ANZA Magazine November 2017 by ANZA Singapore

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AUSSIE-RULES Skills for life

Resilience

THE AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEAL AND ASSOCIATION November 2017 Sin g a p o re

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Give your child the confidence to succeed Cae. Itati a doluptatur? Ximille custet, cus endae omnimus andandi stioreprovid evel id unti te vid ut We aspire for every one of our students to have strength of fugiatendus exped undipsam character, resilience and the ability to dig deep - whether in the classroom or on the sports field. The character and courage that are developed through working as a team, coupled with ample opportunity for physical activity, leads in turn to mental agility and lasting skills for life.

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At GEMS World Academy (Singapore), everything we do is focused on setting up your child for success as global citizens. Our Exceptional Educators Daniela Rodnite - Music teacher From the age of 10, my wish was to become a concert pianist. I achieved this dream with the help of my violin coach and mother. After years on stage, I am now giving back to young musicians by sharing my passion and experiences. I believe music education is essential to the development of a global citizen.

In all my classes, mutual respect is instilled and I strive to create an environment where students fall in love with the beauty of music.

That is why we ensure our students are in an environment that is deliberately diverse in cultures and people. Our international syllabus provides a balanced education across Academics, Arts and Sports. This helps us grow children into well-rounded individuals who are naturally inquisitive and better prepared to face their exciting futures.

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Danny Tauroa - Head of Sport/ Secondary Years PE Subject Leader I have always been involved in competitive sport in some form or another since the age of 4 when I played my first game of rugby. I enjoyed the success from pushing myself to be better in sport and learned a lot about what it takes to be a team player and working for others just as much as for myself.

Sport is one of the pillars at GEMS World Academy (Singapore) that allows our students to experience the value of hard work to gain success and develop important personal characteristics like communication, perseverance, persistence, and team work. Paul Rimmer - Grade 3 teacher As a 1st XV rugby captain, I was required to take on coaching duties as part of the leadership role. It was at this time that I started to believe I could support people moving forward in their understanding of new skills and concepts. I chose Primary Education because I believe this is the time when a thirst for learning needs to be encouraged and supported.

I had an incredible mentor at university, also a rugby player, who inspired me to follow the profession and use my sporting background to make those valuable connections with the students.

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WHAT SETS US APART

ACADEMICS

ARTS

SPORTS

Balanced Education

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All our students fully participate in Academics,

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Arts and Sports.

The Future School Global initiatives such as our ground-breaking Blended Learning, i-STEAM programme and focus on entrepreneurship ensures that the education our students explore today, supports their aspirations for the future.

International Educators Committed and child-centred, our globally experienced teachers are the true diďŹ&#x20AC;erence.

International Certified Curriculum Our IB World School status, Cambridge International School accreditation and EduTrust certification enables families to join us from anywhere in the world, to move anywhere in the world.

Parent Engagement Our parents are active partners with us in community service and parent engagement opportunities.

Strong Heritage GEMS (Singapore) is owned by GEMS Education, the world leader in K-12 education with nearly 60 years of global history.

I love so many things about GEMS (Singapore)! The facilities are amazing... but what I love the most are the people. I have an awesome teacher and great classmates whom Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become so close to in such a short period of time. Music is my passion, it is my life and I can never make it through a day without singing. I would like to be a singer, songwriter and performer when I am older. At GEMS (Singapore) I know these dreams will come true. Step by step I know I can make it.

Emma Middleditch, National triathlon champion Grade 10

GEMS World Academy (Singapore) is a really fantastic school. It has amazing sporting facilities and the teachers are understanding, kind and fun. I especially love the after-school activities. In swimming, the coaches motivate us and encourage us to push our limits, which is great for a person like me, as I really enjoy challenging myself to do better. When I grow up I want to be an Olympic triathlon champion. I am determined to get there one day and I know GEMS (Singapore) will help me.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

NOVEMBER 2017

“…is home more about who you’re with rather than where you are?”

They say “Home is where the heart is…”, but as expats aren’t we often feeling like we’re pulled in two; a foot over two thresholds? What – or rather where – do you regard as home? I probably still say my parents’ place back in England although I haven’t technically lived under their roof for 12 years, and three of those not even in the same country. My mother often raises an eyebrow if I refer to anywhere else as home – even now, when I live the other side of the world. She sees it that Singapore is my residence; but my childhood kitchen with the big warming AGA stove, huge farmhouse table and dogs under my feet is ‘home’. I think she’s probably right. For the time being though, I’m still searching for another place with the same feeling; like some tall, brunette hermit crab, trying on cities for size. I can’t see myself heading back anytime near or far (sorry Mum. Again) and I look forward to the possibilities of moving someplace new down the line. But I do also like to have ‘things’ around me; I like to nest. So, how do you turn your transient life into somewhere with stability? Even if you have no immediate plans to move on, how do you stop that feeling or look of ‘living out of a suitcase’? For this issue, we talk to interior designers on how to – aesthetically at least – create your base in a new city and tips on working with properties often very different to elsewhere in the world.

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Having things you love around you also helps to create that happy glow when you open the door after a long day. Beautiful things like works of art. Don’t consider yourself a collector? No idea where to start? Read our advice feature and check out the Affordable Art Fair this month to dip your toe into the creative pool. And beautiful things obviously don’t always hang on the walls; the space itself can be stunning in its own right like the incredible bamboo buildings from Architect Miles Humphries. I love architecture – it’s like a living, breathing gallery – and whilst the might of skyscrapers is impressive, the natural aspect of this medium is just as aweinspiring. In fact, there’s a lot to visually inspire this month within the magazine. And I hope it helps you with your creating a place to call home. As expats we’re itinerant travellers – especially since we live within 20 minutes of Earth’s Easiest Airport – and for many of us, Singapore is our second-third-fourth stop on our globally nomadic settling. How long are you away from your roots, before where you started just becomes where you’re from? And after all, is home more about who you’re with rather than where you are? I like the sound of that.

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Words of wisdom to encourage the art collector in all of us.

44 It’s Black & White

How to live in a Singapore landmark.

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50 Where to Shop

Where to pick up the best furniture pieces in Singapore, whatever your budget or taste.

22 The Creators Home is… beautifully designed, whether it’s your living or working space.

40 Nature’s Steel Be inspired by irregular architecture produced by a very regular plant, bamboo.

52 On Cloud Nine Lee Carsley heads to Siargao for a slice of the blissful Philippines.

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Q&A WITH RICHARD HENRY, HEAD OF SCHOOL, GEMS WORLD ACADEMY (SINGAPORE) WHAT ETHOS DOES GEMS AND ANZA SHARE AND WHY IS IT SUCH A GREAT PARTNERSHIP? It is interesting to note that ANZA may represent Australia and New Zealand but attracts members from many countries to create a community. So it is at GEMS (Singapore) that our community is comprised of families from over 60 countries and we embrace the richness of diversity in ways that our children develop to be truly internationally minded, global citizens.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR ROLE AND WHAT YOU DO? Working in an environment in which you are able to see children develop every day is a privilege. The natural curiosity and enthusiasm of young people is contagious. There is no doubt that what I enjoy most is seeing happy children learning about their world. My role is to oversee all elements of our school community so that we create the best environment possible, thereby allowing children to grow into all aspects of their social, emotional and intellectual transformation. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE FOODIE RECOMMENDATIONS? Clueless Goat for coffee, Loof for a drink and great bites, and PS Cafe at Dempsey Hill for brunch.

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PRE SI DE N T ’S M ESSAGE

NOVEMBER 2017

“Singapore is a place I feel fortunate to call home.”

G’Day and welcome to the November issue of our magazine. This month we’re looking at the design and style of our adopted home here in Singapore. At ANZA, we know how privileged we are to live in such a great city and want to give back. We try and say ‘thank you’ for the benefits we receive from being here, through our charity work, the volunteering and our place in the community. Singapore is a place I feel fortunate to call home. On that note, we look at the historical black and white homes and how you can live in these beautiful buildings which are such an iconic part of the island. These houses are as much a part of the image of this country as Marina Bay Sands and the Merlion. Sticking to the architecture theme we have a story on incredible hotels and boutiques built from bamboo. Far from provincial huts and beach shacks, these great cathedral-like buildings are as eco-friendly and sustainable as they are magnificent. And what about some advice on design and art for the home; I wouldn’t know where to start so I’ll be catching up on these pages when I can. If you’re new to Singapore and setting up home, then check out our interviews with interior designers for inspiration. Or maybe you’re looking into art buying? We have some tips on what to do if you’re finding

something for your home or picking out an investment. Shifting focus, we have a load of social pages in our ‘Out & About’ section this month - including coverage of the ANZA AFL Grand Final Party. Watching the Richmond Tigers secure a win against the Adelaide Crows was a highlight for some, a disappointment to others, but what was definitely shared was a great atmosphere in the room. The ANZA community are always celebrating that. We also had a brand new event last month, the Hawker Wine Adventure – as you’ll see from the photos, it was a great success and one to add to the social calendar. And of course there are our regular features. From checking out Joo Chiat and restaurant recommendations, to hearing from the ANZA sports groups and our fantastic columnists, there’s plenty to keep you reading at home this month. Pull up a chair and enjoy.

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GET READY FOR PLENTY OF LAUGHS WITH COMEDIAN, SCOTT MITCHELL AT ANZA’S COMEDY NIGHT THIS MONTH. WHY COMEDY? WHAT DREW YOU TO IT? Dad is a non-stop joker and my Mum has a wicked sense of humour so my home was full of laughter whilst I was growing up. When Aunties and Uncles visited, I can remember the roars of laughter coming from downstairs when I was in my bed. I always wanted to be part of that. WHICH COMICS INSPIRE YOUR STYLE OF COMEDY? Comedians spend years trying to find their own ‘voice’. My heroes of humour include Billy Connolly, Clive James and Dave Allen. IS COMEDY PART OF YOUR WORKING LIFE OR IS IT YOUR PASSION? Comedy certainly is my passion but with four kids I also need

to ensure I earn a decent living too. One day I reckon I’ll be the oldest open mic comedian on the world festival circuit; that’ll suit me fine. Seeing the world, breaking even and laughing all the way. GREAT PLACES TO CATCH COMEDY IN SINGAPORE? It is possible to go to a comedy show seven days a week in Singapore via pubs, art houses and theatres. I’m aiming to make that easier with the opening of Singapore’s only full-time comedy club ‘The Merry Lion’. Soft opening in November and the official launch in Jan’ 2018.

DID YOU KNOW?

TRI 4 JAX As many an ANZA member knows, we aim to be your family away from home – and we always try to look after our family. One such member, Michael Parsons of Accor Hotels has long been a supporter and sponsor of ANZA Soccer, but later this month he and a group of dedicated individuals will be taking on a totally different sport: Ironman 70.3 in Phuket. They have all come together for one important reason: to raise some muchneeded funds for the Pallister-Killian Syndrome (PKS), the Syndrome Michael’s son, Jax Bay Parsons, suffers from. To read more about Jax’s story, the Ironman his dad is undertaking and how to support them, head to: www.mycause. com.au/page/159229/tri4jax.

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We are in search of an enthusiastic, conscientious, organised individual to join the ANZA team as Graphic Designer. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a creative individual to take ownership of the creative vision of the ANZA Magazine and our annual events. The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing content for both in-house graphics and the monthly ANZA Magazine. For a full job description please go to: anza.org.sg.

