ANZA Magazine May 2018

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

THE AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEAL AND ASSOCIATION May 2018

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MAN’S BEST FRIEND

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“…They’re once-ina-lifetime animals.

Frankie was one such dog that even now, I still miss.”

THE ANZA TEAM

was so fortunate to grow up surrounded by puppies and kittens, and rabbits, and a guinea pig called Mrs McGregor. I rode Thelwell-type horses and had ponies that got away with blue murder. We fed exotic fish who were all religiously named despite the fact that they wouldn’t last long. And we were the proud owners of an irritable duck called Gregory as in Gregory Peck on account of his penchant for nipping at unsuspecting ankles.

We always had dogs around; huge, great German Shepherds that would adoringly lick you to death and a smelly runt of a Golden Retriever called Stobie after a very earnest, blonde-haired, brown-eyed public school boy who’d sincerely introduced himself and his friend to Mum one day: “My name is Stobart Hook and this is my chum Jake Van Beavers”.

There’s Tally, the pony I watched being born; a little Black Beauty on spindly, shaky legs taking his first steps into the sunshine.

His mum Ash, who has the furriest ears and a muzzle like silver velvet. And Bozzie, a streetwise cat who would spend long summer days mous-ing and then, once the weather turned, would spend hours sleeping under my duvet. And Luke, a majestic black Shepherd that one morning discovered Dad’s work lunchbox and stole just the ham from his sandwiches, leaving the bread still perfectly in place.

There’s always one though that stands above the others. Not that you love one pet more – in our house that would be like trying to choose between children; harder even! – but they’re just incredibly special.

They’re once-in-a-lifetime animals. Frankie was one such dog that even now, I still miss.

We had Frankie from a puppy. For years, Mum had rescued German Shepherds; poor, brave, loyal dogs that had been badly treated yet willingly trusted again after a little love and attention. But having gone through the heartache of losing a couple in too short a time, we wanted a puppy around for all the happiness that tiny, fluffy animals just bring to a home. We picked Frankie up one afternoon and she lay on the back seat of the car, curled up with her nose snuffled into my hand, a little sad and bewildered at leaving the rest of her litter.

She loyally followed us everywhere, rounding the family up on walks and making sure we picked out the right sort of sticks (she liked great boughs of tree trunks). She was a saucy thing who could prove cheeky but was always loving and gentle.

Every night, she went to sleep in my room, until the day I left for Uni when she didn’t step foot in it again until I was home for reading week. She would wait forlornly at the gate until she heard my car drive up the road and then she’d start barking and snaking her hips in an excited jig.

Losing her was like losing a member of the family – it always is, isn’t it? The sorrow of them passing can be brutal, but the joyful memories far out strip the sad.

This issue is to celebrate our four-legged friends, our furry shoulders to cry on, the cats who tolerate us, and the dogs who joyously greet us. Who’s a good boy, then?!

Charley Larcombe, Editor editor@anza.org.sg

EVENTS Helena Biggin events@anza.org.sg

ADVERTISING Deborah Gillies marketing@anza.org.sg

DESIGN Skye Jefferys design@anza.org.sg

ACCOUNTS Ellie Mills accounts@anza.org.sg

WEBSITE Geoff King web@anza.org.sg

ADMINISTRATION Peta Hayes info@anza.org.sg

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

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

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

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

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THE MAN’S BEST FRIEND ISSUE FEATURES

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24 Man’s Best Friend Members of the community share the stories of their puppy sidekicks.

40 Tokyo Translated In a country as diverse as Japan, can you really navigate its capital in less than 24 hours? Charley Larcombe starts the clock.

20 An Alternative Therapist Read how our four-legged friends can help us through the really tough times.

REGULARS 01 Editor’s Note 04 President’s Message 07 Post It 08 New Members 10 What’s On 12 Australian High Commission 14 New Zealand High Commission

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16 ANZA Action 18 Check Out: Sixth Avenue

The Little Black Book From how to export them home, to where the best walks are, keep the LBB of Pets close to hand.

26 Out & About: Chill, Chat, Connect;

Thriving in Singapore &

Hilarity for Charity 30 Casual Coffee

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

If you’re interested, please email the Editor at editor@anza.org.sg.

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

Email editor@anza.org.sg.

the fine print ANZA will not be liable for any consequential loss or damage occasioned by the failure of any advertisement to appear due to any cause whatsoever, nor does it accept any liability for error in any advertisement published or its failure to appear on a specific date. ANZA does not endorse or promote any product, service, or view offered through any advertisement, community service notice, or club or group activity that may appear in the magazine, nor does it accept responsibility for any specific advice or opinions offered by contributors or writers, and any subsequent reliance on such advice or opinions by its readers. ANZA magazine permit number: MCI (P) 135/04/2017.

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

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

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

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A Great Discovery

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Don’t let a lack of Mandarin knowledge put you off discovering China in all its wondrous forms says Tatyana Kildisheva.

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AN Z A PARTN E R S

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

PLATINUM PARTNERS

GOLD PARTNERS

SILVER PARTNERS

F E ATU RED PA RT NER

JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY DR ROBYN ANDERSON, SENIOR LECTURER EDUCATION WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE THE GREAT BENEFITS OF PLATINUM PARTNER, JCU WORKING WITH ANZA? As Australian organisations, JCU and ANZA have a lot of common bonds and in working together can provide a range of benefits not only for Australian expats living in Singapore, but also for the whole Singaporean community.

HOW DOES JCU CONTRIBUTE TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY? JCU contributes by offering local students a range of programs from a quality Australian university, ranked among the top 2% in the world. Programs include Education, Arts, Business, Psychology, Information Technology and Environmental Science. With a five star record for graduate outcomes, JCU prepares graduates with the opportunity to contribute

to the continuing social and economic development of Singapore.

TOP TIPS FOR SATURDAYS SPENT IN SINGAPORE: Singapore has some amazing parks, gardens and nature reserves all over the island.

Everything is well-maintained and manicured, even the Old Upper Thomson Road through the forest where a variety of wildlife, mainly monkeys, can be seen. Going for a walk through one of Singapore’s beautiful parks is free, healthy and relaxing.

Expats are spoilt for choice with an extensive range of restaurants, cafes and food stalls.

Whether it’s an early morning coffee, a lazy Saturday brunch or a relaxing dinner in the evening, there is so much choice all over the island.

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PRESI DENT ’S MES S AG E

MAY 2018

“There’s a lot of sport, coverage of our events, practical tips on non-pet related issues, and... oh who cares? DOGS!”

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’day and welcome to the May issue of the ANZA Magazine! I’m absolutely stoked about the theme for this issue, and from memory it is the first time we’ve done this (or at least the first time in a long time) – all about Man’s Best Friend!

From Doctor Who’s little robot companion K-9, to the real heroes from Inspector Gadget, Penny and her dog Brain, the rare afternoons I had off training when I was a kid were spent hoping that one day I too would have a crime-solving, timetravelling adventurer of a dog of my own.

(To be fair I probably would have been happy to settle for a Knight Industries Two Thousand crime-solving car from Knight Rider too, especially because I wouldn’t have needed the driver’s licence I was years away from having).

Things work out differently from what we imagine, of course, and here I am decades later and still my life is puppyfree. This issue might bring that puppy closer though, as we explore the ins-and -outs of having a dog here in Singapore, and also some of the benefits that canines are bringing to their ANZA owners.

And there’s a whole lot of other fascinating stuff of course, but I can’t think of that right now because… well, DOGS! There’s a lot of sport, coverage of our events, practical tips on non-pet related issues, and... oh who cares? DOGS! Usually I would write a bit more, but I’ve a sneaking suspicion that if I leave too much white space on the page they’ll have to fill it up with puppy photos. You’re welcome!

See you next month.

PJ Roberts, President

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

President PJ Roberts

Vice President Adam Martin

Treasurer Zenaida Bharucha

Executive Secretary Mark Neo

Community Services Coordinator Fiona Harrison

Membership Secretary Megan Kinder

Committee Member Philip Simmonds

Committee Member Don Northey

Committee Member Andre Casson

Committee Member Mark Thomas

Committee Member Tristan Perry

Committee Member Lee Carsley

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Joint Sports Coordinator Helen Soulsby

Joint Sports Coordinator Marnie Watson

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POST I T

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

COVER COMPETITION!

THE A U ST R A L IA N & N E W Z E A L A N D A SSO CIA T IO N June 2018

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YOU COULD DESIGN NEXT MONTH’S MAGAZINE COVER!

MARCH 2018

Open to all ANZA members under the age of 16, we’re looking for a young artist to design our June Magazine Cover – could that be you?!

Our June edition will be all about the kids – what the community can do for them, what they love about living in Singapore, and what to check out through their eyes. And we’re looking for a design for the front cover – whether it’s a drawing, photograph, collage, or a digital graphic, we just want the kids to get creative.

Head to anza.org.sg for further info and to download the cover mock-up to get designing. Then please send the file to editor@anza.org.sg by Friday 11 May! We’ll pick a winner and be in touch. Good luck!

REGISTER NOW!

THE SPORTS GROUPS ARE NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2018/19 SEASON. Don’t miss out, get registering today.

ANZA Athletics, Netball and Soccer are now opening the lists for the next season

and you need to get enrolling ASAP to avoid disappointment. For a full season of competitive sport, lessons in an enjoyable environment, and an opportunity to make new friends and bond with old ones, enrolling the kids in an ANZA sporting group is a must. Simply log on to anza.org. sg for further info and within a couple of clicks, the kids can be signed up for fun, fulfilment and fitness.

DID YOU KNOW? Mothers’ Day! It is the same date here in Singapore as in Australia and New Zealand, on the second Sunday in May. ANZA wishes all mothers, “Happy Mothers’ Day” on the 12th.

– Raelene Tan

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ANZA IS 70

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CONTRIBUTE YOUR STORIES AND EXPERIENCES OF THE COMMUNITY FROM YESTERYEAR, YESTERDAY & LOOKING FORWARD TO THE YEARS AHEAD.

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This year we are celebrating an incredible milestone – seven decades of supporting the community in Singapore. From our birthday event in September, to a dedicated issue, we want to share the stories from you, the members, that have made ANZA what it is today!

So, if you have an anecdote to share, a story you think needs to be told, maybe just an idea of ANZA and our history, then please do reach out. Drop an email to our Editor, at editor@anza.org.sg. Let’s make the 70th Anniversary issue the best ever!

Get in touch NOW!

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N EW M E M B E R S

NEW MEMBERS

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS EVERY MONTH TO THE ANZA COMMUNITY. Joanna Aarvold Janani Balachandran Leighann Beevor Paul Beevor Benjamin Biddle Lisa Biddle Steve Bijok James Blair Kim Blair Katrina Bracken Caroline Bryan Nicholas Burchell Rachel Burchell Fiona Challies Mandy Chan Allen Chen Anne Chennoufi Noelle Ching Graham Clarkson Shannon Cleary David Crestani Bradley Cronje Monyeen Cronje Benjamin Crouch Charlotte Diethelm Christopher Eldridge Greg Fisher

Andrew Freeman Christopher Galea Andrew Gibb Michael Gillen Heath Hansell Judith Hansell Michelle Hartwell Cairine Haslam Rudolf Hever Brooke Holland Justin Holland Julian Jefferys Damian Kells Miriam Keough Nigel Keough Wajahat Khan Joe Kubizniak Valerie Kubizniak Lucy Law Miranda Ledesma Sara Lee Melissa Loynes Derek Masser Arun Mehta Elizabeth Mehta Alastair Patterson Lettice Patterson

ANZA MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

Kate Philp Tania Raynsford Andrew Rickard Sonia Rickard Justin Riddett Gernalia Satianegara Danica Schmidt Gladys Sharp Jeffrey Sharp Stephen Sherring Damaris Skillecorn Matthias Skillecorn Natalie Smyth Mark Tamsitt Rupa Tamsitt David Tan Jeanine Thomson Pravinchand Venkitachalam Sadia Wajahat Louise Walls Robert Walls Adrian West Caroline West

Brook Wright Jessica Wright

NEW MEMBERS PREMIER PARTNERS

Congratulations to Brooke Holland Winner of this month’s $50 voucher from The Butcher.

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Prima Ballerina, Irina Kolesnikova visits Singapore this month with the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre. Get ready to be spellbound.

POISE & GRACE

DESCRIBE YOUR TYPICAL MORNING OF DIET, TRAINING AND RITUAL: My regime changes depending on whether I am performing or not. If I’m in the middle of a performing season I try to take a lot of rest. This means I might sleep until 10 or 11 in the morning – although that is hard to do as I have a four-year-old daughter. As soon as I get up, I do some stretching exercises. This is good for my body and also helps me to wake up! Breakfast is important for me so I will have eggs, cheese, some toast and tea. Then I will go to the theatre or studio and do a class with my coach and perhaps a rehearsal with my partner, to work on any issues from the previous night’s performance or perhaps to try out some new steps. After a performance, even though I can be exhausted, I wind down slowly, by having a good meal, maybe reading or watching TV. I’m ready for sleep by 1am.

