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THE AUSTRALI AN & NEW Z EALAND ASSOCIATION January/February 2020

Singapore

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020

Back to School • WELLNESS & SLEEP • STUDY ROUTINES

• TECH TIPS • GOAL SETTING • FRIENDSHIPS

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E DI TOR’S NOTE

WELCOME

“Well, hello there, 2020. Aren’t you looking fresh and full of possibilities?”

aving just spent the past few weeks lolling between the beach and pool, catching up with friends and rellos, and eating and imbibing far too much – I’m ready for this decade to begin in earnest, bringing with it a clean slate, and lots of opportunities for adventure. To welcome you to a new year, this special double issue is the biggest and boldest I’ve edited for ANZA – 84 pages packed with ideas, tips and advice on heading back to the office, starting a new school year, sticking to those resolutions, finding health and wellness, and exploring this beautiful city and all it offers – from quirky neighbourhoods, to delicious local food, culture, and entertainment. If you’re a recent arrival, then turn to page 18 for newbie tips from a seasoned expat. We’re in celebration mode here at ANZA HQ; uniting our chopsticks to toss the prosperity salad for Chinese New Year; grabbing a sausage sanger at our Great Australia Day BBQ; and toasting the good fortune of being a Kiwi with a glass of L&P and a handful of pineapple lumps at the Waitangi Day Celebrations.

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

So, what are you going to achieve this year? What burning desire are you going to fulfil? What trip are you going to plan? What job or promotion are you going for? What course or class are you going to book? There’s nothing like a fresh calendar to galvanise wishlists, dreams, and plans. My inbox is always open if you want to share your Singapore journey with our readers. Drop me a line at editor@anza.org.sg if you have a story idea. Pip Harry, Editor editor@anza.org.sg

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

ADVERTISING Deborah Gillies marketing@anza.org.sg

EVENTS Helena Biggin events@anza.org.sg

ACCOUNTS Ellie Mills accounts@anza.org.sg

WEBSITE Geoff King web@anza.org.sg

ADMINISTRATION Kerry Abdallah admin@anza.org.sg

COMMUNICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP Trudy Nearhos membership@anza.org.sg

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

DESIGN Christina Lim design@anza.org.sg

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FEATURES 18 NEWBIES ESSENTIALS GUIDE

Just landed? Here’s your guide to navigating life in Singapore.

26 UNIQUE SINGAPORE ACTIVITIES

Looking to do something new on the island? Step this way…

28 CO-WORKING SPACES

Gone are the days of 9-5 offices. Check out the latest co-working innovation.

34 BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL

Make the transition from holidays to hallways smooth and stress-free.

42 CALLING THE SHOTS

Wildlife filmmaker Claire Clements is gaining accolades in Singapore and around the world.

44 WELLNESS WEEKEND

Kickstart the new year with a visit to Thanyapura Health and Wellness Resort.

48 FIT TIPS

UFIT personal trainers give expert advice on setting attainable fitness goals.

56 BARISTA ACADEMY

Learn how to pour the perfect coffee at Common Man Coffee Roasters’ Barista Academy.

59 CHINESE NEW YEAR GUIDE

All the best feasting, festivities and fun on offer this Lunar New Year.

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Editor’s Note President’s Message Post It Partner’s Page What’s On Australian High Commission New Zealand High Commission Check Out – Geylang ANZA Tours Out & About: Let’s Get Quizzical ANZA Click! Photography

58 Hotspots EAT 60 Tuckerbox 62 Tastebuds 64 Wandering Yogi 66 Soul Fuel 68 ANZA Groups, Click! 70 ANZA Sports 80 Membership Benefits 82 New Members/Classifieds 84 10 Minutes With…

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PRESI DENT ’S MES S AG E

G’DAY

must say this every year, but Christmas and New Years has certainly raced by! I hope you all had an outstanding time wherever you were. To welcome everyone back to Singapore we have a double issue for you, with lots of useful content for goal setting, living a balanced, healthy life in Singapore, and getting back into the swing of school and work. This is a very exciting time for ANZA with our Great Australia Day BBQ, in partnership with the Australian International School (AIS). At this time of year, we also welcome many new members to our ANZA family and to the sunny shores of Singapore. Congratulations on selecting Singapore as your country of choice, and ANZA as your association of choice. I applaud your decision making! We also have Waitangi Day and Chinese New Year, so a big time for celebration, community and family. We certainly can’t forget Valentine’s Day for the romantics among us - what a tremendous start to 2020. As we enter a new year, I’d also like to take the opportunity to say thanks to all the contributors to this magazine over the last year. We are very proud of each issue. Thanks also to all our members, sponsors, executive and staff, whose contributions are integral to the ongoing growth and success of ANZA. Most of all, as always, my most heartfelt thanks to our passionate army of volunteers. Every activity, every event, every game, every little thing that we do in ANZA can be traced back to the heroic efforts of our current volunteers and the innumerable volunteers who came in the decades before us. Every time I witness their efforts it brings a little smile to my face and the world becomes an easier place to be. Best wishes for the year ahead!

PJ Roberts, President

ANZA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CO-PATRONS His Excellency Bruce Gosper, High Commissioner for Australia | Her Excellency Jo Tyndall, High Commissioner for New Zealand CHARITIES PATRON Antonia Kidman

President PJ Roberts

Vice President Adam Martin

Treasurer Zenaida Bharucha

Executive Secretary Mark Neo

Community Services Coordinator Andrew Wratt

Membership Secretary Megan Kinder

Committee Member Philip Simmonds

Committee Member Don Northey

Committee Member Tristan Perry

Committee Member Lee Carsley

Committee Member Danny Tauroa

Committee Member Louise Jones

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Joint Sports Coordinator Marnie Watson

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HAPPY DAYS! GREAT AUSTRALIA DAY BBQ Australian International School 1 Lorong Chuan Singapore 556818 Sun 9 Feb, 2pm-6pm What better way to celebrate Australia Day in Singapore than by joining a few thousand of your mates for an outdoor barbeque? On Sunday 9 February for the eigth fun-filled year, ANZA and the Australian International School (AIS) will host the Great Australia Day BBQ, proudly presented by HSBC. Join us as we fire up the grill, chill the esky, and rock out to live Aussie band The Kicks. Bring the kids and let them loose on the face painting station, dunk tanks, bouncy castles, slip ‘n’ slides and backyard sports. Browse markets, try pop-up arts and crafts workshops, and sample excellent coffee, ice-cream and other delicious eats.

MEET A FEATURED PARTNER What does HSBC offer expats in Singapore? From planning to settling in Singapore, HSBC offers expats one-stop solutions for their banking and financial needs. More importantly, our ability to offer a global view of their HSBC accounts and ease of fund transfer across markets means they can manage their finances wherever they may be. What’s your favourite ANZA event? My favourite ANZA event is the Great Australia Day BBQ. It’s a great event for Australian families living in ALICE FOK Singapore to gather and share their experiences. Head of Customer What’s your one tip for newcomers to Singapore? Proposition and It’s a very cosmopolitan city with multiple cultures. Enjoy Marketing the dynamics and gourmet scene. Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Where’s a special place you like to take visitors? HSBC Bank (Singapore) Jewel Changi Airport, which has increasingly become Limited an icon of Singapore. HSBC is proud to be the sponsor of the majestic 40-metre world’s tallest indoor waterfall – The HSBC Rain Vortex, which is one of the centrepiece attractions at Jewel and has drawn millions of visitors since its launch.

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Australian International School 1 Lorong Chuan Singapore 556818 Sun 16 Feb, 2pm-6pm

Kiwis unite! New Zealand’s Waitangi Day will be celebrated on Sunday 16 February at For both AIS. Enjoy a glass of NZ events: Don’t wine, beer or bubbles forget to and a sausage sizzle bring your while the little ones are water bottle, sunscreen and entertained by AIS’s Early togs! Years Specialists, craft, face-painting, games and waterplay.

DID YOU KNOW? The twelve zodiac signs of the Lunar New Year are, in cyclical order – rat (this year, 2020), ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. – Raelene Tan

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WHAT’S ON

BREAKING DOWN DOORS In the new orchestral concert, The Doors - Reimagined Australian performer and End of Fashion frontman Justin Burford brings to life the iconic music of American rock heroes, The Doors and relives the legacy of their charismatic frontman, Jim Morrison. What are your earliest memories of The Doors music? I discovered The Doors around the same time I discovered Nirvana. It was the early 90s and nostalgia films like Forrest Gump and Oliver Stone’s The Doors were huge, along with their soundtracks. I had painted a mural on my bedroom wall of Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain.

What drew you to performing in The Doors Reimagined? The opportunity to get into the head of one of my idols. Jim Morrison is such an interesting character to explore. There are so many contradicting shades of light and dark. And to hear these songs I grew up loving being interpreted by a symphony orchestra. It makes for powerful stuff.

Did you study Jim Morrison’s performance style? Absolutely, I studied the way he moves and carries himself. It’s all very Jim. He was the Lizard King, after all. I listened to his speaking voice a lot, too. I wanted to get as much of his nuances as possible. But at the end of the day it’s only my interpretation, so I need to keep some room in there for me.

Which The Doors track really lights your fire? I love The Crystal Ship. It’s so haunting and intersects Jim’s lyrical genius with the ingenuity of the band’s musicianship. The big party numbers are also great fun and I let loose on songs like Touch Me and Roadhouse Blues.

What’s happening in 2020 for End of Fashion? A brand-new End of Fashion album is well on the way. We are about halfway through tracking the record and have already added a handful of the new songs to the live set. Plus, a lot more live shows and touring to come. Things are just beginning to heat up.

Anything you’d like to do in Singapore while you’re here? I’d really like to see the Gardens by the Bay and eat amazing food. Most of all I’d like to get lost exploring the streets, taking in the gorgeous architecture. It really is an utterly beautiful place. I’m so excited.

What are you most looking forward to in 2020? Everything! There are so many incredible things happening just around the corner. I can’t wait to do them all. Playing music with my band, travelling the world with this show. I say bring it all on!

Any new year’s resolutions? Appreciate what I have. 10 anza

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THE DOORS – REIMAGINED Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands An orchestral concert, weaving through the songs of the revered band, The Doors – including Light My Fire, Touch Me, LA Woman, Riders on the Storm, Break on Through, and more. Bringing the collective memory of Morrison to life for this special occasion is End of Fashion frontman, Justin Burford.

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HUAYI – CHINESE FESTIVAL OF ARTS Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Usher in the Year of Rat with performances by Chinese artists or take your little one along to Parent-Child Workshops, designed for families to learn more about Chinese music, drama and craft. Check the website for details. esplanade.com

SINGAPORE FRINGE FESTIVAL Various locations The M1 Singapore Fringe Festival is an annual arts festival of thought-provoking theatre, dance, music, visual arts and mixed media by international and local artists. This year’s theme is “My Country and My People”. singaporefringe.com

29 JAN – 16 FEB

KIDSFEST! 2020 Victoria Theatre Annual children’s theatre festival, KidsFest! is back with The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child and Stick Man by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, and Mr Men and Little Miss by Roger Hargreaves. kidsfest.com.sg

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31 JAN – 1 FEB Kiran West

LIGHT TO NIGHT FESTIVAL Civic District This year’s festival takes on the theme “Invisible Cities”, drawing inspiration from the novel by Italian writer Italo Calvino. Visitors can contemplate literature as they enjoy artworks that evolve from day to night.

