bit tense.

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Seeing Red: The dining table and chairs were given a coat of bright red paint, and the space is perfect for both morning meetings and dinner parties.

So I don’t worry if something breaks – use it, enjoy it and when it goes it goes.”

Nick also has a special connection to ANZA – he will judge this months’ Melbourne Cup Race Day Best Dressed competition. “Not only are ANZA my neighbours, but I love the occasions and the friendship that I have found in the organisation. It’s really important that communities are built to provide a home away from home for expats.”

NICK’S GO-TO STORES:

Hotlotz (hotlotz.com) “An auction house that’s fantastic for unique old items.”

Hock Siong & Co (hocksiong.com.sg) “You can pick up old furniture from closing or renovating hotels - my gold lamps in the dining room are from there.”

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Singapore has one of the world’s best public housing schemes, run by the Housing Development Board (HDB). More than one million HDB flats house over 80% of Singapore’s population, and about 90% of these residents own their own home. This means Singapore has one of the highest home-ownership rates in the world.

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n his 2018 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke about the success of government housing.

“Singapore’s housing policies have been uniquely successful. We are the only major city in the world where nearly every young couple getting married can afford to buy their first home immediately.”

What is HDB housing?

The HDB develops residential estates as various sites throughout Singapore, and the flats are offered for sale under a 99year leasehold.

Why a leasehold and not freehold?

Prime Minister Lee explains the rational.

“HDB sells the flat to you for 99 years.

You own it, and you can pass it on for one or two generations. After that, the flat returns to the State, the Government redevelops the land, and builds new flats for future generations. This is the only way to recycle the land and ensure that all our descendants can buy new flats of their own”.

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mission statement is promoting active and cohesive communities, so HDB developments are always planned with community facilities in mind.

ballot is a time-consuming process.

Once you have a secured a flat, there is a minimum occupation period of 5 years before you can sell it or rent it out.

How does the housing system work?

Can expats rent a HDB?

There are two types of HDB flats available to buy: new flats in new developments where the price is determined by the HDB, or resale flats which you buy from the owner with prices determined by the market.

In general, only Singaporean citizens can buy HDB flats. Under certain circumstances, Permanent Residents can buy resale HDB flats.

To buy a flat in a new development, prospective buyers enter a ballot. Their queue position in the ballot is determined by various eligibility criteria and priority schemes.

For example, unmarried citizens under the age of 35 cannot apply unless they are widowed or orphaned. Priority schemes include first-time applicants (new homeowners), seniors, and multigenerational applications where parents apply to live in the same development as their married children. There are currently more than10 different priority schemes, so determining an applicant’s place in the

Yes. For an expat, the maximum initial lease term is 1.5 years. To renew your lease after that, the owner will need to reapply to the HDB office for approval. This is partly because there is a ‘non-citizen quota’ for each neighbourhood and block. The HDB sets this quota to maintain an ethnic mix in HDB towns. Currently, the quota is set at 8% at the neighbourhood level and 11% at the block level. Once the quota is reached, only Singaporeans and Malaysians can rent a flat in that neighbourhood or block.

History of HDBs In the 1950’s, many Singaporeans were living in slum-like settlements. To remedy this, the HDB was set up in 1960. It replaced its predecessor, the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT), which was set up by the British in the 1920s. Within three years of formation, the HDB had

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Heritage Trail. Some of the original residents settled there after being made homeless by Singapore’s biggest fire at Bukit Ho Swee, which killed four people and left 16,000 homeless. built 21,000 flats. Over the years, HDB architects have experimented with many architectural styles.

HDB hotspots Some of Singapore’s most significant HDB developments include:

Stirling Road, Queenstown Blocks 45, 48 and 49 in Stirling Road were some of the first flats completed after the HDB was formed. Handed over to residents in 1961, these blocks formed part of HDB’s ‘First Five-Year Programme’, an ambitious plan to build 50,000 units in five years. These blocks are still standing today and are part of Queenstown’s

The largest HDB towns are Jurong West, Tampines and Woodlands, with over 200,000 residents each.

You’re not allowed to have cats (because they tend to escape and urinate in common areas). One dog is ok, as long as it’s a breed on the HDB-approved list.

The highest price recorded for a resale HDB flat is $1.18 million, for a five-room flat in Bishan.

The HDB town of Queenstown was named after Queen Elizabeth II, to celebrate her coronation in 1952.

The iconic dragon playground at Toa Payoh was designed in 1979 by HDB employee Mr Khor Ean Ghee, for the Toa Payoh HDB town residents.

Tiong Bahru The town of Tiong Bahru contains several historically significant styles of HDB blocks. The area was first developed by the SIT prior to formation of the HDB. The Art-Deco-style buildings bordered

by Seng Poh Rd, Tiong Poh Rd, Tiong Bahru Road and Moh Guan Terrace were built in the 1930s. In 2003, they were given conservation status by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Between 1948 and 1954, SIT also built several blocks of four-storey buildings with distinctive rounded staircases, that can be seen along Tiong Bahru Road and around Tiong Bahru Market.

The Pinnacle @ Duxton The Pinnacle’s striking design resulted from an international architecture

competition, which attracted over 200 entries from architects in more than 30 countries. It was won by two Singaporean architecture firms, ARC Studio Architecture + Urbanism, and RSP Architects Planners & Engineers.

The estate has 1,848 apartments in seven blocks. As well as being the first 50-storey HDB project in Singapore, it features the world’s longest sky gardens.

The gardens, at 500 meters length, are located on level 26 and level 50. The 50th level is open to the public on payment of a $6 fee, and enjoys panoramic city views.

Public interest in the development, completed in 2009, was enormous.

3,149 applications were received for the first release of 528 flats. It has received numerous design awards.

