February 2018
SILC NEWS Get involved! Try something new Make a difference
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February 2018
In this issue 5. Get involved!
6. Railway market tour
7. Calling all fashionistas!
8. Indian cooking
9. Valentine’s cookies
13. IDC visit Like SILC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SILCBangkok
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February 2018
A word from our Chair As this is our first edition of 2018, let me wish you all a happy (albeit belated) New Year! May 2018 be wonderful for you, your families, our SILC friends, charities and indeed Thailand as a whole. We hit the ground running with a lively January, which saw SILC members signing-up in larger numbers than ever for our coffee mornings, tours and evening activities. It is fantastic to hear from so many of you that you are loving the variety of our events.. So much so that you are bringing your friends along to join SILC too. Membership is at an all time high, so thank you so much all of you - let’s keep it up! February is also brimming with new things to try - from a trip to one of the most fascinating railway markets, to a styling masterclass, Tri-Dash, and Valentine’s Day cookie decorating. And to soothe the spirit, how about a taster yoga session? As part of our effort to help groups less fortunate than ourselves, the SILC Community team have arranged a visit to the IDC (Immigration Detention Centre) where a few hours of your time can make a real difference to the detainees’ lives. Read on to find out more about how you can get involved!
Tracey xx
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February 2018
Coming up in February Monday
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Zumba
Introduction to Indian Cooking
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English @ Mahawong
5 Maeklong Railway Trip
6 IDC visit
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Golf English @ Prakkasam.
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Valentine’s cookie making
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February 2018
Volunteers needed SILC is thriving, and that means more members and more activities than ever. We really want to keep it this way, so as we near the end of this committee year we’re keen to welcome new faces and ideas to the team! If you have time, and enjoy organising social activities, or have an interest in social media and/or marketing, please contact silcchair@gmail.com
BOOK CLUB COORDINATOR NEEDED If you love reading, chatting and lunching, and have a few spare minutes a month to coordinate dates and times (via the Whatsapp group) - this could be for you! Email clare.nevin@gmail.com 5
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February 2018
SILC TOUR OF THE MONTH: Maeklong Railway Market Many markets in Thailand look the same. But one that definitely stands out is the Maeklong Railway Market. Why? Because it has a train running down the middle of it several times a day - close enough to touch. Only in Thailand! This market has everything we’ve come to know and love in Thai markets. Its stalls have displays of fruits, veggies, meats, seafood, as well as sweet snacks, clothing, and flowers. A charming little warning bell goes off over the speaker system just a few minutes before the train comes. Within a few minutes, vendors pull back their specially designed awnings before the train comes, sometimes only moments before. That’s why the market is locally known as the Talat Rom Hoop (ตลาดรม หุบ) or “Market Umbrella Close.” Date: Monday 5th February Meet: True Coffee outside Bangkok Patana School at 8am (estimated return: 3pm) Attendees will share the cost of a van. To sign-up email: silctour@gmail.com
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February 2018
SILC OUT & ABOUT: Styling Workshop On Tuesday 13th February, SILC’s Hanim Dogan-Jain invites you to her clubhouse in Sathorn from 10-12. Hanim, who worked for over 20 years in the international fashion industry (with brands as diverse as Karl Lagerfeld and C&A) will lead a workshop on styling. Cost: 300 THB per person To sign-up please contact: silcchair@gmail.com (you will be sent address details via email).
February 2018
SILC OUT & ABOUT: Spice-up your life!
INDIAN COOKING DEMO Have you ever wanted to give your repertoire of Indian dishes more flavour? SILC-founder, Sunita, will be running a demonstration on Friday 9th February, 10-12:00, at her home in Lakeside Villas (Bangna-Trad). You will learn to cook 3 dishes - Chicken curry, Bhartha (roasted eggplant) and tarka daal, and then enjoy it all for lunch! Cost: 800 THB per person. Sign-up via: silcchair@gmail.com
MAHJONG! In February we’ll be meeting on Tuesdays, taking it in turns to host. Contact silcsecretary@gmail.com
February 2018
SILC OUT & ABOUT: We ♥ cookies! Jackybakes is known in Bangkok (and beyond!) for her delicious and incredibly creative baking. From bread-making workshops, to jaw-dropping birthday cakes, what she doesn’t know about baking and decorating simply isn’t worth knowing! This Valentine’s Day, Wednesday 14th February from 10am-1pm Jacky will be running a cookie-decorating workshop for SILC members - at her kitchen in Bangna (Srinakarin Rd near Foodland). Cost: 1000 THB/person for all materials. To book, contact silcchair@gmail.com
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February 2018
SILC OUT & ABOUT: Yoga taster / Try a tri? For those of you who have always wanted to give yoga a go, SILC has organised a free taster session with Bangkok-based trainer, Evelin, 09:30-11:00 on 21st February at the Ladawan Srinakarin clubhouse. Attendees should bring a yoga mat if they have their own. Please email silcchair@gmail.com to book your space (driving directions will be provided).
DO YOU LIKE TO SWIM / RUN / BIKE? LOVE BEING PART OF A TEAM? After the success of SILC’s first tri-dash team (well done Trijnie, Barbara and Servane!), would you like to join the next one on March 4th (Bangkok Baan Poon, 7am - swim 400m, Bike 20 km, Run 5 km)? It would be fantastic to field at least one more SILC team. Individual competitors are also welcome! Please contact barbara.clarke@laposte.net
February 2018
SILC OUT & ABOUT: February fitness TENNIS
AQUA-AEROBICS (EKKAMAI) Weekly Aqua-Aerobics sessions take place at Ekamai Gardens on Wednesdays 10:00-11:00, with instructor Khun Top. Please contact barbara.clarke@laposte.net if you’d like to join.
