ANZA Magazine October 2018

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THE AUSTR ALI AN & NEW Z EALAND ASSOCIATION October 2018

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SPORTS EDITION EXTREME ADVENTURES KIDS SPORTS WTA TENNIS SWIM TIPS

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Our Community through the Years It seems like only yesterday that the Australian International School first opened its doors back in 1993. Some members of ANZA may still remember those early days at our original campus in Mount Sophia, where we began delivering an Australian curriculum-based education to a cohort of just 32 students – and what a journey it’s been ever since!

Over the last 25 years we’ve seen 4 campuses, 5 Principals and over 2000 students graduating from our Secondary School program.

The Early Learning Vi world-leading purpos littlest learners, aged 2 m A new Senior building opened to accommodate Year 10, 11 and 12 students. This wing incorporates private study space, 35 classrooms and a new Science and Technology area.

Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from the Australian International School’s history…

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AIS joins the Cognita family of schools Again, the school expanded out of its space and moved to Ulu Pandan, near Clementi.

1997 The School started under the leadership of Miss Coral Dixon with 32 students and seven teachers.

By the end of the first year, the school roll exceeded 200.

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2014 Mr Andre Casson was appointed Principal and has been instrumental in executing significant transformative changes that have led to improved academic outcomes for Secondary students at AIS.

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After a further five and a half years, the school finally secured land to construct a purpose built campus at Lorong Chuan, the current site, with Mr Peter Bond as Principal.

A Junior School and Preschool were constructed to house children from Preschool to Year 2 at an outstanding purpose-built facility.

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E DI TOR’S NOTE

OCTOBER 2018 “Singapore is a fantastic place to reinvent your sporting self.”

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ears before I fell in love with words and stories, I had another all-consuming passion – sport. As a child I learnt to swim in Singapore’s many pools, with a local instructor introducing me to the joys of weightlessly gliding through the water.

Back home in Australia, all those hours spent in chlorinated water led me to

competitive swimming and pre-dawn squads. After my swimming career ended in my teens, I discovered team sports; relishing the comradery, fun, friendship and shared goals. There was no sport I didn’t give a go – I rowed, played water polo, skied, hit the netball courts, rock climbed, surfed and ran.

Sport charged me with endorphins, sharpened my coordination, problem solving and strategic skills. It also gave me a sense of responsibility and pride – both in myself, my teams, and the young adults I ended up coaching.

In my thirties I thought my competitive sports days were over, until one day on a whim I signed up for an open water race, and all those feelings of being part of something self-esteem boosting and wonderful resurfaced.

That’s the thing about sport, there’s no final siren – even as the wrinkles, creaky joints and grey hairs descend, you can keep finding new ways to move your body. I now love gentle, uncompetitive yoga, walking and swimming…although I must admit my laps are a little lazier these days!

Singapore is a fantastic place to reinvent your sporting self – with hundreds of groups out there making the most of the year-round warm weather to paddleboard, windsurf,

sail, skate, surf, cycle, kayak, hike, and more. As an organisation, ANZA’s main arteries have always been our sporting groups. Our adult and kids sporting teams get out there week-in-week out, forming a tight knit community, having a blast, keeping fit and active, and learning new skills. Our incredible, dedicated volunteers and coaches devote their time and energy to keeping the oranges cut, the courts booked, and the rules followed. So this issue, we’re saluting sports – from the helpers who use their one day off a week to play volleyball or jump in a dragon boat, to extreme explorer Grant Rawlinson, who’s preparing to finish his mammoth 12,000km row from Singapore to New Zealand and Tom Woods – one of the world’s youngest high level race callers.

This month also marks World Mental Health Day, so take a moment to ask yourself, and those around you – RU OK? It’s not always easy being an expat, and we need to look out for each other.

Lastly, get out there and try a new sport – all you need to do is flick through this magazine for tons of ideas!

Pip Harry, Editor editor@anza.org.sg

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

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

EVENTS Helena Biggin events@anza.org.sg

WEBSITE Geoff King web@anza.org.sg

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

ADVERTISING Deborah Gillies marketing@anza.org.sg

ACCOUNTS Ellie Mills accounts@anza.org.sg

ADMINISTRATION Peta Hayes info@anza.org.sg

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FEATURES 20 Going to Extremes Find out what makes extreme adventurer Grant Rawlinson take on epic explorations.

24 A League of Their Own We meet the organisations and helpers building a community through playing volleyball, paddling, running and riding.

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34 Vanishing Trades ANZA Tours explores some of Singapore’s oldest vanishing trades, before they disappear forever.

40 Phuket Perfection Kerry Low discovers a six-star resort that oozes luxury and glamour in Phuket’s Cape Panwa.

44 Ski Fit Physio Bevan Colless gives his expert tips for staying injury-free this ski season.

46 Kids Sports Two sports coaches give their tips for keeping our kids active, fit and healthy…for life.

48 Calling the Shots Race Caller Tom Wood shares his lifelong involvement with the racing industry and tips for next month’s Melbourne Cup.

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01 Editor’s Note 04 President’s Message 07 Post It 08 Partner’s page 10 What’s On 12 Australian High Commission 14 New Zealand High Commission 18 Check out – Sports 26 Out & About: Ladies Night,

New Members Drinks, Casual

Coffee, Black & White 32 ANZA Tours 36 Member Benefits

50 ANZA Click! Photography 52 The Write Spirit 54 Hotspots 55 Tastebuds 56 Sour Grapes 57 Tuckerbox 58 Soul Fuel 60 Wandering Yogi 62 Life & Culture 64 ANZA Sports 70 ANZA Classifieds 72 ANZA Groups 74 New Members 76 10 Minutes With…

the fine print ANZA will not be liable for any consequential loss or damage occasioned by the failure of any advertisement to appear due to any cause whatsoever, nor does it accept any liability for error in any advertisement published or its failure to appear on a specific date. ANZA does not endorse or promote any product, service, or view offered through any advertisement, community service notice, or club or group activity that may appear in the magazine, nor does it accept responsibility for any specific advice or opinions offered by contributors or writers, and any subsequent reliance on such advice or opinions by its readers. ANZA magazine permit number: MCI (P) 165/03/2018.

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I WAS GIVEN A GLOBAL CONTEXT IN WHICH TO STAND” Kevin Stea ’87

Dancer, Choreographer, Actor, Singer, Director and Advocate for Equal Rights

What will your alumni story be?

Explore the possibilities at our October Open Days.

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PRESI DENT ’S MES S AG E

OCTOBER 2018

This month’s sports theme is always one that I get particularly excited about, purely because it is focused on sport...no surprises there!

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’day and welcome to the October issue of our gorgeous ANZA Magazine!

As much as I adore all our magazine editions and their special themes, this month’s sports theme is always one that I get particularly excited about, purely because it’s focused on sport...no surprises there!

As we are no doubt all aware ANZA has a diverse array of sports for kids and bigger kids and sport is central to ANZA’s pure existence. Singapore is a superb country in which to embrace an active lifestyle, so with ANZA being in Singapore there are definitely no excuses! I feel very honoured in my role as President to be approached by both members and nonmembers commenting on the quality of our sporting programs – which are volunteer driven.

Sport brings people from all around the world together - our members are from over 50 different nationalities - it brings families together, and is crucial in the development of key life skills for young children. It’s also important for the big kids in maintaining an active lifestyle to support the obvious health, well-being and social benefits. As much as watching sport is fun, playing it is even better! I’m actually writing this message whilst on the exercise bike at the gym. Love a little multi-tasking!

I’m not sure what my Mum or I would have done without sport growing up.

I must have been ridiculously easy to manage as a child - send me outside with a football and be home before dark... thanks Mum! This edition has some interesting insight into the benefit of sports; swimming for kids, domestic helper sports programs, extreme sports, and the best sports venues in Singapore (from horse-riding to rock climbing).

We also have a feature on Grant Rawlinson, who is attempting to finish his row from Singapore to New Zealand. If you’re looking to be a sports spectator, we have the WTA Finals in Singapore this month, and we just witnessed another memorable AFL Grand Final, NRL Grand Final, and Bledisloe Cup series (if you’re a New Zealander, another humbling year for the Wallabies...).

Stay active and stay smiley ANZA!

PJ Roberts, President

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

President PJ Roberts

Vice President Adam Martin

Treasurer Zenaida Bharucha

Executive Secretary Mark Neo

Community Services Coordinator Fiona Harrison

Membership Secretary Megan Kinder

Committee Member Philip Simmonds

Committee Member Don Northey

Committee Member Andre Casson

Committee Member Mark Thomas

Committee Member Tristan Perry

Committee Member Lee Carsley

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Joint Sports Coordinator Helen Soulsby

Joint Sports Coordinator Marnie Watson

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WHO YOU BECOME IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU BECOME.

At Chatsworth International School, we are committed to creating a nurturing learning environment that cultivates not just academic success for our students, but develops their character beyond the classroom.

Our small class sizes and focus on personal learning ensures students are given the individual attention they need to learn, grow and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Chatsworth has recently opened a campus in Bukit Timah that caters to K-13 (Grade 12) students.

Orchard Campus now caters to only K-6 students. Book a campus tour today.

Bukit Timah Campus | 72 Bukit Tinggi Road Singapore 289760 | (65) 6463 3201 | admissions.bt@chatsworth.com.sg Orchard Campus | 37 Emerald Hill Road Singapore 229313 | (65) 6737 5955 |admissions.orchard@chatsworth.com.sg www. chatsworth.com.sg

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DID YOU KNOW? Children are feted this month in Australia and Singapore, with Children’s Day celebrated on Wednesday 24 and Friday 5 October, respectively. In New Zealand the celebration is on the first Sunday of March. ANZA salutes all our precious children!

– Raelene Tan

UNDERSTANDING THE JOB MARKET Drawing this popular series to a close, the final session in ANZA’s Helping You Understand the Job Market in Singapore will be held at AAM Advisory (138 Market Street) on Tuesday 30 October from 10.30am-12:30pm. This informative session will round-up the past year’s information and give you everything you need to know to land your dream job or start your own small business. Katherine Chapman of CSLB Asia will walk you through job searching on the Little Red Dot, how to navigate the maze of visas and employment passes, and how to set-up your bright business idea here in Singapore.

MEMBERS $20, NON-MEMBERS $35

MEET A FEATURED PARTNER

ANDY TSUI Senior Vice President, Head of Personal and SME Packages Division, Asia Pacific

What are the key things expats need to know about insurance in Singapore?

While many expats will naturally think about their medical insurance when coming to Singapore, it’s important to also ensure you’re not under-insured for personal accidents, travel and home insurance as well. You can find out more by searching online or speaking to an insurance agent or broker who can ensure you get the best protection for your needs.

ANZA Magazine is celebrating sports this month – what are your favourite ways to get active in Singapore?

Jogging through the heart of the city and around the parks, gardens and green spaces would be my favourite way to get active. I’m amazed by the fine balance between urban high rises and lush tropical greenery in Singapore.

What are your favourite secret spots in Singapore?

My favourite spot is the TreeTop Walk from MacRitchie Nature Trail and Reservoir Park. It’s a 250-metre aerial free standing suspension bridge, spanning the two highest points within MacRitchie.

FUN WAS HAD AT OUR BLACK AND WHITE WINE TASTING EVENT

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“As always great fun and a pleasure to support another fab ANZA event!

-Jane Iyer

“Another great wine tasting event with a Black and White House tour.

Thanks for letting us be part of it!”

Pop Up Wine (via Instagram)

“These kinds of wine tasting events at gorgeous black and white classic homes are why you join a club when you move to Singapore.” The Finder (via Instagram)

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

STAY CONNECTED WITH ANZA! facebook.com/anzasingapore @anzasg @anzasingapore linkedin.com/groups/ANZA-Singapore

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Top 5 Must See Singapore Writers’ Festival

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DAVID SEDARIS: This bestselling US novelist is known for having his readers in tears of laughter with depictions of his family, life and childhood. His books Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Naked, and Calypso are as funny as they are tragic and insightful.

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IRWIN WELSH: Controversial Scottish novelist, playwright and short story writer Irwin Welsh is the brains behind the cult classic novel Trainspotting, which was made into a film of the same name, starring Ewan McGregor.

More recently he wrote the novels Filth and Skagboys.

