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THE AUSTR ALI AN & NEW Z EALAND ASSOCIATION April 2019

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An international school education offers many opportunities for children to explore their passions in and outside of the classroom. At the Australian International School (AIS) we believe in providing a well-rounded experience for all of our students, and physical activity is a key component of this. We encourage every child to be involved in physical activity at AIS, whether it’s training in our elite Athlete Development Program, competing in one our representative sports teams, or taking part in one of our many sporting Co-Curricular Activities. The aim of physical activity for our students is enjoyment, fulfilment and pride.

Our Assistant Head of Sport, Michael Preston, offers some tips on raising sporty children, and how to be your child’s biggest supporter.

Variety is key AIS understands that children have different interests and that it is important for us to provide different pathways for them, to explore physical activities to assist them in finding the right one they would like to participate in long-term.

Children should be encouraged to try a wide range of activities from an early age, from individual to team related activities to discover where their passions lie.

Participation in physical activity should be driven by the interest and enjoyment of the child. A positive initial experience of a physical activity has a significant impact on their decision to continue to commit with it long-term.

Your child doesn’t need to be the best in the team or the fastest in the race to enjoy the benefit of physical activity, as it’s about teamwork, resilience and fun.

Be a ‘Super Sharks’ supporter For children, one of the most thrilling aspects of participating in physical activity is the support that friends and family give them when they watch. This is an opportunity for the children to showcase their abilities and improvements to their loved-ones. Being there for your child at sporting events and cheering them on from the sidelines will really boost their confidence and sense of fulfilment.

Maintain a Healthy balance Physical activities form just one part of a holistic education, alongside academics, the arts and other extra-curricular pursuits. It is a great release for children at any time but especially during stressful examination periods, and at AIS we always encourage our students to maintain some form of physical activity. An important aspect of the AIS experience is to educate every child of the significance of maintaining balance in their lives, across all aspects of their learning.

At AIS we encourage regular communication between students, staff and parents to monitor progress and offer support, if further development is required. This dialogue with the coaches should focus on your child’s enjoyment and well-being, not just on their performance.

Be active for life The nature of physical activity doesn’t have to be competitive. The popular misconception when it comes to physical activity is that it’s often focused on winning medals. The culture at AIS of physical activity is to instil the intrinsic rewards and values in children.

It’s important that children enjoy the activity they are doing, if they are to perform it to the best of their ability.

Michael has worked in Sports Education for 14 years in the UK, China, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. His passion for sports fuels his dedication to ensuring all students have access to of a range of physical activities. Ultimately, he hopes this positive experience will result in his students developing a long-term commitment to exercise and sport.

To find out more about the sports programs at AIS and to organise a personal tour of the Australian International School, contact our Admissions team on +65 6517 7906 or visit www.ais.com.sg

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E DI TOR’S NOTE

WELCOME “This issue is devoted to all the ways people in Singapore are working to protect and preserve this glorious planet of ours.”

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ith global warming, climate change, urban sprawl, pollution and waste disposal at critical levels, we humans are facing what’s known as ‘The Sixth Mass Extinction’. The idea we’ve begun the process of potentially wiping out our entire civilisation is truly horrifying. Hence, this issue is devoted to all the ways people in

Singapore are working to preserve this glorious, endangered planet of ours. I spoke to school students who’ve mounted campaigns to ban plastic straws on campus; an ANZA cyclist who spends weekend’s in ecowarrior mode; conservation groups who protect Singapore’s outer islands, reefs and marine species; a former fashion editor who started an online eco-boutique; and a Malaysian charity that rescues food and delivers it to marginalised and needy groups. Singapore is also making inroads with conservation. 2019 is the Year Towards Zero Waste – with food, packing, and e-waste targeted under its first Zero Waste Masterplan. This year, a carbon tax is being introduced to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Thanks to continued efforts to make Singapore a green city, this little island has an incredible seven million oxygen producing trees. During the planning of this issue, I switched to a keep cup for my morning coffee, turned off my air con at night and started thinking of other small ways I could stop being a drain on the planet. We have a big job ahead of us, but I hope you feel inspired by these local stories of sustainability, eco efforts and community spirit.

Pip Harry, Editor editor@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

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20 FEATURES

20 DOWN TO EARTH

Meet ANZA cyclist Murli Ravi, a venture capitalist by day and eco warrior by weekend.

24 GREEN SHOPPING

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Former magazine editor Susannah Jaffer founded ethical fashion and beauty boutique ZERRIN to support brands that value sustainability.

32 NATURAL ASSETS

Karola Clark looks at Singapore’s important local ecosystems and the people devoted to safeguarding them.

34 GREEN SINGAPORE

Ken Hicks looks at Singapore’s green side and sustainability efforts.

36 SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS

Three international schools share their efforts to conserve energy, cut back on waste and educate students on the environment.

40 EASTER GARDEN PARTY

Stylist Juliet Harper plans an Easter picnic right out of Mr. McGregor’s garden.

44 MAGICAL MONGOLIA

Tatyana Kildisheva explores the vast deserts, endless plains and ancient nomadic culture of Mongolia.

48 HERITAGE STAYCATIONS

Check out two new hotels with a past.

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hope you’ve had a great first quarter of 2019 as we welcome in April. I also hope that not too many of you were drawn into any clever April Fool’s Day jokes or pranks. I’ve taken great pleasure over the years in playing little jokes on my family and mates. The ‘gentle scare’ is my personal favourite and one I continue to embrace when the opportunity arises! My little sister Kristy was an outstanding companion in my early years, primarily because I was trying them all out on her. Love you, Kristy!

In this month’s magazine we are going green and looking at sustainability and the environment in Singapore – with stories from sustainable schools, businesses and conservation groups. I just read about a school in Canberra that has zero emissions, so that’s something to strive for! Like many of you in the ANZA community, I’m concerned about the environment and finding small ways to go green in my own life. It’s fantastic to know there’s so much going on in Singapore to ensure our future is sustainable and we look after this amazing planet of ours.

We also celebrate Easter this month on Sunday 21 April with a garden picnic photo spread that the Easter Bunny himself would approve of. Our sports teams have been very busy – notably soccer at the SEA Cup and Netball at their ANZA Carnival, and there’s a report from our Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s Residence.

This month, we also recognise ANZAC Day on 25 April with the traditional dawn service at Kranji War Memorial.

This is an incredibly heart-warming occasion and a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. It’s a good opportunity to recognise the contribution and suffering of all those who have served our countries. You can head out to the service with ANZA Tours.

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 Andrew Wratt

Membership Secretary Megan Kinder

Committee Member Philip Simmonds

Committee Member Don Northey

Committee Member Tristan Perry

Committee Member Lee Carsley

Committee Member Danny Tauroa

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The Sustainable Business Awards Singapore are looking for businesses with a green heart. If your workplace has sustainable policies and commitments enter at sustainablebusinessawards.com/enter.

Participation is free and the deadline for submission is 10 May 2019.

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Join us for the Hilarity for Charity comedy night at Hard Rock Café - Orchard on Wednesday 24 April at 7-10.30pm. Expect side-splitting guest performances and comedy appearances by an incredible line-up of funny people, including Jacky Ng, Steph Chan and Priya. In aid of raising money for Babes and Melrose Home this will be a fun evening with friends – the more the merrier! Ticket price includes a beer, wine or house pour liquor on arrival and discounts on house pour drinks and the a la carte menu.

Members Ticket Price: $30 Non-Members Ticket Price: $40

MEET A FEATURED PARTNER

SHELLEY HAMILTON Parent Relations Executive GEMS World Academy (Singapore)

Why is GEMS a good fit for ANZA as a partner?

We are a truly international school. With over 60 nationalities represented in the student cohort and no one dominant nationality present, our partnership with ANZA has been vital. Both ANZA and GEMS have benefited from each other’s diverse communities.

What ANZA event do you most enjoy during the year?

I really enjoy attending the New Members Night. It’s a great atmosphere and I enjoyed sailing the seas while meeting new people. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and network within the ANZA community.

Favourite place to relax in Singapore?

Before moving to Singapore from Adelaide, South Australia, I played Roller Derby, so I enjoy skating at East Coast Park.

Tips for finding the right school?

My advice would be to follow your instinct. It’s important to know the curriculum on offer and if it suits your needs, but make sure you tour a school and walk the corridors. See inside the classrooms and interact with students and staff to really get a sense of a school. If you feel comfortable, welcomed and everyone is approachable, it’s an insight into the school’s culture.

DID YOU KNOW? Singapore’s oldest Chinese temple is Thian Hock Keng, constructed in 1840, located on Telok Ayer Street. The temple’s main deity is the goddess of the sea, whose birthday will be celebrated on Saturday, 27 April.

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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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When did you first pick up rugby?

I would’ve been around four years old - playing my first year of Under 5 Rugby League.

What did you prefer – games or training?

Games - our training was pretty tough and could sometimes go for close to two hours!

Any current Sevens players to look out for in this series?

All the players are pretty flash on the Sevens circuit.

It’s the emerging nations and invitational teams that turn up at a tournament and have a couple of stars that people haven’t seen before who are the ones to watch!

What can Singapore spectators expect from this year’s event?

One of the most competitive sports on the planet! Heaps of action and an awesome spectacle for the fans, on and off the field.

Besides rugby, what else do you like to do in your free time?

I like to muck around doing a bit of DJ-ing, I really enjoy that.

Otherwise I like to just chill

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Former All Blacks Sevens captain, DJ FORBES, visits Singapore this month for the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens tournament. As a current ambassador of the Sevens Series, he and Aussie rugby legend GEORGE GREGAN will run clinics in the local community. ANZA talks to DJ about his brilliant career.

out with my family. Life’s been full on for a while, so any chance to stop for a second is good.

What’s the one tourist attraction you want to see in Singapore?

Marina Bay Sands and Sentosa Island are spots I’ve always enjoyed, but this trip, maybe a hiking spot that has some views of Singapore.

What local food do you want to try?

I tried both the local and restaurant signature dishes last time I was in Singapore: Chilli Crab and Cereal Prawns, so now I just want to eat more! Luckily, I don’t need to watch my nutrition as closely anymore.

What was the most exciting moment in your rugby career?

My first Commonwealth Games in 2010 is an awesome memory.

What did it mean to you to represent your country?

Like most kids, it’s a dream come true, not just representing my country but also representing my family and friends.

DID YOU KNOW?

Seven-a-side rugby is played at a much faster pace than the conventional 15-a-side game. Each team is only allowed five interchanges and five substitutions per game. Halves are only seven minutes long and conversions must be taken via drop-kick within 30 seconds.

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HSBC SINGAPORE RUGBY SEVENS National Stadium Two days of intense match-ups will put 16 of the world’s top rugby Sevens teams to the ultimate test. Fans will also be treated to a huge line up of entertainment, including American band, Smashmouth on Saturday and the Rock of Ages cast on Sunday performing 80s rock ballads.

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SINGAPORE YACHT SHOW ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa This glamorous four-day yachting and boating lifestyle features some of the world’s finest superyachts and popular boating brands. The on-water exhibition also assembles the largest fleet of world-class yachts in Asia. singaporeyachtshow.com/tickets ONE15

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SABRINA CARPENTER Kallang Theatre Sabrina Carpenter makes her debut in Singapore in support of her third studio album. A former Disney Channel star, she’s toured with the likes of Ariana Grande. Perfect for teens and pop fans.

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ED SHEERAN DIVIDE WORLD TOUR 2019 National Stadium Fan fave Ed Sheeran is back on stage in Singapore, blasting out his heartfelt guitar pop ballads.

Expect to be swaying along to Shape of You, Perfect, Castle on the Hill and Thinking Out Loud. Tickets from $68, sportshubtix.sg

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THE CLAIRVOYANTS LIVE! Resorts World Sentosa Award-winning mindreaders Thommy Ten and Amélie van Tass appeared on America’s Got Talent and created history on Broadway by performing to a whopping audience of 25,000 in one week.

Expect top notch mind reading, illusion and unique mentalism from this magic Austrian duo. Tickets from $68, Sistic

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IBEYI Victoria Theatre These genre-bending FrenchCuban twins rose to fame after starring in Beyonce’s Lemonade.

They incorporate modern music with traditional Cuban Yubora chants - paying homage to their heritage.

10 APR LADIES NIGHT

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HILARITY FOR CHARITY

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THE INFORMER GUIDE TO WORKING IN SINGAPORE

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INCOME ECO RUN 2019 F1 Pit Building Take part in the Zero Waste 5km Run, which ditches single use plastic-lined paper cups for reusable cups that can be clipped to clothing. Other races include a 10km individual, mixed team 21.1km half marathon and two kids’ races for 4-12-year-olds. From $32, incomeecorun.sg

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PERONI SUNSET CINEMA As the sun sets, enjoy a relaxed evening of drinks, dinner, music and film on Singapore’s most beautiful beach.