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A huge congratulations to ANZA President, PJ Roberts who married Jo Lu in Bali last month. Lots of well wishes to you both from the ANZA office and community. November 2017 anza

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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. Christophe Aba Hester Aba Michael Anderson Rebekah Anderson Raji Aravindakshan Lucy Argo Neil Argo Naida Arrindell Ben Battersby Ari Bethlehem Victoria Bethlehem Elita Carson Brendon Chase Jennifer Chase Vladimir Clarenda Julian Corden Benoit Dalaise Mary Daly-hill Earl Dancel Glenn Davies Melissa Davies Kylie Dermody Madhu Dharmarajan Ian Douglas Meagan Douglas Julie Edgley Nancy Eisenhauer James Elsom Claire Evans William Evans Adam Farmer Jacqui Farmer Lisa Feltz Christina Franco

Jon Good Sarah Good Steve Hill John Hore Andrew Horgan Emma Horgan Gemma Hudson Nicolas Jansen Calamita Gregory Jeanlin Christian Jensen-Broby Maia Jensen-Broby Brian Kealey Peta Kealey Ben Kellas Sophie King Anthony Kong Archana Kumar Samuel Kumar Valerie Lacroix Tam Eline Lao Dalaise Ruben Lawrence Tamsin Lawrence Gerts Lemanis Irene Lemanis Meha Lovell Tom Lovell Frank Luburic Bharat Masso Eulalia Masso Andrew Maud Helen McParlane Jim McParlane Catriona Morgan Ian Morgan

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NEXT GENERATION NICK COULTER, HEAD OF VISUAL ARTS, AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DESCRIBES THE IN ART EXHIBITION WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER YOUNG TALENT FROM 15 SCHOOLS IN SINGAPORE. 15 NOV – 15 JAN AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION

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HOW DID THE PROJECT COME ABOUT? A couple of Heads of Art came together about seven years ago and wanted to explore the possibilities of a combined schools exhibition which showcased the variety of work being produced and to expose our students to other great works by their peers. As the profile of the exhibition grew and the benefits from being involved became apparent, many other international schools have come on board to now feature 15 schools. WHAT CAN PEOPLE EXPECT FROM THIS EXHIBITION? The best way to convey expectations is to consider it a professional exhibition. The calibre of works on display year after year always surprise. WHICH STYLE OF MEDIAS ARE DISPLAYED? As a school-based exhibition, the variety of media is diverse - from the traditional oil and acrylic on canvas, to more contemporary digital media film and lens-based forms. Sculptural forms also find their way into the show in ceramics and installations as do fine forms of pencil rendering on paper.

By CIS student, Gayatri Ary Mahadewi, Grade 12

“OUR CORE MISSION IS TO SHARE THE INCREDIBLE WORKS OF THE STUDENTS WE TEACH.”

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE EXHIBITION? Our core mission is to share the incredible works of the students we teach. Each year it continues to grow with the increasing benefits of a fruitful and supportive art teacher’s network and the ensuing friendships - it’s heartening to be a part of. The benefits for students are far-reaching and the sharing of students’ influences, processes and products continues to show the value of an international context.

HOW DO THE STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THIS? As we all work within differing curriculums and have a variety of teaching styles to match these approaches, the students’ works are not produced specifically for this exhibition but are selected by teachers in their respective schools from a diverse range on offer. Works are selected at a school level by the art teachers and then curated to become a combined cohesive exhibition.

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WHAT ’S ON

3-12 NOV SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL Various Venues

11 NOV

BATTLE OF THE MASTERS Singapore National Stadium

12 NOV

SINGAPORE GOLD CUP Singapore Racecourse

An incredible international range of

Rivalry will be renewed when the

The richest race on the Singapore horse

writers will descend on Singapore for

Arsenal and Liverpool Masters teams –

race calendar, this is the jewel in the

panel discussions, workshops, book

including players such as David James

crown of an incredible day of jockey silks,

launches and exhibitions, so for any

and Luis Garcia – take to the pitch for

jeroboams of champagne and jumping

budding author this is the opportunity

this ultimate match.

for joy as your horse crosses the finish line first.

to meet your heroes. From $20

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AFFORDABLE ART FAIR F1 Pit Building

HARRY STYLES The Star Theatre

NINAGAWA MACBETH Esplanade Theatre

Head on down to this annual fair that

Heard the Seventies soft rock vibe

This incredible production lifts

kicks art elitism to the curb, and pick up

album from this former One Direction-

Shakespeare’s Scottish play from the

a contemporary piece at a fraction of the

er? It’s a huge step away from sugary

Highlands and transplants the story

price – all artwork is priced between

pop, so try and nab tickets – both for

of the power-hungry general to the

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16th century Azuchi-Momyama Japan.

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Takahiro Watanabe

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The Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello

One of the biggest British comics of the

One of the biggest bands of the ‘80s, Boy

winning trio from the UK are flying into

moment, Michael McIntyre comes to the

George and his band are bringing their

Singapore having enjoyed headlining

Lion City with his Big World Tour to

iconic show to the Star so get ready to

festivals and selling out London’s O2 and

showcase his trademark observational

sing along to all the classic hits including

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Mads Perch

ALT-J Esplanade Theatre

MICHAEL MCINTYRE The Star Theatre

CULTURE CLUB The Star Theatre

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AUSTR ALIAN H IG H C OMMISSION

Each year, expats from all over the world move to Singapore. In a recent survey conducted by InterNations, Singapore ranked ninth, in a list of preferred countries to live and work for expatriates. The opportunity to live and work overseas affords many benefits including the opportunity to create

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FAVOURITE HAWKER CENTRE? Zion Road Hawker Centre for their dumplings and beer. FAVOURITE PLACE TO GO FOR COFFEE? Common Man Roasters and Central Perk Friends themed café. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT LIVING IN SINGAPORE? Everything is easy, clean and safe. It is a great hub from which to travel to other destinations for a weekend getaway. BEST PLACE VISITED SO FAR IN SINGAPORE? The obvious one is Gardens by the Bay. But then there is the Lantern Bar, the National Gallery and Fort Canning Arts Centre Lego Exhibition. WHAT IS ON YOUR SINGAPORE BUCKET LIST? The Night Safari at the Singapore Zoo, High Tea at the Fullerton Hotel and the restaurant, Burnt Ends.

experiences and memories through visiting new places and meeting new people. This month, we sought the opinions from some of our newly-landed team, (who will call Singapore home for the next three years), the jaunts that make Singapore a liveable city.

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FAVOURITE HAWKER CENTRE? I thoroughly enjoy Zion Road, as it has an excellent Sichuan dumplings and mean char kuey tiao. Lau Pa Sat is good for satay and Tiong Bahru has a delicious duck congee. FAVOURITE PLACE TO GO FOR COFFEE? Tiong Bahru Bakery; Common Man in Robertson Quay is also quite good.

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WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT LIVING IN SINGAPORE? I like the weather and the humidity. Night runs when it cools down are always enjoyable in Singapore’s climate. BEST PLACE VISITED SO FAR IN SINGAPORE? I enjoy visiting Singapore’s parks and nature reserves. MacRitchie Reservoir and Mount Faber have been standouts thus far. WHAT IS ON YOUR SINGAPORE BUCKET LIST? Joining a sailing club and getting involved in a team sport; providing I find the time!

WILL CRAGO

COUNSELLOR & CONSUL GENERAL

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)

FAVOURITE HAWKER CENTRE? I can’t really pick my favourite, but either the Zion Road Hawker centre or the Lau Pa Sat satay market. FAVOURITE PLACE TO GO FOR COFFEE? Common Man has great coffee.

BEST PLACE VISITED SO FAR IN SINGAPORE? The Cloud Forest, Marina Bay Sands. WHAT IS ON YOUR SINGAPORE BUCKET LIST? Learning to sail.

In Art Exhibition 2017

he annual In Art exhibition, celebrating the collaboration of art works by young artists from international schools in Singapore and Malaysia, will be on display in the atrium from 15 November 2017 to 15 January 2018. The exhibition, which began in 2010, with four 12

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT LIVING IN SINGAPORE? My favourite things are the food, entertainment options and the reliability of hot weather.

international schools, has grown to a cohort of 16 schools this year. We invite you to visit the High Commission from 8.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday to celebrate the achievements of these talented students.

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Specialist Programmes

CPE Registration No: 201421721H Registration Period: 24 October 2016 to 23 October 2020

Collaborative Program using Visual and Performing Arts Using the medium of the arts, we allow children to express themselves in ways that are not possible in words. Learning of literacy, numeracy, science, PE and visual and performing arts is carried out by this method.

Special Needs School for ages 3 - 21

Therapy Programmes Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Art Therapy and Music Therapy given by specialists within MSIS and outside specialists brought in for each individual’s needs.

Pre-vocational Training Students currently get lessons in Food and Beverage employment, and training as Teaching Assistants in Nursery and Kindergarten schools. This work based learning is done close by at The Pantry Social Enterprise Café and White Lodge, both based in Loewen Gardens.

Saturday 4th November & 2nd December 9am - 2pm Come to the Farmers Market where you will find organic vegetables, olive oil, jams and chutneys, cheeses and other delicious food. Students from MSIS will also sell art items they have made as part of their entrepreneurship programme.

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SINGAPOREAN YOUNG DIPLOMAT TOURS NZ Together with nine of her peers from each of the ASEAN Member States and two Kiwi counterparts, Singaporean young diplomat Wen-Yi Tan met with government, business and think-tanks across Wellington, Dunedin, Queenstown and Auckland as part of the second ASEAN-New Zealand Young Diplomats Study Tour held in May this year. Wen-Yi noted that she found the commonalities between New Zealand and Singapore interesting. “Both our countries have open economies which are plugged

into global markets, are driven by a sense of pragmatism in the conduct of foreign policy and trade, and believe in the benefits of an open and inclusive regional architecture,” she said. As with most things Kiwi, the Study Tour was far from all work and no play. Over the course of the two-week programme, the young diplomats experienced first-hand the thrills of Queenstown’s shotover jet and marvelled at yellow-eyed penguins at the Penguin Place conservation facility in Dunedin.

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

ASEAN-New Zealand Young Diplomats do the ASEAN handshake at Auckland Museum (Wen-Yi is fifth from left).

INSIDE THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND OUTDOORS

FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS LEARN WITH MASSEY

STAY CONNECTED Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ NewZealandinSingapore Register when travelling: www.safetravel.govt.nz

Since September 2016, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has offered a joint Food Technology with Honours programme with Massey University in New Zealand. High Commissioner Jonathan Austin met with SIT President Professor Tan Thiam Soon and was given the opportunity to learn from this year’s intake of budding food technologists in their lab. Under the partnership, students are able to learn from visiting faculty from Massey, which has one of the world’s best programmes in food technology and the largest group of food innovators in the southern hemisphere.

Together with our landlord CapitaLand, the High Commission exhibited eight landscape photographs by Singaporean photographer and fan of New Zealand Marklin Ang in the foyer of One George Street. Marklin was on hand to answer questions by visitors about his favourite Kiwi places to photograph and to offer some tips for prospective tourists to New Zealand hoping to capture the outstanding Southern Lights. The exhibition was a success with over 300 entries into our lucky draw to win a favourite photograph.

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Find out more: www.mfat.govt.nz/singapore

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“What I love about White Lodge is my teachers, cars, balls , the slide, my school bus, and my big fire truck.” - Magnus Merkel, Nursery

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It’s Easy To Help TWO VOLUNTEERS TELL THEIR STORIES ON HOW THEY GOT INVOLVED WITH CHARITIES IN SINGAPORE  AND HOW EASY IT IS TO SIGN UP AND HELP.

LOUISE JONES I wanted to do something different in my new home of Singapore; I decided that it was time to give back. I had recently read an article in ANZA Magazine and decided to follow up with it so I contacted Rae at ANZA Action and I Google-d. I heard about Cycling Without Age (CWA), a charity to help the elderly get back on their bicycles – or rather, on their trishawes. The group offers free bike rides to local nursing home residents to get them out and about. I was intrigued with this fabulous concept and shortly after, I was invited by Marieke Bink to the East Coast Singapore to have a try. A couple of hours later, a discussion on the values of CWA and some safety instructions and I was off and rolling. I haven’t managed to get out with my real clients yet but I have had a laugh and made some new friends just by giving it a go. The best parts of living in a new city after all, are all the new experiences. I try to have a small adventure every day in my new home – CWA was certainly something I had never tried before.

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two years ago, and I have been involved from the set-up to the success story it is today. The early days saw us reaching out to corporate organisations and asking their employers to donate their “work clothes”, building relationships with various other support groups in Singapore who could refer women in need to us and fundraising events such as the “Dare to Dress Challenge”. Today our office and boutique store is set up in Ubi. I am now primarily involved with the initial coaching and mentoring for our clients. Once referred to us, we arrange an appointment for them to come along to our office where we run a one-on-one workshop in supporting these women by building and instilling confidence in themselves, supporting them on their journey to success and providing positive and constructive feedback for self-improvement and motivation. We assist them with putting together a resume, advice on how to apply for jobs, writing cover letters and practicing interview skills. Then we provide them with an outfit/wardrobe that demonstrates their motivation for success. It is more than just the clothes we wear, it’s how they make us feel inside and out. The transformation after a coaching session is just so rewarding to see. Mentoring and supporting people to be the best they can be is something I have always been passionate about. Working in a team of volunteers who share the one common goal is inspiring; I would highly recommend joining the team. November 2017 anza

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CALLED TO THE BARRE 420 JOO CHIAT ROAD, 427641

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THIS MAY BE A TRIED AND TESTED PART OF SINGAPORE, BUT ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS ABOUT THIS CITY IS IT’S CONSTANT EVOLUTION. FITTINGLY FOR THIS ISSUE, IT’S ALSO ONE OF THE PRETTIEST PARTS OF TOWN  GO AND EXPLORE.

calledtothebarre.com Kick start your morning here with a plie or two. Opt for a Barre Basics class for total beginners which will have you working on isometric exercises on the barre and mat; or go for the aptly named Barre Burn which is 60 mins of fat-burning intensity. Either class will leave you feeling strong and empowered. Tutu optional.