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KIDS’ PROGRAM: SWF caters to the smallest readers with its family program – enjoy live music, read aloud sessions, illustrator displays and more. Head to the family tent, browse the children’s bookstore Woods in the Books, and inspire a lifelong love of words in your kids!

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ALI COBBY ECKERMANN: The first Indigenous Australian to receive the international Windham-Campbell Literary Prize for Poetry is also the author of Inside My Mother, an award-winning poetry collection that explores the legacy of the Stolen Generation and the separation and reunion of a mother and child across generations.

MARGARET STOHL: This New York Times bestselling YA author and Marvel Comics writer challenges gender norms by being a female comic writer in a maledominated industry.

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SINGAPORE WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 2018 The Civic District The 21st edition of the SWF delivers a stack of celebrated fiction writers, poets, spoken-word performers, graphic novelists, philosophers and thought leaders from all over the world. This year’s country of focus is Germany and multicultural programs will embrace the theme of 界 (jiè) – a Chinese character used to express the idea of endless worlds. Topics include immigration, multi-culturalism, climate change and virtual reality.

Check out the line-up at singaporewritersfestival.com or pick up a Festival Pass from sistic.com.sg.

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KINKY BOOTS Sands Theatre 80’s superstar Cyndi Lauper’s awardwinning musical promises a night of towering stilettos and belly laughs. The big-hearted musical takes audiences from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Tickets from Sistic.

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OCTOBURST The Esplanade Grab your little ones and join this joyous three-day celebration of children, bursting with vibrant performances, activities, workshops and more. This year, through the magic of theatre, dance and music, kids will learn the importance of being inclusive and the values of friendship and family. esplanade.com

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DEAR ZOO Victoria Theatre Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift-the-flap picture book has sold more than eight million copies worldwide since it was first published in 1982. This engaging stage show adaption will delight young audiences with animal puppets, music and audience interaction. Perfect for ages 2+.

Tickets from Sistic.

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SAM SMITH Singapore Indoor Stadium Don’t miss soulful Brit crooner, Sam Smith in his first-ever Singapore performance in support of his latest album, The Thrill of it All. Expect crowd faves like “I’m Not The Only One”, “Money On My Mind”, and “Stay With Me”, as well as the smash hit “Too Good At Goodbyes”. sportshub.com.sg

SAVE THE DATES

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HAWKER WINE NIGHT

25 OCT

WHISKEY AND WATCHES

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UNDERSTANDING THE JOB MARKET

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OKTOBERFEST ASIA Open field next to Tan Quee Lan Street With a cool new location - a fully airconditioned marquee and a green space - this is a great way to enjoy a brew or two and some hearty European cuisine.

Clink steins of Bavarian beers, or mosey down on Family Day on the Sunday for bouncy castles and kid-friendly activities. oktoberfestasia.com

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JASON MRAZ National Stadium In conjunction with the WTA Finals, Grammy Award winning singersongwriter Jason Mraz performs for one-night-only. Sing along to hits like “I’m Yours” and “Lucky”. sportshub.com.sg/JasonMraz2018

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CSC RUN BY THE BAY Marina Reservoir Starting at twilight from Gardens by the Bay East, runners will enjoy the beautiful city skyline and sunset on a new 12.8km run route that circles the Marina Reservoir. A half marathon of 21.1km is also on offer, along with a non-competitive 6km. Music, drinks and festival activities await at the finish line. cscrunbythebay.com

WTA FINALS Singapore Indoor Stadium Catch the best players in women’s tennis at this exciting indoor tournament. Off the court enjoy family-friendly activities and games, or grab a selfie with leading tennis players and legends of the game as they make special appearances. wtafinals.com October 2018 anza

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AUSTR ALIAN HIG H C OMMIS SION

BENJAMIN WERNER IN BLOOM EXHIBITION

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

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risbane-based artist Benjamin Werner’s new body of work is destined for the Australian High Commission in Singapore as part of the exhibition, In Bloom this October.

Werner’s practice revolves around optics and colour, involving oil painting, LED artworks and installations; all centred on light-based and painterly studies taken from many cities around the world. He talked to Louise Martin-Chew about his work.

How are these paintings produced?

I’ve always been inspired by the city at night.

I’m particularly influenced by the ‘bokeh’ photographic technique, an approach which selectively creates blurriness in certain areas. I’ve been experimenting with maximising this effect to create new kinds of landscape in my paintings and installations.

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

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What do you find so inspiring in large Asian cities?

I have visited Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok, and Singapore regularly in recent years. They have an urban atmospheric which I love. I spent some time in the forests outside the cities, and saw clouds of fireflies. I have painted these fireflies as lit circular shapes, like glowing and coloured energy. They have a haze of warmth that seems to hold the darkness of the forest at bay.

The forest environment and lit blooms look unnatural, even artificial, in your paintings, why?

It’s really about how I see the urban nightlife mirrored in nature. The dance of male fireflies, glowing in search of a mate, is not too different to humans peacocking in front of each other in nightclub districts. It is this biological conversation seen so clearly in nature that I’m most interested in. No matter how urbane or technologically advanced we become, nature has a way of reminding us that we are just a small part of it.

This to me is a very humbling and important idea worth sharing.

Many of these paintings are very large scale, and often closing out the horizon. What drives their aesthetic?

They have become mindscapes I suppose, with their stippled colour, dark verticals, and leaning shadows.

While they started in the forests, in the process of the painting they have become a meditative and reflective exploration of another, more internal place. For me they are a mystical adventure, where the glowing lights might suggest some magical potential – out there in the darkness.

In Bloom will be exhibiting in the Australian High Commission Atrium from 5 October – 7 November.

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

Life Pulse by Galina Mihaleva, Singapore.

SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL

Outfits made entirely from bicycle inner tubes, lightening duels and glowing white horses – this year’s Singapore Night Festival (SNF) certainly electrified its audience!

New Zealand’s own World of WearableArt (WOW) showcase was a highlight amongst the line-up of breathtaking performances and eye-catching art. Housed in the National Design Centre, WOW’s unique garments, including that of Singaporebased designer Galina Mihaleva, captured crowds with their unconventional designs and texture.

Mihaleva's garment entitled “Life Pulse” was inspired by the vascular system, and is a dynamic composition of 3D shapes, made from laser-cut felt and metallic lycra. The use of the colour red is also meaningful, says Mihaleva. “Red is the colour of life and creation, the energy and driving force to do things, and the passion to imagine and empower.”

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New Zealand High Commission Singapore

Earlier this year the remains of fallen New Zealand serviceman, Sgt George Nepia Jr, were returned from Singapore to New Zealand.

Sgt Nepia died while on active service in Malaya in 1954, and was buried at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Kranji, Singapore. He has been returned to his family/whanau as part of the Government’s Te Auraki (The Return) programme, under which the New Zealand Defence Force is repatriating the remains of New Zealand personnel buried overseas between 1955 and 1971. Sgt Nepia was returned alongside 27 other defence force personnel and one child from Malaysia, who were welcomed back to New Zealand in a moving ceremony at Auckland International Airport in August.

We thank Singapore and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for their impeccable care of Sgt Nepia Jr for the past 64 years, and for their support in helping us return him to his family.

Ramp ceremony held at Auckland International Airport for repatriated personnel from Malaysia and Singapore.

ANZ AOTEAROA BALL: INTO THE WILDERNESS

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

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New Zealand High Commissioner HE Dr Jonathan Austin delivering his opening speech.

Once again, the annual ANZ Aotearoa Ball 2018 was a hit, drawing Kiwis and friends of New Zealand from all corners of Singapore.

The NZ Chamber of Commerce turned 35 this year, and this year’s Ball was bigger and more glamorous as a result! Held at the Shangri La, Into The Wilderness was a celebration of all things New Zealand, and included many “firsts” – including the first video message from Prime Minister Ardern, the first New Zealand art gallery and silent auction, and the very first flossing dance competition!

Undoubtedly, the Ball would not have been possible without the team at NZ Chamber of Commerce, who have worked tirelessly to make the event a tremendous success. Here’s a toast to the Ball’s sub-committee – thank you for making it a night to remember.

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ACTIVE FOR CHARITY In the spirit of sports, this month ANZA Action’s RAE MOLLER suggests ways that you can be active (or help others be active) and support ANZA and its charities at the same time.

ANZA TOURS CHARITY WALKS

SINGAPORE CANCER SOCIETY

Every few months ANZA Tours host a charity walk on a Saturday morning around an interesting and “off the beaten track” part of Singapore. The money raised goes to ANZA Action, and helps fund smaller projects throughout the year. To find out about upcoming tours go to anza.org.sg/tours

Maybe you ran in the annual Race Against Cancer held in July, but look out early next year for the Relay for Life. Get together a group of friends and walk through the night to support the Cancer Society. For more information check out the link here - singaporecancersociety.org. sg/relay

ANZA YOGA

CYCLING WITHOUT AGE

ANZA Yoga donates a portion of their class fees to ANZA Action and other good causes in Singapore and around the region. Give good karma and get fit by registering at anza.org.sg/groups/yoga

Cycling Without Age are embarking on a new programme - Moving Generations, where seniors will team up with youth volunteers to cycle through routes in the Park Connector Network across Singapore. With many additional trishaws, there will be plenty of opportunities to volunteer as a pilot and get some exercise at the same time. cyclingwithoutage.sg

PINK RIBBON WALK The Breast Cancer Foundation organises an annual Pink Ribbon Walk, and if you look closely you will see many ANZA members vying for the Best Dressed prize – in pink of course! Held this year at the National Stadium on 6 October – register at pinkribbonwalk.sg

DRESS FOR SUCCESS POWERWALK

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Put Sunday 28 October in your diary to join Dress for Success (an international organisation empowering women to achieve economic independence) on their International Power Walk Day. Join them at the National Gallery of Singapore on Car Free Sunday on a 5km walk around the city. singapore.dressforsuccess.org

IC2 PREPHOUSE

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by IC2 to support students on various sports outings, helping them stay active and try new skills. Whether they are trying athletics for the first time, or going to a play park, volunteers ensure the kids get a taste of different sports and physical activity. For more information email anzaaction@anza.org.sg or check out their events page ic2.com.sg/latest-events

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SINGAPORE SPORTS SPECIAL

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LOVE TO STAY ACTIVE? PIP HARRY CHECKS OUT SINGAPORE’S BEST SPORTS HUBS; FROM ROCK CLIMBING WALLS, TO SKATE PARKS, MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS AND HORSE-RIDING.

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ONSIGHT CLIMBING 100 GUILLEMARD ROAD 399718 (OLD SINGAPORE BADMINTON HALL)

onsight.com.sg Onsight Climbing Gym is the biggest indoor climbing facility in Singapore. Set over a spacious 10,000 sq ft, Onsight boasts a large bouldering surface, 43 lanes, over 100+ routes, and a 15m speed climbing wall. They also provide climbing courses, coaching and training services, birthday parties and family climb sessions. Next door is the lovely Brawn & Brains café for refuelling.

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XTREME SKATEPARK EAST COAST PARK (NEAR CAR PARK F1) If kicking, pushing and coasting are your thing (or your kids thing!) then roll on over to the Xtreme SkatePark, located by the cooling seas of East Coast Park. Covering an enormous area (the size of about 2.5 football fields) the park includes three main zones; a vertical bowl, combination bowl and street course. If you’re watching your skater in action, there are spectator areas, seating and shelters. Night lights are on until 10pm.

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BUKIT TIMAH SADDLE CLUB 51 FAIRWAYS DRIVE, (OFF ENG NEO AVENUE), 286965.

btsc.org.sg This leafy equestrian sports centre offers horse-riding for non-members through its public riding course. To be accepted into the four lesson programme, riders must first take an assessment lesson with a BTSC Instructor. They also offer an eight-week beginners course for non-members, which will have you up and trotting in no time.

Open to kids aged 6+, with little or no riding experience. Giddy up!

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FOREST ADVENTURE BEDOK RESERVOIR RD, 479244

forestadventure.com.sg Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the picturesque Bedok Reservoir at Singapore’s largest treetop adventure park. The Grand Course offers 2.5hrs of exhilarating fun as you take on 44 adrenaline pumping obstacles and three whizzy giant zip lines. The Junior Course is ideal for mini jungle adventurers, with 26 obstacles and a zip line over the water. An exhilarating outdoor adventure, where you can reach greater heights and overcome fear!