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Swapping inner city living for a black and white house surrounded by nature was an easy choice for fitness professional Mel Cassidy and her family.

Where are you from?

I was born in Sydney, but I grew up in Ulladulla on the South Coast of NSW. It was right by the beach. When I was 18 I moved to Sydney, and then here. I’ve been in Singapore for 12 years now.

How did you find this house?

We started off in Grange Road, in a condo with a big pool and resort facilities, but not a lot of outdoor space. We wanted to get a dog, so we moved into a landed place – once you’ve done that it’s very hard to go back! My kids Rory and Jordy were at Tanglin Trust School and we would drive past this neighbourhood all the time, so it was on my radar.

What’s the history of this place?

It used to be a British army camp. These

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houses were for middle ranking officers, who lived here with their families. I had a lady walk past taking photos the other day, and she said: ‘I hope you don’t mind, but I used to live here when my dad was posted here 30 years ago.’ I was like, ‘no problem!’

Have you done any work on the house?

We’ve done quite a bit of work. We added the front patio and a cover at the back so that Rory could have a play area.

Even though black and whites are big, the rooms are not huge – so there’s not enough space to have a dining or play room. We extended the outdoor areas instead – now we have dinner outside every night, and I just love that. It also meant we could put in black and white striped blinds, which was my dream!

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Who lives here?

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Mel is resourceful and likes a home project. She sanded back and repainted her bed and chest of drawers from dark teak to light wood and pieced three IKEA rattan rugs together in the living room to make one large floor covering.

What do you love about the house?

I love having the outdoor space. Rory is a keen golfer and footballer so it’s perfect for him. I also love entertaining, and this house is set up for barbecues. In Australia I grew up with an outdoorsy lifestyle, with space for kids and dogs, so it’s nice to have it here in Singapore.

We don’t have air con – everyone freaks out about that – but we have fans and the doors are open all the time. The houses have open vents, already built in – so there’s airflow through the house all the time. Rory has asthma and eczema, so the air con just didn’t agree with us. I luckily don’t get bitten by mosquitos and neither do the kids, so that doesn’t really worry us.

What style did you want for your space?

I adore the black and white minimalistic, traditional look. This house has a style of its own, so my furniture choice is really in keeping with that - it’s not outrageously modern or antique. I got a lot of the furniture from Originals – their pieces 50 anza

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have a modern Asian feel. I like light, bright, white, clean lines! That’s what I’ve gone for, but there are also little pops of colour around the house.

What are some of your most precious possessions?

I love my framed neckpiece. We were at the border checkpoint passing through

Kenya and Tanzania. A lady had a whole stack around her neck for sale. I spotted one in particular – I really liked the colours and the way it went together and I had to buy it. It’s a great memento.

How did you get into the fitness industry?

Originally when we came to Singapore, I

Meaningful mementos: “The print in my bedroom is from Jordy – she signs off every card: “to the Moon and Back.” That’s our saying.”

worked in advertising. I left to have Rory, and did freelance bits and pieces. But a friend and I were massively into sport and fitness and we decided that instead of having coffee and cake, we would start a business called Bloom’n FIT (bloomnfit-sg.com) for Mum’s with babies.

It runs in the Botanic Gardens three mornings a week.

Then I split up with my husband and I wanted to stay in Singapore. I needed to do something more substantial in order to afford to live here and to get an EP. I didn’t want to go back into advertising, and that’s when I looked at F45 (f45training.sg/novena). Within three weeks, I’d brought my first franchise. I just took a risk. It’s absolutely my passion – it’s HIIT, high intensity interval training, in a group. It’s my favourite kind of training as it’s so motivational. I’m really passionate about it, and it’s been really amazing. Now I own Novena, Holland Village and Orchard. In the space of two years it’s just taken off and snowballed.

I’m just starting to get some kind of worklife balance!

PRETTY AS A POSTCARD

“I was in a really cute little bookshop in London with Jordy, and I really liked a set of postcards, featuring vintage book covers. She brought them for me later for my birthday. When she was visiting for holidays I said; ‘right we’ve got to do something with those postcards,’ so I found the small clipboards, and we measured it up and nailed them into the staircase wall. It was a great project for us, and every time I look at them, I think of her.”

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SHOPHOUSES OF SINGAPORE Photographer and author TATYANA KILDISHEVA was born in the far east of Russia but has lived abroad for the past 15 years and has called Singapore home for six. Inspired by Peranakan culture and the shophouses of Singapore, Tatyana has released the book Singapore Shophouse Walks featuring beautiful Peranakan architecture on the east coast.

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reas such as Joo Chiat, Duxton Hill, Blair Road and Chinatown are often featured in Tatyana’s work, and she’s always discovering new heritage hot spots to photograph.

From weathered Peranakan tiles, to ornate gates and Chinese lanterns strung high above, her eye for detail is reflected throughout her unique artwork.

What’s your photography background?

I studied photography through attending courses in NYC, but I’m mostly self-taught and have learnt on the job. I spend lot of hours taking many images to find the best light and angle.

What is your book about?

The book takes readers on walks in search of the most beautiful shophouses in the east coast area of Singapore – Joo Chiat, Katong and Geylang, where the streets are filled with bright colours and history. It includes maps to find particular streets, and historic references about the area.

Why did you want to publish this book?

I’ve discovered that many people don’t venture out to the east coast to admire the colourful heritage. This book aims to inspire locals and expats to walk around, mindfully observe, find beauty and decipher symbolism in the shophouse architecture. It’s the first in a series of Singapore shophouse walk books. Next is Chinatown, Duxton and Blair Plain. Also in the works is Little India, Bugis and Kampong Glam.

How did you choose the houses?

After many years of walking, some of them are very dear to me.