SAVE THE DATES BONANZA BALL 12 MAY HELPING YOU UNDERSTAND THE JOB MARKET 18 MAY VOYA 23 MAY

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EDIT O PICKR’S !

WHAT WOULD YOU DESCRIBE AS THE HARDEST ASPECT OF YOUR CAREER? When it comes to the physical part of my life, of course a dancer’s life is 99% a physical challenge; keeping fit and managing a constant diet (especially hard when on tour) is difficult. These are all a part of the career I have chosen and which I love. I don’t see the challenge as a burden... it’s part of the job.

DESCRIBE YOUR FEELINGS WHEN YOU STEP OUT ON STAGE. I’m always a bit nervous for the few minutes before I step on stage but then if my pre-show preparation has gone smoothly, the role that I’m playing takes over and I, like the audience, can be transported into another world. I think of nothing but the ballet when I’m on stage.

DO YOU HAVE A ROLE MODEL? There are so many ballerinas who have influenced my work. As an artist, you absorb whatever you see and hear and try to mould all the influences into something

unique to you alone. I have always greatly admired Maya Plisetskaya who was the legendary dancer of the Bolshoi. Maya was so very strong on and off stage. She was her own master; I like that.

HOW DO YOU BRING SOMETHING NEW? Every performance is different. The great challenge is to bring new aspects to every single performance to keep your character fresh, not just for the audience, but for one’s self too. So, I’d say every performance has something new – a new emotion, the glance of an eye, the toss of the head... these are the things that make one ballerina different from the next.

Irina Kolesnikova as Odette

HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR THAT EVENING’S PERFORMANCE? I get to the theatre two hours before. This is my quiet time. I prepare slowly; I limber up and gradually do my hair and make-up, but the most important aspect of my preparation is getting into the mood of the character I’m about to portray. I definitely don’t like to be disturbed during these two hours of preparation; so, don’t knock on my dressing room door!

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO YOUNG BALLERINAS? Work. Then work some more and then when you are totally exhausted, work some more again. There will be no success without work. Love music, study costuming, be interested in everything around you... you can draw on all of this for the next performance.

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PERONI SUNSET CINEMA Tanjong Beach Club From Oscar-nominated box office hits, to smaller movies to pull at your heart strings, this annual outdoor movie experience is fantastic viewing for all flic fans. Throw in a great location, food offerings and drinks and it’s a stellar night.

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Irina Kolesnikova as Odette

SIFA Various So much culture, so little time. Least that’s how the line-up for this year’s Singapore International Festival of Arts feels like.

Start with an adaption of George Orwell’s 1984 at the Esplanade and finish with the Duke Ellington Orchestra jazz at the Botanic Gardens.

TORUK – THE FIRST FLIGHT Singapore Indoor Stadium Inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar, Cirque du Soleil look set to once again provide us with a mind-blowing show of extraordinary puppetry and acrobatics.

Be transported to the land of Pandora and step into a dream world.

From $98

STEREOPHONICS Zepp @ BigBox Witness one of Britain’s greatest rock acts from the ‘90s and belt out classic tunes like T-Shirt Sun Tan and new tracks from the recent Scream Above The Sounds album alongside lead singer Kelly Jones’ well-known voice.

HARI RAYA Geylang Serai On every night of the Holy fasting month of Ramadan, the streets of Geylang will be ablaze with colourful lights whilst the night market will be selling everything from street food to traditional garments and accessories. Check it out.

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

LEGALLY BLONDE Mastercard Theatre Marina Bay Sands Perfect your bend and snap for Elle Woods and her Legally Blonde castmates as they take to the stage here in Singapore in a show that promises to be “so much fun, it should be illegal”.

Wear pink.

MARGARET CHO Kallang Theatre Named as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time, Cho hits Singapore with her latest offering, Fresh Off the Bloat. With stints on Broadway and gigs at Carnegie Hall, this is one nonconformist comic you don’t want to miss.

THE LION KING Mastercard Theatre Beg, borrow and steal tickets to this incredible performance of colour and dance and brilliant tunes composed by Elton John and Tim Rice. Take the family, take your friends, take yourself – just go to the world’s number one musical.

Jesse Faatz Costumes: Kym Barrett © 2015 Cirque du Soleil

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AUSTR ALIAN HIG H C OMMIS SION

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

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

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INTRODUCING HAYLEY WINCHCOMBE

At the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in March, Australia’s Foreign Minister, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, announced the first New Colombo Plan ASEAN Fellow, Hayley Winchcombe, from the University of Western Australia. This fellowship will build on the successful New Colombo Plan program, which in its first five years will be supporting over 13,500 Australian graduates to live, study and undertake work based placements in ASEAN nations.

Hayley is currently studying politics and Asia-Pacific studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and shares her experience to date.

“Since arriving in the bustling hub of Singapore in January, I have been swept up in a vast array of opportunities that I would never have experienced staying in Perth. Singapore is a centre point for research, business and events in Southeast Asia. The infrastructure and institutions here attract leading scholars, eminent leaders and students from across the globe. Studying Public Policy and Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University, I have been able to deepen my understanding of international relations in the Asia-Pacific, and gain an insider’s perspective on how these international relations play out in the region. This

exposure will be instrumental in shaping the basis for my Honours dissertation on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Following my studies, I hope to intern with an ASEANfocussed International Relations think tank or NGO and with the Australian Mission to ASEAN in Jakarta. As Singapore is the 2018 ASEAN Chair, I hope to use the opportunity presented by the New Colombo Plan ASEAN Fellowship to catalyse my engagement with ASEANrelated events and conferences and to contribute positively to the continued close relationship between Australia and ASEAN. For me, studying in Singapore has been an eye-opening experience. I have learnt something every day about how Singapore celebrates its rich cultural and ethnic diversity across languages, food, events and architecture. From exploring Little India to Chinatown and Arab Street, Singapore offers a unique mixture of interactions and intrigues that can be best experienced by enjoying some local delicacies in a Hawker Centre. Foods like fried carrot cake, Kaya toast and Tau Huay have gone from strange ideas to staple foods. Learning Chinese at NTU has also given me the opportunity to participate in Chinese Cultural Appreciation Club activities such as tea brewing, traditional games and calligraphy. Through the New Colombo Plan, I plan to further develop my language skills

by undertaking one month of intensive language training in Chinese.

The New Colombo Plan has allowed me to broaden my perspectives, interact with inspiring business leaders, professors and students, and has given me the invaluable opportunity to pursue my studies of Southeast Asia from within the region.”

DON’T MISS…

Renowned Australian Aboriginal soprano, composer and educator Deborah Cheetham AO who will perform her world premiere of Catching Breath at the Recital Centre, Esplanade on Saturday 5 May, 7pm. Catching Breath is inspired by a unique tapestry by Australian artist, Brook Andrew.

The performance will feature the West Australian Symphony Orchestra String Quartet.

C-W: Australia’s Foreign Minister, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, announced the first New Colombo Plan ASEAN Fellow, Hayley Winchcombe / Renowned soprano, Deborah Cheetham will perform in Singapore this month.

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NEW ZEAL A N D HIG H C OMMIS SION

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

CELEBRATING WOMEN

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

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The High Commission was a proud partner for the New Zealand Chamber’s celebration of International Women’s Day in March. Held at ANZ, Deputy High Commissioner Laura Grey provided opening remarks before a lively panel discussion between five impressive women with diverse backgrounds, moderated by Dr Indigo Triplett.

The audience was even treated to a special video message sent in for the event from New Zealand’s Governor-General, HE Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy.

C-W: International Women’s Day / High Commissioner Dr Jonathan Austin launched Rosmini College’s partnership with Raffles Institute / Hon Chris Hipkins & Minister Ng Chee Meng sign the Education Cooperation Arrangement

MINISTERIAL VISITS

February and March were busy months for high-level Ministerial activity between Singapore and New Zealand! Visits to Singapore included New Zealand’s Minister of Finance Hon Grant Robertson, Associate Minister of Trade and Export Growth Hon Damien O’Connor and Minister of Education Hon Chris Hipkins.

Visits in the other direction included Singapore’s Minister of Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen, and Minister of Communications and Information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim.

As always, plenty of shared interests to discuss between the two sides and new ideas for enhancing our partnership!

SCHOOLS PARTNER UP

Six Kiwi schools have partnered up with Singaporean schools under New Zealand’s Global Schools Partnership to exchange ideas, teachers and students.

Inaugural partnerships include: Compassvale Primary/ Henley School, Bukit Timah Primary/ Sunnyhills School, Raffles Institute/Rosmini College, Edgefield Primary/Southbridge Primary, and Wellington Primary/ Silverdale Normal School. High Commissioner Dr Jonathan Austin was pleased to represent the Rosmini College Principal for the launch of its partnership with Raffles Institute.

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ANZ A ACT ION

HELP THE ANIMALS ANZA ACTION’S RAE MOLLER ENCOURAGES YOU TO HELP OUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS THIS MONTH.

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e all know how hard it is to leave family and friends behind us, but for many people that also means leaving our four-legged friends too. It’s never easy to say goodbye to our furry or feathered companions.

As this month’s ANZA magazine is celebrating the Year of the Dog, and all of our beloved critters, what better time to talk about how you can help animals here in Singapore, whether small, large or even invertebrate?

CATS AND DOGS It is fair to say it is ‘raining cats and dogs’ with opportunities to volunteer for the canines and felines in Singapore.

DOGS There are many, many shelters which provide volunteering and fostering opportunities. Most of the dogs are street dogs, or abandoned pets, and the shelters are generally keen to get people along on weekdays to help out.

At the shelter, you could be involved in cleaning the area, washing or walking the dogs, and feeding. Some also run adoption drives, are involved in advocacy, and need administration and other support. If you have a vehicle, you can help by transporting dogs to the vets, or picking up food and supplies.

To foster a dog, shelters require a one or two month minimum commitment, and will match the dog to the person

to ensure that the dog finds a suitable foster parent. Fostering is generally for those experienced with dogs, as you may be required to train a puppy, or rehabilitate an abused dog.

Many organisations have a minimum age requirement for any volunteering.

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Action for Singapore Dogs (asdsingapore.com) Save our Street Dogs (sosd.org.sg/) SPCA (www.spca.org.sg/) Animal Lovers League (animalloversleague.com) Causes for Animals (causesforanimals.com)

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

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AN Z A ACTION

CATS There are fewer shelters which are dedicated purely to cats; however there are still many opportunities to dedicate some time to. You could be involved in cat therapy, where cats are taken to visit elderly people; you could foster kittens, or help look after community cats. If you want to visit cats, the Cat Museum has a resident population as well, and your visit will help keep the Museum in existence and not have to close.

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The Cat Museum (thecatmuseum.com.sg/) Cat Welfare Society (catwelfare.org/) Cat Assisted Therapy (facebook.com/CatTherapySg/) Love Kuching (lovekuchingproject.org/)

At the shelter, you could be involved in cleaning the area, washing or walking the dogs, and feeding.

RABBITS

WILDLIFE

BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES

There is a charity dedicated to rescuing, sterilising and rehoming abandoned and maltreated rabbits. The process to foster or adopt is strict to ensure that rabbits do not cause allergies to family members.

• House Rabbit Society (hrss.net or facebook.con/FHRSS)

Channel your inner Steve Irwin and help out at ACRES, the wildlife rescue and advocacy people. If you are over-14 you can help out at the wildlife sanctuary, and if you are over-21 you can head out with a rescue officer. Fundraisers are always needed too!

• ACRES (acres.org.sg/)

Every year the National Park holds bird, butterfly and dragonfly counts. Suitable for anyone over-12 with an interest in birds and insects, you will get trained to recognise the species and then count them in a specific week. Registrations have closed for this year, but plan ahead for next year.

• National Parks (nparks.gov.sg)

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ANZA members already know and love RDA, and you can read more about them elsewhere in this issue. The RDA are always looking for side-walkers to walk alongside the riders (so no horse riding ability needed). Or, if you miss ‘mucking out’, then there are options to help out with this, and other stable work.

• RDA (rdasingapore.org)

CRAB RESCUE Feel like getting down and dirty? Every month the Nature Society goes to the Mandai Flats to untangle Horseshoe Crabs from fishing nets and count this endangered species. This is suitable for the whole family – but make sure to take a change of clothes.