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KETAM MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK PULAU UBIN

nparks.gov.sg/pulau-ubin/activities/ketammountain-bike-park This 45-ha park features 10km of mountain bike trails, catering to newcomers and experienced riders. Blue square trails are more forgiving, while the black and double black diamond trails deliver steep slopes, narrow tracks, drops offs, sharp corners and tricky obstacles. To reach the park you’ll need to take a short bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. BYO bike or rent one when you arrive.

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CONSTANT WIND 11 CHANGI COAST WALK, 499740

constantwind.com/sailing This sea sports and sailing school is super laid-back, and offers tons of options for heading out on the water. Try your hand at sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking. Beginners can try a basic sailing or windsurfing course, while more experienced water sports enthusiasts can hire their favourite craft and spend a few hours at sea.

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THE BLADE CLUB 395 BUKIT TIMAH ROAD 259735

bladeclub.com.sg Discover fencing with this large, experienced club. Often described as “Chess with Muscles” this ancient sport delivers the benefits of mental challenges (from the tactical and chess-like analysis needed) as well as the physical demands of a fast-paced combat sport. Try a Fencing Introduction class for just $50 for two lessons, then progress to the Basic classes.

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BOUNCE CATHAY CINELEISURE ORCHARD 8 GRANGE ROAD, #09-01, 239695

bounceinc.com.sg This massive indoor trampoline park offers kids and adults a variety of free jumping and performance trampolines, plus a challenging Ninja Warrior style indoor adventure course: the X-Park and Leap of Faith. Kids can try fun programs like Tramp Camp, Flight Academy and Kinder Gym, while big kids can let loose on Night Jams and Bounce Fit classes.

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WAVEHOUSE SENTOSA 36 SILOSO BEACH WALK, 099007

wavehousesentosa.org Yearning for fun in the waves, but no time to pop over to Bali for the real thing? Check out WaveHouse, Sentosa, where the surf is always pumping. Start on the double FlowRider, where you can bodyboard or even stand up on a sheet of water flowing at 32 km/h over a soft, composite vinyl surface. They also offer progression clinics and kids flow camps. Just make sure you’re ready for multiple wipe-outs!

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F E AT U R E

ALL THINGS GOING TO PLAN, EXTREME ADVENTURER GRANT RAWLINSON WILL COMPLETE THE FINAL LEG OF HIS HOME-TO-HOME EXPEDITION LATER THIS YEAR, AN ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL FROM SINGAPORE TO NEW ZEALAND USING ONLY HUMAN POWER, NO ENGINES, NO SAILS. WHAT MAKES HIM TICK?

Where’s home in NZ? A farming community called Stratford in the province of Taranaki in the North Island. I’m coming up to twenty years living in Singapore.

Tell us about Home-To-Home.

I started the journey on 3 January, 2017 and expected to be finished by December 2017. I travelled 10,000km by human power for 147 days to reach the east of Australia. My attempt to row the final stage across the Tasman Sea ended after 24 days at sea when I was blown back into the shores of Australia with adverse wind patterns.

What training have you done?

I trained and prepared for four years

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before the expedition took place.

Physical training was 10 percent of the entire effort. With a budget of SGD$400,000, raising sponsorship, planning, forming a team, risk management, emergency response, boat building and food preparation all took a massive effort.

How do you keep your mind strong during long hours in the boat?

It is very tough mentally to be at sea, by yourself, in a small boat, in rough weather. I try many techniques; meditating, thinking of my wife and kids, singing, reading, crying, sleeping, all with limited amounts of success.

What’s been the greatest challenge?

As I’m almost finished the journey, I can say that human beings have been the greatest challenge. Navigating the complex web of human emotions, my own self-doubts, man-made restrictions and regulations, and large ships plying the waters. Apart from that, it’s the wind; everything in ocean rowing depends on the wind.

Are you ever really scared out there?

Yes, at night time when I am in shipping lanes in stormy weather and large ships are coming directly towards me, during electrical storms, and when I have to swim to fix the boat in storms.

How has playing high level rugby prepared you for extreme adventures?

Rugby taught me teamwork and what

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Making long, exploratory, human-powered journeys through remote parts of the world is my purpose in my life.

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Follow Grant’s expedition at axeoneverest. com

makes great teams. It also toughened me up physically and mentally. After breaking my legs, wrists, ribs, teeth, fingers, nose and ankle and being concussed, injuries are no big deal. I was always very small as a player but I lost my fear of tackling huge players after realising by focussing and honing my skills to perfection I could overcome a massive challenge, and that’s something I took into the world of adventure.

What do your friends and family think of your adventures?

My family worry about me at times and are happy when I come home safely.

But they are supportive, and have never asked me not to go. There is a huge amount of trust involved - they see the amount of work I do to prepare and trust I will make the right decisions to always come home safely. That is also a big

FAVOURITE CARB? White rice FAVOURITE TYPE OF WORKOUT? Currently F45 for an indoor gym-based workout HOURS SPENT EXERCISING PER WEEK? 8 AN EXTREME ATHLETE YOU ADMIRE? Alexsander Doba - a 70 year old who has kayaked solo across the Atlantic three times. He doesn’t let age stop him. I can’t wait until my girls are old enough to row an ocean with their dad.

motivation for me to be safe out there, trust is the strongest emotional force I know.

How would you feel if your twin daughters grow up to be explorers?

Very proud. The world needs more people exploring and setting positive examples of what sustainable achievement can look like. I hope they will be sustainable living role models to others, like I am trying to be to them.

What is your advice to anyone contemplating a big adventure?

Contemplating it, coming up with the idea, dreaming it, that’s the easy part.

Anyone can have an idea. Implementing that idea is the test. And for that you need honesty. Undertaking one of these projects is a true test of your authenticity.

If you are not 100 percent genuinely

committed to taking on a massive exploratory project you will be exposed very early on, as soon as the first of the thousands of hurdles and road blocks occur you will quit. So be honest with yourself, about how much you want this.

And if it’s not 100 percent, then don’t start.

What is your other business?

I run my own human development company called Powerful Humans, named after my love of human powered exploration. I give inspiring keynote talks, professional coaching and decision making workshops. The workshops are simulated expedition experiences which put people into my shoes; to make the critical decisions I had to make, but without the dangerous consequences. It’s very rewarding using my own personal experiences to help high performance team’s work more effectively together and I literally love my job.

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F E AT U R E

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY IS ON WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBER, WITH DEPRESSION AS THIS YEAR’S FOCUS. DR MÉLI NOËL AT IMC JELITA TALKS TO ANZA ABOUT SPOTTING THE SIGNS AND FINDING SUPPORT. How often do you see patients with mental health challenges in your clinic?

If everyone could be in the shoes of a family doctor for a day, they would see how common mental health issues are. They can affect everyone from children to the elderly - I see at least two to three patients per day who are currently struggling with, or have had mental health issues in the past.

Despite all the awareness efforts that have been focused on mental health in the past years, it is still very taboo. It shouldn’t be! Suffering from mental health issues is no more shameful or a sign of weakness than being diagnosed with diabetes or high blood pressure.

What are the most common mental health issues you see in expats?

In Singapore, the most common mental health issues are depression and anxiety. For expats, things like the stress of relocating to a new country, being away from family and friends, changing jobs or having to stop working to follow a spouse, and having to settle the kids in a new routine, can take a toll on mental health. I also see a lot of teenagers with anxiety or depression triggered by intense pressure to perform in international schools, best friends leaving the country, or bullying.

What support is available for someone suffering from depression?

Having an open chat with your family doctor can go a long way, and we can give you useful lifestyle advice and do basic blood work to rule out a physical cause and even prescribe medication if needed. Singapore has amazing psychologists and counsellors that can support you on your road to recovery as well. Psychiatrists can help navigate more complex and severe cases.

What is your advice to someone suffering from depression?

If you are experiencing some of the symptoms of depression, you should talk to your family doctor.

We are a great first step on the road to recovery. If making an appointment with your doctor feels like a huge task, reach out to a loved one and ask them to help you and bring you to the appointment.

Depression can feel like it is untreatable and will never end, but there are many effective treatments, and by seeking help you are making the first step towards recovery, and eventually happiness and contentment.

DID YOU KNOW? WOMEN ARE TWICE AS LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION AS MEN. BUT IT MIGHT BE BECAUSE MORE WOMEN SEEK HELP FOR THEIR SYMPTOMS

Signs you might be experiencing depression

Dr Méli Noël is based at IMC Jelita www.imchealthcare.com

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Everyone can experience days of feeling blue, due to homesickness or other life ups and downs. But depression is characterised by symptoms that are present for at least two weeks and can include: Depressed mood most of the day, every day (feeling sad or empty, being tearful) Loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy Changes in appetite and sleep pattern (either insomnia or sleeping more than usual) Loss of energy or fatigue Feelings of guilt or worthlessness, difficulty thinking or concentrating, and recurrent thoughts about death and suicide.

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KAROLA CLARK DISCOVERS A VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE THAT’S BUILDING A VALUABLE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT NETWORK FOR DOMESTIC HELPERS.

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xpat life can be lonely, even if you have your family with you for support. Imagine arriving alone, having left your children and family behind to move in with strangers. That’s the reality for most domestic helpers in Singapore. Recognising that sports and teamwork can help build a community and provide a much-needed support network, Filipina expat Dinx Carin and some of her friends founded a volleyball league for Filipinas in Singapore. “We had a vision to unite foreign workers, especially domestic helpers, in staying active, gaining new friends, relieving stress and promoting health, happiness and positivity by playing volleyball.”

Fulfilling and fun

The league, called SportsatSG, holds matches every Sunday, usually at

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Kallang’s OCBC arena. Since beginning in 2015 with a handful of teams, it now has between 24 and 42 teams each season, in three divisions. Of the more than 400 players, 80% are domestic helpers.

When the league first started, Carin had no idea how popular it would become.

“At the beginning, it was just a project for passion, to make a difference. Foreign workers, especially maids, get lonely, get stressed, and need some friends. It helps them to be active, it really refreshes body, mind and soul. Some of our players even have their employers come to watch and support their game. It is so fulfilling.”

Carin and the organising committee make sure the league is a fun place for the ladies to spend their only day off.

“We take lots of pictures, with videos and selfies posted on our social media.

They show it to their families back home,

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updating them on what kind of activities they are involved in here in Singapore during their off day.”

To get involved, prospective players can send a message via the SportsatSG Facebook page. Individuals are matched with a team looking for players. For those who want to register a new team, the cost is around $400.

Like any community-run sports league, funding is a constant challenge. Although the registration fees contribute to the arena booking fees, it can be difficult to book the venue. “We’d like to block-book the OCBC arena to make sure we can play there every week but it’s expensive.

So we do ad-hoc bookings and have to compete for slots with many other people who want to use the stadium.

We’ve tried other venues but they are mainly outdoors and it’s too hot.”

The organisers are trying to get more sponsors involved to supply prizes and sponsor the end-of-season medal ceremony. Some past sponsors have also supplied products as giveaways for the players. “Because it’s an all-girl league, we had a company supply feminine hygiene products for the teams. Those items can be expensive so the girls were really pleased.”

SMASHING STEREOTYPES

Filipino Jen Macapagal has the goal of making sports in Singapore more inclusive and accessible to helpers through her movement Race2Share.

What is Race2Share?

Currently, R2S works very closely with foreign domestic workers - with the aim to empower them through sports.

What results have you seen both in and out of the boat?

The ladies have been heavily involved in dragon “It really helps me to deboating since April last year, and I have seen their stress on my day off. I’ve interests translate into habits, and habits into passion. met a lot of different people and Their involvement has improved their fitness and confidence gained a lot of friends. My employer levels. Despite having only Sunday as their day off, most of them supports me when I have a game.” use their time to train. Even on holidays, they are keen to participate Johanna (Team Leader, Side Out team) in workout sessions. They also participate in marathon races (5km, 10km, 15km, 21km and 42km), and obstacle course racing like OCR and Spartan.