SINPOPO 458 JOO CHIAT ROAD, 427671

sinpopo.com Putting the kopi-K back into Katong, pull up a chair here for coffee catchups or plug in to the Wifi for an office away from the office. The staff are charming and chatty and before you know it they’ll have whipped up a plate of moreish crab wantons for you to nibble on.

RABBIT CARROT GUN 47-49 EAST COAST ROAD, 428768

rabbit-carrot-gun.com The brunch menu which runs from 9 ‘til 3 covers all tastes such as the BAS sandwich (a stilton take on the classic Aussie BLAT), and the gamekeeper’s shooting breakfast. There’s a sculpture of a bulldog in the bar and a huge canvas of Bowie; plus also lots of little English dishes to stave off the hunger and the homesickness for the Home Counties. Our Editor settled right in.

SUGAR(ED) 79 EAST COAST ROAD, 428784

sugared.com Keep it sweet at this totally organic body-sugaring studio. This allnatural hair removal will have you spic and span in next-to-no time and all done in a serene space that smells of mint and cucumber. They’ve also just introduced something called a v-acial, pressing on us the importance of skincare; everywhere.

THE AC 420 JOO CHIAT ROAD, 427641

@theattabycollective A carefully curated home for independent labels, go armed with your credit card as you’re going to want to shop, shop, shop. Personal favourites were the Spanish espadrilles in a geranium red, one of the striped Tara’s World ponchos and a bright ‘n’ breezy beach bag from Elsye & I.

CAT SOCRATES 448 JOO CHIAT ROAD, 427661

catsocrates.com This shop is perfect for last-minute presents as it’s full to the brim with books and notelets, cards and locally designed jewellery. The other huge draw is a little stroke and a purr from Zoo-Zoo, the resident Cat Shopkeeper who likes to follow you around the store before rolling over to show off his belly.

THE GREEN HYDRANT 32 JOO CHIAT PLACE, 427756

greenhydrant.sg Wander into this little juice bar on Joo Chiat Place and get talking. It’s not just a quick hydration stop off; there’s much more science behind it. The team here will tailor a juice for you – whether you need an immunity boost or a combat for too many late nights. Tastes great, looks great; great for you.

BOO-TI 84 JOO CHIAT PLACE, 427801

boo-tiparlour.com A recommendation from a Joo Chiat local, this little nail bar is a cool respite on a hot day. Heavy draped curtains, aubergine-dark walls and super-luxe products make this a little different from your usual nail bar. Nip in for a quick manicure at only $18 – they have a deal on for mums and their kids at the moment – or relax with a facial from $68.

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For the best laksas in town – and you know it’s the best because it appears in the Michelin Guide – head to this colourful façade on the East Coast Road. Order a large or a $5 small bowl and revel in the delicious flavours (the recipe is a family secret). This place was made famous when the chefs beat Gordon Ramsay in a laksa taste test. Yep, it’s that good.

BIRDS OF PARADISE 63 EAST COAST ROAD, 428776

facebook.com/bopgelato Bold statement: this is the best ice-cream our Editor has tasted in Singapore. The flavours take their inspiration from natural and botanical ingredients with hints of familiar herbs to create melt-in-yourmouth gelato Mecca. Try a scoop of chrysanthemum. A life-changer.

RUMAH BEBE 113 EAST COAST ROAD, 428803

THERE ARE JUST TOO MANY DAYTIME DELIGHTS TO COVER LATENIGHT HAUNTS TOO FOR THIS ISSUE  ALTHOUGH THERE DID SEEM TO BE LOTS OF KTV BARS TO CHOOSE FROM IF YOU’RE INTERESTED!

rumahbebe.com This well-known Peranakan store is as Instagram-worthy on the outside as its beautiful products on the inside – although it’s strictly no photos once you step through the door. Buy a pair of the handmade kasut manek (beaded slippers) for a special occasion.

RETROCRATES 448A JOO CHIAT ROAD, 427661

retrocrates.com While away an hour or so in this first floor music emporium with wallto-wall vinyl and good vibes. They encourage you to “kick off your shoes and feel the groove” as you take a look through new and pre-loved records. Buy a turntable and put on the best of your musical memories.

PLATYPUS 171 EAST COAST ROAD, 428877

platypusrestaurants.com /platypus-katong The in-house restaurant at the Santa Grand Hotel occupies a great stretch of the East Coast Road. This is the spot if you’re in the area enroute home from work and have a thirst to quench. The food is standard pub

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grub fare but the happy hour drinks are enough to put a mega-watt smile on your face ($6 for your first drink).

THE CHEESE SHOP 267 JOO CHIAT ROAD, 427521

cheeseshop.sg Several dinner parties have been serving up a Brillat Savarin with Truffles soft cheese over the past few months and we’ve sniffed out where it’s from. This spectacular fromagerie stocks over 60 artisan cheeses so you’re sure to find something that suits – if you need any guidance ask the owner Christopher Moores.

EXPAT HAIR STUDIO 422 JOO CHIAT ROAD, 427642

expathairstudio.com Is your hair still battling with Singapore’s humidity? Need some help in taming the ‘do? Head here to place your follicles in their experienced hands whether for a long overdue cut or a pre-night out blow dry. Enjoy a drink from their extensive menu and plug into Wifi for some ‘me-time’.

HAUS OF EGG 3 164 EAST COAST ROAD, 428870 eggthree.com These emporiums – so full of great gear, they had to open two in the area – are great concept stores with independent clothing brands, unusual accessories for the home and jewellery pieces to covet. The East Coast Road one will suit those who like to rummage for treasures, whilst the Katong Plaza store has a more curated feel.

SMOKEY’S 73 JOO CHIAT PLACE, 427790

smokeysbbq.com.sg Another must-check-out from a JC local, Smokey’s is the place for Sunday recovery brunch or to feed the hordes of kids during school holidays. This American smokehouse and grill uses woodchips flown in from the US to smoke-barbeque delicious ribs big enough to share, plus they screen all the major sports.

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THE C EATORS Home is… beautifully designed, whether it’s your living or working space. Three very diﬀerent visionaries and examples should oﬀer some inspiration on creating your home-away-from-home here in Singapore.

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Creative Director, Cherin Tan graduated with a degree in interior architecture from Curtin University, Australia and has spent over a decade working with some of the bestknown names in the business. She founded her own firm, LAANK in 2012 with the object of marrying craftsmanship and creativity with the functionality of everyday life. From commercial works with brands such as Melissa Shoes, Violet Oon and the Boathouse Hotel in Phuket, to stylish contemporary residential properties here in Singapore, her eye for design is unique, yet classic. For many, an expat house is a transient one; how, therefore do you create a ‘home’? Even if it’s for a short period, home is what you make of it. ‘Home’, being your safe place, should never feel like a transient one and permanence does not necessarily mean you chalk up fully built-in carpentry and re-structuring. Even if you create a design totally with loose furniture, it still holds lots of potential for creating something cosy – plus the benefit of taking it with you wherever you go! Space is naturally a premium in Singapore; what tips can you offer to maximise space? Consider use of air space. Spend time on space

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planning; fully understand how you live and really use the different areas at home. Never be too preoccupied with aesthetics because that falls into place very naturally once you have a functioning home that’s catered to your best interest. What do you feel contributes to a stylish home? Firstly, style is measured as comfort and usability to me. The design then comes on as a second layer that complements the look; this can be from decorative items to even paint colours. A curation of pieces helps bring style and the owner’s personality out. The heart of the home? This always depends on the

owner’s habits. It could be the kitchen for some, and others, even the garden. When we work with clients, we look to achieve it with thoughtful space planning that caters to everyone’s unique needs. When it comes to more commercial projects, we look at how we are able to create the environments where people can live their best with ease; public spaces that make people feel it’s where they can see the story unfold and a place outside of home where memories can be created. I always consider how design can be used as a tool to problem solve and deliver what’s best for the owners and the space to support that.

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Keeping the Traditions Singaporean Rosalind Boots-Lim regularly opens her stunning Black and White home for viewings such as the regular ANZA wine tastings. Her passion for these traditional designs – so much so that she and her husband actually rent out their own property to lease the B&W – is evident from how she lovingly discusses her home. Formerly from the corporate world, it was during a time spent in Turkey that she discovered pottery and ceramics and now has her own handmade tableware brand, by Ros. Having the extra space and revelling in the light from the large rooms and white, canvas-like walls, Ros has created a home as well as a studio space. What do you particularly love about the Black and White houses? These houses are often surrounded by lush, green space which offers a great deal of serenity and privacy – and I really love that. Living here is very quiet and very tranquil, which is perfect when I am being creative in my studio. Our home is a two-storey bungalow, a quick 10 minutes from Orchard Road but cocooned in this other-worldly atmosphere. I also love the tradition of these homes; the old features, the exposed beams. My husband and I like these colonial homes full of character. How easy did you find putting your own stamp on the interiors of a property like this? Actually, it was really very simple. Fortunately my husband and I share very similar tastes for interiors. We have travelled a great deal and have brought our

pieces collected over the years together to create the East-Meets-West aesthetic. However, the Black and White homes with their white walls and the framing of the black beams makes for a great backdrop and so easy for any tastes. You have these great square-ish rooms with wood panels, perfect as a canvas for your ideas. And the downsides? They require a lot of maintenance due to the humidity. You can’t really close up the house for a couple of months and travel, as we do, without having someone checking in. It doesn’t take much time for plants to spring up! The kitchens and bathrooms often need work when you move in, but as long as you adhere to the regulations, this is an opportunity for you to include your own design. You obviously have restrictions on what you can do – but that isn’t

an issue, because one of the reasons you move to such a place is for all the traditional design, isn’t it? The one thing to bear in mind is the possibility that you may have to return the property to its previous condition when you move out. If the next tenants don’t like something, they can ask to take it out. Which brands or designers do you recommend? I particularly love Timothy Oulton which I used to buy in from overseas so I was delighted when they opened at CuriO at Dempsey Hill. I love the unusual pieces you can pick up there that suit large rooms. The House of AnLI at Tanglin Mall is another great find. They incorporate European pieces with the tropical style of Singapore. I quite often pop in there. I also go to Just Anthony on Upper Paya Lebar Road for antique Chinese furniture and vintage accessories.

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Working nine to FIve99-5 The co-working space phenomenon shows no sign of slowing down and now the choice is wide and varying – so you can pick an idea and design to appeal to you and your company. One such space is The Co. which has two locations in Kuala Lumpur and two here in Singapore, on Duxton Road and in downtown. A keen attention to design, The Co.’s spaces draw on the vibe of the area around them, whilst ensuring the communal areas feel like a home-away-from home for their clients. Justin Chen, Deputy CEO discusses the importance of design to the working environment. What is the most important thing to bear in mind when designing a working space – whether on a grander scale or at home? When creating work space, the key principle is to first understand what type of environment helps facilitate the user to work best, whether it’s at home or in the office. Think about how you get yourself into a mindset to focus and be productive, whether it’s a dedicated area to work, standing height desk or a comfortable chair and ample natural light. Likewise in designing our workspaces, we have to cater for a wide range of working styles and needs. When catering to multiple individuals, we need to make sure that there are ample options for people to choose from throughout the time they are at work. Be it team offices where you work alongside colleagues, quiet nooks to host calls or do focused work, casual lounges to relax and chat or a variety of meeting spaces to host presentations or informal team brainstorms. People tend to forget that work is not just about sitting at a

desk all day. Another challenge in designing a co-working space comes in having a space that resonates with a wide audience. We do not have a brand standard to fall back on or loud visuals. A big reason that many companies work in our spaces is that they feel that they can call it home and that it’s ‘their’ office. We don’t believe in overwhelming people or hitting them over the head with branding elements. Work itself should already provide stimulation; we believe the office you work in should provide a comfortable environment that rather supports your behaviours instead of challenging you to act differently. What was your inspiration for the particular space in Duxton? With the Duxton location we could not help but be inspired by the heritage building that we occupied and also its surrounding neighbourhood. Special features of shophouses are the pitched roofs, air wells and windows, and these were all features that we chose to restore

and highlight. Most shophouses also tend to be long and dark so we were very deliberate in planning out the space to ensure that every room receives natural light, something we believe is crucial to making an enjoyable workspace. The many small details throughout the space also give a nod back to the history of Duxton Hill as home for many wealthy traders – with rooms named after trade spices, the colonial style wallpaper, classic-made new panelling details and also the accessories and art that dress the space.