• Nature Society (nss.org.sg)

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BUKIT TIMAH SADDLE CLUB 51 FAIRWAYS DR., 286965

btsc.org.sg These BHS-approved stables in the heart of the old racecourse offer pony rides, lessons, courses and livery for those wanting to give riding a try. The stable yard – once home to retired racehorses being re-trained for second careers in dressage and show jumping – boasts a perfect spot for you to improve your core, grapple with the basics of equestrianism or recall your Pony Club days by jumping the cross country course through the surrounding jungle.

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RIDER’S CAFÉ 51 FAIRWAYS DR., 286965

riderscafe.sg A bit of a hidden gem, this bright and breezy café makes an exceptional brunch spot. With the shutters flung wide open, there’s a gorgeous breeze flowing through the building as you look out over the lush surroundings and sip on rocket fuel coffees. There’s a delicious menu to work through with the likes of the Pacific Benedict (poached eggs, crab cakes and salmon) and ‘The Usual’ (a hearty fry up).

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JUNKIE’S CORNER 2 TURF CLUB RD., 287988 This is a rummager’s dream. An Aladdin’s cave of wonders where the real currency is a sharp eye and excellent bartering skills (and cash not card). Recommended

by ANZA’s Designer, Skye, this is a spot to while away a morning of treasure hunting whether it’s dusty ‘antiques’ or refurbished furniture. About a 20 minute walk from Sixth Avenue MRT, you’re going to want to book a cab with plenty of boot space to carry your haul home.

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SUNNY HEIGHTS 110 TURF CLUB RD., 288000

sunnyheights.sg From day care and socialising, to boarding and training, this home-away-from-home for your dog has so much to offer. There’s also a café on site, so you and your pooch can just pop up for teas and tête-à-têtes.

Wagging tails all round.

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VIOLET OON KITCHEN 881 BUKIT TIMAH RD., 279893

violetoon.com The name is synonymous with Nyonya and Peranakan cooking, so this isn’t so much a secret share, but a must-visit.

It’s very much a family affair with Violet Oon sharing recipes influenced by her grandmother and aunt on the menu; dishes such as buah keluak ayam and Aunty Nanny’s daging chabek beef cheek.

The interior is beautiful with carefully sourced Peranakan tiles and a bistro vibe set against the comings and goings of Bukit Timah. Also try her restaurants at the National Gallery and on Clarke Quay.

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GOOD GOOD EATING HOUSE 24 SIXTH AVE., 276481 For a noodle fix in the area, you can’t go wrong with an order of Aunty’s char siew at the Wanton Mee stall. It’s an oldie, but a goodie with flavoursome noodles with plenty of sauce, a bowl of soup and delicious wantons – all for about four bucks. Just on the corner of Sixth and Anamalai, be prepared for a bit of a wait during noodle rush hour.

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CITY OSTEOPATHY & PHYSIOTHERAPY 24 SIXTH AVE., 276481

cityosteophysio.com Keen supporters of ANZA Soccer and Nippers, the team behind City Osteopathy & Physiotherapy are your go-tos for not just rehab for any niggling injuries, but prehab too. As seen back in our October issue, City can help you prepare for your skiing holiday/ Ironman/ marathon as well as offer sports massages, performance testing and coaching.

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SIMPLY BREAD 1 FIFTH AVE., 268802

simplybread.com.sg Not for those who think carbs is a dirty word, this little, sparsely-decorated café is all about the bread. The mouth-watering wafts of freshly-baked sour dough as you step through the door; the flour like a thick layer of snow dusted over plump bloomers; the brown and seeded loaves that don’t need any accompaniments – everything is a winner here. As are the lunch-time sandwiches such as the salt beef or grilled cheese. Yum.

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IKEDA SPA 787 BUKIT TIMAH RD., 269762

ikedaspa.com For a feeling of Japan, step into this award-winning spa. There’s a Japanese Zen garden where you can experience a simple chado (tea ceremony), before relaxing in the onsen hot tub handcrafted with hinoki (cypress wood once reserved for royalty). There are numerous signature massages and packages available as well as facials – such as the Geisha organic one which includes traditional beauty products including the exclusive uguisu.

Yep, that’s nightingale droppings. But we’ll give anything a try for youthful looking skin.

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THE LIVING CAFÉ 779 BUKIT TIMAH RD., 269758

balancedlivingasia.com/living-cafe-and-deli Don’t let the thought of no red meat, no dairy and no sugar mean no fun, this café is positively humming with wellness and happy healthy people. There are green juices packed full of nutrients, truffles which taste decadent but really are pretty good for you, and raw dishes such as zucchini pesto pasta that prove you don’t have to be naughty to be nice.

The menu is brightly marked so you can easily spot what’s good for the vegan and gluten-free.

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An Alternative Therapist Sometimes getting help comes from unlikely sources. Sometimes it’s not from the words of doctors but from the silent understanding of our furrier friends. Charley Larcombe meets some very special therapists.

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Jesse Ihrcke Dorsey, Founder of THERIS, combines her degree in Psychology and Counselling with her diploma in Equine-Assisted Therapy.

Describe the work of THERIS THERIS (Therapeutic & Educational Riding in Singapore) specialises in equine-assisted therapy programmes for children with special needs. In particular we work with children dealing with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, autism and Down syndrome, as well as depression, attention deficit and anxiety.

People benefit hugely from equine-assisted therapy – for example horses are a mirror of you and will reflect how you behave so you can strike up an incredible kinship with a horse; often more so, than with any other animal. A dog will blindly adore you, cats can be nonchalant, but you have to build a relationship with a horse. It is incredibly rewarding. Also, from a physical aspect, the movement of the horse is similar to ours so that hip rotation walk is physically and emotionally calming.

Our therapy sessions involve Desiree (Desi), a former showjumper who has found her true calling and takes great pride in her work. She changes her manner depending on the child; gentle with someone who needs calming; being a little firmer with those who need some structure or need to lower their guard. She is the perfect therapy horse!

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What sets THERIS out from the work of other therapies?

We fortunately offer one-on-one sessions, meaning we can spend quality time and individually assess the child’s needs and their progress. Our approach is therapy without the child really realising its therapy. Apart from the physical, we look at the psychological and the emotional whilst working with Desi so it feels relaxed.

We start by grooming and tacking up, before the riding session and then tend to ride out in the surrounding area where the kids have so much to see. We often do small tasks and games that not only help with concentration, attention or learning deficiencies but can also help with physical strengths and core issues which often go hand-in-hand.

We try to focus on their ability, what they can do, as opposed to their disability.

What sort of cases are you seeing a rise in?

I have seen a huge rise in kids with social and emotional issues like anxiety, stress and depression which were not so common when I first started out in this. These are so crippling for their social capabilities that they don’t want to go to school, can’t cope with the pressure of friends and have such a lack of selfworth. It can be heart-breaking seeing these things in anyone, let alone children.

These kids often say they want to be like Desi. They want to be strong and calm like her and so we work on how they can do that. How that if they ride more, they can get physically stronger, how they can rely on her to help them emotionally, how learning how to move around Desi and how she behaves makes them just know more and feel more confident. Desi does all of this; I feel I’m just there to facilitate and put into words, but Desi is the one that helps them. theris.com

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We even do workshops with schools around Singapore simply to work on socio-emotional skills – being better at dealing with your emotions can only be a good thing, right?

PAWSIBILITY

Maureen Huang and her “co-therapist” Retrievers, Telly and Hope explain the benefits of working with animals.

Describe the work of Pawsibility Simply having one of the dogs there in the session helps to relax and soothe the person, whether it’s a child or an adult.

Talking about or working through problems when Telly is being quietly patted and stroked feels more like chatting with a friend, than spilling your secrets to a stranger. The presence of a therapy dog has been proven to lower blood pressure and heart rate so therefore reduce stress.

We also play games and do exercises involving the dog that work on the person learning to be kind or compassionate, or cope with their frustration and anger. Working with the dogs is like a living example of what happens when you react a certain way.

Who do you help?

We work with both children and adults facing a range of issues, from anxiety and stress, to impulse control and coping with special needs or learning difficulties. We even do workshops with schools around Singapore simply to work on socioemotional skills – being better at dealing with your emotions can only be a good thing, right?

Both dogs have different personalities, which help different people. For example Telly, is my wonder dog. She has been doing this for a long time and nothing fazes her; she can do any exercise and will happily jump over poles or run through tunnels, play catch with a person or simply lie there and be a shoulder to cry on. Hope is young, still learning and struggles to fit into her big sister’s shoes. Naturally she is everything a therapy dog should be, but she’s still working on things and some people really respond to the fact that she isn’t quite perfect yet – just as they feel. When they see Telly, they think how understanding, how calm, how sweet, but Hope gives them hope. For instance, we were working with a girl suffering from depression and a real lack of worth. We tried to teach Hope how to play a game, but after a few attempts Hope wasn’t quite getting it and the girl was tempted to stop.

Instead we kept on going, eventually Hope picked it up and the girl was gratifyingly rewarded. She took away from the session that perseverance does pay off. She too can do it. pawsibilityaat.com

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RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION

Karen Lim tells us about the work of Riding for the Disabled Association Singapore, an ANZA Actionsupported charity.

Describe the work of the RDA RDA Singapore offers Equine Assisted Therapy and Hippotherapy to those suffering from a range of disabilities including physical, emotional, cognitive and social difficulties such Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, visual impairment, hearing impairment, learning disabilities, Muscular Dystrophy and CVA (stroke).

Horses provide a tool for physical therapy, emotional growth, and cognitive improvement, in a unique format that is fun, exhilarating, and sometimes has the power to change a person’s perspective on life. Besides the physical benefits derived from therapeutic riding, the contact with the animal is a powerful experience, and the strong bond that is sometimes experienced often has a profound, uplifting effect on people who are troubled or suffering.

What sets RDA out from the work of other therapies?

RDA can benefit virtually all disabilities, both physical and learning disabilities, in children and adults. As well as providing recreation and sport, riders gain increased self-confidence, improved circulation, respiration, balance, coordination and mobility. For someone who is unable to walk unaided, see or has communication difficulties, riding a horse allows them to experience a new sense of freedom and independence. Friends are made and it’s fun.

People using wheelchairs for mobility are able to walk tall with the aid of a horse – they are no longer looked down upon. They can venture into the forest or jungle for a walk, something that is virtually impossible for anyone who is a wheelchair user.

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Please share one of the RDA’s inspirational stories.

Malcolm Lim is a 13-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is completely non-verbal, yet after a visit to the RDA he developed a special bond with one of the horses, Lukas, and began to keep a horse-riding diary. In it, he wrote down his thoughts and feelings – a huge breakthrough.

Sadly Lukas had an accident in the field which left him out of therapy action for a few months, but during this time Malcolm penned letters to him. He shared his feelings, his empathy and how he was looking forward to seeing his friend again.

Heartbreakingly after an operation, Lukas passed away and Malcolm was inconsolable – yet still putting his grief down on paper, still communicating.

And he continued to ride, even though he didn’t quite make the same connection with his next therapy horse.

This is an incredible example of the connection our riders can experience with the horses; it is a special link.

Let’s talk about the horses!

We look out for ponies/ horses that are sound in the pace of walk. They must be of quiet temperament and have a tolerant personality. They go through assimilation processes at RDA, Singapore if they are imported, and then they need to go through assimilation processes to do with mounting and possible behavioural issues they might encounter during the sessions.

If you have further questions on how riding a horse helps someone with disabilities, now you can find out more. Come meet the wonderful therapy horses and ponies, and learn more about RDA’s unique therapy program for persons with disabilities. RDA Open House: Charity Carnival, Volunteers Recruitment & Adoption Drive, 6 May, between 10am and 3pm at the RDA Centre, 5 Jalan Mashhor, 299174. rdasingapore.org

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Man’s Best Friend Georgia Anna Vieusseux & Peter Tasevski, originally from Sydney, are the proud owners of nine-month-old Golden Retriever, Georgia.

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aving lived in Singapore nearly four years, we felt the final thing to feel truly settled in was to have a dog and so we looked for a puppy.

Georgia is incredibly loving and just so delighted to see us. When one of us is on the way back from travelling, we message the other in the ride up in the lift so they can film the welcome show she puts on.

She’s our shadow, following us about the apartment and is always curious, whether standing guard watching the comings-andgoings of Paterson Road from the balcony or playing Sous Chef in the kitchen.

We did so much reading up before we bought her and started training her from a puppy. Of course, having a dog in condo living is very different from the ease of just having a back yard like in Aus’. She did eight weeks of obedience classes at Sunny Chong, but she was brilliant from the beginning.

She doesn’t chew anything! She has her own toy box and she picks out one toy at a time to play with, before selecting another one when she gets bored – but never a pair of shoes or the furniture!