“What I like best is being able to meet new Does it also encourage social ties? friends and build a community. It’s enjoyable and Yes, most of the sisters who train with us say it helps ease their fun and makes us feel at home in Singapore. And it homesickness and anxiety from being away from their families back helps to release stress and keep us fit as well. “ home. It also provides a safe space to spend time with friends. We also Analyn (Team Leader, Pretty Muning team) organise non-training events such as barbecue gatherings.

What’s next?

“When I came to Singapore I had a lot of doubts about working The Standard Chartered Marathon race in December to raise here as a helper. The reason I’m here is to support my family. It’s funds for a local school in the Philippines. not easy to be away from them, I do experience sadness. One day How can people support Race2Share? someone asked if I knew how to play volleyball and since that was my By volunteering their time to train our members or passion, I immediately joined the team. I also wanted to meet new friends financially support/sponsor our members to be who are sports-minded, to fight my loneliness. And it’s important for me to able to partake in various local races. relieve my stress after a long week of work. After every game I feel like I’m in www.race2share.org good condition to do my daily work tasks.“ Sheryl (Team Leader, Dumarao Bleazers Team)

What the players say:

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OUT & ABOUT

DALLAS DAMES It was a night of cool cocktails and catch-ups at Dallas Bar

ANZA’s Ladies Night at Dallas Restaurant & Bar Suntec City Sky Garden was a hoot with women from all over the globe gathering to forge new friendships over glasses of bubbles, cool cocktails and stunning city views. Want to join us at this month’s Ladies Night? Of course you do! We’ll be meeting at hip American diner and bar Overeasy on Orchard Road, Tuesday 23 October.

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“We landed in Singapore about a month ago, after four and a half years in Chicago. I’ve joined a couple of ANZA KillO-Metres Walks, keen to explore new areas in Singapore, and tonight I’ve been helping in the kitchen with the New Members Committee. I haven’t had a lot of Australian connection being in the US, so I joined ANZA to connect with Aussies here. I was also told ANZA holds great tours, and I’m excited to explore the city by joining a few.”

– Francesca Pupillo, Melbourne

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“We joined ANZA because we’d heard really good things about the organisation and for the soccer program – my 7-year-old has been playing for the last three years in Sydney, and we thought it would assist transition if he joined the ANZA season. We’re also keen to find like-minded people here in Singapore – who else are you going to reach out to for a bit of a helping hand?”

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C A SUA L C O F F E E

CASUAL COFFEE

THIS OCTOBER, WE’RE GOING PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

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ur first Casual Coffee morning this month will be a special observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

On Wednesday 10 October we’ll be temporarily moving to the upstairs room at Boomerang, Boat Quay for a special “Wear PINK” Casual Coffee morning at the earlier time of 9.30 – 11.30am.

Raid your wardrobe to wear something pink and join us in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation. There will be inspiring guest speakers and for a minimum donation of $5 you can receive a Pink Ribbon pin with crystal solitaire.

Bring some friends and let’s make this a very special day.

NOTE: At the end of the month we return to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Orchard Central from 10am for our regular Casual Coffee morning. Drop in for a coffee and catch up with some friends or make some new ones.

All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Wed 10 Oct 2018 Special time and venue 9.30–11.30am Upstairs at Boomerang, Boat Quay, 52 Circular Road (5 minutes’ walk from Raffles Place and Clarke Quay MRTs)

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OUT & ABOUT

BLACK AND WHITE WINE EVENT

Fine wine, gourmet cheese and conversation flowed at the Pop Up Wine Black & White event, held in a stunning heritage home.

Jane Iyer led guests through a tour of the property, while David and Isadora from Pop Up Wine showcased delicious hand-curated wines. Thanks to our event sponsor, Select Investors.

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CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS AT POLLEN

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AN Z A TOUR S

WALK BUKIT GOMBAK AND “LITTLE GUILIN” Discover a little region of China tucked away in Singapore on this 7km Charity Walk. Let your feet do the work and we will donate the proceeds to ANZA charities. Discover Bukit Town Park, created from a disused granite quarry. The park is also known as Little Guilin because of its similarity to the region of the same name in China. You’ll discover Bukit Batok,

meaning the coughing hills, named after the sound of explosions when it was still operating as a quarry. Walk alongside the Green Corridor, a 26km trail where the old railway from Singapore to Malaysia used to run. Finishing at King Albert MRT, this walk is a delight for nature lovers and will suit most levels of fitness.

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

of the rainbow-hued terrace houses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DATE: SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER TIME: 9.00-11.30AM MEET: 8.50AM EXIT D BUKIT GOMBAK MRT COST: M EMBER $25, NON-MEMBER $30

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

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VANISHING TRADES

Singapore is a country hurtling towards modernity, but with so much innovation, what will happen to her ancient trades? PIP HARRY joined ANZA Tours to discover the ways of a traditional shoemaker, a giant joss stick maker, and birdcage builder.

A bird in the hand

Our first stop is Mr Teng’s birdcage store - Cage Making 159 - in Ang Mio Kio. We gather around his small workspace, surrounded by richly decorated bamboo cages of all shapes, colours and designs. This self-taught cage maker uses heat to

A sticky business

A visit to Tay Guan Heng uncovers a centuries-old method of making giant joss sticks and other festive decorations. Albert Tay shows us around the small manufacturing factory in Ang Mio Kio Industrial Park, demonstrating moulding techniques, and letting us handle the clay. “We’re one of the only joss stick makers in Singapore, still producing our sticks by hand,” says Tay. “We have been here for 100 years.” The joss sticks are burnt to give thanks to the Gods and protect families, and are often decorated with neon

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bend and shape the bamboo strands, adding silk sunshades made by his wife, and carving intricate designs into the wooden embellishments. Mr Teng’s passion began as a young boy and he’s spent his life perfecting his trade. Mr Teng hopes to keep his family business alive; his 12 year old grandson has shown some interest in the trade.

Mr Teng adores the birds – also acting as a bird sitter, birdsong judge and trainer. He feeds the pampered animals a mix of ginseng and cod liver oil, to strengthen their vocal cords for competition.

He ensures the birds are surrounded by other feathered friends, saying; “if birds are lonely they will die of heartsickness.”

The adjacent Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club is Singapore’s largest public area to admire the sweet tones of competitive birdsong. There are over 400 poles in the peaceful green space – each bird sings from cages hanging from them. There are three categories on which the bird is judged: amplification, melody and pitch. The top performing birds cost a pretty penny - up to SGD$100,000.

spray paint, fierce dragons and Chinese characters. The clay is made from a wild cinnamon tree wood powder. Once shaped, the sticks dry in the sun for up to four days.

The giant joss sticks take around 12-14 hours to burn, and are popular around the Seventh Month Festival in Singapore, as well as other religious periods. One of eight children, Tay grew up around the business, learning the tricks of the trade, but times are changing. “This is a dying trade,” he laments. “Joss sticks used to be made 14-16 feet tall, and were in high demand.

That’s not the case any more.”

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If the shoe fits

Our final stop is in the Chinatown area, at Lee Hoi Wah Shoes. Mr Lee runs a small bespoke shoe store from an HDB (Block 9, Jalan Kukoh #03-73) He measures his customer’s feet precisely, hand cuts the leather, then stitches and crafts the shoes in exacting detail. He’s even made shoes for Singapore’s founding PM, Lee Kuan Yew. “This shop has been here since 1951,” says Mr Lee. “My father was also a shoemaker.

Each pair of shoes takes three to-six months to create and costs a minimum of SGD$500.

“This trade is no more,” says Mr Lee. “The new generation isn’t interested. It’s happening here, and in Europe, too.” Still, when we are in Mr Lee’s store, his customers continue to turn up, keen to obtain a oneof-a-kind pair of shoes from a master shoemaker.

As our tour comes to a close, I notice a trio of giant joss sticks smouldering in the HDB void deck. I take a moment to quietly appreciate their beautiful, handcrafted design, and hope Singapore’s ancient trades endure as long as possible.

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KERRY LOW DISCOVERS A SIX STAR RESORT THAT OOZES LUXURY AND GLAMOUR IN PHUKET’S CAPE PANWA.

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Perched atop the cliffs of Cape Panwa, overlooking the Southeastern tip of Phuket sits Sri Panwa, a six-star resort that’s in a league of its own.

Offering 90 suites and villas, all with private swimming pools, it delivers pure luxury and glamour.

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DAY 1

ARRIVE AND EXHALE

MORNING: After a short morning flight from Singapore and an easy one-hour drive from Phuket Airport, we arrive at Sri Panwa just in time for lunch. Baba, the resort’s restaurant concept, has six dining locations with a wide range of culinary offerings, from Thai soul food to elegant Japanese, and even an onsite cooking school. After a stroll around the beautiful grounds, we settle at Baba Hot Box for lunch. Nestled in a quiet corner and surrounded by verdant forest, this casual BBQ diner serves succulent grilled meats, seafood and vegetables, and is located in The Habita, the resort’s newest enclave, which houses two restaurants, 20 pool suites, and 10 spectacular penthouses; all of which are sunset facing.

After a hearty lunch, it’s time to check into our villa. Hidden behind large carved wooden doors is a private and calm onebedroom villa with spacious rooms and an expansive sundeck. The main bathroom has a Jacuzzi big enough for two, and a steam room. Drink in the breathtaking ocean views from a second open air outdoor Jacuzzi, or just drift in the dreamy 12m infinity lap pool. It’s easy to pass the time here, cozied up on the plush day bed, listening to the curated playlist.

From almost every spot in the villa you can enjoy epic sunrises, sensational sunsets and quiet starlit nights.

If you can drag yourself from your villa, a dedicated activities team offers a healthy choice of fun-filled pursuits, from snorkeling and diving, to watersports, a games room, art classes, and more. The resort also boasts two tennis courts, a state-ofthe-art gym with its own boxing ring, and gorgeous communal swimming pools. If the call to venture out is strong, the resort offers yachting excursions and speed boat trips to neighbouring Racha, Coral and Lone Islands.

AFTERNOON: Scattered over 40 acres of tropical hillside surrounds, moving around the resort could be challenging, but fear not, Sri Panwa has a flotilla of Tuk Tuks ready and waiting to whisk you to your chosen destination. Our evening starts with cocktails and Mexican tapas at Baba Nest rooftop bar. I savour my tom yum inspired cocktail, relaxing in a plush beanbag and taking in the magnificent views across the island. As the sun starts to set, a golden hue ascends over the Andaman Sea. It’s no wonder Baba Nest was recently named in the top three best beach bars in the world.

We dine at Baba Soul, which showcases a traditional Thai menu and unsurprisingly boasts its own breathtaking views.

“From almost every spot in the villa you can enjoy epic sunrises, sensational sunsets and quiet starlit nights.”

DAY 2

GETTING ACTIVE

MORNING: To start my day I’ve been offered a choice between a serene sunrise yoga session or a more active Muay Thai lesson,

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With a warm, tropical climate, it’s nearly always a good time to visit Phuket. But the best time is between November and February. The rainy monsoon season runs from mid-May to October.

GOOD TO KNOW The general rule in Phuket is don’t drink the water from the tap, and instead rehydrate with bottled water. Ice in tourist zones and hotels is usually safe and made with filtered water.

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and the decision is easy. I wrap up my hands, slip on some gloves, strap on some shin pads, and (after a clumsy fight with the boxing ring ropes!) I’m ready to go. It’s been a while since I last hit pads and although it’s heaps of fun and a great workout, I have to ask my trainer to lower the height of the pads, along with his expectations of my side kicks. Appetite fuelled, I head to Baba Pool club where daily breakfast is served; a vast array of Western and Asian choices with a sprawling buffet and a la carte selection, including plenty of healthy options. We spend the rest of the morning relishing the solitude of our villa, alternating between cooling off in our private pool and the comfort of the loungers. Unable to sacrifice the seclusion, I opt to watch the paddle boarders below, rather than join them… maybe tomorrow.

AFTERNOON: A trusty Tuk Tuk arrives to whisk us off to Baba Sunset Lounge for our Thai cooking class. Chef takes us through the culinary steps to create Som Tam Goong (papaya salad) and Tom Ka Gai (chicken-coconut soup). Afterwards, we enjoy the fruits of our labour for lunch. Our dishes would have been plenty, but there is a large array of delicious seafood dishes filling the long table and we tuck in!