Arrive early (gates open from 5pm) and soak up the ambience as DJ’s and instrumentalists fire up the sounds of summer until the film begins at 7:45pm.

Tickets from $34. sunsetcinema.com.sg

WORLD GOURMET SUMMIT Various restaurants and venues This year, the World Gourmet Summit spotlights the theme of sustainability in the food world. Step into some of the most celebrated restaurants in Singapore for special menus, as well as collaborations between Singaporean chefs and other culinary icons from around the world. worldgourmetsummit.com

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AUSTR ALIAN HIG H C OMMIS SION

PROMOTING AUSTRALIA’S GREEN BUILDING IN SINGAPORE AND ASEAN

HIGH COMMISSIONER BRUCE GOSPER EXPLAINS WHY PROMOTING AUSTRALIA’S SUSTAINABLE CITIES CAPABILITY IN SINGAPORE AND THE REGION IS A PRIORITY.

D Australian High Commission Singapore 25 Napier Road Singapore, 258507 Tel 6836 4100 Fax 6737 5481

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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ramatic urbanisation is underway in Southeast Asia. By 2030, an additional 90 million people are expected in ASEAN cities.

This rapid growth presents opportunities for Australia and our companies, which have world-class capabilities in providing for the expanding needs of cities. Singapore’s Finance Minister, Heng Swee Keat, signalled an increase in infrastructure investment, including urban renewal, in his 2019 Budget speech Artist’s impression of the upcoming Paya Lebar Quarter, one of in February. This presents Lendlease’s latest projects in Singapore. Image: Lendlease. exciting opportunities for Australian companies. “We must strive to make every town in Singapore green and liveable by rejuvenating them systematically over time,” said Mr Heng.

Australia has an established and growing green building market, with more than 12 million square metres of Green Australia’s High Star certified or registered green Commissioner to building space. We are seen as a Singapore, H.E. Bruce world leader in green building Gosper design, engineering, innovative CEO Peter Barber and the team from products and technology.

ComCrop Rooftop Farming. Image: ComCrop.

Many Australian built environment companies already have a significant presence in Singapore, analytics and operations; and, liveability, health bringing expertise to a range of projects at the and well-being is of real relevance to Singapore cutting edge of technology. Engineering company, and ASEAN cities.

Aurecon, helped deliver Global Switch’s new data Australians and Singaporean alumni of centre in Woodlands: the first project in Singapore Australian universities are also prominent in to use prefabricated and modular techniques on a Singapore’s green building sector. Urban farming large scale. companies such as ComCrop and Edible Garden Construction company, Lendlease, is delivering City have strong Australian connections. the soon-to-open $3 billion Paya Lebar Quarter: The Australian High Commission, with Austrade an integrated urban development project that and CSIRO, will run a Built Environment Forum includes retail, commercial and residential. in mid-2019 to promote Australia’s expertise and Urban development consultancy Cistri is encourage even greater collaboration between supporting cutting edge Singapore efforts on the Australia and Singapore in the built environment Orchard Road development blueprint. and ASEAN smart city development.

Australia’s national science research agency, I’m excited about connecting Australian CSIRO, is a world leader in integrated sustainable expertise and companies with the opportunities cities research. CSIRO’s Future Cities research in across our region to help develop city systems in energy, water and waste solutions; smart city smart and sustainable ways.

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NEW ZEAL A N D HIG H C OMMIS SION

INTRODUCING OUR HIGH COMMISSIONER, H.E. JO TYNDALL Our new High Commissioner, Jo Tyndall, arrived in Singapore to take up her role on 24 February. Prior to her arrival, Jo was New Zealand’s Ambassador for Climate Change and co-chair of the UNFCCC’s Ad-Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA).

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

High Commissioner Jo Tyndall

“After almost nine years travelling the globe for international climate change negotiations, the prospect of being in one place – especially when that place is Singapore – is enticing,” says Tyndall. “I’ve left my family, including two grown-up sons, and my lovely dog, a Cairn terrier who looks like a mobile tussock, behind. However, there’s so much to look forward to here that I’m pretty confident I won't have withdrawal symptoms. They have also assured me (except for the dog) they will be here to visit soon. I love the heat and Wellington’s summer this year, while not getting as high as 30 degrees, has been balmy enough to be good training for Singapore.”

ANZAC DAY SERVICE

An ANZAC Day Dawn Service commemorating the 104th Anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli will be held at the Kranji War Cemetery (Kranji Memorial Cemetery) on Thursday 25 April 2019.

The Service will commence precisely at 6:25am and is expected to conclude around 7:20am – guests are advised to be at the venue by 6:15am.

Poppies, rosemary and programmes will be available at the entrance to the cemetery. All are welcome to the light refreshments that will be provided at the cemetery car park on completion of the Service.

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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TIPS ON GETTING THERE: Taxi: Please ask to be dropped off on Woodlands Road at the entrance to Kranji War Memorial. The entrance is close to the intersection with Turf Club Avenue. (Postcode: 738656) Bus: The nearest bus stop is 925 – Singapore Turf Club stop, approximately 10 minutes’ walk.

The first bus is not until 6.00am but they will be running upon conclusion of the service.

MRT: The nearest MRT stop is Kranji Station, approximately 20 minutes’ walk. Please note that trains do not start until 5.27am but they will be running upon conclusion of the service.

Driving: Car parking is only available at the Singapore Turf Club. Please allow 20 minutes to walk from the carpark, and ensure you depart the car park after the service by 8.30am.

ANZA Tours is also heading out to the service, for more information turn to page 31.

Deputy High Commissioner Laura Grey getting ready for the lolly scramble

WAITANGI DAY 2019

In February the New Zealand Chamber organised the annual Waitangi Day Celebrations. Co-hosted by venue sponsor Australian International School, the event is a highlight in the social calendar for Kiwis in Singapore.

In spite of the rain, over 1000 people were treated to an exciting day, packed with fun activities and classic Kiwi goodies! Fan favourites like the Air New Zealand lolly scramble were back this year, as was the captivating performance by the Australian International School’s Kapa Haka group. It was great to have ANZA represented at the celebrations – a special thanks for running the face painting stall!

A big thank you to everyone who made this year’s Waitangi Day such a huge success.

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PROJECT DIGNITY KOH SENG CHOON, Executive Director and Founder of Project Dignity - an ANZA Action supported charity - talks about how food offers hope and dignity to marginalised communities in Singapore.

WHAT IS PROJECT DIGNITY? We are a Singapore-based street food experience business with a social mission.

As well as running cooking classes and culinary team-bonding programmes, we provide training and employment opportunities for groups under represented in Singapore’s workforce.

More than 60% of our staff are disabled or from disadvantaged backgrounds.

WHY IS DIGNITY AN IMPORTANT WORD FOR YOUR ORGANISATION? We believe that dignity is a basic human right; nobody deserves to be treated as less than human, no matter where you’ve come from.

HOW DOES THE ORGANISATION WORK? Dignity Learn is our culinary training and placement arm. It runs certified courses for professionals seeking employment or business opportunities in the street food industry. We have a 21-day Trainand-Place curriculum for adults with disabilities. Over the past nine years in business, we have trained and placed over 600 individuals.

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WHAT OTHER INITIATIVES DO YOU RUN? We established Dignity Kitchen, Asia’s first food court operated by people with disabilities and the disadvantaged. Daily lunch treats are also served to the elderly. (The food court is open to the public during lunch hours at Serangoon Ave 3) Dignity Mama is a hospital book-and-muffin stall managed by mothers and young adults with disabilities.

HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED? We run team-bonding or corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities at Dignity Kitchen. Food enthusiasts can also take up cooking classes with us to learn more about Singapore cuisine. We don’t take donations but sponsoring a lunch treat for the elderly is another way to get involved.

WHAT ARE SOME FUTURE PROJECTS? We are in the midst of expanding to Hong Kong. We also look forward to more ANZA partnerships in the future.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ANZA MEMBERS Catering - ANZA members can book Project Dignity for personal or workplace catering – they offer a range of bento boxes and other menus.

Volunteering - There could be opportunities to volunteer at senior lunches; serving, cleaning and interacting with elderly visitors.

Project Dignity is also interested in partnering with school groups, so young adults can volunteer by helping with meal prep and chatting with seniors.

For more info: projectdignity.sg or email enquiry@projectdignity.sg

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1 CHYE SENG HUAT HARDWARE 150 TYRWHITT ROAD, 207563

cshhcoffee.com Caffeine addicts, local hipsters and backpackers are drawn to this landmark coffee house, with its cool industrial vibes.

Grab a table in the breezy courtyard or main café and fuel up on their excellent brews. Meals range from small bites to shared plates – try pandan gula melaka pancakes, teriyaki salmon donburi or charred cauliflower salad. There’s also an onsite roastery, craft beer bar and small store, which sells coffee machines and paraphernalia.

2 THE TIRAMISU HERO 121 TYRWHITT ROAD, 207548

thetiramisuhero.com As their name would suggest this cute dessert spot is famous for their twists on the smooth Italian dessert, traditionally made from mascarpone, coffee and sponge. Treat your sweet tooth to flavours like milo, speculoos, Oreo, matcha, kaya, lemon-lavender, or the more grown up white Russian, Baileys or durian iterations.

The café also has an extensive savoury menu.

3 FLORAL MAGIC 334 KING GEORGE’S AVENUE 208571

floralmagic.com.sg Pick up a bouquet from this lovely, familyrun florist, who have a great eye for lush, modern floral and botanical styling. Order ahead for a wedding, party or special event, or look out for their masterclasses and workshops, so you can learn how to create your own floral magic.

4 DRUGGISTS 119 TYRWHITT ROAD, SINGAPORE 207547

facebook.com/DruggistsSG Just next door to Tiramisu Hero lies the old school Druggists bar, housed in the Singapore Chinese Druggists Association building. Choose from 23 craft beers on tap, grab a burger, shoestring fries or sambal wings, and let the night roll on.

5 THE REFINERY 115 KING GEORGE’S AVENUE, 208561

therefinery.sg This sprawling three-in-one establishment houses a yakatori grill, a bespoke cocktail bar and creative work space. Bring friends and tuck into signature bowls like the teriyaki chicken don or spicy mee, or share tempura, cheesy poutine or wagyu salad. Finish with a workshop session or a cocktail. Eat, drink or create. Your choice!

6 YOGA IN COMMON 22 PETAIN ROAD 208095

yoga-incommon.com With entry via a back laneway, YIC is a boutique studio that holds yoga and meditation classes in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Hatha and Yin. Beginners are welcome and the welcoming space is fully equipped with mats and props. Shower facilities, water and tea are also available.

7 ANTOINETTE 30 PENHAS ROAD, SINGAPORE 208188

9 ONLEWO 29 JALAN BESAR, 208847

onlewo.com Don’t miss this statement homeware collection, inspired by local Singaporean heritage, architecture, and flora and fauna. Pick up the ultimate keepsake with quirky wallpapers, gifts, cushion covers, fabrics and floor tiles. Onlewo also offers re-upholstery for that tired chair or couch, with vibrant, colourful fabrics taking cues from Peranakan, Indian and Chinese cultures and communities.

10 XIANG YUAN JI SHANGHAI PAN FRIED DUMPLING 405 JLN BESAR 209011

facebook.com/xiangyuanjisingapore The décor might not be much to shout about, but the dumplings are. Don’t miss these delicious, authentic Shanghainese dumplings, cooked in a cast iron pan and overflowing with soup. The noodles, crumbed pork cutlet with dipping sauce and crunchy spring rolls are pretty good too. Affordable and tasty.

antoinette.com.sg Treat day? Head to this chic Parisian patisserie. Named after the last queen of France (who liked the finer things in life) the store is famed for its beautiful, glossy pastries, desserts, and classic regional French fare. Nibble on a perfect macaron, slide a spoon into smooth chocolate mousse or conquer a Mont Blanc almond tart.

8 ALITTLE TASHI 39 TYRWHITT RD, 207538

alittletashi.com Alittle Tashi (meaning: “blessings”) offers Mod-Asian comfort food in a cosy communal space. Head to the more formal Dining Room or hang out in The Laundry, where you can sit on the staircase or mezzanine imbibing bar bites and drinks.

The menu features diverse influences – think harissa chicken skewers, miso brussels sprouts or cured kingfish salad.

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ANZA Cycling member MURLI RAVI describes himself as a ‘venture capitalist by weekday, ecowarrior by weekend’. Murli recently joined the governing board of Centre for a Responsible Future (crf.org.sg), which oversees the annual green festival EarthFest and other environmentallyfocused programmes.

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What is EarthFest?

EarthFest (earthfestsingapore.com) was first held in 2015. It was started by a passionate Canadian teacher called Michael Broadhead to celebrate and promote all forms of sustainability in Singapore. It’s now a yearly festival. The festival spans food, waste, energy and other aspects of sustainability, and brings together a diverse group of small businesses, documentary filmmakers, international schools, environmental groups, large companies, Singapore government agencies, public educators, musicians, and others. The festival has grown dramatically over the years, with the 2019 instalment in January drawing thousands of visitors to Marina Barrage.