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his year’s ANZA AFL Grand Final Party at the ParkRoyal saw a fantastic turnout with Richmond Tigers and Adelaide Crows fans gathering for the big game. ANZA’s AFL team, the Singapore Wombats and guests kicked off their day with a breakfast buffet whilst checking out the auction lots and reading about the event line-up. Children disappeared to the kids’ room for face-painting, balloon sculpting and a movie marathon - and the older “kids” got creative in the James Cook University photobooth. AFL Ruckman Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt welcomed everyone before the game kicked off at 12.30 and all eyes focussed on the five big screens dominating the room. At Quarter-Time the menu changed up to golden battered fish ‘n’ chips, slices of rare beef and delicious vegetables whilst the tables were kept stocked with Pure Blonde beers and Wolf Blass wines. Making sure everyone was well-fed, trays of yummy meat pies from The Butcher were handed out at Half-Time. The energy in the room reached fever pitch as the match came to a close to see Richmond Tigers secure their first flag since 1980 with a score of 108 to the Adelaide Crows’ 60. Spida then led the auction - lots included ‘Smokin’ Joe’ Frazier’s boxing trunks and an Australia cricket shirt signed by Andrew Waugh - and announced the winners of the nine charity prizes leaving lots of happy people with great items to take home. Gold Sponsor AAM Advisory’s BBQ Bundle went to Ben Adams whilst the incredible main prize worth $2,000 which included ‘The Townie’ gas barbeque from Aussie BBQs went to Sean Tierney. For those looking to continue the party, coaches took them to Molly Malone’s on Boat Quay for live music and dissection of a great Grand Final.

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The New Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Drinks events have to be one of the highlights in the ANZA community social calendar. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a fantastic opportunity for those either new to the association or brand new to Singapore itself, to meet members of the Executive Committee and the ANZA office team. As often said, ANZA is the friend you retain throughout your experience on the Little Red Dot, even if the nature of expat life means your neighbours, colleagues and friends come and go. The September edition saw 80 people descend on Club Co. off China Square for an evening of mingling and making new friends. Robert Rees from Wine Exchange hosted a wine tasting, the free bar flowed and delicious finger food was passed round whilst guests got to know each other. ANZA Executive Committee member, Marnie Watson welcomed everyone before talking about some of the exciting ANZA events ahead; from Thriving in Singapore, to the annual ANZA Melbourne Cup Race Day. Audrey Mitchell from AAM Advisory, picked the winner of the Champagne Prize Draw, David West; whilst, Kelly Rooke won the EGO beauty pack - a perfect goodie bag for those new to Singapore. A huge thank you to Charlie at Club Co. for hosting us and to event sponsors World First, GEMS and AAM Advisory.

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HAWKER WINE ADVENTURE We’re always trying to create new events and experiences for our members! How brilliant to see such a great turnout of ANZA members at the inaugural Hawker Wine Adventure last month. Everyone met at one of Singapore’s great Hawker Centres - exact location ONLY sent to those who signed up for the event! - for a very different local food and fantastic wine pairing by Merchants Wine Store. Want to know what was on the menu? Popiah, Ginger Frog, Char Keow Teow, Ngoh Hiang (Pork & Prawn roll), Steam Fish Head with hot, spicy sauce, Kailan Vegetable, Roast Pork and Satay Chicken. And on the wine list? Seven delicious wines to taste including Wicks Estate Pamela - Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012 and Pukeora Ruahine Range Pinot Noir 2014. A great pairing of local Singaporean delicacies and great wines from Australia and New Zealand. KEEP CHECKING THE ANZA WEBSITE FOR THE NEXT EDITION.

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A huge thank you to all who attended our “Wear PINK” Casual Coffee last month in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness month. You all made it so special and another success. Watch out for photos in next month’s magazine of a great morning. Another ‘thank you’ as we bid farewell to one of our team, Andrena Gardiner, who returns Down Under. Thank you, Andy, for all of your help and smiles over the years, not only at CC, but in all of the areas that you are involved in. And so, as the year draws to a close, we’re back at Coffee

JOIN US AT THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF FOR OUR TWICE-MONTHLY CATCH-UPS! Bean & Tea Leaf in Orchard Central for the last few coffee mornings of 2017. We’ll be joined by volunteers from Riding for the Disabled Association (one of our long-standing ANZAsupported charities), who will be selling their very popular charity Christmas cards. They’ll also have their Book of Walks, a great little guide to explore Singapore yourselves or to have on hand for your visitors. Please drop in and join us for a cuppa and a chat and get into the Christmas spirit for a good cause.

JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND A CHAT! NOVEMBER Wednesday 13 Friday 29

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf #01-26 Orchard Central 181 Orchard Road from 10am onwards

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TIME: 9.30am-12.30pm MEET: 9.20am, Singapore Visitor Centre, 216 Orchard Road, 228898. MRT Somerset. COST: Members $50, non-members $60.

ANZA Tours invite you to get an insider’s view of the history and stories behind one of Singapore’s most beautiful enclaves; Emerald Hill. Hidden only a stone’s throw from Orchard Road, it’s like a little oasis of tranquillity amidst the hustle and bustle of a frenetic city. We’ll take a walk around its streets, admire the architecture and revel in the lushness of the area which truly highlights Singapore’s desire to be a ‘garden city’. We’ll visit two or three homes which illustrate the way in which some of these lovely old conservation houses, which are mostly around a century old, have been adapted for modern living. We’ll also stop for light refreshments in one of the old houses. On this tour you’ll also learn about the symbolism of the decorative carvings, tiles and moulded plasterwork features found in the beautiful Peranakan style shophouses dotted around Singapore. Take the opportunity to step back in time and discover Emerald Hill’s history as an old nutmeg plantation whilst listening to your guide’s personal memories of this fantastic area.

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Wondering which cocktail to serve at your end-of-year event? Need to spice up your drinks cabinet for the festive period? We have the perfect solution – and there’s a delicious welcome drink to entice you in too! Come and join this unique opportunity to step behind the bar at the stunning Anti:dote, Fairmont Hotel with the award-winning mixologist, Bannie Kang. This bar mistress – winner of the 2016 Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition – will help you to whip up your signature tipple whether it’s a martini a la Bond, or a cosmopolitan like the Sex in the City girls. Sample the fruits of your labours while you pick up some tips on mixology, tools and presentation to add the wow factor to your soirees this season. We invite you to dress up to the nines and get the 2017 party season started!

CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT EDEN HALL

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TIME: 5-7pm MEET: 4.50pm, 28 Nassim Road, 258403. MRT Orchard. COST: Members $30, non-members $35.

Eden Hall, the exclusive residence of the British High Commissioner in Singapore, is a beautiful house at any time of the year, but in the run up to Christmas, it becomes positively breath-taking! Come and join us for a guided tour where you will discover its 100 years of history, its interesting architecture and wonderful behind-the-scenes stories. Not only will you see the beauty of the house - especially when prepared for a formal occasion - and its artefacts and art, but also meet Mrs Anne Wightman, the current British High Commissioner’s wife, who will talk about living in such prestigious surroundings. You’ll also enjoy some seasonal British style cheer! Think delicious mince pies and aromatic mulled wine. So get into the festive spirit and sign up for this ANZA Tour at Eden Hall.

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ART vice Gallery owner, Ursula Sullivan oﬀers words of wisdom on buying art for your home.

umans are incredibly motivated by the visual as well as by stories, so it’s no wonder that art is one of the oldest professions in the world (closely tied with prostitution!). It has become a serious asset class in its own right; at the very least, art is something that most homes have in order to look beautiful. There are those that are foracious collectors with deep desires and deeper pockets to have the greatest works on their walls. But, you don’t have to be a multi-millionaire with a degree in Art History to appreciate, purchase, collect and/or love art; it really is for everyone. Firstly, you need to understand your motivation for collecting. Are you just trying to get something pretty and affordable to match the sofa? If so, the world is your oyster, simply buy what grabs you from whomever you like. Punch in ‘Affordable Art Singapore’ into Google and go for it. But if you are motivated by the visual, intellectual, cultural and potential financial rewards, then you do need to research. Good news is that researching art and artists is often fun and social!

BEST WAY TO START? Go to the museums. Museums take a long-term view and if they have bought a particular artist, they have already ticked many important boxes regarding cultural relevance, longevity, commitment as an artist etc. Biennales are held in many countries and offer a broad cross section of highly regarded artists in one hit. If you approach it with an open mind, you will be surprised how quickly your ‘eye’ will develop. An important element of this research is to understand why something may repel you – asking this can often change your mind and you end up loving it for the visual and intellectual challenge it offers!

WHERE TO BUY? The second stop is to connect with the gallerists – in Singapore, go to Gillman Barracks which is a cluster of mostly good galleries. Make contact with the gallery staff/owners as they will give you insights into the artist that you would not normally have access to; and if you are enthusiastic, they will be too! Meeting the artists is a fascinating experience as well, and most contemporary galleries will stage artists’ talks, openings where the artist is present, and there’s usually wine and a snack, so mingle and learn.

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ART FAIRS Another avenue to meet multiple gallerists is at art fairs. Some important fairs in the region are Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Stage Singapore, Art Stage Jakarta and Art021 Shanghai. Get into the VIP programme – a gallery will be able to get you a ticket – and get involved. There are a host of talks, studio visits and parties for you to enjoy.

DO IT! Get a taste of parting with your hard-earned money with something small and something you really like. You’ll soon realise the fun of the experience is one that you want to repeat; but you have to dive in! You can up the budget as you see fit next time.

OR WAIT? Generally speaking, the more emerging an artist is, the lesser priced they will be. But they are also higher risk, as they have achieved less institutional support (e.g. been acquired by museums), and have not proven their long-term commitment to their career. (Having said that, some galleries will put high prices on an artist’s work regardless of this, so high prices are not insurance for quality.) So you need to be aware of your attitude toward this risk. The more emerging, the less reliance on investment potential you should have.

AUCTION MARKET The auction market is a great avenue for selling artwork. And as such, it is always worth a look to see if the artist you are considering has an auction record. Bear in mind that not having this, or having under-market value sales, can be for many reasons. For example, a lot of damaged artwork is sold through auction (so get a condition report), and sometimes an artist’s work is very tightly held, so nothing comes up. Sadly though, I cannot give you all the answers. They will be the results of your own investigation, and will also be the greatest reward. Collecting art is not just for your home, it is for the pleasure of your mind and eyes and also your family legacy. If you understand this, it will be one of the greatest investments you will ever make.

HOW DO I LOOK AFTER MY NEW TREASURE? Getting the work from the place of purchase to your home is the first step in looking after the work. The seller probably has good contacts with art couriers, and unless it is something really small and robust, you should definitely use a professional art courier and installer. They just know how to handle precious/ expensive things and won’t kick it into the truck like I suspect some more general couriers

might do. When its home, regardless of the location, direct sunlight and moisture/mould are the greatest enemies of artwork, so make sure you keep the air-con on and the works out of harsh sun. Works on paper, including photography, are the worst effected, or anything with organic matter. It doesn’t mean you can’t buy these works, it just means you need to be set-

up to house them properly. There are conservators who can advise on what to do if something goes wrong, or how to set yourself up. You should also consider insuring your art work against fire, theft and vandalism. It’s painful to give the insurance premiums every year, but if you have high value work and your place gets burnt down, you’ll be pleased you have it.

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NATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STEEL Be inspired by irregular architecture produced by a very regular material; bamboo. Charley Larcombe looks to natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building blocks.