After all the feasting, I walk down the hill for a tennis lesson to work it off. Like many of the dedicated resort staff, tennis coach Toon has worked at Sri Panwa since it opened 12 years ago.

The team here is like one big family. Toon is a great coach and delightful company and I have a heap of fun hitting balls and working up a sweat.

Finally, the time arrives for my 90-minute massage at Cool Spa. After two hefty sports sessions I choose the Deep Relax: an invigorating deep tissue massage focusing on pressure points

and realigning the deeper layers of the muscles. I leave with my tired body feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated.

EVENING: At nightfall, Baba Pool Club transforms into a hip nightspot serving signature cocktails. On the recommendation of bar staff I try the famous Baba Daiquiri and sit back in a nest of plump cushions to enjoy a spectacular fire show. Dinner tonight is at Baba Iki; renowned for serving up some of the best Japanese cuisine on the island. The restaurant’s head chef was trained by the legendary Iron Chef Boontum and this is reflected in the quality of the Omakase menu, which includes Hokkaido scallop seasoned with yuzukocho and truffle oil, blue fin tuna sushi with egg yolk and lime, and red seabream smoked with straw. But the pièce de résistance is the melt-in-the-mouth deep fried Japanese Wagyu Beef from Hakata with Japanese curry sauce. Beware the call of ‘IKI!’ which in Japanese means ‘drink’ something we hear often throughout the evening!

DAY 3 MORNING: Waking at 6am to the sound of waves lapping on the

shore is a sublime way to start the day. I’m not usually an early riser, but I want to squeeze in every remaining moment in my amazing villa. During my stay at Sri Panwa my book stays in my suitcase, both TVs in the villa are switched off and I only use my phone briefly to let my family know I’m alive. In this spirit I use the earliest hours of my last day to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views stretching to the horizon, swim, and relax on the sundeck. Eventually the call of the pristine beach below gets the better of me and I head down the steps to stand up on the paddle board and kayak in the calm waters off the floating jetty an apt close to a glorious getaway.

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BEVAN COLLESS OF SINGAPORE PHYSIO HEADS FOR JAPAN’S SKI FIELDS DURING THE COUNTRY’S WINTER MONTHS, WHERE HE ALSO RUNS NISEKO PHYSIO. COLLESS GIVES US HIS EXPERT TIPS FOR STAYING INJURY-FREE ON THE SLOPES THIS SEASON.

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aving spent the past 14 winters working in Japanese ski resorts, I’ve seen a lot of injured skiers and snowboarders. So, as many prepare for a well-earned holiday from Singapore’s heat, to the snow-filled mountains in Japan, I thought I’d provide some information and tips on how to avoid finding yourself in one of our clinics.

Once-a-year skiers are at the highest risk of injury. The balance and strength required for skiing are quite a shock to bodies that are conditioned to long periods sitting in an office each day.

The most common injuries sustained by skiers are: Head injuries (5-10%) Knee injuries (35%) Fractures (thumbs and wrist) (5%) Dislocations (especially shoulders) (5%) Miscellaneous sprains (20%) Head injuries are the most dangerous of all skiing injuries. Most fatal injuries occur in people skiing at high speeds, out of control, and hitting a solid, fixed object. To avoid head injuries: wear a helmet, ski in control, match your speed to the conditions, and always look where you are going.

There is a saying in ski resorts that everyone you see on crutches is a skier and everyone you see with their arm in a sling is a snowboarder, and there is some truth to this. Knee injuries are the most common of all ski injuries. Snowboarders have a much lower incidence of knee injuries, but experience a much higher

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rate of wrist injuries. Meniscus, medial collateral ligaments (MCL) and the dreaded anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are the most common.

If you come across an injured skier remember to place your skis in a cross above them, call Ski Patrol and do NOT attempt to move the person if you suspect there is even a chance of a neck or back injury.

As a physiotherapist, it is generally easier to assess people on the same day of the injury, the day after an injury swelling increases and assessment becomes more difficult.

1 Make sure both skis release from the bindings well – be a pest to your ski hire assistant and ask that they’re not too tight.

2 Condition your body to skiing. Commence a strengthening program a minimum of six weeks before you go.

3 Take care at the bottom of the run when turning around to see friends coming down – it’s a common time for injury.

4 Don’t ski aggressively when you are tired. It is usually the last run of the day that causes the injury.

5 Don’t get up too soon when you are falling or sliding. Wait until you stop and have your balance.

6 Many injuries occur walking on ice-covered roads and footpaths. Take shoes with good grip, buy some ice spikes, and wear gloves, so you walk with your hands out of your pockets to improve your balance.

7 Never deliberately fall over out of frustration.

8 Don’t ski after drinking.

9 Wear a helmet (especially kids) and if you are a beginner snowboarder also wear wrist guards – they do work to prevent wrist fractures. Both skiers and boarders should consider high-end knee braces – they do prevent knee injuries.

10 Although stretching before skiing will not help, ensure you warm up by doing an easy treadmill run first.

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To condition your body for skiing, cycling is a great idea, especially using larger gears and riding at a lower cadence (about 50rpm) with higher resistance – some hill repeats at Mt Faber are perfect, or an indoor bike is still effective. One legged mini-squats, step downs, or leg press machines are a great idea. Using a loop band around the ankles to do wide sideways steps (monster walks), walking or running upstairs and jumping split squats are also great.

NISEKO, HOKKAIDO: Niseko is fast becoming the Aspen of Asia, with booming property prices, Michelin starred restaurants and premium concierge services. It is the biggest resort in Japan and gets around 15 metres of dry powder snow every season.

HAKUBA, NAGANO: Located closer to Tokyo, in the Japanese Alps, Hakuba is a sprawling area of several resorts, the largest being Happo-one.

The mountains are huge and accommodation is generally more affordable.

NOZAWA ONSEN: Also in Nagano, Nozawa is a quaint old Japanese resort famous for its narrow winding roads with hot-spring water flowing underneath. With great bowl skiing Nozawa is perfect for people wanting an authentic Japanese experience. Try to be there for the fire festival in mid-January.

MYOKO KOGEN, NIIGATA PREFECTURE: Only 60 minutes’ drive from Nozawa Myoko is an up and coming resort that has a unique

micro-climate seeing it get 15 metres of snow fall, mostly in January and February.

RUSUTSU: Only 45 minutes’ drive from Niseko Rusutsu is a smaller mountain, but has great off-piste skiing with an easy layout and hooded lifts, so you spend more time skiing and less time walking or traversing. Fewer people means more fresh tracks. A great day trip from Niseko, and lifts usually operate on high wind days when Niseko is closed.

Singapore Physio: 282B River Valley Rd, 238323 (near Mohamed Sultan Rd Corner) singaporephysio.com

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THERE’S NO BETTER START IN LIFE FOR KIDS THAN GIVING THEM A LOVE OF MOVEMENT. TWO DEDICATED CHILDREN’S SPORTS COACHES TELL US HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHILD TO BE ACTIVE FOR LIFE.

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ivian Eng plays rugby for the Singapore women’s team, is a former national soccer player, and a qualified preschool teacher. Eng teamed her twin passions by setting up VivoKids Singapore, a movement and multi-sport programme catering to kids aged 20 months to six years. Alongside introducing children to six different sports, they run holiday camps and sports-themed birthday parties for kids up to 12 years of age.

Why did you set up VivoKids?

Having coached for 10 years at various sport academies, and working in a preschool for a year, I felt that there was a lack of understanding of kids’ abilities and potential. I simply love kids, and I believe that sports are a great medium to reach out and bond with them. VivoKids was set up to offer the benefits of multi-sports to children of all abilities. Using age-appropriate equipment with fun, progressive games and drills, we hope kids will embrace an active and healthy lifestyle.

You’re so fit yourself! What’s your own sports background?

As a national athlete, I’ve played various sports in my younger

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years, specialising only in my late teens. My multi-sport exposure and background helped my development as a person and an athlete; and gave me the edge when I decided to pursue a new sport (rugby) in my late twenties.

As a female athlete, who plays typical “boy sports” - soccer and rugby - I wanted to encourage more girls to be active and to engage in lifelong sports too. Sports is unisex and all girls should be given the same opportunities and visibility when it comes to sports!

What age is best to start introducing sports to your child?

When the child is still at infant/toddlers’ age you can expose them to a variety of movements, outdoor play - anything that involves both fine and gross motor skills is great. Once they hit 2.5 years and beyond, you can introduce them to sports, keeping in mind that it should be a wide variety, and that sessions should be age appropriate and fun.

What are the benefits of multi-sports training for kids?

Research has shown that the multi-sports approach helps build a solid physical development foundation as children get a chance

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Sam Jackson, Managing Director of Marsden Swim School shares his tips for helping your child become a super swimmer in Singapore.

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LEARN TO RELAX – a relaxed body is a buoyant body. Practice lots of back floats with your child, supporting them on your shoulder or gently supporting their neck. Let them feel how their breathing effects their buoyancy. The key is to relax all muscles… tense muscles are heavy!

NEVER HOLD YOUR BREATH – Learning to exhale (blow bubbles) is about the most important skill one can learn. This can be encouraged from 4-6 months old. Practise long, slow exhalations, working towards coming out of the water for a short breath in.

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to learn a wide variety of movement skills, which can be transferred to many sports. Exposing them to a wide range of movement also reduces the risk of over-use injuries and burnout.

Sport helps kids develop active lifestyle habits and all-round physical conditioning such as flexibility, core stability, strength, stamina, power and speed. Apart from reaping the physical benefits, they sharpen up problem solving, communication, team work and working independently.

Why is sport great for kid’s socialisation?

Playing interactive group games develops social interaction and communication skills. Problem-solving or cognitive skills such as counting, identifying colours, or learning body parts, are stimulated during games. As they grow older, they get exposed to cooperation and friendly competition in sports, where they learn about winning and losing, teamwork, sportsmanship, integrity, resilience and perseverance.

What role can parents take in encouraging kids to participate in sports?

Children model their parents’ behaviour and tend to inherit their habits.

To encourage long term sports participation, parents should lead by example, adopting a healthy and active lifestyle and participating in regular exercise or sports activities. As a family, choose to head out to cycle or hike together, explore the outdoors and nature.

To find out more head to vivokinetics.com

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DEVELOP A BALANCED BODY, STRONG FOUNDATION – A balanced body in swimming is one that sits on top of the water. This is created through length and developing an effective kick.

Practice lots of kicking on their backs, with straight legs. Ensure their neck is relaxed and encourage them to just look straight up!

TECHNIQUE FIRST – Teach a child to swim well and you are providing them a life skill.

Emphasise strong technique across all strokes, distance should only be added if they can keep their technique sound.

FIND A REPUTABLE SWIM SCHOOL – Try find a school that teaches all the way through from babies to adults, from learn to swim to competitive squads, as kids will understand what is required at all stages of development. Also ensure they make it fun!

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Marsden Swim School now offers lessons at the German European School which has an indoor Olympic sized temperature controlled pool. marsdenswimschool.com

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CALLING THE SHOTS Race Caller TOM WOOD is on track for a brilliant career.

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fter spending nearly two years calling races at the Singapore Turf Club, New Zealander Tom Wood is now a Race Caller at The Hong Kong Jockey Club. The 28-year-old is one of the world’s youngest and most sought after callers. He shares his lifelong involvement with the racing industry and tips for next month’s Melbourne Cup. Your family is heavily involved in racing?

I had racing in my blood right from the get go! My father was first a jumps jockey and then he and my mother trained thoroughbreds in Cambridge, New Zealand for a number of years. All my jobs as a teenager were in racing, I even ran my own photography business for a while selling racing photographs, then I worked as a broadcast cadet for the New Zealand Racing Board, which operates the broadcast arm of the TAB: Trackside Television.

How did you get into calling?

I moved into commentating trials in the Canterbury region and was mentored by Reon Murtha, a well-known name, not only in race broadcasting but also other sporting events like the Commonwealth Games.

How did you get the confidence to race call at a young age?

It’s one of those things where you have to make it work, because if you don’t you look or sound stupid. Outside of my job, I’m actually quite a shy and quiet person.

Race calling can be quite a lonely occupation in some respects, because once the race starts, its all on you, and there is nobody who can help you out.

What attributes do you need to be a race caller?