She likes to lick our toes to wake us up, but she knows that it’s only when the alarm goes off that it’s ‘get-up’ time when she can have her morning pee and breakfast before we head to the office.

She has three walks a day; mornings and evenings with us and then with our

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helper – or her nanny – too! We did try to look after Georgia on our own, but our work schedules mean a lot of travel and in the end this worked out as a great option.

We also tried out apps like Paw Shake – essentially Tinder for dogs – where you can find people keen to walk them, keep them company and feed etc.

We often go for walks down to the river with her crew like Parker the Mini Schnauzer, Louie the Toy Poodle and fellow Golden Retriever, Nina, where it’s great for socialising – them, not us… mostly!

Sadly there aren’t lots of dog parks, despite the abundance of greenery in Singapore so we only have a couple of places to take her for a real run. We often go up to the dog run at Bishan and then every fortnight we go to Tanjong Beach Club as she loves the sea. She quickly took to swimming and now just sits in the surf to cool off.

For us, having Georgia has been like Singapore Take Two – it’s given our life here a new perspective and we explore the city much more – or at least in a different way – than we previously did. She’s such a little celebrity when she goes out anyway, a total princess who likes the attention so there’s always people stopping to pet her. She even has an Instagram account – @georgiagoldengirl_sg! Maybe her good looks and media potential could mean a couple of free bags of dog food?!”

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t may be hard to believe, but our previous dog was a Pug. However, a friend of ours from Perth had a Great Dane and said what great condo dogs they are because they sleep so much – Henry packs in a good 18 hours per day – and don’t need a great deal of exercise.

Despite his size, he is a total gentle giant who adores people. He loves to sniff, lick and slobber on them; he even forgets that he isn’t a lap dog and tries to sit on them. Despite getting a little over-excited at meeting new people, he is incredibly docile with children. When our two nieces come to visit, he lies down and makes sure he is more at their level.

He is like a rockstar in our condo; everyone knows him and comes to say hello (I am completely ignored).

Naturally down to his size, people can find him intimidating when we’re out and about, but I always explain how gentle he is. We often get two reactions: sheer amazement where photos are requested as they’ve never seen such a big dog; or they cross the road. Little do they know he would sooner slobber you to death, than act tough.

In fact, acting tough is just not something he is capable of as he is terrified of everything. Little dogs, thunder, lightening, geckos, plastic bags, snails, the mop and those green wheelie bins you find back in Australia.

He is very talented and able to remove and open a jar of peanut butter from the

counter top and finish it, or unwrap garlic from the foil and devour that… suffice to say, he is now banned from the kitchen.

He was also fond of stealing toilet rolls and un-rolling them throughout the entire house; thankfully he has outgrown that now.

His only downsides are the incredible amount of slobber he can produce and how it sticks to everything and that he visibly gets sad when people are afraid of him.

He cost us an absolute fortune to transport to Singapore, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. He is a giant goofball who makes us laugh, and his unconditional love is second to none!”

Henry Melbourne-ites, Ana Carapina & Brett Pickens share their condo with Henry, a three-year-old Great Dane.

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LET’S NETWORK Our business-focussed events are ideal for networking and sharing ideas.

Proudly presented by CONNECT by Crossbridge, the first Chill, Chat, Connect: Networking Series of 2018 was a huge success.

Phil Biggin, Head of Sales Enablement, BT Global Services led an in depth discussion on Paradoxical Thinking which gave the 50 guests plenty of food for thought. 75cl.sg Tasting Lab exclusively opened their doors for a private wine tasting which proved an excellent way for new and existing ANZA members to network and unlock business opportunities.

Thank you to our new Gold Partners CONNECT

by Crossbridge who are presenting this series of events – we look forward to seeing you at the next Chill, Chat, Connect on Tuesday 12 June.

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ANZA THRIVING Welcoming the new to ANZA and the new to Singapore.

Our regular Thriving in Singapore event is a hot-ticket for those who have either just touched down on The Little Red Dot or those who are new to ANZA, and looking to update their knowledge of need-to-know numbers and info. Do you need vaccinations for travelling? How can you save money when spending life as a busy expat? What does ANZA offer you? All of these questions and more were answered during the March edition of the event at Expat Kitchen in Little India. Thank you to our Premier New Members Partners AAM Advisory, GEMS World Academy, World First and our Silver New Members Partners Ego, Expat Dental and IMC.

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HILARITY FOR CHARITY The ANZA community enjoyed a great evening of comics for causes at the Hard Rock CafĂŠ.

An evening of live acts and laughter was had

by ANZA members and guests at the Hard Rock Cafe in April for our fundraiser, Hilarity for Charity. A full line-up of comedians, new acts and the rock band The Grift, ensured an event bursting with entertainment. In aid of two ANZA Action-supported charities, iC2 PrepHouse and Dignity Mama, over $2,000 was raised by our generous members.

There were a few winners in the packed crowd too. Congratulations to those who won raffle prizes courtesy of Ego Skincare and Chandon Australia as well the degustation menu at Burlamacco - can we come too? And now for our HUGE thank you-s to the team that made it all possible: To our venue hosts Hard Rock Cafe, to our emcee Sam See; to our opening band The Grift. Thanks to live audio engineer Mark Albers for getting the sound on point. A big thank you for the giggles to our comedians: Jacky Ng, Artur Akhmertzyanov, Siraj Muhammad, Priya Panwar and Stephanie Chan. And a huge thank you as ever to YOU, the ANZA Singapore members who come together, support worthwhile causes and enjoy the community!

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CASUAL COFFEE The cool breezy days of the beginning of the year seem like a distant memory as the hot days beat down on us now, but we know that it’s all par for the course here along with intermittent heavy rains. One of our hot tips for newcomers is to always take sunglasses, an umbrella (for both rain and shine) and a bottle of water with you when heading out. Best to be prepared for anything… and it’s bound to be fine!

If you need to escape the sun or the rain, duck under cover and join us in air-conditioned comfort for a coffee and a chat at

JOIN US AT THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF FOR OUR TWICE-MONTHLY CATCH-UPS! Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Orchard Central for our Casual Coffee mornings. Whether you’ve been here a while, are brand new or have family or friends visiting, all are welcome.

Save the date: On June 29 we’re teaming up again with ANZA Action to bring you our Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Singapore Cancer Society. Please find further details elsewhere in the magazine and on the ANZA website – register your attendance now!

JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND A CHAT! Wed 9 May Fri 25 May Wed 13 Jun

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KEONG SAIK STORIES What does Keong Saik Road mean to Charmaine Leung, the author of 17A Keong Saik Road? A red-light district in the 1970s, for Charmaine it was where she grew up as the daughter of a brothel operator. In recounting her childhood, she brings to life stories of marginalised and forgotten women

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at the Bright Hill monastery and temple, Singapore’s largest monastery.

We’ll then travel to the temples of Burmese and Tibetan worshippers.

At each temple our guide will share the hidden stories, including those of education and medicine for the needy.

You’ll come away both enlightened and enlivened.

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then cycle onto the Punggol Barrage, alongside the wetlands and the spectacular lakes and gardens of the Punggol Waterway Park. We’ll stop at a waterfront cafe to provide some wellearned refreshments before we head back to the MRT.

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an inclusive organic lunch and explore the famous Bollywood Veggies, a 10-acre organic farm. A short stroll will introduce you to more than 100 tropical fruits, veggies and herbs. There are also hidden sanctuaries to connect with nature. After your senses have been stimulated by the clear country air, it’s back to the city by coach.

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and their struggles to make life better for themselves and their loved ones.

It is a tale of love, forgiveness and redemption. We end the tour at a bakery where Charmaine will join us to answer questions about her book and do signings.

CELEBRATE VESAK DAY What better way to celebrate Vesak Day than to sample the festivities at three different Buddhist temples in one day? Vesak is considered the most holy day observed by Buddhists in this part of the world. We’ll watch the preparations, rituals and celebrations as well as tour the extensive highlydecorated buildings and gardens,

CONEY CYCLE Let us guide you through the hidden paths and beaches of Coney Island and the waterways of Punggol. We’ll hop on some bikes and tour the routes of Coney Island – a world away from Downtown Singapore – learning about its history and conservation. We’ll

JOURNEY WEST Have you ever ventured West to hear the dragon roar? Three or four times a year, the Thow Kwang Dragon Kiln (one the last dragon kilns remaining in Singapore), roars to life. There are rows and rows of ceramics spread over the spacious grounds for plenty of browsing and shopping. For the health and nature lovers, we’ll enjoy

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

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PUP-POSITIVE PIT STOPS CANOPY GARDEN DINING 1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Bishan Park 2, 569931 canopygardendining.com.sg Having taken the pooch for a legstretch around the Bishan Dog Run, go to this delicious café for brekkie, brunch, lunch or dinner. The interior, exterior and plates of food all look great and the staff love giving the dogs a little scratch ‘n’ pat.

THE COASTAL SETTLEMENT 200 Netheravon Rd., 508529 thecoastalsettlement.com A Changi area option! Hurrah! Even if you’re not close by, book your PetMate and taxi out for lunch and a wander. The restaurant itself is full of quirky bits and bobs which you can peek inside to see before taking a table outside alfresco to indulge in some local comfort food like spicy seafood tom yum and nasi lemak.

LOSING THE LOVED ONE Heartbreakingly, our furry-family members have to leave us at some point but there are crematories here that can take some of the stress and questions away. We’ve had recommendations about Mount Pleasant (mountpleasant.com.sg), and Mobile Pet Cremation (mobilepetcremation.com.sg) that offers a 24-hour number so they can be there when you need them most.

W39 BISTRO 39 Jalan Mas Puteh, off West Coast Road w39bistro.com For the West Coasters, this is a brilliant spot near Clementi Stadium. Pop in for a late breakfast – they’re open from 9am – and peruse the menu opting either for eggs benedict or the oozy sautéed mushroom sandwich.

Work off your coffee and calories in a walk around West Coast Park.

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ADOPT-A-SOLDIER There are several adoption charities and shelters you can try when looking for your canine chum (check out pages 16-17), but how about finding room in your condo for a dog formerly with the Military Working Dog Unit? These incredible characters have worked tirelessly and now are in need of retirement. The Ministry of Defence often hosts adoption drives, so keep an eye on the MINDEF Facebook page (@mindefsg) for details.

UP FOR PAWS upforpaws.com As recommended by a couple of ANZA members, this day care place ‘interviews’ your dog beforehand so the ultimate care is offered, from socialising and training, to dog puzzles and even nutritious healthy dog treats.

THE WAGINGTON thewagington.com.sg The five-star resort of pet hotels, this place is for the pampered pooch with a difference. Expect suites to themselves, the W Salon and Spa for grooming needs and the Bone Pool for daily exercise. Essentially the dog and cat will be holidaying better than you do.

ANIMAL APPS PET WIDGET Offers recommendations, listings, ways to connect, and a discussion forum called PetTalk – so it’s kinda like Facebook for Fido. There’s also an optional Badge gadget which uses smartphone QR codes to scan and find lost pets.

PAW SHAKE Pushed for time? Unexpected meeting cropped up? Look for dog and cat sitters on this community-style app and expect “tails of happiness”.

UBERPET OR PETMATE Can’t find a taxi for your terrier? Download either of these apps to find animal-friendly cabs to get you both around Singapore. *Uber was on an extension at time of going to press.

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Win, win! Naturally the weekends can get very busy, but a mid-week sunrise sprint along here almost feels like it’s your own private beach!

BISHAN DOG PARK Recommended by so many ANZA dog-owners, this is sadly one of the few places on the island where you can let the dog off the lead and watch them frolic freely with a decent space to run.

SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS Plenty of greenery, hills to build muscle, lots of fellow dogs to sniff and exciting things like monitor lizards in the undergrowth and terrapins in the ponds. There’s also an all-welcome café, Casa Verde to stop off at for coffee and a water bowl.

ALONG THE RIVER From Rob’ Quay, up through to River Valley, this is a lovely amble along the waterway. This is ideal for socialising – make sure your pup is listening to your commands and obviously always on a leash, but you’ll both meet dogs of all shapes and sizes along here.

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find online (ava.gov.sg/exploreby-sections/pets-and-animals) but essentially covers that the breed is allowed in the country, it’s had proper vaccinations and whether it will need to be in quarantine upon reaching Changi Airport. Quarantine is on average 30 days long, but you should be able to visit.

Taking them home can be tough and the rules change often, so best to seek advice from the respective agricultural government board in your country.

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8AM Tsukiji Market

Tokyo Translated In a country as diverse as Japan, can you really navigate its capital in less than 24 hours?

Charley Larcombe starts the clock.