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NAT U R E’ S ST E E L

ne of the (many) memorable aspects of my vacation on Cempedak Island a few months back, was how the incredible architecture seemed to burst from the earth rather than be built a-top it. Voluptuous ylang-ylang roofs curved into the contours of the island and the structures towered from the sand towards the sky as if Mother Nature had been the engineer herself. This feeling was created, in most part, by the extraordinary use of bamboo – and not in an aesthetic castawayisland superfluity, but in the actual construction. From the vaulted ceilings of the villas, to the drinking straws; from the infrastructure buildings, to the door handles, different types of bamboo were put to hard work – proving the versatility of this very ordinary plant. And how important it could be to the region’s construction. Bamboo doesn’t have to be regulated to beach-side ‘tiki bars or the atypically cultural idea that only the poor and the rural live in a bamboo house – it can be put to use in the design of the best-of-the-best

hotels, full-time homes and high-end boutiques. “What I like about working with bamboo is that it’s a natural material which is flexible yet very strong,” comments architect, Miles Humphries who worked on the Cempedak project. The island’s buildings – from front-of-house to the behind-the-

Architects are pushing the importance of incorporating green space and doing so sustainably scenes – are 100% bamboo as per the vision from the resort’s owner. “It regrows at a rapid rate and, with over 140 species in the world; it comes in a variety of shapes and colours. It automatically gives a strong interior look to the buildings so it means that

the interior is already established… rather than you having to apply a ‘second skin’. I see the use of bamboo like this only growing in popularity – although it has been in use for 100s of years, it is now taking on a new dimension.” That new dimension is being seen in property throughout SEA. In Ho Chi Minh City, a ‘green’ ethos is being juxtaposed with the concrete jungle and designers from the often polarised visions of-the-moment technology and getting back to nature are shaping the landscape. Throughout the region, architects are pushing the importance of incorporating green space and doing so sustainably. From the urban to the idyllic, Bali boasts several examples, including another of Humphries’ projects – the incomparable Kubu restaurant at Mundapa, the Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in Ubud. The bamboo structure on the banks of the Ayung River includes nine private cocoon tables inspired by traditional rice huts used by the Balinese farmers

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Voluptuous ylangylang roofs curved into the contours of the island and the structures towered from the sand towards the sky as if Mother Nature had been the engineer herself. at harvest. The pomp of white table cloth dining accompanied by a tropical breeze and the natural surroundings combine to make a meal there an immersive experience. “For that project, it was important that Kubu be a part of the landscape, not just built on it,” recalls Humphries. He is not alone with using bamboo in Bali for a more design-centric purpose – and it isn’t just for the high-end hotels. Artist and Designer John Hardy has been a strong advocate for the use of bamboo for many years. Harking from Canada, he first visited Bali in the ‘70s and his experiences inspired his world-renowned jewellery collections – and now he clearly wishes to give back to his adopted home. Back in 2004 he joined forces with Singapore-based architect, Cheong Yew Kuan in building the Kapal Bambu boutique. A 90ft-tall bamboo cathedral, it is referred to as ‘the ship’ and appears to float over the rice paddies, allowing the subak, Bali’s traditional natural irrigation system to flow uninterrupted. They hired the whole village to work on the roofs which were created from hand-cut bamboo shingles, an ancient technique almost lost in Bali. Then, in 2007 Hardy gathered a team, IBUKU, to design and build the Green School, a holistic student-centred environment with nature at its core. The first structure was a bridge connecting the two sides of the river campus and is an outstanding example of what is possible when architects, engineers, designers and craftsmen come together. This project has since progressed into a growing style – in particular with the Green Village, a collection of stunning homes and

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Sharma Springs (the jungle fantasy escape for the Sharma family) using the bamboo style and pushing the envelope in terms of design. The sustainability angle is obviously of great importance – not only for its rapid regeneration but bamboo also absorbs a great deal of carbon dioxide whilst releasing plentiful amounts of oxygen. It ticks the ‘green’ credentials. “From a sustainability angle, it’s probably as good as it gets,” says Humphries. “It is the fastest growing grass in the world so by the time you have finished building your villa for example, the bamboo that you originally harvested, has already regrown!” It also boasts incredible strength with a greater tensile strength than steel (meaning it is harder to pull apart) and, with new treatment methods, it now has longevity as a building material. The beautiful plus, is that this living and breathing building-block feels as good as it looks. It’s smooth and tactile and inviting to the touch – it’s meant to be a hands-on design. Which is why, perhaps, that traditionally the builders work off miniature models of the build as opposed to architect’s drawings. With so many attributes, it’s no wonder that these structures are growing in popularity. By blurring the lines on the idea that construction can descimate, these structures show they can enhance an area. These buildings are not just surrounded by nature, they are part of it.

These buildings are not just surrounded by nature, they are part of it.

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I N B L AC K & W H I T E

IN BLACK & WHITE

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LIVING IN ONE OF THE HISTORICAL BLACK AND WHITE HOMES HERE IN SINGAPORE NEEDN’T BE A DREAM.

hen you move to a new country, it is only natural to want to immerse yourself in all the traditions and to really try and experience every last drop of your new surroundings. Living in a home synonymous with the city is part of that. How fantastic would it be to live in a townhouse on the 5th Arroindissement on the banks of the Seine in Paris, or in a brownstone in New York? Live in Bali in a pavilion around a central natah? How about a black and white here in Singapore? There aren’t too many to be had, but they’re definitely worth a search. You can trawl through the property websites to get lucky or you can opt to bid for a government-owned one. Here are the steps to living in a house that holds a wealth of history – perfect for the future you’re creating with your family in Singapore.

war. From the B&W bungalows, to terrace houses, there are a few gems to pick over. Read all the Ts&Cs on tenure and status carefully and, once you’re comfortable that you’ve found The One, book a viewing.

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Now’s the time to put in a bid. On your property’s SLA page, there will be a bidding form and a tentative tenancy agreement to download. You’ll need

Click on over to the SLA’s State Property Information Online (www.sla.gov.sg/spio) for current properties up for a bidding

OPPORTUNITY TO BE NOSEY Keep an eye out for open house looksees too. These should be found on the property’s page on the site, but also take a look at the SLA Facebook page too. Every so often they host an almost fetelike celebration at an open house with bouncy castles and food stalls. Remember not to get too caught up in the fantasy and watch out for damp and mould – and remember this is a historical property and so limitations to your Grand Design schemes will apply.

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to get your paperwork in order: a bank cheque for the bid deposit (stated on the bidding form), a copy of your passport/IC plus all the other occupiers’, and payslips from the past three months (to prove you’re good for your financial word!). Seal this up with a property prayer and deliver to the SLA.

GO BIG Be aware that not everyone can place a bid and you may not meet the criteria, BUT if you do, what happens next? If you’re the highest bidder, you will be notified three working days after the bidding war closes – and then you have to cough up the cash. You’ll need to pay one month’s rent in advance, a security deposit (around the three-month’s rent mark) and an admin fee. And don’t forget at the end of all this, you have to reinstate the property to its original status – that includes filling in the great hole for the pool.

ENJOY That is all.

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SHOP, HOUSES SHARING SOME OF THE MUSTGO PLACES FOR ALL YOUR HOME FURNITURE NEEDS  WHATEVER YOUR BUDGET AND TASTES.

DEMPSEY HILL WHY GO THERE: Apart from the too-hard-to-choosefrom range of restaurants, there are also great little boutiques and art galleries in this oasis, meaning you can easily while away a morning of soft furnishing scavenging, and not be dragging your other half around without a little coffee ‘n’ cake incentive. BEST FOR: Look to Asiatique Collections to add a touch of glamour, CuriO for great lighting and Pasardina for a showroom choc-a-bloc with rustic and colonial teak furniture. Dempsey Road, 249679

HOCK SIONG & CO. WHY GO THERE: If you’re a treasure hunter who loves nothing more than a rummage, then this is the place for you. Owned by a family of Karung Guni (rag and bone traders), this old industrial building is a messy Aladdin’s Cave. Much of the furniture and accessories come from hotel sales, so this is the spot to dig out some quirky and individual pieces to add character to your home. BEST FOR: Silverware, floor-length mirrors and interestingly shaped chairs. Things may need a reupholster and some TLC, but isn’t that half the fun? Plus you’re doing your bit for the

environment with a little up-cycling. 153 Kampong Ampat, 368326

Monument Lifestyle WHY GO THERE: The great thing about a concept store is that it’s not just the wares for sale, but the space itself that gets the creative juices flowing. And this place also has a delicious café so you can mull over your purchases whilst enjoying a ryokucha green tea and a plate of Nutella on artisanal toast. BEST FOR: Stocking up on P.F. Candles in No.22 Mojave and grown up games like Ridley’s Poker Sets, as well as soaking up the California lifestyle created by husband and wife owners, Dustin Ramos and Iris Sangalang. 75 Duxton Road, 089534

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Tan Boon Liat Building WHY GO THERE: For the sheer choice! From Scandi-minimalism, to traditional Asian wares and everything in between, give yourself a few hours to attack this veritable furniture maze of well-known names and hidden treasures. This is a one-stop shop for anyone who needs to kit their new place out ASAP. BEST FOR: One-of-a-kind Chinese sideboards from FairPrice Antique, interiors envy at The Shophouse and a chat with a home stylist at Arete Culture. 315 Outram Road, 169074

ADD THESE TO YOUR LITTLE BLACK BOOK TOO. HOTLOTZ

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Not just for furnishings but also fabulous contemporary art and collectable fashion too.

Beautiful hand-crafted pieces made out of rattan and teak, which make for perfect items for your time in the tropics.

CAROUSELL Go online for some bargain hunting – and check out the ANZA Classifieds Facebook page too.

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From the breath-snatching ideal of Batanes, to the cascades of Lake Sebu, whether you’re a history buﬀ or a sun-kissed beach bum, you’ll find your bliss in the Philippines. Lee Carsley heads to Siargao to find hers. GETTING TO PARADISE Siargao is a tear-shaped island dropped in the Philippine Sea about 800kms southeast of Manila. There’s a population of about 100,000, with probably just as many motorbikes. To get to the postcardperfect beaches however I recommend a stop in Cebu. There is no way that plane connections can make it to Siargao in one day, so grab an overnight in Cebu. Cebu is rated as one of the ‘must see spots’ in the Philippines. Although with its appearance on the Top Five Places in the country for murder – it beats Davao – robbery and car-napping, I’m at a bit of a loss to see why. Behind one of its major shopping centres, a slum city has flourished. I am left gob-smacked by the number of guns openly on display. Perhaps Cebu’s popularity is down to the whale sharks? There are two conservation projects, in two different islands in the Philippines,

but I chose Oslob, home to the world’s greatest concentration of whale sharks and a three-hour drive from Cebu. This initiative has changed the local fishing community from one without water, sewerage and electricity, and yearly municipal earnings have grown from less than $400 to over $400,000 annually. It shows. Like all initiatives, it has its downsides, the major one being that the changes to whale shark behaviour may have longer term negative consequences, and injuries to some whale sharks as they bump the boats that throw the krill for food to encourage them in. For my two bob’s worth, I would prefer they were left in their natural environment, however, I fear fishing the whale sharks would start up very shortly after and that would be a travesty. An average-sized animal (they can weigh as much as 34 tonnes) is worth about

$250,000 at the end of the market trail in China or Taiwan, where consumers were paying up to $16 for a kilo of meat and up to $744 for a fin. The fishermen get $108 of that $250,000 by the way. For about US$100, you can swim and snorkel with the whale sharks for half an hour. That’s long enough for you to gain a sense of their size and also their extremely curious nature. TOUCHING DOWN IN EDEN Siargao is known for its right-breaking reef wave that is the site of the annual Siargao Cup, a domestic and international surfing competition which is part of the Billabong Pro’ Circuit. The legendary Cloud 9, is on any respectful surfer’s bucket list with its reputation for thick, hollow tubes. It was named after a chocolate bar by American photographer John Callahan, has featured in US magazine, Surfer, and inspired Red Hot Chili Peppers’ front man Anthony

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What else shines here is its genuine focus on support for local farmers, sustainable agriculture, and environmentally-friendly products. Siargao will have the ‘greenie’ in all of us squirming with delight. We arrived in time to head to one of my favourite restaurants, the Buddha Surf Resort, for lunch. This place grows produce in-house where possible, or sources from a local organic farm. It has its own freerange laying hens. They personally cut their beef with the butcher and dry-age it in-house. Their seafood is sourced locally, freshly caught and served on the same day. They even use metal straws. Away from this foodie find, this is a surfer’s paradise, so most activities involve physical activity, drinking or the combination of both. Rock pools, caves, a 9-hole golf course and scuba diving can all be discovered. There’s also a drunken carabao tour I did not do but apparently involves water buffalos, a sunset, an endless supply of rum and coke, and a guarantee you will end up with dirt stains on your knees and pants. My family and I stayed at the Green House, where all bungalows have a magnificent view of the ocean. We took over the largest of the houses, which was

closest to the ocean and boasted a private oceanfront balcony with couches to watch the sun set. For the cost of US$95 a night, including breakfast but not dinner – all of which is freshly prepared each day and everyone is catered for; meat lovers, vegetarians and all shades in between.