What makes the event so special?

EarthFest is entirely waste-free. Food and drink stalls encourage visitors to bring their own reusable cutlery or they are given biodegradable cutlery which can be composted after use. All food served is entirely plant-based, including ice-cream, cakes, pasta, burgers, satay and a lot more – though you wouldn’t know they were plant-based if simply presented with a plateful.

How important is plant-based food?

Plant-based food is a core underpinning of environmental strategies the world over now, with respected institutions highlighting the dramatic impact that the livestock industry has on the environment. Recent research shows plant-based diets could reduce emissions by 73% and that we would require 76% less farmland - land that could be used for other purposes or to reverse wild habitat loss. A piece published in the Financial Times states: “about a quarter of greenhouse gases attributable to human activity come from intensive farming” – which is even more than industry and transportation! This was all a surprise to me. I felt it would be irresponsible for me to not do my bit.

It was then easy for me to support an event like EarthFest and other initiatives, helping to contribute to a change in our environmental impact in every way from our food choices, energy use and waste.

Murli and his pup Lulu are well known on the green scene

What is your current role with EarthFest?

After volunteering with EarthFest for a couple of years I agreed to join the board of the organisation, Centre for a Responsible Future (CRF), which oversees the festival and many other programs. The CRF professional staff and volunteers are truly dedicated to the cause of long-term sustainability and are well-informed and fact-based in their work. They’ve created real impact in a relatively short few years and relying on a tiny budget. For my part, CRF asked me to consider joining their governing board because they recognised the need to further professionalise and systematise their operations, which is something that I may be able to help with given my involvement with several corporate boards and fast-growing companies.

Why is working in environmental area important to you personally?

Our stewardship of the environment is our legacy to future generations; anything we do now will reflect squarely on us in future history books.

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Our stewardship of the environment is our legacy to future generations; anything we do now will reflect squarely on us in future history books.

What is your day job and other passions?

I’m also passionate about cycling and I run Tin Men Capital (tinmen.asia) a South-East Asian venture capital firm I co-founded with two partners.

What other programmes does CRF run?

What events do have planned?

EarthFest is expanding to run several smaller events throughout

MURLI’S EASY GREEN TIPS

Consume less animal products. Even as little as a day or two every week makes a difference. You’ll see health benefits too!

Cut down aircon usage or turn up the thermostat by a couple of degrees. I’ve found that using a ceiling fan instead of the aircon in my bedroom has helped me wake up much more easily in the morning and I almost never have a stuffy nose.

Use dimmers for your light bulbs and lower the brightness of your TV, laptop and cell phone screens at night. This also wonderfully improves sleep quality.

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the year, in addition to the big annual festival. We now have staff working full-time on this. In addition, CRF organises several other events, ranging from small talks at schools to beach cleanups and many more. Keep an eye on our website!

How can people get involved?

We always welcome more volunteers and donors. Details on how people and companies can contact CRF are available at crf.org.sg/donate

How can people strive for Zero Waste in Singapore?

It is almost a cliché now but the best advice I have to offer is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. Most people who hear this only internalise the recycle bit of that advice, whereas reduction of one’s consumption habits and reusing things we already have can have much higher benefits towards waste reduction.

Taferine Huang, Creatives for Causes, Marina Barrage

Another programme is called the Alliance for a Responsible Future, (arf.org.sg) which engages businesses and policymakers towards a plant-based future. The ARF is the organiser of the Disruption in Food & Sustainability Summit which brings together government policymakers, large businesses, researchers, hotels, start-ups, hospitals and many other industry participants to raise awareness and foster growth in the plantbased, clean meat and sustainable space.

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Former magazine editor Susannah Jaffer founded ethical fashion and beauty boutique ZERRIN to support brands that value sustainability. She talks to ANZA about the power of shopping meaningfully.

When did you realise you wanted to make a difference?

I found myself becoming a bit jaded with the seasonal repetition of international brands, and irritated at the poor quality of mass market fashion. Through my work and travels I was also discovering smaller local designers and sustainable businesses whose designs I found creative, exciting and thoughtfully made. Watching films like Andrew Morgan’s The True Cost was a rude awakening. The documentary spotlights the social and environmental effects of the fashion industry supply chain, particularly in developing countries where most of our clothes are made. It should go without saying that no-one should have to suffer to make the clothes on our backs but they are, every single day.

When did you get the idea for ZERRIN? I decided to consciously cut my spending and only support brands that valued ethics and sustainability. People started asking where they could find the products I was wearing, which told me there was a demand for products with a story and positive impact. That gradually sparked the idea behind ZERRIN, we source unique, well-made and planet friendly fashion and beauty brands – making it easier for women to discover responsible brands in one place. Ultimately, we believe in style without compromise: you shouldn’t have to choose between enjoying your lifestyle and doing good in the world; we can learn how to do both, seamlessly.

What’s been the most challenging part of starting a small business in Singapore?

It’s a great place to set up a small business, once you figure out all the fine details. I think the hardest thing for me is being a solopreneur. Working on your business alone can be challenging at times. I’ve learnt that it’s so important to reach out to other business owners for support and to share ideas. Collaboration over competition, always.

Simply put, an eco-conscious brand cares about its impact on the environment and takes steps to minimise its impact in the supply chain, from sourcing materials or ingredients, to how they produce. For example, they could use sustainable, natural fabrics like organic cotton, linen or hemp, rather than plasticbased synthetics like polyester. A company could also be doing things like offsetting their carbon footprint, or creating garments from recycled plastic instead of new. There’s a difference between sustainable and ethical fashion. Sustainable brands 24 anza

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What is an environmentally conscious brand?

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can be classified as working on environmental impact, whereas ethical is social impact (fair wages for workers etc).

What about the higher cost of these brands?

Sustainable brands do get a lot of flak because they tend to cost a bit more, but there are many factors involved in the price tag.

In our minds the price benchmark has been set by fast retail brands who produce trend-led pieces at cheap prices. Once you do a bit of research, you soon realise that if workers are paid at least a living wage, and the brand has used non-toxic chemical dyes and/or has produced with quality or sustainable materials, it would be impossible for a dress to cost $20!

How do you choose the brands you work with?

Anything that makes it onto our platform has been worn, tried or tested by our team and adheres to a strict set of green guidelines. All are made by independent and local businesses who care about making a difference.

Do you have a brand you’re loving right now?

Locally, I love Esse (skin care with certified organic, vegan formulations) and Baliza (sustainable resort wear) for their unwavering commitment to both sustainable fabrics, like linen and organic cotton, and fair production.

What is your personal ethos when buying clothes and beauty products?

I try to shop as sustainably as I can. That means I shop a lot less than I did five years ago. If I buy new, I look to support brands that are transparent and responsible, but I also swap, rent or buy second hand, too. When it comes to beauty, I ditched chemicals a while ago - I now have a very simple routine of only natural and organic.

What’s next?

At the end of April, we’re launching a series of talks in partnership with TaFF in Singapore (Textile and Fashion Federation) held at Design Orchard. These will bring together local and international designers, industry and opinion leaders.

Covering topics like our relationship with our clothing, green beauty, female empowerment in the fashion industry, and more.

It’s an opportunity to learn and get inspired to make more conscious choices, while meeting like-minded individuals.

For more: zerrin.com, @shopzerrin and facebook.com/shopzerrin

Talee Hati earrings, zerrin.com

3 tips for

shopping sustainably

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Buy items you really love

This is a good way to avoid impulse purchases and is a more conscious and considered way of shopping. If I see something I like, I’ll wait and give it a good think first. If it’s still on my mind after a week then I’m sure it’s the right choice. This has now naturally extended to all areas of my life.

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Learn to value what you already have

When it comes to considering something new, think about how the item will work with your current wardrobe as it’s bound to have more longevity that way.

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Do your research

Google the company before purchasing. More and more brands are waking up to our demand for transparency on where things come from and how they’re made.

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t was another fantastic gathering of the ANZA community at our Annual General Meeting on Monday 11 March. New Zealand High Commissioner, Jo Tyndall, had only recently arrived in Singapore, but she warmly welcomed a group of 50 to the elegant High Commissioner’s Residence for delicious canapes, drinks, and of course, official ANZA business! Returning President PJ Roberts kicked things off by interviewing 11-year-old ANZA member Malakai King about why he loves our organsation and its inclusive, welcoming spirit. Then it was onto a financial rundown from Treasurer Zenaida Bharucha, and a presentation from a selection of our vibrant and passionate sports and interest groups. Lastly, our 2019 Executive Committee was elected and it was onto more networking with a fun cocktail reception.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2019

Clockwise from left: Tristan Perry, Don Northey, Danny Tauroa, Andrew Wratt, Lee Carsley, Philip Simmonds, Mark Neo, Sommer Dunham, Megan Kinder, PJ Roberts, Louise Jones, Adam Martin. Absent: Marnie Watson, Zenaida Bharucha

OUR PATRONS

H.E. Bruce Gosper,

H.E. Jo Tyndall, New Zealand High Commissioner

Antonia Kidman, ANZA Charities Patron

Rafael Dalmau

Australia High Commissioner

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OUT & ABOUT

MINGLING AT THE MARINA

Over 100 new members joined us for a beautiful evening on the harbour at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa for our New Members Drinks on 7 March. ANZA’s freshest recruits mingled, sampled fine food, beer and wine, and discovered more about ANZA and what we offer.

Thanks to our event sponsors AAMAdvisory, GEMS World Academy Singapore, WorldFirst Singapore, Bid Beer Singapore, ONE°15 Marina and The Butcher for the delicious sliders!

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DATE: Saturday 6 April TIME: 9.00am-11.30am MEETING POINT: 8.50am Harbourfront MRT, Exit E. COST: Adult: $25, Children: $10

Hidden Sentosa Charity Walk

Discover the hidden secrets of Sentosa on this 8.5km walk, in support of ANZA Action’s charities. Start at Harbourfront MRT and amble across the Sentosa Boardwalk to the island. Follow jungle paths to the Imbiah lookout tower and past the battery station, once part of British coastal defences. Walk along the skywalk for stunning views and stop at historic Fort Siloso, now a restored military museum. Returning by the beach, choose to leave us for a swim or continue through the decorative fountains, walking by the largest Merlion in Singapore. We will make our way back to Vivo City to conclude the walk.

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DATE: Tuesday 9 April TIME: 10.00am-1.00pm MEETING POINT: 9.50am Toa Payoh, exact address emailed prior to tour COST: Member: $80, nonmember: $95

Peranakan heritage tiles are a stunning feature of many shophouses and their origins are as diverse as their designs. Join us for this unique workshop, run by friendly Australian-Peranakan artist and printmaker Jennifer Lim. Enjoy the hands-on experience of creating your own Peranakan-inspired decorative piece, using a relief printing technique. Your decorative display mat is made from glossy Japanese cotton sateen and pre-hemmed so you can display it straight away.

Wok’n’Stroll Little India

DATE: Tuesday 7 May 2019 TIME: 9.30am-12.30pm MEETING POINT: 9.20am Tekka Market Taxi Stand on Race Course Road (Block 661, Buffalo Road) NEAREST MRT: Little India COST: Member: $90, nonmember: $100

ANZAC Day Dawn Ceremony

DATE: Thursday 25 April TIME: 5.30- 9am MEETING POINT: 5.20am sharp Newton Food Centre COST: Member: $10, nonmember: $15

Remember the fallen at this moving and atmospheric ANZAC Day dawn ceremony.

The Australian and New Zealand communities in Singapore will gather at the Kranji War Memorial Cemetery to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, hosted by the New Zealand High Commission. We provide buses that will depart Newton Food Centre car park at 5.30am sharp and leave the cemetery at approximately 8.15am, returning to Newton.

Join passionate Singapore food explorer Karni Tomer on a tour of Tekka market. Savour colourful spices and discover fresh local ingredients at Karni’s favourite market stalls, then taste a delicious Indian sampling menu at a hawker centre. Stroll along Serangoon Road, exploring small provision shops then marvel at the vast and iconic Mustafa’s department store. Learn how to find the best Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Indian delights at reasonable prices.

Eclectic NorthEast Singapore

DATE: Wednesday 15 May 2019 TIME: 9.00am-1.00pm MEETING POINT: 8.50am at the entrance to the carpark at Newton Food Centre.

NEAREST MRT: Newton.

COST: Adult: $65, Children: $75

Discover the rustic charm of North East Singapore, including a forgotten Japanese cemetery.

Walk back in time through the ‘Last Kampong’ to uncover 1960s Singapore. Meet a kampong resident and enjoy a tea break inside her house. Our last stop will be the Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe in Seletar Airbase. The owner of the cafe, besides being a vintage car restorer, is also a bicycle artist who dabbles in other art forms.

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Singapore is a highly developed country, with one of the world’s busiest ports, but it’s also home to diverse and endangered marine life. KAROLA CLARK looks at some important local ecosystems and the people devoted to safeguarding them.