SMBC SINGAPORE OPEN Serapong Course, Sentosa Golf Club The SMBC Singapore Open returns with some of the world’s top golfers. England’s Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson from Sweden and American Matt Kuchar – the gold, silver and bronze medallists respectively at the Rio 2016 Olympics – are the star players in this US$1 million event. Tip: kids under 12 can watch the event for free. smbcsingaporeopen.com

21 – 23 FEB

HAMBURG BALLET - THE LADY OF CAMELLIAS Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay The Hamburg Ballet presents one of choreographer John Neumeier’s most beloved works. This unconventional ballet performance tells the tragic tale of Marguerite, a beautiful courtesan secretly suffering from tuberculosis, whose life takes a turn when she falls in love. esplanade.com

Graham Tolbert and Crystal Quinn

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BON IVER – LIVE IN SINGAPORE The Star Theatre Bon Iver is an American indie folk band founded in 2006 by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon. The iconic indie outfit from Eau Claire, Wisconsin will be showcasing their unique sound, and songs from their recently released fourth album, titled i,i. Tickets from $89, Sistic.

CHINGAY PARADE F1 Pit Building Chingay 2020 is themed “Colours in Harmony” – expect a dynamic, rainbow-hued showcase of Singapore’s multiculturalism and diversity. About 6,000 volunteer performers will be involved in the vibrant floats and performances, which include a flying dragon, lights, lasers, fireworks, stilt walkers and art displays. chingay.org.sg

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SINGAPORE URBAN POLO 2020 - PRESENTED BY FWD INSURANCE Marina Bay South Set against the iconic Marina Bay Sands, this polo event offers a collision of sporting adrenaline and great music, as top polo players compete alongside beats from Singapore’s leading DJs. Put on oversized sunnies and get ready to stomp the divots, view some of the world’s best polo players in action and enjoy the finer things in life. Tickets at urbanpolo.com.sg January/February 2020 anza

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AUSTR ALIAN HIG H C OM M IS SION

SCIENCE AND INNOVATION A KEY FOCUS FOR AUSTRALIA IN SINGAPORE IN 2020

Australian High Commission Singapore

Tel 6836 4100 Fax 6737 5481

STAY CONNECTED Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/ AustraliaInSingapore LinkedIn: linkedin.com/ company/ahc-sg Twitter: @AusHCSG

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Moderator Dr Juliana Chan introduces the Panel (R). Dr Virginia Cha from the National University of Singapore (NUS) poses a question to the Panel

hat are the technologies that will transform societies in the next two decades? How can governments help citizens become more educated about science and evidence-based solutions to our greatest challenges? These were just some of the big questions tackled by an expert panel we convened with Asian Scientist Magazine late last year to mark one year since our Good Science = Great Business 2018 Festival. Our distinguished speakers were CSIRO’s Professor Mario Herrero; ACS Nano’s Editor-inChief, Professor Paul Weiss; Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority’s Ms Jane Lim; and, the Earth Observatory of Singapore’s Associate Professor Adam Switzer. Moderated by Wildtype Media CEO and Asian Scientist Magazine Editorin-Chief, Dr Juliana Chan, the panel discussed the impact of STEM on society and business with an audience of around 100 researchers, civil servants, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, startup founders and industry experts. Not only was the event inspiring and thoughtprovoking, it set the scene for our continued focus on promoting Australia’s science and innovation capability in 2020, particularly in digital transformation and the transition to a circular economy.

DIGITAL ECONOMY

The ASEAN digital economy is projected to grow to US$200 billion by 2025, with e-commerce accounting for US$88 billion of that growth. A meeting between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in June 2019 kick-started work on a landmark Australia-

Singapore Digital Economy Agreement. The Agreement will cover a broad range of new areas of bilateral cooperation, including digital trade facilitation, e-invoicing, e-payments, fintech, digital identity and AI. The Agreement will enhance digital trade opportunities for our companies with Singapore and the region. Formal negotiations are underway and we are working to finalise the Agreement by early 2020.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Globally, 90 billion tonnes of primary materials are extracted and used each year. Yet, only nine per cent of what we use is recycled. This is not only unsustainable, but has significant health and environmental impacts. Singapore is working to pursue a circular economy, for example by reducing food waste and increasing domestic food production to 30 per cent by 2030. These national goals present exciting opportunities for Australian companies with expertise in waste management, water management, packaging and agri-tech. Our expertise is already being acknowledged by Singapore through partnerships and contract awards and we will continue to promote this capability in 2020. Keep an eye out for our industry events. Singapore is Australia’s largest trade and investment partner in South-East Asia. As two vibrant and open economies, we share a vision for improved economic integration. Our populations also adopt new technology at high levels. Australia and Singapore are natural partners in science and innovation and we will continue to strengthen this collaboration in 2020.

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NEW ZEAL A N D HIG H C OM M IS SION

HAPPY NEW YEAR

NEW ZEALANDER'S HAVE PLENTY TO CELEBRATE, WITH WAITANGI DAY IN FEBRUARY AND THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSIONER. and exciting. I’m looking forward to welcoming and working with our new team members, enjoying my first Chinese New Year and Waitangi Day here, and celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and New Zealand. Happy New Year to one and all – may this new decade be the best one yet!

New Zealand High Commission Singapore One George Street, Level 21-04 Singapore 049145 Tel 6235 9966 Fax 6536 8180 nzhc.sin@mfat.govt.nz

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A MESSAGE FROM HIGH COMMISSIONER JO TYNDALL

It's hard to believe it’s nearly been a year since I arrived in Singapore. The time has flown by, and perhaps that’s because 2019 was a true “voyage of discovery”. Undoubtedly, the highlight of my year was Prime Minister Ardern’s stop-over in Singapore for the launch of the Enhanced Partnership (EP) in May. We are fortunate to have been given the platform of the EP to step up our engagement with communities in Singapore and New Zealand, and this was a core focus of our work in 2019. Some examples include informal briefing sessions at the High Commission and a business-focused weeklong EP Roadshow in New Zealand. The moments between ministerial visits and official events form an equally important part of 2019. I was deeply moved by the poignant dawn service on ANZAC Day, felt proud of being a New Zealander at the launch of the Astrolabewhakaterenga exhibit, and when I toured the impressive NZ Pavilion at Singapore FinTech Festival. I’m also grateful for the chance to experience and absorb all that Singapore has to offer – colourful Gardens by the Bay, countless delicious cuisines, and the generous welcome to be part of holidays, ranging from NDP to Hari Raya. Amidst all the highlights, we are sad to be saying goodbye in early 2020 to Deputy High Commissioner Laura Grey, First Secretary Julian Grey, Trade Commissioner Hayley Horan, and Defence Adviser GPCAPT Greg Burroughs. Each of them has shown tremendous passion and commitment to advancing our work in Singapore and has been an invaluable asset to our team. More personally, they have supported my transition into the role of High Commissioner, sharing their expertise and knowledge on Singapore. They'll be greatly missed. It’s been a thrilling year, and 2020 promises to be no less full

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSIONER

Peter Kemp arrived on 9 January to take up the role of New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner. He was previously Private Secretary for New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Rt Hon Winston Peters and has worked mainly on Pacific foreign policy and development issues over the last decade. “I’m happy to have arrived in Singapore with my wife Temira and two children Noah and Alba,” says Peter. “The children are looking forward to seeing monitor lizards in the Botanical Gardens, while Temira and I can’t wait to check out all the good food on offer.”

WAITANGI DAY CELEBRATIONS

Join us at this year’s free Waitangi Day Celebrations on Sunday, 16 February 2020 at AIS. #WD2020 promises to be bigger and better. There will be entertainment options galore for the kids, heaps of delicious Kiwi food and drinks, and the chance to win a pair of return flights to New Zealand! More information: nzchambersg.eventbank.com/event/ waitangi-day-family-celebrations

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Geylang is Singapore’s most famous red-light district, but there’s so much more to this hood. The area has a fascinating history, quirky shops and delicious eats. Local resident and soon-to-be tour guide Kathy Ferrer discovers ten off the grid Geylang destinations.

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1 GEYLANG FIRE STATION 29 PAYA LEBAR ROAD 409005 Marked for conservation in 2007 this Art-Deco gem proudly stands sentry at the street corner it served for 73 years. Eventually renamed the Paya Lebar Fire Station it’s the second oldest fire station in Singapore after its multicoloured big brother on Hill Street. Last occupied by a fitness centre it’s currently available for commercial lease.

2 GEYLANG SERAI HERITAGE GALLERY 1 ENGKU AMAN TURN 408528

pa.gov.sg/our-network/wisma-geylangserai/facilities One of the National Heritage Board’s newest cultural galleries opened in January 2019, providing a wealth of information about the origins of Singapore’s oldest Malay enclave. It occupies part of the sprawling Wisma Geylang Serai community centre, which also houses a handful of Asian restaurants and shops. Its neighbour, the Geylang Serai Wet Market is one of Singapore’s largest and most vibrant markets.

3 FORMER QUEEN’S THEATRE Back in the 1930s when a dollar could buy you a cinema ticket, moviegoers flocked here to watch their first Charlie Chaplin film. Originally called Wembley Cinema and then Ritz Cinema, it also featured Malay, Indonesian, European and sometimes Egyptian movies. Its last screening was in 1982.

4 DON LECHON GRANDLINK SQUARE, 511 GUILLEMARD ROAD 399849

facebook.com/donlechonsingapore A quaint little corner restaurant with alfresco dining by the Kallang river, this dining destination has grown to expand its market beyond its Filipino clientele. Come here for a serving of their house specialty, “lechon”, which means roast suckling pig in Tagalog, something most Filipinos can’t prepare themselves at home because, well, not everyone has a roasting pit and five hours to kill.

5 JB AH MENG 534 GEYLANG ROAD 389490, 6741 2418

facebook.com/pages/JB-Ah-Meng Ever since this zi char (home-style Chinese) restaurant earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand stamp in 2016 it’s attracted a queue of waitlisters outside. Its rooms are wallpapered with photos of the owner and his celebrity guests - from Spanish Michelin chef Ferran Adria to American comedienne Melissa McCarthy. Service is not the friendliest but don’t take it personally. Their goals are to be fast, efficient and fresh from 5.30pm-2am! Don’t miss the house specialties - White Pepper Crab and San Lou Bee Hoon, a seafood dish with crispy rice vermicelli. Call ahead to book a table.

6 ENG TIANG HUAT CULTURAL SHOP 10 LORONG 24A 398524

facebook.com/chineseculturalshop Prepare to meet one of the nicest, most interesting locals around, plus his friendly giant dog, Hugo. Jeffrey is a 33rd generation Teochew whose charming prewar shophouse is a literal treasure trove of stories from Old Singapore. Learn how his grandfather, a humble tailor, secretly supported the less fortunate, and how a prediction that the old man would die twice came true! Touch an ancient tapestry. Leaf through handwritten artefacts. Take part in an impromptu Peking opera ensemble. Entrance fee is $10 for ANZA members with a minimum of 10 guests per visit.

7 THE PANIC ROOM 311A GEYLANG ROAD 389350

thepanicroom.com.sg Ironically, this curious little barbershop is run by a laid-back bunch of blokes whose passion is to keep customers pampered and refreshed as well as well-coiffed. Don’t mind the tattoos. They are Jedis with scissors. And their shelves hold a plethora of grooming products for the ultimate Dude’s Day, including Uppercut Deluxe from Down Under. Vinyl records sold separately. Book ahead.