TOP TIPS TIP NO 1: buy reef shoes.

TIP NO. 2: Hire a local to take you to the hidden spots on the island. Just easier.

TIP NO 3: Hire your own personal boat for island hopping, take a packed lunch, an esky.

Andrew, the co-owner of the Green House, greeted us shortly after our arrival and asked whether we would like to go for a surf out front and, although it wasn’t Cloud 9, it had a passable wave (one that

can be ridden most times of the year). “Yes,” we replied. “Great,” he said. “I’ll put a couple of bottles of wine and some beer in the esky, meet you down at the beach just before sunset.” It’s safe to say you can settle in very quickly here. That evening we sailed out in traditional Philippine outriggers, known as pump boats. The waves were gentle – perfect for me as I hadn’t been on a board for a while – but enough to catch. There were plenty of falls, but when you surface to that spectacular shade of blue that only the Philippine skies have, you feel at peace. The next morning we picked up our hire surf boards – all fitted for our height, weight and surfing preference – from the Green House and looked to head out to Cloud 9. There are several other quality waves on Siargao and nearby islands, but Cloud 9 you can access in the Tuason Point and General Luna area via a long pier from the shoreline so no need for a boat. And we wanted to try it out. Our motorbikes (no licence needed) had surfboard side holders, and within 10 minutes we were already there. (Local directions: “Follow the road until you see the signs, it’s not far.”) We left our surfboards on our bikes, and walked along the beach, thinking breakfast might be a good idea to kick-

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start the day. A belly full of buckwheat pancakes (vegan option available), blueberries, mango and a great organic coffee later and we were ready to survey the surf and meander along the boardwalk, out to the first break. The boardwalk is run down, and falling apart in places, so keep an eye on your kids (although the worst that will happen is they fall into the water and have to swim). We passed by a woman teaching free Kundalini yoga for all the regular surfers, which only added to the serenity of the morning. The surf was suitable for beginners and people who hadn’t been on a board for a while – like me – and although the surf was small, I felt like a giant as I caught wave after wave. Why had I taken so long to get back on a board? Later, it was time to leave the waves to check out the Magpupungko rock pools, an 1.5 hour ride away on our motorbikes. (Local directions: “Turn right up near the local grocery store…and keep going”). I have ridden motorbikes for years, but not even the odd flurry of interest such as seeing a huge boar on the side of the road, or farmers tilling their rice fields and yelling at their carabao were enough to

distract me from a long road. One very sore butt and an hour or so later and we were at the rock pools. The best time to see them is at low tide, which allows you to experience the full extent of their beauty. The track down to them hasn’t been maintained, so most visitors walk on the reef to get to it. This constant wear and tear mean the local government needs to up its game on maintenance –

“I felt like a giant as I caught wave after wave. Why had I taken so long to get back on a board?” not put it in their back pockets – but it’s worth going to see. We headed back to our resort in darkness, realising our bike lights were a tad dim, but were rewarded when we reached our home with a beautiful meal of fresh, line-caught tuna and salad. The next day we spent doing absolutely nothing, which our resort was superbly equipped to deal with. We whiled away

the hours reading, writing, listening to music, checking our FB page (when WiFi would allow) and posting the odd envyinducing photo. For sustenance, we just about unfolded ourselves from the deck to go into town and sample a vegetarian restaurant everyone had been raving about. (Totally worth it! Go to Shaka Sargao for their power food bowls!). Our resort had a yoga sala, so I spent most of my early mornings and evenings there. A cool breeze; a view of the ocean – what more could those of us wanting a retreat without the bells and whistles, hope for? Our last day was a hard choice between island-hopping and scuba diving. We opted for the latter and started off early. There are many small uninhabited islands in the area; some are visited more than others, but there is undoubtedly an ideal for everyone. The colours of the ocean and the sky were picture-perfect. And the list of doing nothing, while doing something continued for our short stay… All too quickly, it was time to leave and head back to Cebu. And, as I watched the one plane-a-day land, I saw the arriving visitors with surfboards over their arms, and I wished I was staying with them.

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YOU, THE CONSUMER THIS MONTH THE ANZA CLICK PHOTOGRAPHERS WERE TASKED WITH CAPTURING ‘CONSUMPTION’; ROSE OXLEY SELECTS THOSE IMAGES THAT FIT THE BILL.

PIA RUTHERFORD I took this photo of a Jakarta street vendor selling cendol from his food cart outside some school gates. School kids were gathering around him to buy some on their way home. “Indonesian street food is found on every corner in Jakarta. Wherever I travel in Asia, I love to tuck into all the unusual delicacies.

JULIANE WINZER This Chinese saying came to my mind when I walked through the streets of Hong Kong: “Chinese eat anything with four legs except a table, and anything that flies that isn’t an airplane”. Well, if it’s arranged so nicely as in this boutique butcher shop, I might give it a go next time! 56

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AN Z A C L IC K PHOTO GR APHY

USCHI GAIDA

USCHI GAIDA I took this photo in Vietnam while I was waiting for the sales girl to find a cover that would fit my friend’s “ancient” (three-year-old) smartphone. The girl could not find a single one amongst the many on the huge wall display that would fit such an old phone but finally found one in the obsolete cover bin below. Three years later my friend still has the funky old ice cream cone cover and the same old phone. I wonder what the sales girl would think about that!

GUY KEATING

ANZA Click Coordinator

Hi everyone, this month, our guest curator is Rose Oxley. Rose is a longtime ANZA Click member and regular contributor to the ANZA Click Facebook page. She takes great urban and portrait photos, and is very creative in her interpretations of the monthly photo themes. Join the Click Facebook page to see more of her great work.

We had many great submissions this month for the Consumption theme, and Rose’s selections were narrowed down to Uschi, Juliane, and Pia. The interpretations of the topic were great, and Rose’s selections highlight each photographer’s different perspective. Well done folks.

For those that are interested in photography, whether you own a point and shoot, 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 Guy at click@anza.org. sg for more info about ANZA Click and upcoming events.

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3 tbsp coconut oil 1 inch ginger, peeled & finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 cup shallots or onion, sliced 1 lemon grass-bashed with a pestle 2 fresh red or green chilies, finely sliced 500g minced chicken, pork or beef 15-20 green beans, chopped into 1 inch pieces 1 heaped tbsp organic honey 2 tbsp fish sauce

Mix together honey, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice to make stir-fry sauce, set aside. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Fry lemon grass stalk, ginger, garlic and chilies for about a minute. Add mince, then stir-fry on medium-high heat until cooked, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go.

1 tsp dark soy sauce Juice of 1 lime or lemon 2 lime leaves, finely chopped (get rid of the midrib & chop the rest of the leaf) Large handful Thai sweet basil

Add stir-fry sauce and shredded lime leaves, then cook everything down until sticky. Add shallots, chopped green beans and stir well for another 1-2 minutes. Finally add Thai sweet basil. Stir well, discard lemon grass. Serve spicy minced chicken with Jasmine rice and a side of steamed greens.

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SOUR GR APE S

It’s Personal ROBERT REES DISCUSSES THE OFTEN DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SOMMELIER.

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).

elationships with sommeliers can be just like any other personal relationship in life, with breaches of trust (trying to move slow stock) or flagrantly disastrous affairs that you’re expected to support to the bitter end (agreeing that an indigenous Uzbekistani varietal is the meaning of life and Next Big Thing). A sure sign of irretrievable breakdown and imminent divorce is when the sommelier decides that you just won’t talk anymore. You get the wine list thrust at you with a haughty look and the dubiously cleaned decanter is dumped on your table with bits of cork clinging for dear life on the sides. I fear my most recent Significant Other Sommelier may be lawyer-ing up. I was in a restaurant this weekend that was busy ¬– and by busy; I mean those tables were turning over once an hour at the very most. The kitchen was exuding enough seductive smells of oregano, garlic and roasted tomato to assure you that you were in fundamentally good hands. The waiters were old school i.e. not working to pay for their gap year in Thailand or until they got a big break at their next audition. They operated with faultless efficiency and things were starting to look rosy. Then I asked for the wine list. Our

purveyor of all good things froze, cast me one of those scant stares of disdain and said he would “call somebody”. “Somebody” was built like a Sicilian doubledoor fridge and arrived from the kitchen looking sweaty and like I had just impregnated his only daughter. It turns out he owned the place, does the wine buying and should really stay in the kitchen instead of terrifying demanding gits like me. He made it very simple for me. I could get Prosecco, Vermentino, Barolo or Montepulciano. Any requests for further information may have taken my life insurance policy into the red zone, so I left it there. I opted for a Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, in what turned out to be a more than workable bottle for a rainy Sunday afternoon. The main reasoning for the decision, other than that I needed Somebody to go back to frying off his onions, was that the Vino Nobile is usually a soft and subtle option that can be opened early in life. It also doesn’t cost a Sicilian wedding dowry to open. And with the crowd I was carousing with – lunch is never just the one bottle and somehow it’s my fault if the wine doesn’t shape up – that was a very important factor. I was delighted with the decision – but I think my relationship with the sommelier is hanging by a thread.

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TUCKE R B OX

Timor-Leste Tastes T

hough not exactly nearby, Timor-Leste is perhaps close enough to be known as a neighbouring country, being less than a four-hour flight from Singapore. Tropical capital city Dili, on the north coast, is dominated by the famous Kristu Rei statue of Jesus atop a world globe, overlooking the harbor.

ATTRACTIONS Proclamation of Independence Day on 28 November marks the date in 1975 of TimorLeste’s independence from Portugal. With a population of approximately 1.2 million, the country is 20 times bigger than Singapore. Its Portuguese and Indonesian cultural input provides the predominantly Catholic country with unique culinary influences. World-class diving is an attraction, with beautiful coral reefs, whale watching in season (September to November), plus mountains, caves and parks to explore, while appreciating colourful hand-woven traditional handicrafts, ancient cave-art, and historical architecture including spirit houses still in use.

CUISINE Spending a pleasant afternoon with TimorLeste’s Ambassador to Singapore gave me a privileged insight to the country’s cuisine. Known for its spicy tastes, local spices and herbs like basil, candlenut, chilli, ginger, mint, tamarind and vanilla, are used. The Ambassador shared, “Timorese love to eat spicy, but we don’t usually mix chilli when we cook our food. We normally prepare chilli in a separate way and eat it together with our food.” Chilli mixed with onion, lemon and salt is called budu aimanas, a traditional favourite condiment. Rice and corn are dietary staples. Other mainstays include goat, pork, fish, prawns, root vegetables and fruit.

TRADITIONAL DISHES

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

A traditional Timorese dish is batar dan, which Her Excellency explained is, “Mature corn boiled until cooked with some other ingredients such as red beans, pumpkin, nuts or even meat.” Koto dan (feijoada), also known as red bean soup, is influenced by Portuguese cuisine, which is popular in the territory of Timor-Leste. The Ambassador explained, “The beans are boiled until cooked, normally with

Raelene Tan

RAELENE TAN TAKES A TRIP TO TIMOR TO TALK TRADITIONAL DISHES.

added carrots, pork meat and tomato sauce.” She likes to prepare this at home. Tukir, a favourite dish of the diplomat, is a traditional way of cooking goat meat. After mixing the meat with ingredients such as salt, pepper, tamarind, turmeric, onion, ginger, chilli, as well as other spices based on personal preferences, the mixture is put in the culms of bamboo and barbecued. Katupa is a festive item of rice and spices enhanced with coconut milk, steamed in coconut leaves that have been weaved into a packet (similar in appearance to ketupat, or rice-cake, which is served with satay in Singapore). Sweet treats include Portuguese egg tarts and bibinka (a grilled, layered, coconut cake). Traditional beverages include tua mutin (palm wine), coconut water, herbal teas and local coffee. I can vouch for the latter with its enticing aroma, balanced acidity and pleasant after taste.