Pulau Hantu A few kilometres south-west of Sentosa Island, Pulau Hantu comprises two islets with a surrounding reef. The area has an abundance of hard and soft corals, and local marine life including clown anemone fish, anemone shrimps, giant clams and a wide variety of nudibranchs. Bamboo sharks are also spotted and divers are encouraged to report sightings to the Coastal Marine Ecology and Sustainability Laboratory (cmesl.org/sharks), where a team from Singapore’s James 32 anza

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Cook University is studying the biology and ecology of this species.

Debby Ng started an online blog, The Hantu Bloggers (pulauhantu.sg) in 2003, to showcase the diversity of marine life. This developed into a non-profit volunteer dive organisation, raising awareness and inspiring action to protect Singapore’s biologically diverse reefs.

Funds are raised through public guided dives of the reef. Group members also undertake educational talks and assist researchers and

local authorities such as the Maritime Port Authority.

An important part of the Hantu Blog’s work is education. “Part of our work is to help people realise why it’s meaningful for an urban country like Singapore to understand and develop our coastal areas in a sustainable way,” says Debby.

The Hantu reef also hosts a vulnerable population of tigertail seahorses, who play a significant role in the marine ecosystem. Divers and snorkellers can report sightings through the global

initiative Project Seahorse at iseahorse.org.

Hantu Blog members’ frequent visits to the reef mean they can monitor changes in the area. Divers noticed a significant amount of construction debris around the reef and reported this to the Maritime Port Authority, who sent out a surveyor team.

A salvage operation was planned, and members of the dive group took the engineers out to the reef to help crane out the debris, which included paint cans, paint rollers, and boxes of nails. “Because we’re at the reef regularly, we could narrow down the time window to when the debris likely appeared,” says Debby.

“This helped the Maritime Port Authority track down the responsible party.”

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Sisters’ Islands The waters around the Sisters’ Islands, south of Sentosa, were designated Singapore’s first ever marine park in 2015.

“This was a very important step for marine conservation in Singapore,” says Debby.

“National Parks engaged all marine users in the process, to provide them with reef awareness. People were used to going wherever they wanted, but these new laws now govern how they interact with the reef.”

The Marine Park protects coral reefs, inhabited by rare and endangered species of seahorses, clams, fish and other marine life. It’s also home to Singapore’s first turtle hatchery, providing a favourable environment for baby turtles to incubate, hatch safely and make it out to sea. Despite the busy waterways around Singapore, the coast is home to several species of turtles, including Hawksbill and Green turtles. The hatchery aims to increase the survival rate

of turtle babies through technology, research and community involvement.

Late in 2018, as part of the National Park Board’s ‘Grow a Reef Garden’ project, an artificial reef structure was sunk within the Marine Park. The project will add additional reefs to the area, to support and enhance the existing habitat.

For visitors to the Sisters’ Islands, National Parks provides regular guided coastal walks, and an underwater self-guided dive trail for divers and snorkellers. (nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parksand-nature/parks-and-naturereserves/sisters-islands-marinepark).

Pulau Ubin Ria Tan, founder of the website Wild Singapore (wildsingapore.com), and co-author of a book of the same name, has been working in

conservation in Singapore for nearly 20 years. She was one of the founding members of the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M) initiative, formed by a group of people passionate about restoring the mangrove habitat on Pulau Ubin. “These mangroves provide a vital habitat for wildlife and aquatic life,” says Ria. The project involved monitoring the mangroves of Pulau Ubin, regular site cleanups, undertaking biodiversity surveys and mapping surveys with researchers, and holding guided mangrove walks to educate Pulau Ubin visitors about this important habitat.

Pulau Ubin hosts one of Singapore’s richest ecosystems, the Chek Jawa intertidal flat. The area also has mangroves, a seagrass lagoon, rock pools, and a

Part of our work is to help people realise why it’s meaningful for an urban country like Singapore to understand and develop our coastal areas in a sustainable way.

sandbar, providing homes for rare plants and animals.

Local conservation group the Naked Hermit Crabs (nakedhermitcrabs.blogspot. sg) conducts guided tours of the Chek Jawa area, raising awareness of the importance of the ecosystem and the hermit crabs that call it home.

Chek Jawa’s seagrass beds, home to Hawksbill turtles, seahorses and other species, are the subject of ongoing monitoring by Team Seagrass (teamseagrass.blogspot.com).

This volunteer group has been monitoring the seagrasses on Singapore’s shores since 2007. Changes in seagrass health can impact marine biodiversity, and often act as an early warning of impacts from coastal development, pollution and climate change.

Team Seagrass submits their data to National Parks, and to Seagrass-Watch, a global seagrass monitoring project. Volunteers from Team Seagrass conduct guided tours of some of Singapore’s seagrass beds and the group is always looking for more volunteers. “It’s a great opportunity for ordinary people to experience some of our best seagrass meadows and contribute to scientific monitoring of them,” says Ria.

Ria Tan, Debby Ng, Ng Boon Leong

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Longtime ANZA member KEN HICKSON reflects on Singapore’s position as a sustainability leader in Southeast Asia.

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ingapore is a leader in Southeast Asia for green buildings, energy efficiency, as well as driving the investment in renewable energy in ASEAN. For a small island nation, Singapore does an excellent job of growing trees and making sure the place is a city in a garden.

Green spaces

National Parks (nparks.gov.sg) asks Singaporeans and visitors to “discover our urban forest”, and there’s certainly plenty of green spaces to explore. Singapore has around seven million trees - lining streets as well as in parks, state lands and nature reserves. Besides the impressive UNESCO heritage-listed Botanic Gardens, plants and trees flourish everywhere, making Singapore the greenest city state in the world. The international Treepedia index by MIT and

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World Economic Forum ranks Singapore number one with 29.3% of land devoted to trees. Sydney is second with 25.9%.

As Singapore celebrates its Bicentenary this year, it’s worthwhile imagining what the island was like in 1819, when Sir Stamford Raffles landed here and the island was covered in abundant natural rainforest and mangroves. Of course, over the intervening period a lot of land has been taken up by factories, housing, roads and office blocks, but in 1963, then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, planted a Mempat tree (cratoxylum formosum), signifying the start of the greening campaign.

Over the decades, flowering species have been introduced to make our streetscape more vibrant. The pervasive green network of parks, nature reserves, park connectors, tree-lined roads and other natural areas has

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Sustainable stars

Over the last ten years while I’ve had a focus on sustainability, I’ve come across dozens of other Australians and New Zealanders involved at home and abroad in green causes, companies and commitments.

made living in the city more pleasant. Efforts to conserve natural heritage have seen four areas gazetted as nature reserves and there has been an increase in wildlife.

Oasia Hotel

Sustainable strides

Singapore doesn’t just rely on its tree planting and gardens to remain sustainable and liveable. It’s working on many other sustainable measures to stay ahead of the pack. The take up of solar panels in the last four years has been impressive and now Singapore is embarking on offshore floating solar.

Besides greening buildings inside – for energy efficiency and to make them heathier - we’ve also seen buildings turning green on the outside. Look at the vertical gardens and greenery adorning Parkroyal on Pickering and the Oasia Hotel in Tanjong Pagar. Singapore is also committed to becoming a “car-lite” city by focusing on an extensive electrified rail network and facilitating more cycling and walking. This year, Singapore has designated 2019 as the Year Towards Zero Waste, taking a proactive approach to food waste, packing waste and e-waste. A carbon tax will also be introduced this year, which will impact the big energy users.

Yes, sustainability and Singapore might seem to be unlikely bedfellows, but they are getting to know each other very rapidly by adopting what I call the four E’s of sustainability – Economy, Energy, Environment and Ethics.

Knowing how determined Singapore is when it tackles economic development, you can be sure this little, but very influential, island city state will show the world that it’s possible to grow and be more productive. And do it sustainably.

JACQUI HOCKING is a video storyteller who started her career sailing around the world from Australia to collect global solutions for climate change on a UN Global Climate Expedition. Since then she’s worked on projects globally, from STEPHANIE Maasai warriors in Tanzania, to carbon offset DICKSON, a projects in the Amazon rainforest and supply graduate of Monash chains near Mount Everest. Now Founding University in Melbourne, is a & Managing Partner of VSStory.com, she marketer, event organiser, TEDx helps visionary companies get more speaker, and avid connector of conscious visibility. On top of that she individuals and brands. As founder started Singapore Eco of Green is the New Black, Asia’s first Film Festival.

Conscious Festival and media platform, she’s determined to facilitate people who want to live more sustainably by improving the way they think, work and consume while doing more global good.

ADRIAN BUKMANIS, an Australian who hails from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, runs Teale Asia, previously operating as Energenz, to promote Data Driven Efficiency for buildings. He’s also worked on an energy efficiency campaign – “Switch Off and Turn Up” – in association with making the iLight Marina Bay event more sustainable.

GREG CORNELIUS, a New Zealander with general management expertise in building highperformance businesses. As the founder of Protiotype design science community, he’s working with Singapore Polytechnic architecture students on Smart Sustainable Building modelling.

Ken Hickson runs the consultancy Sustain Ability Showcase Asia (SASA) and the creative content agency The Hickson Team. He’s also the author of six books, including Race for Sustainability, and The ABC of Carbon. He’s managing editor of two online magazines The Avenue for Creative Arts and ABC Carbon Express. linkedin.com/in/ kenhicksonabccarbon April 2019 anza

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Sustainable Schools

Many schools in Singapore are committed to cutting down on waste, conserving energy and teaching kids how to live a green lifestyle. We report on initiatives from the Australian International School, Canadian International School and GEMS World Academy (Singapore).

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GEMS World Academy (Singapore) “Our school has implemented a series of initiatives that aim to reduce its environmental footprint and encourage our students to be more aware of the environment and make a difference in our local and overseas communities, so that we have a sustainable planet to share,” says Sebastien Barnard, Head of Admissions and Marketing.

How green is your school?

We are an environmentally responsible campus. A great significance has also been placed on the reduction of energy consumption through campus design measures – such as reducing the amount of air conditioned spaces with natural ventilation and shade and providing more natural light to cut back on artificial lighting.

GEMS students learn about pollution during a plastic dump before a swim-a-thon.

We believe that educating our students about the importance of environmental What are your students doing? sustainability provides the Our students are really pushing the world with a path to a environmental and recycling projects at GEMS. They’re tracking their plastic consumption at home and greener future. at school and trying to come up with innovative solutions on reducing single-use plastic and using water wisely. Our students also organise monthly environmental events, such as beach clean-ups.

How do you recycle?

Recycling bins have been placed throughout the campus and GEMS educators always look for new innovative ideas to reduce our negative impact on the environment. They recycle, re-purpose and sometimes even create art and design pieces from waste. We’ve turned carton boxes into stage backdrops, pop tabs into bags, wooden cable holders into tables, and old magazines into art. Our new Design Centre has been equipped with smart recycling facilities to raise awareness of plastic pollution, resource management and our responsibility to recycle and protect our environment.

What yearly environmental programs do you have?

Each year at GEMS students are invited to participate in a ‘Week-Without-

Walls’ experience, designed to offer opportunities outside of the classroom. Last year, our students travelled to South Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. They worked alongside the local community in a range of sustainability activities and had the opportunity to participate in other local service projects and cultural activities.

We also teach valuable lessons about pollution in the ocean by using our Olympic-size swimming pool as a plastic dump before a big swim-a-thon. This provocation activity helps our students to think about how we share finite resources with other people and living things.

What other student-led initiatives do you have?

Recently our students organised an art installation, Way to the Water, to raise awareness and funds for those in need of clean water. All the funds have been donated to organisations such as UNICEF and Water for South Sudan.

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Australian International School (AIS) “Green is a very popular colour at the Australian International School,” says Jennifer Burgess – Senior Communications Manager. “Not only does it feature on the logo and uniform, but increasingly it is being referenced in the classrooms, playgrounds and boardrooms, as the school focuses on how it can become greener or environmentally focused.”

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Student-led straw ban Zoey, a Year 5 AIS Student, was inspired by her teacher’s messages about the harmful impact of plastic on the environment. Her goal was to convince the school canteen to stop providing plastic straws with drink purchases. After researching the detrimental impact of straws online, she shared this information with her friends, who joined the quest.

Together they spoke at school assemblies and collaborated with the canteen providers for AIS – Chartwells – to eliminate straws.

The initiative was successfully introduced and implemented at the school. Zoey and her friends, Abbey and Jasmine are now continuing their campaign by focusing on alternatives to boxed drinks with attached straws.

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In 2018, AIS installed 330 rooftop solar panels at its campus in Lorong Chuan, with an additional 1385 panels to be installed later this year. When complete, the panels will generate about 704 MWh of solar electricity yearly, which will be fully available on the open energy market. The project is estimated to offset about 303 metric tons of carbon.