8 MUNCH MUNCH 371 GUILLEMARD ROAD 399779

facebook.com/sgmunchmunch Shuffle back to 1980s Singapore with a colourful sampling of sweets, treats and traditional toys. This corner store aims to recreate the old school feel of Mama shops (“Mama” meaning uncle in Tamil), where Indian men sold sundries in kiosks underneath HDB buildings. Items on the shelf may not all be familiar. (Care for a butter cigarette stick?) Leave with a mouth full of Magic Rocks and a game of fivestones in your pocket.

9 SSVP SHOP 501 GEYLANG ROAD 389459

ssvpshop.sg The neighborhood’s newest thrift store carries a well-curated collection of unique finds. Before you hit the racks, say hello to the sunny gaggle of volunteers that restock them. They are parishioners of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, a lay Catholic organisation that began in 19th century France and came to Singapore in 1951. Proceeds of their sales support some 3,000 FINS or “friends in need”- underprivileged children, migrants, and elderly folk. Retail therapy that’s good for the soul and the pocket.

10 DESMOND’S CREATION (SIK BAO SIN) 592 GEYLANG ROAD 389531

facebook.com/pages/Desmonds-Creation Another Michelin favourite, this Bib Gourmand eatery was on the 2019 list. With only one chef in the kitchen (himself!) owner Desmond Chia is unapologetic about the waiting time (as long as an hour and a half ) and the menu (only 13 items), which includes Sweet and Sour Pork, Steamed Pork with Salted Fish, Ginger Chicken and Tofu Prawns. Quality trumps quantity on his turf. That said, reservations are allowed only for groups of 10 or more.

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NEWBIES ESSENTIALS:

A Guide To Navigating Life In Singapore

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Just landed at Changi? Welcome! Karola Clark offers tried and tested tips for making the most of life in Singapore. GROCERY SHOPPING: Redmart. Part of the online shopping behemoth Lazada, Redmart is an onlineonly supermarket that offers quick delivery (sometimes same day), within a two-hour window of your choice. It has a wide range of goods and international foods. redmart.lazada.sg These are the cheapest of the big supermarket chains, with locations all over the island. Both also offer online shopping and delivery. fairprice.com.sg, giant.sg

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Slightly pricier than Giant and Fairprice, the advantage of these two chains is the upmarket international product range and the convenient locations. coldstorage.com.sg As well as being an interesting experience, Singapore’s wet markets offer a good variety of cheap produce and advice from knowledgeable stallholders. One of the biggest wet markets is Little India’s Tekka Market. It has many stalls selling meat, vegetables, fruit, and every herb and spice you could ever need (check out the stall churning freshly grated coconut to Taxis and public transport are safe, clean and cheap. Comfort Delgro is the largest taxi company in make coconut milk). Tiong Singapore, with a handy app to book and pay for rides. Grab and Gojek are ridesharing apps. Grab Bahru Market has a great bought out Uber in Singapore and has a large pool of drivers, while Gojek is a relative newcomer seafood section and also to the scene. To navigate Singapore’s extensive MRT and bus network, try the MyTransport app, or sells beautiful orchids and the Explore Singapore app. If you want other flowers. There are to drive in Singapore, you can use your plenty of other wet markets foreign licence for up to 12 months. all around the island and it’s After that you will need to convert to a worth becoming familiar Singaporean driving licence by sitting a with your local one. theory test and then applying to convert Open 24 your licence. Planning to buy a car, do hours, it’s usually hectic check your licence requirements with and crowded and easy to your insurer first, as you may be required get lost, but you can find to have a Singaporean licence. gov.sg/ anything you ever wanted news/content/ecitizen-how-to-convert-ain this multi-level store. foreign-driving-licence From watches to luggage to hardware to Swiss chocolate

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GETTING AROUND:

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and obscure Indian spices, Mustafa is the place. And it’s cheap. Go early on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds. mustafa.com.sg If you’re missing Aussie or Kiwi produce, there’s a few online shops to help you out. Try thefishwives.com, farmersmarket.com. sg or sashasfinefoods.com for meat and seafood. If you like to pick your produce out personally, head to Foodie Marketplace in Tiong Bahru or Katong for good quality meat at reasonable prices. foodiemarketplace.com.sg

Speciality shops.

GETTING A HELPER

MEDICAL ISSUES

Singapore has an excellent health system. When you need a GP, you can visit either a government polyclinic or a private clinic. A polyclinic is usually the cheapest option, but you may have long wait times and you will see whichever doctor is available rather than the same one every time. hospitals.sg/polyclinics Private clinics are found island-wide. Some, like International Medical Clinic (imc-healthcare.com), also offer paediatrics and other services. If you need a hospital, you can choose between public hospitals (like Singapore General Hospital, National University Hospital and KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital), or private hospitals like Mount Elizabeth, Gleneagles or Raffles. All have Accident and Emergency departments. The public hospitals are generally larger and may have more specialists available, but wait times can be longer.

A great helper becomes part of the family

Full-time household help is a huge benefit of living in Singapore. Having an employee living in your house might not be for everyone, but here are a few tips if you want to try it. The first step is doing the Employers’ Orientation Programme. This three-hour program is conducted by the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) and can be done online or in person. All first-time employers need to do it before they hire a helper. Next, do a budget to make sure you can really afford a helper. As well as her monthly salary (depending on her experience this could be anywhere from $550 - $1000), you’ll need to pay a monthly levy to the MoM, currently $300. Some people may be eligible to claim a tax rebate for this levy, ask your accountant for advice. You also need to arrange her health insurance and pay a bond to the MoM. Many local insurance companies offer packages that include both. Depending on your insurance level, this could be around $200 - $500 for the duration of her two-year contract. Check out anda.com.sg or income. com.sg for insurance packages. Some employers offer a food allowance, others include their helper’s items with their own groceries. You may also consider contributing to costs such as phone and travel (taxis/MRT card). At the end of each two-year contract, you are obliged to pay for your helper to take home leave, including her flights. If she elects not to go, you pay her the equivalent in cash. To find your helper, use a maid agency or personal recommendations. Monitor the Singapore expat Facebook forums, or ask your friends if they know anyone who is leaving Singapore and wants to transfer their helper. Agencies will complete the paperwork for you. You can also opt to do it yourself online or use a service to help you tackle the forms. January/February 2020 anza

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DATE: Saturday 18 January 2020 TIME: 3pm-6pm MEET: 2.50pm, Corner of Neil and Everton Roads, at the pergola in front of Block 3 and behind the bus stop. Closest MRT Outram Park. DRESS CODE: Respectful dress COST: Member $45, nonmember $55

Celebrate Chinese New Year

Chinatown is always fascinating, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. Local guide Charlotte will explain the customs and traditions of this colourful holiday. Drop by a bakery that makes traditional Chinese cakes, meet sellers of incense and paper money, see beautiful pussy willows and kumquats, and visit a clan house and temple. The tour will end at the Chinatown Complex where you can opt to eat at the famous Smith Street Noodle Shop (at your own expense).

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The Magic of Thaipusam

DATE: Saturday 8 February TIME: 4pm-7pm MEET: 3.50pm, Carpark in front of Newton Food Centre, MRT Newton. COST: Member: $30, nonmember: $35

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Enjoy the atmosphere of the Thaipusam Hindu festival in one of the only places in the world to continue this tradition. See devotees entering a trance to have their bodies pierced by metal spikes and hooks. A colourful procession then takes place with participants carrying richly decorated ‘kavadis’ on a barefoot, 4km walk between temples. We take a bus! Our guide Charlotte will explain the legends and rituals of Thaipusam. At the end of the procession devotees take out the spikes without a drop of blood. A truly magical experience, not to be missed.

Amazing Race for Charity

DATE: Saturday 29 February TIME: 9:30am -11:30am MEETING POINT: 9.20am, Nicoll Highway MRT Exit A. NOTE: Finishing at the Parkview Square 600 Northbridge Rd (next to Bugis MRT). COST: Member $20, child $10, non-member $25

Experience Holi in Little India

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Singapore Biennale 2019 at the National Gallery

DATE: Tuesday 18 February TIME: 10am - 12pm MEET: 9.50am, ticket counter B1, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrews Road, 178957. MRT City Hall. COST: Member: $25, nonMEMBER: $30, plus entry fee to National Gallery of $20 for non-Singaporeans/ non-PR.

A docent at the Singapore Art Museum will guide us through this international exhibit, which takes place every two years in Singapore. Explore over 70 artists from South East Asia and beyond, with newly commissioned contemporary works. This Biennale edition will feature artists from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, France and America. Afterwards, join your new friends with a lunch on the rooftop at Aura Sky Lounge.

Gather friends and family for a fun, adventure-filled exploration of Kampong Glam. While following clues, learn interesting facts about one of Singapore’s oldest neighbourhoods. Discover hidden gems, amazing cafes, bars and unique shops. From a trading and religious port to a bustling art and culture precinct, Kampong Glam has it all. This tour will lead you through the homes of Sea Gypsies, past spice gardens, parks, galleries, cafes and more, in a game of clues. Unlock the stories of Kampong Glam while you solve riddles along the way.

DATE: Thursday 5 March TIME: 9:30am-12:30pm MEETING POINT: 9.20am, Little India MRT, Exit C street level. COST: Member: $40, nonmember: $50

Discover the backstreets of Little India during the vibrant Holi festival time. Hear the story of the Tan Teng Niah house, built in the 1900s alongside the cattle and brick factories. See street murals and meet the fruit and vegetable vendors and garland makers on Buffalo Road. Delight in the colour of traditional saris and relish the flavours of a local hawker market. Brave the Mustafa Centre, where we will explore endless shopping options. Our tour concludes on the upper level where we can choose to enjoy an Indian lunch.

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OUT & ABOUT

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Segway tours

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Have you done Gardens by the Bay and the National Gallery a thousand times? If you’re looking for something new to do in Singapore, KAROLA CLARK has the solution.

See the famous city sights from a totally new perspective, balancing on a Segway. O-Ride SG offers two- or threehour itineraries or get a group together for a customised experience. The tour starts off with a bit of Segway practice at the National Stadium in Kallang. Once you’re confident, head off to see the sights with your knowledgeable local guide. You’ll glide past famous landmarks like Marina Barrage, the ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands and the Double Helix Bridge. The two-hour highlights itinerary starts from $80, book at oridesg.com

Tiger Brewery Tour

In its 80-year history, this local beer has now grown to achieve international acclaim. The Tiger Brewery Tour will show you each step of the brewing process, from milling the malt to packaging. Then you’ll be taught how to tap the perfect pint of draught beer. Finish off at the Tiger Tavern for a beer appreciation session. Don’t forget to drop by the giftshop for exclusive and unique Tiger merchandise. The hour-long tour runs every Tuesday to Sunday in the afternoons (various timings). Book online at tigerbrewerytour.com.sg for discount prices, prices start from $18 for adults. Children are also welcome.