I notice when they get a new coat of paint or change of owner and have renovations. I’m drawn to the most striking and well preserved and also the shape of windows and doors and tiles.

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What was involved with creating the book?

Years of watching the neighbourhood change, taking multiple photos to find the best angle and light. Also collaborating with architecture historians, Singapore heritage guides and researchers on finding facts and stories about architecture in the neighbourhood.

What do you find so fascinating about shophouses?

Their unique architecture and colours. Because of the mix of European influence and Chinese culture, the shophouses were built reflecting different epochs, styles and preferences.

Which was your favourite house to shoot?

Houses with purple and blue colours and also the ones that have lavish plants by the entrance, and original European tiles from the early 20th century.

Where do you live yourself?

Pinnacle at Duxton – an iconic HDB in the Tanjong Pagar area, overlooking Chinatown and Duxton Hill.

To buy a copy of Tatyana’s book visit kildi.com, contact shophouse@kildi.com or pick up a copy at the ANZA office!

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What do you love most about this living space?

The outdoor areas, especially the one we have at the back of the house. It’s covered, so even during heavy rain you can still have a lovely dinner outside.

Since we moved here, we have friends over all the time. We even have our own banana tree!

What appeals to you about the location?

Dutch expat Rosalie Sutisna found her Bukit Timah bungalow by chance, while walking in the neighbourhood with her husband Didi.

It was ‘love at first sight’. Since moving in, they have discovered the breezy, open space is perfect for them.

It’s a very classic Singaporean neighbourhood, with a mixture of landed properties dated from the 60’s, and more modern architecture. These kinds of areas are scarce here, and we love it!

What are your favourite local haunts?

I love the nearby wet markets, shops, going for a long hike in the jungle and browsing through local neighbourhoods.

What is this home’s history?

This bungalow was built in the 1960’s and our landlord has owned it from the beginning. The place is renovated but many of the original details have been kept; like the grill in front of our sliding doors. These original details were very appealing to me.

What are your most prized pieces in the home?

Our leather butterfly chair, great for reading! Also our display cabinet, and some art pieces. I call my interior decorating style ‘world interior’ – as I like to mix and match pieces I love from around the world. Like combining my late grandmother’s chest of drawers with an Indonesian shell necklace. I like to collect things from everywhere we have visited, or the places we have lived.

What is most important to you in a home?

To create your own space where you feel the most comfortable.

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Who lives here?

Rosalie Sutisna, her husband Didi. Annissa (12), Lennox (9) and black cat ‘Nero’

We lived in a lovely condo for three years until we came across this place by chance.

Our lease ended, it was vacant and within our budget. I reckon it has been waiting for us!

Where did you get your furniture?

All over the place! One cabinet used to belong to my late grandmother, another antique tea cabinet used to be at my dad’s place. Other things are from Castlery, Carousell, thrift stores and design furniture stores.

What do you do for work?

I work for a lovely company who distributes luxurious European interior

collections in Malaysia and Singapore.

As a Sales Rep I have a few clients I am responsible for. I work from home, so I can be around for the kids.

How long have you lived here?

My home country is The Netherlands, Amsterdam. We have lived here for three years, but it’s my second stint as I lived here thirteen years ago for two years. Singapore is most definitely our second home!

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LIVING ON THE WILD SIDE KARIEN VAN DITZHUIJZEN takes a tongue in cheek look at the wild side of Black and White living.

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o you ever have those days where you are busy shooting monkeys out of your papaya tree with a super soaker and you almost step on a large monitor lizard with your bare feet? Later that night, as you arrive home after a party, there is a four-meter python on your driveway and the taxi uncle mutters under his breath; ‘why on earth do you live here?’ A lot of people ask me what it is like living in one of Singapore’s (in)famous ‘Black and White’ colonial houses. The only real answer to that: it is a unique experience!

If you are into old rickety houses with oodles of charm and nooks and crannies to lose your children in during the too long summer holidays, these houses are for you. If you like a bit of wartime history thrown into the mix - even better.

But if you like your real estate polished, your roof leakage-free, and your bathrooms clear of mould – think again. You need to have a certain tolerance for the wilder aspects of tropical living.

What I love most about our Adam Park house is the immense garden. Our kids can build huts, we host marshmallow roasting campfires and I scoop the leaves out of our pool three times a day. The kids play football, badminton, tag, hide and seek and swing on our jungle swings.

We breed tadpoles and butterflies, keep chickens, plant flowers, herbs and vegetables.

Guests comment that they don’t need to leave the house; staying with us is resort experience enough. That is, those guests that don’t mind sharing their bathroom with our resident toad.

We’re never allowed to forget who we share this lovely green space with.

The second thing people ask when we talk about our house is usually: ‘But what about the snakes?’ For some reason I have the reputation of being a tough gal who fearlessly leads the way in jungle hashes through the wildest terrains, scoops

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up snakes from her daughter’s bed (who was at school, thankfully) with a broom and dustpan, and throws them over the fence without flinching.

What people don’t see is that even though that was a perfectly harmless bronze back tree snake, my heartbeat went through the roof. So it is time to admit here, once and for all: I am terrified of snakes!

I am afraid of the black spitting cobra I saw slithering though the front yard from the window, the extremely poisonous Malay coral snake that

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bit my cycling husband in the rear tire. Even the harmless wolf house snake, kukri snake and the beautiful colours of the tree snakes make me nervous. I have become proficient in identifying local snakes, thanks to the internet and the SG snakes app but still, I remain restless. A child bitten by a cobra can die in hours.

As I am typing this on our patio, a two-foot monitor lizard is sneaking up at me. It is still around five meters away, but that face with its forked tongue is just too much like a snake for its own good!