AIS also intend to develop a new program to educate students about green energy. As part of this program, the school hopes to display a live-feed dashboard that tracks the energy produced by the solar panels, which will support its continued commitment to raising awareness about clean energy. “We are extremely happy to be making these efforts towards developing a green and sustainable campus, while empowering students to play an active role in tackling real-world environmental issues”, says Mr Andre Casson, Head of School.

Green building initiatives were used at The Early Learning Village, including a rainwater harvesting system which is used for irrigation. Water conservation was a focus when selecting water taps and toilets and there are motion light sensors in all the rooms, so lights turn off when the rooms aren’t in use. The building management system also automatically manages the temperature within the rooms, based on usage.

Combined with the green walls on the exterior of the building, which cool the building down naturally, the Early Learning Village is a masterclass in green design which is why it also holds a Greenmark certification.

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Canadian International School (CIS) “We are a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Silver Flag Eco School and have prioritised sustainability in our newest strategic plan,” says Michael Broadhead, CIS teacher and Lakeside campus sustainability lead.

“We now have a carbon neutral electricity supplier and we’re working on encouraging more zero waste, plant-based, carbon positive initiatives. These living habits are key to a sustainable future.”

CIS students clean up the beach

What recycling do you have?

What yearly environmental programs do you have?

We have paper recycling in every classroom, and plastics and metal collection points in different areas of the school. Our design department is constantly finding ways to reuse materials for student projects.

Our Outdoor Discovery Garden is a beautiful green space for our primary students to interact with nature. We also have a rooftop garden for secondary students to develop their green thumbs.

Each year our secondary school students participate in Excursion Week, taking part in environmental projects around Asia.

We’ve helped with mangrove planting, building safe water gardens, coral planting and more. Our Biology and ESS diploma program students also do a week of on-site learning in Malaysia, collecting scientific data for their coursework. In our primary school, we have Open Minds, hands on outdoor learning experiences in settings such as Fort Canning, Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve and the Eco Garden at the Science Centre.

How do you educate students?

How does the school deal with food waste?

The environment and sustainability is incorporated and taught in many parts of our curriculum. In the IB Diploma Programme (DP) we offer Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) as a course.

Our canteen and plate food waste is collected for a co-digestion energy project with the NEA. Volunteer students have set up composting bins in certain areas of the school to collect waste from snacks.

What green spaces do you have?

Our food has always been served on reusables. Straws and sandwich boxes were phased out in January and we’ll be phasing out disposable cups by April. Our goal as a school is to be zero waste in the future.

Note: Questions relate to CIS Lakeside campus only

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GEMS, AIS, CIS

How do you reduce plastic and waste?

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GREEN IS GOOD

In keeping with this issue’s green theme, scour your house and garden centres for pots and fun objects to display food. I’ve used an old birdcage, an upturned cake tin, and terracotta pots and saucers made into tiered stands. Melamine servingware and glassware are great for outdoor use, I use durable and BPAfree brands. Instead of silverware and non-recyclable cutlery, I’ve opted for biodegradable, environmentally-friendly organic Birchwood cutlery.

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PHOTOS RAFAEL DALMAU STYLING JULIET HARPER

What better way to celebrate Easter than with a gorgeous garden party? Stylist Juliet Harper pulled together a scene out of Mr. McGregor’s garden, using moss, fresh flowers, spring vegetables, speckled eggs, and of course, Peter Rabbit! Get the look with Juliet’s notes…

Keep flower arrangements unstructured and opt for edible greens where you can, like fresh parsley, herbs and ornamental cabbages. Make it even more enchanting with whimsical quail feathers, little birds’ nests and bursts of colour.

Emerald and jade green shines among the metallic and neutrals of this setting. Decorate with pots of narcissi bulbs, moss covered eggs tied in twine and bunches of fresh herbs. A simple striped tablecloth provides the canvas, and we also propped up a retro bike to add to the laidback mood.

Let seasonal produce steer your colour palate from there. Although citrus accents pop our picnic, deep purple makes a striking statement, along with dashes of radish red and rich orange, reminiscent of an informal cottage garden.

Yellow notes are continued across GINGER TUMERIC the table using fruit, LEMONADE tableware, ribbon and Bring to the boil 2 cups of water with other accessories. Green 1cm piece yellow ginger and turmeric, plus 3 x 8cm stalks of lemongrass. glasses and assorted When cool, add 1 ½ tablespoons of raw plates complement the honey, 2 more cups of water and 1 cup overall look. of lemon juice. Add a sprinkle of black pepper or chilli flakes. Serve over large ice cubes with a lemongrass stalk.

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WHERE TO SHOP:

Spotlight for paper straws, napkins, artificial moss and Peter Rabbit spotlightstores.com/sg Terracotta or plastic garden pots from Hawaii Landscape, 559 Thomson Road Melamine tableware from Binlin, 17 Temple Street Chinatown binlin.com.sg Teacups by Royal Doulton Fresh hormone and antibiotic free poultry supplied by The Fishwives, Cluny Court thefishwives.com

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LAMINGTON FAIRY CAKES Ingredients 180g plain flour 1.5 tsp baking powder 115g butter, room temperature 200g castor sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 120g milk Method Whip butter until fluffy, then add sugar until creamy. Add eggs, then baking powder.

Alternate flour and milk and mix for about 45 seconds. Fill cupcake pans and bake for 18 minutes at 180 degrees.

Icing 150g icing sugar 15g cocoa 17g butter 60g milk 100g desiccated coconut Method Warm milk and butter until butter is melted, then add sugar and cocoa and mix well. Place in a flat bowl and add coconut to another. One at a time, dip the cupcake in the icing and then the coconut. Top with whipped cream rosette.

An icy cold ginger and turmeric lemonade is refreshingly exotic on a hot spring day, plus it has wonderful anti-inflammatory properties. A touch of The Source gin with its lemon, orange and coriander notes is a great combination, for those wanting a little more zing! For the kids, you can never go wrong with fresh strawberry lemonade.

If you’re hosting a crowd, rather than a formal table setting, allow guests to move around and mingle. Keep the menu simple with homemade sandwiches, enchanting cupcakes and healthy cruditÊs. Here I’ve made chicken rolls with a hint of mint and lemon zest, and tried and true egg and chive sandwiches.

Lamington fairy cakes and lemon coconut muffins are an excellent end to the day.

Having an outside party allows parents to relax while the children play games, paint eggs (blow the contents out beforehand), and of course no Easter is complete without the compulsory chocolate egg hunt!

Have fun!

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TATYANA KILDISHEVA explores the vast deserts, majestic mountains, endless plains and ancient nomadic culture of Mongolia.

N

ormally, I don’t travel in organised groups, preferring to plan my own trips, but when my friend Johanna, an adventure guide for YMCA Singapore, invited me along on a tour of Mongolia I jumped at the opportunity. I became a part of a group of Singaporeans keen to discover more about this captivating adventure destination, bordered by China and Russia.

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar We arrived in the capital Ulaanbaatar’s tiny airport and made our way into the city. The urban planning in the city immediately threw me back to my 1980s childhood in the Soviet Union. The resemblance to the Soviet urban planning and architecture was very eerie - with ugly grey building blocks screaming of cookie cut construction done on the cheap over 30 years ago. To top it off, Mongolians adopted Cyrillic script (also used in Russia) for their language, so for me at least, all the signs were easily readable. Sadly, the gorgeous curvy, ancient Mongolian lettering can rarely be seen.

Mongolia’s landscapes are vast but the population is sparse – a little over three million people are spread across the whole country, with roughly half residing in Ulaanbaatar. Tibetan Buddhism is the predominant religion and there are still many beautiful temples and monasteries that thankfully weren’t destroyed during the Soviet times, when religion was widely suppressed by the communist regime.

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Home stays Our two-week tour included city sights, national parks and home stays with nomads and camel herders. For the first home stay with nomadic Mongolian families, our large group was divided into smaller units and we were taken from the city to the vast steppes. The isolation was astounding – there’s nothing around, not even a single tree. Five of us were assigned to a completely empty traditional yurt or ger: a portable, round tent covered with felt and canvas, with a sturdy roof supported by interior wooden posts. Yurts have been used as a dwelling by nomads in the steppes of Central Asia for thousands of years.

As there’s literally nothing on the ground of the tent, our sleeping pads and warm sleeping bags came in handy! The nights proved chilly, but during the day it was a comfortable 20-25°C. Since there’s not much available wood in the flat, unforested grassland steppes, all cooking is done by fire on the outdoor stove, using dried animal dung that we collected. Since most nomads’ own horses, cows, goats and sheep, the stove fuel is plentiful. The hosting family appeared and spent a couple of hours with us, taking care of the animals and herding them for the night using dogs and motorbikes.

With the help of our guide, we made our own dinner - soup with vegetables and lamb. The Mongolian culinary choices were underwhelming for our group, spoiled by Singapore multicultural cuisines and wide variety of choices. Mongolians consume a lot of meat, while vegetables are quite hard to come by, since most of the land is dry and not suitable for farming.

Most vegetables, if you can find any, are imported from China, while packaged snacks, candy, chocolate, cookies and dry goods usually come from Russia.

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park Our next stop was a few days in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, a breathtakingly scenic region. We climbed the beautiful Bodgkhan Mountain and spent two days horse riding. None of us had any riding experience, but to our surprise we quickly learnt to guide our horses through the wild terrain, including river crossings! It was a highlight of the trip. We also spent a night in a large ger that we built ourselves with felt and wooden sticks using ancient techniques. I’m not sure I’ll use this skill in the future, but it was certainly entertaining!

Gobi Desert It took us five days to travel to the Gobi Desert – along the way we visited the famous Flaming Cliffs: red sand formations that glowed and reflected the sunset. They also contain dinosaur bones within their hard-packed structures. When it comes to dinosaur fossils, the Gobi Desert is one of the world’s top sites - three of the most famous dinosaur species have been found here. Dino fans should head to the Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs in Ulaanbaatar, a palaeontology museum offering exhibits of dinosaur fossils, artefacts and educational programs. Travel in the desert was a breeze as there were very few tourists. We were far outnumbered by wild camels - easy to spot from a distance in the sparse terrain. We climbed to the top of Khongoryn Sand Dune, the largest sand dune in the desert. The hike was exhausting and the sand was treacherous - two steps up, one slide down. Up to 12 kilometres wide and 180 kilometres long, the dune rose to a height of around 80

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metres. We also saw a very unusual place - Yolyn Am Ice Gorge, where the mountain gorge is so deep the sun never reaches the bottom and even in the hottest part of the summer people can see, touch and walk on ice!

Tatyana’s group learnt how to fuel a stove with animal dung, helped prepare food and raised their own yurts.

We spent some time with a multi-generation family of camel herders in the Gobi, learning their way of life. Their ger had some furniture and decorations, however it was still small and basic.

Their proud possessions included an old Soviet radio set from the 1970s (my granny had the exact same one!) and a National Geographic photo book from the 1990s, where the family was featured with stunning photography and stories about their life.

When we arrived, the men were out herding the camels, while the eldest daughter and her younger brother welcomed tourists to the settlement and tended to a few camels. The daughter informed us that women in Mongolia are very important in the family and independent in decision making. We helped her make dinner and learnt how to make dumplings with camel, goat and mutton fillings.

There was no electricity and running water in this settlement, so everything needed to be purchased in a village and transported out to the desert. The way of life is basic, but the people seem content and happy to be free and roam the desert the way they’ve done for thousands of years.

I didn’t know what to expect from this landlocked country, sandwiched between two empires: China in the south and Russia in the north, but our trip was fantastic, and I learnt so much about Mongolia and its people.

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Tatyana Kildisheva

Life as a Camel Herder

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Fancy a staycation in a building with a past? PIP HARRY spends 24 hours at Capitol Kempinski, housed in historic Stamford House, while KERRY LOW unwinds at Six Senses Maxwell, located in a restored 19th heritage building in Chinatown.

Six Senses is an oasis in bustling Chinatown

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THE LOWDOWN: 138 rooms and suites are set in a block of heritage shophouses in Chinatown.

THE INSIDE WORD: The hotel’s interiors are lovingly restored to their original grandeur by French designer Jacques Garcia, capitalising on the stunning architecture and history of the original building.

THE ROOMS: The small private balcony in our Terrace Room invites a gentle breeze and reveals tropical treetops beyond. The bathroom features an inviting deep claw-footed bath, and the bed offers mattresses stuffed with coconut fibres to ensure a cool night’s sleep.

THE MENU: Cook & Tras Social Library is one of the hotel’s five bars and restaurants, containing more than

3000 literary works and an extensive cocktail menu. The Ann Siang Collins is a fabulous martini, shaken and stirred by the expert mixologist. Murray Terrace is a classic Europeanstyle brasserie where we dine on Australian Rib Eye with potato gratin and braised kale and Potato Crusted Arctic Toothfish with pomme puree and buttered leeks – all perfectly executed.