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Haw Par Villa’s night tour

Haw Par Villa – a park founded by eccentric millionaire and creator of Tiger Balm, Aw Boon Haw – just got a little creepier with its ‘Journey to Hell’. This night-time tour shows off the famous 10 Courts of Hell, whose depictions of judgment in the afterlife take on a new level of horror in the dark; visit the King of Ghosts; experience a sneak preview of the park’s upcoming Hell’s Museum and see the Aw family memorials. Best to leave the kids at home for this one! Every Friday night from 6.30pm. Adults $20, Concession $15, book at journeys.com.sg/tosw/the-ticket-shop

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History tours

Travel back to Singapore’s World War II days with a tour of Fort Canning’s underground war bunker, or a bus tour of important war locations. Battlebox tour: Built in 1936, the Battlebox was a WWII British underground command centre inside Fort Canning Hill. It was part of the headquarters of Malaya Command, the army which defended Malaya and Singapore in WWII. It was inside the Battlebox that the British made the decision to surrender Singapore to the invading Japanese on 15 February 1942. Recreations of events, along with war artefacts and knowledgeable, entertaining guides, make this a fascinating tour. battlebox.com.sg War Trail by Changi Museum: This bus tour commemorates the brave men and women who fought during World War II in Malaya and Singapore, and their subsequent internment. In Changi, visit the site of many POW camps during the Japanese Occupation. At the Straits of Johor, learn about the Singapore defence strategy then discover part of old Singapore at the quaint Changi Village to learn about its role in the war. The tour also visits Kranji War Cemetery. changimuseum.sg/visiting-the-museum/tours

Urban farm tours

Take a guided tour through the peaceful Bollywood Veggies farm in Kranji. In this urbanised city, Bollywood is a great spot for both kids and adults to learn about various plants and their uses, and find out more about sustainable farming. The guided tour takes 30 mins and the Bollywood team recommends combining it with a potting class. For a more in-depth experience, gather a group and book a farm adventure. Choose from a harvest treasure hunt, nature art activities, rice paddy planting and terrarium making, traditional medicine seminars, and cooking classes. Try the fabulous restaurant, Poison Ivy. Guided tours and potting classes $15 each, book at bollywoodveggies.com/events-activities/ farm-tours-activities

National Parks Coast to Coast Trail

National Parks launched this 36km cross-Singapore trail in April 2019. From Jurong Lake Gardens, follow parks, nature areas and park connectors all the way to Coney Island Park in Singapore’s north east. Struggling to get your kiddos outside? entice them by downloading the trail’s mobile app. This interactive guide has fun educational insights and virtual treasure-hunting activities. Divide the trail into smaller sections for an easier walk, or tackle the whole thing in one day. Highlights include the Jurong Lake Gardens with its forest playground and water play; Bukit Batok Nature Park; Botanic Gardens; the playgrounds and waterways of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, the Sengkang Floating Wetland, Punggol Waterway Park and the Casuarina Boardwalk at Coney Island. nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-naturereserves/coast-to-coast January/February 2020 anza

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Gone are the days of 9-5 offices. Want to work from a swanky CBD office today, a beautiful shophouse tomorrow? We talk to GAURAV JOSHI, co-founder of workbuddy, an app that puts Singapore’s co-working spaces at your fingertips. What is workbuddy? Workbuddy offers access to over 30 coworking spaces in Singapore. We found that what most professionals really value nowadays is flexibility. Having the choice to work close to home one day, or to be near their clients, children’s school or even their gym, makes a big difference. It helps with work-life balance and productivity (less time commuting), and gives them autonomy and flexibility to design their day around what’s important to them.

The Working Capitol

How did the idea for workbuddy come about? Co-working spaces in Singapore have tripled since 2015, partly due to rising office rents and partly to meet the need for flexible working. However, we discovered that despite the co-working space options, many people were still sticking to their local café or working from home, because co-working space memberships still required them to commute or commit to year-long contracts. People don’t want to pay for unused space. That’s when we thought of a monthly membership that offers an allaccess pass to a variety of locations – and workbuddy was born.

How does it work? You download the workbuddy app and choose a monthly membership – 5 visits a month for $129, or unlimited visits for $299. Then, choose from more than 30 coworking spaces around town, book a hot desk, check in and get to work!

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What’s the benefit for freelancers? Freelancers love workbuddy because they can say goodbye – once and for all – to noisy cafés with shaky Wi-Fi, distracting home offices with attention-seeking cats, and long commutes to client meetings. Time is money! But one of the benefits they love most is having a community to connect with. Their workbuddy pass gives them access to co-working networks all over town, so they can meet fellow freelancers and new clients easily.

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What office spaces are available?

It’s for freelancers who need great workspaces but don’t like fixed contracts; entrepreneurs and start-ups who need somewhere flexible and affordable for their team; sales teams and even large companies.

We’ve partnered with awesome coworking spaces all around Singapore. Centre yourself in the CBD at Servcorp’s lush Marina Bay location or The Executive Centre’s swanky space in Frasers Tower. Enjoy the peaceful, minimalist designs

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at SPACES in the Paya Lebar Quarter and the charming shophouse neighbourhood around The Working Capitol in Chinatown.

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Calling The Shots In a male-dominated profession, Aussie wildlife film maker CLAIRE CLEMENTS is gaining accolades in Singapore and around the world.

irector and Cinematographer Claire Clements’ latest film, Wild City Singapore is narrated by Sir David Attenborough and the beautifully-shot series picked up the regional award for Best Documentary and Best Cinematography at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Claire talks to ANZA about how she found a career behind the lens.

involved in making the Wild City Singapore series with Beach House Pictures – we’ve made five films on Singapore’s wildlife for Channel News Asia. We’ve also made a film for National Geographic about our amazing urban otters. Aside from the wildlife here, I absolutely love Singapore – it’s such a vibrant, fascinating city.

Where are you from?

I’ve always loved animals and wildlife, so initially I studied zoology and ecotourism. Then I struggled to get work as a young graduate, so I travelled the world for a few years watching wildlife for fun – mainly in Asia. I ended up in China working for AusAid with wild giant pandas and a crew came to film them. I’d never realised this could be a job! I then moved to New Zealand to study a Masters in Natural History Film Making and was fortunate to get a job with a local NZ company. I started as an

I’m a bit of a global citizen. My parents are Irish and British, I was born in Australia but grew up in Asia and I eventually made a home for myself in New Zealand. I guess I’m Australian, Irish, UK, Kiwi …well that’s what my passports tell me!

Where is home right now? Right now, I have bases in Singapore, New Zealand and the UK. I’ve been making films here for around six years all about Singapore’s wildlife – yes, we have a surprising amount! I’ve mainly been

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How did you get into wildlife camera/ producing work?

intern and I’m now a Director and Camera Operator. It’s a very competitive industry so I’m lucky to have made this my career. Although the hustling never stops! As soon as I finish a film I need to try and find the next one to make.

How does your background in zoology help you capture great footage? Understanding an animal’s behaviour and biology means you can more accurately predict what they might do next and that’s how you get the shots. When filming an animal I literally start to live like them. I wake up, rest, and eat when they do!

How did you come to work with David Attenborough? Basically, we just asked him! Well, the production company I work for, Beach House Pictures, did. He agreed but he doesn’t fully confirm until he’s seen the final film and script. I’ve been incredibly privileged to have written two scripts

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Claire often shoots in wild and remote locations.

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I’ve filmed in remote mountains in New Zealand and China, grassy savannahs full of elephants in Sri Lanka, jungles in Borneo, deserts in Arizona and just about every wild habitat in Singapore. for him and directed him to read them. The last time was late 2018 when he was 93. That was a very special time as it was like catching up with a friend.

How do you work with NParks and other environmental groups? NParks is extremely supportive of the wildlife films I’m involved with. They facilitate access to locations and issue permits. They also help us to meet scientists. Other organisations, such as Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES), have been brilliant to work with.

What’s your favourite animal to shoot? Without a doubt the otters in Singapore. A close second is the Raffles banded langur – a very rare monkey here. Both incredible large mammals that we are so lucky to have. Elsewhere I would have to say any New Zealand bird. I’ve filmed shearwaters on snowy mountain peaks, huge fat Kereru (wood pigeons) feeding on berries they get ‘drunk’ on in my little backyard forest and delicate little fantails skimming around the bushes. I love birds, even though they can be hard to sell as people think they can be boring. They are not!

How does storytelling come into your work? Storytelling is the key to a successful film. You can have beautiful footage but if you don’t have a good story, no one will engage.

I have a vivid imagination and I’m bit of a dreamer so I try to channel this into my stories and scripts to make them engaging and hopefully a little bit magical.

What wild locations have you shot in? I’ve filmed in remote mountains in New Zealand and China, grassy savannahs full of elephants in Sri Lanka, jungles in Borneo, deserts in Arizona, and just about every wild habitat in Singapore.

What locations in Singapore are the best for wildlife spotting? If you go for a bike ride around Marina Bay between 7am – 9am you have an excellent chance of seeing otters – this is their peak feeding time. Gardens by the Bay also has lots of amazing birds and insect life. And then there’s the National Parks; McRitchie for monkeys, Sungei Buloh for the mangrove life – crabs, mudskippers, and huge water monitor lizards. Go early in the morning or late afternoon and be nice and quiet.

What’s the most satisfying element of your work? Definitely the people I’ve met and worked with. In Singapore, I’ve been so lucky to have met lots of people in the wildlife community, and the films simply wouldn’t be possible without them.

What’s happening in 2020? Hopefully another wildlife film in Singapore! I’m not sure yet – the life of a documentary film maker is full of uncertainty as we wait for projects to get funded. But I love this work and lifestyle and wouldn’t have it any other way. claireclementsfilms.com

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Wellness weekend PIP HARRY kickstarts the new year with a weekend visit to Thanyapura Health and Wellness Resort in Phuket.

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efore checking into Thanyapura Health and Wellness Resort, I was worried I might feel a tad inadequate. The resort is visited by elite sports teams from around the globe, and known for world class facilities. Sure enough, on arrival there are finely tuned, muscular athletes around every corner – stretching, swimming, cycling, playing a spot of ping pong, and dreaming of their medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics this year. But after taking a look around, I’m surprised at how welcoming and nurturing the resort is for us mere mortals – there are tons of low-key options for kickstarting a fitness routine, consulting the experts about nutrition, wellness and fitness, having a spa treatment, or simply taking time out by the gleaming pool. Thanyapura is a 15 minute drive from the airport, sprawling over 25 hectares of lush tropical gardens, with manicured playing fields, a fleet of tennis courts, three swimming pools (the side-by-side 25m and 50m training pools form Asia’s only FINA accredited aquatic centre) a tranquil wellness centre and spa, gyms, on site physio, chiro, osteo, and functional medicine. That’s just for starters.

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Jamie Raferty, Head of Cuisine

On arrival, I’m treated to a vegan spread that makes me re-think my meat-eating ways. The food here is absolutely delicious – Jamie Raferty, Head of Cuisine, delivers menus that are fresh, bursting with flavour and nutrients, and creatively presented. Alongside the breezy Booster juice bar and café, and the retro sports lounge, there are two main restaurants on site – Divine and DiLite. Divine is a full range à la carte eatery which serves a mix of Western and Thai dishes, whereas DiLite offers a colourful Vegan buffet. During our stay we eat almost exclusively vegetarian and vegan meals, tucking into mango sticky rice, fragrant vegetable curries, pad Thai, fresh, tangy and spicy salads, tropical fruits, and even a vegan cheesecake with a scoop of lemongrass sorbet. Portion sizes are generous and nobody goes hungry! If you want a glass of wine, or a carb loaded pizza, those are all available – this isn’t a monastery.