Well the obvious is good eyesight and a decent voice. You also have to be quick thinking and have a good memory.

TOM’S TIPS

FAVOURITE ALL TIME HORSE? Winx. There are not many better than her.

How do you prepare for calling races?

It’s a case of studying the form and trying to work out what’s going to happen. Who is riding which horse? What barrier have they drawn? What weight are they carrying?

Who might be the leaders of the race? I do all that preparation in the hope it takes the element of surprise out of the race. Things will still surprise you of course, but if you can read a race, it helps a lot. I also try to stencil the names and colours of the horses and jockeys into my brain as much as I can before the gates open.

WHO IS YOUR PICK FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP? It’s too early to tell at this stage, but probably a horse that comes from the northern hemisphere. They have a very good record in the race and are tough to beat.

HAVE YOU EVER WON BIG ON THE MELBOURNE CUP? Never! It’s such a hard race to have a bet on, 24 horses, two miles, so many unknowns. It’s a real headache.

Join us at the Melbourne Cup Race Day on Tuesday 6 November at The Singapore Turf Club anza.org.sg/events

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COLOUR “This month’s theme is colour,” says ANZA Click! Photography coordinator BRENDAN PAGET. “Colour is everywhere. Some bold tones, some subtle. We had a really strong set of submissions for this theme, which was great to see.”

BRENDAN PAGET GREEN LIZARD “The Singapore Zoo is a place you always have on your list of locations to visit and this month we finally did! One of the most amazing colours that caught my eye, was the vivid green scales of this lizard. Looking closer, there are all the colours of the rainbow shown. Quite the colourful character!”

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CATRIONA MORGAN HOI AN LANTERNS Nothing screams “colour” to me more than the beautiful and vibrant lanterns that adorn the streets of Hoi An in Vietnam. One of the highlights of my visit was watching these well-designed and colourful lanterns being created by talented and skilled artisans all around town. Colourful indeed!”

DAMIAN KELLS FLOWER “This photo was taken in Emerald Hill - I liked the contrast between the bright colours of the flower and the plain texture of the wall behind. I used a Leica M6 and shot on Kodak Portra 400 film stock, which is one of my favourite films.”

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T HE WRI T E SPIR IT

SHARING SINGAPORE STORIES ANZA Member KARIEN VAN DITZHUIJZEN writes about life for helpers in Singapore.

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NZA member Karien van Ditzhuijzen recently published A Yellow House (monsoonbooks.co.uk) Set in Singapore, it tells the story of ten-year-old Maya, who helps ill-treated domestic workers.

Karien also edited My Voice at Home (myvoiceathome.org), an anthology for local charity HOME, of stories written by domestic workers.

Where is your home country?

I was born an expat child, so even though I am technically from the Netherlands, I have lived outside the country for more than half my life. We have lived in Singapore for over six years, and for now this is home.

The ANZA Writers’ Group meets every second Tuesday of the month, 7pm, ANZA Office, 47A Kampong Bahru Road, 169361

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Have you always been a writer?

No, not at all, I actually have a degree in Chemistry and worked in the food industry for a decade developing ice cream recipes.

I wrote my first book - a children’s book about my childhood in Borneo - when I was on maternity leave ten years ago.

Since then I have written for magazines and blogs, as well as fiction. A Yellow House is my first full novel, and I only now really dare call myself ‘a writer’.

What made you interested to tell the stories of FDW in Singapore?

I grew up with domestic workers in the house myself and always felt a bit awkward

about how they left their own children behind in their home countries to take care of us.

When I moved to Singapore and hired my own domestic helper I wanted to learn more about what motivates them and what their lives are like. I joined local charity HOME and met so many inspiring women through my work with them that I wanted to write and share their stories. They are an important part of the Singapore story, yet a voice not heard often in literature.

What writing support have you had in Singapore?

Through a friend I was introduced to the Singapore Writers’ Group and I met most of my writer friends there.

I went to several sharing sessions and workshops organised by them. With writer friends we now critique each other directly. I’d also like to check out the ANZA Writers’ group!

What has been your journey to publication in Singapore?

Initially, I found an agent who helped me get my manuscript into shape, but then we parted ways, which was very frustrating at first. A friend introduced me to Monsoon Books Publisher, Philip Tatham. Monsoon is based in the UK, but with a focus on work set in South East Asia. Thankfully, they loved it and agreed to take it on. I also had some local publishers interested to take on the book. There are quite a few out here that are looking for new authors that have works set in Singapore, and the good news is you don’t need an agent to pitch to them.

Karien blogs about life in Singapore at bedu-mama.com

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HOTSPOTS PIP HARRY checks out a new DIY baking studio in Suntec and RAELENE TAN samples authentic Malay food.

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IY baking studio Funsiamo has taken Taiwan by storm, and promises to do the same in Singapore. The 1,200 square feet studio in Suntec features top-of-therange baking appliances, as well as a patient fleet of baking assistants. But don’t expect to have your cake without working up a sweat first.

My daughter Sophie (8) and I team up and hit the ground running by choosing to make the ambitious Rainbow Cake, a five layer creation which requires whipping up a meringue, baking five separate layers of sponge, and decorating it with fluffy cream and a cake rainbow.

There’s an iPad guide to keep us on track, a timer and all the ingredients are on hand.

Once we find our feet, we’re soon baking up a storm!

We’re both chuffed that our finished product looks quite a lot like the one in the brochure.

This is Funsiamo’s very first overseas outlet and it offers a library of recipes from Valrhona Banana Chocolate Cake, to macarons, fruit tarts, mousse cakes, Hokkaido cupcakes or adorable unicorn cakes. 15 recipes will roll out in phases within the first month with more in the pipeline. All ingredients, tools

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and baking gear are supplied by the studio, so just make a booking or walk in to try a baking session. The best bit?

They do all the dishes!

VERDICT: If you want to feel like you’ve stepped onto the set of MasterChef, then look no further. At Funsiamo, you leave with both a sweet sense of accomplishment, and a cake box for devouring later.

attractively presented nasi (rice) ambeng (food served on a platter), sharing tender beef rendang (dry fried curry), crisp sambal goreng (spicy vegetable dish), chicken curry, spicy prawns, dried salted fish, serunding (golden fried spicy coconut flakes), bergedel (potato fritter), fragrant steamed rice and more, with friendly service.

VERDICT: Be immersed in Malay culture by combining an authentic meal in a traditional setting with a visit to the neighbouring Malay Heritage Centre.

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TASTE BUDS

TASTEBUDS The Butcher’s Kitchen Executive Chef CHUN KUN JIE dishes up comfort food that’s a snap to prepare.

Easy Oozy Cheesy Chicken “ This recipe is great as the natural saltiness that comes from the bacon gives the chicken a more intense flavour. With mozzarella cheese being added in, it gives the dish a complex flavour, which tastes a little milky and creamy, but soft and silky at the same time. The chicken is best served over mashed potatoes. It’s so easy to prepare because all you need is three main ingredients, and an oven!”

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SOUR GR APE S

A BRUNELLO AFFAIR ROBERT REES offers a guide to Brunello, a coveted Italian wine.

Robert Rees runs the ANZA Wine Club as well as Sales and Marketing for www.wineexchangeasia.com

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omewhere along the trail of life I managed to pick up the phrase: “La Bella Figura”, literally translating as “the beautiful figure”, but also representing general presentation, manner and grace. It probably represents all that I have failed to attain when it comes to the right clothes and social presentation.

It’s been used in literature for centuries and is often applied in reference to the likes of Sophia Loren, Monica Bellucci and the gang.

It’s also a phrase that comes to mind when considering the taste of really good Brunello. In Montalcino the name Brunello denotes wine produced with 100% Sangiovese – it’s become one of Italy’s best-known and most expensive wines.

The thing about Brunello’s is their sweeping form, characteristic extravagance and seamless sophistication. Sangiovese from Montalcino exudes lashings of cola, menthol, dried ginger, white pepper and cured meats as classic markers. Once bitten – those who are falling in love for the first time with this style – will become obsessed. One seldom recovers from a Brunello relationship.

These markers are referred to by the Italians as “note balsamiche”. They tend to come and go through the life-cycle of the wines – eventually become a vital characteristic in the tapestry of style. The past few vintages have been nothing short of a rollercoaster-ride for collectors.

Here is my basic, wine-stained rule of thumb for Brunello: 2010: A major turning point for Brunello in recent wine history. The dead-set sensational quality of initial tastings has doubled down with cellar age. The world turned its attention to Brunello with this vintage and sadly the prices have followed suit. If you want something special and have a lazy $100-$200 to lay down – get it. It won’t let you down.

2011: After every good vintage comes a difficult one, and this one is a doozey. Lean, nervy and agitated.

Even the very best of shifty wine salesmen will struggle to find words of encouragement for this year, sadly.

2012: More classic in style, with echoes of 2010 that will become louder with a couple more years of careful cellaring.

Like that second, slightly less talented child, you will love him/her just the same, but their achievements may not quite reach the same heights.

2013: The wine world let out a sigh of relief this year, with good harvest levels and a certain richness that will promote early drinking. The well-made ones will cellar well for another 5-10 years.

2014: Run, Forest, Run! I have found little to love so far but will keep up the search in the interests of science and research.

As with everything there will be exceptions to my sweeping generalisations, but these notes will probably stand you in good stead as a rule of thumb Happy hunting…

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TUCKE R B OX

With the WTA Tennis Finals coming up this month, RAELENE TAN takes a look at how the game’s best female stars fuel up for competition.

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

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ce! Deuce! Love! The anticipation, excitement and adrenalin mean only one thing–the WTA Finals are back or, to be precise, the BNP Baribas Women’s Tennis Association Finals Singapore presented by SC global.

From 21-28 October, Singapore Indoor Stadium at Kallang, part of the iconic Singapore Sports Hub, will be a scene of activity.

Catch it while you can, as 2018 sees the departure of this worldclass season-ending tennis tournament from Singapore after five years of hosting.

The finale features the top eight elite women’s singles players and doubles pairs, which last year drew 133,000 fans for the week-long event that includes fringe activities for children and adults, like games-booths and autographsessions.

FOOD FOR TENNIS STARS Tennis fans will be excited to watch players in action. Their agile bodies are testament to their optimal health, with coaches and nutritionists ensuring adequate meals.

Prominent names, whether playing in this finale or not, have favourites when it comes to their taste-buds.

Winner of the 2017 WTA Finals, Caroline Wozniacki from Denmark, is known to love candy. American Venus Williams enjoys doughnuts and cinnamon-rolls.

Her younger sister Serena was quoted during a previous visit to Singapore, “My favourite food is watermelon.” Serena eats the fruit two or three times daily in this warm climate. Could that be the secret to her great tennis serve?

Before matches, Spaniard Garbine Muguruza tucks into rice, chicken and potatoes. Her other indulgence is chocolate. Karolina Pliskova from the Czech Republic also enjoys sweet treats, including ice-cream, when she is not playing. Healthy food choices include salads and sushi, while before matches

pasta is a fast digesting source of carbs.

Pizza is the choice of Simona Halep from Romania when she is not playing, while Latvian Jelena Ostapenko’s favourite food is pineapple and Naomi Osaka of Japan likes cup-noodles.

Our very own Ashleigh Barty from Queensland loves her coffee, short and strong. Breakfast almost always includes Vegemite on toast, fruit snacks, plus lots of veggies with dinner. Chicken-wrap is also a favourite.

ANZA Member, Garry Edgley, from Melbourne, is the Executive Chef with SATS Delaware North at the Singapore Sports Hub. He and his team are responsible for looking after the appetites of players and corporate guests. Garry shared, “Players are careful with what they eat and when they consume it. Their cuisine is generally high in carbohydrates and proteins, depending whether it is before or after a match.”

FOOD FOR FANS Those guests fortunate enough to enjoy corporate hospitality at this year’s WTA Finals are assured of classy hospitality at the award-winning Racquet Club, where international selections with a strong local feel will be served and which have included past favourites such as wok-fried assorted seafood with Singapore chilli crab sauce and mini fried mantou, whole poached Atlantic salmon and Singapore prawn laksa, all creating lasting memories at this top level sporting event.

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SOUL FUEL

YOUR BODY, YOUR GUIDE KIM FORRESTER shares the secret to loving your body and its incredible capabilities.