THE GREEN FOCUS: Sustainability is part of the Six Senses experience - from the organic ingredients in the menus to the bamboo pens and glass water bottles.

THE VERDICT: More than just another luxury hotel – put your body and soul at ease in a beautiful heritage building.

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with a lounge, king size bed, freestanding bath and rainshower. There are so many thoughtful touches – slices of buttery kueh lapis and fresh fruit, complimentary nonalcoholic drinks from the mini bar and a coffee machine.

THE MENU: The hotel’s signature restaurant is 15 Stamford by Alvin Leung, a renowned three-star Michelin chef. We start with the Grilled Hokkaido Scallop, Mushrooms, Adobo Butter and Ginger, then the falling apart Short Ribs Rendang and Pickled Cabbage and U.S. Prime Beef Tenderloin with house-made spicy Asian Sauce, Thai hollandaise and laksa leaf chimichurri. It’s zingy fusion food, with a local flavour.

THE VERDICT: Heritage and tradition meet modernity and luxury. An overnight stay in this exquisite hotel will leave you longing for more.

To book: kempinski.com/ en/singapore/the-capitolsingapore/

Six Senses Maxwell; Capitol Kempinski; Rafael Dalmau

Grab a cocktail at the elegant bar at 15 Stamford

THE LOWDOWN: Located in the action-packed civic and cultural district, Capitol Kempinski is the newest incarnation of the iconic Capitol Building and Stamford House. After years of meticulous restoration, the 157-room property oozes hospitality, timeless European style and thoughtful luxury.

THE INSIDE WORD: The hotel’s interiors stay true to the building’s art deco and colonial roots. Think travertine limestone columns, dramatic archways, grand windows, plush carpets, embossed wallpaper, polished wood, Italian marble floors and impossibly high ceilings.

THE ROOMS: Our bags are whisked away and with a refreshing welcome drink in hand we sit down with a manager, who personally welcomes us to the hotel. Our Grand Deluxe room is in the heritage wing of the hotel and it’s gloriously spacious and contemporary. We particularly like the separate living area

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DEBORAH GILLIES checks out Kilo Kitchen at Duxton and RAELENE TAN enjoys fresh seafood in Dempsey Hill.

GREENWOOD FISH MARKET & BISTRO

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fter eight years as Camp Kilo at Kampong Bugis Road, Kilo has relocated to uber trendy Duxton Road with a modern new look and refreshed menu. This sleek, bright location feels spacious and comfortable, with floor-to-ceiling windows and multiple sectional seating options, allowing guests to pop in for a few drinks or stay and dine. The bar is the perfect spot to sip a drink or two with views into the bustling open kitchen, while the dining room is luxuriously chic, and a wrap around terrace offers alfresco dining.

To begin I sipped a Spicy Margarita with jalapeno infused tequila, citrus, sour mix, lime and salt ($19) Then it was onto a tasting menu showcasing visually stunning dishes. Chef Manel Valero brings a taste of his Spanish heritage and European influence, accentuated by delicious Asian flavours.

Our feast included Crab Croquettes with basil vinaigrette (2 for $18), Grilled Avocado with buckwheat puffs and ponzu ($10), Burrata Cheese and Dukkah ($20), Wasabi Tuna Tartare with nori dusted crisps ($22), Beef Tongue Tacos with apple miso slaw (2 for $18), Kilo’s Seafood Ceviche with tuna, octopus and snapper ($22), Atas Lentils with manchego, bacon, truffle, iberico and egg yolk ($26), Squid Ink Rice ($29), and Sea Urchin Rigatoni Pasta ($42) The sweet finish was a Chocolate Terrine with tuile and smoked salted caramel ($14), and a refreshing Coconut Tembleque with chocolate, pineapple and oats ($14). I’d happily recommend all the dishes, but the stand outs were the deliciously creamy burrata cheese, with its contrasting textures and spicy dressing; seafood ceviche, packed with freshness and zesty flavours; and squid ink rice, which could be described as an Asian paella.

VERDICT: A real winner, great food and ambience at reasonable prices, with knowledgeable serving staff.

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VERDICT: The ‘sea to table’ philosophy shines through in the freshness of the seafood.

After dinner guests can enjoy music late into the night at Kilo Lounge, located just a few steps away at 21 Tanjong Pagar Road.

Greenwood Fish Market, Kilo Kitchen

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reenwood Fish Market & Bistro opened in 2003 as a small neighbourhood eatery in Greenwood Avenue, Bukit Timah, quickly becoming a favourite. Since then, the family-run business has spread its catch to four establishments, with the newest addition recently opening at Dempsey.

At a whopping 8,300 square feet, there’s a retail area with live seafood in tanks, an oyster bar, meat section, grocery and wine shelves, plus a bakery, and in-house florist.

You can opt to be seated indoors or in the lounge, but sitting outdoors amidst natural greenery is a real treat. On my two visits, I enjoyed oysters (especially South Australia’s Coffin Bay variety), sushi, sashimi and grilled barramundi from the multi-concept menu featuring Western, Japanese and Chinese selections. Spicy apple crumble with icecream completed the meals nicely.

Should you prefer, pasta, burgers, steak and lamb are also available. A kids’ menu includes fish and chips, spaghetti and beef burgers.

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Meet the Bartender

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endrick’s Gin has appointed Charmaine Thio as its Brand Ambassador in Southeast Asia.

Formerly the Head bartender at 28 HongKong Street, Charmaine is the first Singaporean to be accepted into the Tales of the Cocktail Apprentice Programme, an exclusive mentorship program for up-andcoming bartenders.

What’s your background?

I started my bartending journey at Ah Sam Cold Drinks Stall just over four years ago, where I washed more glasses than I made cocktails. However, I learnt so much about the importance of hard work and a strong foundation in classic cocktail knowledge and the art of storytelling. I was part time, and keen to break into journalism/ marketing but I finally caved and decided to make bartending my real job!

Why is G&T such a beloved drink in Singapore?

It’s refreshing, a little bit sweet, citrusy, not at all fussy. It’s the perfect go-to drink, particularly in the never-ending Singapore summer.

DRINK

Tips for mixing the perfect G&T? Start with a chilled glass. A warm glass will melt the ice more quickly, resulting in a diluted mess.

Pour in 45ml of your favourite gin, mine is Hendrick’s, followed by 120-150ml of tonic water, depending on your taste preference.

Be careful not to pour tonic water directly onto the ice as you’ll lose a significant amount of effervescence.

Garnish with a slice of cucumber and gently mix. The last thing you want to do is churn the drink as you’ll lose the bubbles in your tonic and no one likes a flat G&T. Finally, serve with a smile!

What’s another gin-based cocktail to try?

Equal parts Hendrick’s Gin and amontillado sherry, stirred down and garnished with a slice of cucumber. Spirit-driven but not abrasively so, curiously refreshing, a touch savoury and oh so delicious.

Fave Singapore gin bar?

Atlas for sure. It’s such a stunning bar and a great place to keep track of what’s going on in the gin world and see how distillers are innovating.

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The Singapore Cocktail Festival (SGCF) is coming to town from 10 - 18 May 2019. The programme brings together Singapore’s vibrant cocktail scene and the best bartenders and bars from around the world. The festival begins with the Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony on 9 May and features a festival village on Empress Lawn, a hotly contested bartender championship, and more. Tickets from singaporecocktailfestival.com

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TA ST E BU D S

KIDS MAC AND CHEESE BALLS WITH PIZZA SAUCE DIP MAC AND CHEESE BALLS

(serves as a snack for 6 - 7 kids)

INGREDIENTS

500g macaroni 100g unsalted butter 100g all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 500g grated cheddar 500g grated mozzarella

3 eggs 300g breadcrumbs Salt and pepper Oil for frying

METHOD

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.

2. In a saucepan melt butter, add flour to melted butter and whisk for about 2 mins on a low heat.

3. Whisk in the milk and 2 cheeses until smooth, season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Fold the cheese sauce into the cooked macaroni and cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

5. Shape mac and cheese into balls and leave on a wax lined tray overnight in the freezer.

6. Beat 2 of the eggs to make an egg wash and have breadcrumbs ready in another bowl.

7. Dip frozen balls into the egg wash and then into the breadcrumbs and pop them back in the freezer.

8. When ready to fry, heat oil to 180 C, fry until golden brown and centre is hot. Serve with pizza sauce.

PIZZA SAUCE DIP

500g blended whole peeled tomato 100g diced onion 40g chopped garlic 15g dried oregano Cooking oil Chopped parsley to garnish Salt and pepper

1. Shallow fry onions and garlic in cooking oil.

2. Add blended tomato and stew on a low heat for 10 mins.

3. Add oregano and season to taste.

4. Garnish with parsley and serve with fried Mac and Cheese balls.

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Chef Justin Hammond delivers crowd-pleasing Mediterranean flavours at laidback riverside eatery, Summerlong. He was happy to share his twist on comfort dish Mac and Cheese.

“This recipe is easy to follow and will impress any child or adult with a quirky edge to this otherwise traditionally homemade dish.”

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EASTER IN SINGAPORE RAELENE TAN shares her tips for celebrating Easter in the tropics.

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aster celebrations in tropical Singapore are somewhat different from those in Australia and New Zealand. Only Good Friday is a public holiday here, unlike the long four-day weekend Down Under that we look forward to each year.

However, some other aspects are similar, including participation from Lent right through until Pentecost, with fasting, penance and prayers, along with decorations, colourful clothing, traditional fare and games.

DATES Easter Sunday always occurs between 22 March and 25 April, according to the vernal equinox when the sun is directly over the equator. This year, Easter Sunday falls on 21 April. In Singapore, Maundy Thursday is observed in many churches, complete with age-old rites. On Good Friday, some churches conduct sunrise services outdoors at such places as East Coast Park and Mount Faber in the cool of the morning, while Easter Sunday services normally attract large congregations.

DECORATIONS

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

While we are perhaps used to seeing Easter-themed window displays in shops in our home countries, with friendly Easter Bunnies making appearances to delight children and shelves stocked with traditional festive fare, plus annual Easter ‘shows’ being much anticipated, there is not the same fervour here. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of items to be found.

For a floral touch, nurseries will have white flowers, especially lilies, and greenery.

FESTIVE FOOD As for traditional food, items can now be easily found – a far cry from the seventies when I arrived in Singapore to reside, when the Easter season was low-key and ‘exotic foreign food’ was relatively unknown. Hot cross buns were unheard of. In the eighties, Marco Polo Hotel Cake Shop (across the side road from the present Tanglin Mall) was the place to go - sadly it no longer exists. The Indian chef there made memorable simnel cakes with the traditional decoration of 11 golden marzipan balls on top, representing the 12 Apostles minus Judas the traitor. Scents of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg wafted through the cake shop, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

These days, supermarkets, department stores and cake shops offer chocolate rabbits, Easter eggs, hot cross buns, pretzels, rich bread and creamy cakes in abundance, as well as nuts, figs and dairy products. In addition, shops also display fish and other seafood, chicken, lamb, veal, eggs, fresh vegetables and fruit, plus wine.

Restaurants also create festive Easter menus nowadays and, to keep young guests happy, may organise Easter egg hunts, face painting and egg decorating.

We can add local tastes to our Easter dishes, still using traditional ingredients, such as tandoori chicken, fish curry, fried rice, fish ball soup, egg foo yong (omelette), colourful stir-fried mixed vegetables and lusciously sweet Nonya kueh (cakes) – plus a pavlova, of course.

“Happy Easter!”

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SOUL FUEL

SIMPLE TOOLS FOR CHALLENGING TIMES

KIM FORRESTER has five basic tools for surviving life’s challenges.

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very April, as ANZAC Day approaches, I find myself quietly thinking of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers who languished in the trenches of past wars. How could they withstand that kind of fear, trauma and suffering?

We are lucky to be living in an era of relative peace. However, even our comfortable lives can present their own form of battles, and there are times when we can become overwhelmed with life’s challenges.

In moments like these, there are several basic tools you can apply to keep your defences secure and your head below the firing line.

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SELF-AWARENESS: This is the

obvious starting point: if you’re not willing to keep a tiny portion of your attention directed inward, then you’re never going to be able to navigate life’s most demanding situations or recognise your most dire moments. With all the demands of “out there”, I encourage you to dedicate a part of your awareness to yourself, at all times.

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

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MOMENTS OF MINDFULNESS:

Meditation is the thing you need most when you’re under great pressure.

However, if you are unable to meditate in traditional ways, take a few minutes — whenever you can – to focus on the sensation of your breath as it enters and exits your nostrils. This simple exercise can be practiced anywhere — in the shower, in

the school pick-up queue, between phone calls — and it will help you maintain a sense of mental clarity and balance.

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VULNERABLE COMMUNICATION:

Feeling overwhelmed? Communicate your limits and capabilities clearly to your loved ones. Vulnerability can feel uncomfortable and confronting; however, authentic social connection is a key to bouncing back from any challenge. Be sure to connect deeply, and truthfully, with people you trust.