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Taking time out from training at the Palm Seaside, Bangtao.

Group Classes

One of the main drawcards to Thanyapura is its wide variety of rotating group classes. They offer 80 classes a week, which includes long runs, bike rides, aerial yoga, Pilates, abs and core, open water and pool swims, social tennis, spin, and athletics (there’s a full running track, naturally). I start the day with a group meditation session in shaded green gardens. Pierre Gagnon, Mind Trainer, has a soothing French accent and deep understanding of mediation and mindfulness. He gently guides us through a short meditation, designed to make us consider the role the mind plays in our actions and perceptions of the world around us. After a few laps in the enormous Olympic sized pool, I head to a session of Muay Thai boxing, held in a purpose-built gym, ring included. Trainer Ping Ping Xu offers a bone crunching handshake, promptly straps my hands and demands I start running around the small outdoor gym. It’s the middle of the day, and sweat soon starts dripping, as the class learns the basics of throwing jabs, hooks, uppercuts and kicks. There are no bouts today, thank goodness, but Ping invites me to come back the next day for a much harder session. I’ve enjoyed the class, and it really worked out my shoulders and arms, but I’ll be stepping out of the ring and retiring.

Chill Out Time

After a rest and a shower, it’s time to slow the pace of the day, with a hatha yoga session in a gorgeous studio, overlooking nearby mountains and national forest. Joining the class is an elite British triathlete, dripping from a pool session, and looking to stretch out her tight calves. While there isn’t much in walking distance from Thanyapura, there is a regular shuttle that goes to nearby Bangtao and Naithon Beaches, and the Night Market. Our group makes a booking at Palm Seaside, a hip Miami-style restaurant and bar, set on the water’s edge at Bangtao, overlooking fishing boats and a calm bay. We order a round of drinks, settle into couches and watch the sun sink, clinking to our survival of Ping’s Muay Thai class.

Health Check

Alongside incredible sports facilities, Thanyapura boasts a cutting-edge health centre, offering general health check-ups as well as body composition analysis, detox treatments, intravenous infusions, Botox and CoolSculpting.

Massage & Spa

The only way to end a trip to Thanyapura is to book a Signature Massage at the spa. Unknot all your sore, tired muscles with a soothing, but strong massage that combines sports and classic Swedish techniques. It’s a little ouchy, but in a good way - designed to reduce muscle tension, relieve aches and pains, and improve flexibility. For anyone looking to take time out, or refocus their fitness and health goals, Thanyapura has everything you need, and then some. My New Year’s resolution is to get back there as soon as I can. thanyapura.com

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UFIT Personal Trainers NATHAN WILLIAMS and LEIGH WITHERS give expert advice on setting attainable fitness goals, staying motivated and getting results. Leigh Withers

What’s the secret to picking New Year’s resolutions that are attainable and realistic? LEIGH, HEAD OF PERSONAL TRAINING: The key is to really think about why you want to achieve your goals, and make the goals smart – I want to lose 3kg and drop a dress size by 1 March is a lot more powerful than just saying ‘I want to lose weight’. With a strong reason and an emotional goal it’s so much easier to stay focused once the New Year motivation fades away (usually by February!)

What’s the best way to set a fitness routine and stick with it? LEIGH: Firstly, do something you enjoy! Also focus on creating a manageable habit. For example, ‘I will train twice a week without fail’ is a lot easier and more beneficial than saying you are going to train five times a week at 6am! That’s setting yourself up for failure. Have fun and be realistic.

What are the common excuses you hear for not exercising? NATHAN: I think the lamest one is ‘no time’. Usually this can be quickly

6 small ways to stay motivated

Health and fitness is a lifelong journey and not one that can be reached in January alone! Find a community that gives you a sense of purpose, so you stay motivated for the rest of the year, and be sensible with - LEIGH WITHERS your expectations.

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How can we avoid fitness becoming a chore? LEIGH: View your fitness as ‘training’ instead of ‘exercise’ and become results oriented. I guarantee once you achieve your first pull up or bodyweight deadlift you will find ‘training’ far more rewarding and enjoyable. Don’t just turn up and hope for the best. Having a plan, a goal, and focus will turn your fitness into a journey that not only improves your strength and confidence, but also gives you a sense of achievement.

Set achievable deadlines Have a varied training schedule

Do something you enjoy

Use weekends for activity and sunshine

Do you have some tips for great nutrition? NATHAN: Everyone is different, and you need to listen to your own body in terms of what makes you thrive and feel good. If I was to use one word that would be “fuel”. Treat food as fuel and choose only the best sources to energise your body and improve performance. LEIGH: My answer to this is always ‘it depends’, but focus on eating more veggies and fruit, more lean protein and carbs (to fuel your training), drink more water and give yourself 10% ‘wiggle room’.

Reward yourself on small milestones

Keep a training journal to record progress

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TRISTAN PERRY – Head of Tax Australia at Select Investors, answers a reader question about how changes to the capital gains tax will affect their family home in Australia. I’ve been living and working in Singapore with my family for the last three years and have rented out my family home in Australia. What do the changes in the Capital Gains Tax Principal Place of Residence Exemption mean to me? TRISTAN SAYS: “Every Australian homeowner is entitled to a principal place of residence exemption for capital gains tax on their main home, during the time that they lived there. This is together with a concession which allows them to maintain this exemption indefinitely, if the property is not rented out, or alternatively they can rent it out for up to six years with the same concession. This concession is also available on a prorate basis for those that rent their property for more than six years. This is readily used and relied on by Australian expats, so that they can return home without having to deal with a large tax liability. Expats whose circumstances change whilst they are living offshore (which is many!), may choose to sell their property to downsize or invest funds elsewhere, and rely on these funds being capital gains tax free to help with their broader financial planning. So, what’s the change? As part of

the 2017/2018 Australian Budget, the Coalition introduced a bill which proposed to remove the principal place of residence exemption for foreign tax residents (i.e. most expats and foreign investors). This bill was met with opposition and ended up expiring in June 2019. On 23 October 2019, the Government then re-introduced a new bill, which is largely unchanged, with a couple of exceptions to help those who have suffered a loss in their family (spouse or child under the age of 18) or are going through a matrimonial settlement, providing that they have lived offshore for less than six years. Fundamentally, for those who held a property on budget night of 2017 (9/5/2017), the main residence exemption for capital gains tax can only be claimed up to 30 June 2020, if you dispose of your property while you are living offshore. Most importantly, for those who don’t intend to sell their property while living overseas, the six years of capital gains

tax free growth, and principal place of residence exemption for the time they lived in the property, is still available providing that you eventually sell your property when you return to Australia and take up Australian tax residency again. You don’t have to move back into the property, however you do need to be a resident at the time of the contract signing for the sale. Sadly, the tax consequence for those not in the know are far worse. If an expat sells their former principal place of residence home post 30 June 2020, while they are living offshore (i.e. they are a foreign tax resident), they will lose the whole concession, including the time they lived in the property, regardless of how long they may have lived in the property prior to moving offshore. Property tax planning can make a real difference to your financial position, so it’s vital to stay close to your local tax professional and seek the right advice before transacting on a property.” The levels and bases of taxation, and relief from taxation, can change at any time. The value of any tax relief depends on individuals’ circumstances.

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CORINA PAUL SCARBOROUGH BEACH “The redeveloped beachfront at Scarborough Beach in Perth includes a grassy hill which is a popular place for dog walking and enjoying the sunset over the Indian Ocean.”

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HEIDI HUTCHISON THERE ARE NO STRINGS ON ME! “One of the highlights of our recent trip to Siem Reap was a puppet show at Bambu Stage. The children were entranced, and so excited to be able to play with the puppets afterwards.”

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TEAM ANZA signed up to spend the day perfecting foam latte hearts, grinding beans, and learning all about coffee at the Common Man Coffee Roasters’ (CMCR) Barista Academy.

rriving at CMCR’s hip, retro academy in Chin Swee, we are immediately asked if we’d like a coffee. Yes, please. Flat whites and lattes in hand, we settle in to find out more about how a coffee makes its way from bean to cup. Our guide is award-winning barista and Head Trainer, Keith Yee. Keith started his career in coffee eight years ago, when his brother opened a café in his home city, Kuala Lumpur. He quickly moved up the ranks, and now finds himself teaching coffee lovers and wannabe baristas the tricks of the trade.

Class in session

Story: Pip Harry

Classes are run on weekdays, with a morning session starting at 9am, and an afternoon session starting at 2pm. We take a 2pm Fundamental Barista Skills class and over the next three hours, Keith schools us in everything we need to know about coffee. This class is the starting point for most people and is open to all skill levels. The one thing we all have in common is our love of coffee. First up, Keith gives us a comprehensive overview of how coffee is grown, processed and traded around the world; then we move onto espresso preparation techniques, including dosing, distributing and tamping. The final part of the class is hands on, as Keith lets us take over the very fancy coffee machines, to make our own café style creations.

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complicated than a Nespresso machine, but we walk out having measured and extracted the perfect espresso. There’s also time to try our hand at milk steaming and pouring, and even how to fashion a little heart in the foam. After the class we get a certificate and a bag of beans to take home. While we’re not quite ready to take on a shift at Common Man, we are quietly impressed with our efforts.

How do I sign up?

The fundamentals class costs $190 and takes around 3-4 hours. It’s perfect for new baristas, corporate team events, or home enthusiasts. The academy also offers classes in Latte Art Techniques, Fundamentals of Manual Brewing, Sensory Skills and Coffee Knowledge. commonmancoffeeroasters.com/pages/ academy

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Pip Harry enjoys a decadent weekend brunch at Six Senses Brasserie, while Deborah Gillies tries Baker & Cook’s latest opening at Dempsey.

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orget hectic brunch buffet lines, Six Senses Brasserie offers an elegant, low key and leisurely weekend brunch, where the food comes to you. After a fruity mocktail in the adjacent bar, we head into the refined dining room for The Weekender’s Brasserie Brunch ($68++), which happens every Sat-Sun from 10.30am-3pm. The first course arrives on a long wooden sharing platter, laden with chicken pate, a bright kale-spinach salad, tangy guacamole, roasted garlic prawns, and excellent New Zealand smoked salmon. We save room for our main course (there are seven to choose from) – I pick the SSB Eggs Benedict with guacamole, spinach and hollandaise on toasted sourdough. My husband can’t go past the American diner classic, Chicken and Waffles; juicy buttermilk fried chicken on a waffle, with piccalilli pickles, ruby grapefruit and semi-spiced maple syrup. We also share the Lobster Mac and Cheese, a rich and creamy dish with generous chunks of lobster meat. It’s hard to stop spooning! To finish, the impressive “It’s a Piece of Cake” dessert board arrives. We’ve left a little space to try the red velvet cakes, mini tarts, lemon ‘stones’, cinnamon palmier, macarons and a mini cone stand. We linger over coffee and tea, in absolutely no rush to leave the relaxing room!

aker & Cook at Core Collective Dempsey is Dean Brettschneider’s newest concept cafe and bakery, set in the green Loewen Cluster. The menu features healthier all-day dining options, with a focus on families - there’s a shaded outdoor playground and on-site parking. Plank Sourdough Pizza shares the space and diners can order from their menu as well. In addition to the usual Baker & Cook offerings of New Zealand All Press coffee, artisan pastries, breads, pies, salads and sandwiches, there are some fantastic brunch and larger plate options here. We tried a series of delicious dishes, including Turkish eggs with whipped yogurt, Aleppo chilli butter and toasted sprouted wheat sourdough ($20), Dutch Baby Pancake with earl grey poached pear, berries, maple yogurt and lemon curd ($22) and Chorizo Hash – spiced crushed potatoes, chorizo, fried egg, rocket, with siracha oil ($20) The standout dish for me was the Kuhlbarra Barramundi En Papillote with prawns, shimeiji mushrooms, hot and sour broth, and peanut crumble ($28) A delicious locally farmed fish simmered in a Thai style broth, with notes of lemongrass, ginger, garlic, fish sauce and lime. The sourdough bread was ideal for mopping up the leftovers! VERDICT: Another great neighbourhood café, pop in for a bite - the kids can run around freely outside, and pets are also welcome.