Each morning I have to work up the courage to go outside to let out the chicken from their supposedly snake-proof coop. I say supposedly, as a huge python can squeeze itself through the tiniest gap and the coop is as rickety as our house.

Our chicken run is the most efficient python trap, as any python with a chicken inside his belly is too lazy and fat to get out again. We have ‘caught’ four already, and yes, I have ACRES on speed dial. Thankfully, this morning, all the chicken are safe. That is, for now.

Despite the snakes, the lizards, the Karien van monkeys, the omnipresent ants, Ditzhuijzen blogs the ear-numbing noise of cicadas at bedu-mama.com and last but certainly not least about her life the terrifying risk of falling in Singapore. trees, I would not want to live anywhere else.

Every day here is an adventure!

Welcome

to our new life and culture column. This is where we’ll take a look at life in Singapore, from cultural celebrations, to daily life, health and family. If you’d like to contribute your thoughts on about any aspect of life in Singapore – please email editor@anza.org.sg

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TRANSPORT

“Our theme this month is Transport,” says ANZA Click! Photography coordinator BRENDAN PAGET. “We had a great selection! - some of them very, er, moving!”

DAMIAN KELLS BOATS “This photo was taken in mid-July near the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park, New York on what turned out to be the hottest day of the summer for the Big Apple. Fortunately this was early morning, before the crowds and sweltering summer heat arrived! The camera I used was a Lumix GH4 with M43 12mm F2.0 lens.”

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AN Z A C L IC K ! PHOTO GR APHY

BRENDAN PAGET WHITE LINE EXPRESS “An old train engine at the Skagway terminal in Alaska. Part of the White Line Express - this train takes you into Canada and back. Wonderland in the winter!”

BRENDAN PAGET CAR PARK TERMINAL “Cars are dropped off at the Singapore container terminal - and then picked up again for distribution. I want the blue one in the middle…”

Interested in photography? Whether you use a point and shoot, camera phone, or something more advanced, we would love you to join our photowalks and discussions. The only prerequisite is enthusiasm. Please contact Brendan at anzaclicksg@gmail.com for more info about Click and upcoming events.

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HOT SPOT S

HOTSPOTS PIP HARRY tries omakase on Orchard and a hip new burger bar at Robertson Quay.

THREE BUNS QUAYSIDE

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n their first standalone location, Three Buns delivers hip cocktail and burger vibes. A newly curated menu features their popular signature burgers, as well as some delicious newcomers and a weekend brunch menu.

The buzz is justified for the beef rendang inspired Red Man Burger - which nails the brief with a falling apart slice of tender beef cheek, soaked in a spicy marinade and sous vide for 24 hours. It’s served with a soft coconut bun and is honestly one of the best burgers I’ve ever eaten. Other standouts include the classic truckstop style burger, Da Cheese Master which stars a juicy black Angus beef patty topped with double cheddar, charred onions, ketchup and white miso paste. Going the whole hog? Order the Miso Dirty Fries, lathered with miso béarnaise, smoked chicken sausage and floss, chives and scallions.

There are tons of inventive cocktails on offer, but for my money – it’s the boozy, thick milkshakes that pair the best with burgers – suck on banana-based 3 Monkey’s and chocolatey Aye Sailor.

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Level 24, Hilton Singapore, 581 Orchard Road, 238883

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l Cielo Rooftop Italian Dining has launched a new omakase dining concept, featuring multiple Japanese-Italian fusion dishes, personally curated by Head Chef, Yohhei Sasaki. Guests are invited to collaborate with Sasaki through suggesting a particular ingredient, drink, dish, or even a special memory that the menu can be planned around.

My group opts for the extra decadent wine-pairing experience, with an expert sommelier matching blends to each delicate course. This style of dining uses fresh, seasonal ingredients, and our impressive plates showcase Autumn flavours.

Fluent in both Italian and Japanese cuisine and techniques, Chef Sasaki spent years training in top Michelin-starred restaurants – and it shows. Starters include a savoury Foie Gras Macaron and Salmon with Wasabi Sauce on a seaweed chip. We move onto Deep Fried Scampi wrapped in Capellini Pasta, Sweet Pumpkin Gnocchi, stuffed with four cheeses and autumn black truffle and the stand-out main dish: a creamy threemushroom risotto with succulent grilled Wagyu and a separate beef consommé and wasabi pesto sauce – a perfect balance between the two cultures and styles of cuisines.

Starting at $158 for 7 courses. Contact ilCielo@hilton.com for reservations (at least three days in advance for omakase).

VERDICT: Elevated above your standard burger joint, Three Buns is a thoughtful, environmentally-aware brand, with incredible food and a passionate Head Chef who cares about every patty, sauce, bun and filling. Perfect for a late night stop, or a lazy weekend brunch.

VERDICT: Not every dish was a winner, but Chef Sasaki’s flavours are bold and fresh, and the experience is novel. Go for the stunning view, the excellent wines and the incredible wagyu.

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TASTE BUDS

TASTEBUDS Chef and author PAYAL THAKURANI whips up a classic, light Thai dessert that’s perfect for Singapore’s hot climate.

Mango Sticky Rice

INGREDIENTS Serves 4 3/4 cup creamy coconut milk (i.e Ayam) 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup Thai glutinous rice 3-4 tbs sugar 1/4 cup pandan leaves, chopped

2 ripe mangoes Toasted sesame seeds or savoury fried moong beans, for garnish

METHOD

The traditional method uses a steamer: 1. Soak sticky rice in 3-4 cups water for at least an hour (or even overnight) 2. Fill the bottom section of your steamer with a few inches of water and cover the steam section with a cheese or muslin cloth. Drain water from rice, and then place it on the cheesecloth.

3. Place chopped pandan leaves in between rice, put the lid on, and steam on medium-high heat. The rice should take about 20 minutes to cook and will become translucent when done.