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GRATITUDE: It takes raw honesty

to find gratitude in overwhelming times — a stressed mind would much rather play the victim than count blessings — but if you are able to brutally, truthfully, place your situation in perspective you will find reasons to be thankful. In those moments, you will be rewarded with a remarkable sense of lightness and ease. Don’t be grateful because you ‘should’, be grateful because you deserve to feel good.

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SLEEP: When stressed it can be

difficult to get a good night’s rest, but it’s imperative you make sleep a high priority. Avoid screens 30 minutes before bed and create a gentle bedtime routine. Charge your phone outside of your bedroom (tough!). If you can, take advantage of your natural afternoon ‘slump’ for a quick nap. Seek medical help if you’re still waking during the night.

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WANDERI NG YO G I

STEALING JOY LEE CARSLEY examines the yogic concept of asteya and explores ways to avoid ‘stealing’ from herself in favour of others.

What is asteya?

Asteya in yogic theory is translated as “nonstealing.” Obvious right? I take something that’s not mine, sometimes accidentally. Or on purpose, like my husband when he ate my last packet of Australian Twisties. I had to practice ahimsa, another yama or ethical value (meaning: not being violent).

Stealing for most of us is a no-no. When someone steals from us, they don’t just take the physical object – they take our faith and belief in others. Perhaps you recall the feeling of vulnerability and loss the first time your house was burgled?

The thief of joy

Lee Carsley is the ANZA Yoga founding 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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Stealing has more subtle forms. Perhaps we gossip about someone or take credit for something we didn’t do. We might even steal from ourselves…which has almost the same consequences as that dreaded Twisties episode.

I’m currently teaching yoga six days a week, that equals about 20 classes. I’m teaching meditation and arranging a retreat. I write. I’m a mother to a daughter who lives in another country, with friends scattered all around the world. I’m a wife (although that may be temporary if he continues to steal my Twisties). The ‘to do’ list is never ending. Like yours, perhaps.

The other day, I began my personal practice, looking forward to ‘me’ time on the mat. It wasn’t long before I became a little grumpy as I couldn’t get the ‘to do’ list off my mind.

As I was writing this article (part of the ‘to do’ list), I pondered, was I stealing time from myself? I was. How often do we ‘steal’ time from ourselves for others? A lot.

Making a new ‘to do’ list With a set of post it notes in hand, I wrote down everything in my head and why it was important. A salutary lesson, a lot of it was ordinary. Some of it was gold. And I realised I could consciously choose which to focus on. I didn’t have to let everyday life ‘steal’ that much space in my heart and mind.

We also might rob ourselves of our own goals. Any of these phrases sound familiar?

“I never finish anything I start”, “I want to lose that three kilos, but I really like my food”, “I want to give up drinking, I just never seem to be able to say no to a drink after work.” You’ve probably heard all of these at some time from friends or family, or from your own mouth.

When we steal our goals from ourselves, we deny ourselves of dreams – the one thing that makes us complex, gorgeous human beings.

Don’t steal from the planet There are other even more subtle ways yogis practice asteya. Including not stealing from future generations (i.e: use only what we need and get rid of those plastic bags). When we focus on our own pleasures and exclude how our choices impact the people or planet around us, we are stealing from them and ourselves too.

Asteya doesn’t preclude honouring and pursuing things that give us pleasure – in the yogic view, we are all here to enjoy life.

The key is pursuing them in a way that’s in balance with our connection to the world around us.

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N E T BA L L

ANZA NETBALL CARNIVAL The first ANZA Netball Carnival was held at Tanglin Trust School on 23 February. It was a day filled with huge smiles, loads of fast-paced netball, yummy treats and most importantly, fun! MICHELLE ADAMSON reports from the court.

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t was a beautiful blue-sky morning as excited netball players from ANZA Netball, Centaurs, Sports Ready, TKN (The Kids Network) and Marlborough College, Malaysia gathered at Tanglin Trust School to play 155 lightning round-robin games.

The siren sounded at 8am and players across seven divisions took to the indoor and outdoor courts for a sporting event that celebrated community spirit and fair play. Games were around eight minutes in length, with no half time – so there was constant action and excitement as goal-after-goal was scored. Competitors ranged in age from U7 - U13, so the games featured a mix of little learners, developing players and seasoned teens.

The carnival atmosphere was enhanced by the market area, where several stalls offered delicious home baked cakes, coffee, popcorn and fairy floss, as well as a sausage sizzle from The Butcher.

For those looking to pick up a bargain, Ten Feet Tall had netball shoes on offer, ANZA Netball were selling their gear, and Nutrition Asia had a stand for the health conscious. Kids adored the face painting, balloon animals, photo booth, craft workshop, and other entertainment.

A fantastic time was had by all, and for some of the younger ANZA netballers it was the first time they had played in such a tournament. They’re all excited for their next opportunity!

The four visiting clubs also gave positive feedback about the way the carnival was run and kept to time and advised that their teams had loved playing and wanted to be invited back next time!

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SOCCER

SEA CUP T

he 32nd Annual SEA Cup was held at Turf City over the weekend of 2-3 March. 24 teams and 333 players participated in the competitive and fun event, Asia’s longest running youth soccer tournament. ANZA Soccer won in the U9, U11 and U13 age groups, whilst Kuala Lumpur Youth Soccer retained the overall SEA Cup for the third year running.

It was a great celebration of soccer in South East Asia, with teams travelling from Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Phuket, Batam and Medan.

Thanks to all the players, coaches, volunteers and parents who came out to support ANZA Soccer. Special thanks to our Competition League sponsor ACCOR Hotels for their continued support, and the physio team at City Physio and Osteo for looking after our players on the ground.

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RESULTS U9s

WINNERS: ANZA Soccer RUNNERS UP: Bangkok Soccer League

U11s WINNERS: ANZA Soccer RUNNERS UP: ANZA Matildas

U13s WINNERS: ANZA Soccer RUNNERS UP: Kuala Lumpur Youth Soccer

U15s WINNERS: Kuala Lumpur Youth Soccer RUNNERS UP: Sporting Lisbon Singapore

U18s WINNERS: British International School Cruzeiro Phuket RUNNERS UP: Kuala Lumpur Youth Soccer

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AFL

WOMBATS ON TOUR This month, the ANZA Singapore Wombat’s AFL teams take on the Irish Lions and embark on an ANZAC Day tour to Hellfire Pass in Thailand. Communications Manager BEN ADAMS reports.

It’s finally here – footy!

By the time you read this the mighty Wombats will have completed two touring matches – an over 35s tournament in Phuket, as well as a visit to play the Cambodia Eagles. At the time of writing I have no idea how these matches went, so let’s just assume… we won!

Now that the real stuff has begun, it’s all about getting fit, getting down to training and building the kind of team camaraderie and culture that delivers wins – or at least a good time.

Wombats training – what’s it all about?

Many people move to Singapore and are interested to have a kick with the Wombats, but fear holds them back. Maybe you think the standard will be really high or you’re worried the standard will be too low. Maybe you’re worried because you haven’t played in years. Maybe you’ve never played at all…

Rest assured, if you’ve ever touched a footy before, you’re straight into the 1s. If you’re actually a bit of a gun, there’s a group of elite, fit operators that’ll welcome you into their clique of guys who are a bit too comfortable taking their shirts off.

Training typically runs for 1.5-2 hours, where we go through a solid warm-up, followed by skills drills, some match-situation practice, and we usually end with a game. If we’re lucky, Tim Nash will also show us how to kick a few goals.

You can go as hard and fast as you want or are

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able, and whatever your fitness level there’ll be plenty of others in the same boat. So, don’t be shy, get in touch with us and come down for a run.

You’ll get a few new mates, and probably a nice new singlet tan as well.

Wombats Women’s Footy

UPCOMING EVENTS: 13 APRIL

We are very pleased to announce the Wombats are developing a women’s footy team in 2019. The first session is set for Saturday 11 May at 1pm.

Following this, we’ll aim to create a regular schedule, based on interest and availability.

Training and games will be held at the Centaurs fields at Turf City (200 Turf Club Rd). Meeting point is the blue and yellow striped tent (opposite Giant supermarket) No experience necessary! Whether you’re crossing-over from another sport, or trying football for the first time, if you’re aged 18 and over, come have a go.

International Rules Game vs the Irish Lions (Bill Niko Cup)

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ANZAC Day tour to the Hellfire Pass (Kanchanaburi, Thailand)

11 MAY Game vs Malaysia Warriors (Changi Cup)

31 MAY Shanghai Tour (including AFL match between the Saints and Port)

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Interested in coming down for a kick and a run, whether for fitness or friends, get in touch via anza.org.sg/sports/wombats-afl

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SUPER LEAGUE TRIATHLON ANZA Cycling was out in force as Singapore played host to the Super League Triathlon for the Championship Series Finale. It was an action-packed weekend, with races including a fun run, corporate and team events, along with the professional athlete races. JASON DUBOIS reports.

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uper League Triathlon (SLT) is the brainchild of twotime winner of the Ironman World Championship, Chris McCormack, and co-founders Michael D’Hulst and Leonid Boguslavsky. It’s considered the F1 of Endurance sport, with tight spectator friendly courses.

“Racing has been a big part of my life,” says McCormack.

“I understand what gets spectators and athletes excited and inspired. SLT is about taking that knowledge and evolving the sport into a product that pushes and challenges the athletes further, whilst providing great entertainment for spectators.”

ANZA was well represented in the high-intensity Saturday TeamEnduro and the Sunday Relay TeamEnduro Races. The ANZA team for Saturday’s TeamEnduro race consisted of Björn Beck, Jason DuBois and Dan Fay. Each team member completed the three stages of swim-bike-run before handing their timing chip onto the next team member to repeat the process.

Björn led the team off in the mass swim start from the Marina pontoon, and settled into his rhythm. I was able to get through my swim-bike-run without incident, and handed off to our final teammate Dan, who brought the team home strongly, taking out a respectable 9th place from18 teams.

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TeamEnduro, and watch the pros fight for race honours and the championship podium,” says Dan. “The course was super tight and technical, but it was perfect for spectator viewing and close racing. The races had incredible depth and had everyone on their toes in anticipation. ONE°15 Marina was the perfect location and I hope they get the chance to stage it again!”

The ANZA team for the Sunday’s relay TeamEnduro race consisted of Maria Skog (from our Platinum Sponsor Wilhelmsen), Glenn Murphy and James “Jimmy” Field. Sunday’s format required each member of the team to complete two legs of the relays. A skiing injury from few weeks earlier meant Maria tackled the swim legs. “It was an amazing experience with the cheering crowd as I limped in and out of transition!” says Maria.

“Luckily, I had the opportunity to participate with two strong, men, Glenn and Jimmy, and they smashed the bike and running segments.”

A combination of solid bike and run legs by Jimmy and Glenn, including a great second swim by Maria, allowed the team to finish with a well fought 17th position, of 20 teams. “Credit to both ANZA teams taking part in a tough event against some strong competition,” says Jimmy. “It was a great race format for both competitors and spectators alike, and amazing hospitality provided by ANZA as always.”

Racing for the Tanglin Trust school teams, ANZA Cycling’s Sophie King and Chris Rawlings performed amazingly well, with Chris and his team taking 3rd on Sunday.

Kudos to all that took part and competed, and those that cheered everyone on over the two days! A great weekend was had by all, getting up close and personal to some of the best athletes in the world.

Guiding the Athletes

As one of the largest groups of cycling enthusiasts in Singapore, ANZA Cycling was asked to guide some of the Super League athletes on training rides around Singapore in the lead-up to the race. Leading Australian triathletes Emma Jeffcoat and Ashleigh Gentle joined us, as well as the overall female winner of the series, Katie Zaferes from the US and Nathan Killam, a pro-qualifier from Canada.

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NATURE NIPPERS

ANZA Singapore Nippers is focused on creating eco warriors and environmental awareness in their beach environment. SKYE WELLINGTON reports…

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rom the very beginning, awareness for the natural and marine environment has been an important part of ANZA Singapore Nippers.

When we started in 2016, our sessions commenced with a beach clean-up, and we continue this practice today. Our kids, parents and volunteers collect rubbish from the beach, shoreline and water each Sunday.

It’s a simple thing to do, that admittedly won’t change the world, yet this effort delivers five valuable results:

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Beach Clean Ups With Singapore being a trading hub and ships anchoring near Sentosa, waste does wash ashore on Tanjong Beach. There’s also a considerable amount of rubbish left behind by people visiting the beach recreationally. A lot of this is made up of plastic and polystyrene. But there’s a variety of hazardous materials we come across. We’ve found glass, large nails, rubber footwear, chairs, metal objects and wooden planks that can really give you a good whack when you’re swimming! We try our best to collect this stuff each Sunday.