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roper travellers set their alarms for 4am to make the start of the fish market auction here and to join the Michelin-starred chefs trying to catch the monster haul. However, having spent six days learning to ski in Niseko the week before, my friends and I weren’t best suited to roll out of bed for an early call time to play tourists. We were super sushi fans though and this was enough to get us moving sort-of-early at 7:30am (can you tell we’re not parents yet?).

We hopped off the subway and a quick 10-minute walk later we hit the crowded market where, like a shoal of fish, little restaurants and sushi shacks were piled up and alongside each other. Honestly, you can pick one; any one and you won’t be disappointed. Try and get a seat at the bar where you can watch the sushi masters at work and then greedily just keep ordering.

When you’ve worked your way through the omakase offerings (the chef’s suggestions), wander the tiny alleys and keep your eyes peeled for the weird and the wonderful (over 480 kinds of seafood daily) as well as sights of the ginormous tunas being sliced and diced; it’s a bit macabre but fascinating to watch the sword-wielding of the fishmongers.

However, you need to get down there ASAP; the 80-year-old market, the world’s biggest, is being moved from this original site out to Toyosu later this year.

11AM Sensoji Temple

Pop up out of Asakusa Station – always use the subway when navigating the sprawling city by the way; it’s efficient, pretty easy to navigate, cheap and taxis are just traffic-crawlers – and walk through the Kaminarimon, the iconic ‘thunder gate’ of Tokyo. We headed down the shopping street of Nakamise-dori, stopping to stock up on souvenirs like folding fans, yukata (casual kimono) and postcards of Ukiyo-e-style prints.

You’ll then see the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo ahead of you.

You’ll see worshipers patting themselves with smoke from a large pit in front of the main hall, believed to improve everything from your health to your smarts. It can’t hurt right? Also, take a look at getting your fortune told: you have to shake a box of sticks, pick one which will then direct you to a shelf which you can open and discover how your year will turn out.

As with any place of worship there is a certain atmosphere which we felt just walking up the steps into the temple. Take a moment here – whatever your religion or belief. Sometimes it’s just good to be still for a while.

1PM Shinjuku

Mainly famous for its shopping credentials or its red light district, Kabukicho, we found ourselves in the area for more of a historical experience. The Samurai Museum offers a small but surprisingly good insight into another aspect of Japanese culture. Book in with a tour which runs every half an hour or so and you’ll see extraordinary displays of armour, have a quick history lesson, watch an incredibly serious man demonstrating how to use the katana (the traditional Samurai sword), and get to dress up in the garb. Your selfie game goes through the roof when you’re wearing a Samurai helmet.

Then it’s about time for another plate of sushi. My friend explained that last time he was in Tokyo, he literally forced himself to walk around sightseeing just so he could work up a hunger for the next sushi restaurant. We followed his lead. I picked a great joint – I’m sorry I wouldn’t be able to find it again; it was like the unicorn of sushi restaurants – down a side alley with splintery wooden stools and plastic menus in Japanese. After another huge assortment of sashimi, it was back into the wintery sun of the afternoon.

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5PM Shibuya Junction

7PM Nonbei Yokocho

I’m still not 100% sure why this is a Something-to-See. It’s a road crossing. A busy one, but a road crossing all the same.

However, our hotel literally looked down on it, so we had our obligatory photoshoot, getting in the way of actual commuters who had to dodge us tourists as part of their way home. The bright lights as dusk turned to night were pretty spectacular though.

As the meeting point of so many different aspects of Tokyo, it makes for great watching for a while and once you’re done with the scramble, just wait for the light to turn green and you can be on your way.

You may have heard of it as Drunkard’s Alley, a street lined with bars that fit a maximum of five people, where the barman essentially joins your party. This fantastically haphazard street is just waiting to provide you with several stories to take home.

They aren’t the most salubrious of bars, the drinks aren’t cheap and fighting for a seat can seem like an effort, but you’re richly rewarded. We’d heard talk of a red ‘piano bar’ and we walked past it several times – almost like it was purposely hidden away, so that it doesn’t get too well-known. Once we discovered it behind a heavy carved door and wiggled our hips and shoulders to fit up the stairs, we settled in for sake and beers with fellow travellers who rapidly became new friends. Kanpai!

9PM Izakaya

10PM Karaoke

Less a place to check out, more like another drinking and eating experience to work your way through. (As I mentioned earlier, can you tell we’re not parents yet, with many responsibilities and schedules?). Izakaya are casual sake and beer joints which offer tapas style snacks through to shabu-shabu. They’re low-key but that doesn’t necessarily equal low-option. Our friend found a knock-out of a place called Nakamenoteppen near our hotel in Shibuya. There was barely a sign outside letting us know we’d made it, but we were greeted warmly once inside.

We sat on tatami mats, tried delicous food that just kept on emerging from the kitchen and ordered yet more rounds of warm sake. I suggest you do the same.

I know, I know, very few of us can hold a note, but we don’t all have to belt out a tune like Adele to give this a go. See Karaoke – a mash up of the Japanese words for ‘empty’ and ‘orchestra’ (kara oukesutora) – as a rite of passage. Find a bar you can take over – you don’t want to share the mic too much or book a room in one of the chain-like spots like Karaoke Kan – and settle in for an evening of rock anthems and Ed Sheeran on loop.

Beware the witching hour though where you feel practice has made perfect and you can now sing like Whitney. You can’t. It’s time to go home.

So, the truth is, no, you can barely scratch the surface of Tokyo in a day – but hell, you’ll have fun trying.

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A GREAT DISCOVERY Don’t let a lack of Mandarin knowledge put you off discovering China in all its wondrous forms says Tatyana Kildisheva.

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’d never been to China. It was always high on The Bucket List, but it left me puzzled. With a country so vast and diverse, where did my husband John and I start? Fortunately some cheap flights on offer from Singapore to Xi’an, gave us the perfect opportunity to dip our toe and experience this magnificent country for the first time.

Xi’an may be famous for its Terracotta Warriors, but there are many things to see and do, since it was originally one of the ancient capitals of China and a signpost on the ancient Silk Road. Historic parts of the city are surrounded by a massive, 12 metre-high wall built in the 14th century which forms a square enveloping the buildings. The wall is so wide (about 14 metres) that people can rent bikes and fully cycle the wall perimeter.

The Great Mosque of Xi’an is really worth a visit with its history dating back to the 8th century. A combination of Chinese and

before the waves of tourist groups begin rolling in. There are three pits containing the live-sized figurines of the Terracotta Army: more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses, were buried with the first emperor of China in 210 BC to protect him in the afterlife.

It’s incredible to see them standing shoulder-to-shoulder, placed in the pits in precise military formation according to rank and duty and remarkably varied in height and facial expression. However, I didn’t quite realise beforehand how tightly controlled the viewing experience would be and seeing the warriors from walkways created around the excavation pits was a bit disappointing as the distance is substantial. As much as I wished to, it was impossible to get any nearer to see the warriors up close.

Another worthy side trip from Xi’an, is the Huashan National Park, which is only a 50 minute high speed train ride away from

“Beating all expectations, one can spend a whole day just there, sampling all the abundant offerings. From various sweets, dumplings, meat skewers, Central Asian breads and spices, to barbecued meat, lamb soup and the famous Xi’an wide noodles which are made by hand, stretched and woven while spectators are gasping at the dexterity of the cook.”

Islamic architecture, it was the first mosque built in China and it’s still the country’s largest. The main prayer hall is not accessible for tourists to enter, but its beautiful wooden structure and the mosque grounds are extensive with many buildings, living quarters, gardens and courtyards to wander around. The area is full of intricate stone and wooden carvings, ancient doors and pagodas and it’s easy to lose time soaking up the atmosphere of the place.

The mosque lies in the heart of the Muslim Quarter, where it’s best to roam the historic streets taking in the sights, window shopping and people watching. If you find yourself there, wind your way back to the Muslim food street, where what seems like thousands of people are going from stall to stall trying delicacies.

Beating all expectations, one can spend a whole day just there, sampling all the abundant offerings. From various sweets, dumplings, meat skewers, Central Asian breads and spices, to barbecued meat, lamb soup and the famous Xi’an wide noodles which are made by hand, stretched and woven while spectators are gasping at the dexterity of the cook. Vendors are steaming, simmering, barbecuing and roasting right in front of their shops and the smell of Sichuan pepper and cumin makes your nose tingle in anticipation of a spicy treat. Just a word or two of wisdom: hold your breath when you pass the huge stone mills where hot Sichuan peppers are crushed. If inhaled, they’ll send you into a sneezing frenzy!

To visit the Terracotta Army, you need to take a short bus trip.

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the city. Huashan or Mount Hua stands over 2,000 metres above sea level and has five peaks with breath-taking cliffs. It takes a few hours to hike up the trail, starting from a picturesque path through a pine forest and continuing up steep (and at times quite treacherous) cliff-like ascents where we had to use chains hammered into carved stone steps to pull ourselves up. The views from the trail are magnificent and totally worth the effort: beautiful nature, sharp mountain peaks and nestled into these cliffs are ancient temples and shrines.

Blessed with sunny and crisp November weather, our way to the top was quite deserted and peaceful, but upon reaching the summit, we were swamped by crowds of tourists armed with selfie sticks, taking a pilgrimage to this holy Taoist mountain. Sneakily, they had taken the short route via a cable car on the other side of the mountain to avoid the long hike. Personally, I think they missed out on not enjoying the walk up.

The view from the summit was simply stunning and all five peaks were in clear sight with gorgeous trees wearing their autumnal colours. After enjoying the views and the sunset, we took a cable car to the bottom, and then a fast shuttle to the village with the high speed train station. I did not expect how organised the hike to the seemingly wild mountain would be with these shuttle buses between footpaths and the station, numerous trash bins and multiple food vendors. They even have clean toilets every few hundred metres – complete with an attendant in each!

Suffice to say, our first short visit to China was full of surprises and discoveries of new food, beautiful nature and ancient cities.

Go and discover it for yourself.

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Carry your passport everywhere.

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Don’t let the language barrier deter you from visiting. There is a Google Translate smartphone app that allows direct voice and text translation ( just hover your phone on top of the text!).

You can download it before going to China to be used offline – then you don’t need either the Internet connection or VPN.

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Close to 100% of locals speak little to no English but they are very resourceful and helpful, if you ask.

There are not many Western tourists in the country, out of the large cities, so the Chinese are very curious to interact, have contact, shake hands or take a selfie with ‘Westerners’. It can be quite tricky to navigate bus and train stations, with no English information on destinations, and tickets are issued strictly in Mandarin.

However, don’t be shy to ask anyone by pointing at your ticket – invariably they will take you by the hand to your bus. It happened multiple times to us, and we were infinitely grateful to all the people who assisted us along our way.

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This month’s theme is ‘Departure’ and many great interpretations were shared.

Carolyn selected Brendan, Juliane, and Silke. Well done folks!

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

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

JULIANE WINZER “This picture was taken at one of the temples in Angkor Wat and it doesn’t surprise me that this complex is on every traveller’s bucket list - for justifiable reasons! These temples are beautiful, thrilling, and absolutely fascinating.

If you haven’t been there yet, book your trip and explore!”

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SILKE DIETZ “Every time we travel, I like to expose my family and I to as much culture as possible. And what better way to do so than embarking on a train-ride full of locals? This picture was taken in Ambewela, in the middle of nowhere in Sri Lanka.

Our scheduled train broke down, which apparently happens a lot in Sri Lanka, and we needed to wait for the next ride.

While doing so I had the stunning opportunity to capture this conductor in his flawless white uniform.”

BRENDAN PAGET “This was taken recently on the windy Rimutaka Hill road, which leads from the Wellington area to beautiful Wairarapa in the North Island of New Zealand. On the day we were there, with my DJI Drone up in the sky, it seemed that everyone was only leaving!

“You do realise the things that you miss from your home country when living in Singapore. The hills, crystal-clear seas, and star-filled skies are some of those things.”

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T HE WRI T E SPIR IT

WELCOMING THE WRITE SPIRIT RUSSELL DARNLEY ENCOURAGES YOU TO JOIN THE ANZA WRITER’S GROUP TO SHARE YOUR WORK, BE INSPIRED AND TO TELL YOUR STORY.

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

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e all have stories to tell and the ANZA Writers’ Group is a place where anyone can begin to develop their tales. It doesn’t matter what your story is about, or even if you aren’t sure you have a story at all, this is a space with lots of ideas, opportunities for discussion and support for the writing process. Even if you think that your work might not be good enough to publish, the reality is often surprising. Sharing ideas and learning about techniques for rendering stories often unlocks creative strengths we didn’t realise we had.

Interests in the group cover a broad range of literary genres both overlapping and distinct. We have members interested in blogging, writing for podcasts and videos; fiction, non-fiction and creative non-fiction; short stories and novels; biography and family history; writing for performance; and, writing for children and young adults. We even have some very capable poets amongst us.