VERDICT: Delicious food, fantastic service and a real sense of theatre – this new brunch is one of the best in town.

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Chinese New Year celebrations last from 4 Jan-22 Feb. View colourful lanterns, watch Lion Dances, eat Yu Shen, shop at vibrant markets and celebrate the incoming Year of the Rat. ENTERTAINMENT CHINATOWN

The Official Light Up and Opening Ceremony is held on 4 Jan, 6pm-10pm. It marks the opening of the Chinatown Chinese New Year celebrations. Expect enthusiastic crowds, firecrackers and fireworks displays and performing troupes. New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street. Street lanterns are on display from 4 Jan-22 Feb. Walk the streets of Chinatown and view beautiful handmade lanterns of the Rat and other Chinese Zodiac animals, gold coins, flowers and greetings. Eu Tong Sen Street, New Bridge Road, South Bridge Road and Garden Bridge. Usher in the Year of the Rat with the official countdown party, which features live performances and a countdown celebration in the heart of Chinatown. 24 Jan, 9.30pm–12.30am at New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street. Nightly stage shows will run at Kreta Ayer Square from 4–24 January, 8pm until late. The 13th International Lion Dance Competition is held at the Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre on 11-12 Jan. From the rhythmic beat of the drums, to the jawdropping stunts, this ancient dance is mesmerising. Book tickets at Chinatown Visitor Centre at Kreta Ayer Square chinatownfestivals.sg

CNY FEASTS

Forest森, Resorts World Sentosa Equarius Hotel Lobby 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269 Enjoy contemporary Chinese fine dining in Sentosa at restaurants Forest森, Feng Shui Inn, and Sessions. Highlights include the Signature Fruit Salmon Yu Sheng with Homemade Citrus Yuzu Honey-Lime Dressing a refreshing interpretation of the traditional salad, paired with fresh fruits such as mango, pomelo, strawberries and blueberries and finished with a light, not too sweet dressing that invites a second helping. Sessions’ Crab Prosperity Yu Sheng with Soft Shell Crab and Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce is a very Singaporean Yu Sheng – spicy with generous chunks of crab and chilli sauce. Don’t miss the Feng Shui Inn’s Double-Boiled Cordycep Flower Soup with Chinese Ginseng and Sea Whelk. The soup is light but fragrant and it tastes nourishing and home-made. Review: Christina Lim Yellow Pot, Six Senses, 83 Duxton Road, 089540 The Six Senses Signature Auspicious Menu starts its ten-course feast with a beautiful

King Ora Salmon Yu Shen – a crisp salad with crunchy granola (yes, the breakfast cereal!), slices of tender salmon, and a light tangy sauce. So delicious. This is followed by the slightly challenging Treasures of the Sea in Superior Rich Broth, which features thorny sea cucumber, abalone and other seafood delicacies. My favourite dish is a toss up between the BBQ platter of perfectly roasted meats, and the Lobster in Saffron Tonkatsu Broth with crispy noodles. The banquet also features King Crab, Honey Beef Tenderloin, and X.O. Asparagus with Pacific Clam. The finale is something my Western palate has never tried – Double Boiled Snow Pear and White Fungus with Bird Nest. The nest is surprisingly jellylike and tasteless, but I’m assured is packed with collagen! This is followed by Chinese Sweet Cake, Mochi, and Red Tea with Sesame Rice Dumpling. If you’re looking for somewhere very special to treat your family, Yellow Pot boasts some of the best Chinese dining in Singapore, with an elegant dining room. Review: Pip Harry

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LUNAR NEW YEAR AROUND THE GLOBE RAELENE TAN looks at how the oldest, largest and most popular Chinatowns around the world celebrate Chinese New Year.

he Lunar New Year of the Rat will be welcomed on Saturday, 25 January with much fanfare around the world. Globally, age-old traditions are similar, including spring-cleaning, decorating using auspicious red and gold colours, firework displays and lavish meals with family and friends.

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The largest Chinese community outside China is in San Francisco. From the mid1800s, the streets of Chinatown thrived with shops, trades, restaurants and clubs. The much-anticipated Lunar New Year evening parade has its emphasis on the current zodiac sign, including floats, martial arts, lion and dragon dances, plus the reigning Miss Chinatown attracting attention. Tim sum (dumplings) convey auspicious wishes for wealth, spring rolls represent a good harvest, sizzling platters of meat and vegetables entice with their sound, noodles are eaten for long life, whole fish symbolises family togetherness and New Year rice cakes make their inevitable appearance.

MOST POPULAR London’s has been popular Chinatown since its inception in the 1950s. My first Chinese New Year celebration was here, in 1966, along Gerrard Street in Soho, watching a lion dance, being startled by noisy fire-crackers and enjoying food available at restaurants filled with happy diners, many of them Singaporean students away from home, including Soo Ren, my then-boyfriend, now husband. Nowadays celebrations extend around the West End and Trafalgar Square, such is the festival’s appeal. Dumplings, or tim sum, with various fillings, are traditional favourites with their auspicious connotations of ingots or money. Cantonese cuisine includes noodles for long life, chicken (new life), whole fish (prosperity), steamboat (which is also widely eaten in Singapore on Chinese New Year’s Eve), and rice cakes. My most vivid London memory of festive food is of char siew (thinly sliced barbecued pork) and cubed streaky pork served with rice, suited to a student’s budget. Wherever and however we choose to observe various festivals, even those initially unfamiliar to us, we invariably learn more about our fascinating world.

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Outside China, the oldest Chinatown in the world, circa 1594, is in the Philippines in Binondo, a commercial area of capital city Manila. Here, crowds gather on the first day of Lunar New Year to be enthralled by dragon and lion dances, with fire-crackers adding to the excitement. Filipino cuisine, a marriage of Spanish, American, Malay and Chinese tastes, results in a blend of East-West flavours. During New Year festivities, tim sum is a favourite, also steamed pork buns (siopao), spring rolls (lumpia) with sweet sauce, and noodles symbolising longevity, such as pancit bihon (with meat and vegetables) and pancit canton (stir-fried). Hopia are round sweet pastries filled with purple yam, mung beans, jackfruit or cheese. Tikoy (similar to nian gao in Singapore) are sweet, round New Year cakes made with glutinous rice flour and sugar, given as festive gifts.

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2. Whisk the whole egg and milk together. 3. Dip the chicken pieces in the liquid, then shake off excess and roll them in the sesame coating. 4. Heat the oil and butter together in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat, so that the chicken pieces sit in

the pan, with the oil mixture covering half the chicken. Start with the drumsticks and thighs first, as they take longer to cook. Try to turn each piece only once, as the coating is very delicate. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve with a fresh coleslaw or tomato salad.

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WANDERI NG YO G I

MAKING THE MOST OF 2020 Conquer the wheel and find your way out of the maze during the Year of the Rat with tips from our resident yogi LEE CARSLEY.

ost yogis start every day with an intention to form a stronger connection to their soul. These resolutions in yoga are ‘sankalpa’, meaning determination. The sankalpa is our daily new year’s resolution! As a result, us yogis have learnt a thing or two on how to make resolutions that stick. Here in Singapore, we have two opportunities to set sankalpa, the start of the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendar. I like to make a small list for the Gregorian calendar start (that’s 1 Jan), and then tune them to the Chinese lunar calendar (which starts 25 Jan this year). Usually referencing the Wu-Xing element and animal for that year (last year was Year of the Pig). 2020 is the Year of the Metal Rat (my birth animal and element). This year holds the potential for success for all signs, due to rat tenacity and clarity of purpose. Here are some ‘rat like’ suggestions for making the most of your 2020;

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BUY SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARILY PRETTY AND MEANINGFUL – Rats love opulence and surround themselves with items of beauty and usefulness. I search for this combination in everything from my coffee cup to yoga tights. Yogis are not ascetics (people who forgo all material possessions), so if you are considering that latest pair of Tom Ford sunnies (they have the infinity symbol design), wearing them to yoga practice is truly okay. Combining aesthetic with usefulness lifts both to their greatest potential.

COMMIT TO A DIGITAL DETOX, RECONNECT TO A REAL COMMUNITY: We live in a digital era, and we know the pitfalls of too much social media time. Reduce your reliance on the virtual community and increase your participation in projects and activities with real people, doing some good. Speak to Andrew from ANZA Action, if you need suggestions.

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

EAT SATTVIC: Rats love nuts and cheese. Neither of which are considered very sattvic. Sometimes they hoard. They’re been known to overeat. Sattvic means food which has loads of active prana (like vegetables) and being a mindful eater. Enjoying every bite, learning to eat when you are hungry, not when you feel a craving. Minimise the Pont Leveque cheese. Live longer, and healthier.

FIND SOME NATURE AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN IT – create a beautiful energy nest with the prana from nature and the sky. Rats like water, so take yourself to a place where green and water meet, like an ANZA Yoga class in the Botanical Gardens, a walk at MacRitchie Reservoir or a trip to Gardens by the Bay. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT: See 2020 as the year for stepping outside your box – what do you need to change up that could be a little bit of fun? For me, 2020 is the challenge of the seated yoga twists and binds – bharadva’s twist, and marichyasana one. The vibes for this year are extremely positive. Make the most of your 2020, rat style!

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SOUL FUEL

ACTIVATE A SUCCESSFUL 2020 RESOLUTION Whether you’ve decided to get fit, stop wasting time on social media, or drop five kilos, KIM FORRESTER reveals the secrets to sticking to your New Year’s resolutions.

he statistics are brutal: less than 10% of all New Year’s resolutions last the distance, and by the beginning of February, nearly 60% of resolutions will have been broken. What’s happening: do we enjoy beating ourselves up? Or are we simply making resolutions that aren’t right for us? I believe most resolutions are doomed to fail because we often choose them for the wrong reason. Specifically, too many of us use the word ‘should’ when describing the reasons behind our New Year’s commitment – a word that implies obligation, and invites in a sense of resistance, resentment, and ultimately, disappointment. In contrast, we bolster resolution success when we commit to something we truly want to do, aligning with the decision: body, mind and soul. This gives us the determination we need, the energy we require, and the willpower to see it through. Below are my top tips for a successful 2020 resolution: GET CLEAR ABOUT YOUR INTENT: The New Year is a great opportunity to get clear about what you ‘want’ for yourself. It’s not about the what of your resolution, it’s about the why. Do you believe you should lose five kilos because it’s an appealing number on your bathroom scales, or do you want to eat more nutritionally because you’d love to feel more energised? Do you think you should stop wasting time on social media feeds, or do you want to nourish yourself more often with inspiring activities, surroundings and conversations? Make sure you have the right intent when setting your goal, as this will help you maintain enthusiasm and commitment.