RESTAURANTS OF CHOICE Ambassador Adaljiza Magno’s suggestions, in Dili, include Diza restaurant for seafood and wine; L’aubergine for traditional Timor-Leste dishes; and Victoria with its barbecued fresh fish. Perhaps the closest to Timor-Leste food that is available here in Singapore would be at Portuguese or Brazilian restaurants, for feijoada, barbecued meat and fish, such as BOCA, 8 Ann Siang Hill and Brazil Churrasco, 14 Sixth Avenue. Portuguese egg tarts can be found at Madeleine’s Original Egg Tart, 198 Tanjong Katong Road, and Balmoral Bakery at 105 Clementi Street 12.

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WANDERING YO G I

Kombucha Some Punch LEE CARSLEY TURNS HOME BREWER THIS MONTH AND EXPLAINS WHY SHE’S DITCHING HER WEEKEND MIMOSAS.

Lee Carsley is an executive coach and leadership expertturned-yoga instructor, who currently runs ANZA’s yoga classes each week.

’ve just opened a bottle of home-made kombucha. Unfortunately, I may have overestimated time for fermentation, and the kitchen – and my laptop – is covered in sticky fermented tea, with the slight smell of apple and turmeric wafting through the air. Trying to cut the sugar from your tea? Clued up on your friendly bacteria? Kombucha, made with both, is, pardon the pun, on the rise. I first tasted this fermented tea whilst I was in Bali three years ago, and was instantly hooked – this could be the best ever healthy replacement for Sunday brunch mimosa. EVER. Kombucha has a vinegar-like smell and a taste described as everything from rotten apple cider to fizzy, tart apples (if done well, hopefully the latter). Because it’s naturally fermented with bacteria and yeast, it has loads of benefits, including improved digestion, fights candida, and assists mental clarity and mood stability. This has been around for ages. Fermentation of tea dates back 2,000 years in China, where it was regularly consumed for inflammatory ailments such as arthritis and thought to ward off cancer. If you are Australian, the idea of creating a fermented ‘brew’ at home is always attractive, so here are some of my insights. It’s easy to make at home. You need green or black leaf tea, white sugar, and a ‘mother’ SCOBY (Symbiotic Combination of Bacteria and Yeast). Sounds disgusting, but the seasoned home brewer knows what I am talking about.

The combination stews OUT of the fridge for 10 days (a bit longer in Singapore than back home perhaps as I think humidity slows down the fermentation process). It’s then ready to drink. During this time, another SCOBY will have formed, so scoop it out and you are ready to start again. I have nigh on a SCOBY hotel (a large glass jar playing host to many) with SCOBYs regularly checking out to worthwhile homes for people starting their own Kombucha. I’ve already mentioned some of the health benefits and as a regular consumer, I know how…uh… regular it makes me. And happier. But the latter could be kombucha converting to higher alcohol content. Please see below. Spoiler alerts….. We regular folks make kombucha in uncontrolled environments. With a good chunk of bacteria floating around (in the culture and air), brews have potential to be easily contaminated – hello, upset stomachs. Making kombucha in neutral containers (glass only) is really important as ceramic pots or plastic bottles are toxic, as acids in the tea draw out the chemicals from them. The kombucha’s alcohol content, which is a natural by-product of fermentation (just like your home brew), means they nearly always continue to ferment after being bottled. Joe Traders in the US has it stocked in the same section as wine and beer. The store-bought brews have been tweaked and most contain less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). So, it’s the home brews that pack a punch. Kombucha also requires loads of white sugar (not brown, not honey), most of which is fermented out. At only one or two grams per 8oz. serving, it contains significantly less sugar than most other bottled drinks like green tea and lemonade. Definitely better than that black stuff that advertises ‘get up and go’. Poured into an elegant, long-stemmed glass it has replaced my wine at my dinner. And that Sunday mimosa.

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M AD AB OUT FASHION

Cool, Calm & Collected STYLIST, BECK DAHL ADVISES ON FABRICS TO COPE WITH SINGAPORE’S STICKY HUMIDITY.

Beck Dahl is a stylist and fashion lover living with her family here in Singapore. Get in touch at dahldesignstyle@gmail.com.

There have been many challenges to conquer since relocating to Singapore. There are the obvious ones such as new schools, settling in, saying farewell to family and hello to new friends, but one hurdle I didn’t anticipate upon my arrival to Singapore, was my wardrobe. In Sydney I had it covered, or so I thought. I knew what worked for me, and what didn’t. At least, I did until I tried to be a conscious consumer and had to discover a whole new way of dressing…Throw in the unrelenting Singapore humidity to the mix and it totally knocked me off the fashion course. Sure, it was a first world problem, but in my line of work as a stylist, it was an important one. Fast forward six months and currently my wardrobe feels somewhat limited. Not only because I’m carrying an extra five kilos, but also because I’m still trying to figure out what sort of clothes work for me here. How I can look for the most part, cool, calm and collected when its 75% humidity? I’ve soon realised (after a few wardrobe malfunctions) ‘getting it right’ is an evolving process. For me, it’s about trial and error – avoiding the errors as much as possible and making sure I’m a little adventurous in the trials. Recently I’ve been editing my own wardrobe as opposed to a client’s. Have you tried it? Next time you have 10 minutes to spare, delve into your wardrobe – you just never know what you might find if you reach beyond the top of the pile. I’m finding it particularly satisfying, wearing a garment I’ve had for several seasons

which has now resurfaced with a new look and purpose. I’m re-using and not buying. Doubletick for conscious consumerism. However, in terms of a Singapore, heatfriendly wardrobe cleanse, I’ve yet to do anything extreme. I’m just not ready to say goodbye to old favourites that will always look great – just not in this unrelenting humidity. Pre-Singapore I loved wearing silk. Here, I’m finding it quite uncomfortable; water marks leave spots and it’s not as breathable as I once thought. In fact, I’ve found a good quality polyester works best; it’s certainly not breathable but it’s a great wet weather fabric, drying quickly in case I’m caught in a tropical downpour. As long as the garment is a relatively loose style – think, palazzo pants, culottes and sleeveless tops – I’ve found it works. Cotton and linen are also firm favourites. Sure, not for ironing but for comfort and breathability they are great. Also, have black and white become anyone else’s favourites? They are such forgiving colours. One thing I quickly worked out; my previous wardrobe staples of marl grey (well actually all grey and khaki), are now strictly confined to air-conditioned situations, saved for cooler weather or pyjamas. Prints have once again made themselves known in my closet – fortunately on trend and most prints camouflage the many marks I’m trying to avoid. What about your top-tips for tropical dressing? I’d love to hear your ideas too!

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SOCCER

Players, Meet the Coach CARA D’AVANZO SPEAKS TO ANZA HEAD COACH, YAKOB HASIM.

Another great experience was being the goalkeeping coach for the Football Association of Singapore. I helped coach Singapore’s national youth team to a bronze medal in the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, which was held in Singapore. This was a very exciting tournament for me.

HOW DID YOU START PLAYING FOOTBALL? I started playing to follow in my brother’s footsteps as a goalkeeper. I played at a small field in my kampong at MacKenzie Road – near the Istana. We had no proper coach, but we played all the time, and eventually I was selected for my school team. WHAT WERE YOUR EXPERIENCES AS A PLAYER AND AS A COACH? I was called up to be the goalkeeper for the Singapore national team at age eighteen, and I played in the 1984 Asian Cup. I then represented Home United as a professional player. I moved onto the coaching staff for Home United, and we won the championship in 1999. I also worked under national team Technical Director, Barry Whitbread. This was a great experience, as he gave me a lot of advice and really got me hooked on coaching. I coached the Yishun Sentek Mariners to the championships and two promotions in the FAS amateur league. I also took on the challenge of coaching the Pasir Ris Primary School team, and we won back-to-back schools’ championships.

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HOW DID YOU COME TO JOIN ANZA SOCCER, AND WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ROLE? Keith Thorn and Gina Kubal invited me to join ANZA Soccer in 2011 as a part-time coach for the older boys. As we started winning tournaments, I was offered the new position of Head Coach in 2012. I am responsible for running the training programme on weekdays and supporting the parent coaches on weekends. I handle the logistics of practices and game days, including balls, goalposts, bibs and cones. I also manage our thirty professional coaches and liaise with the grounds staff, and I conduct the parent coaches’ training sessions. Last but not least, I oversee our competition programme, and I coach the U16 and U18 comp teams. WHAT IS YOUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY? WHAT LESSONS DO YOU CONSIDER MOST IMPORTANT FOR OUR YOUNG PLAYERS? My philosophy is simple: let’s have fun, but let’s also be competitive! I always work to defend first, then attack. This has been my secret to winning through the years. I believe in a passing game, maintaining possession, and keeping the defence’s shape tight. Sometimes I can be a hard coach, but I believe with consistent work and focus, our players will feel confident about their chances in any game!

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T a k i n g t h e Initiative NEW HEAD COACH KYLIE TATE TELLS US ABOUT THE NEW INITIATIVES THE ANZA NETBALL COMMITTEE HAS BEEN WORKING ON.

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riginally from Sydney, I have lived in Singapore for the past four and a half years with my husband, 12-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter. They both go to the Australian International School and love the sporting opportunities that AIS and Singapore offer. I play competitive tennis as well as coach for ANZA Netball and AIS Sharks netball. But enough about me; what do we have planned for this season? We are excited that KS Tan is returning as a professional coach. We are also looking forward to welcoming Jocelyn Tan and Weeling Tan, our new professional coaches for the season. Jocelyn has coached the Singaporean under-17 team and worked with various schools and colleges, whilst Weeling has extensive primary and secondary school coaching experience. The professional coaches will be able to support the ANZA coaches in demonstrating drills and pinpointing areas of player development. To meet the needs of our more competitive players, we will be entering four teams from the 10-12-year-old age groups in the Sport Ready Saturday morning league; an established annual tournament held over nine weeks. In addition to the league games, the girls from 10-15 years age groups will compete in a round-robin event called the Quad Series throughout the season. We also have some friendly matches

arranged with Marlborough College for our nine-year-olds and above. One of the biggest tasks we have undertaken in the pre-season has been engaging Emma Hutchison to write the coaching manuals for 2005 to 2011 year groups. Emma has devoted the last few months to compiling a comprehensive manual of 18-week session plans for all the groups, with age appropriate warm-ups and drills. We know this will be a huge support for our volunteer coaches. Emma’s passion for netball and experience as Chief Operating Officer for the Hong Kong Netball Association has made these manuals a valuable resource for our ANZA Netball coaches. This year we aim to have a full team of qualified coaches. We had a record number of ANZA coaches attend a two-night foundation coaching course with Netball Singapore, and we really appreciate the time given up to attend. For our working coaches who could not attend, we have provided the option to complete Netball Australia’s online coaching course. We are also focusing on streamlining how we communicate to our parents and coaches. As busy parents, we appreciate how many emails people receive, so with the help of the ANZA office, we have started to use Team App, a quick resource for session information and notifications. We have also entered the world of social media with Facebook and Instagram! Again, it’s a tool to help distribute information, but also to highlight some of the great stories and people who make the programme happen… #itsallaboutthepeople. Also look out for the second hand uniform group on the Facebook page. A big thank you to Tanglin Trust School for letting us use their fantastic facilities. We are grateful to be able to have access to first class facilities and indoor air-conditioned courts for our netballers. We hope all our passionate ANZA Netball girls and coaches have a terrific season this year.

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W O M B A TS

A Wombat Year in Review AS THE SEASON ROLLS TO AN END, DION SHAW TAKES A LOOK BACK ON A GOOD YEAR FOR THE WOMBATS.