Even though the creative journey can be a long one, there is always something coming to fruition. Like other years, 2017 was very productive. One member, Linda Collins, a copy editor by profession, completed her Masters in Creative Writing.

Her major work was a 140,000-word memoir, Loss Adjustment. It’s now being read by Hachette Australia and has been shortlisted for the Hachette Trans-Tasman

mentorship programme. We congratulate Linda on this major achievement. A chapter from her longer work, Not Ash, was published in the NZ online literary journal, Turbine, and her work, My Illogical Soothsayer was published in the online magazine SWAMP. I was also pleased to have two of my stories published in Just Off Message, a 20th year anthology of Australian writing, from Interactive Press. The audio version of my book Seen and Unseen: A Century of Stories from Asia and the Pacific was also finished and is now available through Amazon and iTunes. Much more is in progress - and the group is here to help!

OUR PROGRAM FOR 2018 We will be showcasing more of our work, with this regular column and selections of new writing from group members.

Some of the themes we will be covering in our meetings will be: writing dialogue in voices of the past; writing about the culturally unfamiliar and the stages of life and mental illness; and the challenges and techniques of writing historical fiction and creative non-fiction. We will also be revisiting blogging, podcasts, biography and family history. Of course, we are open to further suggestions. Please do come and join us!

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HOTSPOTS RAELENE TAN ENJOYS LUNCH AT MARINA BAY SANDS, WHILST CHARLEY LARCOMBE SAMPLES A PUPPY-FRIENDLY CAFÉ.

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uch was written about the Publico trio concept when its home, the Intercontinental hotel on Robertson Quay opened late last year. A river-side evening restaurant, a cocktail bar, and a day-time deli haunt of choice for those in the neighbourhood.

I popped in for a quick brunch meeting mid-week to test it out – not for the food, not for the coffee, but to see if it was a puppy-friendly spot.

In light of this being the animal-centric issue, I wanted to find a decent weekend café spot where Fido didn’t have to stay at home and you didn’t have to drink coffee out of a water bowl.

Publico Deli isn’t obviously dog-friendly, as you can’t walk through the restaurant, but you will be shown a route through to the garden terrace. Far from being an afterthought spot converted from a smoker’s

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estled in the Celebrity Restaurants enclave, overlooking the busy casino at Marina Bay Sands, is Long Chim. This is Australian chef David Thompson’s first Long Chim restaurantbrand (with more in the pipeline) since he won acclaim for his iconic Nahm restaurant in Bangkok. In December last year Nahm, with its fine-dining ambiance, was awarded a coveted Michelin star.

At Long Chim (‘come and taste’), which opened in March 2015 with its familyfriendly setting and view over Marina Bay, the focus is on Bangkok’s well-known quintessential street food with its range of

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corner, this is a lounge area where you can sit and enjoy whilst Fido relaxes in the shade. And slobber over the menu, as you will too.

For an early morning, post-power walk why not duck in for a quick coffee and a buttery, flake-y pastry – with the dog under your feet to catch all of those crumbs? But if you have more time, grab the papers, settle into the sofa (the dog has to sit on the floor sadly) and enjoy a more leisurely brunch.

Is a brunch menu even a brunch menu any more if it doesn’t have smashed avocado? Fortunately, this one does; it’s paired with a sort of zingy beetroot tapenade and heirloom tomatoes ($16).

Give the Tostada Catalana ($17) a try – Parma ham over toasted sour dough and a good slug of olive oil – or the Mediterranean Scramble ($21) which boasts chicken breast marinated in yogurt

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and spices with scrambled egg whites.

For the super hungry there’s the Buon Appetito ($23), where you can choose from a selection of homemade sausages (like spicy Italian and veal chipolata with fennel) to join the eggs, baked baby potatoes and sautéed mushrooms on the plate. There’s also Bettina’s Granola ($16) for those trying to have a healthier morning. Although it’s not like a wayward grain and mixed berry will get Fido begging.

The baristas are on point so you get a decent cup of Joe (an espresso is $4) and there’s a selection of teas like Earl Grey Neroli, which according to the menu expresses “crisp notes of Italian bergamot and powdery orange flowers”. Once you’ve indulged in brekkie and Fido has benefited from a pat and a love from the staff; you can be on route to the rest of your day, with tails wagging. Charley Larcombe

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styles, colours, tastes and textures.

Over lunch with a Japanese friend recently, we enjoyed new set lunch menus (two courses $25, three courses $30, kids’ menu $15, all with a drink). Our dishes included a delightful starter of grilled eggplant salad with dried prawn and steamed egg; the rich complex flavour and smooth texture made this a winner for us. Chicken satay also scored well with its alluring smoky flavour. Chiang Mai curried noodle soup, with soft, smooth, egg noodles, is aromatic, rich and creamy, somewhat akin to Singapore-style laksa.

Rolled noodle soup with braised pork

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includes slivers of pig ear, crunchy and gelatinous. Fluffy omelette filled with minced pork is accompanied by sriracha dipping sauce, tangy and thin-textured, providing an appealing sweet, sour and spicy taste.

To cool down, choose ice cream for dessert. The Thai tea version, with pistachio and young coconut, is recommended for its authentic taste. Durian ice cream is served attractively crowned with sesame wafer pieces. A global wine list is available.

The 140-seat restaurant is a place to unwind after exploring different aspects of Marina Bay Sands. Raelene Tan

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TASTE BUDS

ONE FOR THE POOCH

SPOIL THE DOG THIS MONTH WITH THIS CHICKEN BALLS RECIPE FROM THE TEAM AT PET AND OWNER WELCOME SPOT, SUN RAY.

Chicken Balls Ingredients

Method

MAKES 8 100 GM CHICKEN BALLS

First, gather the kids around to help.

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Preheat the oven to 180 °C.

Second, make sure Fido is around to lick

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Mix all the ingredients together in

2 cups of minced chicken 1 cup of mixed veg 1 table spoon of parsley 1 cup of shredded low fat cheese

up any mess and crumbs – it’s all part of

a large bowl and use your hands to

the treat!

measure out and make equal sized

Third, get making and baking!

balls – just the right size for your Fido.

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oven for 30 mins.

(a little should be OK if your dog is lactose intolerant!)

2 eggs 1/2 cup wheat flour

Place on a baking tray and slam in the

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Obviously wait for them to cool before you treat the dog!

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GRAPE MANOEUVRES THE COST OF WINE CAN BE TOUGH TO SWALLOW SAYS SOUR GRAPES COLUMNIST, ROBERT REES.

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

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

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

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was at a dinner recently when one of the guests behind us had a choking fit. Given that my idea of First Aid is a medicinal dry martini with a twist, I glanced around frantically for a barman with the hope that he could sort me out and would also know the manoeuvre that’s in every B Grade chick flick.

(You know, the type of movie where The Neurosurgeon and Part-Time Astrophysicist Blonde lives happily ever after with The Labrador-Owning Street Artist after preventing him from choking on his cheeseburger – whilst also saving the world from a meteor. All in a 90 minutes so painful, that I would rather be gelded than live through it a second time.)

Anyway, back to the restaurant.

An eager waiter took control of the scene and rushed to the table without my having to tackle the mixologist. It turns out that the guest wasn’t actually choking on his wok-flashed organic broccoli from the Southern Highlands – but merely reacting to the prices on the wine list.

I understand that restaurants need to pay their bills and wines have to be marked up for profit, but sometimes the margins are so bad they make Bernie Madoff look like Santa Claus. Things always seem to come apart when a prospective diner either buys a lot of wine or doesn’t mind checking prices on his

App before deciding on what to order.

It turns out that I knew the offending sommelier from way back. After all the drama I felt the evening demanded a martini anyway to calm my shattered nerves, and so we caught up after service and discussed the issues of wine lists and rebellious clients.

It seems that the old adage still remains that novice clients will order the second or third cheapest listing. They don’t want to appear too cheap – but also feel that whatever is higher is going to cost too much. My mate says that it will take nothing short of the Dance of the Seven Veils to coax more than $150 out of the average diner for a bottle of hooch.

Apparently there just aren’t enough Russian Oligarchs to go around these days since the oil price went south and everybody else is left getting excited about whatever Elon Musk is going to do next.

I eventually left my mate to do his end-of-night staff wrap-up. With his voice ringing high into the night about how to do the Heimlich Manoeuvre next time somebody had an issue with wine prices, I felt relieved and privileged that I was in the discount wholesale end of the wine business instead of the fancy pants side of town.

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DIPLOMATIC TASTES RAELENE TAN TALKS TO MR. BRUCE GOSPER, THE AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER ON HIS TOP TASTES.

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r. Bruce Gosper, the Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, and his wife Margaret, have resided in Singapore since December 2016. They have three adult sons, James, Tom and Will, who all reside in Australia. Originally from Parramatta, Sydney, Mr. Gosper previously served in Japan, the United States and Switzerland.

The High Commissioner mentioned that his hobbies include, “Rugby (now watching, not playing), gardening and home projects, reading, music, cooking plus building a wine cellar.” He shared, “At home, I love to cook steak sandwiches (my specialty), spaghetti amatriciana, as well as lemon chicken with smashed potatoes.”

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE FOODS?

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

Roast lamb and oysters from the shell are hard to pass up. Also, freshly caught grilled fish paired with a Hunter Valley Semillon. After a hard day, a kebab or pad thai late in the evening is perfect. But best of all is my Dad’s barbeque steak in his secret marinade sauce!

ANY MEMORABLE FOOD EXPERIENCES YOU HAVE WORLDWIDE? Eating southern bluefin tuna sashimi at 6am at Tsukiji Market, Tokyo was

a memorable experience, as was eating soft shell crab on the shores of Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in North America. Spicy Tex-Mex food in Durango, Colorado, near the New Mexico border, brings happy memories. Tender schnitzel and crisp rosti in Switzerland’s Zurich was a great way to beat the winter cold. Also, eating shirouo (small live fish) in Fukuoka on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, while the fish do the odorigui (dancing in the mouth) – my tip: swallow, don’t chew! Last but not least, fish and chips in newspaper on virtually any Aussie beach, is hard to beat.

Special places to eat that I’ve enjoyed include The Inn at Little Washington for pan-roasted duck breast; Tetsuyas in Sydney for wonderful ocean trout confit; and Burnt Ends here in Singapore for the aged beef, the beef marmalade, leeks and eggplant, which are all fantastic.

PLACES YOU ENJOY IN SINGAPORE? Some favourite dishes are nasi padang with beef rendang, wanton mee, murtabak, char kway teow and chai tow kway.

Hawker centres attract, especially Adam Road Food Centre for nasi lemak and Newton Food Centre for orh luak [oyster omelette]. Margaret and I like National Kitchen by Violet Oon; Din Tai Fung outlets for xiao long bao and beef noodle soup; Punjab Grill at Marina Bay Sands and Mag’s Wine Kitchen. Also, great Aussie restaurants in Singapore like Burnt Ends in Chinatown; Whitegrass at Chijmes; Salt Grill & Sky Bar at Ion Orchard; Salted and Hung; Cheek By Jowl in the city; and Blackwattle. Try Jim Thompson on Dempsey Hill, or Patara Fine Thai Cuisine in Tanglin Mall for Thai – and the Japanese Ambassador’s home for the best Japanese! We do get along to Lau Pa Sat for satay once in a while. And... black pepper crab and a cold Tiger beer at the East Coast, watching the ships at night, is a great way to relax.

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MY PET, MY TEACHER KIM FORRESTER DISCUSSES THE POSITIVE EXPERIENCE ANIMALS HAVE HAD ON HER LIFE.

LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE: It takes one look in a dog’s eyes to see that they understand the concept of unconditional love. As humans, we have learned to label and judge everything and everyone – we live in a constant state of comparison and conditional acceptance. But animals (even my cats!) constantly show me a place beyond judgment, where everything simply “is what it is” and where there is always a reason to be happy.

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espite the fact that we ourselves are natural creatures, the animal-human relationship is a complicated one. For the last few millennia, many people have regarded themselves as, shall we say, the highest form of life on Earth. Some have touted the idea that nature is ours for the taking; that animals are simply another resource in a human-centric quest for dominance.

Others see humanity as the guardians of a helpless, hapless natural world.

Meanwhile, many indigenous cultures around the world hold the belief that animals are, in fact, our brothers and sisters. Interestingly, it is this worldview that best fits our most recent scientific discoveries; the understanding that everything on the Earth (and in the universe) is deeply and inextricably interconnected at a quantum level. What may be considered even more profound is the well-held indigenous belief that animals can be our guides and teachers.

It is my experience that if you take the time to connect with the animals in your life – if you respect them and observe them – you can learn a lot about your own natural needs and instincts and, vitally, how to live in a healthier, happier world.