Obviously, conservation is not just about garbage disposal though. Through the act of collecting rubbish each week, our participants have become more curious about the beach environment. They ask about marine life in general, and the habitat at Tanjong Beach in particular. They point out hazards in the water and ask where they came from. They wonder what they can do to improve things. This led to a few great initiatives and events for ANZA Singapore Nippers last year.

ANZA Nippers kicked off on 10 March 10 and will run until 9 June.

Look out for these nature lovers on Tanjong Beach.

Awarding Environmental Efforts Through our partnership with corporate office design company, Steelcase, and their focus on sustainability, we implemented a monthly Nature Nipper Award in 2018. Rather than being a prize for picking up rubbish, we wanted to acknowledge Nippers who show vigilance towards the environment and a special interest in conservation.

The first few batches of recipients were proud as punch to receive a certificate in front of their peers, and other kids were spurred on to get curiouser and curiouser...

Then a wonderful thing happened. Halfway through last year some Hawksbill turtles decided to lay their eggs right where we meet each Sunday.

To protect the eggs from predators, Sentosa Development Corporation organised for a barrier to be erected around the nest. For two months we waited for the eggs to hatch. The expectation of what might happen was a great incubator for the kid’s questions and ideas, but we quickly realised we were out of our depth - as committed as we are to imparting conservation ideals to our kids, we’re just a bunch of parents and volunteers. Luckily for us, our Event Manager and U6 parent, Jaq Molloy, spotted a great opportunity and got in touch with S.E.A Aquarium’s Guardians of the Sea. This conservation division of the aquarium kindly prepared an interesting talk with animal specimens for our age groups, sharing information about the turtles, as well as other local marine species. We were very glad 106 hatchlings eventually made it to the sea!

Outdoor appreciation Capitalising on all this enthusiasm for nature, we were able to finish the year having held two great events for kids in our younger age groups, thanks to the initiative of parents. Our U6 group camped out overnight and discovered a nature trail in a

hidden part of Singapore. Meanwhile, our U7 group, organised

by Age Manager Assistant Felix Green, hopped on a ferry to Pulau Ubin, pitched some tents and embarked on a jungle adventure. It’s hard to tell who loves it more – the kids or the parents. Either way, we’ll continue to include an environmental aspect in our activities in 2019. We’ve got some plans already so watch this space!

If you’d like to partner with us on environmental programs, get in touch! anza.org.sg/sports/nippers/

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AT H L E T IC S

Meet the Under 6 Girls!

ANZA Athletics wrapped up a fantastic season on March 22, with tons of personal bests gained and lots of new friendships formed.

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NZA Athletics is such a great activity for kids,” says Lucy James. “They learn the basics of track running, hurdles, discus, shot put, long jump, triple jump and high jump. They’re exposed to all these events during a 6-week rotating program where they’re encouraged to do their best.”

It’s not about podium finishes. “Emphasis is not placed on winning but participating, pushing themselves to improve and learning new skills,” says Lucy. “When children strive to do better and beat their personal best in the various athletics events, they feel a sense of accomplishment that encourages them to

keep pushing themselves to improve.”

Of course, there are also friendships that last well beyond the finish line. “As children from many schools take part in ANZA Athletics, lots of new friendships are formed throughout the season.”

Before the season ended, Lucy interviewed ANZA Athletics youngest girls’ group – the Under 6s. They were on Program E and the events that week included the 70m, 100m, Discus and 60m Hurdles. Each week the Under 6s and 7s have 4 events while the older groups have 5 events. The hurdles are the favourite for the Under 6s!

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“I love seeing my friends and doing the hurdles.”

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“I like the 300m and three more things – when I come first, when I get personal bests and I like to do the hurdles.”

“I’m new to ANZA Athletics, I like making new friends.”

STELLA

“I like the hurdles the best!”

Keen to sign up for the next season? ANZA Athletics fires up again in August and they’re always looking for new athletes and parent volunteers. The program is open to girls and boys from five to 14 years of age.

Training is held every Friday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at Toa Payoh Stadium. Head to anza.org.sg and click through to the athletics tab to find out more.

JULIET

“My favourite event is the hurdles and long jump.

Today I’m going to try to break the 60m hurdles record, which is held by my big sister!

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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.

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

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

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

GOLF / 9 HOLE

CASUAL COFFEE SOCCER / LIONS 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.

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

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

Wed 8-10pm, limited to 20 players.

YOGA ANZA Yogis practice a range of yoga styles in the Singapore Botanical Gardens.

INTEREST GROUPS

GOLF / LADIES

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

The ANZA Scouts meet Saturdays at AIS from 2-4pm.

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

NIPPERS Children from 5 to14-years-old can learn beach and ocean awareness through fun activities, and connect with the great outdoors – meeting on Sunday mornings.

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

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

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

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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.

ANZA SCOUTS

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

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

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

STITCHES Interested in needlecraft? All levels are welcome to learn, mentor and sew.

SEA FISHING

INVESTORS INTEREST GROUP 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.

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

KILL-O-METRES

Aimed at beginners, those seeking a handicap and those with a handicap over 25.

The ladies meet every Thursday in Singapore and Malaysia.

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.

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.

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.

KNIT FOR LOVE

SINGLE PARENTS NETWORKING FORUM

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.

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.

WRITERS’ GROUP

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

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

BUSY BEES The Busy Bees get together fortnightly at the ANZA office to craft all the fantastic props that are used for ANZA’s major events. Props are sold at the end of the events to raise funds for charity. If you are crafty, or even if you’re not, this is a great fun group to join. For more details, or to register your interest in this group, please email info@ anza.org.sg

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M EET THE GROUPS

ANZA Stitches Group Meet the ANZA Stitches group – the place to be for anyone interested in needlecraft.

WHO ARE THEY? Most Thursdays at 10am this small group meets at each other’s homes to work on various needlecraft projects, share ideas and form new friendships. They also head out once a month to explore Singapore’s crafting world. “All skill levels are welcome,” says organiser Elizabeth Mann. “Have you begun a needlecraft that you never finished? Well, dig it out and come along to ANZA Stitches!”

WHO CAN COME? “Our group is open to anyone who quilts, knits, crochets, embroiders, or does any other needlecraft,” says Elizabeth. “Bring your projects, share ideas, or ask questions. We are always looking for more members, so come join the fun at one of our Thursday gatherings.

Whether you pop in for an hour or you stay for longer is totally up to you.”

WHAT? “We work on our own different projects, which can be anything from hand quilting, appliqué, paper piecing, a quilt top or embroidery, to sewing buttons on a dress or knitting a scarf,” says Elizabeth. “We chat about what we are working on and help each other where needed. Once a month will also head out to different areas and explore all the amazing crafty things Singapore has to offer.”

WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT? “We’re planning more sewing and craft-related outings, including mini tours in Chinatown and the Peranakan museum. We’ll also be starting a new quilt-along, having just wrapped up the round robin quilts we worked on together last year.”

BEST THING ABOUT THE GROUP? “We’re always learning from each other - observing fabric combinations, exploring different styles and new techniques. Not to mention seeing and talking about the latest notions, fabrics, yarn, tools, designs and where to shop for them all! I often feel motivated to go home and start a new project after we meet. There’s also an opportunity to develop friendships with like-minded people and fun days out to explore Singapore.”

HOW DO I JOIN? To join Stitches, you must be a current, registered ANZA member, but apart from that, it’s free and there’s no commitment required.

Find out more about stiches at anza.org. sg/groups/ stitches

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N EW M E M B E R S A N D A N Z A C L AS SIF IED S

NEW MEMBERS

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS EVERY MONTH TO THE ANZA COMMUNITY. Eva Vicente Alonso Julia Balaz Oriana Brine Glen Broadby Kristina Broadby Mary Bulger Rachael Caine-Grafton Georgia Cairns Mary-Ann Capes Tom Chamberlain Yasmin Chamberlain Christina Cruz Evan Davidson Jennifer Davidson Fiona Denny Stephen Dexter Rupert Dyer Alain Esseiva Christian Gilmour Llinos Gilmour Rachel Goh Marcel Govers Sarah Govers - La Caze Rebecca Graham Edward Groughan Pranav Gupta Martin Gutowski Melissa Hill Lou-Ellen Hoskinson Justin Hotton Patria Hyndman Jason Hyndman Mark Irwin Kelly Irwin Phillip Ivancic Lucy James Britt James Darryl James Mal Jones Kristy Jones 78 anza

Christian Jueptner Carolyn Keegan Jolyon Keegan Douglas Kelly Michael Kennedy JaeSon Kim Jantien Kroese Menno Kroese Michael Kuzminski Ian Lacy Stacey Sze Wan Lacy Scott Larsen Nicole Lawrence Jane Lee Julie Liu Piera Man James Marcopoulos Elliot McKeown Nicole Milesi Brent Morris Mik Mullins Trudy Nearhos Martin Nearhos Bruce Neville Eliza Newton Tatiana Patrick Sue Peters Monica Picard Neil Pickering Matthias Prystav Shiv Puri Reshma Puri Tim Rayner Anne Rayner Julien Reipert Jemma Richmond Simon Richmond Melissa Ries Rasina Rubin Claire Russell

James Russell Steve Rutherford Chiara Sada Clive Scott Angela Scott Rahul Sen Dominic Shore Mairi Shrosbree Anne Simpson Stacy Skibsted Rosalie Smith Hayden Smith Mathew Snooks Tamara Snooks Richard Speight Anne Sprosen Nick Sprosen Sharon Sum Nicole Swinton Andrew Swinton Anna Symms Alex Talbot Anny Tampling

Damien Tampling Boon Tan Danny Tauroa Kate Taylor Stuart Thornton Isadora Tirtowalujo Amelia Trevitt Veronica Trott Simon Trott Andrew Valler Zy Valler Andy Vargoczky Kristin Veriga Aga Veriga Graeme Welsh Rafeah Welsh Lee Widdicombe Clare Widdicombe Brenda Williamson Mimi Wong Po Hai Wong Ziqing Zhu

ANZA MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

Congratulations to Tom Chamberlain Winner of this month’s $50 voucher from The Butcher.

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Join anza stitches and work on your own needlecraft project, make friends and discover singapore’s crafting world.

Who: open to anyone who quilts, knits, crochets, embroiders, or does any other needlecraft. Bring your projects, share ideas or ask questions. all skill levels welcome.

Meet: Most Thursdays at 10am, rotating members’ homes. once a month head out to explore all the amazing crafty things singapore has to offer.

Until Saturday 18 May (No class on Easter Good Friday)

Monday 8.30 - 9.45am YIN/YANG Wednesday 8.30 - 9.30am HATHA Friday 7.00 - 8.00am POWER YOGA Saturday 8.30 - 9.30am HATHA 5 Sessions: Members $100, non-members $140 10 Sessions: Members $200, non-members $280

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10 MI NUTES W ITH

10 MINUTES WITH...

SUZANNE MOONEY

SUZANNE MOONEY is the Founder & President of The Lost Food Project, Malaysia’s leading food bank that rescues quality surplus food and redistributes it to the needy.

What does the company do?

Our primary function is to ‘rescue’ good quality food, and other non-food essentials. We collect all the items and take them to our warehouse for sorting and distribution to our partnered charities. We also have an education programme and give talks in schools and to corporates. We call these ‘lunch and learn’ sessions.

Helping to direct food away from landfill into the mouths of hungry people is one of the most rewarding initiatives.

Who do you work with?

We select manufacturers, supermarkets and wholesalers who can donate products — helping them to reduce their waste levels. There is a lot of compliance to get around — but both parties know it benefits society so much.

Where does the food go?

We have two channels of distribution.

We have over 50 charities that includes orphanages, aged care homes, orang asli (indigenous Malaysians), HIV, refugees, homeless and disabled people. We prioritise on a needs basis. The second channel is the local urban poor. All our beneficiaries live below the poverty line in very deprived conditions. We target housing projects (called PPR in Malaysia) and currently we are distributing to up to 18,000 people per week.

How much food have you rescued?

Since our operations officially started in April 2016 we’ve delivered over 2.3 million meals. Plus lots of other hygiene and non-food essentials.

What is the environmental impact?

The impact on the environment is enormous. In terms of greenhouse gases, we’ve prevented 1.3 million kg escaping into the air and the soil.

Is this a program that could run in Singapore and other SEA countries?

Our dream is that The Lost Food Project will operate across the whole of South East Asia. This area of the world (due to the tropical climate) is producing a disproportionate amount of food which is then thrown away. Some communities in ASEAN countries suffer extreme poverty. They don’t need to when good food could be re-directed to them.

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Where did you get the idea for Lost Food Project?

I met a very inspirational man called Robert Egger in 2007 who founded a charity called DC Central Kitchen in Washington. Using surplus and imperfect foods, he was able to train young underprivileged people and help them find jobs. I also have three friends that work in foodbanks in the UK. I began to understand the scale of how much food is ‘lost’; discarded when it is still in perfectly good condition. When I started helping some refugee groups on my arrival in Malaysia – it soon became obvious the main help they all required – food. So setting up The Lost Food Project was a natural step.

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