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“Mango Sticky Rice or Kow Neuw Moon is my favourite dessert of all time. It may be one of the reasons why I keep going back to Thailand. Sweet, ripe mangoes are usually available in abundance in Singapore, so it’s always the perfect time to put together this simple yet outstanding dessert.”

4. Peel mango and chop into wedges.

Heat coconut milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and salt. Stir constantly and let it simmer.

Remove from heat. Pour 1/2 cup of hot coconut milk over hot sticky rice.

Cover and let it sit for 30 minutes.

5. To serve: Place a cheek of mango on each serving plate with one scoopful of rice. You may use an icecream scooper to scoop rice. Pour 2 tablespoons of sweetened coconut milk on each serving.

6. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or savoury fried yellow moong beans. Serve warm.

Long term expat Payal Thakurani is an author, consulting chef, cooking instructor and founder of Commune Kitchen. She hosts cookery classes to promote healthy South-East Asian cooking at her studio in Downtown Gallery.

For free recipes and cooking class updates follow Payal on communekitchen.com or visit her Facebook page facebook.com/communekitchensg

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T UCKERB OX

AT AN INDIAN TABLE RAELENE TAN explores the cuisine and customs of the Indian festival, Deepavali.

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he festival of Deepavali, also known as ‘Festival of Lights’, will be observed on Tuesday, 6 November this year, when Hindus honour Lakshmi, Goddess of Wealth, celebrating the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.

There are lots of opportunities in Singapore to eat festive fare in restaurants or celebrate at friends’ homes. Now is a good time to brush-up Indian dining etiquette, so you’ll feel comfortable and enjoy the party even more!

TABLE SETTING Depending on the type of restaurant or host’s preference, a table may be set with a thali, a metal tray with several small matching metal bowls for food, or a metal tray with indentations to hold food. All the food is served at the same time, with rice or bread placed in the centre of the individual thali.

Or, the setting might be a banana leaf, placed with the glossy side upwards, stem parallel to the diner. Serving bowls of food will be placed in the centre of the table, with serving spoons.

In both styles above, cutlery is not used for eating, unless requested, as food is generally consumed using fingers.

Then again, the setting might comprise an individual dinner plate, with a fork to the left and spoon to the right. A drinking glass will be at the top right. Serving bowls of food and serving spoons will be placed in the centre of the table.

At the table, it is usual for the host to

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.

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invite guests to eat, saying “Sapudungal” (‘please eat’).

EATING USING FINGERS In the traditional style of eating, food is eaten using fingers. Only the right hand is used. Being left-handed, I find it quite challenging! Take a small amount of food, mound it smoothly then, fingertips facing upwards, push the food quickly into your mouth, using your thumb. Take care not to get palms involved, only fingertips should be used. Always mix other food with rice, not the other way round.

When your right hand is sticky from eating, you may use your left hand for passing serving dishes around and drinking. The lightly clenched fist of your right hand, palm downwards, supports your left arm, showing respect in using the right hand. Easy when we know how!

When eating using a fork and spoon, the right hand is used to pass serving dishes.

TABLE ETIQUETTE When serving yourself, rice is placed in the centre. Other food is placed on the far (top) side of your leaf or plate each time. Begin a meal by eating one or two mouthfuls of rice first, rice being the principal food.

It’s good etiquette to finish eating all the rice on one’s plate, leaf or thali. Upon finishing a meal, when eating thali style the bowls are left neatly on the metal tray.

With a banana leaf, it should be folded in half towards your body.

The customary festive greeting is, “Deepavali Valthugal” (‘Deepavali greetings’).

Excerpts from “Indian Etiquette-A Matter of Course” by Raelene Tan, published by Landmark Books.

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T HE WRI T E SPIR IT

FLOWER POWER Author ALICE CLARKPLATTS talks to ANZA Writers’ member Rebecca Foreman about her new novel, The Flower Girls, and the success of The Singapore Writers’ Group.

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arrive to meet Alice for lunch at Balanced Living in Bukit Timah after her doubles tennis match. We are both hungry for something healthy, but I must admit I am hungrier for the details of her new novel, The Flower Girls, due for release 24 January 2019 through Bloomsbury Raven after a fierce publishing bidding war.

“I was seventeen when two year old James Bulger was brutally murdered in England by two ten year old boys. It was everywhere, all the press. I became interested in the story, especially later on as a human rights lawyer, in the way the case was tried. The Flower Girls similarly traces the story of two sisters, accused of killing a two year old girl. The ten year old is tried and convicted of murder while the six year old and her parents, are given new identities.

But then something happens, I’m not going to tell you what,” she teases.

Damn it Alice, we know one another.

From one writer to another, please tell me more. “I think the twist at the end is really quite good. I’m going back to the UK to appear at the Cheltenham Literary Festival and hopefully will be appearing at some regional festivals next year when the novel comes out,” she further explains.

So how does a human rights lawyer become a fully-fledged author with multiple book deals? “I started writing when I was on maternity leave, when my daughter India was asleep,” she says. Alice did an online writing course through Curtis Brown and

secured an agent after being shortlisted for the Impress Prize. It was from here that Alice’s debut novel Bitter Fruits ripened. In her spare time Alice runs the Singapore Writers’ Group which she founded in 2012 as a way to meet up with other writers. The group of professional and amateur writers meet monthly and attend workshops and critique sessions. The group has stemmed a number of published authors including Jo Furniss, H. S. Norup and Stephanie Suga Chen.

Alice aims for 750-1000 words a day and is still fascinated by crime tales. “Now I’m writing a novel about a musician who went missing five years previously.

A journalist begins to reinvestigate the case and discovers that she may not have disappeared at all…” As we finish our lunch, I can see Alice is itching to get back to writing it.