Here are a few things I’ve learned from the animals in my life:

INTUITIVE LIVING: All creatures, from ants to wolves, are unquestionably intuitive. A dog doesn’t rationalise why it needs to bark at a particular passerby, or question why it feels it must give comfort to its human. It does these things if and when it feels instinctively right to do so. I believe we could all learn from this example of authentic, spontaneous behaviour.

SELF-FULLNESS: Both my feline and feathered friends are perfect examples of self-love and self-empowerment. From them, I learn that it’s ok to recognise and value one’s own needs and that connection and compassion can be given in my own time, and on my own terms.

OUR FORGOTTEN, FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS: It’s easy to be disturbed by the treatment of many domesticated animals – the unpleasant side of modern life such as caged hens, penned pigs, and puppy farms. But I believe that if we look closely, we can see how the plight of these creatures reflects a poignant lesson for us all. We, too, are often locked away in synthetic cages (homes, classrooms or offices) and live in crowded environments.

We often lack natural light, fresh air and the pleasure of walking on natural ground.

We sometimes live to work, and many of us have little or no opportunity to simply be the beings we are born to be.

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THE ABUNDANCE OF EARTH LEE CARSLEY LOOKS DEEPER INTO THIS YEAR OF THE EARTH DOG – AND WHAT MIGHT BE IN STORE FOR YOU.

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t is the Year of the Dog – the Earth (or yellow) Dog to be precise.

In the Tao way, Earth energy is neither yin nor yang. In the cycle of seasons, the Earth element represents the transitions between them. This connecting feature of the Earth element plays out again and again. For example, on the physical level, the organs of stomach and spleen are central to digestion and lie in the middle of the body; emotionally, the earth element connects us to each other; at the cosmic level, it is the pivotal point of balance between the heavens and the mundane world.

Your Earth element allows you to explore your higher purpose, while remaining present. In balance, the Earth element allows you to remain strong and calm, as change and chaos swirls around you. Out of balance, we become addicted to change, at the expense of our bodies (ask the superstressies what happens when they go on holidays – they often get sick).

It also makes us like sweet things – sometimes too much. The average Australian eats 14 teaspoons of sugar a day. I know, and I don’t even take sugar in my coffee or eat sweets; I’m sure you don’t either. We need less than half of this. As I mentioned, the organs for Earth are the stomach and spleen – too much sugar requires them to work extra hard to extract essential nutrients from our food.

This can lead to all sorts of issues in the gut (TCM practitioners argue most of our gut complaints come from too much sugar).

In balance, your Earth element allows you to experience abundance, a condition

of the mind and spirit. It allows you to naturally recognise what the universe offers, from the bounty and beauty of nature, to the love and connections with others, to simply being alive. And to experience joy in all of this. Out of balance, you find yourself disconnecting from others, from yourself, from life (“that’s someone else’s problem” becomes one of your favourite phrases). Earth teaches you that in life, there has to be sustainable relationships with everyone and everything, and a balance between giving and receiving. Earth teaches us compassion for ourselves and others.

If you are the guardian of a dog, take the time to observe its interactions with you and others – the need for connection (so happy to see us), their grounded-ness (being able to fall asleep at the drop of a hat, and wake up just as quickly). And their focus when it comes to their favourite ball or treat?

Coupled with the Earth element, the year of the Yellow Dog is the year to make those lifestyle changes you have wanted to for ages, but just can’t seem to make stick. Time to quit smoking, cut down the alcohol, lose that weight or change residence. Find that job you really love, show that special someone how much you care about them.

And practice generosity without expecting anything in return. The Wandering Yogis have Karma Kash – our 2018 ‘pet’ dharmas are Soi Dogs Thailand and the Orangutan Project. Maybe you want to consider something like this in 2018, in recognition of the animal in you?

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MAD AB OUT FASHION

WE’RE ALL BIKINI BABES EVERYONE KNOWS IT’S ABOUT HOW YOU WEAR IT, NOT WHAT YOU WEAR, SO REACH INTO YOUR WARDROBE FOR CONFIDENCE WHEN BUYING BIKINIS SAYS BECK DAHL.

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Get in touch at dahldesignstyle@gmail.com.

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f there’s something I’ve learnt while living in Singapore, one needs to plan ahead. Buying the hard avocados on Tuesday for Sunday’s breakfast; prepping school lunches; being prepared for birthdays rather than searching all over the island at the last minute for that hard-tofind toy. Where I’ve really had to pick up my game is buying seasonal wardrobe essentials when they ARE in store and that means thinking like a Northern Hemisphere local.

Today it’s about buying a swimsuit because now is the time, Ladies.

First and foremost when shopping for a new swimsuit, we need confidence, selflove and self-appreciation – no judgment required on this shopping spree. Then, and only then, can we keep our eyes open for the shape that is best suited for keeping our bottom in check, breasts upright and perky, and our tummy taut and terrific!

For immediate swimsuit requirements look no further than seafolly.com.sg, and thankfully there are a few stores scattered around the island. They offer a great range of suits for everyone; one piece in particular has a little extra support for the tummy. Different cup sizes to suit breast size with different size bottoms, all sold separately. H&M generally have an all-yearround supply of swimsuits with a good size range. Their price point is much easier to justify but very rarely do they offer extra support. M&S offer some decent shapes too and definitely worth a rummage. Also,

a few online stores to check out with easy delivery and returns policy: next.sg, net-aporter.com, soma.com, asos.com and myer. com.au (now delivering to Singapore!).

Here are a few tips for what to look for to enhance what you love about yourself and perhaps camouflage what you like a little less. Remember confidence is the vital ingredient for feeling gorgeous in your swimmers!

• For a bust that needs more support.

Look for swimsuits with hidden support; underwires work wonders. Halter-necks will give you a Bond girl cleavage.

• For a bust that needs more oomph.

Find a top with gathers, ruching or padding. Plunging necklines really work a cleavage too, no matter the size.

• Add more curve. Try a frill or go for a patterned bikini. A one-piece with cutouts will also add definition.

• Problem tummies. Opt for a hidden support one-piece, built-in bra systems and side seam gathering which will enhance your waistline.

• Larger bottoms. Go for tops with more coverage as they help balance out the fuller coverage bottoms. Take the focus away with a more detailed top.

And always remember – no-one regrets a swim.

Love Beck xx

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ATHLETICS

CROSSING THE FINISH LINE THIS SEASON WE SAW THE KIDS RUN FASTER, JUMP HIGHER, THROW FURTHER AND CONTINUE TO DEVELOP A SPECIAL CAMARADERIE AND FRIENDSHIPS WITH FELLOW ATHLETES SAYS LUCY JAMES.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

ANZA Athletics caters to kids aged 5 to 14-years-old, with a focus on fun, fitness and skills.

Yio Chu Kang Stadium. athletics@anza.org.sg

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he ANZA Athletics 2017/18 season ended on a high with the annual presentation ceremony held at the Australian International School back in March. It was smiles all around as the ANZA athletes were recognised for all the hard work and individual achievements they had pushed for throughout the year. The event started with some games followed by the presentation of the season’s new Centre Record Trophies, Age Group Trophies and the Athletes’ Participation Certificates and Medals. It was a fantastic afternoon as we acknowledged the effort of each participant during the season.

It really was another successful season for ANZA Athletics. Proving that our Under 6 to Under 14 boys and girls are

true athletes, we had a whopping 2,536 Personal Bests achieved and four records broken. Two of the Centre records that were broken this year were from the Under 7’s – Ajay Arrindell broke the Under 7 boys long jump record and Amberley Zdun, who broke the Under 6 girls’ 60m hurdles last season, went on to do it again with the Under 7 girls’ 60m hurdles record this year. Isla Kefford, an Under 9 girl broke the high jump record whilst Jediael Poh broke the Under 13 boys’ long jump.

Well done kids!

It is always fantastic to be able to watch the new ANZA athletes discover that they are able to run fast, or can really throw a shot-put or a discus, or can sail over the high jump bar or do it all. What is even better is to witness the development of

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What is even better is to witness the development of these athletes over consecutive seasons, both in personal achievement and interest in their results, and in their greater skills gained in the different track and field events.

these athletes over consecutive seasons, both in personal achievement and interest in their results, and in their greater skills gained in the different track and field events.

Our last meet of the season was our ‘Bring A Friend Fun Meet’ and the kids had a ball. One of the Age Groups ran 400m holding hands until the last 100m when they broke into a sprint. I loved seeing the friendship on display along with the healthy competition.

Without our wonderful parent volunteers, we would not be able to host events such as these or ANZA Athletics at all – so thank you, thank you, thank you!

Your dedication to attending and helping at each meet is evidence of how much you value what Aths’ brings to the participants.

Also a big pat on the back to my fellow Committee members. I heard from one of the parents that’s been involved with ANZA Athletics for four years that it was “the best season so far!” As a Committee member, it is a bit of work each week but I’ve had fun making good friends and enjoy our Committee meetings – just like the kids! If you’re keen to volunteer for next season please get in touch at athletics@anza.org.sg.

With the new season beginning in August, we look forward to welcoming back existing athletes, and meeting plenty of new ones. To register for the 2018/2019 ANZA Athletics season, log on to anza.org.sg and click through to the Athletics tab. See you trackside in August!

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CRICKET

CRICKET RECAP CLIVE TILBROOK GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE EARLY START OF THIS YEAR’S ANZA CRICKET.

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Social Media Keep up with ANZA CC’s fixtures and events by following our social media pages: facebook.com/anzaccsingapore Twitter: @anzaccsg Instagram: @anzaccsg ANZA Cricket fields four teams from Division 2 through 5 of the Singapore Cricket Association.

Training is on Sundays. cricket@anza.org.sg

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he 2018 season finally got underway with the Champs and Diggers unfortunately losing their first couple of League games – but the Dream Team registered the first win for ANZA over the British Club. In their next game, the Dreamers had the Woodpeckers needing 10 off the last over and 6 off the last to tie. Unfortunately the Peckers’ Prendi hit the necessary maximum, and the tie was a fair result.

On 17 March the local derby between the ANZA Champs and ANZA Diggers took place for bragging rights. The Champs got off to a good start which was translated to a great score, with Chiro scoring the season’s first ton 119 not out off 55 balls.

He was well-supported by Teddy with 30 and Garry Hawker with 44. The Diggers couldn’t get close with only Tom Cargill 26 and Dev 18 providing some resistance.

John Dick and Adil picked up three wickets for the Champs to make Gibby a very happy captain.

The Bushrangers had an up-and-down start to the season. Playing Challengers, they scored a massive 2/254 off their 30 overs. Rahul (in his first game for the Club) scored 115, and Elyas got his much-awaited century making 113 not out. Together they put on 201 runs! ANZA bowling started well, but a flat period in

the middle, left Challengers needing 23 off the last over. Unfortunately three sixes later, they needed one run off the last ball to win, which they got.

The week after, Bushrangers were struggling at 3/44 before Sandesh and Rookie put on 101 run partnership, their scores ending at 51 and 87 not out respectively. ANZA ended at 6/200. A good start saw the opposition at 4/62 but strong partnerships left them at 6/179 needing another 15 runs (Duckworth/ Lewis target). The Bushies were able to pull it out of the fire taking 4/2 and winning by 12 runs. Great bowling from Hammer, Sandesh, Nathan and Sameer at the death, and fabulous catching from Dan, were the highlights for ANZA. Looking forward, we have many more League and Dream Team games, and the Dennis Amar Veteran Sixes coming up in June. The Masters competition will start in August. We also have a few functions planned at our group sponsor, Hero’s Bar so keep your ears to the ground for news on those.

Finally, anyone interested in a game is welcome to come down to the nets at the Singapore Cricket Club from 7pm on a Monday night or contact us via cricket@anza.org.sg.

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CYCLING

MAD MARCH MAYHEM THE ANZA CYCLING TEAM HAVE BEEN FLAT OUT BUSY WITH RACES, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND MORE SAYS MEGAN KINDER.

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arch was a monster month for ANZA Cycling!

WELCOME TO THE NEWBIES!

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

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It kicked off with our largest ever turnout for the monthly Induction Ride – with 16 newcomers joining. Not bad an effort when you consider we meet at 5:30am!

Many thanks to our trusty Ride Captains who came down to be a part of this ride, which is used as an introduction to the way our groups roll and slated as a compulsory ride for anyone interested in joining the club.

With so many signing up this month, the group was split into two pelotons to ride the brief distance, enabling everyone to get a hang of the group calls and rotation, before arriving at Food Canopy, where the newcomers were then free to join the regular Saturday rides from 7am.

Anyone interested in joining the monthly Induction Ride (which takes place on the first Saturday of each month) should contact membership@anzacycling.com for further details.