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

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invite you now, just for a minute, to step away from the deafening roar of societal pressures. To softly shut the door on damning body-shaming, dietary guilt and vapid finger-pointing and encourage you, just for now, to forget all the things that you “should” be doing. The food you should be eating, the BMI you should be obtaining, the beauty regime you should be following and the way that – despite all these external pressures – you should still be able to love your body.

I invite you, as you read this article, to lovingly turn your back on the centuries of culture and tradition that have spawned these ideals (they will be there when you return) and step with me into a deeper, simpler, more natural perception of your body.

Because your body is exquisite; an amazing and complex expression of nature; an unfathomable tapestry of chemical and energetic processes and reactions, stitched together over billions of years of evolution. It is a mystery so deep that, even today, medical science is baffled by many of it’s capabilities.

Your body is a wondrous example of balance, rejuvenation and renewal; a tireless and relentless healing machine that regenerates trillions of new cells each day and wards off most infections and disease with absolute ease. Your body is an intricate and inherent part of this universe.

It is, quite literally, made of stardust and contains within it all the beauty of the universe around you; the stars, the galaxies, the very Earth you live on … all of these things are a part of YOU and your body.

Put simply, your body is a magical, miraculous masterpiece and, most remarkable of all, your body is the best friend, wisest advisor and most powerful ally you could ever imagine!

Over the past forty years, science has provided clinical evidence that your body has an incredible sixth-sense. Even when you are not aware, you are picking up on unconscious information that resonates in your cells, triggers physiological reactions

and affects your equilibrium. Therefore, with a little self-awareness, your body can be an incredible advisor when it comes to making healthy decisions.

HOW TO TAP INTO YOUR BODY’S SIXTH SENSE: Firstly, learn your body’s “default” setting.

When at rest, are you highly energised, or are you zen-like? Does your body have any naturally tense, cool or hot areas? What is your emotional state when you are alone?

Then, practice self-awareness and pay close attention to any changes in your body’s default setting. When you are around certain people, do you feel more energised or are you more drained? When thinking of an opportunity or decision, does your body resonate as if you are telling the truth? Or does it feel heavy and constricted, as if you are being deceiving? This is your body’s way of giving you advice.

Your body is incredible … and incredibly wise. Are you listening to it?

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YOGA AS THERAPY research suggested that for every current teacher, there are two in training, so there’s plenty of enthusiastic but inexperienced teachers around).

To help you, dear reader and potential yogi, I have made a short list of what you need to look for the next time you ask a yoga teacher for help with that torn Achilles tendon.

LEE CARSLEY explores how the ancient practice of yoga can be a powerful healing tool, especially if you ask the right questions.

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Yoga is powerful medicine, but it takes its time. Look for someone who has had personal experience of its incremental and healing effects.

Ask them about their approach to yoga as therapy.

If you ask, what poses should I do for a knee injury? They should not be able to immediately prescribe a set of poses, unless they have already taken the time to get to know you. A yoga therapist will want to sit down with you, find out your history, and plan out the recovery.

You will get more than the physical from a yoga therapist. You may be recovering from chemotherapy and come to a yoga class and feel some benefit (probably a lot). In yoga therapy, you might receive a set of targeted poses, breathing work, meditation and visualisations, to help your immune system physically and energetically recover from its beating.

Check their qualifications. Like other forms of therapies, you don’t become qualified with five or even 10 weeks of training. There are a few yoga therapy courses in Singapore, most offer the basic 200 hour requirement.

However, the ‘standard’ being set globally is 800 hours with the IAYT – International Association of Yoga Therapists.

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ost people come to yoga with something to fix – physically, emotionally or spiritually.

“Everyone who comes to yoga comes with issues in the tissues,” said a wise yogini, turned corporate mindfulness consultant, over a tofu salad the other week. My chopsticks stopped mid air, and I pondered.

Most of my ANZA yogis have ‘issues’ – slight scoliosis, tight hips, plantar fasciitis, anxiety, sleeplessness. Sometimes they are just plain run down. I have seen yoga students come to practice to recover from cancer, a broken marriage, job loss. I have issues, too.

We come to yoga, intuitively knowing that over time, with the right poses, patience and care from ourselves and our teacher, these issues will resolve. Many of our regular yogis extol the amazing therapeutic benefits from their yoga classes. More people are seeing yoga as a legitimate therapy, among others like physio, chiro, and acupuncture.

Because yoga has such a powerful impact on the mind, body and soul, it is better to regularly practice with a teacher who has done more than the intro level 200 hour teacher training (Yoga Alliance

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We mostly come to yoga to fix ourselves.

After some practice, we become clearer about why we are really here. Be as clear as you can with your intentions, knowing they will evolve. And if you are a yoga teacher – or therapist - reading this, be clear about the orientation of your work, the level of your training and understanding, and be realistic about your yogic skill sets.

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L I F E A N D C U LT U R E

SHARK ATTACK Singapore loan sharks are getting more brazen and sophisticated in their harassment, and are targeting Domestic Helpers. Expat GLEN BARBER shares his personal story and tips for what to do if it happens to you.

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y wife, teenage daughter and seven-year-old son moved to Singapore in April 2017. It was our first international placement as a family and we were very excited. After six months we hired a live in helper - a very quiet and pleasant girl from Indonesia who had been working in Singapore for three years. She was a divorcee with an 8-year old son, and our family grew fond of her quickly, as she took wonderful care of our son and apartment. Gradually, we started to notice her habits and attitude changing.

She now had a boyfriend, and was shopping online, with small parcels arriving. Her attention to cleaning and cooking waned. By early April she had an engagement ring and was asking for weekends off.

In late April 2018, she approached us visibly upset saying her brother had been in a scooter accident, damaged his leg and required surgery - she was the only one who could afford to pay for it. We lent her SGD$1000 with the condition she pay this back over a period of time. We made it clear early on that borrowing from loan sharks was not on.

Over the following weeks her work ethic declined further, so we sat down with her one night to find out what was going on. She began crying and said her ex-husband hadn’t paid the bank repayments for their house and they were going to repossess it. I had no clue what was true. Around 7pm she went for a walk.

At 8:15pm my phone rang - an unknown mobile number. I answered it and a man responded by yelling at me – I couldn’t understand him. Two minutes later he rang again, this time speaking in broken English.

“Your helper owes me money – you pay or I kill you.”

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I hung up, shocked. My phone rang almost immediately, though this time a different number.

I declined the call, and the 10 more calls following.

Then the WhatsApp messages started. Over the next 30 minutes I received over 30 messages from three different numbers, as well as 20 missed calls.

I called the police to make a formal report, and then a mate who had been through a similar issue - their helper borrowed from a legitimate money lender, used their names as guarantor and then couldn’t repay it. My friend paid the debt and put their helper on a plane home.

Next, the loan sharks sent a photo of my son , which could only have been taken by our helper.

Worried for his safety I called the police again, to let them know we were now receiving personal threats. Our helper walked in the door. “What have you done?” I asked.

She explained she borrowed $400 and $500 from two legitimate money lenders and now owed

them interest. “Why do they have a photo of our son?” I asked. “Sorry sir, they had asked me to come and pay during the day and I said I could not as I was looking after the boy. They said send a photo to prove it”. She did!

The police arrived and were calm and professional. They encouraged me to send our helper home immediately, adding this had become a tragic cycle in the community; people borrow money, are unable to pay it back and recruit others to buy themselves more time. They told us to be prepared for the harassment to get worse over the coming days, and assured me they would have extra patrols in our area.

By the third week the messages and calls slowed down to a couple a day, and by the sixth week stopped altogether. We still receive letters in our mailbox addressed from debt collectors that receive a big Return to Sender.”

LOAN SHARKS: WHAT TO DO

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Don’t interact.

You may receive multiple threats, mostly over the phone and WhatsApp, and they could be sent from other countries.

Do not respond or interact with loan sharks. give them any personal information.

Block all numbers and contact police immediately.

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Unfortunately you may have to let your helper go. On the night this happened the kids were asleep and when they woke up the next day our helper was gone. This was hard for both our helper and my son as they were close.

Book their flight (for us a ferry to Batam) and recover their EP.

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Don’t pay. If you pay they will see you as an easy target and come back for more and more. In our case we had up to six different numbers demanding amounts from $500 to $3000.

Some sent my photo (which they had from my WhatsApp profile) with messages of RIP.

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Inform your neighbours and schools to keep an eye out. We live in a condo with security, and staff did extra patrols around the grounds and streets. During this time we still received two threatening messages in our mail box.

A neighbour also received a threatening call on his land line, saying he would need to pay the debt for us. I’d never met the guy before, but he was very

supportive. I informed our kids’ school and they assured us they would be safe on the premises. By being open and transparent about the issue our community were wonderful.

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Change your phone numbers. My wife and I dreaded doing this due to our whole lives being connected to our phones, but it was vital.

When hiring a new helper, encourage honesty and educate them on illegal moneylenders.

Be smart and stay safe.

Singapore is an incredibly safe place but we started locking our doors from that night on.

We re-educated to our new life and culture the kids column. This is where we’ll take on stranger a look at life in Singapore, from danger.

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cultural celebrations, to daily life, health and family. If you’d like to contribute your thoughts on about any aspect of life in Singapore – please email editor@anza.org.sg

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NETBALL

NEW INITIATIVES Michelle Adamson tells us what’s in store for ANZA Netball this season.

Accelerator Series ANZA Netball will be trialing exciting new initiatives during the 2018/2019 season which commenced on 1 September. “Our netball teams will continue to participate in the available leagues, friendlies and other tournaments that are on offer but we will be hosting a new tournament, the ANZA Accelerator Series,” says Michelle. “This series is specifically aimed at non-league players, and players who may not be getting as much exposure to competition with other clubs. It is

expected to be in a lightening round format over a five-week period.

We’re also looking to host an ANZA Netball Carnival over two weekends early in 2019.”

Midweek training Mid-week training for some age groups will be introduced in the 2018/2019 season. “ANZA Netball will also look to continue and possibly extend the off season programme as it was such a success this year,” reveals Michelle. “More details will be provided to players as they are available but this season is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before!”

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ANZA Netball trialed an off-season training professional programme this year for the first time, to provide coaches to girls is amazing.” additional opportunities for their keenest netball players.

“The girls who signed up for the opportunity were happy to extend the usual season to enhance their skills through “My daughter professional coaching,” says Michelle. loves it and it has really The six-week training ran from mid-April to late May helped with her and was held at Tanglin Trust School in two sessions on shooting.”

Saturday mornings. “Small groups of girls were allocated one or two professional coaches in an attempt to hone “This is one of the best skills already developed throughout the season, as well as coaches she introducing some strategic team plays.” The professional has ever coaches, some of whom have played in Singapore National had.” teams, were able to impart their skills and tips in this intense training format. “The ANZA girls loved that they “It’s a brilliant were able to gain experience in shooting from Li Ling, idea and it a former goal shooter in the Singapore National Team,” should go for longer, the girls says Michelle. “60 girls were split between the two love it!” sessions and for each group of 10 girls, there was one or two professional coaches assigned. Feedback from the courtside was overwhelmingly supportive and after seeing “The focus is on the results, most parents didn’t even mind giving up their specialist skills, Saturday morning sleep-ins! but it’s good

to have some game play too.”

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ATHLETICS

BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER Longstanding ANZA Athletics members, The ALLEN FAMILY, talk to LUCY JAMES about their memories of eight years with the club.

I love seeing my friends from different schools and having loads of fun whilst improving fitness and ability in track and field. My favourite event is discus and the 200m.

- GRACIE (U13S)

From left: Grace (U13s), William (U10s), Kerry, and Matthew (U11s)

How long have you been coming to ANZA Athletics?

This season with be our 8th as my daughter Gracie started in the U6’s and is now in the U13’s.

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anza.org.sg/sports/athletics/ ANZA Athletics season has just started so sign your kids up for a weekly dose of healthy competition, socialising and fun. Come and join us! For more information about the season, and to sign up, visit the ANZA website at anza.org.sg

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Why do you join up each season?