“I love free writing, the only thing I find tough is plot, working backwards.” It is crime after all. “What I need is to just get the words on the page,” she says. “If I have a good writing day, well, there’s no better buzz.”

Find out more about Alice and her writing at aliceclarkplatts.com and the Singapore Writers Group at singaporewritersgroup.com

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SOUL FUEL

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME KIM FORRESTER offers simple tips for settling into your new life in Singapore.

LEAVE LIMBO BEHIND For most expatriates, defining ‘home’ can be an awkward and vague process interspersed with many ifs and buts: ‘well, I’m from x, although my passport says y, and I’m currently living in w’. For many, there’s the added discomfort of not quite knowing how long this home is going to be ‘home’. For those who aren’t fully entrenched in Singapore, it can be distressing having to deal with a relentless feeling of limbo; feeling unsettled and home-less.

In the September issue of this magazine, I wrote about the importance of rejecting the temporary mindset that plagues expat life. This is a vital element in feeling at home, wherever and whenever you are.

But there are two other actions you can take to minimise any sense of limbo, and make Singapore feel more like home for as long as you live on this Little Red Dot:

Kim Forrester is a holistic wellbeing author, consultant and educator. kimforrester.net

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FAMILIARITY VS FITTING IN Research has shown that assimilation with a host culture is a vital component of emotional wellbeing in expats. The ‘expat bubble’ in Singapore is relatively large and inviting, and it’s true that basking in the familiar plays an important role in feeling ‘at home’. However, it’s important to step out of your comfort zone and explore elements of Singaporean culture: learn the language; adopt the cuisine; cheer for

a local sports team; celebrate important festivals with your neighbours. Integrate Singapore into your identity in small-yetsignificant ways.

By the same token, acknowledge where elements of the Singaporean lifestyle don’t work for you. Public transport is the norm in Singapore but you may need a car to truly thrive. Live-in helpers are ubiquitous however you may be uncomfortable with someone in your home.

KNOW YOUR NON-NEGOTIABLES Acknowledge your lifestyle ‘nonnegotiables’. These are the two or three lifestyle elements that are entwined with who you are, and how you thrive. For you, this may mean always relocating with pets, having your own furniture, living in a landed property (or on the ground floor), being able to continue a career, close proximity to a gym or ensuring each child has their own bedroom. Once you recognise your unique set of nonnegotiables, integrate them into your life – and your budget!

Living as an expat offers unprecedented opportunities to try new things and become a new version of you. But the desire to belong – to feel at home – is an inescapable facet of being human. So, even as you adapt, and grow, and explore … what choices can you make today to help you feel more settled?

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Sun 27 January 2-6pm AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, 1 LOR CHUAN, 556818

This Australia Day we’re firing up the grill, chilling the eski and inviting all our mates ‘round for a barbie. Join us in celebrating Down Under ’s big day with delicious eats, including succulent snags, burgers and steaks from The Butcher, fresh seafood, ice-cream, good coffee, a food truck, and plenty of cold bevvies.

Bring the kids and let them loose on dunk tanks, backyard sports, bouncy castles, face painting and slip ‘n slides.

Browse the bustling marketplace, tr y your hand at pop-up arts and crafts workshops and listen to classic Aussie tunes from live band, No Worries.

Don’t forget to pack towels and cossies for the water play activities. See you there!

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WANDERI NG YO G I

WHY YOGA IS MY HOME LEE CARSLEY explores why yoga has become her home, away from home.

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Lee Carsley is the ANZA 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. anza.org.sg/groups/yoga/

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s expats, home has multiple meanings. It’s the place where past memories lie, where your children and your relationship with your partner have grown and a space where you live and work. For me, the practise of yoga is also a home. As my life, location and friendships change and transition, the mat has become the only constant.

Like a home, where we have to air the pillows, give the floors a good clean, or even swap out décor, yoga is internal housekeeping; ventilating and moving on unwanted thoughts, replacing them with much more positive ideas and self-beliefs.

In contrast to our homes that change shape and energy as we move, yoga is always there. Anywhere, anytime, if I feel a little out of kilter or not quite centred, all I have to do is ‘go to the mat’. Yoga for many of us, gives us the sense we are physically rebuilding. My hips and back have never felt suppler, I have great arm tone. I also don’t care much about which body shape is in fashion.

My yoga practice changed my perspective off the mat. I noticed nuances of colour around me, saw a sad woman in a knitted hat, smiled at her and for a nano second, got a smile back. I felt more connected to my breath, to me, and noticed I was connecting more deeply with others, and liking it. I became less afraid of showing the complex facets of me.

Instead of turning them into pieces of performance art (always a good way to truly deflect from the worst aspects of ourselves), I just let them show. People didn’t run away much and I felt my friendships reaching into my heart.

The world has become much safer, and more homely and welcoming, thanks to my yoga.

When the demon sisters of self-neglect and self-destruction begin to play, I go to the mat, to work it through and to feel safe when I do. Like taking refuge in the home when outside is chaos, yoga gives me the headspace to focus and regain calm.

My great aunt had a house made of recycled material long before it was fashionable. It had three floors, and the third floor you could only get to with a ladder. My great uncle was a grand inventor, but stairs were not his strong suit.

Naturally, this was the floor that all the cousins and myself preferred to play in.

There was nothing better than climbing up that ladder at night, giggling, settling into our makeshift beds, and knowing that there was NO WAY anyone could get up or we could get down until morning and someone came to put the ladder up.

We were completely safe from any night creatures. We all slept soundly.

I recall that feeling regularly when I go to my mat: my home.