RACE TO THE FINISH Two of the biggest regional cycling tours were also held during March. The first of the two three-day stage races was Tour of Phuket, based in the north of Phuket, and Phang Nga on the Thai mainland. The club saw an unprecedented 55 members head over for this event. Whilst the serious competitors were in for a gruelling three days’ of racing, many of the contingent chose to take on the less competitive but still tough two-day-er, the Gran Fondo.

The racers prologue-d the stage event with an Individual Time Trial where competitors raced all-out over a short (5.3km) course to try and set as fast a time as possible. This was followed up by Stage 1, featuring 140km through the tropical (very hot!) paradise of Thailand, with a couple of nasty KOMs (climbs) thrown in and then concluded with Stage 2 of 96km, featuring a loop course of some extra nasty hills.

Congratulations on some amazing performances and top results, including: Elite – Pierre-Alain Scherwey (5th); Masters – Jonas Trindler (4th); Supermasters – Gordon Durnan (5th) Phil Morris (8th), Lionel Gomes (9th); Veterans – Steven

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Wong (2nd); Sports Open – Roger Allingham (1st), Ben Johnson (2nd), Ben Crouch (3rd); Women’s – Yin XiaoWu (6th) and Liesbeth Kanis (7th). Well done to all those who completed the Gran Fondo as well, which saw many members recording their longest ever rides in fairly harsh conditions! Many thanks to Mike Koreneff who helped coordinate a celebratory dinner for the team, whilst nursing a broken thumb due to an unfortunate departure from his bike on Stage 1.

The second of the regional races staged in March was the Tour de Bintan, another three-day event featuring a 17km ITT prologue, a ‘Queen Stage’ of 144km and final Stage of 111km – also with a Gran Fondo option of one or two days.

Congratulations to Vicki Goodwin, who flew in from the cold of Switzerland to lock in an amazing third place in her age category, and also to Heidi Groensedt (4th), Kim Bradley (4th), Steven Wong (2nd), Peter Williamson (2nd) and Phil Finnimore (1st). Pierre-Alain Scherwey put in an incredible effort once again, racing as part of the Allied World Kemp Technology racing team, coming in second overall in the ITT and then finishing 10th in the GC. Well done to all

who participated and to everyone who earned a slot at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships! Massive thanks to Kaz Tabakate and OANDA for putting on a great team dinner in Bintan.

If two stage races in one month weren’t enough, we also managed to add in a Cycosports URA Share-the-Road Criterium event, as part of the Car Free Sunday initiative. This round featured three races; Junior, Men’s Sport and Women’s Sport – with a particular push for beginner Criterium riders to give it a go. The race consisted of a given number of laps around a 1.7km circuit in the closed roads of the CBD and Chinatown and made for a fast and exciting event. ANZA had a great contingent of racers once again in both the men’s and women’s categories, with many attempting their first ever race of this type. Congratulations to Mike Thornton who secured third position in the men’s sport event. Many thanks to Lizzie Hodges for all her hard work in helping organise the women’s race and pace-setting for the first half of the race and to all the other ANZA members who helped out with marshalling!

DOING OUR BIT Following the Criterium, the team headed over to the Padang, where we swapped our helmets for trishaws. Organised in conjunction with the ANZA Actionsupported charity, Cycling without Age, club members volunteered to pedal community members around a few laps of the Padang. The rides went down a treat, with both our club ‘pilots’ and the passengers having a hoot – despite a couple of runaway rickshaw incidents!

Thanks to everyone who came down to help; we’re already looking forward to the next one!

And in other charity news… With our new kit launch, the club has granted jersey space to our nominated charity – the very worthwhile Aidha Organsiation. The club will be promoting Aidha and boosting awareness of the important work they do to break the poverty cycle for helpers. To this end, we will also be getting behind OCBC Cycle Singapore 2018 on May 5 and coordinating our members and cyclists from other local teams to join the event as charity riders.

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NETBALL

CELEBRATION SEASON ANZA NETBALL WAVED OFF THE 2017/18 SEASON WITH A BUSY PRESENTATIONS DAY SAYS SIMONE JACKSON.

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n Saturday 24 March, ANZA Netball celebrated the end of the 2017/18 season. Each age group had a mini tournament before being presented with trophies and t-shirts.

We also took the opportunity to thank the coaches and AGCs for devoting their time to provide 20-weeks of netball.

Their dedication is a true testimony to the ANZA spirit.

This season we say farewell to Corrina Ranger who has been involved with ANZA Netball for ten years. We thank Corrina and her daughters for their involvement and support.

After three seasons, our amazing uniform ladies Sasha Moor and Kate Ng are also hanging up their measuring tapes. The ladies expertly managed us through the uniform change last season.

Thanks Kate and Sash!

It has been a momentous season. We have played more tournaments than ever before, including the Sport Ready League

and friendlies with Centaurs, Marlborough College and SGNA. Former Singapore captain, Micky Lin has spent time with most of the age groups sharing her coaching skills and inspiration. Also a thank you to our professional coaches KS, Jocelyn and Weeling.

The off-season will still be busy with extra training, planning even more competition and improving our communication. Get in touch for further details and check out the anza.org.sg website for further information. If you have any feedback please email us at anzanetball@hotmail.com.

We hope we are helping to create not only the next generation of netballers, but also the next generation of volunteers. Congratulations to all for a fantastic season – and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Registrations are open now!

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“Absolutely fantastic morning of netball!

Thanks so much for all of your hard work and commitment in supporting and encouraging our budding netballers.”

– Ness Burton

“A great day had by all! Thanks ANZA!” – Donna Munro

“Fantastic!

Thank you so much ANZA!” – Andrea Mackenzie

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SOCCER

STIFF COMPETITION ANZA SOCCER CONTINUED ITS TRADITION OF TAKING ON THE BEST TEAMS IN THE REGION AT THE 31ST SEA CUP SAY KEITH THORN AND MARCEL DE BRUIJCKERE.

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ANZA Soccer runs programs for kids aged 3 to 18-years-old. soccer@anza.org.sg

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he SEA Cup is a prestigious regional soccer tournament for junior youth in South-East Asia that has been running since 1988. Four youth soccer leagues in South East Asia contest the cup – ANZA Soccer, representing Singapore; Kuala Lumpur Youth Soccer, representing Malaysia; Bangkok Soccer League, representing Thailand and local guest teams.

This year, ANZA Soccer took seven teams consisting of 85 players and an equal number of enthusiastic supporters to Bangkok for the fiercely competitive weekend tournament back in March.

Congratulations to Coach Scott Wells and his young team who convincingly won the U9 age group remaining undefeated all weekend, without conceding a goal. Also to Finlay Wells who won the Golden Boot as top scorer for the age group.

Our other team in the U9s lost a tight semi-final on Sunday morning on a penalty shoot-out but nevertheless performed way above expectations finishing third overall.

In the U11s we had two teams competing. Our Green team lost a very tight final 1-2 to KLYS and our Gold team was another victim of a penalty shoot-out in their semi-final. Congratulations to Dominik Grapow, who won the Golden Boot for the age group and goalkeeper Zac Stewart, who was awarded Most Valuable Player (MVP) chosen by the opposition coaches.

Moving to the main cup for the upper age groups of U13, U15 and U18s, ANZA met some very strong teams and were

in the running for silverware right up to their last head-to-head games on Sunday morning before just falling short.

The U13s needed to beat KLYS to win the trophy and after leading in the first half and hitting the woodwork a number of times, finally conceded two goals to lose 1-2.

The U15s, who only needed a draw against Bangkok, went down 2-3 in a similarly tight game and also finishing second.

Special congratulations in this age group to Alec Neubronner, who received the Most Valuable Player award.

The U18 age group was the strongest seen for many years and was won by a guest team from British International School Phuket who played some exhilarating football. Many of their players are on special football scholarships at the school so our boys did well to hold them to 0-0 for 50 minutes before finally going down 0-3. The ANZA boys should be proud of a very creditable performance against a team that trains eight times a week!

Many thanks to our valued sponsors City Osteopathy and Physiotherapy who provided much needed physio support to our players throughout the weekend, and also to Accor Hotels, our Competition Team Sponsor. Special thanks to the ANZA SEA Cup team managers and organisers who worked so hard to ensure our trip was a success.

The overall SEA Cup was again won

by KLYS but we will be fighting hard to regain it when the tournament returns to Singapore in 2019.

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ANZ A GROUP S

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

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

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

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

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

SOCCER / LIONS

INVESTORS INTEREST GROUP

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

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

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

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

Wed 8-10pm, limited to 20 players.

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

INTEREST GROUPS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEEDLECRAFT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ANZA.ORG.SG

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CLUB MEMBERSHIP SALES & BUYING SERVICES

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We connect buyers and sellers locally & internationally. Departing or arriving in Singapore? We can assist you with professional services selling or acquiring a club membership. Contact us today for a ‘no obligation’ quote & information on our services.

SMARTPHONE & DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

naidaginnane.com/upcoming-workshops/ Learn how to improve your photography with sessions for all levels from beginners to advanced. Workshops are friendly and fun with all participants achieving immediate results. Naida Ginnane has 35 years teaching experience and is an exhibiting artist in Singapore and internationally. ANZA Members enjoy $10 off - use the discount code “LoveANZA”. Email Naida on naida@ naidaginnane.com.

INTERNATIONAL COUNSELLING & PSYCHOLOGY CENTRE www.intlcounselling.com Counselling & Psychotherapy is offered for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Adjustment and life transition issues, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, marital and relationship issues, children/teen issues are a few areas that may interfere with satisfying interpersonal relationships in the home and the workplace. Our professional team brings over 40 years collective experience providing supportive mental health services in an international environment, both to the expatriate and local community, and within the region. Crisis response services, training and workshop, and employee assistance programs are also available.

Conveniently located in the Orchard area. Call 67346463 or email connect@intlcounselling.com

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

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

AUSTRALIAN TAX RETURN smats.net / diana@smats.net Need to lodge your Australian Tax Return?

If you are an expat or collect rental from Australian property, you must lodge an annual return. Let us do it for you here in Singapore.

For Australasian taxation services, call 6293 3858 or email.

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY FINANCE

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

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

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

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10 MI NUTES W ITH

10 MINUTES WITH...

CHARMAINE LEUNG, THE NOVELIST GIVING AN INSIGHT INTO A FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF SINGAPORE.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR MEMOIR, 17A KEONG SAIK ROAD? Although it is my memoir, I also feel it gives a voice to so many forgotten stories in Singapore.

My mother was a brothel keeper and I lived next door with my nanny; I grew up with a woman trying to support her family. There were many stories like that in the community – and there still are.

WHAT WOULD PEOPLE FIND MOST SHOCKING ABOUT THE BOOK? Probably that this is recent history. I am only in my 40s; this isn’t a tale from 100 years ago. The hip neighbourhood of Keong Saik with its restaurants and hotels was a red-light district in its very recent past.

WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART TO COMMIT TO PAPER? The biggest feeling I had growing up was one of shame. I only realised I had an unusual upbringing on the eve of my first day at school when my mother told me not to tell anyone where I lived. That was when I understood that my childhood wasn’t conventional – and it also gave me that insecurity of being found out.

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resentments I had towards my mother growing up, and the process allowed me to let go and heal. Some of these emotions I had tucked away, so although it was important to write the story down, it wasn’t always easy to bring up the past.

DID YOU FIND THE WRITING PROCESS CATHARTIC? Undoubtedly, but it’s been a long one. I wrote down the first paragraphs back in 2003. I walked into a hotel lobby and the scent instantly took me back to Keong Saik Road and I had to get the memory written down right away.

Then, in 2011, I returned to Singapore having lived in Hong Kong for many years.

I returned because of my job, but there was also a feeling of missing home or something, and of unfinished business.

A couple of years later, I decided to take a break and this was when I really started to write the story. I began with noting down separate anecdotes and then weaved the narrative through that. I really learnt to write as I was writing.

WAS THERE RELIEF OR PERHAPS SADNESS ONCE THE BOOK WAS PUBLISHED? There was a little sense of loss, and then apprehension: what would the world say? Throughout the editing process, the book kept the raw, authentic voice so

“There was a little sense of loss, and then apprehension: what would the world say?” it is brutally honest and so it did feel at points that I was re-living the experience.

It has been incredibly gratifying to see how it has been received – we are now on our third print run – and to share stories with others. My book has opened up conversations with so many different people in Singapore, and I feel blessed to hear such priceless stories. By being nostalgic and looking back at my past, I feel it has helped with a new future, where I have a renewed connection to Singapore.

ANZA Tours welcomes you to join them and Charmaine on the Keong Saik Stories tour, Friday 18 May. Head to anza.org.sg/tours for further info.

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