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

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ONLY FOCUS ON THE THINGS WITHIN YOUR CONTROL: It’s all well and good to say, ‘I’m going to change my job by the end of the year’, but in doing so, you may be setting yourself up for bitter

disappointment. You can’t control the current job market, or the decisions of others. What you can promise yourself is that you will explore every employment opportunity, or that you will upskill, or believe in your skill set more unconditionally. When conducting a resolution reset, make sure that you don’t commit to a goal that is out of your control. Focus solely on YOU; your decisions, your actions and your attitude. CHOOSE TO BE, RATHER THAN DO: We live in a world obsessed with doing and, often, our resolutions are based on what we can achieve in a physical sense: join a gym, learn the guitar. But the easiest resolutions for us to maintain are those that focus on who we want to be: kinder, more assertive, mindful, optimistic. When we resolve to be something new or greater, we place full responsibility in our own hands. And if we truly want to be something new, we will find ways to grow, adapt and evolve, and achieve our resolution.

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ANZ A GROU P S

SPORTS GROUPS AFL Adult men and women of all experience levels who are interested in Aussie Rules Football can get involved with the ANZA Singapore Wombats. Training is on Thursday evenings and Saturdays, with regular social events too.

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

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

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

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

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

TENNIS / EXPERIENCED Mens, ladies and mixed doubles for players with reasonable skills. Wed 8 - 10pm, limited to 20 players.

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

INTEREST GROUPS

GOLF / LADIES

Open to boys and girls aged 5 - 17, Scouting is about meeting new friends, developing leadership skills and being outdoors. The ANZA Scouts meet Saturdays at AIS from 2 - 4pm.

NETBALL / KIDS Accelerate your netball with ANZA Netball. Classes and competitive opportunities are available to players aged 6 - 16, Saturday mornings at Tanglin Trust School.

NIPPERS Children aged 5 - 14 learn beach and ocean awareness through fun activities, and connect with the great outdoors – meeting on Sunday mornings.

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

SOCCER / KIDS Soccer programmes for children aged 3 - 18, focusing on fair play and community. Matches on Saturday mornings at The Cage Sports Park @ Turf City; training on Thursday evenings.

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WINE CLUB The ANZA Wine Club aims to entertain and educate your passion for wine, plus fill your cabinets with fine wines from around the world. It’s informal, fun and a great way to meet other wine drinkers. Join David Harker and Nicolas Olivry for regular tasting events.

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.

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

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

ANZA SCOUTS

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

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

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

SEA FISHING

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Aimed at beginners, those seeking a handicap and those with a handicap over 25. The ladies meet every Wednesday in Singapore.

Join our Casual Coffee mornings, where you get to meet other members and relax in a comfortable indoor setting. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, first floor of The Centrepoint, on the second Wednesday and last Friday of each month, from 10am - 12pm.

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.

A community of fishing enthusiasts who arrange regular boat trips across the Singapore Strait, The Andaman and South China Seas.

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

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

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

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

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

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M EET THE GROUPS

The ANZA Click! Photography Group Love taking photos? Bring your phone or camera and join the ANZA Click! Photography group. Everyone is welcome, writes organiser DAMIAN KELLS.

WHO ARE ANZA CLICK? Click is group of ANZA Members and friends that share an interest in photography and image making. The group has existed in one form or another for more than ten years. With over 120 members signed up, we have a broad range of photographic interests and experience represented. WHERE DO YOU MEET? Most of our activity is within our private Facebook Group (search for “ANZA Click” on Facebook) – it’s easy for us to stay connected, share our photography and benefit widely from the group’s knowledge. We host real world photo walks around Singapore every month, following a loosely planned route, pausing to make photos of the people and places we pass by. These are very informal affairs and not recommended for anyone who wants to get from A to B in any kind of hurry! We also host presentations and seminars, and enjoy catching up for a kopi to talk about our shared hobby. WHO CAN JOIN? This group is great for beginners, amateur enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in photography. We welcome new memberships, regardless of your experience, equipment or photographic interest. Many of our members use their camera phone - a very good option these days as the technology and image quality continues to improve. To join you must be a current ANZA member. Send us an email at click@anza.org.sg

WHY JOIN THIS GROUP? ANZA Click is a great way to share your interest in photography and learn from a large community of like-minded people. Our members regularly share their images, both online and in the monthly ANZA magazine page. We offer constructive feedback, plus tips and techniques to help our members improve their photography and develop their interest further. We also host a monthly photography project theme. BEST THING ABOUT THE GROUP? The sense of community and goodwill amongst our members and the inspiration and encouragement available from seeing the world through someone else’s camera lens - whether it’s a $10,000 Hasselblad, an iPhone 8S, or early 1970’s Canon FT QL. ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? We are constantly working to improve the ANZA Click experience for our members and we have some good ideas for new content and avenues to explore in 2020 (both in a literal and figurative sense!). If you have any ideas or suggestions that you think would enhance the ANZA Click experience please let us know, we would love to hear from you. Finally – if I haven’t convinced you to this point – please sign up to our group, we would be very happy to welcome you as a new member! anza.org.sg/groups/click-photography

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C YC L I N G

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

AMANDA LEWIS reports on the family friendly thrills and spills at the Jungle Cross end of year event.

he highly anticipated final Cycosports Jungle Cross event for the season was held at Centaurs Sports Park at Turf City, Bukit Timah on 16 November. A huge contingent from ANZA Cycling turned out, with folks representing across all categories, in both individual events and duo/quad teams. As a ‘dirt-curious’ first timer watching from the sidelines, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but I was certainly carried away by the general excitement, both on and off the course. The team really gave it their all, with cowbells ringing, water bottles flying, mudslinging and sliding. The huge claps and cheers from supporters really encouraged the riders to keep up a great pace over the continuous 2-3 hours of solid racing. The ANZA team put a lot of effort into strategising for the time-based event, which they tackled with great focus and determination. This paid off with podiums across many of the categories. Congratulations especially to the Mixed Quad “Swanza” (SwissANZA) team on securing their position on the top step of the podium with a 1st place finish. The team consisted of Andrea Trindler, Ben Howells, Phil Routley and Roger Allingham. During the intermission breaks throughout the day, kids aged 5-13 years got onto the course to show us how it’s done. Their enthusiasm and energy were infectious, and the supporters really got behind them. Go kids!! Andrea Trindler shared her thoughts on the day, saying; “It was really a great race for young and old, beginners to professionals, with a challenging course in a relaxed family atmosphere. We will certainly be back!” When the late afternoon arrived it was time for all to enjoy the end of year BBQ - with a great atmosphere for all to 70 anza

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eat, drink, talk, laugh and enjoy coming together to celebrate the day and the end of the very successful off-road “Jungle Cross” season. Many thanks to Chris Rawlings, Phil Routley and Will Price for all the work they’ve put into promoting the off-road rides, events and activities throughout

this year. We hear there are even more events lined up for 2020, with more opportunities for members to cross to the dark, grey and gritty side! If you are interested in learning more about ANZA Cycling Off Road (MTB and CX) please contact Chris Rawlings at MTB@anzacycling.com

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anza Annual General Meeting 2020 All members are invited to attend the ANZA Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 24 March, 6.30pm for a 7pm start, at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s Residence – followed by a cocktail reception. Interested in helping out at ANZA? Want to give something back to the community? Why not join the ANZA Executive Committee?

The following positions on the ANZA Executive Committee will be open for nomination: • President • Vice President • Executive Secretary • Executive Treasurer • Membership Secretary

• Community Service Coordinator • Sporting Coordinator (Two Positions) • Executive Committee Member (Six Positions )

For the full formal notice of meeting, position descriptions, online nomination form and meeting venue, please refer to the ANZA website

If you are interested, or know someone who would be a great fit, please visit anza.org.sg and complete the online nomination form by Monday 24 February 2020.

JOIN US TO HEAR HOW OUR SPORTS AND INTEREST GROUPS PERFORMED IN 2019 AND ABOUT THE EXCITING PLANS WE HAVE FOR THE YEAR AHEAD.

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AT H L E T IC S

Ring in the New Year with ANZA Athletics What better way to kickstart the New Year than with a good oldfashioned dose of Little Athletics? Your kids will be setting themselves up for a fantastic 2020 at ANZA Athletics, writes GEORGINA HOCKLEY.

f you’re anything like us, you’ve had an awesome Christmas break, with plenty of rest and relaxation. Hmmm, okay, there’s been probably more than a little over-indulgence. We feel some New Year’s Resolutions coming on that ANZA Athletics can help you and your kids achieve…

Re-connecting with old friends and making new ones ANZA Athletics kids form amazing bonds of friendship. By chatting, laughing and competing every week, they get to know each other in a natural way. After Christmas we always see friends excitedly catching up on holiday adventures and welcoming new faces with delight.

Feeling HAPPY! Missing family back home can also be hard after the Christmas tree is taken down and the tinsel packed away. A zip around the track is the perfect salve for post-holiday blues as the endorphins start flowing. It’s true what they say that energy begets energy, and smiling faces are contagious. You can judge for yourselves with a cursory glance at the photos on this page!

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Athletics we focus on self-improvement first and foremost. The rest automatically follows, and before you know it exercise is a daily habit.

Striving for excellence At ANZA Athletics we also recognise the importance of celebrating achievements. Every week we have some clever small person breaking a Personal Best (PB) or club record. There’s nothing better

than witnessing a child jumping higher, throwing longer or running faster than they have before, or maybe than anyone ever has in their age group. All our little athletes love supporting each other to be the best they can be. The cheering heard trackside is truly inspiring and heartwarming. ANZA Athletics is where it’s at this New Year. It’s not too late to enjoy the second half of the season. We’ll see you there!

Registrations are open at anza.org.sg/sports/athletics WHEN: Friday 4:30pm to 6:45pm through to 20 March 2020. WHERE: Toa Payoh Stadium, 297 Lorong 6, Toa Payoh, 319389.