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NETBALL

THE ROLE OF VOLUNTEER COACHES One of the foundations of ANZA Netball are the parents, who volunteer each week to play an active role in the training sessions. Without this strong volunteer ethos, there would be no ANZA netball.

This month we take a look at the role of the volunteer coaches and the amazing job they do.

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urrently we have about 60 ANZA Netball parents who don their netball uniforms each week to coach their children through drills and match play,” says ANZA Netball’s Michelle Adamson. “There are usually two volunteer coaches per netball team, which provides a good ratio, particularly for the younger age groups where the girls require a little more attention and assistance.”

At ANZA Netball, the volunteer coaches are assisted by around 10 professional coaches who take active lead roles in the training sessions in the age groups from 2009 upwards. “There are also eight teen coaches, ex ANZA players, who volunteer their time on a Saturday morning, to assist in the development of junior netballers.”

The ANZA Netball volunteer coaches are provided with the opportunity and encouraged to attend the Singapore Netball Foundation Course to receive coaching qualifications. Umpiring courses are also provided. “These courses are both theoretical and practical and provide experience and up to date knowledge in the surprisingly fast changing world of netball rules. For some volunteer coaches, it is an opportunity to step back into a classroom to learn new skills for the first time in years! “

KEEP COACHES ON THE COURT “It’s vital to talk to your children about the role of the volunteer coach and

how they can help to ensure that these volunteer coaches will return!” says Michelle.

Some of the key points that our young ANZA netballers should keep in mind are: Listen to your coach Play within the spirit of the game and by the rules of the competition Never argue with a coordinator, coach or volunteer Cooperate with your coach and teammates Play unselfishly and congratulate good teamwork and individual play by others Do not take unfair advantage of another participant Show respect to all participants regardless of their gender, race, ability, religion or language Win graciously and do not brag, or lose calmly and do not get mad After the game, always shake hands and thank the other team and coaches MOST IMPORTANTLY, thank your coach at the end of the session We are so grateful to all the ANZA Netball coaches and other volunteers.

“Coaching is a rewarding and much appreciated way to spend active time with your children. Not only are you helping to create the next generation of netballers, but more importantly the next generation of volunteers.”

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NIPPERS

MEET THE AGE MANAGERS! We find out a little more about the incredible age managers who give up their Sunday morning sleep-ins to get out on the beach with the ANZA Nippers.

U7 MANAGER

Sheree Savage Describe a typical Sunday...

Out the door at 8am, Nippers, brunch and coffee at Tanjong Beach Club (TBC), home to change and hang out for the afternoon.

What do you get out of it?

I’m motivated by the development of the kids – not just with running, boards and flags, but the growth of their abilities to work with and encourage others, and cope with competition. I also love seeing the children involving their parents in the activities.

What are you looking forward to?

Introducing new fun activities into the session with the recent purchase of Nippers Slip ’n Slide!

What does Nippers offer that is so different to other activities?

Beach fun, time in the open water, strengthening swimming confidence and skills and a good balance between individual competition and team.

U12 MANAGER

Pete Browne How did you get involved?

One Sunday morning we were walking along the beach and a friend called out to say hello. She told us they were trialling Nippers activities with their kids as a pilot for Singapore Nippers. We joined in to the next sessions. The kids liked it, we loved it and I joined the first batch of adults to attain Bronze Medallion qualification.

How has the group developed since you’ve been involved?

They can run further, swim further, have grace in both victory and defeat, understand the dangers of the beach, help people in difficulty and work together as a team.

What does Nippers offer that is so different to other activities?

Parents play an integral part in Nippers - whether it is in an official capacity (coach, assistant, admin) or whether participating in the activities with the kids. It is not a drop off activity - so the parents are always there and there is a great sense of community.

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U6 MANAGER Alex Wellington How did you get involved?

My wife! (Founder and President, Skye Wellington). I’ve always loved the ocean. I was a clubbie at Long Reef growing up and spent most of my youth around water. When we had kids it was only natural that I wanted to pass on this love and interest.

What do you get out of it?

I get to witness these kids summoning determination, perseverance, confidence and rising to a not insignificant physical challenge each week.

What changes have you seen in the participants in your group?

They’ve definitely grown in confidence, realising they’re capable of more than they thought.

U11 MANAGER

Kevin O’Reilly How did you get involved?

We religiously participate in Nippers at our local Australian lifesaving club (Fairhaven SLSC) every Christmas holidays. When we heard about ANZA Singapore Nippers it was a no brainer.

What do you get out of it?

It’s great to spend time with your own kids, see them forming friendships, and work with people who are very passionate about what we do.

What changes have you seen?

I’ve seen lots of growing up over the last three years, quiet ones coming out of their shells, friendships formed, laughter, tears, confidence grown and character built. Being schooled by youngsters is a real highlight for me, like using recycled plastic bags to do beach clean-up.

U8 MANAGER

Jackie Nissen Describe a typical Sunday...

Up way too early for a Sunday, an awesome time spent with a great bunch of enthusiastic and energetic U8 kids and parents. Chilled, relaxing brunch with other nippers crew and friends at TBC. What changes have you seen?

I’ve coached the same kids the last few years now and it is awesome seeing them get faster and stronger. The kids energy really rubs off on you. Their technique on the boards has really developed, being taller now, they can do much more in terms of turning and controlling the boards.

What does Nippers offer?

A sense of community and connection back to your roots, especially with our affiliation to Avalon surf club in Australia.

Love those guys coming out!

U9 MANAGER David Jorden How did you get involved?

I saw a random Facebook post about a group of parents who were heading down the beach on Sundays. I emailed Skye, she let me know details and the rest is history!

What do you get out of it?