GOLF If you’d like to try golf, a group of SILC ladies play on Tuesdays - contact irenemgray@hotmail. com
If you’re looking for people to play with, contact Shirley (forget.me.not16 88@gmail.com)
Is there another social or sporting activity you’d like to see SILC offer? Email silcmagazine@gmail.com with any ideas.
ZUMBA Sessions are usually 08:30-09:30 on Thursdays, in Bangna (Ladawan, Srinakarin near Foodland) Contact silcmagazine@gmail.com
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February 2018
SILC OUT & ABOUT: What we did in January
The most virtuous amongst us kicked-off 2018 with a talk about the benefits of juicing... And Nicoliana taught us some belly-dancing basics...
Some of our ladies went potty for TaoHong ceramics...
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And having worked-up quite an appetite, we rounded-off the month with a characteristically bonkers evening at the Flying Chicken!
February 2018
COMMUNITY PROJECTS: IDC visit - can you join? By Laura Troncoso The IDC is Thailand’s Immigration Detention Centre, where people (often refugees and asylum seekers) who are here illegally and either can’t afford or don’t want to return to their country, are detained indefinitely. Conditions are tough, with around 1000 detainees far from home and separated from their families. The SILC Community team plans to set-up regular visits to the IDC (on Sathorn Road, a short taxi ride from BTS Sala Deng), and is organising the first trip on Tuesday, 6th February 2018. If you can join, you can make a real difference to someone’s life! You will bring them much needed fresh food and essentials, a chance to be outside the cell, the feeling that they have not been forgotten, and above all, hope. The more volunteers that come, the more detainees we can give the
opportunity to get out of their cell and into the visitors hall. If two visitors visit two members of a family on the same day, then those who are separated by gender can be reunited for a while. If you are interested in participating (either this month or on an ongoing basis), please contact Marianne and Laura on silc.community@gmail.com. For further information about refugees in Bangkok: www.basranbangkok.org
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February 2018
COMMUNITY PROJECTS: English and craft
Craft activities: In February we will be helping the kids make these ‘mood sticks’, at Prakkasamai on 7th and Mahawong on 16th. This is in follow-up to January’s English lessons. RSVP: silc.community@gmail.com English programme: Running throughout February - at Prakkasamai on Monday mornings (except 19/02) and Mahawong on Thursdays (except 22/02). This month we will be focusing on days of the week. If you are interested in watching, email: alexrogan4@gmail.com Additionally, if you know of other pre-schools or places that may benefit from an English programme, please let us know. 14
February 2018
COMMUNITY PROJECTS: Kids’ day fun
On the second Saturday in January, Thai people celebrate Children’s Day, or “Wandek”. The day is all about letting children have fun and creating public awareness around the role of young people in Thailand’s development. Families and children can visit Government and Parliament buildings, as well as Military bases. It may sound strange to foreigners, but on this special day they even allow children to handle weapons or sit in the Prime Minister’s chair! Children also get free access to national parks. SILC was keen to mark this day with the kids at ‘our’ two Daycare centres. Thanks to sponsors, we were able to invite Clown Chang, who the kids adored! Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special.
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February 2018
SILC MEMBERS: Bangkok Pesto Ingredients 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil, washed 3 Tbsp ground almonds, shop bought or home ground ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano Reggiano ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
This recipe comes from SILC’s bilingual cookbook silccookbook@gmail.com In aid of community projects
Method Combine garlic, basil, nuts and a pinch of salt, then whizz until smooth-ish in a food processor or with a hand blender. Add oil slowly; you are aiming for a semi-wet consistency not a paste so you may need more oil. Add cheese and butter and pulse until nicely blended. Taste and add salt if desired. Top with melted butter. Serve stirred into cooked pasta or as a dip with toasted ciabatta. Notes : Pine nuts are hard to come by in Bangkok and when you do find them, they are very expensive and sometimes rancid from being on the supermarket shelf too long. Using ground almonds was a revelation - readily available, the taste is no different from the usual pine nut pesto! 16
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30th March Bangkok Patana School Contact: Chris (crajakarier@googlemail.com)
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SILC MEMBERS: Aims & policies Organisation of the Club SILC creates an opportunity for women of all nationalities living in Bangkok and Samutprakarn to meet and participate in a variety of activities. We invite members to join monthly events and interest groups. Members pay an annual fee of 1000 Baht. Privacy The membership list is for the sole use of SILC members in a social setting and may not be used for commercial purposes. E-Newsletter The e-newsletter is published ten times a year with articles and information on club activities. Contributions are welcome and can be sent to the newsletter editor. Committee Meetings These are held monthly and are open to all members. Please inform the meeting host if you wish to attend. All SILC events are subject to change. Please confirm your attendance with the relevant contact, and advise of any cancellation asap so another member may take your place.
Committee Contacts Chair
Tracey Hewison
silcchair@gmail.com
Vice Chair
Sue Williams
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Secretary
Sally Dicken
silcsecretary@gmail.com
Treasury Team
Janna van Duyn & Liliya Andreeva
silctreasurer@gmail.com
Coffee Mornings
Dominique Perry
silccoffees@gmail.com
Tours Team
Lek Burrell & Shirley Tan
silctour@gmail.com
Membership Team
Chris Rajakarier & Debbie Morton
silcthai@gmail.com
Community Projects
Marianne Metzelaar & Herma Vos
silc.community@gmail.com
E-newsletter & Ads
Charlotte Wawrzyniak
silcmagazine@gmail.com
Online Media & Ads
Jan Briggs
silcwebsites@gmail.com
General Committee
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SILC News Copy Deadline for March e-Newsletter: 20th February If you have any activities, events, book reviews, recommendations for holidays or items for our bulletin board please forward them to the Newsletter Editor: silcmagazine@gmail.com
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