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NIPPERS

BEACH BREAK

As ANZA Singapore Nippers Founder SKYE WELLINGTON steps down as President, she reflects on what the beach means for her kids and all the Nippers at Tanjong Beach…

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he beach has always been an important place for me. I swam in the ocean most mornings before school and spent the afternoons playing in the sand. Mum encouraged me to use it as a place to have a good yell or cry when I was feeling frustrated. It was the scene of a lot of adventures and I came to know every dune, current, contour, and track. It was a place that taught me how to handle myself, and where I sometimes had to handle others when things went wrong. There were bonfires, night swims and Nippers. Living in a surf culture, Mum was adamant that I wouldn’t be a girl who sat on the beach waiting for a bloke. So I got amongst it, and used it as a place to push boundaries and experiment. It grew me up! Now I’m surrounded by the burbs in a well engineered city state and I’m unable to give my own kids many chances to be truly alone and discover themselves. I find myself looking for opportunities for them to take risks so they can grow their independence. So, I went back to the beach. It’s not the same as the wild stretch I grew up near, but hitting the sand at Sentosa each Sunday for Nippers is a breath of fresh air in our packed week of aircon, schedules, and high density living. The kids can run, wrestle, swim, laugh, prank, lead, follow, make a mess, wear no shoes, climb, build friendships outside of school, dig, gather and sort all manner of things that fall from trees, and orchestrate elaborate games. Not to mention, gain some very practical skills in CPR, rescues and surf-lifesaving. At the same time, they’re watching us - the same way I used to watch my parents help out at Nippers. It takes over 50 volunteers to make our sessions happen each week, and the involvement of every parent at the beach. In other words, a lot of messages, emails, spreadsheets, and meetings. None of us are experts, and we’re all learning on the job, so the kids are taking it all in as we forge relationships so we can make things work around busy schedules and varied opinions. They observe as we discuss session plans, welcome newcomers, buy each other coffee, babysit siblings, clean gear, and figure out how to cooperate. In the absence of extended family and a hometown, they’re seeing a dynamic community being formed around them every week. They don’t always want to go. Sometimes they don’t feel like 74 anza

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It’s a blessing to experience what we’ve created with this group and I’m grateful to everyone who has come along with me to make it happen and those that will take it forward. participating. That’s okay. The most important thing is they know they have a place to be, alone or with others. If they keep showing up all season, they will undoubtedly be stronger and smarter than they were a year ago. Which is why my kids will participate in their fifth year of Nippers, even as I take a back seat as President. This year they will struggle, win and lose, sit out, and get involved. Best of all, they’ll get the opportunity to grow into themselves, gain greater respect and tolerance, and realise that everyone around them is doing the same thing. Even the adults! Contributing to a community, being present for family, and working creatively are all important for me, and it makes me happy that ANZA Singapore Nippers will continue to grow while I take time for those things. It’s a blessing to experience what we’ve created with this group and I’m grateful to everyone who has come along with me to make it happen and to those that will take it forward.” January/February 2020 anza

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SOCCER

Kickin’ in Style How do our players look so good? CARA D’AVANZO explores the ANZA Soccer kit process, the work of volunteer Kit Coordinator Maree Roberts, and what happens to retired uniforms.

alking onto the ANZA Soccer pitches at The Cage Turf City, the first thing that strikes newcomers is how colourful and organised everything looks. Players, coaches, and committee members are easy to spot in their different outfits, and unified kit designs across teams and age groups make the entire organisation look like one big family. But few stop to wonder how it all happens and who is responsible for making our players look and feel so smart. Kit Coordinator Maree Roberts and the organising committee put in many hours of work in the spring and summer selecting designs and calculating orders per team, size, and age group. Teams may not be aware that their kit colours and team names have a long history at ANZA Soccer, with the original four team - Flyers in blue, Gordons in red, Sailors in white, and Warriors in green - having first played in the 1976 inaugural season. For the 2019-20 season, ANZA Soccer ordered over 1,100 shirts and similar numbers of shorts and socks for Saturday players, with Sunday competition kits totalling another 280 packets. Besides each player’s three-piece kit, the committee must design and order goalie jerseys, practice vests, and shirts for parent coaches, professional coaches, committee members, and first aiders. Quality of fabric and workmanship, proper fit, aesthetics, turnaround time, replacement options, and of course price 76 anza

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Maree with sons Thomas (U17 Flyers) and Oscar (U11 Gordons)

are all important considerations. A few years ago, changing clothingmanufacturing trends led us to switch from local sportswear companies to a Batam-based manufacturer. We have been very pleased with the flexibility, quality, and responsiveness of Worn2Win, whose founder happens to be an ANZA parent.

Once the crates arrive, Maree and other volunteers sort and organise it for efficient distribution at the pitches. Team parents take on the final tasks of fitting kit to team members and getting players’ names printed. Our kit plays an important role in making our programme fun and inspiring for our players. Comfortable, attractive, and functional, it also serves as

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It lets these kids have the same fun that I have every Saturday at ANZA Soccer. To all those who brought kit along to our collection, thank you very much for helping. - JAMIE HUFNAGLE

a reminder of ANZA Soccer’s philosophy, organisation, and history. We thank all those who help get the kit to the players and hope that our families take a moment to appreciate the tremendous behindthe-scenes efforts that make our players the most stylish on the pitches!

MEET MAREE ROBERTS

Maree Roberts’ first role with ANZA Soccer didn’t end well! “When my son Oscar joined the U4s, I put up my hand to be Team Parent, but sadly it only lasted three weeks as he wasn’t yet ready for the experience,” she laughs. “Every week he had a different excuse - I’m too hot! I’m hungry! How much longer? I need to sit down! We hit pause and waited another year, when we knew the time was right to re-register him.” Once both Thomas and Oscar, now 16 and 10, were playing, Maree once again volunteered to help. “To this day, I’m not sure how I landed the role of results database manager, but that was quite some time ago now. A couple of years later I took on the role of Kit Coordinator. It was meant to be temporary, but here I am today, five years later, still managing the kit!” Maree has enjoyed contributing to the activity her sons love. “Both boys look forward to coming to the pitches every Saturday. As they say, ‘Life without football is not worth living!’ So, the least I can do is help it all happen.” Her calm and knowledgeable contributions are valued on the committee, and she has enjoyed learning about the clothing

Riau Islands kids making good use of unneeded ANZA Soccer gear

manufacturing sector. “My fellow committee members and the ANZA soccer community make it easy for me to manage this role,” she says. “It has been totally rewarding meeting lots of people and making such lovely friendships. It will be sad when I finally do have to say goodbye, but that’s life as an expat!” Maree demonstrates the generosity and can-do spirit of ANZA volunteers, and we thank her for her efforts!

ANZA SOCCER KIT FINDS A NEW HOME

Several times each year, old kit, along with used cleats and other sports gear, is collected to help less fortunate children enjoy the beautiful game. The Island Foundation takes our used kit to Indonesian village children in the Riau Islands. Now and then, an ANZA player

might organise a used kit drive for a charity they support. U17 player Jamie Hufnagle collected kit over three Saturdays in November to take to at-risk youth in Myanmar, and he thanks the community for supporting him: “I’ve been with ANZA Soccer for around nine years. I’ve learned a lot about fair play and teamwork. Important things on and off the pitch. I support a project that aims to teach underprivileged children in rural Myanmar life skills through soccer, as well as building self-confidence. These children are very poor and didn’t have proper shoes, kit or balls to play soccer. Most importantly it lets these kids have the same fun that I have every Saturday at ANZA Soccer. To all those who brought kit along to our collection, thank you very much for helping.” January/February 2020 anza

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N E T BA L L

Farewell Kylie!

Kylie Tate has been coaching for the past five years at ANZA Netball, and has been Head Coach and on the Committee for the past three years. “Kylie has been an enthusiastic and integral part of the ANZA Netball Community and we will miss her as she returns to Australia,” says MICHELLE ADAMS. Here’s Kylie’s final word on her ANZA experiences.

What have you loved about coaching at ANZA Netball? The team’s commitment and passion for netball, as well as the support from their parents, is what I love about ANZA Netball. I’ve loved coaching my daughter Savannah, and her friends for the past five years; watching them improve year after year. They have developed a strong team bond, despite being at different schools. As a team they’ve trained together, travelled internationally to Perth to compete, and had many tough matches against other clubs in Singapore. The bond between coaches and players is what inspires me to be a better coach and understand how to bring out the best in each girl on the court.

Highlights? Without doubt the tour to Perth in 2019. We went into the competition with low expectations but a strong determination to play our best. We had extra training sessions and the team were well prepared. I was so proud of the girls making the final for their division. We lost in extra time, but the experience and phenomenal pressure of competition was something the girls and I will remember forever. The tour with the girls, swimming in the ocean in Perth’s winter, and “tour songs” on the way to games were all a fantastic experience.

What have you enjoyed about your time on the ANZA Netball Committee? When I was asked to join the ANZA Netball Committee, I didn’t hesitate to be part of it. Over the past three years, the Committee has worked tirelessly to bring the program to what it is today. I’m grateful and proud to have been a part of this wonderful team and to have

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improved the program to be a strong, competitive, fun, and inclusive netball club. The hours spent by the Committee in the planning and implementation of the new program at ANZA Netball has been rewarding. The program is well organised, has increased the presence of professional coaches, and offered more support for our volunteers at every level. We introduced the ANZA Accelerator series to ensure all skill levels are covered across the age groups.

What will you miss? We will be returning to Sydney after seven years in Singapore and there are many things I will miss about Singapore. The things that I will miss the most are the friendships I’ve made, as well as

The team’s commitment and passion for netball, as well as the support from their parents, is what I love about ANZA Netball. - KYLIE TATE my wonderful netball girls. Friends are our family away from home and through ANZA Netball I have met some of the most kind, strong and generous women in Singapore - they are friends for life. My terrific netball girls have shown me the value of perseverance, determination and passion - qualities they bring to their netball games every week. I’m honoured to have been their coach.

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10 MINUTES WITH...

SIMON NAYLOR

Naylor Farms director, SIMON NAYLOR reveals the history behind his family-owned British farming business, his speed skating background, and favourite Singaporean dishes.

What is the history of Naylor Farms? We grow cabbages, potatoes and flowers at Naylor Farms. It all started with my great-grandfather, William Naylor, who moved to Lincolnshire in 1909 to help out his sister. After falling in love with the beautiful countryside, he decided to put down roots and bought a little farm. Throughout World War I and II, when food was scarce, Naylor’s continued to run a working farm. It provided a steady supply of food crops through those times of crisis. I’m the fourth generation and I oversee the company with my dad. We’re proud to run a farm which is still authentically British. What is Naylor Farms doing in Asia? Our journey into Asia started three years ago when we were asked to provide the cabbage to KFC Malaysia. We were chosen for a number of reasons: our cabbage’s quality crunch, the shelf life, better taste and that it’s a 100% safe product. In Singapore, we currently offer our ready to eat coleslaws and potato salads. I hope it becomes a brand that everyone trusts for the quality of our produce. Where is home in the UK? The wonderful countryside in Lincolnshire, a county in the East of England.

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How often do you get to Singapore? I aim to visit Singapore every three months, although it’s not always possible. I love chicken rice, especially eating it in the Hawker centres - they really know how to cook! What is your favourite British produce and dishes? My favourite British produce is cabbage, cabbage and cabbage! I do also love Maris Piper potatoes. They are so versatile, they can be fried, baked or mashed. For a favourite British dish, you can’t beat Lincolnshire sausages and mash! It’s a fantastic meal. Being such a great place to grow vegetables in Lincolnshire, we prepare a lot of dishes ourselves. I particularly like our vegetable curries. Tell us something surprising about yourself? A Naylor family tradition is speed skating. It started with my father who was an allEngland champion who qualified for the Olympics. He would race when the ice

froze on the Fens and as a young boy, I would watch him. Since then, it’s become a big tradition and of course, has been passed down to me. During the winter months, when we weren’t busy on the farm, I’d live in Holland and train with the Dutch speed skating team. I’d then enjoy competitively racing bicycles across the UK come summer. So, to put it lightly, I am not just a farmer. There’s not a lot else surprising about myself. Other than the fact that I have two lovely daughters who I hope will come to run the farm in the future. That’s the way forward. Outside of work, what are your passions and interests? You may have already established that I am quite the sportsman. I still enjoy getting on my bicycle and a passion of mine is going to the mountains to ski. naylorfarms.com

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