Our U9 age group objectives are “Honesty (Trust), Teamwork and Effort”. I love watching all the kids develop in different ways. The best example was when one of our Nippers who had a massive fear of the ocean (something to do with crabs), summoned the courage to do our long swim. Her team mates all helped her out, some swam next to her, some encouraged her at the start. We all celebrated her achievement together on the beach.

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CYCLING

IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 TRENT STANDEN writes about competing alongside fellow ANZA Cyclists, past and present, at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in South Africa.

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his year’s Ironman 70.3 World Championships were held in the gaming reserve hotspot of Port Elizabeth in South Africa. Qualifying for this event saw ANZA Cycling members compete with 180,000 other athletes on the Ironman 70.3 circuit to become one of the 4,500 athletes competing in the world champs over two days early in September.

Just like every year, ANZA Cycling had another proud and strong representation at this pinnacle event. Singapore-based members Haytham El Ansary, Kim Bradley, Jason Dubois, Guillaume Rondy and Trent Standen were joined by Alumni members Rob Kelly (Ireland), Petro Kuiper (Philippines), Scott Leadbetter (England) and Ian Nokes (Perth).

The days leading into the event allowed Port Elizabeth to live up to its moniker of the windy city. As athletes put final preparations into their equipment and partook in small training sessions, they were greeted with gale force wind gusts. These threatened to push them off the road while riding and running and created various water currents in the ocean that ranged from cool to frigid temps.

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AN Z A SPORT S

ANZA Cycling had another proud and strong representation at this event

On Sunday morning the conditions could not have been more different. The men were greeted with temperatures ranging 16-18 degrees, constant drizzling rain, slippery roads and a lack of anticipated tail wind to speed up the trip back into town. Despite the conditions all the ANZA Cycling men had good strong races with most going close to PB’s on a challenging, wet and However, come Saturday morning the women were greeted with picture perfect conditions for racing. The ocean was cold but calm, the bike course was dry and devoid of any high winds and the run was in warm, dry and pleasant conditions. This provided for exceptionally fast racing by the women and an excellent opportunity for the men racing on Sunday to view the spectacle of a championship race unfold in front of their eyes before it was their turn to compete. All the ANZA Cycling members and their partners proudly supported each other during the races.

somewhat dangerous course.

Although everyone had travelled to South Africa for the race itself, it was the other side of ANZA that truly shone. When there was no racing to do, the group regularly ventured out together, experiencing delicious, oversized meals, unbelievably priced beverages and undeniably good company.

Once again ANZA Cycling has shown that while some of the members truly enjoy racing at a high level and challenging themselves, it’s the social side of the club that bonds them and allows people to create friendships that often drift to different regions of the world.

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ANZ A GROU P S

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.

SOCCER / LIONS

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QUILTING

ANZA’s men’s soccer team is a group of fun-loving, hard-working, 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.

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

ATHLETICS

TENNIS / CASUAL

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

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

CRICKET

TENNIS / EXPERIENCED

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

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

Wed 8-10pm, limited to 20 players.

CYCLING

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

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

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.

YOGA

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

NETBALL / KIDS

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.

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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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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.

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.

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.

LADIES NIGHT

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

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.

SCOUTS Open to boys and girls aged 5 – 17, Scouting is about meeting new friends, developing leadership skills and being outdoors.

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.

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.

MEDITATION Learn to thrive and live at peace with ANZA meditation, every Wednesday at 6.15pm in Holland Village.

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

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.

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ALI COBBY ECKERMANN Indigenous Australian poet ALI COBBY ECKERMANN is the author of seven books, including the verse novel Ruby Moonlight, the poetry collections Inside My Mother and the memoir Too Afraid to Cry. In 2017 she won the Windham-Campbell Prize, which Yale University awards annually for excellence in writing.

ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO SHARING YOUR POETRY WITH A SINGAPORE AUDIENCE? Yes, it’s my first time to visit Singapore, and I’m super excited. It’s always an exciting privilege to share my poetry with new audiences. Also I hope to catch up with my poet friends Joshua Ip and Lawrence Ypil, who live in Singapore.

WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO DO HERE? I’d like a few hours to explore the Singapore Airport. It sounds amazing!

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER A LOVE OF WRITING POETRY? As a girl I loved books. I think it’s often the first signpost of a writer, to love reading. Often I preferred books to people. Books provided a comfort to me, an escape for my imagination in which I could envision a world I would prefer to dwell.

When I began writing as an adult I wanted to rewrite the world as one filled with fairness and justice and equity for my Aboriginal people. Poetry allowed me to give voice to the voiceless and undermined, to reiterate the need for truth-telling, to promote the necessity of story-sharing, and for respecting the story of each individual.

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WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WRITING POETRY? Poetry has been an antidote to me, to build my self-worth as I unravel the story of my past. I love that poetry is not constrained. My heart enjoys the freedom from constraint. I don’t always push myself to write, as I also like to focus on other things; family, my wellbeing through swimming, art and sculpture.

freedom to visit family much more often, and to share adventures with them.

It was a very special time to have my son and daughter accompany me to Yale for the event ceremony. It was an honour to share that experience with them, to build new memories for us. Personally my writing has gained a new confidence.

I am enjoying exploring new genres of literature, and have begun to research and write my first novel.

HOW HAS BEING PART OF THE STOLEN GENERATION SHAPED YOUR WRITING? The long journey to find my family is imprinted on my life. The removal from my family by uncaring government policies and prejudices embedded in Australian society are stamped into my heart. I used to be an angry young woman. Slowly these pent-up emotions softened upon finding my mother (I was 34 years of age), and four years later finding my son (he was 18).

HOW DID IT FEEL TO BE THE FIRST INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN TO RECEIVE THE WINDHAM-CAMPBELL PRIZE? At first it was so shocking. I couldn’t believe it and cried a lot. The prize money is a gift, as it allows me the

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