We really enjoy ANZA Athletics as it’s the only activity that all three kids can do at the same time. It’s a great snap shot exposure for the kids to all aspects of track and field and the atmosphere is friendly, fun and inclusive. Lots of camaraderie is shown by the kids – as they encourage their fellow age group participants and all other kids competing. It has a really nice vibe.

What changes have you seen with ANZA Athletics?

We have certainly seen our fair share of athletics tracks around the little red dot over the years, and are now thrilled to call the Toa Payoh Stadium home for this season. ANZA Athletics was initially predominantly made up of children from AIS. But meets now include a large variety of kids from international and local schools. It’s a great opportunity for the kids to make friends outside of their normal school comfort zone Kerry, you’re on the committee also – why do you volunteer?

I resisted joining the committee for some

years, as I felt I could not dedicate enough time to the role. However earlier last season I joined quite by accident having offered to help out with some data input.

The following week I was in the infamous blue committee top and the rest is history!

It’s a great committee made up of various nationalities. We have children in different schools, so we are able to bring a variety of things to the table. It’s also great to have a mixture of mums and dads. We are also a very social group, so it makes all committee gatherings a lot of fun.

Having been at ANZA Athletics for so long I felt it was time to give back to the ANZA community.

What do your kids enjoy most about Friday night races?

The kids really enjoy participating in the various events and trying to improve on their previous week’s effort. There is always healthy competition in the car on the way home to see who has achieved the most PB’s (Personal Bests) each meet. They also enjoy catching up with friends they don’t see at school.

What would you say to someone considering joining?

I would encourage them to come for a trial. It’s a great new location and the new starting time has made a difference. I think the fact that we are back for our 8th season is proof enough it’s worthwhile!

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CYCLING

BEHIND THE SCENES: PHUKET TRAINING CAMP Twenty ANZA Cycling members, partners and families attended an intense cycling training weekend in Phuket, held at super sports facility Thanyapura. Newcomer TANIA MURPHY attended with husband Glenn and she tells all about the experience…

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

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ur training weekend didn’t start off well. Somewhat hungover, Glenn only remembered to take out the bike, but not the luggage, from our Grab taxi – and the trip hashtag was born; #LostandFound. All was saved by the nice driver who returned promptly with our bags, and a quick breakfast at Changi calmed the nerves. Being a new rider with only a few months experience with ANZA Cycling, apprehension started to set in. I was quietly stressing about keeping up with everyone and not wanting to be a liability with my inexperience.

Reassurances from the lovely ANZA crew did little to dissipate my anxiety.

Our pre-arranged taxi from Thanyapura greeted us upon arrival in Phuket and off we went in a flurry of introductions.

Months of talk and planning was finally coming to fruition and everyone was excited. An impromptu ride was quickly organised and on our arrival day we took an easy 23km spin to scope out the neighbourhood.

The coffee ritual followed us from Singapore, as the riders re-grouped at the café, which served excellent brew and fresh smoothies. We ended up spending most of our group time in this café! Nine of us attended a swim session at 4pm in the lap pool, with the session split up between proficient swimmers, and people who needed help with technique. We ended the session with a fun 50m race from the starting blocks. 16-year-old

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Noah won by a full body length, followed by the old farts who thrashed their way to the finish. Then Glenn left all his swimming gear by the pool… #LostandFound.

The training plan for the following day was announced: a 70km ride, followed by a 5km run on the track, with an early 7am roll out. For those who were after extra work, a 4pm swim session in the lap pool was also on offer. The group was free to join all, part of it, or none of it, at their own discretion.

Donning my ANZA kit, I tried to portray a calm exterior. If only the other cyclists could see what my heart rate was! The ride consisted of a 10km cycle out to the main road, two loops of 30km, and moderate rolling hills, which were thankfully not too grim. We passed quiet villages, harmless free roaming chickens and dogs, and saw little traffic. The ride was shaded and lacked the Singapore humidity, making it a pleasant warm up for us all. Several riders proceeded to do the run, which many found tougher in the mid-day heat than the ride itself. Then Glenn left his bike and cleats by the lobby, unlocked… #LostandFound.

The biggest contention of the trip followed, which we dubbed: “Lasagne-gate”. The limited edition, super-cheesy lasagne from

the café was the crowd favourite after a tough morning workout, but it ran out by noon! So the race to order the lasagne first was on!

In addition to the training sessions organised by ANZA, Thanyapura ran a selection of complimentary classes which included Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and Spin classes. The sports facilities offered in the complex were comprehensive, and we were spoiled for choice. Leisure facilities were also available, with table tennis, a pool table and a leisure pool, which many of us took advantage of.

The longest ride of the trip followed on Saturday morning with an ambitious plan of 90km in the hills of Phuket. Unfortunately, mechanical faults plagued the group for the first 20km of the route. The ride re-grouped at a little coffee shop mid-ride for a cuppa and continued on to the toughest section. Through the heat and perspiration, there were moments where we were rewarded with majestic views of the coast, including ‘James Bond Island’, a famous landmark in Phang Nga Bay. A couple of brave souls, Adam and Gordon, conquered the difficult King of Mountain section and lived to tell the tale.

For riders not keen on the longer distance, another ride was organised through Thanyapura with 5km loops. Overall, the group did 6-7 loops, encountering snakes and chickens crossing the road during the ride. This same ride was then done by the main ANZA crew on Sunday morning before our flights back to Singapore.

As I sat at the café with my coffee after my last ride, I gazed across the pool and lush greenery, a light breeze blowing. I reflected on what I had accomplished in just a few days and I’ve never felt more content. Many memories and laughter were shared over the long weekend, and I’m so happy I was a part of it.”

Want to take your own training camp? Head to thanyapura.com/sports-packages/ Along with cycling, they offer high level coaching and sessions in triathlon, tennis, swimming and yoga.

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SOCCER

ANZA SOCCER FIRES UP ANITA NEVILLE reveals what’s in store for the 2018-2019 ANZA Soccer season

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nd just like that the soccer season is well underway! “ANZA Soccer kicked off its 2018-2019 season on 25 August welcoming 800 kids - past players and new recruits alike - to our Saturday league and Sunday competition teams,” says Anita Neville. “The season is lining up to be one of the best ever,” enthuses Neville. “So if you, or your kids, are sitting on the couch about what sport to play it’s never too late to sign up and join one of Singapore’s largest, and friendliest, soccer clubs.”

Here are just some of the exciting developments at ANZA Soccer…

MORE MATILDAS THAN EVER BEFORE ANZA Soccer has been investing in girls’ football over the past few years. “This year we are delighted to see so many girls joining the sport and our club,” says Neville. “For the first time we have a dedicated U14s Matildas team, along with a dedicated Matilda’s coach.”

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“The SEA Cup is a prestigious regional soccer tournament for junior youth in South-East Asia,” says Neville. “Originally founded in 1988, the SEA Cup is contested between four youth soccer leagues in the region: ANZA Soccer (Singapore), Kuala Lumpur Youth Soccer (Malaysia), Bangkok Soccer League (Thailand) and a local guest team. The competition takes place over a weekend sometime between February and April. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, get in touch with the ANZA office.”

LOOKING FOR LITTLE LIONS anza.org.sg/sports/soccer/

ANZA Soccer runs programs for kids aged three to 18. soccer@anza.org.sg

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There is plenty of room for little kickers at ANZA Soccer. “The U4 boys and girls programme involves fun games and activities designed to develop children’s confidence, motor skills and love for soccer,” says Neville. “We focus on positive encouragement and inclusion. The programme involves 30 one hour sessions on Saturday mornings.”

SATURDAY LEAGUE CLUB After a very closely fought 2017-2018 season expect another competitive Saturday League. “Players across the age divisions not only learn skills and fair play, they compete to take home the league trophy for their age group,” says Neville.

“Towards the end of the season the ANZA Cup games kick off.”

Saturday games are coached by volunteer parent coaches. Older age groups games are professionally refereed.

“Players also receive 15 professional training sessions on Thursday evenings throughout the season,” says Neville. “The end of year finals are a family highlight.”

SUNDAY AND REGIONAL COMPETITIONS “We have high hopes for the ANZA Soccer competition teams this year,” says Neville.

“The teams represent ANZA Soccer in external leagues, playing every second Sunday. Through the year ANZA also sends representative teams to competitions across the region, for both boys and girls.”

ANZA Soccer provides the perfect entry to the world’s most popular game. “We offer coaching programmes (for parent coaches, as well as players) and fun, fierce yet friendly competition. We aim to teach young players the skills of the game, and how to be a great team player based on the values of Fair Play.”

Free Trial for Little Lions

Looking for a Saturday sport for your little ones? We have free trial opportunities for kids aged 3-7 to join our fun, affordable league.

Contact info@anza.org.sg to learn more.

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Culinary Wet Market Tours and Indian Spice Shops. For newcomers and anybody else, these tours are full of information about all the produce you see in the markets including seafood, vegetables, fruit, herbs and spices. Visit Indian grocery shops and learn to buy quality spices there and lots of tips. Call 6468 2764 or email the above for the monthly programme.

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ANZ A GROU P S

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

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

SOCCER / LIONS

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

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

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

ATHLETICS

TENNIS / CASUAL

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

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

CRICKET

TENNIS / EXPERIENCED

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

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

Wed 8-10pm, limited to 20 players.

CYCLING

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

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

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

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

YOGA

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

NETBALL / KIDS

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

NIPPERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LADIES NIGHT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NEW MEMBERS

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

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ANZA MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

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10 MI NUTES W ITH

10 MINUTES WITH...

HART TAN GET CAMERA READY FOR THE ANZA MELBOURNE CUP RACE DAY NEXT MONTH WITH TIPS FROM OUR OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER, HART TAN, OF TOMATO PHOTO.

WHEN DID YOU FIRST PICK UP A CAMERA? I come from very poor family who couldn’t afford the bare essentials when I was young. I was only able to afford my first camera during my uni days, using money I earnt from working part time.

FAVOURITE TIME OF THE DAY TO SHOOT? The best time of the day for a photoshoot depends a lot on the children. Young children tend to prefer morning, say 8am, a six month old tends to be best after their first nap, about 11am-1pm, and a teenager tends to prefer late afternoon.

CAREER HIGHLIGHT? After 10 years in photography, I’ve won and been nominated for many awards, but the biggest highlight is the look on my clients faces when I turn up at their home with a small Sony A7 + 55mm lens; only to realise they judged my ability too soon with the size of my camera! I shoot 95 percent of my work with one camera and one 55mm fixed lens.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING KIDS AND BABIES? The best tips I can offer is, be someone who kids love to be with. Our technical skill isn’t something that makes or breaks the shoot. It’s our behaviour and how we connect with our subject that matters the most. To capture laughter, you need to know how to make people laugh, to capture family connection; you need to know how to guide people to get there.

Master level technical ability is just a basic requirement as a photographer.

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ANY TIPS FOR PARENTS WANTING TO CAPTURE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN PHOTOS? Shoot often, but from time-to-time, hire someone who understands people and photography, so you can also be included in the photos. You don’t have pictures for yourself, but it is about having them for your children.

TIPS FOR ORGANISATION OF PHOTOS IN THE DIGITAL AGE? I always have important shots in my life printed in the highest possible quality products such as Fine Art Canvas or Fine Art Prints in archival quality frames.

Digital images are expensive to keep, so we spend tens of thousands every year to triple store images that we create for clients. Not many people do what we do,

but if memories are something important to you, you will take the highest measures to protect them.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A PROFESSIONAL FAMILY SHOT? Different professionals operate differently, but our focus is making it easy for the family. Many people don’t like to be in front of the camera, don’t know how to pose, hate the “fake smile” and overly posed picture. We simplify it for them so they come in and out with a smile on their face.

TIPS FOR ANZA MEMBERS WANTING TO GET GREAT SHOTS AT THE MELBOURNE CUP? Have a couple of glasses of champagne, enjoy yourself and let me handle it!

Favourite photography destination in the world?

I have not finished exploring the world, however, I love Bhutan and Peru so far… love the people, culture, nature… just about everything about these two countries.

Favourite photo of all time?

I would have to say pictures of my children jumping in a puddle of water during a rainy day. It’s hung on my studio wall, and every client who walks past loves it too.

Favourite word or trick you use to get people to smile?

Tell them don’t smile… seriously… don’t smile. www.tomato.sg • www.facebook.com/tomato.sg

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