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he year started off with a bang with the opening game against the Irish turning out a large crowd of both new and old Wombats. Unfortunately the pre-season running lacked some obvious ball skills as the Lions overran the Wombats by 21 points using elite hand skills and running. However, the overall turnout of both players and crowd was the positive beginning to the season that the ‘Bats were looking for. Following on from this was the Wombat’s season launch, held at the Hero’s Bar. With plenty of new Wombats there to collect their jumpers, some of the fresh faces were a little disappointed to receive high numbers after playing elite levels of football back in Australia. An important day on the Australian calendar, ANZAC Day, saw the Wombats travel over to Thailand to Kanchanaburi and Hellfire pass for their annual ANZAC Day clash. With a large touring squad making the trek over, it was both an emotional and tough day, both on and off the field. The Thailand Tigers came out on top in the end but it was a hard fought match which would have made the diggers proud. In May, the Wombats sailed the South China Sea to attend and play in the first ever Shanghai Cup. Taking one of the smallest touring groups in Wombat history, they battled through the round-robin tournament and against all odds made the Grand Final. Unfortunately, the fairy tale wasn’t meant to be and the boys found themselves easily defeated by the host team. It was a hard-fought day but

set the standard for the rest of the year. Following on from a memorable trip to China, the Wombats faced Jakarta and the joint Indonesian team in both home and away games in the annual tour. The boys have always seemed to struggle over there on the bigger ground but do much better back at home. Unfortunately both games finished in favour of Jakarta, including a heart breaking, 1 point win in the Wombats’ own backyard. To round out the in-season matches was the Changi Cup, which included two matches played against the Wombats’ long-standing rivals, the Malaysian Warriors. After losing the cup last year, the Wombats fielded one of their strongest teams to-date for the home match, absolutely belting the Warriors by over 60 points to take a strong lead into the away leg of the Cup. Over in Kuala Lumpur, the team struggled for numbers and fit players and were ultimately beaten in a valiant effort. Aggregate scores prevailed and the ANZA Singapore Wombats regained the Changi Cup though, bringing it home in what was a special day with Julian Clark playing his 300th International Match. With only three weeks to go until the final hurdle, The Asian Championships in Manila, the boys have been tearing up the training track and will be out for redemption after losing last year’s grand final to the Philippines by under a goal. To go one better would top off an excellent 2017 for the ANZA Singapore Wombats. November 2017 anza

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Rave Reviews WITH THE 2017 SEASON WINDING DOWN, CLIVE TILBROOK SEES IT AS AN APPROPRIATE TIME TO REVIEW HOW ANZA CRICKET HAS PERFORMED THIS YEAR.

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ur first team, the ANZA Aces has finished their Division 2 season and they’ve proved to be our best performers, finishing third in the League. For much of the year, they had a strong chance of winning the Division. Pradeip Cumar was our star with the ball taking 29 wickets at 14, but he was ably supported by the skipper Kennie Kishore’s 21 wickets and Merwyn Pinto’s 16 wickets. With the bat, Rajan Ekambaran led the way, scoring 287 runs, with Kennie contributing 254, Michael Rooke 211 and Avishkar Vilankar 199 runs. Dominic Abraham’s 12 catches and five stumpings has made him the leading fielder. The ANZA Bushrangers, under Ash Perrott, have one game left in a topsy-turvy season which sees them currently sitting tenth out of the 15 teams, with many games rain-affected. Currently Elyas Wahedi sits on top of the Division’s batting having scored 428 runs with his highest score being a heart-breaking 99. Sandeep Bandari has supported him with 240 runs. Sandeep and myself currently top the bowling with 11 wickets. Mark Christensen with nine wickets in five games is also a star. Renato Rainone with six catches is the

leading fielder. Our two Division 6 teams, ANZA Champs and ANZA Diggers have played 11 of 14 games thus far. The Champs, led by Ian Gibb, have had one of their better seasons, winning three games. The Diggers need to win a few of their remaining games to stay up. Stars with the bat have been Matt Higgins scoring 243 runs (currently third in the Division), Teddy Khullar (214 runs including 120 not out), Sameer Madaan (207 runs), Graeme Gardiner (200 runs) and Tom Cameron (191 runs). Gibby with consecutive 5-fors is second in the Division with 21 wickets. Suresh Ramamoorthy is next for ANZA with nine wickets and 5/8. We have had quite a few guys leaving already this year including Stuart Rudge and Brad Timbrel and confirmed leaving later this year are Rajan, Dennis Hopson and Tom Holden. We’ll be sad to see them go but there will be many opportunities to fare them well. Finally the ANZA Presentation Night will be on Saturday 9 December, and we will report on all the winners in the Jan/Feb edition of the magazine.

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CYCLING

Nice to Meet You THIS MONTH, ANZA CYCLING CATCHES UP WITH A COUPLE OF NEW MEMBERS ON WHAT BROUGHT THEM TO SINGAPORE.

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BEVAN BEAMES

WHICH RIDES WOULD WE FIND YOU ON? Having only just started, I aim to try them all and finally work out which one is mostly downhill with a tail wind. However, I find myself heading to Changi a lot.

MOVED TO SINGAPORE FROM PERTH IN AUGUST 2017 WHAT BRINGS YOU TO SINGAPORE? I’d often visited the tropics before I knew I was destined to live in Asia for an extended time. Not having to look at the weather forecast was a huge drawcard, as “29 with a chance of rain” seems to work well. Two pairs of thongs (one for work and one for going out), a few t-shirts, some shorts and that’s all a bloke needs. There is also the other thing that gets in the way of life - work. Primarily for me, it’s all about a life change and enjoying something different for a few years and seeing what happens. HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH ANZA CYCLING? I ran into another bloke cycling at Gardens by the Bay East and asked him what the go was and he said join ANZA. I came home, found the Facebook group and sent a message. Megan answered within two minutes and

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

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ANY ADVICE FOR CYCLING NEWCOMERS? Well it’s really quite simple: contact Megan through Facebook, do the induction ride and then just enjoy the friendly atmosphere ANZA provides. Also pick your Quiz Night teammates carefully. I didn’t, came last, got a pair of ugly socks but won the meat tray… awesome night. ANY FUNNY CYCLING-RELATED STORIES? Funny now; not then. I set out on the Thursday Prata ride to Changi and decided to keep going once back to East Coast Park as Frank said he would show me around a bit. We got to Sentosa and after coffee headed back through the city. As Frank peeled off, he said “Stay on this road until Nicoll Highway, take it to Mountbatten, then you’re nearly home. Easy!” So why did I veer off to the left and end up in the KPE tunnel? Anyway I got out of there alive and learnt a valuable lesson. Never ride on a road that has a 3-letter acronym and if you must, then don’t wear club kit.

Furthering our reputation as being a ‘Social Club with a Cycling problem’, the annual Anza Cycling Quiz Night was held in September at Jaxs Bistro (at the Holl andse Club). Ten teams battled it out for glor y with question s that ranged from facts about our cycling routes to tit-bits on living and cycling on the Little Red Dot. Members got a chan ce to see what their cycling buddies looked like under their helm ets and ever yone was a winner, with each participant com ing away with a pair of club socks! Many thanks to our wonderf ul sponsors and supporters for providing fabulous prizes and host ing us in a great venue, with particular acknowledgement to The Meat Club, Lush Protein, Jaxs Bistro and Allied World!

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MOVED TO SINGAPORE FROM BRISBANE IN APRIL 2017 WHY ANZA CYCLING? Before my move to Singapore, I used to live in Brisbane and fell in love with cycling there. The first thing I checked before my relocation to Singapore was if I would be able to ride my bike. I Google-d ‘cycling club Singapore’, ANZA popped up and I started to communicate with Megan to double check that I really could bring my bike. Also some guys in Brisbane told me that this club really did exist and cycling in Singapore was possible, not just a myth!

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE GROUP? Well, this club is really different and special in a positive way. First of all, it’s a good way to settle in, especially when you are new to the country and don’t know anybody. Furthermore, I enjoy little gimmicks such as a free breakfast once a month or the social events and get-togethers that the club offers. The membership fee definitely pays off! There are lots of club events over the weekend, so really ‘thumbs up’!

WHICH RIDES WOULD WE FIND YOU ON? Saturday’s, the Kanji and I’ve joined the group for two weekends in Mersing and Kuala Lumpur, both of which I really enjoyed. I also try to do Sunday ‘Recovery Ride’, although I’m not sure who recovers here… sometimes it’s more of a training ride for me. I would like to ride more during the week but can’t manage yet due to work constraints. WHAT ARE YOUR SINGAPORE CYCLING TIPS? 1. Stay hydrated! 2. Join ANZA - good crowd and much more fun to conquer the traffic of Singapore in a bunch. 3. Not a tip, but a funny fact to think that Singapore is one of the only countries in the world that can be cycled around in a morning ride!

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ATHLETICS athletics@anza.org.sg A track-and-field programme run by parents for kids 5 to 16, with a focus on fun, fitness and skills. Register on the ANZA website.

BOARD RIDERS boardriders@anza.org.sg Plan your next ‘surfari’ with the ANZA Board Riders. Surfing enthusiasts get together to plan surf trips to the region’s beautiful beaches.

CRICKET cricket@anza.org.sg Fields four teams from division 2 through to 5 of the Singapore Cricket Association. Training and junior coaching is at AIS on Sunday mornings from 9.30-11.30am. Email or call Clive on 9729 8735.

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

GOLF / LADIES ladiesgolf@anza.org.sg The ladies meet every Thursday in Singapore and Malaysia. Email Paula or Iveta.

LIONS lions@anza.org.sg 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.

NETBALL (KIDS) netball@anza.org.sg Netball offers coaching and competition for girls aged six and upwards. Sessions are held on Saturday mornings from 8.30am at Tanglin Trust School. Visit the ANZA Netball homepage if you are interested.

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through fun activities, and connect with the great outdoors – meeting on Sunday mornings.

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

SOCCER (KIDS) soccer@anza.org.sg 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.

TENNIS (EXPERIENCED) tennis2@anza.org.sg Mens, ladies and mixed doubles for players with reasonable skills. Wed 8-10pm, limited to 20 players. Call Heidi, 8511 3789 or email.

TENNIS (CASUAL) casualtennis@anza.org.sg Social tennis at the Fairmont Hotel, Friday 9am to 11am. Afterwards, take time out for coffee and a chat. Email Fiona or Louise for more info.

WOMBATS AFL info@singaporewombats.com Adults of all experience levels who are interested in Aussie Rules Football can get involved with the Singapore Wombats. Training is on Thursday evenings and Saturdays, with regular social events too.

YOGA membership@anza.org.sg ANZA Yogis practice Hatha and Yin Yoga in the Botanic Gardens and on the East Coast near Parkland Green. Visit the group page on the ANZA website to find out more.

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

ANZA ACTION anzaaction@anza.org.sg The community affairs arm for ANZA, supporting charities in Singapore through funding and volunteering activities. For info on the charities we support and

other work ANZA Action does in the community, email or visit the ANZA website.

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

CASUAL COFFEE info@anza.org.sg 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, 1st floor of Orchard Central, on the second Wednesday and last Friday of each month, from 10am.

CLICK PHOTOGRAPHY click@anza.org.sg 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.

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MAHJONG mahjong@anza.org.sg This friendly group meets every week on Thursdays from 10am– 1pm at Boomarang on Robertson Quay. Contact Sue Chamberlain at 9390 6937 for more info.

NEEDLECRAFT needlecraft@anza.org.sg 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. Contact Jillian at 9732 2974.

QUILTING quilting@anza.org.sg Quilters of all levels are welcome to learn, mentor and sew. Call Alison Kennedy-Cooke on 9658 7940, or Marianne Bos on 9737 8697.

SECRET MEN’S BUSINESS smb@anza.org.sg 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. Email Patrick or call 9337 4028.

SINGLE PARENTS NETWORKING FORUM singleparents@anza.org.sg 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. Contact Mel for more information.

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

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anzaaction@anza.org.sg 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 3rd Friday of the month in the ANZA office.

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

LADIES NIGHT events@anza.org.sg 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!

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WHO WAS YOUR TOUGHEST CRITIC? My father. HOW DO YOU ENJOY COMING TOGETHER FOR MATCHES LIKE THE MASTERS? DO YOU STILL ENJOY PLAYING AS YOU USED TO? I really enjoy the Masters Tours and love visiting Singapore! I don’t play too much these days but once I get the boots on, the competitive juices start flowing. It’s really enjoyable meeting up with old teammates and friends and having a laugh out on the pitch. WHO ARE YOU PARTICULARLY LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAYING WITH/ AGAINST IN THIS TOURNAMENT IN SINGAPORE? Arsenal has a good team for the Battle of the Masters. It will be good coming up against the likes of Nigel Winterburn again and also Gilberto and Pires. Robbie Fowler and Steve Harkness are both old friends of mine, so it’s always a pleasure playing with them, especially in a Liverpool jersey! WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOU’RE A RACEHORSE FAN; WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE SPORT? WHAT ELSE DO YOU ENJOY AWAY FROM THE PITCH OR TRACK? I am a big sports fan in general and yes I do enjoy horse racing! Horses are amazing animals and I still find it fascinating how the trainers and jockeys go about their work. Away from the racecourse, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

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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

AUSSIE-RULES Skills for life

Resilience

THE AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEAL AND ASSOCIATION November 2017 Sin g a p o re

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Speak to our friendly Admissions Team to learn more about our inclusive sports programs and tours.

Globally focused, distinctly Australian

www.ais.com.sg +65 6653 7906

NOVEMBER 2017

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

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